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Cleaner Recommendations

Just wondering if anyone knows a reliable and experienced cleaner who is currently looking for more work.  We are looking for someone for 4 hours a week for our house in the Turnham Green area. Many thanks!

Oana Jackson ● 381d4 Comments ● 39d

The suppressed report on LTNs

If even TfL's favourite academic can't come up with data that shows LTNs don't reduce car use, perhaps it is now time for everyone to admit what always seemed blindingly obvious from the start. This doesn't create the basis for scrapping all of them but it does mean that local authorities should be looking at where their schemes displace traffic to. There needs to be hard questions asked about whether or not some of these schemes have been manipulated to make nice roads nicer and roads were the less well off live, more polluted.

Francis Rowe ● 48d84 Comments ● 39d

Dog show

We really enjoyed our time there today. Thank you to all the volunteers that made today such a success. I know how much time my neighbour spent to make today possible and I admire her.

Martine Dismore ● 46d6 Comments ● 40d

Camera on the junction of Spring Grove and Strand on Green

I noticed there is a new camera on the junction of Spring Grove and Strand on the Green yesterday. Is it new? Is it active? I know about the restrictions on Strand but I've never seen an enforcement camera before? I can't find any info on https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/transport-traffic/south-chiswick-liveable-neighbourhoodDoes anybody know? Thanks

Joanna Midgley ● 44d28 Comments ● 41d

Expert repair needed for 2 HP Officejet printers

Please recommend a good local technical expert to sort out two printers for me!

Valerie Bott ● 41d1 Comments ● 41d

Robo Calls

I have received one. Just hung up and blocked the number. Seems to be a big problem and huge fines have been given out.

Nicholas Beard ● 42d4 Comments ● 41d

Nursery data hack.

Reading this story Digital Brit Card came to mind. Remember Co op, M&S, and JLR. How safe would it be? Any thoughts?

Nicholas Beard ● 41d0 Comments ● 41d

Mrs R Bains Amex

Found on Heathfield Terrace this afternoon

Ray White ● 44d2 Comments ● 42d

Trump vs Paracetomal

He's gone full Wako  now.Is he  going to tell,  mums to be to drink bleach instead?No doubt feed all this nutniess from Robert Kennedy juniorMake America Bonkers Loons the lot of em, no doubt the antivac brigade in the UK, will be laping this up.

Dave Dodds ● 44d16 Comments ● 42d

'Meals on Wheels' Bedford Park Chiswick

Afternoon - I think I have exhausted all web searches on this so it may not exist. I am looking for a local 5 or 7 day a week Meals on Wheels private company that supplies a daily hot meal to elderly (not one where it is frozen and they have to heat themselves).If anyone has any leads or suggestions it would be appreciated. We are fully tapped into local carers etc. so it would be as an 'add on' to support independent living.

Kirsty Braine ● 42d1 Comments ● 42d

Blue Light Card found belonging to Imran Choudahary

Found on a pavement! If that is you, let me know so I can get it back to you! :)

Martha Keith ● 45d1 Comments ● 43d

https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-climate-week/

Lots of activities including:Info on energy grants and energy efficiency tomorrow 20 September at Acton Baptist ChurchAnother School Uniform Swap on 27 Septmber at Stirling Road.And more.

Philippa Bond ● 48d2 Comments ● 43d

Chiswick Station Footbridge

Works on the above have been somewhat sporadic since it closed 5 weeks ago.  The original info said it was due to re-open 15th September but I hear (unofficial) rumours that re-opening is likely to be November.  NetworkRail have been unhelpful with  their replies - has anyone managed to get a more definitive timeline from Network Rail?

Ruth Parfitt ● 60d21 Comments ● 43d

Final Cut Pro

Hi, can anyone teach me the basics of FCP? I have looked on YouTube but would prefer an in person / online tutor?

David Powers ● 46d6 Comments ● 44d

Chiswick High Road

What was going on this morning back towards the roundabout?? Buses on divert, blue lights everywhere, usual chaos!

