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Goldhawk Industrial Estate Redevelopment

If you live near Goldhawk Road you may know the industrial estate with its entrance off the north end of Brackenbury Road. Locally well known as the home of Innocent drinks, it has recently been sold to developer, London and Newcastle, which has submitted plans for its redevelopment as a mixed commercial and residential estate. It backs on to Brackenbury School.There are traffic, parking, intrusion, noise, security and over-development issues with the proposals. If you're concerned about this then do come to the Public Meeting next Wednesday, 7 January at Brackenbury School, Dalling Road, W6. The London and Newcastle exhibition starts at 6.00pm and the public meeting, with speakers from the Hammersmith Society and the Brackenbury Residents Association, begins at 7.30pm.We've started a Facebook group, Goldhawk Industrial Estate Redevelopment Ha! Local residents have posted photos and mock-ups. Why not have a look?

Rosemary Pettit ● 6485d8 Comments ● 5135d

Mac's Cameras on King Street

This may be old news but I see Mac's Cameras is closed. They have been there for ages.I discovered some pictures on flickr showing a notice in the front window - something about a smashed shop window due to a police car chase.http://www.flickr.com/photos/88236720@N00/3319209891/

Marlene Plimley ● 5700d5 Comments ● 5135d

DRESSING TABLE/CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH MIRROR FOR SALE

I have an antique dressing table with mirror which I am looking to sell. It has two small drawers (for jewellery/trinkets), two medium drawers and two large ones. Original metal handles and the wood is light pine. Mirror has gorgeous carvings around it. I absolutely love it, but just don't have the space any more. Email me for photos- jwymanwhite@hotmail.co.uk

Jenny Wyman-White ● 5138d0 Comments ● 5138d

FURNITURE FOR ARCHITECTS

I have recently had to close my deceased husband's architectural practice and there is quite a lot of stuff that I don't just want to dump, I would much rather that it was used if anyone wants it.  Here is a list, please contact me if there is anything that you want - you would, of course, have to collect.  We are on the boarders of Hammersmith/Chiswick.3 x Desk with three drawers3 x Drawing boards (on stands)5 x Wooden drawing boards6 x A1 Plan chests 3 x 2-drawer filing cabinets1 x 3 drawer filing cabinetBlack Remploy shelving, varying depths and heights30 approx. x Nomid metal drawing hangers with wall fixingsI can send you photos if any of these items.

Pat Smith ● 5138d0 Comments ● 5138d

Ball/street hockey for children 5 years+ (boys&girls)

West London Ball Hockey Club presents this exiting new sport to the local community of Ealing.  "something different"  "Important:  We play with trainers not roller blades"Our Children programme costs £18 per-child for the whole term(10 weeks)or £3 per-session.  New term starts on the 15 of September 2012 from 09:45am - 10:45am, Saturday mornings. Equipment provided.  Coaching followed by a game. End of term prizes awarded.Location: "Elthorne Sports Centre. Westlea Road, off Boston Road,   Hanwell W7 2AD".This sport is hugely famous in Canada, Czech and Slovak. Our Values are; Respect, Sportsmanship, Considering others, Affordable, Family friendly, Fun.  These values resonate in our children's programme.We are affiliated with UK Dek (Ball) hockey association (UKDHA). & International street/ball hockey federation (ISBHF). "One of our Aim is to Celebrates multiculturalism by introducing children (boys/girls age 5-14 year) to this fast & active sport which is good for fitness and health.To learn more about our aims, prizes for the children, and how do we ensure safe and fun environment for children.Please contact: Nicky Rae on 07906 638 612, OREmail: westlondonballhockeyclub@hotmail.co.uk for further details (you can also request e-brochure).Website:  www.londonballhockey.co.uk

Waseem Nayyer ● 5138d0 Comments ● 5138d

Free Local Socialising Event - Hammersmith 20th Sept

The community sharing organisation I work for - www.streetbank.com - is organising a night of socialising and swishing (item swapping) in Hammersmith on Thursday 20th September.It's FREE and set to be rather fun by the looks of things.All info here including registration for your free ticket:http://streetbanklive.eventbrite.com/Looking forward to seeing you there!Tess

Tess Riley ● 5138d0 Comments ● 5138d

HEALING TOMORROW

Healing will take place at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD, tomorrow, 10th September between 11am and 1pm, (last healing 12.45). Anyone who would like to receive healing, or just an energy boost, is more than welcome. We will have a number of healers waiting to meet you.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.

Pat Smith ● 5139d0 Comments ● 5139d

How much does it cost to leave a light on overnight?

