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IT HAPPENED ON THIS DAY.. FEB 6 CCTV captures theft 1783: Capability Brown, the renowned landscape gardener, died. 1838: Boer leader Piet Retief was executed by Zulu chief Dingaan. 1840: Britain annexed at Depot New Zealand after 50 Maori chiefs accepted CCTV cameras have captured an individual climbing into the ‘small British sovereignty. electricals’ recycle bin at the Depot on Kingston Road, in order to 1917: British women rummage through and take items from it. over 30 get the right to Taking items from the bins is classed as theft and the individual’s vote. actions were reckless and put himself in danger. 1952: King George VI Spelthorne Borough Council regularly empty these bins, but there died in his sleep at remain a number of people who place unsuitable items in these bins, Sandringham while his discard items nearby or steal them. Responding to these issues diverts daughter, Princess Eliza- Council staff away from their regular duties to keep the area well beth was on an official maintained. The Council will continue to monitor the area and deal with tour of Kenya with her any offenders accordingly. husband, the Duke of Cllr Richard Barratt, Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, said: Edinburgh. “This was a reckless criminal action and could easily have ended in 1958: The world of foot- tragedy. I urge users of the Depot site to think about their neighbours and ball was thrown into also our hard-working staff, who have been reporting for duty throughout mourning after most of these most difficult of times. They have been heroes during the past 12 the Manchester United months and I know many residents have been grateful for their diligent team was wiped out in a work.” plane crash at a snow- engulfed Munich Air- port. The team, affec- tionately known as the Busby Babes, was re- turning from a European Cup match in Belgrade. Frontline NHS staff invited to get 1971: Alan Shepard be- comes the first man to hit a golf ball on the Moon during a two-day Moon walk from Apollo 14. 1983: Nazi fugitive Klaus Barbie was active for free post-lockdown charged in Lyon, France, All frontline NHS col- Spelthorne district are tive for free when local tre and Sunbury Leisure with crimes against hu- leagues in the being invited to get ac- leisure centres reopen Centre following the manity. Barbie was post-lockdown. lockdown. known as ‘the Butcher The goodwill gesture The initiative forms of Lyon’ when he headed BLUEBLUE STARSTAR CARS is being made by local part of the operator’s the local Gestapo during Mobile Apps leisure operator, Every- pledge to celebrate the World War II. one Active, in recogni- efforts of ‘Lockdown 1997: The Court of Ap- IOS ANDROID tion of the hard work Legends’ in local com- peal makes an historic and sacrifices NHS staff munities. In addition to judgement in favour of have made throughout giving free access to Diane Blood who will the pandemic. From the NHS workers, Everyone be allowed to be insemi- point they are allowed Active has launched a nated with her dead to reopen, all NHS staff competition inviting husband’s sperm. are being invited to people to nominate 2001: The leader of the claim a free month’s someone that has gone right-wing Likud party, membership at above and beyond to sup- Ariel Sharon, wins a Spelthorne Leisure Cen- port their local commu- landslide victory to be- nity during the pan- Active, said: “This pan- noticed. We’re really All NHS colleagues come the new prime Barnfield Riding School for the Disabled demic. Nominations can demic has been incred- looking forward to hear- and Lockdown Legends minister of Israel. Thank you so much for all your phone calls today, so many of you have asked how include both adults and ibly tough on us all and ing about the inspiring entrants/nominees will BIRTHDAYS … you can help so here’s a few ideas : Volunteering to help look after the horses if you children under the age of our NHS has proven more people from our be required to provide Christopher Marlowe, fancy early mornings mucking out, it’s always a joy! 11. Two winners (one valuable than ever. The Lockdown Legends proof of employment, 1664: Poet and play- A donation of £8 can buy a bale of hay adult and one child) will sheer dedication NHS campaign, sharing their fill in the necessary wright who wrote A donation of £25 could worm one of the horses this month be chosen from across colleagues have shown stories and showing our Health & Safety forms Tamburlaine the Great. A donation of £75 could put shoes on your favourite horse this month the Everyone Active es- is incredibly admirable appreciation for them and complete an online Zaa Zaa Gabor, 1920: A donation of £100 would feed your favourite horse for a month tate with the adult win- induction before being Payments can be made by cheque to the riding school or a bank transfer to our appeal and we wanted to show too. Please make sure Hungarian-born actress account number 2143 8271 sort code 402502 ner receiving a year’s our appreciation for them you nominate your granted their free access. renowned for her many We don’t like asking for help, because our joy is helping all of our clients but this is free membership and the in any way we can. Lockdown Legend and Further details on the marriages. something we really must do child a year’s worth of “There’s also lots of highlight all the amaz- initiative and nomina- Rick Astley, 1966: Pop For more information please contact us at the stables, otherwise I thank you in free-swimming lessons. other people supporting ing people that are help- tions for the Lockdown singer probably best advance for your kind hearted support David Bibby, manag- their local community ing us get through this Legends competition known for Never Gonna Patsy and all of the team via facebook ing director at Everyone that may have gone un- pandemic.” can be made here. Give You Up. Page 2 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 6th February 2021 ISSUE 993 PUBLIC NOTICES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Goods Vehicle Goods Vehicle Goods Vehicle RESIDENTS Operator’s Operator’s Operator’s TAKE NOTE! Free half-term Licence Licence Licence FIRST – Front Runner Logistics Ltd Front Runner Logistics Ltd Hatton Cross Haulage Ltd., Dear Editor, of D2 Dolphin Estate, of D2 Dolphin Estate, of 35 Caledonia Road, NOT PARTY Here in Spelthorne residents are waiting for the activities Windmill Road, Sunbury Windmill Road, Sunbury Stanwell, Staines-upon- minority Tory administration to get on with imple- TW16 7HE is applying to TW16 7HE is applying to Thames, Middx. TW19 7TD menting a recent motion to ban idling and bring in Dear Editor, change an existing licence change an existing licence is applying for a licence to POLITICS The February half-term is around the corner and as follows: To add an as follows: To add an use Euro Storage UK Ltd., Dear Editor, a clear air zone. It must be hoped also that the operating centre to keep 15 Spelthorne Borough Council are hosting a series of operating centre to keep Cranford Lane South, Independent Cllrs Jo borough will take serious note of a letter to the 10 goods vehicles and 6 good vehicles and 15 trailers Heathrow, Hounslow, Prime Minister from civic leaders written in the virtual events to keep the kids entertained over the at Bollore Logistics, Unit 1, Sexton and Richard trailers at Unit A, Apex 30, Middx. TW6 2DN as an aftermath of the inquest into the tragic death of 9 break. 233-269 London Road, Skyline, Great South West operating centre for 2 goods Smith-Ainsley, (previ- We are hosting a series of creative workshops for Staines, TW18 4JU. Road, Feltham, Middlesex vehicles and 2 trailers. ous Leader and Deputy year old Ella Kissi-Debrah. The letter urges Mr Owners or occupiers of TW14 8NT. Owners or Owners or occupiers of land children aged 7 – 18 years, in art, drumming and Leader respectively of Johnson to legislate for a commitment to reach land (including buildings) occupiers of land (including (including buildings) near WHO air pollution guidelines by 2030. In addition creative writing. These are free and aim to inspire near the operating buildings) near the operating the operating centre(s) who USG) have resigned young people with new creative skills. All of the centre(s) who believe that centre(s) who believe that believe that their use or from the United it asks for a £1.5 bn increase of official expenditure their use or enjoyment of workshops take place on Zoom and are led by their use or enjoyment of enjoyment of that land Spelthorne Group as of on steps to improve air quality in Britain. The that land would be affected, that land would be affected, would be affected, should matter could hardly be more pressing. Air pollu- professional artists. should make written 29th January 2021. should make written make written tion causes a wide range of health problems and the Cllr Rose Chandler, Portfolio holder for Leisure, representations to the representations to the representations to the Cllr Sexton said, “We said: “We know the current lockdown will prevent Traffic Commissioner at Traffic Commissioner at Traffic Commissioner at are very disappointed at death, we are told , of 40 000 people in the UK each Hillcrest House, 386 Hillcrest House, 386 Hillcrest House, 386 outdoor activities from taking place, that doesn’t having to take this step year . Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 Heathrow should also take serious note of the mean children can’t enjoy some leisure time, while 6NF, stating their reasons, 6NF, stating their reasons, 6NF, stating their reasons, as much progress has demand. Incredibly (and despite the huge down learning a new skill. These options represent a wide within 21 days of this notice. within 21 days of this notice. within 21 days of this notice. been made within the range of opportunities for younger residents to learn Representors must at the Representors must at the Representors must at the opposition forum at the turn in their business) they still seem intent on same time send a copy of same time send a copy of same time send a copy of pursuing their 3rd runway plan which - as is well new skills, while having fun at the same time. There their representations to the council to hold the cur- their representations to the their representations to the known – would have serious environmental effects are sessions in the morning and afternoons tailoring applicant at the address applicant at the address applicant at the address rent administration to to the relative ages of participants. The Council is given at the top of this given at the top of this notice. given at the top of this notice. account; prospective over a wide area. notice. A Guide to Making A Guide to Making providing these workshops free of charge as part of A Guide to Making changes within our group Yours very truly, Representations is Representations is available Representations is Andrew McLuskey our commitment to support our youngest residents.” available from the Traffic from the Traffic available from the Traffic have made our position PS It is particularly concerning that despite the Details and a link to book can be found below. Commissioner’s office. Commissioner’s office. Commissioner’s office. untenable”. Spaces are limited so book quickly to avoid disap- Cllr Smith-Ainsley green noises the government makes and despite the criticisms of its own advisors it is planning a new pointment. and Cllr Sexton added, Paint along live “We will continue to coal mine in Cumbria. As ever it’s all about walking the walk as well as talking trhe talk. Monday 15 Feb Middletons Moanings 179 work tirelessly for our Description of activity: A professional artist will residents to hold the ad- instruct a set picture over two hours in a fun and Dear Editor, freight agents had rented with very little positive ministration to account. relaxed atmosphere. There are no wrong or right From time to time I re- rooms and office space response, or chance of We will strive to ensure YOUNG PERSON’S ways to create art and participants are encourages to flect on the status of within. Occasionally I new employment. the council delivers the make their own interpretation. modern life, I don’t have had to take in customs I predicted in this services our residents COUNSELLING Materials required: Canvas (or cardboard), acrylic any kids, so maybe I documents and one day paper a few years ago expect and deserve and paints (poster paints or water colours etc), brushes, shouldn’t put in my ten in just sauntering down that we in this country stand up for local de- CHARITY RECEIVES water cup, tissue paper penneth, but I feel I this corridor, it was will return to Dickensian mocracy. They added, Time: 10 – 12 (7 – 12 years) 1 – 3pm (12 – 18 have to. about 1970 or 1971in times and now I fell sad “We continue to support DONATION FROM years) I am not sure how the course of a short visit to say, this will be the the proposed change to a World Drumming Circle this pandemic is going I was offered three news case. more democratic system HOMEBUILDER Tuesday 16 Feb to work out, changes jobs, each with an in- George Middleton. of governance in May”. Ahead of Time to Talk Day (4th February), Introducing drums from West Africa, South will have to be made. I crease in wages. housebuilder David Wilson Homes Southern has America and the Middle East and offering the oppor- am pleased Biden is at As it happened in given its support to Time to Talk, a Newbury-based tunity to learn about these cultures and traditional the helm in the States those days I was happy charity supporting the mental health of young rhythms, through games and improvisation. and wish him well. where I was employed people, with a £500 donation as part of their Com- Materials required: You do not need equipment Along with tackling and turned all three munity Fund scheme. or experience. You can use your hands to play on a climate change, the next down and stayed put. FREE DWHS - The charity provides counselling for surface. It is encouraged to get a bucket, cardboard most important avenue I cannot see this more young people in Berkshire (taken pre-pandemic) box, a saucepan or any surface/object to get sounds for most of us is em- than adequate situation In reaching out to its local communities, the from. Drums or percussion instruments are also ployment. every occurring again. leading developer has made the donation to help the encouraged. I remember as a Things will be a lot charity promote the mental health and emotional Time: 10am - 11am (7 -12 years) 1pm - 2pm (12 young man walking harder for the youngster COACHING? wellbeing of young people aged 11-25 in West – 18 years) down 521 building at of today. Most appli- Berkshire. Creative writing - with Talia Randall Heathrow. It was a long cants dish out CV’s on Dear Editor, It costs approximately £350 for a young person Wednesday 17 Feb corridor and many line at an enormous rate I resonated with the call for Dads to help with home to complete their counselling journey with Time to Description of activity: Like rhythm & rhyme? schooling (Villager 23 January). It certainly Talk, so the donation will ensure at least one young Join us in playing word games, scribbling down shouldn’t all be left to Mums! person to have access to free counselling as well as some runaway thoughts and having a giggle at this We are all of course deeply concerned with the meeting the demand in referrals which have in- informal and fun poetry workshop. Led by writer way many children are losing out on their education VILLAGER DIRECTORY creased by 50% following the Coronavirus pan- and performer Talia Randall. because of Covid. It is to be hoped that candidates demic. Materials required: Pen and paper! for the county council elections in May will commit DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Tammy Willsher, Charity Service Manager at Time: 11am - 12.30pm (7- 12 years) 1.30pm - to policies such as providing free coaching for Time to Talk said: “We were delighted when David 3pm (12 – 18 years) We are specialists in burglary emergencies/sealed children from disadvantaged backgrounds. That Wilson Homes got in touch - it’s always lovely to Spaces are limited and are allocated on a first units (broken or steamed), friction hinges and stays, one assumes could be done via a voucher scheme to receive a totally unexpected donation. This will come, first served basis. To book a space, visit: window and door handles, locks and lock replacement. be used at private establishments who already do If it is anything to do with double glazing repair work, make a positive impact on the mental health of https://spelthorne.bookinglive.com/home/book-an- this. call us free of charge now. ABBEY REPAIRS 0800 young people we support across the Newbury area. activity/ Other policies which have already been aired 838877. Mention this newspaper. A1309 “There are so many fantastic charities strug- also need to be considered e.g. - gling to make ends meet at the moment, so commu- Extending schooling for older children into the nity schemes like David Wilson Homes’ are vital to summer holidays. Covid-19 Vax BADGER THE TAX MAN! our continuing existence A serious review of how remote learning is SELF-EMPLOYED? EMPLOYED? “We appreciate that businesses and their em- functioning during lock down. SECOND HOME? RENTAL INCOME? ployees are currently facing many challenges of Centres in None of this will be easy and will need the coopera- FROM OVERSEAS? their own, so to take the time and trouble to choose tion of (and extra payment for) teachers. However us for a charity donation is especially poignant at it is the kind of programme that is urgently needed Hillingdon Don’t pay more tax than you need to this moment in time.” Let Badger The TAX Man sort it out if we are not to fail a whole generation of young Dear Editor, Since 1986, Time to Talk has helped young Lowest rates, Personal service, Home visits, people. It appears that just because a vax. centre has been people primarily through its free counselling ser- out of office hours at no extra charge. Yours very truly, opened up it will be available to local residents. vices at Broadway House and in local schools and Tel/Fax: 01784 247387 Andrew McLuskey I live in Harlington (Middx), and I was expect- Mob: 07752 565 398 GP surgeries. ing to be able to go to the Navnat Centre in Hayes Email: [email protected] The charity also develops and delivers talks, - an easy venue to walk to. I have even been sent a seminars and courses about mental health as well as video about this. working closely with local organisations to sign- But the list offered by the booking system failed CHRIS WEST THE BEAUTY post people to other services, information and sup- to list this Centre. The next nearest one was in port where appropriate. Stockley Park - with vax. slot in mid-February, but CARPENTRY & JOINERY Paul Crispin, Managing Director at David Wil- the Google map did not show the exact location. son Homes Southern, said: “Time to Talk carries Useless. Specialists in all aspects of OF THE DAY ! out admirable work and we’re proud that we can Bespoke Carpentry & Joinery The next nearest venues were in Slough or On the death of Sir Tom Moore at the grand support the charity in