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We've gone for Magnet but our own builders (extension) doing the fitting... watch this space!

Highly recommended!

We?ve had 2 quotes and not going to get any more? Wren a bit more expensive but negligible, so could do with people?s experiences if you?re happy to share. Much appreciated!

Highly recommend Walsh Glazing - after a job 9 years ago (replacing front bay windows) they came back to fix a minor gap above one of the windows - within a few days of me letting them know, and even put some sealant on another window that was just wear and tear and they did not need to do at all! Amazing service https://www.walshglazing.co.uk/ Tel 020 7924 0333 Family run business and all a pleasure to deal with!

Highly recommend Walsh Glazing - after a job 9 years ago (replacing front bay windows) they came back to fix a minor gap above one of the windows - within a few days of me letting them know, and even put some sealant on another window that was just wear and tear and they did not need to do at all! Amazing service https://www.walshglazing.co.uk/ Tel 020 7924 0333

Hi - me and my family (2 kids) are staying in our house during a side extension / kitchen refurb (basically knocking everything down and rebuilding, so lots of work). Will take around 3 months so am looking at temp kitchen options. Builder doesn't offer the temp kitchen so I will need to either look at what we need to build our own (issue being water connection in the main I think, kitchen appliances should be fine) or get a company to come and build one. Has anyone had one built by a local handyperson/company/builder and if so any advice? Much appreciated

Hi - we are staying in our house during a side extension / kitchen refurb (basically knocking everything down and rebuilding, so lots of work). Will take around 3 months so am looking at temp kitchen options. Builder doesn't offer the temp kitchen so I will need to either look at what we need to build our own (issue being water connection in the main I think, kitchen appliances should be fine) or get a company to come and build one. Has anyone had one built by a local handyperson/company/builder and if so any advice? Much appreciated

Highly recommended! My sons now 7 and 11 have been since they were 4 yrs old and absolutely LOVE Nimble Arts (ask during term time when the holidays are so they can go!!). Different themes daily, bouncy castle, arts and crafts, loads of games, learning activities made fun... Staff are largely teachers or ex teachers, with some who have other experience working with children and it really shows in the level of care and enthusiasm with which they run this holiday club. Without shadow of a doubt this is the best holiday club in the area in my view and many friends agree. Kids come out bubbling with excitement at what they have made or done that particular day and eager to go back.

https://www.play.crystalpalaceparktrust.org/

Our youngest has seen Dr Ramia Mokbel and she was excellent. https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/ramia-mokbel Bupa and Axa if you have private health insurance, or she deals with patients paying privately. You can also ask for a recommendation to a dermatologist from your GP, so you get to see a specialist (no idea how long the waiting list would be). Also worth looking at his/her diet and doubling green leafy vegetables, adding things like flaxseed and oily fish and so on - can make a massive difference to hair, skin, nails and all round general health especially during teenage years when hormones are all over the place. Meantime try a vitamin supplement like this one (use code SKIN10 for 10% off) https://botanycl.co.uk/products/skinclear-elixir?gclid=CjwKCAjwt8uGBhBAEiwAayu_9X2o-9bzCRLV5G5cuD-hu9Yj3E8YKnFM8NqYzrnwvCXxmUOgCpSMtxoCGVkQAvD_BwE Best of luck, problem skin can make you so self conscious

It's only Music and Sports they have before entry - so you can only apply for say Maths scholarship AFTER successfully being offered a place. Bizarre and very hard to get a place, as complete lottery unless your child plays 2 instruments (at least one should be at grade 5 as so competitive for places). Not based on distance, good luck!

Frog bikes are brilliant!

I HAVE USED NIMBLE ARTS SINCE MY SONS WERE 4 YEARS OLD. THEY ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS HOLIDAY CLUB - IT IS BASICALLY LIKE A REAL LIFE BLUE PETER, AS THE MAJORITY OF CARERS/SUPERVISORS ARE TEACHERS OR HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN. I HONESTLY COULD NOT RECOMMEND A HOLIDAY CLUB MORE HIGHLY AND I AM SAD MY ELDEST IS TURNING 11 SO THIS IS HIS LAST YEAR OF USING THE CLUB. MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB EXPLAINING MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY DO BELOW - their website is www.nimblearts.co.uk to find out more and book places... Dear Parents and Carers, We hope you?re all well! We know with constantly changing traffic light systems and everything else getting in the way of summer planning at the moment it?s hard to put plans in place! But we wanted to let you know we still have space for all weeks of our club from 26th July - 27th August at Goodrich Primary. While many clubs revolve around big groups and the same activities daily, ours are different. Children are looked after between workshops on their own home room with around 15 others that get to know each other and their 2 group leaders during the day. It means they have their own table space to keep all their things, a small group of new friends who work on team building throughout the day and celebrate each other?s work. Our ratios are 1 adult to 8 children for every child as we believe holiday childcare is all part of a child?s learning, growth and social development. That?s why we choose themes that can be explored through many different art forms as well as bringing in aspects of science, history, geography literacy and numeracy all disguised in adventures (you know, like you hide a bit of broccoli in the pasta ?!) Every day is completely different with carefully curated activities and visiting industry professionals - its the perfect place to discover new talents, interests and be inspired for the future. So while our price point is a little higher than other providers, this is because we don?t want to compromise on the service we provide for each child. Our approach allows us to build relationships with each child, remember them when they come back to us so they feel part of the team as soon as they arrive at the door, and support their interests and creativity over their primary school years. We thrive on parent recommendations so if you know a parent who wants might want to book get them to drop us an email with your name and email address and we?ll send you a ?5 off voucher to use for a future club. We?re also busy growing our Instagram (I know, we?re a bit late to the party!) so if you?re on the gram give us a follow a @nimblearts and we?ll do the same then you can keep up to date with our daily adventures. Thanks for your continued support! The Nimble Arts Team

