Monday 31 August 2015
Ducks in Hammersmith Park
A mother duck and her family in Hammersmith Park a few days ago. she has somehow managed to raise her duckings despite buildings works, foxes, pollution and, of course, humans.
Saturday 29 August 2015
Council To Demolish Lonely Shed on Shepherd's Bush Green
Disused Electrical Sub-station - to be demolished |
We recently wrote to Ian Ross, head of Parks at the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and asked him if he knew what the Council's plans are for what could be - if renovated - an attractive and useful building. The answer was - definitely not. Demolition is the only answer.
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Shepherd's Bush and The Who - The Walking Tour - Free on September 27th!
Simon Rodway |
This personally guided walk "celebrates some of the band’s haunts around The Bush". The tour starts at 11.00am on Sunday 27 September and meets at Shepherd's Bush Central Line station.
To book your own free place, email nicki.burgess@lbhf.gov.uk or mohamad.haniff@lbhf.gov.uk.
Monday 24 August 2015
Tube Strike Postponed
Tomorrow's Tube strikes have been postponed.
Union workers have said the two 24-hour walkouts which were to begin at 6.30pm on Tuesday 25 August and at 6.30pm on Thursday 27 August will not now take place. At least, not yet.
Stuff to Do Near Shepherd's Bush - London Wetland Centre
London Wetland Centre |
Tucked into a loop in the River Thames, and formerly home to the Metropolitan Water Board, the London Wetland Centre is now habitat for rare and migrating birds - and much other wildlife, including a family of otters that get fed several times a day. The Wetland Centre isn't free, but if you buy a family membership you can go there as much as you like.
Sunday 23 August 2015
Tube Strikes Still Planned For Tuesday 25 August and Thursday 27 August.
The good folks from London Underground who brought you the last two Tube strikes are back for more.
Union workers have said they will stage two more strikes this week. Unless unions have a last minute change of heart, two 24-hour walkouts will begin at 6.30pm on Tuesday 25 August and at 6.30pm on Thursday 27 August.
Union workers have said they will stage two more strikes this week. Unless unions have a last minute change of heart, two 24-hour walkouts will begin at 6.30pm on Tuesday 25 August and at 6.30pm on Thursday 27 August.
Saturday 22 August 2015
Shepherd’s Bush Market Latest - More Legal Challenges
Market traders are to appeal the latest High Court decision in the ongoing legal battle over the future of Shepherd’s Bush Market.
Monday 17 August 2015
Hammersmith Bridge Closed Southbound 8am-4pm Until Friday August 21.
Friday 14 August 2015
Restaurant Review - Shikumen at the Dorsett Regency
Shikumen at the Dorsett Regency |
Thursday 13 August 2015
£100 Fine for Peeing in The Bush
No longer legal in The Bush. Photo: Wikimedia Commons |
Shepherd's Bush Green has traditionally been a bit of a public loo. Chris Underwood put out a call on his blog to nail the "Poo Man of The Bush" back in 2013, for a charming individual (see photo below) who took a dump on the brand new children's playground on Shepherd's Bush Green. He was caught in the act on CCTV.
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Two More Tube Strikes on August 25 and August 27
London Underground workers have said they will stage two more strikes in late August. The 24-hour walkouts will begin at 6.30pm on Tuesday 25 August and at 6.30pm on Thursday 27 August.
Jeremy Corbyn at Ealing Town Hall on Monday August 17th
Jeremy Corbyn. Photo: Wikimedia Commons |
Also on the panel will be Pamela Fitzpatrick, Labour Councillor for the London Borough of Ealing, and Theresa Byrne, also a Labour Councillor for Ealing. The Chair is Raj Gill
The event is at Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2BY on August 17, 2015 at 7pm. Admission is free.
Sunday 9 August 2015
Why Are The Parking Rules in Shepherd's Bush Such a Mess?
Where can you park legally in Shepherd's Bush? In Pay and Display? With a Residents' Permit? What about a Blue Badge? Where are they valid? And what about a yellow line? When are they restricted, and when are they free? What about motorcycles and scooters? Can they be parked in Pay and Display bays without a ticket? Or perhaps in a residents' bay?
In many parts of Shepherd's Bush, the rules are unclear, poorly signposted, and seem (call me cynical) designed to produce a harvest of lucrative tickets. So what, exactly, are the rules?
In many parts of Shepherd's Bush, the rules are unclear, poorly signposted, and seem (call me cynical) designed to produce a harvest of lucrative tickets. So what, exactly, are the rules?
Saturday 8 August 2015
Humans of Shepherds Bush - No 2
"One day I got a call asking me
how much I would sell 100 helium red balloons for and I said £100. About
an hour later, without any sort of warning, the crew from The
Apprentice for kids turned up to buy the balloons. They tried to beat
the price down but I only went as far as £95.
