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Re: Info on state secondaries: Graveney, Chestnut, Hurlingham etc

OP please stop repeating yourself. It's exhausting to read. The reason people are frustrated - and crucially, now not giving you much useful info - is that you've approached this query and appeal for help in a very confrontational way. You opened with criticisms of bunch of local schools, then seeme...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 42
Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:56 pm

Re: Roofer needed

I've used Peter Fenn Roofing more than once and also recommended him to neighbours who were similarly pleased w his work. 
  
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Email: fennpeter@yahoo.co.uk 
Replies: 2
Tue Feb 11, 2025 7:56 pm

Re: I need help navigating holiday camps

We've done both over the years. Both are good and have adequate care. I remember active camp being a bit more expensive and also a fair bit bigger. This is good when they are older but not so much when they are 4. NB at that age they will really struggle to do many consecutive full days without gett...
Replies: 5
Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:28 pm

Re: Friendly local for Xmas morning?

The Hope on Bellevue rd on Wandsworth common is worth a look. I'm told they are usually open
Replies: 1
Thu Nov 14, 2024 7:38 pm

Halloween decorations - best local streets this year?

Can anyone recommend any streets around Clapham/Battersea that have decent decorations this year?

We have friends visiting from abroad and wanted to show them some of the best if we can find them.

Grafton Square in Clapham Old Town used to be impressive, but not sure if that's still the case?

 
Replies: 0
Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:44 pm

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

I don't want to be pessimistic and every situation is different but - I would be wary of giving up your own earning power. I had a very secure marriage - until one day I didnt'. I'd taken my foot off the pedal whilst his career took precendence. I didnt' stop working but i did spend time part time t...
Replies: 34
Sat Oct 05, 2024 9:25 pm

Re: Great window cleaner recommendation needed!

Clive Howe - 07539 280 877. Only just found him myself but he did a good job. I think he's local (SW11) as he's cleaned for my neighbours for years
Replies: 2
Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:01 pm

Re: Clapham prep - Diversity

Have you considered looking at Newton Prep in Battersea? it's relatively multicultural (I stress 'relatively')

(I can't in any way speak for Hornsby or Belleville as I don't know them well, so i'm definitely not suggesting they wouldn't be mixed or good at discussing diversity)
Forum: Schools
Replies: 10
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:35 pm

Re: Cost of After School Clubs/ HolidayCamps

Hi  Very loosely I would say most holiday clubs around here will be approx £200 - £250 for a five day week. BUT almost none are proper full days, especially not for 3/4 year olds. you will need to be prepared to maybe add in a little ££ for some childcare a couple of afternoons to cover from 2/3pm -...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 8
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:42 pm

Re: Thai takeaway suggestions

Tumnan Thai on Lavender Hill are consistently good 

https://www.tumnanthai.co.uk/
 
Replies: 5
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:53 pm

Re: Rough sleepers hub and hostel opposite Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill

AbbevilleMummy - could you share details or a link about the hostel in Vauxhall please? i've been meaning to look for somewhere i could volunteer with my kids
Replies: 27
Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:27 pm

Re: Beauty services locally

R&D Wellness, Lavender Hill. It's not glamorous (ie not a pretty 'spa' environment) but if you are after sports massages they really know what they are doing
Replies: 3
Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:58 pm

Re: Reckless driver in Stormont Road / Clapham Northside

A camera has recently been installed at the intersection of Stormont and Northside (i know this because I got a ticket foolishly turning right when I didn't notice they had just made it no right turn)  I don't know how easy it is to access the footage but you may be allowed with a call to the counci...
Replies: 22
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:45 pm

Re: Help - Our neighbour's cat .........

TBH if you show it any affection it will keep coming around. My cat treats my neighbours' flat as her daytime home because she gets lots of attention there all day long when they work from home.  There are other things to stop her pooing in your garden - coffee grounds in flower beds can help, citru...
Forum: Activities
Replies: 5
Thu May 18, 2023 7:24 pm

Re: Help - Our neighbour's cat .........

umm, i'm a bit worried this may be my cat...... (if so please just knock and my door and tell me!)  I think the only thing you can do is talk to the neighbours about it. They can try to keep her inside for a couple of weeks. the cat repellent things have worked for me in a previous house where other...
Forum: Activities
Replies: 5
Wed May 17, 2023 10:46 pm