Susan

Just wanted to get peoples thoughts on how they managed work with childcare/school nursery hours. We ideally would like our son to start at a school nursery in September but as you all know its term time only and then only for 2.5 hrs/day. I will probably be working 3 days per week. What do people generally do? chilminder who drops off and picks-up and then does holiday time care? any other options that I havent thought about such as nurseries that would cover afternoons/holiday times? Any advice appreciated Susan

Beagle I am in the same position and have been looking at project management training such as Prince II but not sure how valuable these are without actual on the job experience. Have you considered this? Sorry for hijacking and thanks for starting the thread Susan

We have Howdens kitchen units (bought through the builder) the entire lot cost ?1k, mind you this was circa 5 years ago but they have lasted well and still look good. The showroom is somewhere near Orpington and is really worth visiting. Totally agree on the larder fridge and not getting the ice maker - steals far too much from from the freezer storage space. We bought our appliances from City Appliances (online) which was much cheaper then buying from J Lewis or similar. The other thing we did which really added storage space was to put floor to ceiling cupboards in a recess down most of one wall. They are flush and are opened by pressing on the door and have been great storage for dishes etc, toys , coats and we even have an office desk in one. If I had the time over again I might put in underfloor heading but our budget didnt stretch it. Hope this helps

Great this is all good to know, thanks

Thanks so much, anyone know if Goose Green School nursery is similarly relaxed? Thanks Susan

Are schools really this strict given that its not a legal requirement for a child to be at nursery? Thanks

Hello just looking for some information on required attendance at nursery state schools, in short is it ok to take holidays during term time? Our little one would be doing either 5 mornings/afternoons a week Thanks

Thanks Fancy

Does anyone know if this is right and if it includes a nursery tour? Thanks Susan

Totally agree SW, lovely idea and well organised by Hollie x

From 18mth our boy has been (for winter months) on vest, pjs and 2.5 tog bag in room heated to 18oc (using oil filled radiator) and its worked for us. His room is the attic conversion which can easly go down to 10/12oC on a cold night. We dont like the heating on at night so the oil filled rad is perfect, its the DeLonghi one, not cheap to but but not expensive to run and has been a lifesaver over 2 winters (and some spring/autumn) nights!

This project has been going on for nearly a year. Seems very excessive having the road shut.

Have voted, we love the D&S

Think I saw this today on a wall on North X rd, a few doors down from The Actress

Thanks So much Maxine for responding

Anyone have a name that this email should be directed to? Lanes service was amazing during our pregnancy and home birth, Vanessa is very special Susan

Another vote for Aneto, excellent coffee, great breakfasts (and they do porridge!)

Yes the figures are crazy, I nearly fainted when I got this summary from Goose Green (about 2 weeks ago) 2010 - 1,927 meters 2011 - 3,329 meters 2012 - 1,644 meters 2013 - 459.27m is it possible that this is correct?

Thanks Renata I will followup with both schools Susan

Following up on this post, my son is the same age, turning 3 in Dec. Does anyone know if Heber and Goose Green do intakes in January or is it Sept only? Thanks Susan

Thanks Hoppermum

Anyone stayed in Looe Cornwall? Thinking of going for the first week of Sept. Would people recommend it? Is there much to do with a toddler? Alternatively if there's a nicer/better beach town you would recommend please let me know Many Thanks Susan

If I could get my eyebrows shaped (tweezers obviously) during a playgroup for ?5, I would be well pleased. Its Mummy multi-tasking at its best Susan

Also wondering - was thinking of taking 2yr 8 mths old tomorrow?

Oh dear just dont let them roll in the beach bit after...