Meet the Locals

Adam and Potsie Whatever the style, colour or cut, Adam and Potsie provide first-class professional hair care with a delightful personal touch The first thing that strikes you about Adam and Potsie’s bright hairdressing salon in Ravenscourt Park is a picture gallery of hundreds of beaming faces. ‘Our business is…

Gordon Lindsay Gordon Lindsay’s lettings service ensures landlords LET IT BE maximise rental return and minimise tenancy problems ‘Our ultimate aim is to ensure that the rental process runs as smoothly as possible,’ says Gordon Lindsay. ‘That’s why tenants always have my mobile number; if the washing machine breaks down…

Rachid, Nancy and Ratiba Gautier is bringing elegance, functionality and French flair to the High Road For the last year Chiswick has been home to a proud outpost of the very best in French design and manufacturing. Owned by Rachid Kader, Gautier has proved a hit with W4 residents, won…

Ben and Sandra Ben Francis and Sandra Saxinger have recently joined the enthusiastic team at London Auctions ‘When I joined Sotheby’s, it was my first time in an auction house and I didn’t understand what was going on. But I loved the buzz, the fact that it was all so…

Matt Goslett Whether you are upsizing, downsizing or putting a first foot on the housing ladder, Matt Goslett can be your property detective ‘Recently, an artist asked me to find him a Studio. For the last 15 years he’d been using the upstairs reception of his house as a workspace;…

Giovanni and Gabbi La Toscana is serving classic Italian cuisine with a modern twist If expertise and experience count, then La Toscana will be a welcome addition to Chiswick’s dining scene. Gabbi, the Head Chef, has cooked in restaurants in Tuscany and London for 30 years and Giovanni, the Manager,…

Roger Wheatland Whether your taste is classic or cutting-edge, Osborne Interiors can design the perfect kitchen for your budget and lifestyle I’ve asked Roger Wheatland of Osborne Interiors to describe his most challenging brief. After a few moments thought, he smiles: ’Well, a few years ago, I was asked to…

Steve Bonnici The experienced, knowledgeable team at Chiswick Computers specialises in the repair of iMacs and MacBooks It’s probably safe to say that Broccoli and Stilton isn’t Steve Bonnici’s favourite soup. One of the most common emergencies handled by his company, Chiswick Computers, is accidental ‘liquid spillage’ over the keyboard….

Richard Hourican As a specialist Party Wall surveyor, Richard Hourican will protect your interests during building works Are you planning a building project – perhaps an extension, loft conversion or basement – that is on or adjacent to your property’s boundary line? Or has a ‘Party Wall’ notice dropped on…

Clay Miller Are you investing in a new carpet or flooring? The expert team at the Carpetstore will help you make the best decision According to Clay Miller – and he should know – West London is a hotspot for carpet moths. ‘Five years ago, one in 50 customers said…