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Re: Holy Ghost Catholic Primary, Balham

Have 2 kids at HG. Music is taught following the national curriculum but the school also pairs up with Wandsworth council and organises choir for kids at both ks1 and ks2, small singing groups, band club. In yr 5 they participate to a music event at the Royal festival hall where they sing with a num...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 3
Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:07 am

Re: Meet other au pairs?

Hi! Our lovely aupair would also love to meet other aupairs in the area (we are in Balham). Could you pass her number so she can join for coffees, drinks and exploring London together? +44 7596 027514. Her name is Aurora!
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 4
Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:35 pm

Re: Balham au pair meet-up

My mew aupair Irene would like to join the meeting. Her contact on whatsapp is +39 366 368 3006.
Forum: Local News
Replies: 12
Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:17 am

After school nanny needed in Balham - Live in or live out

Family with 2 boys aged 7 and 9 looking for a an after school nanny. School picks up, taking kids to afternoon activities, doing homework, prepare dinner and clean after them. Organize playdates. Caring but firm. With a genuine interest in children and patient. Possible to add extra hours in the mor...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 1
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:33 am

Re: Job Wanted!!

Would you be interested in a live-in role 30hr per week? Involves driving locally. If so send me your cv Annalisa.piazza@gmail.com
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 2
Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:08 am

Help with school runs for two boys needed - Driver essential

Family with 2 boys at full time school need for help to do school runs and drive the children to their afternoon activities. The job would suite somebody who lives locally (Balham - Streatham - Tooting area) and who is willing to make some extra cash over the week. Morning would be 7:45-8:45 Afterno...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 0
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:22 am

Re: Mass attendance at St Anselm's tooting / Holy Ghost Balham

At Holy Ghost mass attendance is recorded every week during term times. Parish office keeps a register and at least one of the parents have to attend weekly mass for 3 years before the school application. Exception of you come from another parish/abroad where you would be asked to present a letter f...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 2
Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:16 am

Phil and Ted buggy for sale

Our second hand Phil and Ted sport buggy is up for sale. Normal wear and tear. Red and black. Pics available on request. £80 ono
Replies: 1
Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:47 am

Re: Balham Dental Care - aghhhhhhhhhh!!!

I have used them for a few years and it is true that they have been painful with their refurbishment but not entirely their fault as all came from a flood. To be fair they have now offered my kids appointments during private patients time and try to make up for the pain. obviously if something urgen...
Replies: 16
Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:25 am

Bugaboo Camaleon to sell - very good conditions

We sell our fully-equipped Bugaboo Camaleon. Red and beige. Good conditions. just wear and tear but always kept clean. Used with one first son until he was around 2yo and then moved to a double P&T when our second child was born. All main accessories with it. Available from Saturday 16th Jan to ...
Replies: 1
Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:37 pm

Re: Is it common for nannies to have a work phone ?

OMG! This nanny sounds exactly the same as one we had a few years ago. She was using our landline to call her own country and using internet to send me text messages in order to avoid paying for them. I would be very very careful as these were very bad signs of her personal issues. I realized tooo l...
Replies: 31
Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:15 pm

Re: VBACS

Hi! I had similar experience. First one with an emergency c-section after a long labour. I was advised to try VBAC for my second (after 2 years). Notes were there though (at C&W). That said, I had a chat with my gynecologist in my own country (where VBACs are very rarely reccomended) and he told...
Topic: VBACS
Replies: 8
Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:00 pm

Re: Chocolate fudge cake for bday party - Urgent

Nightingale Patisserie on Nightingale lane SW12 makes the most amazing cakes around. I have had cakes for years there and never been disappointed. For birthday parties, baptism etc.. Dario is a very good and super professional patissier and their cakes are fairly priced.
Replies: 5
Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:20 am

Re: Live-in au-pair - how much?

At £130pw she is still under the yearly personal allowance (tax wise) and we don't need to pay any NI. However, we wanted to have a clean contract with her and register it. Within the EU there is no age restrictions for au-pairs. Age was a problem with Romanian and Bulgarian up to Jan 1st but I thin...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 23
Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:55 am