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Water filters...

Any of you good folks know where to recycle these?Tesco used to have a bin but no longer.

Keith Iddon ● 5829d4 Comments ● 5825d

British Curry Awards 2010

Last year the Brilliant Restaurant in Western Road was the London Suburbs winner..and some years before Madhu, in Southall too, were winners.Tonight the 2010 awards ceremony was being held...and so news is awaited.We've covered this subject before...so in 2010 which curry house do you recommend?

Jim Lawes ● 5827d1 Comments ● 5826d

COMPULSORY REDUNDANCIES FOR OUR POLICE IN HOUNSLOW WHILST OUR COUNCIL WASTE 109,000 POUNDS

Hounslow Councillor's are certainly carrying on Gordon Brown's Poilcy of wasting we the Taxpayer's hard earned money. It cost you and myself approx. 109,000 Pounds last year for "wait for it" 3 not 1 but 3 Political Advisor's, what our Council should understand is that they are supposed to be A-Political, unbiased and working wholeheartedly for we the people of this community. Councillor's have to remember that they are just ordinary Mr & Mrs who were elected to do just that, get the best for our community not waste money on Advisor's. Our Police Force is necessary for without them we would have anarchy on the street's, now Hounslow Police are having to face COMPULSORY REDUNDANCIES through LACK OF FUNDS it is downright outrageous that Hounslow Council can happily waste money when the need is so much greater just metres from the Civic Centre in my mind 109K of money equates to at least 4 Policemen keeping there job's which will keep us a lot safer. Are the Council under the mishaprehension that CRIME has decreased in our district, therefore it really is no concern to reduce the size of our Police through lack of funds.Hounslow Council can save an additional 74,000 Pounds by making these 2 Diversity Officers Redundant,apparently these 2 persons are employed to ensure that the Council follow the Government Guidelines. What!! a load of rubbish 37,000 Pounds per Diversity Officer is a lot more than our local bobbies earn and there job is essential.Obviously the Climate Change Office is astronomical because the costing is not available to us, therefore just on these 3 supercilious titled job's I have negated the need to make our much needed Police redundant.When Hounslow Council along with other Councils and our Government condemn countries like China who had to close down Business's for 3 week's before the Olympics so that Atheletes could breath safely also India who concentrate more on there Space Programme than on there enviroment or the USA who the only Governor out there who has put in place strict rules against pollution, would you believe it Arnold Schwarcheniga(wrong spelling)ex-actor.Our emmissions in the UK are below one and a half% negligable!!! so you Councillor's get helping our Police with money that I have saved you to enable them to help us.

Dawn Hardy ● 5835d28 Comments ● 5826d

Local History

There seems to be a fair few Forumers interested in the history of the area,as am I. I have an excellent book called Village London volume 1 by Eric Walford MA written in 1883/4. the book is classed as semi rare,there's one going on ebay for about £50 (not cheap!).  The thing is it's 576 pages long but only has 21 pages covering Brentford,it does have lots of other chapters on the surrounding areas,chapter one for instance is Chiswick,Turnham Green,Acton,and Strand on the Green. Chapter 4 is Heston, Isleworth,and Sion House and so on.  What I'm proposing is that I could scan those 21 pages and if there is a demand and on receipt of a PM would email to anyone who wants them.    Why do I want to do that? Simply that the book is a gold mine and I don't want the information contained lost to future generations of Brentfordians,plus you might find it interesting!     Copyright wise I think it's OK on the "Personal Research" basis,unless anyone knows better.Regards.

Tony Wood ● 5828d12 Comments ● 5827d

York Road Children In Need Street Party

Wow.. What a brilliant evening organised by Jessie in York Road raising money for Children In Need. The brilliant band 'Grand Prairie' who only three months ago were Willie Nelson's support band in America and Rob Wilson is the bass player and singer of Grand Prairie  who lives in York Road. Everyone had a fantastic time from babies, children and as old as 85 years old dancing on the street.... Everyone in York Road cooked lovely food as well, a fantasic chillie con carne, cakes, triffles, mulled wine, etc. what a great evening...  

