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Dear NappyValleyNetter,

Mr NVN has just returned from a residential work conference.

“How did it go?” I asked, when he got back on Friday night.

“Fine, until the psychological safety session where we all had to share our worst mistakes.”

“So you went with something harmless?,” I said, “like you cared too much about a project and got emotionally involved?”

“Kinda,” he said.

“I went first and told everyone about that street party where I was in charge of the kids karaoke and accidentally used the adult lyrics for ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and that ragged choir of seven year olds all shouted that ‘Frosty was a…'”

There was a lot to unpack there, not least that I wasn’t aware of this incident.

Although it does explain why some of our neighbours were a little frosty (sorry – couldn’t resist) at the last Royal Wedding party.

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

Honeywell School has dropped a grade in it’s Ofsted report. It was rated outstanding and although it has now lost that grade there may be some extenuating circumstances (read more).

C. has reported that the summer pedestrianisation of Northcote Road could be abandoned as the cost-of-living crisis hits Wandsworth Council’s coffers (read more). I know we have to focus cash where it’s needed but I’d have thought that the closure was a money-spinner overall?

And, hot on the heels of that news, L. has started a thread to share comments and the link to a petition to keep Northcote Road flip-flop friendly this summer (read more).

Talking of Northcote Road, whilst some are delighting in the spice that Ole & Steen have bought to Northcote Road, others are not feeling the Hygge at all (read more).

There’s been MORE helpful advice for S. whose husband wants to sell the family home and rent. Headline is that a big financial gamble is not encouraged – ARE YOU LISTENING LIZZ TRUSS? (read more)

In the light of the current, ‘interesting’ financial market, S. is wondering if there would be any benefit in paying school fees upfront? (read more) Wow, if you can that’s quite the flex!

Meanwhile, B. has added some very useful thinking points to H.’s original thread about whether parents should pay university fees or let their child take out a loan (read more).

A different S. may be onto a financial winner as their 14 year old daughter is keen to get a Saturday job and would like some ideas of where to look. Anyone looking for a teen-preneur? (read more)

N. is being made to feel as if she’s being a bad friend by declining an invitation to a 40th in Barcelona – is there a good answer to N.’s dilemma? (read more)

Anyone looking for some Arabian Nights to keep off the chill? G. would like to share a recommendation for a fabulous riad in the heart of Marrakech (read more).

J. is planning to go for egg donation treatment and is looking for recommendations for a clinic in Cyprus and thank you to S. who has generously offered to share her experience (read more).

M. introduces the Tiny Tatty Teddy Ickle Pickles Multi-Sensory Bear who has been delivered by The Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity in partnership with Carte Blanche Greetings to raise vital funds for the care of premature babies – a perfect Christmas present for someone in need of a cuddle (read more).

H. has lit the wick with stellar research for C.’s question about what to do with leftover candle wax (read more).

With demand for SEN places on the rise, C. announces that Wandsworth council are set to close a local primary school so that a specialist school can expand and relocate some of its facilities there (read more).

A pumpkin patch will be sprouting up on Clapham Common in October thanks to The Friends of Clapham Common with pumpkin picking, Halloween crafts, photo opportunities and more – sounds like a spooking gourd time to me! (read more)

R. has news that the Battersea Charity Ball, the biggest charity party in Battersea, is back on Friday 25^th November with a New York! New York! theme – go do it your way! (read more)

S. is a professional marketer and copywriter who would like to offer a helping hand to kickstart your business or sort those piles of admin – a Mary Poppins to pack up your troubles! (read more)

Playball have a fabulous offer to help post pandemic kids who all need to just run around and their parents who may be finding life more than a bit stressful right now with 50% off their Autumn term fees (read more).

H. has had some really reassuring and helpful replies in answer to her question about pre-skiing lessons for her children – thank you (read more).

T. is looking for any Ironsides or Westside FC kit to fit an 8 year old (read more).

Women’s fitness specialist and wellbeing expert Jane Wake has launched a new website and is offering a free week’s membership to anyone who’d like to try her classes – it’s the perfect restart! (read more)

Now’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book – luckily The Clapham Book Festival is coming this October with author talks, literary walks and quirky fun, so there’ll be plenty of lit-spiration for you all! (read more)

We have more House & Garden posts than conkers on the common:

We’re delighted to share the news that local kitchen design and furniture company Roundhouse has won the prestigious Living Etc. best kitchen award (read more). G. is a serious tea-drinker and wants to know if a Quooker tap will be more energy efficient than a kettle whilst still providing the heat she needs for her leaves (read more). D. is looking for a one-bed flat rental in London anywhere within zone 5 – her friend’s daughter has had her uni accommodation fall through and is in urgent need! Really hope we can help with this one (read more). Is your garden a breeze or leaf it and go? Whatever needs doing the Autumn gardening lady and her team are available to help (read more). M. is looking for a glazier to fit velux windows in the SW17 area (read more). C. would like to know how to work out which mobile provider has the best coverage in a specific area of the country (read more). Lots of great advice for M who is trying to decide whether to go full electric or hybrid for their new car – thank you all (read more).

We have more Schools posts than Halloween candy stocks eaten by Dads:

M. is looking for a tutor specialising in Year 6 Wandsworth SATs tests (read more). There have been some great solutions to E.’s question about extended hours at Belleville Nursery – thank you (read more). T. is looking for nursery recommendations in Balham or Streatham (read more). The Independent Schools Show is back in Battersea Park in November and you can get free advance tickets here (read more). Nightingale Tutors still have a few places available on their 11+ Advanced creative Writing and Comprehension Techniques course at half term (read more). Robot Reg is bringing his fabulously fun phonics classes to Clapham and Wimbledon (read more). Booking is open for Exceptional Academics’ February GCSE/IGCSE English Literature and Language courses (read more). The FORMA show for 16+ art and design students will take place at RIBA in Central London on 12 October (read more). M. is offering CNED classes for primary French speakers or French lessons for non-native speakers (read more).

Situations Vacant

Volunteer digital marketing professionals to support local charities at evening event (read more). Part-time Marketing professional for building firm (read more). Part-Time HR Manager (read more).

For sale

Two tickets for Einaudi live on 18^th October (read more). Large fish platter (read more). John Lewis single bed (read more).

Love

Annabel and NappyValleyNet Teamno