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Boundary commission to obliterate much of Wimbledon

I am very sad to see the proposal to move much of Wimbledon (Abbey and Trinity wards) into the parliamentary constituency of Mitcham. Though Wimbledon will still notionally have an MP, in fact all of South Wimbledon and the town centre as far as the railway station will be in Mitcham, including the Police Station, the Fire Station, Theatre and Centre Court shopping centre.This proposal does not reflect the reality of our famous town and community and treats us like an indistinct piece of a sub-urban sprawl.

Robert Giles ● 4954d3 Comments ● 4885d

Hall required for regular hire

Hi Everybody,I am looking for a suitable large hall to hire for 3 hours (including clean up time) on a weekly basis. I would be using it to run puppy classes. If you know of a hall that allows dogs please let me know!Thank you!Nathalie

Nathalie Ingham ● 4920d1 Comments ● 4896d

Oppose Wimbledon Constituency Boundary Changes

if you are opposed to proposed Wimbledon Constituency Boundary Changes from Wimbledon to Mitcham you can stop it happening. There is a live petition waiting to be signed. http://petitions.merton.gov.uk/epetition_core/community/petition/40deadline is 5th December. If you agree please sign, it takes only a minute. and pass the word to your friends and neighbors.

Maddie Bailey ● 4900d0 Comments ● 4900d

Wimbledon Station forecourt

Although the new pedstrian area appears to be an improvement, what will it be like on an icy morning?  An ice rink with a slippery slope.

Lynne Becci ● 4916d0 Comments ● 4916d

Wimbledon Station improvements

Although the new pedstrian area appears to be an improvement, what will it be like on an icy morning?  An ice rink with a slippery slope.

Lynne Becci ● 4916d0 Comments ● 4916d

Sunday closure 23 October District line between Wimbledon and Edgware Road

The District line is suspended between Wimbledon & Edgware Road this Sunday 23 October for planned engineering work.Two Rail Replacement Bus Services will operate throughout the  closure, as follows:Service A: Hammersmith (for District, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City lines) – Putney Bridge - East Putney - Southfields - Wimbledon Park - WimbledonService B:  Earl's Court - West Brompton - Fulham Broadway - Parsons Green - Putney Bridge - Wimbledon

Patrick Green ● 4917d0 Comments ● 4917d

Boris inspects new Wimbledon station forecourt

The new parking bays for disabled drivers (in the cab rank access road) seem in a particularly bad place, as the nearest way from there to the station is up a set of stairs, or all the way round to the front of the forecourt and then up a slope to the station.

Anthony Fairclough ● 4922d0 Comments ● 4922d

Pilates classes

Everyone is invited. Choose from Monday, Wednesday nights or Saturday mornings (or combine, flexible times) and give it a go!Thank youwww.wvpilates.co.uk

Maja Venters ● 4938d0 Comments ● 4938d

Former Fulham, Putney and Hammersmith paedophile.

Next Monday, 3rd October, there will be repeats of the 1 hour Sky TV documentary: Harold Jones - The Welsh Killer,which deals with former Abertillery double child killer Harold Jones. Jones, using the names Harry Stevens and Harry Jones lived at Hestercombe Avenue Fulham between 1947 and 1962. Between 1962 and 1965 he lived at Colinette Road Putney and from 1965 he lived at Aldensley Road Hammersmith where he died in 1971. The documentary will be presented by Fred Dinenage and looks at the early years of Jones and links him to the unsolved murders of 8 prostitutes in the Hammersmith district of London between 1959 and 1965. The documentary will be shown on Sky Channel 553 and 555 at 9.00pm and 10.00pm on 554.I am still keen to hear from anyone who can remember Harold Jones/Harry Stevens/Harry Jones. All queries welcome.Regards. Neil Milkins. Author of: "Who was Jack the Stripper?"n.milkin@sky.com  Web page http://www.rose-heyworth-press.co.uk 

Neil Milkins ● 4939d0 Comments ● 4939d

Weekend closure 1/2 October District line between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon

The District line is suspended between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon & High St. Kensington to Edgware Road this weekend 1/2 October for line upgrade work.Two Rail Replacement Bus Services will operate throughout the Putney Bridge – Wimbledon closure, as follows:Service A: Wimbledon – Putney Bridge, via Wimbledon Park, Southfields, East Putney, Service B: Wimbledon – Putney Bridge.

Patrick Green ● 4940d0 Comments ● 4940d

Brewery Tap conversion to shops

As chair of Merton's Planning Applications Committee, I reject CAMRA's claim that loss of this pub is due to Merton's planning decisions.  Changing a pub to a shop no longer requires planning permission, and the owners could have done this before seeking to convert the upper part to flats.  In any case, whether a pub does or does not have a resident manager is outside our remit as a planning authority.

Philip Jones ● 4945d1 Comments ● 4943d

Self Defence Classes in Wimbledon

Mondays 10:00 or Tuesdays at 20:004 week Self Defence course based on body mechanics, not the strength so it is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain skills to evade and be able to react to the most common assaults.Taking bookings now for November classes on : www.nationalselfdefence.co.uk andwww.wvpilates.co.ukPilates attendees have 10% discount!!!

