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David Shavreen

David Shavreen died on Monday 2nd June. His funeral will be at 12:30 pm on Friday 6th June in the East Chapel of Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, off Finchley Road, London, NW11. Nearest tube is Golders Green (Northern Line). Further information from Dock resident, Robert Tasker, on 07952 217 930.

 

Directions:

From Gunnersbury Station, take the Overground towards Stratford. Alight at Finchley Road & Frognal Station. At bus stop FD, take the 82 bus towards North Finchley/Tally Ho Corner. Alight at Hoop Lane. Walk to Golders Green Crematorium.

 

Alternatively from Golders Green tube station (Northern Line) take H2 bus to Golders Green Crematorium.

 

More travel details from Transport for London Journey Planner.

 

 

Artist Paints in Dock Road

Our Arts Correspondent, Ian Ridpath, reports: "Street artist Peter Brown (known as Pete the Street) was at work in Dock Road this week on a commission for a Dock resident. Pete, well- known for his depictions of Bath, London and the Thames, paints outdoors in all weathers and happily interacts with passers-by while at work. See more of his art on http://www.peterbrownneac.com/index.htm"

 

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RNLI Demonstration and Pontoon Barbeque Party

At 11.00 am on Sunday 11th May, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution from Chiswick Pier will be visiting Brentford Cruising Club (in Brentford Dock Marina) to give a demonstration and/or talk on boat safety. They will check any lifejackets that anyone brings along.

 

From noon there will be a Barbeque Party on the hard standing in the marina. If you are interested in boats, come along and introduce yourself to someone wearing the Brentford Cruising Club logo. Bring something to drink (and to drink out of), something to barbeque, and maybe something to sit on. You can buy food and drink in the Brentford Dock Convenience Store until 2 pm.

 

BDRA Quiz Night

At 8pm on Thursday 8th May, Brentford Dock Residents Association are holding a quiz in the Residents’ Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close. £1 per person for the quiz only or £5 to include a Fish or Chicken supper. Book your supper with Pat Elliott (020 8568 1556) beforehand, but pay on the night. Bring your own drinks.

 

Nero and Numa Courts Block Meeting

At 8pm on Tuesday 29th April, there will be a Block Meeting for Nero and Numa Courts in the Residents Club Room, 1 Augustus Close.

Present will be directors: Nicky Plant (for Nero Court), Phil Stephenson (for Numa Court) and Elizabeth Campbell Bevan (for Numa Court) and also a member of Management Office staff. The agenda will be:

• Introduction of Directors & Management Office staff in attendance
• Dock Road sale update
• Parking policy update
• Speeding problems on the Dock
• Painting of Accessible areas on the Dock
• Re-branding of Brentford Dock
• Pembertons/Cledor update
• Escalation of problems on the dock
• Public access to the Dock; Dogs not on leads
• Pigeon problems
• Minor repairs
• Block cleaning

 

Syon Park Temporary Gateway

Click picture to enlarge in separate window Visitors to Syon Park last week were able to stroll through this temporary gateway outside the Great Conservatory. It's part of a set for a remake of the 1941 Lon Chaney classic horror film The Wolfman.

 

The inside of the conservatory was turned into a ballroom with orchestra stage. Shooting was done throughout the night under large banks of lights suspended from a crane. Although the wall looks convincing the 'stonework' is in fact made of fibreglass.

 

For more on the movie, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolf_Man_(2009_film)

 

From our showbiz correspondent: Ian Ridpath

 

Brentford Dock Residents Mend Vandalised Picnic Table

Vandals wrecked and set fire to the table in the picnic area by Osterley Lock on the Grand Union Canal (by Boston Manor station). Instead of shrugging his shoulders and moving on, Brentford Dock resident Michael Cunnington offered to rebuild it. Local volunteers were delighted and agreed to pay for the materials. Michael then contacted the Commodore of Brentford Cruising Club (the boat club based in Brentford Dock) to seek the assistance of the Club, in particular with transporting the new bench up the canal by boat.

 

 

The bench was pre-fabricated in Brentford Dock Marina by residents Peter Dignam and Michael Cunnington and also by Clive Evans, the Commodore of Brentford Cruising Club. The bench was transported to the site, some last-minute adjustments made, and then bolted in place. The restored picnic table is now ready for use again.

 

Block Meeting: Leo, Maurice, Otho and Servius Courts
At 8pm on Wednesday 23rd April, there will be a Block Meeting for Leo, Maurice, Otho and Servius Courts in the Residents Club Room, 1 Augustus Close.

 

Present will be directors: Ian Addison (Otho Court), Mike Edwards (Otho Court), Caroline Andrews (Leo Servius and Maurice Courts) and Shirley Fisher (Leo Servius and Maurice Courts). John Antrobus from Pembertons (our managing agent) will also be present.

The agenda includes:

• Parking – Major re-think and consequent early draft proposals and an update on Hounslow's new scheme for Augustus Close
• Possible Dock Road sale – progressing well, latest update
• The Dock and its image – "Re-branding" about to take place including the possibility of a name change
• Roles & Responsibilities – Landlords and Tenants
• Pembertons & Claydor – Update on service provision

All shareholders and residents of the above blocks are welcome. Shareholders requiring answers to complex questions, such as those relating to past expenditure, should provide sufficient information in advance to enable adequate answers on the night.

 

Mapping Brentford

Ilze Black of the Watermans Arts Centre writes:

Dear Brentford Dock Community,

Please come and share your personal stories and experiences of the local area! Your views are important in helping to creatively document and re-imagine Brentford!

 

We would like to invite people who live or work in and around Brentford, to join a series of participatory mapping workshops, where artist Christian Nold will be using innovative methods to analyse the ecological, social, cultural and economic health of the town. The results from the workshop will be shown in Watermans gallery and then distributed as printed maps to local libraries, council offices and developers.

 

Christian Nold is an artist, designer and educator working to develop new participatory models for communal representation. In 2001 he wrote the well received book ‘Mobile Vulgus’, which set the tone for his research into participatory mapping. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2004, Christian has led a number of large scale participatory projects. In particular his ‘Bio Mapping’ project has received large amounts of international recognition and been staged in 16 different countries.

 

The first public workshop will be held at Watermans on April 5, 2008, from 1 - 5pm FREE! Come along and bring your local newspaper, favorite story, images and anything you want to put on the Brentford map! Everyone - young, old and in-between is welcome to take part!

 

Other dates:

Saturday, April 12, 1-5pm

Wednesday, April 23, 6-9pm

Saturday, May 10, 1-5pm

Wednesday May 14, 6-9pm

 

Please e-mail me at ilze@watermans.org.uk or call 020 8232 1010 to let me know which workshops you would like to attend. For more information visit: www.watermans.org.uk/exhibitions/brentford_biopsy_with_christian_nold/

 

University Boat Race

On Saturday 29th March, Chiswick Pier Trust at Chiswick Pier, Corney Way Reach, W4, home of the local lifeboats, invites residents to join them for a fun afternoon to celebrate the Boat Race with a band, BBQ, Fuller's bar and television. Arrive any time after 12:30. The Boat Race starts 17:15.

