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10 blooms for a variety As autumn approaches, we say goodbye to another fantastic of gardening competitions summer of family events and floral displays across the borough. The council wins Gold at Hampton Court Palace In what is now becoming the norm Hillingdon, for the sixth show and judging takes place for and successive year, has been awarded more Green Flags than Hillingdon in Bloom. any other local authority in the UK gaining an additional two flags, making a total of 49 for council maintained parks ▸ 12 Creating town centres to be proud of Updates on improvement works in and open spaces. If that were not enough in July a team and and enhancement plans for of volunteers, council employees and adults with learning and Harlington villages. disabilities from the Rural Activities Garden Centre in won a Gold Medal for their show garden at the Royal ▸ 14 Natasha Baker introduces her new horse Diva Discover retirement The five-time Para-equestrian champion talks about Horticultural Society Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. her hopes for the future. As you can read in this edition of Hillingdon People we held a range of successful family events during the summer, living to the full ▸ 16 Take part in this year’s Recycle Week including a new format Hayes Carnival, Family Fishing Make a positive difference to the environment by Fun Days, Art in the Park and Playday. The Fiesta activity finding out what you can recycle in Hillingdon. programme was once again extremely popular with young at Lysander House people being kept well entertained during the school holidays. ▸ 18 Culture Bite Arts and Literature Festival See what events are on offer in this year’s exciting This month marks the return of our celebrated Culture programme. Bite arts and literature festival with a variety of author talks and arts and craft sessions for residents to attend and I ▸ 22 How to enjoy fireworks safely and responsibly Tips to stay safe and be mindful of noise. would encourage you to take a look at the programme Visit us today! online or in the brochure available from your local library. Marketing Suite open daily Regulars Shortly after I became Leader of the Council in 2000 we 4 Hillingdon News 29 Volunteers began fighting the proposed expansion of Airport 10.30am - 5pm and during that time there have been numerous failed 31 What’s on? 35 Contacts High Road, , Middlesex UB10 8FB attempts by various governments to do so. By now it was COVER PHOTO: SHARON RICHARDSON TAKING A LOOK AT THE hoped that it would be clear that Heathrow expansion is not Visit us and receive a CULTURE BITE ARTS FESTIVAL BROCHURE AT LIBRARY. Pop into Lysander House today, and find out more about the benefits * viable but in August, together with other local authorities of the wonderful McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living PLUS lifestyle. £20 M&S Giftcard and interested parties we began a legal challenge to the Our team will be on hand to show you around the elegant current government’s proposal, which is frankly worse in Show Apartment and Club Lounge and to answer any questions you Take a tour around both law and common sense than the one that we defeated may have. Come and discover how to live your retirement to the full. Lysander House and as a in the High Court in 2010. Whilst I am again confident of Your family and friends are welcome too. ‘thank you’, we’ll give you a success, the legal process, through its various stages, will take 15 21 years to conclude and we are in this for the long haul, but Apartments from £350,000** £20 M&S Gift card to enjoy. hopefully it should be the last time expansion is proposed. As always we will continue to put our residents first. Your own privately owned apartment, in a If you buy ours, we’ll buy yours† stunning development which offers: When you’ve chosen your new home, McCarthy & Stone or our partners can • Exterior maintenance completely • Beautiful gardens maintained buy your existing property in a part 23 27 taken care of all year round exchange process. • An Estates Manager who takes • Guest suite for family and friends^ Part Exchange benefits: Advertising deadline for next edition: Friday 28 September • Certainty of move care of the day-to-day running of • Great locations close to Editorial and advertising enquiries Cllr Ray Puddifoot MBE • Sale won’t fall through the development local amenities Emma Gilbertson 01895 250828 LEADER OF THE COUNCIL • No estate agent fees [email protected] • Club Lounge • 24 hour call system • Retain access to sold property www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdonpeople • Door Camera entry • Table-service restaurant^ for two weeks after completion • FREE removals After reading, please recycle this magazine

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McCar thy & Stone, Prospect Place. 85 Great Nor th Road, Hatfield, Her tfordshire, AL9 5DA 2 September/October 2018 LP-NL-RLP-778 September/October 2018 3 news news Mayor's Charity Appeal begins Special exhibition Judicial review proceedings Fly-tipping cases decrease The Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr John launched against Heathrow Morgan, launched his Charity Appeal at Manor Farm following service launch for 2018/19 at the Civic Centre, The historically rare 17th century expansion Uxbridge on Thursday 28 June. wallpaper at Manor Farm House, The council’s free bulky The evening was attended is the focus of a special exhibition which In August, lawyers acting government that is trying waste collection service by more than 90 guests, and started on Wednesday 5 September. for the consortium of local to avoid applying both for all residents is seeing representatives from each of the The temporary authorities and other groups, the correct legal process measurable success in Mayor’s chosen charities delivered display will which includes Hillingdon and common sense to its first six months, with a moving presentations about their be held in the Council, issued judicial review the question of airport 40 per cent increase in worthwhile causes. Provost’s Parlour proceedings in the High expansion. requests and a knock-on This year’s appeal includes The at the Farm House Court against the Secretary “The abject failure to 14 per cent decrease in Peter Pan and Wendy Children's until Thursday 25 of State for Transport, Chris address the far reaching fly-tipping cases. Ward at Hillingdon Hospital and October and is Grayling, on the basis that consequences for both The service which Phab Hillingdon, a charity that free to visit. he has unlawfully designated the environment and helps to dispose brings together young people The wallpaper the Airports National Policy the health and wellbeing of any unused or with and without disabilities during between the guests and the was assessed by Statement (NPS) under the of tens of thousands of unwanted large household items, was launched in March Phab Week, which is organised charities. I am sure residents will English Heritage Planning Act 2008. residents across London is - previously collections had only been free for over- and fundraised for by students agree that the three charities I in 2007 as being The proceedings simply not acceptable. 