Short news update:
The Peoples Unite exhibition has been extended to 23 November
The Cafe is on the verge of reopening – can’t find an official announcement yet
Work is in progress on the ugly humanitarian aid workers memorial
The refurbished Italian Garden is looking wonderful, work funded by the Friends with Glen Barnham’s legacy
There has been a serious outbreak of graffiti on the Stable blocks – Hounslow Highways says the location isn’t a road they manage so they can’t go in and remove it
A huge row has been brewing about the impact of events and festivals on the Park – see the Chiswick Calendar (The residents phone line for events is 020 3781 0001)
Excellent piece on the Garden History Blog about Gunnersbury – the beautiful Scala book about the Gunnersbury estate on which this is based is on sale at the Museum at £6.95