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4 minutes ago, Hopefulmom said:

Still haven’t worked out how to send a pm but I’ll try again today!

I couldn't do it straight away and I'm still pressing all sorts of buttons.  I think I scrolled right at the top like.ypur coming away from post and something in the top right corner.  You have to remember my name and type in.  (I kept forgetting who it was and then going back..)

Going to set up a WhatsApp group for us parents of students starting at Central 2021. I still find this difficult to explore..... Please message me your number or email so I can add you, if you wish.    

2 minutes ago, dancingboy65 said:

My DS is a first year and he lives at Surrey Quays Landale House (Homes for Students) This will be two stops on the Jubilee Line to the new place and it's less than 5 minutes walk to the tube station. At the moment it's around 35 to 45 minutes (tube and walk to Clerkenwell. Rooms are a decent size and they a few different sizes to choose from including ensuite. Big shopping centre 5 minutes walk away. 

Thank you so much. Will have a look. 

I went to look at some of them.  I am basing this on Central's current premises in Clerkenwell as I don't think they will move yet... although I really wish they will.

Walmsley is smaller and therefore felt they would be looked after more.  It is 5 minutes away from studios. Looked at 1 person, basic and mid rooms. There is a very small difference but not noticeable on sizes between basic and mid.  The lady said if they are in first year then these sizes are fine as delux/gold are too much as they dont stay in much. My DD didn't like the bathroom as extremely small, like a caravan, all plastic where things would get wet.  Very friendly and clean.

Drapery Place formerly Plaza.... again by Unite.  A lot bigger place overall.  Saw single rooms and they are a bit bigger with table for food and table for working. Bathroom much better also. However its 45 minute walk and they do have long days at Central. Tube we didn't do as walked, but tube would be Farringdon to Aldgate East, 3 stops, 8/9 minutes plus a little walking time. Again friendly and clean.

Paris Gardens.  Saw this but didn't go in as they emailed to say they are not taking bookings for 2021/22 due to refurbishment.  Looks nice, a quiet area and only 25 minute walk.

My DD prefers Drapery but I would like to see if there's anything closer. Hope this helps specially if you live outside UK.... would be interested in other people's thoughts and places. 

Hi SillySally

Think people were waiting for Tring funding results that came out yesterday and today.. Think it will be all sorted by end of next week as Tring need to know soon.

17 hours ago, Ballet parent said:

Hi everyone. I am new here, although have visited the forum a few times over the last few months and found the comments very helpful.  My DD is a Central associate and has an offer for Central full time for Sept 21 too. She is keen to be with other Central students so we have booked a visit to Drapery Place and Walmsley Studios as these are mentioned in this thread. She would also consider private rental with one or two other girls as this seems significantly cheaper.  If anyone else's DC is definitely going to accept a place in Sept it would be really good to hear from you - as DD doesn't know of anyone yet.  

I've never posted to this site, so not sure how to PM you.  Would be interested to know how you got on visiting them.  Are they a little bit further out?  

Would also be interested in what accommodation is best for Central's new premises and to be with other students that go to Central. Not made a definite choice, but most likely go here.