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Re: What does prep offer in terms of study skills?

If you can get your child into a good state primary school I think it is a fantastic option. You often find that there are so wonderful teachers who are dedicated to state education and bring a wealth of expertise and commitment to your child’s education. It is extremely healthy for children to mix ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 20
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:01 am

Re: Asked to keep window closed because of husband's snoring

My husband is a horrendous snorer and it drives me completely insane so I have huge sympathy with you. It’s quite possible yours has sleep apnoea which means that he will stop breathing for short periods and therefore interrupt the oxygen flow to his brain and body. Ask your doctor for a referral to...
Replies: 9
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:06 am

Re: I have two boys and now really want a baby girl.

I totally understand you and I felt the same. Get a book called ‘choosing the sex of your baby the natural way’ by Hazel Chesterman Philipps. It worked for me and 4 people i recommended it to. It isn’t based on diet, it’s on timing ovulation and has scientific research. As others have said, you have...
Replies: 13
Mon Dec 20, 2021 6:59 am

Re: Thurleigh Road Surgery

Sadly I have to agree. I was kept waiting for 55 minutes twice when I called recently. I was with them for 20 years and it got worse and worse. I have subsequently moved area and joined The Exchange Surgery in Gracefield Gardens Streatham and it’s like another world. Face to face appointments that a...
Replies: 26
Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:38 am

Re: 19 year old seeking help with confidence & motivation

I don’t have anyone to suggest as funnily enough Im looking for someone for my son too who has very similar issues. The good thing is that your friends son wants to get help. My son has resisted for a long time and has finally accepted that help would be a good idea but we are not sure where to star...
Replies: 8
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:31 am

Re: Nursery close to Northcote Road

It’s a little further than Northcote Road but I highly recommend you take a look at Apples and Honey Nightingale. It’s a wonderful nursery set in the most beautiful garden. It is ofsted outstanding. A unique setting as it is in a care home - normally there is a daily activity with the residents but ...
Replies: 5
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:11 am

Re: 20% off Knoops famous chocolate milkshakes

Sounds amazing. Where are you? Your post doesn’t say
Replies: 3
Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:26 am

Re: Babysitting lodger

I used this arrangement for a number of years and it was hugely successful. I was really successful in advertising on Spare Room. I had overseas uni students usually but had one lovely English girl. It is a win win as they want very low rent and you need help. The average room in London is well over...
Replies: 10
Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:39 am

Re: French speaker for weekly conversation?

I would like to recommend Valou Byfield. She’s the best French teacher I’ve ever come across and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She holds conversation classes that are such fun and so interesting. See her website www.valoubyfield.com or give her a call 07980 816763 She’s based very close to W...
Replies: 4
Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:10 am

Re: Best nurseries for a Broomwood Hall school run

Hello Apples and Honey Nightingale is opening on September 4th right opposite Broomwood Hall. It is the second branch of Apples and Honey in Wimbledon that has been running for 25 years and has Ofsted Outstanding ratings. It takes children from 24 months and as it is new it does still have some spac...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 6
Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:58 am

Re: Three day nanny wanted in Balham from September

Hello I am replying on behalf of my fantastic ex-nanny. We don't need her any more and she's looking for part time work. She is very flexible as her children are growing up and she's a painter when she's not working. She's a mother of 3, a trained montessori teacher and ran her own nursery school in...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 5
Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:17 pm

Don't miss fab new nursery open days

Would you like a tour of the UK's first intergenerational nursery on Nightingale Lane ? There are two open days for prospective parents. Monday 17th July 1-3pm and Friday 4th August 10-1pm.[/b] The response so far has been phenomenal so come and see the beautiful setting - huge outdoor play space se...
Replies: 2
Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:34 pm

Re: Part-time Nanny wanted Clapham Common West Side

Hello I am replying on behalf of my fantastic ex-nanny. We don't need her any more and she's looking for part time work as the job she's doing at the moment is coming to an end. She is very flexible as her children are growing up and she's a painter when she's not working. She's a mother of 3, a tra...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 4
Sat Jul 01, 2017 6:43 pm

Wonderful new nursery school Nightingale Lane

For anyone interested there's an amazing new nursery - Apples and Honey Nightingale on Nightingale Lane which is opening in September 2017 in the grounds of the Nightingale Home and is the UK's first early years setting based within the grounds of an elderly care home with a wonderful garden of its ...
Replies: 1
Mon May 29, 2017 10:58 pm

Re: Play groups in Clapham?

Hi. There's a great new playgroup opened on Nightingale Lane within the Nightingale elderly care home. It is on Monday mornings 10.30-12. It is free, run by wonderful early years teachers and has different activities each week. Email applesandhoneynightingale@gmail.com or call Judith on 07709 454312...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 1
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:57 am