moving into the sticks

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anyone here living in the villages between Royston and Saffron W? i am hoping to make leap from N london to tiny hamlet outside a village...two children 5 and 1 plus two much older ones at uni stage, husband job in Cambs and I will look for new local job so shd not be commuting to London. we are all up for a fresh start and a wilder life...i would love to be encouraged...am a bit worried about finding freinds, childcare etc

Villages between s walden and royston are lovely. I have a friend who works in a nursery in Chrishall and she always says that theres quite a community feel. Imagine with your eldest at school it should be easy to meet people.

Good luck

thanks, nice to hear about that. am busy emailing local playgroups etc and hoping to get into primary school

looking forward to move but as ever its terrifying

I live in a village close to Walden but on the way to Royston. Moved here from London coming up to 3 years ago and not regretted a moment. Which hamlet are you moving to? Our village is very friendly with a variety of social events, clubs and a playgroup.

hello, we are going to hamlet just outside chrishall...probably in easter holidays if it all works out...its not that we hate london at all but for loads of different reasons including we both grew up in the country. would love to meet up if/when we actually get there, thanks for replying

evening, has anyone used pips nursery in strethall? or any other daycare in villages between Royston and S Awalden? we are looking for all day childcare not just playgroup for two yr old? wd love any tips or ideas. know there are a few in SW.

thanks ladies...

I know Pip and she is lovely. Otherwise if you want all day your best bet is Crocus nursery or the Bell in Saffron Walden