65s. The special collections team is making up to 120 from St Helen's and Merchant have selected do wonderful work one of the oldest surviving examples challenging the expansion "This council is not household visits a day, with fridges and bed frames the Taylors' schools. The third charity is within the community and are very of domestic English wallpaper hanging of have prepared to stand back and most popular items picked up. In the first three months Grangewood School, Eastcote, which worthwhile causes. I am keen to on its original wall. It was designed been brought by the London allow this to happen without they collected more than 150 tonnes. is a primary school for children raise as much money as possible by Abraham Price and produced in Boroughs of Hillingdon, submitting the many flaws in Cllr Keith Burrows, Cabinet Member for with severe learning difficulties and during the coming months, and London by the Blue Paper Warehouse. Wandsworth, Richmond, this project to the rigorous Planning, Transportation and Recycling, said: “We physical and complex needs. ask everyone to donate and show The design is in the 'Chinoiserie' style, Hammersmith and Fulham, scrutiny of the High Court introduced the free bulky waste collection service for all Guests were treated to live their support wherever they can." which was fashionable at the time and the Royal Borough of and beyond, if necessary. residents after seeing a large increase in demand for the music from cellists Nicola Tait and Throughout the year, the Mayor highlights the historical importance of Windsor and Maidenhead, "I have confidence in the service from over-65s. The high level of requests so far Eleanor Morgan, and a raffle offering will organise events, such as charity England’s trade with Asia. Greenpeace and the Mayor judicial process and am illustrates how popular this extension to the service has donated prizes raised £260 to kick- quiz nights, to help raise funds. To Opening times are Wednesday of London. hopeful, that as with the proved in effectively, efficiently and correctly disposing start the appeal, which was matched donate visit www.hillingdon.gov. to Friday from midday until 3pm; The grounds of challenge previous judicial review of any unwanted items residents may have. by Barclays, making a total of £520. uk/mayorcharity or send a cheque Saturday and Sunday from midday are on a range of points, challenge which was heard “It also appears to be a factor in reducing fly-tips. The Cllr Morgan said: “It was (payable to ‘Mayor of Hillingdon’s until 4pm and Market Sundays (the first including air quality, back in 2010, that the easy-to-use online service is allowing residents to book humbling to see such a large Charitable Trust’) to the Mayor’s and third Sunday of each month), from inadequate environmental court will expose the many a collection within several days and have their items gathering at the launch and great Parlour, Civic Centre, High Street, 11am until 4pm. assessment, climate change, failings of this ill-thought- picked up for free and could be deterring people from to see the networking taking place Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. surface access, breach of through project.” resorting to illegally tipping their unwanted objects.” the habitats directive and a The Secretary of State has To arrange a collection visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ flawed consultation process. until Tuesday 11 September specialcollections or call 01895 556000. If you Residents living with dementia take a trip to the seaside Leader of the Co+uncil, 2018 in which to formally require collection prior to the supplied date, there will Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: respond to the claim which be a charge. In July, 35 of our older residents living "Once again we have a he will undoubtedly defend. with dementia and their carers went on a day trip to Brighton for a chance to relax and socialise. themselves to be clean, community-oriented and The outing, which was funded by the Hillingdon awarded most environmentally-friendly. council and organised by the sport and In comparison, our nearest competitors, Nottingham physical activity team, is one of a series Green Flags in the UK has 40 Green Flags and in London, Southwark has 27. of wellbeing days being run for people The borough has been awarded more Green Flags Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet Member for living with dementia. than any other local authority in the UK for the sixth Finance, Property and Business Services, said: The group, many of whom take part in year running. “We’re delighted to receive more awards this year for our our regular dementia coffee mornings, The total number of flags has increased to 50, (49 of parks and green spaces and to once again be the leading took three Hillingdon Community Transport minibuses One resident said: “I grew up near the seaside, so it’s which are maintained by the council) with Connaught local authority. Green Flags are the highest honour a park to the popular seaside resort and were greeted by lovely to be able to breathe the sea air again.” Recreation Ground, Brunel ward can receive and require a lot of a beautiful sunny day on arrival. They walked along Other activities this year have included a trip to the and Eastcote War Memorial, hard work to achieve and retain, Brighton Pier, ate fish and chips and enjoyed ice cream Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre Eastcote and East Ruislip ward and I’d like to thank the council on the pebble beach. in Uxbridge and a visit to Yiewsley and receiving the accolade for the first teams that look after the parks, as Everyone had a wonderful day, commenting that it Community Centre. time this year. well as the community groups and was lovely to do something different and some saying The trips are held for Hillingdon residents living with Green Flag Awards recognise volunteers who help us to maintain that they would have never have managed to go out on dementia in the community and are by invitation only. and reward well-managed parks such high standards.” their own. If you would like to find out more, call 01895 277137. and green spaces. Each must The new flags will be raised at meet stringent criteria, proving ceremonies in the autumn.

4 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 5 news enforcement news Another successful year for Do you need help to quit? Heathrow-based ‘meet and greet’ parking manager our Project Search scheme Each year, thousands of people across the UK take part in the Public Health England funded Stoptober admits fraud and unfair trading following inquiry initiative, which encourages people to quit smoking. The manager of a in fact cars were being People wanting to quit sign up and pledge to not Heathrow-based ‘meet kept at the rear of a smoke for the month, with the aim that they will fully and greet’ parking nightclub, on greenbelt quit as a consequence. Evidence has shown that company has admitted land, on public highways those who stop smoking for 28 days will be five times fraud and unfair trading and in public car parks. more likely to give up for good. after an investigation led Appearing at Cllr Philip Corthorne, Cabinet Member by the council’s trading Uxbridge Magistrates’ for Social Services, Housing, Health and standards team. Court on Monday 2 July, Wellbeing, said: “Cigarettes cause damage to Mohammed Tahir Zaman, of Nine Acres your body, including heart and breathing issues Zaman, 37, of Connect Close, Hayes pleaded and smoking related diseases, such as heart disease, Parking Limited, was guilty to all offences cancer and strokes. Quitting is healthier for you and charged with three and was referred to your family". counts of fraud by false Isleworth Crown Court To sign up and receive support packs and advice representation and for sentencing. after the company parked The investigation was visit www.nhs.uk/smokefree. One-to-one advice can three counts of unfair The council will dozens of vehicles in supported by officers be offered by your local community pharmacy and commercial practice. be seeking to use the council-run ‘pay and from National Trading our community clinics, situated in Hayes, Uxbridge, LEARNING NEW SKILLS Some of this year's participants The charges related Proceeds of Crime Act display’ car parks in Standards' Tri Regional Ruislip and Hillingdon Hospital. These are all to claims on Connect to confiscate Zaman's Brandville Road and Investigation Team. The council has continued Ellen Troves, 24, drop-in clinics. Parking’s website that it unfairly gained earnings. Fairfield Road in West Zaman will be to run its Project Search from , has The council’s Stop Smoking Service can used a secure car park Trading standards Drayton between 11 and sentenced at a later date. internship scheme for a Down's Syndrome and has provide free access to stop smoking advice. near Heathrow to store launched its investigation 15 April 2017, resulting in