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Re: Sunday Brunch

New addition is The Table on Battersea Rise and I can attest to an absolutely amazing brunch and service!
Forum: Local News
Replies: 4
Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:46 pm

Re: Would you do a side return build if pregnant? How bad are they?

We did a side return when pregnant. It all went completely wrong with builders from hell. I also didn’t want to give birth in a house that looked like a building site! And yes there is a lot of work, cleaning, dust, which is not ideal when you are already tired and not sleeping well. But… there is n...
Replies: 6
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:41 pm

Re: Family coaching??? Does this exist?

oh and they have a free online workshop next Monday evening as a taster:

https://theparentteam.simplero.com/page ... nuary-2023

 
Replies: 8
Thu Jan 12, 2023 6:06 pm

Re: Family coaching??? Does this exist?

Hello Fedupmum, What a brave post and trust me - I feel the same way :)  There is a brilliant course I took and re-took. It's called "Positive Parenting", it's 6 weeks of evenings on zoom (8-9:30 pm) I think all parents should take it - it gives you lots of tools to deal with family dynami...
Replies: 8
Thu Jan 12, 2023 6:05 pm

Re: Which resorts more likely to have snow?

I love skiing in Italy for the atmosphere and the food, what lets it down is often creaky infrastructure and depending on the location, lack of English-speaking instructors. One idea is to first check out the ski schools before booking. I would consider Champoluc, Courmayeur or La Thuille. Agree wit...
Forum: Travel
Replies: 17
Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:51 pm

Need: Polish teacher 1 hour a week kids aged 6/9 - after school Mon or Wednesday - sw11

Hello,  My two kids aged 6 and 9 speak some Polish (Mum is Poilsh and we have always had Polish nannies - alas, not anymore due to Brexit) and I would like them to continue with language practice. Is there anyone who would be prepared to teach / practice with them, in our house, just off Northcote R...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 0
Thu Nov 10, 2022 1:20 pm

Re: Botox questions and recommendations

Another vote for Dr Eldimarys Curry at SW11 Medical on Lavender Hill. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and can advise on the best treatment for you. It's also relatively reasonably priced. I am now 49... I had her do my Botox regularly, I had filler in my lips, cheeks and nasolabial fo...
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 13
Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:57 pm

Re: Are independent schools better than state? Primary.

Full disclosure- I have 2 children at Belleville and both are thriving there. If I had the money and wouldn't make a difference to send them to a private school - yes, I would. There is no doubt that for the money you pay, you get better facilities, clubs, smaller class sizes etc. I feel it's a bit ...
Replies: 10
Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:50 pm

Re: Split of responsibilities with your partner

What I find staggering is how in so many responses here are about how the man is still the main breadwinner, i.e. even if both partners work full-time, he is the one who earns more, and is therefore entitled to do less with housework and running the house, as his job is more important. When my husba...
Replies: 20
Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:38 am

Re: For Sale- Sofology swivel chair

I am not buying but just wanted to say we have 2 of these and absolutely love them. They are particularly great by bifold doors, so you can turn them to look outside or inside. We also got a kidney-shaped footstool to go with it (we got ours from made.com, but there are plenty) and a cushion for und...
Replies: 3
Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:09 pm

Re: House price fall prediction of 10 per cent?

I think that the widely discussed number of reception classes and nurseries closing is also partly due to demographics - 2012 was a "baby boom" year in London and the births have been declining every year. Good news for parents of kids starting school now as the competition for places at p...
Replies: 5
Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:31 pm

Re: Split of responsibilities with your partner

Hello Anon, Now that's a minefield! I think if you ask any mums, I am willing to bet that 99% of us would feel this way - that we do more than our partners. In fact, lots of research has been done on this topic - I invite you to google it - and it says that even when men share allegedly evenly, wome...
Replies: 20
Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:02 pm

Re: Honeywell Junior School New Ofstead

I feel like I should make a disclaimer that I am a Belleville mum... although we did apply to both and only got accepted to Belleville. I have seen a few children transfer to Honeywell from Belleville over the years but never the other way - which makes me think Honeywell is a slightly more desired ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 18
Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:44 pm

Re: Brunch venue suggestions

Here are mine around Northcote road: 1. The Old Bank - the food and service is surprisingly good and a lovely, open space with good acoustics (important when I meet friends). 2. The Address on Battersea Rise 3. Megan's by Clapham Common (I love the venue but can get very busy and take a while for fo...
Replies: 7
Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:26 pm

Re: Education Consultant Needed?

Mel Ingle comes highly recommended (you can see the google reviews):
https://www.ingleeducation.com/

 
Replies: 3
Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:15 am