Maja Venters ● 4946d0 Comments ● 4946d

Schools planning

It's not really good enough for Cllr Peter Walker to simply argue semantics about the sites consultation (it's not really the point, but Leisure and Art, culture and tourism - are presumably also "community uses" and yet they're mentioned as distinct things). The point being made is the apparent lack of strategy when it comes to schools - and not just primary schools, the shortage of places will shortly reach secondary schools.What we really need to see is a detailed plan of what the Council is going to do: but there is so little in the way of foresight, that they don't even mention schools at all in their call for sites.

Anthony Fairclough ● 4963d0 Comments ● 4963d

Ginger and White Cat still missing!

Whilst everyone is out and about enjoying the 'summer' weather and school holidays please keep a look out for a ginger and white cat. He went missing last November and although I put posters up everywhere and have had a fantastic response from all my lovely neighbours we still haven't found out what happened to him.He may not look lost he is very affectionate but quite independent. If someone thought they might like to adopt him they may well have turned him out as he loved tipping over glasses of water and digging his claws into bare toes.There are more details and photos on my website which I am going to try to put a link to herehttp://www.studiojo.co.uk/claude.htmI would like to know even if it is bad news.Thank you - have a great summer!

Joanna Cardwell ● 5001d1 Comments ● 4970d

New Fundraising Initiative

Hi, I am soon to launch a new fundraising initiative that will benefit local businesses in Wimbledon as well as raising significant monies for local charities, schools, sports clubs, churches.If anyone reading would like a non profit organisation they support or work for to be involved, at absolutely no cost, please contact me on andrew.horne@peel2save.co.ukI look forward to hearing from youKind RegardsAndrew Horne

Andrew Horne ● 5002d0 Comments ● 5002d

ARE YOU DESPERATE FOR A HOME MAKEOVER?

TV PRODUCTION COMPANY MILLSYMAC ARE SEEKING INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED A HOME MAKEOVER!We have a brilliant design team who will rid the clutter, book the skip and redesign your interiors! Looking to sell your house but its 70s style is a turnoff?Own a disaster of a property with no clue what to do?Do you have a mould problem that’s hidden by clutter?Or now the kids have left are you looking to shake up your shack!?Well this could be for you!! We want to hear from people with GREAT stories and INTERESTING properties that DESPERATELY need a home makeover.Embarrassed by your home?  APPLY NOW by calling Lara on 020 7184 6764 or email lara@millsymac.com to find out more details. APPLICATIONS ENDING SOON

MillsyMac TV - Lara Sword ● 5004d0 Comments ● 5004d

TV documentary repeats.

19/07/11 13:05:00Fred Dinenage Murder Casebook. Over the next weekend, Harold Jones - The Welsh Killer will be repeated on 5 different occasions.(1) 9.00pm Sunday 24th July on Sky 553.(2) 10.00pm Sunday 24th July on C+I HD.(3) 10.00pm Sunday 24th July on C+I plus 1.(4) 1.00am Monday 25th July on C+I HD.(5) 2.00am Monday 25th July on C+I plus 1.The documentary and my book: Who was Jack the Stripper? has received favorable attention from film director/producer Gavin Thurston and former assistant director to Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Frewin.A preview of the TV documentary can be seen by googling    neil milkins you tube.Regards. Neil Milkins.  http://www.rose-heyworth-press.co.uk

Neil Milkins ● 5011d0 Comments ● 5011d

Cleaner

Can anyone recommend a good and reliable cleaner, Southfields area if possible?

Katherine Rogers ● 5122d1 Comments ● 5013d

Time Out's Wimbledon Area Guide

Time Out London has just launched a new guide to Wimbledon - as local experts, it would be great if you could take a look, see what we suggest and then tell us what you think! It has information on pubs, restaurants, theatres and other local activities:http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/1130/london-area-guides-wimbledon?DCMP=wimbledonDon't forget to comment!

time out ● 5037d0 Comments ● 5037d

Calling All Volunteers! The Orangery, Gunnersbury Park this Saturday 12noon-4pm

ORANGE ROCKCORPS: Gunnersbury Park Project Saturday 25th June 2011, 12 noon – 4pmGunnersbury Park, The Orangery, W5 4NECalling All Volunteers!Gunnersbury Park is a beautiful 75 hectare (186 acres) landscape of exceptional mature trees, open grass spaces and historic buildingsregistered as Grade 2* by English Heritage with 21 separately listed buildings.Orange and RockCorps have come together to help you to give something back to the community. Take part in Orange RockCorps and help transform the Orangery in Gunnersbury Park. Big old buildings don't come better than this!If you are free on Saturday 25th June 2011 between 12 noon - 4pm and would like to help the Orange RockCorps team to renovate the Orangery by painting, washing, scrubbing, varnishing and just generally having a jolly good old time, then all you need to do is register as a volunteer online at:  http://www.orangerockcorps.co.uk/ or call 0800 954 7625.  After you give your 4 hours, you'll get given 1 ticket to see some great musical artists.RockCorps is a pro-social production company. RockCorps uses music to inspire people to volunteer and get involved in their community. To date, over 45,000 volunteers have attended more than 20 amazing live music events. This is an opportunity not to be missed out on!!  This park exudes history, beauty and culture and this project will see the transformation of a currently disused building into a beautiful space. We guarantee you won't be disappointed. So come down and join the Orange RockCorps team as we take a step back in time! Note:• Registering online is essential: Only confirmed volunteers get all the details and a reserved place on the project.• You must be at least 16 years of age to participate in an Orange RockCorps project.

