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South Acton's changing skyline

Should there not be more concern about the approval of two new skycrapers in the South Acton area recently. The Acton Gardens development is a medium rise estate but these new buildings set a precendent for the area each described as a 'one off'. It seems all a developer has to do is promise some remedial works on nearby roads to get a free pass to ignore the local plan for the area.

Alan Fairchild ● 141d20 Comments ● 12h

Britain's Blingiest Apartment is in Acton

According to the Daily Mail it is — £100,000 paid on gold leaf in a flat only selling for £450,000. I'm not sure I'd be able to get to sleep.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/property/article-13668413/Britains-blingiest-apartment-100-000-goldleaf-sale.html

Alison Howard ● 1d3 Comments ● 18h

Oaks Shopping Centre car park

Does anyone know how soon you can return to the Oaks car park after parking there earlier the same day? I left my wallet at home and want to return to buy the stuff I was supposed to pick up on my first visit. I couldn't find out the rules online. If I can't get a definitive answer I'll use Morrisons instead but it would be easier to park at the Oaks if I could.TIA

Mark Evans ● 9d3 Comments ● 1d

Film Reviews 2024

If posting about a new film, please reply to this first posting to keep the thread tidy.

Susan Kelly ● 207d72 Comments ● 3d

Upholstery cleaning recs

Hi, I need to get my sofa deep cleaned.  Does anyone have any recommendations for upholstery cleaning companies please?

Danielle Fox ● 9d0 Comments ● 9d

Found: black rucksack with sports gear strewn along road

Found: a black rucksack containing a hi-vis top, water bottle and some sports shoes.These were strewn along the road at the W4 end of the Rugby Road/Scout hut alleyway. I know there have been quite a few muggings over the last few days and these may have been discarded after one of those. If you think they might belong to you let me know what type/colour the sports shoes are.

Aimee Morgans ● 9d0 Comments ● 9d

Hornet just landed next to me.

A hornet according to the images an asian one just landed in my garden in Acton.Has anyone else seen them?.

Bob Crossley ● 12d0 Comments ● 12d

Ealing Beer Festival 2024

Hi folks, Just a reminder that the Camra Ealing Beer Festival 2024 is on this week in Walpole Park, Mattock Lane from the 10th to 13th July stating at 12pm each day with Real Ales, Craft Beers, Ciders, Perries, Wines and Imported Beers including Live Music and Food Stalls

Simon Lee Swinn ● 17d0 Comments ● 17d

Concrete debris in Morrisons car park

Please be aware of concrete curb pieces scattered in the car park of Morrison Last week I went to shop in Morrisons, I parked my car and  I didn’t notice that in front of my bay  was a pile of concrete debris. As I got back to the car and tried to get out of the parking a massive pieces of concrete got lodged in my wheel destroying the engine cover, windscreen washer container and the break fluid wire. I went back to the shop as the car was completely stuck. A member of stuff came out of the shop and was really rather shocked as to what has happened. He admitted that they had reports about it before as in front of my car was a massive oil stain, which means someone else damaged their vehicle before me. I asked him why didn’t you cordon it off? He said we don’t do that and he did say that the car park doesn’t belong to them.He filled in some sort of form, gave me no reference as he said there isn’t any. I asked for email or snap shot of the form, he’s said it’s a one off and once submitted it’s gone. He said someone will contact me within 24 h. Nothing happened. I called him twice in the next couple of days, he said I should contact my insurance and that was it! He also told me to call a Morrisons customer service, which basically deals with home deliveries and they couldn’t help me.I have a disabled child and I really needed my vehicle and i was expecting Morrison to at least check if I sorted things out - but sadly they did NOT.My husband drove by the other day and the debris has been moved to little pavements in between the bays so please be aware as it’s still there.Really disappointed in customer service of the shop I have been using for good 15 years if not more.I also want to use this post to say a very big thank you to Eugene a lovely man from a local business who came with all his tools and got the concrete slab out. Thank you so much

Ewa lysakowska ● 17d0 Comments ● 17d

We have interesting changes to Planning Legislation about to happen.

