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Re: Children travelling alone with Zip card

Thanks for the replies. Yes I think if he had tapped in with his Zip card they might have been more willing to let him continue his journey - I'll remind him to tap in and out properly in the future! I don't think he was particularly upset at being separated from his Dad but he was upset about being...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Children travelling alone with Zip card
Replies: 10
by footiemum
Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:01 pm

Children travelling alone with Zip card

Hi all would really like some views on this. My husband was travelling by tube this morning with our son, when he was separated on the platform at Balham tube. Husband jumped on as doors were closing and son was left on platform. Not ideal but my son does this journey daily and often alone (he is in...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Children travelling alone with Zip card
Replies: 10
by footiemum
Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:44 am

Re: euro Disney

I don't know if this helps you decide as it relates to school trips but I read the following on the foreign office website... Latest update: Summary - the Foreign and Commonwealth Office recommends that British schools planning to take groups to France between now and 22 November follow the French M...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: euro Disney
Replies: 10
by footiemum
Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:05 pm

Re: euro Disney

I don't know if this helps you decide as it relates to school trips but I read the following on the foreign office website... Latest update: Summary - the Foreign and Commonwealth Office recommends that British schools planning to take groups to France between now and 22 November follow the French M...
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: euro Disney
Replies: 8
by footiemum
Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:05 pm

Re: euro Disney

I don't know if this helps you decide as it relates to school trips but I read the following on the foreign office website... Latest update: Summary - the Foreign and Commonwealth Office recommends that British schools planning to take groups to France between now and 22 November follow the French M...
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: euro Disney
Replies: 10
by footiemum
Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:05 pm

Re: Running club for kids

Hi
Have you looked at Herne Hill Harriers - based at Tooting Athletics Track. I don't have any personal exerience but I have seen their Flyers around.
http://hernehillharriers.org/athletics- ... oungsters/
Good luck!
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running club for kids
Replies: 9
by footiemum
Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:32 pm

Re: Latchmere Leisure Centre Creche - help us save it

Hi This is interesting, have you seen the thread on here "creche at Balham Leisure Centre". Balham Leisure Centre is currently being refurbished and the new plans don't show any where for a creche. The repsonse from "Places for People" is along the lines of we will look at it aga...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Latchmere Leisure Centre Creche - help us save it
Replies: 6
by footiemum
Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:22 pm

Re: Parents to be consulted over plans to change sibling rul

Hi all, don't forget the deadline for submitting comments to the council on the proposals is this Friday (31st October). Link in above post, it only takes 5 mins to complete - unless of course you have a lot of comments to make!
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Parents to be consulted over plans to change sibling rule
Replies: 172
by footiemum
Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:44 pm

Re: Parents to be consulted over plans to change sibling rul

I know this topic could run and run but here is a link to the paper that was discussed on Wednesday evening by Wandsworth Council. It gives more detail to the consultation and a summary table re sibling allocation for 2014. I'm not sure if the link will work but try searching "Wandsworth counci...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Parents to be consulted over plans to change sibling rule
Replies: 172
by footiemum
Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:32 pm

Re: Parents to be consulted over plans to change sibling rul

Does anyone know if the proposed change in sibling policy would be for children starting school in September 2016 or applying in 2016 for a reception place the following year. Thanks
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Parents to be consulted over plans to change sibling rule
Replies: 172
by footiemum
Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:48 pm

Mothercare cot and changing table topper white £30

For sale - used white mothercare cot and mattress. Cot in good condition although the side bar is stuck in the lower position (I'm pretty sure a handier husband than mine could sort it out!). Changing table topper also a available. £30 for both -collect from Balham. Pet and smoke free home.
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: Mothercare cot and changing table topper white £30
Replies: 0
by footiemum
Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:01 am

Re: In an ideal world which school would you choose?

Contrary to the previous post I know a number of Ravenstone year six pupils who are going onto Alleyns and Emanuel in September. Not sure I would agree with the snowflake and hell comment! I'm sure you'll find a number of good Wandsworth primaries feeding some excellent private secondaries. Even the...
Forum: Schools
Topic: In an ideal world which school would you choose?
Replies: 21
by footiemum
Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:57 pm

Re: Orlando Theme Parks & Florida beaches - Advice please

Thanks for the advice everyone. My kids would be 9,7 and 4. I realise the younger one may not be up to all the walking but thought we could take the buggy ! I didn't want to wait too long to go as the older one might not "feel the magic "if we leave it until he is a teen !!!! I will buy th...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Orlando Theme Parks & Florida beaches - Advice please
Replies: 4
by footiemum
Tue May 27, 2014 5:17 pm

Orlando Theme Parks & Florida beaches - Advice please

Hi all, does anyone have any tips on travelling with 3 kids to Florida. Best places to be based (is a Disney hotel worth the extra?), best month to visit (we are thinking December - any thoughts?). How long to too long with the mouse and his pals and finally any nice beach recommendations to recover...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Orlando Theme Parks & Florida beaches - Advice please
Replies: 4
by footiemum
Tue May 20, 2014 1:53 pm

Balham Blazers Football Trials 17th & 18th May

Calling all budding football stars! Balham Blazers Football Club will be holding trials for boys and girls currently Under 7s (School Year 2) up to Under 13s (Year 8) at TRINITY FIELDS, Trinity Road, Wandsworth SW17 7HP on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May see website for age group timings and more ...
Forum: Activities
Topic: Balham Blazers Football Trials 17th & 18th May
Replies: 0
by footiemum
Tue May 13, 2014 5:06 pm