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I've had so many fines now in Dulwich (I no longer live in ED), I've decided to not go there any more for certain shops/cafes - it's too much of a risk. I'm often looking out for people crossing the road, or other perils in the road and therefore haven't noticed the new signs. Where on Southwark website can I find a map of the restrictions?

Thank you that's a route I had not yet tried! I'll leave a bit earlier for the Lordship lane traffic.

Hello Please could someone help me - I?m on my 3rd fine from Southwark, keep trying different routes but always seem to end up going on a bus only road or bus gate. My sons do karate at charter school red post hill and I?m driving from Sydenham at 4pmish so can?t use townley (got a fine for that) If I was alone I?d take public transport, however Ive got my 5 and 7 yr old with me and we are not allowed to sit inside the school to wait any longer due to COVID restrictions (they both have a 50 minute wait for the other?s lesson, so we use the car to sit in) I?d love a route suggestion my satnav and Waze have taken me down bus only roads! Many thanks

Hi Firstly sorry to hear about your daughter. I wish you and her all the very best. I?m a childminder so I?m often giving out contracts. The point of a deposit is that it?s meant to cover the early years setting should a parent take their child out early before notice is served. I?m not sure why you are being asked for extra snd if there is no information in the contract stating that, then you are not legally required to pay. The setting should have explained what happens with the deposit once they receive it. Eg. Is it held in an interest free account? Or does it go towards final month?s fees etc? Due to the circumstances I?d personally waive part of deposit if I was able to fill the space quickly and therefore not experience loss of earnings. If it?s not in the contract, don?t pay it.

My 6 yr old son did the zoom lessons over lockdown and loved them. I would send him to the real life ones if I could fit my life around the times. But I?m a bit all over the place now!

In my opinion as long as the changing rooms are operated in a way which allows distancing, I don?t see a difference between going to school/nursery and a swimming lesson. At least in a pool you are surrounded by chlorine.

Hello I?m a childminder and yes the DfE are stipulating that parents should not enter settings. I feel for you as it is difficult as a parent. I took on keyworker children over lockdown who had to be just handed over. There was crying for 2 minutes then all ok. It was actually easier than the extended goodbyes normal settling in brings. All I can say to ease your worries is that most children are extremely resilient and good early years staff will know how to settle your child. Please don?t be alarmed if your child cries at pick up...when they see you there can be a surge of emotion even if they have had a really lovely day. It?s always harder on the parents than on the child. I can say this after having been on both sides of the nursery door.

Might be a bit far for you but I?ve enrolled my son into the circus school in Sydenham. Only on 1st week of August I think. It?s called My Aerial Home

Hi. That?s not right, it?s a basic need. Warn them again - have you spoken to the manager or room leader and her key worker? Could be a training issue. Make sure you follow up with written complaint too, for email chain. If it doesn?t improve document it, photos for your own evidence in case you need to go to Ofsted later. I work with children and I?d be mortified if a parent came to me with this issue! They really should have fixed it the first time. In my experience it?s unusual for children to be AS wriggly with other people as they are with their parents. Try and find out a reason they are unable to complete their job properly and if you are not satisfied at response/actions you need to report them as it?s neglectful.

I loved Ithaca. Fly to kefalonia then boat

I did the 12 all the way in when preggers and quite enjoyed it! But you are looking at 1hr 15 in peak

I used to do this daily a few years ago (before moving out of ED) from Dunstans road (the library end). So my info may be out of date. Unfortunately there are many ways but none very fast and it depends what time of day you are leaving. If you can get a 185 before 645am then 185 to Vauxhall then tube was fastest. But this route was becoming slower and slower due to growing traffic and road changes/works. The p4 to Brixton plus tube is a nice way but again you have to get out before the traffic builds up. If I left at peak time the quickest way was to get to Forest Hill then get overground to Canada Water and change to jubilee. I did this because at the time trains for ed to London Bridge were not reliable. Perhaps they are now and that might be a good way to go. Going back to Forest Hill will cost you more as is zone 3. If you live the Peckham side of upland consider doing overground at Peckham change to jubilee. It?s a very quick change at Canada Water and you are not walking for ages in a tunnel. I ended up moving further away to Sydenham and it is much quicker but the coffee not as good. Swings and roundabouts eh?

Aww shame. I have a dress from there that is always complimented

I am with bulb and think they are great. Never need to wait long on a phone line. I am pretty organised at giving them a reading every month. The app is easy to use. My bills are tiny bit cheaper than when I was with bg and I was on the special money saving expert/Martin Lewis bulk deal with them. We both get money off if you use a friend?s link. Here is mine https://bulb.co.uk/refer/giacomelli (bit cheeky but hey you asked!)

I think elimination communication is usually done from birth, so possibly a bit late? I used to put my eldest on the toilet at that age before his bath and he would do the toilet simply due to fact he was in a sitting position. He liked it but didn't understand the association. He wasn't trained until 2 yrs old. Some nurseries are better than others at helping you train them. I took 2 weeks off work. I suggest enjoying your last month of maternity and save it for later.