Shoots and Leaves is a truly local business with 17 years’ of trading in London. It is proud to sponsor the WLAC article in Hammersmith Locals. We hope that by highlighting the valuable work this charity does that others will also support the WLAC. West London Action for Children (WLAC) is...
Let’s start with a quote from Frank Sinatra (a barber shop legend) to get us in the Christmas party spirit - ‘Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy!’ Over the festive period there will be family get-togethers, New Year’s Eve spectaculars and the notorious...
In aromatherapy essential oils are used in conjunction with a unique and special massage to rebalance the nervous sytem and the metabolism of the body. The oils are chosen individually to suit the client both mentally and physically. Some of the benefits reported include restored energy levels, reduced pain...
Word of mouth from happy customers ensures the odd jobs keep coming for Brad. Known for his distinctive bright floral shirts and pork pie hat, Bradley Cahoon has worked and lived in Hammersmith ever since he arrived in the area in the late 1980’s. But, he has never forgotten his...
Joe and Fiona Miller - This local family has you covered. Firstly, a bit of preparation goes a long way to help you know what you want and need when buying a carpet. Pop into the shop to try out the textures and understand the uses for different kinds of...
One phrase that residential architects sometimes hear is; ‘We’d like to be in by Christmas’, or another such occasion. There’s a lot of work to be completed before the building works can begin, including: surveys, developing the brief and design, planning approvals, building regulations compliance, Party Wall Agreements and tender...
It is generally accepted that the name Brackenbury Village was coined by some sharp suited, smooth talking estate agent. Classifying a warren of Victorian terraced streets into something between a hamlet and a town was a cunning move. It certainly chimed with residents eager to define a neighbourhood known for...
He has worked as a civil servant in the Department of Trade & Industry and been a menswear salesman at Liberty. But in recent months, Kim Benson is bringing his years of expertise to bear in helping to run the Grove Neighbourhood Centre (GNC). For five years he volunteered at...
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To some, he’s the DJ/producer godfather of Nu Skool Breaks, a style of drum ‘n’ bass dance music that gripped the club scene in the 1990’s. To others, he is the Hammersmith father of two who rides a punchy motorbike, owns two cats and says he has a pet alligator...
