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Dear NappyValleyNetter,

Mr NVN reprised his Santa Claus role for a l̶u̶c̶k̶y̶ local school last week.

Like an ageing rockstar with one last world tour in him, he pulled on his big red suit whilst groaning that it all fitted so much better in the old days (i.e. 2018).

And although he loves playing Father Christmas, he finds some elements a little daunting, especially when over excited children tell him what they want and he has to acknowledge he’s heard without promising to deliver.

“With great power comes great responsibility,” he said pompously over a post-grotto beer.

Then the phone rang.

“That’ll probably be the neighbours across the road,” said Mr NVN with an accompanying sly grin, “they should have found out by now.”

“And?” I said, waiting for the explanation.

“Well, they feed those bin-shredding foxes so I told their daughter she could have a pony” at which point he morphed into full-on bad Santa mode, “and to keep screaming until they agree.”

Here’s what you have been talking about this week on NappyValleyNet:

P.’s husband and her mother have been commenting on the weight of her two year old daughter and asks if warm milk before bedtime can make a child obese? Although some people might view this as trivial I think one has to be really careful around any body image issues, sensitive replies only please (read more).

More discussions on diet; and this time in response to B. who’s a vegetarian, but their husband would prefer their son has more meat (read more). Mr NVN once ordered ‘Chickn’ in a restaurant and didn’t know it was vegan. Five years on and he still won’t shut up about it.

Q. has unknowingly invited an unvaccinated godson from South Africa to stay over the holidays. She now can’t decide whether to hide the fact from her elderly mother or uninvite him which will mean him spending Christmas alone (read more)? On the one hand I think this is a tricky issue but the words “elderly mother” make it quite straight forward right?

I. would love to have a daughter after having two sons and wonders if there is there anything she can do to increase her chances? I heard eating cheese would help having a girl or was that a boy!?! (read more)

N. has found a credit/ debit card near Northcote Road, please message her if you dropped yours (read more).

R.’s five year old has a strong lisp. Does anyone have recommendations for a local private speech therapist who might be able to help? (read more)

O.’s 13 year old son has recently been diagnosed with high functioning ASD. They’d really love for him to meet other teenagers who might be interested in forming a friendship and hanging out together. Really hope that we can help! (read more)

V. is looking for recommendations for a private assessment for a child who might have ASD/ADHD as there’s currently a very long NHS waiting list (read more).

M. is new to the area and is looking for a dentist near to Northcote Road who can treat the whole family’s pearly white teeth (read more).

W. is feeling very behind with the times with social media. Any social media guru types out there who can help W. get to grips with Facebook and Twitter? Isn’t it all TikTok and Insta now? (read more)

A. is looking for a celebrant to officiate their five month old daughter’s secular naming ceremony. It took me AGES to work out what this was but it’s a christening without god right? (read more)

S. wants to send foodie presents to family and friends who were visiting over Christmas but no longer. Any recommendations for hampers of the fromage and vino variety? (read more) That sounds like a seventies folk act: “Fromage and Vino’s Greatest Hits.” Ok, just me then.

S. should take a look at our NappyValleyNet Christmas market for hamper inspiration from a whole host of local businesses. Great for anyone who likes to leave their Christmas shopping until the very last week to ensure they’re fully in the Christmas spirit! (read more) No folk duos I promise!

Check out The Junction Bid’s Christmas Guide featuring all the fantastic shops and services at The Junction. Also, check out Dates For Your Diary, including their Christmas Trail Competition and some delicious Yuletide recipes! (read more)

One of our lucky NappyValleyNet team enjoyed a totally outstanding at home festive fillet steak box with Christmas Carol accompaniment, courtesy of Hawksmoor. You need to be quicker than Usain Bolt, to bag one of these boxes for your New Year’s celebrations (read more).

All Star Tennis have posted a reminder about their tennis camp taking place this week on Wandsworth Common. It’s aimed at 5-12 year olds who might fancy hitting some tennis balls (rather than snow balls) in the days leading up to Christmas (read more). And Murray beat Rafael on Friday so it’s, like, perfect timing!

And if hockey is more their thing, then London Wayfarers Hockey Club have two days of camps running this week and two days in the new year (read more). Love the ‘Farers!

But if it’s dribbling a football which they’re more partial to, then FC Battersea are running their ProCamp this week (read more).

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit to the Wandsworth Foodbank last week to take a look at the Christmas emergency food parcels and to talk pizzas with the founders of Balham’s Love Triangle. I wonder what type of pizza is Charles’ favourite (read more)? Oooh if they made one called “Abdicate” I bet he’d eat it every night!

We have more house and garden posts than Boris has Shropshire nightmares!

M. has had a new front door fitted and is wondering about selling on their old one complete with gorgeus stained glass (read more).

H. is moving to Brighton and needs recommendations for a great removals company (read more).

R. is looking for a room to rent short term in the SW12 area (read more).

G. needs a good painter and decorator who can also hang wallpaper (read more).

W. is looking for someone to clear their gutters. This is on Mr NVN’s to do list too! (read more)

We have more school posts than Father Christmas has reindeer!

C. has posted some thoughts on Thomas’s Battersea and the effect of having the Royals in attendance (read more).

P. needs help deciding between accepting a place at Finton House or Wandsworth Prep (read more).

Dulwich College students have been reaching new levels of green, with everyone in the College community encouraged to make a personal pledge to tackle climate change (read more).

Lambeth Council are reminding parents and carers, with a child due to start primary school in September, to apply online for a state school Reception place, before next month’s deadline (read more).

Wandsworth Council are informing drivers not to get caught on the new cameras in two ‘School Streets’ in Tooting (read more).

There are a few places left on Hyde Tutoring’s revision course over the Christmas holidays (read more).

Exceptional Academics are now taking bookings for 11+ interview preparation and mock interviews (read more).

and they still have a few places available for their Saturday School starting in January (read more).

Situation Vacant

Board Chair of the Trinity Fields Trust and new Trustees required (read more).

For sale

Isla Cnoc 16 bike (read more).

Frog Tadpole+ balance bike (read more).

Love
Annabel and NappyValleyNet Team