Davey Harris ● 45d13 Comments ● 44d

Forget aspiration with Labour

lets pray what is being reported in the autumn budget is just gossip! Absolutely shocking not only have labour killed growth, increased inflation they are now plotting to kill aspiration, enlarge the state & benefits, the private sector becomes less than 50% what planet is she on? Attacking people’s primary home with capital gains tax, sellers tax and who knows what else. The 50B deficit which she has created remember she has already taxed us another 40B claiming the last government left a 20B gap she has overspent by 70B and this will not be the last they will keep on going until they drive the country into the ground.

Jayne Thorburn ● 78d202 Comments ● 44d

Dickie Bird

One of the all-time umpiring rates Dickie Bird has walked back to the pavilion just a few runs short of his century.My he Rest Ina plPeace and with heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

N V Brooks ● 44d3 Comments ● 44d

Fibre Broadband

I've seen a few vans and workmen around W4, the last week or two, working on a fibre cable network, which will hopefully one day bring modern internet speeds to our homes. (For those that need decent upload speeds, for example, it's long overdue). Has anyone heard any whispers as to when we may actually get access to it?

Jamie Wiseman ● 48d10 Comments ● 45d

Quintin Hogg Sports Ground - Hartington Road

Hi,I wonder if someone can help me. My son’s Saturday morning football training has been moved from King’s House Sports Ground to the Quintin Hogg Sports Ground in Hartington Road.I know there is some sort of traffic restriction in place but have no idea how it works for visitors to this sports ground.Can someone please tell me how I should travel by car to this ground from CHR without copping a fine?Thanks in advance.

Keith Welham ● 49d18 Comments ● 46d

Unite The Kingdom Protest

If you only heard about this protest from the mass media, you would have been fed propaganda and lies, as we have seen through Covid.Hundreds of thousands of people marched in unity, far more than the 110,000 reported. I remember the BBC reporting just ‘a thousand’ at an anti-lockdown protest, which later was shown to be more like 500,000.  The little trouble there was happened when Police allowed the counter-protesters to meet the main crowd. Just 25 were arrested on Saturday and I’m sure many of them were ‘Antifa’. Compare this with 528 arrests at Notting Hill this year and 857 arrests at the Palestine Action in September, which had similar numbers attending. Where was the condemnation by Starmer then? He certainly hasn’t mentioned the Gospel singers, the Haka troupe or the many Veterans proudly marching for their country. Nor will he mention the counter-protesters shouting anti-semitic slogans and the so kind ‘liberals’ chanting ‘Charlie’s in a box’. What a lovely bunch they are.Even the Met Police have been caught out lying, by posting a photo showing violence against them. Except that photo was not from Saturday but from a protest in 2020.  When there is such a leftist agenda from the Government to the media, gaslighting and lying to the public, then they are the ones creating huge division in this country and can not be trusted.

John Rogers ● 52d47 Comments ● 46d

Sash window Refurb

Hi, I need to get a sash window refurbished, does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

Alexandra Heath ● 46d1 Comments ● 46d

Windsor flypast for Trump

I gather the US jets were withdrawn owing to bad weather which was disappointing. It's not as if they were being expected to put on a full display - just to fly in formation in a straight line!The Red Arrows managed it as well as the Red Devils the next day in far from ideal parachuting weather.

David Marles ● 48d2 Comments ● 48d

A toast to Pete Murray OBE

Pete Murray, foremost DJ is 100 years old today.Many readers will remember him on our screens, always cheery promoting the pop music of the day.His opening line- "Time to jive on the old six five"

Denis I. Fox ● 48d1 Comments ● 48d

5 Forest + 1 Lime + 1 Voi = 1 trip home

As if further evidence is needed Katherine Dunne's new e-bike policy is an abject failure:Tried taking a Forest from Kensington to Chiswick. A trip made loads of times with one single Lime hire. The first Forest died en route. So I stopped to exchange bikes while still in Kensington. I could not. A total of four bikes "unavailable." Keep in mind I've paid for a bundle of minutes that are now inaccessible and set to expire. So I jumped on a Lime knowing I'd be in for a transfer. Left the Lime with all others by St Peters Square. Of course the app doesn't like that option but I submitted the photo anyway with plenty of context showing their own vehicles. Rather than attempt Forest again (why would anyone) I walked to Netheravon to get a Voi. While walking I contacted Forest customer service just for fun. Was told the first bike that died "was going through a connection issue preventing rides on further bikes until the "ride" ended, which could take a few minutes." That never happened with Lime. If there was an issue, it was an instantaneous swap and you'd get full credit for the initial ride. Lime gave credit for any ride that had a problem. With Forest, they simply take your money regardless of what happened. Their equipment failed, their app failed and you're expected to wait and pay for the privilege.Um...no.

