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Chiswick library ebook loans

Is this still possible?  I can’t find the appropriate site - or has it been taken down?

Alastair Banton ● 2334d2 Comments ● 2334d

Customs Charge - Refund?

I've returned an item back to the U.S and understand from some online sources that I'd be able to claim back the import charge I paid. The assistant at the P/O (not Chiswick) didn't seem sure and the form I'm guided to complete online (BOR286) states to fill in only if I believe the charge to be incorrect (which I don't)Very grateful if anyone could give me a steer / confirm this form is permissible...Thanks

Matthew Acton ● 2334d2 Comments ● 2334d

Crochet hooks

Does anyone have any spare crochet hooks they no longer want please? Any size, any quantity. Its for a group project

Joanna Burnett ● 2338d3 Comments ● 2334d

Strand on the Green Post Office

An update regarding my mum's post office. From this week until at least the end of July the opening hours will be:Monday - closedTuesday - closedWednesday - 9am to 1pmThursday - 9am to 1pmFriday - 9am to 1pmSaturday - closedSunday - closedThere have been a lot of conversations with my mum's GP, the post office area manager and Hammersmith hospital. Whilst my mum is very keen to re-open back to 100%, the R rate and risks are still too high so the opening hours have to be scaled back. A big thank you to customers who adhered to social distancing rules and wore masks & gloves the last time the post office was open. A big big big plea to all customers to do this again.

Milan Joshi ● 2334d0 Comments ● 2334d

Just 10 days left...

Hello,Just a quick reminder - we only have 10 days left to make the West London Peoples Theatre Company happen. We've already raised over £13k - 65% of our total and if would be incredible if you could help, either with a share, a like or maybe even a donation of £2! http://www.spacehive.com/west-london-peoples-theatre-companyHammersmith and Fulham Hive are considering backing us with up to £20k, but they need to see we have support, so it would be fantastic if you could at least like the page.The People's Company is a new theatre concept, created in Birmingham and now in London. A chance for all in H&F to create a new theatre production, tutored by top professional talent. Initially through online sessions and webinars, before we can come together again and make a brand new play with music about life in West London!The Maverick Theatre Company was established to increase access to the performing arts. It's won numerous arts awards and critical acclaim. The new company works on the basis that ANYBODY or ANY GROUP who wants to have a go at theatre - acting, dancing, backstage, music, social, finance, film or producing - can join in. No experience needed and you will be tutored FOR FREE whilst doing so by some of the top practitioners from the National Theatre, R.C.M., the R.S.C., etc.It is a unique project. A project that will support artists AND bring us all (eventually!) closer together!Please help if you can.Love (and manly hugs),Nickwww.MaverickTheatreCompany.comP.S. If you want to hear about the trials and tribulations of running a theatre company, have a look at 'The Maverick Diaries - How To Make a Crisis Out Of A Drama' on our Youtube Channel! https://bit.ly/2AXcd4X And don't forget our new 'Diploma in Creative Producing For Theatre and Live Events.' Applications now open.www.TheatreProducerTraining.com👍

Nick Hennegan ● 2335d4 Comments ● 2334d

Black Lives Matter peaceful socially distanced protest.

We are continuing to show solidarity with protesters and demand justice globally.Please see this information for a local peaceful protest and contact Anil if you have further queries. https://www.facebook.com/events/2621010638120523/?active_tab=aboutDate: Sunday at 1:30 PM13–22°C Rain ShowersLocation: Christ Church Turnham GreenHosted by Anil PatelA Peaceful Protest along the wide pavements next to the Turnham Green Church, on the highstreet with Social Distancing. If it gets too crowded we will move to the space on the green.This is a Family and Community friendly peace protest. There will be music and positive vibes to promote healing and education. Aims:- Kneel for George Floyd and the countless before him.- Chant the UK Names of preventable lives lost- Raise awareness with drivers and passers by encouraging honking of horns.Please Remember:- Remain peaceful- IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND- Bring protective masks and gloves, and if possible wet-wipes or anti-bacterial gel- Observe two-metre social distancing guidelines- Pack food and water- Bring identification and emergency contact information- Wear comfortable shoes- Bring Waterproofs- In case of arrest, carry essential medicines (e.g. inhalers) on your person- Women on periods are advised to wear pads instead of tampons in case toilet access is restricted by events or arrest.

