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Sounds interesting to me and something my 9 year old would love. We're turned off other dramatic art classes because of cost and time (Stagecoach is 3 hours I believe). So, anything a little more experimental really interests me.

Maybe a diplomat who's moved to the Village.

Saw them near Nags Head about 3.55 so they must have stopped off somewhere between Barry Rd at 2.40pm and 3.55. Dark Green armoured Range Rover screams minor royal but didn't think there were enough cars. uncleglen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I saw it going down Barry Road towards Peckham Rye > at about 2.40. There were 2 bikes ahead of it with > lights and sirens and a bike immediately in front > of it

Thought I'd dreamt it. Luckily was able to get back to sleep immediately.

Brilliant news. Many congratulations. I was only thinking about you this morning and wondering how you got on.

Western Crete (Alymyrida) is absolutely gorgeous. We went in August but I know the area is popular in May for it's magnificant Spring colour. Not sure about water temp but I would think it would be quite reasonable for swimming. Unheated pools may be a little too cool(depending on your tolerance levels - hubby doesn't mind swimming in the Baltic!).

Very overdue with second and due to traumatic 1st was absolutely determined to go into labour naturally. Tried acupuncture and actually really enjoyed the opportunity to relax and focus on myself. What I think did it though was a 3 mile walk. Did the walk on the Sunday, went into labour 7am next day. Good luck.

That was my son to a tee. We just didn't stress, offered a pull up for poos and he voluntarily used the toilet about 4-5 weeks later.

I'm not afraid of throwing money at my skin (although I think I might be in the category of those who naturally have "good" skin). The one basic I swear by is Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. Cleanses and exfoliates brilliantly and then use whatever moisturises works for you - cheap or more costly - but remove that dead skin and you will glow.

I know http://zenaeverett.com/ as a mother of one of my children's nursery friends rather than professionally but I do think she might be what you're looking for. She's a very thoughtful person and I'm sure she would be able to manage your son's particular needs.

Police tape up now. I suspect robbery but hope it wasn't with violence. Lovely couple.

Not a fan of this particular dry cleaners after they refused to accept responsiblity for damaging items over the years (and they were much more expensive than most of the others). I wouldn't worry too much about the owners, they own quite a number of rental properties in the area which is where they earn their money. There was a planning application to turn it into a beauticians but I'm not sure if it was approved.

Bawdy-nan, is this in secondary school? As far as I understood, school dinners are free for all in primary school (thanks to local Labour Party - pre-dating Coalition policy). At secondary school, I believe it's available to low earning families via application. bawdy-nan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I notice on your twitter feed that you say that > you and the Dulwich conservatives are "fighting > for the best interests of local residents". What > would you say that you and the DCs consider they > are? > > 1. For example, my daughter attends a LOCAL school > and some of her friends are unable to eat a meal > at lunchtime because they live in poverty what do > you intend to do about that? Do you support > extending the criteria for access to free school > meals to families on low incomes? > > 2. Your constituency already has a majority of > renters over property owners and this proportion > is predicted to grow to 59% of the constituency > population by 2021 can you outline here how you > intend to support the rights of renters over > landlords please. > > 3. I notice on your twitter feed that you appear > to have the ear of Nicky Morgan and that she > "supports" what you do in Dulwich re school > places. Can you make it clear here what your > position on new secondary school vs primary school > is please.

To be fair, the head did leave after 5 years - his original plan was to stay for 6 but left a year early because of a move to the Middle East. I'm not sure why the recent VP left but the majority I know have been there a number of years. As bornagain says, senior staff usually stay 3-4 years as promotion opportunities are Federation wide, the current Head Teacher was a VP at the Girls School, then Head at another school before moving to the ED campus. With the lens on only one school it's always difficult to understand what is an anomaly and what is significant. I personally don't have the time at the moment but would love to have a Southwark/Lewisham/London wide look at staff in order to get a good understanding.

