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missing Dad

hello, I am looking for my sons dad on behalf of him. he has never met his dad, jeff walley but only spoke on the phone 12 years ago.please please if u know jeff, tell him that his son would like to finally meet him.thanks we have tried every other form of tracing him without any result.

Elaine murtagh ● 4027d14 Comments ● 2343d

Search for Father

I am looking to make contact with Jeff Walley aka Jeffrey Coffey, lives in Chiswick, orginally from Ealing Common, Son of the late Sheila Coffey and brother of Ted Walley.

Elaine Murtagh ● 2344d3 Comments ● 2343d

What seems to be in plan for Devonshire road?

Is there a plan afoot? I have heard that the Council have grand plans for Devonshire Road. Can anyone fill me in details wise please.

Patrick O Connor ● 2344d2 Comments ● 2343d

Arson in Gunnersbury Park

There was a fire at the café overnight. Things are never so bad that some moron doesn't see a way to make them worse.Reports are that the park is closed while police & fire investigations continue.

Susan Kelly ● 2349d38 Comments ● 2343d

Dogs and Hot Weather

I am sure none of our sensible dog lovers on here need reminding about how much more our dog friends suffer the heat, but they may know someone who could benefit from the lessons of this sad story:-https://www.theanimalclub.net/dogs/dog-heatstroke-warning-signs/After tomorrow the weather looks like cooling down a bit, but we are bound to have more hot days to come.  Please remind anyone you see taking their dog out in the heat of the day unless totally in the shade all the way of the dangers, even if they don't appreciate it at the time it might make them think.

Claire Moran ● 2346d35 Comments ● 2343d

.. “i can't breathe..”

In the grip of the pandemic a man's dying words take on a new and far deeper worldwide meaning.  Because just as coronavirus destroys the human respiratory system, so a  white policeman's knee on a black man's neck chokes him to death.  Different methods.   Both equally effective.“I can't breathe” is now the go-to metaphor for global racism.I like to think that in Chiswick we're rather more advanced in our attitudes than they are over there.  Nevertheless, this is surely a moment (even 5 days later) that should rattle some measure of forum attention ...  England (and even West London) being far from immune......

Stuart Kerr ● 2345d15 Comments ● 2344d

Reporting driving offences

My philosophy is to try not to get mad, but to get even. The Metropolitan Police are actively encouraging submission of video footage of driving offences from smart phones and cameras. Anyone can do it. They have a very easy to use website specifically designed for this purpose. I have a couple of very subtle cameras that I run on my Dutch bike having had a few unpleasant experiences. I gives me a lot of confidence. Inconsiderate or dangerous driving, close passes, driving through a red light, driving into a bike box when the light is red and using a mobile phone are illegal and the driver is likely to receive 3-6 points and a fine. When someone drives at you, or decides to put you or someone else at risk it’s a simple and restorative  process. I’ve been doing it since October 2019. Twenty reports, seventeen prosecutions. Website here for anyone interested...https://www.met.police.uk/dashcam

Edward Seaton ● 2344d20 Comments ● 2344d

PMQs

More bluff and bluster from Bozza - or should that be p*ss and wind? Defending dragging MPs into Westminster to queue for ages to enable them to vote, on the basis people all over the country are having to queue every day and they are entitled to see their representatives back at work. What about democracy? Ridiculous when the technology is up and running to allow remote voting. What with him defending Scummings and now the Hon. Member for the 18th century, Moggie - welcome back to the age of steam!What next tail coats and breeches and crinolines?

Vanessa Smith ● 2344d9 Comments ● 2344d

Overflowing bins in parks and beauty spots.

It is noticeable there is more litter at places like a Chiswick House, Dukes Meadows and  other open spaces. Generally people are trying to use the bins. The problem is they are too small and too few and far between. I think people when people see bins are full they are less inclined to bother disposing of their rubbish. The foxes are tearing up the bags around the already overflowing bins.   A simple solution sure is for councils to bring in more or larger wheeled bins   This would encourage people to use more and prevent overspill. Although I think councils should put up notices encouraging people to take away their own rubbish to help stop spreading the virus.

Sean Wales ● 2345d7 Comments ● 2344d

Strand on the Green footpath fire engine

Does anyone know of or remember a small fire engine made specifically for use along the Strand on the Green footpath probably pre war?

Strand on the green association ● 2344d0 Comments ● 2344d

e cards?

Can anyone recommend e cards? I love the animation that Julian Pavey puts on his posts sometimes. I'd love to be able to send an e card like that. Any suggestions?

Katrina Black ● 2345d11 Comments ● 2344d

Food preservatives

Has anyone noticed fruit and veg lasting far longer than before the virus? Are the food manufacturers and processors adding extra preservatives to better manage food waste? Is the effect of extra preservatives, if that's what it is, good? I have strawberries best before May23rd almost all in perfect condition, grapes bought on or before 18thMay ALL still in pristine condition.

James Petri ● 2344d1 Comments ● 2344d

Disposable gas canisters for small BBQ’s

We have a small portable table top Weber bbq Which uses the small canisters.Husband has been given a new Kuhn Rikon table top bbq but no instructions as to which fuel to use.My research shows canisters available are a mix of butane/propane - some 60/40; 60/30 or 60/20 mix.  Which is the best mix?  The Weber canister does not say.  Are the different canisters interchangeable.There is also a huge difference in price, from around £4.00 per canister to £9.00.Anyone able to enlighten me?

Elizabeth Ross ● 2344d0 Comments ● 2344d

Extract from Councillor Guy Lambert' s Brentford blog

"going west along King Street it’s now too narrow for a car to overtake a bike (or vice versa) which led to an uncouth youth in a large Audi blowing his horn at me. If I am asymptomatic he may regret his impatience, as I caught up with him at traffic lights and gave him the benefit of my opinion in a strongly projected voice (and no doubt with a side dish of micro droplets)." I read this with genuine incredulity.Lambert may think he is very witty but I doubt the  people who have lost loved ones will think so.He should resign and apologise today!

Adrian Irving ● 2344d7 Comments ● 2344d

Farmers market

Is it likely to open in the next few weeks?

Susan Jacques ● 2345d3 Comments ● 2344d

Matt Hancock

Please someone but him a new shirt and tieAlways wearing  a pink tie and  white shirt

Jon morris ● 2363d54 Comments ● 2345d

The Return of Pleasant Walking and Cycling in Chiswick

Thank you to all of our local politicians of WHATEVER colour who have supported the local positive plans following the Department of Transport Guidance on Safer Streets. It is hugely appreciated and I hope a sign of great things to come.

Edward Seaton ● 2349d62 Comments ● 2345d

Are local Schools open yet?

I understood some Schools would be re-opening yesterday... but certainly two busy Schools in Heston (within the Hounslow Borough) have not.Is that a Boroughwide decision?

Jim Lawes ● 2345d0 Comments ● 2345d

New Cycle Lane outside Kew Gardens

Removal of on-road parking and installation of physically segregated cycle lane. This will make cycling along Kew Road much safer by reducing the chance of door opening incidents.https://www.richmond.gov.uk/council/news/press_office/older_news/press_releases_may_2020/council_starts_urgent_work_on_first_physically_segregated_cycle_lane_outside_kew_gardens

Paul Scullion ● 2346d33 Comments ● 2345d

Non perishable food to give away  must collect

I have pasta rice etc Need to collect though as I don’t drive and it’s heavy.

Jon morris ● 2345d1 Comments ● 2345d