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Saturday morning pavement vandalism sponsored by Options on St Mary's Road Correct Pictures

Saturday morning pavement vandalism sponsored by Options on St Mary's RoadThis is an example of why Ealing's pavements are in such bad shape!Who is Options and why does it dislike the citizens of South Ealing so much? Midday today and a convoy of Options vehicles has parked itself around a busy bend feeding the mini-roundabout on St Mary's Rd outside the excellent Zayka restaurant. Not content with illegally blocking a busy road some pavement vandalism is on the agenda as they park up over the pavement and then there's making life difficult for the hard-working postman as he tries to cross the road, and blocking the pavement for passers by. Perhaps someone could give the Options gentleman in the green high-viz jacket with his back to us a crash course in the Highway Code, a parking ticket or two, and a course in basic manners: if you have blocked the pavements you could move out of the way of passers-by and not block it further by lounging against one of the lorries chatting to your mate and blocking what's left of the narrowed pavement blocking it for passers by.Sorry about this ladies and gentlemen - pictures are tricky so hopefully the correct pictures follow in the reply

Douglas Connor ● 3510d2 Comments ● 3510d

Saturday morning pavement vandalism sponsored by Options on St Mary's Road

This is an example of why Ealing's pavements are in such bad shape!Who is Options and why does it dislike the citizens of South Ealing so much? Midday today and a convoy of Options vehicles has parked itself around a busy bend feeding the mini-roundabout on St Mary's Rd outside the excellent Zayka restaurant. Not content with illegally blocking a busy road some pavement vandalism is on the agenda as they park up over the pavement and then there's making life difficult for the hard-working postman as he tries to cross the road, and blocking the pavement for passers by. Perhaps someone could give the Options gentleman in the green high-viz jacket with his back to us a crash course in the Highway Code, a parking ticket or two, and a course in basic manners: if you have blocked the pavements you could move out of the way of passers-by and not block it further by lounging against one of the lorries chatting to your mate and blocking what's left of the narrowed pavement blocking it for passers by.

Douglas Connor ● 3510d1 Comments ● 3510d

Should we boycott businesses that vandalize the local area and dump rubbish?

My question is simple: whould we boycott businesses that vandalize the local area and dump their rubbish?See next postwith pavement vandales in Northfields.

Douglas Connor ● 3513d10 Comments ● 3510d

One helicopter, two helicopter,....

About half-an-hour ago I was walking across Haven Green when I heard the distinctive sound of a Chinook helicopter in the air to the East, then I realized that it was two Chinooks flying close to each other. What's up, I thought! You see, two Chinooks in formation are "operational" - they are armed and dangerous and on a mission. If you see one on its own it means nothing (probably carrying spuds or something like that), the moment you see two it means that one is covering the other. So, what's up over London tonight?

Douglas Connor ● 3511d8 Comments ● 3510d

Pitshanger Park River Spring Clean Up

It's the Great British Spring Clean.  A local one has been organised on SUNDAY 5 MARCH.Details here:http://www.greatbritishspringclean.org.uk/eventdetails/2706?id=1185"Join Thames 21, Ealing’s Park Rangers, and with the support of the Pitshanger Community Association, in cleaning up the River Brent which runs through this much loved park. Help create an inviting space for people and wildlife, no experience necessary, all tools will be provided (including boots and waders if you fancy a dip!), just turn up on the day and be prepared to get stuck in! Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult."

Philippa Bond ● 3526d3 Comments ● 3510d

Solicitor recommendations?

We are looking to redraw our wills.  Can anyone recommend a good solicitor to do this in the W Ealing/Hanwell area?

Thelma Leach ● 3512d2 Comments ● 3511d

Most expensive *Normal* coffee in Ealing?

A visit to the Brewer Street Coffee Northfields Road (part of Fullers Pubs) left me disappointed today. £2.50 for a tiny cup of coffee with milk.... Can anyone beat this?src="http://i63.tinypic.com/t72076.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic">http://i63.tinypic.com/t72076.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic

Douglas Connor ● 3513d12 Comments ● 3511d

Non roadworthy council vehicle

Can someone tell me which department at the council to report a defective council vehicle to?The highways maintenance vehicle was towing a trailer that had no indicator or brake lights working. Customer services put me through to highways. Highways told me it wasn't anything to do with them, and I needed to report it to the police. The police tell me to report it to the council. I'm going round and round in circles. Anybody out there who might know who I should speak to, please raise your right arm now!

