Amanda1979

So at the moment Rose's seems to be the best option....

I am also looking for a decent chippy. We used to love the Sea Cow years ago but it declined over the years. My in-laws are coming to visit on Friday and want fish and chips in the garden so we are looking for takeaway. Am I right in concluding from this thread that Codfellas on Bellenden Road is good apart from the wait? It will be a several person order so planning to order by phone first anyway and I see they go gluten free too. Emily's on North Cross Road is or isn't good? Is Roses on East Dulwich Road the one in the parade of shops with Flying Pig, Papa John's Pizza etc? That is good? The Dulwich Fryer, now Hamlet something I think (near Sains) any good? Any other recommendations?

I am looking for a pub / eaterie in East Dulwich area with a play area / outside area for toddler. Not places like the Victoria where the play area is separate as he is too young to be on his own and we don't want to split the group. We really like the Cherry Tree and they are great with him but the outside area is concrete. We like the Rye with it's big garden but we have been there alot. I hear the Fox on the Hill has a good area... anyone been there with a toddler? This is specifically for a Sunday lunch this weekend and an afternoon with friends for a birthday in a couple of weeks.

Hi, We have recently invested in car and need to take it in for a service. Can anyone recommend anywhere local to East Dulwich? In case it makes any difference it is a Vauxhall Astra. Many thanks

I am a little late to the debate on this but as a resident of Abbotswood Road, and a mother who's child goes to nursery at Mother Goose on Greendale, the proposals concern me. Someone has mentioned the lack of discussion regarding traffic impact. The photo of the planned proposal seems to show lots of green added in but where are all the access roads for Sainbury's the stadium and the housing estate that is already there? The planned flats... one of the reasons the area is so nice is because of the openess of the area, how is it going to impact the skyline. I use the footpath from Abbotswood Road to Greendale (running alongside the astro pitch) every morning and evening for the nursery run. Currently it is a pleasant start and end to the day. Being in Zone 2 and still having the sounds of nature are lovely. One of the reasons we chose the nursery we did is because is has lots of open space around it. I know pollution is high all over London but being near fields has got to have some positive impact. If the planning was approved and went ahead then the initial construction phase wound surely damage more land the the finished stadium footprint as all the building materials, vehicles etc will need to be stored somewhere and access the site. Not to mention the noise and disruption to the nursery, primary school(s) and residents in the area. While I have never been to the stadium and find the increased traffic in the area on match days inconvenient, not to mention the noise when you are trying to settle a baby, I appreciate it's value and plan to support the club by attending with my son when he is older. What I don't understand, if there are all the issues with the club building etc (and having visited the gym etc I this the facilities are awful) is why they are not just using the existing footprint and developing that. I guess that will come down to money. The amenities in East Dulwich are already stretched... anyone trying to get on a train at East Dulwich station to London Bridge at peak time will know this. I accept that it would be good to have more affordable housing in East Dulwich, we would love to be able to upgrade to something bigger, but the flats are unlikely to be reasonably priced, I mean why would they be given the zone 2 location.

I would just like to say that even though they have nothing for children specifically (i.e. no play area etc) we have found the Cherry tree to be incredibly accommodating when we have been there with our highly active son. Even when he has stopped right in the way when the staff member had their hands full of plates they were courteous! As for the 19:00 rule... I would suspect that is a licencing implication... I am grateful that they allow children at all and moreover grateful that the pub has been revived into a warm and welcoming social hub with quality food, drink and staff.

Hi, We would like to get our newborn son's hand and foot prints set in clay (or similar) so we have a keepsake. Can anyone recommend anywhere in East Dulwich where we can get this done?

That's the day before I'm due... If I'm having an energetic day I will try and be there :-)

Hi Julia You just pm'd me but you need to PM birnehelene as she is the one who updates the lists x

Hi Convex, is the Angel Sounds one you have just sound detection or other monitoring capabilities? Do you have a preference? and if so, why?

This one? http://www.shop.bt.com/products/bt-baby-monitor-250-79MX.html

It sounds like we are better saving our pennies for other things then and investing in a good quality sound monitor with room temperature on the display too... any recommendations?

Gmail's spam catcher is pretty on the ball so as I haven't saved the sender's email that may be why I missed it - I will keep an eye out. Thanks!

I seem to have missed the email :-( I did PM you and thought you added me.... could you check please? amandashere......

Hi, I am trying to navigate my way through the many options of baby monitors. I was planning on just getting one that picks up audio but now there are ones that sense movement, video link, even link to mobile phones! Are the hi tech video link ones worth the extra money? What do EDF parents recommend please? Amanda x

Thanks for the update :-) I would love to come along on Wednesday but having looked at the menu online nothing appeals which is a shame :-( I may be able to do something on 27 July, if not then I am on maternity leave from the following weekend so hopefully I will be able to make the next evening get together.

We looked round this nursery and personally I would not send my child there... I was really disappointed especially given the fees they charge!

Convex Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The nappy lady is selling a proper running buggy > at the moment. Would you consider a separate buggy > for running vs everyday use? > Unfortunately we don't have enough room for two buggies. I have been in touch with TheNappyLady and she sent me pictures but it is a fixed wheel buggy. We were hoping we can use one of the buggies that has the functionality to have the front wheel fixed (for running) or swivel (for when you need manoverability).... maybe we are expecting too much but can ask when we head to Peppermint who stock both Phil n Teds and OutnAbout.

Looking forward to seeing you at the class tonight :-)

It wasn't the sub4 as hubby has only recently discovered the sub4. The outnabout looks good. I have found a place in south london that stocks phil n teds and the outnabout so we can go and look at them :-)

I have a babasling that I thought would be useful around the house when baby is small - hopefully you agree that is a good investment.

Ooo I had never heard of Manduca. I just had a look and mothercare seem to have them on offer at the moment too! I wish I had asked this question before I went out shopping at the weekend so I could have tried the Manduca then - will have to track one down to try!

The reason we were looking at the BOB revolution pro is because it is suitable for running but the front wheel can also be unlocked so it swivels which gives it more manoverability in urban situations so we get the best of both worlds. The pro also has an adjustable height handle bar so accounts for the height difference between me and my husband. My husband tried out a phil n teds when he attended a park run (one of the other dad's had one) and he liked it but he can't remember what model it was - I had assumed it was the navigator as the front wheel can be fixed but maybe I need to do some more research.

Hi, I am expecting my first baby in the next couple of months and am busy looking at running buggies as my husband is a keen runner. So far we have tried the Britax Revolution SE which both my husband and I liked but find quite big when folded down (we actually wanted to try the Revolution Pro but we can't find one in store anywhere) We want to try Phil n Teds equivalent (think it is the Navigator 2?) as they get good reviews and look smaller. While I know I should go with what feels best I just wondered what people's thoughts were and suggestions of things to look out for as I am new to parenting! Many thanks in advance!

Hi, I am expecting my first baby in the next couple of months and am busy looking at baby carriers. So far we have tried the Baby Bjorn Miracle Baby carrier which both my husband and I liked. I want to try Ergobaby Original and the Ergobaby 360 as they get good reviews. While I know I should go with what feels best I just wondered what people's thoughts were and suggestions of things to look out for as I am new to parenting! Many thanks in advance!