 

Parking Space for Sale

A parking space for sale in the Syon Park Car Park, near Otho Court and the maisonettes, has just been advertised on the Property page.

 

Linda Churcher Memorial Pictures

There are pictures of Linda Churcher's recent Memorial under the heading of Linda Churcher Memorial below.

 

An Exotic Visitor

An exotic, but not rare, visitor to Numa Court. Click picture to enlarge it in a separate window.

 

Mapping Brentford

Leigh Stops, Marketing Director, Watermans Art Centre writes:

Mapping Brentford - would you like to take part in creatively documenting and re-imagining Brentford?

Share your personal stories of the local area and create some novel maps. During April and May, artist Christian Nold will be out and about to locate your stories and record your emotions. Together you will be working at Watermans and around Brentford using different creative methodologies and technologies to create a new type of map of Brentford. These maps may even help the planners to develop the High Street in a more interesting way.

Everyone - young, old and in-between is welcome to take part. The first public workshop will take place on Saturday 5th April from 1pm - 5pm FREE! Bring your local newspaper, favourite story, images and anything you want to put on the Brentford map!

To register your interest in participating in this or one of the other workshops please call the Box Office 020 8232 1010 or e-mail:ilze@watermans.org.uk. You can find more details on our website: www.watermans.org.uk/exhibitions

 

Brentford Dock in Bloom

Mel Bryan sent these pictures of Spring coming to Brentford Dock. Click on any picture to enlarge it in a separate window.

 

 

A Spooky Invitation!

Lizzie Jackson writes:

Researchers from the University of Westminster are conducting a study on television programmes such as Most Haunted, Derren Brown’s Trick of the Mind, or related television, films or websites. During April 2008 we would like to interview you (for one and a half hours, with others) to talk about these programmes.

We are interested in discussing what you think of ghost investigations, mediums, magic and illusions in the media. In today’s society, why do we still have a fascination in traditional ghost stories?

This is a non-commercial project, led by Annette Hill who is writing a book about ghosts in contemporary society and culture. Please be assured your confidentiality would be respected and no names would be used in the project. Your input will be invaluable to our research.

The group interviews will take place over a series of evenings from Monday 7th April to Thursday 24th April, with the first session from 6pm-7.30pm and the second session from 8pm-9.30pm in the University’s Regent Street building at 309, Regent Street, London, W1B 2UW. You would only be required to attend one of the sessions.

We can provide light snacks and £20 to say thank you for your time and contribution.

If you are interested in taking part, please email Lizzie Jackson at pghostmedia@hotmail.co.uk indicating your interest and giving your contact details including the best telephone number to call you on, and a good time of day to call. We will telephone you to ask a few initial questions and organise a time for you to attend the group interviews. We would love to know what you have to say on this subject.

Thanks, Annette Hill and Lizzie Jackson

 

Linda Churcher Memorial

At 4 p.m. on Saturday 8 March, twenty or so residents toasted the memory of Linda Churcher as two memorial benches were unveiled on the pathway at the rear of Galba Court.

 

Linda was a resident of Brentford Dock and was Secretary to the Chief Executive of Brentford Dock Ltd. for many years. She was also Treasurer of Brentford Dock Tenants' Association.

 

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New Director

Leslie Ann Ferber, of Julius Court, has been elected as director of Julius and Marcus Courts.

 

John Maynard's Funeral

A funeral service for John Maynard, late of Numa Court, will take place at Mortlake crematorium at 2pm on Tuesday 19th February. NO FLOWERS PLEASE BY REQUEST. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made payable to the Entertainment Artistes Benevolent Fund (E.A.B.F) and sent to The Treasurer, Brinsworth House, 72 Staines Road, Twickenham, TW2 5AL. For further details, ring resident P.Bell on 0774 0933285.

 

Sir Harry Cowell

Sir Harry Cowell writes:

Hi there,

I was one of the early people to buy a flat in Brentford Dock....Number 13 Numa in 1981.

I would love to hear from anyone from that era...

The 80s in Brentford Dock were amazing and I met many wonderful people at the fun nights at the Marina Club.

I moved out to Strand on the Green and then later to Surrey.

Harry Cowell, sirharry AT pncmusic DOT com

 

Ayyub Malik

Anne Ku of Ealing writes:

"I found out this morning by email from a friend in London about Ayyub Malik's death. I am very shocked and sad. I wrote this in hopes to find others also in shock and grief. I miss him already:http://www.bonjournal.com/entries/j080103.htm

Feel free to publish on your bulletin. It's hard to grieve alone.

With sadness, Anne"

 

Sign the Save the Watermans Art Centre Petition

Leigh Stops of the Watermans Arts Centre writes:

"Watermans has been threatened by the Arts Council with the loss of its grant. This would come into effect almost immediately so we would have to make immediate cut-backs in our programme.

 

The people of West London will lose nearly £500,000 that would be spent on Participative Arts, New Media Arts and Asian Arts.

 

We have been advised that the Arts Council is on very shaky ground with this decision and a large show of popular support will help our appeal.

 

If you would like to see Watermans get its grant reinstated please support us by lending your name to our campaign."

 

You can add your name to the petition by clicking here. Several residents have also done so. You can also see their comments there.

 

Bah Humbug

Steve Bullman of Romulus Court writes, "No Christmas lights on the dock this year? Would anyone like a (bah) humbug?"

[Editor's note: At the joint Otho Court block meeting of 7th November, the majority of those present voted for a continuous stream of lights right around the estate.]

 

Police Message

on Saturday 15/12/07 Isleworth Ward police will be holding local public meetings. This is a chance for the public to ask police any questions or give us information.

The meetings will be as follows:-

Tescos, Mogden Lane, Isleworth 0930 - 1130

Halfords, Ivybridge retail park 1200 - 1400

At Halfords, you will also have the chance to register bikes with immobilise.com.

 

At Least Six at Funeral

Apparently there were at least six people from Brentford Dock at Ayyub Malik's funeral as the following reveals:

Dear Editor,

I think it is a little unfair of Katherine Baxter to describe the four residents of Julius Court plus we two (from Marcus Court) as ‘all-most no-one’.

 

The mosque & cemetery were somewhat difficult to find and the weather was pretty shocking but Ayyub’s family and work colleagues made us most welcome and the tributes to Ayyub at Wolfson college were terrific.

 

He was a lovely guy and will be sorely missed.......

Bernie & Cathy Spratt, Marcus Court

 

Ayyub Malik's Funeral

Resident Katherine Baxter says:

Ayyub's funeral in Oxford was a wonderful farewell, and there is going to be a Celebration of Ayyub's life and work in the Spring at the home of Nigel Woolner close friend and associate of Ayyub's in Bedford Park Chiswick. I will let you know more details nearer the time.

 

I want to make one comment though; it was with great sadness that the attendance of Ayyub's funeral from people and especially Board members was negligible, with all the work and energy Ayyub put into the working of Brentford Dock and also the Board. I was shocked almost no-one came, I hope they will make amends and come to his memorial.

 

Ayyub Malik - Flowers

The following has been received from Ayyub's family:

 

It was Ayyub’s wish that instead of flowers a donation should be made to:

Edhi International Foundation (UK)

316 Edgware Road, London, W2 1DY

020 7723 2050

http://www.edhifoundation.com/contact.asp

 

They accept cheques by post or credit cards by phone.