Rishi Joshi ● 5039d0 Comments ● 5039d

Weekend closure 18/19 June District line between Parsons Green and Wimbledon

The District line is suspended between Parsons Green and Wimbledon this weekend 18/19 June for line upgrade work.Two Rail Replacement Bus Services will operate throughout the Parsons Green – Wimbledon closure, as follows:Service A: Wimbledon – West Brompton, via Wimbledon Park, Southfields, East Putney, Putney Bridge, Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway.Service B: Wimbledon – Hammersmith, via Putney Bridge.

Patrick Green ● 5045d0 Comments ● 5045d

Open Garden Squares Weekend – 11th and 12th June, 2011

The summer starts here as two gardens in Grove Park, Chiswick, open their gates to the public as part of Open Garden Squares Weekend. A single ticket gives you access to many of the most beautiful garden squares in London not usually open to the public, so why not take the opportunity to visit two right on your doorstep?Sutton Court, an Edwardian mansion block just off Sutton Court Road in Grove Park W4 (south of the A4), and the Walled Garden at Chiswick House are opening their gates to the public for just one day, Sunday 12th June, from 10am until 5pm.There will be guided tours of both gardens, a historical talk and a guided walk between the two gardens, both led by local historian James Wisdom, and you can also enjoy tea and cakes at both venues.  To find out more about London Open Garden Squares and get all the details about what’s going on in Chiswick visit www.bit.ly/suttoncourt2011

Kate Beard ● 5054d0 Comments ● 5054d

Fred Dinenage Murder Casebook.

Are there any Wimbledon residents following Fred's episodes on the C+I Channel on Sky 553 on Sunday evenings? He has dealt with Christie of 10 Rillington Place, and 4 other infamous murderers. On Sunday May 29th at 9.00pm he is presenting the 1 hour drama/documentary dealing with Harold Jones the former Fulham, Putney and Hammersmith child killer and the suspect in many unsolved murders, including 8 women who were killed between 1959 and 1965 in the Hammersmith, Chiswick, Brentford and Kensington districts. Fred and Professor David Wilson have done a marvelous job on these documentaries. Regards.Neil Milkins, author of "Every Mother's Nightmare - Abertillery in Mourning" and "Who was Jack the Stripper."

Neil Milkins ● 5068d0 Comments ● 5068d

Summer Employment

I am 20 year old Bath University Art Undergraduate, looking for summer employment in this country or abroad. Have wide experience of child care of all ages including working for 3 months at a Camp America residential camp in New England. Have experience in the services industry and am a competent cook. Have a clean drivers license, am resourceful, reliable, with plenty of common sense and have a genuine love of children. I also hold a up to date criminal record check. livvylaskey@hotmail.co.uk

Olivia Laskey ● 5086d0 Comments ● 5086d

Former Coldstream Guard, Michael Turner.

Does anyone have any information about Michael Turner. He lived with 1964 Chiswick murder victim Mary Fleming and had 2 children with her. He lived with Mary at Pembridge Gardens, Kensington in 1959. In April 1962 while living at Powis Gardens,Notting Hill they had a daughter Veronica Turner. In 1963 they had a son named David Turner. Mary and Michael parted and Mary and the 2 children moved to 25 Geraldine Road, Chiswick. They then moved to 44 Lancaster Gate, Notting Hill but Mary was found murdered at Berrymede Road,Acton Green,Chiswick on 14th July 1964.Mary's daughter Veronica would love to make contact with her father Michael Turner. Veronica who is a widow has 2 daughters in their twenties. They would love to make contact with their grandfather. If anyone can assist please email me at n.milkin@sky.com Regards. Neil Milkins.

Neil Milkins ● 5091d0 Comments ● 5091d

Former Fulham, Putney and Hammersmith paedophile and seriel killer.

If you google   neil milkins you tube     you will see photographs of child killer Harold Jones in a 1 minute preview of Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer which will be aired on the C+I Channel 553 on Sunday May 29th 2011. Feedback welcome.Regards. Neil Milkins - Author of Who Was Jack the Stripper? published by Rose Heyworth Press.   n.milkin@sky.com

Neil Milkins ● 5100d0 Comments ● 5100d

Fred Dinenage Murder Casebook

1st of May is just around the corner. If you google Fred Dinenage Murder Casebook you will see plenty of links for the series of eight 1 hour documentaries, including a 30 second video preview. Towards the end of the clip you will see 2 photos of former Fulham, Putney and Hammersmith child killer and suspected Hammersmith nudes' killer Harold Jones. It now looks certain that Jones also stabbed to death former Putney resident Ignac (George) Ulycz on Sunday August 15th 1965. After Mr Ulycz' stabbing the killer ran nearly half a mile from the crime scene at Upper Richmond Road Putney and just seemed to vanish into Colinette Road. He didn't actually vanish, he retreated into 20 Colinette Road the home of psycho Harold Jones. Shortly after the murder Jones moved 4 miles away to Hammersmith, changing his assumed name of Harry Stevens to Harry Jones.The episode of Fred Dinenage Murder Casebook dealing with Harold Jones will be aired on the C+I Channel 553 at 9.00pm on Sunday 29th May 2011. Regards Neil.