David Lesniak ● 65d27 Comments ● 49d

Warning - some Mid Chiswick Streets no unrestricted Sunday parking

From this coming Sunday it will not be possible to park for free on streets such as Windmill Road, Elliott Road and parts of Chiswick Common Road. The restrictions which apply on weekdays will now also apply on Sundays mainly to resident bays.  So do let people know in order to avoid unwelcome parking tickets this Sunday. Check signs carefully. The restrictions have been brought in after a long three year process as residents found themselves unable to park near their own homes on Sundays.   Other streets like Linden Gardens have had similar restrictions for a long time and there are some restrictions in East Chiswick. But there are still several places where free parking is possible on a Sunday in Chiswick.

Jackie Elton ● 79d19 Comments ● 49d

Rolling Stones recording new album in Chiswick?

A comment in this article from Keith Richard's son suggests they might be - I would guess at the Metropolis Studios so keep an eye out for them !https://radiowise.uk/rolling-stones-the-album-would-be-ready-the-tour-is-in-the-floors/

Mark Evans ● 55d17 Comments ● 50d

Pulmonary fibrosis and Daksha Joshi

September is pulmonary fibrosis awareness month and so sharing the following link regarding my late mother - https://everybreathcounts.co.uk/APF-Stories/MilanIf you or anyone you know has pulmonary fibrosis and haven't heard of the charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, please do check out their resources and support.

Milan Joshi ● 50d0 Comments ● 50d

R.I.P. Robert Redford

So sorry to hear that Robert Redford has passed away, what a wonderful life, and such brilliant films, known also for his environmental activism. One of my favourites along with the the very cool Steve McQueen and of course, Paul Newman. R.I.P.

Vanessa Smith ● 51d2 Comments ● 50d

Helium balloons

Where to get these locally, now that lovely party shop opposite Sainsbury’s has gone ?

Madeleine Hazard ● 56d10 Comments ● 51d

Shoplifters returning to CHR

Board outside CHR café: "Grab & Go". Somehow I don't think these people need instructions.

Berit Scott ● 60d15 Comments ● 51d

Chiswick Station bike racks have been broken into

For anyone leaving their bikes at the station, or maybe considering an alternative route to work.The bike racks at Chiswick Station are not secure. They've been detached from the ground and looks like several bikes taken today (including mine!)I doubt South Western will be able to fix them quickly so it's not safe to leave cycles for at least a few days

Adam Bradley ● 59d5 Comments ● 51d

Market Research for West London Sauna & Cold Plunge

I am doing some market research for a new Nordic-style, sauna & cold plunge facility in west London. East and south have the wonderful community sauna baths but there's nothing similar in the west. Please can you take 2 mins to answer these short questions and share the survey link with anyone who might be interested in this. All answers are anonymous and you don't need to log into anything to respond. https://forms.gle/uLa8maa2xq1HCKBA7

Clare McKenna ● 51d0 Comments ● 51d

Another Starmer failure

The ridiculous One in One out scheme devised by the hapless Starmer and the useless Yvette Cooper has come unstuck.The first flight out, due tonight, to return to France illegal immigrants was stopped by a Charities group.Surprise, surprise.Not.

Denis I. Fox ● 52d1 Comments ● 52d

Fruit ad veg stall.

Does anyone know what has happened to the owners of the fruit and veg stall that used to be outside Sainsbury's? I used to use it once or twice a week and it has been closedfor some time now.

