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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 ● 11d2 Comments ● 11d

Orange found near Chiswick Quay



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Alison Howard ● 21d11 Comments ● 12d

Red kite?

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

Paul Brown ● 12d2 Comments ● 12d

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 ● 21d4 Comments ● 12d

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 ● 30d11 Comments ● 12d

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 ● 43d105 Comments ● 12d

Tube strike

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

Robin Knight ● 12d0 Comments ● 12d

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 ● 16d6 Comments ● 13d

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 ● 13d1 Comments ● 13d

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 ● 13d1 Comments ● 13d

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 ● 16d12 Comments ● 13d

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 ● 13d0 Comments ● 13d

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 ● 14d4 Comments ● 13d

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 ● 14d0 Comments ● 14d

Really Taylor Swift Engagement Takes over No1 News Item

BBC and  Sky So much more Horrible stuff going on

John Kennedy ● 17d12 Comments ● 15d

Keys Found Wilton Avenue

Set of keys found today Wilton Avenue

Catherine Costello ● 16d2 Comments ● 16d

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 ● 16d1 Comments ● 16d

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 ● 21d15 Comments ● 16d

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 ● 19d6 Comments ● 17d

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

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Julian Pavey ● 42d64 Comments ● 18d

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 ● 23d14 Comments ● 18d

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 ● 19d2 Comments ● 19d

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 ● 42d21 Comments ● 19d

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 ● 19d0 Comments ● 19d

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 ● 36d29 Comments ● 19d

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 ● 21d3 Comments ● 20d

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 ● 20d0 Comments ● 20d

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 ● 24d3 Comments ● 21d

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 ● 732d8 Comments ● 22d

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 ● 33d38 Comments ● 22d

Thread vein/Rosacea treatment

Any suggestions or hints and tips?Thanks

Sarah Felstead ● 42d5 Comments ● 22d

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 ● 23d0 Comments ● 23d

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 ● 55d11 Comments ● 24d

Mushroom trays

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

Patricia Ann Sears ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

Palestinian Action

I am spartacus

James Roy ● 27d4 Comments ● 24d

Pension advisor

Could anyone recommend a pension advisor please?  Thank you

Lena Armstrong ● 25d0 Comments ● 25d

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 ● 28d1 Comments ● 25d

Silver bracelet found

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

Helen Whitman ● 25d0 Comments ● 25d

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 ● 26d4 Comments ● 25d

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 ● 26d0 Comments ● 26d

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 ● 1905d19 Comments ● 26d

Attempted burglary last night

Following a successful break in on the 16th of June in which 4 bicycles were stolen and our gate lock broken; there was another attempt last night during which they attempted to batter down, very noisily, our reinforced gate which, this time, withstood their assault.We have bright lights that come on when anyone enters but that does not seem to deter them. On the 16th, they also climbed the stairs and tried the luckily locked door of a studio on the second floor but ran away on being asked, through the door, who they were.The police came the next day but we have heard no more from them. Can anyone suggest what more we can do?

Joy Skinner ● 32d5 Comments ● 26d

Is Richard Osman leaving us?

Popbitch is reporting he is buying an £8million house on Richmond Hill. :(

Felicity Caborn ● 29d3 Comments ● 26d

Plumber Recommendation

I'm looking for a good local plumber for a bathroom refresh and update. If you have direct experience of a reliable one, I would be grateful for any recommendations. Thank you!

Piero Vitelli ● 28d1 Comments ● 28d

Is anyone selling Lil Nashville tickets for Saturday 16th August?

Hi all,Is anyone selling Lil Nashville tickets for Saturday 16th August? If so, please let me know!Thanks so much,Francesca x

Francesca McCarthy ● 28d0 Comments ● 28d

London's housing starts crisis

Although the article on the front page is focused on Ealing, the overall London numbers are so low that it can only be assumed that similar trends have been seen in Hounslow. For anyone paying attention this should not have come as a surprise even though the numbers are shocking when laid out in full detail.The developing crisis in housing starts in London has been a slow car crash. It has come about not because there is no demand or because house builders don’t want to build but because of the financial situation of affordable housing providers.The Watermans Arts Centre project is just one of many examples of a housing association not being able to take on the affordable units allocated and therefore blocking an otherwise ‘shovel ready’ project.This situation has come about due to a combination of inflation and well meaning legislation such as Awaab’s Law meant to protect tenants but which has significantly increased the cost of housing provision.The time has come to accept that ‘affordable’ housing targets are contributing to homes becoming more unaffordable to all both in terms of rent and sales price.As there is no government funding available to sort out this problem, the solution can only come from the private sector. Nobody actually builds an ‘unaffordable’ home – house builders will build homes that people want to buy.While it is clear that social rent homes are still needed for those in real need, much of the ‘affordable’ units supplied in London are of the intermediate kind which are essentially subsidised housing for relatively well-off people. Even these are not serving their intended purpose with shared ownership brewing up to be a major scandal over the next few years with so many people who bought them ending up being on the hook for huge sums.One way to revive housing starts in London would be to tell developers that already consented projects would be relieved of the obligation to deliver intermediate affordable units and would get a Community Infrastructure Levy payment holiday or reduction if the homes were ready for occupation by a certain date.Going forward the whole strategy of affordable housing needs to be rethought but the obvious step would be to give local authorities a fixed delivery target rather than one set as a percentage of all new homes.

