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My next door neighbour goes there & really likes it, it hadn't been on their list of choices, but having wanted a co-ed secular school & being offered St Thomas the Apostle looked at it & haven't regretted the choice.

Bic Basher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Cora Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Yes agree, woolly....does 'greater use of > access > > arrangements' mean more sending patients to New > > Cross for appointments!.... > > Indeed. Since the Hurley Group practice in > Peckham is no longer a walk-in surgery and now a > bog standard practice. Actually, what was Lister walk-in centre is now available for appt's if your GP hasn't got capacity to see you as an emergency case that day, so, if DMC were better organised, the poster above whose baby had pus coming out of the ear should've been ref'd there for an appt. My baby had croup a few months back & my surgery didn't have any available appts so offered me an appt at the Lister & was amazed that they could (and did) see me within the hour. If DMC engaged with using this properly (& if patients were ok with visiting a different surgery for an acute problem) it cold resolve alot of the angst their patients experienced.

We went last Aug with our then 3.9yr & 9mth old & did the overnight stay & 2nd day free. Found it really useful as meant there was no stress to get down there early on the first day & we actually left in time to check into the hotel/get early dinner as it had been so exciting for the kids! We stayed at Bartley Lodge which had been recommended by a friend, and was ok - big selling point was that it was less than 3 miles away from the park. Being August, PPW was packed, but getting there in time for opening meant we got the quieter end of it, but for most of the day 3/4hr queues were typical -there was lots to look at/other kids queuing to play with which would help the time pass & I'd take our youngest into the soft play while hubbie & daughter went on the rides. However, it's worth looking on the Paultons website to check what other rides your children can go on, as there were lots more rides our daughter could go on with us within a few mins of PPW with no queues, plus really nice gardens to walk round. The food was fairly standard theme park fayre, but the big restaurant as you come into the park was really well designed/organised for families to use & gave the impression that the park owners were reinvesting money brought in by PPW to improve facilities which was nice to see. On our 2nd day, we stayed till closing and grabbed dinner in the pub at the entrance to the park so that we could get the kids into their pj's & leave for the journey home at bedtime & miss the worst of the traffic - kids were both asleep within 15mins 😊 we're definitely thinking about going again this year.

Oooo - curious about your villa CocoC! Our last trip on Sept, we did get a 1 bedroom suite - think there's less of them so bit trickier to find but they do exist via Thomsons too :-)

We've been twice, first time had a 2.5yr old & I was pregnant -didn't leave the resort & it was blissful!! We stayed as sensatori guests, so were all inc (but didn't do drinks package). 2.5 yr old did mornings in the nursery (we'd booked it thinking we'd use it once or twice, but she loved it) & was nice to have few hrs to ourselves. Plus, by having wk booked we got a night free babysitting where we dropped her off at 7.30 & they had hot choc's, cartoons & fell asleep on a mat - we collected her at 11pm having treated ourselves to a meal in one of the pay for restaurants. Went again in Sept, this time with 10m & 4yr old, again loved it. Pools & kids show in evening fab , restaurants ok & easy with kids (esp the buffet with weaning baby - good opp to try out new foods! ;-)) Did wander into the local village on market day which was ok & they do now have a beach which is nice (but black sand). Used nursery again (& night babysitting) which worked well as 10m would have his main nap there so we weren't stuck in room for few hrs. Found it v relaxing & hope to return again.

We applied for our local school's (Ivydale) pre school class & had to get the application in by Easter with offer coming just after the Whitsun half term, so it likely isn't too late. However, I'm unsure if you'd get a place for Sept if their not 3 until the November following - know in my daughter's class their all turning 4 this school year.

I would've thought its up to the woman injured to decide if she wants others knowing her injuries/condition, guessing the police say that to cover bases as if the accident had been fatal they would need more indepth statements/forensics from the scene. lisaloulou84 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We were supposed to get an update in the store > from the police, but no such luck. I spoke to the > police after she'd gone in the ambulance who were > essentially waiting to find out how serious her > condition was before they reopened the roads, > which they then did shortly afterwards so we can > only assume that means she's ok. The lorry didn't > cut the corner, we think just a genuine accident, > one not seeing the other. But it could have been a > lot worse. Second accident we have witnessed in 2 > months, something needs to be looked at with > regards to lights or a crossing.

My husband uses giff gaff on a sim only contract & it's something daft like ?10 a month.

Michael Palaeologus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am a little suspicious at the reaction of our > elected representative. > > This is clearly the shutting of a Post Office and > the decanting of some services into a supermarket > that is not in the commercial centre of ED. > > It is being pitched as an enhancement. Which it > isn't. > > So, what gives? Who is moving into the PO site? It's not the main PO that's moving, it's the one that's by Sainsburys local that's moving up to the next parade of shops opp the library. Does that explain the perceived apathy?

Can't recommend Hummy Mummies enough, Loved my time with HM's **waves to Swannieboy & cnn** & hopefully I will return (might make some of the summer term once I know what my work schedule'll be)in time for the post HM pub/kids tea!!

We're planning to have some work done on our house disruptive enough to necessitate us moving out for about 3mths. Current plan is that it won't start till late Aug, so too early to start looking for alternate accomodation, but lots of time to worry about it/use it as an alternative to studying/course reading!! So, those who have done similar - how did you find where you moved to when the work was going on & how far in advance did you start to look? Or, anyone need a house sitter for a few months come Aug/Sept?!

