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Chiswick Station bike racks have been broken into

For anyone leaving their bikes at the station, or maybe considering an alternative route to work.The bike racks at Chiswick Station are not secure. They've been detached from the ground and looks like several bikes taken today (including mine!)I doubt South Western will be able to fix them quickly so it's not safe to leave cycles for at least a few days

Adam Bradley ● 30d5 Comments ● 22d

Market Research for West London Sauna & Cold Plunge

I am doing some market research for a new Nordic-style, sauna & cold plunge facility in west London. East and south have the wonderful community sauna baths but there's nothing similar in the west. Please can you take 2 mins to answer these short questions and share the survey link with anyone who might be interested in this. All answers are anonymous and you don't need to log into anything to respond. https://forms.gle/uLa8maa2xq1HCKBA7

Clare McKenna ● 22d0 Comments ● 22d

Another Starmer failure

The ridiculous One in One out scheme devised by the hapless Starmer and the useless Yvette Cooper has come unstuck.The first flight out, due tonight, to return to France illegal immigrants was stopped by a Charities group.Surprise, surprise.Not.

Denis I. Fox ● 23d1 Comments ● 23d

Fruit ad veg stall.

Does anyone know what has happened to the owners of the fruit and veg stall that used to be outside Sainsbury's? I used to use it once or twice a week and it has been closedfor some time now.

Keith Iddon ● 37d7 Comments ● 23d

NATURELIA

Went in today, a very varied and interesting selection of food items from around the world.  Perhaps the first day they are open.Found the staff very helpful and I hope they do well

Mitra Alam ● 23d0 Comments ● 23d

Resident parking permit woes

Is it just me? The renewal notice for the permit came in and having following the link as I always have I can't get anywhere with it. The Hounslow website refused to accept my log-in (which was correct but never mind) I reset the password (more than once) and that seemed to be accepted. However trying to log-in with the new password(s) doesn't work either. There seems to be no way to call anyone so I've resorted to the only channel of communication which is an email via "tarantoportal.com".They give themselves 10 working days to reply so the permit may well have expired by the time anyone gets round to replying.Is this normal these days, and is it even legal to enforce internet only systems with no other means of contact?

Bruce Hammal ● 27d5 Comments ● 23d

Chiswick Post Office re-opens - Heathfield Terrace

Much to my surprise I was able to use the Post Office on Heathfield Terrace yesterday.For the first, and probably only time, there was no queue!

Martin Weaver ● 24d1 Comments ● 23d

Romania appoints AI minister

"Not a minister for artificial intelligence. Rather, a cabinet member who is, literally, the work of AI.The new addition is, like a pop star, known simply by the single name: Diella.Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced her as a member of his new cabinet on Thursday, four months after securing his fourth term in office in May elections." Q: Who would be better replaced by AI locally? Individuals or the whole lot. Im pretty sure some council jobs could be replaced by AI now if not pretty soon

Julian Pavey ● 23d1 Comments ● 23d

RIP Ricky Hatton

Sad news. Way too young

Susan Jacques ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

BT Full Fibre

Hello, when did Chiswick get full fibre ? last time I checked with Openreach, my area wasn't planned until late 2026. Today checking my BT account, it gives me the options to renew to full fibre. Has anyone upgraded from copper to full fibre? what does it involve? do they need to install anything in my flat?
thanks

Isabel Martin ● 30d13 Comments ● 24d

As The New World Order Takes Hold..

...Britain and it's society continues to break up, and at an alarming rate.All you dimwits are not laughing now are you?

Michael Brown ● 44d12 Comments ● 24d

Found: White iPod type charging case

Near Chiswick station - Soundcore 201 - drop me a line if yours

Davey Harris ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

8th September 1944: WW2: a V2 bomb anniversary

6.44pm is the time that the first V2 bomb had crossed the English Channel and landed in Chiswick's Staveley Road ... in the middle of the street and outside the School.A memorial was unveiled there some years ago with a dignified ceremony and a large crowd.There are images and more detail on the Internet.

