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Dear NappyValleyNetter,

Over the weekend my mother called asking for advice.

She was about to attend her first, and these were her exact words, ‘s*x party’ and wanted suggestions for an appropriate gift.

It turns out she was referring to a ‘gender reveal’ event thrown by her new next-door neighbours.

Whilst I never actually thought she was going to attend a swinger’s session; I did find the subsequent explanation as to why I’d spat my coffee over the phone almost as excruciating as those ‘birds and the bees’ conversations we’d had many many years ago.

Here’s what you’ve been talking about this week on NappyValleyNet:

E. has confirmed the cancellation of the summer pedestrianisation of Northcote Road by Wandsworth Council. If you are in favour of this decision being reversed then do sign the posted petition and, seeing as u-turns are the political order of the day, we may get a result! (read more)

T. has posted an article which suggests that London property prices could fall by ten percent over the next two years. Will this will apply to our area of London too, she asks? (read more)

B. has building works at home and their builders’ loo usage is a little ‘heavy’. Is it OK to ask them not to use their loo for a number two? Oooh this is almost as awkward as my mother and her little party! (read more)

N. was looking for feedback on Honeywell School and Belleville Primary School, particularly in light of recent Ofsted reports. The consensus seems to be that the Ofsted rating isn’t a big deal (read more).

C. asks if anyone has made the main list for the 2025 reception class at Thomas’s and wonders how likely it is to get a place with no ‘connections’ to add to their form? (read more)

A different C. is desperately hoping for some advice, they have four children and one of them, age 11, still wets the bed at night. It’s really upsetting her son and she would love to hear from anyone else who has experienced similar (read more) I really do hope we can help with this.

Independent Schools Show has announced the launch of the 2022 Bursary and Scholarships Pavilion at the event taking place in November where leading independent schools will be explaining how to apply for their fee-assistance (read more).

The Ole & Steen level of noise debate rumbles on. A. wonders if people have shared their feedback with the branch on Northcote Road? I would if they’d hear me! (read more).

T. needs recommendations for a good weekend brunch venue which serves alcohol in the Clapham, Battersea or Balham neighbourhoods. Dare I say Ole & Steen? (read more)

N. has shared the devastating news about the recent unexpected passing of her sister-in-law. She is trying to raise money for her niece and nephew’s education whilst coping with the loss of their mother who was their sole carer and main provider (read more).

H. is looking for doctor or clinic recommendations for effective leg vein treatments in either south west London or central London (read more).

A. runs an interiors business and is looking for a photographer for a social media/website shoot in SW3. They’re after something a bit different for this particular project. I love those Instagram Reels where shoes are thrown in the air and then magically appear on the Instagrammer’s feet – maybe try that with a side return?! (read more)

N. has been made to feel bad for declining a last-minute invitation to a friend’s 40th in Barcelona. Hopefully the responses N. has received have eased the guilt (read more).

R. wants to start organising a family holiday for her husband’s 50th birthday in August next year. She’s looking for recommendations for an all-inclusive resort where they can relax but with lots of activities for their two sporty teenagers. This seems to have Mark Warner or Neilson written all over it! (read more)

Travel Matters is teaming up with the Galapagos Conservation Trust and offering the chance to win tickets to their ‘Galapagos Day 2022’ event at The Royal Geographical Society. And there is a raffle to win a luxury Galapagos cruise, so you’re no longer Darwin dreaming (read more).

S. needs recommendations for a local taxi firm that would do an early morning airport run taking two people plus two large bike boxes. Hmmm, taxi with an A-Team style van perhaps? (read more)

J. is looking for a currency conversion firm recommendation to convert some leftover Euros. At least it’s not US dollars! (read more)

S. has posted a glowing review of an event they attended at House of Killik on Northcote Road last week on investing in the current economic climate. Maybe Kwasi Kwarteng could attend too? (read more)

The Dogfather currently has space available for lunchtime dog walks on Wandsworth Common. What a great way for your pooch to spend their lunchbreak! (read more)

Frameless, London’s first permanent digital immersive arts experience, is now open in Marble Arch. At Frameless you won’t simply be looking at paintings, you’ll be inside them! The experience showcases 40 different interactive digital interpretations of masterpieces by 28 iconic artists including Dalí, Kandinsky, Monet, Rembrandt and Van Gogh (read more).

The final countdown is on! This coming Friday Battersea Power Station opens its doors for the very first time and there is a five day ‘Festival of Power’ celebration to mark the occasion (read more). Go Batty Pow!

We have more House & Garden posts than autumn has rain!

So…in our regular Thursday “Whats On” email we highlight four listings from our NappyValleyNet property partners. We’re experimenting with dropping them in here too, do let me know if you feel this is a good or a bad idea!

For rent with Portico is a 4-bedroom Victorian terraced house close to Clapham South (read more).

For sale with Marsh & Parsons is a modern 4-bedroom family home, a stone’s throw from Wandsworth Common with over 1,600 sq ft of impressive living space split over three floors (read more).

For rent with Rampton Baseley is a split-level 2-double bedroom garden flat on the Heaver Estate with a separate dining room/study, bike storage and 40ft garden (read more).

For sale with John Thorogood is a 4-bedroom 3-bathroom family home of over 2,100 sq ft on one of the most sought-after roads off Clapham Common West Side (read more).

And in other property news…

G.’s post asking if Quooker taps are more efficient than boiling a kettle has attracted more Quooker questions, with J. wondering about the time it takes to recoup the cost of supply and fit over using a kettle? (read more) W. needs a new vacuum cleaner and asks if there is anything better on the market than a Dyson? (read more) Useful suggestions are coming in for G., who wants to know how to work out which mobile phone network offers the best coverage in a particular area of the country (read more). Quirky Dovetail are offering 20 percent off their bespoke furniture painting service (read more).

We have more Schools posts than the UK has railstrikes!

The Dulwich College free and subsidised places application deadline is 4th November, and Thursday is the last open event before the November application deadline (read more). Broomwood Hall Lower School have announced a change in headship (read more). S. needs help deciding between Wandsworth Prep, Allfarthing, Swaffield and Floreat (read more)? G. is drawing attention to a petition calling for improved pedestrian safety around Chestnut Grove Academy (read more). S. is looking for feedback on Burntwood School. It’s unlikely their daughter’s friends will attend, how easy is it to make new ones? (read more) Wandsworth Council have plans to improve road safety outside Burntwood School and want your views (read more). M. is coming towards the end of the EHCP application process and would be grateful if others could share their experiences (read more)? S.’s post about the benefits of paying private school fees upfront has had some great feedback (read more). H. asks if you need to be pushy to get a nursery place? (read more) G. wants an English teacher for adults around Wandsworth Common (read more). A. is an experienced history tutor available for GCSE and A-Level assistance (read more). H. is a highly experienced maths tutor specialising up to GCSE and can help with exam prep, homework, or simply a confidence boost (read more). Friends of Ernest Bevin School are hosting a quiz and curry night this Friday (read more).

Situations Vacant

Part-time book keeper needed at The Dogfather (read more). Part-time HR manager based at London Bridge (read more). Afterschool childcare help needed three days a week in Balham (read more).

For sale

GLTC festival food van/play kitchen (read more). Cath Kidson children’s play tent / tepee (read more). Bazar XXL outdoor bean bag (read more).

Wanted

Islabikes Beinn 20 Large (read more). Guinea pig / rabbit hutch (read more).

Love

Annabel and NappyValleyNet Teamno