2002

Hotel in Syon Park

An application to build a 155-bedroom hotel in the middle of Syon Park was discussed at a Brentford & Isleworth planning meeting.

Residents' Association Jubilee Tea Party

Approximately 70 persons attended the Residents' Association Jubilee Tea Party on Monday 3rd June. Both the Mayor of Hounslow and John Bardon, of East Enders, stayed for tea.

Recycling Bins

A 3-month trial of a set of waste recycling bins will be held in Nero and Otho Court. The pictures show a similar set of bins near Brentford High Street.

Spanish Night

The Spanish Night in the Marina Club on Friday 6th December was a great success. The club was full.

Marina Club Membership 02/03

The membership fee of the Marina Club for the July 2002 to June 2003 has been set, at £20.00 per person.

Brentford Cruising Club Christmas Dinner

Brentford Cruising Club's Christmas Dinner was also a great success in the Marina Club on Saturday 7th December. Twenty-eight members dined.

Harbourmaster Returns to Work

John Nash (Numa Court) is expected to resume his duties as Harbourmaster on Monday 12th August. During John's illness, the Marina lock has been opened and closed by Derek Jones (Romulus Court and Brentford Cruising Club).

Marina Bar Take Over

John and Jan (former Marina Club bar staff) are "taking over" the Marina Club Bar.

Brentford Stamp

This stamp can be purchased from the Brentford Stamp Shop in South Ealing Road. It maybe the only postage stamp to mention Brentford. It shows barges on the Grand Junction Canal and was issued in 1993 as part of an Inland Waterways set.

John French

"John French a long time resident in Nero Court passed away in hospital on Sunday. John had been unwell for sometime.