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Sorry wrong section. I have moved it.

My husband bought me a course of 10 classes with Simone last Christmas and a year on I'm still going strong. I have a tendency to drop out of exercise and can always find an excuse not to go - work, kids etc etc. But Simone has a way of keeping you going when you think of giving up and I have totally loved this year I've got to a level of fitness I never thought was possible for me and Simone has become a good friend as well as a trainer. She really is inspiring and the classes at so friendly and welcoming I'd recommend anyone to come along and get involved.

I would like to recommend particularly the Sunday family boxing class with Simone at Mind over Matter. I've been going with hubby and 2 kids (7 and 10) and we have really enjoyed it. It's fantastic to be able to take up a new activity as a family for a change, and Simone is so warm and welcoming that its really accessible. The atmosphere is great, not too full on for the kids but encouraging for all of us - even my usually exercise-shy 10 year old daughter has got into it. In fact there are more girls than boys - and more mums than dads most weeks - I think we need some more dads and boys to join us! I also do the Monday evening women's class with Simone and occasional 1-2-1 sessions with her and she is just brilliant. I've finally got fit again in my 40's after having kids.

Great to hear this school has been approved. Is there any update on the admissions policy or any way in which we can communicate our thoughts about it to the school board? I am particularly keen that the catchment should cover a wide area of ED to include the current black spot around and behind Peckham Rye park. I would be disappointed if it overlaps significantly with current Charter catchment as that seems to miss the point of a new school.

I would recommend doing lots of practice with him. You can also improve his fine motor skills by getting him tracing, drawing and colouring activities, anything that lets him practice holding a pencil will help develop the fine motor skills needed to improve his writing. There are handwriting books available to practice making the correct shapes of letters properly too, and for joined up writing which we have found useful.

I'm wondering if anyone knows any more about this now? Just found out our daughter will be going in Septwmber and we're all delighted so hope this isn't something less than positive to be concerned about. Has a replacement been appointed?

We had a family photo shoot in the park with Alessandra last year and the pictures were fantastic. She really gets the essence of each person and the whole family and won't leave until she has all the shots she has in mind. She's brilliant with children and gets even my reluctant son to get involved. Love my pics and really enjoyed the afternoon too. Will definitely be doing it again in future.

Went for lunch today full of expectations but roast was well below par (bisto gravy and Yorkshire puds didn't seem freshly made on site). Wasn't looking for 'gastro pub' style but it really wasn't good enought to pay for in my opinion. And those of my fellow diners. Also very poor info as we were told on the phone that bands started at 4 so arrived 1.30 for lunch only to find a band onstage. Asked how long they were playing staff said for the afternoon, only For the band to announce their last song! That was good for us seated by the speaker but makes it all seem very disorganised. Food arrived at all different times over an hour including hungry children's meals which were very late and kids burger far too peppery. So food very disappointing but atmosphere was nice. No kids running around and ours certainly didn't. Staff nice and the manager particularly was helpful and seemed keen for feedback. If the food quality improves I'll make it a regular but that's a big if. Can't understand what chef would use gravy granules and frozen yorkshires?!

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