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Just wanted to ask if anyone out there receives receipts or payment acknowledgements from their nursery when you pay your fees? I've asked mine on a few occasions for this, but they have avoided it. Wondering what the standard is.

The leak in Overhill is opposite my house. Workmen here now. Looks like they onto it. We only have a very small flow of water. Apparently it was like a river earlier. Footpath is buckled from the pressure.

thats great buggie. Good to hear from someone who's had experience with this. It is a bit scary, but we feel it's for the best. thanks, x

The paediatric consultant at Kings has suggested that my two and a half year old have a bronchoscopy to investigate ongoing chest infections. I've read the paperwork and feel a little uneasy about the procedure, flushing the lung, and the pH test they want to leave in overnight as a tube down his throat. Not to mention him having a general anaesthetic. Just thought I'd ask if anyone else has had experience of this procedure on their toddler. How was it? How did the child react, cope. Kings are brilliant, but it's a big step having a general etc. We have a pre operative assessment next week and I'll be asking questions, but just thought if anyone has an experience they'd like to share.

Cannot recommend Dorothy at Emmanuel Marshall in ED Warehouse highly enough. Her fit is expert and her range really good. We always go there for shoes. My son didn't walk until our first pair from Dorothy,and within a week, he was away!

That is such a lovely idea fl0wer. Redundant headstones and memorials should be salvaged for some purpose. Bulldozing over history like this seems really disrespectful.

Yes, I understand things shift, but from looking over the fence from Underhill Road, it appears these particular headstones have been 'trampled' by the council works going on. I wasn't aware, but not suprised there are graves throughout the wooded area, it's just sad that no one can be bothered to pick them up and place them out of the way in their quest for reuse/destruction of the site. It would be lovely if someone could devise a 'vertical internment' option. Perhaps and 'tree-esque' vessel with compartments for ashes to be interned. That way the trees that are already there could be left and these structures could sit alongside them, complimenting the landscape. Loved ones could then visit their relatives/friends in a beautiful woodland setting that hasn't been raised to the ground for burials. Of course I do realise burials are required in some cultures and religions, but just an idea for cremations.

Unrelated perhaps, but seeing the destruction of the woodland area in this cemetery breaks my heart. Not only because of the damage to habitat, that is a rarity in London, but also the complete disrespect of previous grave sites. There are many old headstones that have been turned over amongst the destruction. I guess it all comes down to money for the council, as opposed to dignity of previous graves, or management of wooded areas.

Got ours on Ebay. Was so happy to get rid of the cumbersome highchair around our table.

Thank you for the information about the patient forum. I will be making a point of coming along. I have also recently made a complaint about DMC to NHS England. I feel that DMC have no sense of care for their patients. I feel like I'm just a customer and I'm not 'always right' even in that respect. If you cannot reasonably provide any level of care, or concern for ill patients having to fight for 'on the day' appointments, something is very very wrong with the ethos of the practice. I've overheard people on the phone, calling DMC, being told that although they've rung every day this week, they still can't be seen with their sick child. Personally I'd rather have a system where it's an open door and 'first come, first served policy' for the entire day's appointments. AND an alternative 'pay' system to book in specific appointments with your Dr of choice. I've had enough of feeling like I have to play the 'sickest person here' routine on the phone in order to be seen within two weeks - if you're lucky. (THAT FEELS BETTER)

I worked on a DK title called 'Cook It'. It's specifically aimed at 8+. Lots of good recipes and fun ideas. Only published this year. :)

No idea. I'll have to check with the landlord. Every night when I put my son to bed I just worry. The front room is just as bad so I can't just switch layout.

The carpet itself is about 12months old, but I fear with intermittent leaks coming from the top flat in our building, it's absorbed some moisture since it was laid. It's laid on a concrete floor too as opposed to boards. We do try and keep the air flowing in the flat, but it can be hard in winter when it's cold. I fear that until the upstairs leak is dealt with (an ongoing debacle) we won't be able to be 'damp free'. We are renting and our landlord is generally concerned, but as yet we aren't free of the problem.

No I don't think so. We had one of those for a while but it never got on top of the damp. The purifier has a heated element that burns whatever spores, dust etc are drawn in.

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I need some advice on how to kill of mould. Our flat has always had an element of damp, but for various reasons we can't move. This morning I pulled out a pair of leather shoes from under my sons cot, to find they were covered in mould. It smells mouldy under his bed, under ours. It's carpet, and I'm at a loss to know how to treat it. Someone mentioned clove oil, but not sure if that can be sprayed onto carpet? I have a whizz bang air purifier in the room, but I guess it's not getting spores at floor level. Really concerned for my sons' health, any ideas appreciated.