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Latest projected opening date is early June but that's still not confirmed. Can someone remind me what date it closed?

Ask your dentist if he can refer to Kings rather than DOC. For many treatments they sometimes want to wait until the child is a little older so wait for NHS treatment isn't necessarily an issue. If the dentist says you need to see DOC first then do that, but if they look as if they are steering you down the private only route ask the dentist to refer you to Kings. There is always the option of contacting Kings direct and asking them for advice on the process.

From my experience of Dulwich Othrodontic Centre the standard policy seems to be: Do the assessment Tell you it will take ages to get treated on the NHS NHS funding is short You only get NHS funding for extreme cases not cosmetic treatment Why risk all the above when your child can start the treatment with them now? After chasing DOC with what had happened with applying for NHS funding they were very vague and reticent. We went back to our dentist who referred us to Kings. King's said it was outrageous that in the case of our child DOC could have suggest treatment could be considered cosmetic. Had absolutely first class treatment from King's for two children. I am not doubting DOC ability to treat, but our experience, and a couple of others I know is they will do everything they can to persuade you to go private and have no hesitation in suggesting treatment on the NHS is hard to get and will take a long time. Get your dentist to get you an appointment at King's and save yourself a few thousand pounds.

I am a season ticket holder, happy to get you a couple of tickets at the ?15 price for the cup game v Stoke tomorrow

Co-op to close on Friday for a 12 day refurb, new fridges, self-checkouts etc. Looks like they are trying to up their game. By the way the shelves are pretty bare at the moment but still the same old queues at the checkout.

Herne Hill and Denmark Hill both have direct trains to Bromley South and to West Hampstead Thameslink and means you don't need to get the tube.

England were as expected, dull and unadventurous, but played the way they had to. If they had opened up - like they did against Germany - they would have got beaten. I am hoping to see slow improvement each game and at least Roy has got us organised. How many times have you watched England before and not really known what the team and the players were trying to do? The hope is Rooney adds the strardust and links well with Young and Welbeck.

And in today's other news a dog chased a cat.

I think Rogers is a good choice for Liverpool even if it comes with a bit of risk. He should be able to do what any good coach can, that is get get more out of the players and the team. If Liverpool had gone for a big name you can be sure they would have wanted guarantees of money to spend and am not sure Liverpool have that luxury. Not sure if Carroll will fit into the Rogers way though, a decent Euros and maybe he will be sold to fund other purchases.

Wow, live art in East Dulwich. Stik had an audience of 50 or overspilling into the road as he created his latest masterpiece on a garage door on Beauval Road. Live street art with groupies and an M&S, East Dulwich est arrive.

A shame to see so many of the same old faces in the squad but not really many better players to put in. The problem is Wilshere, Cleverley and maybe Rodwell were all injured so you have to stick with Gerrard, Barry, Lampard, hope Gerrard's form improves. Could have had Sturridge in the squad rather than Downing and maybe Carrick rather than Barry. Crouch has never done it against the top teams, so Carroll is the best alternative. Other than Rio v Terry I don't think there is much else to debate. Richards looks great but a few managers, including Mancini, seem to have their reservations. Shame Harry didn't get the job but perhaps long term Hodgson is the better bet for English football.

Sad news, apparently a woman's body was found in Cox'S Walk this morning.

Well done Chelsea, great performance to see out that game after Terry once again proved what an idiot he can be. Poor tactics from Barcelona, as Hoddle said afterwards they should have been looking to go much wider and have overlapping runs. Outrageous dive from Fabregas, no contact at all and right in front of the 5th official who did nothing. Pleased for Torres after all the grief he has had. Geoff Shreeves, what an interview, couldn't believe his question, well done Ivanovic for not reacting.

Maybe I'm wrong on West Ham fans, guess that's the danger of thinking callers to 606 are typical fans. Paulo would be interesting and has done well but would be a huge risk, one year doing well in Div 2, especially with someone so volatile, is nowhere near enough to prove someone as a good manager. If he can repeat the success next year and keep his temper in check then it would be worth looking at him.

Delighted that Reading are going up, they have played good football for the last couple of years and McDermott seems a lovely bloke. Southampton deserve the other place after being in the top two all season, next time you see Nigel Adkins interviewed though just think "David Brent", and see if it rings any bells. Not sure they will do as well as Swansea or Norwich but they both have owners with deeper pockets. For the play offs I would love West Ham to fail because of the arrogance of BFS and many West Ham fans who just seem to think its beneath them to be playing in the championship. Don't want Birmingham to go up either, spending money they haven't got. Would be good to see Blackpool go up again, not overspending and they play decent football, although not too sure about the owners. Actually its quite sad to look through the league and see just how many clubs have huge debts and/or dubious owners. With Charlton and perhaps the two Sheffield's coming up next season should be good. On reflection maybe West Ham should go up, they are bound to take one of the promotion places next year if they don't go up this time.

