Getting closer, move date moved up

[marriedfilingjoint]

Hi there. I posted a few months ago about moving to the London, UK area for a short term assignment. Originally we were looking at 1 year beginning this fall or later, now it is looking like a few months beginning in May (yes. Next month. Eek).

We've been given the option of an apartment in Weybridge or Wimbledon. Anything we should keep in mind while we're deciding? DH will be working in Weybridge but they thought we might like Wimbledon better because it's closer to London? It also looks like there is a ton to do in Wimbledon. I'll have an almost 4-year-old to entertain as well.

Are we going to have a hard time getting her into a preschool or playgroup with such short notice?

[frlcb]

We lived in Wimbledon for 3 years and loved it, both areas are full of families. She will be in nursery I believe, or possibly reception year, we moved before our son was old enough so someone else could answer that. Wimbledon Village is so cute!

[marriedfilingjoint]

Very cool, thanks. I was hoping it would be easy to meet other families with small children.

[Deleted]

Reception is for children that have turned 4 before September 1st of that year so your child won't be eligible.

Definitely look for a nursery (daycare) or preschool. We're not in that area so I don't have any suggestions.

I'd enroll your child part-time. There is so much to do in London - you will both have a blast!

[mrsukyankee]

I would totally live in Wimbledon! You will love it - great places to eat, things to do and you are so close to central London.

[marriedfilingjoint]

Ok, sounds like we made the right choice! We're going with the Wimbledon apartment. From the map it looks like it is walking-distance to a park, train station, shopping, and more, so J and I will be all set even if DH takes the car to work. I am so excited. Everyone in HR who is working on our ex-pat package is out of the office this week so I am dying to know more. We still don't have an exact date but I've informed my employer and they are being really great about it.

[frlcb]

Apr 6, 2015 14:03:30 GMT -5 marriedfilingjoint said:

Ok, sounds like we made the right choice! We're going with the Wimbledon apartment. From the map it looks like it is walking-distance to a park, train station, shopping, and more, so J and I will be all set even if DH takes the car to work. I am so excited. Everyone in HR who is working on our ex-pat package is out of the office this week so I am dying to know more. We still don't have an exact date but I've informed my employer and they are being really great about it.

We really loved living there! Have fun!