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Families wanted for new Sky show

Television production company Rival Media are producing an exciting two part special for Sky following on from the success of last years 'Rooftop Rainforest' series and are looking for families to take part. Last year we built a living rainforest on top of Westfield Shopping centre…..This year, the project is even more ambitious and we need people like YOU to take part.We are looking for families to take on an experiment for a week – it will be fun but challenging and will involve the whole family !If you would like to take part in this exciting series please get in touch to find out more information. Please provide a brief description of your family, a recent family photo and picture of the property you live in to: james.silsbury@rival-media.comFilming will take place over one week in August, with a live show in September. Applications close soon so please get in touch if interested.We look forward to hearing from you

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Violin teacher needed

Hello, My daughter would like to learn the violin and I cant seem to find a suitable teacher. I am not 100% she will like playing the violin and most probably will change her mind but we have to try.Does anyone know of any local violin teachers?

Debbie Smith ● 5212d1 Comments ● 5212d

Cleaner Available (and ocassional cat feeder) Shepherds Bush/Ravenscourt Park area.

Honest and reliable English cleaner available, £15 per hr for general housework duties. Looking to replace one client that has recently moved, so has a few hours free per week. Also avail for cat feeding/watering of plants to cover holidays..Please PM me if you are interested.

Alexandra Brown ● 5213d0 Comments ● 5213d

QPR signed shirt auction for charity

Hello allA friend of mine in Lowerstoft is a trustee of a charity that provides holiday accomodation for ex-service men and women.The charity is the Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre: http://www.kitchener.lowestoft.org.uk/It provides holiday accommodation at a subsidised rate for ex-members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces and the merchant service (only), from April to October each year.They are currently patronless (Lord Kitchener, the 3rd Earl, died late last year) but we are supported financially by the ABF (was the Army Benevolent Fund), the RAF Benevolent Fund and Seafarer's UK. However they are all finding that in the current climate the level of support they can give is diminishing.So, they wrote to all of the Premiership clubs and asked if they could have something to sell to raise funds.  QPR kindly responded with a shirt signed by the first team, and my friend has sent it to me because there are more QPR fans in Chiswick, Hammersmith and The Bush than in Lowerstoft.I am the owner of the antiquarian bookshop at 183 Chiswick High Road, and the shirt can be viewed there (along with a letter from QPR).  I will also post a photo of it to my Twitter account @fostersbookshop I propose to run the auction up until 9pm Monday evening.  Email your bids to the shop at stephen@fostersbooks.co.uk or drop a bid into the shop.  The winning bidder can make payment direct to the charity by cheque, or I will happily take a credit / debit card payment in the shop.  I will also post the shirt to the winning bidder if they are outside of the area.Many thanks in advance for your generosity.Stephen Foster

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Commercial space required

Hi I am currently looking for some office space in the W12 area, i don't need a huge space just enough for 2 work stations. If anybody has a vacant unit or a basement area in your commercial unit that is unused it would be great to hear from you and discuss any options that may be available.. Thank you in advance for your consideration

Steve North ● 5267d1 Comments ● 5217d

site

When is this site going to represent Shepherds Bush and not repeat everything we get on the Hammersmith site. Laziness or what? And when was the last message posted on this site? Come on the Bush. I'm a Bush Nationalist and proud of where I have lived all these years.

Michael Wale ● 5231d0 Comments ● 5231d

Streetbank Photo Competition: prizes to be won!

Streetbank is a website that aims to help people reduce their consumption and collaborate with one another to create happier, more sustainable communities.Streetbank is running a photo competition asking 'what does community mean to you' and we would love you to get involved! Higgidy Pies (for adults) and an RSPB membership (for kids) to be won... not to mention the kudos of featuring on the Streetbank website! Check it out here: www.streetbank.com/competition We've very much looking forward to seeing your entries.Tesstess@streetbank.com

Tess Riley ● 5249d0 Comments ● 5249d

HEALING IN CHISWICK

Need some help to recover from half term and the weather?Healing will take place at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD, tomorrow, 11th June 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.No appointments are necessary.  For any further information please give me a ring on 0788 189 6449.

Pat Smith ● 5250d0 Comments ● 5250d

pigs in the mist

Apparently, two lovely pigs were spotted being walked in Wendell Park!  Does anyone know, are they pets?  So cute, I want some!

