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Another recommendation for Sebastian at Bastek. He completely redid our family bathroom and transformed it into such a beautiful space. He is methodical in his work, really pays attention to detail and gives clear, considered advice. As well as fitting the new bathroom suite so carefully, he did a fabulous job with the tiling, painting and finishes. An added bonus was the great communication and tidiness! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and hope to involve him in future projects. He's on 07947 751333 and is really responsive on WhatsApp.

I'm pretty sure the team who run the holiday drop off club at Dulwich College run swimming parties with slides/floats/scooters. https://www.dcsportsclub.co.uk/childrens-parties-2/big-splash-pool-parties/ The website isn't working properly at the moment - but there's a number to call

I think Holiday Drop Off at Dulwich College runs both weeks. My kids love it.

I'd also recommend Brixton - our pair have had lessons there since they were three and have done really well. Most of the teachers are excellent and there's a warm, shallow training pool for the little ones. Easy to get into classes, unlike JAGS which is a bit crazy for registering!

If anyone is looking for a damp survey, damp proofing or plastering, I can highly recommend Dave Reilly from Plastercare. We weren't sure whether we had a damp issue in our kitchen - Dave came over and quickly diagnosed a case of sub standard plaster soaking up moisture instead. He then has beautifully replastered the wall for us. He was fast, efficient and really thorough - keen to explain what he was doing and careful to tidy up afterwards. I'm so pleased with the results. His number is 07932 505589.

We had a really lovely weekend recently in Whitstable with my pair - stayed in a little place right by the high street and v close to the water. Would highly recommend it. Some pics and details of where we stayed/what we did are in my blog - https://hernehillmum.com/2018/03/30/a-weekend-in-whitstable/

And we've had several brilliant trips to Edinburgh - usually stay in South Queensferry so kids can play on the beach / rockpools. It's a quick train/drive into the city centre where there's obviously loads to do (especially in August with the Festival - there's masses on for kids). And in the surrounding area, there's the zoo, country parks, aquarium and great day trips to castles/North Berwick etc.

We've enjoyed a couple of great family holidays in Tenby in Pembrokeshire - beautiful beaches, walks, castles, family farms/zoos - plus Bluestone for lagoon style swimming.

Thanks again for your excellent site - we did the Shoreham 3.5 mile circular today with the kids and absolutely loved it. So easy by train, and it felt like a world away! Popped some pics up on my blog: https://hernehillmum.com/2018/01/14/walk-shoreham/

Lucky you! We were very comfortable staying here with our small children earlier this year - https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1986412

Just noticed that there's are a couple of camps at Dulwich Hamlet Football Club in the bank holiday week at the end of August - anyone done these before? Are they any good? http://www.dhfitc.org.uk/site/NonSecure/index.aspx Anyone found any other full day clubs at the end of August?

Sarah Langslow is based in Brixton and is excellent - http://www.sarahlangslowcoaching.com/

Hi We're starting to think about holiday clubs for the Summer school break. We've been really impressed in previous holidays with Holiday Drop off, Nimble Arts, Stagecoach etc and will certainly sign up for some combination of those - but I struggle to find anything that's running right at the end of the holiday. Anyone know of clubs that run during the bank holiday week at the very end of August? (w/b 28 Aug 2017?) Thank you!

Thanks so much for the reminder about your blog. We made the most of it yesterday with the Chislehurst circuit - perfect for our little ones and a great way to walk off some off the turkey excess! Shared some photos on our blog - https://hernehillmum.com/2016/12/28/a-wintry-woodland-walk/ Thanks again!

I contacted Aria following the glowing recommendations on the EDF as I needed someone to refit a radiator. He came over the next day and completed the task really quickly and thoroughly, taking time to double check our system while he was here. Happy to recommend him, and am sure he'll be my go-to plumber from now on!