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Temporary live-in nanny/housekeeper needed

We are looking for a temporary full-time nanny/housekeeper to join our family for 4 weeks from early-mid May while our permanent nanny/housekeeper is on holiday. We haven't yet booked her flight, so are able to be a little flexible about exact dates. We are a very happy, but also very busy, family w...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Temporary live-in nanny/housekeeper needed
Replies: 0
by FAFB
Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:21 pm

Temporary live-in nanny/housekeeper wanted

We are looking for a temporary full time live-in nanny/housekeeper to join our family for four weeks from early/mid May while our permanent nanny/housekeeper is on holiday. We live near Wandsworth Common and have three children aged 3, 5 and 6 - we are a happy, but very busy, family and are looking ...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Temporary live-in nanny/housekeeper wanted
Replies: 1
by FAFB
Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:57 am

Re: State versus private - which provides best education?

Can I please disagree vigorously with the person who said that an Oxbridge/Ivy League education is wasted on staying at home with children? For what it's worth, I have an Oxbridge education, and I have been (mostly) at home with my children for the past six years. What could possibly be a better use...
Forum: Schools
Topic: State versus private - which provides best education?
Replies: 64
by FAFB
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:21 am

Re: Fresh wave of Council Cuts

You really can't expect to have the lowest Council tax in the country, in one of the most expensive parts of the country, and great Council services. The Councillors genuinely believe that we, the voters, value low Council tax more highly than great public services. Maybe they are right. I find it q...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fresh wave of Council Cuts
Replies: 14
by FAFB
Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:42 am

Leak detection

We have been advised that our low water pressure is probably caused by a pipe leaking into the ground under our basement. Rather than have someone chop bits out of all the walls to find it, I would like to use a leak detection specialist to locate the leak if possible. Has anyone used a service like...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Leak detection
Replies: 6
by FAFB
Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:28 am

Embroidery on nursery smock

Does anyone know of anyone who will embroider childrens' names on nursery smocks? I would like to have my daughter's name sewn onto her smock before she starts nursery, and I definitely don't have the skill to do it myself.

Many thanks in advance!
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Embroidery on nursery smock
Replies: 0
by FAFB
Mon Aug 19, 2013 5:23 pm

Part-time nanny/share wanted

We are looking for a kind, energetic nanny with good English and initiative to look after our happy two year old daughter for about 14 hours per week from September. We live near Wandsworth Common and are looking for childcare after nursery on Monday afternoon and during school hours on Tuesday and ...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Part-time nanny/share wanted
Replies: 0
by FAFB
Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:34 am

FT live-in mother's help/nanny-housekeeper available Sept

Our lovely mother's help/nanny-housekeeper has been part of our family for over two years. As our childcare needs are changing, she will be looking for a new position from August/September. She is from the Philippines, but has been working in the UK for five years, mostly in Wandsworth and Fulham. S...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: FT live-in mother's help/nanny-housekeeper available Sept
Replies: 0
by FAFB
Thu May 16, 2013 4:37 pm

Re: Crossing guard hit by car?

We think it's going to be £12,000 over 18 months, compared to the Council's current budget of £198,000 p.a. (or just under £300,000 for 18 months).
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Crossing guard hit by car?
Replies: 26
by FAFB
Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:40 pm

Re: Crossing guard hit by car?

The deal hasn't been finalised yet, but it is expected to cover: (i) Beechcroft/Glenburnie Roads (Fircroft School); (ii) Clapham Common Northside (Eaton House/Wix); (iii) Hearnville Road (Hornsby House); Plough Road/Falcon Close (Falconbrook/Highview); and (iv) Swaffield/St. Anne's Roads (Allfarthin...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Crossing guard hit by car?
Replies: 26
by FAFB
Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:06 pm

Re: Crossing guard hit by car?

Hello everyone. Some of you may have seen the press coverage about Talk Talk's sponsorship of the crossing patrols. To clarify the deal, this is a short-term contract providing £12,000 of sponsorship to cover the costs of four patrollers for 12-18 months. All of the other patrollers will still be ma...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Crossing guard hit by car?
Replies: 26
by FAFB
Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:54 pm

Re: Crossing guard hit by car?

A big thank you to everyone who has signed our petition so far - almost 300 signatures in only three days! If you haven't signed it yet, but would like to lend your support to this vital service, please take one minute to sign at: There is a campaign to persuade the Council to reverse its decision. ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Crossing guard hit by car?
Replies: 26
by FAFB
Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:52 pm

Re: Crossing guard hit by car?

This sad incident highlights the dangers of the Council's decision to stop funding school crossing patrols (SCPs) as a cost-saving measure. Some of the crossing sites are far too dangerous to be unmanned, and the Council's suggestion that this essential service be funded by PTAs or provided by volun...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Crossing guard hit by car?
Replies: 26
by FAFB
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:43 pm

Save our lollipop ladies!

Wandsworth Council has decided to stop funding all school crossing patrols (SCPs) -our lollipop ladies! - as a cost-saving measure. The Council is suggesting that schools or parents fund them (at the expense of other activities) or, extraordinarily, that this essential service is provided by volunte...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Save our lollipop ladies!
Replies: 0
by FAFB
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:56 pm

Pink bumbo

Pale pink bumbo for sale. Good used condition (some minor colour fading, but otherwise perfect). £10 (retails for £35 new). Buyer to collect from between the commons.
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: Pink bumbo
Replies: 0
by FAFB
Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:36 pm