So on a rare (unfortunately) trip to the regent on Saturday, I was able to get an update on the planned improvements to the pub. Ladies is getting a new dyson type hand dryer this week. The roof has finally been fixed which should stop the leaks and they are planning on upgrading the outside space too
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Manter
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I went there today- really impressed. It's £1.95 for under 1s and £3.95 for older children, and they have a loyalty scheme so 5th play is free. We got there at 10, stayed till 1.... Lovely big room, lots of toys, a really good soft play bit, plus tables and chairs for story time or craft, mini cooker, chalkboard, Wendy house, inflate able ball pit thing, and a big basket of toys. It was pleasantly busy, not earsplittingly so like the rec one.
Had some lunch there too, they have a good selection covering both healthy and treats. We had a big plate of humus,carrot sticks, pita and cucumber for £2.95, enough to feed 2 babies and for both mums to snack on.
Staff are really lovely too.
I hope they do well!
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gaijingirl
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oh that's good to know. Will check it out. Actually my mum has E tomorrow so I might send her down - very easy for her that would be.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
Easy but not altogether ethical. Anyway, I thought kids had moved onto other stuff.
gaijingirl
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Rushy
basically a scrotum
Just helped lift that black and white shop dresser into a van, destined for a new record collector's shop opening somewhere behind Trafalgar Square. It came out of the Steam Laundry on Coldharbour Lane.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
ash
Inittogether
When researching family history at the metropolitan archives I had access to the 'workhouse' admission records for lambeth new school. In 1890 a boy was found wondering in Herne Hill age 5, he couldn't give his name and was taken to the school/workhouse where they named him Herne Hill. I wonder if there is a South London Hill family related to him??
brixtonblade
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Went down to have a look this aternoon and agree with all of this. Plus cake and coffee for 3 pounds and quite a lot of books too.
gaijingirl
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we went down today too and it is indeed very nice - albeit very small. The only problem for us is that at there's not really enough there to keep our kids happy - it's definitely more for under 2s. My 4 year old certainly wouldn't be kept busy by it. My 2.5 year old was ok but got bored quite quickly - although I think had she gone with another child that age it would have been better. As it was, there was just 2 other small babies there.
I thought it was very nicely done though and very calm and peaceful - staff were lovely. I might well go down with friends who have children of a similar age to my 2 year old so they have company.
I thought it was very nicely done though and very calm and peaceful - staff were lovely. I might well go down with friends who have children of a similar age to my 2 year old so they have company.
brixtonblade
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Yes - I think it's more of a place to have a coffee that's super kid-friendly than somewhere to go just for a play.
brixtonblade
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I thought that looked new. What is Burmese food like? Dont think I've ever tried it.
Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
It's quite diverse with Thai, Indian and Chinese influences. We had Burmese satay (spicy), stir-fried chicken with pickled greens (tasty), prawn curry (big juicy prawns) and slow-cooked aubergine. They use a lot of fish sauce, I think, soy sauce and shrimp paste but you can ask for veggie versions. I want to try the rice noodle dishes, and the pickled tea leaf salad, which is a Burmese speciality.
First time for me with Burmese food too and I enjoyed it. There's an Indian menu too.
brixtonblade
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Sounds good - going to give it a try
Biddlybee
making knots with sticks
Bugger, I was hoping for it to be somewhere I could go on a miserable Friday... although tbh I don't find the rec bad.
brixtonblade
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You could definitely kill an hour or so there - I wouldnt want to put you off checking it out
snowy_again
Slush
What's going on with the old fish shop? There were signs of new builders in there recently.
A Jaunty Hat shop. That's what I'm hoping for. That's what Herne Hill needs.
Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
I will consult the oracle.
I think it would be fine for squidge, although the rec is ace. This might be more restful for you due to the coffee and cake situation.
Yumm! I've been wondering what was going to open there.
Manter
Lunch Mob
I think it's be perfect for squidge- J loves it
She goes in the big kids bit at the rec
I know I'm probably seeing you on Sunday, but fancy coffee and cake on Friday?
I have to go shopping on Friday to find work clothes
Coffee and cake soon though!gaijingirl
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I'd say squidge is the perfect age for it!
Biddlybee
making knots with sticks
I'll give it a go then. CommiserationsI have to go shopping on Friday to find work clothes
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