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Glyphosate

bees and other insects:“Glyphosate negatively affects associative learning processes of foragers, cognitive and sensory abilities of young hive bees and promotes delays in brood development”. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/10/354/htm, October 2019“This is the first study that comprehensively documents such a negative effect on the population of an herbivorous insect." https://www.nature.com/articles/srep27801, June 2016Re mammals including humans:Here’s a short list from the many peer-reviewed scientific papers and international bodies (eg.Environmental  Health Feb 2020, US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry April 2019, International Journal of Epidemiology March 2019, Mutation Research February 2019, Environmental Sciences Europe January 2019) that show links with cancer, and also provide information about scientific interference by Monsanto  into past research showing glyphosate was harmless.  https://usrtk.org/pesticides/glyphosate-health-concerns/There are many (42,000) lawsuits now against Bayer (who bought Monsanto in 2018) and those that have been concluded so far found in favour of the victims.“The international, non-partisan committee concluded that glyphosate is "probably" carcinogenic to humans, based on studies in humans and lab animals.” “Glyphosate is now a "Group 2A" carcinogen, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.” https://www.businessinsider.com/glyphosate-cancer-dangers-roundup-epa-2019-5?r=US&IR=T

Rima Jones ● 2296d31 Comments ● 2292d

The Roebuck - closed

If true, the seeds of it's closure can also be traced back to when the then Manager (Henry) departedHis excellent team remained in place but the incoming Manager alienated the team to the extent they all moved on. I made the point to the Area 'Manager' that it's normal for some staff angst when a new Manager comes on board but to lose an entire team suggested of a wider problem.I received a dismissive reply back where he said he and his colleagues thought standards had improved (never mind feedback from a regular as I pointed out) Did try again after that Manager moved on, but his replacement seemingly couldn't get a grip. Staff chatting to each other while customers waited.Never tried the Steam Packet but both prime sites which I hope re-open will re-open swiftly once we're through the present...

Matthew Acton ● 2411d23 Comments ● 2292d

Something's burning

Does anyone know what is on fire in Acton?

Jason Hallsworth ● 2293d6 Comments ● 2293d

Anyone thinking of relocating to or buying second home in France

Friends of ours are returning to UK after many happy years in France. A lovely country home in the Vienne area. 3 beds. With a two bed gite,Pool and art studio and small private golf course. They ran it as a B&B and also hired the gite separately and also ran art and pottery classes from the studio. It’s lovely. https://www.leggett-immo.com/acheter-vendre-une-maison/view/113833AF86

Krysia Gdaniec ● 2293d0 Comments ● 2293d

Some good news 🙂

Chris Fish Shop in TGT is being re-fitted and is due to re-open soon.Being overseen by a lady wearing a sari and she said that the cause of the fire wasn’t the deep frier or microwave, it was a long thing. A heater?Since we were both wearing face masks and standing 2 metres apart it was hard to hear but I said that we had really missed it and she agreed. “ Many people”.

Rima Jones ● 2293d7 Comments ● 2293d

Cameras on Isleworth roads

Cameras have been placed on Teesdale rd, Teesdale fans and Amhurst gardens in Isleworth to prevent drivers going from London rd to Twickenham rd. if you have to visit West Mid you will have to turn left at the Green school and go down Twickenham rd or the next option is St Johns road which is off Isleworth high street.

Lena Armstrong ● 2297d6 Comments ● 2293d

Townmead road recycling new booking system

The new booking system is in place and all July slots have gone. I am wondering how many people will book a slot then not turn up (a bit like GP appointments). Perhaps there should be a deposit scheme when you book and if you fail to turn up you pay a fee.

Sean Wales ● 2297d24 Comments ● 2293d

CS9 encourages cyclists on Kew Bridge pavement

CS9, or whatever it is called, has excelled itself.  Cyclists are encouraged by both signs on the road and a new slightly raised portion where Strand on the Green has its junction with Kew Bridge to leave CS9 and use the pavement on the east side of Kew Bridge to cross the bridge.  The new raised section across the junction joins up to dropped kerbs at both ends with clear signs it is for the use of cycles.  Have I missed something?

