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Re: Earlsfield - best areas for young family

I have lived both sides but moved from the earlsfield road side and now live on the Magdalen estate. We did it to be in the catchment area for BP and the bigger gardens on this side. Both areas are great but we love the Magdalen estate. Such a great community and feels so spacious with Spencer. The ...
Replies: 6
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:47 pm

Re: State Secondary Schools - are they good?

Firstly well done for helping set up the school. It’s truly fantastic how well you have all done and a fabulous opportunity for the kids that benefit. I Still can’t understand why you went Down the feeder school route though and not just plain simple proximity? As it stands there will be (and it’s a...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 16
Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:04 pm

Re: State Secondary Schools - are they good?

Clearly hard to argue with as it’s an academy but The admissions process at Bolingbroke does seem unfair. For many it’s their most local state secondary but they cannot get in unless they move their child into a feeder school in Y6!
Forum: Schools
Replies: 16
Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:20 pm

Re: Jo jo Maman & Boden clothes for sale

I have sent you a PM
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Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:57 am

Jo jo Maman & Boden clothes for sale

Hi - I have around 40-50 pieces of good quality jo jo maman, joules and Boden girls clothes for sale. They range from 12 months to 7 years. I would like to sell them really cheaply but in bulk if possible. If anyone is interested in kitting their little girl out then please get in touch!
Replies: 3
Sat Mar 02, 2019 3:12 pm

Re: In-laws voted leave. They've removed my children's freedom of movement and I can't cope with seeing them any longer.

Interesting thread. I agree with the dangers of social media. It doesn’t help our ability to switch off from things like these. Put your energy and time into positive things that make you and your family happy. You can’t change these things, they will take their own path. Join clubs, volunteering, m...
Replies: 34
Wed Jan 30, 2019 1:58 pm

Re: In-laws voted leave. They've removed my children's freedom of movement and I can't cope with seeing them any longer.

Same issue in our house. My husband and I voted remain but my parents and in-laws voted leave. They still stand firm in their views that a no deal brexit is the best way forward! I find it hard to process but I respect their views. We don’t discuss it much now as my husband in particular gets wound ...
Replies: 34
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:04 pm

Re: Downstairs toilets vs bigger kitchen

Personally I would never get rid of a downstairs toilet and certainly I would never buy a house without one, particularly if I had children. Move it yes but don’t remove it!
Replies: 9
Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:31 pm

Re: Advice / views on Beatrix Potter and Earlsfield Primary schools

We are BP parents too and the above post is an accurate summary. We love the school and its ethos. The parents and their children are all like minded. It has a terrific sense of community. With use of the sports facilities behind the school, the sport is amazing for a state primary with my kids doin...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 10
Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:16 pm

Re: What has happened to Nappyvalleynet

Have to say I agree with a previous post. I used to use this site frequently but now find it too hard to navigate. You can’t move to the next page without scrolling to the bottom of the page which takes forever etc. Maybe I am missing a trick !!
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Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:01 pm

Re: To Use or Not to Use the Same Names as Friends

We had that exact scenario when one of our friends called her baby who was born 2 days before our chosen name. We decided to opt for a different name, and are now pleased with our decision however don’t feel that you have to do this. If you love the name, speak to your friend and tell her this was a...
Replies: 8
Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:40 pm

Re: Chelsea & West or St Thomas?

I had an awful experience with my first at St Thomas and hence had my 2 subsequent children at St George’s and was super impressed by the care there. Trust your gut instinct and move if you feel more comfortable, however, as a previous post said it often comes down to staffing levels on the day and ...
Replies: 9
Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:03 pm

Re: Only afford to send one to private school

Interesting thread. I agree that it’s best not to enter into something that seems unfair from the outset. Interestingly I am one of 4, With 2 going private and 2 not. The circumstances are different in that we were given the choice of School at secondary so there couldnt be and wasn’t any resentment...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 31
Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:29 pm

Baby/kids clothes for Sale

Thought I would see if there was any interest in good quality kid clothes (boden/jo jo /gap etc) mainly from 6 months to 2 years. Happy to sell cheaply as I want to declutter. Mostly girls but I have some boys too. Happy to send details/pics if anyone is interested. Please PM me. Thanks
Replies: 0
Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:14 pm

Re: Ears pinned back advice

I had ear surgery by Mr Gault. My costs were eventually covered by the PCT so worth looking into this although mine was 10 years ago now. Fully endorse the other comments re Gault. He is a miracle worker and the best around. Good luck.
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Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:10 pm