Regattah Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I am having a bit of a panic and wonder if there is anyone who can help me out! My DD (15) is due to take part in the 2nd week of the ENBS summer school, which takes place next week. The problem is that my younger daughter's urgent heart surgery has been scheduled and it clashes. ENBS don't have accommodation and so I had been planning to stay with relatives in Bucks and take DD in each day. Now that I will be in hospital with younger DD it will be too far to expect older DD to go in by herself everyday, especially as it would be an added stress to an already exhausting day. So ..... a big ask!! Do any of you have a child or know of a child that is doing 2nd week ENBS who lives in London? I would obviously cover expenses and inconvenience if my DD could stay with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I don't know anyone I'm afraid but do hope that someone can help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Sorry can't help either but if you do a search for ENBS Summer School it brings up the last topic on this and you can see which Forum members have said their DD's are going- maybe PM them in case they don't see your message here? Hope you manage to get something sorted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastel Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi, my dd is doing both weeks. We are staying in a hotel in Battersea. Our room is small, but if you were able to get a separate room for your dd, I would be happy to look after her. She could just sleep in her room and travel, eat etc with us. We have been buying salad supplies from the local supermarket and eating simple meals in the room. Please PM me if you think this may be an option and I'll let you know more details. I don't feel comfortable advertising everything on a public forum. Alternatively, could you contact ENBS and ask if they know of anyone who could help. My dd said 90% in her class (she's 17) are from Italy and Spain, so doesn't sound like too many locals. She did, however say there were some English students in the younger group. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I'm nowhere near London to help I'm afraid but I just wanted to wish you and your younger daughter all the best for her heart surgery - obviously a very difficult time for you all and I hope everything goes well and wish her a speedy and good recovery. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Yes, all the very best from me too, Regattah; both for the accommodation search and your dd's surgery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Regattah, I've added an "ENBS summer school" tag to your post in the hopes of attracting more attention, but if you think it's too intrusive contact me or one of the other Mods and we'll take it off. I hope you find something that will work for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thank you everyone! Pastel - I have sent you a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Do hope you get sorted and both your daughters have a successful week in their own ways! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Sorry we can't help as ds doing this week and in York next week. Hope all goes well for littl'un and that u find a solution for dd x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 My thoughts are with you, as we thought DD would be needing heart surgery a few weeks ago, so can empathise and I'm sure everything will go smoothly x Sadly I can't help with accommodation as we are an hour from London. However if she needs anything sending up to summer school (eg emergency tights etc) just ask! Sx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'm actually trying to find accommodation for my little DD now for the second week 4-8th August or we might struggle to let her do it! Accommodation around the area seems to be all booked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Regattah, I can't help with your accommodation dilemma but I do sincerely hope your daughter's surgery is successful and that someone on this forum can help with accommodation for your DD. Wishing your family well for next week x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Everyone has been so kind - I've had a lot of lovely pms. Unfortunately, I still haven't got anywhere. I have contacted the hotel that Pastel is staying in and they won't allow an under 18 year old to stay in a room by herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Regattah, how does your dd feel about travelling in alone, and would she only be using the tube? I only ask because lots of 15 yr olds travel alone to London for associates etc. and actually that might be less stressful for her than staying with a strange family. Is the journey quite straightforward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Good point, spanner. You could do a trial run beforehand. However, she might need to lift to the station at the Bucks end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi, Spanner/Aileen. She's comfortable travelling alone (comes home from voc school on train/underground although generally with friends). However, the journey would require 3 changes and would take 1 hour 20 plus walking on either side. I think we may have no other option. At least it's possible, although not desirable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Regettah, try contacting Young Dancers Academy. I believe their boarding accommodation is being used by some students doing ENBS SS and they may still have spaces. Best wishes to your younger daughter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 This stress must be the last thing you need, Regattah. I hope something will work out for your dd and that your other daughter's operation goes smoothly and well. I cannot help, unfortunately, as we now live in Lincoln. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Unfortunately I cannot help with accommodation, but just wanted to wish you well with the surgery on your other daughter and I really hope someone can help you out. Have ENB not been able to offer any assistance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) ENBS doesn't have accommodation. It's not a boarding school. Edited July 15, 2014 by aileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi Regattah the only suggestion I can offer is maybe appealing to any students who live with host families at colleges in the surrounding area as they are now on holiday ... My DDs host family take students for the colleges short courses . I'm presuming all who go to ENB live independently . I hope you find a solution sending best wishes for your DDs op and a speedy recovery . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Perhaps the school could email all the parents who have students on the courses that week I am sure someone would put her up and they must have a SS group email list set up on their system. Best wishes to you all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Well, I appear to be sorted! As wildflowers and another on pm suggested, YDA have a space for her next week. I am so grateful for all your good wishes and suggestions; this truly is an amazing ballet family/community! 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Great! I am so glad for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 So pleased you are sorted. We didn't consider any non residential summer schools this year as we arnt in a position to study with dd somewhere donuts interesting that accommodation is available at YDA. What age do the take from during the summer? (Thinking ahead for next year) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Regatta, so pleased your DD is sorted. Best wishes for your DD having her op, am sure everyone here wishes her well. Pictures, it may be that a YDA host family have helped during these unusual circumstances for Reghattas DD. Usually you have to arrange your own accommodation for ENB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Wasn't specifically thinking about that particular summer school but there are quite a few that are non residential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thanks, Nana. It may be a good idea to call anyway, Pictures. There are 2 other girls on the ENBS course staying next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) YDA do offer homestay for YDA SS although space very limited. My DD has stayed there very happily Edited July 15, 2014 by angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Is your dd sorted yet for her week angel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastel Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Excellent news Regattah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes - so pleased that piece of the jigsaw has slotted in - now our prayers are with you for your DD's op! Thinking of you x 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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