westdulwichmama

Regarding the OP:

- Protect your floors, discuss with the building crew this issue and be sure they bring in canvas for this.

- Make room for them, be sure you know where they need to work and where are they thinking to store materials or lay down things during the day. Don't expect them to let you know if furniture needs to be taken out of the way/ removed/ covered.

- There will be dust everywhere, so keep bedrooms, bathroom and if possible kitchen closed. You feel cover in dust in the evenings so keep "safe areas" as isolated as possible.

- It is better to pack/store things that won't be needed because they will get dusty (toys, garden stuff, furniture)

- Keep cups for water / tea available for the builders in the kitchen our near where they work

- Check regularly the works (we did every night or so), so if something needs fixing you can tell them straight away instead of waiting until the end.

- Be patient!

Even though I don't agree with Londonmix having sent you a message calling you a "jerk", I have to stand by her side on the rest.

Gillandjoe, I believe that your response to the thread was also shocking, unhelpful and unpleasant.

Thank you hazelnunhead, they both look great

Ladies,

I am new to the area and I am looking for half-term camps or classes for my reception age ds. Could you please give me ideas on local sports, arts or activities ran for this coming half term? I am a working mum so I am hoping to set up something in the mornings to then take the afternoon off to stay with him.

Thank you

DPL - black