News from your council January/February 2017 Get fit for the new year Sports and activities for all ages

Council tax frozen again No service cuts Homes for older residents Extra-care flats to be developed Creating local jobs Partnership provides apprenticeship training

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▸ 10 Contemporary housing for older residents elcome to a new year and the first edition of Two new housing developments are being built for People for 2017. In this issue you will be people with additional need for support. Wable to read about our budget for 2017/18 and how for the ninth successive year your council tax will be frozen. ▸ 11 Council tax frozen for ninth year Council tax freeze for all residents and no service cuts For the over-65s the news is even better, as their council tax is frozen for the eleventh year in ▸ 12 Creating training opportunities for residents The council is working in partnership with a row, with further funding set aside to guarantee College to provide trade apprenticeships. that freeze for next year (2018/19) as well. 14 Scheme discourages anti-social behaviour But it is not only about freezing council tax year on A look at how our alley gating scheme has helped year. It is also our ability to continue to provide the residents' quality of life. facilities and deliver the services that our residents value, and in continually achieving both goals, Hillingdon 16 Flooding... who's responsible? is setting itself apart from other local authorities. Explanation of the types of flooding and what We are also fortunate to have some of the best landowners need to do. staff in local government working in Hillingdon ▸ 18 Get fit for the new year in both frontline and support services. View a range of council supported activities to Whilst we are told that there remain some financially improve your health and wellbeing. challenging times for all local authorities in the years ahead, ▸ 20 Put your health first for Heart Month in Hillingdon we have a firm control of the financial affairs Hillingdon libraries to provide a programme of of the council, and it remains very much business as usual. events and advice sessions throughout February. Whilst not underestimating the scale of the task Regulars ahead, the approach that has served us so well 4 Hillingdon News 23 Volunteers to date will continue to do so in the future. In Hillingdon we will continue to put our 27 What's on? 31 Contacts residents first and at the heart of all that we do COVER PHOTO: FITNESS CLASS RUN BY FUSION LIFESTYLE. SEE PAGE 18. and I wish you all the best for the year ahead.

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NEW GATES Find your nearest council Coffee Mike Crane of Uxbridge Forward services online mornings and Cllr Keith Burrows The 'find my nearest' facilities will be listed. to tackle system on the council These services will website has recently include libraries, parks, domestic been improved and sports and leisure centres, personalised to make waste sites, collection abuse it easier for you to days, local road closures, if A series of White Ribbon find out more about your area needs a parking Day coffee mornings your local services. permit and who your have been launched to All you need to do is local councillors are. offer specialist support enter your postcode, You can even create your to women experiencing road name or press the own personalised map, domestic abuse and GPS option (if using a to include local council sexual violence. smartphone) on services which matter to The innovative new Dental practice to improve www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ you, such as schools, health scheme was developed children's oral health mynearest and at the touch walks and HillingdonFirst by the council and its of a button the nearest discounted businesses. partnership organisations Gates installed to prioritise The Mayor of Hillingdon, and at least once during based on feedback from Cllr John Hensley, officially the day, and visit the victims and professionals, shopper safety opened a new dental dentist regularly. Parents with the aim of providing practice in should also ensure that the best possible support The council has installed impacting on pedestrians 9.30am at the weekends. High Street in October. babies see a dentist once to anyone affected by two gates in Uxbridge High being able to safely Cllr Keith Burrows, The Village Dental their first teeth appear. domestic abuse and Street to improve pedestrian navigate the high street. Cabinet Member for Practice is part of The new practice sexual violence. safety and enhance the The steel gates, which Planning, Transportation plans to increase NHS provides a wide range of The council wants to town centre experience feature the council's crest and Recycling, said: "The dental provision for the dental routine services, reach people who may not for residents and visitors. and gold rosettes are at safety of pedestrians in borough's residents, as well as specialist and know where to go to talk The gates were the junction of the high Uxbridge High Street is particularly families cosmetic treatments. about domestic abuse, so introduced to address street with Vine Street paramount and we will take with young children. The council also the coffee mornings will an increasing number and the junction of the enforcement action where Dental health is the commissions the national provide a safe space and of vehicles and cyclists high street with Windsor motorists flout regulations. biggest cause of hospital Brush for Life programme a friendly environment in entering the pedestrianised Street, and will be securely Any vehicle left in the zone admissions in children, to support healthy teeth which women can share area. Drivers were making closed outside of delivery outside of the unloading so it is important to keep for all the family, with experiences with each deliveries to businesses hours to stop motorists times will be issued with their diets free of sugary a number of children's other, seek advice or outside of the times from entering. Delivery a fine and CCTV will be drinks and snacks, brush centres offering regular access further services restricted for loading vehicles will have a used to identify vehicles teeth last thing at night dental drop-in sessions. from professionals. purposes, using the route maximum loading period who are parking illegally For more information as a cut through and of 40 minutes between or using the area as a The council has produced • Prepare a grab bag visit www.hillingdon. illegally parking in the 5pm and 10.30am Monday cut through when the Be ready for an emergency a free pack to help (containing equipment gov.uk/abuse. zone. These issues were to Friday and up to barriers are open." residents to prepare for and supplies such as a emergency situations. torch, first aid kit and shades to the renovated Emergencies happen bottled water) and railings outside Hayes without warning. You could store in a secure but and Harlington Station. be asked to evacuate, or accessible location. Cllr Douglas Mills, stay in your home at any • List key contact details, Cabinet Member for time whilst a situation is remembering to update Community, Commerce resolved. Incidents can them as they change and Regeneration, said: also occur while you are and adding them to "With improvements travelling. What would you your mobile phone. coming to Belmore Place do; where would you go; • Arrange meeting places along the Uxbridge what would you need for you and your family Road and the fast to help you stay safe? to meet, ensuring all approaching Elizabeth Our home your family members New Hayes landmark feature Line (Crossrail) coming emergency pack can know the location(s). to Hayes, this signage help you think about Download the home In November, the council The perforated aluminium on the central reservation signals the importance the following things emergency pack for installed coloured panels panels which are five metres of Uxbridge Road close of the whole of Hayes to to make it easier for yourself, a friend, family spelling out HAYES high and three metres apart to Lombardy Retail Park. the borough, as an area you to personally member or neighbour at GATEWAY as part of the are a distinctive feature The colour hues of the for both business and prepare for any www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ borough's town centre denoting the gateway in and panels range from blues residential development type of emergency. emergencypack. improvements programme. out of Hayes and located to oranges and are similar and growth opportunities."

