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Please be aware of someone who has scammed me for building work after posting a request for quotes here - I stupidly paid a deposit up front, against my better judgement, in order to get builders discount on some new doors- which I am having to pursue with my bank and possibly through civil court. Happy to share more info if anyone has been similarly contacted, but if homerefurbishments responds to any posts offering a quote for building work, do not respond - not a genuine contractor.

I need to replace my back french doors, and as I?ve had real problems with the current wooden doors I?m looking to replace with whole upvc frame and doors. Could anyone quote for the job? Thanks

I am looking to get my back french doors replaced, as quickly as possible. Can anyone help or recommend a local business that could help. I?ve been really struggling to even get a quote! Thanks

Hi, I am looking for someone to service and repair my gas fire, and have so far found no one despite trying many local leads and trying the 'find a tradesperson' search through Yell. Can anyone point me in right direction? Thanks.

Could anyone recommend someone who could fit a gas / electric cooker, or anyone here offer to quote? It's actually a temporary fix as I'm getting new kitchen next summer but my cooker packed in and I'm not sure whether fitting in a new one will be simple job (may need the electrics checked out. - I don't have the 'red switch' that AO and the like say you need in order to access their service so need some advice please. Thanks.

I find this thread troubling personally. As someone with two boys at the school I am genuinely at the end of my tether with such queries. I can't tell you how many times I have to hear "oh they're at Harris Boys? Is it ok?" *with a pained expression* Yes it is. As EDmummy has said you can't underestimate the effect for kids hearing that they're at the school no one else wants to go to. My kids are acutely aware of it. Some of their friends moved house or paid for expensive private education to avoid it. They can read forums like this, and they just hear what people say. It is openly expressed. I can give you plenty of positive feedback. I am just sick of having to do so.

Another big thumbs up for Glen, who came out late afternoon on New Year's Eve to sort out my broken fridge freezer. He was realy helpful over the phone, and charged exactly what he quoted in advance for call out plus labour, which was very reasonable, so was really pleased. Would highly recommend.

Another massive recommendation for Niko. Came out on a Sunday afternoon to fix a badly leaking tap, and his charges are very fair indeed. Really grateful to him. His no is 07818607583, but he was just off to get someone to fix his phone when he left here as there was a problem with it, so if you have difficulty getting hold of him immediately that may be why!

I need a whole kitchen refit, not got a 'grand designs' budget but equally can't cope trying to work out myself from IKEA kitchen planner, so really need someone to manage the process. Any recommendations of offers of quotes please? Thanks.

You should definitely not need to pay for basic (non cosmetic) dental treatment for a child. Others here have suggested good alternatives so you can get the right care ASAP , but I would complain to the dentist as this is unacceptable. If you aren't happy with their response you can complain to NHS England, as dentists most certainly shouldn't be advising parents that their child can't be treated by the NHS!

It is still very unlikely that having Aspergers would qualify a child for an EHC plan without other needs - Aspergers being a high functioning form of autism (my job means I am involved with the SEN reforms, and essentially having an EHC plan has replaced statements). My son has Aspergers and is at Harris Boys, as is his brother who doesn't, so I imagine I know rather more than MsMaz and her overheard negative experiences. Thanks for sharing those by the way, as such rumours are always really helpful. I am very happy to answer any questions if you want to PM me hpsaucey.

This is odd. I've never even considered this and have travelled abroad with my sons several times who have a different surname to mine. It's never been an issue for me - are you talking about very young children?

My teenagers have been unable to play Fifa. This has been discussed at the level of a national emergency. Their weekend has been RUINED.

Well it very much sounded like a comparison and it does raise my hackles because this is such an emotive area, and people are very quick and keen to make judgements about schools that they know virtually nothing about - in my experience the reputation of schools so easily rise and fall on the basis of a few Chinese whispers... Ok so my experience was there is no choice, as Curmudgeon has said - the whole process was pointless, and our only offer was HBAED. I didn't want a single sex school, but when there is no other option you have to get on with it. However I have been pretty impressed. One of my sons has Aspergers, and the support he has received has worked very well for him - certainly much better than primary school, and in particular they have been very responsive to some of his anxieties / obsessions. You generally don't know much about what goes on at secondary school, but both of my sons seem motivated, and while I wouldn't say they love school, I don't hear them complaining and they get up and out every morning without seeming unhappy or anxious, which is as much as you can hope for with 13 yr old boys! And yes, they also do dance and drama. While I feel sad they do not mix regularly with girls, certainly one of my boys is not at all bothered and says he prefers a boys school.

As someone with 2 sons at Harris Boys, I have to say I'm not at all comfortable with the phrase 'FH boys suitable for Gentler boys' ... Meaning?? All the rough ones end up at HBAED?