Two-Bedroom Flat To Let
A modernised two-bedroom top floor flat in Galba Court is newly available for rent. Further details under Flats & Houses To Let (for Rent) on the Property page.
One-Bedroom Flat Wanted
A young professional male and a housewife, with a good tenant record and references, want to rent a one-bedroom flat in Brentford Dock. Further details under Flat Wanted To Rent on the Property page.
More Great River Race Pictures
Click here to see more pictures of the Great River Race taken from Julius Court by Hans Styrnell of Brentford Cruising Club.
Old Brentford Dock
The site at the High Street end of Dock Road bridge, vacated by Pharos Marine, used to be called Montgomery Wharf, as it was once a timber yard owned by the Montgomery family.
It became the Motor Repair Workshops of the Gas Light and Coke Company (which became North Thames Gas Board in 1949). All the Gas Board's vehicles and plant were overhauled and repaired there. The workshops employed blacksmiths, carpenters, electricians, engine fitters, mechanical fitters, painters and wheelwrights.
Frank Jiggins, who was a motor mechanic there from 1952 to 1970, took these pictures in the early 1960s when Brentford Dock was still a dockyard and later when it was being demolished.
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Brentford Dock from Kew Gardens. The horizontal white structure is the roof of the goods shed. This can also be seen in the picture of the weir below.
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Looking from Montgomery Wharf towards where Numa Court is today. The barge is alongside E.C. Jones' boatyard.
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The wier and Dock Road bridge. The roof of the goods shed is visible above the bridge.
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Looking from Brentford Creek towards Kew Gardens and where Julius Court now stands.
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Looking towards Kew Bridge from where Julius Court now stands.
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By 1966 Augustus Close was a disused railway line. The sign was where Servius Court is today.
Friday Fox
On Friday afternoon Martin Stone caught this young fox relaxing on top of a car in the Otho Court-Syon Park car park. Click the image to enlarge it in another window. There is another photograph of the same fox here.
World's Biggest Coffee Morning
From 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, 30 September, residents of Brentford Dock are holding a raffle and coffee morning in the Residents' Club Room, 1 Augustus Close, as part of the "World's Biggest Coffee Morning" - an annual event to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief. Macmillan Nurses care for cancer patients in their homes and in hospices. This event raised £500 for them in 2003 and £877 in 2004.
Boat Handling Competition
From approximately 1.00 pm on Saturday 1st October, Brentford Cruising Club will be holding its annual Boat Handling Competition in the marina. Boats will carry out skillful manouvres against the clock. Spectators welcome.
Laying Up Supper
On Saturday 1st October, Brentford Cruising Club will be holding its Laying Up Supper in the Waterside Café-Bar.
Quiz Night
On Wednesday 5 October there will be a Quiz Night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief in the Waterside Café-Bar.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Brentford Dock Limited will be held on Thursday 20 October at 8.00 pm in the Residents' Club Room, 1 Augustus Close.
This Site Works
"Hi - Just to say that you can drop our ad from Flats Wanted to Rent as we've found a place through your ads. Many thanks for providing this excellent free service, and I look forward to being a resident on the Dock." Pete
Flat Share
A 30-year old professional male with a good tenant record and references looking for a flatshare in Brentford Dock. Further details under Flat Sharing on the Property page.
Charity Halloween Evening
From 8.00pm until late on Friday 28th October 2005, there will be a Halloween Fancy Dress Party in the wine bar of the Old Fire Station in Brentford High Street. The owners of the wine bar are letting Ina Chureetur and Debbie Dewar use it free in order to raise money for the Premature Baby Unit at West Middlesex Hospital.
Tickets cost £5. Buy them from Ina (inastar8 AT hotmail DOT com) at 31 Maurice Court. Dress as a witch, monster, devil or what ever you can think of. Ina will be auctioning or raffling some of her paintings at the party.
Great River Race Pictures
The following pictures were taken by Neil O'Dwyer, Ian Ridpath and Martin Stone.
Nelson was there:
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At least one mayor was there:
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There were Dragon boats with beating drums:
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There were plenty of Welsh flags and also these flags were snapped:
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The Sea Cadets were there:
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The Norskmen were there:
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You could row across the Atlantic Ocean in this:
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This funny raft came along at the rear:
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Residents Enjoying Themselves
Many residents gathered in Party mood to watch the Great River Race. Click images to enlarge in a separate window.
Pictures taken by Ian Ridpath and Martin Stone.
Great River Race Results
You can see who "won" Saturday's Great River Race, and some amusing boat names, on this page: http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/Results/GRR2005ResultsOverall.htm
SPAR Shop Opening Hours
Harry Batti has asked that the weekday opening hours of the Spar Shop shown on this site be amended to: Mon - Fri : 7:00 am to 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 8.00 pm (not 7:30pm).
Derek Doyle
Alan & Joan Finkle, former residents of Servius Court (now living in U.S.A.) want to re-establish contact with Derek Doyle, once resident in Galba Court. They would appreciate any information.
alanfinkle32 AT yahoo DOT com
Lord Nelson's Funeral Passes Brentford Dock
On Friday 16th September, a re-enactment of Admiral Lord Nelson's funeral will take place on the Thames. Starting at 11.30 am, 500 oarsmen, many dressed in period costume, will row 40 vessels from Greenwich to to Westminster, arriving at 1.30 pm. Further details from here on the Daily Telegraph's website.
The flotilla will then be towed from Westminster to Ham ready for the Trafalgar Great River Race on Saturday 17th September. It will pass Brentford Dock some time later on Friday.
Trafalgar Great River Race
At approximately 3.15 pm on Saturday 17th September the first of 300 or more boats in the Trafalgar Great River Race will pass Brentford Dock. The race is 22 miles from Richmond to Greenwich. Click here to see a picture from the Great River Race's website and here to see another picture.
This year the race has been renamed the Trafalgar Great River Race and is an official Trafalgar Festival and Sea Britain 2005 event. The boats that took part in Admiral Lord Nelson's funeral on Friday will take part in the race.
It will be started by The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Alan West, at Ham. The winners will be presented with the unique Trafalgar Great River Race Trophy incorporating specially-donated original oak and copper from Nelson's Trafalgar flagship, HMS Victory.
Flats to Let
Two three-bedroom flat are newly available for rent. Further details under Flats To Let on the Property page.
Free Spotlight Lamps
A resident is giving away enough spotlights to light most of a three-bedroom flat. See Free Items on the Your Advertisements page.
Cash Buyer
A cash-buyer wants a two-bedroom flat in Brentford Dock. He can complete in 14 days. See under Flats & Houses Wanted To Buy on the Property page.
Brentford Carnival
Debbie Dewar says that the Brentford Carnival was a fantastic day. Brentford Dock artist, Ina Chureetur sold her first painting, The Funky Mermaid, to Brentford FC footballer, Marcus Gayle. She is still selling paintings to raise money for the Premature Baby Unit at West Middlesex hospital, where her son, Alfie, was born two months early. If you would like to buy one, email her at inastar8 AT hotmail DOT com. Jason Townsend, an old Brentford Dock resident, made the Green Zone signs for the festival.
Flat Sharing
An architect wants to share a flat on Brentford Dock. Further details under Flat Sharing on the Property page.
Front Door
A shareholder wants a front door. Further details under Wanted on the Your Advertisements page.
Waterside Café License
Jeff Birnberg is worried about the Waterside Café-Bar's new license. See his comments here on the Notice board.
Flat to Let or Buy
A three-bedroom flat in Otho Court is newly available for rent or to buy. Further details under Flats To Let or Flats & Houses For Sale on the Property page.
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