If you’re a mum, dad, grandparent or carer in the Epsom and Ewell area (or the surrounds – Cheam, Banstead or Ashtead), chances are you have encountered the Epsom and Ewell Families Facebook group.
The group is hosted by the passionate Devenia Besant (Dee). As and active user myself, I find this a very friendly, community-orientated and interactive place. Members can share information, ask for advice and recommendations, find out what’s happening and even sell things (however, there are no spam posts and it’s not for business advertisers). The group is a hub for families in the area and is a wealth of really useful information.
Epsom and Ewell Families – a new website
The Facebook group has snowballed and boasts well over 5000 members. Consequently, Dee has created the Epsom and Ewell Families website to fully service the community needs.
It is a one-stop platform that provides the local community with useful information and connects them with the business services they need. Additionally, there is a specific services directory and a blog. The blog focusses on ‘what’s on in the area and discusses issues of local interest.
The directory
The directory, which is constantly updated, contains a very comprehensive list of local services complete with reviews for each. All listings are reviewed by at least three people who have actually used the service because of this you get a real, honest opinion. It includes everything from beauty services and messy play children’s classes to wine educators and cake makers.
The blog
The site is quickly being populated with informative blogs written by local people. I love anything food and drink-related so articles such as FIVE STAR EATERIES – EPSOM AND EWELL AND SURROUNDS… pique my interest! 😀 Expect a lot more to come especially blog posts focusing on upcoming local events, things to do, reviews, news and general useful information. I’ve written a number of posts about schools in the area. I also write the monthly lowdowns about everything new that’s happening and also write about special events and curate blogs based on particular themes.
Check them out here:
Schools
PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACES – DID YOU GET WHAT YOU WANTED?
INFANT, JUNIOR AND PRIMARY STATE SCHOOLS – EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH
SECONDARY STATE SCHOOLS – EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH
Lowdowns and other posts
https://epsomandewellfamilies.co.uk/author/francesca-de-franco/
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My piece for Epsom and Ewell Families about what to do if you didn’t get the primary school place you were hoping for: https://epsomandewellfamilies.co.uk/primary-school-places-did-you-get-what-you-wanted/