continuing to make a differ- Ealing requiring a bus &/or train ride along with • Free Estimates old age of 100 it seems appropriate to quote ence to so many lives in the local community. passengers and staff failing to wear masks or social • Loft conversions “The role of our Community Fund scheme is to distancing. the words of Sophocles : ‘One must wait until back the wonderful charity work near to which we •Fitted Kitchens the evening to see how beautiful the day has Then there was Kingston upon Thames, and • Replacement Doors build and we’re thrilled we’ve been able to support been.’ even Central London; oh - and Epsom Race Course. •Fitted and Bespoke Wardrobes Time to Talk with our donation.” This whole roll-out in Hillingdon has been a Yours very truly, For more information about Time to Talk, visit fiasco from get go and is putting lives at risk. Tel: 07949 099 710 Andrew McLuskey www.t2twb.org/ Name and address supplied ISSUE 992 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 6th February 2021 Page 3 Council agrees to a Faradair Aerospace temporary moratorium strengthen relationship At last night’s Cabinet meeting Councillors voted to impose a tem- Swansea University and porary moratorium, and Faradair Aerospace are to pause three significant to expand their relation- Council development ship with the British proposals in Staines- company’s commit- Upon-Thames until the ment to bring back Annual Council Meeting large-scale aircraft pro- in May 2021. duction to the UK and Specifically, Cabinet deliver 300 home-de- has agreed a Moratorium signed, sustainable air- on Council schemes in craft for regional air Staines-Upon-Thames mobility and special until such time as three missions by 2030. The things take place; the enhanced collaboration Strategic Planning team will see the University’s undertake a public con- Bay Campus become a sultation exercise on Is- training ground for en- sues and Options for the gineers and interns as world-leading aerody- In line with UK Gov- deployed at general Staines Development Faradair develops new namic modelling, high ernment ambitions for aviation airfields glo- Framework. technologies for use on performance computing sustainable air transport, bally, and 50 as pure A sub-committee, and recent resident’s fo- Thames in the future.” sion on what is best for its clean-sheet Bio Elec- and design optimisation the British-designed and freighters. The final 25 which was agreed at the rums. To progress these Cllr Jim McIlroy, residents while weigh- tric Hybrid Aircraft technologies on an air- built BEHA will emerge aircraft will be demon- Extraordinary Council developments, we need Deputy Leader and Port- ing up the urgent need (BEHA). craft set to transform the in hybrid electric/ tur- strated in non-civilian meeting on 21 January to look at infrastructure folio Holder for the Lo- for affordable housing. Neil Cloughley, world of civil aviation.” bine configuration, but government roles, in- 2021, is included in the demands for the town cal Plan and Assets, said: The Council will take the Founder and CEO of “The BEHA will be engineered for evolution cluding logistics, border recommendations of the centre. This Council has “We recognise how sig- necessary steps to advise Faradair said. “Swansea a clean and quiet air- into a fully electric net and fisheries patrol, and Committee System already made the posi- nificant these schemes are developers, however it has been part of this craft for the 21st cen- zero commercial aircraft drug interdiction. Working Group to be re- tive and forward-think- for the Borough, particu- needs acknowledging programme for four tury that could have a when power generation Talks are now ad- ported to Extraordinary ing decision to proceed larly in terms of deliver- that some will continue years now and we are major impact to help technology delivers the vancing at pace with in- Council currently sched- with the new Leisure ing our Local Plan num- to want to press ahead delighted to reinforce reduce greenhouse gas power density levels re- vestors and aircraft fi- uled for 25 March 2021. Centre in Staines Upon bers. Without these sites with their own develop- our position in making emissions from aviation quired for an 18-seat nance organisations to The intention is that Thames ensuring that being in the mix, the ment plans. It is crucial, Swansea a long-term whilst better connecting utility aircraft. enable the full these will be completed residents will benefit Council would be at sig- particularly in a post- partner of this world- smaller, regional air- The ambition is to programme of develop- prior to the Annual Coun- from a flagship and eco- nificantly greater risk of COVID-19 world that leading aviation initia- fields across the UK and deliver an initial portfo- ment to scale up and cil Meeting in May 2021. friendly new centre for unwanted developments we continue to invest in tive, and thus Wales, a beyond. It also provides lio of 300 Faradair- meet the target objec- The Staines Town Cen- years to come.” coming forward on our our town centres, long-term partner in Swansea University’s owned BEHAs between tives. tre Developments that “We must also work Green Belt – either as revitalise our shopping BEHA’s success. We students with an amaz- year 2026 and 2030. Of Meanwhile, Faradair form part of this agree- collaboratively with our applications or through districts and create an plan to have 30 engi- ing chance to work these, 150 aircraft will is building its executive ment to pause are; partners including the Local Plan allocations economically sustain- neers based at the Bay alongside an innovative be built in firefighting and engineering team, Thameside House1, healthcare system and and no-one wants to be in able Borough which Campus working on company and great configuration, 75 as and expects to make fur- Tothill Car Park2 and The Surrey County Council that position, although we provides jobs and homes BEHA developments by graduate employment quick change (QC, pas- ther announcements Oast House. to ensure that the right do recognise that some for our residents. How- the end of 2021 and there opportunities,” he senger to cargo) aircraft, early in 2021. There will now be a infrastructure demands limited Green Belt release ever, I couldn’t agree will be opportunities for added. period of time which will can be met for our resi- is likely to be inevitable. more that now is the undergraduate and post- The widened part- allow the Council to dents, including educa- A temporary pause gives right time to pause and graduate students also.” nership with Swansea pause and reflect, ensur- tion, road management us the opportunity to keep realign plans that will Dr Ben Evans, As- University follows ing the right measures are and health. The redevel- them on the table as far as affect the future viabil- sociate Professor in Faradair’s announce- in place to make a bal- opments must serve the Local Plan is con- ity of Staines Upon Aerospace Engineering ment in December that anced and considered everyone’s best interests cerned, whilst Thames for generations at Swansea University, it had attracted a strong decision before agreeing and maximise the recognising that the even- to come”. said: “The partnership consortium of global the advancement of the sustainability of our town tual shape the schemes as The moratorium we have established, partners for the BEHA*, redevelopment and re- centre. Our recent Local they come forward might agreed will allow the providing aerodynamic an aircraft specifically generation of the town Plan consultation re- change.” Strategic Planning team design support to designed for low cost, centre. sponses recognised our “These projects re- to undertake a public Faradair for their BEHA quiet, environmentally Leader of the Coun- ‘Brownfield first’ plans main critical develop- consultation exercise on aircraft, is an exciting friendly flight - quali- cil, Cllr John to meet the housing need ments for the Council Issues and Options for opportunity for ties that enable it to de- Boughtflower said, “This as a policy for the town and we need to reach a the Staines Development Swansea University. It liver Air Mobility as a administration is commu- centre and an option for fair and balanced deci- Framework. will allow us to use our Service (AMaaS) for all. nity focused and we the whole Borough. 