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Hi All I was hoping to get some advice/ tips from the forum on a good charity for the holidays. My partner and I have remained employed throughout covid and realise the financial privilege that comes with that in these tough times Particularly over the holiday periods I know there are families out there who are already worried about how they will be able to provide to their families let alone the added pressures of holiday gift giving Back in my home country I know there were charities where you could be matched with a family in need- learn about the kids interests/ preferred gifts and effectively help the parents sort out Christmas. I?m sure this exists here but can?t find it. Any recommendations?

Hi all My NCT group is planning to run a joint first birthday for all our babes and trying to find a venue where we can have them all play/ crawl (ideally in an enclosed area) but also have adult nibbles and wine/Prosecco Has anyone organised something like this before and have any suggestions? Looking for 16 adults and 8- 1 year olds Thank you!!

Hi All Hoping to use the ED forum for some advice About 10 days ago my car was hit by a lorry on Wood Vale near Lordship Lane- I wasn't there to witness the accident so was left feeling a bit saddened that someone wouldn't leave a note when I saw my car had been hit later. Then a few days later someone left a note on my car saying they witnessed it and have a picture/ video and to give them a call- which helped me restore a bit of faith in society again Unfortunately this person has now provided us with a photo of the lorry up against our car but blurred out the license plate and has asked for ?100 to send to their landlords property management company to help them with their rent (faith in society lost again)in exchange for the video/picture not blurred. Having looked up the number this person actually seems to run the property management company so I am feeling a bit scammed Not sure if there is anything I can do about this- dont really want to spend ?100 if in fact we also will have to pay an insurance deductible- it may be cheaper to just take this to a garage rather than paying the ?100 + a deductible What should I do? Should I give the police/ insurance company this persons details in hopes they help or just walk away from it all

Hi- I gave birth in one of the mid wife led birthing suites in January at Kings- I always thought I'd end up having an epidural (and made a note to remind the midwife that I may change my mind to this effect) but in the end the birthing pool was sooo much better than what I expected. I found the time I spent in the water with gas and air easier than the hours I spent outside the pool when I was only a few cm's dilated. I also found the midwife that took care of me in the room amazing- although I barely spoke to her until after my son was born my partner could also attest to how good she was. In my NCT class the instructor mentioned that as you have to meet certain criteria/ not want an epidural the rooms are generally available if you want one- despite there only being 2 rooms. Hearing from others in my NCT it also sounded like anyone who could use the room was able to, some spent part of their labour in there and then were moved when they needed more medical intervention and others finished in the room. If you have any questions at all message me and happy to answer!

Hi All I am due with my first mid January and would love to meet other moms in the area (and also take any advice from those who have already had kids!!) KVT- If you are happy to set up a facebook group that would be amazing!

Hi All I am due Jan 13th with my first- would love to meet some other moms in the neighbourhood and open to any advice! Will send my number over soon! Look forward to meeting you all

I would also like to share our experience with Julian. We live in a small flat with high ceilings and little storage space. Julian came round shortly after contacting him and gave us some ideas coupled with a very reasonable quote. We had to wait a couple of months before he had capacity but I am glad we did. He completed the work on time, cleaned up to a very high standard and wouldn't even accept a cup of tea! Highly professional with excellent workmanship I would highly recommend. Feel free to PM me if you want to see some pictures of his work. Julian Richards The London Fitted Wardrobe Co. Mob: 07931 520 713

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