Barons Court Library Wall Display

Nice to see the photos from this blogs online presentation turned into a wall a display in Barons Court Library. The pictures show the original prefab building and the library being built in the 1960's, with some internal shots. The Library is due to close on March 31st. It will replaced by a 'community hub,' with some library facilities. The pictures were mostly sourced from H&F's local history archive.

• Original Presentation

• H&F Local History Archives

• Barons Court Library

LETRA Open Meeting- 22nd February

Lytton Estate Tenants & Residents Association

Open Meeting

Tuesday 22nd February

7pm Lytton Residents Hall

Invited Guest-

Cllr Helen Binmore

Cabinet Member for Children's Services

Your chance to meet Helen

Your chance to speak on any issue

Your chance to have a say

Doors Open 6.50pm

Free Computer Access

A new UK Online Centre has opened in Lisgar Terrace Community Hall on the Samuel Lewis Trust Estate. The centre is open from 10am to 5pm every Friday. It is for all residents of the neighbourhood and provides free computer access. They are running introductory courses in computing and using the internet. There is a full range of facilities, with six computers connected to the internet, printing and a number of useful computer programmes to learn on.  The centre is run by Southern Housing with funding from UK Online. They hope to extend the number of days it is open with the help of volunteers from the local community.

• Call on Alyson 0207 553 6461
• computersincommunities@shgroup.org.uk
• www.ukonlinecentres.com

Building Work at Pelham House

Preparation work for ramp

Good to see that the work to to install the new door ramps at Pelham House has started. Hopefully the work will be finished by the end of the month. The new ramps are an issue LETRA has campaigned for and with the support of local Councillors, succeeded in getting installed.
If there are other problems on the Lytton Estate, you feel need attention, please get in touch with us. Our next Open meeting is on Tuesday 22nd February, 7pm, at the Residents Hall. 

Politics Show, BBC1 12pm Sunday

The Politics Show on Sunday, 12pm BBC1, will be interesting. Cllr Stephen Greenhalgh, H&F's Tory leader and Cllr Stephen Cowan, Labour leader of the opposition, are due to appear. 
This should make for an lively debate. Especially so, as H&F's Cabinet will meet this Monday, 7pm, Hammersmith Town Hall. They will, controversially, vote on the sell-off of several community buildings in the borough. Before the meeting, there will be a rally by opponents of the sell-off , starting at 6pm, outside the Town Hall building.

Hammersmith Chess Club.... New Players Welcome

If you like playing chess, but can't get a good game, 

then Hammersmith Chess Club is for you.

Enjoy a warm & friendly atmosphere among fellow chess players.

You'll have the opportunity to play in the London, Middlesex & Thames Valley leagues. Beginners of all ages are also welcome, with the chance to compete in some of the minor leagues.

International Grandmaster Julian Hodgson started with the club as a boy.
Membership is reasonable and concessions are available.

The club meets in Lytton Residents Hall, 

North End Crescent, West Kensington

every Monday (except Bank Holidays)

7.30pm to 10.30pm

• For contacts and more info: Hammersmith Chess Club

The Residents Hall is also available for hire.

It's a reasonable size, with kitchen, central heating and rest room facilities.
Unfortunately, parties and weddings are not allowed.
Groups looking for a regular venue are welcome.

For enquiries on renting the Hall only call the manager on

• • Contact: 07868478779 
  • 24hr, answerphone & SMS
  • Email: lyttonhall@gmail.com

Sainsbury's Licence Granted

Sainsbury's have been granted an alcohol licence for its new premises, at 3 North End Crescent ( the former Fox Pub /Crescent Nightclub), by H&F's Licencing Committee. The new stores opening hours will be 6am to midnight. There is no word yet of when the shop-fitting work will start or of an opening date. To see Sainsbury's application and a detailed floor plan of the shop, click the link below.

• Application for new premises licence

Vodafone & O2 Mast On North End Rd.

A new addition to our street furniture arrived today. Vodafone and O2 have placed a new mobile telecoms mast on the pavement outside Burne Jones & Samuel Richardson Houses.
Something of a surprise to those of us who don't stop to read every planning notice on the lamp posts.
Though not as obtrusive as some mobile masts, it still is a sizable presence on the street.
Having spoken to the installation engineers it is due to go 'live' next week.

Saturday Drop in at Lisgar Terrace - 29th January

Architects impression of  Lisgar Terrace after redevelopment

Everyone wishing to find out more about the redevelopment of the Lisgar Terrace buildings can now do so. Southern Housing are holding an Open Day in the Lisgar Terrace Community Centre on
Saturday 29th January, between 1pm & 4 pm
The plans for the redesigned buildings will be on show. You will also be able to talk with the project team about all aspects of the works. Light refreshments will be provided. The Community Centre is located inside the estate at the back of the buildings.

• Southern Housing Group
• Project Newsletter
• H&F Planning Application
• Email: service.centre@shgroup.org.uk
• Phone: 0300 303 1771

The Routemaster is back

A classic design in the shape of the Routemaster bus is again providing a working service along Kensington High St. The number 9 Heritage bus route, which previously stopped at the Royal Albert Hall, has been starting its extended journey from the Warwick Gardens bus stop, at our end of the High St.  All fans of this great piece of London history can again enjoy the service into town and through the West End to Aldwych; the bus departs every 20 minutes.

• Timetable. 
• Routemaster- Wiki Entry
• Routemaster the Icon
• London Buses route 9 (Heritage)