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PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE Shooting Star Space NET ZERO EMISSIONS Qantas and bp today customers, move at a announced a strategic faster pace on the en- Race has launched! partnership to further ergy transition journey. Local children’s hospice Shooting Star Space advance their shared net We are delighted to have charity, Shooting Star Race, particularly at a zero ambitions. the opportunity to col- Children’s Hospices time when we’re all still Through the collabora- laborate with Qantas on have launched a brand- feeling so very far apart. tion, the companies will plans to reach net zero new mission that’s sure Although we may not work together on oppor- while continuing to to be a blast! From the be able to come together tunities to reduce car- deepen our existing re- 1st March they are call- physically, we can only bon emissions in the lationship.” ing all budding astro- make our mission a suc- aviation sector and con- Frédéric Baudry, nauts and moon cess by working to- tribute to the develop- president, bp Australia marvellers to join them gether as a team – a su- ment of a sustainable and SVP fuels & low aviation fuel industry in on a very special mis- per Space Race team. carbon solutions, Asia Andrew Parker, ticularly once travel de- sion – the Shooting Star So, we hope to have lots Australia. Pacific said: “This is The two companies Qantas Group Execu- mand starts to return. Space Race. of budding astronauts another move towards tive Government, Indus- The Qantas Group has Supporters can help eager to sign up and have agreed to explore our ambition to be a net ways in which bp’s glo- try and Sustainability set some ambitious tar- their virtual rocket shoot cover as many miles as zero company by 2050 said: “While the COVID gets to be net carbon for the moon by walk- they can over the month bal capabilities, skills or sooner and help the and knowledge can sup- crisis has compelled us neutral by 2050 and ing, running, cycling, of March. With our mis- world to get to net zero. to make many changes while offsetting emis- and scooting as many sion now launched it’s port Qantas’ industry- We believe the planet leading sustainability across the business, one sions is a big part of that miles as they can to help really easy to sign up needs everyone work- thing that hasn’t in the next few years, their rocket reach its lu- and once you do, you’ll and environmental strat- ing together on this vi- egy. changed is our commit- longer term initiatives nar destination. be taken to mission con- tal cause, and that sup- ment to minimising the like building a sustain- It’s an astronomical trol where you’ll be Jointly, the teams porting companies to will explore opportuni- impact we have on the able aviation fuel sector 238,855 miles to the given lots of fundraising transition to a more sus- environment. in Australia, are key. moon, but don’t worry tips and ideas on how to ties and projects in ar- tainable future means eas including advanced “Even though we “This strategic part- the charity have used a get started on your Earth we can all get there have been flying a lot nership is designed to special Shooting Star miles!” body’s tissues. Nicho- ing Star Space Race. sustainable fuels, advo- faster. cacy for further less, we’ve actually seen help build on this by le- formula (one Earth mile Shooting Star las’ condition mainly By joining the Space “Forming strong the same proportion of veraging the shared = 50 miles) so the Space Children’s Hospices affects his lungs, heart Race team, you’ll be decarbonisation in the strategic partnerships aviation sector, renew- customers choosing to goals, expertise and Race team of marvellous mission is and bowel, and he has to helping to ensure Shoot- with leading companies offset their domestic reach of Qantas and bp fundraisers need to col- inspired by Chief As- have weekly immuno- ing Star Children’s Hos- able power solutions like Qantas is an impor- and generation, carbon travel during the pan- to innovate together.” lectively cover 4,777 tronaut Nicholas. Eight- globulin infusions in pices can continue to tant way to achieve our demic – showing that bp and Qantas are miles in 31 days to make year-old Nicholas has both legs to help protect make every moment management and shared goals and we are emerging technology. this issue remains top of working towards a low the mission to the moon been supported by his immune system. count for children just proud that bp is work- mind for people. carbon future and both a success. Shooting Star This means he has to like Nicholas; giving William Lin, bp’s ing to provide executive vice presi- “Airlines globally companies aim to in- However you planet, Children’s Hospices for spend a lot of time in them a chance to reach decarbonisation solu- have a responsibility to crease collaboration in this is an out of this three years. Last year, hospital, something for the stars. dent, regions, cities & tions for customers in solutions, said: “At bp, cut emissions and com- this area over time. world challenge that is during the pandemic, he both his family and the You can sign up for Australia.” bat climate change, par- fun for all ages – and as stayed at Christopher’s, hospital are keen to this cosmic virtual chal- we’re focusing on work- it runs (or should that be the charity’s Guildford minimise if at all pos- lenge at ing with corporates in flies) over the whole of based hospice for emer- sible – particularly dur- www.shootingstar.org.uk/ key industrial sectors March you can ‘space’ gency respite. ing this time. event/shooting-star- that currently have sig- Small traders celebrate out your miles to work Nicholas was born So, Nicholas was space-race/ and find out nificant carbon emis- for you. eight weeks premature, over the moon when he more about how Shoot- sions to manage and Alexa Dizon, Head with a chromosomal stayed at the hospice for ing Star Children’s Hos- need to decarbonise - of Challenge Events at abnormality. He was respite, so much so he pices are providing a sectors such as aviation. CPTPP announcement Shooting Star later diagnosed with decided to build and lifeline to over 700 fami- “By bringing our Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Councillor Brian Woods said Children’s Hospices lymphoedema, a launch a space rocket, lies across Surrey and complementary capa- “Membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans explains more, “We’re chronic condition that which became the in- London at bilities together, we can Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would be a hugely welcome development to al super excited about the causes swelling in the spiration for the Shoot- www.shootingstar.org.uk help each other, and our small businesses looking to either expand or begin their trading journeys. “The agreement covers around 13 per cent of global GDP, which means a huge market would suddenly become a lot more accessible to small businesses were the UK to join. “Crucially, at the very heart of this agreement is an SME chapter, meaning that the interests of small businesses have been seriously thought about and they National Business Women’s will hopefully be able to positively gain from this. “We continue to urge that every new Free Trade Agreement features an SME chapter, ensuring that no business is left behind. “Around half (45%) of small businesses have said that they see the CPTPP region as a priority market to access over the next three years which is why Awards joining will reap vast benefits. “The agreement contains cutting-edge provisions to help businesses trade including self-certification of rules of origin, removal of barriers to the free flow of data, and extensive commitments on the temporary entry of business persons “Joining this truly world leading agreement would help small businesses are back thrive and succeed more than ever.” After being inundated ing or caring for their with enquiries, parents. COUNCILLOR UPDATE organisers of the popu- Damian Cummins, Local river, ditch and and ground water levels are currently extremely high and lar National Business Awards Director at rising in Staines, Ashford and Laleham and we should take extra care when Women’s Awards have Events & PR, said: “Af- walking near the River Thames and the River Ash, particularly our elderly and announced they are ter being blown away families and parents with small children. We must respect the water. Our locks now open for entries. by the amount of en- are still attracting visitors and present a considerable risk as the ground is slippery and water is very deep. The awards, which quiries we have re- Photo L-R: Jonny Nelson (MC), Claire Webber (Liebherr GB) Bonnie May, are organised by Events ceived about this year’s Global Infusion Group (Overall Winner 2019), Sara Searle (Liebherr GB) Many of our riverside paths are now heavily poached and flooded, water & PR, were first awards, we decided to levels are continuing to rise and more rain is forecast for the next few days. launched in 2018 to open up the entry pro- will also see the con- leadership to a team, to ness Women’s are now Please consider planning an alternative route in case your regular walk is raise the profile of en- cess earlier than usual tinuation of our two completely adapting a open at affected. terprising Business by hosting an online new award categories - business service or cre- www.nbwawards.co.uk In case of flooding, here are some emergency contact numbers - as in all Women across the UK. pre-launch on Monday Lockdown Leader and ating a new product to . 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If you have any other concerns or questions of a local nature, please make going through a pan- business women and Coronavirus crisis,” women across a wide For more informa- contact and you local councillors will help you. demic whilst facing give them something to adds Damian. “From range of business cat- tion on the awards, go to Yours, Denise Turner Stewart personal challenges look forward to.” providing job security egories.” www.nbwawards.co.uk Surrey County Councillor such as home school- The 2021 awards and strong, decisive The National Busi- or call 01908 542720. Staines South and Ashford West ISSUE 992 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 6th February 2021 Page 5 Well Hundreds in Surrey still living with done Grenfell-style cladding, says Councillor Almost four years on from the Grenfell tower disas- remedial work. All eleven Surrey Conservative MPs ter, in which 72 people died, hundreds of people abstained on this crucial matter. Victoria across Surrey are still living in properties with simi- According to figures used in the debate, at least lar flammable cladding. 