4 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 5 news news New programme of classes Youth Council represent to improve your wellbeing Hillingdon in Parliament Following the success of a range of positive impacts Hillingdon's representatives people for life after school. last year's Learn to be on wellbeing through for the UK Youth Additional topics Well research project, learning something new Parliament, Anurag Mathur, included tackling the council is offering with other people. If you, or 18, from Hillingdon and racism and religious a new programme of someone you know wants Hans Aukhaj, 17, from discrimination; transport; free classes for 2017 for to improve their wellbeing Hayes represented their votes at 16 and NHS cuts. residents who would like and take a step towards a constituency at an annual Votes at 16 was voted as Residents receive awards to improve their wellbeing. more positive future, then debate in the House of the campaign for 2017, for sporting success A wide range of creative I would encourage you Commons in November. with 'curriculum for life' wellbeing courses are to find out more today." Two hundred and voted as the priority In November, Disablement Cllr Philip Corthorne, delivered by experienced Before you enrol, you seventy six members aged campaign for England. Association Hillingdon Cabinet Member for and sensitive staff. The need to take part in an between 11 and 18 debated Anurag, a student at (DASH) presented Social Services, Housing, classes are designed advice session, where we five issues in the chamber, St Dominic's Sixth Form residents who attend Health and Wellbeing, to build (or rebuild) will discuss the courses which was chaired by College, said: "Visiting the Queens Walk Resource said: "The sessions have your confidence, help and you will need to fill the Speaker, Rt Hon John House of Commons was Centre with certificates and really supported the you develop coping in a mood and wellbeing Get outdoors and grow Bercow MP and broadcast a remarkable experience. medals to celebrate their attendees' physical and strategies for everyday questionnaire to find your own fruit and veg live on BBC Parliament. There was vigorous debate sporting achievement. mental wellbeing, self situations and improve out if you're eligible. To The five issues were back and forth and I am Seventeen residents confidence, increased your physical, mental arrange an appointment The council is currently networking. You can chosen from a list of elated by the chosen have been taking part in their energy levels, sense and spiritual wellbeing. call 020 8384 4170 or improving three of also grow your own 10 in a ballot of young campaigns, as these are seated football sessions, of achievement and Cllr David Simmonds, email learntobewell@ its allotments sites in food produce. With people across the UK issues I am really passionate funded by Sport England ability to work as a team. Cabinet Member for hae-acl.ac.uk. For further the borough to help our Hillingdon Bloom and included the topic about. I think a lot of and run by DASH since I'm pleased to see how Education and Children's information visit encourage fruit and competition returning 'curriculum for life' which progress can be made this August last year. everyone has enjoyed Services, said: "Research has www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ vegetable growing, with in the summer and states that schools should year on these and look The sessions, led by them and embraced the identified that there can be learntobewell. plots now available at the Autumn Show in cover finance, relationship forward to campaigning on football coach, Mick opportunity to play." these for residents to rent. September, it's the and political education them with the Hillingdon Geraghty are open to all The council has worked Stafford Road ( perfect time to start to better prepare young Youth Council." residents with physical and with DASH for 33 years to Gardens), Bourne Farm planning your entries learning disabilities who support disabled people () and and sowing your seeds. attend the centre, with the in Hillingdon and deliver Grosvenor Avenue If you'd like to discover youngest participant aged sporting opportunities (Charville) will benefit the gardening feel good 20 and the eldest 53. They for those who cannot from work, which will factor, please register your allow the participants, who access leisure facilities. include reinstated paths interest in these three are unable to play on a For more information and rotavated soil in vacant sites on www.hillingdon. pitch, to kick the ball, throw on the services they plots. The sites will look gov.uk/allotments or and catch while sitting down. provide visit dash.org.uk. tidier and be initially easier call 01895 556000. for new holders to manage. The council will also be Residents over the age of holding free allotment 65 can rent a plot for free. gardening courses at the Sign up for automatic Allotment gardening Rural Activities Garden recycling bag deliveries provides an enjoyable Centre in March. Interested recreational opportunity, in attending? Contact Did you know that we You can benefiting your health, Nicky on ngrieve@ automatically deliver also order fitness and social hillingdon.gov.uk. recycling bags direct recycling to your door? bags from Save yourself time and your local Kwality Foods and owner fined for food safety breaches hassle by signing up to our library. Simply A Hayes business was Rodent droppings were an Emergency Hygiene £5,984 and prohibited automatic delivery service, show your ordered to pay £14,920 also seen throughout Prohibition Notice, from participating in the and you won't run out of HillingdonFirst card or by Uxbridge Magistrates' the store and damaged which required Arora management clear recycling bags or other proof of where you Court in October for food packets were on to shut the shop, but of a food food waste liners again. live in the borough, and breaches of a number of display for sale. Despite he failed to comply. business. You will receive we will give you one roll food safety regulations. Arora's pest control On sentencing, the The automatic delivery of bags per household. Council officers found records showing ongoing magistrates highlighted business is up to four times a To sign up to the a dead rat in Satpal rat activity, his efforts to serious concerns that now open, year, depending on automatic delivery service Arora's shop, Kwality address the problem or the business continued after cleaning where you live and and for more information Foods, 126 Coldharbour prevent the contamination to operate despite the and pest the selected delivery about recycling visit www. Lane, Hayes, during an of food were insufficient. prohibition notice. Arora control. month for that area. hillingdon.gov.uk/recycling. inspection in April 2016. The council served was also personally fined

6 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 7 enforcement news older people Resident fined £8,000 for Festive party funding illegal house extension for our older residents The council successfully residents from unsightly, prosecuted Akmal Hussain, unneighbourly and At the end of last year, 14 community groups and of Hayes, for a breach illegal extensions to of planning control at property and to avoid sheltered housing schemes received funding from the Uxbridge Magistrates' increased pressures council to hold festive parties across the borough. Court in October 2016. on local infrastructure Hussain failed to submit and amenities. CHRISTMAS FAYRE a planning application for "This case illustrates The Mayor and Mayoress Hayes market trader found his illegal two-storey side, blatant disregard from attended the West Drayton Keeping warm this winter and Senior Citizens' guilty of money laundering rear and loft extensions. Akmal Hussain for both Welfare Association lunch He then failed to comply the law and our residents. The council’s heater loan scheme A market trader from Nangpal pleaded with a notice requiring It is a great win for the is providing electric heaters on Hayes was found guilty guilty to the possession their removal. The council and sends a short-term loans for Hillingdon of money laundering and of counterfeit tobacco council takes a strong strong message to anyone residents if their heating breaks trademark offences at a but not guilty to the stance on contravention who's thinking about down during the winter months. three day trial at Isleworth money laundering of planning legislation breaching our planning Funded by the Leader’s Initiative Crown Court last year. offences relating to and routinely prosecutes and housing laws." for Older People, this is an exclusive Harmohan Singh Nangpal the £50,000 seized. people who do not For information on offer for over-65s living in their was found in possession The prosecution argued adhere to planning laws. planning visit www. own homes and is available free of a substantial quantity of that this money was Cllr Keith Burrows, hillingdon.gov.uk/planning. for two weeks. Once your heating counterfeit and non-duty obtained through the sale Cabinet Member for has been repaired, you can then paid tobacco products. of counterfeit tobacco Planning, Transportation return the heater by calling us. Proceeds of more than and the jury found him and Recycling, said: Leader of the Council and £50,000 were found guilty on the money "Planning laws are in Older People’s Champion, concealed in Nangpal's laundering charges. place to protect our Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: toilet, rubbish bin, under The council is now using “If your heating breaks down his mattress, and in other the Proceeds of Crime this winter don’t hesitate in parts of his home. More Act to recover the money As part of the Leader's Initiative for making the call to ask for a than 1,000 packets of made by Nangpal through Older People scheme, which was heater on loan. One will be cigarettes were seized his trade in counterfeit established in 2005, local groups sent out to you which will from his garage along with goods and he will be have benefited from individual grants keep you warm during these 1,000 pouches of hand sentenced in 2017. to organise a celebration event for cold months. Residents who rolling tobacco. These bore To report the sale ILLEGAL EXTENSION older people in their community. take up this offer, can also counterfeit trademarks for of illegal goods please Left: Before West Drayton and Yiewsley Elvis tribute entertainment and a apply for a one-off grant of up to brands including Marlboro, contact the Citizens Above: After extension Senior Citizens' Welfare Association gift. Bell Farm Christian Centre, West £45 to cover the electricity costs Benson & Hedges and Advice Consumer Service celebrated an early Christmas with Drayton, had a Christmas lunch, during the heater loan period.” Golden Virginia. on 03454 04 05 06. a buffet lunch for 80 of their senior followed by a minibus trip into Valerie Kemeny, 82, from citizens and live entertainment from London to see the Christmas lights. Uxbridge borrowed a heater Victory Sisters and singing from In Ruislip, Wallis House Social when her boiler broke down. She Council recovers more than £142,000 in proceeds of crime local primary school children. In Club held a Christmas party with said: “The council does a lot for Harefield, residents at Barden Court buffet, entertainment, table presents its residents and the heater loan Surinder Kaur Sethi, permission, and let them imprisonment if she she was found to have enjoyed a traditional Christmas and games for its housebound scheme is brilliant. Without it, I 61, was prosecuted for to unwitting tenants. fails to pay within three subdivided without dinner and pudding, complete residents. The Hayes End Community would have been very chilly!” a breach of planning Sethi pleaded guilty to months. A further £1,000 permission once again. with music, gifts and a free raffle. Association took a coach trip She highly recommends the enforcement and the court the charge at Uxbridge fine was set along with a Leader of the Council, The Northwood and Pinner Liberal to Birmingham for shopping, scheme and has told a number of has ordered her to pay Magistrates' Court on £100 victim surcharge. Cllr Ray Puddifoot, Synagogue held its annual Chanukkah lunch and the Christmas fair. people about it, including other back the illegal income 23 February 2016. The This case was of said: "This is a great party for more than 100 elderly Other groups to benefit from residents she meets through the she procured through council's trading standards particular concern to result for Hillingdon members of the community. Residents funding included Highfield Senior council’s older people’s assembly. letting her property. team then investigated the council, who had Council. Our prosecution enjoyed lunch, music entertainment, Citizens' Club, End of the Month Dance If you would like to request Council planning the money she made by previously served an of Mrs Sethi and our a candle-lighting ceremony and Club, Pretty Asian Ladies' Group, Sibley the loan of a heater, call Social enforcement officers letting out the property. enforcement notice planning enforcement conversation with year six children Court, Mandela Court Diamond Club, Care Direct on 01895 556633 discovered that Sethi This was reflected at on Sethi's property for and trading standards from Clore Shalom School. Ascott Court Social Club, Glencoe (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm) had converted the sentencing at Isleworth subdivision without team's investigation into Club 87, based in Hillingdon, Friendly Club, and Highfield Senior or 01895 250111 (out of hours). single occupancy house Crown Court on 16 planning permission. her illegal activity has organised a three-course Christmas Citizens' Club. in Balmoral Drive, November when she Sethi originally complied led to her prosecution lunch and music at Q Vardis, Cowley, Hayes, into two self received a Confiscation with this notice and and the proceeds of her and provided transport for their Older people's groups can apply for funding for an contained flats without Order of £142,490 with converted it back into a crime being recovered members. Yiewsley Court Tenants' older people's event in their local community by applying for planning a term of one year's single dwelling. However at sentencing." Club enjoyed a three-course dinner, visiting www.hillingdon.gov.uk/leadersinitiative i

