beachhousegirl

I’m looking for recommendations for an experienced Educational Psychologist for child assessment, please. Any recommendations gratefully received. Not too long a waiting list, ideally. Thanks!

Hi there I'm urgently looking for a tradesperson to install a new fridge-freezer arriving today. It involves removing a wine fridge and later fitting a new door. Any recommendations or anyone available for work asap please PM me. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend caterers who are up and running again, and could cater for 22-25 people on Friday 17th July? Any recommendations welcome, or contact from caterers! Thanks.

Thank you so much to all the replies I've had, both posted publicly and in PMs. It seems that there are so many reasons to choose any of the schools I have listed, and I'm really grateful for the advice. I'm still not sure which I am going to put first, and I think all four will definitely go down on the list. Thanks again.

Hi - another request for parent views to help me make up my mind at the last minute! With the deadline fast approaching, I'm still finding myself torn between the two schools I think we are realistically likely to get a place at: Bessemer or Lyndhurst. (I'd also love insights into GG and St Johns, as know fewer (if any) parents at those two). We're about equidistant from both Lyndhurst and Bessemer Grange, basically. I really like aspects of each school, and just cannot decide. Bessemer: - I loved the head, the management overall, strong sense of vision, in-house before and after school clubs, the outside space, the nature garden, the excellent results... Lyndhurst appeals as a great community school with a truly mixed, diverse community, a lovely nurturing approach that looks after every child, and a good location. I will know families already at Lyndhurst but not at Bessemer (yet!). I also slightly worry that Bessemer is too big. Goose Green is nearer than either of these, and was very interested to read another post and the replies to it. I did really like the feel of it but am (perhaps foolishly) still concerned about the recent Ofsted, although I thought the new head seemed great and the school (and parents we met at coffee) were very welcoming and positive... and the school had a lovely, energetic vibe. Or St Johns? more roundabout walk, and we may well not get in with sibling numbers etc... But it's Bessemer and Lyndhurst I am really weighing up. I appreciate the forum may get fewer Lyndhurst parents on here but any insights welcome!

Thank you, Renata. That is helpful. I had't thought of that!

Thank you. That's really helpful. The gist of my original post was, if anyone else is interested, does it matter where you originally put a school (i.e. 1st or 2nd) for the purpose of the waiting list? I'm sure you are absolutely right - it doesn't matter. The lady I spoke to at Southwark confirmed this too, although she did go on to say, do put your most wanted school first...

I think I've got the answer I wanted from southwark so I've deleted the content of this post! Thanks.

Hi. I have a carpet to re-lay in a room that has been divided into two. I need a fitter to re-fit the existing carpet in the two new rooms and in the small landing between them. Carpet and underlay are in good condition (less than 3 years old). I do not need new carpet. Looking for a carpet fitter who would do a reasonable quote and who is available in the next few days or ASAP. Many thanks.

Hi - does anyone have a book group that's up and running and current, and welcoming new members? :-) I'd love to join one - but searches on the forum not bringing much up! Many thanks.

Thank you. I may contact you for a quote this week. Many thanks!

Anyone know how much would be reasonable to be charged for this? Assembly instructions say it's a two man job. Wondering what would be reasonable to pay? Thanks.

We are looking for a weekly cleaner for our house and to help us with our washing. It is a four bedroom modern house that is easy to clean. We are looking for long term help starting in a few weeks. Must be available on a Friday.

Still at the research stage, but can anyone recommend a blind fitter who can fit electric blinds on bifold doors? Thanks!

Thanks very much for the recommendations. Much appreciated.