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I find the whole thing an irritating publicity stunt which is doing nothing to help the already struggling image of breastfeeding in the public view. There was an item on the lunchtime news yesterday (PR mission accomplished) with vox pops of various ordinary people on street responding with variations on the "eugh / disgusting / hahaha " line. It's such a cheap trick.

Hi circle people - I've been up in the loft in search of picnic type blankets. Alas I only found a couple. Could people keep their eyes out at jumble / sales / parents garages etc - it would be nice to have enough to fill the circle. Ta x

andy alty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > what a great idea! i'm chair of the Friends of > Warwick Gardens and we all agree that this is a > wonderful use of the log circle- it was exactly > what was in our minds when we created it. all the > very best to your group, andy... Hi Andy - lovely message thanks! i tried to contact you all by Facebook to make sure we weren't stepping on Antibes toes (or circle!) it does lend itself to a teddy bears picnic so well! Thanks for the endorsement! Will let you know how it goes.

Hi yes... Cake sounds good! Will pm you a bit nearer the time with more details. Looking forward to meeting you!

Will do - will post again at beginning of April. Fingers crossed for a lack of April showers!

Hi Rachel - be great to see you there - its been ages! Hows little Georgie?

Great yes please do - all you need is a pincic, & a teddy bear!

Great I've had several PM's about the idea now so we have 10 mums and 13 toddlers. Offers of bunting, gazebos and toys! It's on!

(creative boy at work to design flyers not to accost prampushers - that would be odd)

Oh yes would you! I thought of having a few flyers under the pram to accost other local pram pushers with. Will get some to you. Will ask creative boy at work!

Hi fushia I have thought about safety and yes the section I'm suggesting we use is fenced off. The idea is that it's a stay and play informal gathering meaning the parent to child ratio will be very high.

Thanks for your PM's great to hear there is some interest. Warwick Gardens is at the Peckham end of Bellenden Road - Past Review book shop gates on the left. It's where the wingding is held. It's free and just for fun. Yes i will post nearer the time - just wanted to give a heads up to guage interest.

A few local mums are setting up an informal outdoor playgroup once a month in Warwick Gardens, the Peckham end of Bellenden Road. First gathering Thursday 14th April from 2pm. All welcome. Free!

Myself and a couple of local mums are talking about setting up an 'outdoor playgroup' once a month at the wooden circle in Warwick Gardens. Would anyone be interested in coming? Or indeed in helping to organise things? We were thinking of taking lots of picnic blankets, a box of toys, some flasks of tea, a picnic, some bunting and some babies & toddlers! I've go the go-ahead from the council. We plan to hold the first gathering on Thursday April 14th from 2pm. The idea is to kick things off with a teddy bears picnic, a few songs and a bear-themed story! All welcome!

Myself and a couple of local mums are talking about setting up an 'outdoor playgroup' once a month at the wooden circle in Warwick Gardens. We plan to hold the first one on Thursday April 14th from 2pm. Would anyone be interested in coming? Or indeed in helping to organise things? We were thinking of taking lots of picnic blankets, a box of toys, some flasks of tea, a picnic, some bunting and some toddlers! I've go the go-ahead from the council. All welcome!

I appreciate what you are trying to do. The problem lies in your reference to dastardly deeds and foul play - this simply serves to detract from the issue you clearly care about.

Seriously, Emily, as an outsider reading this thread you are not doing yourself or the school any favours.

i always just turn up on the day - never had a problem!

Shh dont tell everyone this area shenley/crofton/talfourd/denman/lyndhurst was described to me as 'the toastrack' by an estate agent - great for familes with Warwick Gardens, the villa and bellenden at one end and the new gallery cafe at the other. 5 minutes to Peckham Pulse 15 minutes to Lordship Lane, Goose Green and Peckham Rye. Very well connected bus and train wise. Feels like even though you have kids you haven't completely given up your own life .. cocktails at funkey monkey anyone...

I second the sheriff!

hi ruth For Black Cabs I always use 02075615090 you can book (and pay) the night before - always bang on time black cabs. Camberwell Cars take your carseat back to their office but its a bit of a pain picking it up. x

hiya ruth - good for you and congrats on baba 2. Be good to meet up soon. Im off Weds and Thurs. x

Hi I usually do a Jamie's salmon starter - dead easy and quick but really tasty. Basically smoked salmon on a bed of watercress with a horseradish, craime fraiche and lemon juice dressing. Served on a big platter with crusty bread and butter. Yum.

Thanks ladies for all your advice ans stories. Very reassuring. The overiding feeling seems to be - they all get there in the end!

Our one year old little boy has dropped 4 centiles since he was born and our health visitor has referred us to a dietician. He's happy and healthy and meeting all his milestones but we feel we'd like some reassurance from a paediatrician to rule out any underlying issues. We've been told it could take up to eight weeks and are considering paying for a consultation with a private paediatrician. Has any one got any experience of this - are their specific ones who specialise in weight gain? How much should we expect to pay? Are we then stuck in the private system? I fluctuate between my own instinct which is telling me he's just a very active little monkey with a fast metabolism and the anxiety of wondering if there is an underlying issue which needs to be explored. All advice from you lovely wise ladies welcome!