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Moving to Coggeshall on Friday - any advice and friendly hellos welcome!

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bowbluebell · 01/11/2010 20:53

Hi,
We are (finally) moving to Coggeshall on Friday. I am so excited as the move from London has been a couple of years in the pipeline.
So I just thought that I'd say hello now that I'm a local and ask for any tips for places to go and avoid!
I think that it won't be too long before we venture to Baumann's. I am thinking about sending my 2 year old to Absolute Angels Montessori nursery, which I have heard good things about.
Does anyone know where I can find someone willing to come and clean for half a day a week. I'm splitting my working time between Norwich and London, so I will need someone to keep us out of squalour!
Where is good to meet people? Where do the nice, low-key, down to earth mums hang out? I'm quite friendly but scare easily!
And finally, can anyone suggest a really good hairdresser?

Thanks and hello again

Bowbluebell :)

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drivingmissdaisy · 02/11/2010 04:17

Hello
Hope the move goes well, I'm sure you'll love Coggeshall. I use Primp hairdressers in Coggeshall and find them really good - the free coffee and chocolates are lovely too!

tabbycat76 · 05/11/2010 09:38

Hiya bowbluebell - welcome to the area! Like you, we moved here at the end of last month, not knowing a soul, or the area particularly. I'm still getting used to everything and finding my feet. Have yet to find a hairdresser tho so I'll be waiting to hear suggestions you're given! We haven't got kids yet (our twins are due Feb) so wouldn't know about schools, but doubt it'll be long before you make a new social network with kids in tow! As for meeting people in the area... the mumsneters on here go out socially... next one being organised for the end of this month... see separate thread... it'd be good to have more fellow newbies out!!

Hope the move goes well today and welcome! :)

MadameCastafiore · 13/11/2010 19:02

The primary in Kelvedon is better than Feering and Coggeshall apparently - lots of kids come from Coggeshall to St Mary's.

I have a fab hairdresser and beutician in Colchester - searched through about 7 when we moved here and finally have found a great one.

Most of my friends have kids at Little Angels and love it.

spindleygiraffe · 08/12/2010 08:26

Hi, hope the move went well. I am in Feering. There are lots of toddler groups about. The pre-school you are talking about is supposed to be great but very over subscribed.

Schools depends on preference, people do come to schools in Kelvedon and Feering from Coggeshall. Just taking a look round helps you decide what will be right for you. (I'm going to opt for Feering).
Hope you have settled.

Saz126 · 08/12/2010 14:28

Hi spindleygiraffe, I am wondering if I know you? I'm in Kelvedon. You will probably know who I am from the Saz nickname. If I don't know you then hello anyway!

MadameCastafiore · 21/12/2010 20:57

Here is fab hairdresser Georgian House and for any beauty treatments Sarah there is fab but for waxing go to Alison Byrne - Alouisleg told me to go there and I had my first pain free bikini wax today!).

For food - Blue STrawberry in Hatfield Peveral, get chinese takeawy from Yings in Witham (is far nicer than anywhere else for miles around!), Indian - we use the one in Kelvedon (is across road from us and they deliver so am biased but is veery good!), Lion Inn in Boreham is fab for a meal out and there kids meals are good too.

Saz is lovely but she walks a lot Wink see her strolling around the village most days!!

Alouiseg · 21/12/2010 21:00

Glad you thought Alison was good, I need an appointment but she's so bloody busy!!

MadameCastafiore · 21/12/2010 21:04

I had Stephanie - she is lovely too!

I have to say (and I have started a couple of threads raving about how great is and how much I have to thank you!) - I am going to have it all whipped off next time was so pain free - she did say the word lips quite a lot though which was a bit weird - not if you are a beautician I suppose but was a bit funny - ha ha funny not yucky funny or weird!

Alouiseg · 21/12/2010 21:19

Excellent Xmas Grin

Saz126 · 22/12/2010 14:14

haha Madame C, you can set your watch by my walking trips! You'd think I'd be as skinny as a rake but no such luck. Xmas Grin

notsosexylexy · 13/01/2011 11:21

Hello All you Coggashall Mums.
I just signed up to Mumsnet yesterday so have not quite figured it all out yet.
I have just moved to the area too.
I am expecting my first Baby in July and am both very nervous and excited.
I currantly work Full time in London but will be going on Maternity Leave at the begging of June and I would love to be invited to any meetings up!
Hopeing to meet you all shortly
Not so sexy Lexy - Sorry about the Stupid name it was the first that came to mind with my growing bump!
:O

madperson · 13/01/2011 15:53

Hello and welcome
absolute angels are FAB!!!!!
I TRAVELLED 20 minutes to the nursery and I am so glad that I did. Sarah who owns the nursery is lovely. Both my children are at primary school nowand are excelling in reading and writing. I cant rave enough about the place. GFood moving. Remember to breath............

madperson · 13/01/2011 15:53

Hello and welcome
absolute angels are FAB!!!!!
I TRAVELLED 20 minutes to the nursery and I am so glad that I did. Sarah who owns the nursery is lovely. Both my children are at primary school nowand are excelling in reading and writing. I cant rave enough about the place. GFood moving. Remember to breath............

Helzapoppin · 21/01/2011 18:21

Hello Lexy and other Coggeshall mums. We've been here since November now (I started the thread and then namechanged- sorry!) and it seems lovely. I'm expecting number 2 in August- so it would be lovely to arrange some meet ups in the summer.

