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New businesses on Churchfield Road

I counted 9 new businesses opened in the last two years today, Bike repair,Taj, La Viande, Cupcake Avenue, Field's, Arthur Razor, Anokha, Poet's Corner and of course Sainsbury's. That doesn't include the expansions of Heart and Soul and Nara's beauty salon. I believe there is to be the a new off license next to Pro hands and  a new vintage clothes shop too. I also saw some development next to the St Mary.s being painted white and red. It seems to have exploded!!Great to see such enterprise and hope it spills onto the High Street which really needs some custom.

Ros Guthrie ● 4932d13 Comments ● 4929d

BAD service at Enzo salon today

After reading a lot of bad feedback about Enzo salon I just wanted to know if anyone else has had problems with the salon. I received a hot stone massage voucher for my birthday from a friend for Enzo and went in today to speak to them about possibly booking the treatment and also about hair colour as they currently have a 50% off promotion.I waited a while while the receptionist chatted on the phone and to other staff.  I was taken to a seat and a stylist called Mary came to talk to me about my hair.  I asked her a few times about the price and what it would cost.  She said it would be half price as they have the promotion on.  She worked it all out and said it will cost £72.  This price included a bit of stripper to get some colour out of my hair and then the new colour.I made an appointment for next Friday and left.  I work part time and immediately planned my week next week around having next Friday off.Then a few hours later I get a call from the receptionist at the salon saying the manager just came in and said that I was given the wrong price it will cost more than £72 for the colour.  I could not believe that they could do that.  I am a new customer and they have given me the price and I checked it with the receptionist and stylist twice.I said to her to rather cancel as I feel like I cannot trust them.  Then I left it for ten minutes but thought no this is not right so rang the salon back and asked for the manager.I spoke to a lady called Anna and asked her how they can do this.  She was not apologetic at all and even said to me if it was a week ago that I booked she can understand but because it is today it is fine.  She said the stripping does not fall under colour although it is.  I asked her for her surname and she would not give it to me ( this seems to be something she does a lot as if you search the salon and look at feedback you find a lot of complaints about that)Then when I asked her for the owners details she said no she won't give it to me and they are not in the UK.  I cannot believe that she was so rude and did not want to take responsibility at all.  I have read that she is the owner and just passes the buck like this.  Can anyone shed light on this fact please? I am not happy about this as I feel I booked and discussed this all in length with two staff members.Any comments/feedback will be appreciated.  They seem to do a lot of groupon type deals there as well. I think if this is how they treat local clients I need to bring this to the attention of Groupon.

Dani Smith ● 4934d7 Comments ● 4929d

English butchers

It has been one of the toughest 6 months I have ever had.I can not say to much on a public web site.The next few days I should no exactly what date ill be openeing the shop back up.The name will be English Butchers.I didnt want to close it down at all but my hands are tied just like they have been for a long time it is really bad for trade.Ive made a lot of very good freinds at acton which I dont want to lose Ive never liked living in london till I came to acton.I still want a drive of nikki howards new car,make the kids sausages so i no no crap is in there.find out how alistars & katties party went,I no ive made mistakes.One of my best customers & nicest lady who cookes chicken pies knows this.I will keep you all informed.Thankyou.My last name is english but I failed it at school

Timothy James English ● 4936d24 Comments ● 4929d

Dry Cleaners

We are looking for a high quality dry cleaners in this area. Any suggestions?

Bob Crossley ● 4933d7 Comments ● 4930d

Spanish/English conversational group

After a succcessful first meeting at my home we hope now to continue, every 2nd Monday at The Rocket Bar for 7pm, Churchfield Rd.The next meeting will be Monday 11th March. So anyone wanting to participate please feel free to join in on the chat over a glass or two of rioja.

kathy kennelly ● 4944d2 Comments ● 4930d

Acton Market

Anyone know why there was no market on Saturday?The plece was deserted n the afternoon!

Jean F Fernandez ● 4931d2 Comments ● 4930d

Clubs for teenagers near Acton Park

Just moved into Poet's corner and have a 12 year old son. Are there any clubs around for kids his age?

Tanya Santos ● 4934d7 Comments ● 4930d

Woody Grill

Went to Woody Grill this evening with a friend. Had their warming cold busting lentil soup, plus a tasty salad and chips. With free very warm, soft, chewy and delicious (addictive) wood-oven baked bread and  pots of fresh sauces free off charge it all came to £9.50. Meat dishes are around the £6 mark.

Serena Cameron ● 4930d1 Comments ● 4930d

Acton bird spotters & ornithologist  alert

Just spotted a male pheasant strolling around amidst the daffs in Springfield gardens (sunday 15.45 hrs)

Ireen Esmann ● 4931d2 Comments ● 4930d

kensington singers concert

Monday 25th March 2013 @ 2000 hours....Drayton Court Hotel, 2 The Avenue, W13"Tonight Tonight"......from Bernstein to the Beach Boys, Sondheim to the Shetland Isles...£7/£5 concession...tickets available from kensingtonsingers.co.uk or on the door....come along and enjoy!

claire bradshaw ● 4930d0 Comments ● 4930d

Flytipping - again!

