Twinsmammie
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You can try the postings at the local library notice boards (maybe the ones in Central London) to find domestic help. I found a "mummy helper" via the library notice boards.
moving to UK....pls. help!!
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mushi
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hi ladies, after all yoru advice and meeting up with consultants we have narrowed down the area list to WIMBLEDON, HAMPSTEAD, GREENICH....any ideas about these places? which one would be ideal form a family point of view? good schools, etc....i am looking at private schools only....thanks
hi mushi, can only comment on one area in your list - Greenwich (was born there and lived in the area for 23 years!) it's a great, vibrant town, a lovely big park, near the river thames, the london marathon once a year, museums, great restaurants, VERY close to Canary Wharf, central London, fab market on a sunday, river boat trips, close to the london eye - i could go on!!!
schools, don't know enough about private schools here, but check this website out
Greenwich independent private schools list top best find reviews
hope this helps
karen
schools, don't know enough about private schools here, but check this website out
Greenwich independent private schools list top best find reviews
hope this helps
karen
karmah1
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I lived in Greenwich for 8 years while we were in London and loved the area. My husband also worked in Canary Wharf so its a quick commute. Canary wharf also has a great shopping centre so you don't really need to go into Central London as everything is there. There are cinemas, lots of bars and restuarants and gyms. The park at Greenwich is fantastic and they have a great farmers market every weekend. There are some great walks along the river and even a city farm at Mudchute. In winter there is usually an ice rink in the maritime museum. Blackheath is close by which is a lovely little village with parks, shops and restaurants. At North Greenwich there is a huge Sainsbury's, cinemas and B&Q. You can easily take a bus into central london, or the underground, and they have the Docklands Light Rail to Canary Wharf or its an easy bike ride.
Wimbledon and Hampstead will mean a long commute to Canary Wharf, at least an hour and I wouldn't want to rely on the London Underground for that every day.
Sorry I can't comment on schools, but check out the link that Karen bt posted
Wimbledon and Hampstead will mean a long commute to Canary Wharf, at least an hour and I wouldn't want to rely on the London Underground for that every day.
Sorry I can't comment on schools, but check out the link that Karen bt posted
mushi
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thanks karena and karma1, your information certainly helps.
we have been receiving great reviews about both greenwich and wimbledon....we have relatives staying at teddington so in favour of wimbledon which is closer but like u said greenwich is also prefrred due to proximity of my hubby's office........so let;s see.....would u know which area gives better value for money in terms of apartment/house rents?
anyone can give comments about hampstead, or west hampstead?
we have been receiving great reviews about both greenwich and wimbledon....we have relatives staying at teddington so in favour of wimbledon which is closer but like u said greenwich is also prefrred due to proximity of my hubby's office........so let;s see.....would u know which area gives better value for money in terms of apartment/house rents?
anyone can give comments about hampstead, or west hampstead?
Agree with everyone.
Live-in domestic help is not the norm in the UK. People tend to hire cleaners to clean the house but if you want full time help then you should opt for a nanny.
As with schools, research is a must. Entries to state schools really depends on your location. Private schools are slightly easier, but mums do tend to register their babies well in advance to gain entry to a top school.
I live in the UK but visits HK on a regularly basis, and have found that the range of baby clothes is a lot better in the UK than it is in HK.
Look me up if you need any info when you are here.
Live-in domestic help is not the norm in the UK. People tend to hire cleaners to clean the house but if you want full time help then you should opt for a nanny.
As with schools, research is a must. Entries to state schools really depends on your location. Private schools are slightly easier, but mums do tend to register their babies well in advance to gain entry to a top school.
I live in the UK but visits HK on a regularly basis, and have found that the range of baby clothes is a lot better in the UK than it is in HK.
Look me up if you need any info when you are here.
karmah1
Registered User
Mushi
We found when we were buying our flat you did get bigger and more modern in Greenwich and the East End in general rather than West London. There are some lovely places in West London but we wanted size and close proximity to work. Check out these websites they may give you a good idea:
Home.co.uk: Property Search, Homes For Sale, Sell Your House, Estate Agents
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/
http://www.propertyfinder.com/
We found when we were buying our flat you did get bigger and more modern in Greenwich and the East End in general rather than West London. There are some lovely places in West London but we wanted size and close proximity to work. Check out these websites they may give you a good idea:
Home.co.uk: Property Search, Homes For Sale, Sell Your House, Estate Agents
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/
http://www.propertyfinder.com/
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mushi
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dear karmah1 and karen,
could you pls. tell me how much travel time would it take on the tube form greenwich to central london? also what kind of kids activities one can do in greenwich? someone mentioned that greenwich is great but the area surrounding it is quite desolated and not too safe....is that true? woukd i need to keep a fixed watch over my kids when i take them to the park there? also what winter activities do kids have in general since i guess the parks would be out of bounds.......we r narrowing down to wimbledon as we hear that it is more 'central' in the sesnse easier to commute to any part of london and that greenwich is located in one corner........
also i am looking fwd to living ina house asi know i may not get an opportunity elsewhere? whats your experience abotu the same.........sorry too many questions but if u could PM me your email ids or contact nos. maybe i could just talk iot out with u.......thanks so much.
anyone else with greenwich, wimbledon, st. john's wood experience pls. do write.
could you pls. tell me how much travel time would it take on the tube form greenwich to central london? also what kind of kids activities one can do in greenwich? someone mentioned that greenwich is great but the area surrounding it is quite desolated and not too safe....is that true? woukd i need to keep a fixed watch over my kids when i take them to the park there? also what winter activities do kids have in general since i guess the parks would be out of bounds.......we r narrowing down to wimbledon as we hear that it is more 'central' in the sesnse easier to commute to any part of london and that greenwich is located in one corner........
also i am looking fwd to living ina house asi know i may not get an opportunity elsewhere? whats your experience abotu the same.........sorry too many questions but if u could PM me your email ids or contact nos. maybe i could just talk iot out with u.......thanks so much.
anyone else with greenwich, wimbledon, st. john's wood experience pls. do write.