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Re: how much allowance for a sixteen year old

I had mine calculate her own budget and suggest what she needed, which turned out to be £50 a month.  On top of that we pay for basic haircuts, phone, music/dance lessons and school-related essentials.  So she uses it for clothes, social life and any bits and pieces she wants like hair dye, nail pol...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: how much allowance for a sixteen year old
Replies: 12
by sjcguk
Tue May 03, 2022 10:07 am

Re: Ballet for boys

In Wimbledon there's http://thevillageschoolofdance.com/  Sadly very few older boys (mine is the only one doing modern and tap) but a fair few small ones go. 
Forum: Activities
Topic: Ballet for boys
Replies: 7
by sjcguk
Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:30 pm

Re: reusable nappies

Hi, I run the NCT nappy library mentioned above. I do have a newborn kit for hire for £5 but it depends when you are due as it does have a few reservations.  Contact me for more info and/or a free nappy demo.  Cheapest way to do it otherwise for a newborn is to get 3-4 tiny wraps and pad them with m...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: reusable nappies
Replies: 7
by sjcguk
Tue Aug 27, 2019 4:03 pm

Re: What Does a Hairstyle Tell You?

I'm with your husband. Our son is going to have his fringe trimmed this week (whether he likes it or not) so that his eyes are actually visible but the overall length will stay. It's very important to him, and a school that is so conventional as to object clearly isn't the right place for him.   Jus...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: What Does a Hairstyle Tell You?
Replies: 5
by sjcguk
Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:44 pm

Re: Willington School

It's better for me to have packed lunches as he's very fussy.  I often send pasta, baked beans or soup in a Thermos.  I guess the planning application refers to the thing where they are putting another floor in over the hall and making a library up there. I think. Work only happens in the summer hol...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Willington School
Replies: 5
by sjcguk
Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:19 pm

Re: Willington School

I have a son in Y6 there. No, they don't have a kitchen so most people provide packed lunches. There is a delivery service from Pret a Manger that a few use.  It is mixed ability but there is some teaching in sets as the boys get older.  In years 7 and 8 the two classes are split according to future...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Willington School
Replies: 5
by sjcguk
Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:27 pm

Re: Beginners Greek lessons

Are the Hellenic Centre not getting back to you? Let me know if that's the problem as the Director is a family friend (and my inlaws helped found it). It's really the best place to learn, I had lessons there for years.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beginners Greek lessons
Replies: 1
by sjcguk
Tue May 08, 2018 11:02 am

New crime book group, Raynes Park

Posting on behalf of a friend - looks interesting. ARE YOU HOOKED ON CRIME FICTION? WHY NOT COME TO THE FIRST MEETING OF THE RAYNES PARK CRIME READERS’ GROUP AND ENJOY AN INTERACTIVE FICTIONAL CASE WITH A POLICE AUTHOR AND HELP SET UP THIS NEW GROUP TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER 8.00 FOR THE CRIME SCENE CONTA...
Forum: Activities
Topic: New crime book group, Raynes Park
Replies: 0
by sjcguk
Thu Nov 09, 2017 2:53 pm

Re: dance classes for 5 y old boy

My son goes to the Village School of Dance in Wimbledon http://thevillageschoolofdance.com/ Too far for you I expect, but I wanted to say that he is the only boy in his modern and tap classes and doesn't mind at all. I think he likes being special and getting attention for it! He also goes to Stagec...
Forum: Activities
Topic: dance classes for 5 y old boy
Replies: 4
by sjcguk
Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:54 am

Re: Willington school... Thoughts please?

My son is in Y1 at Willington. They are a lovely bunch of boys (and parents) for the most part :D. Most live in Wimbledon and Raynes Park but I do know of a couple in Southfields. I chose the school over Squirrels or Rokeby because the Willington boys seemed so happy and well-adjusted. I was not wro...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Willington school... Thoughts please?
Replies: 2
by sjcguk
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:58 pm

Tidy Books toddler bookshelf for sale

Natural wood colour. It's the type that screws on flat against the wall with the books facing outwards on very shallow shelves so the child can see the covers. Very effective, but too young for my children now. Costs £119 new from Jojo Maman Bebe! I'm looking for £35. Collection from Wimbledon.
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: Tidy Books toddler bookshelf for sale
Replies: 1
by sjcguk
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:07 pm

Re: WANTED: Mini Micro Scooter

Sent you an email :)
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: WANTED: Mini Micro Scooter
Replies: 1
by sjcguk
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:02 pm