Connect Parking Limited second year to help more worked in the executive To find out more call 0800 169 7541 or customers’ vehicles, when into Connect Parking 275 parking tickets. has now been dissolved. young people with special lounge and conference email [email protected]. educational needs and rooms, meeting and For more information visit disabilities (SEND) into work. greeting the guests and www.hillingdon.gov.uk/stopsmoking. As part of the programme, serving food. She said: “I Prosecution results in hefty Pub landlord fined £13,200 participants learn invaluable will be starting my new job skills in the workplace at the at Nandos soon, and I'm Fines for Blue Badge misuse fine for Hayes fly-tipper for noisy late night music London Heathrow Marriott really excited to meet new The council has introduced a The council successfully prosecuted a Hayes man for Darren Farrell, the Although the pub's Hotel, such as working as part people. I will miss my tutors new measure to fine people fly-tipping in Mellow Lane East at Uxbridge Magistrates’ leaseholder and licensee licence allowed it to play of a team and dealing with because they’ve helped found to be fraudulently using Court on Monday 16 July. of Captain Morgans music until 1.30am on customers, as well as everyday me to gain the skills I will blue disabled parking badges. CCTV cameras recorded Stuart Chapman, 50, of Freehouse in Field End Fridays and Saturdays activities like waiting tables need, but I am glad to be In recent years, we have Mint Close, Hayes illegally dumping building waste and Road, Eastcote, has and until 11pm on the and housekeeping. The moving on and being more seen a rise in cases of misuse, domestic furniture at the site in Hayes on two occasions been fined following other nights of the week, interns also undertake job independent.” where people who are not on Wednesday 20 December 2017. complaints about late it did not give the pub interviews and receive help Cllr David Simmonds, badge holders and do not Following an investigation by the council’s anti-social night music disturbing permission to cause a with updating their CV to Cabinet Member have mobility issues are using behaviour and environment team, Chapman was local residents. statutory noise nuisance. prepare them for working life. for Education and them without the badge charged with two offences under the Environmental Farrell was prosecuted Farrell was due to As a result of this year’s Children’s Services, holder being present, to park Protection Act 1990. by the council’s anti- appear at Uxbridge scheme, five have already said: “Project Search has in a disabled bay or on the public highway to avoid paying He pleaded guilty to both offences and was fined social behaviour and Magistrates’ Court on been offered full-time seen high levels of success for parking and to be able to park close to conveniences. £1,200 per charge, plus costs of £1,691 and a victim environment team after Monday 16 July to answer employment before the end since the initiative was set The Blue Badge scheme helps people with mobility surcharge of £120, coming to a total of £4,211. unreasonably loud music five breaches of the of their internship. up two years ago, with the difficulties to park close to their destination. The badge must Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: was heard coming from Environmental Protection Stephen Whiting, 20, majority of participants only be used when the badge holder is present and used in “There is absolutely no excuse for illegally dumping the pub during unsocial Act 1990. However, he from Harmondsworth, has finding employment. connection with the holder’s journey. waste in our borough, as we already offer residents night-time hours. failed to appear and was Asperger's Syndrome and has This is a great example Those who are found to be abusing the scheme will a free collection service for bulky household items, Despite noise convicted in his absence. been offered a landscaping of partnership work in now be fined £100 and the council may also decide to including domestic furniture, fridges and freezers, and abatement notices being He was fined £2,640 per apprenticeship. He said: “I supporting young people prosecute the offender. building waste can be taken to our civic amenity sites. issued on the premises offence and ordered to have learnt so much, such as with SEND by building Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: “We take a zero tolerance approach to anti-social on 20 February and 22 pay costs of £1,416, plus interview techniques and skills their confidence and “Blue Badge misuse is a criminal offence. We hope that by behaviour and hope this result will further deter March, council officers a £170 victim surcharge. A needed for dealing with a helping them to gain real- introducing this enforcement measure that we are able to others from breaking the law and polluting our heard loud music coming total of £14,786. crisis. The scheme has helped life work experience to catch offenders and deter people from offending to protect environment. We urge residents to report fly-tipping from the pub on five The council has since to build my confidence and enable them to forge their this parking scheme for those residents who have a genuine as soon as possible." separate occasions changed the terms of the has pushed me to do things careers. We now want to need of using it.” To report illegally dumped rubbish, visit between 18 March and pub’s licence, shortening that I wouldn’t have done on develop internships with For more information on the scheme, visit www.hillingdon. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/flytipping. 21 April. its opening hours. my own.” other businesses.” gov.uk/bluebadge.

6 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 7 news older people

Cost: Please call for details. Celebrating the restoration of one of our rivers Dining centres and lunch clubs Open: Wednesday, 12.30pm to 2pm. Website: www.mha.org.uk/live-home/ Blue Sky social enterprise Elm Park Club (who have been looking The council provides northwood Park Way, Ruislip Manor, HA4 8NS Phone: 01923 842494. after Hillingdon rivers grant funding to seven Enjoy a healthy three-course meal since 2008) will now work (served from 12.30pm), after-lunch The Tudor Club together to maintain the dining centres and lunch activities (three afternoons a week), 461 Field End Road, Eastcote, beautiful landscape and clubs in Hillingdon, days out, occasional holidays and HA4 9NZ prevent its new features weekend activities. Enjoy a healthy three-course meal from becoming overgrown where older residents (served from 12.30pm), after-lunch and forgotten. can socialise, take part activities (three afternoons a week), The Mayor and Pauline days out, occasional holidays and Bianco, the Mayor's Escort, in a range of activities weekend activities. also donned their waders and enjoy good food. Cost: Annual membership fee £5 / and joined the council’s Lunch £4.50 / Tea/coffee 30p. On one of the hottest project. The Mayor cut a people. The project, which green spaces team and ake a look at what each has Open: Monday, Wednesday and days in June, the Mayor ribbon to officially reopen was funded by the council dedicated volunteers to offer and how you can get Friday 10.30am to 3pm. Tuesday and of Hillingdon, Cllr John the reshaped river and and the Environment in removing invasive Tin touch to find out more. Thursday, 10.30am to 1.30pm. Morgan officially reopened thanked everyone for their Agency, has included the Himalayan Balsam, which Website: www.tudorclub.co.uk Bell Farm Christian Centre Older Brook at Stafford continued support and reconnection of former (despite its pretty pink Cost: Annual membership fee £5 / Phone: 020 8866 8603. Road Open Space, South hard work. meanders to the brook, the flowers) is a major weed Persons’ Lunch and Social Club South Road, West Drayton, UB7 9LW Lunch £4.50 / Tea/coffee 30p. Ruislip, following several The council and London creation of two backwaters found on riverbanks and Open: Monday to Wednesday, months of restoration work. Wildlife Trust have been and the planting