Neil Milkins ● 5110d0 Comments ● 5110d

Test

How do I make a link like to Google - with HTML?

Peter Bourne ● 5117d1 Comments ● 5117d

Things to do in SW19

Hi to all. I thought I'd register on the forum after receiving the newsletters for a couple of months. I've had a couple of afternoons off this week with the kids, and there seems to be a real shortage of things to do with young lads in merton on the whole. Aside from Eddie Catz, Deen City Farm and the Wacky Warehouse at Kiss Me Hardys (which looks like its' in need of major redecoration), what is there to do with a five year old and a four year old that you've found for a fair and reasonable price?

Paul Green ● 5155d1 Comments ● 5119d

Auditions

Anyone interested in acting? Auditons Sun 3rd April. See www.newstagers.co.uk for details!

Julia Coleman ● 5119d0 Comments ● 5119d

New theatre group performing at The Colour House Theatre

THE BLUE ROOM BY DAVID HARECOLOUR HOUSE THEATRE, MERTON ABBEY MILLS, SW19Ten characters...ten amorous encounters...all linked in a way none of them could possibly imagine... New Stagers presents its Spring production: David Hare's THE BLUE ROOM,  a modern adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's play La Ronde, from Wednesday May 4th to Saturday May 7th at 7.45pm at the Colour House Theatre. Much has changed since Schnitzler described his own play as 'unprintable' but what hasn't changed is theatre's ability to court controversy and stimulate the mind and senses.  The premiere of 'The Blue Room', starring Nicole Kidman, provoked an infamously overexcited review in the 'Telegraph' and national media attention. This is our first production at the Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills London SW19 2RD.  The theatre is close to Colliers Wood and South Wimbledon tube stations, and Wimbledon Rail. It's also well-served by buses.  Go to www.tfl.gov.uk   to find out how to get there.

Julia Coleman ● 5119d0 Comments ● 5119d

Avid Daily Mail Readers.

Are there any avid Daily Mail readers in Chiswick, Hammersmith, Brentford, Kensington, Acton or Putney. Sometime next week aclaimed author and national newspaper journalist Nigel Blundell is producing a major feature for the Daily Mail dealing with atrocities committed in the 1950s and 1960s in the borough's just mentioned. With an estimated daily readership of two million two hundred thousand he will open a real can of worms. The exact date of the article will be posted soon. Regards. Neil Milkins. 

Neil Milkins ● 5128d0 Comments ● 5128d

Great place to watch Boat Race

Putney Town Rowing Club ( http://putneytownrc.co.uk/archives/wheres-the-best-place-to-watch-the-boat-race ) is close to the finish line and has an outside bar.

Tony Steele ● 5129d0 Comments ● 5129d

Fred Dineage's Crime Stories

The series of 8 episodes starts on the Crime and Investigation Channel 553 at 9.00pm on Sunday 1st May 2011. Episode 5, Harold Jones-The Welsh Killer is scheduled for 9.00pm on Sunday 1st May 2011. My book: Who was Jack the Stripper? dealing with the unsolved murders of 8 women in the Hammersmith, Chiswick, Brentford and Kensington districts between 1959 and 1965 will be launched at Abertillery Library on Monday 18th April 2011. Regards. Neil Milkins. n.milkin@sky.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Forum Home

Neil Milkins ● 5137d1 Comments ● 5137d

Fred Dineage's Crime Stories

The series of 8 episodes starts on the Crime and Investigation Channel 553 at 9.00pm on Sunday 1st May 2011. Episode 5, Harold Jones-The Welsh Killer is scheduled for 9.00pm on Sunday 1st May 2011. My book: Who was Jack the Stripper? dealing with the unsolved murders of 8 women in the Hammersmith, Chiswick, Brentford and Kensington districts between 1959 and 1965 will be launched at Abertillery Library on Monday 18th April 2011. Regards. Neil Milkins. n.milkin@sky.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Forum Home

Neil Milkins ● 5137d0 Comments ● 5137d

District line suspended between Parsons Green and Wimbledon this weekend 12/13 March

The District line is suspended between Parsons Green and Wimbledon this weekend 12/13 March to facilitate track replacement work between Putney Bridge and East Putney.Two Rail Replacement Bus Services will operate throughout the Parsons Green – Wimbledon closure, as follows:Service A: Wimbledon – West Brompton, via Wimbledon Park, Southfields, East Putney, Putney Bridge, Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway.Service B: Wimbledon – Hammersmith, via Putney Bridge.

Patrick Green ● 5141d0 Comments ● 5141d

Architect recommendation

I just wanted to recommend the services of Simon at Simon Whitehead Architects, who is great for conversions, extensions and other architectural work.  Simon has some super projects to his name, and comes highly recommended, offering a personalised and first class service.  To see his work and for contact details, have a look at www.simonwhitehead.com, also twitter.com/architectsimon

Claire Nonweiler ● 5142d0 Comments ● 5142d

Fox and Grapes

I am so disappointed that the Fox has turned into a food establishment. It doesn't come close to any pretence of being a pub. Another fine English pub kicks the bucket.

