News January 2005

Water Turned Off

The following story was received from a resident of Marcus Court:

"An Update from the Third World (Marcus Court, Brentford Dock)"

Thames Water turned our water off this morning (Monday 31st January) for planned maintenance to try to fix a problem from last week that caused low water pressure. After having spent the day digging hard and trying to find various stop-cocks, they have given up for the evening. No copies of the correct ‘services plan’ seem to be available at the management office. Our block director tells me that a project was in hand a year ago to get proper services drawings collated but that it hasn’t been actioned yet.

Sue Green at the office suggests that we should go down to the management office with a ‘suitable receptacle’ for emergency water supplies, and her boss at Pinnacle Psg (Roy O’Sullivan) says that the management office toilet will be available for use by all until midnight… …and maybe Thames Water will install a temporary standpipe. Sue also says that they are coming back tomorrow… …to shut off even more of the estate. (Why couldn’t they have done that today?)

If the management office had a complete set of service drawings before getting Thames Water in, none of this would have happened… Anyway what’s wrong with a night in January with no toilet flush or running water, well over half of the world’s population has to deal with these problems everyday… but they don’t have to pay our level of service charge, do they?

All this is brought to you by West London’s premier residential estate… I thought that the home page of Pinnacle Psg’s web site sums it up perfectly:.

"While there will always be successful initiatives that can be repeated from contract to contract, the essence of what Pinnacle Psg offers must be unique. We are different and we must make that difference count for every client and customer. The commitment to continual service improvement and innovation drives our business and provides the basis for customer and client satisfaction."
John Swinney, Chief Executive Officer

Their Chief Executive Officer is available at - john.swinney@pinnacle-psg.com if you are interested in contacting him.

Garage To Let

Click here to see, on the Property page, details of a garage to let under Romulus Court. Click Back to return here.

A Reply To What shall we do with YOUR money?

Click here to see, on the Noticeboard, Alan Cornish's reply to the recent qustionnaire entitled What shall we do with YOUR money?

Alan Cornish Comments on Waterside Café-Bar

Click here to see, on the Noticeboard, Alan Cornish's comment on Martin Stone and the Waterside Café-Bar, formerly the "Marina Club". Click Back to return here. See also Election For New Director below.

More Stand-up Comedy at Waterside Café-Bar

On Thursday 27th January, Robbie Greig Smith, of Julius Court, will produce another Comedy Night in the Waterside Café-Bar. Acts include Quincy, Liz Stephens, Tom Wrigglesworth and Craig Campbell.

Tickets cost £8 or £6 for concessions. Doors are "open" from 7.00 pm onwards. The show starts at 8.30 pm. Tables can be reserved by emailing info AT comedydock DOT com or calling Robbie on 020 8758 2517.

The only entrance to the Waterside Café-Bar maybe the lower door at the Marina (water) level. The patio door may be shut as the "stage" is at that end.

Sunday Sale of Household Goods

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday 30th January there will be a sale of household goods at 22 Augustus Close, Brentford Dock. Items include a 2-seater sofa and two armchairs in green leather, glass fronted bookcase/display cabinets, kitchen utensils, garden troughs, a stair-lift suitable for a straight staircase; various prints, paintings, and ornaments. Cash Sales Only. Enquiries: David A Procter & Associates - 020 8568 8663 or 07970 143 980.

Brentford Bus Map

A PDF map of the bus routes serving Brentford can be obtained from the Transport for London website. Click here to download it.

Caribbean Café

Brentford High Street now has a Caribbean Café (called D.A.D.S) selling Goat Curry, Jerk Chicken, Plantains as and sandwiches from lunchtime to late evening. It also has a take-away and home delivery service. Phone number 07930 272 536.

Election For New Director

Martin Stone's three-year term as director of Otho Court ends in February. Consequently there will be an election to elect one director for flats 1-14 and 39-94 of Otho Court. Martin Stone is not offering himself for re-election. Click here to see, on the Noticeboard, a letter from Martin, a letter from the Chairman and the Nomination Form. Click Back to return here.

Lease the Lock Warehouse

A statement about the Board's intention to lease the warehouse next to the marina lock, and a questionnaire asking What Shall We Do with the Money? was circulated recently to all shareholders. Click here to see the statement and questionnaire on the Noticeboard. Click Back to return here.

Residents' Association Programme of Events

Click here to see, on the Events page, Brentford Dock Residents' Association's Programme of Events for 2005. Click Back to return here.

Speedy Thermostat Change

Click here to see on the Noticeboard, Alan Cornish's praise of Sue Green and her team. Click Back to return here.

Brentford Cruising Club Riverside Lunch

On Sunday 9th January about 30 members of Brentford Cruising Club "sailed" to The Anglers in Teddington for lunch. On their return they continued their party in the Waterside Café-Bar. The proprietor of the Waterside Café-Bar can be seen outside the second window from the right.

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More Two-bedroom Flats to Let

Two new 2-bedroom flats to let are advertised here on the Property page of this website. Click Back to return here.

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