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Another recommendation for Steve. We contacted him as the bulb in our NEFF oven sheared off in our hands as we tried to change it! He advised me what part I needed to order directly from NEFF and then came and fitted it when it was delivered. He also gave me some very useful advice about what products to use/not use in our dishwasher, plus gave me some advice about our washing machine. I'd highly recommend him, as he is efficient, friendly and knowledgeable, plus his rates are very reasonable.

The Bubbly Bees website shows 3 classes taking place on a Thursday at the Greendale hut. Anyone know if each class is for a specific age group?

Hay market Hotel did a brilliant afternoon tea and was very reasonable.

Hi Not strictly East Dulwich (sorry!!) but does anyone know if the car boot sale that used to be held every second Sunday of the month in the car park near the Lido is taking place this Sunday? We got some fab children's books at the sale last time & want to go back this Sunday, if it's on! Thanks in advance for any info. Sarah

We've had Harradines pack and move us twice and would highly recommend them.

singalto Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The actress who plays Shirley in Eastenders shops > at DKH Sainsbums. ... and the actress who plays Linda Carter lives in Forest Hill.... !!!!

Me too! :)

In case you missed the May NCT Nearly New Sale in Dulwich, the NCT will be holding a nearly new sale on Saturday, 29 June between 11am and 1pm at The St Laurence Centre, 37 Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2TS. NCT members will be admitted at 10.45am with their membership cards. Entry is ?1. We've had an excellent response from our sellers and there will be a great selection of clothes, toys, books and other equipment available on the day.

I'd love it if it was Ottolenghi, they do the most divine salads and cakes. :) EDmummy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > PSJ Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Could it be a new branch of Ottolenghi? > > All my dreams coming true! Seriously though, what > do we think its going to be?

I'm really disappointed with Le Chandelier, after going there for many many years for brunch and tea and cake we went to go in with our pram and were immediately told that they were fully booked and couldn't accomodate us. As we left, other people arrived and were seated immediately. Why is it for years they are happy to accept our money and as soon as we try and go in with (a sleeping) baby in a pram we are refused? Out of principle we won't be going there again, but wish we hadn't spent so much in there over the years. On a more positive note, we ended up in the Blue Brick Cafe, great coffee and amazing carrot cake and most welcoming to families even though it was packed and not the largest cafe in East Dulwich.

Thassos is gorgeous, probably the best island I've been too, quiet, unspoilt, beautiful scenery and lovely sandy beaches.

Does anyone have any feedback/insights into Little Fingerprints Nursery (formerly Bojangles) in Forest Hill or Piplings (the one near the Horniman). Please PM me. Thanks.

Hello All Sorry I've missed the last few meet up's and for the radio silence. Unfortunately, things didn't quite go to plan with the arrival of our little one! We found at 39 weeks & 5 days that she was extended breech and was booked in for a planned c-section on Monday (8th). Unfortunately due to theatre being too busy with emergency sections, we were 'bumped' until Wednesday (10th) when our daughter, Molly Rose was born. We then had to spend five days in hospital as she developed jaundice and needed photo-therapy and had a mild infection and needed IV anti-biotics. We're home now and enjoying life as a little family. We hope to make one of the meet up's on a Monday or a Friday in due course. Congratulations to those that have recently had their babies and good luck to those that are still to 'pop'. Sarah x

Sorry Kate & Becky I can't make this Monday. Hopefully catch up with you both again soon. Jane - Congratulations on the birth of Jackie Finn. Fingers crossed he's soon discharged from hospital. Sarah x

Really lovely to meet you - Becky, Nat and Kate and of course the gorgeous (and well behaved) Jude and Charlie this morning. Look forward to catching up again soon. Sarah :)

Hello - Are you ladies still planning to meet up on Monday at 10.30am at The Gardens? If so, I'll waddle along & join you for tea & cake, sadly I missed the meet up on the 30th but made the previous one at The Rye. Hope to see a few of you on Monday!

Thanks for arranging Helen! :) Sunday 12th is good for me & The Rye or The Clock House would work for me. Let's hope we have this kind of weather in a few weeks. See you then! :) Sarah x

I'm sorry to have missed you all today, would love to come along next time! Sunday 12th sounds good! Hope you all had a great afternoon! See you all next month. Sarah :)

Thanks for these tips SuzanneFreeman. Although the nursery we went to covered everything comprehensively during our visit, this list was so good to refer too. :)

Hello! If you can afford it Lottie87 definitely get a removals firm in to pack you up - we used Harradines twice in the last year and they were fantastic! I thought I would join this thread and say we're expecting our first on the 7th October - we're very excited after having our 20 week scan today and all was fine, was slightly concerned the little one wasnt growing in there as everyone kept commenting how small my bump was - happy days - congratulations to you all! :)

Chez Bruce for me has to be one of the best restaurants in London. We've been a number of times & have never been disappointed! I'm sorry to say I was disappointed with Heston's dinner, in my opinion I think it's over hyped. We were served flat champagne on arrival & the food was average, in fact the dessert was so bitter my friend & I could not eat it. My top 4 in London (in no order) are Chez Bruce, Pollen Street Social, Gordon Ramsay Royal Hospital Road (all his other restaurants don't compare to this one) & River Cafe!

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ...or wait another year, get a better ratio and > save yourself upto 2 years rent off the asking > price...maybe So, are people generally in agreement then that the housing market will remain stagnant for the next 12-18 months & that prices will actually fall? I've seen differing opinions in the press .... I'd be interested in people's thoughts about how prices in ED/Peckham/Nunhead/HOP might go....

... be told that if you are an atheist that you are similar to a Nazi! Please someone send that man back in his stupid 'Pope Mobile' back to Rome! >:D<

Is anyone going to actually 'spill the beans' and say what the name of this agent is?? ;-)

new mother Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > the agent is no doubt desperately keen for it to > go ahead so I'd get him/her on side. > > Ditto the surveryor who did your survey - good > idea to get him/her back. > > lastly and not wishing toyimpugn the motives of > your buyer, have you actually seen the lender's > letter or is he/she just reporting it all? Very good points 'new mother', especially the last point. We had something similar happen to us when we were trying to sell, a girl came round wanting to buy the flat, she said that the outcome of her survey was that the bank had concerns over lending the money as the property had had subsidence. We submitted all the paperwork to show everything was fine (another flat in the block sold two months prior), but then she came back with that she couldn't get the full amount & it turned out she was a time waster. I would strongly urge you to get the agent to set up a meeting between the three of you so that you can see all the materials from the surveyor yourself....