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alice32 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'd be really interested to hear how other primary > schools in the area structure play time. > My son, in year 3, has been complaining that the > play time they get is too short. They have 10 > minutes in the morning after assembly, at around > 10.30, and then 35 mins at lunchtime (15 of which > is spent actually eating lunch) - so really only a > total of 25 mins free play in the day. I believe > there is also the opportunity to have a longer or > shorter play time depending on performance in > spelling and maths tests. It all seems rather > measly to me - but perhaps it's normal? > > Would be grateful for an insight to how other > primary schools structure play time. > > Thanks so much. Wow - does sound pretty measly. Which school is it? HP

This one? http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/10/picturehouse-prepare-to-axe-a-quarter-of-all-brixton-ritzy-staff/

SO - are the rumours true that Sainsburys is trying to open up along the parade here, but not all the properties are yet up for grabs?? Hope they give up and the indies stay meself ... HP

bawdy-nan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Pretty disgusted by picture houses move to make 20 > staff redundant at the ritzy despite signing an > acas agreement promising working patterns would > remain the same. Looks like punishment for living > wage campaign. Thanks for posting bawdy-nan. I read the Facebook page post on the proposed restructuring here: https://www.facebook.com/RitzyLivingWage Apparently absolutely disgusting and cynical move by Picture House. HP

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > the NHS Property people are reported to have a > quote to remove asbestos from thos central > buildings alone of ?1M. > > There is no need, or even requirement, to remove > asbestos. Asbestos must be marked and a proper > record kept, (and any staff exposure to asbestos > dust properly recorded and the records kept for a > long time) but it is entirely safe if undisturbed > (and there are treatments to stabilise surfaces). > It is only when a building with asbestos is being > torn down (or significantly altered) that asbestos > is an issue - then of course it must be worked > with (or removed) with great care. > > When already in place (and not being disturbed/ > drilled etc.) then asbestos is a very effective > substance - a good fire retardant and insulator. Depends on the type of asbestos and how friable it is. If encapsulated and then left undisturbed then yes fine to monitor it. If its already friable and deteriorating then not so simple... HP

Signed. Love your post LondonMix - spot on! HP

northlondoner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Peckham - and the surrounding hype - seems to be > on the up still. Been here close to a year and > have really enjoyed it...despite being initially > trepidatious..Does feel quite central and can have > a great vibe - especially with all the bars, > restaurants clubs and art etc.Transport links are > a revelation. Noooooo! I was with you all the way until the word 'vibe'. I love Peckham but if I think its got a 'vibe' I will be really depressed.

What about the lovely Shaun at the barbers there? Anyone know?

Actually sounds likes someone who shouldn't be driving at all! Hope you and your daughter have recovered from what must have been a bit of a shock. HP

cle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There are shades of grey here. Not all schools > (private or state) are equal. > > Alleyn's is not Eton - it's a day school, co-ed, > inner city and next to an estate etc... > > Just a chance for the usual tedious class warriors > to bang their drums. 'usual tedious class warriors' - which are they then???

Green Goose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- 'I guess anyone would pay for private education if > they could afford it ( eg Clegg and Dionne Abbott > et al) so I hazard a guess you are actually saying > it's unfair because your income doesn't cover this > on top of all the things you want including > holidays, car, fashion, mobiles, meals out etc > etc.' You guess wrong then. I would not choose a private education for my children - my choice is state schooling regardless of whether or not I could afford a private school. HP

Hello.. I got the catalogue a while back wondering about a buying group as I could never store enough in our flat to get to their ?250 order for delivery and am now too skint for health food shop prices! I'm ashamed to say that I have been ordering Suma stuff from Amazon which doesn't feel right especially as it comes in tons of packaging! Would be delighted if a Food Coop started so please count me in and thank you for posting!

Has anyone actually the police yet - needs reporting. Safer Neighbourhoods teams here: http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Southwark/PeckhamRye http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Southwark/EastDulwich The PR one extends intro Friern/Dunstan Road ect. and they explicitly mention road safety in their remit. HP

good luck! not a single parent but, like you, worried about rent increases. So harsh when you have your child settled at a school to then have to move them for this reason... Hope you find someone. Hp

God - I have the same problem. I get overwhelmed by the number of places to see .. and so end up seeing none of them. HP

Robert Poste's Child Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > KidKruger Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Dirty Dancing is unadulterated pewk. > > > The enduring popularity of this film makes me > ashamed to be a woman. I am proud of having got to 44 and not having seen it. It will remain that way unless I'm strapped into a chair facing it with my eyelids pinned open! HP

There have been some great ones on movies4men recently - a true trashy guilty pleasure. Mega SHark vs Giant Octopus, Two Headed Shark etc. Try these for a laugh: Helen

I got past buggy days a couple of years ago after two kids but can safely say that Peckham Rye station was the one station where nine times out of ten someone offered to help me. I was really heartened. Victoria on the other hand - rush rush rush so less help offered.

Signed and shared. Thank you for posting! HP

ultraburner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Red Sonja and Conan the barbarian. Nooooo - surely you don't mean the original Arnie Conan? A cracking film (and soundtrack) especially if you see the directors cut. Fantasy, suberb fighting scenes,giant snakes, James Earl Jones, one of the best movie musical scores ever, fantasy, tongue in cheek humour - ripping off head of vulture with his teeth, etc. etc. The remake however, truly does suck! HP

From a pedestrians POV yes you can walk around it, but I suppose that's not the point. Someone in a wheelchair might find it tricky if the available pavement is taken up by vehicles.

Hello all - I realise that there's already a thread which looks at this (title 'Help... secondary school dilemmas - again!' but its not obvious from that thread title so I'm posting a new one: My son is currently year 5 and has Aspergers. We're on the east side of Peckham Rye COMmon. I'd be really grateful and interested to hear any more on how people have found these schools if your children are there/ any other advice about schools where your ASD children flourish/ any other sources of ASD-focussed advice for the schools in the area. Like many of you (I suspect) we have no statement despite my son's Aspergers diagnosis, although I was wondering if it might be worth trying to get one still. I'm starting to get very twitchy about the whole secondary school transition. Any help very much appreciated! HP

HI there - hoping to resurrect this post slightly. My son is currently year 5 and has Aspergers. We're on the east side of Peckham Rye COMmon. I'd be really grateful and interested to hear any more on how people have found these schools if your children are there/ any other advice about schools where your ASD children flourish/ any other sources of ASD-focussed advice for the schools in the area. Like many of you (I suspect) we have no statement despite my son's Aspergers diagnosis, although I was wondering if it might be worth trying to get one still. I'm starting to get very twitchy about the whole secondary school transition. Any help very much appreciated! HP

Cor - I loved loved the motorbikes and really missed them this year. My kids always enjoy it and as long as the budgies are there they're happy! HP

ryedalema Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Hpsaucey > > So am I talking about the same one then...the > 'Dulwich Woods' campsite is the Scout hut and > surrounds? > x Yep.