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See "Swimming with Men"

If you get a chance do go and see the new film "Swimming with Men" starring Rob Brydon. It's got great reviews and my son-in-law was in charge of sound production! But best of all, most of the closing scenes were shot in Wandsworth Town Hall last May. Not the bits you and I get to see normally but interesting nevertheless.

Hugh Walton ● 2983d0 Comments ● 2983d

Kew the Music - Boyzone Ticket for sale

We've bought 3 reserved enclosure tickets for the event next Saturday and one of us can't go. Going for £70 face value. You can email me @ roy.reeswilliams@btinternet.com for more details."Don't love me for fun, girlLet me be the one, girlLove me for a reasonLet the reason be...."R.

R Rees Williams ● 2986d0 Comments ● 2986d

Bunny Park Dog Show Today

12noon till 4pm at the Churchfields Recreation Grounds, Hanwell, W7 3BP. Bring your pooch along for a fantastic day of fun. Food and refreshments available. www.thebunnyparkdogshow.co.uk for more info.

Sharron Clarke ● 3015d0 Comments ● 3015d

Memorial Service.

On Saturday 4 August 2018 at 2.00pm, a memorial service is being held in the Metropole Theatre, Abertillery, South Wales for two Abertillery murder victims, 8 year-old Freda Burnell and 11 year-old Florence Little who were killed in Abertillery in 1921.Their killer, Harold Jones a.k.a Harry Stevens lived in Fulham, Putney and Hammersmith between 1946 and 1971 when he died. With a choir and town band performing at the memorial service there is expected to be over 250 people attending. There will be an expected 50 members of the 2 girls' family members attending from various parts of Britain. After the service there will be a re-dedication of the 2 girls' memorials at Brynithel Cemetery.Over the past 7 months, myself, Councillors Gill Clark and Julie Holt have raised nearly £3,400.00 towards the cost of restoring the 2 dilapidated memorials. We are still about £200 short of paying the memorial mason who has done the work at cost price and about £300 short of printing 260 memorial service programmes. These will consist of 8 pages each.We have now been given a donation to book the Metropole Theatre for the event. We  have also been kindly offered a donation of £300 towards the cost a buffet that will be held in the Metropole later in the afternoon.If anyone would like to consider making a donation for this worthy cause please contact me on 07989555376 or n.milkin@sky.comPlease google Florence Little/Freda Burnell  or Harold Jones - Killer for more information.Regards.Neil Milkins

Neil Milkins ● 3016d0 Comments ● 3016d

Former Hammersmith, Putney and Fulham child killer.

Regarding Abertillery child killer Harold Jones. 10 years ago, New Scotland Yard informed South Wales Police that they believed it was possible that Harold Jones may have been the killer of 12 year-old Muriel Joan Drinkwater in Swansea in 1946. The Detective Chief Inspector who led the murder inquiry ten years ago has retired from the Force refusing to believe that Jones was the killer, although D.N.A could prove one way or the other whether Jones was or not. Now under instructions from the South Wales Police Chief Constable Matt Jukes, the case is being looked into by South Wales Police Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Drake, Detective Chief Superintendent Danny Richards and Detective Chief Inspector Mark O'Shea. Five years ago respected Detective Chief Inspector Paul Bethell confirmed that Jones WAS a suspect in the Drinkwater murder inquiry.

Neil Milkins ● 3088d0 Comments ● 3088d

Would you hire a Private Cook?

I'm a private cook, specialising in Caribbean, European and Plant based fusions.  I'm interested to know who would think of hiring a cook and how often.  Or would you prefer for special occasions only?

Angella Williams ● 3094d0 Comments ● 3094d

Southside

It would seem that Southside is being hit by the same curse that has affected Putney Exchange and many others. Trespass (the mountain wear people), Cath Kidson, the man Games place, Pizza Storm and (I gather) Byron Burgers either have closed or are about to close down. Argos has moved to Sainsburys and there is an empty unit by Robert Dyas. I know Argos were taken over by Sainsburys and Byron have problems of their but it's a worrying trend.