Keith Iddon ● 66d7 Comments ● 52d

NATURELIA

Went in today, a very varied and interesting selection of food items from around the world.  Perhaps the first day they are open.Found the staff very helpful and I hope they do well

Mitra Alam ● 52d0 Comments ● 52d

Resident parking permit woes

Is it just me? The renewal notice for the permit came in and having following the link as I always have I can't get anywhere with it. The Hounslow website refused to accept my log-in (which was correct but never mind) I reset the password (more than once) and that seemed to be accepted. However trying to log-in with the new password(s) doesn't work either. There seems to be no way to call anyone so I've resorted to the only channel of communication which is an email via "tarantoportal.com".They give themselves 10 working days to reply so the permit may well have expired by the time anyone gets round to replying.Is this normal these days, and is it even legal to enforce internet only systems with no other means of contact?

Bruce Hammal ● 56d5 Comments ● 52d

Chiswick Post Office re-opens - Heathfield Terrace

Much to my surprise I was able to use the Post Office on Heathfield Terrace yesterday.For the first, and probably only time, there was no queue!

Martin Weaver ● 53d1 Comments ● 52d

Romania appoints AI minister

"Not a minister for artificial intelligence. Rather, a cabinet member who is, literally, the work of AI.The new addition is, like a pop star, known simply by the single name: Diella.Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced her as a member of his new cabinet on Thursday, four months after securing his fourth term in office in May elections." Q: Who would be better replaced by AI locally? Individuals or the whole lot. Im pretty sure some council jobs could be replaced by AI now if not pretty soon

Julian Pavey ● 52d1 Comments ● 52d

RIP Ricky Hatton

Sad news. Way too young

Susan Jacques ● 53d0 Comments ● 53d

BT Full Fibre

Hello, when did Chiswick get full fibre ? last time I checked with Openreach, my area wasn't planned until late 2026. Today checking my BT account, it gives me the options to renew to full fibre. Has anyone upgraded from copper to full fibre? what does it involve? do they need to install anything in my flat?
thanks

Isabel Martin ● 59d13 Comments ● 53d

As The New World Order Takes Hold..

...Britain and it's society continues to break up, and at an alarming rate.All you dimwits are not laughing now are you?

Michael Brown ● 73d12 Comments ● 53d

Found: White iPod type charging case

Near Chiswick station - Soundcore 201 - drop me a line if yours

Davey Harris ● 53d0 Comments ● 53d

8th September 1944: WW2: a V2 bomb anniversary

6.44pm is the time that the first V2 bomb had crossed the English Channel and landed in Chiswick's Staveley Road ... in the middle of the street and outside the School.A memorial was unveiled there some years ago with a dignified ceremony and a large crowd.There are images and more detail on the Internet.

Jim Lawes ● 59d5 Comments ● 54d

Donating to the Food Bank

Oh, no! She's not banging on about this again? Yes, she is.With no sign of food prices easing, despite a general fall in inflation, the Ealing Food Bank is struggling. We have had to cut back on how much we give each family and the warehouse has stopped buying some things altogether. We frequently run out of things during the session now.So if you could find your way to adding a tin or 2 to the collection box when doing your supermarket shopping, it will be going to a good home. Tins of meat would be especially welcome as the warehouse has stopped buying those in favour of fish and vegetarian protein.Thank you for reading.

Susan Kelly ● 58d6 Comments ● 55d

Sweenealogy :  Chiswick & Surrounds

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6pzj3ddwzw4&pp=2AbMAQ%3D%3DChanges to Chiswick & West London over the past 50 years documented in this fascinating Youtube channel. The most noticeable change is the huge increase in street clutter & road markings

Jo Vaughan ● 60d1 Comments ● 56d

Proposed withdrawal of 60+ Oyster

I am horrified. This has been an absolute lifeline. As I am forced to work for at least 7 years longer than my expected retirement age, this is the least that I can expect having not, by the way, benefitted from free travel when I was of school age as is the case now.In fact there are many more discounted and free options open to young people now that I had to pay full price for when I had very little money and no parental support. Not everyone over 60 owns a mortgage-free property or for that matter owns a property. Not everyone drives a car.Perhaps if TfL stopped wasting money on pointless re-painting of road crossings and re-branding of rail lines they might have a bit more to spare to continue to fund this small concession.