Jim Lawes ● 30d5 Comments ● 25d

Donating to the Food Bank

Oh, no! She's not banging on about this again? Yes, she is.With no sign of food prices easing, despite a general fall in inflation, the Ealing Food Bank is struggling. We have had to cut back on how much we give each family and the warehouse has stopped buying some things altogether. We frequently run out of things during the session now.So if you could find your way to adding a tin or 2 to the collection box when doing your supermarket shopping, it will be going to a good home. Tins of meat would be especially welcome as the warehouse has stopped buying those in favour of fish and vegetarian protein.Thank you for reading.

Susan Kelly ● 29d6 Comments ● 26d

Sweenealogy :  Chiswick & Surrounds

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6pzj3ddwzw4&pp=2AbMAQ%3D%3DChanges to Chiswick & West London over the past 50 years documented in this fascinating Youtube channel. The most noticeable change is the huge increase in street clutter & road markings

Jo Vaughan ● 31d1 Comments ● 27d

Proposed withdrawal of 60+ Oyster

I am horrified. This has been an absolute lifeline. As I am forced to work for at least 7 years longer than my expected retirement age, this is the least that I can expect having not, by the way, benefitted from free travel when I was of school age as is the case now.In fact there are many more discounted and free options open to young people now that I had to pay full price for when I had very little money and no parental support. Not everyone over 60 owns a mortgage-free property or for that matter owns a property. Not everyone drives a car.Perhaps if TfL stopped wasting money on pointless re-painting of road crossings and re-branding of rail lines they might have a bit more to spare to continue to fund this small concession.

Charlotte Kasner ● 55d33 Comments ● 27d

Upholstery and lots more

HelloI’m due to start my upholstery class again at the Macbeth Centre in Hammersmith next week. There are a few places left for the Friday class. Do have a go. The tutor is brilliant. Loads of other interesting courses to enjoy. It’s a really great resource. Highly recommend.

Janet Reuben ● 27d0 Comments ● 27d

Cataract Surgery

I was on my way to Specsavers the other day and guess who I bumped into? Everyone!Joking aside, I'm having cataract surgery tomorrow and I'm absolutely terrified! I keep thinking about the scene in A Clockwork Orange and the torture that Malcolm McDowell endured when his eyes were forced open!Any reassurance you can give me would be much appreciated!

Jill Merrett ● 37d23 Comments ● 27d

Emergency Alert Test

Don’t be unduly alarmed when you hear the emergency alert test from 3 pm this afternoon.

James Petri ● 31d11 Comments ● 28d

Robbie Williams Budapest 12th Sept

Hi, we've got 2 tickets for Robbie in Budapest on 12th Sept if by any chance someone is there that day?

David Powers ● 34d7 Comments ● 29d

cleaner

hi can anyone recommend a cleaner (not agency) i had a long term one who has had to stop. 2 replacements have proven unreliable not turning up. Iam looking for someone every 2 weeksThanks

Peter Mizzi ● 29d0 Comments ● 29d

A Level questionnaire on Chiswick High Road

HelloI’m a Year 12 Geography student and am currently doing my coursework which is worth 20% of my final grade. I’m investigating whether Chiswick High Road meets the criteria for an Ideal High Street. If you live or work in Chiswick, I’d be really grateful if you could answer a few quick questions- link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6tgJofJOzKy33ATQu9-TnjHZsC-seZuO6D5_0dyZBJjB3kw/viewform?usp=header Many thanksHarry Stimpson

Harry Stimpson ● 30d0 Comments ● 30d

Gardener recommendations

I would like to re-turf my small patch of lawn this autumn. The ground will need some serious preparation - meaning hard work - to get it ready for laying. Does anyone have personal recommendations for this sort of job - price being less critical than the guarantee of a good job!