 

Zia Sardar,

ziauddin.sardar AT btopenworld.com"

 

Ayyub Malik's Funeral

The following has been received from Ayyub's family:

 

"Dear friends,

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing away of Ayyub Malik. He will be missed by all who knew him.

 

The funeral will take place on Friday 30 November. According to his will, Ayyub is to be buried in Oxford. His body will be brought to Oxford Central Mosque (Manzil Way, off Cowley Road, East Oxford, Phone: 01865-245547) at 10.am where he will be bathed and prepared for burial. Funeral prayers will be said at 1.30pm, immediately after Jumma prayers. The funeral precession will then leave for North Hinksey Lane Cemetery, off Botley Road, which is a couple of miles from the Mosque. The actual burial is planned for 2:30pm. http://www.oxford.anglican.org/directions.php

 

There will be a reception between 4.00 to 6.30pm at the Private Dining Room, Wolfson College (Linton Road, Oxford OX2 6UD; Porters Lodge Phone: 01865-27274105) in north Oxford — two miles from the cemetery.

 

Parking

There should be ample parking around the cemetery. There is free parking around the College, but please mind the traffic through the town centre.

 

Muslim prayers

Muslim funeral is a recitation while standing in rows behind the religious cleric. Irrespective of your beliefs, you are welcome inside the Mosque though we all take off our shoes. One can stand aside and does not have to join the row for the prayer, which itself is quite short.

 

If you cannot join us for the prayers, please join us at the cemetery or at the reception. If you would like to say something at the Wolfson reception please do let us know.

 

Iftikar Malik

i.malik AT bathspa.ac.uk

Zia Sardar

ziauddin.sardar AT btopenworld.com"

 

Ayyub Malik Dead

At 7:10 pm on Monday 26th November, Ayyub Malik, director of Julius and Marcus Courts, died in West Middlesex Hospital, where he had been an in-patient for a few weeks. He will be buried in Oxford this week. Further details will be published when known.

 

Diamond Jubilee Party

From 3pm to 5pm on Saturday 24th November, Brentford Dock Residents' Association are holding a party with refreshments in the Residents’ Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close, to celebrate the Diamond Wedding of the Queen and Prince Philip. Due to limited space and to assist catering, admission will only by ticket available free from Tom Flavin, 29 Augustus Close. Please supply addressed envelope, quoting number of tickets required.

 

What the High Street Will Look Like

On Thursday 29th November 2007, upstairs in the Methodist Church Hall, Clifden Road, Brentford TW8 9DG, Ballymore (the owners of most of the land south of the High Street between Heidelberg and St Lawrence's Church) will present their draft proposals for development of the area to the South of the High Street Steering Group in an open meeting. Further information may be at: Future Vision.

 

Simon Moore writes:

Dear Sirs/Madam,
I am a resident of Brentford; I live in the Butts. I understand that the proposed development for the high street is about to kick into high gear. I am in the process of organizing the first in a series of protests against the development and demanding for the preservation of the boat yards to take place early next year. I am wondering whether your organization would be interested in participating in this event in anyway?

I would be glad to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Best regards
Simon Moore Tel: 0208 560 1319

 

Christmas Lights Come to High Street

At 6pm on Friday 30th November at the Watermans Arts Centre there will be a lighting up ceremony to switch on Christmas Lights in Brentford High Street for the first time. There will be mince pies and mulled wine, a Christmas tree and a choir from Our Lady and St Johns Primary School. The lights will stretch from Brentford Lock to Half Acre. There will also be a display in Albany Parade and the Market Place. Further details: www.brentfordhighstreet.co.uk.

 

Sponsor a Light Bulb

For £10 you can have your name in lights by sponsoring a bulb in the Christmas lights display. Contact Julia on 020 8847 4737.

 

Christmas Drinks

From 6.30pm on Thursday 20th December, Brentford High Street Steering Group are inviting local residents and business people to share in a mince pie and a Christmas drink at The Weir, 24 Market Place, Brentford TW8 8EQ, www.theweirbar.co.uk. Tickets are on sale at £6 with all profits going back into the Christmas Lights fund. For tickets please email sarah@brentfordhighstreet.com or drop into Grand Union Community Development, 151 High Street.

 

Quiz

At 8pm on Thursday 7th November, there will be a quiz in the Residents’ Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close. Bring your own drink.

 

Block Meeting

On Wednesday 7th November, there was a block meeting of both halves of Otho Court. About 30 residents attended, many of whom were new to Brentford Dock. Directors Ian Addison and Mike Edwards provided mulled wine and nibbles at their own expense. The following information was divulged:

New Management Company

The new management company, Pembertons, will take over in December. The contract can be seen in the BD Management Office. Pembertons have a subsidiary company called Cledor. Pembertons will do the administrative work in their head office and Cledor will do the day to day running of Brentford Dock.

 

Staff will be increased. There will be full 24-hour security. Another security guard will be recruited to fill the 9 to 5 slot. The rooms below the BD Management Office will be converted to a Security Office. The estate agent window display will be discontinued. There will be a head gardener. The greenhouse will be reopened and used.

 

John Antrobus who took over from Sue Green will transfer from Pinnacle to Pembertons and continue his job here. He is currently renting 2 Augustus Close. Other members of Pinnacle staff, including Peter, will transfer to Pembertons.

 

Pembertons will manage the marina.

 

Heating and Hot Water

A professional report on how the estate could best be heated examined all methods, including having individual boilers in each flat, and concluded that the only option was to continue with the existing system. This necessitates considerable replacement of the heating pipes throughout the estate and there will be much digging. There is money to cover the expected cost of this. No effective method of individually metering hot water has been found.

 

The gas infrastructure would not support individual boilers. The communal boiler is 10 years old. It should last another five years at least.

 

The heating report can be seen in the BD Management Office.

 

Dock Road

A developer has asked to buy Dock Road from Brentford Dock. The developer has paid for a structural survey of the two Dock Road bridges. This was only allowed on the condition that a full report must be sent to Brentford Dock Ltd (BDL). No decision has been made. Brentford Dock Ltd is getting an independent valuation of Dock Road. If it were decided to sell, the developer would have to buy the complete road including the two bridges. In any case BDL would insist on preserving our right of way over the road.

 

Augustus Close

Augustus Close and the first part of Justin Close are London Borough of Hounslow roads. They were adopted many years ago. LBoH will paint double yellow lines along the south side of the entire length of Augustus Close from the High Road to the marina, and also along Justin Close as far as the footbridge.

 

Syon Park have asked for a road entrance to Syon Park from Augustus Close. BDL are requesting more information (e.g., what for?) before considering this.

 

to be continued

Additional Cabling for Sky Plus / Sky Multiroom

SCCI have told an Otho Court resident that it will cost £180 to connect the existing external (but unconnected) TV cable to his flat, and a further £340 to install a switch box and second cable so that the resident could subscribe to Sky Plus (and receive two different Sky programmes simultaneously).

 

The new switch box would enable another flat to receive Sky Plus as well. If any resident near the Justin Close end of Otho Court wants a second connection, they could share the £340 cost. If so, contact .

