Jellybeanz

Food as long as tinned or in packaging is fine thanks... Just had a bag of sweets nicked from my doorstep so if anyone would like to donate I'd be very grateful. I've got some tablecloths, toys and books so far from my own stuff but already bought some things for local homeless so am reaching my limit in terms of what I can afford to buy. Choc coins, choc fingers type party food would be great. Or sweets to give out on the day. THANKS also to those who've dropped off donations directly!

lousmith Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Capitals. Happy to discuss options for a > creative party for your son and friends at > Captured on the Rye. The older children can really > get to grips with the design aspects of the > sessions and is a great solution for what can be a > tricky age to cater for. Thanks Cactus for the > recommendation. I'd also say a screen printing party (maybe with pizza!?) would be great for 12 yr old - Lou is a talented artist and great with kids too!

Usual array of stalls, from gifts - jewellery, kids toys etc. to food stalls and mulled wine! Warwick Gardens is just past Camberwell College of Art, close to Camberwell Green and Peckham

Thanks for your messages so far - larger toys or bags of clothes may be dropped direct if that is okay. The hostel is on the corner of Etherow Street and Barry Road next to Christ Church. Food in packaging also gratefully received. Happy to collect if local (I don't drive unfortunately).

Barry House hostel on Barry Road next to Christ Church (corner of Etherow street) are always in need of children's stuff inc toys, games and clothing. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm collecting for two causes: 1) homeless - need warm hats, scarves, gloves (anything used is fine). Also chocolate, biscuits, anything smallish as a treat as friend of mine is distributing with her son on Christmas Eve. 2) Barry House hostel - collecting anything suitable for family party. So small toys in good condition, sweets, chocolate, decent decorations etc. Please PM me to arrange collection/drop off. Thanks so much!

Tonight from 6.30pm Fabulous fun fundraiser for Brooke Gregory who needs specialist immunotherapy in Texas, USA urgently! Please consider buying tickets and attending if you can and if not please Just spread the word! Thanks a million :)

A family-friendly harpsichord recital with narration/storytelling takes place on Saturday 18 November at St Barnabas Parish Hall in Dulwich Village. Entry is free for children. Adult tickets available for ?5 and all proceeds go to a fantastic local charity South London Cares. https://billetto.co.uk/e/harpsichord-recital-south-london-cares-fundraiser-tickets-234716

Nimble Arts is brilliant and often has last minute places - always space on the Friday also www.nimblearts.co.uk There is one at Alleyn's too which is very good and Dulwich Hamlets have a sport one with optional trips to cinema, bowling etc.

Horniman museum has various events this weekend for Halloween - there is also an Okido make and do event on Sunday aged 3-8 yrs. Copper Beech Cafe at JAGS, Red Post Hill in Dulwich [www.eventbrite.co.uk]

Sounds great!

Me too - good luck!

Sounds great, is there a disco like last time?

Just wanted to add that this is a great cause, I donated after my first baby but too hectic/exhausted after my second. Hope it all worked out!

Balfes bikes as mentioned above or possibly Tommy's on Rye Lane in Peckham

SE22 Piano school highly recommended - http://www.se22piano.co.uk

I'm considering setting up a baby and toddler group locally in East Dulwich but want some advice on what parents are looking for... So I'm thinking I'd make it suitable for young babies to 3 yr olds, with a range of books and toys for free play and music playing, perhaps some sing-a-long. I plan to do this to raise money for local charities, so was thinking of charging min. ?3 (less for unemployed/single parents). Any ideas or feedback welcome as this is purely at the thought stage! THANK YOU

My 6 yr old son absolutely loves their holiday club and this does sound an odd story. As Lorraine says there is a different theme every day and they range from under the sea to having a falconry expert in(!). They do games, tons of activities, arts and crafts, everything under the sun basically. Nimble Arts is quite simply wonderful and all I can advise is book early if you want holiday care for 4+ yr olds!

Try Dulwich /Peckham /Camberwell pools. Not sure what age they go in alone with a teacher, I've a feeling it is 4+ for little groups without parents but ring or pop in. They're affordable and all nice pools, with decent instruction.

The Nines I think has space for hire or Dish and the Spoon mentioned above is nice. Albrighton Centre on Dog Kennel Hill has numerous different rooms for hire and is a short walk from East Dulwich station.

The schools do deep cleans. Mine also now at Dulwich Hamlets which all in all is very good.

My son goes to St Anthony's which is a very good Catholic school. I've got friends whose kids went to Cabrini and they were generally positive. I'd say go with your instincts. Don't base it on religion, base it on how you feel about the school when you look around - are the children happy? Good balance of learning/fun/being allowed to grow up at their own pace without too much pressure or stress. Good luck in whatever you decide!

Street dance is great in between if you don't want to stick to traditional boys activities - Eos Dance has some weekend classes and weekday (see numerous recommendations on this site). Our eldest did football with Little Kickers from 3 yrs but took him a while to start to enjoy it. He now does indoor climbing at Crystal Palace sports centre (they also have sessions at JAGS). He loves that and it's good for discipline/learning to listen as well as concentrating/focus and of course tiring him out ;) He also does Spanish and football after school now, with boys I wouldn't be afraid of too many activities or being pushy. Activities are always stimulating and as long as it's positive exertion why not!?!

I'm not surprised it closed down but it was a nice place, nice food and staff. Agree the refurb resulted in a badly planned shop / eating area which was a shame. Hopefully it will be taken over by a similarly nice bunch of people. Would be great to have a Spanish tapas place a la Miss Tapas or Angels & Gypsies (but better) :)

VERY exciting :) Roullier White have offered the original sign back if they get their target (which looks likely as they've got 20% within the first couple of days)...