Charlotte Kasner ● 84d33 Comments ● 56d

Upholstery and lots more

HelloI’m due to start my upholstery class again at the Macbeth Centre in Hammersmith next week. There are a few places left for the Friday class. Do have a go. The tutor is brilliant. Loads of other interesting courses to enjoy. It’s a really great resource. Highly recommend.

Janet Reuben ● 56d0 Comments ● 56d

Cataract Surgery

I was on my way to Specsavers the other day and guess who I bumped into? Everyone!Joking aside, I'm having cataract surgery tomorrow and I'm absolutely terrified! I keep thinking about the scene in A Clockwork Orange and the torture that Malcolm McDowell endured when his eyes were forced open!Any reassurance you can give me would be much appreciated!

Jill Merrett ● 66d23 Comments ● 56d

Emergency Alert Test

Don’t be unduly alarmed when you hear the emergency alert test from 3 pm this afternoon.

James Petri ● 60d11 Comments ● 57d

Robbie Williams Budapest 12th Sept

Hi, we've got 2 tickets for Robbie in Budapest on 12th Sept if by any chance someone is there that day?

David Powers ● 63d7 Comments ● 58d

cleaner

hi can anyone recommend a cleaner (not agency) i had a long term one who has had to stop. 2 replacements have proven unreliable not turning up. Iam looking for someone every 2 weeksThanks

Peter Mizzi ● 58d0 Comments ● 58d

A Level questionnaire on Chiswick High Road

HelloI’m a Year 12 Geography student and am currently doing my coursework which is worth 20% of my final grade. I’m investigating whether Chiswick High Road meets the criteria for an Ideal High Street. If you live or work in Chiswick, I’d be really grateful if you could answer a few quick questions- link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6tgJofJOzKy33ATQu9-TnjHZsC-seZuO6D5_0dyZBJjB3kw/viewform?usp=header Many thanksHarry Stimpson

Harry Stimpson ● 59d0 Comments ● 59d

Gardener recommendations

I would like to re-turf my small patch of lawn this autumn. The ground will need some serious preparation - meaning hard work - to get it ready for laying. Does anyone have personal recommendations for this sort of job - price being less critical than the guarantee of a good job!

Bruce Hammal ● 60d6 Comments ● 60d

Arachnid training needed

sadly, I have inherited a Brazilian Black Tarantula from my sister; it’s just over a year old so still juvenile. I was Wondering if there’s any spider enthusiasts in the local area who could help train me to handle the tarantula? I would need a slow pace and I would be happy to pay for your time. Thank you

Jack Davies ● 64d4 Comments ● 60d

Padel Courts on Common Land

So Rocks Lane Padel is seeking approval for two changes at the facility on Chiswick Back Common.  There is in fact rather more to this story than would appear at first glance. What is being proposed: - the permanent retention of protective vinyl panels on the western padel courts, and the extension of operational hours for floodlights.from 7:00am to 11:00pm daily. (Currently, lighting is officially permitted only between 8:00am and 10:00pm on weekdays and 8:00am until 9:00pm on weekends)What the report doesn’t say is that Rocks Lane already been operating in this way since 2022 even though that is not permitted by the terms of their 2004 agreement with Hounslow or allowed by terms of their existing planning permission. The application they have made would appear to be a retrospective one to “fix” that.  It is unclear whether the 2004 agreement with Hounslow has been or is intended to be amended. The vinyl panels have been in place since 2022 and although they are retractable they have in fact never ever been retracted during that time.  They are pretty unsightly and Rock Lane have recently applied to put in even more. If this was a private facility, on private land, with private parking facilities and well screened from public view it might be argued that Mr Warren was entitled to create a high price private club for members who were happy to travel long distances and pay such high prices.  The last known figure that Hounslow Council was receiving as a “use fee” was just £2000 per year.  But this is all happening on Chiswick Back Common which is Common Land which is there as a public amenity and as clearly stated in the 2004 agreement as community facility for local people and intended to be at affordable prices.  The agreement emphasised the requirement to be good neighbours.  Common land should is not generally supposed to have permanent buildings on it - the whole point is that they are supposed to be preserved as Open Spaces.  The clue is in the name. In the event that Common Land does get built on - this should only happen with consent from the Secretary of State with the Open  Spaces Society being a statutory consultee.  None of this appears to have happened or is this being proposed for either the existing constructions or for the proposed constructions.  Most of the space at Rocks Lane Chiswick can now only be used for padel which while it is an enjoyable and increasingly popular sport is impacting other popular but more accessible sports such as football, netball and tennis which also have more flexible spaces. But they are of course less profitable than the padel courts which are being hired out at between `£57 and £64 per hour. Is this the right way to go for an important area of Common land?

