CAROANTY

Hi. I run a local building/decorating/handyman service. Am. looking to expand my team. Am specifically looking for an experienced painter decorator, honest , conscientious that ideally lives locally - in the south London area. We cover much of South London, Victoria, Kensington, Chelsea and it’s pretty reliable work. Anyone interested do get in touch or call/ text Nick on 07866267581 Thanks

Hi guys Wondering if any of you have or know any 5 - 11 yr old kids who might be up for doing this fab science based competition? Winners of 'Mars Mission' get a place on Richer Education's Easter Science camp at Imperial College, where there are Willy Wonka style workshops involving lots of molten chocolate, and making crazy bouncing, unbreakable eggs - great fun! Applicants must imagine they are an astronaut trying to reach Mars and answer three questions about it... details here or PM me www.richereducation.co.uk/competition/

Just to say the same company is doing a 10 per cent reduction for Science Workshops if you sign up before 23.59 on 10th January. They also do workshops in Robotics, and Civil Engineering, the latter are for 8-13 year olds, but the others suit 5-11 year olds. How did yours get on with the Christmas Camp? Mine loved it!

Yeah shame its not local, but they used the Imperial College science labs so its all v high spec.

Great. They also do Saturday classes in science and robotics there too

Just wanted to say I have just signed up my daughter for the following Christmas Science camp that looks fab, is at Imperial College, and has 30 per cent off if you register before Sunday. She is at Primary school, and loves Science, but feels like she doesnt do enough of it at school - just not enough time, particualrly the experiments. This one is really hands on, you learn to make a sledge, fake snow, grow sugar crystals and stuff. She did one last term, and they did incredible experiments including touching fire, and dissecting hearts and livers! You can find out more at www.richereducation.co.uk

We are about to have our kitchen surfaces replaced, and are looking into options. Probably going to go for pure white Corian, Has anyone got experience of this, and any recmmendaitons of where to get it reasonably? Thanks

My daughter is similarly not yet four - ater this week, and was born 2 1/2 weeks early, so likewise only just snuck into this year group. Guess it's probably not uncommon, but do wish we could hold onto her a little longer before she starts school. Am guessing After School clubs not a good idea to start with, because of tiredness? Was contemplating a couple of days a week, as work part time. Any views on this?

Whippersnappers hold Music Classes over the summer at both College Lodge, Dulwich Park and their studio at Brockwell Lido. I go with my four and two year old and we all absolutely love it! Involves dressing up (them) singing (all) drummimg (all) and lots of imaginative role play, culminating in a little disco with bubbles. They take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays at Brockwell Lido at 10.30, and Thursdays at College Lodge. www.whippersnappers.org for more details.

Nick and his lads have done another load of decorating for us, and we are really happy with the results, tidy, very competent and really thoughtful around our home. Recommend highly.

Hi there 12.15 is good for me too. I also have brown curly hair! And will either have black bugaboo or baby in a sling. See you then. Caroline

Ooh sounds good! Mum is looking after my 2 year old tomorrow, but would love to come with the babe and meet up with you both. 12.15 is fine with me, I think, just need to double check the baby clinic weighing times for tomorrow, and hopefully and fit round this. Would it be ok to confirm first thing in the morn? Caroline

Hi there Am new to the area and had my second baby at the end of October. Would love to join your meetups if you're still doing them and am welcome! If so are you meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at Luca's? Will try and pop in if so. Caroline

Are there any coffee mornings these days? Would love to join if so. Am new to the area with a 2 and a haf year old and new baby, and don't know many people/places to hang out! Thanks Caroline

Just wanted to recommend following Decorators and general bril handyman services Minns and Langton, who are locally based and have been absolute stars in fully redecorating our new house, as well as doing building work, making shelving units and fixing things around the house. Its really hard to know who to go for/trust but I was recommended to Nick and his team by a pal, and wanted to return favour by recommending them on as they've been such a help and we've actually liked having them in the house too! Nick is on 07866267581, and based in W Dulwich, think they have a website too