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Re: Holiday activities for pre-teens

A few ideas  Rookies programme at Activ Camps (12-14 yrs) The Font bouldering (runs sessions for 12+) All Stars tennis - age groups are 8-12 and then teen, so yours would currently be at the upper end of their group but that would change when they hit 13.  Balham Leisure Centre run supervised junior...
Forum: Activities
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Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:08 pm

Re: Weight training/lifting for midlife

Core Connection- next to Train Station but less scary and full of mums! Weights classes Tues, Thurs, Sun.
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:11 am

Re: Barre class

I attend Barre classes at Willow on Northcote Rd and would very much recommend. Some instructors/classes are more demanding than others, happy to share my view on which ones via PM!
Forum: Activities
Replies: 3
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:23 pm

Re: Swimming

There are private lessons on a Monday at Balham Leisure Centre from 5pm through to 7pm, though I am not sure if there is still space. There may be other days too. Contact Delene - email is DeleneJonker@pfpleisure.org
Forum: Activities
Topic: Swimming
Replies: 4
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:07 am

Re: How to manage taking children out of fee paying school mid- year

I don’t have direct experience but I imagine the school will find it hard to fill the spaces for the summer term only and therefore may be amenable to agreeing a reduced fee for that term (for them it’s better than nothing). I hope you can manage to keep them in till summer.
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Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:33 am

Re: Edward James or Charlotte Cave in Balham?

I go to Daniel at Charlotte Cave and would recommend especially for highlights.
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 5
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:36 pm

Re: Soft furnishings recommendation

We used Beatrice at Ma Maison based in Abbeville area to make curtains, blinds, and then hang. We also chose and ordered curtain poles through her. Very happy with the results. I found the fabrics myself but she can help with this if wished.
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Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:17 am

Re: Where to buy mosaic tiles for a path

Whoops just read properly and saw you are indeed just filling in a few.
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Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:12 am

Re: Where to buy mosaic tiles for a path

The Winckelmann tiles are the best replicas. I believe London Mosaic use these. However we got them from Martin Mosaic via his ebay shop and then got a tiler to lay them (you do need someone with experience in Victorian tiling unless just filling in a few gaps).
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Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:12 am

Re: There’s a brand-new escape room in Battersea Power Station

Sounds brilliant. I hope they launch a version that’s suitable for kids - it would be a great birthday party for older children
Forum: Local News
Replies: 1
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:14 am

Re: 121 swimming lessons

I believe SW Swim are running swim courses over the summer - mostly group lessons but I’m sure the flyer said 1:1 is also possible. 

SwimWay might also be worth contacting
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Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:59 pm

Re: Climbing frame for small garden

We had one made in the end, but nearly got one of these https://fatmoose.co.uk/wooden-climbing- ... PEQAvD_BwE

Plum do a similar cube frame.
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Wed May 24, 2023 11:50 pm

Re: Kid swimming club

Yes Leander still very much going.

https://uk.teamunify.com/team/lrleander/page/home

They run an academy (swimming lessons) and a squad.
Forum: Activities
Replies: 1
Thu May 11, 2023 10:06 pm

Re: Babysitter expectations

We don’t provide dinner but we do say help yourself from the fridge/cupboard. Yes we book an uber home, unless they live around the corner.
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Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:10 am

Re: So much cat poo in our garden BTC

Do you have empty flowerbeds as cats love these (as they can easily bury their poo)?  If so, you could try putting mesh across any bare patches as a temporary fix until they are filled with plants.  Some cats are put off by citrus peel so you could try that.  Alternatively, a squirt from a water pis...
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Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:27 am