Prince Charles in Tooting TK Maxx!

Dear NappyValleyNetter,

One of Mr NVN’s colleagues is moving overseas and, as a leaving present, the London office designed a photobook.

My husband contributed two photos: one of our puppy Luna whom he often takes to work, the other was a selfie in his best-boss pose.

Somehow, and most people are not entirely convinced it was an accident, the dog and master captions were switched, so underneath the serious-yet-approachable picture of my husband was written “thanks for picking up my poo.”

Here is what you’ve been talking about this week on NappyValleyNet…

We had a flurry of excitement this week as Prince Charles visited TK Maxx in Tooting. Oooh I bet he only buys from their Gold Label range AND he doesn’t have to queue (read more).

And whilst the media had a field day with the Prince, they seem to have had trouble remembering the name of Battersea MP, Marsha de Cordova, shamefully mixing her up with other MPs of colour in their reports (read more).

And in yet more stabbings, overshadowed by the horrific events in Streatham last week, a young man was stabbed in Furzedown Recreational Ground. His injuries were thankfully not life changing (read more). On Friday Clapham South was the scene of a stabbing too (read more). Again the injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

More sightings have been made of the swearing and aggressive man on the 319 bus. Be careful out there, everyone (read more).

T. needs our help on how to handle her teen daughter’s fall out with a friend. This one could be trickier than post Brexit negotiations with Europe. What would you do? (read more)

S. is looking for a lion on the loose from London Zoo. Last seen somewhere between Tooting Bec, Balham station or Clapham Junction. Ok it’s a soft toy but it IS sorely missed by her daughter (read more)

And whilst we are the subject of lost and found – M. has found some keys on Broomwood Rd. She’s got the key to the door, key to the door etc. (read more)

S. asks if there is anyone local to Northcote Road who has a quiet study room available to rent hourly/daily for a student and tutor, especially during the holidays? Nappy Valley, can we even do quiet?? (read more)

S. is looking for a business accountant who can advise on contractor tax issues. Whoever said that tax doesn’t need to be taxing… ? (read more) The first person to recommend Jimmy Carr’s accountant gets banned!

J. has some good advice regarding the mean parking restrictions at Clapham Junction (read more) Parking restrictions – two innocent words but when combined they are capable of creating great misery!

D. wants to know where we want a new soft play centre, think Eddie Catz – Clapham Junction, Balham or Tooting? Don’t all put your hands up at once! (read more)

We were so lucky to be invited to taste the Nue Ground café menu this week. Check out our review of this lovely eatery in Abbeville Village for delicious and nutritious food that won’t break the bank (read more).

And it’s not just food that they do, pop into Nue Ground café for mindfulness and nutrition workshops too (read more).

Sticking with food, because let’s face it, it is one of our favourite topics, Jefferson’s Ice cream Parlour has introduced two new flavours for Valentine’s (read more). If Mr NVN were a flavour he’d be raspberry ripple – past his best and dated but reassuringly familiar. And that’s as romantic as I get!

And if you are a real foodie who prides yourselves on discovering new and exciting places to go to, you will love The Abbeville Supper Club. The brainchild of local chefs Jean-Pierre Bird and Teddy Rigby, raising money for Trinity Hospice and sending our taste buds into a food frenzy. Don’t miss out on their next pop up (read more).

Or if you like to cook meals that take half an hour or less, then you won’t be disappointed by this delicious recipe that Brindisa has posted (read more). Love Brindisa and Monica the super talented owner!

For the crafty ones amongst you – that is good with making things with your hands, rather than handy with deceit, Lead Tin on Webb’s Road have two fab bookbinding workshops in March (read more).

And if you are up for a party this summer, the newly refurbished Sky Lark café in Wandsworth Common are taking bookings (read more). Love the Lark!

From the sublime to thee plain irritating – bad WiFi would be near the top of most people’s list of the things they find most frustrating. That’s why we have partnered with Breezetech who are offering 100 NVN users a FREE on-site WiFi improvement appointment. It’s simple – they send a WiFi engineer to your home or office at a time of your choosing to assess your WiFi speed & coverage and make improvements (read more).