Jackie Elton ● 101d24 Comments ● 60d

Tube strike

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

Robin Knight ● 67d5 Comments ● 60d

No Brainer Rayner

Sir Keir won't get rid of her, for she holds his left wing element together.The fact that she should not repeat the accusation against the Tory boys her "It's one rule for them, another for oooss" is a blessing.

Denis I. Fox ● 64d36 Comments ● 61d

Pub/ restaurant recommendations

Help!We have friends coming into town on Sunday meeting up near New Bond St Looking at pub/restaurant recommendations. Looking for something a little different! Realise there is a potential tube strike Don’t know area for food very well so any help much appreciated Thanks in advance

Claire Harrington ● 63d5 Comments ● 61d

General Builders / Property Maintenance / Damp Proofing Company Recommendations

Hi Neighbours.  Looking for recommendations please for the following skills:General BuilderDamp Proofing Company Property Maintenance CompanyVery grateful for any suggestions.Many thanks, Maria

Maria Barr ● 61d0 Comments ● 61d

Chiswick Post Office

Our regular postman told me today that the post office counters will be open on Monday. Hoping it actually happens.

Bob Guyett ● 68d14 Comments ● 64d

Brazen shoplifting in High Road

At 4:15pm yesterday I was in the EE shop in the High Road (No. 276) when three villains attempted to rob the store of new Samsung mobile phones displayed to the left of the entrance inside the shop.There were ten of us - six customers, four staff - inside the shop. Fortunately, one of the staff (a young woman; her first day there) spotted this scout sent in on his own to check out the store. She quietly alereted the manager who promptly locked the entrance door after the scout left. About two minutes later three masked men wearing balaclavas and sun glasses tried to smash into the store. Luckily, the front door held firm.Us inside the shop stared out at the would-be thieves in mute amazement. They stood for a time on the other side of the High Road (outside Wyndhams the butcher) staring at us. Then we gave the shop assistant a round of applause for her quick thinking.The manager reported the incident to the police and two officers did arrive about half an hour later by which time, of course, there was no sign of the miscreants. No doubt one more useless and too-late report was filed somewhere. And all this took place within sight of the old closed Chiswick police station!Quite an afternoon!

Robin Knight ● 70d27 Comments ● 64d

New Lifestyle Concierge Business for 50+ Chiswick residents

Hello!  I'm thinking of setting up a Chiswick lifestyle concierge business targetted to 50+ Chiswick residents, on a monthly subscription basis. Client's pay for time, not a list of services, and it is bespoke and tailored to each individual's needs that can vary month to month.  If you are of this target demographic, would you kindly reply to the questions below for my research. I would be hugely grateful.  1) Which tasks or errands do you find most time-consuming or stressful?2) Services can include household errands and shopping, wellness, travel  and social bookings, pet care, household organisation. 2) Would you pay for help with these, and what would feel like good value?3) Are there any services you feel are missing?Thank you so much!  Answers by Sept 7th please.

Jayne Dark ● 64d0 Comments ● 64d

Black and white dog

I saw a Black and white dog running down Chiswick high road this afternoon came from duke avenue and ran towards Devonshire road I followed on my bike got quite close but he kept running off had a coller on lost sight at end of Devonshire road hope he stays safe and gets reunited with his owner

Debbie Harewood ● 65d2 Comments ● 65d

Saturday tailback on A316

At about 18:20 on Saturday evenings there is a tailback on A316 from Chiswick bridge to Hogarth roundabout. By 19:30 the road is clear.  Where are they all going?

Christopher Shea ● 75d9 Comments ● 65d

pavement weedkiller

Judging from the verdant weed growth on the pavements of eastern Hounslow, the borough is doing well with its aim of being a greener borough.But it all looks unkempt and abandoned.So let's get a bit of effective weedkiller sprayed, now, please . . .

