PeckhamNicola

I suggest you go for road narrowing and not speed bumps unless you want your houses to shake like on every other street round here where speed bumps have gone in. I really hope after spending 10s of thousands putting in and then removing speed bumps all along Ivydale that the council does not waste more taxpayer money. The road narrowing are good.

Make sure traffic calming measures are not speed bumps or you will double your problems.

Thanks for this, I took my son today, great value indeed for a pound! I was wondering if there were similar offers at other Southwark venues and came across the 'Southwark presents card' which offers discounts e.g. 2 for 1 at Dulwich picture gallery and the old operating theatre (new to me). https://www.southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage/the-southwark-presents-card

We took 3 feet off the end of our kitchen to make loo on outside wall and additional store cupboard on other side, next to existing under stairs cupboard. As our kitchen was knocked through already into kitchen diner it is still a good size. I think having loo next to outside wall helped with the plumbing. Not sure cost as it was part of other work we had done and a few years ago.

I recommend Fishers Farm park near Horsham. They have accommodation though it is pricey, but there must be other options nearby. It's got rides, animals, climbing, trampolines etc. It kept my son happy for a whole day, and he wants to go back. And unlike any other 'theme park' ever, I would too! It's on the right scale without constant noise or big queues. To the east of Horsham is the llama park which we didn't get to but looks good for another day out.

Thank you

Or similar from Minoura. I had one of these and it worked fine. https://www.evanscycles.com/minoura-gravity-stand-00103513

Hi Digbina. Do you have contact information for Jolly Foresters please? I tried contacting them in the past but didn't get a response. Spoony- my son (9) goes to Southwark Gymnastics' holiday clubs and likes them https://bookwhen.com/southwarkgym Also the sports club at Dulwich College very good and the one at JAGS looks good too. Not sure if these run in HT or only in the longer holidays.

We've used both Moggie Minders (Catford) and Red Lion Cattery (Shooters Hill) and been pleased with both.

Fantastic!

I have to come back on my response. Now at 9 both dexterity and patience are much improved in my son. He's still had the new ones less than a week but is very enthusiastic about them (tidying, dressing, teeth all done quick sharp in the morning so he can play). And they have survived (indoors) so far. He's mastering how to manoeuvre them.

We have had 2, neither with camera, both very short lived. One quite expensive but fatally damaged in collision with tree on first outing. They are hard to control and it was too hard to get my son (also 8 at the time) to spend time practicing to learn how to work it properly. He's just received two more for his birthday, which have survived the first 48 hours. The rotor blades are quite well protected and son is 1 year more sensible. I wouldn't highly recommend.

Good idea James. Unfortunately I suspect there are many examples of I'll thought out traffic calming measures being put in and then removed not much later at huge cost due to complaints from residsnts. On my road speed bumps/tables had to be taken out as the regular buses going over them caused nearby houses to shake. That said, I don't really understand why the council is agreeing to these changes to Crystal Palace Road.

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Devon is big. Anywhere near Exeter?

Southwark gymnastics. The ad refers to 2017 but if you follow the booking link it's summer 2018 dates. http://www.southwarkgymnastics.co.uk/Holiday-Programme

Southwark gymnastics - 2 hour sessions + before and after activities http://www.southwarkgymnastics.co.uk/Holiday-Programme

If I call out Briticism does the klaxon sound, like on QI? Does klaxon have two xs?

By no means limited to ED, but it does irk me that I so often come across shop assistants at tills who don't stop their conversation to serve customers. Even in places which used to pride themselves on customer service.

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I said risks must be well controlled given age from which kids can participate. Just amazed anyone would be asked to give waiver for negligence.

This looks amazing. Slightly surprised though to see this in the waiver: "Furthermore, TLCC Trapeze School employees have difficult jobs to perform and cannot prevent all accidents. They try to minimize the risk, but accidents may happen. By signing this agreement, I am waiving any claims against TLCC Trapeze School for negligence and expressly assume the risk of injury because of negligence or failure of equipment." I understand there would be risks and given it's for kids from age 6 these must be well controlled. But surely users cannot take on responsibility for company's negligence??? Is this even possible under H&S regs?

I would definitely go for a solicitor. People we bought from used a conveyance miles away. They were rubbish and it added loads of time and hassle. Have used my solicitor 5 times over the years and she does a proper job. When I'm spending that much, I find that extremely reassuring. I don't think it's something to skimp on.

The new building next to the adventure playground on Peckham Rye is available for hire, although no idea the cost.

My son has been to Southwark gymnastics a few times and enjoys it, but he already attends lessons so knows some of the people which helps, for him anyway. You can book into their lessons in holidays which run 10-12, and add on pre or post lesson holiday club with other activities. The other one is Nimble Arts which run in Horniman and Heber schools. My son enjoyed that. Although not a frequent one as a bit pricey, but they do set up a lot of activities.