Bruce Hammal ● 31d6 Comments ● 31d

Arachnid training needed

sadly, I have inherited a Brazilian Black Tarantula from my sister; it’s just over a year old so still juvenile. I was Wondering if there’s any spider enthusiasts in the local area who could help train me to handle the tarantula? I would need a slow pace and I would be happy to pay for your time. Thank you

Jack Davies ● 35d4 Comments ● 31d

Padel Courts on Common Land

So Rocks Lane Padel is seeking approval for two changes at the facility on Chiswick Back Common.  There is in fact rather more to this story than would appear at first glance. What is being proposed: - the permanent retention of protective vinyl panels on the western padel courts, and the extension of operational hours for floodlights.from 7:00am to 11:00pm daily. (Currently, lighting is officially permitted only between 8:00am and 10:00pm on weekdays and 8:00am until 9:00pm on weekends)What the report doesn’t say is that Rocks Lane already been operating in this way since 2022 even though that is not permitted by the terms of their 2004 agreement with Hounslow or allowed by terms of their existing planning permission. The application they have made would appear to be a retrospective one to “fix” that.  It is unclear whether the 2004 agreement with Hounslow has been or is intended to be amended. The vinyl panels have been in place since 2022 and although they are retractable they have in fact never ever been retracted during that time.  They are pretty unsightly and Rock Lane have recently applied to put in even more. If this was a private facility, on private land, with private parking facilities and well screened from public view it might be argued that Mr Warren was entitled to create a high price private club for members who were happy to travel long distances and pay such high prices.  The last known figure that Hounslow Council was receiving as a “use fee” was just £2000 per year.  But this is all happening on Chiswick Back Common which is Common Land which is there as a public amenity and as clearly stated in the 2004 agreement as community facility for local people and intended to be at affordable prices.  The agreement emphasised the requirement to be good neighbours.  Common land should is not generally supposed to have permanent buildings on it - the whole point is that they are supposed to be preserved as Open Spaces.  The clue is in the name. In the event that Common Land does get built on - this should only happen with consent from the Secretary of State with the Open  Spaces Society being a statutory consultee.  None of this appears to have happened or is this being proposed for either the existing constructions or for the proposed constructions.  Most of the space at Rocks Lane Chiswick can now only be used for padel which while it is an enjoyable and increasingly popular sport is impacting other popular but more accessible sports such as football, netball and tennis which also have more flexible spaces. But they are of course less profitable than the padel courts which are being hired out at between `£57 and £64 per hour. Is this the right way to go for an important area of Common land?

Jackie Elton ● 72d24 Comments ● 31d

Tube strike

Does anyone have any detail about the tube strike planned for next week please?

Robin Knight ● 38d5 Comments ● 31d

No Brainer Rayner

Sir Keir won't get rid of her, for she holds his left wing element together.The fact that she should not repeat the accusation against the Tory boys her "It's one rule for them, another for oooss" is a blessing.

Denis I. Fox ● 35d36 Comments ● 32d

Pub/ restaurant recommendations

Help!We have friends coming into town on Sunday meeting up near New Bond St Looking at pub/restaurant recommendations. Looking for something a little different! Realise there is a potential tube strike Don’t know area for food very well so any help much appreciated Thanks in advance

Claire Harrington ● 34d5 Comments ● 32d

General Builders / Property Maintenance / Damp Proofing Company Recommendations

Hi Neighbours.  Looking for recommendations please for the following skills:General BuilderDamp Proofing Company Property Maintenance CompanyVery grateful for any suggestions.Many thanks, Maria

Maria Barr ● 32d0 Comments ● 32d

Please think of Gaza

At this special time of year for Christians, I can scarcely believe the combination of indifference to the plight of Gaza and the parochialism and meanness of spirit shown on the forum in the past 24 hours. Whilst Gaza is destroyed and several hundreds of lives are lost, local preoccupations seem to be either petty hatred of cyclists and the local authority which is supposedly in thrall to them, or an obsession with 'woke' culture. We are complicit in the 'genocide', as we remain silent whilst Biden and Sunak sit on their hands and do nothing to stop the slaughter. I say 'genocide' because, although there is no doubt that the Israeli actions in Gaza constitute the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular national, ethnic, racial or religious group, there may be some doubt as to whether the intention is to destroy that group, in whole or in part, or whether it is to kill sufficient members of that group to force them to disown Hamas. But either way the effect is tantamount to genocide.Does no-one care?