8 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 9 care finance Council tax frozen and service no cuts Despite continuing reductions in government New contemporary funding and a population rising at both ends of the age spectrum putting more pressure on our housing developments services, Hillingdon Council has once again delivered a council tax freeze for all residents for 2017/18 Hillingdon Council is creating two stylish new housing projects exclusively and up to, and including 2018/19 for the over-65s. for older residents who have some additional need for support. lso for the second year funding reductions from central he two affordable Cllr Philip Corthorne, Cabinet running, Hillingdon residents government and more pressure retirement developments Member for Social Services, Awill not be charged the on our services and facilities due Twill consist of 148 homes Housing, Health and Wellbeing, social care precept (an additional to a rising population, it is our and will provide extra support said: "Hillingdon Council is investing charge of two per cent added to sound financial management and to promote independent living. in two large housing developments council tax bills by 144 of the 152 good business practice that sets Residents will have all the safety to support older people who councils in England in 2016/17). Hillingdon apart from other councils and security of a private home but want to continue to live a fulfilling The budget also indicated that and allows us to both improve with a range of facilities on-site. and independent life. These there will be no reduction in service facilities and continue to deliver the Grassy Meadow Court in Hayes modern homes are located near delivery with no library or other services that our residents value.” is set to open in June 2018 and local shops and facilities, and the facility closures, a continued free Park View Court in Yiewsley added benefit of on-site care of charge weekly refuse collection will open two months later. support will provide peace of and recycling service, and that Grassy Meadow Court on Grange mind for those with care needs." most fees and charges will continue Road in Hayes is set within existing to be set at a rate that is at least Have your say woodland and will provide 88 10 per cent cheaper than those on the proposed modern flats and communal facilities. Further details on both in neighbouring boroughs. budget by Friday 27 The attractive building is surrounded developments will be As well as progressing projects, January 2017 on by mature trees offering pleasant available at a later date i such as building a new theatre www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haveyoursay views, and each flat will have a winter and a borough museum there will garden balcony or a landscaped be continued investment in: terraced garden in addition to the • funding for additional school two central courtyard garden areas. places at both primary The housing project at Park View and secondary level Court at Farrier Close in Yiewsley • road resurfacing will provide 60 extra-care flats, each • street lighting with a winter garden balcony or a • parks and open spaces private terraced garden. Communal • a new dementia centre facilities include a lounge, dining areas, roof terraces and landscaped Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray gardens, as well as on-site parking. Puddifoot, said: “I have always believed that the key to financial CONTEMPORARY HOUSING stability is not necessarily having more Above: Artist's impressions of money, but having more control Grassy Meadow Court. over the money that we do have. Below: Artist's impression of Park View Court. At a time when we see continued

10 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 11 employment employment Creating new training opportunities Hillingdon Council is committed to working with partners to maximise employment and training opportunities for local residents.

he council plays a role in supporting local employment Tthrough new developments, training opportunities via its Adult and Community Learning service, and at the end of last year started to work in partnership with Uxbridge College to offer four apprenticeships in traditional trades. their chosen trade apprenticeship Bradley Ranger, 16; Elmi Lluigiqi, qualifications and set them on their 19; Jason Clark, 17; and Alfie Wilson, way to a bright future career. 17 all come from Hillingdon and They have joined the repairs team went to school in the borough. and will have four days a week on- The council will help these four the-job training and one day a week young men to gain the knowledge at college, with training encompassing and skills necessary to achieve both theory and practical skills. THE APPRENTICES... PART OF THE TEAM Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet for young people, through its Above: Hillingdon's new apprentices Elmi is the oldest of the group Bradley comes from West Drayton. Member for Finance, Property work with schools and colleges. (bottom row) with their mentors, and lives in Uxbridge. He decided He went to Stockley Academy and and Business Services, said: "Our recent involvement in department managers and Barry Cooper. Bradley he wanted to study for a Level is also embarking on a Level Three "The council offers a range of recruiting and training four of Below: Alfie Three apprenticeship in electrical electrical installations apprenticeship. apprenticeships and is proud the council's apprentices is a installations, as he wanted a job that Bradley says he was inspired by an to work with local schools and great example of the successful would give him skills, security and electrician who came to fix something colleges to create training partnership work which both our the opportunity to build a better in his home as a child. In his first opportunities for young people. organisations value so highly." future. He already had an interest week, Bradley said that he learned "It's important for the council in auto electricity having practised how to turn the power off and has to nurture young, local talent skills on his car, but took the domestic assisted with fixing a storage heater, and keep traditional skills alive. Apprenticeships at electrician apprenticeship route as light fittings and power sockets. He By taking on these apprentices, Uxbridge College it would offer more opportunities. hopes to complete his course and we are ensuring young people continue to work with the council. are coming through to continue Uxbridge providing important services. College offers "Hillingdon's repairs team has a wide range of Jason is from Uxbridge and studied Alfie went to Stockley Academy and assigned the apprentices to apprenticeships at Abbotsfield School, where he is studying for a Level Two plumbing mentors, experienced employees, and helps started his career in construction. apprenticeship. He had no plumbing who will teach and support them employers with Construction runs in his family and experience previously and chose throughout their journey, as they the recruitment he will be studying for a multi- this area as he thought that it would visit council-owned properties to process, making trade apprenticeship for the next be a good trade to have and would learn their new trades. I would like it easier for two years. Jason is also working on also come in handy with home DIY to welcome them to the council businesses to his project of building a summer projects. Alfie says that he'd love to and wish them the best of luck." get involved. house at home, which he really gain as much experience as he can, Barry Cooper, Apprentice Apprenticeships give young enjoys. He said that in the future, he study for his next apprenticeship and Manager at Uxbridge College, said: people the real world experience hopes to stay on with the council maybe one day go self-employed. "Uxbridge College is delighted to join they need to gain qualifications For more information visit and become a team leader. Hillingdon Council in supporting its and forge a career, combining www.uxbridge.ac.uk/apprenticeships Jason commitment to create opportunities learning with paid work. or call 01895 853333 i

12 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 13 community safety events Alley gating scheme Living advent calendar improves environment creates festive spirit In December, the council launched its first and discourages anti- living advent calendar, which treated residents of all ages to a variety of theatrical and POND GREEN musical performances and activities. social behaviour BEFORE vents included families being Hillingdon People finds out how the council's alley gating able to meet real reindeer and scheme helped residents and businesses in securing their ESanta at the Rural Activities Garden Centre and take part in privately owned alleyways from intrusions last year. the new walk the planets trail at to 'follow the star'; an y installing lockable gates, BEFORE Open Mic Night featuring a surprise alleys and properties can be performance from the stars of the Bprotected from anti-social 's pantomime; behaviour, fly tipping and burglaries a 'poetry takeaway' in Uxbridge and residents' and businesses' quality of life can be improved. Residents and businesses who

have alleyways that serve at least NORTHFIELD PARK 10 households can apply for this scheme, which is part of the AFTER council's Chrysalis programme.

