by Lemmony Snickets | Mar 4, 2022 | News
No, you aren’t seeing things – that is the Batmobile parked in The Chimes in Uxbridge. The Tumbler from the Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy is in Uxbridge on Saturday 5th March. I have to admit, the Tumbler is one of my all-time favourite...
by Lemmony Snickets | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
I recently found out that the Hillingdon Chamber of commerce – along with their partners – are putting on a festival about the Heritage and History of Uxbridge. Having lived in the area for quite some time, I always find it interesting to discover the...
by Lemmony Snickets | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Now that the national lockdown is lifted – and we can return to non-essential shops – it was time to venture back into Uxbridge! And the Christmas lights really help make it more appealing. In fact, you might forget that we are still at the end of a...
by Lemmony Snickets | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
After the cinemas finally opened back up – and my desire to help the industry in any small way – I headed back to Uxbridge. New one-way arrows on the floor, vending machines that dispense face masks and other PPE, clear plastic screens on tills, and face...
by Lemmony Snickets | Jun 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
As you may now be aware, Intu Properties Plc. has entered administration. This will potentially be alarming for many in Uxbridge, whether you shop in Uxbridge, or work there. But what does this mean for our Intu shopping centre? Well, for now, not much. Its...
by Lemmony Snickets | Jan 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the windows of waterstones, located in the Chimes (Intu shopping centre) I noticed a sign which grabbed my attention. They are closing for a refurb. But this is clearly not just a lick of paint. The sign states that they will be closed until Spring/Summer 2020. In...
by Lemmony Snickets | Jan 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Walking through the Pavilions (current name) this morning it seemed like every shop was advertising their NewYears sale. One shop, however, stood out; the sign on Giftbox isn’t just advertising their seasonal sale, but instead is accompanied by a note announcing...
by Lemmony Snickets | Aug 21, 2019 | Accommodation, Information
This review is almost two years on from when I first started renting in Parkwest in West Drayton, I thought that it might be helpful to have an honest – though hard to be unbiased – review of Parkwest, from someone that has actually lived there for over a year. Make...
by Lemmony Snickets | Jul 15, 2019 | Citizens Advice, Information
Moving home can be an exciting and scary time, no matter where you are moving – and moving to Uxbridge is no different. We understand that you need to check EVERYTHING before you move, like where you will be living, what the transport is like, which school are...
by Lemmony Snickets | May 15, 2019 | Information, News, Stockley Park
If you have been following the progress in Stockley Park and were slightly devastated when The White House, Wetherspoons closed down, then you may be interested to find out; it has finally been confirmed that we will be getting a Travelodge in Stockley Park Arena. The...