22 buildings in Surrey are still waiting to have Surrey Labour county councillor Robert Evans dangerous cladding removed. Working on average Maitland says the government has taken its eye off this serious occupancy, this implies ‘hundreds of Surrey people Congratulations to matter and analysis shows many thousands of homes may be living in unsafe properties,’ said Robert Victoria Maitland for across Surrey are likely to be still affected by the Evans. winning the Staines and cladding crisis. ‘Only a handful of the county’s buildings have Ashford Talk competi- Guildford’s Conservative MP Angela Richardson been fixed so far. Families affected by this crisis tion for the best Snow speaking in the house of commons this week referred cannot sell their homes and have had to endure creation in the area. to one of her constituents, months of lockdown in unsafe flats,’ said Cllr Evans. Victoria won with 87 ’Jasmin is a single mum who, bought a flat ‘It’s a national disgrace!.’ Votes in competition through a shared ownership scheme and works hard As the government has repeatedly delayed any with over another 100 with a dream of fully owning it and having some- action, many leaseholders have been forced to pay entries. thing to pass on to her daughter one day. The four- thousands of pounds for 24-hour ‘waking watches’. The competition was year-old building that she lives in has failed to Across the Surrey as a whole, there are at 5 buildings set, as a bit of light relief receive a EWS1 form because of insulation under the with waking watches, according to data released by in the backdrop to cladding.’ the Labour Party today. lockdown. However the ‘She is very concerned that all the time, energy Robert Evans says, ‘This has gone on for far too popularity and interest and effort she has put in could leave her bankrupted long and is causing misery to many people.’ taken did show that the if she is presented with a bill for remediation and ‘This crisis is affecting home owners but it’s not local area had made the stuck if she is unable to be sell. This has been made one of their making. They have been let down all most of the snow whilst more difficult by the fact that the housing association along by people they should have been able to trust.’ it was here. With entries has been silent and the developers have refused ‘I have heard some distressing stories from people from the young and old responsibility for remediation’. in Surrey, who are being asked to pay thousands of alike. ‘This is a harrowing tale but one I have heard over pounds in fire watch fees and remediation bills that Victoria’s Winnie and over again,’ said Robert Evans. ‘Disgracefully, they cannot afford, all while locked down in dan- based on the popular and despite her intervention Ms Richardson and gerous buildings.’ children’s character none of her Surrey MP colleagues voted for compen- ‘Additionally, no-one in these affected proper- proved extremely popu- sation for those affected,’ complained Cllr Evans. ties can move on or sell their home.’ The Conserva- lar and showed that the The parliamentary motion called for immediate tive government needs to accept that this is their bear is still loved today. upfront funding to remove cladding and implement responsibility and take immediate action to ensure laws to protect leaseholders from bearing costs for everyone has a safe, secure place to live.’ Valentines Collection from £45 With Valentine’s Day easy to get it right this Another major blow expected to look very year - from sweet love different this year, I ex- tokens to ‘more is more’ pect your readers will grand floral gestures. be looking for unique Remember, beautiful ways to make a roman- flowers always hit the for the high street tic impression for spot. but unpaid rents are still Valentine’s Day from With everyone stay- Retail trade union Usdaw government working to- online sales would raise accruing and will be- the comfort of their ing at home this is seeking urgent meet- gether to develop a re- around £1.5 billion. This come liable at some homes. With this in Valentine’s Day, we’re ings with Arcadia admin- covery plan. Usdaw has could fund a cut in retail long called for an indus- point. Property landlords mind I thought I’d share expecting our delivery istrators and urges them business rates of around need to reduce shop with you Luxury Flo- team to be much busier to treat staff with fair- trial strategy for retail, 20%. rents, but many commer- rist McQueens Flowers than normal - so it re- ness and dignity, after as part of our ‘Save our An immediate and Shops’ campaign, to help cial property renting new Valentine’s Day ally does pay to plan Asos confirmed the take- comprehensive review businesses are also fac- collection for 2021. ahead this year and over of Arcadia brands a sector that was already of rental values and lease ing tough times and un- Perhaps, out of all place your order early. Topshop, Topman, Miss struggling before the arrangements. Interim coronavirus emergency. certain futures. There the occasions, Selfridge and HIIT. support should include Usdaw is also calling on “There are substan- needs to be a three-way government assistance to Valentine’s Day is one CLASSIC RED approach with busi- we don’t mind staying the Government to ur- tial issues that need to be help pay shop rents. In ROSES addressed likes rents, nesses paying reduced hunkered down at home gently act to save our the long-term we need a You can’t go wrong rents, landlords accept- for. That doesn’t mean high streets. rates and taxation, to cre- re-balancing of power with a classic red rose sonal, aromatic foliage. heart balloon. (Did we ing lower rents and Gov- it can’t be special - far Dave Gill – Usdaw ate a level playing field between landlords and and McQueens has 3 The timeless Amour: mention there are four between high streets and ernment assisting both from it, and this is defi- National Officer says: tenants and a wider de- beautiful bouquets Masses of sculptured cupcakes..?!) - From retail businesses and nitely the year to bring “The sale of four major online retail. That is bate on how rents and available that feature red Naomi roses, hand- £45 landlords. joy to loved ones near Arcadia brands to an clearly demonstrated by leases are set and negoti- this classic bloom. crafted by our master- today’s announcement. In addition to the and far. The seasoned online only retailer is ated. From Endless Love: florists into an exquis- ALTERNATIVE above immediate mea- Cupids at McQueens another devastating blow “Retail is crucial to Reform of UK tax Coupling sensual red itely designed hand-tied VALENTINES sures, Usdaw is urging Flowers have made it for our high streets, com- our town and city cen- law to ensure that com- Naomi roses with sea- Valentine’s bouquet. If red roses aren’t for ing only a week after the tres, it employs around the Government to work panies pay their fair share To the stand out Sym- you, McQueens Flow- Debenhams brand was three million people with all key stakehold- of tax through tackling phony: No less than ten ers has a collection of 6 sold to Boohoo. Arcadia across the UK. The Gov- ers to develop a recov- tax avoidance and the use varieties of rose make beautiful bouquets per- and their administrators ernment must take this ery plan for the sector of offshore havens, with Give the lady in your up this Valentine’s fect for your alternative have refused to engage seriously; we need a re- built on: the aim of creating a level symphony of 120 hyp- Valentine. From the with Usdaw and we urge covery plan to get the Fundamental reform playing field between notic stems. Our mas- beautiful Slow Dance: them to reverse their anti- industry back on its feet.” of business rates. Retail- online and ‘bricks and life some beautiful ter-florists have hand- This is a design for flo- union stance. Usdaw’s Save our ers need clear and deci- mortar’ retailers. For picked favourites - ral aficionados - Miss “Usdaw is the trade Shops campaign calls for sive action from Gov- example, over the last 20 ranging from the scar- Piggy and Sweet Ava- union for Arcadia staff an immediate recovery ernment to reform/re- years Amazon has paid a flowers this let Naomi to the gar- lanche roses combine and they must be treated plan that includes: duce this outdated and total of £61.7 million in den-like Piano Spray with winter gems - plum with the dignity and re- Business Rates: The imbalanced commercial corporation tax, while Rose to the velvety scabious and wonder- spect they deserve. We business rates holiday property tax. An online Marks and Spencer paid Valentine’s Day Black Baccara. - From ful hellebores. continue to provide our has helped, but it needs sales levy set at 1% of £3.3 billion. £95 The Grace: The el- members with the sup- to be extended beyond egance and simplicity port, advice and legal March to avoid a cliff- from FIRST LOVE of white roses, dainty representation they need edge. The voluntary re- For new romance or to camomile and pretty at this very difficult time. payment of almost £2 give your love to friends phlox is the perfect “Nearly 180,000 re- billion of business rates and family in lockdown, match for your Valen- tail job losses and around relief by several super- this ‘First Love’ bou- tine who may not 20,000 store closures last market chains should be quet makes the perfect favour crimson red, year lay bare the scale of used to support retail and Valentine’s gift. Induce peachy pinks and daz- the challenge the indus- hospitality most im- a Megawatt smile from zling magenta! Or The try faces. Each one of pacted by lockdown long-distance loves and Mitford: A sweet com- those job losses is a per- measures and provide lockdown sidekicks bination of three rose sonal tragedy for the in- direct help to those work- alike with this