Blyth Road, Hayes Local resident Helleni Joachim Well Close, Ruislip applied for the gate to be installed. The occupiers of a garage area in She submitted an application after Well Close felt the area needed a experiencing a number of anti- AFTER gate to be installed, as fly tipping and High Street; a Christmas swing winter fairies were at Hillingdon Culture and Heritage, said: "It social behaviour issues. She said incidents of anti-social behaviour concert at Manor Farm; a brass Sports and Leisure Complex, elves was fantastic to see and hear how that people had been loitering great way to protect your home. had become a regular occurrence. band and carol choir at the Civic were at Santa's grotto at Ruislip this arts initiative was thoroughly in the alleyway, littering, drinking, The council was very supportive The gate was fitted in September Centre; as well as advent boxes Manor Library, fairies and a magic enjoyed by residents young and fly-tipping and taking drugs. and helped me throughout the and has now stopped these issues. being opened at Botwell Green pudding in Yiewsley, present-carrying old. The council aimed to spread a The gate was installed in process. It was quick and easy Carol Lindon, the lead resident Library throughout the month. elves in Hayes, Christmas shopping little festive cheer, with activities for September and she said: "I would like to apply, and within weeks the for the Well Close scheme, said: Street performers, who were grannies in Northwood, snowmen everyone to watch or participate in." to thank the council for their help. gates were fitted. Thank you." "The gate has brought a great revealed on the day on Twitter, in and Christmas It's a success. I've had good feedback sense of peace of mind." delighted residents as they popped belles on stilts in the historic village All events were recorded and you can from neighbours who use the gate Pond Green, Ruislip up across the borough. Christmas centre of . even watch videos of what happened regularly. Since it has been fitted we Rod Brown, the lead resident for Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet nutkins appeared at Library, Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet on the council website at have noticed a real difference in our the Pond Green scheme applied for Member for Community, Member for Central Services, www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adventcalendar i environment. The local community a gate after residents experienced Commerce and Regeneration, is happier knowing that they and fly-tipping and burglaries. said: "Alley gating can make a real their properties are less vulnerable After the gates were fitted difference to people's lives by from such undesirable behaviour." he said: "The scheme will be a addressing anti-social behaviour on great help in preventing crime their doorsteps and making them Northfield Park, Hayes and misdemeanours. With the feel safer. The council's alley gating Sabi Dhindsa submitted an council's help, the process has scheme has successfully addressed application for Chrysalis funding been smooth and completed a number of hotspots across the for the alley gating scheme after a in a reasonable timeframe." borough during the last year." spate of burglaries and anti-social behaviour in the alleyway, and the For more information about the alley gating scheme visit gates were installed in October. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/alleygatingscheme. Details of the Chrysalis Sabi said: "The scheme is a programme can be found on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/chrysalis i

14 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 15 environment environment Additional action you can take to Flooding... prepare • buy flood protection products, who's responsible? such as air brick covers to prevent water entering underneath the floorboards, and Climate change is predicted to result in more storms and even greater purchase flood proof doors • create a personal flood levels of rainfall, therefore the probability of flooding is increasing. In plan of what you should June last year, the borough experienced heavy rainfall, which resulted in do and who to contact • work together as a community flooding affecting residents' homes, businesses, highways and transport. to improve your area’s flood protection by creating a River flooding Road and sewer flooding community flood plan There are a variety of names Most roads include designed for rivers, including ditches, drainage systems (gullies) intended watercourses, brooks. All rivers are to remove water efficiently from What is the the responsibility of landowners. the surface of the highway to Main rivers are identified and provide a safe passage for all Landowner council doing to registered by the Environment vehicles and pedestrians. tackle flooding? Agency. They take the lead in helping Sometimes these channels become responsibilities The council has produced a surface landowners manage flooding from blocked with soil, dead leaves and Preventing floods completely is very water management plan to identify main rivers, provide warnings and rubbish, preventing the free flow of difficult, however you can reduce areas prone to surface water flooding have powers to undertake work in water to the main surface water sewer. the impact to your home or business and groundwater issues. This plan high risk areas to maintain rivers. The council has more than 36,000 and the impact on others by: Knowing your flood risk. will help us to manage the flood The Canal and River Trust is gullies across the borough and Surface water sewers are the Sign up to Environment risk in Hillingdon. It identified a responsible for the Grand Union Canal. maintains these on a yearly basis. responsibility of water utility Managing your property Agency flood warnings list of key areas to focus on and Gullies are normally cleaned by companies. In Hillingdon, this is drainage The Environment Agency has take action to reduce flooding. Surface water flooding lifting the metal grating or cover and Thames Water. The utility company Drains and pipes on your property produced maps to show if you are Following the floods in June we are This occurs when heavy rainfall sucking all the dirt out using a gully will investigate and determine if are your responsibility if you are the in an area likely to be affected by also undertaking a flood investigation, exceeds the capacity of the ground sucker machine. Sometimes jetting is the water main is blocked and landowner. A drain is the property flooding from rivers, surface water collating all reports of significant and local drainage networks to required to move some obstructions. take appropriate action to clear owner's responsibility until it connects as well as reservoirs, and how deep flooding and conducting surveys to absorb it. It can lead to water flowing Sewer flooding often manifests it. To contact Thames Water visit to either someone else's drain or that flood may be. To view these visit get feedback from residents about over the ground and ponding in itself in water not flowing down the www.thameswater.co.uk or call a public sewer. If you are buying a www.hillingdon.gov.uk/flooding. flooding issues. We will then update low-lying areas. It is typically caused gullies in the road. This can lead to 0800 0093964. It's helpful if you house the council recommends asking the list of key focus areas in the plan. by short intense rainfall. This is confusion about who is responsible also fill in their sewer flooding the seller where the drainage is on Making sure any planning We have also been successful in identified as the biggest flood - whether it's a blockage in the questionnaire so they can factor the property, or undertaking your applications contain the bidding for funding to investigate risk to residents in Hillingdon. gully or the surface water sewer. your area into their flooding plans. own survey to ensure it is in good right flood risk assessment places where significant flooding condition. You should ensure that all Ensure that any development has an has occurred in the borough, hard surfaces are made permeable or appropriate flood risk assessment such as Charville, West Drayton, drain to a permeable area to reduce (where needed) submitted Cranford and Ruislip. the pressure on the road drainage. with planning applications. Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Business Services, said: "There are a variety of flooding risks and it's important that the council, as a lead local flood authority ensures that residents know who to contact and which organisation is responsible for each type. The council works hard to maintain land and gullies it has responsibility for and listens to residents' concerns to inform flood risk planning across all council services."

For more information on flooding and how to report issues visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/flooding i