 

For background see Integrated Radio TV System installed in Brentford Dock in 2001.

 

Clocks Go Back This Weekend

British Summer Time (BST) ceases at 2.00 AM on Sunday 28th October. That is 2.00 AM (BST) on Sunday morning becomes 1.00 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). So put your clocks back one hour on Saturday night and have an extra hour in bed.

 

High Tides

Higher than usual tides in Brentford are predicted at the following times:

 

	Morning	Afternoon	Height metres
Fri 26 Oct	3:15 BST	4.25 BST	7.2
Sat 27 Oct	4.00 BST	4.10 BST	7.3
Sun 28 Oct	3.45 GMT	4.00 GMT	7.4
Mon 29 Oct	4.25 GMT	4.45 GMT	7.3

 

Times are approximate as high tides are affected by the amount of rainwater flowing in the Thames and Brent and by meteorological conditions in the North Sea. Brentford Dock is not in danger of flooding.

 

Halloween Costume Ball

From 8.00 pm until late on Saturday 27th October, Fantasy Land costume and party shop is holding a Halloween costume ball in the Princess Royal pub, South Ealing Road. Tickets are £5 from Fantasy Land, 61 South Ealing Road (020 8569 8765/07930 594 610). There will be a raffle to raise money for the premature baby unit and Starlight children's ward in West Middlesex hospital. There will be prizes for the best costumes.

 

Parking Bicycles

Michele Sanchez of Otho Court has a problem parking bicycles on Brentford Dock. See her concerns here on the Notice Board.

 

Brentford Regeneration

At 8pm on Thursday 27th September, in the Residents' Club Room, 1 Augustus Close, Councillor Andrew Dakers will talk about the proposed Brentford Regeneration.

 

"World's Biggest Coffee Morning"

From 10.30 am to noon on Friday 28th September, part of the world's biggest coffee morning will take place in the Residents' Club Room, 1 Augustus Close. Organised by Brentford Dock residents, this event is part of the Macmillan "World's Biggest Coffee Morning" - an annual event to raise funds for Macmillan Nurses who care for cancer patients, both in their homes and in hospices. A donation of £1 is suggested.

 

Donations of prizes for the raffle may be left at the Brentford Dock Management Office, 2 Justin Close. Raffle tickets may also be purchased in advance at the Management Office.

In 2005 we raised £1282; in 2006 we raised £1470; how much will we raise in 2007?

 

£1200 Raised for Macmillan Nurses

Brentford Dock residents raised £1200 for Macmillan Nurses at the Bring and Buy Sale

held on Saturday 22nd September in the Residents' Club Room, 1 Augustus Close.

 

Allglass Rubbish

On Tuesday 21st August, Allglass were replacing windows in a first floor Otho Court flat. They dropped the top of a window onto the balcony of the flat below. Had it hit anyone it would have caused severe injury. They also dropped glass onto the balcony. They made no attempt to apologise or to remove the debris. (The occupant of the flat was continually at home recovering from an operation.) Three weeks later, despite several requests from Estate Supervisor, Roy Branch, Allglass have still not removed the debris.

 

Allglass removed the debris on Wednesday 12th September after this article was emailed to them.

 

Brentford Cruising Club Night Cruise

Brentford Cruising Club's London by Night Cruise, scheduled for Wednesday 12th September, has had to be cancelled.

 

Brentford Cruising Club is a motor boat club based in Brentford Dock marina. It welcomes new members who are genuinely interested in boating on the tidal Thames and beyond. Previous experience in or ownership of boats is not necessary. For details contact .

 

On Saturday 15th September four or five boats from Brentford Cruising Club are setting out for a Sunday lunchtime barbecue at a riverside residence in Sunbury.

 

Farewell Barbecue

On Friday 7th September, Sue Green, who has acted as General Manager of Brentford Dock Ltd for the last five years, held a farewell barbecue for Pinnacle staff on the riverside. Sue, who was made an associate director of Pinnacle last year, will be leaving Brentford Dock on Thursday 13th September.

 

She may return briefly in December when Pinnacle hand the management of Brentford Dock over to Pembertons.

 

The Great River Race

The first three pictures were taken by Ian Ridpath of Otho Court and the fourth by Catherine Spratt of Marcus Court. Click any photograph to enlarge it in a separate window.

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to see many more pictures on the Brentford Cruising Club's website.

 

Your Views on the Watermans Arts Centre

Leigh Stops, Marketing Director of the Watermans Arts Centre, wants to hear what residents think of the centre, and how he can increase its usage by local communities. He asks anyone who is interested, to give him their views over a drink, downstairs at the Watermans Arts Centre between 6.30 and 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th September. If you would like to contribute, ring the Box Office, 020 8232 1010, any day between midday and 9pm and leave your name.

 

If you can't make it that evening, you could come to the Open Day on Saturday 29th September and see some of what is going on at the Centre.

 

Launch Party Change of Venue

From 7pm on Friday 7th September, a party will take place at Grounds Café and Wine Bar, Unit 1, Brentford Lock, High Street Brentford, TW8 8JZ to celebrate the launch of the Wedge Card and a brand new website for Brentford.

 

The Brentford High Street Steering Group invite you the 'Brentford Celebrates Party', a chance to feast on all that is good and growing in TW8. The party will be a chance for you to meet other businesses and local community groups in Brentford, people that have made the area great and have the vision to push Brentford further.

 

There will be food and drink. Admission is by invite only. Please RSVP to brentfordhighstreet@hotmail.co.uk, as we want to ensure everyone is catered for. www.wedgecard.co.uk

 

The Great River Race

For at least an hour from 1.00 pm on Saturday 8th September, approximately 275 traditional rowed and paddled craft will pass Brentford Dock taking part in The Great River Race - a 22-mile marathon from Richmond to the Cutty Sark at Greenwich. Brentford Dock residents can expect to see Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes, Viking longboats, Irish curraghs, shallops, gigs, skiffs, wherries and whalers rowed or paddled by entrants from the UK and overseas. Winners receive the Challenge Trophy of The Company of Watermen & Lightermen of The River Thames.

 

Click to enlarge image in a separate window.

 

Brentford Dock residents traditionally take picnics to the waterside to watch this event.

 

Click to enlarge image in a separate window.

 

The Great River Swim

On Saturday 8th September, the Great River Swim, sponsored by Pissarro’s restaurant, will start at 12:40 at Chiswick Pier. Swimmers will swim the 1000 metre course from Chiswick Pier to the upstream end of Chiswick Eyot (marked with a green pole) and back to Chiswick Pier, finishing around High Water (1.00 pm). All profits donated to charity. To enter, call Steve Newell on 020 8994 3111.

 

 

Workshop: Food Cravings - Friend Or Foe?

Chocolate, bread, steak, eggs, chips, candy bars, ice cream. Do you understand why you crave what you crave? Join Dock resident and Health Counsellor, Jenny Calcoen-Birnberg, for this interactive workshop in the Brentford Dock Residents' Clubroom on Saturday 29th September from 10:00am to 11:30am. Free - limited spaces. Call 020 8090 3006 or email jcalcoenbirnberg@yahoo.co.uk to book your space. www.celebrating-health.com

 

Brentford Festival

Brentford Festival will be held in Boston Manor Park between 12 noon and 5.30 p.m on Sunday, 2nd September. There is a timetable of events here: http://www.fobm.org.uk/Events.htm.

