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Traffic on CHR

Is there something going on today? The traffic between Chiswick High Road junction of Chiswick Lane and Goldhawk Road seems to have been solid nearly all day mainly going West. (Probably because nobody can use the left hand filter anymore to get into Chiswick Lane) If this is what traffic evaporation amounts to, it's going to be a nightmare when life is back to normal and it really starts 'evaporating'?

J Morse ● 2089d33 Comments ● 2085d

Exploring Chiswick

As the government urges people to “stay local” Chiswick cultural groups are encouraging residents to explore the areas arts heritage by following the local trails - online if staying at home, or on foot if taking daily exercise.They can be downloaded to mobiles or computers free of charge.Closing date for our “Chiswick in 50 buildings “ competition is this Sunday, Valentines Day.http://www.chiswickbookfestival.net/exploring-chiswick

Rima Jones ● 2086d6 Comments ● 2085d

Something to cheer you up...

Hello everyone.In these tricky times, I have decided to do something to cheer people up a bit. I’m a local resident and artist and since the start of this lockdown I’ve been creating collage art of inspirational quotes to raise people’s spirits a bit. I’ve been putting them ion my Instagram account @the_colour_file and have recently had a bunch of them (around 20 different patterns) made into postcards.This weekend I’m going to be hanging them up around Chiswick with a label on each saying ‘take me & send me’, the aim being that you’ll take one and send it to someone you’re missing/thinking of, or keep it for yourself . Kind of ‘card-bombing’, I guess.This isn’t a commercial venture (in fact its totally self-funded) just something to hopefully put a bit of colour into people’s lives at the moment. I know how much hope and joy colour brings to me so I’d like to spread the joy!Martha

Martha Roberts ● 2087d23 Comments ● 2086d

Local Charity needs Access VBA Programming Help

I have developed an Access database for Age Concern Chiswick.  The basic design has been done and all the data imported.  To create an effective user interface I need the help of someone who knows about Access VBA programming.  I must stress that we have no budget for this work and that any kind whizzkid who helps would have to sign a confidentiality agreement.

David Lovegrove ● 2110d4 Comments ● 2086d

Why is it always half measures?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56037420Rather than learning lessons from countries such as Australia that have accumulated considerable experience in operating quarantine systems, our system, which does not require travellers from many countries where the South African and Brazilian Covid variants are already present to quarantine, also fails to provide full protection to staff in hotels who will be responsible for dealing with their reluctant guests. Does our government really want to bring down infections as fast as possible or is this just another gesture like the failed track and trace project?

John Connelly ● 2087d21 Comments ● 2086d

Where to buy tapas locally?

Hi, is there anywhere locally doing relatively authentic takeaway tapas? Thx in advance.

Ken Munn ● 2088d13 Comments ● 2086d

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/what-do-bees-do-winter

I've been seeing bumblebees on the flowering shrub honeysuckle outside the window all winter.  I'm not sure how they are dealing with the cold for the last few days and nights but it seems that they were all expected to die and just the queens hibernate but now seem not to be behaving in the same way in the south of England.There are photos of them feeding on snowdrops, crocuses, mahonia and winter heather as well as shrub honeysuckle and vibernum bodnatense.There is information here on how to help a tired, cold and hungry bumblebee...https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/winter-active-bumblebees/

Philippa Bond ● 2087d0 Comments ● 2087d

Dr Bike Free Cycle Repairs:  Chiswick Common  Sat 13 Feb  10am-12pm

Check out all the other cycling activities and information including Cycla;; Cycle Training, Try Before you Buy, Cycle Parking, Free Online Training and All-Ability Cycling and more:https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20053/transport/1985/cycling_in_hounslow/2

Philippa Bond ● 2087d0 Comments ● 2087d

Levelling up

I really do not understand why on earth the government are not taking the opportunity to ensure that all women MPs are treated equally as far as maternity rights are concerned. If Johnson can rush through legislation for his mate Braverman then he could damned well use the time to make sure that that it includes everyone. It is an absolute insult in this day and age that this out of date codswallop even exists let alone that given the chance parliament won't as they say, 'level up'. This is 2021 not that you'd know it where our legislature is concerned. Stella Creasey is absolutely right it is 'a form of direst discrimination'.At least the stupid old fart heading up the Japanese Olmypics has resigned over his comments - Ye Gods, spare us!

Vanessa Smith ● 2087d9 Comments ● 2087d

Front door fitting

I'm looking to getting a fire resident  (30 mins)  front door for my flat with as much soundproofing as possible - can anyone recommend someone to advise me on the best one to buy and then fit it, that would be great! Thanks

Rhian Williams ● 2087d0 Comments ● 2087d

TG Conservation Area extension - a good idea?