16 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 17 health and wellbeing health and wellbeing Achieve your new year Families Older residents Led walks and cycle rides Tea Dances Walk Hillingdon provides free led Free tea dances are held monthly walks in the borough's green spaces for over-55s at the Civic Centre, fitness goals designed to allow you to walk at Uxbridge and the Winston Churchill your own pace, increase your heart Hall, Ruislip. Keep fit, socialise, enjoy As the new year begins you may be thinking about improving your rate and improve your health and refreshments and have some fun at wellbeing. Free led cycle rides also these sessions for both beginners health, wellbeing and fitness by taking up a new sport or activity allow you to get out and explore and advanced dancers. The next the wonders of the borough, as well Civic Centre dances are on Monday Moves programme. The council supports and provides a variety of sessions as benefiting your health and the 16 January, 20 February and 20 These fun gentle exercise classes, so you can put your new year's resolutions into action. environment. To view the timetables March at 1.30pm. The next dances brought to you by the council offer visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/explore. at the Winston Churchill Hall are on over-55s the opportunity to improve Thursday 26 January, 23 February health, fitness and co-ordination. Adults and 9 March. You can book with There are chairobic and Zumba your HillingdonFirst card on classes at Yiewsley and West Drayton New gym for the new year www.hillingdon.gov.uk/teadance Community Centre, chairobics at Fusion, the sports and leisure or by calling 01895 556688. You Uxbridge, Harlington, Botwell and organisation who operate can book up to three months at Hayes End libraries and gentle Hillingdon Sports and Leisure a time and up to three guests. exercise classes at Library Complex on behalf of the and Yiewsley Methodist Church. All council, is investing £500,000 in Swimming sessions are £1 per week. Check the a great new gym experience. All Hillingdon residents over timetable on www.hillingdon. Fusion continually reinvests to 65 can swim at Hillingdon gov.uk/moves or call the improve and develop what's on offer Sports and Leisure venue to find out more. in Hillingdon for residents, and major Cycle Loan Scheme Complex, Botwell Green improvement work to fully refurbish NEW EQUIPMENT Why not give cycling a go? Not Sports and Leisure Over-50s sessions Artist impression of a section the gym and install new state-of-the- of the new Hillingdon Sports got your own bike? For just £30 Centre and Highgrove Senior club activities art equipment is almost complete. and Leisure Centre gym (only £1 a day) hire a bike for four Pool for free. All you aimed at over-55s are The industry-leading equipment weeks from the council (includes need to do is take along on offer at Highgrove includes new Life Fitness cardio and No joining fee for January this is a great opportunity to meet insurance and a cycling goody bag). proof of age (on your first Pool and Fitness Centre resistance equipment, plus a Synergy and February with Better new people. Tuesdays at 5.45pm To register visit visit) and your HillingdonFirst and Botwell Green Sports 360XL functional rig and power plate. Better, the sports and leisure at Hillingdon Athletics Stadium, www.hillingdon.gov.uk/cycling. card (each visit). The council also and Leisure Centre. Both have a A new larger free weight section organisation who operate Highgrove Saturdays at 9.15am at Stockley Park offers free weekly swimming lessons weekly programme to get you out of is also being built to enable Pool and Fitness Centre, Botwell (meet in the car park) and Sundays Tennis for older people of varying abilities. the house, stay active and socialise. more people to use this area. Green Sports and Leisure Centre and at 9.45am at Hillingdon Athletic There are a range of different To register call the It includes gym sessions, swimming The indoor cycling studio will Queensmead Sports Centre have no Club. It's free and there's no need courses and sessions available to pool of your and fitness classes. Badminton, short also be completely refurbished. joining fee for January and February. to book, just make contact with the members and local residents at choice (contacts mat bowls and table tennis are Join now and your first week is They have a variety of membership email address provided and turn up. Queensmead Sports Centre's four page 31). available at Botwell on Tuesdays on Fusion (first seven days free). options available, no matter what For further information contact floodlit courts, including junior and and Thursdays between 10am You'll also receive a seven day your budget. With their Better Health wellbeingteam@hillingdon. adult courses, social tennis sessions, and 12 midday. Lounge buddy or family pass when you and Fitness membership, you can gov.uk for Hillingdon Athletics local league games, family fun tennis areas with teas and coffees join. (No strings, no contract) enjoy use of their swimming pools, Stadium, [email protected] and women and men only sessions. available to socialise and The complex also offers a 50 large fully equipped gyms, or a for Stockley Park and j.doyle@mail. To find out more visit meet new people or just to metre indoor competition pool variety of motivating fitness classes. com for Hillingdon Athletic Club. www.better.org.uk/queensmead. relax. Classes from as little as and leisure pool, outdoor 50 metre Whether you feel like working up £3. Concessionary membership lido, sauna, steam room, a wide a sweat or making a splash, they Lawn bowls available. For further details range of exercise classes, athletics have your fitness needs covered. Lawn bowls is a low- Young people contact Club Lead Angelo track and stadium, 3G floodlit For more information and to see impact, therapeutic Pignone by calling 01895 pitches, sports hall and café. what's on offer at all of the centres exercise that StreetGames 630753 or emailing angelo. visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ can improve StreetGames delivers [email protected]. leisurecentres. fitness, co- doorstep sport to young Hillingdon Sports and ordination and people where they want Leisure Complex also offers Jog It Off sessions confidence, it and when they want it. a range of sessions for over- Explore your local surroundings and there are Drop-in sessions cover a 50s. The programme can be become more active by jogging. Free several bowls variety of activities starting viewed at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ adult jog/walk sessions for beginners locations across at just £1. There is a regular leisurecentres by calling or going led by experienced runners. You will the borough that weekly programme of to your local centre. Each session start at an appropriate level walking you can attend and join in the fun. sessions throughout the year. from as little as £3. Concessionary and move on to jogging and running. To find out your nearest location For more details see young. membership is also available. As well as improving your fitness, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/bowls. hillingdon.gov.uk/streetgames.

18 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 19 libraries young people Put your health first

• Charville Young People's Centre for Heart Month Kingshill Avenue (next to Brook House FC), Hayes, UB4 8DB Heart Month is an annual national initiative in Hillingdon is now offering young people across • Fountains Mill February, which encourages people to make small the borough even more value-for-money activity Young People's Centre 81 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JR Heart Month changes towards living a healthier lifestyle. sessions at its seven young people's centres. • Harlington Young People's Centre very year Hillingdon libraries uring evenings and weekends, to teach, motivate and engage Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB provide a varied programme of 10 to 19 year olds (and those with everyone who attends. • activities and advice sessions with with disabilities aged up Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet Northwood Young People's Centre E D 54 Hallowell Road, a wellbeing focus for Heart Month for to 25) can take part in a variety of Member for Education and Northwood, HA6 1DS residents to participate in for free. programmes, including cooking, Children's Services, said: "The The month will begin on Friday sports, arts and crafts, dance, drama, programmes the council offers • Ruislip Young People's Centre 3 February with a health fair at music and video technology. provide a safe and fun environment Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SX Uxbridge Library between 10am and Our young people's centres are for people to meet and socialise 4pm in the atrium, where there will packed with modern, fully-equipped throughout the year. It's great • South Ruislip be a range of stalls from local health facilities, with free Wi-Fi and are all to see young people using our Young People's Centre and wellbeing providers for you to accessible to wheelchair users. Our centres to stay active and learn Victoria Road, gain information and ask for advice. qualified youth workers lead the different skills, and we welcome , HA4 0JE In 2016, two new local support sessions and are always on hand others to do the same." • West Drayton groups (Macular and Parkinson's) Young People's Centre were set up at Uxbridge Library Here's what our young people say... Rowhleys Place, following the health fair. In 2015 West Drayton, UB7 9JB the Dementia Friends group and chairobics sessions began at I really enjoy the Uxbridge Library and have both proved popular, with chairobics different activities such as I like playing games now taking place across Hillingdon. I signed up because pool, games and cooking. on computers. For 2017, a new Health Point is it is nice to meet others Archie Robb, 11 Callum Osthuizen, 11 planned for Uxbridge Library's and socialise. Level 4, where residents aged Ashley Pile, 17 between 40 and 74 and young people aged between 17 and 24 I like the cooking can attend a free drop-in health activity and the youth check from Brunel Pharmacy. Following Heart Month, the service Harefield, Ickenham, West Drayton, I want to be The Health Point will provide will continue throughout the year on Yiewsley and Yeading. There will around people of my workers. residents with an opportunity the first Friday in the month during also be healthy walks starting from own age. I like the programme Faith Raush-Allen, 10 to ask a friendly pharmacist for monthly coffee mornings between Uxbridge, Manor Farm and Yeading because it is a safe environment advice on minor worries, check out 10am and midday, and on the first libraries. Yeading will also offer to be in. Find out more about symptoms and follow up or find out Saturday in the month between a drop-in therapeutic gardening your local centre at information after diagnosis. It will also 10am and 4pm. If you'd like to session on Friday 3 February Shannon Kay, 18 young.hillingdon.gov.uk/freetime i offer an alternative from attending book a health check in advance call between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. busy GP surgeries or hospitals. Brunel Pharmacy on 01895 257187. Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet Health checks can provide Health checks will also be held Member for Central Services, confidential advice on a at Manor Farm and Ruislip Manor Culture and Heritage, said: "We range of topics, such as blood libraries, run by Ruislip Manor want our residents to be healthy and pressure, cholesterol tests, Pharmacy and Pharmacy will happy and these sessions offer a great sexual health and smoking. offer sessions at Eastcote Library. opportunity to do just that. They The pharmacist will attend the Throughout Heart Month there have proved very popular in previous health fair between 10am and 4pm will be chairobics sessions at Botwell years and I hope everyone enjoys and be available on Mondays and Green, Charville, Harefield, Hayes them just as much this February." Tuesdays in February between End and Uxbridge libraries and 1.30pm and 3.30pm. There will also seated yoga and Zumba for over-50s be a special session for parents and at Yeading. Special healthy eating For a full programme of toddlers at bear club on Thursday storytimes for children under five National Heart Month activities visit 9 February between 11am and 1pm. will be held at Botwell, Charville, www.hillingdon.gov.uk/heart i

