rjsmall

Mini Movers dance class at Fusion on Crystal Palace Road. Mondays at 14:10. Drop in, so no need to prepay for a series. When the weather is good, cross the street to Goose Green Park for play. Really nice dance instructor and good fun for the kids.

Been using it since my daughter was 6 months old. She's now 3. When we first started and she needed to be held and cuddled, that's what Tracey, Simi and Claire did. Now she's a toddler and loves the toys and seeing all of the carers that work there. It gets booked up quickly, so as a member, you can register 1 week (might be 2) in advance. Less in advance for non members and it is only open until 13:30 / 14:00, so busy in the mornings. A great way to get an hour to exercise knowing your little one will be well taken care of and even fed if needed. Have never had an issue. Highly recommend. Go and meet them and have a chat. They'll do a trial for you (have a coffee in the caf? and leave your little one for 15 to 30 mins to try it out) and are very patient and understanding with first timers.

That may explain to me why a London Bridge train went through Peckham Rye without stopping around 8:15am this morning (I assumed it was meant to be the 8:13am). Thankfully I was able to get on the Overground and go to Canada Water - sounds like I got a lucky break.

I'd agree that the evening trains leaving London Bridge seem to work to a somewhat random schedule. I usually catch the 17:30, 17:40 or 17:50 and these seem to be consistently delayed usually due to late arrival of the inbound train. Last night they excelled themselves by delaying the train for about seven minutes as the driver was on their break. I would have thought they could have scheduled the train departure and driver break a bit more sensibly.

I completely agree with Olly. I frequently find that when crossing Barry Road whilst driving on Underhill Road (towards Lordship Lane) the visibility up Barry Road (towards the Dulwich Library intersection) is often blocked by parked vehicles. If the parked vehicle happens to be tall vehicle such as a van or truck then visibility of oncoming traffic is completely obscured. I have assumed these vehicles are parked legally but always wondered why the spaces are provided when they block the view from the intersection. rjsmall

I was out on the Rye last evening enjoying listening to these drummers when the fun police came and told them to stop. It wasn't particularly late - about 6:30pm and they had a some good beats going not just random noise. It was a shame they had to stop although they appeared to be very good natured about it. I wouldn't have thought they were making much more noise than police helicopters and cars with sirens going. It would be interesting to know what the council noise team's position on it would be. rjsmall

There is also Dulwich Squash Club on Giants Arches Road (just off Burbage Road) www.dulwichsquash.co.uk

Hi Strawbs, yes that seems to be the case as the one I was on this morning went into platform 13. Cheers, rjsmall

I'd add that if you are going via Canada Water make sure you touch the pink oyster card validator near the top of the escalators so that you are charged a zone two only route. Not sure if you would be charged for a zone one and two ticket (e.g. a route via London Bridge) but I suspect the default would be the highest cost ticket and not the lowest. More details here http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14871.aspx

I've run around East Dulwich and the surrounds at 6am and as late as 8pm when it was dark and haven't felt in danger. I think it comes down to running in areas where it is well lit and not off the beaten track. I wouldn't go running around Dulwich Park or similar in the dark - I tend to stick to the main roads. If I didn't run in the dark I wouldn't get out between October and March. rjsmall.

I have been a stay at home Dad for about two months now and would also be interested in meeting up during the week with other Dads (and children) in East Dulwich. There are some good activities around the area during the days although sometimes I am the only Dad there. I have a one year old just starting to walk so playgrounds and activity groups feature big on my schedule.

London Ambulance are saying one dead on a statement on their site London Ambulance

Just seen the red medical emergency helicopter take off and head north. The blue and yellow police helicopter still circling though.