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This was a really fun event and well done on raising so much for a great charity!

brill, i had no idea they are running a christmas course. have booked one day!

Another vote for Friddle's Cakes by a happy customer! Here is her Facebook page and an Elsa cake: https://www.facebook.com/friddlescakes/photos/pb.1446714105549448.-2207520000.1415006547./1567159590171565/?type=3&theater

The SE22 Piano School charges ?25 for a 30 minute weekly lesson. There are several opportunities for our students (or any local pianist) to perform so we have a busy extra-curricular schedule to complement the weekly lesson. http://www.se22piano.co.uk/events/

There is a local nanny agency that is very good, try Esme at the East Dulwich Nanny Agency http://www.eastdulwichnannyagency.com/

The tests are all carried out before the school application process so that you know whether to list the school on the CAF based on the music scholarship place or not.

If there are enough people interested, I would be able to run this again on a Thursday afternoon. You can also find out more information about the Music Aptitude Test here: http://musicaptitudetest.co.uk/ The seminar can also be tailored for private school scholarship entry.

Another vote for Eos Dance. Lots of fun for the young dancers - not just ballet but street dance and kids' zumba too. They also organise lots of lovely events for the kids throughout the year. My daughter absolutely loves it! http://eosdance.co.uk/

Are you doing a raffle? I can't make it to the event as I'm working but would be happy to donate something from my business.

Upstairs at The Patch pub?

The SE22 Piano School is currently running a Live Love Local cardholder offer for new piano students: http://www.se22piano.co.uk/latest-vacancies-for-piano-lessons-in-east-dulwich/

Tuesday 22 July 6.15pm Venue: 85 Pellatt Road, SE22 9JD If you are interested in finding more about Music Scholarship places to local secondary schools such as Kingsdale or Haberdashers Aske's Federation and South London private schools, then come along to an informal seminar. This will cover the application process for 2015 entry, the selection and audition process, the Music Aptitude Tests and suitable audition repertoire. Private school entry also covered for Alleyn's, JAGS, St Dunstan's, Dulwich College, Sydenham High & other South London schools. The Seminar takes place termly in East Dulwich. More information: http://www.se22piano.co.uk/tuesday-22-july-6-15pm-seminar-on-music-scholarship-places-to-local-secondary-schools-in-east-dulwich-south-london/

St Anthony's primary school summer fair takes place this Saturday 28th June from midday till 3pm. There will be lots games, a tombola, face painting, lucky dip, candy floss, hot dogs & drinks and spin painting from Captured on the Rye. Thank you to the many local businesses that donated raffle prizes including a ?250 kids climbing wall party at JAGS, a ?50 voucher from Oddonos and a ?60 voucher from the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Dulwich Picture Gallery JAGS Surma Veer Zara Curry Cabin Cussons Cheese Block Oddonos Duck Egg Cafe Fresh Flower Company Crown and Greyhound Roccos Pizza Express The Flying Pig Wolfe and Scott Jelly Babies British Museum SE22 Piano School

Nimble Arts have a one week course from 28 July - art, drama, theatre, screen printing, filmmaking, all sorts! It's a different theme every day. Http://www.nimblearts.co.uk

It was a lovely event - thanks to all that organised!

Another vote for Eos Dance - lots of classes and locations in SE22 so you should be able to find one to suit your schedule, see the timetable here: http://eosdance.co.uk/dance-classes/schedule/

Em makes the most amazing novelty cakes - loads of photos and recommendations for her on this thread: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1247047,1247047

Scotch - here is the link to the party page: http://capturedontherye.com/screen-printing-parties-workshops/

Another vote for Piano Lobby, they have some really nice pianos. I have a Barber upright piano. Alternatively, Casio do some very realistic digital pianos - the Celviano is great. I have an acoustic upright and two digital pianos (Yamaha and Casio) if you want to try them out.

Nimble Arts is 8.30am - 5pm at Heber School: http://nimblearts.co.uk/?page_id=611

My 5 year old really enjoys it - she has been twice now and is signed up for a couple of days in half-term. In fact, yesterday she asked me when she's going back to Nimble Arts! It's a really creative course that has obviously had a lot of thought put into it by the team that run it. Each day has a completely different activity and the kids came home with some fantastic art bits and pieces last time at the Halloween event. There's a good ratio of staff to children. The only downside is that it's quite expensive compared to some of the other holiday clubs.

Thanks for the recommendations, Carrie and otta! If anyone is thinking of buying a digital piano, I have a discount code with a few online retailers that you are welcome to use. Just get in touch. [email protected]

Hi Mark - yes if your budget is higher I can send you other options. The Yamaha Arius range is excellent as is the Roland SuperNATURAL, I'll PM you some details.

Hi Mark - I teach piano locally and my students have bought the following digital pianos and been very happy with them. I own a Yamaha P35 which you are welcome to try out. http://www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/01063685/details.html?kbid=3726 This Casio is also really good: http://www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/01055902/details.html?kbid=3726 Both digital pianos are around the ?350 mark. The Casio comes with the stand and headphones. It is worth buying a decent pedal as they don't come with a very realistic block pedal as you'd find on an upright piano.

Nimble Arts is really lovely and has lots of creative activities for kids. At Heber School but open to kids from any school http://nimblearts.co.uk/