Scarlett Banks ● 5258d0 Comments ● 5258d

My black and white cat on Hartswood Road

Hi, My black and white cat Tyrone (mainly black with white nose stripe, bib and paws) is a bit of a roamer and has started to disappear for a night or two. When I go out and call him, I can usually find him along Hartswood Road, between Wendell Road and the tennis court. He is always pleased to see me and trots back home following me. He then eats loads, sleeps for a few days and heads off again. Yesterday I found him after 2 nights of hunting, but saw that someone has put a collar on him. He has had collars and tags in the past, but always manages to wriggle out of them. I have added a tag to the collar with our details and my mobile number and his new one should arrive tomorrow. He is very much loved and missed and I am concerned that he is being fed elsewhere. He is on a strict diet due to poor health as a kitten and I am worried about him getting ill.His brother misses him desperately, they spent all night last night curled up together. I have put some posters round asking people not to feed him and to direct him back to us on Aylmer Road. He is extremely friendly, and apparently is totally disloyal unlike his brother! If you think you know the cat I am talking about, or have an idea of where he might be sleeping, then please let me know on here.Many thanks, Anna

Anna Tautz ● 5261d2 Comments ● 5258d

Jubilee Street Parties

Does anyone know of any street parties arranged for the Jubilee in W12? Particularly around the Askew Road area?

Anne Pennington ● 5278d3 Comments ● 5260d

Frank Jones bn Wales, died 9th July 2003 aged 88

Frank Jones was born in 1914 in Cardiff, Wales and came to Sheffield in 1942 to help with Bomb disposal. He died 9th July 2003 aged 88 years at 4c Loftus Road. He was shown as a retired Maintainance Engineer. He lived in Loftus Road from 1973, being first at No 9 then moved to 4c. Social Services were involved in the 'disposal of the body' but left his landlord, a Paul Drennan to see to his funeral arrangements. Frank died of secondary cancer and attended Charing Cross Hospital - his doctor had a practice in Australia Road. Due to the data protection act I am unable to find out any more about him and would like to trace his whereabout between 1942 and 1973 as well as be in touch with anyone who could tell me more about my father whilst he lived at Loftus Road. My email is cooper560@btopenworld.com

Frank James Cooper ● 5269d2 Comments ● 5263d

Ball/street hockey (children and adult beginners programme)

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"We have just moved into this new facility  "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 both, children's and adult beginners programmes.We are affiliated with UK Dek (Ball) hockey association. & International street/ball hockey association. "One of our Aim is to Celebrates multiculturalism by introducing children (boys/girls age 5-14 year) and adults (male/female) to this fast & active sport which is good for fitness and health.Our Children programme costs £16 per-child for the whole term(9weeks)or £3 per-session.  New term starts on the 21st of April 2012 from 09:45am - 10:45am, Saturday mornings. Equipment provided.  Coaching followed by a game. End of term prizes awarded.Our adult 14years+ beginners programme is for male & female.  It costs £5 per-person and £3 for students and unemployed.  We play every second Monday 08:00pm-9:30pm.  Equipment provided. Coaching followed by a game.To learn more about our aims, prizes for the children, and how do we ensure safe and fun environment for children and adults.Please contact: Nicky Rae on 07906 638 612 (for children's programme), OREmail: westlondonballhockeyclub@hotmail.co.uk for further details (you can also request e-brochure).Website:  www.londonballhockey.co.uk

Waseem Nayyer ● 5263d0 Comments ● 5263d

Brackenburys Cafe

has come to the Askew Road. It is beside the Ginger Pig.

Lena Armstrong ● 5271d4 Comments ● 5267d

Trip to the countryside Tuesday 29th May

Join us for a 2-4 mile walk around The National Trust’s Ashridge Estate, a 5000 acre site of woodland, chalk downland and commons.We will be leaving from Godolphin Garden and travelling by minibus to Buckinghamshire. Please bring a packed lunch and sturdy walking boots. The minibus will be leaving at 10am so please arrive by 9.45am. We will aim to be back at Godolphin Gardens around 4pm.Booking is essential:Cost – £4, HCGA volunteers £2Email katiehcga@gmail.com or call – 07890514050http://hcga.org.uk/events/go-for-a-walk-ashridge-estate/

Katie Shaw ● 5268d0 Comments ● 5268d

Live marriage debate in Chiswick in one week...

