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A word of warning - no idea if this is true but..........

GPS AND MOBILE PHONES With all the new electronic technology - this experience gives all of us something to think about. GPSsomeone had their car broken-into while they were at a Football game. Their car was parked on the green which was adjacent to the football stadium and specially allotted to football fans. Things stolen from the car included: a garage door Remote Control, some money and a GPS which had been prominently mounted on the dashboard  When the victims got home, they found that their house had been ransacked and just about everything worth anything had been stolen.  The thieves had used the GPS to guide them to the house. They then used the Garage Remote Control to open the garage door and gain entry to the house. The thieves knew the owners were at the football game, they knew what time the game was scheduled to finish and so they knew how much time they had to clean out the house. It would appear that they had brought a truck to empty the house of its contents.Something to consider if you have a GPS - don't put your home address in it. Put a nearby address (like a store or gas station) so you can still find your way home if you need to, but no one else would know where you live if your GPS were stolen.MOBILE PHONESThis lady has now changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag, which contained her cell phone, credit card, wallet... Etc...was stolen. 20 minutes later when she called her husband from a Pay Phone telling him what had happened, he said 'I received your text asking about our Pin Number and I've replied a little while ago.'  When they rushed down to the Bank, all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cell phone to text 'Hubby' in the Contact List and got hold of the Pin Number.. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their Bank Account.Moral of the lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your Contact List.Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom, etc.... And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back.Also, when you're being text by friends or family to meet themsomewhere, be sure to call them back to Confirm that the Message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text you.

Carol Burge ● 5898d0 Comments ● 5898d

Council newspaper - I like it!

I have not read all the postings on the other council newspaper thread, but those that I have appear to be against it.  Well I am sorry.......I like the paper and look forward to receiving it.  I do not view it in any way other than a local paper giving information on what has happened/going to happen in the borough.

Carol Burge ● 5905d1 Comments ● 5904d

Anglesea Arms and the Great Train Robbery

I was told recently that the planning for the Great Train robbery was done in the Anglesea Arms - now a posh gastro-pub but then a dive of a boozer frequented by undesirables. Can any local historians confirm that?

Andy Jones ● 5905d0 Comments ● 5905d

Council Targets Whistleblower in funding cuts

Article from local Chronicle show how vindictive this adminstration can behttp://tinyurl.com/2upw8re

Karen Cooper ● 5925d14 Comments ● 5907d

Tommy Hollis Ducks and Creations

Just to let the Tommy Hollis Knitters out there know that the wonderful Creations on Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick have arranged for one of their suppliers - Sardar Ltd to donate wool for knitted ducks. This can be collected from the shop. We also have a different duck pattern which they have behind the counter. This pattern can be knitted on two needles. Your completed ducks can be dropped off at Creations and we will then collect them from there. Thank you so much to everyone for your support and especially to Creations for arranging the wool and for agreeing to be the central collection point for the ducks. Best wishesEveryone at the Tommy Hollis Fundwww.tommyhollisfund.co.uk

N Scott ● 5912d0 Comments ● 5912d

Pavements for pedestrians!

Last night walking down Goldhawk Road I encountered the following hazardsChildren on bikesChildren on scootersAdults on bikesJoggersPrams being pushed into backs of legs (why oh why when standing at pedestrian crossings is it necessary for a buggy with child to be placed so close behind me that if I should need to take a step back I practically end up sitting on the child!)Tables and chairs outside cafes/restuarantsBikes for sale taking up half the pavementPeople waiting at bus stops who seem to think nothing of standing in the middle of the pavement and are unhappy to move to allow people to get throughI guess the days of pavements being for pedestrians are long gone!

Carol Burge ● 5924d4 Comments ● 5913d

Ravenscourt Park - Free taster sessions for children

On Wednesday 18th August come and join us at the Fait Maison Tea House in the park for free children's event taster classes:Daisy Cakes 10.00 am – 12 noonCup cake decorating and baking classes for 3 – 5 yearsYoga bugs 11.00 amYoga adventures for 2 ½ to 7 yearsAmanda’s Action Kids 2.00pmActive fun, music and dancing for 18 months to 5 yearsplus more fromMusic House for ChildrenMusic for mummies and newbornsLittle ArtistzArt classes for toddlersGreat events for children – great summer fun!

Pamela Seth ● 5913d0 Comments ● 5913d

Hammersmith & City and Circle lines between Hammersmith and Edgware Road set for three week upgrade

• Closure between 24 July and 15 August due to Crossrail and LU station upgrade works  at Paddington • LU will take advantage of closure to carry out additional upgrade work Work at Paddington to help deliver Crossrail and an upgrade of the Tube station will mean London Underground’s (LU) Circle and Hammersmith & City line services will be suspended between Hammersmith and Edgware Road for three weeks this summer.The works at Paddington will involve the demolition of a disused taxi ramp and canopy that sit above the Hammersmith and City platforms and means that trains will not be able to operate in that area. London Underground will also take advantage of the closure to carry out essential renewal and upgrade works, which otherwise could have required weekend closures. These include: • Platform extension works to accommodate the new longer air-conditioned trains;• Installing energy efficient conductor rails; • Track replacement and drainage works. The closure will begin on Saturday 24 July and services will resume on Monday 16 August. Hammersmith & City services will operate from Edgware Road to Whitechapel while Circle line services will operate the old route. Rail replacement services will operate between Hammersmith and Edgware Road and there will be ticket acceptance on local bus and Tube services. If you wish to find out more or discuss this with someone from LU, there will be LU managers at Hammersmith (H&C and Circle) station on Wednesday 14 July from 07:30 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 19:00. I will be there.