Robert Shaw ● 102d45 Comments ● 65d

Can we change the name of our Borough?

Whilst "Hounslow" may have had a proud past ... the name today conjures up, in my view, the dreadful state of the scene in Hounslow High Street and it's environs.It's nothing to be proud of ... in fact this morning I have the dreaded task of having to visit Barclays Bank there ... having to side- step ugly scenes and the likelihood of being pestered en route.Then living miles away from there one is still under the 'umbrella' of that name "Hounslow"We need a new name!London Borough of "Magnolia" ?London Borough of  ?Any thoughts or ideas?

Jim Lawes ● 68d8 Comments ● 66d

Union Jack flags now flying on CHR!

I noticed UJ flags hanging securely to some half dozen lamp-posts ...opposite Turnham Greenthis evening.Being a somewhat international community these days ... should we be proud or concerned?

Jim Lawes ● 70d62 Comments ● 66d

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 ● 66d2 Comments ● 66d

Orange found near Chiswick Quay



Report from PetsReunited

Alison Howard ● 76d11 Comments ● 67d

Red kite?

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

Paul Brown ● 67d2 Comments ● 67d

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 ● 76d4 Comments ● 67d

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 ● 98d105 Comments ● 67d

Tube strike

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

Robin Knight ● 67d0 Comments ● 67d

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 ● 71d6 Comments ● 67d

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 ● 68d1 Comments ● 68d

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 ● 68d1 Comments ● 68d

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 ● 71d12 Comments ● 68d

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 ● 68d0 Comments ● 68d

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 ● 69d4 Comments ● 68d

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 ● 69d0 Comments ● 69d

Really Taylor Swift Engagement Takes over No1 News Item

BBC and  Sky So much more Horrible stuff going on

John Kennedy ● 72d12 Comments ● 70d

Keys Found Wilton Avenue

Set of keys found today Wilton Avenue

Catherine Costello ● 71d2 Comments ● 71d

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 ● 71d1 Comments ● 71d

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 ● 76d15 Comments ● 71d

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 ● 74d6 Comments ● 72d

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

😁 ✖️

Julian Pavey ● 97d64 Comments ● 73d

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 ● 78d14 Comments ● 73d

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 ● 74d2 Comments ● 74d

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 ● 97d21 Comments ● 74d

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 ● 74d0 Comments ● 74d

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 ● 91d29 Comments ● 74d

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 ● 76d3 Comments ● 74d

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 ● 75d0 Comments ● 75d

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 ● 79d3 Comments ● 76d

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 ● 787d8 Comments ● 76d

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 ● 88d38 Comments ● 77d

Thread vein/Rosacea treatment

Any suggestions or hints and tips?Thanks

Sarah Felstead ● 97d5 Comments ● 77d

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 ● 78d0 Comments ● 78d

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 ● 110d11 Comments ● 79d

Mushroom trays

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

Patricia Ann Sears ● 79d0 Comments ● 79d

Palestinian Action

I am spartacus

James Roy ● 82d4 Comments ● 79d

Pension advisor

Could anyone recommend a pension advisor please?  Thank you

Lena Armstrong ● 80d0 Comments ● 80d

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 ● 83d1 Comments ● 80d

Silver bracelet found

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

Helen Whitman ● 80d0 Comments ● 80d

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 ● 81d4 Comments ● 80d

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 ● 81d0 Comments ● 81d

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 ● 1960d19 Comments ● 81d

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 ● 87d5 Comments ● 81d

Is Richard Osman leaving us?

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

Felicity Caborn ● 84d3 Comments ● 81d

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 ● 83d1 Comments ● 83d

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 ● 83d0 Comments ● 83d

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 ● 84d4 Comments ● 83d

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 ● 84d2 Comments ● 83d

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 ● 87d7 Comments ● 84d

Need an armchair!

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

Jette Adler ● 84d0 Comments ● 84d

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 ● 105d17 Comments ● 85d

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 ● 91d4 Comments ● 85d

Handyman wanted

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

David Powers ● 90d12 Comments ● 85d

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 ● 87d3 Comments ● 86d