Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

It would probably have to be the Bax, because the Boar's Head was closed yesterday - there were notices in the windows but I was in the car so couldn't read them so not sure if it was just temporary or more long-term?

My daughters bring home their clothes to wash, including socks. They have a laundry bag and put all their washing in it, and put it at the bottom of the wardrobe. Luckily neither of them have stinky feet, or I would imagine it could get smelly after 3 weeks! Atticus, if she's going to store them up ...

To be fair, I believe that even CH have recognised that for a low income family 12.5% of income for housing would be totally unrealistic, so they now allow up to £4000 of mortgage/ rental costs pa before the 12.5% limit kicks in. Thus should mean that in the example Lonelymom gives, the deduction ...

Annie is right, only 12.5% of your income is allowable for mortgage payments, so if you have an income of £10,000 pa, only £1,250 of mortgage payments per year would be taken into account in your assessment. And as you're giving the example of a teacher (or any local govt worker etc), any pension ...

It's a very complicated means testing process, taking into account mortgage/rent payments, council tax and water rates payments, property equity etc, and I think it's all in the process of changing, which could be why the ready reckoner isn't available at the moment. There should be someone availabl...

wickedwitch wrote:i agree. Sewing machining is the way to go.

In my case:

Sewing machine + mother-in-law = the way to go

This has made me sad. I didn't really know Maggie very well, but she was so kind and thoughtful when Louise was ill, and knowing that she, amongst others, was thinking about Louise really helped me at a difficult time. Sleep peacefully, Maggie xx

Ineedacoffee , he'll need two padlocks - one for his tuck locker and one for his wardrobe. And yes, he'll need a pen (can be fountain, gel, biro etc, but has to be either black or blue ink), pencils, ruler, geometry set, all the usual bits and pieces, and you can get them all for half price at the ...

I think I need some help with this! How much (ie what are your kids taking) tuck will they need for 3 weeks? How big are the tuck lockers, ie will they fit mutipacks of crisps? I need a definitive list please :D OMG 3 weeks and I don't feel at all ready (practically or emotionally) The tuck lockers...

I can't really answer that because neither of my girls have ever really used the laundry, apart from white pe tops, which is all they will happily have washed at school. Both were put off the first time they put their towels down to be washed and they came back bleach-stained. I think things are put...

I remember discussing this topic months ago, and I was very keen for it to happen then and still am. I only know of two other pupils who live near us (when I say near, they're about 20 minutes drive away), so it would be handy to know if there are any others. Being at CH can be quite isolating at ti...

When my eldest started at CH I had a mouthguard made by the CH dentist, which cost me a small fortune. She then had braces fitted and her teeth changed so much that after a few months it didn't fit properly. At which point she informed me that most of her friends had the sort that you can buy on eba...

I checked which one to get when my eldest started, I was told a 'Good News Bible' would be best, so that's what we bought. However, it hasn't even been opened, it certainly isn't needed for chapel or prep. It's lovely that your daughter wants one, I'm just hoping she won't be disappointed that she w...

We've always used cheap holdalls; you can bung them on top of the wardrobes. Don't forget that not all houses have the same beds. Some, like my girls' house, have cabin beds, so there isn't a top to their wardrobe, and the space inside is very limited. There is lots of room at the end of the bed th...