Robert Fish ● 653d299 Comments ● 33d

Chiswick Post Office

Our regular postman told me today that the post office counters will be open on Monday. Hoping it actually happens.

Bob Guyett ● 39d14 Comments ● 35d

Brazen shoplifting in High Road

At 4:15pm yesterday I was in the EE shop in the High Road (No. 276) when three villains attempted to rob the store of new Samsung mobile phones displayed to the left of the entrance inside the shop.There were ten of us - six customers, four staff - inside the shop. Fortunately, one of the staff (a young woman; her first day there) spotted this scout sent in on his own to check out the store. She quietly alereted the manager who promptly locked the entrance door after the scout left. About two minutes later three masked men wearing balaclavas and sun glasses tried to smash into the store. Luckily, the front door held firm.Us inside the shop stared out at the would-be thieves in mute amazement. They stood for a time on the other side of the High Road (outside Wyndhams the butcher) staring at us. Then we gave the shop assistant a round of applause for her quick thinking.The manager reported the incident to the police and two officers did arrive about half an hour later by which time, of course, there was no sign of the miscreants. No doubt one more useless and too-late report was filed somewhere. And all this took place within sight of the old closed Chiswick police station!Quite an afternoon!

Robin Knight ● 41d27 Comments ● 35d

New Lifestyle Concierge Business for 50+ Chiswick residents

Hello!  I'm thinking of setting up a Chiswick lifestyle concierge business targetted to 50+ Chiswick residents, on a monthly subscription basis. Client's pay for time, not a list of services, and it is bespoke and tailored to each individual's needs that can vary month to month.  If you are of this target demographic, would you kindly reply to the questions below for my research. I would be hugely grateful.  1) Which tasks or errands do you find most time-consuming or stressful?2) Services can include household errands and shopping, wellness, travel  and social bookings, pet care, household organisation. 2) Would you pay for help with these, and what would feel like good value?3) Are there any services you feel are missing?Thank you so much!  Answers by Sept 7th please.

Jayne Dark ● 35d0 Comments ● 35d

Black and white dog

I saw a Black and white dog running down Chiswick high road this afternoon came from duke avenue and ran towards Devonshire road I followed on my bike got quite close but he kept running off had a coller on lost sight at end of Devonshire road hope he stays safe and gets reunited with his owner

Debbie Harewood ● 36d2 Comments ● 36d

Saturday tailback on A316

At about 18:20 on Saturday evenings there is a tailback on A316 from Chiswick bridge to Hogarth roundabout. By 19:30 the road is clear.  Where are they all going?

Christopher Shea ● 46d9 Comments ● 36d

pavement weedkiller

Judging from the verdant weed growth on the pavements of eastern Hounslow, the borough is doing well with its aim of being a greener borough.But it all looks unkempt and abandoned.So let's get a bit of effective weedkiller sprayed, now, please . . .

Robert Shaw ● 73d45 Comments ● 36d

Can we change the name of our Borough?

Whilst "Hounslow" may have had a proud past ... the name today conjures up, in my view, the dreadful state of the scene in Hounslow High Street and it's environs.It's nothing to be proud of ... in fact this morning I have the dreaded task of having to visit Barclays Bank there ... having to side- step ugly scenes and the likelihood of being pestered en route.Then living miles away from there one is still under the 'umbrella' of that name "Hounslow"We need a new name!London Borough of "Magnolia" ?London Borough of  ?Any thoughts or ideas?

Jim Lawes ● 39d8 Comments ● 37d

Union Jack flags now flying on CHR!

I noticed UJ flags hanging securely to some half dozen lamp-posts ...opposite Turnham Greenthis evening.Being a somewhat international community these days ... should we be proud or concerned?

Jim Lawes ● 41d62 Comments ● 37d

HATCH MEYHANE

We have lived in Chiswick for over 45 years and have seen restaurants come and go. Recently we read a recommendation for Hatch Meyhane at 4 Chiswick High Road. We have now been five times. The restaurant itself is bright and spotless, the welcome warm, the food great quality and delicious, the portions generous, the price reasonable.We stress we have no personal connection with the owners of this restaurant.