A. has a workspace to rent out at their architectural design studio in Colliers Wood if you’d like to join them (read more). Oooh I bet their office is super trendy with pictures of Bob the Builder everywhere.

And if you need an extra pair of hands around the office, J. is an intern in office management in Germany and is looking for a six week internship in the Clapham area (read more). Guten Tag!

F. has just graduated from uni and would like to babysit or offer French tutoring (read more). Bonjour!

Got a little Nigel Kennedy wannabe on your hands? Well, S. can give them violin lessons (read more).

Or if yours can bend it like Beckham, then check out Fulham Soccer School (read more).

Little Gym Wandsworth & Fulham tell us about the importance of being active with your baby for their development (read more).

And if you have a bundle of energy aged 3 to 9, have a go at this week’s NappyValleyNet competition to win three days on the fun-filled and action-packed Playball Camp at the Latchmere this half term (read more).

FCG Balham is running women only combat sports classes – come on girls, let’s get fit and kick some butt! (read more)

Valentine’s Day is coming up and Melissa Coupe is offering an ultimate Radiance Facial Package for a perfect Valentine’s gift, even if it is to yourself! (read more)

Finally, J. wants to know if anyone has experience of Lister hospital for fertility treatment? (read more)

We have more House & Garden questions than Trump has Ink Peach Mints (or have I misheard?)

Cast London, the local bespoke joiner company, is hosting a celebratory launch weekend at its showroom on the Northcote Road on Friday 27^th and Sat 28^th followed by a big family day on Sunday 1^st March. You’re all invited! (read more).

And the BAFTAs go to G.W. Cabinetry, bespoke cabinet makers, who have won two design awards. Huge congratulations, very well deserved (read more).

J. offers heavy duty cleaning after renovations or end of tenancy cleaning.

J. can you take on teenagers’ rooms too by any chance? (read more)

S. needs advice on water softeners (read more).

S. also needs to upgrade the basement loo, anyone used Saniflow? (read more) 

F. is looking for a kitchen fitter (read more).

Altogether now, “You can’t get quicker than kitchen fitter…” or have I misheard here too? M. has some good advice on how to keep plants warm in this chilly weather (read more).

Duvets? Good advice has come in following R.’s request for advice on basements (read more). Need a plumber? Two recommendations have come in for Greg at Octopus (read more).

We have more Schools questions than Bond has bow ties!

Lots more views on Emanuel school (read more).

And S. has a glowing report on Ecole du Park – anyone else have any feedback? (read more) V. is considering sending her daughter to SCHS Junior School, anyone got any views on them? (read more) 

Advice continues to stream in regarding secondary school choices, Kings, Whitgift, Trinity or Emanuel, eeny meeny miny moe… they are all so brilliant! (read more)

And if you are considering your primary school choices, Parkgate school are having an open morning on Saturday 29^th February (read more).

Sydenham High headteacher tells us about the importance of a coaching culture to nurture confidence and invites parents to the school’s open days (read more).

Could you be a teacher? Train with Wandsworth SCITT (read more). Yellow Bird Education posts about its English exam workshops in Fulham (read more)

And Exceptional Academics’ 11+ Saturday School for Year 5 students is running each Saturday for the spring term (read more).

Here come those Travel posts!

The Travel Designers are closing their office on 28th February because of high rent, but they will still be offering their award-winning service in the virtual world (read more).

I. has a house for rent in the Isle of White over the Easter hols. Facing the sandy beach, it looks idyllic (read more).

That Sri Lanka thread just keeps going! (read more)

Looking for a new role? Check these out!

Re-use charity, Work and Play Scrapstore is looking for a part-time General Manager working three days a week (read more).

Administrator needed for Fruity Tunes, music workshops and Fruity Club, after school care provider (read more).

Snappy Snaps on Clapham High Street are looking for a part time or full time sales assistant (read more).

For Sale

Free Aspace Mid Sleeper child’s bed (read more).

Bugaboo Bee 3 (read more).

Joie Serina Swivel Swing Chair (read more).

Sweetpea and Willow chrome console table (read more).

Isla bink Cnoc 16 (read more).

Phew, that’s it – have a great week!

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