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Gunnersbury Park Farmers Market starts Sunday 12th September

Tomorrow a new weekly farmers market will be starting in Gunnersbury Park.  If you’re walking the dog or just fancy a trip to this great park why not pop along to the new market - whether you just want a great coffee and a fresh croissant or to stock up on fruit & veg for the week or just grab a tasty bite for lunch, it’ll be open from 10am-3pm for whatever you fancy.

Fiona Campbell ● 1873d7 Comments ● 1872d

Extinction Rebellion Wrap Up Two Weeks of Action

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9958121/Police-slam-XR-protesters-sitting-middle-roads-mob-FINALLY-wraps-two-week-protest-chaos.htmlJust in case you've missed what is going on in the outside world regarding the Climate Emergency!

Philippa Bond ● 1877d5 Comments ● 1873d

Waste Transfer Station

This morning I went to a scrap metal yard run by EMR located on Transport Ave off the A4 in Brentford. I took a wrong turn and came across what I later discovered is the West London Waste Transfer Station. https://westlondonwaste.gov.uk/about-us/where-your-waste-goes/transport-avenue-waste-transfer-station/From here waste from a number of West London Boroughs is taken by train to the  Severnside Energy Recovery Centre in Avonmouth to produce energy and some also by train to landfill.See:-https://westlondonwaste.gov.uk/about-us/where-your-waste-goes/And:-https://westlondonwaste.gov.uk/take-action/rubbish-diet/In my ignorance I didn’t even know this Transfer Site and these trains existed.

Michael David Rowe ● 1874d9 Comments ● 1873d

One for all true Bees fans

I'm sure all true Bees fans have seen the short film below, it resonates with supporters of all clubs outside of the usual Premier League line up. As a QPR fan I remember bucket collections outside Mecca too and our old cramped grounds. The subject of you not liking us revolves around 1967 and whether a take-over/loan was what was presented to the public. It still hasn't stopped that silly old goat of a stadium announcer you have from not mentioning our name at your grounds. Fortunately we are more adult and correctly title you. The topic above refers to the final granting of planning permission for our new training ground at Heston which now goes back to your favourite council in Hounslow for the start date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5huYAzz4i8

peter king ● 1875d2 Comments ● 1873d

Lost Earring - Chiswick Flower Market

Dear All, We have lost an earring on Sunday at the Chiswick Flower Market, it is a Pearl with Gold, if anyone perhaps picked it up would really appreciate it’s return! Thanks

J Kim ● 1878d5 Comments ● 1873d

Care costs

I really do not understand why the government would even consider hiking N.I. contributions rather than pay for care costs through increased taxes, only because the Tories have this thing about raising tax. Neither do I get why we don't pay N.I. right up until retirement, the current system is bonkers. A lot of people work beyond state pension age now, so why not keep paying your N.I.? There is a lot of money in that, a quick check today - between three of us we could have contributed another 7 years of contributions, which is a lot of money. As many pensioners pay income tax it would seem equitable  - after all N.I. has a ceiling which  benefits the higher earners. And please can we stop this nonsense about social care? A lot of people in care homes have some illness/disease which is not a social problem- it is an age related thing, to take dementia, it is a disease of the brain. We don't charge people with arthritis for new joints, why should dementia and other related conditions be any different? We must wake up to the fact we need more money to pay for these services, so let's make sure we ALL contribute according to our means.

Vanessa Smith ● 1878d144 Comments ● 1873d

Staveley  Road proposed closure petition closes 2022

I am reposting the link for the petition http://petitions.hounslow.gov.uk/Staveley/CTgyNaBme2XVDS0KXzAAVMDThis closes 6th September 2022 NOT 2021

Janice Jones ● 1877d26 Comments ● 1874d

Bloom&Wild parcel delivered to me by mistake

If anyone in Alexandra Road was expecting a parcel today it was delivered to me by mistake.

Pam Tynan ● 1878d10 Comments ● 1874d

Missing cat - urgent

Cat missing from Chiswick W4, close to Gunnersbury station, new to the area must be scared and hiding. If you are in this area and seen similar cat please contact me ASAP07441399898

Ran Wang ● 1877d3 Comments ● 1874d

Recommendation for Gas safety engineer for small job pls

HiWe need the gas pipe behind our oven extending and wondered if anyone was trained locally to do this small job.Helen

Helen Rutherford ● 1875d2 Comments ● 1875d

TGT and CHR Junction lights

Any idea which organisation is responsible for the phasing of the lights and the Green Man crossing ? Currently barely six vehicles can leave TGT before the green light changes and the Green Man crossing gives less than a minute for pedestrians to cross and operates only part time. Needless to say, following the lengthy "improvements" some months ago, the digital clock showing the time allowed for pedestrians to cross does not appear to function.

