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I would like to add my support to a second Charter School in the area. It is an excellent inclusive school that has amazing results and has "outstanding" status. It provides a fantastic education to hundreds of children from many different backgrounds. It seems strange that people wish to knock such a success story. For the record both Harris Girls and Harris Boys are also outstanding. Harris Girls achieves amazing results that are going up every year. I'm sure Harris boys will also achieve fantastic results. Another MIXED Harris Academy would probably have been excellent. It seems strange that so many people wish to knock Charter and Harris. It seems equally strange that some of the more vocal East Dulwich politicians do not seem to fully support their local schools, in more ways than one; although credit should be given to the campaign for another secondary school. Haberdashers has many schools, some do well, some do not. As a Federation it has had many problems taking over or starting new schools. Charter and Harris, at least, have proven themselves already in East Dulwich. How lucky we are to have them on our doorstep. Lets hope Charter gets another one.

Good news to get a new secondry school, although I'm not sure Haberdshers is right. As a Federeration they seem to be extending themselves too far. They should probably be making sure the schools they do have under their control are working; their results are rather all over the place. I find it strange that a Southwark councillor is looking outside the borough for a provider. But then Mr Barber does send his children to Alleyns, and has never been a supporter (with his feet) of Southwark's many outstanding local state schools. Something, I'm sure, he does not wish to advertise. Politicians! One hopes the Lib Dems don't hi-jack this. They'd like to take credit for the new cinema too. Nothing to do with them. I hope the council looks to Charter which has excellent links with the borough's primary schools, is an outstanding school and has an excellent track record of opening a school and making it work. One only needs to look at Prendergast Vale to see how hard that can be.

The Charter School should be approached. It seems to tick nearly all the boxes and has a relationship with all primary schools in the area already. The two schools, depending on location, would be able to share some facilities and some specialist staff; Latin Mandarin???? It seems strange that people want to approach Haberdashers and Prendergast first. (Not all of their schools perform well).

Having read some recommndations for Dave the Cooker repair man I phoned him today and I have to say he is amazing. I have a "fancy french cooker" which is insured with Domestic and General (very efficient and worthwhile) but their contractor said it was unrepairable and they offered me a new cooker. I phoned Dave, who knew exactly what the problem was - it has a funny cut-out switch, which if you dont know the make, you wouldn't know was there. He came over immidiately as he was in the area, and it took him three minutes to fix it. He checked my rings, fixed one that was playing up, and didn't charge me!!!!!!!!! I hope Santa sends him something nice for Christmas!!!!!!

Or maybe, it's actually got nothing to do with politics or Michael Gove and the school actually does require improvement!

My child used to attend Tiger Sharks but their current timetable is rather unwieldy and a tad inconvenient. Does anyone have any experience of Dulwich Dolphins? I've heard they can be a little strict and a little grumpy. My child would like after-school swimming to be an enjoyable experience, so I'm hoping this is not the case. Otherwise, can anyone recommend some nearby swim clubs that are not too "up themselves". My child is a very competent swimmer, but alas has no olympic ambitions, which frankly is just fine!

Don't do costa del sol do costa de la luz. Stay in Vejer de la frontera. Fabulous place. Beaches 10 mins away. Cadiz 20. Seville an hour. If u do decide nerja, frigiliana much nicer place to stay. There's a great 2 bedroom house in the old part of the village on owners direct.

My ex nanny, now retired, house sits for me every summer. She loves animals, has cats of her own. If anyone is interested pm me and I will put you in touch.

Is fantastic. Took my kids there for dinner. They thought it amazing. We did too. Totally different to anything else on the lane. Lovely buzz and food and wine fab.

It's a great class. Really recommend it.

Potters turf and soil in Bromley. Easily the best turf. They deliver. Google them.

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I love the spin on these results from kingsdale supporters. They're awful results and the value added is shocking. I hope the school turns it round. They have many many inspired and bright pupils and keen parents so hopefully it will. Equally, I hope the head's attempt to spin the results at future open days does not make the presentation any longer because that really would be interminable. The Harris schools, especially the girls school and the academy at Peckham have done brilliantly. Waverley was a failing girls school, which the local authority could not turn round. Under Harris leadership it has done amazingly well. As for other schools, such as charter, bacons college and st saviours; the results speak for themselves. Well done most southwark schools.

Edinburgh. Stirling. Cardiff.

Try rustical travel website. Mountains to north of Malaga. Or try vejer de la frontera. Fabulous place.

Well said flywheel. Heber lighten up. The atmosphere is odd and my daughter now hates the place.

I have nearly been hit on numerous occasions on the crossing by the constitutional club. Once, i was even touched by a heavily breaking car who appeared not to see me. He then swore and sped off. The kids hate crossing the road which is for some reason a nightmare. Raise the zebra crossings or do something, and for the record, I use the number 37 bus too!

I was allowed to take scooter on plane from heathrow but it was confiscated in Paris en route to inter connecting flight. Moral of story, if you want to avoid tears and massive fight with airport staff, pack it. The regulations for scooters appear a tad confused.

Fundamentally, it comes down to how mean you are and how much you value the person who looks after your children. If you don't look after them, well ........

Apparently the community council rejected this. Great for the neighbors and residents of Elsie Road. Good for the community council to let sense prevail. Err who do Southwark planning work for? The people of Southwark or developers?

I too think the crossing will be a big improvement. Long overdue.

Southwark planning department have passed the plans and they are due to be discussed at the community council meeting tonight at 7oc, Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane. It appears the council had passed the plans before the consultation period had ended because it was due to go before the community council committee before some residents had even replied to "ammended plans". So much for the consultation process. It's odd that the report from the council states a petition only received 10 signatures, I know of a petition which had nearly 80 names on it. This development will be a blight to the area and make our parking nightmare worse. Lets hope the Community Council show more sense than the planning department.

Father Jack, My daughter is at Charter and it would be a route home. However, being flashed at once was enough for her. The police might think it safe. I would dispute that.

Just to throw cat among the pigeons. I wont let my daughter walk along Wanley Road path on her own in daylight, or with anyone else at night.

Yes but such a shame such a fine building might be knocked down. You would think the council might do something about it. Apparently a lot of local residents are up in arms over the proposal.