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Redhill, or nearish?

558 replies

cathytom · 07/06/2004 00:13

Hi I have a ds aged 4 and a half, and have moved to Merstham near Redhill, a few months ago. It would be really nice to email and maybe meet up with other mumsnetters nearby, if there are any! If anyone is interested please get in touch, take care.

OP posts:
funnytype · 22/10/2004 07:35

Good morning girls. I dont know what to do now as not everyone can make this Tuesday. Some can make Thursday and some can make Friday. The best thing is maybe to leave it for next week and the following week I am on holiday so can everyone check their diaries for the week commencing 7th November and either we do a day meet up or maybe evening is easier, what do you think? I am quite happy for the ones that can make Tuesday to still pop round. Let me know.

Stephanie
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sarah1973 · 22/10/2004 15:40

Hi Stephanie I can still make Tuesday next week so I will still come over. As for the week of 7th Nov my diary is clear oh except the 11th as thats my birthday so wouldn't beable make that evening as hubby will prob take me out for dinner

Hope everyone is OK

Sarah x

kitkat04 · 22/10/2004 21:46

I can still make Tuesday. What time?

Funnytype, I was a little tired today so not that talkative at jj. Hope you were not too affended.

Snowbell · 23/10/2004 23:14

Funnytype, I can still come on Tuesday. Are we saying the morning and if so, what time? I'll CAT you and I think you can reply and send me your address.

funnytype · 24/10/2004 09:02

Good morning girls. Gosh I have a headache! Went to Branigans in Crawley last night, had a great time but had a few drinks but didnt go too mad. I am tired too through lack of sleep but should have recovered by Tuesday! Okay everyone who can make Tuesday shall we say about 10am, is that okay with everyone? I will try to contact everyone who doesnt know where I live to give you my address.

Have a great Sunday.

Stephanie
xxx

funnytype · 24/10/2004 09:08

I tried to send a message at talk but it wouldnt let me. Please let me know your email addresses so I can give you my address.

Stephanie
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grannyslittletreasur · 24/10/2004 12:39

hi midgemouse glad you enjoyed your night now you back in touch with everyone hope your journey home wasnt to tiring speak soon

kitkat04 · 24/10/2004 12:45

Hi Funnytype

At the top of the page where you have Mumsnet, Find Discussion and Useful Stuff highlighted you will see alongside Useful Stuff, Contact Another Talker. Click on this and you should be able to email everyone.

Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

funnytype · 24/10/2004 18:15

Thanks Kitkat it seems to have worked now! Any other takers for Tuesday morning? I have nice tea/coffee and biccies can I tempt you at all? Grandmas little treasure, is that you Dawnie?

Have a great evening. Early night for me as so tired.

Stephanie
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funnytype · 24/10/2004 18:18

As this thread is getting very big, I am going to create a new thread for a night out week commencing the 8th. I will call it Girls Night Out in Surrey/Sussex (very original NOT)

Stephanie
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midgemouse · 25/10/2004 08:36

Sorry can't make meet ups this week as going off to IoW to be with DP as time is precious for us now. Hope to meet up again soon. Thank you for the invites.

Grannyslittletreasure yes got back just in time to go for the dinner. Will be in touch soon. Hope all are well

Midgemouse x

funnytype · 25/10/2004 09:56

Hi Midgemouse! Have a great time in the IOW. Hope you can make the night out in a couple of weeks time.

Stephanie
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jollytot · 25/10/2004 11:45

\hi girls

Would love to meet up with you all on Tuesday morning, thanks for the details funnytype. \had a similar experience to you on Sunday morning, but thankfully my little angels slept until 8:30 and allowed me another little nap for 2 hours in the afternoon! The things we do to ourselves! \looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at 10:00.

x

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emy1 · 25/10/2004 20:41

hi girls

havent been on for a bit we all came down with terrible sickness and the other end its been terrible.

i have to get something off my chest as i am fed up, hope you dont mind

i am returning back to work in jan and asked my company if i could do 2 days a week on a early shift two reasons why one is i only have childcare for that time and second the boys have had me home for a year so i thought it wouldnt be such a shock for them.well they rung tonight to tell me i cant do 2 days i have to do 5 days a week on double shift so i wont really see the children its a cruel world!!!!!!!!!!

i am so fed up

any thoughts

funnytype · 26/10/2004 07:33

Good morning girls. I am sorry to hear that Emy1, I think that is unfair as there should be some kind of compromise for coming back to work. What will you do for childcare? Speak to you soon. Hope everyone is well.

Stephanie
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kitkat04 · 26/10/2004 09:50

Hi Emy1

I think thats awful . I would speak to an Employment Lawyer as soon as possible to find out what your rights are. I am not sure but I think because you have had children and depending on how long you have worked for this company they will have to accommodate you if you would like to work part-time. The only law firm I know of in Crawley is DMH on the Old High Street and they definitely have an Employment Law Department.

Good Luck!

emy1 · 26/10/2004 17:46

thanks steph and kitkat

i will look into that kitkat i have the union on the case as well

did you all have a nice day

funnytype · 26/10/2004 20:05

Yes thanks Emy1. Next time Snowbell and Jollytot have offered to host a meet up during the day hope you can make it next time.

Have a great evening girls.

Stephanie
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Snowbell · 26/10/2004 21:46

Emy1, I'm so sorry to hear your news. Your blood must be boiling. Off the top of my head, I think that your employer can legally refuse to let you work part-time, but I've heard that they do need to present a good business case in writing as to why it would not be feasible. I've heard that it works best if you put your case for working part-time to them in writing so you can make your argument clear and list advantages to them, etc. Then when they have to respond to you in writing they have to quantify their reasons properly. There is an organisation called Maternity Alliance and I'm sure they have employment advice on their website. Also, post your problem on Going back to work. I'm sure there are people on there who have had exactly your situation to deal with. I'm glad you've got the union. Good luck!

dawnie1 · 27/10/2004 11:42

Emy1 - Awful news !! I'd be livid . I was sure that they had to 'be seen to consider your request' but I'm not definite. I'll try to talk to someone in my HR department and let you know if I find out anything.

emy1 · 27/10/2004 21:50

hi girls

thank you so much for your support and advice it has all helped me and i am starting to take a bit more control of the matter.

i am going down the legal channels now and doing everthing in writing through the union one of the reps phoned this evening and sounded very hopefully she has told me they are just trying it on.

thanks again

so when is the next meet up?

em x x x

funnytype · 28/10/2004 09:11

Good morning girls. Hope you are well. Glad you getting the ball rolling Emy1 good luck! Dont forget need to know if you can make the meet up its under Surrey/West Sussex week commencing the 8th. At the moment the 8th is the popular date.

Have a good Thursday.

Stephanie
xx

emy1 · 28/10/2004 16:40

hi girls

just thought id throw this one in ......

anyone fancy meeting for a xmas dinner

funnytype · 28/10/2004 17:32

Hi Emy1,

I'm up for a xmas do and with or without partners? Would be nice if the dads had a chance to meet too. Obviously depending on babysitters of course!

Stephanie
xxx

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