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Philippa Bond ● 2579d0 Comments ● 2579d

Ealing and FTL "Responsive" bus serving trial consulation

Apparently Ealing is one of the most traffic-heavy "outer" boroughs in London and has been chosen for a new  year-long trial of on-demand buses (like Uber shared rides but with minivans), the other area being Sutton.According to the overview website and map, the trial includes virtually all of the borough west of Horn Lane -  the rest of Acton is excluded (bar a possible future extension to North Acton). With the Oaks opening and all the new flats in the area, this seems a missed opportunity,For details and to access the public consultation link seehttps://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/demand-responsive-buses/.

Judi Rose ● 2643d5 Comments ● 2580d

HEALING IN CHISWICK ON MONDAY 14TH October

The monthly healing centre at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, Chiswick, WILL be open on Monday, 14th October between 11am and 12.30pm. Healing helps any condition, from stress right through to physical illness and no matter what is said on the television programme, it is not just a placebo!!! There is no charge made for the healing (all the healers are working on a voluntary basis), although a donation would be welcome and will be given to the Vihara..There is no need to make an appointment or book but if you want any further information before coming please give me a ring on 0788 189 6449.

Pat Smith ● 2580d0 Comments ● 2580d

2 X 2 drawer filing cabinets to giveaway

2  lockable cabinets  you must collect

Jon morris ● 2580d0 Comments ● 2580d

West Acton Primary Fireworks

Hi!West Acton Primary are having their fireworks display on Thursday 7th November. Gates open at 5pm; display at 630pm. Tickets £5, family (up to 4) £15. Children 3 and under are free. It should be great!FromWest Acton Primary PTA

Kate Crossland ● 2581d0 Comments ● 2581d

South Acton forum

I couldn't make it last night I have tried in the pass to get it on the council website,but to no luck ?Any ideas where I look

Jon morris ● 2582d0 Comments ● 2582d

Half term halloween "Thriller" Fun day for kids 6+

We are back with another action packed half term fun day!! Come and join us on Wednesday 23rd October, 11am - 2pm. This event is Suitable for ages 6+, drop off and pick up! limited spaces available, please email: leanne@lunadanceacademy.com to secure a space.  £25pp includes *Street dance routine, spooky games, dressing up fun, disco, karaoke, glitter tattoos, & more! * Don't miss out - book now!

Leanne Horsey ● 2582d0 Comments ● 2582d

Breast Cancer Charity Fundraiser - Acton Baptist Church

On Friday 18th October (6pm -8pm) there will be an evening hosted by local dance group "Luna Dance Academy" in aid of breast cancer awareness month. £5 entry, everyone welcome! Bake sale, raffle, dance performances, refreshments, music and more! Please come and support this great cause, 100% donations will go towards life changing breast cancer research. Email: leanne@lunadanceacademy for anymore information! Hope to see you there :) Leanne

Leanne Horsey ● 2582d0 Comments ● 2582d

Increasing Noise Nuisances from the Rail Goods Yard, Horn Lane.

Folks, I have lived nearby to the Rail Goods Yard for nigh on 38 years, and trust me, this little Goods Yard back then may have been seen, but was rarely heard.However, over time, under a particularly uncaring Council, we have experienced excessive "Noise Creep" consistently building up.It is FAR too late to Complain once a Noise Nuisance is "established", so if you are bothered in any way by this increasing menace I ask you, in support of your local community, to Complain loudly & regularly. ALWAYS get a Reference Number and we can stop these Noise Nuisances multiplying.Of course the biggest travesty was the wonderful Hanson demolishing their old green coloured Concrete Plant without any Permissions, and then proceeding to build their new Concrete Plant without any Planning Permission either. Our wonderful and shameless Planning Committee, in their infinite wisdom, rolled over on that (quelle surprise!) and Granted Retrospective Planning Permission!The envisaged Quattro SECOND Concrete Plant in the Goods Yard currently being applied for will be a total nightmare, you can trust me on that one too.This is a Rail Goods Yard, NOT an Industrial Estate.You have been warned, it takes VERY little time to log a Complaint with Ealing Noise Nuisance, and there's undoubtedly Results in Numbers.I thank you.   😊

Rosco White ● 2582d0 Comments ● 2582d

Stabbings, violence and crime in Acton/Ealing

The number of fatal stabbings in the borough really raises the need for a proper discussion about what is behind this current wave of violence. Violent muggings on teenage boys are at epidemic levels. Is there a drug in circulation that is exacerbating the violence? What exactly is going on? I would really appreciate a proper response from the Police or the Safer Neighbourhoods Team. Where are they these days?