Someone had dumped a large brown settee outside Horn Lane Surgery, that is despite notices on the wall saying that flytipping is prohibited!I do wish those responsible could be found and fined!

Jean F Fernandez ● 4931d3 Comments ● 4931d

Urgent: Derwentwater School Garden Pond

We are lining the school pond next sunday 24/03 and need to borrow about 5-6 small shallow rigid paddling pools.  They tend to be either green or blue and tend to double up as sandpits.  We need to transfer a load of water,pond plants/frogspawn and frogs to try and conserve as many as possible for posterity. Anybody who can help, please contact me on 07740 121 077.

Ireen Esmann ● 4931d0 Comments ● 4931d

provocative article in Telegraph re Acton

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/immigration/9831912/I-feel-like-a-stranger-where-I-live.htmlI've lived in Acton since 1981 and find little resonance in this article. We have always been a 'mixed' area, though the mix has varied with the years. I do not see this as a bad thing. No one has ever advised me to cover up when swimming but then Acton is not Tower hamlets. Be interesting to hear from others, particuarly those who are not bound to the area by schools, children, or Churches. By what means do the young singles buying flats create a community?

Maire Lowe ● 4978d169 Comments ● 4932d

Dekko Cameras Ltd

I currently conducting some research into DEKKO CAMERAS LTD - once based on the Westway Estate at Telford Way, and would love to hear from anyone with memories of the company, images of the factory buildings, or any other information. It would be much appreciated if anyone reading this mightn get in touch, either via the forum, or at my email address: Ian.Craven@glasgow.ac.uk. Many thanks for any help that anyone might be able to give!

Ian Craven ● 4932d0 Comments ● 4932d

Minicab to T5

Any local recommendations please ?

Roger Foreman ● 4934d10 Comments ● 4932d

Chiropodist

Yesterday I visited "My Chiropodist" near the bingo hall. It was absolutely bliss and I can highly recommend it. While my feet were being done, I had a lovely and very interesting chat with Ricky Bharara ,the chiropodist/podiatrist, and got some handy gardening tips and lots of information on children/adult feet! One day on can still feel the difference. Can highly recommend! 020 8992 4553

Ireen Esmann ● 4933d3 Comments ● 4932d

New Pope?

Who has bee elected and will they take the name Pope Joan II?

Nikki Howard ● 4934d12 Comments ● 4933d

councillor Atallah Said

Have been wondering for ages why Councillor Said is never around and have just been told that he only visits England occasionally because he lives in Abu Dhabi, has done for three years and leaves his colleague to try to cover for him which leaves her trying to cover the work of two people. If that's right why isn't the Labour Party getting someone who lives in this country to represent us? Shouldn't Said have resigned some time ago?

Brian Ross ● 4933d10 Comments ● 4933d

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Derwentwater Nursery School

As part of the proposed (and yet to be finally approved) expansion plans for Derwentwater Primary School the nursery will almost certainly have to move off site for at least a year.This will be disruptive enough but what is worse is the complete lack of information from the school about this. The teachers have been told they cannot talk about this and the first we heard about it was at the open day for the expansion and we were told that the options for temporary relocation were:1/ Maples - no idea how or where on that site it would happen and how it would work with Maples Nursery itself.2/ South Acton somewhere - which would make it really difficult for parents with children at the Primary and Nursery and also be incredibly hard for parents used to walking children to school from the main catchment area.3/ Ark School - there was a mention of using space at the new Ark school - again this wouldn't be that easy for parents with children at the Primary and Nursery.We have contacted the school asking for information and also requested an urgent meeting.If you have a child who is remaining at the Nursery or you have applied for the Nursery please get in touch via here.

Eddy Leviten ● 4933d0 Comments ● 4933d

DANDY COMEDY PRESENTS..........COMEDY @ THE ROCKET BAR, ACTON. WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL 2013

NATHAN CATON HEADLINES - BBC'S MOCK THE WEEKDANDY COMEDY PRESENTS..........COMEDY @ THE ROCKET BAR, ACTON. WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL 2013 http://www.wegottickets.com/event/210888LONDON: The Rocket Bar and Restaurant, Acton VillageWED 3RD APR, 2013 Doors 7pm. Show starts 8pm.Welcome to Dandy Comedy Presents........@ The Rocket, Acton. A solid line up of some of the UK's best comedians....Award winning acts set over 2 hours.Doors 7pm. Show starts 8pm.Your acts for the evening are:Dandy Comedy Presents...........The Rocket, Acton 3rd April 2013 BRETT GOLDSTEIN - 'Sharply written, impeccably delivered, always charming... warm, wise stuff, the show superficially small but the themes and laughs big' **** Daily Telegraph DAVID GIBSON - "Manages that rare feat of making you laugh and cringe at the same time”... LUKE BENSON - "Hugely likeable, experience & really funny" - Time Out AND OUR AMAZING HEADLINER;NATHAN CATON – "laidback, on-the-nose material” – The Guardian (As seen on Mock the Week) *please note: Acts are subject to change, but are correct at time of going to press. (no refunds due to line up changes)Tickets from the venue £10, wegottickets.com £10 or on the door £12 (if available)http://www.wegottickets.com/event/210888

Mark Dandy ● 4933d0 Comments ● 4933d