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Little Bird on Battersea Rise has closed

Saw the sad new yesterday that Little Bird restaurant has closed its doors on Battersea Rise: https://www.instagram.com/p/DExT90EIlJY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Drove past today and they were clearing out the restaurant😢 Very sad as it always served delicious dishes and h...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Little Bird on Battersea Rise has closed
Replies: 1
by coffeeclub
Tue Jan 14, 2025 5:31 pm

Re: % change in fees due to VAT

This is what Whitgift have communicated to parents: After careful consideration we have chosen to reduce fees for the second two terms this academic year back to the level that they were in 2023/24, reversing the 6.5% increase for this year. The effect of this is that after VAT the cost to you will ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: % change in fees due to VAT
Replies: 32
by coffeeclub
Fri Sep 13, 2024 1:01 pm

Re: 11+ waitinglist movement this week?

Hi Bluejeans99, I hope you might have heard something already from the school that you were on the waitlist for, as it would seem that the start of this week was largely the deadline for those with the initial offers to accept their place or not. We heard back from one of the schools that we were on...
Forum: Schools
Topic: 11+ waitinglist movement this week?
Replies: 3
by coffeeclub
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:34 am

Re: Swimming

Clapham Leisure Centre have children's swimming lessons running up to 6.30pm which sound the right level for your children. You can book them in online on the suitable level course. 
Forum: Activities
Topic: Swimming
Replies: 4
by coffeeclub
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:40 pm

Dispersal zone in Clapham Junction after school today and tomorrow

Saw this on the Wandsworth Police Twitter account: A S35 dispersal zone has been authorised in the Clapham Junction area between 2- 10pm TODAY and 2-10pm TOMORROW. This is due to anticipated ASB in the area. Please see map below of the regions affected. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzOD8GYXgAATtve?fo...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dispersal zone in Clapham Junction after school today and tomorrow
Replies: 0
by coffeeclub
Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:59 pm

Aspiga coming to Northcote Road

More newness coming to Northcote Road that isn't another opticians!

However, guess you might want a new pair of sunnies, to go with a gorgeous Aspiga beach dress for your summer holiday!
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Aspiga coming to Northcote Road
Replies: 1
by coffeeclub
Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:42 pm

Alleyn's considering scrapping setting essays as homework

Assume other senior schools must be considering this too as a way of ensuring essays are actually written by the child rather than a computer!

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/essays- ... 56595.html
Forum: Schools
Topic: Alleyn's considering scrapping setting essays as homework
Replies: 5
by coffeeclub
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:43 am

Joe & The Juice looks ready to open in Balham

Does anyone know when the new Joe & The Juice branch is opening in Balham?

Went past it yesterday and the hoardings have come down and could see someone inside polishing the tables!

Must be very imminent

 
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Joe & The Juice looks ready to open in Balham
Replies: 1
by coffeeclub
Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:31 am

Re: Any opticians recommended for bifocal or varifocal contact lenses?

I highly recommend Leightons Opticians in Putney for ensuring you have the contact lenses type and prescription that will work the best for you. I am short sighted, with one eye starting to develop long sightedness in it, which is actually the eye I am less short sighted in! However, to get the best...
Forum: Health, Beauty & Fitness
Topic: Any opticians recommended for bifocal or varifocal contact lenses?
Replies: 4
by coffeeclub
Fri Nov 18, 2022 2:37 pm

Robbery and assault on Queenstown Road by Battersea Park - more than just one incident

Wanted to let locals know about a very worrying post I saw on another local social media account about a young woman who was robbed and assaulted in broad daylight while walking down Queenstown Road by the side of Battersea Park a few weeks ago. The man was on a bike and wearing a turquoise long sle...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Robbery and assault on Queenstown Road by Battersea Park - more than just one incident
Replies: 0
by coffeeclub
Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:20 pm

Violent Attack / mugging on Elms Crescent

Saw this on another local social media site and thought worth posting here, in case anyone can help:  Violent attack/ mugging on Elms Crescent in broad daylight- Friday 1st July 6.30-730pm. Victim was in ICU with a skull fracture and had to have major surgery. My brother was walking back from Sainsb...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Violent Attack / mugging on Elms Crescent
Replies: 1
by coffeeclub
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:12 pm

Wimbledon - problem getting a refund due to Covid

Just wanted to warn people with tickets to Wimbledon, who then find themselves unable to go due to testing positive for Covid, that the email address to request a refund is apparently not the one listed in the online Ticket Holder's Handbook. Having tested positive for Covid at the weekend, I realis...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wimbledon - problem getting a refund due to Covid
Replies: 0
by coffeeclub
Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:11 pm

Re: Serious road accident yesterday morning near Clapham Common tube station

I didn't witness the accident, but really hope you're OK
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Serious road accident yesterday morning near Clapham Common tube station
Replies: 3
by coffeeclub
Mon May 23, 2022 9:16 am

Serious road accident yesterday morning near Clapham Common tube station

I was driving north along Clapham Common Southside early yesterday morning and there had clearly been a very serious accident some hours previously. One of the cars involved was totally smashed in, airbags inflated and the roof had been cut off presumable by the emergency services to try and rescue ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Serious road accident yesterday morning near Clapham Common tube station
Replies: 3
by coffeeclub
Thu May 19, 2022 5:15 pm

Colette closing on Northcote Road

Really sad news that after only six months of being on Northcote Road, Colette is closing their Northcote Road, Wimbledon and Fulham delis. 

It's so tough out there for businesses at the moment.

Wonder what will fill their spot?
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Colette closing on Northcote Road
Replies: 47
by coffeeclub
Thu May 05, 2022 3:59 pm