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Giulio has been helping me get fitter, stronger and slimmer since having my two kids. I can truly say I look forward to our sessions as they are always varied and actually quite good fun! He pushes me to the edge of my ability and I achieve a lot more with him than when I go alone. Now convinced the husband to go, who was very reticent following a heart attack and years of no sport. As predicted - he too has also now caught the bug! If you are looking for a seasoned, friendly and non-intimidating PT, give him a whirl.

A program on Damilola Taylor's life I believe...

You sweep it :). Once a week. More or less onerous depending on the size of your garden!

We just used easigrass too. Seeing all the layers and effort they put in, I would never recommend doing it yourself unless you are very fit! Transformed the garden. It's just super functional and means we end up spending a lot more time outside as a family.

Someone around nutbrook has lost a black cat. Signs up on the streets around there.

V helpful - had been wondering the same - thanks

Spider69 - I also noted the point regarding junctions replacing free-flowing systems. I like to think the council will have studied this point carefully, although my fear is queuing traffic at the proposed Chadwick / Bellenden junction.

Here here... Not sure of the real benefit.

Dhjs - I think your idea of a multi-use community space is fantastic. I can see children from at least 3 local schools benefitting from shared facilities, plus that area is relatively lacking in large communal spaces for the community. Do you know if the land has been designated for anything yet or not? Thanks

Ps - unlikely it will be 12 weeks :). Plan for 16 - that should be right.

I started our side return extension at 33 weeks pregnant and it was finished when our daughter was 10 weeks old. Did I mention my 3 year old? :). You will be fine. It's a mindset thing. It is true though - the dust gets everywhere so doing these things in summer is good so you can be out the house. Also remove as many possessions as possible to storage. Much easier to unpack than attempt to remove dust from every single nook and cranny of every single possession. Taking up your carpets is an excellent idea as is one room of "peace". Our builders protected our floors and boarded up our staircase to minimise chaos and unwelcome access upstairs. Ask your builders what they can do to make things more livable for you. Good luck.

No but there seem to be a growing number of French families looking for conversation opportunities for their children (and themselves). I tried to instigate a meet up a few years back but it didn't take off. I thought a last Sunday of the month afternoon meet up (pub with playroom or park) might be a nice way to meet other French people/French speaking folk. Any thoughts? I have a 3 yo and 1 yo.

Another vote for Becky and Music for Little People. She's so animated. The kids love her and all the other parents happen to be lovely too. Real shame that we won't be going back as my little one starts nursery soon.

Or airbnb is very popular in Paris and you can get some cracking apartments if you have a good budget.

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