Anil Patel ● 2345d269 Comments ● 2334d

Do you still think people will be nicer in the new world.

  I recall talk of how people where going to come out of this with a more positive and caring outlook about the world.Judging by recent events, I would say nothing has changed,in fact people are angrier, more  frustrated, selfish and more interested in getting drunk and having a good time.It saddens me to watch our society slowly crumbling away.Not a good picture going into a decade of economical uncertainties. I worry about some of  our younger generation who this will impact the most in the future as they seem more concerned about the  next pi$$ up or rave.Let us hope for a strong trustworthy leader to guide us through the difficult times ahead. Hope this week is better than last week!

James Smith-Jones ● 2341d15 Comments ● 2334d

great driving today

Celebrating the last weekend of no CC by visiting West End and Soho again. Streets nearly empty, free parking, tons of opportunities to have a coffee, pastry or lunch. Not so many cyclists on the road, thus, pleasant driving.Chiswick a bit busy but bearable. Did some shopping and socialising. What a nice way to spend the day and afternoon with a roof down, listening to subtle classical music and having a cigar. Don't even need a Bentley to feel great and share the joy.

Adam Pycz ● 2335d1 Comments ● 2335d

Oxfam bookshop

Does anyone know if it’s planning to re-open soon? Their web site is a bit flaky.Amnesty bookshop in Hammersmith looking to open in the next few weeks.

Susan Jacques ● 2335d1 Comments ● 2335d

Chiswick house fish

Spotted one lonely orange carp over there today.

Paul Brown ● 2335d8 Comments ● 2335d

Farewell to Dame Vera

Not just the force's sweetheart but the whole country's.

James Petri ● 2338d27 Comments ● 2335d

The Radio Times

Just would be interested  to know if anyone is buying the Radio Times anymore- I stopped buying it weeks ago as it is a farce- nothing to watch anymore sadly - thank goodness for Netflix .. there must be things still to watch but I can’t see what.

Helen Bamberger ● 2340d16 Comments ● 2335d

Toilets

Does anyone really understand the rules on loos?The ones in Chiswick House gardens are closed but the park is packed. The London Parks guidelines state that toilets should be closed as they are an "enclosed public space". But yesterday we saw thousands of enclosed public spaces opening their doors to the public).But the Black Lion pub, doing take-away beer, has a very impressive set of temporary loos in their car park.What's the difference?Or is this yet another rule that's misinterpretted or interpretted in a different way?Seems to me that there is a good case for toilets to open again.

Richard Potts ● 2340d21 Comments ● 2335d

Well done Turnham Green clean up crew!

Saw the article today in W4 and I’d like to help too. Such a good thing to do for our community, how do I join? Jeanine

Jeanine Josman ● 2335d3 Comments ● 2335d

Do not stop on the Bus stop in front of M&S!!!

Do not drop off your passenger from your car at the bus stop right in front of M&S on Chiswick High Road!! There is a camera about 100m away and you will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice and a fine.There is a piddly sign attatched to the bus-stop which is too high to even see, and a little cheeky.They wonder why the high-street retail is dying..... I'm doing more and more shopping online because all the bulky goods now get delivered to me, we need to create more friendly street environments, ample provisions for the car when purchasing heavier goods, and I'm not against cycling I think it is great idea. Surely instead of everyone working inside their own little boxes, we can get people to coordinate transport systems and high-street retail spaces for once.Any thoughts?

