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Ideal Home Exhibition Competition

Did anyone win tickets from this site or have the winners not been announced yet?

Paul Fisher ● 6087d1 Comments ● 6086d

Healing on Monday

Healers will be at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD between 11am and 1pm and we look forward to seeing anyone who would like some healing, either just for an energy boost, stress or a physical illness.Although the centre takes place in the Buddhist Temple the healing is NOT related to any religion, it is totally non-denominational everyone is welcome.No charge is made for healing however a donation is most welcome - all donations are given to the Vihara for the use of the hall.No appointments are necessary.  For any further information please give me a ring on 0788 189 6449.

Pat Smith ● 6088d2 Comments ● 6087d

Encyclopedias For Sale

Would anyone be interested in buying a complete set of 1991 Collier's Encyclopedias.  We cannot legally keep material which is over ten years old unless there is some overriding reason to do so (such as rarity).  We would love these books to go to a good home! They are in good condition, and although out of date, I'm aware that some people collect old reference material.  Also, it can be interesting to look at what was "true" in 1991, and compare it with what is "true" today.  Sensible offers gratefully accepted!

Stella Hawkins ● 6093d2 Comments ● 6088d

Water in cellar....Water Table?

Can anyone advise who to contact with enquiries about the water table?  I had water in my cellar over about a month from the middle of December.  It never raised over about an inch and went up and down. I bucketed out the water 4 times and since Monday morning it is now completely dry. Just prior to this my neighbour who has a 'flow away' installed in her garden had a report back from a drainage company on 17th December saying...JET & ATTEMPT TO CLEAR REAR SURFACE GULLES TO STOP FURTHER FLOODS.  TRACE SURFACE GULLY OUTFALL INTO COMMUNUAL MAIN, UNABLE TO PUSH TRACER MORE THAN 0.6M UP BOUNDARY WALL.  JETTED BUT SUSPECT HOSE JUST GOING TO GROUND. After this report I was advised by the drainage company that they went back to dig and excavate my neighbours drainage but access was not allowed to carry out the works. I have also been informed by a building surveyor who attended my property on Monday as this could be connected as to why water is coming into my cellar with the water backing up into my property.  The water is either surface or rain water as Thames Water attended my property and anaylsed the water and it is not mains water as there is no chlorine or ammonia present.Any advise would be appreciated.Fran  

Fran Naughton ● 6091d8 Comments ● 6089d

VW west london

Shame VW have followed Audi's lead in saying they are in west london, at least Mercedes say they are in Brentford, well they have always had more class don't you think !!!

Saul Whitmore ● 6089d6 Comments ● 6089d

MAJOR DISRUPTION TO TUBE AND OVERGROUND SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

Due to engineering works, there will be major disruption to Piccadilly line, District line and North London line services this weekend, 6-7 March.Piccadilly line:Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March, suspended between Hammersmith and Northfields and between Hammersmith and Ealing Common. There is no direct Underground service between Heathrow Airport and central London. Valid Underground tickets will be accepted on the rail replacement bus services shown below. Underground tickets are not valid for travel on Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect services, please speak to a member of staff to buy a ticket valid for use on these routes.Replacement Bus Service A: between Boston Manor and Hammersmith, South Ealing, Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common, Acton Town, Gunnersbury, Chiswick Park, Turnham Green, Stamford Brook and Ravenscourt Park. Service for local journeys between the listed stations or to connect with train services to/from Richmond.Replacement Bus Service B: between Ealing Broadway and Boston Manor non - stop. This express service is operated by low floor, single deck buses for customers travelling between central London and Heathrow Airport. Valid Underground tickets will be accepted.Replacement Bus Service C: between Osterley and Hammersmith. Service for customers travelling to/from stations between Hatton Cross and Osterley to/from central London.Replacement Bus Service D: (early morning and late night only): between Hammersmith and Richmond, calling at Ravenscourt Park, Stamford Brook, Turnham Green, Gunnersbury and Kew Gardens.District line:Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March, suspended between West Kensington and Richmond and between West Kensington and Ealing Broadway.London Overground - North London line:Sunday 7 March, suspended between Gunnersbury and Stratford. The Circle, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines are also disrupted.   Further Information: www.tfl.gov.uk

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6090d0 Comments ● 6090d

Baby boy died in Chiswick

My heart,thoughts and prayers go out to the little boy (RIP)and his parents, family and friends. xxFran

Fran Naughton ● 6097d6 Comments ● 6090d

BBC 4 On Expenses - Lest we Forget

Did anyone else catch the drama on BBC4 tonight entitled On Expenses a good production all round and even a small mention of our elected representatives

Craig Quilliam ● 6099d22 Comments ● 6093d

Room wanted in Brentford

I'm looking for a room to rent in Holland Gardens or something similar eg...The Docks. If anyone can help please reply. Im a 28 year old male professional.