 

RingMaster Message

The Metropolitan Police (ibouser@crime-prevention.co.uk) warn, "There have been two very recent incidents in the Isleworth area , where a male has posed as a bogus police officer . If you are unsure of the person at your door, don't open and dial 999."

 

Advertisements

A refurbished three bedroom flat is newly available to rent on the Property page: a combined TV & video recorder and a camcorder are just been advertised on the Your Advertisements page.

 

Events

Saturday 25th August, 2.00 pm

A guided walk around Gunnersbury Triangle Local Nature Reserve to discover the amazing world of edible and poisonous plants. The Reserve is opposite Chiswick Park Underground station, on the Ealing Broadway branch of the District Line. Further information from the Park Warden, Honorata Bor, on 020 8747 3881.

 

Saturday 1st -Sunday 2nd September

Ealing Literary Festival on Acton Green, opposite Turnham Green tube station.

 

Saturday 8th September, 12.40 pm

The sixth annual Pissarro Great River Swim will take place from Chiswick Pier to Chiswick Eyot and back. A rare opportunity to swim 1km in the tidal Thames with safety cover provided by the Chiswick Sea Cadets and the Chiswick Pier Canoe Club. Further information from greatriverswim@blueyonder.co.uk (or phone 020 8994 8958).

 

New Residential Management Company For Brentford Dock

The contract to manage Brentford Dock from xxxx onwards has been awarded to Pembertons Residential.

 

Newspaper Delivery

Newstalk, 16 Albany Parade, Brentford High Street, (020 8758 2320) will deliver newspapers to Brentford Dock for £1.00 per week. Deliveries will be between 6 and 7am during the week and 7 and 8am at weekends.

 

Suitcase not a Bomb

About 3 pm on Wednesday afternoon (9th August) police were called to an abandoned suitcase at the top of the ramp from the car park between Otho and Nero Courts. It was empty.

 

This Site Works

On Tuesday 17th July, Jeremy Beswick wrote, "I advertised my flat [for sale] on this site and within 3 weeks had two offers at the asking price. What a great way to save estate agents' commission!"

 

Free Items

There are some free items on the Your Advertisements page.

 

Brentford Residents' Club Card

Shah K has sent this picture of the new Brentford Residents' Club card including an invitation to the party on Saturday 21st July.

 

 

This is not from the Brentford Dock Residents' Association.

 

Discounts for holders of the Residents' Club card can be seen here: http://www.copa.wizwoz.com.

(Beware: The website is very wide.) See also the article entitledNew Brentford Residents' Club and Launch Party below.

 

Shah K is manager of the Copacabana Cocktail and Wine Bar and can be contacted at and on 07861 353 922.

 

Modem? Found

A piece of electronics labelled "Uniden Laser 4 band" has been handed in to the Management Office.

 

Interviews

Gillian Bernadt will be carrying out interviews (see below) on Fridays and early weekday evenings from now until about the 6th August.

 

Opinions on Effects of Brentford Regeneration Wanted

Gillian Bernadt is just finishing a part-time Master's degree whilst working in the planning department of the London Borough of Hounslow. She wants to interview local residents and community groups about how the regeneration of Brentford has affected them. Interviews should take no longer than 45 minutes and will be informal in style.

 

If you can help, telephone her at the Borough Planning Department on 020 8583 5214.

 

You can see the full details of her request here on the Notice Board.

 

New Director

Ian Addison has been elected as director for flats 1-14 and 39-94 of Otho Court.

 

Waterside Café-Bar Closed

The Waterside Café-Bar is closed until further notice.

 

New Brentford Residents' Club and Launch Party

The following email, received today, is displayed for your information. This is not from the Brentford Dock Residents' Association. The writer, Shah K, can be contacted at and on 07861 353 922.

 

Dear Resident, You are invited to join the launch of the Residents' Club. The event will be held on Saturday the 21st of July at 5 pm. All residents will be able to join the club FREE OF CHARGE. A card will be issued which allows the user to take advantage of special discounts at various local businesses. Benefits so far: Copacabana Cocktail and Wine Bar   20% off bill Pappadums Restaurant                    10% off bill San Marco                                       20% off bill Glistening Waters Caribbean Food    10% off bill New York Dental Clinic                     £50 off Whitening Habibs Hair and Beauty                    20% off Hair Cut The Old Fire Station                         To be confirmed Watermans Arms                            To be confirmed Topnotch Health Club                      1 day free membership worth £10 **************************************************************** As you can see the savings are amazing. The event will be held at Copacabana Cocktail and Wine Bar located next to Pappadums Restaurant. ****************************************************************** Please reply with confirmation of attendance and let other residents know who do not use email. Thank you. I look forward to seeing you on the 21st of July. Kind regards, Shah

 

Shah K, has subsequently written:

"This is open to residents of Brentford and not limited to Ferry Quays. It is designed to promote community relations and give an incentive for residents to use local services.
If the scheme is successful, then we plan to extend the participating businesses throughout Brentford rather than just Ferry Quays."

 

Brentford Dock Residents' Association

Brentford Dock Residents' Association's calendar of events for June to December is now on the Forthcoming Events page.

 

Installation and Sculpture

From Saturday 2nd June until Thursday 21st June there is an art exhibition entitled "Liable to Flooding" opposite the Brewery Tap pub in Catherine Wheel Road, It can be viewed at these times: 
     Tue to Sat 1300 — 1730
     Sun          1400 — 1630
     Fri                   — 2100
Further details on http://www.liabletoflooding.net/

 

History of Surrounding Area

Also on http://www.liabletoflooding.net/ is a history of Ridgeway's wharf and the surrounding area (Brentford Dock) by Debra Truth. It can also be seen here:

http://debra.truth.posiweb.net/liabletoflooding/assets/history.pdf. It is a PDF document containing 21 pages and is 4Mb long. It may take some time to download.

 

Tree Felled

A tree in Augustus Close, opposite Otho Court and near to Leo Court, was severely damaged in the storm of the night of Sunday/Monday 27th/28th May. At 8.00 am on Monday, a tree surgeon started sawing the tree and felled it at 10.00 am. During some of that time traffic in Augustus Close was restricted. Pictures by Ian Ridpath. Click the cropped pictures to enlarge them in separate windows.

 

 

 

Chelsea Flower Show Tickets

Sam Langton, in the Brentford Dock Management Office, has two tickets for sale for the last day of the Chelsea Flower Show on Saturday 26th May. The tickets have a face value of £40 each and were a donation to the Acton Ealing Whistlers FC, a local youth football team.

 

Anyone wishing to make an offer for these tickets can contact Sam on sam.langton@brentford-dock.co.uk. All the money will go to support the youth club.

 

Two Candidates for Otho Court Directorship

Stephan Cook and Ian Addison, both relatively new to Brentford Dock, have volunteered to be the director for flats 1-14 and 39-94 of Otho Court. Shareholders of Otho Court must now vote for one of them and post their choice to Shaw Secretaries by Tuesday 29th May.