Jimmy Kim ● 2336d17 Comments ● 2335d

New Covid-19 'exposure logging' tool

New Covid-19 'exposure logging' tool appears on smartphones without users installing it - but it's NOT the NHS contact tracing app    • The software tool showed up in the settings of both Android phones and iPhones     • The 'exposure notification' tool is switched off by default, and is not a tracing app itself     • It comes after Matt Hancock faced fresh storm over failed NHS contact tracing     • Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 16:05, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 20:51, 20 June 2020 A new Covid-19 'exposure logging' tool has appeared on smartphones without users installing it - but it's not the NHS contact tracing app.  The software showed up in the settings of both Android phones and iPhones as part of an update of their operating systems.The 'exposure notification' tool is switched off by default, and is not a tracing app itself. But it enables an app to run in the background while still using Bluetooth. This lets the app measure the distance between two handsets - and then alert the phone owner if someone near them later tests positive for Covid-19. It comes after Matt Hancock faced a fresh storm over the failed NHS contact tracing app yesterday after it emerged the government pumped more than £11million into the failed project. Evidence of the costs - which ministers have refused to give up to now - emerged after Mr Hancock humiliatingly admitted this week that the NHSX app was being abandoned.The software, originally promised for mid-May and touted as crucial for ending lockdown, was unable to spot 25 per cent of nearby Android users and a staggering 96 per cent of iPhones in a trial on the Isle of Wight.Meanwhile, the Apple and Google technology can spot 99 per cent of close contacts using any type of smartphone — but Mr Hancock said it cannot reliably tell how far away they are.     The update today has caused some confusion, with people querying the new addition to their handsets on social media.'This is not a new app but is an extra element added to the phones' operating systems to enable approved developers to build apps that can potentially warn of proximity to infected individuals,' computer scientist Prof Alan Woodward, of Surrey University told The BBC. 'Only apps approved by Google and Apple will be included in their app stores where they try to make use of this facility.'   On iPhones it is located in settings, via the privacy menu and then the health section. On Android phones it's in the Google section of the settings menu. It does not work with the popular Covid Symptom Study app, which has been downloaded more than 3million times. Here's how the NHS contact tracing app fell apart:     • When used on iPhones the NHS app went into background mode and stopped recording nearby phones;    • As a result it only managed to detect four per cent of possible contacts for Apple phone users. In contrast, it detected 75 per cent for Android phone users;     • The technology developed by Apple and Google could detect 99 per cent of nearby phones, officials said, but could not say how close they actually were;    • Health bosses said the Apple/Google technology couldn't differentiate someone 3m (9'8') away with their phone in their hand from someone 1m (3'3') away with it in their pocket;    • Officials now want to merge the two, to have Apple/Google's detection capability with the NHSX app's ability to calculate distance.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8442757/New-Covid-19-exposure-logging-tool-appears-smartphones-without-users-installing-it.html

Bernard Allen ● 2335d0 Comments ● 2335d

Another Scam

8.30am this morning, husband gets a call on his mobile says it is from HMRC.  He must press button 1 failure to do so will mean the Police will be notified and he will be arrested.  We are awaiting the knock at the door.Apart from our amusement, this is an outrageous attempt to entrap and intimidate and those made of less stern stuff could so easily be taken in.

Elizabeth Ross ● 2346d9 Comments ● 2335d

Keys Found-Dukes Meadow

A set of keys found in Dukes Meadow this morning.

Paul Ghirardani ● 2335d2 Comments ● 2335d

South Chiswick Traffic Measures

Having had just a quick look through the proposals on the story on the front page it seems like a very well thought out set of measures. It looks set to reduce traffic significantly in the area and most will be displaced onto the A316 where it should have been in the first place. I reserve the right to change my view should someone who understands the area better than me point out flaws that aren't initially apparent but, for the time being, well done to the council and all those local people who took their time to contribute to the exercise.The cause for concern is the mention that many of the schemes are dependent on funding from TfL. Not sure if the collapse in revenues from the public transport side of the operation has a direct effect on funding for surface transport but it can't be helpful.

Paul Corcoran ● 2348d149 Comments ● 2335d

Few wearing mask this morning on the overground train to Richmond

Taken back how few  at 9 am  not wearing face masks

Jon morris ● 2341d32 Comments ● 2335d