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Re: Elderly father to move in?

One option you can look at it is day care at a nursing home- my friends did this for a while with her mother-in-law who had Alzheimer’s as they just needed a respite and to be able to get away sometimes without feeling guilty. That way your father-in-law can live with you but you don’t feel like you...
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Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:54 am

Re: Looking for non-selective private secondary or prep

Oh that sounds like a nightmare for you and your daughter. I think Emanuel has become more sought after, at least that is the feeling I get from friends who children are applying. So yes, unfortunately it probably is more selective than it was a few years ago. Sydenham or Streatham and Clapham are g...
Forum: Schools
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Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:22 am

Anyone selling their flat wanting to avoid agnecy fees?

Hello nappyvalleyers. Long shot I know, but we have recently had a flat we put an offer on fall through. We live overseas, but want to come back to London in a couple of years, so are looking for a 2 bed flat as close to Honeywell/Belleville as possible, as this is the area we know and where we woul...
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:05 am

Re: Scaffolding company recommendations

And thank you Groucho. Great advice. i hadn't even thought of insurance. So helpful - especially for someone who can hardly hang a picture. Looking forward to calling them all up for their most competetive quote and trying to sound like I know what I am talking about!! haha
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Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:26 am

Re: Scaffolding company recommendations

Thanks twice_as_nice. Got your e-mail with contacts. So sweet of you to check.
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Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:24 am

Re: Giving up breastfeeding, he won't take a bottle - how?

I feel your pain also - I had a nightmare trying to convince my daughter to take a bottle. In the end it was her grandpa who finally managed, she was in a hammock at the time. All very chilled. No stressed mummy to be seen. She also didn't like the taste of formula so I had to express and gradually ...
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Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:35 am

Re: Scaffolding company recommendations

Thanks TwiceasNice. I will have a chat with our builders - they're coming from Wales (long story but they're brilliant) which is why they don't have many connections in London. Will check Bingles out and put them forward as an option. Thanks again :D
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Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:23 am

Scaffolding company recommendations

Hello Peeps. Just wondering if anyone has had any great experieinces with scaffolding companies inbetween the commons or near there? About to do a mini refurb on our house and we need one. Excuse the ignorance, still not entirely sure if I need to be looking for a scaffolding company or if it should...
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Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:51 pm