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Re: Basement conversion (Lambeth) - builder & fit out recommendations, and general advice

The rough rule of thumb is that the basement space is worth roughly 60% of the above ground space. I’m not sure what Herne Hill house prices are at the moment, but I’ve had a quick look on Rightmove let’s assume £1.3-1.5m for a 2,000sq ft house, which is £750/sq ft at the top end of the range The ba...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Basement conversion (Lambeth) - builder & fit out recommendations, and general advice
Replies: 4
by this_is_cat
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:50 am

Re: Whose teenage kids are these? Persistent vandalism and drug use at the Bowling Green.

Julian, I think you mis-read my message I said ‘footfall’ not ‘football’ Because nothing puts teens off convening for nefarious activities like a steady stream of adults walking past Which is exactly what would have been achieved by a well-managed and legally-licensed premises. But by whipping up fe...
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Topic: Whose teenage kids are these? Persistent vandalism and drug use at the Bowling Green.
Replies: 11
by this_is_cat
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:49 am

Re: Whose teenage kids are these? Persistent vandalism and drug use at the Bowling Green.

Chorister makes an extremely good point. There was a very simple way to have stopped this antisocial behaviour and to not let the facility become the go-to place for bored teens to smoke and get drunk, and the local NIMBY squad protested against it. Be careful what you wish for - by crying ‘what if’...
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Topic: Whose teenage kids are these? Persistent vandalism and drug use at the Bowling Green.
Replies: 11
by this_is_cat
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:03 am

Re: Streatham Hill low traffic neighbourhood to be up and running mid August

Of course disabilities and mobility problems aren’t the same thing which is was why it was so surprising that you tried to claim they were in your initial post. Where you also tried to apply a national percentage despite the report very clearly stating a much lower London one. I think we can all agr...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Streatham Hill low traffic neighbourhood to be up and running mid August
Replies: 25
by this_is_cat
Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:41 am

Re: Toddler outdoor time in wandsworth common

Hi — we live between the commons and have a 2.5 year old. We are looking to get together with one or two other families with similar age children who are not attending nursery and whose parents are working from home (so, continuing to self-isolate), to try and get our kids a couple of ours of outdo...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Toddler outdoor time in wandsworth common
Replies: 2
by this_is_cat
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:20 am

Re: Bertie and Boo Re-Open?

Lovely idea.
What ages will the sessions be for please?
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Bertie and Boo Re-Open?
Replies: 8
by this_is_cat
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:17 am

Nanny-housekeeper needed for SW11 family!

We are looking for a nanny housekeeper to join our family in March. We are a relaxed, happy family with a 2 year old boy and 2 well-behaved dogs.   We are offering a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.   Our requirements are first and foremost for someone with proven experience of lo...
Forum: Job Vacancies
Topic: Nanny-housekeeper needed for SW11 family!
Replies: 2
by this_is_cat
Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:57 pm

Re: Alcoholic mother in law for Xmas

If she doesn’t go away, then why don’t you?

Life is too short to ruin Christmas with difficult relatives
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Alcoholic mother in law for Xmas
Replies: 9
by this_is_cat
Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:29 pm

Re: Separated and going on holiday?

It probably depends why you split. If he has had an affair and is going to spend the entire time messaging his mistress, I can’t imagine it would do your mental health any good. If it’s an amicable mutual split, it will probably be easier to deal with. Can you at least get separate rooms so the chil...
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Separated and going on holiday?
Replies: 9
by this_is_cat
Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:25 am

Re: Private scan

‘Chelsea/Battersea area’? The website says the address is Queenstown road - ie very much Battersea, but calls it ‘the Chelsea clinic’ ie a complete lie to make it sound fancy. And this is your first post. Are you connected with the clinic? The Women’s Wellness Clinic on Fulham Road opposite C&W (ie ...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: Private scan
Replies: 9
by this_is_cat
Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:17 am

Re: Norland nanny or NQN

It’s the wrong time of year for a NQN, and they all organise work through Norland (who charge a placement fee) so its best to contact them directly
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Norland nanny or NQN
Replies: 2
by this_is_cat
Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:09 am

Re: Private consultant recommendations - Guys / Lansdell

You can’t pre-book a room on the Kensington wing if you’re giving birth in the NHS ward, but if you’ve had an NHS birth, you can ask after the birth if they have any Kensington rooms available and then pay your £1500 a night for them But obviously the priority goes to Kensington wing patients so the...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: Private consultant recommendations - Guys / Lansdell
Replies: 15
by this_is_cat
Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:28 am

Re: Dog groomers Barking Betty

Woofs and Kittys on Taybridge road is great. Really caring staff
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Dog groomers Barking Betty
Replies: 4
by this_is_cat
Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:55 am

Re: Noise related to South West Four (SW4) festival

Agreed. It was one weekend, and other than the tubes being busy, it was hardly an imposition. Our children had a little dance to the music while we were walking on the common, and we had a glass of wine in the garden listening to the music and remembering when we were young enough to go to festivals!
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Noise related to South West Four (SW4) festival
Replies: 3
by this_is_cat
Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:13 am

Re: Daughter invited away but family flying bus class

How old is your daughter?
It may not be as simple as just booking her an economy seat on her own if she is then counted as an unaccompanied minor
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Daughter invited away but family flying bus class
Replies: 5
by this_is_cat
Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:20 am