of wasteland. Two-course lunches are freshly cooked on-site. Tea, coffee and biscuits are 10.30am to 3.30pm. The day was another working together to revive wetland plants along the For more information Thursday, 10.30am to 1.30pm. working day for volunteers the river to its former banks. The council, the about volunteering, visit available throughout the day. Take part in gardening and creative activities, enjoy Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm. and gave recognition to glory and improve the Woodlarks and Waders www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ Website: www.elmparkclub.co.uk everyone involved in the area for wildlife and local group, local volunteers and greenvolunteer. music, sing-along sessions and parties, and go on trips and holidays. Help with Phone: 01895 634962. hospital and doctor appointments is also Hillingdon Age UK Interactive Early payment offered to members. Older People's Club App provides easy Hayes Methodist Church, Yiewsley Methodist Luncheon Club drive to support 4 Station Road, Hayes, UB3 4DA Yiewsley Methodist Church, access to The club does not provide lunch but Fairfield Road, Yiewsley, UB7 8EY local businesses invites members to bring their own The club provides a freshly-cooked your library food from home or buy from a local two-course meal (served at 12.15pm), The council has become one of takeaway. Tea, coffee and a range free tea and coffee. Please note: spaces the first in London to launch an account of activities, such as exercise classes for new members are currently limited. early payment scheme aimed at in excess of £1 million over the Did you know that you and health talks from different guest Cost: £2.50. supporting local businesses and next five years. can now search the speakers, are provided. Open: Every other Wednesday, 11am making savings. The council’s finance team council’s online library Cost: Lunch £4.50 / Transport Cost: £1 per session. to 1.30pm. Following a review of its has been working with leading catalogue from your mobile? (if required) £2.50. Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Website: ymc.hah.org.uk Purchase to Payment processes, early payment provider, Oxygen The BookMyne app, which is free Open: Tuesday, 11am to 3pm. Thursday, 10am to 1.30pm. Phone: 01895 448393. a new voluntary programme was Finance, to deliver the scheme. to download to your mobile device Website: www.bfcc.org.uk Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/ introduced where suppliers can Leader of the Council, Cllr or tablet, allows you to see what items Phone: 01895 444406 extension 201. hillingdon/activities-and-events/ Leader of the Council and Ray Puddifoot, said: “We are are available in your local library, opt to pay a rebate to the council Dovetail Dining Centre interactive-older-peoples-club Older People’s Champion, delighted to launch this new check what you have on loan, renew in exchange for early payment. Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, 25 Phone: 020 8589 0067. Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: The quicker the payment, the scheme, which will allow us to products you’ve borrowed, place a Hercies Road, Hillingdon, UB10 9LS Northwood Live at Home “These dining centres offer a higher the rebate. save money and offer our many hold on items and scan barcodes to Enjoy a freshly prepared two-course St John’s United Reform Church, great place for our older residents The scheme, known as the valued suppliers the benefits see if another branch has what you home-cooked style meal (served at Hallowell Road, Northwood, to build new friendships, share a Hillingdon Supplier Incentive of being paid earlier. We will are looking for. You can also set up midday) and unlimited tea or coffee. HA6 1DN meal with others and take part in Programme, is expected to be continue to find innovative ways reminders for when items you have Cost: £4. The scheme provides a nutritious lots of different activities in a particularly attractive to smaller of tightening our processes and loaned are due to be returned. Open: Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm. freshly-cooked two-course meal and warm, friendly and safe local businesses, which will doing things more efficiently, with The app is available to download Website: www.dcoonline.org.uk/ organises regular outings to places environment. Please share this receive the benefit free of charge. the ultimate aim of ensuring that from the iTunes Store and Google Play dining-center such as garden centres and local information with friends, family Although the rebates our residents and taxpayers are and is easy to use. All you need to do Phone: 01895 814424. concerts. Please note: spaces for new and neighbours who might be generated on each transaction getting the best value for money.” is find your local library from the menu members are currently limited. interested in attending one.” are relatively small, the If you are a supplier to the and set up an account using your library accumulative effect will council and wish to find out more card or HillingdonFirst card number. potentially provide the council or sign up, visit response.oxygen- For more information visit www. Many of our dining centres benefit from help from volunteers. with an additional revenue stream finance.com/LBHC-Home. hillingdon.gov.uk/bookmyne. If you would like to offer support to a lunch club near you, please get in touch using the relevant contact details listed above i

8 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 9 environment environment Hillingdon blooms for summer gardening competitions Green fingered residents, volunteers and council employees showcased their London in Bloom vital role in helping to improve gardening skills at various competitions throughout the summer, continuing udges from the RHS toured the local environment each year. Hillingdon on Wednesday 11 Speaking at the end of the their hard work in ensuring that the borough blooms all year round. JJuly for the annual London tour, Alex said: “Today’s visit to in Bloom competition, which Hillingdon has been impressive. encourages communities to make There is clearly a commitment Council secures Gold at its first Hampton Court Palace garden show London a greener place to live. to maintaining good cleanliness, public, everyone was involved in Members of the council’s green and there is no doubt about the creation of the display. John spaces team accompanied judges the care, attention and love Wood, 30, from Hillingdon, Alex Piddington-Bishop and Kay of the green spaces team in has learning disabilities, he Maguire as they met with some delivering their services.” said: "Winning Gold was really of the volunteers, community The results will be good news. The garden looked groups and residents who play a announced later in the year. ASSESSING The judges visiting really nice. I helped put in the soil and I planted some of the plants. I think ours was the best garden in the show!" Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet Hillingdon in Bloom judging takes place The winning entry also Member for Finance, highlighted the importance Property and Business udging for the Hillingdon of conservation, by utilising Services, said: “We were in Bloom competition recycled logs and compost and absolutely delighted that the Jtook place during July and incorporating a reclaimed metal RAGC won Gold at the Hampton August, with residents across gate and fence found in local the borough showcasing their Court Flower Show! The centre is woodland. A welcoming wildlife impressive horticultural skills. team of volunteers, council Horticultural Therapists, Kerri habitat was created using decaying a wonderful community asset that This year there were more employees and adults Lloyd and Mark Pearman, and this wood to demonstrate how not only helps adults with applications than ever before, Awith learning difficulties was the first time that the group woodland and rural wildlife, such as disabilities to build confidence with a rise in new entrants. from the council’s Rural Activities entered the competition. It took stag and bark beetles, can thrive in and self-esteem through John Russell, 78, from South Garden Centre (RAGC), Yiewsley, 10 months from the initial design urban environments like Hillingdon. gardening, but it also helps to Ruislip (right), has entered the won a Gold Medal at the Royal process to the final-build, which A ceramic stag beetle designed break down barriers within our competition since it began. He said: Horticultural Society (RHS) included sourcing and growing an by local ceramics art tutor Melanie society. We are incredibly proud “I love gardening and I spend four Hampton Court Palace Flower array of plants and shrubs, such as Van de Velde, of the whole team. to five hours out there every day. Show on Tuesday 3 July. foxgloves and hardy geraniums. who works for “We are also very impressed Even though I’ve never won, I enter The group created a stunning A prototype of the garden was the council's by the standard of gardening every year, as it’s great to be part of gardening display to reflect produced at the garden centre adult and displays entered by residents in it. This summer has been so hot and the work of the RAGC, using a prior to the show, to ensure that community I’ve been watering my lawn every our Hillingdon in Bloom variety of different plants and a the design would work in practice learning service, morning, but it’s all worth it when strong oak tree log to represent and to determine the quantities was featured competition and pleased at how people say my garden looks nice.” the strength and diversity of the of soil needed to transport to at the centre well presented our green Jean Ward, 84, from Ruislip community that work there. Hampton Court Palace. Once at of the display spaces across the borough have Gardens (right), has entered her The award-winning ‘Urban the showground, the team had to encourage been this summer. Our garden for the first time. She said: Woodland Wonder’ display four days to build the display visitors to horticultural competitions help “I always see the In Bloom results was designed by the council’s before opening to the public. support to make Hillingdon such an and think the gardens look great, The community endangered attractive place to live and visit, so I thought why not enter? It’s team developed their species by and we look forward to seeing just a bit of fun! Growing up in the horticultural skills at the recreating similar habitats at home. the results.” wartime, we grew vegetables to RAGC through a unique Sarah Cook, Head Judge at eat so I’ve always loved growing council scheme, which the RHS, declared the group's things and nurturing plants. provides educational first-time efforts in the Community Gardening is very satisfying.” and employment Exhibition category as "close to Winners will be revealed opportunities for perfection” and as “good as any of at the council’s Autumn Show adults with disabilities the professional show gardens.” on Saturday 15 September through gardening. The team will be recreating the at the Great Barn, Ruislip. From sowing the display at the garden centre, which seeds to watering the is open seven days a week. For shrubs and greeting more information about the RAGC, London in Bloom results will be revealed on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/bloom, Proud Some of the team with the display members of the visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/RAGC. Twitter @Hillingdon and Facebook The London Borough of Hillingdon i

10 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 11 regeneration regeneration Harmondsworth Memorial and Ruislip War Memorial. and Harlington In Harefield, the 'Tommies' Creating town centres will stand alongside plaques Harmondsworth honouring Harefield-born and Harlington are Robert Edward Ryder VC undergoing a series and Cecil John Kinross VC, to be proud of of enhancements this who were awarded the autumn, so that both Victoria Cross for bravery. quintessential villages In Harlington, a significant can be enjoyed at their planting project is already The council continues to invest in the borough’s very best. under way, with new hanging baskets In Harmondsworth, new (pictured below), trees and daffodils town and village centres, making them more flowers are being planted on the being planted across the village. green and daffodil bulbs will be Existing shrubs are also being pruned attractive for residents, business and visitors. placed in roadside verges. A mini and tidied up. Hillingdon People catches up on recent progress orchard, marking the village’s heritage Work is being done to prevent as the first place to grow Cox’s fly-tipping, the pond plaque is being and looks at what changes residents can expect apples, will also be planted. replaced, and new fencing is being in the coming months. The village will be getting new erected where needed. Bins and bike racks, bins and fencing where benches will be replaced, the old required, and the Barnes Wallis The council has now extended the ‘Harlington’ sign will be refurbished Eastcote memorial will be enhanced with a and reinstalled, and the village will be A £1.3 million project aimed at shop front grant scheme and invited decorative metal edging. given a new community noticeboard. revitalising Eastcote town centre is shops between the station and The council has also applied The council has also announced expected to come to full fruition Woodlands Avenue to apply. The for the green to be dedicated as plans to display decorative lights in this autumn. pavements in this area have also been a Centenary Field, ensuring it is the village this Christmas. Public realm improvements were upgraded to tie in with the rest of the protected for future generations in completed in early July, with the town town centre. memory of those from the village now benefiting from new paving, who fought and lost their lives in street lighting, street furniture and World War One. landscaping. Harmondsworth will also be home Twenty-one local businesses to a pair of memorial statues known signed up for the council’s flagship as ‘Tommies’, which depict silhouettes shop front grants scheme, which of soldiers from World War One covers 80 per cent of the cost of (pictured right). ‘Tommies’ are part of shop front improvements, such as a nationwide campaign called ‘There new signs, awnings, refurbishments But Not There’, run by the charity and minor repairs, as well as Remembered to mark the centenary professional design expertise from of the end of the war and raise funds commercial designers ‘Designed by for today’s armed forces charities. Good People’. The council has installed two other Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet Shop parades now also have pairs of ‘Tommies’ at Harefield War Member for Community, bronze name plaques with historic Commerce and Regeneration, facts, installed at a child-friendly said: “Our town and village centres height so that children can take part Uxbridge remain at the heart of our in brass rubbing (pictured top right). The first phase of a £2 million is expected to get under way this communities. We will continue to A bold new sign, which spells out improvement project in Uxbridge autumn. There are plans to put in protect their heritage while ‘Eastcote’ in individual letters, has is complete, with new paving, new York Stone paving, benches, ensuring they are attractive, been erected at the bridge, backed suspended street lighting and benches trees and flower beds, and alterations modern spaces where residents by a striking archive image of the local outside Tesco. The modern seating is will be made to the road layout and businesses can thrive. I am station in the 1930s (pictured right). proving particularly popular with users outside the Civic Centre to allow pleased with what we have With the majority of the project of the nearby bus stop (pictured right). vehicles to turn around more easily. achieved so far and excited about now finished, the council has The council has installed intricately- There is also good news for what’s still left to come.” started work on the final phase: the designed illuminated signs and a large residents who catch the bus from Vine installation of a ‘rain garden’, which children’s climbing frame in Fassnidge Street: pavements will be widened will provide the area with attractive Yard, making the space more and a much-needed bus shelter built. new plants and shrubs and help welcoming for families. Other proposals include better For more information visit prevent surface water flooding during A second phase of works, between pedestrian lighting in the walkway www.hillingdon.gov.uk/towncentres particularly heavy rainfall. Vine Street and the Civic Centre, that runs alongside the Intu piazza. i

