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Re: Friendly local for Xmas morning?

The Hope on Bellevue rd on Wandsworth common is worth a look. I'm told they are usually open
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Friendly local for Xmas morning?
Replies: 1
by Ramaboo
Thu Nov 14, 2024 7:38 pm

Halloween decorations - best local streets this year?

Can anyone recommend any streets around Clapham/Battersea that have decent decorations this year?

We have friends visiting from abroad and wanted to show them some of the best if we can find them.

Grafton Square in Clapham Old Town used to be impressive, but not sure if that's still the case?

 
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Halloween decorations - best local streets this year?
Replies: 0
by Ramaboo
Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:44 pm

Re: Did it help partner's career when you gave up work?

I don't want to be pessimistic and every situation is different but - I would be wary of giving up your own earning power. I had a very secure marriage - until one day I didnt'. I'd taken my foot off the pedal whilst his career took precendence. I didnt' stop working but i did spend time part time t...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Did it help partner's career when you gave up work?
Replies: 34
by Ramaboo
Sat Oct 05, 2024 9:25 pm

Re: Great window cleaner recommendation needed!

Clive Howe - 07539 280 877. Only just found him myself but he did a good job. I think he's local (SW11) as he's cleaned for my neighbours for years
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Great window cleaner recommendation needed!
Replies: 2
by Ramaboo
Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:01 pm

Re: Clapham prep - Diversity

Have you considered looking at Newton Prep in Battersea? it's relatively multicultural (I stress 'relatively')

(I can't in any way speak for Hornsby or Belleville as I don't know them well, so i'm definitely not suggesting they wouldn't be mixed or good at discussing diversity)
Forum: Schools
Topic: Clapham prep - Diversity
Replies: 10
by Ramaboo
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:35 pm

Re: Cost of After School Clubs/ HolidayCamps

Hi  Very loosely I would say most holiday clubs around here will be approx £200 - £250 for a five day week. BUT almost none are proper full days, especially not for 3/4 year olds. you will need to be prepared to maybe add in a little ££ for some childcare a couple of afternoons to cover from 2/3pm -...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Cost of After School Clubs/ HolidayCamps
Replies: 8
by Ramaboo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:42 pm

Re: Thai takeaway suggestions

Tumnan Thai on Lavender Hill are consistently good 

https://www.tumnanthai.co.uk/
 
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Thai takeaway suggestions
Replies: 5
by Ramaboo
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:53 pm

Re: Rough sleepers hub and hostel opposite Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill

AbbevilleMummy - could you share details or a link about the hostel in Vauxhall please? i've been meaning to look for somewhere i could volunteer with my kids
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rough sleepers hub and hostel opposite Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill
Replies: 27
by Ramaboo
Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:27 pm

Re: Beauty services locally

R&D Wellness, Lavender Hill. It's not glamorous (ie not a pretty 'spa' environment) but if you are after sports massages they really know what they are doing
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Beauty services locally
Replies: 3
by Ramaboo
Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:58 pm

Re: Reckless driver in Stormont Road / Clapham Northside

A camera has recently been installed at the intersection of Stormont and Northside (i know this because I got a ticket foolishly turning right when I didn't notice they had just made it no right turn)  I don't know how easy it is to access the footage but you may be allowed with a call to the counci...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Reckless driver in Stormont Road / Clapham Northside
Replies: 22
by Ramaboo
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:45 pm

Re: Help - Our neighbour's cat .........

TBH if you show it any affection it will keep coming around. My cat treats my neighbours' flat as her daytime home because she gets lots of attention there all day long when they work from home.  There are other things to stop her pooing in your garden - coffee grounds in flower beds can help, citru...
Forum: Activities
Topic: Help - Our neighbour's cat .........
Replies: 5
by Ramaboo
Thu May 18, 2023 7:24 pm

Re: Help - Our neighbour's cat .........

umm, i'm a bit worried this may be my cat...... (if so please just knock and my door and tell me!)  I think the only thing you can do is talk to the neighbours about it. They can try to keep her inside for a couple of weeks. the cat repellent things have worked for me in a previous house where other...
Forum: Activities
Topic: Help - Our neighbour's cat .........
Replies: 5
by Ramaboo
Wed May 17, 2023 10:46 pm

Re: Did you mind if you didn't receive a gift for giving birth?

Not really meaning to be rude - but if all of your friends are well enough off to have received jewellery for giving birth I suggest you make some additional new friends to balance out your child's social circle so they can learn a bit of perspective as they grow up. I know that geographically we li...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Did you mind if you didn't receive a gift for giving birth?
Replies: 16
by Ramaboo
Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:30 pm

Re: Prep schools with the most 'academic' reputations

I realise you've mentioned they are too far from you OP, but I would like to post another vote in favour of Newton Prep, in case anyone else picks up this thread. We've been nothing but impressed in our 5 years there so far. Academic but caring, lots of extra curricular and good facilities (v impres...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Prep schools with the most 'academic' reputations
Replies: 23
by Ramaboo
Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:19 pm

Re: Contacts at local PTA's?

pta@newtonprep.co.uk
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Contacts at local PTA's?
Replies: 6
by Ramaboo
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:08 pm