20 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 21 community volunteers Updates from the Borough Commander I'll start by wishing you all a in each secondary school, who for stolen goods. We all work hard Volunteer as a very happy and safe 2017. Our work to educate children on crime for things we buy, cherish, and Christmas Tree Appeal, supported prevention and behaviour. We also give, don't let thieves spoil it. so generously by residents helped have a Partnership Tasking Team in This year we will be keeping you brighten Christmas for hundreds the north and south of the borough, even more informed of the good Parent Champion of children who may not have funded by the council, who can work your local police do for you, otherwise received any gifts, so also support the DWOs tackle and update you on trends and The council is looking for Parent thank you! I started my Christmas local issues. Each week they are prevention tips. You can follow us Day with the Response Team at making arrests, conducting search on Twitter or Facebook, and our Champions to help improve the lives A volunteer's story: Joanne Hayes keeping the streets safe, warrants, dealing with anti-social dedicated ward officers can email of families in their local communities. and popped into Uxbridge to behaviour and drug related crime. you a regular newsletter. Visit see our Criminal Investigation All of these help make Hillingdon content.met.police.uk/Borough/ Department. It's one of many one of the safest places in London. Hillingdon for more information. One What is a Parent There are also roles days that the families and friends I know that when we welcome in last thing I can guarantee is that in Champion? available for Parent of officers and staff have to a new year we all make resolutions. 2017 you will see us out on patrol, A Parent Champion Champions to promote make sacrifices, for which we, The one I would like everyone in 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, rain needs to be a parent council services for and I know you appreciate. Hillingdon to stick to, is to help or shine, often who can talk with other early years children, We doubled the number of us prevent crime. Take some time in harm's way, local parents for a few such as free childcare Dedicated Ward Officers (DWOs) to make your house, flat, car, keeping you hours each week about for two-year-olds. in November on each ward from bike, shed or garage more secure. safe and secure. Hillingdon's family services. Parent Champions one to two. This helps give the We have hundreds of tips on the The key role of a are also supporting visibility and reassurance residents Metropolitan Police website. Register Acting Chief Parent Champion is to the development of have asked for. These officers are all your new electricals on www. Superintendent provide families with Hillingdon's Disability supported by Safer Schools Officers immobilise.com so we can check Colin Wingrove access to information Register by raising about local services for awareness of the benefits families, including services of registering, and how provided by the council. it helps the council to "As the parent of a co-ordinators for regular Winter cold: Nothing to be sniffed at Champions need to monitor and develop disabled child, I had meetings and support. be able to chat naturally appropriate facilities and really appreciated and "Parent Champions ith more than 200 The best way to get treatment fast Top tip: with other parents services for disabled benefitted from support share information with common cold viruses is to visit your local pharmacy, where and share their own people and their from the council and other parents about the and three types of you can get advice on managing your You should also get a free flu experiences of services. families and carers. wanted to be able to give Disability Register. I know W vaccination if you are: flu virus floating around, winter symptoms and buy over-the-counter Parent Champions can Parent Champions something back. Because a number of families with bugs can be hard to avoid. medicine. See a GP if you experience • aged 65 or over make a significant impact will be able to access of the needs of my child, children with disabilities The main early signs of winter more serious symptoms or those • pregnant on the lives of children and induction, safeguarding it's difficult for me to and know how valuable cold and flu bugs are: that continue for a longer period. • a child or adult with an underlying parents in their area, whilst and data protection work but I wanted to do accessing support and • coughing Ensure that you rest, eat well, avoid health condition (particularly long- also supporting the council. training, which will allow something more than information can be but • sneezing stress and keep hydrated. Top tip: If term heart or respiratory disease) The feedback gained them to gain new skills. being a stay at home mum. also how difficult it can be • blocked nose you have a fever and pain, you may • a child or adult with a from conversations will Parents and their children "Through my links with to know where to find it. • sore throat need extra fluids. You could also take weakened immune system allow the council to shape may also experience the Hillingdon Parent "Since becoming a Parent • headache paracetamol to help ease discomfort. services to support families' greater social integration Carer Forum, I found out Champion my confidence • a slight temperature Children can be treated using some needs and put them first. through participation. about the opportunity has improved. I enjoy over-the-counter painkillers to help treated within the comfort of your to volunteer as a Parent getting out and attending bring down a fever and ease pain. home. Be sure to stock up your Champion and provide events, where I have been Both paracetamol and ibuprofen are medicine cabinet well so that if you What makes a parent-to-parent support, able to meet with new available as a liquid, and can be given do find yourself becoming unwell and I felt this would give families. I find people from the age of three months. Always you can deal with it effectively Parent Champion? me an opportunity to help open up more to me as check with your doctor if you aren't and avoid unnecessary stress. • the ability to • attending Parent other parents like myself. another parent. Helping sure which treatments you "Children tend to get a lot of confidently talk to Champion support "I attended a two-day other parents is rewarding can give your child. colds because the body takes time other parents about meetings training course, which and I have the satisfaction Dr Ian to build up immunity, so make sure opportunities available • you will need to inspired me and I have of assisting people to Goodman, Chair of you know how to manage them to them and their undergo a Disclosure gone on to become improve their lives just by Hillingdon Clinical from the early stages. If something child(ren) and listen and Barring Service friends with other Parent giving a little of my own Commissioning Group, doesn’t seem right and you do feel a to what they say check (criminal Champions that I trained time to talk with them said: "Most winter bugs professional opinion is needed then • working voluntarily for record check) with and enjoy meeting and share information." will come and go within call 111 or, if you’re really worried, a few hours a week • ability to complete and up with them and our a few days, and can be easily make an appointment to see a GP." • ability to maintain return monitoring forms confidentiality and information to and protect family the council and follow If you're interested in becoming a Parent Champion For more information about staying well this winter information council guidelines. email [email protected]. For more information visit www.nhs.uk/Livewell/winterhealth i visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/parentchampion i

22 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 23 volunteers volunteers Volunteers rewarded for dedication Hillingdon Volunteer Award winners for 2016 were revealed at a special ceremony at Uxbridge College in November.

any Hillingdon voluntary and This year's winners were... Mcommunity groups rely on loyal and inspirational volunteers to continue to deliver their essential services. This year there were more than 50 nominations, and all nominees who attended REWARDED the ceremony All of the 2016 winners were presented and their awards. with a certificate by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Community Empowering Young Health and Cllr John Hensley. Volunteer: People Volunteer: Wellbeing Highly Six nominations stood Les Kaye, Marie Tampin, Volunteer: out from the rest, as Hillingdon Carers St Martin's Emma Phillips, commended individuals or as teams Les was a carer and Drama Club Community awards were going above and beyond was supported by Marie started this drama Cancer Centre and showing exceptional Hillingdon Carers. club for children aged Emma was diagnosed presented to: commitment. This year As a result of his between 5 and with cancer 15 years there were also four experience, he chose 15 several years ago. She went through H Long Term additional nominees who to give back his ago. She writes treatment when she was Long Term Team Award: Young Volunteer Commitment to received separate highly time to an scripts, creates also looking after her two Commitment to Hillingdon Award: Volunteering: commended awards. organisation dance routines and young sons and gained Volunteering: Community Anees Zaman, Brenda Gardner, Hillingdon Council is one close to his arranges musical an understanding of how Neeta Desor, Transport (HCT) Hillingdon Rural Activities of five partners who heart. He started productions. cancer affects patients Hillingdon HCT has a loyal band of Women's Centre Garden Centre make these volunteering in 2007 Performances and families. She started Women's Centre volunteers who Anees is in high school awards and has contributed 16 take place twice a year volunteering seven years Neeta has provided give up their time, and volunteered as he H Community possible. hours a week on average in the community centre ago to help support a complimentary come rain or shine, believes in empowering Volunteer: Other to supporting carers. He in West Drayton. Marie other young mums. She and low cost legal advice to transport older women to achieve. He Tony Grimes, partners is the first point of contact also takes small groups befriended one young service at the centre for residents and has volunteered as Father Healing Gardens include Hillingdon at the advice centre for to local nursing homes lady and her family for 20 years. She has given residents with disabilities. Christmas, providing gifts Inter Faith Network, Hillingdon Carers, offering where the children sing five years, as the young her time voluntarily and They provide transport on behalf of the centre H Volunteer Team: Hillingdon Association a warm welcome to for the residents. Many of lady fought the disease supports large numbers for a range of trips, such as and given hope and Com Café of Voluntary Services, visitors, telephone callers the children join the club before passing away. Emma of women with difficult shopping, lunch clubs and happiness to individuals Steering Group Dovetail Community and undertaking general with little confidence in has showed how she is and distressing family legal days out to the seaside. who would not be able Outreach and administration. He also themselves and low self- able to communicate matters. Many of the women They provide a vital link to afford Christmas gifts. H Young Volunteer: Uxbridge College. assists with the running of esteem. Through Marie's and support patients have been victims of abuse in helping people to get He has also raised more Sungmin This year's various carers' cafés and encouragement with real empathy and Neeta has given them out and about and than £1,000 for the Eric Kim, sponsors were set up a and role-play, and understanding. hope and peace of mind reduce isolation. centre by participating Uxbridge College British Airways and new café in they blossom into She now also that the law is on their side. They would not in a 5K Colour Run. Hillingdon Clinical Uxbridge. singers and actors. co-ordinates She has also supported be able to provide Commissioning the centre's back them to achieve their legal their services without Group. to work group. entitlements and move their volunteers' amazing If you're thinking of volunteering forward with their lives. drive and dedication. have a look at opportunities on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/volunteering i

