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Not invited to her best friend's party

Morning I have a dilemma that I am not sure how to approach. My daughter came home yesterday telling me she had her good friend's party to go to on Friday however, we had not received an invitation or email about it. It seemed very strange as it was one her closest friends. I reluctantly called the ...
Replies: 52
Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:50 am

Re: Fabric shops

For just fabrics there is Fabrics Galore - 54 Lavender Hill SW11, and Wimbledon Sewing Machine on 312 Balham High Road SW12 and also Peter Jones in Kings Road. Good luck!!!! :P
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Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:25 pm

Re: Service my Bugaboo Cameleon

Hello Peppermint, Thank you so much for your reply. I was hoping to get to you today but the hailstones prevented me so am aiming to come at some point this week for your advice. Also, great service from your other branch opposite SDS on Saturday when I went to pick up my Tripp Trapp chair as soon a...
Replies: 7
Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:32 pm

Re: How old is too old?

I have just had my second baby aged 41 and 8 1/2 years after my first. She is learning to love and share more and adapting easily to her brother. You are not too old and maybe like me will find motherhood second time around alot more relaxing and more enjoyable with your second as you have been ther...
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Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:24 pm

Re: What DO we want on Northcote Road?? - Chinese on Bellevue Rd

In response to having a good Chinese takeaway/restaurant - I have heard a whisper that one is to open in Bellevue Road where Pitcher and Piano used to be. Might even be a Royal China not sure...............
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Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:11 pm

Re: Scaffolding collapse on Balham High Road - picture

Interesting...Whilst I was doing my shopping In Balham High Road last week, the workmen who were either erecting or working on the scaffolding seemed to spend more time shouting to people below, singing loudly, showing of to their friends and smoking. Seeing them "working" it is no surpris...
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Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:24 pm

Re: Looking Glass Nursery Tooting

I would recommend Eveline all the way. It has been in the area for over 40 years. The staff and mature and caring and there is a low staff turnover. I have looked at Looking Glass (staff very young and little interaction) Teddies/Bright Horizons in Balham (again staff very young, used bottles lying ...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 11
Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:25 pm

Re: Do plantation shutters reduce noise?

I have them in all rooms except kitchen and bathroom and would say they are more aesthetic and have not noticed a reduction of noise really :geek:
Replies: 4
Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:36 pm

Re: Service my Bugaboo Cameleon

Thank you for your replies. St John's Wood is a little too far. Shame about Peppermint as would go there tomorrow. Quite amazing there is nothing else around as we are right in the middle of Nappy Valley, Bugaboo City........... :(
Replies: 7
Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:01 pm

Service my Bugaboo Cameleon

Hello, my bugaboo cameleon pulls to the right when I use it and I would like to get it serviced :roll: . I have read about a place - Buggypitstop however, they are based in St Albans with the nearest "pitstop" being in Twickenham. Does anyone know of anywhere closeby (SW12, 11, 16, 18 etc)...
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Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:03 pm

Re: Can anyone recommend nurseries in Balham?

My daughter went to Eveline Day Nursery in Trinity Crescent and I went there when was young (40 years ago!!!) They have two local branches; one in Ritherdon Road and the other in Trinity Crescent. It is family owned and I highly recommend it. They also have a school in Balham High Road which has exc...
Forum: Childcare
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Replies: 8
Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:43 pm