Marc Brooks ● 5169d6 Comments ● 5151d

New person... me

Hello I've not actually got anything much to say... but I wanted to register as being a new person on this forum! I normally read the Putney one but just got notification of this one existing.However I could pass on one tip - the Wimbledon Village Bakery does the best bread! It tastes much like it used to during my childhood. I'm off down there tomorrow morning early to stock up, then home to slice it and freeze it in small batches in foil for my sandwiches.Have a good Friday and weekend.

Jane Holland ● 5393d11 Comments ● 5151d

1980 Wimbledon Final

A local television production company is looking for a ball boy from the 1980 Wimbledon gentlemen's final or anyone who was at this epic match between Borg and McEnroe. If this is you or you know someone who might fit the bill please get in contact with me at jamie.broome(at)imgworld.comThank You

Jamie Broome ● 5156d0 Comments ● 5156d

Was anyone else at Wimbledon High School?

I was there for a life sentence - thirteen years and no remission for good conduct - between 1961 and 1974.Anyone overlap?Or indeed at the 18th Wimbledon Girl Guide company?

Sara Nathan ● 5206d6 Comments ● 5165d

Weekend closure 5/6 February District line between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon

All weekend: Suspended between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon for track replacement work. Replacement buses:Service D: Putney Bridge – East Putney – Southfields – Wimbledon Park – Wimbledon Service E: Putney Bridge – Wimbledon (non stop)For travel between Wimbledon and central London, use South West Trains to/from Waterloo.

Patrick Green ● 5178d0 Comments ● 5178d

Decorator

I would like to let you know that i have recently had my house interior and exterior decorated by a very efficient decorator.he also carried out various repairs etc for us whilst working at our house I can highly recommend Paul on:  07983797490, if you need any work carried out. Bert

Bert Ryan ● 5179d0 Comments ● 5179d

Osteopathic Centre for children - NEW

The OCC is a registered charity for pregnant women before and after giving birth and chilren newborn to 18 years old.On Tues, 1st Feb 2011, they are relocating to their new premises,OCC, 22a Point Pleasant, Wandsworth, SW18 1GG. Tel 0207 490 5510.They are fanatastic at dealing with stressed angry children, disabilities, strain of growth spurts and feeding and sleeping difficulties.They are staffed by consultants who want to bring Cranial Osteopathy to a wider range of people - Harley St treatment at a fraction of the price! They ask for a donation towards the cost.I really recommend them - they are the most child friendly relaxed place and nothing ever phases them.Please post this to anyone who may benefit - there are plenty of slots available while they are still unknown in the area.

Diane Doyle ● 5190d0 Comments ● 5190d

SHINE Cancer Research UK

Join thousands of men and women in London on Saturday 1st October 2011, and take part in Cancer Research UK's night-time walking marathon. Choose to walk either 13.1 miles or 26.2 miles and the money you raise will bring light to the lives of those affected by cancer.Find out more and enter at www.cancerresearchuk.org/shine

maxine sackey ● 5191d0 Comments ● 5191d

New book:  Who was Jack the Stripper?

My second True Crime Story: Who was Jack the Stripper? will be launched at Abertillery Library sometime in March/April 2011. The book launch will coincide with a 1 hour drama/documentary to be aired throughout Britain and Europe focusing on Harold Jones, the killer of 2 school children in Abertillery, South Wales in 1921. (Google Harold Jones - The Welsh Killer, or Neil Milkins, or Jack the Stripper.)The documentary will be presented by television presenter and Kray Twins biographer Fred Dineage MBE and top British criminologist and criminal profiler Professor David Wilson. Jones was 15 when he murdered 8 year-old Freda Elsie Maud Burnell and 11 year-old Florence Irene Little in 1921. Jones was released from prison in 1941 having served 20 years for his crimes and owing to the turmoil of World War 11 he went off the police radar. During the times of the unsolved murders of 8 women in the Hammersmith district of London between 1959 and 1965, Jones lived in the Hammersmith district using various aliases. (He lived in Fulham, Putney and Hammersmith between 1947 and 1971 when he died.) Who was Jack the Stripper? examines the amazing links between Jones and the murdered women!Professor Bernard Knight who recovered and conducted the post mortems on all of Fred and Rosemary West's murder victims and "Taggart" creator Glenn Chandler have both read the manuscript for Who was Jack the Stripper? and have made positive comments on the amazing and startling coincidences linking Jones to the Hammersmith murders.Who was Jack the Stripper? is a follow up to Neil Milkins' top selling 2008 book: Every Mother's Nightmare - Abertillery in Mourning, which dealt in depth with the Harold Jones murders of Freda Burnell and Florence Little.Who was Jack the Stripper? will be distributed by:Neil Milkins, Rose Heyworth Press, 67 Arael View, Abertillery, Gwent NP13 1SU. Tel: 01495213744. n.milkin@sky.comemails and feedback welcomed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Forum Home

neil milkins ● 5195d0 Comments ● 5195d

Save the Brewery Tap

Help preserve a piece of Wimbledon's history by signing the petition in the Brewery Tap and by joining the Facebook group - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150366825001788Thank you.

