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The 'Armed police last night'thread on Ealing Today.rofl!

Keith Iddon ● 5944d34 Comments ● 5934d

Not  forced out to pasture at 65. 

I am interested in peoples views on the governments announcement that employers can't automatically get rid of staff at 65 after October next year. Any thoughts on this?

Steve Taylor ● 5942d23 Comments ● 5935d

The refurbished Osterley Library.

You may have seen the front page story about the re-opening of the Library in St Mary's Crescent. Thanks for that Editor. I regret having missed the opening event on Sunday.A top job and well done to all those involved I say.... having seen the changes this evening.The redesign has "lifted" the facility and made for an extra good-feel factor wandering up the pathway and entering the building.  If other libraries in the Borough are to be given a similar tonic things are certainly looking up!

Jim Lawes ● 5938d10 Comments ● 5935d

WELL DONE THE FRENCH !!!

Well done the French !!! And thats summin I thought Id never say !!!An overwhelming vote to ban the Burka. And early this morning a GMTV phone poll revealed 95% of viewers felt the same should happen here.Will the current government do the same?....NOT A HOPE IN HELL !!! God forbid anyone to upset the PC/ Equal Rights Brigades.Oh and I had to laugh at the Muslim woman in Paris claiming her human rights were being abused....Well I tell you what go and live in a Muslim run country darling AND YOU WOULD HAVE NO HUMAN RIGHTS WHATSOEVER....IF YOU DONT LIKE IT GET OUT !!!

Mark Welland ● 5958d221 Comments ● 5935d

London Mela 2010 Gunnersbury Park this Sunday.

It's me again.Strange that there is no mention around here of the giant Festival being held in Gunnersbury Park (Brentford Ward) this Sunday 8th August. Yes the London Mela.  It's not just an Ealing Event!Open 1pm till 8.30pm.http://www.londonmela.org/One recalls that many of our readers make a point of going to this huge event and having a good time.

Jim Lawes ● 5936d4 Comments ● 5936d

TVU soon to be called University of West London..

According to LBC 97.3 FM, on their 2am news just now..the Thames Valley University,with campuses in Ealing and dear Brentford (Paragon Site),is to be called the University of West London..probably from October.Blimey, Brentford to be a University Town!

Jim Lawes ● 5938d4 Comments ● 5937d

Dishwasher repair person?

Could anyone please recommend a person who can service/repair an electric dishwasher.

Harley Buckner ● 5939d0 Comments ● 5939d

Chiswick and Ealing Maternity Hospital

Does anyone know where this used to be? I think Clayponds Lane Brentford (although don't know where there) but another reference says Clayponds Gardens in Ealing. Many thanks for any help.

Gareth Thomas ● 5969d12 Comments ● 5940d

The canalside is waiting to be visited!

We've heard that the canalside eateries need more customers but long stretches of the beautiful canal within the Borough and it's borders are waiting to be visited too.(This is just an excuse to post a picture!) Having missed Ealing's Skyride through illness...a diabetic hiccup... I made amends last Sunday and spend some 2-3 hours in the saddle..at slow pace!A friend and I rode through Osterley Park and out to the country lanes approaching Norwood Green. "That's the farmer's Georgian residence" I was told. "That small horse there is 20 years old"   Fields stretched to the right and left. "Hayley Mills used to live over there" "That's going to be an exclusive Sikh/Hindu school" "That's the old Heston Police" Station" Meandering through North Heston we came to the Grand Union Canal.....so peaceful... away from traffic noise......continued

Jim Lawes ● 5945d7 Comments ● 5941d

The boy done good

Congratulation to 'mighty' Mo Farah on his European 10,000 metre Gold Medal last night, didn't he go? It is also a very sweet victory for Isleworth & Syon School which is where Mo was first encouraged to take up athletics and nurtured. Looks good for the Olympics.

Vanessa Smith ● 5944d6 Comments ● 5943d

Local Topiary.

There's a fish in Clifden Road! have you seen it.?The trimmed hedge in the shape a fish with a mouthpiece, a tail..and even a reflective eye stands in a TW8 front garden near the old Swimming Baths. Very jolly and beautiful and must have taken quite some nurturing.Any others around?

Jim Lawes ● 6308d15 Comments ● 5943d

Guilty Pleasures

Hooray! 'Mistresses' is back on the Beeb next week. I got hooked when I found this being repeated when channel surfing one night, since then it's been a must. By the way anyone noticed how good 'The Bill' has been since the morons at ITV axed it - doh!

Vanessa Smith ● 5944d2 Comments ● 5943d

Chiswick Town hall - open evening invite

Chiswick Town hall has been refurbished and there is an open evening tonight with light refreshments - and some entertainment - if you would like to see the newly refurbished town hall - call in from 18.00- 19.30 .