Francis Rowe ● 29d4 Comments ● 28d

Padel Courts now closing in line with their licence.

I understand from Hounslow Council that their noise enforcement team have visited Chiswick’s Padel Courts. For the past 2 evenings the floodlights have been turned off at 22:00 sharp rather than 23:00 or in the case of recent Saturday nights past midnight. This is a most welcome development from the Council. Let’s hope we do not return to the casual management of the rules by the Padel Company.

John Brown ● 29d2 Comments ● 28d

Getting to Gatwick by 4 am - 6 people

Hi - I cannot find any trains leaving any of the London stations that will arrive at Gatwick for a 4am check in. There seems to be a big gap in the early hours of the morning.Can anybody advise on any reasonable public transport options that I am missing?Could anyone recommend a minibus option for 6 people + 6 bags?Thank you all!

Alison Gascoigne ● 32d7 Comments ● 29d

Need an armchair!

My grey velvet hardly ever used really  comfy  armchair- needs a new home! And I need the space!

Jette Adler ● 29d0 Comments ● 29d

I am at my wit's end - can anyone advise?

I changed my car at the end of June and told LBH traffic because I was on the exemption database for the Grove Park LTN. I got an email from them confirming my new car was on the exemption list for Hartington/Stavely LTN. Since then I have had 6 pcns, the latest being today. THe nice lady in Traffic has sent Serco a message to confirm this, but they have paid on attention. LBH complaints does not cover this. This is not parking so I can't ask Richard Jennings. Anyone got any idea what I can do? every time one comes in I have to challange it and I am very fed up

Iris Hill ● 50d17 Comments ● 30d

Bedford Park Stores

I notice that the large building next to the Tabard appears to be standing empty. Certainly the ground floor is unoccupied. For a long time it seemed to be home to a company dealing in spectacle frames. Long before that of course it was originally (as the name suggests) a general store for the residents of  Bedford Park, and for a while home to H.J. Mulliner & Co coachbuilder for Rolls Royce. Does anyone know any more about its current fate?

Bruce Hammal ● 36d4 Comments ● 30d

Handyman wanted

Hi can anyone recommend someone who can take a to off the wall and mount another?

David Powers ● 35d12 Comments ● 31d

Chiswick Park Dry Cleaners

This  dry cleaners looks like it has been closed down and emptied by Debt collectors but they still have my clothes!!! Anyone else in the same boat? What can I do to get them back?!

faye marsden ● 32d3 Comments ● 31d

Pocklington Lodge, Rylett Road W12

Spotted this on Nextdoor.Public Meeting To Protect The Homes Of Local Visually Impaired Tenants. Some of you may know Pocklington Lodge on Rylett Road, a block for blind and partially sighted tenants that's been a part of the neighbourhood for decades. The block is owned and run by the charity, Thomas Pocklington Trust, who now plan to sell it. I write as one of fifty very anxious residents. Most of us want the Trust to remain as our landlord, whose £170,000,000 funds are founded on the legacy of a local watchmaker, Thomas Pocklington, who died in 1935. However, if the sale goes through, we want to ensure that any new owner honours our tenancies, retains the function of the building for blind and partially sighted people, and doesn't suddenly increase our rents. In the past couple of months, there's been a Metro article about the situation, and an episode of the Radio 4 programme, In Touch. We would really appreciate your support, and, if you would like to find out more, our public meeting will be taking place in the restaurant half of The Duchess Public House on Wednesday 13 August from 6 to 7PM. The Duchess is at 320 Goldhawk Road, W6 0XF.  We would really appreciate your support.  Thank you.1

Marlene Plimley ● 35d6 Comments ● 31d

New sole for mens shoes.

Where is the best place to go in Chiswick for a formal shoe resole please?

Margot Crowther ● 32d3 Comments ● 31d

Our post

Great - in Grove Park our post delivery has gone a -wall - we had a brilliant postie but havn’t seen him for weeks-We now have numerous posties and don’t know where they are going. I receive post for other areas and today I asked what on earth is going on.He was nice but agreed that letters were being sent every 2 days and he said ‘it’s getting worse 😱 - what next ???

Helen Bamberger ● 36d11 Comments ● 31d

Booming bass noise in Grove Park

Not sure if it's coming from Chiswick House or Gunnersbury Park, but annoying - I wonder when it stops? Had hoped for 10pm but that's past some time ago

Davey Harris ● 35d20 Comments ● 31d

Chiswick Post office -  full text of the petition is on change.org 

please also pass it on to others - thank youwww.change.org/p/reopen-chiswick-post-office-without-delay?

Katja Urban ● 117d62 Comments ● 31d

What A Racket

It was totally unfair for the bands to impose extreme noise levels for so long.The bass, drums and vocals were screaming easily heard at Turnham Green.This was also a great disservice to the elderly and those who live in the many care homes of Acton and chiswick.Councilors and MP’s need to be informed.Sunday should be respected as a day of rest.

Tony Antares ● 34d3 Comments ● 32d