Fran Naughton ● 5828d1 Comments ● 5827d

Wyke house asylum

Does anyone know where I can find pics of the mental asylum opposite Tesco Osterley?

Andy Wright ● 5829d4 Comments ● 5828d

Subway in Brentford

I have heard that there is a Subway in Brentford but dont know where it is.... anyone found it?

Simon Groves ● 5831d7 Comments ● 5828d

Haverfield - getting a greener, better enviornment.  4th December, 2010 11.00 a.m.

Please pass the message on.  LB Hounslow is hosting an event for people on the Haverfield estate on Saturday 4th December at Mission Hall, Mission Square, Haverfield Estate from 11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.This will be an informal event where anyone from Haverfield and anyone involved with Haverfield can tell LB HOusnlw what they think is important to get the greenest and best living environment so that LB Hounslow can take appropriate action.Comne early - the first 20 participants will get a £20 Morrison's voucher.  Everyone will get a free entry into the raffle draw (prize is a £150 Christmas voucher) and lunch and refreshments will be provided.  Bring the children too.Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Rea Mattocks ● 5829d0 Comments ● 5829d

loveBrentford

Around 100 people have already shown their love for Brentford by completing and sending back the loveBRENTFORD survey.  So share the love and send your copy of the survey back now.If you have not got a copy of the survey send me an e-mail and I will ensure you get a copy ORpick one up from a pub in Brentford (The Weir, Magpie and Crown, The Bee Hive and the Brewery Tap) or one of the High Street Shops.Let's make Brentford better!

Jon Hardy ● 5833d7 Comments ● 5830d

Drilling On London Rd

Last Night and tonight National Grid feel its ok to Drill outside and interupt our peace and quiet.Non off us residents were consulted about it either.

Simon Anderson ● 5831d5 Comments ● 5830d

Convert VHS to DVD in Brentford

HiDoes anyone know of a shop in or near Brentford/South Ealing that can convert a few old VHS tapes to a DVD?ThanksK

Ken Collins ● 5830d1 Comments ● 5830d

Television drama/documentary

On Thursday 25th November 2010, filming will start in Abertillery on a 1 hour drama/documentary dealing with the unsolved murders of 8 women in the Hammersmith/Chiswick/Kensington/Brentford areas of London between 1959 and 1965. Filming will continue in London shortly thereafter. The presenters are Fred Dineage and Professor David Wilson. The documentary will focus on former Abertillery child killer Harold Jones aka Harry Stevens aka Harry Jones.(google fulham and Hammersmith chronicle-neil milkins) My book Who Was Jack the Stripper? will be launched in April 2011 to coincide with the documentary which will be aired throughout Britain and Europe on the Crime and Investigation Channel 553. Are there any accredited screenwriters out there that would be interested  in adapting my first and second book for television or the big screen. I can be contacted on 01495213744 or 07989555376 or n.milkin@sky.comRegards. Neil Milkins. Author of Every Mother's Nightmare-Abertillery in Mourning

neil milkins ● 5830d0 Comments ● 5830d

A Quickie For You

although the answer might be lengthy.Are we Brentonians or Brentfordians?

Kath Richardson ● 5833d11 Comments ● 5831d

nearly new sale

NCT Nearly New Sale20 November 2010 10am to 11.30am St John's Church, Mattock Lane, Ealing W13 9LACome to our Nearly New Sale on 20th November.  Grab a bargain on baby & toddler clothes and equipment plus maternity wear. You can also shop for Christmas at our gift stalls plus enjoy a coffee and slice of cake after your retail therapy.  We look forward to seeing you there.  email - nearlynewsale@ealingnct.org or 0844 2436114

Kyria- Josephine Sewell ● 5831d0 Comments ● 5831d

Vodafone coverage North of A4

Hi, any Vodafone users that live in the TW8 9XX area are probably experiencing little or no reception ... this link on the Vodafone website shows why: http://www.vodafone.co.uk/personal/price-plans/network-and-coverage/uk-coverage-map/I would ask anyone to use the feedback mechanism in the link and push for a resolution ...

