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Best Pub on the river for Sunday Lunch?

Between Hammersmith and SOTG. Any suggestions?  I know this sort of Q is a frequent one but the latest post I could find was from 2018.

David Turner ● 1481d5 Comments ● 1481d

Chris Philp MP on BBC 1 Breakfast

Well it’s everyone fault accept  the Government.Embarrassing at least .

John Kennedy ● 1483d5 Comments ● 1481d

I am looking for planting advice for my garden.

I need advice on planting out southerly facing and northerly facing boarders in my garden.I am happy with the layout and hard landscaping but not so with the existing planting so I need someone to come along and tell me what to plant and where to achive a good showing all year round.This year some shrubs really struggled with the heat so with the prediction of more of the same to come in future years this is also a concern.As I have said I don't need a landscape gardener as such but someone who knows their plants.Any suggestions?

Adrian Irving ● 1482d4 Comments ● 1481d

History of Chiswick Community School

I am doing some research for a school project.Can anyone point me to sources of information or give me their own personal history.As far back as possible please on - - What was the school like- key historic events- sporting events- arts at the school- famous people who went thereThank you

Sean Hodges ● 7814d38 Comments ● 1482d

Cold water washing

Will it get your clothes clean? Always wash denim on their own in a cold wash (some rarely wash their jeans!). Works ok with specialist denim detergent. But sheets I like a 60 degree wash. Wondering what the greens / mean (me) do to save the planet / a few quid. ?Advice from a multinational:https://www.ariel.co.uk/en-gb/how-to-wash/how-to-do-laundry/cold-water-wash-guide

Russell Pearson ● 1482d5 Comments ● 1482d

Cycleway 9 Consultation - why the rush?

Well done to ChiswickW4.com for a good piece of investigative digging to give some clarity about what is actually going on with Cycleway 9.One question that wasn't answered was why TfL and Hounslow are so keen to kick on with the consultation. Would it not be perfectly legitimate for them to say there is no point in asking for people's views about the scheme this year because a) it isn't finished b) the A4 roadworks c) Christmas. From their point of view this would also give more  people time to become accustomed to its existence.It will be very hard to assess any comments from local people or organisations in the current situation.I'd be interested to hear if anyone has an insight into what they think is going on. It would be great if people could avoid rehashing the old arguments about the Cycleway itself (although I'm not holding my breath) as we already know what most of you think.

Francis Rowe ● 1486d41 Comments ● 1482d

Scam £400 energy grant via text message

received by text message a link to apply online (!) in order to get the £400 - I think it's a scam because I found out we actually don't need to apply - so please be careful.Phone number where the text message was sent from is 07521236307.''Who's called'' said: The phone number 07521236307 / +44 7521 236307 has been reported 22 times and we have detected 62 calls from this number (Mobile phone, UK).

Katja Urban ● 1483d2 Comments ● 1482d

Is it over for Truss?  Is it over for the left wing of Labour too?

Is it over for Truss?  The betting is moving against her.https://www2.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2022/09/28/its-a-41-betting-chance-that-truss-wont-survive-2023/And who will the Tories replace her with?   Will it make any difference now!  The party is over for this right wing cliche, that have failed the Tory party. Sadly we are all going to pay the price.For Labour nationally, this is once again demonstrating that a move to the centre ground, is the right one.  The mood from being in Liverpool recognises that.  Labour locally should have really won many more Ward seats in Chiswick back in May.  They didn't, and they didn't because of the left wing, momentum, extinction rebellion and cycling lobby dominated cliche, that sits within the labour group in Hounslow, who think they are superior to everyone else and so arrogant that they put up former lead for Transport, Hanif Khan, as a candidate.Just like the right wing cliche nationally in the Tory party they want to do to people what they want and act in their own narrow interest.  Ignoring the inequity that this creates.  This is the worst kind of politics and proven, once again, both nationally and locally to be a failure. The divisive cycleway that scars Chiswick, and LTNs in Grove Park, imposed against the will of the people is evidence of that. Time and again, a majority of Chiswick residents 80% to 20% have continually voted against all these schemes says it all.  Not only are the Council ignoring the will of the people, they are punitively taxing Chiswick residents for simply living there as disclosed the other week by SOGA that the Council are coining it, to the tune of £438,000 a week in fines on Staveley Rd, so far issuing £7.8m in fines.  That is immoral.  A failure. If Council leader, Shantanu Rajawat wants to be true to his word and start listening and working for all, he should follow the lead from the top of the Labour Party, stop the failures of the small interest group within his Cabinet, work with the people of Chiswick and not against them and implement schemes the majority want, the 80%, rather than the few, who have failed Chiswick and the Labour Party.

Jonathan Mabbutt ● 1484d30 Comments ● 1483d

Anyone on the Avenue have a dodgy guy on camera or door

Ive just got in and reviewed a guy in his 60s,dressed like someone out of Pinky Blinders,black tache,grey short hair on chin,shaven at sides but has a patch of black hair half way up cheek and has half the back of his head shaven. And dark rimmed glasses. Seem to come to door to listen and then looked directly into the camera and left with a slight look of distisfaction This was at 1.39pm

Julian Pavey ● 1484d7 Comments ● 1483d

Avian flu outbreak.

Listening to Farming Today on Radio 4 I was surprised to hear the UK is experiencing 150 separate outbreaks, very serious, probably the worst ever. Where it could effect us it could be in WILD BIRDS. They said NEVER TOUCH A DEAD OR INJURED BIRD.

Nicholas Beard ● 1483d3 Comments ● 1483d

Chaos at Heathrow this evening. A clipped tail causes it all.

