Susan

Just to say I tried this with Goose Green and school office is closed until Sept 3rd

Thanks Saila, can assume that bulge yr may have an impact in the next few years. Anyone have the same data for Goose Green? Much appreciated

Done to death I know but does anyone have any idea re. the furthest distance for non-sibling places for Goose Green and DVI for the 2013 intake Much appreciated

Oh thanks will check out x

First week of Sept Indiana thanks for your post - this looks good but sadly the nice Eco lodges are booked but is on shortlist!

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations. Looking for nice small (2 bed cottage) ideally near the sea for parents and 2 yr old toddler. Have been looking at the following http://www.gitcombe.co.uk/ look very nice but are ??? and some reviews complain about the 'upside down' houses been not very soundproof (thinking about toddler sleeping) anyone been? Or these http://www.widmouthfarmcottages.co.uk/index.htm or here http://www.theoldehouse.co.uk/ sadly the much recommended Bosinver farm is fully booked : ( any help/tips appreciated Susan

Watching this thread with interest, 2yr 8month boy has shown no inclination what so ever to want to leave his cot, climbing over the bars would be far too energetic (thankfully its a cotbed up to age 5yrs). I may wait until he starts school!

This place is fab - and the breakfast (on a delicate Sunday morning) is amazing

West Wittering beach supposed to be fab

Where are you based Etta?

We once and once only got that bus back from South ken on a baking hot day.....it really did take forever, it maybe the longest bus route in London, avoid! I would say the PR-Victoria is the least painful and quickest route

I have baby jogger muff, they are very lightweight and do slip down all the time so if you find something better go for it.

Ours has broken but can apparently be fixed, has anyone got one they could loan us for a week or two - inexchange for a decent bottle of wine? Please PM me Many Thanks Susan

Thanks so much LalKJ, Much appreciated Susan

Brining up this subject again - and like the original post I am not looking to debate the pros/cons of State v Private. My partner and I would be very very happy if we got into a local primary but sadly we may fall into one of EDs 'black holes' when it comes to distance from schools. Our nearest is 350 meters away, last years entry for non sibling was 191m! As such and as a last option we are wondering if we should investigate the fee-paying route and I was looking for feedback from parents here as too which schools they would recommend? when do we need to register by (our son is just over 2)? is it too late for some (gulp)? Any help and advice greatly appreciated Thanks Susan

Sorry going to highjack this post - anyone got advice re. mainland greece in easy reach of Athens or Kalamata with toddler in tow - not looking for kiddies clubs etc but nice villa walking distance from village, local beach etc Thanks Susan

Thanks HannahG sadly its no longer there. The guys from the Actress bar saw it as well - so if anyone picked it up please, please let me know Thanks Susan

With velcro strap, somewhere between Crystal palace rd, Upland rd and Barry road. Pm me please if sighted : ( Thanks Susan

Sorry didnt realise this was going ahead tonight...doh! Please arrange some Spring drinks

Keen to do this and either date suits at the moment - location?

Is there a date set for this yet? Keen to make it this time

SunLover what age is your LO - wondering if/when I should start weaning my son of his beloved bottle morning and night - he is nearly 2 and drinks it in about 60 seconds!

Have to say I am with the previous poster on this. The Bee Plus was a fantastic buggy for my son for the first year, small, nippy, great on buses and in our narrow hallway,,after about 16 months I found the straps increasingly tricky to manage and now at 22 months my son (who is an average size for his age) cannot fit in the buggy with his winter coat on. Which is not good in this weather. I have extended the back and seat, moved the straps to the highest level but he often still has the crotch strap digging into him. The other problem with the buggy is if it rains you have to put the hood the whole way down before you can put on the rain cover (again fine for the first 16-18 mths) but after that show me a toddler who is going to be happy not been able to see where their going?! A great buggy for town for the first 1-2 yrs at most (after that if you lived in a dry country).....total cost of nearly ?600 with all the required additions I would have to seriously consider before I bought again.

anyone know if its possible to get a full list of pre-schools from southwark? Thanks

Ekkk sorry been a bit dim. Does this mean that if he is 5 in Dec that he can start school in the Sept before he is 5? Thanks