Hugh Walton ● 3127d1 Comments ● 3116d

Wandsworth Common User Survey - deadline March 16th

For the first time in 40 years a new Management Plan for Wandsworth Common is being written.The Council have appointed consultants, and one of the first things they've done is devise a survey to hear what users of the common think about the common and how it's managed. YOU now have the opportunity to have a say in the process.You'll find the survey by following this link.https://haveyoursay.citizenspace.com/wandsworthecs/wandsworth-common-18/consultation/intro/You have until March 16th to submit itWhat's in the Management Plan will be a blueprint for managing the common for several years. The more people who complete the survey, the more representative and credible it, and the ultimate plan, will be. So do spend some time giving it thought, and also please tell any of your contacts who use the common regularly.What happens next?A draft plan should be available mid-year. Further consultation will then take place before it is finalised in December.

Richard Fox ● 3124d0 Comments ● 3124d

Planning application for advertising phoneboxes

Hi,I noticed various planning notices being put up for the placement of phone boxes around southside. Outside Cotswold, Starbucks and TXMax. these are basically advertising boards to clutter the high street, we already have 3 unused phones boxes within 2mins of the proposed sites.We really need to protect the pavements, for the blind,wheelchair, pushchair and other pedestrians as the pavements are getting busier and we dont need more obstacles. https://planning1.wandsworth.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=919602&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Wandsworth/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Wandsworth/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNINGhttps://planning1.wandsworth.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=920604&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Wandsworth/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Wandsworth/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING

Ian Jones ● 3136d0 Comments ● 3136d

classified ads

Can someone please clear the bulk of ads - some go back to 2015 - as nobody has been able to post a new ad for months (or maybe years!). Many thanks

Gill Gray ● 3173d0 Comments ● 3173d

WPCC Election 2018 - why I am not standing

Why I am not seeking re-election as a Conservator in the February 2018 election…..and why I am recommending that none of the Conservators elected in February 2015 do so either.We need a clean sweep so that the charity can move forward with confidence into the next triennium.  Our precious open spaces are more important than any individual or group of individuals.Regrettably there is an extremely destructive small group who, in my view, will go to almost any lengths to try and bring the charity down.  This, I believe, is their aim.  The Charity Commission’s statement of 22nd December 2017 made clear ‘It would encourage those with appropriate knowledge and skills to consider standing.’The statement continues: ‘The Commission hopes that after the election all the elected and appointed trustees will work together to take the charity forward. This would include considering mediation to resolve any outstanding issues within the trustee body and putting into place any actions issued by the Commission.’It is not encouraging to think the new Board may have to consider mediation as a starting point.  With new, ‘fresh faces’ and open minds this should not be needed.The Commission has given an indication, but without commitment, that they are looking to close the Statutory Inquiry within the first six months of 2018.It is my understanding, from a meeting I had with the Charity Commission on 18th December 2017, that the Commission wants to bring this whole matter to conclusion so that the trustees can get on with running the charity.  I am equally clear that the only issue that the Commission is investigating is that within the current remit of the Interim Manager.I will be looking to give my five votes to candidates who are able to prove to me that they are not coming with any ‘baggage’ or arguments from recent past disputes. We have many talented levy-payers with sound common sense and appropriate skills including the ability to work collectively who we need to support to take on these important Conservator/trustee roles.  I will give them my full support in whatever way I can.  I will also continue to give my full support to the quite excellent staff that WPCC is fortunate enough to employ.  Prue WhyteElected Conservator

Prue Whyte ● 3176d1 Comments ● 3175d

George Crowe and Eileen Widdows' marriage 1931.

Bit of a long shot but these forums have been such a help over the past 10 years. I am trying to contact relatives of the above who were married in Chelsea in 1931. Eileen's father John Widdows and sister Muriel Ellen May Widdows lived at 29 Hestecombe Avenue Fulham in the 1960's. George and Eileen had a daughter Patricia A Crowe born in Chester in 1941. It is believed Patricia married Dennis M Jones in Chester in 1959. Someone with the name B.Trott may have been in the family.

