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We bought a secondhand Boostapak on here and it?s one of the best kids? equipment pieces we?ve bought. Doubles as a bag. Easy to bring on a plane.

I agree! A fab alternative to sports camps which seems to be the bulk of the rest. They do most of the school holidays too. We go back every year and my son loves it.

Guardian has this list which also mentions books in English- http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/gallery/2015/dec/08/disability-inclusive-books-that-should-be-available-in-english

Any thoughts on Anerley? I am familiar with the side roads to Penge High Street but not any of the ones west of Elmers End Road. I realise this is the EDF but the collective knowledge here is huge.

I moved my child. It was a very specific situation but the lovely teachers of the first nursery said parents had to follow their gut feeling. Best advice ever.

Have you tried Beckenham Spa? They sell swimming gear. Adidas does fabricy ones that aren't like the ones from my school days.

I wanted to see if there happen to be any parents with children with visual impairment locally who could share their experience of state school versus independent. We are at the stage of having to decide on reception and obviously want what's best for him. Please pm me so we don't have to share any medical details here! Thanks. C.

Hi, We are selling our house and have been quoted ?950 plus vat for the legal work associated with the sale. Given that the buyer has most of the work to do, is this reasonable or steep? They said it was related to price, not a percentage but banded. But surely the work is the same irrespective of price? It's a local solicitors firm often quoted here. Thanks.

Hi there. Has anyone had any experience of pebbledash removal? Any idea of cost? I know it depends on how much brick work repair and repointing needs to be done but a price range would be good! Any recommendations for specialists? Alternatively, how much to paint the front of an Edwardian semi- just the front plus the detailing (not the windows). Much appreciated!

Here's a number I found elsewhere for John at Avalon 07710488854. Good luck.

How odd- that was the number I used. If I swing by near them in the next few days I will ask.

I can't recommend the guys at Avalon in Kirkdale enough. Very reasonable rates and they squeezed in our job last minute. We will be using them again.

Can anyone recommend someone to install a front door? We are replacing a UPVC door with a reclaimed wooden one on our Edwardian property before it goes on the market. We need someone who will do a proper, sympathetic job of it. Thanks. Christina

Can anyone please tell me about the following streets in Beckenham: The Drive, The Crescent and Church Ave, as well as Durban Road? Thanks!

The windows we have, have come to a natural end and are leaking badly so they need to be replaced. We would probably replace them with upvc - would love to get wooden sashes but only if they come in competitively priced. Any other companies to recommend? Would rather not pay the mark up for a Lordship Lane based company address. Thanks. Christina