JeanieB

One place left ... looks like we're going to have good weather. Email [email protected] to snap it up!

Come and learn how to get your garden into shape for next year. I'll show you which bulbs to plant for maximum colourful display, which shrubs are easiest and give you the most for your money, how to get free plants by dividing old ones, seeds to sow now which will survive the winter, how to prune and much more - there's a lot to do in Autumn! This session could serve as a taster for the 6 session How to Garden course starting in March 2017 or stand alone as an inspirational session to get you gardening! Held in a lovely SE22 garden, the session is aimed at beginners, classes are small - 6 max so there are lots of opportunities to ask questions. Costs ?35 and includes refreshments and free seeds and information sheets. Call Jane on 07952 898025 or email [email protected] to book a place or for more information. Time to get gardening!

2 places left on Get Gardening course for beginners held in a lovely East Dulwich Garden. 3 hour session, 10-1 pm on Saturday 2 April covers what to do now to get your garden in shape for the season - weeding, pruning, mulching, which plants to buy to avoid making expensive mistakes and how to plan for all season colour and interest. ?45 includes tea and home made cake, free seeds and small plants. Email [email protected] for more info and to reserve your place.

It'll be spring soon, honest. 2 places left.....

Sessions take place on Saturday mornings, 10.30-12.30. There is also one place available on Saturday afternoon course, 2-4 for intermediates. Feel free to ring me on 07952 898025 if you're not sure which one to join. Thanks, Jane

The course costs ?180 for 6 sessions. All materials and refreshments included.

Glad you've both signed up again for year 2! See you in March.

Determined to get to grips with your garden this year - prune those shrubs - have colour all year round - grow enough flowers so you have enough to cut and bring inside? Sign up for a beginners gardening course held in a lovely East Dulwich garden. Saturday morning sessions beginning in March. Groups are small - max of 6 - giving you the opportunity to learn in an informal, relaxed setting. Learn how to make the best of the plants you have and which ones to buy to give you long lasting colour and form; how to look after and feed your soil; how to make your own compost; what to grow to encourage wildlife into your garden; which vegetables are easiest to grow and give the tastiest crop. Cost includes all materials, free seeds, small plants, cuttings and tea and homemade cake. It's a great way to meet other local gardeners. Monthly starting March through to September, taking you right through your first growing season. Call Jane on 07952 898025 or email [email protected] for more info. www.janesvegschool.co.uk

Another recommendation for Jan. Mended my fence promptly and reasonably priced. He's currently replacing my front garden path and I like his way of working - he offers suggestions but is always happy to listen to my ideas and take them on board.

Recommendation for Jan of Silverfern 07905 950686 who came promptly and replaced a section of fence blown down in recent storms. Very reasonable rates and easy to talk to. Thanks Jan!

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's session. Get ready for spring by planting some beautiful bulbs.

One place left for next Saturday's Autumn Gardening session. Did I mention price includes home-made cake???

2 places left ......

Come and learn how to get your garden into shape for next year. I'll show you which bulbs to plant for maximum colourful display, which shrubs are easiest and give you the most for your money, how to get free plants by dividing old ones, seeds to sow now which will survive the winter, how to prune and much more - there's a lot to do in Autumn! This session could serve as a taster for the 6 session How to Garden course starting in March 2016 or stand alone as an inspirational session to get you gardening! Held in a lovely SE22 garden, the session is aimed at beginners, classes are small - 6 max so there are lots of opportunities to ask questions. Costs ?35 and includes refreshments and free seeds and information sheets. Call Jane on 07952 898025 or email [email protected] to book a place or for more information. Time to get gardening!

I'm running a one-off session on Saturday 17 October 10.30 - 1 pm on how to get your garden ready for next year. We'll cover what you can do now, moving and dividing plants, which bulbs are best, colourful containers, how to make compost, seed collecting - there's a lot to do in Autumn! The session is aimed at beginners and can also serve as a taster for the How To Garden course I will be running next year, beginning in March. Costs ?35 and includes home made cake and free seeds. The session is held in a lovely East Dulwich garden and will go ahead whatever the weather. Max 6 places so come and meet other local beginner gardeners for an informative and fun session. Contact Jane on 07952 898025 or email [email protected] to book a place or for more information.