Michael Byron ● 5963d5 Comments ● 5944d

Double Yellow Lines

Resident's petitionTo Resident/Occupiers Hamilton Road AreaProposed Controlled Parking ZoneDear Resident/Occupier,You like me will have received a letter from the London Borough of Hounslow informing us that they will not pursue the Controlled Parking Zone proposal.  Their arguments were that the majority of respondents were opposed to the proposal.  I think too that they were persuaded that they should not consider a street by street introduction as this would not reflect the view of the area as a whole.However, at their meeting they decided they would like to introduce "At Any Time" restrictions at road junctions "where visibility and access for pedestrians is restricted".  They argue that these restrictions will also "ensure larger vehicles" can smoothly negotiate these junctions.  Formal consultation has now commenced.I want to argue very strongly against this proposal.  There is no question that larger vehicles, including emergency service vehicles or refuse contractor's vehicles, are currently unable to negotiate these junctions.  In addition they have been absolutely no accidents involving pedestrians since I have lived in Clifden Road, which is coming up to 16 years.The double yellow lines will of course reduce the already limited parking space available to residents.  Some people, although I'm not one of them, believe the council's action is pay back for voting down the CPZ proposal. Double yellow lines at, as yet unspecified road junctions are unnecessary, will add to the pressures of parking, will lead to increased policing and generally raise resident stress.  In addition they will involve needless expense.I note to that the consultation will be taking place during August when the number of people will be away, or on holiday.I urge each and every one of you to write to Andrew Nye, who is a Traffic Management Engineer.  His e-mail address is andrew.nye@hounslow.gov.uk.Also contact your local councillor. The following councillors were involved in taking the decision.matt.harmer@hounslow.gov.uk; jonathan.hardy@hounslow.gov.uk ; ruth.cadbury@hounslow.gov.uk ; peter.carey@hounslow.gov.uk ; paul.fisher@hounslow.gov.uk ; genevieve.hibbs@hounslow.gov.uk ; sheila.o'reilly@hounslow.gov.uk Peter BranstonClifden Road02085689044

Pete Branston ● 5946d5 Comments ● 5945d

Retail Shop To Let

I have a retail shop to let in Acton High Street, W3 which has a newly built extension. It is A1 USE. Rent is £26,000 per year.               Enqueries    -   Victor:  07947 752101                   

Vic Bell ● 5945d0 Comments ● 5945d

McLeod misses the point

Mary McLeod the new M.P. is shedding crocodile tears over the cancellation of BSF, Building Schools for the Future. She is going on about working with the three schools who were in the first tranche of BSF and saying she wants to work with them and discuss their needs. Silly woman, does she not know that this will affect EVERY secondary school in the borough? What about the needs of everyone else, some of whom are as bad if not worse than the three named in the first wave? Quite what she thinks she can do as the 'pipsqueak' Minister responsible can't even get it right is anyone's guess.

Vanessa Smith ● 5963d47 Comments ● 5946d

Tour de Brentford - Tropical Zoo Secs Appeal

(This is picking up from a thread elsewhere on the forum)The ride happens THIS SATURDAY!!!! So in the spirit of Bob Geldolf at Live Aid - give me your f***ing money!Seriously, the big message I want to get out there is that the Tropical Zoo is a valuable resource/attraction/organisation at least on a par with the Musical Museum and the Butterfly House.  We must not lose it but there is a chance that could happen.  However, the opportunity to save it is very do-able if we all pull our fingers out NOW. The shortfall of £350K which they need to make the move sounds like a lot - it is - but it comes down to approx. £1.50 per person in the Borough.  Given the Tropical Zoo serves all of West London that should be easily achievable.Please donate at www.JustGiving.com/Jon-HardyOR at the following pubs:The Rising Sun on London Road,The Red Lion, Linkfield Road IsleworthThe Six Bell, London Road, BrentfordThe George and Dragon, London Road, BrentfordThe Magpie and Crown BrentfordThe Weir, Market Place, BrentfordThe Beehive, BrentfordThe Woodlands pub in St. John's Road IsleworthThe Swan, IsleworthThe Griffin, BrentfordThe Coach and Horses, London Road, SyonThe Express Tavern, Kew Bridge RoadDelicacies, South Street Isleworthor on the day at THE FINAL PITSTOP o/s The Treaty Centreor THE FINISH in MarketSquare BrentfordPlease dig deep and give generously: we need to do this now; extinction lasts a long time.

Jon Hardy ● 5959d7 Comments ● 5946d

Locksmith

Does anyone know of a reasonably price locksmith to replace a front door lock.  I have tried chiswick locksmith but too pricy.  Thankssharon

sharon compass ● 5947d2 Comments ● 5946d

Wanted: 2 seater sofa W6

Hi, I am looking to replace my now very shabby 2 seater sofa, so if you or a friend are replacing your old sofa or moving country and need to find a new home then please contact me.Preferably in good condition, comfortable and not too gaudy or old fashioned would be ideal.thank you louiselouise_boulger@hotmail.com

Louise Boulger ● 5956d4 Comments ● 5947d

Blitz Eyewitnesses Sought for BBC Radio 4 Documentary

I work for an independent production company called Juniper, we make documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4 primarily. At the moment we are in the process of making a series on the Blitz for BBC Radio 4. We are very keen to find some eye witnesses to interview for the programmes and I thought that this forum might be a good to ask for assistance in this area. In particular I am looking for eyewitnesses for a programme on London I am producing, the theme is “the technology of defence” so I would love to speak to anyone with experience of the following:• The Blackout• Sirens / Warning Systems• Fire Fighting• Planes• Search Lights• Barrage Balloons• Bomb Disposal Units• Shelters (Anderson, Morrison, Surface)• The German “Beam” navigation system + Its Disruption• Decoy Systems, dummy aeroplanes, fake landing strips to fool the German bombers• P and C – parachute and cable – a sort of rocket fired snare which aimed to  bring down German planesI am especially keen to find anyone who might have worked on the anti-aircraft gun that was located in Gunnersbury Park.The programme is in production now so I’m keen to speak to people as soon as possible, the series itself will be broadcast on Radio 4 in the second week of September.I would be very happy to travel to wherever our interviewees are currently living and we would try to take up as little of their time as possible, I imagine the interview would take about an hour but I would be very happy to make it shorter if desired. If you could circulate this I would be extremely grateful and if you have any questions about the series please don’t hesitate to ask.Best wishes,Maxmax.obrien@junipertv.co.uk

Max O'Brien ● 5960d7 Comments ● 5948d