In the latest ‘Talking Heads’ interview, Horton and Garton spoke with Rob Peal and Ben McLaughlin, joint heads of West London Free School in Hammersmith. It’s been more than 10 years since a bold new concept shook up the education scene in Hammersmith. West London Free School was the first of its kind; created in response […]
Garden centres in West London will likely be experiencing an incredibly busy period as the spring sunshine turned everyone’s thoughts to beautifying their outside patch whether it’s a lawned garden, a roof terrace, a patio or even a window box. Spring is traditionally a time when green-fingered customers stock up on trays of bedding plants, […]
One of the primary schools in West London that truly stands out is highly regarded St Stephen’s CE Primary School, led by headteacher Michael Schumm. We took the opportunity to talk to Michael about the school, his background and how he’s shaped St Stephen’s over the past 18 years as headteacher. About Michael Schumm If […]
Brackenbury Primary School head Dave Collins, who has been in post since 2016, was recently appointed to lead a new partnership embracing Kenmont, Wendell Park and his school, to pool expertise and resources. It’s a major step for all three schools, with staff reacting positively to their first joint training session. Kenmont and Wendell Park […]
St Stephen’s Church in Shepherd’s Bush Reverend Denis Adide was once a curate at Chiswick’s Christ Church W4, and is now the vicar of St Stephen’s Church in Shepherd’s Bush. Denis discusses what it’s been like to lead during lockdown, his vision for St Stephen’s and the joys and challenges presented by his blackness in […]
When looking for a property within the W4 postcode, families’ decisions are often driven by the proximity to Chiswick schools. In this blog, we highlight some of the most popular schools in Chiswick and where to live nearby. West London is known to be an exceptionally popular place for families to put down roots – […]
Do you know the history of Ravenscourt Square and the Pallenswick Estate? Two weeks ago, we got the call to view a property on Ravenscourt Square, but little did we know that we were about to value a piece of Hammersmith history. Since the 1850s, 17 Ravenscourt Square has stood tall and impressive at the […]
As more businesses are expanding their outdoor seating, we’ve narrowed down our top 10 spots for outdoor dining in Shepherd’s Bush. From cosy patios surrounded by greenery and picturesque rear courtyards to hidden gardens and rooftop bars, there’s no shortage of stunning outdoor settings to choose from. We’ve narrowed these down to just ten of our […]