Ben Owen ● 3534d9 Comments ● 3519d

Parkers of northfields closed for mice

Eek!

Jim McCauley ● 3533d13 Comments ● 3522d

Paddington station layout

Paddington station is really not very accessible for those of us living in West London!  If you travel on the Circle/Hammersmith and City lines westbound across London you arrive at the far end of the station and have to walk along the taxi rank to see the arrivals boards and access the station.  From there it is impossible to reach platform 11 in the 2 minutes you are sometimes given to reach a train as the straightforward access to the platform has been blocked. You have to go all the way to the front of the station and then walk back all the way you have come back up the platform to reach the trains.  Not within 2 minutes!It is hard to know how to get to your platform once a train has been indicated on a screen by the taxi rank (where you arrive from the westbound Hammersmith and City and Circle lines). There are several entrances to the station there which are not well labelled to tell you which platforms are accessed from each.  There is no overall plan to refer to showing you what the layout is and how to get around.  Especially there is no indication of all the entrances to the Underground, which is complex there as they lead to different lines or different directions of travel.  There are two entrances to the Bakerloo line (also communicates via tunnel with the Hammersmith and City, and Circle lines East bound.  There is an entrance to the Hammersmith and City East line right at the front of the station, but the Hammersmith and City and Circle lines Westbound is right at the far end of the station on the West side on the upper level.  If you need to attend St Mary's hospital you have to walk all the way to the front of the station, and then double back and walk the whole length of the station again on the road outside.  Needless to say, people attending hospitals are not the young and fit.  There is perfectly good access to the hospital's road from the taxi rank, but that has been blocked off for no logical reason.What is more I very much fear that when Crossrail comes in the entrance to Crossrail will be from the East side of the station, and I suspect the track and trains will be on the far West side of the station.  Will people arriving on the West side of the station (eg on the Hammersmith and City, Circle line Westbound from Kings Cross etc)have to cross the entire station to get to the entrance to Crossrail and then back again to get on a train?Finally, I am concerned that Ealing Broadway station is going to become even more hectic, and already the situation on Platform 3 is quite frightening at times.  People belt down the single narrow stairway to catch a train,  in serious danger of taking a tumble down the stairs and taking others with them.  One would expect when Crossrail comes that the stairwells will be doubled in capacity at least, or there will be accidents.Design of public transport should take account of the fact that many travellers are not young fit and able to cope and consider those burdened with shopping, luggage, children, disability, age, illnesses. Will the arrangements at Ealing Broadway station adequately address the needs of the less agile or travellers burdened with luggage, shopping, children, wheelchairs, other disabilities?

Barbara Dore ● 3532d18 Comments ● 3522d

February smile

President Donald Trump invited the Pope for lunch on his mega yacht, the Pope accepted and during lunch, a puff of wind blew the Pontiff's hat off, right into the water. It floated off about 50 feet, then the wind died down and it just floated in place. The crew and the secret service were scrambling to launch a boat to go get it, when Trump waved them off, saying "Never mind, boys, I'll get it."The Donald climbed over the side of the yacht, walked on the water to the hat, picked it up, walked back on the water, climbed into the yacht, and handed the Pope his hat.The crew was speechless. The security team and the Pope's entourage were speechless. No one knew what to say, not even the Pope.But that afternoon, NBC, BBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, and CNN reported:"TRUMP CAN'T SWIM!"

Graham Weeks ● 3548d15 Comments ● 3522d

Refugees At Home - Could you be a host?

