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Angela Banton is right near the library and she is lovely - tel. 07963 604 847 Years of experience plus experience with her own children, gave my son a real home from home and I couldn't recommend her more highly. Feel free to PM if you have any questions, happy to give a fuller reference.

My son loved this, although got stagefright (he was a penguin *awww*) during the performance... Art, dance, theatre... Well worth the money, he was keen to go every day. I think they're on in Herne Hill next week so not too late to book!

www.nightnannies.com do overnight care but you can always take your older child and then arrange someone to pick them up so try not to stress

Just to let everyone know about some great deals and discounts with Live Love Local loyalty card - you can sign up for a card free of charge (collect from Goose Green clinic or Captured on the Rye cafe SE22) and there are lots of offers listed on their website [http://www.livelovelocal.net]. Everything from chocolate to post natal pilates and dance (adults & children's classes)! Over 60 businesses listed so have a look :)

I've managed this a handful of times (baby now 4 months)... Great when it happens but I mainly end up feeding/cuddling/stroking whatever it takes! Am hoping for longer sleeps once baby is weaned :)

If you go for piano try SE22 piano school, they have lots of great teachers and I think Lorraine who runs it recommends they're a min. Of 5 yrs old when they start :)

Tippeetoes do this as mentioned above, though I'm sure there is room for another company locally as SO many families! Someone did post about opening a soft play place in ED but I've not seen anything so maybe that plan never happened...

mariababe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Multi sports club is fantastic value...?20 a > day. I will try and find a link but its run at > Hamlet football club > > http://www.dhfitc.org.uk/site/NonSecure/index.aspx > > > They haven't advertised their summer programme yet The summer programme is now on their site, although says May until you click to book! Perform, theatrebugs Stagecoach Artastic Loads of fab holiday stuff locally :)

Great Expectations run by Michele Misgalla at Goose Green clinic

My son went there when the new manager took over (who is leaving I might add). I'd say she tried her best and was a lovely person but not the best manager generally and very young to have that kind of responsibility - agree with most of the disparaging comments unfortunately (poor cleanliness, disorganised, poor addressing of bad behaviour and so on). My son was bullied there and I didn't like the way it was handled (or not as the case seemed to be) so that in addition to them not reading to the children or having any real structure led to us moving him from there to alternative childcare. Unsettling but necessary in his case. In contrast, I have 2 good friends who have had more positive experiences so would always say judge for yourself, as with anything in life!

Lou at Captured on the rye does great parties - he does spin painting and t-shirt screen printing, lots of fun and very reasonably priced :)

We've booked a break near Bude with Court Farm holidays which could be an idea... Or how about somewhere like Bath? They have the Jane Austen museum, nice parks, shops. All easy to stroll around city centre and nearby.

Near to Mila & Davis hairdressers if anyone has lost a shoe - very pretty one at that... shame!

I have no personal experience but have heard good things from a friend...

calendula cream, aloe vera and aveeno all work well :)

Saw the posts for other schools and thought it sounded a nice idea... So if anyone has a child starting in nursery or reception this Sept please get in touch :) Thanks, Esme

Picnic tomorrow hosted by Michele of Great Expectations (pre and post natal yoga) at 12.30, on Goose Green opposite the Goose Green clinic. All welcome, expectant / new / not so new mums :)

Hi, just letting everyone know there will be a picnic for new/expectant mums tmrw on Goose Green from 12.30 hosted by the lovely Michele of Great Expectations (pre and antenatal yoga instructor at Goose Green Clinic). All welcome :)

Hi, just to let everyone know there is a picnic tmrw on Goose Green from 12.30 hosted by Michele of Great Expectations (pre and ante natal yoga at the Goose Green clinic), all welcome :) bumps n babes too!

Just letting everyone know there is a picnic tomorrow hosted by Michele of Great Expectations (pre and antenatal yoga classes at the Goose Green clinic) tmrw Weds 9 July at 12.30 on Goose Green. All welcome :) hope the sun shines!

[http://www.kidsweek.co.uk/] Free child's ticket with each adult (up to 2 adults and 2 free children's ticket per booking, with additional children's tickets available at discounted rate). Shows include Aliens Wear Underpants, What the Ladybird Heard and quite a few for older children too... mostly on in the west end. Have a look, I just booked 'The Tiger That Came To Tea', my 4 yr old will love it :)

I have tons of stuff - PMd you again as no reply originally (maybe got overlooked with other replies?)... Thanks

I have just booked my 4? year old on a Theatre Bugs summer hol workshop start Aug 4th-8th (9.30-12.30) at the Goose Green centre, so very handy... Costs just ?128 for all 5 mornings and sounds like great fun :) 20% off if you recommend a friend - you can split the discount if you have a friend to book with. Details on the East Dulwich Mummy website or www.theatrebugs.co.uk has basic info (it's a franchise so you're best looking at the other website too which has a flyer with all the details). Thought I would post about it as some people were asking about holiday clubs... They are also holding one in Herne Hill if that is more convenient. e-mail is [email protected] or freephone number 0800 975 5290

Eos Dance are great - Ari is lovely - search on here or visit website [https://www.eosdance.co.uk]

[http://www.eastdulwichnannyagency.com/first-aid--common-core-skills-courses2.html] HATA courses in victoria so not too bad to get to...