varieties – Amnesia, dividual worker and ers who have lost their 25 Edinburgh Drive, McQueens St Ocean Song and peach store closures are scar- jobs and are struggling Laleham Valentine’s Day treat - garden roses intertwine ring our high streets and financially. featuring a single long- with starry astrantia to communities. Rent Relief: The 01784 247100 stem Naomi rose, hand- form an enchanting “What retail needs is moratorium on shop 07702 192272 crafted red velvet cup- Valentine’s offering. - a joined up strategy of evictions for non-pay- cakes and a scarlet love From £75 unions, employers and ment of rent is welcome, Page 6 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 6th February 2021 ISSUE 993 Simple, Nutritious Top films to enjoy Chocolate Pancakes this Valentine’s Day Looking for a yummy pancake recipe for all the family to whip up on Pancake Day? These Chocolate Pancakes from Little Cooks Co are the perfect chocolate treat to indulge little ones Valentine’s Day can be a mixed bag. For some, an excuse to act out their wildest romantic with. fantasies in the name of love; for others, an excuse to rail against crass sentimentality. For Packed with fibre-rich chickpeas and cashews as well as being refined sugar-free, these pancakes avoid another group it’s an excuse to curate – for your friends, your lover(s), your family, or the dreaded sugar crash for the kids, and will keep them fuller for longer. most satisfyingly just for yourself a movie marathon that speaks to love in all its forms. What’s more, you can get kids involved in sieving the flour, flipping the pancakes and spreading the We asked British film producer and lecturer at the world famous MetFilm School chocolate sauce on their own pancakes, crafting real family memories all from the kitchen counter! Anna Mohr-Pietsch for her top ten film picks for enjoying this Valentine’s day in Packed with nutritious chickpeas and cashews, these decadent pancakes are deliciously good for you! lockdown. Prep: 5-10 minutes For the pancakes: For topping: Cook: 5 minutes 100g chickpea/gram flour (your can 1 banana Platonic Love: STAND BY ME (d. Serves: 4 pancakes purchase this on our website here) Implements: Rob Reiner, w/ Raynold Gideon/ Allergens: Dairy (optional) 200ml water Blender Bruce A. Evans, 1986) Skills: Sieving flour, whisking, Glug of olive oil Measuring scales Wonderfully nostalgic, endlessly quotable (“I flipping a pancake, chopping For the chocolate sauce: Frying pan lost the comb”), and the definitive ode to friend- fruit 60g cashew nuts Spatula/turner ship, loyalty and the heartbreaking beauty of River Ingredients you’ll need: 60g dates Sieve Phoenix. 130ml milk (or dairy free alternative) Mixing bowl 15g cacao powder Whisk First Love: CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (d. Luca Guadagnino, w. then repeat until all of the batter is used up (you may Cooking instructions: James Ivory, 2017) need a splash more olive oil after the second or third Sieve the chickpea flour into a mixing bowl and With all the makings of a modern classic, Call pancake) whisk in the water and a small splash of olive oil Me By Your Name conjures so evocatively the Blitz the chocolate ingredients in a blender until Heat a frying pan with a little olive oil. When it’s unbearably painful joy of first love. And the peach smooth - add a splash more milk if it needs it to hot pour some batter into it, shape it into a circle and is a Valentines poem all of its own. then flip when it starts to bubble and the sides come blend easily away (around 2-3 mins) - you will need to use a Spread a big dollop of chocolate sauce over one half of a pancake, add sliced banana and then cover Doomed Love: PORTRAIT OF A spatula/turner and if it sticks just give it another LADY ON FIRE (d/w. Céline minute to cook with the other half of the pancake.....enjoy! Sciamma, 2019) Cook for another 2-3 mins on the other side and A breathtakingly poetic study of explosive, un- forgettable, star-crossed love; and a searingly hon- est exploration of the many crosses women have had to bear for the patriarchy, and the strength they LGA responds to record find from and with each other. Parental Love: MRS DOUBTFIRE (d. Chris Columbus, w. Randi Mayen alcohol-related deaths figures Singer/Leslie Dixon, 1993) Responding to latest effects of alcohol mis- still a huge amount of know the positive im- Who doesn’t sometimes wish their dad was Office for National use, leaving family unmet need, with pact that early inter- Robin Williams, in a full skirt and heels, taking stances. A delightful script and first-rate acting – Statistics data show- and friends in mourn- more than half a mil- vention can have. Pierce Brosnan down a peg or two and charming us Kumail Nanjiani can do no wrong in my book – ing a record number ing. They are another lion adults estimated “Councils are do- all in the meantime? A joy and a delight, for all make this a genuinely Valentine-friendly choice. of deaths caused by al- tragic reminder that to have alcohol de- ing all they can to help ages, and a reminder of all our parents do for us, cohol during the first people with alcohol pendency needing keep people healthy both seen and unseen. Till Death Us Do Part: TRULY nine months of 2020, and other substance specialist treatment, throughout their lives MADLY DEEPLY (d/w. Anthony Cllr Ian Hudspeth, misuse problems need while a high propor- and reduce pressure Love and the In-Laws: GET OUT (d/ Minghella, 1990) Chairman of the Lo- the right support and tion of those receiv- on the NHS and so- w. Jordan Peele, 2017) It’s got Alan Rickman serenading Juliet cal Government treatment, which ing treatment are liv- cial care, particularly No one ever said meeting the in-laws was going Stevenson on the cello. What more do you need? Association’s Com- councils are commit- ing in the most de- during the pandemic, to be easy, but there’s nothing like watching Get Michael Maloney hopping madly along the South munity Wellbeing ted to providing de- prived areas. but need certainty Out to set the palms sweating before the big event. Bank, that’s what. Anthony Minghella’s first film Board, said: spite the ongoing “The causes of al- over their individual But it’s not just a cautionary tale for Valentines – was quite possibly his best – and definitely his most “Every one of these pressures of the pan- cohol misuse and public health grants it’s also a brilliantly layered, provocative and timely romantic. Dead people can be really sexy too. figures represents a demic. finding solutions for for next year as soon study of racism in all its forms. life lost too soon to the “We know there is it are complex, but we as possible.” Perfect Love: WHEN HARRY MET Obsessive Love: REBECCA (d. SALLY (d. Rob Reiner, w. Nora Alfred Hitchcock, w. Robert E. Ephron, 1989) Sherwood/Joan Harrison, 1940) After all the highs and lows, tears and fears, I If the name Mrs Danvers doesn’t immediately thought I’d end with quite simply the perfect ro- JUST 35 ON-STREET ELECTRIC make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, mantic comedy. The perfect script, the perfect while simultaneously making you weep nostalgi- setting, the perfect cast, the perfect score. It’s a VEHICLE CHARGERS PER COUNCIL cally for all she’s lost, then you haven’t watched masterclass in comedy and, more importantly, in (the original) Rebecca enough times! The sexual romance. For the perfect Valentines, nothing else Motorists are keen to switch to electric vehicles to 6,713 vs 2,604 respectively. The latest figures tension, the layers of suspense, that house. Unfor- will do. meet the 2030 ban, as requests for on-street charg- show that southern councils have also plugged in gettable. ing to councils rose by 43% between 2018 and 2019 1,203 more chargers into their streets over the last Centrica working with Ford, Volkswagen and three years than their northern counterparts.1 More The End of Love: Vauxhall to install smart charging points on drive- than 4 in 10 (41%) drivers agreed that there is a MARRIAGE ways North/South divide in council funding for charge New research released today reveals that coun- point installations. STORY (d/w. cils are planning to install an average of only 35 on- When asked about barriers to EV ownership, Noah Baumbach, street electric vehicle (EV) chargers, between now half (49%) of drivers who said they would not 2019) and 2025. consider purchasing an EV blamed the lack of Not all love stories The research commissioned by Centrica under a access to on-street or public charging points in their end in happily ever af- Freedom of Information request to over 400 coun- area. The cost of an EV itself is also a major concern ter, but somehow Mar- cils shows that there are 7,682 on-street chargers amongst two thirds (61%) of those who are put off riage Story manages to currently installed across the UK and only a further switching, alongside battery life (48%) and range bring out the romance 9,317 are planned to be rolled out over the next 4 anxiety (42%). More than three quarters (77%) of in divorce. It’s elegiac, years.1 This leaves drivers without a driveway, drivers said that investment into more on-street beautifully composed those who have no access to home charging, a long charging points in urban areas would encourage and honest. It’s also tor- way behind in the race to switch to EVs in time for more drivers without a driveway to go electric, as tuous – but in a good the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel models. did a further three quarters (76%) who also said that way. Out of drivers who do not have a driveway or the same investment in rural areas would boost