Not only a lot more Towers, but development on our green spaces too?I predict an utter planning disaster...

Rosco White ● 18d0 Comments ● 18d

3am Pile driving W3 driving our dog and me mad.

Where is the pile driving which is reverberating through my house on Saturday night?Out dog will not stop barking when it’s happening.

Bob Crossley ● 20d1 Comments ● 19d

Yemeni refugee with work seeks room to rent

I wondered if anyone might be looking for a lodger from August. I have a former guest, a refugee from Yemen, who works very hard and long hours, has been lodging in Shepherds Bush but just given one month’s notice as landlady about to have an operation and wants the room for family to come and look after her. He has a place at Birkbeck College in the autumn but will carry on working part time. Can afford up to £750 a month….Any chance? Or know of anyone?

Sara Nathan ● 19d0 Comments ● 19d

Police Survey - Complete to assist focussing their activities in North Acton and nearby.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NAJUL24/

Rosco White ● 24d2 Comments ● 24d

Mini Cabs in Ealing - Recommendations please

After a bad experience using BOLT I would love to find a reliable and reasonably priced taxi firm locally.Thank you.

Jean F Fernandez ● 29d1 Comments ● 28d

Ealing Central & Acton constituency hustings

Ealing Central & Acton constituency hustings Monday 24th June 20247pm - 9:30pmActon Mosque, 2-5 Oldham Terrace, W3 6LSAll candidates for the Ealing Central and Acton constituency have been invited to present their views and to take questions from the audience. If you would like to ask a question in advance, please send the question to: info@outreachealing.org The chair will select which questions will be presented to the panel. Attendees will also be able to ask questions on the night.This event is open to the public and all are welcome, but we ask guests to please dress modestly when entering the Mosque.Conservatives: James Windsor-CliveGreen party: Kate CrosslandIndependent: Julie CarterLabour: Rupa HuqLiberal Democrats: Alastair MittonSocial Democrats Party (SDP): Stephen BaloghWorkers Party GB: Nada JarcheOrganised by: Outreach West London and Acton Mosque

Abdul Maalik Tailor ● 33d10 Comments ● 30d

Zero alcohol wine

I've got 6 bottles of &Then zero alcohol cabernet sauvignon which are surplus to my  requirements. They're taking up valuable space. I can't put on Freecycle due to the no alcohol rule. Would like to give away to someone who could use it rather than pour down the sink.  Any ideas?

Julie Kaiser ● 35d3 Comments ● 32d

Match Day Volunteers Needed!

Actonians Girls & Women’s Football Club are looking for local volunteers to help us out on Match days with various tasks such as putting up nets and respect barriers, welcome teams and officials, run a tuck shop, and other things which may vary according to need.Our girls teams play on Saturday mornings so timing would be 9-1pm approximately depending on number of home games, between September and May. Games are played near Acton Main Line station off Horn Lane. A DBS check would be needed which we would organise.The women’s 1st team also need some helpers on Sunday afternoons at their home games at Rectory Park (in Northolt), with things like selling programs, putting up banners, welcoming supporters and organising match day events, competitions etc. Timings would be 1-4pm roughly and the season runs from mid-August until early May.No football knowledge is necessary for these roles which would suit anyone keen to join a fun and friendly community club where everyone’s welcome.To apply please email info@actonianslf.comFor more info about the club please have a look at the website www.actonianslfc.com

Linda Fox ● 36d0 Comments ● 36d

London Rivers Week 2024

https://www.thames21.org.uk/events/category/london-rivers-week-2024/and there isn't just the one London river and waterway!Check out the events - they vary considerably and some of them are free:Guided WalksHimalayan Balsam BashingOnline talksMudlarking (unfortunately already sold out)Stabilising Chiswick Eyot

Philippa Bond ● 46d1 Comments ● 36d

Dark Black/brown cat found wandering in Lynton Road area

See this report on Pets Reunited for details

Alison Howard ● 36d0 Comments ● 36d