Amanda1979

The pitch has been mowed... no idea if this is of significance but hopefully it means someone is being bought in to look after it?

Really recommend these sessions! So refreshing to have found a mum and baby class that is a real workout! I was nervous about attending but I needn't have worried. Simone and the other attendees are so welcoming. No issue if you need to take a break to tend to your baby. Punching pads/bags is sooo therapeutic, always feel great after a session even if it was a tough night with baby!

I think I saw on a Facebook post it is 1430 EDOldie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/c6c039f2- > 2590-465b-8d48-23c1d39161db Anyone got any idea > what time this debate will be?

Apparently any further contact by Rio has been ignored. I wonder if the council will somehow link up with Rio on the affordable housing project as well as the obvious sports interest

Maybe they thought if the ground is worthless they would be able to build the flats on the stadium site as per their original plan.... but now they have p***ed the community off there is no way they will get permission. They should have taken Rio Ferdinand's offer.

The lampposts are sited in the pavement so should be fine... I hope! Plus they are still using the metal fencing so they let the light through.... or at least that's what they were securing to the posts when we went past earlier.

Sorry, why will there be no Street lighting? I think blocking that road and the entrance to the astroturf is disgusting. It is just inconveniencing residents and surely they need to keep residents on side? I assume Meadow are running into the ground so it is worthless so they can build on it but there is no way residents are going to support that with the way they are trying to hold the community to randsom... serious toys being thrown out of pram childish behaviour!

Love all the classed I've tried there: postnatal nature with Michele and Emma, postnatal Pilates, how to feed in a sling and also a nutritional workshop :-) Being able to hire different slings before I buy has been great. And the soup and cakes provided by Suzanne James catering are so tasty!! Love this space!

Oh seriously can we give it a rest now? The mother wanted to keep the conversation private. She felt she was asked to leave. The Brickhouse chose to take it public on Instagram, the papers and tv. They feel they did nothing wrong. The people are divided on what is appropriate and what is not, on both sides. Parents will likely now avoid the Brickhouse. Others will flock to it. Agree to disagree. Be nice to each other and let the matter drop.

And again... it wasn't the mother who made it public... it was the Brickhouse who posted it on instagram

I have friends who's children are still there and they prefer this manager and feel the environment has improved with the change in leadership. The main reason we moved my son was to get him into Bessemer as that is where he will hopefully go to school. My daughter is currently on the waiting list for Mother Goose. My son really thrived there.

Agree with Cazfay. And it would take longer to get packed up and wrapped up to go outside than it would to let a baby feed for example.

Poor employee? According to the news report it was the wife of the cafe owner who spoke to the mum.

This event really has bought out some people's ugly side. And all because of what appears to be a misunderstanding badly handled.

Just to reiterate... the mum tried to deal with this privately, it is the Brickhouse who responded on social media... and given the angle of the tv coverage I would guess they also took it to the tv as well.

Don't tar all mothers with the same brush. Some of us buy a full meal, cake and a drink as it's the only way we get to have a proper meal during the day. And quite a few of us don't even use a buggy.

And then there is the potential damage this has caused for all those new mums who were nervous about taking their new baby out... now they have seen this and some of the horrific comments, and decided to isolate themselves for fear of upsetting someone, and there goes the spiral of postnatal depression. I was that anxious mum the first time around and now even though I'm determined to not go down that road again this whole sorry mess has made me all the more anxious about going out with my youngest. Spread kindness.

I don't think anyone is disputing parents who let their children run amok should be spoken to but this wasn't the case. It was a mother attending to her crying baby and not being giving the opportunity to settle the babe before being asked to leave. If it was a quiet calm cafe then I could also appreciate the crying babe being an issue but the general sound levels in there are so high I'm surprised a crying babe was even noticeable.

This is hardly a quiet, calm cafe at the best of times. I personally don't go there as I find it over priced and hard to hold a conversation over the general noise in there. That said it is one of the more spacious cafes in ED so lends itself to mums meeting up. Yes in ED mums do meet up for coffee in groups, for some it is their only support in an otherwise tough and isolating role. Anyone who has been a parent should know how hard it can be and how much a little compassion can help. The thread is still up but for some reason not everyone can see the full thread anymore... I can but another friend can't. I strongly object to the suggestion of the cafe that they are doing mothers a favour by supporting breastfeeding... it's the law sunshine, you have no choice! We are in ED. There are *A LOT* of parents here, that means a lot of children of various ages. Yes if a child is being disruptive speak to the parent but a baby crying for 3 mins is not a long time. If my baby is crying it takes 3 mins to get myself set so I can breastfeed... if a baby is bottle fed it could take longer. Mothers have as much right to coffee as anyone else. In this area I suspect mothers make a vast majority of the footfall especially during the week. If everyone was a little kinder the world would be a much nicer place.

Yes it was an event at the football club where things escalated and a lad was stabbed to death. Whoever approved the event is an idiot if they thought a sound clash event was appropriate in a densely populated residential area. I don't have an issue with them rebuilding etc the new football stadium. The issue is using the protected land for the new stadium and building flats on the existing site. That said, if the new stadium is going to increase noise, light pollution and traffic on the surrounding areas then yes it is a problem.

Still can't get through. And have heard the use of "f***ing" more than once. Guess it will have to be an email to DHFC and form to southwark

Air horns?! Seriously?! Am trying to call the council but can't get though. Ridiculous an event of this kind is allowed to run in a residential area!!

If you are going to breastfeed then a good breastfeeding pillow.... Mine was invaluable in helping baby to get in a good position when I was half asleep and exhausted. I gave mine away after baby1 but have just reinvested in this one for baby2 as I loved it so much http://www.thrupennybits.co.uk/ultimate-range A comfy nursing chair and footstool! A red nightlight as red light is less disruptive to baby (and yours) sleep cycle.

I didn't do a course but I did have this book and multi cd set http://www.kghypnobirthing.com/the-hypnobirthing-book-and-complete-cd-collection.html which I am selling if anyone is interested.

Depends how tall lockers is. Ours is 185cm which meets building regs (clearance on the stairs has to be 2m though). The min for the actual loft is either 180 or 185 I can't remember but I know we meet it.