Bearing up

Fame at last! As you can see, Sidney is bearing up remarkably well despite his Food Allergy Ordeal.

Billboards and front pages of the Hackney Gazette, no less. I hasten to add, despite the headlines, he can eat birthday cake (albeit wheat free, egg free and nut free – see here for recipe) and he happens to like boiled courgette, but that aside it’s nice to have a bit of a plug for the upcoming parent support group. Date TBC as soon as poss – hopefully June. All food allergy parents who can get themselves to the Hackney area are very welcome. Details to follow…

The Ladder Children’s Centre, Haringey

Gold star to the lovely people at this children’s centre: Sidney had a very busy morning at messy play with his pal George and after I mentioned his allergy to bananas the staff were quick to ditch them from the day’s fruit snack.

We got our very own satsuma, while Sid’s allergies were noted and his photo taken to pin up on the wall for future visits. Special thanks to Cigdem for her help. Plus we sang the Hokey Cokey, which is always good.

The Ladder Children’s Centre, Pemberton Road, London, N4 1BA, 020 8372 5008, http://www.haringey.gov.uk/index/children_and_families/eyc/childrenscentres/theladdercc.htm