Andrew Lawrence ● 5831d0 Comments ● 5831d

Skateboarder/BMXers 20-25 wanted for paid market research group

Hi guys, next Wednesday or Thursday (24th/25th) in central London.  I need skaters/BMX ers who want to earn £50 for chatting about sports and energy drinks.  If interested please send me name, dob, mobile and email address and I will be right back to you.cheersJohnjcmccooke@aol.com07949 008253 Skateboarder/BMXers 20-25 wanted for paid market research group

John McCooke ● 5832d0 Comments ● 5832d

High Street Christmas Lights Fund Raising at Holiday Inn

We have just had a cancellation for a table at the Brentford High Street Christmas Lights Gala Dinner to be held at the Holiday Inn on Thursday 25 November.  It would be a shame to let the table go to waste and hope to find some people who would like to come along.  Tickets are £45 each and include a drinks reception, dinner with wine, music and dancing.  There will be a very small auction and raffle before the dancing begins to a great band who will be playing a range of music to suit all tastes.  Should you be thinking of coming please give me a call and don't worry about not knowing anyone as you probably will and will for sure by the end of the evening.Many thanksJulia 020 8847 4737

Julia Quilliam ● 5832d0 Comments ● 5832d

History :  Duke of Cumberland in Brentford? Inverness Lodge?

Inverness Lodge, Boston Manor Road is topical at the moment..having, as you may know, opened their doors,socially for one night, to Forum readers and all!!There is a history there...worthy of investigating I believe and I'm wondering if the Forum's very capable researchers are able to help. Kevin thinks it was built in the 1830's for a toff. I've read that it was built for a top toff(!) the Duke of Cumberland.... but which one..there were several of them over the years?One Duke of Cumberland led the King's Army in defeating the Scots at Culloden in 1746. When did he die?  CULLODEN is close to INVERNESS and Inverness is close to the area/Glen called STRATHERRICK.STRATHERRICK was the home too of Lord LOVAT (Simon Fraser) who had property in Chiswick apparently and in Heston also (according to Andrea Cameron)..indeed they is an estate of houses in Cranford Lane called LOVAT WALK.Lord Lovatt was active at CULLODEN..wasn't he on both sides? He finished up being painted by William Hogarth (there's a Hogarth Court also in Cranford Lane)..before being beheaded at the Tower of London.One of the Dukes of Cumberland was a top Mason in the UK too..who wasn't it seems!!  So: INVERNESS LODGE so named because of?And: Which Duke of Cumberland and dates?Then we can extend the story with pictures and URL's no doubt..so that we have a chance to be better informed about dear BRENTFORD and the INVERNESS LODGE!  

Jim Lawes ● 6905d23 Comments ● 5833d

Trad jazz in Brentford.

Thanks for the reminder Editor Kath about the Griffin Park Jazz Club.Thursday, tomorrow at 8,30pm at The Hive, Griffin Park, Braemar Road.Muskat Ramblers?   Might give that evening out a whirl!Do they still have Trad Jazz at the Brewery Tap on Tuesdays, Thursdays..and perhaps Sunday these days. Haven't been there for a couple of years it seems.  I used to like the Basin Street Six with Phil Brown and co..especially when the banjoist was playing with them.A few pints, bags of crisps a few nuts..and with one's foot tapping away...it was fantastic. Hey you, hang on..wasn't I at School with you in the 1950s..and so on. News please if you have any.  Might see you Thursday.

Jim Lawes ● 5936d3 Comments ● 5833d

Do you use Ayurvedic or herbal preparations/medications

Then you need to read the post: Medicinal Herbs Will Disappear in EU and we are the only ones who can stop this. As these are the kind of medications that are about to be 'effectively' outlawed by the EU.So far 7520 have joined a facebook Cause to stop this directive and you need to act now to stop it.

Philip Walsh ● 5833d0 Comments ● 5833d