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Simon Hayes's Petition

How silly is this?http://www.ealingtoday.co.uk/default.asp?section=info&page=ealibrarycouncillors001.htm

Paul James ● 2778d1 Comments ● 2777d

Claiming money back for Council Tax Summons

Dear all,Having finally left the clutches of seemingly the world's most inefficient and useless council they have decided to try and have one final bite at the apple, so to speak.Accordingly, I am looking for any possible advice about claiming money back from Ealing Council for yet another kangaroo court appearance - I am on my fourth Council Tax Summons (with a win rate of 3 out of 3 to date), and have just been Summonsed for a fourth time from the charlatans at Ealing Council.To cut a long story short, I moved out of my previous address on September 26th, and began paying Council Tax immediately in Wadnsworth, my new sole and only residence, via direct debit. I duly completed Ealing's Moving In/ Moving Out form, informing them that although I had moved out the remaining tenant was still in the property for a further month.Having heard nothing from them by way of confirmation, I received in November a 'Council Tax Reminder' with both my name and the name of the other tenant on it for the month of October, which I forwarded on to him and emailed the council with an explanation that the other tenant does not reside with me and that I left in September, receipt of the Moving In/ Moving Out form and a copy of my current tenancy agreement. Despite this I had heard nothing back until early this week, where myself and the other tenant (who I have explained to Ealing Council until I am blue in the face does NOT live with me) were named to be Summonsed.I have absolutely no doubt that I will win yet another case, as I am now well versed in dealing with their inefficiencies having done so on a yearly basis since 2016, though if there is any further advice on anything I may have missed I would be obliged to receive it(!), though my main question is that, now having to come back from Wandsworth to Ealing in February to contest this incurring transport and off-work costs in the process, is there any way I can claim this back from the council for the time spent dealing with them, their summons and general irritation?On the plus side I have had absolutely no problem with my new council - who have already been more than pleasant in all dealings I have had with them. Their Moving In form was comparably a breeze!Many thanks in advance for any insights anyone may be able to give!

Olly Rogers ● 2798d10 Comments ● 2777d

Prolific Murderer - Harold Jones?

Further to the B.B.C. 4 documentary Dark Son - The Hunt for a Serial Killer being broadcast nationally at 9.00 pm on Tuesday February 12.  South Wales Police are actively pursuing forensic opportunities to link Abertillery-born Jones to the murder of 12 year-old Swansea school-girl Muriel Joan Drinkwater, 3 months after he left the army in 1946. A third cold-case team are actively researching Jones' possible involvement in the murder of Ignac Ulycz in Putney in August 1965. See information below from my book "Who Was Jack the Stripper? The Hammersmith Nudes' Murders."(At 10.45 pm on Sunday 15 August 1965, Mr Ignac Ulycz was fatally stabbed outside his own front gate at 323 Upper Richmond Road Putney...........Maddalena Ulycz told the police the assailant was between 50 and 60 years old. (Jones was 59.) Another witness said that the attacker had run around the corner into Colinette Road and just seemed to vanish into thin air. (Jones had been living in 20 Colinette Road.)The Wandsworth Boro' News of Friday 24 September 1965 reported on the inquest into the death of Mr Ulycz.........."The man who killed Mr Ulycz........may have been insane or a psychopath who every now and again feels the desire to attack someone in this way" suggests the Coroner Mr Gavin Thurston.)The fact has now emerged that Jones was living at 20 Colinette Road Putney using the name Harry Stevens while AT THE SAME TIME registered as living at 51 Aldensley Road Hammersmith under the name Harry Jones.

Neil Milkins ● 2778d0 Comments ● 2778d

A medical question.

I have a genetic illness known as heterozygosity, an illness that seems to mimic MS in that it causes problems with my nerves. In me it caused blindness and deformed feet at birth, epilepsy, partial loss of my fingers, and more recently the partial loss of my thumbs and tear ducts. It's a progressive thing, slow but progressive.Recently Imperial College started to trial putting their patients record online so that patients can access the records like a doctor. That has led to the awesome conclusion of how really good the NHS are.While going through my records i found that i have heterozygosity with strong evidence of cox fibres. I have read the book and worn the tee shirt when it comes to researching heterozygosity and cox fibres but i cannot understand the subject beyond that of a six year old.Does anyone know what heterozygosity and cox fibres are? As Ealingites are brainier that the rest of the UK someone might know the answer

Dennis Bailey ● 2787d3 Comments ● 2778d

Checkatrade

I have used them with satisfaction except for one thing. You cannot comment on the large number of people registered with them who cannot be bothered to return one's calls. THree times I have tried for a central heating engineer and only one has replied.