When the TV show came out loads of people saw it and came to say well done to me because the other team had managed to get the balloons for £75. I was so pleased as I did better out of the deal. Also because my team won even though they paid more for my balloons. It was fun. "
When the TV show came out loads of people saw it and came to say well done to me because the other team had managed to get the balloons for £75. I was so pleased as I did better out of the deal. Also because my team won even though they paid more for my balloons. It was fun. "
The Bush Telegraph offers a personal view on life in Shepherd's Bush. If you would like to contribute a story about our neighbourhood, email us at shepherdsbushblog@gmail.com.
Friday 7 August 2015
Hammersmith Flyover Closed This Weekend
The Hammersmith flyover will be closed this weekend, from Friday 7 until Monday 10 August. The flyover will be closed westbound from 23:30 on Friday until 05:00 on Monday.
Abu Zaad - Best Restaurant in Shepherd's Bush?
Abu Zaad, Uxbridge Road |
The only downside is you can't get a proper drink, but fresh juices and smoothies (try the mint lemonade) help to make up for the absence of alcohol.
Thursday 6 August 2015
Breaking News - Market Traders Lose Their High Court Battle
Apparently the full reasoning of the Judge's decision won't come until August 19th, but the judgment is in, and it is bad news for the traders. Nothing now stands in the way of Orion to end the five-year dispute over the Market's future, and begin their redevelopment of the market.
What Is The Hammersmith Society And What Does It Do?
1950s London saw a great expansion of road building, with multi-lane highways blasting their way through the city. The Great West Road opened in 1955, and was closely followed by the Hammersmith Flyover in 1961, severing Hammersmith in two and smashing much elegant Victorian housing.
The Hammersmith Society was founded in 1962 by local residents who had fought the roads, seeking to oppose any further destruction of their neighbourhood. Chairman Tom Ryland explains why its work still matters and where the new battle lines are drawn.
The Hammersmith Society was founded in 1962 by local residents who had fought the roads, seeking to oppose any further destruction of their neighbourhood. Chairman Tom Ryland explains why its work still matters and where the new battle lines are drawn.
Wednesday 5 August 2015
Summer Funfair at Ravenscourt Park 5 August to 23 August - All Rides FREE For Kids Today From 3pm to 4pm!
John Parnham Funfair is coming to Ravenscourt Park from today Wednesday 5th August to Sunday 23rd August. The funfair will be open on weekdays from 12pm until 8pm. On weekends it is open from 11am until 8pm.
The funfair is taking part in National Playday today, with free rides from 3pm until 4pm.
At other times, entry to the fair is free, though the rides are not. Tokens can be bought at a booth costing £1 each or £10 for 12 tokens.
The Bush Telegraph offers a personal view on life in Shepherd's Bush. If you would like to contribute a story about our neighbourhood, email us at shepherdsbushblog@gmail.com.
The funfair is taking part in National Playday today, with free rides from 3pm until 4pm.
At other times, entry to the fair is free, though the rides are not. Tokens can be bought at a booth costing £1 each or £10 for 12 tokens.
The Bush Telegraph offers a personal view on life in Shepherd's Bush. If you would like to contribute a story about our neighbourhood, email us at shepherdsbushblog@gmail.com.
Tuesday 4 August 2015
Tube Strike Starts Tomorrow Night
No trains from 6.30pm Wednesday. Image: Wikimedia Commons |
The strike will continue into Thursday August 6. Once again the whole of the London Underground system will grind to a halt. Time to plan for the worst, remember that the roads and buses will be even busier than usual, and work from home if you are able.
Monday 3 August 2015
George Irvine's Fun Fair is in The Bush
George Irvine's FunFair |
New Trampolining Playground OXYGEN Opens In Acton
Trampolining in Acton at Oxygen |
My children aged 9,10 and 12 absolutely loved it and wanted to stay an extra hour after our hour slot ran out. We could see tots, teenaged and fifty year olds all tumbling about in the brightly lit warehouse on an industrial estate.
Sunday 2 August 2015
Bring Back The Goaloids!
Goaloids in 2013 |
The Goaloids weren't exactly beautiful, but they were interesting, and little kids loved to play on them, as a sort of mobile climbing frame (though the Council soon posted grumpy notices saying that this was forbidden).
Saturday 1 August 2015
Humans of Shepherd's Bush - No 1
Human No 1 |
The UK is good because there is order and you know that the cars are all checked and no one is going to steal it either - well, probably not at least!
I have been in the UK since 1996 and its a great country - even if it is a bit freezing - but I know that I can get to Morroco in two days.
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