My daughter has fallen in love with Carine at the clock tower tea rooms and so we eat far to much cake on my days off at the moment (she is an amazing cakemaker!)

Sadelili · 23/01/2011 11:02

Hi there, hope your move to Coggeshall has gone well. I live in Kelvedon and think it's a lovely place to live. My two children attend St Nicholas in Tolleshunt D'arcy which I find to be an excellent school.
In reply to your question about hairdressers, I am a local mobile stylist and I visit many homes in the area. I work in a salon part time and do my mobile clients around that at much reduced prices. I'm up to date with the latest trends and use the best quality Loreal proffessional products. Give me a call if you would like to get a quote or arrange an appointment! Smile

Sadelili · 23/01/2011 11:06

I should add my telephone number is 07763735716! Confused

mrsjojop · 23/01/2011 22:27

Hi there,
I have just moved back to Kelvedon (been abroad for 4 years)
I have a 4mth old daughter - looking to meet any other local new mums
Any info on local groups / coffee mornings etc much appreciated

Jo

Saz126 · 28/01/2011 14:43

Hi Jo,

There are a few local groups:

Monday - Easterford Road Toddler Group from 9.30am
Tuesday - I think there is a group at Silver End Childrens Centre but have never been.
Wednesday - 9.30am Jo Jingles music class (from 6 months old I think)
Wednesday - 10am Toddler Group at Feering Community Centre in term time
Wednesday afternoon - I think there is still an NCT coffee, details on NCT website
Thursday - 10.30am Little Lambs at the United Reformed Church on the High St (I found this was good for babies too and to meet other mums)
I can't think of anything on a Friday in the village but plenty more further afield.

I have a 4 year old and 18 month old, and out and about in the village most days, and currently training for a 14 mile walk so trekking up to Feering and back to get a bit fitter!

I hope you are settling back OK.

notsosexylexy · 31/01/2011 11:15

OOh great thanks for all the meeting places, although looks like i will have to wait a while till i can attend some of these as mine bump has yet to arrive.
Will def. be in touch with all the local mums when start my maternity leave in June.
I love the Clock Tower Too!

salfin · 19/03/2011 21:05

Hi there,
We have just moved to Coggeshall 2 weeks ago and loving our new house, my 3 eldest children have have just finished their first week at Kelvedon St Mary's and are quite happy, my youngest has just done 2 days at the pre-school and 2 days at Little angels- both of which are lovely, my hubby is enjoying getting the community bus to kelvedon station every day to London and so it now leaves me realising that I don't know anyone!!! Any suggestions. I'm doing the smiley thing every school drop off and pick up but not quite brave enough to just go over to someone and introduce myself! Does anyone know of a local nct group or other social network I could pop along to?
Sally

Saz126 · 23/03/2011 21:29

Hi Sally, which pre-school does little one go to? If Kelvedon and Feering then I am there most mornings and will introduce you to a few people so that at least we can all chat at drop off and pick up!
Sarah

salfin · 24/03/2011 14:07

HI sarah, yes it is Kelvedon and Feering pre-school, he goes on tuesday and wednesday mornings in Swallows. My other three are in yrs 2,3 and 5 at Kelvedon. It would be great to meet some other mums- thankyou! I'm the one looking rather worn out, probably in a nurses uniform! look forward to meeting you!
Sally

Saz126 · 24/03/2011 22:52

My little boy is in Swallows on Tuesday and Wednesday too. I'll look out for you- I'm sure you don't look worn out but I have much admiration for you managing four little ones as I struggle with just two! I will have a little girl with me also, with black and red buggy, I'll try to find you next Tuesday.

Helzapoppin · 30/03/2011 21:26

Hi Sally

We've lived in Coggeshall for five months now and it's lovely. It's taken me a while to get to know people, but everyone has been friendly and there are lots of things to do here.

I go to the Toddler Group at Christchurch Hall on a Thursday (10-11.30 I think) where everyone is friendly and happy to have a chat and to singing and stories at the library before that (9.30 I think, can never remember the time!). There's also story time at the library on a Tuesday. My daughter also loves the swimming sessions at Honeywood pool, which she goes to with her Granny (thank goodness, it's way too cold for me!). To be honest, I sometimes get chatting to people and sometimes not. I'm a little reserved and have come to accept that it takes me a little while to make friends with people (although I have to say I bonded pretty quickly with the man at the cheese van, Dean and Paul at Buntings and Carine at the clock tower, who my 2 year old daughter adores!)

NCT coffee afternoons are on a Wednesday for Kelvedon and Coggeshall (according to their website)- I intend to be going once my next baby is born.

Also, did you know that there is a Children's Centre at Earl's Colne? Does lots of activities. We sometimes go to messy play on a Monday.

My husband gets on the bus too and it works well (we've just sold our second car as we realised we had not used it since we moved!) and my mum gets on the bus coming the other way as she comes to look after DD while I'm at work 2 days a week. Mum is now great friends with all the drivers and seems to know all the village gossip now!

salfin · 01/05/2011 15:58

There does seem to be a lot on but unfortunately my youngest is at nursery most mornings but I think I will try to get to Earls Colne one Monday. I m really enjoying the 'village life' and I agree the people in Buntings are fantastic!
Like you I guess I am little reserved but I think that is mainly shyness. I am hoping once Declan starts school in September I will feel more able to start chatting to other mums.

I need to find some sort of childcare for September for a couple of hours on Monday evening and a couple of hours Tuesday morning so if you have any ideas or know of anyone...