Graham Weeks ● 2778d0 Comments ● 2778d

T Parker & Sons Ltd

I am all sliced up now!What am I going to do for my daily bread?Been queuing there since I was 8 and now at 70 where else can I go and buy a great loaf of fresh bread, get home, cut off the crust, butter it and savour the taste and look forward to my next visit. No where!My mother-in-law moved from Northfields 30 years ago and on every visit to her we buy a bag of Floury Baps. What am I going to say to her now?To Brian and all the ladies who have looked after me and many others over the years a  GREAT BIG THANK YOU.You can be sure of one thing YOU WILL BE MISSED.Tony

Mr Anthony Bush ● 2787d13 Comments ● 2782d

Tesco Perivale

Any thoughts on the planned redevelopment?

Graham Weeks ● 2790d3 Comments ● 2788d

Are You Going My Way?

I seem to recall there was a way to transport goods by mutual agreement.If a person was going to a certain place & could pick up or drop of an item then an agreement could be reached.Anybody?

Peter Yale ● 2789d1 Comments ● 2789d

Learning, Making, Doing

There are facilities in many public libraries for kids starting to learn about computers and programminghttps://codeclub.org/en/The RaspberryPi credit card size computer was initially created as a teaching tool, although it is in fact a very capable device for all ages and has many commercial uses, with over 20 million sold.https://www.raspberrypi.org/community/https://www.raspberrypi.org/jam/https://www.raspberrypi.org/education/https://www.raspberrypi.org/education/programmes/code-club/You may also be interested in the London Hackspace, now at 388 High Road, Wembleyhttps://london.hackspace.org.uk/My own website ishttp://chrisbell.org.ukNote that some of the above website addresses do not include "www."

Christopher Bell ● 2792d10 Comments ● 2790d

Has Ealing Lost the Plot?

On the Ruislip Road East at the Greenford end is a supermarket, Lidl.https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5274792,-0.3505792,3a,75y,167.66h,95.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szHXN4nQu2ImfDQF6Bo8Nxg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=enThree minutes walk away on the Greenford Road is another supermarket, Tesco.https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5285932,-0.35183,3a,75y,298.82h,95.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sssJ5BwtKt_iGqUCzRRR1Hw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=enThree minutes walk away from both of those is a new supermarket, NorthWest.https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5280328,-0.3543209,3a,36y,61.61h,90.12t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2ho2ax2BlkldbQvNgGQvQw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=enThree shops up from that supermarket is another supermarket, Iceland.https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5281679,-0.3547015,3a,75y,33h,78.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s6Yvleyyod4BDywDfzBv_5g!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=enJust around the corner and three minutes walk away from all the others on Oldfield Lane South is another supermarket, V B & Sonshttps://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.52935,-0.3548854,3a,75y,130.6h,83.05t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sZYkkGgyt8RYKSh0_luaWEw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=enI have to ask if Ealing Council has gone nuts because just up the road from me is a new supermarket in Yeading that is just opening, another Lidls which is, in turn within three minutes walk of two other supermarkets, Tesco and the Co-op.

Dennis Bailey ● 2792d9 Comments ● 2790d

Ward Forums to be scrapped?

I heard from a friend that our Council are considering plans to scrap Ward Forums (fora?).See http://neighbournet.com/server/common/eacouncil186.htmQuite alarming as these are one of our few means of direct contact with our elected representatives.The LibDems have a petition to oppose this:https://www.ealinglibdems.org.uk/savewardforumsIt currently has 43 signatures, with a target of 1,500.Despite being a paid-up LibDem supporter, and being very much opposed to the axing of the Ward Forums, I won't be signing due to the dreadful privacy T&C's."If you submit this form, the Liberal Democrats, locally and nationally, may use information in it, including your political views, to further our objectives, share it with our elected representatives and contact you in future using any of the means provided. Some contacts may be automated. You may opt out of some or all contacts or exercise your other legal rights by contacting us."I'm slightly surprised that a default opt-in, with no easy means of opting-out is even legal under GDPR, but I'm sure the LibDems have done their homework so it must be.So a double-whammy. Vital services scrapped and the lovely people who would normally defend us, imposing terrible terms when agreeing with them.