To settle a family argument I'd really appreciate if someone could tell me roughly what the cost of leaving a single, non-energy saving 60 bulb on overnight i.e. for about 8 hours.

Danny Kopech ● 5141d2 Comments ● 5141d

ITV1 series needs storage customers

TV production company Twofour (The Hotel Inspector and Cornwall with Caroline Quentin) are looking for people with belongings in self-storage for a major new ITV1 daytime series.With a clutter-busting format along the lines of ‘The Life Laundry’ and ‘Cash in the Attic’ the series will feature couples, families and friends who have had their items in self-storage for some time and who are now willing to send some of their hidden treasures to auction.We are looking for:- Couples/families with items in storage that are no longer needed- Individuals who store belongings that are not welcome in the house- Long-standing collectors with no space left in their home- Or people who just can’t let go of their stuff because it has sentimental value and currently doesn’t have a place in the homeUltimately you need to be willing to “Skip it”, “Sell it” or “Keep it”.Perhaps your partner, family or friends are nagging you to look at your storage situation! If this sounds like you, or you know someone who fits the bill, then please contact us – we might be able to turn your possessions into hard cash.Email via storageshow@twofour.co.uk

Sheryl Bawden ● 5144d0 Comments ● 5144d

Local hospital casualty depts - CLOSING

Dear friends,Have a look at this:https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/NHS-NW-London-hospitalsHammersmith and Charing Cross casualty departments are in trouble - the NHS North West London are planning on closing the borough’s only two casualty departments.Health bosses have admitted it could take up to 53 minutes longer to get to a hospital. It doesn’t take a doctor to predict that in the case of an emergency, the best part of an hour could mean the difference between life and death.They’re getting ready to make their decision and have asked what local people think. Now’s our chance to work together to protect these vital services. Can you add your name to the petition? Every name will increase our chances of protecting our local hospitals.Now’s our chance to work together to protect these vital services. Can you add your name to the petition? Every name will increase our chances of protecting our local hospitals.https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/NHS-NW-London-hospitalsThanks,

G Palmer ● 5144d0 Comments ● 5144d

Earn £40 Men needed for a Discussion Group Tonight

HiWe are looking for men to take part in a discussion group in Hammersmith. Time: 6-8pmPayment: £40 (cash)Subject: CharitiesIf you are interested in taking part please call:02072634180

Laura Ivory ● 5149d0 Comments ● 5149d

allotment open day

Acton Allotment Association holds its open day on Sunday sept 2, noon till 4pm in Bromyard Avenue.W3. Starring is top organic chef Barny Haughton, who will cook food from the plots around him. Talk and answer questions. Barny started the Bordeaux Quay restaurant in Bristol, and has cooked for the famous like Prince Charles. Also there will be royal beekeeper John Chapple with a glass demo hive.Cultivate London,the West London scheme for employing youth in horticulture will be selling flower and herb plants. Sculptor Stephen Vince brings his Olympic works.Allotmenteer and Proms violinist Laura Samuel provides music with her string quartet. Lots of home made food and cakes. All your gardening and cooking queries answered.

Michael Wale ● 5149d0 Comments ● 5149d

Eight Out of Ten Londoners Support Thames Tideway Tunnel

A new survey has revealed that more than eight out of ten (85 per cent) Londoners support the Thames Tideway Tunnel.The survey, conducted bythe independent market research company ComRes, showed that 43 per cent of respondents (based on a telephone poll of 2,400 capital residents), strongly support the project. Opposition was registered by 11 per cent of the representative cross section of people surveyed. The sample for the survey was weighted towards the boroughs directly affected by the tunnel’s construction, but also took in residents of all local authority areas in Greater London. Over half of all the participants (54 per cent) declared that improving the quality of water in the river was a high priority for them.(From the Thames Tideway Magazine)

Karen Hartnell ● 5193d3 Comments ● 5155d

Closure of Charing Cross A&E - A good idea

Whilst I'm gutted about the loss of Central Middlesex which was one of the great hidden gems of West London I find it hard to be too bothered about the loss of A&E facilities at Charing Cross.Generally emergency facilities are widely abused by people in the country with much of their trade being in Friday, Saturday night drunks and people with non-emergency ailments who can't be bothered to book a GP appointment. If the latter have to travel a bit further to get to A&E they probably won't bother.Ambulance services are now better equipped than ever and paramedics better trained so a system in which you have fewer A&Es with better facilities makes perfect sense.The present Government has increased spending on the NHS in real terms and will continue to do so but because demand for services is ever increasing then savings have to be made somehow. Reducing A&Es seems less bad option. Staff costs are the biggest expenditure item and if doctors are going on strike at the suggestion that their pension entitlements might be reduced then services have to take a hit.Charing Cross is a great hospital but it never offered paediatric services any way so for many the A&E closure is irrelevant.Both H&F Council and local MP Andy Slaughter seem to be falling over each other in an effort to lead the campaign to 'save' Charing Cross. Neither of them will have any credibility unless they can come up with alternative ways the local NHS Trust can make the savings they need to.

