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Lockdown

Surprised that this topic has not been raised so far. I wish it had been earlier, but at least it will now be the case that the rise in coronavirus infections should slow down in a couple of weeks, hopefully without a huge spike in fatalities. Please be responsible and please stay safe.

John Connelly ● 2417d3 Comments ● 2416d

The virus

I have just received what purports to be a paper circulated to medical staff saying that he virus is killed or less likely to survive in hot environments. Is this true? I am not a scientist and have no idea. The paper goes onto to say that we should drink hot liquids -  hot water being obvious1 and @ zero cost- to kill it and make sure our throats are always wet. We should avoid cold drinks and particularly ice( My Mrs v partial to that in her vino) . Is there merit in this? I have no idea but no doubt W4 can tell us. If just drinking hot water is going to keep the bugger at bay and yes ordinary water every 15 min to keep throat wet wh yhave not been told this? The paper goes onto support the soap and water theory too but why not the wet throat situation?. Maybe this is hype? I am just on my second very hot whiskey honey and lemon which I have been taking for the past 3 weeks- a more advanced version of the pure hot water theory and one that breaks all Sackler type rules- it tastes bloody good!!

John Martin ● 2417d13 Comments ● 2417d

Any Hairdressers Still Operating in Chiswick?

Anyone still open by appointment or prepared to come to a house locally?

Andy Hayler ● 2417d20 Comments ● 2417d

Please don't close the parks..just manage them better..

Dear Hounslow Councillors - please listenI am very sad to hear that Hammersmith and Fulham are closing the parks. I was in Chiswick Park in the morning and it was quiet and beautiful and apart from one annoying jogger getting too close people were sensible. Heart lifted and ached to see beatific smile on a young child in the sunshine.  One option is surely to regulate - people book time online (at least for busy periods) when they visit the park to avoid overcrowding  - like museums. Parks wardens who could be volunteers - manning the entrances especially at busy times and also patrolling and potentially fining and banning people who don't behave. My impression has been that 98% of people are behaving themselves and a very small minority are not - please don't deprive the right to fresh air beauty, sanity, hope and exercise just because of a minority.The big problems are on sunny weekends... you have nearly a week to to find a solution!

Jackie Elton ● 2417d14 Comments ● 2417d

Supermarket Delivery Problems

Does anyone know how to get a supermarket delivery slot? I can't get one for love or money. I want to self-isolate but how am I meant to do so if I have to leave my home to do grocery shopping?

Catherine Zed ● 2417d10 Comments ● 2417d

Condensing steam/water from boilers

Way off the main topic but perhaps someone on here can advise.Is it OK for the condensing steam/water from domestic boilers to run into the Clean Water (rainwater from roads and roofs) drainage system that goes, untreated back into the river?    Or by law, is it deemed as Dirty Water and has to run into the Foul Water (sewage, bath/shower, kitchen sink, washing machine, dishwasher) drainage system that runs off to be treated at sewage works before being released back into our rivers and reservoirs?    Can't find out from Thames Water.   Thanks.

Jennifer Selig ● 2417d8 Comments ● 2417d

Housework

With my cleaner sensibly at home, I cleaned the kitchen today while listening to Round Britain Quiz and was reminded of something my old professor, the late John Weightman, once said: that he liked doing housework as it was a quick and easy way of imposing order on chaos.

Susan Kelly ● 2417d14 Comments ● 2417d

exercise

Just did my (allowed) walk, was very pleasant, everybody kept distance, but I never got so many "good mornings" for a long time. If you can, do your walk or run as early as you can, because when I left the first mothers or fathers with kids came in and they are more difficult to restrain, Timing is important. Stay healthy!!!

Silvia Kinner ● 2417d2 Comments ● 2417d

FOUND CAT: Grey cat - Devonshire Street, Chiswick area, Hounslow

Just received the following email.....https://www.petsreunited.com/chiswick/hounslow/found/cats/found-cat/ulj4inwf

Carol Burge ● 2417d3 Comments ● 2417d

Finally a benefit of being 70 or older 😀

Thank you Waitrose for giving us oldies, vulnerable and NHS staff a 1 hour priority shopping slot, it's greatly appreciated.