This is a new scheme to match destitute asylum-seekers/refugees who have recently got status with generous hosts who have room to spare.There is a huge amount of demand in London for hosts and we would love to hear from anyone interested. We are national - our first placement was in Solihull and we are working on Liverpool and the West Country.But some hosts round here would be fab.If you are interested, please email info@refugeesathome.org or look at www.refugeesathome.org

Sara Nathan ● 3892d17 Comments ● 3522d

Public meeting. Proposed changes to Health provision

Thhe next Acton central ward forum will be held on 22nd February at St. Mary's church hall beginning at 7.00pm. This is important. Come if you can and bring your questions.Ealing CCG will be presenting an early draft of their proposals for changing primary and secondary health care in the Borough. You may want to hear what they have to say and have the opportunity to ask questions.be Amongst the proposals are : - a radical shift from care in hospital to care provided through new clinics. One for Southall. One for the current site of Ealing Hospital and one for Acton. Three 7 day GP services with early/late opening. One for Ealing Broadway.- A new frailty unit at Ealing Hospital focusing on older persons who may need a bed while diagnosis is done or care is arranged.- A "local" A&E at Ealing hospital with diagnostic services. Patients will still be seen urgently as now.- A target of  more patients given appropriate care and medication faster allowing a reduction in acute beds over time. - A  diagnostic and stabilisation admissions centre at Ealing hospital for patients needing hospital observation for up to seven days before being transferred for longer term care.These proposals are still at an early stage but we believe that you may want to hear them for yourselves. Do try and attend this public meeting. Ward forums are for everyone. Rallies like the one last week can be fun for the faithful and the speakers can be powerful, but we need a measured thoughtful response to the proposals. Placard waving doesn't cut it for all of us. If you can't make it to Acton, why not ask your ward Councillors to arrange a public meeting for your area and go along as a critical friend?

Maire Lowe ● 3528d3 Comments ● 3523d

oven repair

can someone recommend someone to repair a built in fan oven. (Everything lights up but no heat !

Keith Mason ● 3524d1 Comments ● 3524d

Our council's latest folly

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/proposal-close-100-year-old-12506465

Graham Weeks ● 3555d38 Comments ● 3525d

Flea Market this Saturday 25th Feb

Come along to the Sugar and Spice Flea Market at The Grange Pub, Warwick Road W5 3XH.  Doors open 12-5pm with free entry and free local parking.Stalls include artisan chocolate, tarot reading, collectable books, vintage homeware, jewellery, handmade cards, fashion and more.Support local traders and find unique gifts.Email sugarandspicefleamarket@gmail.comwww.sugarandspicefleamarket.blogspot.co.uk

Emma Newman ● 3526d1 Comments ● 3525d

Are these old Ealing names familiar?

Do any of these Ealing names ring a bell?:Rowses,  Lamertons,  Bentalls,  Sanders,  Clay Bros,  Abernethies,  Howards,  Maxwells, Albany,  Barton’s,  Naughts and Crosses,  J Lyons, ABC, Cullen’s, Young’s, Co-operative Permanent,  Mo’s Enterprises,  Squires,  The Feathers,  The Victoria,  The Forum,  The Walpole,  Annexe, Sellars(or Sellar Bros), Parker’s  bread.       

Gerry Tan ● 4907d89 Comments ● 3526d

Man with a van

Hi Any recommendations for a man in a van. I need to do a pick up from Redhill (rh1) on Saturday. ThanksAmanda

amanda pye ● 3528d0 Comments ● 3528d

Tech Savvy Guys!

We are looking for tech savvy guys with an interest in various gadgets, hobbies and general tech.Come along to a 90 minute group discussion, and take a sneak peak at some brand new innovations.... we will also send you home with a £60 Amazon voucher to thank you for your time and opinions.Taking place in the evenings of 27th February (Ealing Broadway) or 2nd March (Near Uxbridge)http://summitstudios.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2a2e56d9d4cc7c26e927db6bc&id=7fcee7663e

Emily Mitchell ● 3529d0 Comments ● 3529d

ENERGY BOOST on Monday

Energy Therapists will be at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD on Monday, 13th February, between 11am and 1pm (last session 12.45).  The session takes about 15-20 minutes and I am sure that you will feel really good at the end of that time, with lots of vital energy to enable you to enjoy the rest of your week!  A number of therapists come in each month and give their services free.  The Vihara kindly allow us to use the hall at no charge so a donation is most welcome as this enables us to give the donations to the Vihara.These sessions are not related to any religion, everyone is welcome.

Pat Smith ● 3539d3 Comments ● 3531d