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Re: Is plastic grass still a thing?

I'd like to hope that the tide has turned as more people realise how bad it is for the environment. The production process is polluting, it releases microplastics into the soil, it kills wildlife and it prevents drainage thus contributing to risks of flooding. You have to keep it clean and it overhe...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Is plastic grass still a thing?
Replies: 6
by sid_seal
Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:48 pm

Re: Language Aptitude Test Chestnut Grove

The whole point is that you cannot prepare for it so it will select kids who really have an aptitude instead of those who have been tutored. If you google “language aptitude test” you will find a couple of examples. You can show those to your child so they get there having an idea what it is about, ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Language Aptitude Test Chestnut Grove
Replies: 1
by sid_seal
Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:53 am

Re: Venue for kids party with outdoor space

The Scout hut on Lyford road is a great space.
It used to be possible to hire the Spinney on Clapham Common, not sure if it's still the case.
The Scout Hut doesn't allow music outside though as it's in a residential area!
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Venue for kids party with outdoor space
Replies: 1
by sid_seal
Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:18 pm

Re: First time mum - nanny advice

 Remember to conduct thorough interviews and background checks to find the best fit for your family. Good luck with your search! To add to this, I would strongly recommend contacting the previous employers yourself even if you use an agency. Years ago I was contacted by an agency about a previous n...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: First time mum - nanny advice
Replies: 6
by sid_seal
Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:33 pm

Re: Traditional Christmas is causing issues with girlfriend

I know from personal experience that choices regarding Christmas lunch initially dictated by pure convenience then become habits, then before you know they become traditions, and any proposal, even if dictated by common sense, to chance decade-long habits will always be met with resistance. However,...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Traditional Christmas is causing issues with girlfriend
Replies: 40
by sid_seal
Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:39 am

Re: Did it help partner's career when you gave up work?

I agree with those suggesting part-time as a good compromise. Without thinking of the worst, if you say that you like your job why should you give it up? If after a few years at home you decided to go back it would be more difficult to do so having been out of the game than to up your hours if you h...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Did it help partner's career when you gave up work?
Replies: 34
by sid_seal
Mon Oct 07, 2024 4:40 pm

Re: Treat place for ear piercing.

Astrid and Miyu is lovely and very professional, and they recently opened a flagship store on Carnaby street.
 
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Treat place for ear piercing.
Replies: 10
by sid_seal
Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:34 pm

Re: Dino PJs : Where to find the best ones ?

How about these?
https://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/style/s ... 709#c15709
Otherwise John Lewis or M&S are usually good places for cute prints and good quality.
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Dino PJs : Where to find the best ones ?
Replies: 4
by sid_seal
Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:12 pm

Re: Alternative brands for children's clothes to Zara and Boden.

When my children were young they had quite a few clothes from Frugi. Sales prices are very good, very cheerful and colourful prints (which I am aware not everyone likes) and excellent fabrics.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Alternative brands for children's clothes to Zara and Boden.
Replies: 9
by sid_seal
Sun Aug 04, 2024 10:07 am

Re: Athletics club for 10yr old

Thank you so much! Too late for this one but I now have the contact for the next holidays.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Athletics club for 10yr old
Replies: 10
by sid_seal
Mon Jul 22, 2024 11:33 pm

Re: Athletics club for 10yr old

Partly related: I had a recollection that Herne Hill Harriers used to run a Summer camp at the Tooting Running Track, but I haven't been able to find anything on their website.
Any idea if it is running (and if so, any details would be welcome!), or if I just dreamed about it? Thank you!
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Athletics club for 10yr old
Replies: 10
by sid_seal
Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:19 pm

Re: Shaftesbury park school

Academically 30% or their students do not meet expected standards vs 80% of Honeywell. Only 9% are achieving greater depth vs 23% or Honeywell kids. Persistent absence At Shaftesbury is 28.4% vs 9.9% at Honeywell. Lastly, 40% of children are eligible for free school meals at SP vs 9% at Honeywell. ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Shaftesbury park school
Replies: 14
by sid_seal
Tue Jul 02, 2024 4:01 pm

Re: Asked to keep children in hotel room for duration of weeding

That's some Bridezilla. Your nanny and children may not be invited to the wedding but they are paying hotel guests, and she doesn't have a say in where they spend their day. Even if they had paid for exclusive use of the facilities, how can they really expect to keep two young children locked away? ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Asked to keep children in hotel room for duration of weeding
Replies: 23
by sid_seal
Thu May 30, 2024 7:19 pm

Re: Perfume for a teenager?

Hi OP You sont say if she loves near you or i dont know if it would be possible, but the best gift of all is time - quality time. Perfumes and scents are so personal, and bring so much emotions , than perhaps you should take this opportunity to spend the day/half day with her so she can choose her ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Perfume for a teenager?
Replies: 7
by sid_seal
Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:00 am

Re: Christening format advice needed please

Hi, Christening should be about welcoming a baby into their community, so I'm afraid I agree with your siblings that not having other children would be strange. It's not the long ceremony and long reception of a wedding, so most children should be fine and would probably love to be involved in the c...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Christening format advice needed please
Replies: 3
by sid_seal
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:14 am