KWinberry

Howdy Mums and Dads, Do you know if there is a drop-in or casual child minding service in the area? I need help with my two kids (aged 2 & 3) from Monday 13th April to Wednesday 22nd April and need them out of the house while I work (so a babysitter / nanny is tricky). Can anyone think of a good solution? Hours would be 10am - 3pm Monday to Friday (total of 12 days). THANKS! KWB

Hi, no... didn't think of it. I took photos of the guys and got their car details so that if something did occur I could use that. But otherwise, no. The Ashbourne/ Lordship Lane corner is a bit of a hotspot for unusual activity, with HSBC and Barclays on both corners. Does anyone know if there are CCTV cameras there - and if so, what their reach is?

Hello, did anyone see the group of four men hanging around on the corner of Ashbourne Gr and Lordship Lane this morning? Two were waiting near the atm, the other two in the car (dark grey ford galaxy). I live nearby so noticed them there for about 25 minutes this morning around 9am-9.25am I thought they may have been waiting for the bank to open, but they left before it did. Or am I being paranoid having read too many threads on this forum? KWB

Thanks for keeping the humour alive on this thread everyone :) I have some seriously amazing goodies on ice right now. Come along on Saturday (May 17th, 2pm - 5pm) to enjoy them. Here is a promotional video about the garden and event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yii49wV-Bh4

Hi! Thanks all, really appreciate your suggestions, and warm humour ; ) I'll see what turns up tomorrow and will seek further advice if needed. Naturally, I could of course eat all of the cakes and request more next weekend... I'll let you know how we get on, please come by if you're in the 'hood! Best Kath

Hello, not sure if I am in the right place to be asking this... but I am just wanting to know what cakes freeze and thaw the best? I am holding a fundraising 'Open Garden' event tomorrow afternoon (Sat 10th) and again the following Saturday 17th... people have been very kind offering to bake for our cake stand and I am concerned that with the poor weather we may have too many and so will need to freeze them for the following week. Any suggestions ?? If you're interested in supporting us, it's 2-5 pm 10/05/14 and 17/05/14 at 4 Ashbourne Grove SE22 8RL Here are the details: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?28,1316868 Thanks!

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Oops sorry - bit of a duplication here. But to update from previous posts - the pop up shop is a co-operative are group http://www.londonart.co.uk Opening Friday 20th December (welcome drinks start at 6pm). Come along - all welcome

Howdy, you may have seen a pop-up gallery is going up this week - but they're unsure for how long. The block was sold in late 2012 and I believe a development plan is in. Rumour has it it's for a block of units and a waitrose - is this true?? I am trying to get some idea of the time frame as I am helping with promotions of the gallery. Can anyone shed some light on where this is up to?? thanks! KWB

Ok- seeing this thread seems to be a poll. I am voting for! (and saying a big Thank You to Pam, Manager of the small St Christopher's opposite co-op. I sometime see her in there at 9/10pm at night sorting things out, she, and other charity shop staff and volunteers are an asset to the community). HooRaah

Oh yeah! and have you heard about their "Bra Recycling Programme" - with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer UK - ? Just take your old bras there and Kim will explain. It's a wonderful use of something that would otherwise be thrown in the bin. I really liked Kim/ Bloomers when it was upstairs in the warehouse place near Cafe Nero on Lordship Lane. I am pleased she has moved to a bigger place and wish her every success. Hey Saffron, perhaps she can start stocking man-bras (do they even exist?) : )

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Update: I telephoned Southwark Planning department today and the guy I spoke to didn't know (he said "go to our website") and when I informed him the link was broken he said I'd need to call back to speak to a duty manager - next week! Crikey - it's a fence, you'd think they would know the height restrictions! So I then asked the penalty and process if it exceeded the legal requirement and he said someone would have to take offence to it (pardon the pun), measure it, send it a complaint to Southwark, they would investigate if deemed unsuitable it would need to be "trimmed". While I'd prefer to avoid this if possible, I will use this forum thread as evidence that I attempted to seek clarification before just going ahead. Thanks EDFers KWB