Alex Watson ● 2585d9 Comments ● 2583d

Friars Gardens - lady didn't pick up after her Cockapoo pooed at 10.40am today

As a resident involved in the gardening of Friars Gardens, I am tired of seeing - from my study window overlooking the green - dog walkers ambling off (or looking at their mobile phones) while their dog is squatting and clearly about to poo.  At each gardening session, we regularly find 5 to 6 fresh dollops of dog mess. We're tired of treading in it. And we want children to use the green, but dog poo is highly toxic and can blind, so dog-walkers who don't pick up are selfishly preventing kids from sharing the green. Dog poo is also really damaging to the plants, it doesn't just harmlessly degrade.This morning at roughly 10.40 whilst opening my curtains in my front bedroom, I saw a beautiful largish fluffy toffee-coloured dog - perhaps a Cockapoo or some kind of poodle cross - squatting at the southern tip of the green. The owner was some way away, but when the dog started to squat, she saw this and turned her back and walked further away. She did not come and check, but I did. A big fresh dollop of poo under the birch tree. She had gone by the time I got fully dressed and out there, but otherwise I would have spoken with her.So if anyone knows this person (lady in her fifties with shortish hair), please tell her that we know what she looks like and her distinctive looking dog and we will be looking out for her. We speak to the park ranger regularly about offenders and moreover he has the power to issue Fixed Penalty Notices.If you use Friars Gardens to walk your dog, we are delighted to welcome you, but it is not your dog's toilet, so bring a bag, watch your dog and please please pick-up.

Juliet McDonald ● 2586d1 Comments ● 2583d

Ground Penetrating Radar Scan.

I am a True Crime Writer and Television Investigative Consultant. I have for the past 14 years been researching the horrendous crimes committed by Abertillery-born Harold Jones. In 1921, Jones then aged 15 murdered 2 Abertillery, Wales schoolgirls, Freda Burnell aged 8 and 11 year-old Florence Little. After being released from prison in 1941 Jones served 5 years in the army before settling in Fulham, Putney and finally Hammersmith where he died in 1971. Jones used a number of names during his time in London - first Harold Jones, then Harry Stevens and finally Harry Jones. Research has led myself and many criminal experts to believe that Jones went on to become the serial killer known as the Hammersmith Nudes' Killer (1959-1965.) https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/488557/is-this-man-the-real-jack-the-stripper/These 8 unsolved killings have over the past 11 years been given much media attention. In 2011 a one hour drama documentary titled Fred Dinenage Murder Casebook - Harold Jones -The Welsh Killer has been shown repeatedly on various satellite Channels worldwide. (Google Harold Jones -The Welsh Killer.) This led to a major 90 minute national television documentary which was shown in January and February 2019. (Google Dark Son - The Hunt For A Serial Killer to see trailers.) In the early 1960's Jones using the name Harry Stevens  had lived in Fulham, 2 streets away from 3rd nudes's victim Hannah Tailford. In 1964 and 1965 whilst living in Putney under the name Harry Stevens, he was AT THE SAME TIME occupying a rented house in Hammersmith using the name Harry Jones. This was 2 streets away from 7th nudes victim Frances Brown and 8th nudes' victim Bridget O'Hara. It is my belief that there may be trophies buried in the garden at Hammersmith and the owner has now given me permission to use ground-penetrating radar to detect any such evidence.I am trying to locate someone in the film or media industry or anyone else who would be willing to cover the cost of the scan and record the garden being scanned. (Approximately 70 square metres.)On top of the circumstantial evidence regarding Jones living just 2 streets away from 3 of the murder victims below are a few more startling links.(1) Jones' own daughter has indicated that her father would leave her and her mother at home at the times of the killings and book into Rowton House, a doss house in Hammersmith whenever her parents would have a row. The daughter stated that she now believes her father would do this in fear that he may kill his wife in temper. Jones' own son-in-law stated that "There's no smoke without fire is there?"(2) Bridget O'Hara, the 8th victim was last seen leaving a pub near Rowton House on 11 January 1975 - Jones' birthday.(3) The person believed to be the killer had in 1964 shown one woman (a prostitute) a Metropolitan Police warrant card after she had got into his car. She stated that she felt very uncomfortable and made an excuse to get out of the vehicle. The driver gave her some cash before she got out. I believe the person was Harold Jones who was using the warrant card that had belonged to John Widdows, Jones father-in-law who had died just 2-3 years earlier. Widdows was a former London Metropolitan Police officer. Jones daughter stated that she still possessed her grandfather's retirement clock and Widdows may have possibly kept his warrant card when he retired.(4) At least 4 of the 8 murder victims were stored in a disused electricity sub-station on the Heron Trading Estate in East Acton. This was about 4 miles from Jones' rented property in Hammersmith. Jones daughter claims that her father worked in ACTON at the time of the murders but couldn't or wouldn't reveal which business premises he had worked at.(5) Jones left prison in 1941 after refusing treatment or discussing his crimes with the relevant authorities. The prison authorities noted that Jones, right to the day he was released showed no remorse for his crimes in Wales. Just shortly before his release the prison governor stated: "Sad as it seems, I can see no hopeful prospects for Jones in the future." The prison chaplain described Jones as "a no hoper." And then Jones was released onto an unsuspecting public possibly in the hope he would get killed in Libya where he served 5 years in the army.I am in contact with relatives of 6 of the 8 murder victims and they all (especially adult children of these women) are keen to know the identity of the killer in their lifetime. I am now 67 years old and I would like to know for sure the killer's identify in my lifetime.If anyone would like to come on board with this matter or have any practical suggestions I can be contacted at n.milkin@sky.com or 07989555376. Regards. Neil Milkins.