On Monday 30th April 2012 at Gunnersbury Baptist Church in Chiswick, there will be an exciting and relevant, free public debate on the subject of the Governments recent proposals to redefine marriage to incorporate same-sex couples.Two top-class speakers with differing opinions will discuss this very important topic.1) Adrian Trett is Chair of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) + Liberal Democrats since the Coalition Government was formed, and the author of the original motion on Equal Marriage in the UK for Liberal Democrat Conference in 2010. His campaigning group has been working with our Liberal Democrat Ministers, in particular Lynne Featherstone MP to enable this issue to be brought on to the Government's agenda, now with the public consultation and hopefully for legislation to be passed by 2015 to enable equal marriage in the UK.2) Rev. David Robertson is the Pastor of St. Peters Free Church in Dundee. He is the Author of 'The Dawkins Letters' and regular conference speaker and debater for the Evangelical Christian Church. There will be a chance, during this debate for questions from the audience.Doors will open at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Entrance to this debate is absolutely free although early arrival is recommended.Watch out for the formal publicity - fliers and posters!I hope you will support this important event,Many thanks,Laurence TruettDebate Coordinator

Laurence Truett ● 5298d6 Comments ● 5277d

Ball/street hockey (children and adult beginners programme)

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"We have just moved into this new facility  "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 both, children's and adult beginners programmes.We are affiliated with UK Dek (Ball) hockey association. & International street/ball hockey association. "One of our Aim is to Celebrates multiculturalism by introducing children (boys/girls age 5-14 year) and adults (male/female) to this fast & active sport which is good for fitness and health.Our Children programme costs £16 per-child for the whole term(9weeks)or £3 per-session.  New term starts on the 21st of April 2012 from 09:45am - 10:45am, Saturday mornings. Equipment provided.  Coaching followed by a game. End of term prizes awarded.Our adult 14years+ beginners programme is for male & female.  It costs £5 per-person and £3 for students and unemployed.  We play every second Monday 08:00pm-9:30pm.  Equipment provided. Coaching followed by a game.To learn more about our aims, prizes for the children, and how do we ensure safe and fun environment for children and adults.Please contact: Nicky Rae on 07906 638 612 (for children's programme), OREmail: westlondonballhockeyclub@hotmail.co.uk for further details (you can also request e-brochure).Website:  www.londonballhockey.co.uk

Waseem Nayyer ● 5277d0 Comments ● 5277d

Etihad to Buy Air Asia

Deal was finalised at 4.45 pm today apparently. Price significantly above previous valuations.

Andy Jones ● 5278d0 Comments ● 5278d

HEALING TOMORROW

The Healing Centre at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD, will be open as usual on Monday, 14th May between 11am and 1pm anyone who would like to receive healing, or just an energy boost, is more than welcome.  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 ● 5278d0 Comments ● 5278d

cobbold road / wendell park / sewers / murder / school!!!

Hi friends!I'm new to the forum...My husband and I (and two young kids) currently live in North London, but really want to move to W12 for work reasons (and because we love the Sherpherd's Bush vibe).I'm sorry if this isn't what the forum is for, but...we've found a house we really like in W12 (on a street called Cobbold Rd, near Chiswick) but have got 'spooked' by a few issues.  We were hoping that some of the members of this forum (locals who know the area better than us!) could help us to confirm/relieve our fears, before we take that scary step in making a offer (of bloody loads of our money!).  3 potential things we are worried about!!!1. The 'supersewer'.  Does anyone know much about this?  Apparently it's a new sewer system, which London needs, and is going to be bigger than the Channel Tunnel!  www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12427748.  And apparently the Thames Water have changed their mind recently to make the main receiving point of the tunnel right on the bloody end of Cobbold Road!  http://documents.scribd.com.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/9b6yhdzji81851ez.pdf?t=1320152601This obviously worries me - presumably it'll smell and cause disruption while being built? (Channel Tunnel did!).2. This one might not be so bad, and maybe i'm being a worried mother, but we read about a murder on Askew Rd last year, which is the road beside Cobbold Rd.  http://shepherds-bush.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/murder-on-askew-road.html  People on this forum talking about crack dens and gang wars, and slightly worried for my kids - has it got better recently?3. Wendell Park School seems like a nice school, but I noticed exam results are getting worse and worse the last 4 years:http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=100340and it's now basically the worst primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham on the bbc league tables:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/education/school_tables/primary/11/html/eng_maths_205.stm?compare=Does anyone know why that is (e.g. is the headteacher changing?) and is it likely to get better?  We don't want to pay for private school for our kids, especially for primary school!Sorry, I hope I don't seem like a total worry, but making offers for houses makes me nervous!  Any comments on any of it would be much appreciated!S

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