In answer to a tweet it was a bakers, and to the rear were stables, the hooks on the wall were to tie the horses up.  Apparently it had the name of Hovis on the wall as well.  The last bit hasn't been taken away yet as there are some baby pigeons nesting.  The rest will be taken down when they have flown away.  We have asked (Avenue Road people) Stacey about the history and she has a picture of the original wall, which we are trying to getSee More

HelloIs there anyone who can or knows of a piano to donate to Linden Hall?  Needed asap.Thank you.  If you know of one please ring 020 8979 5607See More

Went up the road this evening, to see that wine and cheese had gone, a new deli/café there instead.  Do we need yet another café in Hampton?  I think not.  Shame Steve that you have disappeared.  No one I spoke to knew about itSee More

Just got back from the Stables restaurant next to the Cardinal Wolsey.  Well Thursday night is steak night.  You get an 8oz steak with fries, a choice of sauces and a bottle of wine for £30 for two.  Great value that would normally cost in the same place £58 on another night.  Shame I was there with a friend and a table of 4 so very quiet.  Nobody knows that on a Thursday night it is a good deal.  Let's try and support it if only on a Thursday, atmosphere a bit echoey   The menu at other times…See More

Does anyone know of a swimming pool in this area that doesn't lane off.  I need to build up my muscles and need to swim widths.  Having been a life guard on two occasions the last being when in my 40's I find it disturbing that no 'big pools' allow you to just swim a width.  Several years ago I went to Hampton pool and new the manager then Dan, and when I was struggling out of my depth in 'a lane' I lost my nerve.  I asked 'why can't I just swim a width?' answer was 'swim half way and…See More

It's Monday tomorrow and another game of whist will be happening at Linden Hall at 1.15 pm.  £4 for non members and £2 for members.Please do come along we are a friendly bunch and do not take life too seriously.  It doesn't matter what level you are we will helpSee More