Loraine Pemberton ● 2417d0 Comments ● 2417d

Important coronairus update - Government Restrictions

From tonight, people in Britain will be allowed to leave their homes for only “very limited purposes” - shopping for basic necessities; for one form of exercise a day; for any medical need; and to travel to and from work when “absolutely necessary”People are warned not to meet friends or family members who they do not live withShopping is only permitted for essentials like food and medicine, and people are advised to do it “as little as you can”Police have powers to enforce the rules, including through fines and dispersing gatheringsAll shops selling non-essential goods, such as clothing and electronic stores, are ordered to closeLibraries, playgrounds, outdoor gyms and places of worship are to closeAll gatherings of more than two people in public - excluding people you live with - are bannedAll social events, including weddings and baptisms are bannedFunerals are not included in the new restrictionsParks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersedRestrictions “under constant review” and will be checked again in three weeks. They will be relaxed “if the evidence shows we are able to”Please take note of the above points for your personal safety and the safety of others.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52012432

Bernard Allen ● 2417d0 Comments ● 2417d

Message from Hounslow Council

Coronavirus update 23 March 2020https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHOUNSLOW/bulletins/282b0e7

Bernard Allen ● 2417d0 Comments ● 2417d

Is Sainsbury's website down?

I've been trying to access the sainsbury's website all day to book a delivery, but I can't even get to the website.  Is the website down, does anyone know?  Or something to do with my computer?!

Alison Foy ● 2417d6 Comments ● 2417d

Idris Elba

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/coronavirus-idris-elba-oprah-interview-watch-test-sabrina-dhowre-positive-a9416606.htmlSomeone with an alternative view that is worth repeating.

Colin Potter ● 2418d2 Comments ● 2417d

Curtains

Can anybody recommend a local curtain maker?

Emma Rowlatt ● 2417d3 Comments ● 2417d

Waterstones Closing Stores Today Including Chiswick High Road

At the risk of attracting the wrath of the COVID Taliban I do think this is bad news particularly on the heels of the library closure.For those that can't afford or don't have the facility to have Netflix books were going to be the fall back during what looks set to be a sustained period indoors. Not everyone is able to order on Amazon so some people will have to rely on the stock of books they already have. Some might question whether books are essential and I believe they will be. Stephen Foster has apparently set up a book exchange outside his store so you might still be able to get something there. While getting provisions I will try and drop off some items there and would urge others to do the same. Usual footnote in a attempt to stave off coronavirus self-righteousness, I do have people in high risk categories in my life and I would always be extremely careful when going out even if it is 'only' for a book.

Felicity Caborn ● 2417d7 Comments ● 2417d

Our isolated  elders

Hi all, alas I have copd so can't get out, but I'm very concerned about our elders who may not have the technology to order online,or indeed,have no contact with the outside world. I'm happy to pay for some provisions online for these people,I just don't know who or where they are. I'm also willing to give my phone number if anyone in that situation just wants to have a chat loneliness alone kills many old people as it is. They fought wars for us, let's fight this war for them. X

Donna Fraser ● 2417d1 Comments ● 2417d

Also

If anyone knows how I can post this on the Acton and Ealing fora, without having to tap it out again, help please lol 😊

Donna Fraser ● 2417d1 Comments ● 2417d

TFL and Tube "overcrowding".

Having reduced the Tube service now TFL are complaining about overcrowding due to people travelling to work!  So why not retain the normal service, or heaven forbid, increase the service, during the rush hours? That would reduce congestion surely?  DOH !!!

Derek Hill ● 2418d16 Comments ● 2417d

Food Market Dukes Meadows on tomorrow

The market will be on tomorrow. Following advice on continuing. Chance to stock up on meat, fruit veg, bread and cheese. No toilet rolls though.

Kathleen Healy ● 2426d62 Comments ● 2417d