PATRICIA FRYER ● 37d2 Comments ● 37d

Orange found near Chiswick Quay



Report from PetsReunited

Alison Howard ● 47d11 Comments ● 38d

Red kite?

Do we have Red Kites in west London? Sure I saw one flying over Ealing Common.

Paul Brown ● 38d2 Comments ● 38d

Bird watching

I have just seen a red kite lazily patrolling the skies over Bedford Corner and Chiswick Back Common. I have long been aware of these birds getting ever closer to central London down the M4 and M3 corridors ever since their reintroduction some years back. They are now a regular sight on the way to and from Heathrow and I knew it was only a matter of time before they came to town. They are a wonderful sight but small furry creatures might not be quite  happy to see them nor the foxes, as I'm sure they'll soon be availing themselves of the discarded fast food and overflowing bins in our parks and green spaces. On balance though I welcome them.

Bruce Hammal ● 47d4 Comments ● 38d

Closure of Strand on the Green footbridge...

Does anyone know why the pedestrian bridge by Strand on the Green school has been closed? There is no sign on there to say why or for how long, and Hounslow website update says that it is not due to be to shut until 2026/27 for refurbishment.

Rhian Williams ● 56d11 Comments ● 38d

Lime fired

On the front page, Lime bikes have been fired and instead we shall see the introduction of Forest and Voi bikes ...Okay, but what happens if you Lime from London to Chiswick but there is nowhere to terminate your Lime ride and park the bike?I know that Lime is a bit of a mess but surely getting Lime to enforce their parking and improve their bike parking would be better than introducing yet another app and yet another bunch of eBikes to litter about the place?

Chris Blackwell ● 69d105 Comments ● 38d

Tube strike

Does anyone have any detail about the tube strike planned for next week please?

Robin Knight ● 38d0 Comments ● 38d

Bus strikes

Multiple bus routes affected this Friday and next Monday in our area, including routes 13, 18, 23, 31, 33, 49, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148, 203, 216, 218, 220, 224, 235, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 295, 371, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 452, 467, 613, 662, 665, 681, 696, 698, C1, E3, H22, H37, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, KU1, KU2, KU3, N13, N18, N23, N31, N33, N65, N72, N85, N94, N105, N148, N220, N281, N295.

Paul Charlton ● 42d6 Comments ● 38d

Litter Bins.

Last evening whilst walking past Waterstones I was taken aback to see a woman with two little girls merrily emptying the contents of a carrier bag into a litter bin, the items I saw several of were girls shoes. She was still there posting as I reached the end of the M&S hoarding. This evening, as I was entering Homefield park a man came from the other side of the road following me into the park, he placed a carrier bag, of which I presumed to be rubbish, into the waste bin,he saw me looking back and continued into the park for a dozen steps, them turned around and left only to cross the road and go into one of the houses on Chiswick Lane. Just why?

Jan Porter ● 39d1 Comments ● 38d

Scaffolders

Can anyone recommend a good local scaffolder who might be able to do a small job (without, hopefully, charging the earth) please? TIA

Richard Evans ● 39d1 Comments ● 39d

Pay by phone parking

Hey  got a problem with the app. Unable to put carer reg in when they visit. It has an unknown reg coming up which can’t be changed arghhh. Carers can’t afford fines. Anyone have a fix. Been ‘chatting’ with the AI but it’s as useless as a chocolate teapot. App worked fine yesterday

Helen asunters ● 42d12 Comments ● 39d

Opting out of the Winter Fuel Payment

If your income is over 35k and, like me, you don't want HMRC monkeying about with your tax code any more than they do already, then you have until September 14th to opt out online.https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/7964/opt-out-of-winter-fuel-payment/29643

Susan Kelly ● 39d0 Comments ● 39d

Recommendations for watch repairs?

Can anyone recommend a local watch repairer? I have a 1980s watch that I would like to get working, or at least get an estimate for a repair.I have previously been a customer of Platinum Prestige in the High Road, but, after major problems with work they did, I don't want to use them again--much as I like to support local businesses.

