Whampbooks is back on January 22nd. If you’re not familiar with this particular event, it’s really very simple. The lovely people at West End Lane Books open their doors for the evening for a night of bargains, booze and books. … Continue reading →
Happy New Year everyone Everyone’s first day back at work on Wednesday was heralded by an amazing sunrise. TfL is investing £300,000 in improvements to Kilburn High Road, at least partly to address safety concerns. The O2 centre is getting … Continue reading →
As the O2 centre’s refurbishments draw to a close, there’s been much excitement about who’ll be moving into the space alongside the existing tenants. This week, thanks to someone pointing me in the direction of this brochure, we got to … Continue reading →
Hampstead & Kilburn MP Glenda Jackson holds advice surgeries in the constituency several times a month. If you’ve got anything you want to ask her or want help with, you can just turn up. She’s less able to help with … Continue reading →
Are “sinusoidal” speed bumps the way to reduce traffic speed, or should West Hampstead’s Sumatra Road become one-way? Last year we had cycle permeability, 20mph zones, and debates over “table humps” to slow traffic. As 2013 hoves into view, Camden … Continue reading →
Thanks to the 345 of you who voted in the Tweet of the Year competition. In the end it was a two-horse race, but the winner, coming from behind on the very last day of voting, was Heather Wilson with … Continue reading →
Well, you missed Christmas for one thing. I thought I’d sneak in one last weekly round-up before the New Year. Gerry Anderson died. The creator of Thunderbirds grew up in West Hampstead and Kilburn. There’s talk of a plaque already. … Continue reading →
I first noticed the Legible London signs in West Hampstead when I almost walked smack into one that is inconviently in the middle of the entrance to the farmers’ market. The signs popped up so stealthily that several people wondered … Continue reading →
Another year, and lots more West Hampstead locals have met each other at the various events we’ve organised. It very much feels that this year, the events have moved well beyond a collection of tweeters and have become more – … Continue reading →
On January 17th, whampreview returns. It’s our first of 2013, and our first repeat visit to a restaurant. We visited Mill Lane Bistro in May 2010, but new owners have since taken over so it’s time to go back. Banish … Continue reading →