off-street parking, just 7% already have an EV, less local EV adoption. In Sickness and than a quarter (24%) are considering switching but A huge 126 councils across the UK have no in Health: THE over half (53%) are not considering purchasing an concrete plans to install any more EV chargers than BIG SICK (d. EV at all.2 When all drivers were asked to consider they already have between now and the end of Michael the ban, a huge four out of five (83%) said that they 2025. These include Bridgend, Fermanagh & Showalter, w. think it will be easier for drivers with a driveway to Omagh, Dumfries & Galloway, Havering and Emily V. Gordon/ make the switch. Warrington. Kumail Nanjiani, The research also shows that installation plans With less than 10,000 on-street chargers planned 2017) are not distributed evenly across the UK. Southern to be installed by 2025, it’s clear there is a gap Let’s hear it for a English councils are set to install two and a half between supply and demand with 2,835 requests truly modern rom-com times as many on-street EV chargers by 2025 than for on-street charging made to councils in 2019, that shows us how love councils in Northern England, the Midlands, Scot- increasing 5% to 2,989 requests lodged to councils can grow even in the land, Wales and Northern Ireland combined, with by September 2020. messiest of circum- ISSUE 992 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 6th February 2021 Page 7 Cost of car insurance falls by £52 H.E.T There’s good news for drivers, as the average cost current climate, almost two in three (60%) UK of car insurance has fallen by £52 (6%) year-on- drivers claim they have been using their car less year, in the steepest price drop seen in two years. since being in lockdown, meaning the risk on roads TRANSPORT Drivers in the UK can now expect to pay £763 has decreased overall. for their car insurance when buying a new policy, The beginning of the coronavirus lockdown www.hettransport.co.uk on average. 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If you are up for a challenge in a friendly environment FLOODING NOT please call us on 07760 487155 ACCEPTABLE NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE. DALTON LEONG GETS ACTIVE THIS FEBRUARY Dalton Leong, Chief Executive of The Children’s Trust in Tadworth, Surrey, will be taking on 28 chal- lenges throughout Feb- ruary as part of a special charity fundraiser, Get Active. Get Active is based around physical and mental wellbeing, team- work and helping to raise money for charity. Participants can be The flooding which hit who along with other stands up and takes re- The Duke of sponsored to do any kind parts of Stanwell Moor councillors including sponsibility,’ Cllr Rob- Northumberland’s of exercise or activity and Stanwell were down Spelthorne colleagues ert Evans told the Vil- River is an artificial they like – physical or to a combination of fac- Jim McIlroy and Sue lager. waterway, which has no mindful – every day of tors not least the huge Doran was quickly in A few miles away in storm outlets from February. amount of rain that has the scene. Isleworth the Duke of Thames Water feeding Dalton has enlisted fallen on all ready sod- Heathrow Airport Northumberland’s into it. The breach in the the help of young people den ground, according denied they had caused River which also flows wall at the sewage works staying at The to the Environment the flooding in any way, through Stanwell appeared to have hap- Children’s Trust, trust- Agency and other teams ‘no sluices were flooded with foul-smell- pened without Thames ees, staff and volunteers who were out at the opened’ claimed a ing water pouring into Water realising. Calls to to choose his challenges. weekend. spokesperson. homes and gardens the Thames Water emer- Ranging from mindful- ‘A vast amount of ‘I think it is a combi- down the waterway on gency line by the Lon- ness activities such as water flows off the con- nation of factors,’ noted Friday. don fire brigade on Fri- colouring for 30 min- crete at Heathrow when Robert Evans. ’The Pictures taken by lo- day as the flooding took utes to physical exer- it rains heavily or snow council have not cleared cal people showed part place were not an- cises, including skip- thaws and much of it the soak-away drains of the wall of the swered, said Ruth ping for 10 minutes, heads this way,’ said regularly enough. I fear Mogden sewage treat- Cadbury, the MP for Dalton is aiming to raise Fundraising events have Get Active challenge lenge alongside me, County Cllr Robert this is down to the con- ment works had been Brentford and vital funds for his char- been cancelled and the and, knowing I’m help- please join me.” Evans. tinual government cut- breached. Isleworth. ity. His most ambitious charity’s shops have ing to raise funds for ‘Of course, we had backs in funding.’ Thames Water said ‘I’ve no idea if this is challenges are to open a been closed. Whilst the children with brain in- To sign up to Get snow and then rain, but ‘But it’s not accept- in a statement they be- connected to the meeting in song (which country remains in jury, makes this Active, visit: https:// the systems ought to be able and Spelthorne lieved that the brick wall Stanwell floods,’ said he will do on 25 Febru- lockdown, finding alter- fundraiser even more getactivechallenges.com/ able to cope with this Borough Council, Sur- to the sewers that run Robert Evans, ‘ but lots ary) and a digital detox native ways to raise special. As we get thechildrenstrust/ or to amount. It’s just not ac- rey and all the agencies alongside the Duke of of Spelthorne people (no social media) for 24 money has never been through the global pan- donate to Dalton’s chal- ceptable for roads, gar- need to work together Northumberland’s River have found getting hours. more important. demic, it’s important to lenge, visit: https:// dens and homes to be better to address this. “collapsed” and “this through to emergency Like many charities, Dalton comments: look after your mind and www.justgiving.com/ flooded,’ added the Sur- Too often one blames caused diluted wastewa- hotlines almost impos- COVID-19 has affected “I’m excited to be tak- body. If you would like fundraising/ rey County Councillor the other and no-one ter to enter the river”. sible.’ The Children’s Trust. ing part in the 28-day to take part in the chal- daltonleongtct Page 8 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 6th February 2021 ISSUE 993 HEATHROW’S TOP FLIGHT NEWSPAPER EXPRESS BAA lose to Townmead THE HEATHROW As the season continues they met in a competi- about to end BAA were to be suspended and has tive game. BAA are sec- dealt a blow as CARS been a bit of a stop start ond in the division with Townmead scored with VILLAGER Mobile Apps affair, BAA managed to BAA one from bottom, less than a minute left to play Townmead FC in a so BAA expected a make it 2-1. At half time IOS ANDROID friendly between the tough game. As it was a BAA made changes lockdowns. friendly assistant man- with Jordan Phillips Townmead are in the ager Michael White moving to goalkeeper SPORT same division as BAA looked to try a few and the formation was so it looked to be a things out and BAA changed to a 4-3-3. The www.facebook.com/HeathrowVillager chance to see what each started with a 3-5-2 for- second half was only other was like before mation. The game 5mins old when a big started quite evenly, decision was made that BEES EXIT THE with BAA looking the changed the game. Jor- Second half blitz Another home win better team for the first dan Phillips was sent off 15mins. There was a and a free kick awarded EMIRATES FA CUP too much for Brentford 3 Bristol City 2 couple of early chances to Townmead. Centre Brentford 1 Leicester City 3 The visitors got off to the perfect start, scoring for BAA, an early back Connor Barber Brentford’s time in the Emirates FA Cup was ended Wanderers inside the first three minutes. Jack Hunt delivered chance that the keeper went in goal and by Leicester City at the Fourth Round stage for the a ball, which arced over the Brentford defenders came out quickly for and Townmead scored from second season in a row. Last year the Premier Brentford 7 Wycombe Wanderers 2 and perfectly in to the path of Zak Vyner, who from a corner BAA the free kick with a pow- League side won 1-0 at Griffin Park with an early Brentford went on the front foot from the first arrived to steer it in to the net. failed to get the power erful drive into the bot- goal but this year it was The Bees that went ahead whistle and pushed Wycombe back. Brentford looked to respond and went immedi- on the header. As the tom corner. through Mads Bech Sørensen. But Leicester re- Bees first goal came from a corner on the right. ately on the attack. game went on BAA looked de- sponded, scored twice early in the second half and Jensen delivered it in to the middle and Pinnock got City were forced to do a lot of defending. Townmead started to flated but battled in, took a 3-1 win. ahead of Darius Charles to divert it past Ryan Allsop Brentford were finding pockets of space and link- cause BAA issues down Brad Stone came on in Brentford: Daniels; Roerslev, Pinnock, Sørensen, and in to the net. ing well in attacking areas and by the midway point the wings. An early defence and as the game Stevens; Zamborek (sub Haygarth 84 mins), Janelt Allsop made a pair of fine saves inside the first of the first half the only thing the hosts would have chance for Townmead went on BAA looked (sub Jensen 64 mins), Ghoddos (sub Gilbert 79 five minutes. Dasilva released Toney after a quick been unhappy about was the score. saw there winger beat like they might