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I'm so sad to hear this and wish I had known. Raj has brightened up so many days for me and my family over the past few years. I hope he realises how much he will be missed.

So my son isn't the ONLY child in the country not to have a smart phone, after all! We bought our 12 year old a brick when he started secondary school. It cost ?10, charges up in about 10 minutes and stays charged for literally about 3 weeks. He REALLY wants a smart phone - all of his friends have them - but we have stuck to our guns for now. I know he looks at stuff on everyone else's devices, but I'm keen to keep him off social media for as long as possible. He's easily distracted as it is and a smart phone would make it worse. Having said that, I do sometimes worry that I've made him a social leper. We have said we'll upgrade his old school Nokia when he turns 13 but tbh I'm dreading it.

I'm afraid I can't open the flyer. Please could you put the details on a post? Thanks! - I love a good jumble sale.

Do you have a website/facebook page?

The Norwood School - 'will reserve up to 10% of places as Bursaries offered to pupils who show a particular aptitude for our Specialism in Visual and Performing Arts.' www.thenorwoodschool.org

Extra tickets are available to buy in person at the gallery and they can be bought in advance. I went along on Friday afternoon and they had sold out for the rest of the day, but I was able to buy a couple of tickets for Tuesday.

Not sure what stage you're at/what the issue is, but Shelter's housing advice line is apparently very useful and not just for people who are homeless. They also have various fact sheets and template letters on their website http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice

My son got into the Phoenix when he was 8 and still loves it. Here's a link to an online version which just came out: http://www.thephoenixcomic.co.uk/free-digi-phoenix/

Does anyone know if it is a drop in event or a presentation-type affair? Could I come along at 8pm or will I miss important information if I do that? Thanks

How about this... DH&SCC Table Top Sale Saturday 21 March 2015 10.30 - 1.00pm - book your table now! All Saints Church, Blenheim Grove, Peckham SE15 4QS Rent a table to sell your unwanted items, raise some cash and support a local charity! Tables can be booked by calling the office on 020 8299 2623: ?15 for a medium table or clothes rail; ?10 for half a table. A great opportunity to de-clutter and find new homes for good condition clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and unwanted gifts. Buyers can browse goods and enjoy delicious refreshments.

I just had a joint party for my 6 year old daughter in the church hall at St Clement with St Peter (off Barry Road). It was great! We hired a bouncy castle from Jumping Jacks and the kids pretty much entertained themselves (with a few party games thrown in). There's a kitchen there so you can prepare or cook food and make the grown ups a cuppa if they're staying and there are plenty of tables and chairs. Quite a few parents said they didn't know it was available for hire - it's only free on Saturday afternoon for kids parties. Anyway, I'd really recommend it. http://www.stclementwithstpeter.btck.co.uk/FortheChildren

Edited as I meant to send PM!

Has anyone here joined the Patient Group at DMC? I've been a member for several years (though must admit to only going a few times). They meet every month or so and the next meeting is Tuesday 6th November at 6.30pm. Last time I went there were only 2 patients and about 5 members of staff, including GPs. This might be a good place to get your voices heard. I have always had a reasonable experience at DMC - apart from it taking 20 mins to get through at 8am - but if you haven't this meeting might be a good time to let them know. I have also just been sent an 'Annual GP Patient Survey' from DMC. I haven't had one before but if you are at DMC and haven't been sent one, it might be worth trying to pick one up. I've ticked all the 'reasonably satisfied' boxes but couldn't say I'd recommend the surgery because I've heard so many horror stories.