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Hi, I am looking for a maths tutor for my daughter who is 7. any recommendations highly welcome. Thanks.

Hello, I am looking to pair up with other mums to do day trips to parks and museums so if you are interested please let me know. I have a daughter who just turned 6 so if you are in a similar situation and would like to get together please inbox me. All my friends are on extended holidays of 6 weeks and others are ill so at a loose end for adult company. Looking forward to your replies. Thanks,

Do not use this person. After an initial chat and booking this person didn't turn up on the day or take my calls on the day and let us down last minute. Avoid this person at all cost. Very unreliable and untrustworthy.

Hi, I am looking for a face painter for my 6 year old daughter's birthday party on Sunday the 19th July. Any recommendations warmly welcome or if you happen to be a face painter please inbox me, Many thanks

Hello, I thought I might pick your brains on the above? Do you know of anyone running Salsa classes in the area? Could be in the evenings or mornings? Let me know if you have any information to offer. Recommendations welcome Thanks

I'd also second Rose House in Forest Hill. It's an excellent school that nurtures academic growth trough outdoor led activities and has Steiner based principles. Another avenue for you to explore would be the Forest School that runs at Mayow Park very Monday morning. Term time as well as during school holidays.

Thanks Dalu, I will investigate.

Perfect, will try there. My daughter will be turning 6 this July but her drawings are very elaborate so maybe we might be able to get further assistance there. Thanks Sol.

Ok thanks Hind. I will do. Thanks for responding to my thread.

Hello, I was wondering if any of you know of any art classes that run locally. My daughter loves drawing and art and I thought it will be good for her to get some professional help in defining her artist skills from someone more qualified in this domain. Would you be able to recommend someone who you know of providing such a service? Many thanks.

Thanks for the pms.. If there are any others out there drop me a line.. more the merrier.. maybe we can set up our very own agency!! : )

Thanks Enjoy, I shall have a look

Hi, I was wondering if there are any media people in the area who would like to get together to work. I work from home so would be nice to get together a group of people who can work together and exchange ideas. I am a producer and I have my own company. Would love to hear from others in a similar position.

Feel free to pm me if you prefer. Thanks.

Hooray!! I love Wahaca! about time we have one in south london.

Hello there, Can someone recommend me a good elocution teacher either in forest hill or east dulwich please and possibly good recommendations for a riding school for kids.. weekdays are ok but ideally weekends would be better. Any recommendations from parents using either of these services highly welcome. Many many thanks!

Try Camber Lawn Tennis. You will have to book the courts first though. 020 8693 2459

Hello WorkingMummy, Here's the recipe.. Hope you enjoy it! The recipe is for 6-8 people so work out the quantities depending on how many people you are cooking for. you need: 6-8 lamb shanks cut into bite-sized pieces 6 onions a pinch of saffron threads 2 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 table spoons of Ghee or butter 250g fresh okra juice of 1 lemon salt buttery cous cous Put the lamb in a tagine or a casserole dish with half the onions, saffron, cinnamon sticks and pepper. pour enough water to cover the meat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add sweet potatoes, ghee and the rest of the onions. Simmer for 20 - 25 mins until the potatoes are tender. Toss the okra in lemon juice, leave for 10 mins and then drain. Add the okra to the tagine and simmer for 5-10 mins. Serve with buttery cous cous.ENJOY!

Glad to hear it TT. I got a tagine recipe book and this is my first recipe from the book though I've cooked tagines before. I went through a phase of cooking curry but a bit bored of it now so time for yummy tagine to warm me up on this miserable cold day!

Today I am making lamb tagine with sweet sweet potatoes and okra... looking forward to dinner.. : )

Hello Ehi, Thanks for the reply. Pm me and I'll be down there. Yeah, it wasn't a pleasant experience so am happy to try out new avenues. Speak to you then.

I see that you do facials and massages. Do you do manicures & pedicures as well? If not can someone recommend me a good place to get a decent manicure done? I always come home with slightly bleeding fingernails at this place I go to and am not happy with their level of work. Any good suggestions welcome. Thanks.

I can highly recommend the Camber Tennis Club. David White is the head coach and offers one to one training. There are lots of junior members as well and everyone is very friendly. They also organise lots of social events as well.

Hi, I've just sent you a pm Iddi1981. I found a very nice baby sitter through the forum not too long ago and luckily hubby & I can now go out more which is great. My daughter is the same age as yours and I'm sure she'll love our baby sitter. She's mostly available at weekends.

Hello, I have been using my regular babysitter for the past 2 years but she's not available most of the time and it's becoming difficult to go out and meet friends even on the odd occasion. I would be very grateful if any of you lovely mummies out there could recommend me a good trustworthy person who'd be happy to come to my house and keep an eye on my daughter (3 years)while she sleeps. I am happy to pay the going rate but most of all I am looking for someone trustworthy and child friendly. Open to considering other mums who might be interested. Please feel free to PM me. Many thanks.