grab a mins); Canós (sub Pressley 64 mins), Forss, Fosu free kick and he drilled the ball across, it hit Jack The equaliser Brentford had been threatening, the BAA winger....and goal. Jack Stevens got Leicester City: Ward; Pereira, (sub Castagne 70 Grimmer and looked set for the net but Allsop saved. and deserved, came just before the half hour mark. the left defender.....and on the end of cross at the mins) Söyüncü, Amartey, Thomas; Tielemans, Wycombe had been passive in the opening ex- A ball down the line from Dalsgaard should have the keeper! But his cross back post only to see his Mendy (sub Ndidi 70 mins); Ünder (sub Iheanacho changes but immediately went on the attack after been cut out by Alfie Mawson, but he failed to into the box just slowly volley superbly saved 76 mins), Maddison, Barnes; Pérez (sub Albrighton falling behind. They got their midfield tighter to- prevent the path of the pass and Fosu got away. He bobbled across the goal by the Townmead 81 mins) gether, played the ball in to Uche Ikpeazu and had delivered a great cross that Toney would have without a player there to keeper. More saves from increased energy. And they scored within five min- converted if Bentley had not gone full stretch to score. It was a warning the opposition keeper utes. Ikpeazu picked up a loose ball after a messy finger tip away. Fortunately for Brentford, the though for BAA. would frustrate BAA. Bees have to settle exchange on the edge of the penalty area, he weaved touch went straight to Canós and he slotted home 20mins in and Then against the run of his way in to space and bent a shot out of the reach from ten yards. Townmead started to play Townmead were for point in Wales of David Raya in to the net. The end of the half was more even with Brentford increase the pressure on awarded a penalty. Canós got away on the right and cut the ball back having plenty of possession but creating fewer BAA and a goal soon The player stepped Swansea City 1 Brentford 1 for Ghoddos to set up Dasilva, the shot took a openings. followed when a cross up and scored to make it A Tariqe Fosu goal was not enough to give Brentford deflection and beat Allsop but hit the post. The Bees Brentford got the third goal of the evening. The into the box saw an un- 4-1 as BAA heads three points in a top-of-the-table clash against were, however, back in front moments later. A ball was worked to Fosu on the right and he faced marked Townmead dropped, they added Swansea City. Fosu came off the bench to head throw in was taken quickly and Canós found space, up against Adrian Mariappa. The Brentford wide player slot in. another goal to make it Brentford in front inside the last 20 minutes but they he delivered a superb cross the far post when Toney man shifted it just enough to create space for a There was more 5-1. BAA then lost could not get over the line. The home side, who arrived to fire in a shot. Allsop got hands to it but cross and whipped it in towards the near post. chances for Townmead Connor through injury were down to ten men, scored a disputed equaliser could not stop it bouncing towards goal and it went Toney made a superb run to find space ten yards but a couple of good meaning they had their three minutes later and got themselves a share of the in. The ball may have crossed the line but Fosu out, away from Kalas, and met the ball with a saves from BAA goal- fourth goalkeeper of the spoils in a 1-1 draw. arrived to make sure, poking the ball in to the net. volley that flashed past Bentley. keeper Jason Ravenhill match as Gary Beckey The hosts will be the happier with their point The goal was officially given to Fosu, subject to Brentford chose to slow the pace of the game kept BAA in the game. took over the gloves. from an entertaining game on a wet night in South further review, and Brentford were back in front. down a fraction after going ahead. City responded Jordan Hart looked dan- Townmead deserved Wales. Brentford dominated from almost first minute The lead lasted a matter of seconds. The visitors well to the goal and tried to get themselves up the gerous upfront for BAA, there win but BAA felt to last and created all the chances. Swansea were won a free kick on the right that McCarthy delivered, pitch both with and without the ball, but Brentford the hard work paid off they could have done forced on the defensive and eventually their foul Charles headed it across and Admiral Muskwe dominated possession. when BAA won a pen- better and hope to do so play resulted in a red card. Brentford pushed on and headed in from close range. Brentford’s third goal came just past the hour alty and Jordan Hart when the teams meet got ahead but were then pegged back and had to Brentford started the second half quickly and mark. There had been a chance when Canós fed a stepped up to make it 1- again. settle for a point. within 11 minutes they had a two-goal lead for the ball to Ghoddos and then got it back after a superb 1. As the first half was Jason Ravenhill Swansea City: Woodman; Naughton, Cabango, first time. Toney had a shot blocked seconds after turn inside the penalty area. The shot from Canós Guehi; Grimes; Roberts, Fulton, Hourihane, the re-start and then another after Jensen had dribbled was blocked but Brentford recycled the ball. Bidwell; Ayew, Lowe (sub Manning 90 mins) through. Moments later, Toney had set up Brentford’s Dalsgaard found Fosu on the right and he dribbled Winston Reid joins Brentford: Raya; Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Sørensen, third goal. Fosu started it with a run down the right in to space before feeding Ghoddos, who lashed in Henry; Dasilva, Janelt (sub Ghoddos 86 mins), and superb cross that was met first time by Canós. a shot that Bentley tipped on to the crossbar. The for rest of season Jensen; Mbeumo (sub Fosu 56 mins), Toney, Canós The shot was low and hard but Allsop kept it out. The ball looked to be bouncing back to Toney, but (sub Forss 77 mins) ball broke back to Canós, he weaved inside and let Mawson diverted it back to Ghoddos and he swiv- fly with a shot, the ball looped up, Curtis Thompson elled and lashed a shot past Bentley and in to the MORRIS ROOFING made a mess of an attempt to clear and Toney net. challenged with Adeniran, picking up the loose ball That sealed the win for The Bees and although CONTRACTORS LTD as the Wycombe man fell. Toney fed the ball to Fosu City made a triple substitution soon after, they and he drilled a shot across Allsop and in to the never looked like getting back in to the game. BUILT UP FELT ROOFING SPECIALISTS corner. Toney then scored a penalty. Bentley saved a deflected shot from Canós as ALL DOMESTIC WORK UNDERTAKEN Ghoddos released Dasilva on the right side and Brentford went looking for more goals and an A FAST AND he breezed his way past McCarthy. Dasilva looked ambitious chip from Toney from 45 yards missed EFFICIENT SERVICE up and cut the ball back to Canós who curled a shot the target. City almost made their night worse LOCAL FROM AN across Allsop in to the net. when Ghoddos found Canós on the left and he cut The sixth goal was expertly taken by Toney as he ESTABLISHED the ball back in to the middle, Vyner directed the AUTHORITY claimed, perhaps in vain, his hat-trick. Zamborek ball towards his own goal and Hunt had to clear off COMPANY played a ball in to space and Toney beat the offside APPROVED (SINCE 1977) AT the line. trap, he approached Allsop, rounded the goalkeeper Jensen tested Bentley with a free kick late on as Brentford have signed New Zealand international COMPETITIVE PRICES. and steered a shot in to the unguarded net. it looked like Brentford would get the next goal if Winston Reid on loan from West Ham United for Forss burst through challenges in midfield and there was to be one. Tyreeq Bakinson shot wide for the rest of the 2020/21 season. •COMPLETE ROOF RE-TILING AND SLATING fed the ball wide to Dasilva, he attacked the penalty the visitors and was then involved as they got a Winston has been with West Ham for more than •SMALL REPAIRS AND LEAKS UNDERTAKEN area and bent a shot with his left foot out of the reach second goal from nowhere. A Pinnock pass was a decade having made his first steps in professional of Allsop and in to the far corner to make it seven. football at FC Midtjylland, the Danish side where •UPVC FASCIAS, SOFFITS AND GUTTERING intercepted and Semenyo played a ball in to the The final 7-2 score may have been a little middle, Jensen tackled Bakinson and the ball broke Brentford FC owner Matthew Benham has the Limited Company Registration 4693135 flattering but there was no doubt The Bees did to Nahki Wells inside the box, he rounded Raya majority shareholding. He has played more than FREE ESTIMATES WITHOUT OBLIGATION enough to take a fifth win in six games. and stroked it home to make it 3-2. 200 games for West Ham since moving to the Brentford: Raya; Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Sørensen, Henry Premier League. 10 YEAR GUARANTEE (sub Roerslev 84 mins); Dasilva, Jensen (sub Janelt 61 Brentford: Raya; Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Sørensen, Henry Thomas Frank, Brentford FC Head Coach, said: (sub Reid 86 mins); Jensen, Janelt, Ghoddos (sub FULL INSURANCE COVER mins), Ghoddos (sub Zamborek 82 mins) Fosu (sub Forss “We are very happy to welcome Winston to 82 mins), Toney, Canós Zamborek 79 mins); Fosu (sub Forss 79 mins), Toney (sub Roerslev 88 mins), Canós Brentford. We are very pleased that he wanted to STAINES: 01784 457444 Wycombe: Allsop; Grimmer, Knight, Charles, McCarthy; come to help the team for the rest of the season. 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