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Re: Yoga retreat recommendations

Hi If you can manage a bit more than a weekend, I would highly recommend Manuel Ponce at Spanishyogaretreat.com. We love the combination of personal attention (usually 4-6 per group) with a beautiful town. Manuel is a great osteopath, too, so good advice freely available + optional treatments if you...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Yoga retreat recommendations
Replies: 12
by sebastianbear
Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:44 pm

Re: advice on tenancy /accommodation needed please

Hi. While your landlord is, of course, entitled to refuse a longer extension, I would expect that, were you not to leave, the process of eviction would take longer than the offered extension. Even if your landlord starts formal eviction proceedings, getting to court takes weeks, and your landlord fa...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: advice on tenancy /accommodation needed please
Replies: 4
by sebastianbear
Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:59 pm

Re: Rainy Day suggestions for a pre schooler

The London Aquarium went down well with a 3 year old - and I enjoyed it too. But there will be a queue, so best to get tickets in advance. Also, try the Polka. They may still have tickets + there is a play-space, book corner etc in the large room where everyone gathers before the performance. We ate...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rainy Day suggestions for a pre schooler
Replies: 7
by sebastianbear
Fri May 19, 2017 8:27 am

Re: Homepath recommendation?

Not sure why Scottov regards these unpleasant posts as acceptable. Clearly many people do find that homeopathy helps. The fact that, at present, there is no scientific explanation could be a reflection of the limits of scientific method and conventional knowledge/thinking. I suggest remaining open-m...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Homepath recommendation?
Replies: 25
by sebastianbear
Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:48 am

Re: Looking for a render specialist please

Can thoroughly recommend this guy, who works with lime render a lot. He's done great work for us (ceiling + repair after removal of anaglypta) and for our daughter/her neighbour (external lime render on early Victorian house). http://www.deplasterers.co.uk Happy to talk to you if you want more info ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Looking for a render specialist please
Replies: 2
by sebastianbear
Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:27 am

Re: Child-friendly restaurant near Polka theatre, Wimbledon

HI Thank you again to all those who suggested eating options after a play at the Polka. We chose Made in Italy - not too far from the theatre and quiet. Food was good, with plenty of choice, including gluten-free (slow-roast belly pork). I was especially impressed by the child menu, which included p...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Child-friendly restaurant near Polka theatre, Wimbledon
Replies: 7
by sebastianbear
Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:43 pm

Re: Child-friendly restaurant near Polka theatre, Wimbledon

Many thanks for both the recommendation and the warning. The Italian sounds ideal, just what we were looking for. Thanks again.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Child-friendly restaurant near Polka theatre, Wimbledon
Replies: 7
by sebastianbear
Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:04 pm

Re: New in the UK: GP recommendation, please?

Hi. There is a walk-in health centre at Clapham Junction for any small emergencies, plus St George's and St Thomas' Accident & Emergency departments (long waits to be expected). The GP service is a bit more complicated. You have to register with a practice near where you live, as each practice c...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: New in the UK: GP recommendation, please?
Replies: 3
by sebastianbear
Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:43 am

Child-friendly restaurant near Polka theatre, Wimbledon

Hi. Does anyone have suggestions for lunch with a 4 year-old near the Polka? We'd prefer somewhere on or near the Broadway, as Wimbledon Village is too far. Alternatively, has anyone been to the Polka cafe? It's an easy option, although it'll probably be mobbed when we're going, as it's half-term. T...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Child-friendly restaurant near Polka theatre, Wimbledon
Replies: 7
by sebastianbear
Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:20 am

Re: Five year old won't each anything but Cerel, Pasta Cheese and Cucumbers

Hi. Firstly, sympathies. Dealing with a determined non-eater can be a pain. Mine is still not easy, even as an adult. Yes, you probably should get loss of weight checked out. And it's worth making sure that nothing has changed for her at school, friendships cooling off etc. Other than that, how abou...
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Topic: Five year old won't each anything but Cerel, Pasta Cheese and Cucumbers
Replies: 10
by sebastianbear
Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:10 am

Re: Recommended dentists SW11 SW12?

Hi Twogirls. I'm really sorry you had a bad time at IndigoLittle. I know how horrid a bad dental experience can be. However, just to be fair to them, my experience was completely different. I had a dental emergency while in France - a tooth with a root canal split and become infected. Not only did D...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Recommended dentists SW11 SW12?
Replies: 20
by sebastianbear
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:25 pm

Re: Returning to work after maternity leave - is this constructive dismissal??

I'm really sorry you're going through this. I had something similar happen when I was pregnant, and I remember how miserable I felt, and how difficult it was to get through the day. I'm afraid it does sound as though you may be being set up for a future reduction in numbers, and I think you will pro...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Returning to work after maternity leave - is this constructive dismissal??
Replies: 4
by sebastianbear
Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:42 am

Re: Crossrail 2: good news re local station and vent shafts

Soil conditions may be difficult in Tooting than in Balham, but a number of people have suggested using different technologies that have been used successfully in other challenging locations. The most recent suggestion was a comment on a profile piece on Michele Dix in The Engineer 15th April - &quo...
Forum: Activities
Topic: Crossrail 2: good news re local station and vent shafts
Replies: 8
by sebastianbear
Tue May 31, 2016 8:58 pm

Re: Knotweed in South West London

Yes, there's quite a lot of knotweed locally. Loads along the Wandle, and I've seen it in a Balham front garden! There is a professional-strength chemical (? concentrated glyphosate) to get rid of it, and it shouldn't be expensive to have someone come in and spray, (probably more than once), althoug...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Knotweed in South West London
Replies: 7
by sebastianbear
Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:33 am

Re: Dr Johnson Avenue and no right turn on Elmbourne Rd.

Rather a mean post, Papinian. You have no idea about the circumstances behind catty29a's commute and making personal comments is just hurtful. As a general comment, Furzedown is somewhat cut-off from surrounding areas, bar a few rat-runs. This is particularly true for public transport, unless you ha...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Dr Johnson Avenue and no right turn on Elmbourne Rd.
Replies: 11
by sebastianbear
Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:22 am