12 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 13 sport young people

what I’d achieved in the London Games. Also, the support I get from Resident Paralympian residents is fantastic. It’s nice to know that I have so much local support and that people are proud of me.” reveals her new horse About riding Diva, Natasha says: “She’s really conscientious and tries hard, which I probably love most about her. She never has an off day, she’s happy and really cuddly which is a bonus! I ride her four or five times a week and we do a variety of training.” Natasha has always been ambitious. She started to ride competitively aged A SUMMER OF FUN FOR nine at the Riding for the Disabled Association in Buckinghamshire. Whilst watching the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, she decided she wanted to compete HILLINGDON’S YOUNG PEOPLE in the Paralympics, with the dream of one day winning gold. “I had the drive The council held its popular FIESTA activities programme during the summer holidays, and passion from such an early age. I’m one of those people that if I say offering a variety of sessions for children and young people, including street dance, I’m going to do something that it has motor mechanics, film production, self defence, fashion design, climbing and kayaking. Five-time Para-equestrian champion Natasha Baker to happen. I’m very determined.” She’s now got her sights set on the ore than 1,200 children learn basic mechanics. FIESTA gives you MBE talks about Diva and her hopes for future success, World Games in North Carolina in and young people a wide range of activities to do but this and thanks the council for its invaluable support. September. She said: “That has been Mattended in July and one is definitely my favourite because my goal the whole of this year. At the August, with 60 different courses I really enjoyed exploring one of my illingdon girl Natasha, made her be her main competition horse. Natasha beginning of the year if someone had on offer. Sessions took place at interests and getting to change a wheel.” Paralympic Games debut aged said: “I looked at loads of horses – it asked me if I would be able to compete various locations, including the Amari said: “I've enjoyed changing the 22 at London 2012, instantly takes a long time. I wasn’t just looking I probably would have laughed, as I council’s young people’s centres, H spark plugs and stripping down and grabbing the nation’s attention by for any old horse, I was looking for one wasn’t in a position to even be selected. community centres and sports halls. winning two gold medals in the grade that will help me win gold medals. “To now have a new horse and to rebuilding an engine. I found this activity II Individual and Freestyle competitions “The horses I saw were either have built such a special relationship WHAT SOME OF THE fun and would say it's a good way to in front of a home crowd. Four years unsuitable or failed the vetting process. in such a short time, I’m so pleased. YOUNG PEOPLE SAID meet new people whilst learning.” later she retained her Individual and It takes a special horse to get to grips Diva is a very different character to JP. Jenson Jolly, 13, from Hillingdon, Freestyle golds and added a third in the with my disability. I contacted a stud in She is definitely braver. He needed wants to be a photographer when Hannah Shephard, 14, from Team competition at the Rio Games. Yorkshire called Mount St John. They a lot of nursing, whereas she will take he grows up, so loved the idea of Ruislip, wants to be a wildlife/marine Natasha said: “The council gave me offered me Diva to lease; she ticked the environment and atmosphere in photographer when she grows up, so a sports grant in 2009, which helped every box. She’s nine, the perfect age, as her stride and rise to the occasion.” spending a week on the smartphone photography course. He said: “I she wanted to spend a week on the me to buy JP, the horse that I won my Natasha is also hoping for three gold smartphone photography course to gold medals on in London and then medals at Tokyo. “I would like to be signed up for this course because I like "They enabled me to begin to learn photography techniques. Rio. In 2008 I’d had a hard year, the part of the team to once again have photography and editing pictures and horse that I wanted to go to Beijing win the gold medals we the chance of winning three medals I’m always trying to find things at home She said: “I've learnt about positioning on got injured and went lame. All went on to achieve" and at some stage I’d also like to beat to adapt into a shot. I’ve really enjoyed photos, composition and using the of our savings went into that horse, the Paralympic records I set in London becoming a better photographer, horizon to structure pictures, as well as I needed another horse to aim for she has experience but is young enough 2012. I want to compete in as many using the software to edit pictures and lighting. I like this event because we're London 2012 but we had nothing. to go to a few Paralympic Games.” Paralympic Games as I can, as long as I’m I’ve learnt lots of new skills. It’s also nice not staying in the same place and we “To get the grant from the council Natasha had saved some money enjoying it, and see where I can get to.” to get out of the house during the can get out and take pictures of the was just incredible because I wouldn’t to lease Diva and the council has holidays to meet new people.” scenery and also learn new skills. Last Cllr David Simmonds, be where I am now if it hadn’t have contributed additional funding year I did self defence classes and Cabinet Member for been for that. They enabled me to win to support her in the lead up to Leader of the Council, Cllr water sport activities at FIESTA and the Children's Services and the gold medals we went on to achieve. the Tokyo Games in 2020. Ray Puddifoot, said: “Ensuring photography course and water sport Education, said: "We have been It’s great that the council has provided Natasha said: “It’s so great to get the activities have been my favourite.” running our FIESTA summer young Hillingdon sportspeople with support from the borough and I try young people in Hillingdon, Amari Adams, 14, from West activities programme for 11 years grants to help them further their careers.” to give as much back by supporting whether able bodied or disabled, JP, who Natasha describes as her them in anything I can do. It’s amazing have access to sport is important. Drayton and Laiyla Rahmaan, 15, now and it continues to grow in horse of a lifetime, tragically died that they’ve seen that I can maybe We want young people to have from Uxbridge, both have an interest popularity every year. We offer a last year. She said: “We did so many go on to achieve more success with the opportunity to take part in the in cars and spent a week on the motor range of fun and educational incredible things together and we this horse like I did the last one. sport of their choice, which may mechanics course, which was led by The sessions for local families, and it’s a had so many special moments.” “Receiving the Freedom of the then allow them to compete on the Skills Hub and funded by Hillingdon great chance for young people to Following his death, Natasha found Borough from the council in 2012 world stage as Natasha has done.” Community Trust. Laiyla said: “I signed make new friends and learn new Diva at the end of January, who will now was a moment of recognition of up to this course because I wanted to skills during the holidays.”

