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Yet another mugging on St John’s Road

My 16yo son was mugged this Wednesday around 4:35pm on St. John’s Road close to M&S. He had his phone in his pocket, was not wearing headphones and was with 2 friends on a busy street when it happened. He was manhandled a bit by three muggers after they took cash from one of his friends and thre...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Yet another mugging on St John's Road
Replies: 5
by Monkey_mami
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:03 am

Re: GPS tracker or child app for secondary school

Another vote for Life360 (which is free though a pro version is also available) and Apple AirTags (£99 for a set of four).  

We used a Gator watch while in primary and it was great but it may be a bit "childish" for secondary school kids.

Hope that helps.  
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: GPS tracker or child app for secondary school
Replies: 7
by Monkey_mami
Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:35 pm

School commute @ Clapham Junction

The return to school at the end of last week has seen huge crowds of students trying to get to school from Clapham Junction, especially on platform 13 with kids traveling to or via East/South Croydon. The platform was so crowded this morning kids had to wait to be allowed onto the platform -there wa...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: School commute @ Clapham Junction
Replies: 2
by Monkey_mami
Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:58 pm

Muggings targeting children

As many of you may be aware, there has been an increase in muggings of young secondary school kids in our area. A lot of these have happened in broad daylight and during rush hour. Often, the victims are year 7 & 8 children coming through Clapham Junction and Wandsworth station, as well as stude...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Muggings targeting children
Replies: 0
by Monkey_mami
Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:57 pm

Did you see anything?

Yesterday afternoon (July 4th) at around 4:10 my 10-yr old was on Wakehurst about to cross Alfriston on his way home from school when the driver of a pickup rolled down his window and told him he could cross. The second my son stepped on the road the man sped by laughing out loud and yelling somethi...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Did you see anything?
Replies: 9
by Monkey_mami
Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:19 am

House Keys Found in Wandsworth Common

House keys found in by the railway bridge on Wandsworth Common. Distinctive neck strap on it (purposely left off photo as means of verifying owner as keys include Banham lock and alarm fob).

If owners not found we’ll bring to Banham or police station.
Forum: Job Vacancies
Topic: House Keys Found in Wandsworth Common
Replies: 0
by Monkey_mami
Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:01 am

Re: Applying for Permanent Residency as a EU National - HELP!

Hi M&M, I would suggest you call the Home Office and see what they tell you, they have been very helpful every time I've contacted them. If you need to apply via EEA(PR), I just did this, a few things to know: - You can send the application with a National ID card instead of your passport but yo...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Applying for Permanent Residency as a EU National - HELP!
Replies: 12
by Monkey_mami
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:36 pm

Belleville Primary Christmas Shopping Event

Please join us at Belleville School on Webb's Road from 8pm on Tuesday 15th November and get your Christmas shopping started. There will be around 60 stands all exhibiting original gifts: kids craft kits, pet accessories, children's clothing, bespoke jewellery, accessories, stationary, candles and d...
Forum: Activities
Topic: Belleville Primary Christmas Shopping Event
Replies: 0
by Monkey_mami
Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:55 pm

Belleville Summer Fair this Saturday. Come join us!

Come join Belleville’s biggest fundraiser of the year! We'll have huge variety of fun stands ranging from a bouncy castle, karaoke stall, wet sponge stand, penalty shoot-out, lucky dip, tattoo parlour, second hand toys and more, the children will have the time of their lives. There will be a fabulou...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Belleville Summer Fair this Saturday. Come join us!
Replies: 0
by Monkey_mami
Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:08 pm

Re: Quay Cottage, St Agnes - 13th August week available!

Interested. Will PM you if still available.
Forum: Travel
Topic: Quay Cottage, St Agnes - 13th August week available!
Replies: 4
by Monkey_mami
Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:03 am

Re: Au Pair Nightmare

Thank you ladies for your replies and offers of help. My friend met with police and reported this, ultimately decided not to pursue translation of messages as they would likely be as inappropriate and explicit as the pictures. Fedupwithdeployment, thank you for the link to the mums net link, that is...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Au Pair Nightmare
Replies: 8
by Monkey_mami
Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:07 pm

Au Pair Nightmare

I am posting this on behalf of a friend and as a cautionary tale to eveyone. Yesterday my friend asked her au pair of 3 weeks to leave her employment and house immediately. She had grown increasingly frustrated with the quality of the au pair´s work and uncomfortable with some health issues and beha...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Au Pair Nightmare
Replies: 8
by Monkey_mami
Tue May 24, 2016 9:10 pm

Re: High View Primary (vs. Belleville/Honeywell)

Welcome to the Uk and to SW11. I know several people with children at Highview and they are happy there. If you'd like to know how likely you are to be offered a place at BV or HW, it very much depends where you are on the wait lists (some of which move massively over the next few weeks/months). I'd...
Forum: Schools
Topic: High View Primary (vs. Belleville/Honeywell)
Replies: 8
by Monkey_mami
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:20 am

Re: Inside the body book recommendations.

I saw a very nice one at Trotters just this past week.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Inside the body book recommendations.
Replies: 5
by Monkey_mami
Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:01 pm

Re: Red train park closed?

Here is the message I received from the Clapham Common Manager: This playground has been closed until I can carry out repairs to this playground, following complaints where children have fallen due to a number of trip hazards within this play area. I met with contractors on Friday 31st October 2014 ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Red train park closed?
Replies: 3
by Monkey_mami
Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:58 pm