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Re: Honeywell or Belleville??

I completely agree with your comments about the nastiness of the posts on this website.... I have not really posted anything in over a year. I tried to make a point about schools (given that I probably did not present my point that well!) and got some really aggressive and nasty responses. I have no...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Honeywell or Belleville??
Replies: 33
by Francesca
Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:13 am

Re: Battersea Park Jubilee Festival

Hello! We would love the tickets! Have just PM you!
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Battersea Park Jubilee Festival
Replies: 24
by Francesca
Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:13 am

Re: Toy cash register recommendations

I have just dropped off an ELC cash register at Fara. Go and have a look it's in really good condition just needs new batteries! My kids both loved it!
Forum: All Other Shopping Posts
Topic: Toy cash register recommendations
Replies: 3
by Francesca
Fri May 11, 2012 1:40 pm

Re: MumsNet: am I a wuss?

Wow I better never ever go on Mumsnet! I was almost reduced to tears by a rather aggressive response I had to a post on this website. In fact this is the first time I have posted since! I guess it's quite easy to get a little carried away on line and also quite easy to misinterpret posts....anyway b...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MumsNet: am I a wuss?
Replies: 6
by Francesca
Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:43 pm

Re: Recommendations: where to host my husband's surprise 40th??

I went to a 40th in a place in Somerset - I kept the company's name because we had an amazing time !

http://www.thebighouseco.com/

Or this one - recently recommended by a friend.

http://www.uniquehomestays.com

Good luck with the planning !
Forum: Travel
Topic: Recommendations: where to host my husband's surprise 40th??
Replies: 6
by Francesca
Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:40 am

Re: Broomwood Hall or Eaton the Manor

Yikes readytopop that was a bit of an aggressive response... Sorry if you misunderstood me - of course you should do all the research before choosing a school and of course asking other parents for their opinion is important. But I would stick to the opinions of parents with kids at the actual schoo...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Broomwood Hall or Eaton the Manor
Replies: 10
by Francesca
Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:25 am

Re: Broomwood Hall or Eaton the Manor

Exactly!! We had a place at Thomas, Broomwood and Eaton House. When we turned down Thomas to stick with Eaton House (we were on the waiting list for Thomas' and got a place a little later on) some friends thought we were mad. But we decided to stick with our original instinct and go for Eaton House ...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Broomwood Hall or Eaton the Manor
Replies: 10
by Francesca
Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:51 pm

Re: Broomwood Hall or Eaton the Manor

Oh no please no more!!! I love this website and find it very useful but I really can't take the endless slagging off matches of the local private schools!!! I find comments like "Broomwood wins Hands down on Eaton House" from someone who doesn't even have experience of either schools just ...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Broomwood Hall or Eaton the Manor
Replies: 10
by Francesca
Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:26 pm

Re: CV writing - how to explain the big gap?

Managing a team of 3, which enabled me to develop diplomatic skills, multi- tasking skills and negotiating skills !!! Able to think on my feet and make quick decisions ! I am back at work part time and I have to say that having my kiddies made me go back to work with a totally different perspective ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: CV writing - how to explain the big gap?
Replies: 3
by Francesca
Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:02 pm

Re: Alleyn's, JAPS, & Dulwich College

Hi there, I had exactly the same thoughts last year ! We visited Alleyn's, JAPS and Dulwich college and really liked all 3 (quite difficult to get into Alleyn's at reception though as they only take 18 kids from memory....). In the end we decided to send our kids to a local school and I think it wor...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Alleyn's, JAPS, & Dulwich College
Replies: 5
by Francesca
Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:01 pm

Re: Capital Carpets, Northcote Road

Isn't it funny how different experiences can be .... I had the most AWFUL experience with Floors for thoughts on Battersea Rise. It was a while ago and at the time it was run by 2 brothers - one of the probably the rudest person I have even come across. They fitted carpets really badly (with bubbles...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Capital Carpets, Northcote Road
Replies: 27
by Francesca
Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:00 am

Awnings

I am looking to buy an awning for our garden...does anyone have any recommendations as to where to buy these. I don't really even know where to start from !
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Awnings
Replies: 0
by Francesca
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:10 pm

Re: Alice's Bucket List

Oh my god.... have been reading this in the office - very bad plan as I am now crying like a baby and all my (male!) colleagues don't dare to ask me why... Is Mark Owne's little boys still at Finton House ?? Surely someone at Finton House could pass this on to him.......that would be such a good wis...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Alice's Bucket List
Replies: 10
by Francesca
Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:25 am

Re: Bugaboo or Maclaren?

I am also a Maclaren fan! I bought the bugaboo cameleon with my first and it's not easy to push, a nightmare to fold and really bulky in the boot of the car. Mine was on e bay within 6 months!!! I went for a city jogger for everyday and a Maclaren which lived in our car.....
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Bugaboo or Maclaren?
Replies: 16
by Francesca
Sun May 08, 2011 9:37 pm

Tripp trapp for sale

Hello! I am looking to sell a Tripp Trapp. It's in cherry wood and it comes with 2 sets of cushions (colour linen natural) I have just checked on e bay and they seem to sell for about £75 but I would be looking for £60 to make it a slightly better deal! Anyone interested please let me know and I can...
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: Tripp trapp for sale
Replies: 0
by Francesca
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:06 am