I am sure you used to be able to drive in through Village end and out through Court Lane entrance a few years ago, a handy short cut when Village or South Circular were snarled up. Cars used to be parked all the way around the internal road. As Court Lane entrance was blocked and then at a later point cars were banned from parking on in the internal road it has been great to see the road turn into a promenade. Seems mad now that cars were ever allowed in the park.

If the police need to go in and arrest him in his Barry Road lair I assume they will set their tasers to malky.

maxxi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not good enough because he bought the wrong ones. > We have been bereft of striking talent all season > and an inability to score has never been properly > addressed. I thought Maynard and Vaz Te might be > the answer but they have so far flattered to > deceive. Cole, Maynard, Vaz Te, Carew, Baldock - you are not short of attacking options and most of those players would walk into any other championship team.

I can't believe that the powers that be at Liverpool haven't just told everyone not to comment on the Suarez issue. I think Liverpool underestimate how much damage to their reputation the Suarez affair has caused. Palace fans have a poll running for the most unpopular manager at the moment and Dalglish is miles ahead of all the other managers (apart from Fat Sam who has had a few digs at Palace), no history between Palace and Liverpool, just how he acted over Suarez.

kpc Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The timing of the loans signings was very > deliberate and purely for footballing reasons - > the 93 day 'emergency' loan period now includes > the play-off final. Clearly the club looked at the > rule book very closely, both in terms of timing > and in anticipating a transfer embargo. > > > > Administration is a future possibility and > I think that a practicable decision with regard to > submitting the accounts will be taken on 28/29 > April, after the final game, to see where the club > are likely to be and whether to accept a points > deduction for next season. "The signings were for footballing reasons........" - ".....after the final game see where the club are likely to be and whether to accept a points deduction for next season". What that really means is the signings are to try and get promoted and at the end of the season, if it hasn't worked we will take a points deduction. That's just not on, Birmingham have serious financial problems so why should they be allowed to spend yet more money on loan players? Nothing against Birmingham in particular just wish the Football League could come up with proper rules that prevent numerous dubious owners taking over clubs and then sit and watch as owners make further gambles to get themselves out of the mess. The Bundesliga has plenty of rules limiting owners, average ticket prices of ?20, highest average attendances in Europe and safe standing as well. What English fan wouldn't want that type of scenario.

kpc Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Inclined to agree about Blues - a few niggly > injuries particularly to defence, some tiredness > from the extra games we've played and bedding in > of new loan players all factors in our recent dip. > But a play-off place should have been the height > of our ambition for the season. Just need to > settle down and grind out a couple of results. > > Hmm. Birmingham loan signings. Birmingham failed to file accounts as due on March 1st which means they now have a transfer embargo, however the day before they sign several players on loan. How is this allowed to happen when the owner Carson Yeung is up on money laundering charges and their books are not in order? Looks like a financial gamble to get promoted so they can get their hands on premiership cash to get them out of the mire. They also signed Erik Huseklepp from Portsmouth, so one club gets a player of their books by loaning him to a club that looks like it might go the same way if they don't get promoted. The Football League have to bring in much tougher rules for all clubs. Hughton is doing a good job and I feel sorry for the fans but no way do I want Birmingham to get promoted. Having said that half the clubs in the Championship either have huge debts or tens of millions in loans from the owners. Palace now on a much more even keel fortunately.

If you are going to use the Green Cross Code video please use the East Dulwich version.

Capello resigned. Great news I think, players didn't seem happy and neither did he. Harry to take over at the end of the season.

It is not just Wanley Road and Champion Hill that will benefit. Kids on Grove Hill Road and the Dog Kennel Hill Estate are big winners as well. The corner of Grove Hill Road and Camberwell Grove for example benefits by 500m, now only 1.6km rather than 2.1km away.

"Safe walking route" is another example of where parents are not usually looking for fairness, they are looking for what benefits their children and themselves. Talking on a national basis parents will argue in favour of walks through woods, paths, alleys etc if it means they can shorten their walking route and have a better chance of getting into a school. In other instances parents will argue against similar shortcuts and demand a longer walking route be chosen, because it takes them over a certain distance criteria, which means they receive a free bus pass and save some cash. The battle for what is fair is often subjective rather than objective.