theratprincess Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My child got music scholarships to Haberdashers > and Kingsdale, starting at Kingsdale next year. > They played two instruments - one Grade 5, one > Grade 4. I was informed by various local music > teachers that around Grade 5 is their experience > of the level that past pupils got in at. > > Various of my child?s friends who are good > musicians with more than one instrument at Grade 2 > or 3 did not get any scholarships at Kingsdale, > not even a half scholarship and ended up on the > waiting list or with nothing at Haberdashers. > > I heard though that this year was an unusually > high standard due to a larger number of private > school applicants. > > These schools have to say they?re just looking for > raw aptitude, but I?m really sceptical about that. I had same experience - I know someone who got half a scholarship (she didn't get a place as a scholarship does not guarantee a place!) and she sang and played piano (grade 5). I believe grades actually do matter. My son is grade 4 piano but they wanted grade 5. They also look for 2 instruments (or 1 instrument + singing). The actual places are a complete lottery. So whereas most schools go on distance - which I think is generally the fairest way of doing it and ensures places for local children - Kingsdale take children from all over London at any distance. They take a certain number from each banding so your child will do a banding test for entry. It is a highly sought after school so good luck!

heartblock Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Honestly it is so frustrating to be constantly > labelled by people like rahrahrah as wanting the > status quo. Many of us follow Rosamund Kissi > Debrah, Choked Up and Green accounts because we > want...demand a reduction in pollutants, > especially in areas that have illegal levels of > pollution historically. > This straw man argument that we want things to > stay the same...no reduction in pollution or car > use is flawed. > > Why do I oppose the current LTNs.. because I > believe they increase pollution, increase idling > and do not contribute to active travel in this > area. > > If people like Mums for Lungs and other pressure > groups really cared about pollution and green > spaces, they would be down at Bells, Greendale > etc, campaigning against building on open, green > spaces. > > It is about privileged, gated communities.. we all > know it..and nothing about pollution reduction. > > So take out the LTNs > Monitor levels of traffic and pollution > Cease building on green spaces > Come up with a plan that is fully consulted and > EqI assessed and number one priority - reduce > pollution on rds with illegal levels of pollution HEAR HEAR excellently and succinctly put. This is all about those on roads with LTN restrictions benefitting selfishly and councils profiteering from drivers not knowing about road changes and new restrictions. Everyone wants less pollution, it's a no brainer. BUT it must be done with community involvement and in a sensible and measured way. I don't see pollution sensors on Lordship Lane or through Dulwich village to monitor impact or additional pollution from more traffic on the main road. Nor do I see any monitoring of how buses are affected. Of course journeys by bus are now even more sluggish and congestion on main roads means anyone walking around, shopping and so on is subjected to even worse pollution. I really really hope the councils start to listen to their communities and stop putting money before lives under the guise of cleaner air and better health, as it is just a myth.

Quite a tricky one as the holiday club probably lost money too. I would personally try and get them to extend the credit (in full) for a future holiday club that you CAN use - obviously pointless of them to offer something they cannot even give you, as it's booked up. Surely they should save a place for those who have lost out? You might want to point that fact out to them too. Hopefully you can find a compromise and get at least 50% voucher or refund back again. All the best!

Cora Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A sunny Sunday afternoon? Sounds great! I know they should have a taster day in school in July but something more informal, running around or lolling on a blanket in the park (inc for parents) would be nice I think :) I will post something again around the end of June so we can set a date...

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone with a child starting Y7 at East Dulwich Charter in September would like to meet up.. I know they might do an induction day in July but how about a socially distanced picnic where the kids can get to know each other a bit before starting what is quite a big transition in the autumn. Perhaps a picnic in Peckham Rye park or Dulwich Park so lots of space to be safe in these times. Let me know, Thanks :)

Crete is beautiful - so many different places to visit and you can always include 2-3 places if you're feeling adventurous as so easy to get around. Enjoy wherever you choose!

Cora Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Definitely very poor signage. It is not just > people 'ignoring restrictions'. Totally agree. If you've driven a route for many years why would you be looking out for new signs? If you want to create a LTN block the road and stop large school coaches bussing in kids from all over to Alleyns not penalising local resident drivers. Totally scandalous. Who can afford ?65 just for a simple mistake. I also disagree with posts above claiming people who speed are same as those mistakenly driving in a road where new restrictions have been applied for who knows what reason. How is stopping drivers at certain times on Townley Rd helping decrease pollution? It's clearly nonsense and just a way of swindling drivers once again.

speedbird Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not Winkworth, for sure. Bad experience, > inefficient team, promised communication - no > communication. Very bad since Ollie left who ran > Winkworth very efficiently, hence I went back - > big mistake. > > I'm keen to know which are good, been told Acorn > are 'on it, from start to finish', but would like > to know any of the reputable others in the area. What a shame Ollie left - he was superb, such a professional and yet super friendly. A real loss to Winkworth!

Winkworth were brilliant when we sold our last place many moons ago. Ollie is lovely and his team are equally nice. Smaller agent and was lower fee than some of the bigger - KFH and Foxtons, tho they sometimes have discounted fees so keep an eye out for those.

How much is their commission? Thanks

grecian girl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > https://www.instagram.com/a_peace_of_cakee/?hl=en > > I am pretty sure it is a Peace ( not Piece) of > Cake. > > Hope this is right, I think that is correct - Blackbird do a smaller range and tho tasty less beautiful cakes! I would also recommend Sweet Carolina bakery in Dulwich - do cupcakes that are out of this world!!! :)

Dreadful dreadful dreadful. No appointments for a fortnight. Will be moving as soon as I can.