James Rodgers ● 40d4 Comments ● 39d

Builder recommendation please

Hi,I am looking for a local builder to W4 to help with some renovations on my house. Such as fitting a new bathroom, removing a stud wall and fitting new kitchen.Thanks

Jenny Tollady ● 40d0 Comments ● 40d

Really Taylor Swift Engagement Takes over No1 News Item

BBC and  Sky So much more Horrible stuff going on

John Kennedy ● 43d12 Comments ● 41d

Keys Found Wilton Avenue

Set of keys found today Wilton Avenue

Catherine Costello ● 42d2 Comments ● 42d

New facilities at Chiswick Rugby Club

The club has been under new management over the last couple of years and the place has been transformed to be honest. Lots of parking, new changing rooms, big events space, BBQ and "costa-grade" coffee. Clean, spacious and very welcoming. Tons of kids from Mini-minis to six-formers playing on Sundays, it is a delight to witness(as a parent and general rugby supporter). I also found this little video on the Middlesex Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNqXE5LMzdg/?igsh=NGY1NHlhd2ZubzluTheir website shows how happy busy they seem to be, all worth sharing with Chiswick parents...

Walter Lours ● 42d1 Comments ● 42d

Rugby World Cup

I don’t usually post on this forum, or indeed on any forums, with negative comments, but I was really disappointed this evening when I went to Chiswick High Road to watch the opener of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. I’d booked a pub for dinner and to watch the game as they were advertising it, but I had to ask them to put it on and missed the sound for the first 5 minutes of the match. There was no one else in the pub watching it so we decided to move somewhere else for a bit more atmosphere. The second pub refused to show the match because Chelsea v West Ham men’s were on. The third pub had several screen showing both games, but would only turn the sound on on the big screen showing Premier League. By no means am I expecting there to be crowds to watch the matches as women’s rugby is still relatively in its infancy, but it was the opening game of a home World Cup where we’re favourites to win. I’ve been in these pubs when they’re full to the brim for Men’s 6 Nations - after all West London is a pretty rugby heavy area!This tournament is going to bring women’s rugby to life here and it’s a shame that Chiswick doesn’t seem to want to get on board.

Izzy Duddy ● 47d15 Comments ● 42d

Voi Bikes Beware...

I got a Voi to go from Chiswick to Mortlake as the trains aren't running. I did wonder if it would work south of the river but it looked ok on the app. (and google said it would)Ugh, as soon as I crossed Chiswick Bridge it went on a go-slow, and said I was in a no riding zone. But I had no option but to continue to Mortlake or I would have missed my train. IT'S ONLY WHEN YOU ZOOM OUT ON THE APP YOU SEE ANYTHING SOUTH OF THE  RIVER IS A NO-GO ZONE.Of course, it wouldn't let me end the ride and so I spent a stressful few minutes trying to get past their chat bots to an actual human. This seemed to take ages but to be fair they were eventually helpful, and agreed not to fine me for breaking the rules. I know the Lime Bikes were annoying street clutter. But at least the service worked, and the app was ok. And you could actually go where you wanted with them. But this change, and banning them from Hounslow, seems like a regressive step. To do this journey I'd have had to dump the Voi just before Chiswick Bridge... and then get  LIME from there the rest of the way to Mortlake station. Might as well get an Uber instead...

Simon Meyers ● 45d6 Comments ● 43d

I take it James O'Brien left LBC by the back door today

😁 ✖️

Julian Pavey ● 68d64 Comments ● 44d

Thames Water bill outrage

Just had mine - £320 for a half year!! It's rocketed up since last year, and all they've done is pump more sewage in the Thames, and pay more bloated bonuses and dividends to the off-shore fat cat billionaire owners!Grrrrr.