Ed Knowles ● 6093d0 Comments ● 6093d

Rail Fares review and zone review

TfL and the rail operators are to be involved in a review with the aim of simplifying fares in the Greater London area..This will involve taking a look at zones.About time too.Boston Manor which is just a short distance from Northfields is in Zone 4 yet is in W7The gap between Boston Manor and Osterley is one of the longest on the Piccadilly line.Brentford should also be in zone 3 as is Kew Bridge.Brentford and Boston Manor though are served by bus links that are in Zone 3Richmond is likewiseThe gaps thereafter are far more natural and residential areas have a much higher proportion of off street parking.It was noticable that when fares increased and the zone system differentials widened that Northfields and South Ealing had a huge increase in commuter parking which led to the CPZs in areas where parking was very limited.Now this problem has receded with the Oyster card but key facilities are being lesser used because the zone boundaries are so close to other stations.A change to zone 3 for the two key stations would redress this and make it easier for local people to use their local stations.There is also a possibility to lobby for a reinstatement of at least one fast train per hour on the Brentford loop which again brings the only means of getting into the centre of London in less than 20 mins.Efforts to give this sort of fast link have benefitted commuters from the South East and North of London but coming in from the western Greater London area is slower than from the outer satellites like Woking.So time to get writing to Boris and co.

John Norie ● 6096d1 Comments ● 6094d

Isleworth Library - latest

Having finally managed to find out that the temporary caravan was not able to be placed in Redlees Park due to some difficulties with heating it, I took my books into the main Library in the Treaty Centre today. I tried to get some news of when we could expect some resumption of service locally, unfortunately no-one could tell me anything apart from that the work was not due for completion until the Summer. It seems this temporary service is a very well kept secret and is making me twitchy for some reason. I really hope that I am barking up the wrong tree but some assurances that Isleworth will get some - albeit reduced - library service in the not too distant future, and eventually a refurbished library as promised, would certainly put my mind at rest. After all how hard can it be to get a caravan with working electrics?

Vanessa Smith ● 6154d25 Comments ● 6095d

Brentford or Kew Bridge...

Has to smile at the article on the front page about hotels and the comments from Councillor Dakers.  The Travelodge is named 'Kew Bridge' as I understand and I think that's reasonable, if a guest was coming to the hotel on foot the nearest train station on foot is Kew Bridge, so I can see the justification for that.Partly for the same reasons, but, and I'm always quite openly admitted that, principally because I have absolutely no affection for Brentford as a town whatsoever, I always say I live at Kew Bridge, even though my postal address is Brentford.Brentford is a place I drive through when I have to, and if I just want a couple of groceries I'll walk to Morrisons.  Otherwise, I couldn't tell you the last time I set foot in the 'heart' of the town.

Adam Beamish ● 6104d31 Comments ● 6096d

MOGDEN - Group Litigation

MRAG has asked me to post the latest:Dear Residents (copied blind to protect email privacy) The £multi million High Court case against Thames Water for years of neglect at Mogden starts on 23 February and is expected to last 6 weeks. As you are probably aware Hounslow's Tory Leadership performed an incredible and cowardly u-turn by turning its back on residents and agreed to Thames Water's application to increase the site capacity by almost double BEFORE awaiting the outcome of the trial. We believe Hounslow Council  will have a lot to answer for by agreeing to the expansion of Mogden before awaiting the outcome of the trial where Thames Water's   handling of previous expansion programmes will be thoroughly examined. We were as shocked to hear that Ann Keen MP held a secret meeting with Thames Water and subsequently also supported the expansion application and thus all Labour Councillors on the SDC voted approval of the application without obtaining any agreement from Thames Water to cover the most odorous parts of the site as a pre-condition to planning approval.   Local ICG and Lib Dem Cllrs were totally opposed to the expansion going ahead until the outcome of the Group Litigation is made known and, despite the lack of support from local Labour and Tory parties,  the Lib Dems have now in any event launched a petition calling for the covering of the Storm Tanks. Whilst Cllr Andrew Dakers has been out and about gaining support for the petition, and will continue during the next weeks,  you may wish to register your support on line by signing it electronically  at  http://www.hounslowlibdems.org.uk/petitions/3.html The petition reads: PETITION CALLING FOR ALL THE MOGDEN STORM WATER TANKS TO BE COVERED To: The Chief Executives of Thames Water and OFWAT,  We the undersigned object to the continued stench from Mogden Sewage works that blights our lives.   We call upon Thames Water – as Cllr Andrew Dakers and Vincent Cable MP urged in September 2009 – to cover an additional three storm tanks by the end of March 2010 and, if the odour has not reduced substantially during the summer, the final three by the end of 2010. If you would like more information about the trial please email us at mrag27@aol.com  Thank you for your support. Mogden Residents Action Group IsleworthWhittonSt MargaretsHounslowTwickenhamRichmond   

