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  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!

The problem isn't just on the streets though - it's also in all the local parks, which many dog-owners seem to think are just a place to take their dog to poop. I have a small child and whenever I vis...
Jane2 Wider Topics 62 51,074 04-02-2008, 09:07 PM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!

I do think there should be some way of reporting known 'offenders' to the Council. There is a guy on my street who is known for it, other neighbours have seen him and his dogs at it too, and I even ca...
Jane2 Wider Topics 62 51,074 05-02-2008, 05:34 PM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: having a baby in Forest Hill

Hello Mambo66 Firstly, congratulations! There is loads in Forest Hill for new parents - don't worry. I'm one of the NCT Reps for Forest Hill and I hope I can help you out a bit. There are about...
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 06-02-2008, 07:50 PM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: having a baby in Forest Hill

Hi Luca - Congratulations to you too! I'll pm you with details about joining the NCT as I don't know if I'm allowed to post it on here (even though it's not a business it's a charity, not sure what th...
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 07-02-2008, 10:03 AM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: having a baby in Forest Hill

[quote=kingkong] My wife and I live in HOP and her due date is April 8, could she be included in the Forest Hill NCT get together's as well? We have signed up for NCT classes which will take place...
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 07-02-2008, 03:49 PM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: having a baby in Forest Hill

Oh dear, I'm really sorry if you've had bad experiences with Forest Hill NCT - I hope it wasn't me you spoke to as I'd hate to think of myself as aloof! A bit distracted possibly... maybe I was having...
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 07-02-2008, 08:01 PM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: having a baby in Forest Hill

Oh I'm blushing now! :blush:
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 08-02-2008, 07:28 PM
  Thread: Lewisham hospital v Kings College hospital
Post: RE: Lewisham hospital v Kings College hospital

I had my baby at Lewisham two years ago and found that the labour ward itself was fine, staff very professional, and I got on well with my midwife. When I needed it, the doctors were there very quickl...
Jane2 Wider Topics 39 49,796 11-03-2008, 04:38 PM
  Thread: Buggies
Post: RE: Buggies

Buggies can be very confusing! But I agree, don't go for one of the massive ones unless you are planning on doing lots of off-roading.... I had a Maclaren Techno which has been great (although probabl...
Jane2 Wider Topics 10 9,434 19-03-2008, 03:31 PM
  Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!

Hi everyone, just wanted to say hello as we are expecting our second baby in August (we already have a toddler). Your Honor Oak meet-up sounded really nice! Sorry we missed it. My husband is often...
Jane2 Wider Topics 87 64,413 26-03-2008, 03:15 PM
  Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!

Thanks Nicky for doing this, I've just joined up. I don't think I will set up another Yahoo group for the Forest Hill NCT members as there doesn't seem much point in duplicating what you have alrea...
Jane2 Wider Topics 87 64,413 28-03-2008, 03:55 PM
  Thread: The Rosemary Beetle is back!
Post: The Rosemary Beetle is back!

Some of you might remember last year there was a bit of a problem with rosemary beetle in Forest Hill. It also attacks other herbs like lavender and thyme. Anyway I have just noticed that the drea...
Jane2 Wider Topics 10 10,704 22-04-2008, 08:03 PM
  Thread: The Rosemary Beetle is back!
Post: RE: The Rosemary Beetle is back!

I picked a load off my plant yesterday and have squashed them all (they make a bit of a mess), but I am sure I'll find some more to send off to the John Innes centre - they can gladly have them!! Last...
Jane2 Wider Topics 10 10,704 24-04-2008, 10:09 AM
  Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: We should ban all dogs from the Horniman

In theory yes dogs are only supposed to be off the lead in the back section of the park, (and so I always stay away from that area), but I've frequently come across dog poo in other areas which sugges...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 293 275,541 25-04-2008, 03:36 PM
  Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: We should ban all dogs from the Horniman

There do seem to be a really high proportion of these bull terrier type dogs in Forest Hill, or is it just something that is common in London generally? I'm often crossing the road to avoid those sort...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 293 275,541 25-04-2008, 05:47 PM
  Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: We should ban all dogs from the Horniman

I don't let my daughter go in the dogs-designated area at the Horniman, and I never said that I would - the problem is that other, less responsible, people let their dogs poo and run in the other area...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 293 275,541 30-04-2008, 07:26 PM
  Thread: Summer activities for pre-school children
Post: RE: Summer activities for pre-school children

The Ackroyd Centre in Honor Oak has a lot of summer activities for pre-schoolers planned including some sports sessions - none of them taking place at the Ackroyd itself I hasten to add, because it is...
Jane2 Wider Topics 4 6,415 31-07-2008, 06:22 PM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