Mark Vale ● 2808d6 Comments ● 2792d

January smiles

BREAKING NEWS ! Mary Poppins will no longer be endorsing ‘Vibrant Shades’ lipstick - she claims it “breaks too easily” and it “makes her breath smell”.She gave the following statement ; “The super colour fragile lipstick gives me halitosis”As London Zoo begins its annual stocktake, pelican keepers warn they could be facing some enormous bills.

Graham Weeks ● 2812d2 Comments ● 2792d

Burns Night

Last year the Drayton Manor hosted an excellent celebration. Is anyone offering one this week?

Graham Weeks ● 2795d1 Comments ● 2792d

Nursery and Daycare Business

A friend of mine and his wife are looking to buy Children's Nursery/Daycare Business in Ealing/Acton area. If you know anyone interested in selling or if you have one and looking to sell please contact me on tim.emmanuel@outlook.com.  Thanks.

Timothy Emmanuel ● 2796d0 Comments ● 2796d

Chiswick, Acton, Hammersmith and Brentford murders.

B.B.C. 2.Wales Saturday 12 January - Dark Son  - The Hunt For a Serial Killer dealing with the unsolved murders of 8 women in the Chiswick, Hammersmith and Brentford districts between 1959 and 1965. If you are on Facebook go to my profile for 3 stunning trailers for the 90 minute drama/documentary.

Neil Milkins ● 2804d10 Comments ● 2796d

Legal help needed

We’re looking for a law firm to help with a family (not ours) dispute about a will.  Basically although two family members have been appointed as executors one is denying the other access to information and to sight of the will.  This person also states that probate is not required   As the estate includes a house in Hanwell this seems extremely unlikely!Do you know of anyone who could advise our friend on legal matters and how to gain the co-operation of the fellow executor?  A firm called DH Law based in Hanwell has been mentioned – one of their partners was ‘Lawyer of the Year’ or some such last year.  Has anyone used them and could recommend?THX

Thelma Leach ● 2806d5 Comments ● 2798d

Recycling Your Real Christmas Tree

https://www.ealing.gov.uk/news/article/1844/make_a_recycling_resolution_for_your_christmas_treePlease check the instructions and DON'T leave it on the pavement making it difficult and dangerous for wheelchairs, buggies, the less mobile and everyone else to use the pavement.

Philippa Bond ● 2801d0 Comments ● 2801d

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Has anyone seen the above program on BBC? It is a show about how the humanity took off in 20th century in advancement in several fields and put forward four candidates in different fields for voting by the viewers for one.The first episode saw veteran itv presenter Trevor McDonald presenting his 4 political figures of 20th century.Winston Churchill - Perennial candidate for this category!Franklyn D Roosevelt - a revelation to me Nelson Mandela - A good choice though can't beat Churchill in some respectMargaret Thatcher - Yes. She changed the UK but on World stage should share with Reagan and GorbechevDo you agree with these choices or are there anyone else whose bold views and statesmanship change the world better.I am interested to hear your views, choices etc.

Timothy Emmanuel ● 2805d3 Comments ● 2805d

A sturdy helper required

Hello forum members,I have to go to Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead to collect about 500 books from the UCL Library about 11am.  I am collecting these books to sent to Sri Lanka for a chritable project.I wonder any able bodied person here can assist me by coming along with me to load the trolley with books and transfer them to my car.  I am happy to pay for your time.  Please email me on tim.emmanuel@outlook.com if interested.Thanks,Tim

Timothy Emmanuel ● 2805d0 Comments ● 2805d

ENERGY THERAPISTS IN CHISWICK ON MONDAY

Energy boost?Energy Therapists will be at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD on Monday, 12th March, between 11am and 1pm (last session 12.45).  The session takes about 15-20 minutes and I am sure that you will feel really good at the end of that time, with lots of vital energy to enable you to enjoy the rest of your week!  A number of therapists come each month and give their services free.  The Vihara kindly allow us to use the hall at no charge so a donation is most welcome as this enables us to give all donations to the Vihara.These sessions are not related to any religion, everyone is welcome.

Pat Smith ● 2805d0 Comments ● 2805d