Andy Jones ● 5214d10 Comments ● 5156d

Rugby 7's Tournament- Wasps Ground

Struggling to keep the kids entertained this summer? Well Interdean is holding a Rugby 7’s tournament on Saturday 18th August 2012 at the Wasps Ground in Acton. This is an annual charity event in of aid of Marie Curie. Throughout the day, there will be lots of fun activities for the kids to take part in; we will have a bouncy castle, ice cream van, fire engine and lots fun games and activites. Also be with a chance to win great prizes at the raffle, including cases of champagne, designer clothing, plasma TVs, vouchers. Our greatest give away is a signed England T-shirt through a silent auction. For further information, please contact us on 0208 963 2541 or email us rugby7s@interdean.com

Ampreet Sandhu ● 5166d0 Comments ● 5166d

Healing in Chiswick

Healing will take place at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD, on Monday 13th August, between 11am and 1pm, (last healing 12.45). Anyone who would like to receive healing, or just an energy boost, is more than welcome. We will have a number of healers waiting to meet you.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

Chris Edwards ● 5168d0 Comments ● 5168d

Cineworld Hammersmith - film or digital?

We were considering a trip to see Dark Knight Rises and were going to go to Cineworld on King Street but noticed that there was an option to see it in either film or digital format. Is there any difference and if so which is better?

Andy Jones ● 5185d4 Comments ● 5170d

NCT Nearly New Sale, 6 October

Registration for the Chiswick & Hammersmith NCT's Nearly New Sale scheduled for 6 October at Chiswick Town Hall is now open!  For more information on how to become a vendor at our sale please email chiswicknns@yahoo.co.uk.

Jenn Irvine ● 5172d0 Comments ● 5172d

Congratulations to Angie Bray MP for opposing the House of Hacks

by voting along with 90 other Conservative MP's and over 20 Labour MP's against Nick Cleggs' silly plans to replace the House of Lords by a new assembly 80% composed of members elected for a term of 15 years from lists of candidates selected by the hierarchies or headquarters of the political parties. People elected for a term of 15 years will not be accountable to the electorate. People selected by the hierarchies of the political parties will not be representative of or accountable to the electorate. They will be merely party hacks or apparatchiks. It will be the House of Hacks.The election of candidates from lists proposed by parties is reminiscent of  the "elections" held by Eastern European Communist regimes - not British democracy. It is a profoundly undemocratic and alien idea.Such an assembly will inevitably see itself as a rival to the democratically elected House of Commons. It will lead to disputes between the two houses, delays and compromises between the House of Commons and the House of Hacks on the other.And there is a high probability that the balance of power will be held  by small minority parties such as the Lib Dems or the Nationalists.And why do we want over 400 more professional politicans and all their associated costs and staff ? Can we afford them ?The US Senate only has 100 members.Many democratic countries work pefectly well with only one House of Parliament. Do we really need two ?Replacing the House of Lords is a very important constitutional issue. As such it should be subject to a referendum as was AV, joining the Common Market, introducing a London Mayor, the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly etc. If Scotland can have a referndum on independence, then the whole of the UK needs a referendum on replacing the House of Lords.Angie Bray has sacrificed her ministerial career for her principles.Well done Angie !

David Giles ● 5198d6 Comments ● 5176d

Five-a-side Football Fundraiser/Awareness Tournament (age 16-50)

Hello all,We are planning a 5 a side tournament (date, time and place to be confirmed, either at Goals in Alperton or Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre in Chiswick on 2nd September @ 1pm).The purpose is to raise awareness of live kidney donation for patients like my mother: http://www.facebook.com/Helpfindalivingkidneydonorformymum. Also, we hope to raise some money to donate to the West London Kidney Patients' Association (see www.westlondonkpa.co.uk/).We are making it more fun rather than competitive so ladies get your shorts out and take part!To take part each player must pay £10, which they can pay on the day.Other donations can be made here http://www.gofundme.com/wumm8#descriptionMake your own team INCLUDING at least one female. The more teams we have the more money we can raise, and if you can get your families down to watch so we can raise some more money, that would be great! Food and drink will also be sold at the venue.If you're interested in taking part, please send an email to nataliapetros@gmail.comThanks and we look forward to seeing you at the event!Best wishesNatalia

Natalia Delilah ● 5179d0 Comments ● 5179d