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nubby'smums

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  1. Just wanted to warn others about how rude staff are in this cafe to people with buggies. We wanted to go for lunch and were stopped, rather than greeted at the door and asked if we just wanted to see the drinks menu. We wanted to put a couple of tables together to accommodate our group and they wouldn't let us, despite it being quiet and there being plenty of room. When we challenged them about being so unwelcoming and talked to the manager about how rude the staff member was, he took her side and asked us to leave! Our children were so quiet and well behaved, I just don't understand what their problem was. There was plenty of room for the buggies and we put them well out of the way. The worst thing about it was that it was my birthday and I was so upset at being so blatantly discriminated against. Still getting over it as it totally ruined my day. On the up side, we went to the Clock House straight afterwards and they couldn't have been more different. We had a lovely meal and they were super friendly, as were the other customers. I find it baffling that in East Dulwich, which is baby central, business owners would turn such customers away. I know some people find children annoying but ours were so well behaved and quiet. Anyone else had this experience there?
  2. My friend has just had a baby and her partner's been made redundant. They are trying to get creative about jobs for him. He loves being a Dad, and I suggested childminding, but my friend thinks people still aren't ready yet to leave their little children with a man. What do local people think - is there a market for it?
  3. I had a fabulous one at Dr Boo. Can't remember the lady's name, I think she was Polish.
  4. Our son has been at Dulwich Wood since September and loved it. He wasn't in any childcare before this, so we worried about him adjusting but there haven't been any tears at all and our alternative family was made to feel very welcome. Great resources and variety of opportunities there.
  5. Smiler Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I doubt CMs in dulwich charge less than minimum > wage trevone. Actually, they often do. Minimum wage is ?6.08 at present and many childminders charge less than this. Don't forget too that they are often having to supply food/pay for petrol/car maintenance etc with that money.
  6. I am on the committee of South London Lesbian Mums Group. Get your friends to PM me if you like. Will be going to the Summer babies meet up this Sat too if they are around and would like to meet up. Are they due soon? We went to NHS antenatal with our first. Very diverse group of parents. If anyone had any issue with us, they didn't mention it and we came away with new Muslim and Catholic friends, which we weren't expecting!
  7. I know childminders who do this so try them. They would have more experience and be more likely to have a car, though not sure how feasible it would be to take your kids to classes if they have other children to look after as well. My partner is a childminder and thinking of picking up a couple of after-schoolers when our son starts in September. We haven't found out where he is going yet, which would make a difference, but feel free to get in touch and if she can't do it, she knows several other childminders who might have vacancies. Good luck.
  8. I am a childminder with a vacancy from September onwards at present. Feel free to get in touch and come and visit if you're interested. I live on Peckham Rye.
  9. I saw Claire too at DTR and got pregnant twice with two rounds of IVF (miscarried first). Worked for me, though obviously, this is just anecdotal.
  10. Hi All, I'm due on June 15th. We have a son already who will be 4 in June. Would love to come to one of your meetings. Heard about the Plough on the 10th from a friend. I think I can make the 31st so would like to come too with the family if that's ok?
  11. We are concerned about the social side as we are a two-Mum family. Our son has been offered a place in nursery and we're not sure whether to send him. He's never been in any childcare and is very happy at home with his Momma and gets a lot of social development as she is a childminder and he goes to lots of groups. Basically, I don't want our lovely, happy, confident boy to go somewhere and at the age of three have to deal with people saying mean things about his family. Can anyone vouch for the schools inclusivity and dealing with bullying issues?
  12. Our son has been offered a place in the nursery and we're not sure whether to send him. We are a two-Mum family and are nervous about whether the other families will be accepting of our family. Our son has not been to nursery before or any other childcare so its a big step for us all and when he is so happy at home we are concerned nursery might not be a positive experience. Can anyone with experience of GG nursery please let me know what you think of it, as well as the other families sending their kids there. Thanks
  13. Saw Ellie from La Roux in Sainsbury's just before Christmas. Made eye contact just as I was nudging my partner. Hate that!
  14. 13th Feb 11am at Bonnie's Florist, Lordship Lane, my 19 month old son and I went in to buy flowers for Valentines. I asked my son to pick out some flowers. My son is a very gentle sweet boy. He went to touch some flowers and an older stocky woman with long dark hair flew out from behind the counter and said 'Get your son off the flowers'. I picked him up, selected flowers and took them to the counter. I asked for help regarding my selection and the same woman folded her arms, gave me a dirty look, tutted and turned to her colleague and rolled her eyes. I asked again whether the flowers would work together and she said 'Do you want them or not?'. I replied, 'Don't worry about it, I'll go somewhere else'. As I was leaving the shop, she screamed at me 'Take you and your stinking child out of my shop and don't come back!' !!! I turned and said, 'Are you speaking to me?' She ran towards me, screaming 'Get your stinking child out of my shop!' I was scared for my child so turned and walked quickly down the road. By the time I got to Foxtons I heard someone yelling and she had swung in front of me, blocking my way, saying 'I'm out of my shop now' in a very aggressive way like she wanted to have a fight with me. I told her I'd call the Police. She was screaming abuse and I was scared for my son. I got past her and went straight to John Alan Florist. As I walked through the door, John gave my son a gerberer. I nearly broke down, told him what had happened and thanked him for making my son feel welcome. He told me he gets a lot of complaints about Bonnie's. As Mother's Day is approaching, I urge you all to boycott Bonnie's florist, as she obviously hates both mothers and especially children. Go to John Alan, where you will be welcomed and feel safe. Much better value for money too.
  15. Dear Mattindulwich18, My girlfriend and I (I'm laydee!) are new regulars to the Rye pub and it has passed our happy homo test - have even spotted some other family there on more than one occassion. I must say that it is not very diabetic friendly however. We went in there the day we moved house and my poor old Dad was having a hypo so I asked to get some food (after buying a large round of drinks). They responded with a militant "We are not serving food for another hour". I eventually got some prawn crackers and a stale piece of bread out of them after much pleading - talk about jobsworths! To be fair, some of the newer staff I've seen are very lovely and helpful and being of a certain persuasion, we do particularly like the decor, garden and dog-friendly policy too. Has anyone been to the Forest Hill Tavern lately? They are trying very hard - the chef gave us free puddings to try last time we were there and the quiz is quite good. It would be great to see more people there.
  16. I am new to this site and started a thread last night asking if there were any fellow gay parents in the area. I notice it's not there any more - why is this?
  17. I saw the lovely Lesley Sharpe (you know, the one from that medium drama with Andrew Lincoln and The Full Monty) having a curry on Lordship Lane a while back with her fella who is also an actor but I can't place him. I also saw one of the actors from Waterloo Road with a fellow lady actress I couldn't place either(!) on North Cross Rd
  18. I've seen two celebs in Sainsbury's so far - that lady from Emmerdale with dark hair and a squeaky voice (sorry, don't watch it). I also saw Erin O'Connor, the striking tall model from the Marks and Spensive ads. Incidentally, I am new to this site, what does 'prepare to be lounged' mean?
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