Steve Taylor ● 6100d5 Comments ● 6096d

Poor old Stan Still ...  :-)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7909561.stm

Sarah Felstead ● 6096d1 Comments ● 6096d

Power Cut on London Rd

We had a power cut this morning on London Rd even shops like Tesco had to close till it was sorted out.We were told it be sorted by 2pm but they fixed it quickier than that.

Simon Anderson ● 6096d0 Comments ● 6096d

Brand new Nintendo Wii with sports resort FOR SALE

Would anyone like to buy a brand new/boxed Nintendo Wii (white) with sports resort for £125 (ONO).  Pick up from Chiswick.

Jojo Finn ● 6096d0 Comments ● 6096d

Bus route H91 now runs via Chiswick High Road past the front of Gunnersbury station

Route H91 now runs via Chiswick High Road past the front of Gunnersbury station, instead of via Wellesley Road, "behind” the station.This follows the Borough’s proposal, as part of the Turnham Green Traffic & Transport Scheme, to remove the Wellesley Road “diversion” from route H91, for several reasons:• There are significant numbers of people transferring to this route from the District Line and the Overground at Gunnersbury station to reach workplaces along the A4 Golden Mile. The connection is obviously better at the front of the station.• With the bus lanes along Chiswick High Road, the Chiswick High Road route is generally faster than Wellesley Road for buses, which sometimes get held up along Wellesley Road when there is a lot of traffic in peak hours. • The frequency of route H91 was increased a while ago from 12 to 10 minutes and will hopefully increase still further in a few years as economic activity increases further along the Golden Mile.  Wellesley Road isn’t really suitable for a high frequency bus service.The H91 has now become a double decker route, utilising buses cascaded from another route until new double decker buses (currently on order and funded by a s106 agreement from BSkyB) are introduced in mid 2010.  Meanwhile, route 440 has been extended to Power Road via Wellesley Road.Chris Calvi-FreemanHead of TransportLondon Borough of Hounslow

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 6143d30 Comments ● 6097d

Anyone good at DIY? Metal paint driving me mad!

Evening Brentfordians! If you don't mind I need to pick your brains.. I was very kindly donated a table and chairs by my stepfather's mother when she moved back to America, however they're black metal and my kitchen is white/cream.Not I problem I think to myself - I'll just paint them.. About here is where it started going wrong..I figured I'd need to put a primer on first because I was going from dark to light, so I bought a dulux primer for wood and metal (white) and a dulux paint for wood and metal (cream) to go over the top.I put the primer on about 48 hours ago and it's still wet! I don't know what I've done wrong, the tin says it's meant to dry in 6 hours! I followed the directions, the only thing I didn't do was 'sand the surface', I assumed that was just for wood because you can't really sand metal. :/Any suggestions of how to rectify this problem would be greatly appreciated, my very small kitchen is now entirely taken up with loads of bits of table/chair and I've ruined about 5 separate items of clothing from brushing against them trying to make cups of tea etc!Anybody know about paint/DIY? Seeing as I clearly don't!Thanks gang :)

Stephanie Kitsune ● 6097d5 Comments ● 6097d

Eco Village

If you missed seeing Kew Bridge Eco Village on BBC yesterday, here's a youtube link

Kath Richardson ● 6099d14 Comments ● 6097d

Questions for Hounslow's Tory Leaders.

Questions for Hounslow's Tory Leaders.It was reported in BCI Chronicle this week that the Tories plan to spend £74,000 on purchasing 60 laptops for all Cllrs and and 15 Nokia smart phones for all executive members.  This could rise to £142,000 to include technical support over the next 4 years.Tory Councillor McGregor claims this equipment is necessary to "ensure councils communicated speedily and efficiently with residents." My Company has recently undergone a similar exercise so I am curious to know exactly how much this council is intending to pay for each laptop and each smartphone to reach the ridiculous sum of £74,000 and why additional technical support is required to justify a possible increase to £142,000. I am also interested to know from the Tory Leadership if this spend will guarantee immediate email or TXT response from each executive member to any individual resident across the Borough and if this means that officer staffing levels, which would normally deal with resident communication, will be reduced

Steve Taylor ● 6102d12 Comments ● 6097d