Davey Harris ● 49d14 Comments ● 44d

The Importance of Being Earnest perfomance

This play by local drama company is being performed two more times, Sun 24th & Mon 25th Aug at 7pm in the walled garden at Boston Manor House. Sharing this info as it has been hardly publicised locally. Thoroughly enjoyed last nights performance. Seats are provided, but take a rug or something warm to wear. Tickets available through www.ticketsource.co.uk

Sian Gadd ● 45d2 Comments ● 45d

Dawat - Devonshire Road

Hi,There were some recent posts about Dawat on Devonshire road which is a new restaurant.  Mostly, people were unhappy that it wasn’t licensed for alcohol.  I bought a Tandori Chicken and Chickpea curry from there today for dinner and I was delighted.  The food was excellent and the takeaway specials very good value.  I bought two takeaway specials and split it up.  The price is not much different to a M&S curry ready meal but the food far better.Since M&S is out of order Dawat will be on my Friday night rotation.I have no connection to Dawat and am merely a neighbour!Joe

Joe Wengler ● 68d21 Comments ● 45d

Acton Real Ale Festival (29th-31st Aug)

Welcome to the second Acton Real Ale festival.In cooperation with our friends at Portobello Brewery, we have curated a selection of more than 20 cask ales from a wide range of independent, provincial and micro breweries, with styles including mild, best bitter, porter, IPA, stout, real cider and much much more! Our friends at the Pint of Hops beer shop will be complementing these with a choice of international bottled beers.You will be able to vote for your favourite beer and the winner will be announced on Sunday evening. Last year's winner was Brentwood’s Marvellous Maple Mild. Were that not enough, we have arranged a panoply of entertainment, with comedy acts on Friday, live music on Saturday, and a charity raffle and table quiz on Sunday to raise funds for Stonewall Housing. There will also be a barbecue on all three days with V/VG options available. Children and families more than welcome until 1900h all three days.Our core range of rotating cask ales, keg craft lager and cider, Guinness and a rare cherry sour beer, along with fine wines, soft/hot drinks and bar snacks will of course also be on offer.Please join us at the West London Trades Union Club on Friday 29th August, Saturday 30st Aug/Sunday 31st Aug: 12pm - 11pm. You will find us at 33-35 High Street, Acton, W3 6ND (look for the red door) on the Uxbridge Road. All are welcome, entry is free.PUBLIC TRANSPORT:From the West, buses SL8, 207, E3, 218, 266, 70, 440 stop at Acton Old Town Hall.From the East, buses SL8, 207, 70, 440, 218 stop at Acton Central Station.On the Overground, Acton Central Station is approximately a 6 minute walk away. Turn left out of the station and take the first left down Birkbeck Road. On reaching the main road, we are across and to the right.On the Tube, Acton Town is a 15-minute walk away, or take the E3/70 bus; alternatively, go to Turnham Green and take the E3 bus.For accessibility assistance please see our website: https://wltuc.com/accessWe are looking forward to seeing you! If you have any queries, please email Emily at secretary@wltuc.com.

Patrick Green ● 45d0 Comments ● 45d

Hounslow Council tonight gave consent for a 10 storey block on Hogarth Roundabout

The existing five storey block will be replaced by a 10 storey block. Approval had already been given for a six storey block. Cllr John Todd was the only member of the Committee to vote against it. He of course was the only committee member who actually represents a Chiswick Ward. There was pathetic pleading by a Labour Councillor to reduce the parking spaces from 67 to 37 (kind of missing the point surely?) he was ignored. Only a tiny proportion of the flats will be "affordable". Not sure how this addresses London's housing shortage, but no doubt the headline statistics will look good.

Sam Hearn ● 62d29 Comments ● 45d

Music events this weekend

So does anyone know if there is anything scheduled for this weekendLive in W4 and I can already hear the pa and music testing since 2 Just want to be pre waned how long I am staying awake for tonight and what the starting times are xThank you in advance

Lorraine New ● 47d3 Comments ● 45d

Microsoft expert

Im looking for someone to help with a virus problem.  We are in Acton and happy to pay for time spent.  Please contact 07904 631 038 if you can assist

Danielle Fox ● 46d0 Comments ● 46d

Chiswick High Road shops

So, Cotswolds has gone. Why? Because the landlord wants to split the site into 3 separate units, and rent each out separately. Good luck with that! Cotswolds was a destination shop, so people would take the trouble to go to that end of the High Road, also near Halfords, similarly, a destination business. I gather that the old Lloyds Bank is to become a Wholefoods store? Presumably a mini one? It's not the cheapest of food stores but perhaps astute, being close to the market stall? I can't see The White Company lasting very long. Curiously, it's not mentioned on their main website.