Having just received notification from LBH of the extension and finding my house, which has no historical or architectural merit (!), is within the extended conservation area got me wondering whether it is a good idea.LBH states they carried out consultation - I do not remember ever receiving any information about a consultation, but I could equally have binned it as a circular.In my immediate environment over the last 3-4 years the worst examples of trashing buildings with historic or architectural merit have all been happily approved by LBH: new assisted living flats (design is actually reasonable and pays homage to the footprint of the original building) on corner of SCR & Barrowgate replaced a beautiful late 19C/early 20C very large house, corner of Barrowgate and Garth Road the huge Victorian pile and ex LBH property is being replaced by a block of flats of what IMO is very mediocre architecture and there is even a rear extension or possible knocking 2 houses into 1 on Ellesmere Road/Garth Road corner where all the art deco style of architecture has been lost in favour of a square box.Will the conservation area status actually stop such bad developments if LBH planning appears to be supportive of the idea of knocking down as much early 20C and late 19C architecture as possible?

Justin Stephenson ● 2089d12 Comments ● 2087d

Can I turn right on to A4

Can anyone please tell me if the roadworks stopping traffic crossing or turning on to A4 at Sutton Court Rd are still there?

Stephen Gould ● 2088d5 Comments ● 2087d

Alternative Hotel quarantine

So there has been an outbreak at a Melbourne quarantine hotel. Brings into question potential problems with it.   How about each person returning pays a £2000 deposit which is what they would have to pay for the hotel but escort them to home instead.  Then twice a day at random times a covid marshall attends the address and physically checks that the person is actually at home.  (by showing passport and themselves at window for instance)  The person could pay say £250 for this.  If they are found not to be there they lose their deposit and potentially other fines on top?

Nik Solomon ● 2087d1 Comments ● 2087d

Burning smell Staveley Gardens

Can anyone else smell the very strong burning smell drifting over from the railway line. This is the second night we have had to put up with this, I though you could not burn any vegetation because of the very reason of the smoke and terrible smell involved  

Bernard Allen ● 2089d22 Comments ● 2087d

Missing Cat Clovelly Road

Not my cat — just sharing report from PetsReunited Black and white cat called Flash https://www.petsreunited.com/chiswick/hounslow/lost/cats/lost-male-cat/mtivmzlo

Alison Howard ● 2093d3 Comments ● 2087d

Major Boost for GPP and Barnes Bridge Walkway Projects

As this subject comes up now and then, and it seems the Preliminary work near Barnes Bridge seems to already started.Which brings into question where the funding has come from regarding this project.The Grove Park piazza, since March 2019 this project I believe was shelved, partly due to criticism of the plans by the London Cycling Campaign.The cost of the Barnes Bridge Walkway Project must have risen since the amount quoted in the article below.So if there is a short fall, where is the additional funding coming from.March 2019

Bernard Allen ● 2088d9 Comments ● 2088d

NHS and Push Doctor

Our medical practice is offering a new service: Push Doctor. It’s an online GP provider and it’s free if your practice is registered with them. It allows you to make a free video call to an online GP at a time that suits you. Has anybody used this service? I had never heard of this private company before. Some of the reviews don’t fill me with confidence but they might be outdated.

Martine Dismore ● 2088d0 Comments ● 2088d

Fill the kettle and a pan with water, Know where your torch is etc...

and all those other preparations you need to make for burst water mains, electricity cuts etc.  This is the type of weather when pipes freeze and contracting and expanding pipes often crack...Luckily the solar lights I bought from a charity at an exhibition several years ago are always ready ie no flat batteries.  The batteries leaked in the old torch and the lightbulb no longer works...

Philippa Bond ● 2089d1 Comments ● 2088d

Danish teak table restoration

I have a Danish folding dining/coffee table from the 1970s which is in need of a bit of TLC due to a few marks on the top. I am not confident to do this myself, so is anyone able to recommend someone please?

Margot Crowther ● 2088d2 Comments ● 2088d

Low up-take of Vaccines by BAME populations

Just looking at the COVID report on the front page and having just seen a TV news comment by a doctor about the refusal of free vaccine jabs by the very people who are so highly vulnerable is plain staggering.   Yes persuasion is the way but those who still refuse, how and what can be done?   Logically anyone not vaccinated should not be permitted to mix or work with the rest of us.   It is utter madness but so many BAME people are a vital and much valued part of the NHS and many other areas of work.   What can be done?    The fact that a huge proportion of BAMEs are highly qualified top consultants, doctors, nurses, who will all (I hope) have received the vaccination jabs should have convinced these obdurate people to accept vaccinations.   What steps can be taken to enforce vaccination onto anyone coming into contact with the rest of us?

Jennifer Selig ● 2091d1 Comments ● 2088d