Ian Barclay ● 5256d1 Comments ● 5197d

Missing Ginger and White Cat!

My one year old ginger and white cat has been missing since the end of November. His disappearance is totally out of character. I have put up posters, leafletted all my neighbours, alerted the animal wardens and the vets with no results. Please keep an eye out for him, there is a reward for help in finding him. More details and photos can be found on this link (if the forum will allow me to post a link). http://www.studiojo.co.uk/claude.htmthanksjoanna

Joanna Cardwell ● 5201d2 Comments ● 5198d

Green Coffee

This is a get together for everyone interested in living more sustainably. Often the most difficult bit is knowing where to start. Some of us have started growing our own or reducing our heating bills or making things, others are just thinking about it. So this is an opportunity to meet other like-minded people, have a coffee and talk about things.We're meeting up at Piaf in Wimbledon Hill Road, just opposite the library, from 9.30 to 11.00 in the morning of Tuesday Dec.7th. If it's a success, we'll keep meeting once a month. Hope you can make it.

Joyce Pountain ● 5254d2 Comments ● 5205d

WI-Fi Network in London should not be built

Protagonists including the Mayor propose Wi-Fi emanating from every lamp post in London. Sounds sexy but like every sexual revolution it passes most of us by whilst others end up with a nasty disease! The benefits to the overall community are not proven.  3 and 4 G phones will do everything Wi-Fi will do without the financial investment (capital and on-going) or the physical upheaval.  Fast forward to the day of Wi-Fi everywhere, how will people use it? Who will sit on kerbsides in the suburbs checking their e-mails when this ability is already available on the mobile phone network through multi media smart phones? Governments should not invest in sectors when the market is satisfied.In addition, the 3% of the population that suffers from electro-magnetic sensitivity would have nowhere to hide with complete Wi-Fi coverage in London.  ‘Always on’ Wi-Fi is more painful to these ignored sufferers. Home Wi-Fi and phone masts are bad enough but these can be avoided to some extent. 24-hour Wi-Fi electro-magnetic smog will be a constant headache.A Wi-Fi network covering the whole of London should not be built.   David Dean

David Dean ● 5426d1 Comments ● 5206d

Anyone know an Avon lady?

Want to get a couple of Avon products but don't know anybody locally who sells them.Thanks

Victoria Diamond ● 5388d1 Comments ● 5206d

auditions for children to act in a show next summer

My 12 year old daughter is very keen to be part of a show next summer during the long holiday.  Does anyone know how or where or when auditions are likely to take place and how I can find this information.Thanks,Ros

Rosalind Villiers ● 5225d0 Comments ● 5225d

Changing operating system

I would welcome advice from any computer experts in the area. A few years ago, I bought a new computer which had Windows Vista installed as its operating system. I realized too late that it was a complete disaster, and I've been fighting with it ever since. As a non-techie person, I was very happy with my previous system, which was Windows Xp. Is there any way that I can have Vista uninstalled and Xp installed? I know that Windows7 is the latest system, but I want to return to what I'm comfortable with. Can this be done, and does anyone know who can do it?

Colin Jordan ● 5231d0 Comments ● 5231d

Cycling (Highway) Blues

It is a great pity that our Borough's processes led to the the Cycle Super Highway being cut cut back from its planned and publicised end at South Wimbledon Tube station. Because of this, Merton can only benefit from an amputated Cycle Super Highway, cut short at Colliers' Wood, and abandoning the circulation problems below the knee. This blunt surgery was done without even consulting anyone who rides a bicycle daily on Merton roads to live, to work, to learn . Why is it not essential that there is meaningful consultation with people who know what they are doing? It would save Merton and London local taxpayers a mint.Merton and GLA members and officers need to change their perceived mindset if they want to do anything more positive to grow cycling to match lovely soft warm words with a touch of reality. That would cut back on personal motoring costs, make living in Merton more enjoyable and reduce the bill for street maintenance.

Charles Barraball ● 5238d5 Comments ● 5237d

Cycle Ride 5th December

The Merton Cycling Campaign's Family Fun ride is cancelled as the thaw has not yet set in.The rides are on the First and Third Sundays of every month.http://www.mertoncyclists.org.uk - our site has details of this and other activities.CharlesCharles BarraballBorough Coordinator, Merton Cycling Campaign (Local Group of London Cycling Campaign)e: info@mertoncyclists.org.ukw: http://www.mertoncyclists.org.ukp: 020 8949 0708m: 075 9 00 77 44 5287 West Barnes Lane, New Malden Surrey KT3 6JE

Charles Barraball ● 5238d0 Comments ● 5238d

Combi boilers

I'm thinking of having a combi boiler fitted for my hot water. Can anyone recommend a local firm which does this sort of work for a reasonable price, or has anyone had experience of British Gas?