 

Steam Launch Spray Visits Marina

At around high tide (2:30 pm) on Tuesday 15th May, the steam launch Flying Spray will enter Brentford Dock Marina and stay overnight. Flying Spray is one of the few remaining steam boats on the Thames.

 

Quiz

At 8pm on Tuesday 15th May, Brentford Dock Residents' Association is holding a quiz in the Residents' Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close.

 

History in the High Street Exhibition

From 1st to 19th May, an exhibition entitled History in the High Street is being held in 21 shop windows along Brentford High Street. The exhibition panels run in sequence East from Grounds canalside café to Goddards, then back on the other side of the road from Akash Electronics to the Dew Drop Inn café.

The subject of this exhibition is Victorian business man, councillor and collector, Thomas Layton who left his massive collection to the people of Brentford. It shows Layton the civic dignitary and antiquarian, describing the extent of the collection and a good deal of the history of Brentford.

 

A map of the shops exhibiting can be obtained on the Thomas Layton website here.

 

Pinnacle’s Annual Residents’ Conference

The Social Housing and Public Sector news site, 24dash.com states:

"More than 70 tenants and residents from across the UK found out how to turn their ideas for community improvement projects into reality at Pinnacle’s annual residents’ conference recently.

 

The conference, which was held at Kew Gardens, was attended by residents from Canning Town, Hackney, North East London Contract, Walsall, Manchester, Lewisham, Hounslow, Lambeth, Brentford Dock, Westminster, East Thames (Newham) and Greenwich Millennium Village.

 

Pinnacle’s Chief Executive John Swinney opened the event. 

He said: “This is the fifth successful conference that we’ve hosted for the residents within our housing contracts.  The aim of these conferences is to support residents to identify funding routes, find solutions to obstacles, and project manage local community improvements.  We started organising these conferences so that residents from all over the country could come together to discuss ways to improve their estates and communities – and then put some of their ideas into action.” 

 

Sheila Adamson, a UK expert in tenant involvement with over 30 years’ experience in resident engagement, was the keynote speaker for the event.  Opening her discussion with, “places where people want to live only happen when good people are driving the change”, she led an interactive session on what makes a community group successful.

 

Workshops and case studies followed, with residents then being invited to find solutions to project scenarios, such as turning a plot of land into a playground or engaging a sporting group to run training with local young people.

 

Residents were then able to present their ideas to a panel of experts and the group with the best plan and idea received a prize.

 

Gerry Davies, one of the attendees from the Holfield Estate in West London, said: “This is the first year I’ve come to the conference – the location Pinnacle picked is excellent.  The way I look at things, any advice and input is good.  These events can give us good ideas about things that we might not have thought about, and advice from people who know what they’re doing, so we can take it back to the estate. 

 

The day ended with a train trip around Kew Gardens.

 

John Swinney, Pinnacle’s Chief Executive, added: “Judging from the record attendance rates and the positive feedback we’ve received, we’re certain that attendees left the conference with the information and encouragement they needed to make a real and lasting difference in their communities.”"

 

Advertisements

Two lock-up storage cupboards are offered for sale here on the Property Advertisements page.

 

Osterley Through the Ages

From 11am to 4.30pm on Sunday 6th and Bank Holiday Monday 7th May, costumed performers will re-enact Osterley history from Tudor times to World War II in Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth.

 

Displays include redcoats and WWII soldiers (including the Home Guard and Germans), equestrian skills by a mounted Home Guard soldier; music and song (including Regency era and 1940s concert party), period fashion demonstrations, Regency country wedding, everyday life through the ages, cooking, and crafts.

 

Children's entertainments include puppet shows and a chance to train as Home Guard soldiers, learn  how to defeat invading Germans, and "help out" with bomb disposal.

 

There will be a variety of unusual and interesting items on sale. For further details see Eventplan's website or telephone 01494 755566 (info line) or  020 8232 5050.

 

Advertisements

A resident is advertising a luxury hand-made bed for sale at a fraction of its original price. Further details on the Your Advertisements page. A parking space was taken seven days after appearing on the Property page.

 

Election of Director

Hayden Owen, director for flats 1-14 and 39-94 of Otho Court, has resigned for personal reasons. Shareholders in this block have been asked to stand for election as director. Candidates need to nominate themselves on a form (which needs to be seconded by another shareholder within the constituency) and sent to Shaws Secretaries Limited to be received no later than 2.00 pm on Thursday 10th May.

 

Water Pipe Renewal

In early May, Thames Water begin replacing 15.9 km (nearly 10 miles) of old water pipes in this area and will continue to do so for another three years. To find out how this work will affect you, visit the Thames Water mobile information unit in the car park of Brentford Football Club, Braemar Road from 4 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday 25th April.

 

St George's Day Fancy Dress Party

Debbie Dewar is holding a St George's Day Fancy Dress Party on Saturday 21st April from 8.30 pm until 1.00 am at Cafe Society (PC World), 5 West Cross Way, Great West Road, Brentford, in order to raise money for the Premature Baby Unit and Starlight children's ward at West Middlesex Hospital.

 

Tickets cost £5 and can be obtained from her fancy dress shop, Fantasy World, in between McDonalds and Brentford football ground or by calling 020 8569 8765.

 

Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon

Early on Easter Sunday morning, canoeists in the longest non-stop canoe marathon in the world will pass Brentford Dock on their way to Westminster Bridge. They will have paddled through the night to complete the 125 mile course from Devizes in the shortest possible time.

 

The record, unbeaten since 1979, stands at 15 hours and 34 minutes but the bulk of paddlers will take around 24 hours. Completing the Devizes to Westminster race is an awesome physical and mental challenge - and has been for over 50 years - so if you see them give them a cheer.

 

Other canoeists, including children, that do the race over four days, will pass Brentford Dock early on Easter Monday morning. Give them a cheer too.

 

Further details from http://www.dwrace.org.uk.

 

Spring In Syon Park

This is part of a photograph of Spring In Syon Park taken by Ian Ridpath on Thursday 5th April. Click it to see the full image enlarged in a separate window.

 

Residents of Brentford Dock can get a pass card to use the gate between Syon Park and Brentford Dock. The pass is renewable annually. Further details from Brentford Dock Management Office.

 

Welcome to British Summer Time

British Summer Time commenced at 0100 hours on Sunday 25th March. Clocks advanced one hour; that is 1.00 AM became 2.00 AM. You may need to adjust your clocks and timers.

 

Spring Fair

From 11am to 3pm on Saturday 24th March there will be a Spring Fair in the St. Paul's Centre, St. Paul's Road, Brentford. There will be an all-day breakfast, a raffle and crafts, toys and book stalls. Entry 20p; under 5s free.

 

Flat Share

A professional couple, currently living on Brentford Dock, want to rent a double room anywhere on Brentford Dock. For further details see the Flat Sharing section of the Property Advertisements page.

 

Launch Party

On Saturday 24th March, Brentford Cruising Club are holding their Launch Party in the

Waterside Café-Bar. Traditionally this is when boats are put back in the water after the winter.