My friend working at Heathrow reports that two aircraft were involved in a mini collision early this evening. One was taxying and the other not.  One was Korean  and the other Icelandic.100s and hundreds of passengers have been put into Hotels. Several other aircraft are marooned in midst of it all...and their passengers likewise delayed.I've  seen a photo of the damage my friend took. It looks like a tail fin has been cut nastilly.In addition..failures in the Heathrow Tunnel earlier caused more hindrance. Investigations taking place.. no-one injured. Just chaos.

Jim Lawes ● 1484d1 Comments ● 1484d

Tried  ORÈE ?

A new Coffee Shop on Chiswick High Road along from Boots.I'm sitting at Table No.1 now.I liked the coffee and pastry but Michael Winner RIP would  have complained about my wobbly table!Pleasant,clean and airy.And a temping display of bread,pastries  and filled baguettes.Pop in. Card only. How am I going to get rid of all this cash in my pocket? :)

Jim Lawes ● 1486d11 Comments ● 1484d

Brompton leaving West London

The Ealing site is reporting that Brompton is making plans to move its main manufacturing base to Kent with the factory in Greenford being wound down over the next few years.I've never owned one but have ridden them and they are a great bit of kit and it should be remembered that this rare British manufacturing success story was once more or less based in Chiswick. It'll be sad to see it go.

Mark Evans ● 1485d11 Comments ● 1484d

Seeking a House to Rent while renovation ongoing

Hi all,This is a long shot but we are a family of 4 in Chiswick. We are renovating our house and need to move out for a few months while they finish the work.We were advised by an agent that there have been occasions over autumn and winter that some home owners leave the country and are happy to rent out there house for the short term.If that is the case please do respond to this as I would welcome a chat.many thanksCharlie

Charlie Bellhouse ● 1500d6 Comments ● 1484d

Thames Explorer Trust needs more freelance teachers!

This award-winning educational charity is looking for more freelance teachers to join the team that delivers its river learning programmes. We are particularly hoping to find someone for geography/fieldwork programmes for Key Stage 3 to 4 pupils, outdoors and indoors, working from our Chiswick Pier House site. There's also potential for more KS 2 teachers for other programmes. It is a great team to work with - full details of the roles and how to apply are on the charity's new website:https://thames-explorer.org.uk/who-we-are/work-with-us/

Valerie Bott ● 1485d1 Comments ● 1484d

Hartington Rd/Staveley Rd

We've received a message from TFL saying that, because of the Queen's funeral, roadworks on the A4 will now continue until October 23rd. Does this mean the lifting of restrictions on Hartington and Staveley (due to end on Oct 12th) will now be extended?

David Darlow ● 1487d4 Comments ● 1484d

New Money Making Opportunity

© Guardian/Tolga Akmen/EPA From today's "Guardian", and with 0% commission as well
Using their considerable financial acumen,* it looks like Truss and Kwarteng have branched out and opened a Foreign Exchnge Bureau on the side. But don't all rush as Moggy and his mates probably cleaned them out, within two seconds of opening. Possibly even beating the  "Guardian" picture editor to it.
michael adams
* buy dear sell cheap — its the only way to get out of this mess






Michael Adams ● 1485d18 Comments ● 1484d

Upbeat on medical cover, tubes, car and passport.

Amongst the Autumn gloom some good news.  Most of you clever people all know this; but the following may help our Chiswick neighbours.1. We did an online UK passport request 11 days ago @ gov.uk with an online iPhone photo.   No data changes [name / address DOB etc.].  It took eight, maybe nine, minutes. Enter a Telephone number & email address; blah, blah.  It was approved 23rd September by Liverpool Passport Office.   It is being printed today. All tracked by email. One Easy win.2. Better than our dawdling District line, the pleasant Turnham Green way to New Bond Street [NBS] November 6th onwards is Elizabeth Line via Ealing Broadway (maybe 8 minutes).    A step-free one minute walk, then just 14 minutes EB to NBS.   Use Tottenham Court Road stop to Euston; use Farringdon stop (18 minutes) to Gatwick, London Bridge & St. Pancras.   Liverpool Street is five Elizabeth stops from Ealing Broadway!   Woolwich station [9 stops] looks quick if you want London City Airport.3. Tired with our AXA PPP medical cover, we transferred in 2022 direct to BUPA.   We saved £100.00 per month, each, going forwards.  No hassle and same-day transferable UK medical cover.    Explore it online.4. I cancelled my Three wi-fi contract in July.  This month they requested more money.   They inefficiently “forgot” to cancel my DD.   My bank say it is their responsibility, not mine.  Anyway, I stopped the DD.    Always check cancelled contract suppliers have ceased the DD charges made to your Bank.5. We sold an old car due to ULEZ. There were tears.  We saved £1,200 + in MOT, repairs & insurance, DVLA and Hounslow costs.   We use tube / taxis - as needed.   We now have one car.  Another win.I am bored with the vituperation and denunciation in many postings.   Time we were better to each other.   If you want the comparison cost medical website name, you’ll have to ask me nicely; by giving a contact point - a phone to which I can text.

Peter Crowther ● 1489d47 Comments ● 1485d

Charlotte Neal

Found a bank/credit card belonging to this person on Thames Road this afternoon.  If you know her please get in touch.

Catherine Steele ● 1488d18 Comments ● 1485d

Farewell Chiswick

After 35 years living in Chiswick we have finally taken the plunge and moved out of London. Our departure was been hastened by the worsening traffic and increasing plane noise. This morning we woke to the clip clopping of horses outside and birdsong.  We will of course miss Chiswick and all our friends deeply and will visit regularly. Looking forward to our new venture.  The forum has been a useful source of information over the years, so thank you to everyone who has contributed.  It has also been both a source of contention and amusement. Best wishes to everyone. Over and out.

Krysia Gdaniec ● 1501d187 Comments ● 1485d