WIN: The Balcony Gardener book
One of the problems of living in a very built-up area like this is the lack of garden space. Ok, it’s not a problem for everyone, but deep down most of us have a need for some foliage in our … Continue reading →
Jonathan Turton
Friends, Whampers, Countrymen – let’s have some beers
A lot seems to be changing in West Hampstead right now. The demolition of the parade of shops between the tube and the Overground and a sudden rash of shop closures and new openings has highlighted that no urban area … Continue reading →
What have I missed since May 6th?
ShakeTastic, Me Love Sushi, Picasso’s and Blue Daisy have all closed, while Minkies, Curled Leaf, Tiger Stores, a new sweet shop and Spice Tree all opened. What’s happening in West Hampstead? There are plenty of changes afoot at the Thameslink … Continue reading →
Rash of closures on West End Lane
[original post May 10th 3.30pm] [updated May 12th 10.30pm] [updated May 15th 3.30pm] If the retail landscape hadn’t changed enough with the knocking down of the strip of shops opposite the post office, this week’s seen four units close on … Continue reading →
Ruchi: The whampreview verdict
Aside from the minor inconvenience of trying to walk through Kilburn Grange Park just as the gates closed, our evening at local Indian restaurant Ruchi got off to a good start. Plenty of newbies joined a few of the whampreview … Continue reading →
Win a year’s Zipcar membership!
Owning a car in West Hampstead always seems a bit pointless. Three bus routes, three rail stations, even more within walking distance… who needs the hassle and expense of insurance, parking permits, the congestion charge? Plus, I don’t know if … Continue reading →
WHAT’s happening at Thameslink?
People have been asking what’s happening on platform 1 on the Thameslink station – the answer is a waiting room. But there are more things going on at the award-winning station that may not be as visible. Local campaign group … Continue reading →
What have I missed since April 29th?
Demolition started at 187-199 West End Lane, and the strip of shops was knocked down on Saturday morning. The shops themselves will become a marketing suite for the next two years, while the site overall is becoming, as most of … Continue reading →
Local geology and basement excavations
If you’re interested in learning more about the impact of basement excavations on groundwater – and it’s a hot topic in many parts of West Hampstead, then go along to St Stephen’s Church on the aptly named Pond Street in … Continue reading →
Second student block hits hurdle
Most of you will have seen that construction of the student block on Blackburn Road is almost compelete. Whether a sudden influx of 200 students in September will detract from or add to the area remains to be seen (I’ve … Continue reading →