The Bush Theatre has "broken out" of its home on Uxbridge Road (where they have got the builders in all this year and early next) and taken up temporary residence at Bush Hall, a short walk west down the Uxbridge Road.
Bush Hall was originally a dance venue but today hosts all sorts of events including theatre, cabaret, comedy and live music.
The Bush Hall dining rooms are located conveniently next door, now serving pizza from their wood-burning pizza oven.
Wednesday 29 June 2016
Tuesday 28 June 2016
Should Hammersmith & Fulham Declare Independence?
Monday 27 June 2016
St Stephen's Summer Fair Saturday 2 July at Noon
Summer Fair on Saturday |
On Saturday 2 July St Stephen's School on the Uxbridge Road is having a summer fair.
The Fair takes place from noon until 4pm and will involve lots of activities for families and children.
Entry is 50p for children, £1 for adults, and £2 for families.
So come along and support one of the best schools in our local neighbourhood.
Thursday 23 June 2016
Night Tube To Begin On 19 August
The Night Tube, the 24 hour Underground service that was scheduled to start last September, is now due to start on 19 August, with the Central Line leading the way.
This means that trains from Shepherd's Bush to central London will run 24 hours a day, making London (like New York City) "The City That Never Sleeps".
A good thing then for late-night clubbers, and night-shift workers, but less welcome perhaps for anyone in Shepherd's Bush who wants a quiet life.
This means that trains from Shepherd's Bush to central London will run 24 hours a day, making London (like New York City) "The City That Never Sleeps".
A good thing then for late-night clubbers, and night-shift workers, but less welcome perhaps for anyone in Shepherd's Bush who wants a quiet life.
Sunday 19 June 2016
White City Place Public Consultation June 28, June 30 & July 2
BBC White City in 2013 |
There are to be three such events, to be held on on June 28, June 30 and July 2 at the Wood Lane Community Centre, and local residents are invited to come along, view the architectural plans on display, and offer their views.
Saturday 18 June 2016
Shepherd's Bush Post Office Says No
Computer says NO! |
I mean, really, all I wanted was a stamp. Is that too much to ask? But both digital stamp machines were out of order and the line was as long as you would expect it to be on a Saturday. And, it being lunchtime (the busiest time), most of the staff seemed to be away having lunch. D'Oh!
So I went to Sainsbury's instead. They still sell stamps, and they seem to have a somewhat better grip on commercial reality.
Monday 13 June 2016
Awards from The Hammersmith Society
Last week we reported on The Hammersmith Society's "wooden spoon" awards, for new architecture in our neighbourhood which got it wrong, and missed an opportunity to enhance our streets.
But the Hammersmith society doesn't only blow rasberries. Their Environmental Awards are primarily designed to praise good architecture which enhances our public spaces and adds to the beauty of our neighbourhood. Right now, there is a lot of building going on, and this year four awards were handed out for excellent schemes which helped to make our Borough a better place to live.
But the Hammersmith society doesn't only blow rasberries. Their Environmental Awards are primarily designed to praise good architecture which enhances our public spaces and adds to the beauty of our neighbourhood. Right now, there is a lot of building going on, and this year four awards were handed out for excellent schemes which helped to make our Borough a better place to live.
Friday 10 June 2016
Wooden Spoons from The Hammersmith Society
Last night The Hammersmith Society, the organisation that campaigns for good architecture and good civic design in our neighbourhood, announced the winners of its annual "Wooden Spoon" Awards.
A bit like the "Razzies" in Los Angeles (an award that no Hollywood film-maker wants to win) Wooden Spoons go to buildings which have made our neighbourhood worse, not better. Wooden Spoons are a way of "naming and shaming" the new build which misses a chance to improve our streets.
This year the Hammersmith Society awarded three Wooden Spoon awards.
Thursday 9 June 2016
To Brexit Or Not To Brexit
Eddie Morgan is a film-maker who lives in Shepherd's Bush (his production company Northern Town has its home on the Goldhawk Rd), and a passionate Europhile. In this video he has made with Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister sets out his case for why the UK should remain in Europe. It's an emotional piece, filmed amidst the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, and his argument is basely largely on the peace and prosperity that Europe has enjoyed since the disaster of two world wars. No bogus economic statistics here - just an old-fashioned call to arms.
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Escape Studios Hosting "Animation Taster Day" Tomorrow in Shepherd's Bush for Just £5
Escape Studios, the animation and visual effects school based in Shepherd's Bush, have two seats left for their "Animation Taster Day" at Escape Studios tomorrow, Thursday 9 June.
Escape are running this animation taster day as part of Hammersmith and Fulham Arts Fest, to help give future animators an idea of what it's like to work in the industry.
Fancy working in the movie business, on 3D animated films? You career as an animator begins here, and the whole day of training costs just £5. Escape will even provide lunch.
Escape are running this animation taster day as part of Hammersmith and Fulham Arts Fest, to help give future animators an idea of what it's like to work in the industry.
Fancy working in the movie business, on 3D animated films? You career as an animator begins here, and the whole day of training costs just £5. Escape will even provide lunch.
Tuesday 7 June 2016
First Annual Kite Art Exhibition Saturday 18th June
Kite Studios (just off Askew Road) is inviting local residents to join them on the 18th June 2016, from 4pm to 7pm for the First Annual Kite Art Exhibition.
There is also a party from 7.30pm onwards, helping to raise funds for the Kite Studios art education sponsorship fund.
So come along on June 18th, check out some great art, and get involved with your local community.
There is also a party from 7.30pm onwards, helping to raise funds for the Kite Studios art education sponsorship fund.
So come along on June 18th, check out some great art, and get involved with your local community.
Monday 6 June 2016
Shepherd's Bush Past and Present
This video hosted at YouTube is an edited collection of old photographs of Shepherd's Bush, including many shots dating back to the early 1900s, and some photos of bomb damage during the war. See if you can spot your street in the photo montage.
Thursday 2 June 2016
Macfarlane Road Residents' Association - What Does It Do?
Wednesday 1 June 2016
"Big Local" Summer Festival in White City - Saturday 23rd July from 1pm
W12 Festival 2016 |
The day will be full of family activities, local performers, street food from local caterers and "an opportunity to celebrate all that’s good and inspiring about our little patch of London".
And tomorrow, on Thursday 2nd June, there's a "creative workshop" from 2-4pm for local residents to pitch ideas and get involved.
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