Patrick Green ● 5950d2 Comments ● 5915d

HEALING TODAY

Healing will take place at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD, tomorrow between 11am and 1pm 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 ● 5923d0 Comments ● 5923d

Bookkeeper

I have recently discovered a brilliant ( and reasonably priced ) book keeper. She is new to the London scene and needs to build up a few more clients. I thought I might share this with everybody out there. Her name is Lindie and her phone number is 07943 835 994.

Jacques Pienaar ● 5931d1 Comments ● 5925d

The Kindness of Strangers

I returned home the other evening to find a handwritten note on my door informing me that while riding a bus by my house, the author of the note noticed that my keys were in my front door. On a return journey, this passenger observed that the keys were gone. This kind person wanted to alert me to the possibility that they had been stolen, adding the sincere wish that I had recovered the keys before anyone could make off with them. I hope that either the passenger or a companion who witnessed this act of kindness can be assured that my husband found the keys in the door and brought them inside.The fact that a stranger would bother to get off the bus, make a detour to my house and leave such a note heartens me, and assures me that our area of Hammersmith is indeed a community. I have benefited from the same spirit in Shepherd's Bush market, where a number of merchants united to help me when my wallet was stolen at one of the stalls. Such kindness inspires more of the same, and puts into perspective the anti-social behavior that dominates the news. Thank you, kind neighbor. May you receive similar consideration in times of need.

Diana Shaw Clark ● 5929d1 Comments ● 5925d

Cat found in W12 area

I have found a little black and white cat. It seems terrified to leave the house and me. I took it to the vet today and we found no microchip. Have not seen any posters around yet. It seems this cat came from a home and has not been sleeping rough.Please email me through the forum if you think it may be yours. I live in the Wendell Park area.

Marlene Plimley ● 5931d3 Comments ● 5927d

Uncle Tom Cobbly  an'all at the 1911 Census

I was looking for the family Berndes who lived in Lakeside Road, Hammersmith formerly called Rayleigh Road - the name was changed because of its bad reputation, it was said, and I was amazed with the number of nationalities living there.2xPolish, 3xFrance, Belgium, 3xAustria, 2xItaly, Switzerland, Russia, Holland, 2xGermany, Spain, Natal, India, Norway, Madagasger, 2xAustralia, Barbados.And many of the rest from all over the UK.With a really diverse range of professions - right across the social spectrum. I must say that when I lived there, in the late forties, I found it to be a very inviting street with friendly waves and nods to everybody especially at the top end in the flats where everybody sat on the steps on sunny days Sad to relate that there were no Berndes.  

Stephen Hill ● 5935d0 Comments ● 5935d

Retail Shop To Let

I have a retail shop to let in Acton High Street, W3 which has a newly built extension. It is A1 USE. Rent is £26,000 per year.               Enqueries    -   Victor:  07947 752101                   

Vic Bell ● 5935d0 Comments ● 5935d

Stray Staffie Found

Hounslow Animal Warden Service is currently looking after a tan & white, Staffordshire Bull Terrier bitch found by the police in the Chiswick area on Sunday night or early on Monday morning. All enquiries to animalwarden@hounslow.gov.uk or 020 8583 5555. Many thanks.

Tony Bull ● 5936d0 Comments ● 5936d

Why is the Council Subsidising Private Schools?

H&F have released a list of all payments made over £500 which shows a substantial amount of money being given to local private schools. http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Images/Supplier%20payments%20over%20500%20010110-310310%20for%20publication_tcm21-145231.pdf

Karen Cooper ● 5970d4 Comments ● 5939d

Sainsburys Local, Hammersmith

There is very frequent problem in the freezers in this store. Milk products, ice-creams and meat can be dangerous to health if they are not kept at the right temperature especially in summer. Be careful.

Mark Smith ● 5957d7 Comments ● 5947d

Merging education departments

Was interested to see that H&F and K&C are merging education departments. Totally in favour of the reduction in bureaucracy particularly in schools where it often serves as a dead hand to blight children's educational prospects but it does occur to me that a problem may occur if the two Councils don't remain Tory. Can you have a merged department serving two political masters?The assumption is that H&F will remain Tory but is that necessarily a given in the longer term?

Andy Jones ● 5968d4 Comments ● 5947d

Housing Key to Hammersmith Election

There has been some coverage recently in the Guardian about this issue which suggests that Tory housing policy in the borough is radical, controversial and likely to be decisive in a tight election contest in the local constituency.Looking through what Tory plans are I can't really see any difference between what is happening in LBHF and what is happening in LBEaling. In the latter the South Acton estate is getting a refurb with the mix of properties being changed to provide more part and fully privately owned property. Rather than being controversial this seems to be attracting broad support across the community and has not generated any significant opposition from the local Labour party.Can somebody explain to me what precisely is the difference between what is happening in the two boroughs.

Andy Jones ● 6124d18 Comments ● 5947d

Closure of Local School........

Hi,I am interested to know if anyone has any information about the planned  closure of Cambridge School?if you do please let me know.Thanks in  advance.Simon.

Simon Kent ● 5968d1 Comments ● 5954d