 

St. Patrick’s Day At Waterside Cafe-Bar

Watch the finale of the RBS 6 Nations on a 10ft screen

  1.30 pm Italy v Ireland
  3.30 pm France v Scotland
  5.30 pm Wales v England

 

Guinness £2 a pint, collect 4 tokens for a Guinness Hat!
Traditional Irish Stew £4.95 all day.

 

And in the Evening

Lots of live Irish music and Irish spirit!

The best acoustic singer-songwriters in London including:
   J’nay – 2004 winner MOBO unsigned award
   Nexus – Acoustic contemporary jazz band

 

Get all your party requirements and floral tributes at resident Debbie Dewar's Fantasy Land Party Shop at 61 Ealing Road, Brentford, TW8 0LG.

 

Linda Churcher's Funeral

Linda Churcher's cremation will take place at Mortlake Crematorium at 4 p.m. on Wednesday 21st March 2007. The cortege will leave Maurice Court at 3.30 p.m. Family Flowers only by request. Donations made to Brentford Dock Council Tenants' Association will be used to purchase a suitable item in memory of Linda for the grounds of Brentford Dock. Cheques payable to B.D.C.T.A. can be left at the Dock Shop or at 36 Augustus Close (David Procter) or at 5 Galba Court (T Marchant).

 

Tenants’ Association Meeting

On Monday evening, 12th March, there will be a Tenants’ Association meeting in the Residents' Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close. It is believed they will be discussing the double-glazing by Allglass.

 

Heathrow Expansion

There is now an e-petition on the 10 Downing Street web site to stop the expansion of Heathrow. This particular method of expressing opinion is devised, hosted and encouraged by central government at the highest level.

 

Free Television

A resident is selling a 21.5 inch television. See the Items For Sale section of the Your Advertisements page.

 

Who Led to the Roman Names of Brentford Dock?

At 6.30 pm on Friday 9th March in the Residents' Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close, Brentford Dock Residents' Association is hosting the launch of the book "Sir Montagu Sharpe, Forgotten Man of Middlesex" written by Brentford Dock resident, Diana Willment. Both Brentford and Brentford Dock figure in the book and selected extracts will be displayed around the room.

 

The book (ISBN 0-9540590-4-2) is available at the pre-publication price of £5.00 - but no purchase is necessary. Come and join historians from Acton, Ealing and Chiswick. Free wine and nibbles.

 

Linda Churcher, RIP

David Proctor reports, with great sadness, that Linda Churcher passed peacefully away at King's College Hospital, Dulwich on Thursday 8th March. Linda was a resident of Maurice Court and was for 16 years secretary to David Procter at Brentford Dock Ltd and David A Procter & Associates. Details of the funeral arrangements will be given on this site as soon as they are confirmed.

 

Parking on Brentford Dock

Jeff Birnberg of Numa Court has some suggestions regarding  parking on Brentford Dock and asks for your ideas. Click here to see his suggestions on the Notice Board.

 

Advertisements

One-bedroom flats are wanted to buy and a two- or three-bedroom flat is wanted to rent on the Property Advertisements page.

A resident is selling her exercise equipment (stationary bike, walking machine, etc.) For details see Items For Sale on the Your Advertisements page.

Lloyds, the underwriters, have viewed the Your Advertisements page and asked that a syndicate number be removed.

 

Ladies' Fund Raising Night

At 7.00 pm on Saturday 3rd March there will be a Ladies' Fund Raising Night in the (now wi-fi enabled) Waterside Café-Bar. Strictly ladies only! Admission £5 on the door of which £2.00 donated to Cancer Research.

 

Free glass of Kir Royale Male dancer Fund raising prize raffle New cocktail menu

 

For further information call 020 8560 8585 or 07963 077 046 or 07969 503 684.

 

Brentford Dock Residents' Association AGM

At 8 pm on Thursday 1st March, Brentford Dock Residents' Association will hold its AGM and Social in the Residents' Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close.

 

Holiday Lets

A resident will let his seaside flat in Spain to Brentford Dock residents at a 12.5% discount. Click here for details on the Property Page.

 

Metered Hot Water and Heating

At a block meeting on Monday 19th February it was unanimously agreed that, if it were possible, flats should be charged only for the hot water and heating they actually used. This would require an amendment to our leases.

 

Broadband by Radio

Now are currently demonstrating their broadband by radio system on Brentford Dock. The demonstrator brings an aerial unit and a laptop computer to your flat. The aerial unit receives and transmits radio signals from and to an aerial on top of Brentford police station. The aerial unit must be plugged into a 240v main. The laptop computer connects to the aerial unit via an Ethernet or USB2 cable. A telephone line is not necessary. Costs are £10 per month for 256Kb speed, £14 per month for 512Kb and £18 per month for 1Mb. Now offer a free one month trial. Technical support is free.

 

Internet Cafe

Broadband wi-fi is being installed in the Waterside Café-Bar. It will be available to customers.

 

Service Charges Reduced

At a block meeting on Monday 19th February it was announced that the service charge for 2007/2008 will be reduced by the amount that it was increased last year; that is, leaseholders will pay the same amount in 2007/2008 as they did in the 2005/2006 year.

 

Joint Block Meeting

At 7.30 pm on Monday 19th February, there will be a block meeting of Galba, Otho and Romulus Courts in the Residents' Clubroom, 1 Augustus Close. The agenda will include Brentford Dock's budget, the service charges and the hot water system.

 

Brentford Urban Design and Community Engagement Workshop

On Tuesday 27th February there will be a day-long workshop at St Paul's Centre, St Paul's Road, Brentford, TW8 ONP, to promote your views for the Action Plan for ALL of Brentford. It is organised by CAG, a body employed by the Council for the purpose.

 

 

If interested in participating, email Susan Parham sp@cagconsult.co.uk.

Postscript: A message from Susan Parham

 

Day After Wedding Reception at Waterside Café-Bar

Anna & Simon of Galba Court say: "Both my husband and myself would like to extend our thanks to Melanie and Keri at the Waterside Café-Bar for a wonderful day last Sunday.  It was the day after our Wedding Reception and we asked Melanie if we could hold a family day at the Cafe.  They put on a lovely spread and arranged music for us.  Our family had traveled from Ireland and they could not speak highly enough of the place and the management and staff.  Our thanks to Robert and Andrea also as they are such lovely people they made our day so special.

 

We live on the dock and it is so lovely to have somewhere so close to home for occasions like this.  Not only did our family love it, they also got to see where home is for us.  We cannot stress how grateful we are to all at the Waterside Café-Bar and think that we have made some good friends in Mel, Keri and the gang."

 

Pay Less For Water

As flats (not houses) in Brentford Dock cannot have water meters fitted, any flat leaseholder can apply to Thames Water to be charged at the "Average Household Charge" fixed at £245 per year.

 

Any flat paying more than this (typically three-bedroom flats are paying £350) would save by being on this tariff. Thames Water have told the Editor that it does not depend on the number of people living in the flat.

 

To apply, phone Thames Water on 0845 9200888 or 01793 366011 (Minicom users call 0845 7200 899), or e-mail customerservices@thameswater.co.uk. They will post an application form to you.

 

Allglass Allright

Alex Askew of Otho Court says "Allglass have done an excellent job double-glazing my property. Notwithstanding delays due to circumstances beyond their control, I have found their product and performance to be of very good value and their communication and customer concern to be exemplary."