Katherine Rogers ● 5278d1 Comments ● 5246d

Television drama/documentary

On Thursday 25th November 2010, filming will start in Abertillery on a 1 hour drama/documentary dealing with the unsolved murders of 8 women in the Hammersmith/Chiswick/Kensington/Brentford areas of London between 1959 and 1965. Filming will continue in London shortly thereafter. The presenters are Fred Dineage and Professor David Wilson. The documentary will focus on former Abertillery child killer Harold Jones aka Harry Stevens aka Harry Jones.(google fulham and Hammersmith chronicle-neil milkins) My book Who Was Jack the Stripper? will be launched in April 2011 to coincide with the documentary which will be aired throughout Britain and Europe on the Crime and Investigation Channel 553. Are there any accredited screenwriters out there that would be interested  in adapting my first and second book for television or the big screen. I can be contacted on 01495213744 or 07989555376 or n.milkin@sky.comRegards. Neil Milkins. Author of Every Mother's Nightmare-Abertillery in Mourning

neil milkins ● 5254d0 Comments ● 5254d

Hammersmith nudes' murders

In my book Who Was Jack the Stripper? there are approximately 140 photographs, many of which have been provided by relatives of people involved in the case of the unsolved murders of 8 Women in the Hammersmith, Chiswick, Brentford, Acton and Kensington areas of London between 1959 and 1965. A number have been provided by 4 adult children of 4 of the victims. I have received sponsorship from my local authority (Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and British Steel Enterprise Limited)and from various business and private sponsors to purchase licences to reproduce some stunning images to use in my book. I am still trying to secure sponsorship to reproduce various images. There are 5 at £88.15 each and 5 full front pages of the Daily Mirror at £182.13 each. These Daily Mirror's deal with the murders of victim 2, Gwynneth Rees, victim 3, Hannah Tailford, victim 4, Irene Lockwood, victim 6, Mary Fleming of Chiswick and victim 7, Frances Brown of Hammersmith. If anyone is willing to help, each photograph or image will bear details of sponsorship. i.e. The cost of reproducing this Mirrorpix image sponsored by Garvin Gough, Commercial Hotel Abertillery. Hoping that you may wish to assist. Regards. Neil Milkins.  Author of Every Mother's Nightmare - Abertillery In Mourning. 01495213744, 07989555376 or n.milkin@sky.com

neil milkins ● 5263d0 Comments ● 5263d

Hammersmith nudes' murders 1959-1965

Bit of a long shot but: On Friday 8th November 1963 at Richmond and Barnes Council's refuse tip near the River Thames at Mortlake the body of 22 year old Welsh girl Gwynneth Rees was found dead beneath 2 feet of compacted ash. A man named Frank Bennett aged 54 told the police that the road leading to the refuse tip was a favourite spot for courting couples. Can anyone tell me if they knew Frank Bennett. This is crucial to my new book on the Hammersmith nudes' murders which will be in the hands of my publisher by the end of November. Regards. Neil Milkins. 01495213744 or n.milkin@sky.com PS. The book: Who Was Jack the Stripper? will be launched in April 2011 to coincide with a one hour drama/documentary which will be aired on the Crime and Investigation Channel. It will be presented by Fred Dineage and Professor David Wilson.

neil milkins ● 5268d0 Comments ● 5268d

Are you searching for a member of your family?

Are you searching for a member of your family?  New ITV series could help.Is there someone important missing in your family – someone you’d love to be reunited with? Perhaps you are adopted and long to find your birth family, or maybe you’d love to meet the father you’ve never known? The makers of the highly acclaimed BBC family history series ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ might be able to help find them for you. In a heart warming new television series for ITV, Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell are reuniting long lost relatives who have been affected by adoption or family separation. They have already successfully reunited sons and daughters with their fathers, twin sisters adopted into different families, and birth mothers with the children they gave up for adoption years ago. They‘re in a position to help reunite more families and wanted to offer their help and expertise to any Wimbledon families who might be interested.If you would like to get in touch and tell them about the search for your relative, go to http://www.walltowall.co.uk/longlostfamily.aspx, fill in your details and they’ll get straight back to you.

Katherine Wootton ● 5276d0 Comments ● 5276d

PILATES-new group forming for Saturdays

Hello everyone, WV Pilates is forming a new Pilates group, starting on 25th September at 10:00 and 11:00am. Wimbledon Village Club. Google it, find it, Join in and welcome!!!

Maja Venters ● 5319d0 Comments ● 5319d

No Piccadilly line Northfields - Heathrow weekend 11/12 September

This weekend there is no Piccadilly line service from Northfields to Heathrow for track replacement work. Express coaches operate to/from Acton to Heathrow non - stop. A local stopping service operates from Northfields to/from Heathrow.

