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Maybe saying bye

Maybe not, but just in case...Anyone here has experience with a good cremation service company for a lovely, sweet pet.

M Clemente ● 2011d13 Comments ● 2009d

Sainsbury's Nectar Card

Has anyone else had their Weekly Offers suspended? I haven't had any now for over 3 weeks. There's an interesting article in Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert which highlights this. Some people are still getting them (my neighbour still is) and some are not. I rang Nectar last week and was told it was a technical issue and I would receive them this Monday, which hasn't happened. It's not a technical issue. Sainsbury's has just stopped giving some customers their Weekly Offers. Why? Most unfair.

Jill Merrett ● 2011d11 Comments ● 2010d

Accommodation address or small self contained office required

I need an office to store some paperwork in which has to have 24 hour access although in practice probably would only be there 4 or 5 hours a week.An alternative could be to have an accommodation address where I could collect post 6 days a week.Any ideas where I could find this would be welcome.

Chris Lucy ● 2010d5 Comments ● 2010d

Hammersmith Bridge

The Times came up with an excellent suggestion today.Replace the old (not fit for modern purpose) bridge and build a new one to be called the Prince Philip Bridge.It would show forward thinking and be a fitting monument to the Prince.Of course this would take common purpose from all parties involved to get behind the idea and basically get on with it.Remember the Italians built a new bridge in Genoa in under two years.Where there is a will there is a way.

David Millar ● 2015d8 Comments ● 2010d

HSBC

I have heard that HSBC are going only on digital - a friend told me this - what will happen to the elderly if this is true? And hopefully other banks will not follow? - I may have had duff info.

Helen Bamberger ● 2010d1 Comments ● 2010d

Do you check your supermarket till receipts?

Well, I didn't until last week. Along with my shopping I collected a couple of things for a friend and when checking my (long) receipt for her items prices, found that fourth item from end of receipt was a packet of crisps £1.10p that I hadn't bought Couple of days later I went back to customer service till and asked how could this be and was told no problem we will refund you. The assistant didn't seem surprised at all, in fact seemed quite used to it. I appreciate that with a long receipt you wouldn't check each item, but I will from now on.... might be more than £1.10p next time!

Cindy Carloss ● 2013d7 Comments ● 2011d

SOTG/RV/CS/FR AREA TRAFFIC MEASURES.

This message is from Richard Griffith, Chairman. Strand on the Green Association/   He has asked me to post it on this site, which I am more than happy to do.The following is copied from the SoGA spring issue of SIGNALS and is relevant to the current traffic debate:"SOTG/RV/CS/FR AREA TRAFFIC MEASURES.There is considerable discussion being expressed locally about the disparity of traffic measures in the area comprising SOTG/RV/CS/FR.PROPOSALSOTG is one of four CPZ within an area roughly bounded by Sutton Court Road, the A4, the River and the A316. The other three CPZ are CS Chiswick Station (which includes Hartington Road), RV Riverview and FS Fauconberg.     Whilst being virtually a self contained area none of the four have a common traffic policy under Lbh's current Traffic Measures.SOTG cannot use Hartington Road northbound.CS cannot use Thames Road to go to or come from Kew Bridge.RV being between cameras can use both Hartington and Thames Road.FS can use neither.None of the four cpz can exit onto the A4 via Harvard Hill as It is closed off to outgoing traffic.NOTE:   Elmwood Road is historically in the GP zone but would be included under this scheme.SOLUTIONSOGA proposes an amalgamation of this area into one benefitting from the same traffic measures and controlled by timed ANPR cameras (red dots) as per attached map.With time controlled cameras linked to ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) at the following points: Kew Bridge / Hartington Road / Sutton Court Railway Bridge / Fauconberg Road / Elmwood Road and Harvard Hill the area becomes one whilst retaining their separate CPZ designations but benefitting from common traffic measures whilst remaining open to visitors, deliveries, taxis and shoppers but closed to rat running and the 'access only' along Strand on the Green and Thames Road would become redundant.SoGA has put this scheme to Lbh Traffic and subsequently discussed it in greater detail on a Zoom meeting. As the existing traffic measures are new to the area Lbh Traffic require time to assess both their impact locally and the overall effect caused from displaced rat running traffic.COVID has had implications on the timing of both the introduction of the traffic measures and the Thames Road cameras and consequently the subsequent review which will now not be before June/July."As a resident trapped in the tiny CPZ CS, I fully support this proposal.   It is utter nonsense to have broken us up into 4 tiny little segments each with different traffic rules which does not allow us residents to drive freely in and out of our local Grove Park area.      Mr Griffiths has urged me to lobby neighbours so that in June/July when when the Council is reviewing these un-consulted "temporary" LTN's imposed on us,  we can speak as one voice to let Hounslow Council know the local feeling. 

Jennifer selig ● 2026d63 Comments ● 2011d

Chiswick Calendar shows the full awfulness of the Staveley Road Barrier

Has anyone seen the Chiswick Calendar attempt to portray the wonderful blossom on Staveley Road, while seeking to conceal the awful red and white barrier that blights Staveley Road and Park Road and the whole of Grove Park.  Shame on Chiswick Calendar for supporting those who wanted to implement this awful scheme in the first place.  Good on Chiswick Calendar for providing the evidence that by trying to conceal its awfulness its shows that there are much better solutions and Staveley Rd should be returned to it's full length glory and fit for the Queen once again. 

