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On the 'Which is the Best Pub in Ealing?' thread discussion has stated on our next meet. I start this thread as some may not read the original one. I suggest we talk here.

Graham Weeks ● 6628d9 Comments ● 6572d

Crop Up

Crop upMeaningTo emerge or occur incidentally or unexpectedly.OriginThe word crop has several meanings. As a noun it is a swelling on the body, or any rounded or swollen item, for example a bird's gullet, the seed head of a ripe plant or the the rear end of a horse. As a verb it means 'to cut the top or sides off' or 'to gather in' (as in cereal crops). A less well-known meaning is 'to protrude from the earth's surface'. The context of early printed examples of the term 'crop up' doesn't help us decipher whether that 'crop' is an allusion to the growth of crops or to the 'swollen' meaning. That is because the things that were first said to have 'cropped up' were rounded items which protruded from the ground, i.e. rocks. The term 'crop up' has been used since at least the 17th century by miners, geologists etc. to refer to rocks that break the earth's surface - literally, outcrops. The Stuart nobleman Dud Dudley, in Metallum Martis, 1665, a record of mining in the English Black Country region, referred to the 'cropping up' of coal:"The coles ascending, basseting, or as the colliers term it, cropping up even unto the superfices [surface] of the earth."The later use of the term 'crop up' in its figurative 'emerge unexpectedly' meaning seems quite a natural progression. The Proceedings of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1832, include a citation that could easily be read as having a figurative rather than literal meaning, if it weren't for the geological context. "Grey-wacke, and slaty limestone, conformably stratified, crop up above the ocean in the Booming isles to the north."A more obvious figurative version appeared a few years later, in Benjamin Disraeli's Coningsby, or the new generation 1844:"We shall have new men cropping up every session."Coincidentally, crops still feature in the language of geologists and archeologists, in the form of crop marks. These are the lines which are created by variations in the growth of plants caused by buried rocks or archeological remains. Although difficult to see from the ground, crop marks materialize quite clearly when viewed from the air. They could be said, both literally and figuratively, to crop up in the landscape. Copyright © Gary Martin

Peter Wright ● 6573d0 Comments ● 6573d

Good regular cleaner

I am reliable,respansible,honest and hard working person.I do domestic cleaning and ironing in Chiswick and Kew Gardens area.I am looking for more cleaning work.I have excellent references.I have spare days:Mondays(from 1p.m)and Tuesdays(FROM 12).If you need good regular cleaner e-mail me jolamikolaj@yahoo.co.uk

Jola Mikolaj ● 6576d1 Comments ● 6575d

PRACTICALLY PURRFECT - A Celebration of Modern Musicals in aid of HAWS

From the Hounslow Animal Welfare Society's website:'One of our kitten foster carers, Rebecca Caine is is putting on a wonderful evening of music from various popular musicals & operas including Mary Poppins, Wicked and Cats. Rebecca starred as Cosette in the original cast of Les Miserables and also as Christine in the Phantom of the Opera in Canada. Also singing are Sheila Reid from ITV's Benidorm and Frances Ruffelle who also starred in the the original cast of Les Miserables, playing the part of Eponine. All proceeds are being kindly donated to HAWS.'VENUE: St Michael & All Angels Church, Bath Road, Chiswick, London W4 1TX.DATE: Saturday 11th October 2008 at 7.30pm TICKETS: £15Tickets available online from the HAWS website: www.haws-animals.org.uk (online booking fee of £1 per ticket applies to cover credit/debit card commission + postage) Also on sale at the door - subject to availability

Ana Herrera ● 6576d1 Comments ● 6576d

New shops near station in Northfield Avenue

Has anyone been in the new interiors shop? Looks nice. I was quite surprised that they'd managed to sell 2 shops reasonably quickly. Does anyone know what the other new one is going to be?