Please don't manipulate what I said. You say 'that both you and your son are happy with the school'. I did not say that. I have a vested interest in the school being well managed as my son's education relies on this. I believe in being a 'critical friend' to ensure my son get's the best education possible. I do want to hear about teacher unrest and thank 'intexasatthe moment' for posting the site detailed although I understand a resolution to the issue was found in Feb this year but am happy to be updated if this was not the case. The second link is to a notification of the national NUT/NASUWT strike which I believe was about retirement and pension. So, if you have evidence, I'd love to hear the details and more information on the source. GeordieDF Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is good that both you and your son are happy > with the school, but that is not my experience. I > have spoken to a lot of staff who work there now > and many who have already left, and wanted to know > whether other parents knew the extent to which the > staff there are unhappy, even disillusioned about > teaching. There is a common thread which revolves > around the way that data seems to be manipulated > to produce the results that the school wants - and > how pressure is applied to staff to produce the > data that supports this. I realise that the school > would never admit to something like this as it is > a bit controversial, but in the long term it can't > be good for the boys.

I'm afraid I don't know the statistics on staff movement for the school in comparison to other schools. My son has been there for 3 years and I know of quite a number who are still there throughout that time. I'm not sure of the number who've been there for the 6 years it's been open but I could also count on both hands the number of people I work with who've been there 6+ years. There are facts and spin, Parents Voice are presented with fact, it's up to you/us to look at comparitive figures and conclude if there's a problem and finally, ask the school what they're going to do about it.

There's a Parents Voice meeting on 25 Nov where you can raise your concern and get a response from Deputy Head or Head Teacher. My son has only mentioned an issue in one class which has now been resolved. Parents Voice have in the past received regular reports on turnover.

If your toads a natterjack toads, they are a protected species! Might be worth checking that out. Al-candraw Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi, we live opposite no. 30 and some doors down > from no.21. I have or will be objecting to both > builds my reason being we initially purchased our > house because of the green space (our gardens and > the surrounding) we are not over looked, we are > surrounded by wonderfully mature fruit trees and > have lots of birds, bees, butterflies and toads > (no idea where these come from) living in our > garden. I firmly believe over development of our > back lands will absolutely negatively impact our > wild life and our wellbeing. > I have no issue with homes using a small portion > of their garden to extend as is the norm in ED but > I genuinely feel very uncomftable about being > surrounded by back land development which is a > real possibility not to mention the negative > impact on house prices going from a previously > private garden to am over looked on. > No.30 is in need of a tidy up and modernisation > however as previously stated taking a 2 bed house > and turning that in to 4 x 2 bed flats does smack > of over crowding and over development with no > consideration to the many young families that have > chosen to live on a quiet street with large > surrounding green areas.

I can see why a developer may want to try and shove as many properties as possible on this site as they are highly unlikely to make much profit if they paid ?700K for it. Rebuilt as a single dwelling would probably sit around ?800k max. I'd also like to add that this property is not unique in Hindmans Road. There is another very similar property next door to the new builds where the garage used to be situated. mikeb Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In case relevant, the property details - > http://northwooduk.com/dulwich/sales/NWDUL_003124 > > I don't think "sold price" yet available from land > registry. A few choice phrases in the description > > > "An opportunity for developers with vision to work > with a characterful period property on a > substantial plot of land. This could be one large > family home, or possibly a number of individual > residential units - subject to the usual planning > requirements. > > "This unusual detached property, which requires > complete renovation, represents an excellent > opportunity for the investor/developer. There is a > driveway to the side of the house allowing access > for vehicles to the rear, and a large garden which > could be utilised in a number of ways. > Neighbouring houses have had loft conversions and > rear extensions, indicating what may be possible > with this property. Viewing highly recommended, > and architects welcome"

I've been worrying about the foundations of this building for years but will miss this fabulous tree. In early mornings during Autumn the boughs of this tree have appeared live with the gossamer webs of spiders laden with dew. I agree it had to go but it's given my kids a great deal of pleasure as we've walked past.

I'd pay staff to work 24/7 to get it ready before Christmas to see that Louisa 😉 Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If it's open by Christmas I'll personally make and > distribute homemade mince pies to every forumite > and distribute them dressed as a yummy mummy with > matching bugaboo accessory from the corner of > North cross and Lordship. > > In other words, January. > > Louisa.

We've just been told that our neighbour's and our roofing probs are due to WW2 bomb damage from bombs that hit Hindmans Rd. Just amazing that something that happened so long ago still has effect.

Wow - that is a long time. I don't have experience of Canadian citizenship applications but when I applied for Aus citizenship for my kids I'm pretty sure it was about 4-6 weeks.

I think work might be starting today on the site. Heard a builder ask the bus driver where the police station was this morning.

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