Patrick Green ● 5323d0 Comments ● 5323d

Weekend closure 4/5 September District line between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon

This weekend, the District line will be suspended between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon.  It will also be suspended at the eastern end, between Bromley-by-Bow and Upminster.There are two replacement bus services for this closure, between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon. One runs fast between Putney Bridge and Wimbledon while the other stops at all intermediate stations.Station Specific Travel AdviceWimbledon (to / from central London): Use fast rail replacement bus service B to Putney Bridge then the District line towards Edgware Road / Tower Hill (the latter requires a further change at Parsons Green). Wimbledon Park (to / from central London): Use rail replacement bus service A to Putney Bridge then the District line towards Edgware Road / Tower Hill (requires a further change at Parsons Green).Southfields (to / from central London): Use rail replacement bus service A to Putney Bridge then the District line towards Edgware Road / Tower Hill (the latter requires a further change at Parsons Green).East Putney (to / from central London): Use rail replacement bus service A to Putney Bridge then the District line towards Edgware Road / Tower Hill (the latter requires a further change at Parsons Green). Local passengers travelling across the closure should use rail replacement bus services A or B, or local buses where ticket acceptance has been arranged.Ticket AcceptanceTicket acceptance has been arranged with London Buses on a number of routes across the closure.  Passengers with valid London Underground tickets will be allowed to travel by local bus as follows:Route(s) Between93 Wimbledon – Putney Bridge14, 85, 424, N10, N74 Putney Bridge – Putney (Upper Richmond Road)39 Putney Bridge – Southfields493 Southfields – Wimbledon156 Wimbledon –SouthfieldsPlease note that Oyster PAYG customers who wish to use South West Trains will be charged the National Rail fare.

Patrick Green ● 5332d0 Comments ● 5332d

Private Singing Lessons

My name is Dawn. I have recently moved into the area and am offering private singing lessons. I am a fully trained classical singer with a diploma from the Trinity College of Music and several years of performing experience. If you are interested in having 1 on 1 singing lessons, nomatter how much (or how little!) experience you have, I can arrange to hold them either at my home or yours if that is more convenient, at a rate of £20 per hour. You can contact me on 07917 335 627 or dawn.herbert21@gmail.com

Dawn Ponniah ● 5375d0 Comments ● 5375d

Pilates in W Village - best price - shape up

Hi,I just started Pilates, original method (with a beat to shape, tone and balance muscles) in Wimbledon Village club, Wednesdays (today too) at 20:00 and 21:00. I am qualified instructor that wants to make a difference and give you a new experience of mat Pilates (less meditation, more workout. At the moment, I have 1-2 places available for the group at 20:00 and 10 places available for the one at 21:00..so book your place. I have all equipment, you just bring yourself and socks.. I charge 10GBP a lesson. Private - clinical Pilates is available on request. There is a local chiropractor in my team so you are in good hands, with young people (but still 7 years experience) and loads of enthusiasm. Thank you!

Maja Venters ● 5388d2 Comments ● 5375d

Lovebird Found......

My friends found a very sweet and tame Lovebird in their garden in Putney Heath last night (N.B. we presume it's a lovebird from the photos we sourced on the internet).  It has a numbered ring on its leg.  The colour is green and yellow with a red tummy.  Please call 07785 726277 if it belongs to you or if you have any information about who it may own it.

Louise Speers ● 5388d0 Comments ● 5388d

Southfields station lift

I am delighted to say that the lift at Southfields station was brought into customer service over the weekend, in time for the tennis. When the Tube map is updated later in the year, there will be a wheelchair symbol put on the map at Southfields.

Patrick Green ● 5404d0 Comments ● 5404d

Southfield station lift is in customer service

I am delighted to say that the lift at Southfields station was brought into customer service over the weekend, in time for the tennis. When the Tube map is updated later in the year, there will be a wheelchair symbol put on the map at Southfields.

Patrick Green ● 5404d0 Comments ● 5404d

Shouldn't there be a tennis related thread to mark the start of the championships?

I used to go after school and get the five bob tickets re-sold at 1700 in aid of some charity. We got access to the most amazing matches for the last couple of hours of play.I can remember doihg my chemistry revision in the queue for tickets - which probably explains the wholly rubbish exam result and being made to drop all science except biology at the age of 14.All the fault of the tennis!

Sara Nathan ● 5405d0 Comments ● 5405d

When is the forum starting?

I went to Wimbledon High School and my mum still lives not far away so I am interested in knowing what goes on here.I see Curzon cinemas are opening one just behind the theatre...opening with Un Prophete - which has to be good news: best foreign film of the year IMHO.there's a piece of local information to start us off.

Sara Nathan ● 5526d14 Comments ● 5407d

Southfields station closed this weekend

This weekend 22/23 May Southfields station will be closed for ongoing refurbishment and lift installation works.A replacement bus service will operate East Putney - Southfields.Valid LU tickets will be accepted on scheduled bus route 493, between Wimbledon and Southfields.

Patrick Green ● 5435d1 Comments ● 5415d

Hello from Mail Boxes Etc.

Hello to all Wimbledon SW19 forumites. We're a new retail business in Wimbledon, down at 143 Kingston Road SW19 1LJ. We're part of a large global network offering a wide range of courier and shipping services as well as adminstrative support such as photocopying, printing etc.We have a successful store in Putney and we're hoping to be equally useful to the Wimbledon and Merton communities.Please pop along and say hello. I'm sure there's loads of stuff we can you with.ThanksMartin

Martin Frise ● 5427d0 Comments ● 5427d

Southfields station closed this weekend

This weekend 8/9 May Southfields station will be closed for ongoing refurbishment and lift installation works.A replacement bus service will operate East Putney - Southfields.

Patrick Green ● 5452d1 Comments ● 5452d