Penny Crocker ● 6578d5 Comments ● 6576d

Second Hand Stalls now EVERY Sunday at Acton Market

There will be second-hand stalls at Acton Market EVERY Sunday from this week.  Second Hand stalls will be open from 9am until 1pm.  If you are interested in having a second hand stall, please contact Sajida Bibi at sajidab@actionacton.com or anyone on the Market Team at Action Acton: 020 8993 9605, visit the office at 16-18 Crown Street, W3.  You MUST book ahead to secure a second hand stall.   The regular handicraft and food traders will still be on hand as usual from 10am until 5pm.Other news from the Acton Market:This Saturday 27th September is Give or Take Day. Stall open from 12:30 - 3:30.Saturday we also have a new Falafel stall opening. You may have seen them at the Hammersmith food market on Thursdays - yum yum!For more information, have a look at the website on www.actonmarket.co.uk

Michelle Laurie ● 6579d4 Comments ● 6576d

Views on the Boston Manor area

Hi there, my sister and brother-in-law are considering moving back to London from East Grinstead in West Sussex and are arranging property viewings all over London, from Uxbridge to Forest Hill. She has asked me what I think to the area of Boston Manor (Cumberland Road, W7, just off Boston Road to be precise! Around 10-15 minutes walk from Boston Manor tube station.)I have never actually been to the area and am seeking the opinions of all of the forum contributors, I would like to know how safe the area is, what there is to do locally and generally what sort of feel the area has.Any responses would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.

Joseph Valliancourt ● 6577d1 Comments ● 6577d

Westfield (Shepherd's Bush) opening

Received an e-mail this morning from TfL.Shepherd's Bush Central Line station is due to re-open on October 30th, didn't say which year, to coincide with the opening of Westfield shopping/leisure centre.I travelled past Westfield last week. They still have a lot of work to do in the next few weeks.Did the problem with platform widths on the Overground station ever get resolved?

Alan Brainsby ● 6582d2 Comments ● 6578d

Kelly's Directory

I'm doing a bit of research which has meant looking at Kelly's quite a bit.  One thing is foxing me; if an entry in the street directory section  says  "Fred Smith cobbler" lived at number 10 in 1895,  does that mean the premises was a cobbler's shop - or is it merely indicating his profession  ?

Viv Ellis ● 6585d3 Comments ● 6578d

New Course at London Buddhist Vihara

The Buddha’s Life and TeachingsA ten-week course on Buddhism will start on Thursday 2nd October 2008 at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, Chiswick W4 1UD. Classes will be held each Thursday from 7pm - 9pm.02nd Oct. Ancestors of the Buddha 09th Oct. Setting the Wheel in motion16th Oct. The Buddha’s chief disciples23rd Oct. The Buddha’s last days and his Mahaparinibbana30th Oct. The First and Second Noble Truths06th Nov. The Third and Fourth Noble Truths13th Nov. The theory of Kamma and Rebirth20th Nov. Mind, Body and the theory of “No Soul”27th Nov. The Wheel of Life, Death and Rebirth04th Dec. The goals and methods of Buddhist meditation Tel: 0208 995 9493 Fees :  Free (donations are welcome)

Pat Smith ● 6580d0 Comments ● 6580d

Wanted - folding card table

Have recently started playing Bridge and am looking to buy second-hand folding card table.  Please reply if you have one and are interested in selling.

Carolyn Noble ● 6581d1 Comments ● 6581d

Ealing Trailfinders

I see the glory hunters at Wasps got a plug on this web site recently. Just in case you were unaware Ealing's premier club for mini and Youth rugby is Ealing Trailfinders so if your son is thinking of taking up the game try there.http://www.ealingrugby.co.uk/

Andy Jones ● 6595d5 Comments ● 6581d

More freedom!

I see that the Freedom Pass on TfL services is being extended to 24 hour coverage from 2nd January 2009. http://www.freedompass.org/important.htm Good news for those of us over 60 and still commuting!

Robin Hall ● 6582d3 Comments ● 6581d

England - Top in Europe

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/2967374/England-is-most-crowded-country-in-Europe.htmlWe've finally done it - official.What next? Standing only on buses? No new residential properties fewer than 30 storeys?

Alan Brainsby ● 6588d3 Comments ● 6581d

Bestest cocktails ?

