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Re: Looking for Half Term and End of term Activities/Camp for under 4

Youngstars were my go to at that age. The one at St Luke’s is specifically for age 3-5.
Forum: Schools
Topic: Looking for Half Term and End of term Activities/Camp for under 4
Replies: 3
by pie81
Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:43 pm

Re: Looking for Half Term and End of term Activities/Camp for under 4

Youngstars were my go to at that age. The one at St Luke’s is specifically for age 3-5.
Forum: Great British Schools Guide
Topic: Looking for Half Term and End of term Activities/Camp for under 4
Replies: 3
by pie81
Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:43 pm

Re: blackout blinds

I use Easyblackoutblinds which work using velcro pads stuck to the window frame and then a sheet of special fabric that attaches to the pads. They do a 97% job I’d say, especially if you measure the fabric so there’s a bit of excess all round. They can be rolled up quite easily for daily light and s...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: blackout blinds
Replies: 7
by pie81
Mon Jul 22, 2024 12:49 pm

Re: Local netball club for a nine year old

I can also suggest Clapham Netball (Saturday am, Harris Academy clapham) and Lets Play Netball (Sunday ams, Chestnut Grove school)
Forum: Activities
Topic: Local netball club for a nine year old
Replies: 3
by pie81
Sun Jun 23, 2024 4:05 pm

Re: sunken trampolines - good idea or not?

We were considering this but decided to get a normal above ground trampoline first for a year or two as a test run. It didn’t get that much use (despite children having begged for it) so I was glad we hadn’t installed a sunken one.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: sunken trampolines - good idea or not?
Replies: 2
by pie81
Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:15 pm

Re: Local intel for the streets Between the Commons (BTC)

Have a chat with some local agents- John Thorogood and Rampton Baseley are probably the best on local knowledge In general streets between Thurleigh and Nightingale have larger houses.  The streets the northcote side of Thurleigh look more similar in size (other than the few double fronted houses wh...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Local intel for the streets Between the Commons (BTC)
Replies: 3
by pie81
Sat May 04, 2024 1:53 pm

Re: Gymnastics club

My daughter is happy at BDR gymnastics on Este Rd 

Others I know of

Mayfield
Gemstones
Clapham Gymnastics
Streatham Gymnastics

The only one I know in Balham itself is House of GPA on Balham High Rd but it doesn’t have the large space of the others. 
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Gymnastics club
Replies: 4
by pie81
Sat May 04, 2024 1:43 pm

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
Topic: Holiday activities for pre-teens
Replies: 2
by pie81
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.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Weight training/lifting for midlife
Replies: 11
by pie81
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
Topic: Barre class
Replies: 2
by pie81
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
by pie81
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.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: How to manage taking children out of fee paying school mid- year
Replies: 9
by pie81
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
Topic: Edward James or Charlotte Cave in Balham?
Replies: 5
by pie81
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.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Soft furnishings recommendation
Replies: 2
by pie81
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.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Where to buy mosaic tiles for a path
Replies: 3
by pie81
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:12 am