Roger Jones ● 4565d24 Comments ● 1875d

local plumbers and electricians

I know this has been discussed many times before so apologies for bringing it up again. I live near Ravenscourt Park side of Chiswick. Its not urgent but more forward planning for when i will,  I would really appreciate knowledge about what the present rates and recent recommendations for plumbers and electricians for general call outs and emergencies.  thank you in advance. Its just i heard of a friend who had a nightmare finding a plumber in Shepherds Bush over bank holiday

Robert Glen ● 1875d1 Comments ● 1875d

Hounslow Council

The problem is that Hounslow Council basically hate Chiswick. So let us try and get away from them; I am not sure how, but would join in with any good ideasMIKE preece

Mike Preece ● 1881d22 Comments ● 1875d

Wasp Nest Public Access Road

I hope someone can help. There is a large wasp nest in the bush on the public access road behind our house on Weston Road. I've called the council's pest control, who have said that they don't deal with public property (seems odd considering that's exactly what they do). Has anyone got an idea of who is responsible for the removal in this case? Many thanks

Fergus Miller ● 1878d5 Comments ● 1876d

Second Hand Bike

I want to purchase a bike (men’s)Anyone know local that’s sells or someone selling Thanks

John Kennedy ● 1876d5 Comments ● 1876d

New Traffic Camera on Strand on the Green?

While the restrictions have been in place for months, I think I've just spotted the new ANPR camera on Thames Road. So watch out for yet more fines coming our way!If it is a traffic camera (maybe those in the know can check!) it appears to be positioned on a lamppost on the corner of Spring Grove and Strand on the Green, pointing eastwards, away from the bridge. Therefore I assume this means the western exit/entry point to the 'restricted area' is several hundred yards from the bridge itself - plus possibly further depending on the zoom of the camera.I think this is very misleading as the original Hounslow directive says the zone is FROM THE KEW BRIDGE / STRAND ON THE GREEN JUNCTION, and I quote:"Strand on The Green / Thames Road: An access only zone to prevent through traffic. The zone is proposed to stretch from the Kew Bridge / Strand on The Green junction, to the junction of Grove Park Terrace / Grove Park Road. Vehicles would be allowed to enter the zone to access residential properties and businesses in the area unchanged, but not to pass through both points as part of a longer journey." Therefore be careful how far you drive along Strand on the Green towards the bridge as you may inadvertently trigger a fine, even though you're not actually intending to use it as a cut-through. I've done this journey from Grove Park to the bridge twice today, stopping well short of the bridge itself (dropping my daughter to the bus stop on her first day back to school, please don't lecture me about cycling, I cycle the rest of the time) - so I may have picked up 4 tickets as in theory I drove 'through the zone' 4 times! I suppose the only positive side is that people who turn into Strand from the bridge end, and happen to catch sight of the ridiculously small and badly placed signs, might have time to realise and do a U-turn back to the bridge before they drive past Spring Grove. Kerching kerching for Hounslow. Or maybe it's not a traffic camera, let's hope so...

Julia Watkiss ● 1877d3 Comments ● 1876d

More info on the new restrictions around Staveley etc

From the LBH websiteBearing concerns about displacement of traffic onto Burlington Lane, Sutton Court Road, and other narrower roads in the vicinity, the Council has decided that:    The trial ‘school street’ scheme on Staveley Road, Chiswick will have it’s operational hours extended so that general traffic will be restricted from 8am to 5pm Monday – Saturday (term time only). Buses and permit holders within the ‘Grove Park’ and ‘Fauconberg’ Controlled Parking Zone areas, and Staveley Road allotment holders will be exempt.    A new ETMO will be created at the Burlington Lane junction with the A316, the effect of which will be to prohibit entry onto Burlington Lane from the A316.The restriction is proposed to start northwest of the access to Chiswick Sports Centre, therefore access to both the school entrance, and the sports facilities, as well as to the cemetery entrance nearer the A316 junction, will be maintained via the A316. The council have started to receive a high level of enquiries on these measures. As these changes will be implemented as ETMOs, the Council will therefore commence a new six-month period of consultation to capture views of residents and businesses, to help determine at the end of the trial period, whether the measures should be made permanent, amended or reversed.Further updates will be added to our website once dates are available on when these changes will be made operational, along with details on how to submit feedback during the trial period.From https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/2435/changes_to_the_streetspace_trial_school_street_on_staveley_road_and_new_trial_announced_for_burlington_lane_chiswick

Iris Hill ● 1876d4 Comments ● 1876d

Soon to be two bus stops in Hounslow!

I'm sure all true Bees fans have seen the short film below, it resonates with supporters of all clubs outside of the usual Premier League line up. As a QPR fan I remember bucket collections outside Mecca too and our old cramped grounds. The subject of you not liking us revolves around 1967 and whether a take-over/loan was what was presented to the public. It still hasn't stopped that silly old goat of a stadium announcer you have from not mentioning our name at your grounds. Fortunately we are more adult and correctly title you. The topic above refers to the final granting of planning permission for our new training ground at Heston which now goes back to your favourite council in Hounslow for the start date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5huYAzz4i8

peter king ● 1876d0 Comments ● 1876d

Microsoft Word tutor

Hi, can anyone recommend a local person for 1 to 1 tuition on Microsoft Word, in particular teaching how to use track changes? Know there are on line tutorials, but prefer a tutor on this occasion. Thanks!

Alison Gascoigne ● 1876d0 Comments ● 1876d

Hartington etc

My daughter is working in Chiswick for a few weeks. Our conversation about how she can get to her job near me in Acton Green was painful. I wont bore you with it,  but can I please just confirm she can turn off Sutton Court Road over the bridge and drive along Hartington onto the A316 towards Richmond.  I should be sure but like many I’m nervous. Is it just turning in to Hartington from the A316 that’s not allowed? . I’ve avoided it like the plague but now Burlington Lane and Staveley School Street are in the mix it’s important I get this right for her.

Maggie Dodge ● 1877d4 Comments ● 1877d