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James O’Leary – travel consultant, amazing service

Morning all, I know that people are quick to criticise and slow to praise, so just wanted to shout out James O’Leary from Travel Councillors for organising a ‘holiday of a lifetime’ to Sri Lanka for my family this summer. James was recommended through another person on Nappyvalley, and I can see wh...
Replies: 1
Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:54 am

Re: Are kitchen islands out of date

Personally I would always have an island as long as there is enough space to move around it. On the same topic, but as an aside, if you do decide to go for an island then please consider putting your hob in the island as opposed to being against the wall.  Historically architects & builders hav...
Replies: 7
Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:57 pm

Re: What to cut out of private education if you can't do everything?

Both of our girls went to state (Belleville Meteor) for primary and then private from year 7.  We have not regretted this choice at all - although the class sizes in state are much bigger, so is the diversity of people which has given both girls an understanding of what real life actually looks like...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 8
Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:39 pm

Re: Arding & Hobbs Rooftop

That’s odd, in the original planning application (and when they did a public consultation) they were talking about a top floor bar and restaurant, utilising the terrace and having a private dining room in the room under the dome at the corner. Perhaps locals objected to it so they changed their plan...
Replies: 2
Thu Aug 15, 2024 3:23 am

Re: Good kitchen knife brand?

We cook a great deal and my wife works in the hospitality sector, so knows a thing or two about kitchen knives. First things first, NEVER put decent kitchen knives in the dishwasher, and same goes for anything that's non-stick.  The UK has the most aggressive diswasher tablets you can get, so whilst...
Replies: 3
Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:04 pm

Re: Is there a Northcote Road Summer fair 2024

I'm not sure if there are any spaces left, but you could try emailing bookings@thinkeventslondon.com

Jonny
Replies: 5
Tue May 28, 2024 5:50 pm

Re: Is there a Northcote Road Summer fair 2024

There is indeed.  Comms will be going out later this week, but it is from 11am - 6pm on Sunday 14th July.  The event will finish at 6pm sharp, as it is the final of the Euros at 8pm and the road will need to re-open before that.

Jonny
Replies: 5
Tue May 28, 2024 9:59 am

Re: Good resort for late Easter skiing?

The last few years have been pretty hit and miss with most resorts. our current favourite (Courmayeur) has had a pretty rough time for the last couple of years, but had a cracking season this year.  As a general rule of thumb I would say to just go as high as you can - Tignes/Val Thorens in France, ...
Forum: Travel
Replies: 7
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:39 am

Re: The new £3.9m Food waste collections - a massive cost to the taxpayer, this is how to return your bins to the counci

I have to say that I’m with Chorister on this one I’m afraid readysteadycook. As a regular poster, I often see posts from frequent posters that I agree or disagree with, and mostly keep myself to myself and let people vent (which is their prerogative). Unfortunately this is not one of those times, a...
Replies: 14
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:57 pm

Re: Are Miele machines worth the extra??

I have to agree with Flowermummy, we have a Miele washing machine and a Miele drier and both have lasted for years and years.  We also put them in our rental properties at work.  Yes, they are a big investment, but in this case you really do get what you pay for.

Jonny
Replies: 9
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:36 am

Re: Red Setter, has anyone been?

I went to the launch last night and it's fabulous - a massive step up from All Bar One which had needed a refurb for years.  They have moved the bar to the other side so that you now effectively have four or five different areas you can sit in, as opposed to just one vast room.  The kitchen is now s...
Replies: 2
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:34 am

Re: Property Buying Agent

Hi Tulips, This is exactly the service we offer, however only in London, so unfortunately I can't help you personally.  There is however a relatively new portal that can help you, it's called First in the Door and only takes the best of the best buying agents.  The website is www.firstinthedoor.com ...
Replies: 5
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:17 pm

Re: Battersea Power Station's Light Festival returns this month

I have to say that sadly I agree with Gemima, it really is not great - a few light installations, but hardly what I would consider a 'festival'.  Sadly it was the same last year too - massively underwhelming.
Forum: Activities
Replies: 4
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:48 am

Re: Recommendations needed - Conveyancing solicitors

I run a buying agency and our ‘go to’ solicitor is Andy Pitcairn from William Sturges, and has been for many years. In our experience conveyancing solicitors seem to fall into two camps - ones who want to show their clients how clever they are by picking holes and finding faults in every transaction...
Replies: 4
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:19 pm

I'm looking for a Computer Science GCSE tutor

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recomendations for a GCSE level computer science tutor please?

Many thanks in advance,

Jonny
Replies: 1
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:15 pm