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Re: Primary Schools Clapham/Wandsworth

@mummymia - just said the same on another thread, but there are a few Hornsby families moving away this summer, all of whom have younger kids who would have gone into reception in september. Call the HH registrar (who is lovely) to see if you can get one of those spots! She won't take your money if ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 19
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:59 pm

Re: Hornsby House registration

I know of at least two Hornsby families moving out of the area with kids that would have been due to join in September of this year, so that's a few places freed up (plus ones higher up the school, too). The registrar is really nice so will tell you if you stand a chance of getting in for 2019 entry...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 8
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:53 pm

Re: Balham au pair meet-up

Great - thanks - 2 new AP deets safely received (Alba & Nela) & should be added to the Whatsapp group by this afternoon :)
Forum: Local News
Replies: 12
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:54 am

Re: Balham au pair meet-up

Thanks for all the PMs.... any more nationalities for the mix? So far we have:
Italian, Spanish, French, German & Australian... 🇮🇹🇪🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪🇦🇺
Forum: Local News
Replies: 12
Thu Aug 30, 2018 2:57 pm

Re: Balham au pair meet-up

Great that so many APs are keen on the 6th. Keep them coming! And if you’d like them added to the WhatsApp, just PM me their deets 😀 Oh & I should have mentioned, the area is booked in the name of Nerea (my AP is Spanish.... and super-nice!).... she’ll send reminders nearer the time (& so wi...
Forum: Local News
Replies: 12
Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:30 pm

Balham au pair meet-up

Our au pair will be hosting a meet-up for any other new Balham APs on Thurs 6 Sept 2018 at The Regent . From 7.30pm onwards (an area is booked). They can just turn up on the night, or if you'd like your AP to exchange details with mine before the night, just PM me.  She's also going to First Aid For...
Forum: Local News
Replies: 12
Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:13 pm

Re: Balham au pair meet up - Thurs 8th Sept, The Regent

This thread is from 2016 - pls ignore! (And Annabelle if you're reading this pls can you close off the thread?)... thx!
Replies: 6
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:22 pm

Re: Au pair meet ups

For those of you that have sent your AP's deets - thanks - all safely received and being passed on so they can be added to the FB group. Mine will be in touch soon if she hasn't already! And Mummypanda - got your PM - here's how to find the right One Day Paediatric First Aid Course (thought I'd repl...
Replies: 7
Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:29 pm

Re: Au pair meet ups

My au pair (also Swedish!) is hosting a kick-off au pair meet up for Balham au pairs at the Regent (21 Chestnut Grove SW12) on Weds 6th Sept from 7.30pm. All APs are welcome (though regular meet-ups will in Balham). If you (or anyone) would like their AP to join the Balham APs facebook page, just PM...
Replies: 7
Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:04 pm

Re: Naked Restaurant

This is Cat is right - you don't take your robe off until after you get into your 'booth', then it's candle-lit. De-robing is also optional. For what it's worth, I think it's a pretty cool present - tables are incredibly hard to come by, so your DH has done well to get one! Full review here: http://...
Replies: 8
Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:19 am

Re: Balham au pair meet up - Thurs 8th Sept, The Regent

Latest update: 12 APs, from Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain & I think a few more...
Replies: 6
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:21 pm

Re: Any new au pairs in Clapham/Balham want to meet others?

There's an au pair meet up happening this Thursday night (Sept 8th) - details here:

http://www.nappyvalleynet.com/mums/view ... up#p188620
Replies: 15
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:49 pm

Re: Balham au pair meet up - Thurs 8th Sept, The Regent

Quick update from Ash: she is up to 6 APs and counting (nice mix of nationalities & ages, too)... spread the word!
Replies: 6
Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:28 am

Balham au pair meet up - Thurs 8th Sept, The Regent

My lovely new Australian au pair will be hosting a meet-up for Balham-based au pairs from 7.30pm on Thursday 8th September at The Regent pub (corner of Balham Park Road and Chestnut Grove). If you're interested, just drop her a line (ashleigh.saunders98@outlook.com) with your name, age, nationality ...
Replies: 6
Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:03 pm

Re: How much should I pay an au pair

Just chipping in - the live-in (but fully qualified) nannies near us make £350-£400pw (net) for 60 hours to include childcare (including for under 2s), cleaning & cooking. The au pairs that I know make £80pw (no tax) for 25 hours + 2 eves babysitting, or £90pw for 35 hours + 2 eves. It is 'pocke...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 47
Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:02 am