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Electrician

Good Day to my neighbours, I am looking for an electrician hopefully someone local and dependable any help would be appreciated. Thank you David

D.A. Benn ● 1026d1 Comments ● 1026d

FYI - possible longer queues at post offices

Just a FYI that there could be longer queues at post offices. In the old regime if you were going to send a parcel abroad, then you just needed to fill out a customs form, get your postage label and then post your item.The new regime means extra processes and the following will need to be entered into the post office system:- recipient's address- recipient's address (again) as well as the name- for each individual item in the parcel at least the description and value- sender's detailsSo if someone in the queue in front of you has 10 parcels going abroad and numerous items in each parcel, then unfortunately you may have to wait a long time.Please be kind and patient with the hard working postmasters/postmistresses - it's a huge amount to enter into the computer system compared with the old regime and it's mandated by Royal Mail.

Milan Joshi ● 1303d16 Comments ● 1027d

'Atheism - a cruel, long term business' Jean-Paul Sartre

Discuss......

Laurence Truett ● 5594d308 Comments ● 1027d

Long Live the Chiswick Tractor

Great to see that after protesting against cycle lanes and LTNs and every attempt by the Council to reallocate road space to sustainable travel and away from cars that our local Conservatives are now urging the Council to use taxpayers' money to subsidise further take-up of cargo bikes and to take space away from cars to accommodate parking for them. Also supporting the development of future cycle lanes built for cargo bikes. It's true that Goodwin Curve that shows how fierce opposition to change turns into widespread support as benefits appear.  I don't think I could have written a better motion myself to extol the virtues of businesses switching to sustainable transport modes. Council meeting next Tuesday I believe.  Long live the Chiswick Tractor. https://democraticservices.hounslow.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=131176&fbclid=IwAR1LjGGQqk2AfTJr6TnhSoPC5ExbwNbkfeYE8ncN92X-1ouJlMxZwBR9UeE

Paul Campbell ● 1029d21 Comments ● 1027d

Coverage of asylum issue

There are two articles on asylum seekers currently on the front page well worth reading. They give a local insight into the issue particularly on the issue of the use of hotels. If you still think people coming to this country are put up in luxury accommodation you need to read them.Looking at the numbers what has become increasingly apparent is that there are so many people in hotels at the moment because the government has slowed the application process to suppress the overall migration numbers which are at all time highs. If you think they would never be so unprincipled to do such a thing you missed Robert Jenrick saying how he was going to impose more restrictions on people coming into this country to work in the social care sector. They are desperately needed by the priority for the government is to bring the overall number down whatever the consequences.

Mark Evans ● 1029d11 Comments ● 1027d

Looking for domestic cleaner for January 2024

Hi,Looking for recommendations of local cleaner or cleaning company to help during January for weekly cleaning of family home. All suggestions gratefully received. Thanks so much

M Patience ● 1040d1 Comments ● 1027d

PRE-DIABETES HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOP 19th October

We are hosting a workshop on Thursday 19th October at 11.30 am at The Friendship Club Oxford Road North W4 4DN. Run by a registered associate nutritionist who has worked with the NHS for several years, it promises to be both informative and fun, with card games and quizzes.  Guidance on healthy eating to prevent or even reverse Type 2 Diabetes, how to adapt this to your lifestyle, budgeting tips and more.  Free to all.  To find out more and to register your interest please email us at ageconcernchiswick@outlook.com or call us on 020 8742 7007 (answerphone but we promise to call you back)

Age Concern Chiswick ● 1086d13 Comments ● 1028d

Coffee Pod recycling

We have had a leaflet through the door saying that Hounslow now has a coffee pod recycling scheme.It says to sign up for the free service onhounslow.gov.uk/podbackMore information is also available at that address.

Sarah Felstead ● 1039d31 Comments ● 1028d

Architectural Prize for the Dukes Meadows Footbridge

A very well deserved prize for this beautiful bridge. Well done Hounslow Council for selecting the renowned Architects; Moxon, to design it. Also a big thank you to Councillor John Todd for all his hard work on ensuring this project gets built.