Jonathan Mabbutt ● 2012d13 Comments ● 2011d

Scam

A man rang my doorbell today saying some tiles on my roof had slipped (already had a new roof in the summer!!) and if he could come in to the back garden he would show me and offer to repair it. His name was Jason, and when I told him he would be unable to see that part of the roof from the garden and refused him entry he left....scam ...beware!He drives a small white van

Pat Wood ● 2012d2 Comments ● 2011d

Ealing Council offices and 477-home scheme approved

Thought this might be of interest, Vistry Partnerships London Developments and Ealing Council have been granted planning permission from the local planning authority for a 477-home and council offices scheme on Uxbridge Road.

Jimmy Kim ● 2012d0 Comments ● 2012d

Sunday Flower Market

To spread the word to all those who love to garden and also those who like to fill their house with flowers.This Sunday  from 9.30am to 3pm.  there will be a flower market on the High Road in the area from Devonshire Road to the Police Station.  Experience from previous occasions indicates that the organisers and volunteers will do their utmost to ensure the safety of the visitors and be compliant with COVID-19 restrictions.The market on this Sunday will have loads of stalls - about 30 traders offering house plants, bedding and shrubs.  The traders I spoke to last time from Columbia Road said they would definitely be returning and I also know that Hardy’s Plants, gold medal  winners - I have seen them at Chelsea Flower Show amongst others will be there.The big bonus this time will be the cargo bikes to help you take home your many purchases - local only and unfortunately not to your home miles away.  Had that once when running a raffle stall on Acton Green and was asked to get the prize to Andover!!!!So mark the date to be there and pray for good weather

Elizabeth Ross ● 2012d0 Comments ● 2012d

Syon Park garden centre has reopened.

In case you didn’t know already, thought I’d pass on the news.

Julie Mitchell ● 2013d16 Comments ● 2012d

Hounslow - design codes

Hounslow Character and Design Study update: Character and Design Study Engagement Workshop 2: Design Codes I've received a lengthy email from LBH regarding this.   I must have signed up I suppose. "More information on the Character and Design Codes SPD can be found at our webpage:  https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20034/planning_policy/2301/emerging_borough_character_and_design_study_spd .   That's not working but they lead you to another link.   A further part of the email says:- " join us at our stakeholder workshop on:  12th May 2021 from 6pm to 7:30pm.  The purpose of the workshop is for you to feedback on proposed area design codes and give your thoughts on any additional design codes that could be included in an SPD.We have put together an informative video to explain what design codes are, what they aim to do and how you can get involved. Link: https://vimeo.com/539853481 The format of the workshop will begin with a short presentation explaining what design codes are and their purpose. We will then break out and spend more time in area based discussion groups to look at the proposed design codes for each of the areas. There will then be an extended period of discussion time to give feedback on the proposed options, propose alternative codes and come up with new codes that shape the future of your neighbourhoods. The draft design code document will be issued in advance of the workshop."     Not quite sure who this intended to help - it must have cost a lot of money to prepare all this - but how useful is it???

Jennifer selig ● 2012d2 Comments ● 2012d

Solid bumper to bumper traffic along the whole ofSouth Parade.

Sorry, I know people are probably fed up with seeing threads about traffic, cycle lanes, LTN's, etc. but this is our neighbourhood, and it is only right that we are all aware of these issues.Have just returned from walking the dog, and the whole of South Parade and into Acton Lane is completely bumper to bumper from the High Road back as far as the junction with The Avenue and Bath Road.Now, I am sure this is not just down to the closure of Fisher's Lane (although this will be a contributing factor) but will also be down to the extra congestion on the High Road, particularly coming into London from the M4, etc.Now people are returning to work, and schools are back after Easter, we are really beginning to see the full effects of these new measures. Low Traffic Neighbourhoods indeed - more like gridlocked neighbourhoods.

Mark Edwards ● 2016d141 Comments ● 2012d

Greek restaurants in Chiswick

Any recommendations please?

Sandra Taylor ● 2015d27 Comments ● 2012d

Today 11 am meet your London Assembly and Mayoral Candidate

We will be outside Chiswick Police Station at 11 am with the BBC for the UKIP campaign launch and to present Chiswick’s views on crime - police station closures - LTNs and more See you soonJulie Carter

Julie Carter ● 2024d31 Comments ● 2013d

Conveyancing Solicitor Recommendations

HiPlease can you recommend any conveyancing solicitors who are both quick and do not charge the earth for a very straight forward chain free sale.Thanks

Tara Morris ● 2013d2 Comments ● 2013d

Plant trees

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552296

Julie Carter ● 2015d14 Comments ● 2013d

Scam

Phone call from Amazon, thank you for placing order at cost £300 odd, if you never place the order, press 1.    if you get a call like this hang up.

Janice Evans ● 2015d11 Comments ● 2013d

Fireworks

Fireworks just now ?Why ?

Madeleine Hazard ● 2013d2 Comments ● 2013d