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ladyruskin

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  1. I volunteer through work as a reading partner in a primary school in Tower Hamlets. I am really proud of the progress my partner has made during the acedemic year and would like to buy him a present that would build on what he's achieved so far. It's our last session on 10 July and was thinking of getting a literacy game of some kind but am at a loss as to where to start. He's in year 1 and is six years old. I don't think his family speak English as a first language at home, so maybe something he can play by himself? Or possibly something the whole family could play? He doesn't have any older siblings. Thanks
  2. What is the notice period in your contract? I think that's what you have to give, and they should continue to pay you during your notice period... That's my understanding anyway - I'm not an HR expert.
  3. Exactly as Pickle and shaunag say. My son did this a few times but, after the first couple of times when I screamed and he laughed, I would firmly say no and break his latch.
  4. We have just finished doing our bathroom up and got all our major bits & bobs from the internet. We had an idea of style in mind having been to Bath Store & Bells locally, then did a search for the best price equivalent on the web. We got all the taps, shower & radiator from Victoria Plumb and sourced the vanity ware from ebay.
  5. I second Janome as a brand having just invested one myself. The one I got is slightly out of your budget but you could probaly find a second hand one on ebay (or even on here!). Like KVT, I think they make the John Lewis own-brand machines too. The John Lewis website has a guide to buying sewing machines on it and the sewing machine listings can be filtered according to budget and level of skill, so it might be worth having a look on there. I found it very useful. http://www.johnlewis.com/buying-guides/sewing-machines-buying-guide?intcmp=Fash_category_Sewing_Knitting_Sewing_Machine_Banner_Buying_Guide_121013 Another option may be to hire one to try it out? This site has a list of places which hire out sewing machines, although I don't know how up to date the list is: http://www.thegoodwardrobe.com/node/71 Regarding accessories, most machines will come with everything you need for basic sewing but as KVT said you may need to buy a few extra bobbins and a zipper foot, depending on what you are planning on sewing. Hope this helps.
  6. Regarding the charges the council have been applying for improvement works, you should contact the Leaseholders Valuation Tribunal who will assess the charges to see whether they are fair and justified. There is also a lot of information here for leaseholders http://www.lease-advice.org
  7. I'll gladly take some off your hands! We've got a sage plant that is kept indoors which is covered in greenfly!
  8. We've recently bought a Maclaren Volo and it's great. Very light weight, reasonable steering for a stroller and very handy for tight spaces.
  9. Thanks for all your responses. It's quite overwhelming trying to decide what is the best way to go. We have addressed some of the pressing concerns and our focus is now turning to the roof. We need a new roof and have been trying to decide whether to put in a loft conversion whilst we're at it to future proof the house. We currently have one child but are hoping for another at some point. The house is a standard 3 bed terrace and we've had a couple of loft conversion companies come to give us quotes. Each one has said we should do an L-shaped dormer on to the outrigger as the additional cost compared to a single dormer is worth the investment. We don't like the look of l-shaped dormers but apparently it's the norm and "everyone is doing it these days". Our intention is to stay in the house for 20+ years so increasing the value for a quick return isn't our priority. We want to make a wise investment in our home to cater for our growing family in the future, whilst maintaining the integrity of the original building. I know nobody can make the decision for us but it would be good to get peoples opinions & experiences. Thanks. Edited for typo
  10. Thanks for the tips.
  11. Swanage and the isle of purbeck in Dorset is a lovely area. On the Jurassic Coast for fossil hunting, there's a ruined castle in Corfe Castle to explore & climb on & a steam train runs from Corfe down to the sea at Swanage. A few national trust places in the region for rainy days & it's not too far from the new forest either. Some lovely walks too if the kids can manage bits.
  12. We are thinking of getting a hemnes day bed for our 2.5 as we think it will be a useful piece for when we have visitors and should also avoid the need to get a toddler bed. My main concern is that it is quite high. He's been sleeping in a cot bed without the side on for about 6 months now and rarely falls out and we would put a guard rail up but does anyone have any advice (cautionary or otherwise) re the purchase? Thanks!
