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Hollowing out of Chiswick

The hollowing out of Chiswick goes on apace...We have now lost four banks, four post offices, a police station and many useful shops (Poundland is the latest) and some restaurants in recent years. This is hardly offset by the spread of coffee shops and estate agencies and the proliferation of cycle paths. The one bright development has been the opening of Chiswick Cinema - a great local facility.My suspicion is that this hollowinmg out is because Chiswick is a mere footnote to Hounslow, and an unknown distant cousin to Ealing/Acton and Fulham & Hammersmith. The cost-cutters just see Chiswick as an easy, low-hanging picking. All very sad.

Robin Knight ● 6d59 Comments ●

Smash the gangs

This i getting serious now Since Friday, 18 boats and 1,194 people have come over

Julian Pavey ● 5h4 Comments ●

Guinea Pigs

Does anyone have a guiea pig or two that perhaps their children may have outgrown as I can offer a happy home, free range, on my roof?.

Joy Skinner ● 4h1 Comments ● 2h

Chiswick Wildfires

If we have a long hot summer without much rain, could we see wildfires in our famously green and rather leafy suburb? Happened to Wennington in 2022 so not so far fetched!https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66148110

Davy Jones ● 2h0 Comments ● 2h

Missing Cat

Our beloved cat has gone missing from the Acton end of Woodstock Road. He has been gone since 7:00 this morning. I know it’s not that long but he rarely strays far from our garden and would have been back at home 3 or 4 times by now.He’s a long furred tabby aged 5. He is quite timid.If anyone’s seen him please let us know - 07447485078.Thanks

Keith Welham ● 23h2 Comments ● 4h

A Concorde spotted at Heathrow today!

I went to the Heathrow Bus Terminal today ... and jumped on a route 555 bus to Hersham.The bus meanders around Heathrow for some 30 minutes visiting local Hotels and Terminals.Near Hatton Cross Station there is a hugh British Airways hanger and quietly parked outside is a glorious Concorde Aircraft.Just to let you know.A suggestion. Take a train to Hatton Cross Station and walk to the sight!

Jim Lawes ● 2d13 Comments ● 4h

Chiswick Post office -  full text of the petition is on change.org 

please also pass it on to others - thank youwww.change.org/p/reopen-chiswick-post-office-without-delay?

Katja Urban ● 13d26 Comments ● 5h

The Enemy Within..

Traitor, Starmer, has only turned up to commemorate VE Day when he's doing all he can to destroy UK sovereignty, culture, businesses and the family..

Michael Brown ● 27d88 Comments ● 12h

Farewell Major Margaret O'Houlihan (Hot Lips)l

The death of Loretta Swit at 87 years of age takes me back to my halcyon days enjoying the fruits of life, mainly playing football and cricket very poorly but enjoyably.Watching weekly episodes of M.A.S.H. weekly was a must, and needless to say  the character of Hot Lips was a main attraction.The best thing a Labour PM ever did for me and other young men was Harold Wilson refusing to send GB to join America in the war against the Viet Cong.

Denis I. Fox ● 21h2 Comments ● 19h

I just found ur keys in the park (chg)

They have them in the cafe

Stephen Jewson ● 10d9 Comments ● 21h

Noise Gunnersbury park

I thought, oh boy, they have started early. Only to find out it is coming from my son in the shower. 🌞

Julian Pavey ● 1d1 Comments ● 1d

Station House

Work seems to have become a bit more intense lately and today I noticed that a large sign saying "Pub to Let" has appeared. Let's hope somebody fancies the challenge, it would be sad if it just sits empty. Not a great time for the pub trade unfortunately.

Bruce Hammal ● 492d65 Comments ● 1d

NVQ Qualified plasterer required

Im looking for a plasterer to fill a few holes left when my electrician fitted three uplighters in my hallway.  My flat is in Acton W3 and im looking for someone as soon as poss if anyone is interested.

Danielle Fox ● 1d0 Comments ● 1d

Cllr Ranjit Gill defects from the Conservatives to Labour

The Borough Council AGM sounds like a very dull meeting but not tonight it seems.Cllr Gill of Chiswick Gunnersbury ward defected from the Conservatives to Labour.https://twitter.com/TheChiswickCal/status/1927441083077668934

Michael Robinson ● 4d9 Comments ● 1d

And so the season of madness starts again this weekend

Pub in the Park.  And so the usual noise above the lawful decibel limits - calls to a noise helpline that get cut off - soothing noises from councillors and our local Mps - but no action.What's good to hear is that they can't even sell the tickets - I've been offered a ticket on my seatfiller site for free and a £6.50 admin fee.  What a farce!  Jolly boys!

Tim Clayton ● 4d4 Comments ● 2d

Is M&S about to take over two car parks for expansion project?

Front PageThis latest report now tells me my question about where the cafe iswould go without taking up vital ground floor space for food expansion.I was told the cafe would be on a mezzanine floor.If you build out into the Chiswick Common Road Car Park, then I guess the cafe on a mezzanine floor would be the answer to my question.Not fact-based, but my question of where could be the answer to the front page that might merit some truth.Not sure about the other car park, as you have the alleyway at the back of the original back entrance. Unless it is going to be part of the loading offloading idea.Who knows but im looking forward to a bigger brighter M&S

Julian Pavey ● 7d25 Comments ● 2d

TV Licence

There has been much talk about the TV Licence in various news outlets over recent months. Does anyone still pay for this?

Brian Coyle ● 78d176 Comments ● 2d

Hounslow Council Rubbish Collections

Is anyone having problems with fewer rubbish collections?Here at Chiswick Village the areas for us residents to recycle and have our rubbish collected is looking like a landfill site - bins overflowing.We don’t know when the next collection us due.Is this just us?You may have to click on the below.
By Chiswick’s Local web site

Martin Weaver ● 6d10 Comments ● 3d

Living In-House with an Elderly Person

My niece has been living with my elderly mother for nearly 2 years but is leaving soon, to relocate to the north of England.Mum is currently self-sufficient but finds it comforting to know that someone else is around the house most days. Does anyone know if there are agencies of some sort who match and vet homeowners with those wanting a place to live?

Phil Kay ● 28d7 Comments ● 3d