If you don't feel correct advice was given (which from what you've said appears to be the case), please write to the PALS (patient advocacy & liaison service) at Kings - they'll be able to ensure that (if required) advice that you lacked is given, but also (& I'd suggest more importantly) this could generate change & ensure that others aren't left without full guidance.

Think it might only be Dr Scorer who does IUD's at FHR & unsure if she's working at the mo - few months back I got told she was on extended leave when I wanted an appt with her - might be that they don't have anyone able to do particular types of contraception at the moment.

Surely Dulwich Woods Primary (prev langbourne) is as close to the Underhill Rd/top of LL black spot, and is (or at least v recently was) undersubscribed & so counters the argument for another primary at the other end of ED. It's had lots of investment in recent years & have friends whose kids attend and sing its praises.

Fab 😊 fingers crossed won't have to use the advice, but shared as widely as I can.

Was fab to visit the new shop on Monday - will be returning again soon :-)

Really? :-0 We went to an open morning at Harris ED less than a month ago & he said he was fully committed to The school and overseeing the build/move into permanent base, although (perhaps tellingly) when asked he did confirm his contract was with Harris Federation not the ED school & so could be moved to another school if needed.

I've always taken my daughter there & found it to be stress free (esp if you can do a week day appt as their less busy). Having a tv to watch & sweetie afterwards no doubt help ;-)

Schools do their own nursery applications, so visiting the school office for an application form once then term begins would be best.

Would've dobe this, but Bugglet took herself to bed for a nap just before 5pm with a fever 😔 she seemed brighter post-calpol so fingers crossed a good sleep tonight'll see her feeling much better. Fingers crossed it'll be visible next year.

Really sad to hear whippersnappers hasn't been as good this year - no author elves the previous 2yrs, We didn't book for here this year as knew our 13mth old wouldn't have the patience for it & sounds like we had a lucky escape :-(

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm surprised by Tessa's letter. > > > > Then I receive an email from a worried parent 100m > from Ivydale who has been told by Southwark > Council officials that in 2016 even with a new > Ivydale school that due to siblings policy they > stand little chance of getting into Ivydale. They > were also told they should consider applying for > school some of which are further than the Dulwich > Hospital site from where they live. > This is the same Southwark Council telling > everyone their is no need for another primary > school in Nunhead. and that the Dulwich Hospital > site is too far away from Nunhead. > You could not make this up. No but you could look into it a bit further... Think this is the same forumite that asked about this on the Ivydale to expand thread http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,1142659,1442108#msg-1442108 and I was able to give her v accurate info from the school open morning that morning. I do recall there bring talk of a Harris Nunhead when the original plans for Harris ED were being made, but that way precedes the news that Ivydale was to expand which everyone bar James seems to accept this negates the need for yet a Harris primary claiming to be for Nunhead from a distance.

Erm, how about not? If a cyclist doesn't have the sense to get off their bike & causes an accident by riding on the pavement then it's their fault, not the contractors (unsure where exactly you think s cycle lane could gone!) the road is closed to all traffic & if you don't want to use the diversion for all other wheeled traffic then go through on foot. Am guessing you're not in PR as you're doing a pretty shocking job of sounding reasonable/endearing me to you. nunhead_man Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > As I said buggie - > > "Now if the contractors had left a cycle lane as > opposed to leaving us fighting it out with > pedestrians I'd feel cyclists finally have a > place > > So how about blaming the contractors not the > cyclists? > > Southwark KNOWS how many cyclists use that route > in weekday am and pm - if not a lane why not a > diversion? > > buggie Wrote: > > > > Having been a pedestrian "fighting it out" with > > cyclists through the Rye Lane roadworks the > other > > day, my over riding feeling was get off you > bike > > and push it for 100yrds. > > I was not alone in having a small child with me > > and couldn't believe the callous & unthoughtful > > attitude of several cyclists who seemed to see > it > > as a sport to weave around everyone regardless > of > > anyone else - pretty disrespectful and ironic > > given how quickly most cyclists complain about > the > > lack of respect their given with regard to > their > > own safety. > > > > Feel that some cyclists need to learn to treat > > others how they'd like to be treated themselves.

nunhead_man Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yeah - me too > > Now if the contractors had left a cycle lan as > opposed to leaving us fighting it out with > pedestrians I'd feel cyclists finally have a place > in the heart of the construction industry > ----- Having been a pedestrian "fighting it out" with cyclists through the Rye Lane roadworks the other day, my over riding feeling was get off you bike and push it for 100yrds. I was not alone in having a small child with me and couldn't believe the callous & unthoughtful attitude of several cyclists who seemed to see it as a sport to weave around everyone regardless of anyone else - pretty disrespectful and ironic given how quickly most cyclists complain about the lack of respect their given with regard to their own safety. Feel that some cyclists need to learn to treat others how they'd like to be treated themselves.

Having gone to the open morning regarding primary school entry on Tues, the head said plan is for KS2 to move to new building & nursery/KS1 staying at the current school (with reconfiguration of classes/space). Once new site is open, anyone applying for place will have distance measured to both sites & the shortest distance will count thus improving catchment & not reducing - it'll remain in name as one school so not like one of the schools in DV (I can't remember which) where the infants & juniors have different catchments & so infants aren't guarenteed a junior sch place. The big issue is for those of us applying for places for Sept 2015 (as we are) or the next year. Even once the new site is open, they'll extend to 4 form bottom up meaning if we miss a place this year the expansion won't benefit us.