  13. Not sure if this is the right place on the forum to be asking this, but I figure there are plenty of families that have gone through major renovations who may be able to offer some advice. We've just moved into a property for which we have relatively grand plans as part of a long term project. The surveys we commissioned prior to purchase suggested there are some fundamental issues which will need addressing as a priority but we want to undertake these with our long term vision in mind. Being relative novices to this sort of thing, we'd like to engage someone who can help us articulate our plans and advise the order in which things should be done. Does such a person exist? Does anyone have any recommendations on how to approach the project? Thanks in advance.
  14. My 11 year old niece has requested a cook book for all meals for Christmas. We bought her a kids cook book a few years ago but I get the impression she wants something a bit more grown up now. Nothing too whacky as she is a fussy eater but a good all-round book with help for some of the trickier techniques. Thanks.
  15. Have you tried contacting the council for British archeology? They may be able to suggest places to contact. Also there are often opportunities to volunteer at digs, although not sure this would count as work experience. Also what about large construction companies or projects like Crossrail? They will often engage an archeologist to investigate potential and actual construction sites, especially in and around the City. ETA: have you thought of contacting universities that have an archeology course? They might have some office work for a week or something? I have no background in archeology just offering suggestions of places to look... Hope they are useful!
  16. Thanks all for your advice. Have taken the plunge, so fingers crossed!
  17. Hi, I know there are plenty of other forums out there that probably can help me but I'm not a member of any of them, so hoping someone here may be able to help. We have a 27mo son and are currently trying to conceive our second child. I had a miscarriage in May but haven't had any problems conceiving prior to this (our son was conceived on the first month and my second pregnancy happened with in two months of trying). So far we have been trying since June (which I know isn't very long for some) for a 3rd pregnancy and we're getting a bit diheartened. I am thinking of buying a clearblue fertility monitor but am wondering if it is worth the investment. Also can I start using it the day after my period started (it arrived today so I've missed the 'first pee of the day' window) Sorry for the detailed personal info, but I know others on here have used it so would be good to know if I can start tomorrow or have to wait another month. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to reply!
  18. Thanks all. Hadn't actually considered th SH forum, so that will be my next stop!
  19. I would like to find someone who I can consult about the best skincare for me, taking lots of different brands & products in to consideration. Is there such a person/company? I have accumulated various products over the years which work for me but I'm still having problems with my skin. I don't want to go to a local beautician or salon for them to recommend the products they use/sell. Rather someone who is familiar with a variety of brands & products and is willing to do a private consultation. Think Sali Hughes (who I have emailed but not received a reply) or equivalent. Any recommendations would be gratefully recieved.
  20. We also used the BLW cookbook to great success. We've just got it back from a friend so look forward to revisiting some old favourites. Have you had a look at the Sainsbury's Little Ones site? They have lots of recipes which are designed for the whole family http://www3.sainsburys.co.uk/littleones/
  21. I learnt to crochet specifically to make one of these for a friend's new born. Went down a treat and kept baby warm during a chilly April whilst her big sis climbed the playgrounds of SE London. etta166 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Now that winter's coming, what our little ones all > need is one of these: > > http://laughingsquid.com/boobie-beanie/
  22. Our son is at Under the Willow nursery on Croxted Rd in Herne Hill. We're very happy with them. We live in Denmark Hill and it's a simple bus ride away.
  23. Try http://www.cookeryschool.co.uk/classes My friend did the Dan Lepard sourdough course and loved it (she does have huge baking crush on him though!)
  24. We've just returned from Paris where we saw one of these: http://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/category/single/babyzen-yoyo/ We were on a river boat tour and they managed to push it along a rather narrow aisle. It folded flat in 2 easy steps and was so compact when folded it fitted under a seat. It even comes with a shoulder strap for carrying. It looked amazing and if we didn't already have 3 pushchairs of varying styles I would be ordering one pronto!
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