Oh no, that's a real shame. My daughter loves that climbing frame. I am glad that I was warned in advance so that I can tell her before we next go there. The playgrounds in this area are in seriou...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 121 129,698 31-07-2008, 06:30 PM
  Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: Calling all mums and dads to be (part 2)

Hi there, welcome to any new mums and dads out there Its been a while since anyone posted about this, and we may have some expectant new members who aren't aware of the good company they are in! ...
Jane2 Wider Topics 87 64,413 11-01-2009, 10:05 PM
  Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all mums and dads to be (part 2)

You might also be interested in these threads: Lewisham hospital v Kings College hospital: http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=565 Baby due September: http://www.se23.com/forum/showth...
Jane2 Wider Topics 87 64,413 11-01-2009, 10:13 PM
  Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Snow!!!

The snow is bringing all the wildlife out looking for food - we had a parakeet on one of our birdfeeders yesterday! Amazing sight. And a fox in the middle of our snowy garden in broad daylight. C...
Jane2 Wider Topics 119 101,926 04-02-2009, 12:14 PM
  Thread: Tips on tips?
Post: RE: Tips on tips?

The official Lewisham tip is too far away so we actually use the Lambeth tip which is at the bottom of Gypsy Hill. You are of course supposed to have a permit and be a Lambeth resident but we have nev...
Jane2 Wider Topics 28 41,487 01-03-2009, 11:32 AM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: Having a Baby in Forest Hill

Shirley No, I'm afraid there isn't a specific NCT group for expectant mums - we tend to find that most expectant mums tend to be working until the last few weeks, so we haven't had a great call for...
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 12-03-2009, 12:41 PM
  Thread: The Rosemary Beetle is back!
Post: RE: The Rosemary Beetle is back!

Yes I found some on my rosemary plants this week too - mating ones as well, the cheek of it! Now thoroughly squashed.
Jane2 Wider Topics 10 10,704 15-03-2009, 10:34 AM
  Thread: Anyone read 'The Fowler Family Business' set in Forest Hill?
Post: Anyone read 'The Fowler Family Business' set in Fo...

Hi there Someone has pointed out to me that Jonathan Meades published a novel set in Forest Hill and Upper Norwood - anyone read it? It's called 'The Fowler Family Business'. It doesn't really soun...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 2 5,729 08-04-2009, 09:01 PM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: Having a Baby in Forest Hill

Hi there I just wanted to give details of the new web-page for Forest Hill NCT with more information about what we do, and also lists of local activities for those with babies and young children. N...
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 13-05-2009, 10:30 AM
  Thread: Having a baby in the area
Post: RE: Having a Baby in Forest Hill

Sorry, I should also have said in my post above that non-members are welcome at all our events. Also that - contrary to what some people think of the NCT - we are all very friendly, normal people ...
Jane2 Wider Topics 30 45,482 13-05-2009, 10:35 AM
  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

Wow it's great there is so much enthusiasm to improve the park. It is fantastic, but the lack of toilets have caused us many problems - a walk up to the Horniman is simply not feasible when you are a ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 163 171,745 22-09-2009, 03:35 PM
  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

I have say that the One O'Clock clubs I use are very good and I go there a lot. Yes, the one in Peckham has to be locked when it is closed, but considering that it is open mornings and afternoons fi...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 163 171,745 24-09-2009, 11:56 AM
  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

I agree that the staff at the Peckham one can sometimes seem a little distant - the staff at Crystal Palace one are just lovely though (maybe they are paid better!) Good idea about contacting the C...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 163 171,745 24-09-2009, 12:25 PM
  Thread: Swine flu vaccine for pregnant women
Post: RE: Swine flu vaccine for pregnant women

Hi Sorry for coming so late to this discussion. I don't know how much I can add, but this is the NCT position on coping with swine flu during pregnancy (and vaccinations): http://www.nct.org.uk/i...
Jane2 Wider Topics 24 27,662 09-11-2009, 11:23 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Twins Club
Post: RE: Forest Hill Twins Club

I haven't heard anything about this either, but if you do find out anything let me know and we can put it up on the Forest Hill NCT website. Meanwhile I will put my ear to the ground!
Jane2 SE23 Topics 9 12,669 08-02-2010, 09:11 PM
  Thread: looking to meet other mums in the area
Post: RE: looking to meet other mums in the area

Here's a link to the Forest Hill NCT website. At the bottom you will find a document you can download which lists all the local parent and baby activities in the area. There are so many sometimes it i...
Jane2 Wider Topics 8 10,186 08-02-2010, 09:25 PM
  Thread: looking to meet other mums in the area
Post: RE: looking to meet other mums in the area

