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When you have family, fighting in Ukraine

Please read this extraordinary story from the Chiswick Calendar.  Many of you will know the author.https://chiswickcalendar.co.uk/watching-the-news-knowing-your-stepson-is-there-somewhere-fighting-for-the-ukrainian-army/

Alastair Banton ● 1632d8 Comments ● 1617d

Vaccination cancellation

Has anyone had their booster  vaccination appointment cancelled because the vaccine has not arrived ? Mine has just been cancelled for that very reason.

Stewart Jones ● 1617d2 Comments ● 1617d

Vaccination cancellation

Has anyone had their booster  vaccination appointment cancelled because the vaccine has not arrived ? Mine has just been cancelled for that very reason.

Stewart Jones ● 1617d3 Comments ● 1617d

Vaccination cancellation

Has anyone had their booster  vaccination appointment cancelled because the vaccine has not arrived ? Mine has just been cancelled for that very reason.

Stewart Jones ● 1617d1 Comments ● 1617d

Fuel protesters in chiswick

What are these people on? They are disrupting the lives of ordinary folk trying to go about their normal business, absolutely disgraceful, whilst we all sympathise with the cause their methods are appalling.

Jayne Thorburn ● 1623d64 Comments ● 1617d

Partygate

Both Boris and Sunack fined over partygate - who would  believe it !!!!

Helen Bamberger ● 1625d142 Comments ● 1617d

LIVE: Property developer on the prowl

This chap seems REMARKABLY interested in schools (with playing fields).https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=407691He has flown over more than 20 schools since 12:30. The helicopter is registered to a property developer. Currently over Northolt (Willow Tree Primary School).

David Marshall ● 1617d0 Comments ● 1617d

Road safety

A simple way to improve the look of Chiswick and increase road safety is to make the main thoroughfares one way.I've just returned from Barcelona where almost the entire city is one way traffic.Imagine a clockwise circular route along the high road, up acton lane, then south parade and down goldhawk road.With additional one way flows on turnham green (north-south) and (reinstated) fishers lane (south-north).It will mean no floating bus stops and reduce the cars cutting across cycle lanes.

Philip Hodges ● 1620d31 Comments ● 1617d

An Evening Of Mental Health Awareness

Jeremy Vine hosts, this Monday 11th April 7 30 pm ,an evening at THE PAVILION W4 2SP. Old Meadonians have invited Jeremy to speak at their inaugural event, as they embark on a Mental health programme. It’s free and all welcome.

Peter Mielewczyk ● 1627d41 Comments ● 1618d

Builder available

Our brilliant builder who we have used for 20 years has a gap in his schedule   4-6 weeks. Enough for small project inside or out. He has a good team of workers   They have just completed a two year major project for us. If anyone interested please get in touch.

Krysia Gdaniec ● 1618d0 Comments ● 1618d

Does Johnson's Rwandan dead cat mean the end for Chiswick Tories?

It has to be said that Chiswick seems to be blessed with a good set of councillors - hard-working and committed to improving the lives of their constituents. Some do this in the face of pretty sustained abuse on social media.Despite the chances are a good proportion of them will lose their seats in May. It is hard to see any hanging on in the Gunnersbury ward particularly with the Greens standing aside and even St John of Todd might be under threat in Homefields ward proving once and for all that national issues are the primary determinant of who gets elected to the council. A high turnout might even mean that safe Chiswick Riverside is no longer safe.The Conservative councillors were already in a precarious position before the announcement on transportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda due to Partygate, Brexit, cost of living and the general incompetence and duplicity of their leader but this latest policy may tip the balance for many.Areas with lots of immigration tend not to be too concerned about immigrants so Johnson's latest ruse is clearly part of a scorched earth policy in London which is prepared to write off control of flagship boroughs like Wandsworth with Chiswick being collateral damage. I have not encountered one traditional Tory locally in the last few days who think anything other than this policy is an abomination. This is admittedly a poll of people in single figures but the vehemence of their objections is the most notable thing and I have heard the phrase 'final straw' more than once.The question is should our local Conservative councillors be speaking out on the national issues that concern Chiswick residents particularly Johnson's fitness to govern, Brexit, partygate and this latest scandalous policy? They have clearly chosen not to presumably reckoning the more they can get the conversation on local issues the stronger will be their position. This may be the right strategy but it might not be enough to save them and they may regret later not making their true opinions known. It will not be good for Chiswick to lose many of these committed public servants but all their hard work may not be enough to counter the association with a discredited party.

Jeremy Parkinson ● 1620d14 Comments ● 1618d

Andy - homeless man sometimes outside Waitrose

Does anyone know this man?  I chatted with him a while back and not seen him since. Hopefully he has found somewhere to live. If you have seen him, please reply.

Liam Robinson ● 1626d21 Comments ● 1618d

Ethical milk

Hi all, Can anyone recommend an online company or a shop bought brand with ethical milk? Thank you

Nina Bodil ● 1632d34 Comments ● 1618d

Cllr. Biddolph out of order - again!

Discredited former Conservative party colleague David Giles involved, too.From the Chiswick Calendar:"Chiswick councillor Joanna Biddolph gave out confidential information about measures to protect councillors’ security to someone who then published it on social media.Her action, which could have put councillors in harm’s way, has been investigated by Hounslow Council’s Principal Lawyer Jayne LaGrua, who found Cllr Biddolph, a Conservative councillor for Turnham Green ward (re-drawn as Chiswick Gunnersbury in the coming local elections) had broken the Members Code of Conduct, both by breaching confidentiality and by abusing her position.Joanna Biddolph has now apologised to the Chair of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny committee."More here: https://chiswickcalendar.co.uk/cllr-joanna-biddolph-apologises-for-abusing-her-position-and-leaking-confidential-security-information/

Richard Cathcart ● 1631d249 Comments ● 1619d

Staveley Road Cherry Blossoms

Can someone tell me, as someone who used to enjoy photographing the beautiful cherry tree blossoms on Staveley Road but no longer can drive that way because of the traffic restrictions, if the blossoms are in bloom? or if too early give me a nod when they are and I'll park somewhere and walk there. Thanks in advance.

Markos Williams ● 1631d46 Comments ● 1619d

Fit to Fly Covid tests - West London Pharmacy

I'll be grateful for advice regarding the viability of Fit to Fly tests offered by West London Pharmacy:Has anyone had a test there?Is it a reliable company?Is the test offered there accepotable to airlines?Thanks for any advice offered.

Leslie Wilson ● 1825d13 Comments ● 1619d

Mazey Clarke bag found with passport

Somebody just found this outside my house, please contact me if you know the owner.

Lawrence Roberts ● 1619d0 Comments ● 1619d

Two horses dead at Aintree

What a jolly fun day out.

Claire Moran ● 1628d43 Comments ● 1619d

Wellesley Rd and Stile Hall Gdns to Reopen!

Has anyone seen on twitter that one of the Ward Candidates appears to have seen common sense and promised this morning that they will open up Stile Hall and Wellesley Rd.

Jonathan Mabbutt ● 1636d22 Comments ● 1620d

Bike lights

Why is that so many idiots on bikes cycle in the dark without front and rear lights?I think in Chiswick it is actually the majority.If they do have a light it's often only the rear and has a nearly flat battery. To increase their chance of death they often wear dark clothing as well. If they had an accident involving a car then I'm sure they would sue and blame the driver....

david ward ● 1630d61 Comments ● 1620d