Tag archives: W6

We ask Elliot Rowe, head of Hammersmith sales at Douglas & Gordon, what he loves about the area and why he made it is home Why did you move to Brackenbury Village? I moved from Clapham to the area more than a year ago because I love it here. When…

From pilates to painting, the centre hosts a variety of activities and events for locals. Brad Cahoon wants your suggestions to ensure it remains at the heart of the community. Your community centre needs you! When I say I work at the Grove Neighbourhood Centre people say they didn’t know…

Discover the history of family names and royal connections in your road. Location: Brackenbury Village, Hammersmith, London, W6: How often have you walked down a street and asked yourself, ‘I wonder why it’s called that?’. Hammersmith has many fascinating street names reflecting our rich history. Some road names illustrate the patriotic…

HIS WORLD’S A STAGE The Lyric re-opened with the hit musical Bugsy Malone. One of its cast, Hammed Animashaun, takes time out of rehearsals to discuss youth theatre, Heath Ledger and fishnet stockings Q. What first attracted you to acting? I’ve always loved performing. As a kid I did my…

(or Seniors can surprise you) Living in Brackenbury Village and working at the Grove Neighbourhood Centre has opened my eyes to previously unrealised antics that some of the septuagenarian and octogenarian residents of Hammersmith and its environs get up to. I have lived in the area for 25 plus years…

Interview with David Ling, General Manager – Hammersmith Fitness First Q. What’s new at Fitness First? We’ve spent £1.8m on our recent refurb to completely rejuvenate the club including a 17.5m pool, three studios (now including hot yoga), brand new CV and strength training equipment and two Olympic Lifting platforms….

In loving memory of Michael Smith 4 November 1958 – 8 December 2015 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…

‘In a fit of pique Cobden-Sanderson threw all the type into the river from Hammersmith Bridge’ What can be more pleasant on a sunny day than to walk beside the river at Hammersmith Mall? Sir Joseph Bazalgette’s magnificent suspension bridge dominates the sky line to the south, as do the…

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. 4. Wrap the tin foil and put it on a…

Editor: John has been working in the area keeping locals on the road servicing cars since 1980. He is highly regarded by locals, but you probably already know that.