Master butcher John Stenton chews the fat with Jo Reynolds. Where are you from originally? South Shields, Tyne and Wear. How long have you been here? I came to London over 40 years ago and have lived in Hammersmith ever…
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Local pet: Kaspar
Kaspar looks for inspiration. A Brackenbury Village dog: friendly, well-behaved, loyal. Thanks Kaspar.
Local photographer: John Garrett
Celebrity photographer John Garrett (above) talks to Jo Reynolds about clicking with the Dalai Lama and other stars. How long have you lived in the village? 12 years. What brought you to the area? Divorce. What are your favourite places?…
Local pet: Wendy
Wendy can be found in the dog-friendly pub, The Andover Arms, from time to time. Wendy’s owner is bilingual Marisa, a voice-over artist who also teaches Spanish. Though not to Wendy, because she already speaks it.
Local publican: Tom Gavaghan
Tom Gavaghan (above) of The Andover Arms tells Jo Reynolds what makes a pub great. How long have you been one of the village people? Since October the 11th, 2002. I started out running the Thatched House then took over…
Brackenbury Hound: John Stenton
The Brackenbury Hound returns to the village and visits his favourite butcher John Stenton – cartoon by local artist Paul Donnellon. What is this story about? Read about John Stenton local butcher
Local pub: The Andover Arms
Tom Gavaghan runs the Andover Arms pub and restaurant in the heart of Brackenbury Village. It’s a Fuller’s pub and offers London Pride, ESB, Discovery, Chiswick, HSB, Seafarers, Honey Dew, 1845, London Porter, Golden Pride, Vintage Ale, Brewer’s Reserve, along…
Local band: The Redfords
Daniel fronts The Redfords, a local band available for weddings and corporate gigs. They can do male and female vocals, dress formally in black tie, bring their own lights and equipment, and can play music to suit all tastes and…
Local community centre: Grove Neighbourhood Centre
Natasha and Theresa from the Grove Neighbourhood Centre. The Grove Neighbourhood Centre is the local community centre where locals are welcome to socialise and try out different health and fitness therapies. Grove Neighbourhood Centre 7 Bradmore Park Road Hammmersmith London W6 0DT…