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Re: Buying a place at Thomas’s

wow - that's a really really big accusation.

I'm guessing it's hearsay as opposed to something more definite?
Forum: Schools
Replies: 7
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:12 pm

theft of luxury cars...

Hi There is an article in the Stdandard about high end BMWs being stolen via "relay attacks". I know of at least three X5's that were stolen in Nappy Valley using a similar technique and the way it works is that they use a device to boost your real key's signal. https://www.standard.co.uk/...
Replies: 9
Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:14 pm

Re: secret behind the picture perfect marriage?

OMG I couldn't stop thinking about the school too :lol:
But now I'm busy thinking about the which school question
Replies: 37
Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:19 am

Re: Estate agent contracts and vulnerable mother in law

Have you called them on her behalf? Under no circumstances would I allow her to sign! I'd call them and speak to the negotiator and ask them to send it to you. They'll probably say something like "data protection act blah blah" but I'd just then ask for them to send a standard draft. Sound...
Replies: 6
Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:37 pm

Re: Any tips ahead of a basement conversion next door?

So here is my input: 1. it's noisy and dusty but not as bad as when neighbours to side returns. Most of the work is underground so lets stuff flying around outside in the wind! 2. I'd video your house - there could be a lot of hairline cracks etc. Some people I know had to pay for their neighbours t...
Replies: 4
Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:31 pm

Local school at centre of sex abuse claim

A London private school is at the centre of sex abuse claims after a member of staff was arrested for the second time in less than two months.

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/lo ... 75111.html
Replies: 1
Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:43 am

Re: state secondary school option in Clapham

Hi Hope this helps... Chestnut Grove is a great school, definitely on it's way up. New building will only help with this process. They're doing more sports, more extra curricular activities and I suspect it will become very very desirable in the years to come. Bolingbroke: this is a big big year for...
Replies: 1
Mon May 08, 2017 2:14 pm

Re: Streatham & Clapham Prep School

Hi, You didn't mention how old your daughter is and that's important. The school landscape is changing so quickly and schools which used to be "bankers" (Emanuel, SCHS) are now highly sought after. Anecdotally I know of at least two children who turned down places at these schools at 11 to...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 5
Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:28 pm

New head for Emanuel

Hello Everyone
There is a new head for Emanuel - he's come from Kings.

Letter below.

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Forum: Schools
Replies: 0
Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:10 pm

Re: Second hand or used push chair - yay or nay?

If it's clean and in good condition yay!
Replies: 19
Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:37 pm

Re: kids playing football in the next garden late at night

did you resolve this? sounds horrbily stressful
Replies: 8
Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:36 pm