Jonathan Bond ● 2294d17 Comments ● 2293d

Can you help, please? double room wanted

Hello,I have to move out this week Thursday and my agreed future Landlord just emailed me that she changed her mind and not letting.I am a mature female professional looking for a good size bedroom for single occupancy in a small (2-3 persons) flat/house share ideally in Chiswick W4 (I have been living in Chiswick for seven years), - but the surrounding Hammersmith, Barnes, Brentford, etc will be considered too.I am non smoker, clean,calm, quiet, respect and consider others, have my own life but always up for a laugh. I am looking for a respectful clean place, for reasonable price.I have references too.If you or someone you know has a spare room for me please DM / email me, I`d be very grateful.Looking forward to hearing from you soon!Thank you very much!PS I know Sparerooms, Gumtree etc, but just in case...

Cris Bur ● 2295d13 Comments ● 2293d

CW 9 to be put in place with a temporary structure

https://chiswickcalendar.co.uk/temporary-version-of-cycleway-9-to-be-introduced/There is no money for the real thing so Hounslow are going to put a temporary one up instead.Lovely jubbly, looks like we are in for years of plastic barriers along the High Road.What a bloody awful thought.

Adrian Irving ● 2295d34 Comments ● 2293d

Cloud

For anyone whose interested in clouds have a look outside now where there is a lovely rippled "mackerel" cloud.

James Petri ● 2294d0 Comments ● 2294d

Bollo pub?

Does anyone know if The Bollo will reopen?

Tim English ● 2309d7 Comments ● 2294d

Left turn into TGT from the High rd

This has probably been covered in other threads, but there is absolutely no visible signage by the traffic lights outside Snappy Snaps to warn drivers that there is no left turn. There is signage at the end of TGT if you are approaching from the south and are face on, but these are not visible from the high rd. There needs to be a no left turn sign and road markings, otherwise there is no possible way that a driver would know. The car in front of me indicated left & turned into TGT. Surely it can not be enforceable without any warning?

Gina Thomas ● 2298d22 Comments ● 2294d

Wolfe Vets

Has anyone tried out Wolfe Vets yet, the new one in Chiswick?  If so, what did you think?  Please PM me if you'd prefer - please don't forget to put something in the subject line or it won't go through. I am planning to move one of my cats from her existing vet but would really appreciate some feedback on this one first.

Claire Moran ● 2299d30 Comments ● 2294d

Problem applying for an Ealing Residents Parking Permit

Evening. I am trying to apply for a new residents parking permit, and have successfully set up a new account on the Ealing website. However when I get to the part where you actually apply for the permit (clicking on the blue 'apply' button), I get a message saying 'an error occurred while processing your request'.I have done all the usual - refreshed the page, gone out and then back in again, logged out and back in, etc. and I am still getting the same message. I need to get a permit sorted by Wednesday, ideally - has anyone got any ideas? Thanks!

Mark Edwards ● 2296d7 Comments ● 2294d

Name of pub?

Hi, can anyone tell me what the name of the pub is next door to the W4 gym, please?

Jill Merrett ● 2296d6 Comments ● 2295d

Bollo Lane development

https://www.building.co.uk/news/developers-on-notice-for-670m-west-london-towers-scheme/5107069.article

Tania Bapuji ● 2296d18 Comments ● 2295d

Attention moderators

posted by: Michael BrownDate/Time: 20/07/20 20:56:00Just another industry destroyed as a result of government reaction to a virus that affects people with weak immune systems, typically the dying elderly and cancer patientsI am all for free speech but do you the moderators of this forum not think that this has now got to stop. For those who have in the past defended Michael Brown as a decent guy, surely you must now come to your senses that he cannot come out with a comment like this. It is so so unacceptable. For some it will be music to your ears but until this kind of behaviour is stopped, I will be switching off and leave this forum.

James Smith-Jones ● 2295d24 Comments ● 2295d

Chiswick Priory Cricket Club

Chiswick Cricket Club have received a photograph from the granddaughter of someone that played for Chiswick Priory Cricket Club in the 1930s. It’s a team photograph of the side that toured the Isle of Wight in 1937. Does anyone know the club history and where they played their matches?

Cliff Sykes ● 2297d14 Comments ● 2295d

cleaning services

Can anyone recommend a cleaning company for an end-of-tenancy deep clean?thank you

Fiona Tatham ● 2295d1 Comments ● 2295d