14 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 15 recycling recycling

can get a caddy, external bin and bags from the council. The food storage Help us make a difference this Re cycle Week bin should be put out for collection This year, international media has highlighted, each week with your garden waste. more than ever before, the damaging impact of Garden waste Garden waste can be recycled in plastics on our environment. We are encouraging white canvas bags, provided by the council. Garden waste includes residents this Recycle Week to get involved dead flowers, grass cuttings, hedge to make a positive difference to the world clippings, leaves, prunings, twigs and branches and weeds. we live in for us and future generations. Civic amenity sites id you know that 91 per cent Dry recycling A range of items can also be recycled of the plastic created over The council provides clear bags for free at our civic amenity sites at Dthe last 70 years hasn’t been for dry recycling. You can recycle Harefield (New Years Green Lane, recycled? Out of the 8.3 billion aerosols, books, magazines, Harefield, UB9 6LX) and West tonnes produced, 12 per cent cardboard, paper, tin cans, aluminium Drayton (Railway Sidings, Tavistock has been incinerated and 79 per foil, tetra packs, glass bottles and Road, West Drayton, UB7 7QT) with cent has been thrown away, into jars, paper cartons, plastic bags, your HillingdonFirst card or proof of landfill or the general environment. plastic trays and plastic bottles. All residence. Items that can be recycled, Cllr Keith Burrows, Cabinet More than eight million tonnes you need to do is put these in the include car and household batteries, Member for Planning, finds its way into the oceans each clear bag and leave out for your furniture, electrical appliances, Transportation and Recycling, year. Shockingly, just nine per cent weekly collection. The full item list mattresses, rubble and stone, scrap said: “We should all try to reduce of plastic has been recycled. of what you can recycle is printed metal, textiles, vegetable oil, wood and the waste we throw away and Recycle Week, Monday 24 to on the clear bags and is available garden waste. For more information reuse or recycle items to make a Sunday 30 September is a national alongside further information on Textiles money from the sale of the textiles and opening times visit www.hillingdon. positive effect on our campaign, which aims to encourage www.hillingdon.gov.uk/recycling. Textiles are collected on the same goes to the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. gov.uk/wasteandrecyclingsites. environment. Too many materials the public to learn about what can When items that are not recyclable day as dry recycling. The council be recycled and to recycle more are placed into recycling bags, provides purple textile recycling bags Food waste are being sent to landfill and items from around the home. this has a negative impact on and you can put a variety of items in Food waste can be recycled using polluting the world we live in. If the recycling process and could them, including clothing, handbags, a caddy that can be stored in your you learn something new about Recycling in Hillingdon even lead to the material being pairs of shoes, curtains, towels, bed kitchen. Food waste includes bread, recycling in Hillingdon or even We are proud to offer weekly rejected at the recycling facility and sheets, blankets and soft toys. The fruit, vegetables, peelings, cereals, make some small changes to your recycling collections for dry disposed of as waste. The most tea bags, dairy produce and meat. waste and recycling lifestyle this recyclables (which includes plastics), common incorrect items found in The caddy needs to be lined with Recycle Week - you will be textiles, food and garden waste. recycling are small electronic items corn starch bags or newspaper, so working together and helping us There are also two civic amenity sites and nappies. Electronic items can it can easily be reused once it’s full to create a better, cleaner and in the borough: Harefield, which is be recycled at our civic amenity and emptied. When the caddy is full, more sustainable environment.” open daily and West Drayton, which sites (see right) and nappies should the contents can then be placed in is open on selected weekends. be placed into general waste. the external food storage bin. You

For more information on recycling in Hillingdon, get more bags or sign up for automatic bag deliveries visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/rubbishandrecycling i

16 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 17 culture culture Our annual festival celebrating arts, literature and culture starts this month, offering residents of all ages Writing for Children a varied programme Mischief Makers of talks from bestselling A Masterclass Reflections from and the Dice of Destiny Friday 26 October, authors and creative writing, the Amazon Monday 22 October, 7.30pm to 9pm 10.30am to 11.30am The Stables, Manor Farm arts and craft sessions to attend. Thursday 18 October, Uxbridge Library In this beginner-level class, Harriet Evans: 7.30pm to 9pm Sometimes breaking the rules award-winning writer of ulture Bite events will take place across the borough between Meet the Wildflowers can be fun. Children’s author more than 90 books for Professional adventurer Pip Friday 14 September and Sunday 28 October. Book tickets now Tuesday 25 September, Jennifer Killick will be running children, Alan Durant, gives to secure your place at one or more of the 70 events. Stewart has cycled along Brazil's C 7.30pm to 9pm a creative writing workshop a fun talk that covers the key Free events can be booked at any Hillingdon Library or by emailing Trans-Amazonian Highway, lived Compass Theatre for seven to 11-year-olds. techniques for writing picture [email protected]. All paid events can be booked on with indigenous communities Bestselling author Harriet Using the Dice of Destiny books for young children. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite or by calling 01895 250615. in Peru and paddled Guyana's Evans will be talking about her tool to choose characters and Cost: Free. In the last edition of Hillingdon People, we featured a selection of the Essequibo River from source to latest book The Wildflowers settings, we will create a list September sessions - here are some more of the festival’s offerings. sea (a world first), accompanied – a current Richard and Judy of rules and then help our by the local Wai Wai tribe. Hear Summer Book Club title. characters to break them all in about the destructive nature of Cost: £5. order to get what they want! Heroes and Villains National modernity and why protecting Cost: Free. Tracy Borman wild places is so important. Saturday 27 October, Libraries Week 6.30pm to 8.30pm Date and Cost: £5. The King's Witch Monday 8 to Uxbridge Library location changeMonday 8 October, Saturday 13 October Come along to this special event 7.30pm to 9pm All Libraries Mark Billingham Ross Montgomery and celebrate the characters Battle of Britain Bunker This year, Libraries Week will focus and Martyn Waites Christmas Dinner of your favourite comics and Exhibition and Visitor Centre, on wellbeing, with Hillingdon graphic novels. Learn to draw Wren Avenue, Uxbridge Tuesday 16 October, of Souls libraries showcasing how they 7.30pm to 9pm your favourite superheroes Historian, writer and TV Monday 22 October, bring communities together, Compass Theatre and write their adventures presenter, Tracy Borman has 2pm to 3pm combat loneliness, provide a Join bestselling crime writers, An Introduction at special workshops. already captivated Culture Bite The Great Barn, Manor Farm space for reading and creativity, Mark Billingham and Martyn to Wine Tasting Cost: Free. audiences with her enthusiastic In Ross Montgomery's collection and support people with their Waites, as they discuss their new and comprehensive talks on Tudor Sunday 21 October, of gruesome festive horror stories, mental health. Ruislip-born books. history, based on her non-fiction The Killing Habit 6pm to 7.30pm he aims to make the reader author Tony Kent will share his Billingham's fifteenth book is Markin the books. Tracy has combined her Killer Intent Compass Theatre Bar squirm with terror – but how? explosive new thriller hugely-popular Grand Finale with knowledge with her gifts as a Detective Tom During this wine tasting session After discussing horror scenes for