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Hi I would agree with the above unfortunately waiting lists in the area are extremely long. Things are a bit tricker for me as I have twins but to give you an example I have been on a few wait lists now for 2 years (as I put there names down when they were 4 months) with still no spaces come up. Obviously the wait time for one space should be shorterbut the lists are extensive. I ended up fining a nursery which was just opening and got spaces that way but then you do run the risk of having no feedback to base your choice on. Whilst you wait for spot you could consider a childminder as those spaces come up on a regular basis and I have seen some advertised on the forum before. Hope you find something soon Jules

I use Likeminders and have done for the past 18months. All the sitters we have had have been very nice and we have been able to change our allocated sitter with no problems if we didnt feel they would match our childrens needs / personalities. So would def recommend them.

Thanks will give her a shout

Hi I am looking for a hairdresser / beautician who can visit me at home as with toddler twins and work I am struggling to find time to visit a salon. Any suggestions welcomed. Really need someone who can come this thursday as have weekend of weddings coming up Manybthanksc

I take my 15 month old and her twin every 8 weeks to see specialist at st Thomas from Peckham rye park bus 12 def by far easiest and stops on Westminster bridge using bus lanes only takes about 30 mins. Hope appointment goes well .

Hmmm this is interesting. I have recently viewed the nursery and am considering signing my 15 month old girls to move from our current nursery which is simply too small to meet active children's needs and thought the space here looked ideal. Has anyone else got feedback? They seem to have a lot of names on the last for end of this year.

HI All I would like to recommend my builders Jack, Andrew and their team. We have used them over the past three years for jobs big (building a new extension / removing chimney / refitting bathroom etc) and small they are very organised and tidy. They have always been realistic with timeframes and although not the cheapest we have found their quotes reasonable against peers. Most improtantly they appreciate that we have small children and been very flexible in terms of our needs. Jack / Andrew - [email protected] 07776 453922 Thanks

Hi I am looking for recommendations for a Gardner to do both front and back tidy up Many thanks

I would def recommend Alan at 123 he came on time this morning did a great job very tidy and polite. Gave me some good advise on the fireplace and use.

A friend in ED has an au pair who I think they pay ?100-?150 a week expenses in addition to providing her accomodation / food / bills etc. Seems to work very well for them and something we will definately consider once we have converted our loft as we also have twins and find juggling nursery with work and family life and the cripplingly high cost of daycares and nannies in the area a struggle. it is a good option if you have the room to accomodate an au pair wihtout living on top of each other.

Hi We have 15 month old twins girls and are looking to take them on holiday in the summer. I am lookng for some suggestions of the best places to visit. Ideally no more than a 3-4 hour flight from London with good beaches. I am not keen on putting them in a creche or activity club but might be useful to have a babysitting option for 1 night. What do people find works best with small children hotel vs self catering. Any suggestions appreciated. Jules

The waiting list at my favourtie nursery is enormous - I loved it but the girls have been on the list for a year now and we have be told it could be september before any avaliability comes up!

Hi all I am looking for some advise ... My twin girls are 15 months old and we are looking for daycare in the Peckham rye east dulwich area. We are really struggling to find anything as the waiting lists are monstrous for 1 but for 2 it's painful. Some lists we have been on for over a year. Does anyone know of a nursery with poss availability or newly opening? Thanks in advance

sounds good I would be interested if you have sessions on Thursdays or Fridays Thanks

Hi I am moving to ED in a few weeks and will be doing a loft conversion on our new terrace house. We already have a builder we have worked with before but I would be grateful if anyone could give me a recommendation for having the drawings / calculations drawn up to submit to Southwark. Also how long does it take roughly for Southwark to approve the plans? Many Thanks