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Re: Graveney vs Bolingbroke

No but there are options - there's space in feeder schools or if you live close enough there have always been places for non-feeder kids by August. Do you have feedback on the school?
Forum: Schools
Topic: Graveney vs Bolingbroke
Replies: 5
by manta
Thu May 09, 2024 10:27 am

Graveney vs Bolingbroke

Hi, Having run the numbers on private secondary schools, we are stepping up our state school research. Has anyone had the choice between Bolingbroke and Graveney recently and can give any guidance on your thinking? Or just current experience for kids at either? We know how different they are in size...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Graveney vs Bolingbroke
Replies: 5
by manta
Thu May 09, 2024 9:14 am

Re: Kids friendly club with swimming pool

It's a huge gap in the market. Birch has just gone into administration. Every winter we consider David lloyd for exactly this but it's not very close and gets poor reviews. I would pay a lot for a local country club with both outdoor & indoor pools!
Forum: Activities
Topic: Kids friendly club with swimming pool
Replies: 5
by manta
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:02 pm

After school nanny needed

We're looking for an after-school nanny for our lovely 8 year old boy and 5 year old girl. Based in Balham. It's 3 afternoons a week (mon/wed/thur ideally) with babysitting weekly or bi-weekly on the wed or thurs (we're flexible). Our amazing nanny is leaving us to go to university after 5 years and...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: After school nanny needed
Replies: 0
by manta
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:15 pm

After school nanny needed

Hi, We are looking for an after-school nanny in Balham from early September. Ideally 3 days a week Mon/Wed/Thur. 3-630 on Mon/Wed and babysitting on Thur 3-10ish. 14 hours a week. Pickup from Rutherford House School. Looking for someone who has done after-school nannying before, loves kids and is ha...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: After school nanny needed
Replies: 0
by manta
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:18 am

After school nanny needed from Sept (flexibility on hours)

Hi, Our amazing nanny is leaving for a new career so we are looking for an afterschool nanny from September. 3 afternoons a week with pickup from Rutherford House school, our house is in Balham. Ideal days are Mon/Wed/Thur. We're flexible on the hours - could include a babysitting one a week or bi-w...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: After school nanny needed from Sept (flexibility on hours)
Replies: 0
by manta
Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:45 pm

Re: Happy go lucky qualified British nanny looking for an AFTER SCHOOL ROLE - IDEALLY FULL TIME IN THE HOLIDAYS!

Hi I messaged you yesterday but messages on here don't always work. Could you drop me a message to carolinemogford@gmail.com and I'll send you the message there. Thanks
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Happy go lucky qualified British nanny looking for an AFTER SCHOOL ROLE - IDEALLY FULL TIME IN THE HOLIDAYS!
Replies: 7
by manta
Wed May 24, 2023 1:53 pm

Emanuel school 10+

Hi,

Does anyone have experience of the Emanuel 10+ entry process? In particular a tutor recommendation and any guidance on the CAT scores your child had if they got in. Thanks!
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Emanuel school 10+
Replies: 5
by manta
Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:41 am

Holiday home resorts near London

Hi, We'd like to buy a home in a holiday home estate within a few hours of SW London. We're looking at Lower Mill Estate, Lakes by Yoo (pricey), Silverlake. And have ruled out Cookswood and Fritton Lake as being too far away. Does anyone own in any of these resorts and have feedback on the owner exp...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Holiday home resorts near London
Replies: 1
by manta
Wed Aug 24, 2022 3:49 pm

Where to move to?

We have lived in Balham for 10 years and love it. But we would like a bigger garden and more space, with great secondary school options and within striking distance of London.  The research is overwhelming so thought I'd try the wisdom of the crowds. In your experience, what are the most common plac...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Where to move to?
Replies: 4
by manta
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:43 am

Re: Lower Mill Cotswolds owners?

Hi I tried but not sure my PMs work on this site. I'm on carolinemogford@gmail.com if you didn't get them and are OK to email me? Thank you!
Forum: Travel
Topic: Lower Mill Cotswolds owners?
Replies: 2
by manta
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:41 pm

Lower Mill Cotswolds owners?

Does anyone on here own a house at Lower Mill? We're very keen to buy and would love to chat to an owner to understand the pros & cons. Thank you!
Forum: Travel
Topic: Lower Mill Cotswolds owners?
Replies: 2
by manta
Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:43 pm

Heaver estate gardens

Hi,

We're considering a move to the Heaver Estate. We're looking for a friendly, quiet road with good-sized gardens - which roads should we be looking at? And does anyone have a house they want to sell?!
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Heaver estate gardens
Replies: 1
by manta
Tue May 21, 2019 10:00 am

Re: Henry Cavendish & Rutherford House schools

Starting in Reception this September. We're in one and have just been offered the other from the waitlist. 
Forum: Schools
Topic: Henry Cavendish & Rutherford House schools
Replies: 21
by manta
Wed May 08, 2019 1:42 pm

Re: Henry Cavendish & Rutherford House schools

Hi all,

Bumping this as we now have the option of either Rutherford House or Henry Cavendish. Anything else we are missing on these two? Thanks! 
Forum: Schools
Topic: Henry Cavendish & Rutherford House schools
Replies: 21
by manta
Wed May 08, 2019 12:30 pm