 

Salsa at the Holiday Inn every Wednesday

From 7.00 to 9.00 pm on Wednesday 7th February 2007, individuals and couples can have a go at salsa dancing at the Holiday Inn, Brentford Lock. Thereafter Salsa Nation will be holding salsa classes there every Wednesday evening. After the classes the floor will be open to dancers of all levels to enjoy a couple of hours social dancing. For more information about the classes contact Pam: 07092 272 572 or Robert 07092 123 567.

 

Forthcoming Events

Brentford Dock Residents' Association events for the first half of 2007 are listed on the Forthcoming Events page.

 

Shooting

At 9.20 on Thursday 25th January, three shots were fired in a first floor flat in Fraser House, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford. Police found one man shot dead, another seriously wounded and a woman unhurt. Police cordoned off the area of the shooting and a murder enquiry has begun.

 

The Bill

The episodes of The Bill that were filmed around Brentford Dock will probably be broadcast on ITV1 on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th January.

 

Planning Meeting

From 6pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 18th January the Community Planning Project for Brentford High Street will be holding a launch event at the Watermans Arts Centre, 40 Brentford High Street, TW8 0DS to determine the local community’s desire for the future of Brentford High Street in the first half of 2007. Local residents are welcome.

 

French Fair

From 10am to 4pm on Sunday 14th January, Citroën are holding a French Fair at their garage in Capital Interchange Way, Brentford, TW8 0EX (just behind the Fountains Leisure Centre). Adults can:

• test drive the new C4 Picasso
• taste delicious cheeses and wines
• discover French beauty secrets
• buy from the stalls.

Children can:

• bounce on a bouncy castle
• learn art and crafts at a workshop sponsored by www.petitartisan.com
• learn how to cook French crepes.

 

Electricity Failure

Just before 8.00 pm on Tuesday 9th January the electricity supply to Brentford failed. Over 2000 homes were affected. The supply was restored after about 20 minutes. Electric clocks and timers of video recorders may have been affected.

 

Free Television

A resident is giving away a 17 inch television. See the Free Items section of the Your Advertisements page.

 

Property Advertisements

Advertisements for Brentford Dock flats, maisonettes, houses, garages, parking spaces and storage cupboards to buy, sell, let and rent regularly appear on the Property page.

"The let was entirely down to the ad on the web site! Thanks again." Resident 8th Jan 2007.

Helicopter was Looking for Man in River

The helicopter that hovered over Syon Park and Brentford Dock on New Year’s Eve afternoon was looking for a man who had jumped into the Thames following a mid-day drinking session. The man jumped into the river by the London Apprentice and Town Wharf pubs in Isleworth.

The helicopter searched again on New Year’s Day morning. On Wednesday 3rd January, police divers found a body nearby. More information in Brentford, Chiswick & Isleworth Times.

 

Santa Wont Stay Up

The Dock Road boatyard inflated a giant Santa but it sprung a leak and deflated. Click picture to see enlargement.

 

Steve Benbow Obituaries

Ian Ridpath writes, "Steve Benbow, a folk singer and guitarist who played regularly at the Brewery Tap, died recently of a heart attack, aged 74. His obituary in The Times can be seen here: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,174-2479913,00.html and in The Telegraph, which mentions his traditional sign-off at the Brewery Tap, here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/news/2006/11/28/db2802.xml."

 

Waterside Wedding

Cere and Waterside Café-Bar proprietor, Melanie Hill, are getting married on Wednesday 6th December. The Waterside Café-Bar will be closed on Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th December.

 

There will be live music on Sunday 10th December.

 

An Enchanted Woodland Walk

Each evening from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm until Sunday 3rd December, Syon Park will be transformed into "an enchanted woodland walk."

 

More than a thousand lights will illuminate the woodland, lake and Great Conservatory. The walk lasts approximately one hour.

 

Brentford Dock Syon Park Gate season ticket holders will be able to access the walk free, but accompanying adult guests must pay £4 and £1 for children.

 

Brentford Dock Shop

The Brentford Dock Shop has distributed the following flyer:

 

Brentford Cruising Club Christmas Dinner

On Saturday 2nd December, Brentford Cruising Club is holding its Christmas Dinner in the Premier Travel Inn in Brentford High Street.

 

Brentford Cruising Club AGM

At 8.00 pm on Tuesday 21st November, Brentford Cruising Club is holding its AGM in the Waterside Café-Bar of Brentford Dock Marina.

 

Christmas Lights

White Christmas Lights are being put up in the trees of Brentford Dock and around the marina. They will be switched on later.

 

Hairdresser in Iceland

Resident home-hairdresser, Natalie, has gone to Iceland for six months.

 

Pilot and Son Killed in Glider Crash

On Tuesday 14th November, ex-Julius-Court-resident, Owen Truelove and his son were found dead beside the wreckage of their glider after it crashed during a gliding championship in remote hill country in New Zealand.

 

In 2004, Air Commodore Truelove, an engineering officer with the RAF for 33 years, flew a motorised glider 15,500 miles from Cornwall to New Zealand. A fuller account can

be found here (for a few days) in The Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/11/16/utruelove116.xml

 

Rave

A resident asked about the illegal "Rave" held on Saturday Night 4th November in the vacant Gregory buildings (awaiting redevelopment) on the High Street and Dock Road. Information can be found in Brentford TW8 here and here.

 

Augustus Close Shareholders' Letter

The following letter has been delivered to Augustus Close residences:

 

 

 

Christmas Contemporary Art Exhibition

The opening times for ‘LUCID’, a Christmas exhibition at Diesel House Studios, Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, are.

 

Opening Times

Thursday 7th December, 6 pm-9 pm (Private view. All welcome)

Saturday 9th December, 11.00 am - 6pm

Sunday 10th December, 11.00 am - 6pm

Free parking and free entry.

 

‘LUCID’ is a collection of some of West London’s best emerging contemporary artists who have formed a collective to show the extent of the diversity and excitement of their work. The Christmas exhibition presents an exciting mix of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, installation and photographic work at affordable prices. The artists are mainly based at Diesel House Studios, West London’s largest privately run studios. The show is part of a series of ‘One Night Only’ series of shows that allows artists to preview their work at an exciting and vibrant venue.

 

‘LUCID’ includes work by recent graduates alongside the work of more established artists:

• Hazel Boundy has just graduated with a first in visual arts from Winchester College of art and her work uses photography in performance based work;
• Revinder Chahal graduated from Camberwell School of Arts. She incorporates digital photography and mixed media into her work as well as following the traditional concepts of painting, drawing and sculpture;
• Charles Curran’s bold works are sculpted from ships that have been abandoned along the Thames;
• Ursula Claxton finds inspiration in the energy of places, working in a variety of mediums and currently exploring 3D art through stone carving and plaster sculpture;
• Ikuku Danby’s intuitive and elegant paintings reveal her Japanese roots;
• Sally Shrubsall is a recent graduate from Central Saint Martins and her paintings make use of the way that text becomes hidden beneath layers of paint and paper in our urban environment;
• Sheema Ladva is an established artist who will be showing her most recent projector based drawings.

 

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