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I would like to recommend Gary Vu, who came out at very short notice on Sunday morning to fix a broken plug socket for us. Gary replied to me text and was at our house within an hour of me texting him - also very reasonable price for the job. Thanks Gary! 07872 178044

Hi I'm looking for honest views on nurseries close (ish) to Peckham Rye. My 2 y.o. currently attends day nursery at my work in town but we are both finding the commute a bit much. I am thinking of moving him somewhere local but would like to hear thoughts on Le Nid (they have availability), Destiny or Camberwell Grove nursery, if anyone has their little ones there. Quite reluctant to move him as his nursery is ofsted outstanding but, more importantly, the staff are so well looked after, the turn over is really low - and they do genuinely seem to adore the kids. So I am not as concerned with the Ofsted per se but more would like to get a feel for whether the staff seem to be happy and enjoy being with the children, and whether the children are happy. I don't want to move him more than once if I can help it. Any recommndations or thoughts for any nurseries gratefully received! I've asked the Villa and Little Jungle - don't think there is much hope getting into either of those two. Thank you!

Wow thanks for that. That's really helpful! I had no idea there was a bike train - that definitely sounds bike a good place to start once I'm up and running with the bike and seat. I'll pm you Sally if that's ok nearer the time. Rendelharris thank you very much for the offer of a guide; I might take you up on it as well. Thanks guys :)

Hi all I was hoping anyone who cycles from Peckham or ED could recommend a good (quiet) route from SE15 to Bloomsbury (Bedford Way) that avoids horrendous roads. I'm going to be commuting with my 18 month old in tow. My husband thinks Blackfriars Bridge will be less stressful than Waterloo Bridge. Anyone have any experience or routes they could share? I would be very grateful! Thanks

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I'm not sure hat is happening here. We had a text message from the owner telling us to come and collect our deposit as the nursery is under investigation. When I called to ask what had happened she said there had been an incident with a staff member force feeding one of the children. Am pretty surprised she only just told me a few days ago that we no longer have a nursery place when according to this post she must have known for ages!

Just wondering if anyone knows anything more about the reason why Gems Nursery in Peckham Rye is under investigation? My little boy was due to start there in September but we had a text message from the manager telling us it was under investigation and may not re open at all. She told us to come and have our deposit back. We are just hoping his current nursery will be able to keep him on otherwise we are really stuffed. Does anyone know any more about this??

hey I have been to have a look round a couple of times and i think it looks quite good. we have put our little boy down for a place to start in september. the nursery is ofsted registered but has not been rated yet. they have LOADS of space and the manager seems competent. the outdoor space is a bit dismal - they have to share with the cafe but this is the only real downside. hopefully they will go into the park if the weather is nice!

good work on rescuing the poor mite! Just one more thing to add - it is probably best to put it back outside, as others have said, as these baby birds have a ridiculously high metabolism. they would be fed several times an hour by parents during the day - may well starve if not fed for a whole day. I had a friend who rescued a baby corvid of some description and it was a round the clock effort for several weeks to keep it alive.

Hello! Would anyone be able to recommend a local hairdresser who is good with toddlers please? Thanks :)