24 January/February 2017 January/February 2017 25 Be the one... Find out about to show them fostering There are a lot of activities for all ages to get involved in across the WHAT’S ON ? borough to kick-start the new For more Hillingdon events or new things year and keep you entertained to advertise your own, visit during the winter months. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/whatson

Contact: Book tickets on Winter concert becktheatre.org.uk or call the Saturday 28 January, 7.30pm Box Office on 020 8561 8371. The Uxbridge Choral Society will hold their winter concert at Bishopshalt School. The choir will Proscenium presents sing Israel in Egypt by Handel, The Seafarer, by conducted by Jeff Stewart. Conor McPherson Cost: £12 adults (children Wednesday 1 to Saturday under 12, £6) available from 4 February, 7.45pm www.uxbridgechoralsociety. It's Christmas Eve in a scruffy org.uk, any choir member house in Baldoyle, Dublin and or on the door. Sharky has returned to look Bishopshalt School after his irritable, ageing brother, who's recently gone blind. Old Folk music concert drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky Thursday 23 February, have called in too, hoping to 8pm to 11pm play cards. But with the arrival Tannahill Weavers are a legendary of a stranger from the distant Scottish band who have been past, the stakes are raised ever thrilling audiences worldwide higher. In fact, Sharky may be since 1968. They have more than playing for his very soul. 20 CDs to their name and are A wonderful treat for all the Cost: Tickets £12. currently on a worldwide tour. THEATRE family from the Argosy Players. Contact: Book online on Cost: £10 on the door. Cost: £15. Concessions www.hillingdontheatres.uk Students £4. Sleeping Beauty £12.50. or by calling 01895 250615. Saturday 7 to Saturday 14 Contact: For more details Contact: Book online on Compass Theatre call 07941 006017 or visit January, various times www.hillingdontheatres.uk Arrow Players present tinyurl.com/uxfolk. or by calling 01895 250615. Uxbridge Folk Club their pantomime Sleeping Winston Churchill Theatre MUSIC Beauty. An entertaining Movie Classics show for all of the family. The Beach Boys Story Nathan Carter Saturday 11 March, 7.30pm Cost: £9. Some Sunday 29 January, 7.30pm and his band Enjoy an evening of music from concessions at £7. Prepare to be amazed as five Thursday 26 and Friday Contact: To book tickets the Hillingdon Philharmonic performers reproduce the 27 January, 7.30pm Orchestra of movie classics, call 020 8428 1349 or visit complex orchestral arrangements Nathan Carter is one of the most www.arrowplayers.org.uk. including Gone with the Wind, We need foster carers for children of all ages. and intricate harmonies of successful live acts across the Irish Schindler's List, ET, Indiana St Edmund's Hall America's biggest ever pop music scene and is fast becoming Jones, Lawrence of Arabia, 633 group. Guaranteed to leave a household name, with his fine The Rat Pack you with a smile on your face, performances of heart-felt, upbeat Squadron and many more. A Join us at our next information event on Sunday 15 January, 7.30pm with a song in your heart and and infectious pop ballads. spectacular concert for all ages. David Alacey, Des Coleman and reflecting on a truly memorable Cost: £29. Cost: £12. Concessions Paul Drakeley star as Frank, live music experience, this is a Contact: Book tickets on £10. 11-to-16-year-olds Tuesday 7 February, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Sammy and Dean in the original show you do not want to miss. becktheatre.org.uk or call the £5. Under-11s free. Rat Pack show, which includes Cost: £20. Concessions £2 off. Box Office on 020 8561 8371. To book: Book online at Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1UW all the great hits My Way, Mr Groups of 10, 1 in 10 go free. Beck Theatre www.hillingdontheatres.uk Bojangles, New York, New York, or call 01895 250615. Amore, Come Fly With Me and Winston Churchill Theatre or visit us on brings the style and excitement The Beach Boys Story of the Las Vegas heyday to vivid life. They are joined by AUTHOR Tuesday 24 January at any time between 10am and 2pm special guest Kenny Lynch. Cost: £25. Concessions Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre, £1.50 off. Groups of 8, EVENTS one in eight go free. Match of the Day East Avenue, Hayes UB3 2HW Contact: Book tickets on with Steve Wilson becktheatre.org.uk or call the Friday 24 February, Box Office on 020 8561 8371. 7.30pm to 9pm Beck Theatre For more details Get your footy fix and come along Aladdin to meet football commentator www.hillingdon.gov.uk/betheone Thursday 19 to Saturday and Match of the Day contributor 21 January, various times Steve Wilson. He will be 0800 783 1298 Travel to Beijing for this traditional interviewed by a member of family fun pantomime. With all library staff, answer questions your favourite characters: Aladdin, and sign books. Make sure you Jasmine, Genie of the Lamp, evil wear your favourite football Abanazar, Widow Twanky, Wishee shirt! Books will also be on sale. Washee and the comedy police. Cost: Free.

