'Pirates' At The Tabard
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Saturday, 24 March 2012 17:29

Pirates of Penzance has arrived at the Tabard Theatre - Orphaned pirates, flat-footed policemen, a bevy of blushing maidens and the pretty daughter of Major General Stanley – all the ingredients for a fabulous recipe of G & S at their very best. Sullivan’s ever popular and memorable score contains some of his most beautiful writing as Gilbert, in his most topsy turvy of all plots, leads us through the swashbuckling world of young Frederic, the Pirate apprentice, who was born on February 29th in a leap year and therefore won’t be 21 and come of age until he is 84!

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Hand Grenade Found in Stamford Brook
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A hand-grenade was been found under the arches at Stamford Brook Tube station on Tuesday this week. Police were called at around lunchtime and nearby offices and households were evacuated as a precaution, but it was found the grenade had already been deactivated and posed no danger.

 
Chiswick Flyover Work To Finish
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The SBRA is pleased to report that repair work to the Hammersmith Flyover will be completed before the end of May, ending three months of partial access and closures.  Night closures will continue up to that point, in order to carry out the final elements of this work, from 15 May until 30 May between 22:00 and 06:00.

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We Are Having A Fete!

Its official!  On Monday June 4th, the good people of Stamford Brook will be holding a Fete to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee!  We have a great range of activities and participants including the Gospel Choirs of the 7th Day Adventist Church, a display from Stamford Brooks own Army Cadet Force, the Cubs & Scouts as well as real ale and a BBQ provided by the Duchess of Cambridge pub!

Click here for more details on the Jubilee Fete page, and please get in touch if you would like to take part or help prepare! Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Artists At Home
About Stamford Brook - Local News

Following the success of their event in December, local Joanna Brendon is holding another open house, with fellow artists Bobbie Kociejowski and Annette O'Sullivan.

Being held as part of the Artists At Home initiative (www.artistsathome.net), the exhibition will feature oil painting, jewellery and fine weaving.

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'No Picnic' At The Tabard
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Saturday, 24 March 2012 17:29

A new production of 'No Picnic' has opened at the Tabard.  Invited to a picnic in the woods, Alfie, Ludovic and Julius witness a disturbing incident that seriously alters their existence. In an unreal world that meets reality, three cuddly bears who cannot lie and a weird doll that can, embark on a precarious journey to save their skins.

 

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The 3rd Runway Debate Returns!
About Stamford Brook - Local News
Thursday, 16 February 2012 20:44

In Spring this year, the Government is going to consult on its new aviation policy and on a new night flights regime at Heathrow, ready for publication as policy in early 2013.  At meetings held in Richmond and Brentford last week, BAA made it clear that they still considered a third runway at Heathrow to be a viable proposal to be included in this review.

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Perfect Pitch At The Tabard
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A new production of 'Perfect Pitch' has opened at the Tabard Theatre. Pitch Perfect paints a comic picture of the excruciating tensions that characterise the business world of pitching for business in a West End advertising agency.

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Elastic Bridge At The Tabard
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A new production of the subtle black comedy 'Elastic Bridge' has come to the Tabard Theatre.  Devised and written by a theatre company from the Northwest of England, Strawberry Blonde Curls, the play is set on a lonely, isolated bridge....

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Emlyn Road Triumph Again!
About Stamford Brook - Local News
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 14:05

The Emlyn Road Pub Quiz team were triumphant again last week at the Duchess of Cambridge weekly pub quiz! Winning the main competition for the second time, plus the £60 bonus prize - which went into the team drinks kitty!

The quiz is held every Tuesday evening. Anyone wishing to enter a team should contact the pub direct to book a table here.  Anyone at a loose end, wishing to join the all conquering Emlyn team, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will put you in contact!

 
Weather Damage Hits The Area - Trees and Sewage
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The 'weather' arrived in a big way for Stamford Brook residents at the end of April.  We had trees come down on Prebend Gardens and on Emlyn Road (pictured), which completely blocked the road and required London Transport to divert the 272 bus down Askew Road.  At the same time Thames Water advised local schools and rowing clubs that sewage levels in the Thames had shot up and to make sure all hands, feet and equipment were scrubbed after every outing!  Lovely!

 
Hollywood In Emlyn Road
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Saturday, 24 March 2012 12:55

The trailer for "Now Is Good", the Hollywood movie starring Dakota Fanning and filmed in Emlyn Road, has been released.  Fanning stars as a free-spirited seventeen-year-old battling terminal cancer while falling for Jeremy Irvine. (Who also starred in "War Horse" last year). The characters Irvine and Dakota fall in love in scenes shot in and outside houses in Emlyn Road (including a fake winter scene shot in the gardens).

Click here to see the trailer
 
Jubilee Art Banner Competition
About Stamford Brook - Local News
Saturday, 24 March 2012 16:58

The chance to demonstrate your artistic sparkle is now here, with the launch of a Jubilee Gems Art Banner Competition to decorate the lamposts in central Hammersmith. The Hammersmith BID* are asking all workers, schoolchildren and residents of Hammersmith to come up with a a design.

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Consultation On Ravenscourt Park
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Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council has launched a consultation that will shape plans for the future management of the park and how the needs of users can be met.

Views will help the council to produce a new management plan for the Green Flag award winning park. This plan will give direction for future investment and address key concerns.

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Queen's Jubilee - Call For Ideas!
Residents Association - Newsletter
Saturday, 04 February 2012 14:00

In 1897, Tues June 22nd was a declared a public holiday for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.  The good people of Stamford Brook and Bedford Park held a fete.  The fete followed a cricket match between the local Police and a team of assorted tradesmen. The scene was captured in oils by the Impressionist painter Camille Pissaro who was staying in Bedford Park at the time.

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St Michael's Hold 24hr 'Hymnathon'
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Starting on Friday FebruHymnathon Logoary 24th at 12 noon - and lasting approximately 30 hours - the choristers and congregation of St Michael's & All Angels Church will attempt to sing the complete New English Hymnal. This valiant effort is to be sung, complete and without a break, to raise money for their Organ and Parish Rooms Appeal.  They have asked us to let all residents know that everyone is welcome.  Click here to see the details on their website.  This is a repeat of a bit of local history!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 13:06
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Local RATS Kids Support Tunnel Project
About Stamford Brook - Local News
Saturday, 04 February 2012 12:34

Local Latymer kids, Helen Yang, Paros Loftus and Conor Newman Walley went to Westminster this week to petition MPs to push forward with the Thames Tunnel Initiative.

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