Neil Milkins ● 2583d0 Comments ● 2583d

GP recommendation please

A couple of friends are about to move to W3.  They need a good, friendly GP near the High Street.  Any suggestions would be very welcome.  Thanks in advance.  (I would recommend my GP, but he is in W4 so no good.)

Alastair Banton ● 2589d5 Comments ● 2585d

Accident today in Horn Lane

Does anyone know what happened this afternoon in Horn Lane, lots of police cars, ambulance, fire engine across from Horn Lane Pharmacy.I do hope no-one suffered serious injuries.

Jean F Fernandez ● 2589d6 Comments ● 2587d

Looking for a baby to observe

Hello,I am a mum of two teenagers and have been re-training at the Tavistock and Portman for three years. I am now a student at the Birkbeck where I hope to qualify. For the first year of my Msc in Child and Adolescent Psycotherapy, I need to observe a young baby (two weeks old max) for a year. This is a well established course and forms a part of the training for psychodynamic psychotherapy.I am looking for a family living in Acton that would like to take part. It would involve weekly visits for an hour to be held in the family home. The purpose of this is for me to learn about a growing baby from birth to up to one year. This is confidential and totally non-judgemental.I am also a school counsellor on placement for Place2Be and I am DBS checked.If you are interested then please contact me for further information or to arrange a brief meeting. My email is paulat@btinternet.comThank you!Paula :-)

Paula Tome ● 2587d0 Comments ● 2587d

New Churchfield Road restaurants

Lots of activity but anyone have details?1. Noodle bar opening in half of the old Mill cafe. Dunno when.2. Fed & Watered. Has decor but no chef or food offer. Or does it? Opening sometime before Xmas?3. Corner near L'Oriental. Word has it that it's either a bigger Bake Me or another venture by the Bake Me chap. Anyone know more?4. Burgers Inc. Run by Tailor Made. Maybe opening this Saturday?Quite exciting. Updates appreciated.

Sara Nathan ● 2594d2 Comments ● 2587d

Acton gardens more flats to be builded

They  have increased the amount off flats from the original plans I just read  this in actonw3  newsletter?

Jon morris ● 2587d1 Comments ● 2587d

Horn Lane Post Office - closed for refurbishment

Just in case you were planning to walk to the post office ... it is being gutted and refurbished.My guess is that they can justify this becasue of the extra footfall since the main post office closed.Hopefully they will make the entrance more accessible this time.

Paul Webster ● 2587d0 Comments ● 2587d

Comoy Components Ltd

Does anyone know of anyone that worked for Comoy Components on Brunel Rd, during the 1970’s? I am searching for someone!

Wendy Sigward ● 2588d0 Comments ● 2588d

Dog missing from Acton Park

Bumped into a distraught owner who has lost their Chihuahua from Acton Park this morning.Anyone with info?

alan hurst ● 2588d0 Comments ● 2588d