RachC

Hi all I am due in August and would like to meet you all. Not ready to join fb group yet though. Would like to attend the meet up in Feb, will pm my number so I can get added to the WhatsApp group. Rach

Hi we were there a few months ago for the weekend and it rained the whole time so we mainly found indoor things! The transport museum is great it's in an old train station and you can go on the trains. Retiro park is lovely and I think they have puppet shows etc at the weekend. And mercado de San Miguel is fantastic more for you then kids loads of tapas and wine to be had. Enjoy we had a great time despite the rain!

Hey not sure I can make that date as might have a cross country race that day. If I get back in time will drop in as would be great to meet you all.

Just posting to recommend Shaun. He has just installed a new fuse board and extractor fans. He is very thorough and helpful to come up with ways to solve a few tricky issues we were having. We would definitely call him next time we need an electrician.

Hello! I am also on FH Sydenham borders with a 3 and 1 year old and would be happy to meet up

We are off on holiday from gatwick in a few weeks and are going to get a taxi. It's just occurred to me that we are taking my 4 months old car seat on holiday with us but not my 2 year olds. Does anyone have a recommendation for a local taxi firm that provides child care seats?

I have been a member of both. Likeminders where we used to live - only used them once as we then found a local baby sitter. When we moved here we didn't know any baby sitters so joined sitters. I have been impressed with sitters and you can add you favourite baby sitters so have had same sitter more than once. I think they are very similar but sitters is much cheaper

Yes we do! We moved here about three months ago from West London and love it here. I agree about the high street it is a bit run down and obviously isn't comparable to ED but it is quite a useful high street. Having said this we rarely actually go to the high street. One of the things we love about it is the proximity to the surrounding areas. We are just off Kirkdale and can walk to Forest Hill in 20 mins which we often go to for a coffee or the horniman or the great butchers. 10 mins to the new swimming pool which is great for kids. 15 mins walk to crystal palace park and then a nice walk through the park to shops and cafes in CP. 5-10 min drive to Ed where we also go quite a lot. Also the area is trying to improve check out the portals pilot scheme www.see3.co.uk Regarding schools I haven't done extensive research yet as eldest is just 2 but I checked ofsteds of the nearest ones to our house and would be happy with any of them it's such a lottery that it wasn't the most important factor for our move. You also get more house for your money and the links onto London are great with the quick train to LB and the overground. Hope this helps feel free to PMme if you want any further info

Hi we used Aaron 07773 410661, recommended lots on the forum, for two bedrooms recently. He has done an excellent job and was clean and tidy. Will definitely be getting him back when we get round to doing more rooms in the house.

Another recommendation for Mike he did a great job fitting extra plug sockets and new ceiling light. His prices are reasonable and we would definitely use him again.

We have recently used Graham Recommended a lot on the forum. He created a new hatch installed a ladder and fitted a light. He did a great job and left everything tidy. Highly recommend his no is 07930763431

Can't make the 19th as still at work :-( but finish 3 weeks today yay:-) Hopefully i'll make the next meet up

Hi Lovely to meet some of you yesterday. Sorry I didn't make the meet up today got really bogged down in house stuff. Hope you had fun I will try and make the next one. Sarah I am in Sydenham just off Kirkdale so v close to forest hill and up for meeting locally Rach

Hi I am looking for someone to make 3 large roman blinds for my dining room. Ideally I would be looking for someone that can advise or help source fabric and come round to give a quote. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

Hi I am planning to come to cheeky c tomorrow with my 22 month year old daughter. I will keep my eye out for a group of pregnant ladies! Congrats on you baby Jess Rach