Here's a link to one of the previous threads: Having A Baby in Forest Hill: [url=http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=444]http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=444[/url]
Jane2 Wider Topics 8 10,186 08-02-2010, 09:30 PM
  Thread: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February
Post: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February

On Tuesday 16th February, BBC London 94.9's Robert Elms will be broadcasting his show live from the foyer at the Horniman Museum between midday and three o'clock. He's inviting anyone with an obje...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 9 10,248 12-02-2010, 02:33 PM
  Thread: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February
Post: RE: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February

I haven't, no - I was passed this by a friend - but will pm him as you suggest.
Jane2 SE23 Topics 9 10,248 12-02-2010, 02:54 PM
  Thread: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February
Post: RE: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February

Actually I don't know how to PM him! His name doesn't come up! hopefully people will read the post anyway
Jane2 SE23 Topics 9 10,248 12-02-2010, 02:56 PM
  Thread: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February
Post: RE: Robert Elms at Horniman 16 February

Hi there The BBC are still trying to contact Steve - so if anyone could let him know - Sarah (the producer) hasn't got mobile coverage most of the day so the best contact is her e-mail sarah.bateso...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 9 10,248 15-02-2010, 12:04 PM
  Thread: Warning! Conwoman about in SE23
Post: RE: Warning! Conwoman about in SE23

Oh yes I had a lady come to my door selling a novelette too. She had a pram at the end of the driveway. She seemed quite believable but I didn't buy the book (I wouldn't have enough time to read it!)....
Jane2 SE23 Topics 5 6,108 09-04-2010, 09:54 AM
  Thread: Where are our hanging baskets?
Post: RE: Where are our hanging baskets?

I doubt that with all the budget saving the Council are having to find, that hanging baskets are going to be high on the priority lists for the next few years....
Jane2 SE23 Topics 17 14,679 17-07-2010, 09:16 PM
  Thread: scouts' hut in Honoar Oak
Post: RE: scouts' hut in Honoar Oak

I have pmd you, don't know if its too late now! Jane
Jane2 SE23 Topics 1 3,111 10-09-2010, 01:14 PM
  Thread: Winter babies (due Nov - Feb)
Post: RE: Winter babies (due Nov - Feb)

Hi, Forest Hill NCT are having a Bumps Night Out for winter babies (due Oct - Dec) on the 28 September at 8pm in the Dartmouth Arms see here for details: http://www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/lewisham...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 6 7,482 10-09-2010, 01:17 PM
  Thread: Winter babies (due Nov - Feb)
Post: RE: Winter babies (due Nov - Feb)

NCT events are open to everyone, not just members. Our main aim is to get parents together! But please do let Sarah know in advance that you are coming so that she has an idea of numbers and names. (...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 6 7,482 14-09-2010, 01:16 PM
  Thread: Primary school places
Post: RE: Primary school places

My recent experience (I live on the other side of the tracks, near Stanstead and Woolstone Road) has been that I had no problem getting into my first choice school (Kilmorie), but then I am only a cou...
Jane2 Wider Topics 31 28,849 02-10-2010, 09:23 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

rbmartin - I think all the comments about chelsea-tractors, little darlings, silly buggies etc is just being deliberately provocative and not actually helping this discussion. Please lets stick to the...
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,537 01-11-2010, 03:45 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

PS. I mainly referred to mothers in my last post; any of this can of course happen to fathers too, who are increasingly becoming main carers of babies/children.
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,537 01-11-2010, 03:49 PM
  Thread: NCT in Forest Hill
Post: RE: NCT in Forest Hill

Hi, one of the Coordinators of Lewisham NCT here. Sorry to disappoint everyone, but there is nothing secretive about us at all! You won't find us with one trouser leg rolled up, chanting strange r...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 9 9,160 01-11-2010, 04:09 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

Rights - For the record, I did not mention 'civil rights', or the 'human rights act'. I know that the word 'rights' can be easily misunderstood so was maybe not a wise term for me to use. I meant it i...
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,537 01-11-2010, 06:22 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

I do very much believe in tolerance towards others which is what prompted me to post on here in the first place, as I thought there was unneccessary animosity shown towards mothers and I felt I had to...
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,537 02-11-2010, 03:21 PM
  Thread: Brockley Rise accident 25/1/11
Post: RE: Brockley Rise accident tonight

My husband was going past and asked what had happened. He was told a pedestrian had been hit by a car. It seemed to be around the zebra crossing. Quite worrying as I use that crossing a lot. Sincerely...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 4 8,169 25-01-2011, 09:42 PM
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