Mrs Nicklin

I can't believe this is happening. Cycling is not really an option when you have to get 2 small kids to get to school and there is literally no other way that the South Circular and a car, electric or not. The standstill traffic is horrific for pollution and traffic AND not all the schools have even gone back yet. We might have to take ours out of their school as we just cannot afford a 1h 45 min round trip twice a day when we're both working. Totally mismanaged and selfish by the looks of what I've read. You cannot just do this to people. It stinks of NIMBYism

Thank you to @EastDulwichNewbie for raising this. It's a heartfelt plea to those who love our community: Please can all those who can afford to - and we appreciate that many people can't right now - find time to go into or call up their favourite cafe /bar/restaurant/pub etc in the next couple of days and hand over a chunk of money for credit when this madness ends? Yes, it maybe not be enough to save everyone and that is a risk we will take, but if lots of people give a little, it will make a huge difference to those businesses we all know and love. I'm talking about V?ro at the French Cafe Bistrot, those lovely Italians at Signoria. Places we love to be in, not just 'a place' to get something to eat and drink. Expecting these establishments to suddenly develop a voucher system is unfair, so we are asking them to get hold of a small notebook - a 'book of hope' to record people's details and offerings. If we are truly a community, this should be enough. Many of us are on first name terms anyway with our faves. Who's in? #LoveEastDulwich

I'm going to start another urgent thread about this. I know many of our community are freelancers and just lost all our work, which is devastating. Some on salaries can afford to help a bit however, paying for a few meals up front for when the coast clears at your favourite cafe or restaurant could be life changing for the owners.

Thank you, I will pass this in. She is keen. You haven't said which caf? though, Please confirm! Helena

Hi Woman of Dulwich! I found this old thread but would love to know if you still do your classes on Thursday mornings/ I have a new au pair who arrived today from Spain (she is 26) Thanks Helena 07980 311525

We've just done the same on a tall house with three landings but with only one door to paint. It cost us double that... I actually think that's not too bad at all. Does it include the paint? if so, I would say it's a decent quote.

This from Twitter about the guy who was stabbed: https://www.newsoneplace.com/12587241701/east-dulwich-man-stabbing-police-cordon-seeking-fighting-hospital They're not sure how it happened yet.

Hello everyone, My daughter will be starting in Reception at Rosemead in September. We live in East Dulwich (Marmora Road) and wondered if anyone one else was close so we could potentially start sharing some picks ups and having play dates after school so the kids are not always having to do the after school club. Please PM if interested!

Thanks Fuschia, Can I tell me who you used, please? Mine won't insure because she hasn't been in the UK long enough! Thanks

Please forgive the 'first world problem' nature of this message, but has anyone managed to insure an au pair who has just arrived in the country to drive their car? Are there any companies that will do this? It's kinda crucial to our whole childcare set up in Sept. Thanks for any advice! Helena

Another massive thumbs up for Elliot the carpenter. He's so polite and communicative (yes, that is important!)his work is excellent and his rates are fair. Highly recommended. His tel: 07857 115 971

Hello! This looks like a brilliant au pair's group now. We have a lovely Spanish girl who has just arrived. Can I add her to the list? We'd also be keen to find out about good, local English classes please if you have found some good one? Thanks so much! Helena

I should have signed off as that!