Autumn is a really good time to get to grips with your garden and prepare for next year - it's bulb planting time too. If you need a garden friend to discuss how you can get the most out of your garden, get in touch and book a session. Jane 07952 898025 or email me on [email protected]

Very happy with my new haircut from Barbara - she listened and made helpful suggestions and is very patient! Also had my first ever pedicure which was great. She does other beauty treatments too - all reasonably priced. Next on my list is first ever facial, can't wait. Her no is 07796 577948, email [email protected]

If you think you only need a two hour session, that's fine too. Email [email protected] - happy gardening!

Want to get your garden into shape this year but not sure where to start? Need a garden friend to help you differentiate the weeds from the plants and work out what's worth keeping and what to chuck? I have gardened in East Dulwich for 18 years and have run 'jane's veg school' from Crystal Palace Road for the last 8.(www.janesvegschool.co.uk). Book a 3 hour session and I will come to you to talk through your garden problems and ideas, offering advice on positioning and care of existing plants and suggestions of tried and trusted new ones which will give you year round colour. Together we will put together a plan of action and I can suggest reliable local traders if you do not want or cannot do all the work yourself. This session is aimed at the enthusiastic beginner gardener who just needs a bit of support and knowledge to achieve the garden of their dreams! Further sessions on pruning, soil conditioning, compost making, cut flower growing are also available. Call Jane on 07952 898025 for further details or email [email protected] to book a session. Handmade vouchers are available if you would like to give this as a present. Happy gardening!

Want to get your garden into shape this year but not sure where to start? Need a garden friend to help you differentiate the weeds from the plants and work out what's worth keeping and what to chuck? I have gardened in East Dulwich for 18 years and have run 'jane's veg school' from Crystal Palace Road for the last 8.(www.janesvegschool.co.uk). Book a 3 hour session and I will come to you to talk through your garden problems and ideas, offering advice on positioning and care of existing plants and suggestions of tried and trusted new ones which will give you year round colour. Together we will put together a plan of action and I can suggest reliable local traders if you do not want or cannot do all the work yourself. This session is aimed at the enthusiastic beginner gardener who just needs a bit of support and knowledge to achieve the garden of their dreams! Further sessions on pruning, soil conditioning, compost making, cut flower growing are also available. Call Jane on 07952 898025 for further details or email [email protected] to book a session. Handmade vouchers are available if you would like to give this as a present. Happy gardening!

Planning to get your garden organised this year? 3 places left on the beginners How to Garden course. Course dates are 28 February, 28 March, 25 April, 16 May, 27 June and 26 September. Come once a month for 6 sessions, all Saturdays, 2-4 pm. Spring is around the corner! Email [email protected] for more info.

Enrolling now - choose from How to Garden or How to Grow Veg and Flowers, both running on Saturdays and aimed at beginners. Held in a lovely East Dulwich garden, groups are small - max of 6 - giving you the opportunity to learn in an informal, relaxed setting. Learn how to prune and when, how to look after and feed your soil, how to get colour all year in your garden, which vegetables are easiest to grow and give the best crop. Sign up for 6 sessions, March - September, taking you right through your first growing season. Call Jane on 07952 898025 or email [email protected] for more details. www.janesvegschool.co.uk

Just had one conversation with project manager Luke apologising for lack of notice etc etc. He walked off, and literally 2 minutes later a worker came with a roller and black paint and started painting out yellow lines back to black saying there was a mistake and works on CPR between Crawthew Grove and Uplands due to start in a few weeks. Classic!

So they're only temporary while road works take place. It would be useful if they conveyed that information on the street.

Fans of adult education will rejoice to hear that Southwark?s Adult Learning service has got rid of the exorbitant ?repeat fee? and fully reinstated concessionary rates for people on benefits. This wonderful news comes as a result of a hard-fought 3-year campaign by students. Although tutors? jobs were at stake because so many courses were cancelled as a result of the fee hikes (hardly anyone could afford to pay!) very few were trade union members and they felt vulnerable. So students took the lead, launched a petition, made a banner, joined anti-cuts protests, met with councillors and appeared at council meetings with our own reports. We got support from local trade unions and held a one-day occupation where we taught each other knitting and sewing, did arts activities and shared our cakes and paintings with the 70 people who visited us, who included local workers and students from Camberwell art college. At last the council listened and we are very glad they did. It just shows that fighting can win. We hope that learners will return to the service and help preserve this precious jewel in our community. Many wonderful courses are on offer including pottery, woodcarving, drawing, painting and textiles, as well as basic skills and health. Thomas Calton Centre entrance is in Choumert Road SE15, near Rye Lane. See you there!