Pamela Mayorcas ● 50d3 Comments ● 47d

Chiswick Book Festival

I attended several events at the Chiswick Book Festival last weekend, with a friend, as her husband was unable to go with her. The events were very good, though a couple of them had many empty seats, which was sad and must have been demoralising for the authors concerned. I thought back to the early years of the Book Festival, when day passes were available and many more events were fuller as a result, as people were able to see more, and went to things for which they would not normally have paid. I loved the day passes and went to so many fascinating and diverse events a talks as a result. I would therefore ask the organisers to reinstate them next year, even just on a standby basis, with events that need filling made available to pass holders on the day, or even an hour or two before they started. Doing this would not only increase audience numbers and make those authors running the events feel more valued, but would also doubtless increase revenue for the festival itself.

Rick Hayward ● 758d8 Comments ● 47d

Footbridge at Chiswick Station

Oh how I wish they were putting in lifts at the same time as these works! So needed! Aldo at Gunnersbury and Kew Bridge stations, and especially at Barnes Bridge!

Petey Rosebar ● 59d38 Comments ● 48d

Thread vein/Rosacea treatment

Any suggestions or hints and tips?Thanks

Sarah Felstead ● 68d5 Comments ● 48d

Yard sale this Sunday

Hi, we're having a yard sale this coming Sunday between 10-4pm, due to downsizing. 390 Goldhawk Road, W6 near Stamford Brook tube station. Cash only. Please come along and get yourself a bargain!

Ulrica Slaughter ● 49d0 Comments ● 49d

Elias Shoes - shop closure

I was in the shop yesterday and learnt that it would be closing at the end of this month.  This was indeed sad news as we have been regular customers for over 40 years.  The reason given was the difficulty of finding staff who are skilled and reliable.  Over the last year they have relied on opening Friday and Saturday and doing all the repairs etc. in their Richmond shop but this is not proving to be economically viable.If you have items to be collected you will have to do so in the next 2 weeks.The good news is that their services will continue to be available at their Richmond premises.  That shop is called Richmond Leatherworks, 404 Richmond  Road, TW1 2EB.  There will be a note in the window with the details.All is not lost for the shop, there will be something special coming in September once the legal paperwork is done and licences, etc. have been granted.

Elizabeth Ross ● 81d11 Comments ● 50d

Mushroom trays

Free for collection, number of blue mmushroom trays, suitable for makeup, children's paints etc.Contact Pat

Patricia Ann Sears ● 50d0 Comments ● 50d

Palestinian Action

I am spartacus

James Roy ● 53d4 Comments ● 50d

Pension advisor

Could anyone recommend a pension advisor please?  Thank you

Lena Armstrong ● 51d0 Comments ● 51d

Closure of Barnes Bridge

From 23rd to 31st of this month.If you catch the train into town from Chiswick or Kew, look forward to a lovely replacement bus service.

Susan Kelly ● 54d1 Comments ● 51d

Silver bracelet found

Found at Duke's Meadow playground have left at the paddling pool cafe.

Helen Whitman ● 51d0 Comments ● 51d

Paper shredder, loan or rentable?

Was wondering if anyone local to GPark/Riverside area has a paper shredder I can borrow for a few hours? Having a clearout and have a mass of paperwork that needs shredding, but while I'm de-stuffocating, lax to buy a shedder that I wouldn't normally need (not to mention constantly trip over in my wee one-bed flat!)

Amanda Odonnell ● 52d4 Comments ● 51d

Meta Quest 3

Hi, does anyone have one of these and can recommend it? My 12 year old wants one and it seems quite expensive?Thanks

David Powers ● 52d0 Comments ● 52d

Is fuse lodge open ?

Hi allI can phone tomorrow but trying to plan the day in advance so any clues before midnight much appreciated

Julian Pavey ● 1931d19 Comments ● 52d