Chamberlayne Road 20mph Scheme

Just this morning got sight of the public consultation being done for the "Local Safety Scheme - Chamberlayne Road. Between Okehampton Road and Harvist Road junctions"

Looks like the following:

• 20mph Okehampton to Harvis road
• Raised table / bump at exisiting pedestrian crossing near Okehmpton road
• New Zebra crossing outside the church
• Raised table / bump at Kemp Road
• Moving give way line further forward on side roads
• 9 new Trees
• Remove ugly fencing / railings

Did I miss anything? Looks great, I think it'll make a real difference - hopefully discouraging people driving dangerously / at speed.

I'll try to add a legible picture here:

Buses on the Rise

An interesting article on the Brent & Kilburn Times website about 'Ghost Buses' on Chamberlayne Road - primarily identifying the 302 as being under used - perhaps only interesting to me and my transport fetish.

A consultation will be launched on plans to change route 302 from Kensal Rise to Queen’s Park which could result in fewer buses using Chamberlayne Road. It is suggested that the 302 (which follows the 52 to Willesden) is under utilised and a 'waste of public funding'

Apparently bus companies are paid £4.70 / mile irrespective of the passenger numbers.

http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/residents_in_kensal_rise_claim_area_is_overrun_with_ghost_buses_1_2218458

Dry cleaners

I note the drcleaners on Station Terrace has a new (temporary) sign, suggesting new management? It's probably a good thing - I only used the previous place once as I found it extremely expensive. 

'Sun Riser' event in June

Today I saw a poster for the 'Sun Riser' event on Thursday 20th June 3PM till late. My first impression was - what a great idea, but why on a Thursday?!

Looks like all the key characters and shops are taking part, and being promoted by our friends at Rise Guide.

I certainly hope to take part - after work - and enjoy some food and drink from the best of Chamberlayne Road!

More info on http://riseguide.co.uk/sunriser/

Minkies, Love KR and Speed

The other day I spotted a new Minkies Deli in West Hampstead - it's on the left as you leave the Overground station - looks more like a kiosk than a cafe, anyone sampled the coffee / prices?

I spotted a planning application for a lift at Kensal Rise station. 1 lift to serve the Eastbound platform. It looks like it puts the shop 'Love KR' at risk; I know my wife loves 'Love KR', it's a great local asset!
https://forms.brent.gov.uk/servlet/ep.ext?extId=101150&reference=111097&st=PL

I understand that a consultation on the proposed Chamberlayne Road 20mph scheme is imminent - from Harvist Road to Okehampton Road - I'll make an effort to post any details when they're published.

Anyone know what's going to be in the shop next to the Butcher's - some have said another estate agents, but that may be just taking the pis*.

Special Yoga Centre Fundraiser

I knew Kensal Rise had a Yoga Centre http://specialyoga.org.uk/, but I have just recent found out about the children they help with special needs.

I read this article in the Evening Standard last night, and how they are trying to raise £700,000 to support more children with special needs.

There's an art auction on Wednesday 15th May to raise funds - link

A great asset to Kensal Rise - and to London.

Traffic Lights Changing

After this I will write a post on paint drying, but bear with me. This weekend I was caught in two sets of traffic lights - one the temporary ones on Chamberlayne Road near the Chamberlayne Pub, and the other the ones that let you onto Harrow Road from All Souls Avenue.

The reason I mention it was because both times the sequence was not X-Y-Z, but X-Y-Z-Y-Z-X, insofar as they represent different streams of traffic. And I, obviously was in the X. I've never encountered this before, when traffic either crossing or coming in the other direction gets to go twice before its your turn again.