Jane Hanna ● 1037d35 Comments ● 1029d

World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Today is world Pancreatic Cancer Day, and to help mark the occasion and promote awareness of Pancreatic Cancer Christ Church on Turnham Green has kindly lit their entrance way in pink/ purple lighting. If you would like to know more about Pancreatic Cancer head to:https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/get-involved/make-a-difference/pancreatic-cancer-awareness-month-pcam/Pancreatic Cancer is a devastating cancer, and it is shocking that 7 in 10 people with pancreatic cancer never receive any treatment as its detection is too late.Many thanks to Nikki Lovell and the Christ Church Team for marking this special day.

Keith Porritt ● 1037d7 Comments ● 1029d

False data

It is interesting to read the developing national newspaper stories about false data being used by TfL to justify ULEZ and clearly supported by toady academics at Imperial College and other institutions. TfL is becoming expert at misinformation to justify an ideologically driven transport agenda and we have seen similar manipulation in the presentation of statistics seeking to portray the C9 cycleway as a success in terms of increased cycle use and safety. TfL has had to back down once already on its safety argument and will have to do so in due course with regard to cycle usage on Chiswick High Road.  They are now going to be pressed on the value for money case for C9 since there is no published document that they, or LB Hounslow,, have undertaken a proper evidence based analysis of what the cycleway has actually achieved in terms of social, economic and environmental benefits across the whole impact area to justify the high cost to the taxpayer.

David Kerr ● 1033d80 Comments ● 1029d

Cheese!

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum! I wondered if any of you are going to the Cheese Tasting tomorrow during Chiswick Cheese Market at the George IV? I'm very excited to meet the hosts, they're quite well known in the cheese industry.I don't know the area well and would be great to meet some locals as I will be traveling to the area more for work over the next few months.Thanks Kerry

Kerry Nash ● 1035d26 Comments ● 1029d

Eon - Your electricity meter has reached the end of its life....

....and there's a legal obligation to get a smart meter installed, which I absolutely do not want. Is this a cunning ploy to enforce me to have one? Advice please.

Jill Merrett ● 1101d50 Comments ● 1030d

Are you missing a Breville sandwich toaster delivery?

Evri has mistakenly delivered a package to my Chiswick address. It is addressed to Beata Pulkova. If you are on here, let me know when you can collect it.

Susann Jerry ● 1031d1 Comments ● 1030d

Electrician recommendation for very small job

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Adam ONeill ● 1152d2 Comments ● 1031d

People's Throne in Acton Gardens

I see it's been wrapped up again for at least the 2nd or 3rd time since it was unveiled. Does anyone know what's going on with it?

RHYS CASH ● 1031d0 Comments ● 1031d

Compulsory "smart" meters

I have received an email which states "As part of the obligations set by the UK Government and Ofgem, energy suppliers are required to upgrade all business customers to a smart meter." and it goes on to quote a particular day when "our install partner" will call to fit the meter.Can anyone confirm that installation of these meters has become compulsory.

David Marles ● 1086d34 Comments ● 1031d

covid booster ... help!!

Oh no! I fallen for the Bezos/Soros world Jewish space laser conspiracy, and allowed myself to be re-vaccinated. Only now do I realise what what a mistake I've made. That's four microchips in my brain now, unless the flu jab was a fifth. Help! Any suggestions?

Davey Harris ● 1076d36 Comments ● 1031d

I phone and radiation

I see sales of new I phones were stopped in France due to radiation fears. A software update is now being rolled out for French phones only. Germany and the Netherlands are now looking into the situation. Just shows what our goverment thinks of health issues.

Nicholas Beard ● 1095d50 Comments ● 1031d

UK Savers interest rates.

Just read UK savers get some of the worst saving rates in the world.

Nicholas Beard ● 1031d0 Comments ● 1031d