OK. A 3ft 33⁄8inch or 100cm fence it is then! Thank you

Awesome - thanks both! Much appreciate the speedy reply. However I am still confused... Care of motorbird83 and red devil I have learned this: Fences, gates and garden walls- Planning Permission You will need to applytgy for planning permission if you wish to erect or add to a fence, wall or gate and: it would be over 1 metre high and next to a highway used by vehicles (or the footpath of such a highway); or over 2 metres high elsewhere; So when I searched for the definition of a "highway" it appears to be any road... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway ie - if you're building a front fence (facing the road) then YES you do need permission if you want to make it over 1 meter (3.3 feet) ?? Have I understood this correctly? KWB

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Hello, I need your help. Do you know if I need planning permission to build a new fence out the front of our house? As one does not exist there (ie we're not 'replacing' one) a neighbour mentioned it might need approval... ? I am a little frustrated as I tried telephoning Southwark council all afternoon - with a "busy" signal, and at 4pm there was an answering machine message to say to call back tomorrow - (messages couldn't be recorded). So I have gone on their website only to find the link for "need planning permission?" (here http://www.southwark.gov.uk/site/scripts/google_results.php?q=planning) seems to be broken. Grrr. Hence turning to the trusty EDF for all of my solutions ; ) Thanks! KWB

Hi there, Saied has helped me out a number of times - which I am thrilled about and wanted to share my recommendation here... I am a keen gardener myself, but being heavily pregnant I needed some help to keep things maintained over Spring/Summer. I interviewed four people/companies and settled on Saied from Dulwich Eco Gardening because he is: - punctual - passionate about gardening - understands what is needed, suggest solutions and follows instructions - competitively priced - efficient and honest about the time he works - flexible (if the weather changes or last minute delays) He also brings all his own equipment and tidies up afterwards (disposing of garden waste in the council bins) etc, which makes such a huge difference. I plan to keep using Dulwich Eco Gardening for all of those nitty gritty gardening jobs (like mowing) I don't and won't have time for. KWB

** PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE SWAP AND SELL MARKET AT THE CROOKED WELL** Hi there - sorry to interupt your Autumn babies thread, I just wanted to let everyone know that we have decided to limit the number of sellers at the baby clothes swap & sell market for next Tuesday 6th November, as we have received an overwhelming number of people interested in coming and need to arrange a suitable way to accommodate everyone. Could you please email Jen [email protected] if you want to sell this Tuesday 6th November. I am very sorry about this, I just don't want it to be stressful or chaotic for anyone involved. Could you please let others know about this. In addition, the Crooked Well will have their regular coffee, crumpets and pastries from 10.30am at 16 Grove Lane Camberwell SE5 8SY. If you miss out on registering but have items you wish to sell immediately, Goodrich School is having a 'Table-top Car Boot Sale': http://www.friendsofgoodrich.com/ Goodrich School Table Top Sale Saturday 10 November ? 2-4pm In the playground or inside if wet. More info: Back for a second year, the Goodrich table top car boot sale! Book yourself a table (?10 each) by speaking to or emailing Roz or Sally (email addresses on their website in the above link) and gather together all your saleable stuff ? toys, bikes, babywear, books, homewares, unwanted Christmas presents, clothes etc. If you only have a few things to sell, get together with a friend and share a table. Or just come along and shop ? and bring all your friends. If you have items you would like to donate to the homeless, simply drop them down to: Sternhall Lane Surgery, 12 Sternhall Lane Peckham, London, SE15 4NT 8am - 6.30pm (See this thread for more information: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?28,984919,990419#msg-990419) For those who can, please bring babies in buggies or car seats (there is free parking near by at Morrisons) best wishes Kath Berry

** PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE SWAP AND SELL MARKET AT THE CROOKED WELL** Hi there, Thanks everyone for coming to the Crooked Well's Halloween party on Wednesday. It was wonderful to see so many colourful bubs in a huge range of costumes. What we dicovered though is that buggies are very space-occupying and therefore I am concerned about the planned swap and sell market next Tuesday 6th November, as we have had an overwhelming number of people express their interest in participating So we have decided to limit the number of sellers at the baby clothes swap & sell market , to suitably accommodate everyone. Could you please email Jen [email protected] if you want to sell. I just don't want it to be stressful or chaotic for anyone involved. Could you please let others know about this. In addition, the Crooked Well will have their regular coffee, crumpets and pastries from 10.30am at 16 Grove Lane Camberwell SE5 8SY. If you miss out on registering but have items you wish to sell immediately, Goodrich School is having a 'Table-top Car Boot Sale': http://www.friendsofgoodrich.com/ Goodrich School Table Top Sale Saturday 10 November ? 2-4pm In the playground or inside if wet. More info: Back for a second year, the Goodrich table top car boot sale! Book yourself a table (?10 each) by speaking to or emailing Roz or Sally (email addresses on their website in the above link) and gather together all your saleable stuff ? toys, bikes, babywear, books, homewares, unwanted Christmas presents, clothes etc. If you only have a few things to sell, get together with a friend and share a table. Or just come along and shop ? and bring all your friends. If you have items you would like to donate to the homeless, simply drop them down to: Sternhall Lane Surgery, 12 Sternhall Lane Peckham, London, SE15 4NT 8am - 6.30pm (See this thread for more information: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?28,984919,990419#msg-990419) For those who can, please bring babies in buggies or car seats (there is free parking near by at Morrisons) best wishes Kath Berry

Hi, Slight change of plans... we're having it a little earlier 10am - 12pm this Wednesday 31st October as the Crooked Well has a wedding party booked in at lunchtime. So I promised that we would clear out by 12.15pm - (before terrifying the bride with the reality of kids!) Just a little note as mentioned, if the morning time doesn't suit you/bub, there is another Halloween party in the afternoon, which is also for bigger kids on half term: 4.30pm - 7pm At Locale (which is near Goose Green park) 58-60 East Dulwich Road SE22 9AX More info on their website: http://www.localerestaurants.com/restaurants/eastdulwich/ Cheers Kath

Hi Just to flesh out some of the details for Halloween events, Wednesday 31st October: The Crooked Well 16 Grove Lane Camberwell SE5 8SY 10am - 12pm * Wednesday 31st October Apparently there is free parking nearby in the Morrison's car park (??) *(Note: we have an earlier start as they have a wedding party at lunch that day so we need to clear out by 12.15pm - before terrifying the bride with the reality of kids!) Just a little note as mentioned, if the morning time doesn't suit you/bub, there is another Halloween party in the afternoon, which is also for bigger kids on half term: 4.30pm - 7pm At Locale (which is near Goose Green park) 58-60 East Dulwich Road SE22 9AX More info on their website: http://www.localerestaurants.com/restaurants/eastdulwich/ Cheers Kath

Hi! Things are shaping up for the Halloween Party, and given it is half term we welcome little ones too. Due to limited space, if possible to bring bubs in slings it will reduce buggy-jams. Here are the details again: Wednesday 31st October 10.30am ? 12.30pm @ The Crooked Well 16 Grove Lane, Camberwell SE5 8SY Enjoy coffee, pastries & crumpets Fancy dress theme for bubs (not adults): "fun, fairy tale or fearsome?" Cheers Kath

Hi again, I have just found a flow chart I put together based on information I was given by the East Team at Kings. I did this so I understood the processes and 'system' in place. (DISCLAIMER: Please note that this is NOT produced by Kings - it is a personal account only). My journey was the one on the left-hand side: waters broke 5pm, went into labour 11pm, baby heart rate a bit iffy -transferred to Kings at 4am, baby delivered naturally no issues at 5am. Job done. : )

Hi! This is a thread I feel really passionate about... We were with the Kings East Homebirth team and I had a fabulous midwife the whole way through my pregnancy. Like dtoh, I was also concerned about 'midwife lotto' not knowing who we would get, so we organised a close friend to come along as a support person (non-medical, just to help out, make tea, support my husband etc). This was really useful, as it minimised the 'not knowing' aspect about who would be involved. As luck would have it, my midwife was on call when I went in to labour and she was with us at home. I had a super quick labour (six hours) and she decided I needed to be transeferred to Kings, and bubba came an hour later - my midwife stayed to deliver him. We were discharge shortly afterwards - so only in hospital for a few hours! While my hospital experience was very positive - the comfort of being at home for the labour was terrific. Definately recommend it. Happy to talk privately too. PM me. NOTE: being at home can be a little distracting too... my husband nipped off for ten minutes to make and consume a pizza (I was about 8 cm dilated at the time) (!!) Another friend said she caught hers watching tele. Hmmmm KWB