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Contact: Email southruislip- Running groups with by people of all abilities, all English Folk Dancing is a Pride Cost: National [email protected] Dash for Fitness fitness levels and all age groups. and Prejudice or War and Peace LEISURE demonstrators visitors to attend. Cost: £8. Days and times based form of Square Dancing. Come Language Clubs £6, area demonstrator South Ruislip Library on your needs Contact: For more and try it with this friendly mixed visitors £5. Tickets can be Join these free adult running information visit of Hillingdon group. No previous experience Every week on a Thursday, purchased on the door. groups to make your running www.lifestyle-dru.co.uk. is necessary, as callers will tell Yeading Community Centre 7.45pm to 9.45pm Contact: For more KIDS more social and fun whilst you what to do. You don't need information call helping you get fitter, go faster, Friendly clubs offering a chance The first hippo Modern Jive a partner to attend. Please to practise speaking and hearing 01923 829621. and go further. Run by an English wear comfortable shoes. on the moon Athletics approved leader and Ceroc Dancing Spanish, French, Italian and Northwood and Pinner Saturday 21 and Sunday CYQ Level 3 personal trainer. Every Thursday 8pm to Cost: £2 per session German, each on a different Liberal Synagogue 22 January, various times Monstersaurus Cost: Free. 11pm in the Middlesex Suite (including refreshments). Thursday of the month, aiming From bestselling children's Contact: Register by at Uxbridge Civic Centre Contact: Call 01895 to improve confidence. If you Greek language are learning a language, want to author David Walliams comes an Contact: Book online at Contact: For further emailing dashforfitness@ and every Monday 8pm 638008 or 01895 254723 and culture to 11pm at West Drayton brush it up or maintain it, or if explosively funny space adventure www.hillingdontheatres.uk information visit btinternet.com or call Gary for further information. Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm for children aged over three. and Suzy on 07710 105086. Community Centre Ruislip Methodist Church you are a native speaker wanting Whether you only have a couple or call 01895 250615. yogawayoflife.co.uk or to use your own language, Featuring puppetry, music and a Winston Churchill Theatre Various routes starting This is a fantastic way to keep of words of Greek or are a bit call Ammie on 07956 fit while having fun, and a very contact the right club for you. giant space race to the moon. and finishing in Ruislip Yoga with Juliana more fluent, this is the class for 855445 or email ammie@ sociable way to spend an evening. Cost: £3 per visit or £15 Cost: £18.50. Family Geology Exhibition: Monday and Saturday you. Teacher, Maria has lived yogawayoflife.co.uk. Fitness pilates Ceroc is a fusion of jive and salsa for annual membership. offer of four tickets for Uxbridge Rock Show mornings, 9.30am and in England for many years and £66. Children £2 off. Saturday 11 to Thursday Highgrove Pool and Mondays 8pm at Holy Trinity which is easy to learn and great Wednesdays, 7pm Contact: Spanish Club 01895 253472 is a qualified and experienced Contact: Book tickets on 23 February Church Hall and Thursdays fun. You don't need to bring a A fluid Hatha yoga practice for Fitness Centre partner. Beginners welcome. French Club 01895 253472 adult education tutor. Learn the becktheatre.org.uk or call the Harrow and Hillingdon Geological 5.30pm at Deane Park Hall the modern body and mind. Come and de-stress, stretch Cost: Entry £9. Bring Italian Club 020 8863 3468 Greek language and culture Box Office on 020 8561 8371. Society will be holding their Pilates with Suzy Barton Cost: Taster class half price out and strengthen your whole this advert and get free German Club 020 8429 1921 amongst like-minded people. Beck Theatre Rock Show which consists of Tuesdays, 1.30pm to 2.30pm and then £10 per class. body at the same time. membership and free first St Giles' Church Hall Cost: Varies according to showcases and posters of rocks, Improve the way you feel, look, Gift vouchers available. So you think you know minerals and fossils. It will Cost: £8 per session or £25 night entry for new members. and live your life. Pilates exercises Contact: Visit www. Quiz 'n' Chips attendance, around £7 per about dinosaurs? include igneous, metamorphic monthly for one session, Contact: Visit www.clubceroc. class, payable termly. focus on improving posture, £47 monthly for both. com or call 020 8933 juliana.yoga or email Sunday 29 January at 7pm Sunday 12 February, 2.30pm and sedimentary rocks. General knowledge quiz and Contact: To find out more or core strength and flexibility. Contact: Email emma@ 4350 or 07860 250961. [email protected]. Come and test your knowledge Cost: Free. supper in aid of the restoration book call 020 8842 0547. against Ben Garrod (the TV emmabfitness.com for details. Uxbridge Civic Centre The Stables, Eastcote House Contact: For further These classes are suitable for of and Compass Deane Park Hall scientist in Attenborough and the information visit www. everyone regardless of age, Holy Trinity Church Hall and West Drayton and Deane Park Hall Community Centre Young at heart yoga Theatre's building and fittings. Giant Dinosaur). With the help of hhgs.org.uk. ability, or fitness level. Suzy is There will be 10 tables, each Art Exhibition TV film footage and photos of his Uxbridge Library for all abilities seating up to eight people an ex British gymnastics squad, Diddi dance Hatha Yoga Tuesdays, 10am to 11.30am and Auction own palaeontological dinosaur Wednesdays, 11am Mondays, 7pm to 8pm with one team per table. When digs, he will tell you everything Pilates Foundation trained, Nobody is too old or too Friday 10 February, CYQ Level 3 instructor. Funky pre-school dance classes Maria has been teaching yoga booking, you'll be asked to 10am to 7pm you ever wanted to know stiff to do some yoga. Yoga choose your supper – fish, EXERCISE for girls and boys. These 45 for more than 25 years. Her class A showcase about dinosaurs - and more. Cost: £10 per class or £8 is based on the teachings of will improve your strength, sausage, chicken or veggie burger. minute dance classes for of assorted This is an interactive show Pregnancy yoga if you buy a block of 10. toddlers cover 16 dance styles Sivananda. Relax, unwind and stamina and flexibility, and help Cost: £12. where children will be given Sundays from 22 January, Contact: For more details with locations across the UK. develop your strength, flexibility concentration, mental clarity Contact: Book online at artwork, the chance to ask questions 11.15am to 12.15pm and to book email Cost: Free trial and and balance. Suitable for all. and relaxation. Come and try www.hillingdontheatres.uk including Take part in these six-week and show off their dinosaur suzybartonpilates@ then £6 per class. Cost: Taster class is £5 then this friendly class whether or or call 01895 250615. paintings, knowledge to the audience. courses, which prepare women btinternet.com or call Contact: For more £15 drop-in or six week course not you have practised any Winston Churchill Theatre ceramics, Cost: £17.50. Family offer for childbirth with yoga postures information and to book your booking £50 (starting 20 Feb). prints and of four tickets for £56. and breathing techniques. 07850 687488. yoga before, and experience the Ruislip-Northwood free trial call Tejal on 07521 Contact: Call Maria on benefits to your body and mind. pottery. Concessions £1.50 off. Cost: £42. The Stables, Manor Farm 454235, email tejalpatel@ 07940 722907 or email Flower Arrangement Contact: Book tickets on Cost: £45 for six weeks. Cost: Free. diddidance.com or visit moreyogawithmaria@gmail. Society Contact: For more becktheatre.org.uk or call the Contact: Loretta by calling Tuesday 7 February, 7pm www.diddidance.com. com for more details. information call 020 Box Office on 020 8561 8371. Deane Park Hall The Stables, Eastcote House 020 8845 7873 or email Sally Hardy demonstrates a Beck Theatre shape.tone@blueyonder. 'Floral Fantasy'. Tea and coffee 8382 8112 or visit www. Totally Shredded, Oaken Leaves English co.uk. Visit www.yogaloretta. served in the interval and flower michaelsobellhospice.co.uk. Alice in Wonderland powered by Fight Klub folk dancing co.uk for more information. arrangements are raffled at the The Orangery, Wednesday 15 February, 2pm Mondays, 7pm Thursdays, 8.15pm to 10pm Oak Farm Library end of the demonstration. Moor Park Golf Club Follow Alice and the White A fast-paced equipment-free Rabbit as they set off on a combat style workout set to colourful, topsy-turvy adventure drum and bass music, designed like no other and meet a host of to smash your fitness levels VENUES outlandish characters including and leave you sweaty but with the troublesome twins Tweedle a big smile on your face. Beck Theatre Highgrove Pool and Ruislip Methodist Church Uxbridge Civic Centre Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Cost: £7 per session or £25 Grange Road, Fitness Centre Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1LD notorious Queen of Hearts, the monthly membership. Hayes, UB3 2UE Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8DZ Cheshire cat and of course, Contact: Visit www. South Ruislip Library Uxbridge Folk Club the Mad-as a bat-Hatter! Barnhill Community totallyshreddednorthwood. Holy Trinity Church Hall Victoria Road, Ruislip, HA4 0JE Royal Naval Association, 388b Cost: £12.50. Concessions co.uk for more details. High School Long Lane, Hillingdon, UB10 9PG £2 off. Family ticket £40. Gateway Close, Holy Trinity Church Hall Yeading Lane, Northwood, HA6 2RP The Stables Contact: Book tickets on Hayes, UB4 9LE Manor Farm, Bury Street, Uxbridge Library becktheatre.org.uk or call the Dru Yoga Ruislip, HA4 7SU High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1HD Box Office on 020 8561 8371. Sundays, Yeading Community Bishopshalt School Northwood and Pinner Beck Theatre Centre at 9.45am and Royal Lane, Liberal Synagogue The Stables Yeading Community Centre Thursdays at Barnhill Hillingdon, UB8 3RF Monstersaurus Oaklands Gate, Eastcote House, High Road, Ditchfield Road, Yeading, UB4 9BH Community High School, 7pm Northwood, HA6 3AA Saturday 18 February, 1pm Dru Yoga is a graceful and Compass Theatre Eastcote, HA5 2FE Follow the young inventor potent form of yoga, based on Glebe Avenue, Winston Churchill Theatre Monty as he creates a whole flowing movements, directed Ickenham, UB10 8PD Oak Farm Library St. Edmund's Hall Pinn Way, Ruislip, HA4 7QL world of wacky inventions and breathing and visualisation. Long Lane, Hillingdon, UB10 9PB Pinner Road, Northwood incredible monsters. But he has With its foundations set firmly Deane Park Hall Hills, HA6 1QS West Drayton Community a problem, now he has made in ancient yogic tradition, South Ruislip Community The Orangery Centre them all, what is he going to do Dru works on body, mind and Centre, Long Drive, Moor Park Golf Club, St Giles' Church Hall Harmondsworth Road, with them? This energetic show spirit, improving strength and South Ruislip, HA4 0HS Rickmansworth, WD3 1QN Ickenham, UB10 8BG West Drayton, UB7 9JL full of thrills, spills, magic and flexibility, creating core stability, mayhem will delight the whole building a heightened feeling of family with original music and positivity, and deeply relaxing and If you wish to publicise an event, please email details to [email protected] or send to plenty of audience participation. rejuvenating your whole self. Dru Hillingdon People, 3E/07 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Events are selected at the editor's discretion. Cost: £8. 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