Neil Milkins ● 3181d0 Comments ● 3181d

Starfish Breakfast Run & Picnic

Join Starfish for the annual Breakfast Run and Picnic on the 4th of March 2018.This friendly event offers a choice of distances –  2k, 5k, 10k or 15k – and the course is totally flat around Clapham Common, so you can run as fast or as slow as you like. There’s always a supportive and friendly atmosphere, with crowds cheering along the route.Everyone gets a t-shirt and medal, as well as a picnic basket to enjoy on the common afterwards. There is lots to do after your run, with a tombola, free 100m dash for the kids, face painting and stalls for all members of the family.Starfish Greathearts Foundation has teamed up with fitness and events specialists, Innovation Sports, to make the 2018 the biggest and best yet. Entry includes:  -  Starfish branded T- shirt  -  Chip timing   -  Medal  -  Picnic basket including a drink, breakfast muffin, fruit and healthy snacks to help you re-energise after the run.Facilities include pre-race warm up, children's entertainment, toilets, bag drop, sports massage, medical support and water stations.Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/starfish-breakfast-run-and-picnic-tickets-36111599767

Starfish Greathearts Foundation ● 3188d0 Comments ● 3188d

The Abertillery Singing Detective.

The Abertillery Singing Detective is now on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQbejlJ22Wc

Neil Milkins ● 3193d0 Comments ● 3193d

School Funding meeting, Tuesday 5th December

School Funding still in Crisis:  There is a public meeting to be held in Putney Community Church, Werter Road. 7 - 9 pm on Tuesday, 5th December.  Among the speakers are a local parent, a local governor and parent, a speaker from the National Association of Head Teachers and chaired by a representative of Fair Funding for All Schools.The cuts facing Wandsworth schools when inflation is taken into account can be found at:  https://schoolcuts.org.uk/#!/schools?query=Wandsworth

Jane Eades ● 3205d0 Comments ● 3205d

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Dee Williams ● 3209d0 Comments ● 3209d

Murder Victim Bridget O'Hara.

I have had extensive contact with adult children of 6 of the Hammersmith Nudes' victims who were murdered between 1959 and 1965. Veronica Fleming the daughter of the sixth victim, Chiswick resident Mary Fleming visited Abertillery on the weekend to take part in a major B.B.C. documentary "The Hunt For A Serial Killer." I am still trying to locate relatives of 8th victim Bridget O'Hara who was murdered in January 1965. She had lived in a flat at 41 Agate Road, Hammersmith. Her husband was Micheal O'Hara and Bridget had many brothers and sisters. If anyone can help  please contact me at 07989555376 or n.milkin@sky.com

Neil Milkins ● 3215d0 Comments ● 3215d

Criminal Profiling.

In August 1996, Kim Rossmo, a detective inspector from the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), was contacted by a UK police task force called Operation Lynx. The task force involved police officers from three counties -- Leicestershire, West Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire -- who were all searching for a man responsible for five abductions, rapes and violent sex attacks over the previous 15 years.Rossmo had developed geographic profiling, a method of tracking serial criminals which used data about the location of the crimes. Because of Rossmo's geographic profiling the rapist was caught. Rossmo recently identified Aldensley Road Hammersmith as the centre of a hotspot where he believed the Hammmersmith Nudes' killer lived. Who lived in Aldensley Road when the murders took place? The Dark Son of Abertillery, Harold Jones!

Neil Milkins ● 3221d0 Comments ● 3221d

Policeman by the name of John Widdows.

Does anyone remember a former police officer who lived at 29 Hestercombe Avenue from 1945 until his death in 1962. He had a number of children including Muriel Ellen May Stevens nee Widdows.

Neil Milkins ● 3224d2 Comments ● 3224d

Welsh ex-pats.

If there are any Welsh ex-pats on the forum please google walesonline.co.uk This concerns the  restoration of the graves of 2 children who were murdered by former Fulham, Putney, and Hammersmith resident Harold Jones aka Harry Stevens aka Harry Jones. Help from anyone would be appreciated. Regards. Neil Milkins.

Neil Milkins ● 3264d4 Comments ● 3233d