Kennels/Catteries

on where you live) at the curbside. You will receive a separate container for recycling, household trash, food trash, and garden waste. Check your council website which items are currently recyclable. The charges for rubbish collection are included in your council tax bill; garden waste may incur a separate charge Each council has specific rules, days for collection, and fees. There is no charge for disposing of most household waste or recyclables at recycling centers but you must use your borough’s center.

CHILDCARE

Due to safeguarding regulations, PIRC cannot offer babysitting recommendations. However, you may ask for recommendations on our TASIS Parents Facebook page. (Upper School day students are often eager to earn pocket money!)

There are also numerous agencies in the area that can be found through an Internet search.

There are various kennels and catteries in the area that will board your pets while you are away. It is recommended to book early for the holiday season, as well as October, February, and spring breaks. In addition, you may want to check with the TPA FB page for locallyrecommended vets, kennels, and catteries

• Pampered Pets, Walton-on-Thames - for dog grooming, bath and nails • Royvon Boarding and Dog Training Kennels, www.royvon.co.uk

For long-term boarding they will transport your pet to their larger facility in Wales. • Wey Farm Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Guildford Road,

Ottershaw, Surrey KT16 0QW www.weyfarm.co.uk • Barking Mad, www.barkingmad.uk.com and

Home from Home, www.homefromhomedogboarding.com will board your pet at someone else’s house while you go away