Some locals have given less-fortunate locals support delivering groceries, taking them to the doctor, cleaning their home, driving them about… Your locals won’t blow their own trumpet so if you see the hound blowing his trumpet it means someone local…
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Local story: Joe Miller talks about cash under the carpet
‘We pulled up a customers old carpet and discovered hundreds of pounds in bank notes. The customer kindly split the cash with us’ Find out more about The Carpet Store
Massage therapist: Aska Mucha
Interview with Aska Mucha local massage therapist ’It’s my passion’ Q. Why are you a massage therapist? Since my teens I have always had a huge interest in the combination of Eastern and Western mind and body connection. My extensive…
Recipe: John Stenton’s Lamb Shank
1. Stick some fresh Rosemary and Sage in the top of the Lamb Shank. 2. Sit the shank up in tin foil and make it into an open parcel. 3. Pour in an inch and a half of white wine.…
The Hepsibah Gallery Pop-up Art Space
The Hepsibah Gallery is available to rent @ £450 per week and £250 for a 3 Day Pop-up. Call Jayne Hepsibah Sullivan on 07730 596303 to find out more. THE HEPSIBAH GALLERY 112 Brackenbury Road W6 0BD http://hepsibahgallery.com
Jayne & Larry: Hello…
Hello… The Brackenbury Village asked me to write a regular column about the arts and what’s on at The Hepsibah Gallery but I found myself having sleepless nights about doing for Brackenbury what Hedda Hopper did for Hollywood – filling…
DIY advice from Ian McCarroll
Interview with Ian McCarroll owner of Tool Chest Q. What advice would you give a novice DIY enthusiast? Listen. I usually know what I’m talking about. Q. Any other advice? Were you listening? Find out more about Tool Chest
Local gunmaker: Michael Smith
TAKING STOCK What inspired a local lad to become a fine craftsman? Michael Smith, shares tales of his unlikely journey Q. Michael Smith, you’re a gunmaker. Where are you from originally? Shepherd’s Bush. Q. How has the area changed since…
Recipe: John Stenton’s New season butterflied leg of lamb
John Stenton BBQ favourite: New season butterflied leg of lamb! 1 leg of lamb, approx 2.25kg (5lb) weight, feeds 6-8 people. For the marinade: 2tbsp chopped fresh rosemary. 2tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Zest 2 lemons. 6 garlic cloves, crushed. 130ml…
Local casting agent: Priscilla John
Jo Reynolds talks to Local casting agent Priscilla John. How long have you lived in the area? Since February 1987. I’d just bought a house in Cardross Street. Do you want to know what I paid for it? £103,000. That…