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Kate Atkinsons two most recent have been good...life after life and a God in ruins. The minaturist by Jesse Burton (maybe) has gone down well with lots of people.

I second Camden. It's pretty cool for first timers. Any idea what they're into??

Nothing will give confidence more than empty plates and kids who've enjoyed their meal. Can you not start by writing down the recipes you cook for them that you know they love and go from there??

Whippersnappers every time, it's in the lodge at Dulwich park and lido at brockwell park. The teachers are great and make sure they include kids of ALL ages. There will still be the problem of taking turns, but that's just how it is with two children and one set of hands!!! I THINK they offer a free trial class, so worth giving them a go.

I look forward to the 1st December so I can force the children to listen to me read the grinch who stole Christmas on a daily basis. :)

Really randomly, do you think it could be connected to new baby? Has there been a lot of talk about becoming a big brother??

Along the same lines as st Paul's, you can do monument quite cheaply and get a certificate. Have you asked what sort of thing she's into, and work around that? Chislehurst caves are another good one!

Is chislehurst caves open? Great fun! Climb monument? Nice certificate at the end

I think the ritzy in brixton currently have a lego corner to create in when you go to film. Good is pretty decent, prices usually good, and booster seats too.

And when you do find someone you like, don't be afraid to ask them to come back for second or third interview..... anyone who's got a good idea of what is like for a parent to leave a child is going to understand that.

I know quite a few families who have been to the isle of Wight and the kids have come back raving about it.

Has nobody mentioned Roahl Dahl?? Kids of all ages love him. I hear David Walliams is worth a go too...and the wimpy kid books.

Do you know the ritzy do a big scream for parents on Fri morn?

Can't go wrong at tales on moon lane in herne hill, and they could do with a boost after being closed due to flooding.

Skagboys is so much better than porno (and you don't get to say that too often!!)