Which pub/wine bar/restaurant in Ealing makes the best cocktails? What's your favourite cocktail? How did 'cocktail' get its name? And what's the thinking in having a 'DellBoy' umbrella in the glass - why an umbrella?  ;-)

Gerry Tan ● 7386d13 Comments ● 6582d

YOUR LAST Chance to have your say on retendering on local bus services

TfL are currently consulting on the retendering of bus routes.Please bear in mind TfL’s advice on suggestions, comments, etc on routes:  They are looking for comments from the public to Stakeholders in this case London TravelWatch. They would particularly welcome information on any particular problems you may have identified rather than a specific suggestion for extension or enhancement of an individual route. This is because the best solution to a problem may be a change to another route rather than the one being directly reviewed. The routes affected are:207, N207, 427, 427, 607195266, N26626012070, R7094, N9411, N11195X26110, 11181211, C1Closing date for comments put on the forum by 23rd September.  I will then take them forward to Tfl. Suggestions might include:          ideas which enhance social inclusion;         corridors or areas which might benefit from  new or      enhanced Sunday or night services;          areas or corridors on which you feel increased frequency or larger vehicles are needed to cater for demand;           identifying routes which you feel are unreliable;          ideas which improve integration with other transport modes or interchange with other bus  routes or improve access to major developments.”   Is the 207 ever overcrowded?

Libby Kemp ● 6582d0 Comments ● 6582d

Large aerial structure in Gunnersbury Park

Walking in Gunnersbury Park, I saw a very large aerial structure in on of the Popes Lane gardens backing onto the park. Does anyone know what is it for?

S. D. Brock ● 6587d7 Comments ● 6584d

Meeting about local healthcare services on Thursady 25th Sept 7.30pm

With the spate of recent critical reports about local healthcare services, West Ealing Neighbours' next public meeting is all about health matters.  Everyone is welcome and it is at Dean Hall (behind Wilkinson's)in Williams Road, off Singapore Road and starts at 7.30pm. You can find full details on our website at www.westealingneighbours.org.uk.

David Highton ● 6585d0 Comments ● 6585d

Music Venue's

Hi guys,Need to pick your brains. I do quite alot of wedding photography, but I would like to try a bit of music photography,Does anyone know, locally any good music venues, that I could contact to see if I could take some photos in there?thanks in advance

Mark Yates ● 6590d7 Comments ● 6586d

Ward Forums

There is a write-up on the front page for the Northfields one which was the first to take place.  I used the search facility at the top of www.ealing.gov.uk to find this info.  I couldn't see a tab.  There are lots of links in this which I can't copy and paste so you will have to go to the website to find the info (including Find My Nearest)."Ward Forums replace Area CommitteesEarlier this year the council voted to abolish the old area committees in favour of 23 ward forums, with the aim of getting more people involved.  The first of the new ward forums will begin in September 2008. Led by ward councillors, the forums will feature joint problem solving on local concerns, including round table discussions on issues such as community safety, traffic and transport schemes, parks and street improvements.  Plus each ward will have the chance to influence an annual budget of £40,000 for local improvements.The first five forums have been arranged as follows:Acton Central – 17 September from 7-9pm at St Mary’s Church, The MountHobbayne – 16 September from 7-9pm at St Mary’s Church, 91 Church Road, HanwellNorthfields – 4 September from 7.30-9pm at the Log Cabin on Northfields Avenue. Informal reception at 7pm at Northfields Library.Southfield – 10 September from 7.30 -9.30pm at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street.Walpole – 18 September from 7-9pm at St John’s Church, Mattock LaneMeetings for each of the other wards are being arranged and are expected to begin later in the autumn.  Forums will meet at least three times a year.The Ward Forums are: Acton Central, Cleveland, Dormers Wells, Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common, East Acton, Elthorne, Greenford Broadway, Greenford Green, Hanger Hill, Hobbayne, Lady Margaret, North Greenford, Northfields, Northolt Mandeville, Northolt West End, Norwood Green, Perivale, South Acton, Southall Broadway, Southall Green, Southfield and Walpole.To find out which ward you live in, please go to Find my Nearest and enter your postcode."

Philippa Bond ● 6593d5 Comments ● 6586d