free at The Stables, Manor Thorne true storyteller and returns to series. The Old Religion you will compare, contrast and and the techniques writers use to Stardust Big Band Farm on Thursday 11 October is Martyn's new, dark and Hillingdon to talk about her discover wines from around the build up to a big scare, attendees Sunday 28 October, between 7.30pm and 9pm. chillingly atmospheric thriller. debut novel world, improve your tasting skills, write a scene of their own, using 6pm to 8pm The King’s Witch. Cost: Free. Cost: £5. Cost: £5. develop your senses and take vivid language, tension and pace The Great Barn, Manor Farm home practical tips for wine and to build to a terrifying climax! Join us for this charity concert food matching. You will also taste With atmospheric music and with Stardust Big Band and exciting wine styles and grape dramatic readings, the children guest speaker to celebrate varieties to help you understand revisit their work to improve the end of this year’s Culture Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet Member for why you like the wines that it, learning the value of editing. Bite. Ticket includes food and Culture, Heritage and Central Services, you currently enjoy and to Ideal for 9 to 12-year-olds. all proceeds go to charity. said: “If you haven’t had a chance to look at the discover new wines to buy. Cost: Free. Cost: £10. full programme for this year’s festival or book Cost: £10. your ticket yet, I’d encourage you to do so now. Culture Bite 2018 will bring even more must-see events for adults and children and I hope that To view the full programme visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite residents enjoy them.” Brochures are also available in libraries i 18 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 19 events events A fantastic summer The council held a varied programme Playday of family fun of summertime events and activities Playday, Hillingdon’s free annual family fun day aimed at promoting the importance of children’s for residents to attend. play, took place on Wednesday 1 August. The popular event, which is Family Budding artists of all now in its fourth ages took to Hillingdon’s year, welcomed award-winning parks and more than green spaces for a series 1,600 visitors Fishing of creative art sessions. to Hillingdon Beginning on 15 July, Athletics Stadium, Fun Days ‘Art in the Park’ took place in various locations Uxbridge, where Our annual Family Fishing Fun Days returned for their across the borough, including The Gravel Pits in attractions tenth year on Sundays 29 July and 12 August. Northwood, Pole Hill Open Space in Hillingdon, included, face painting, various sport and physical The all new Hayes Carnival The ever-popular events, which were free to attend and in the grounds of the Battle of activities, scooters, arts, crafts and the mobile Family Fun Day went very and open to everyone of all ages, took place at Little Britain Bunker. library. There was also an urban safari, where well, drawing estimated Britain Lake, Cowley. Now in their second year, the sessions gave children could meet animals, such as reptiles, crowds of 2,000 people to The sessions gave residents - whether seasoned residents the snakes and spiders. ily on Saturday 7 July. anglers or novices - the perfect opportunity to pick up a chance to draw, Elaine from West The day brought an extravaganza of rod and have a go at fishing. Some also got the chance to paint or sculpt Drayton attended Fam y family-oriented fun, games and entertainment to meet fishing legend Keith Arthur. ‘al fresco’ while with her daughter a the park, including a visit from the Summer Lion Bird box making, face painting and a bouncy castle using Hillingdon’s Emily who is 3, D - a magical creature that delighted adults and were also available for children. Green Flag parks she said: “It’s our Fun children alike - and Captain Jon Voyage with his Catch of the day prize winners as inspiration. third time at Playday. avian amigos, the squawk birds. 1st prize - Harley Brannan (8), Jacob Thomas (8) Paint, crayons Anything that is Crowds were also treated and Alice Gardner (8) and paper were all provided for free. active is good for us to energetic dance 2nd Prize - Joshua Poulton (10) and Kai Sibley (4) Angel Raheja, 6, Ridhaan Thakkar, 6 and and it’s great that it’s performances from 3rd Prize - Courtney Smith (6) and Anjika Goyal (7) his dad Rajen Thakkar decided to go to the free and that there is Jay Kumar and Dance Lucky Dip - Jamie Pither and Sue Lowden Art in the Park event at Pole Hill Open Space so much to do.” Asia and children's Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: to explore their love for art. Angel and Ridhaan Ali from Hillingdon attended with her entertainment from “Our Family Fishing Fun Days are a highlight of the summer said: “We love drawing and painting at school, daughter who is 1, she said: “I think Playday Verona Chard and her events calendar. Once again, I was delighted to see so so we wanted to go somewhere we could do is amazing. There’s Musical Balloon Band. many families enjoying the lake and the activities on offer. this on our holidays.” Rajen added: “I brought the something for all The sports, children’s I hope it inspires residents to take up fishing and make use children today to get them out of the house and ages. It’s a really good and cycling zones also proved of our wonderful green spaces throughout the year.” enjoy the sun and be creative.” idea to play with successful and were very busy all day. Sahib Deol, 9, also attended the session at cardboard boxes. Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet Member for Pole Hill Open Space. He said: “I came to Art It’s great that this Culture, Heritage and Central Services, in the Park with my dad. I’ve been drawing and borough has so much said: “The event was a fun day out for all who watercolour painting. The watercolour painting to offer children.” attended, despite England playing football in has been my favourite activity because I'm the World Cup that learning new things.” afternoon. With lots of different activities for all of the family to enjoy, it certainly was a day to remember, and the perfect way to celebrate Hayes and its diversity.”

20 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 21 safety anti-social behaviour The council or the police? Where to report crime and anti-social behaviour The council and the police work together to keep our neighbourhoods Enjoying fireworks safe. Both organisations encourage residents to report crime and anti-social behaviour, but with so many different safely and responsibly types, it can sometimes be hard to know what to report to which organisation. For many residents, autumn nights are synonymous with fireworks. s a general rule of thumb, the council With Bonfire Night and Diwali in November, and New Year’s Eve investigates activities that negatively impact Aon the environment and the quality of life and Chinese New Year a bit later on, many of us will be attending in neighbourhoods, while the police investigate organised firework displays. But for those of us planning to let off our serious and organised crime and disorder. Issues you should report to the Issues you should report to the police include: own fireworks, it’s worth remembering how we can enjoy them safely • thefts, robberies and burglaries council include: • criminal damage and responsibly, plus how to minimise nuisance to our neighbours. illegal street trading • • sexual offences abandoned vehicles • • violence against persons, including assault, bodily Staying within the law Keeping noise to a minimum • light and noise nuisance harm, murder • unlicensed skips The law bans the use of fireworks between 11pm and While many people enjoy fireworks, they can be frightening • gun and knife crime rubbish accumulation and fly-tipping 7am. However, there are extensions on certain nights of for the vulnerable, elderly, children and animals. If you’re • • terrorism damage to pavements the year: having a Bonfire Night party, you may want to let your • • possession and supply of drugs • fly-posting (advertising without permission) • midnight after Bonfire Night (5 November) neighbours know. They could have pets that need to be • gangs/groups causing alarm, distress or harassment in • graffiti • 1am after Diwali (7 November) kept indoors. In rural areas this could include larger animals, any location • cars for sale on a highway • 1am after New Year’s Eve (31 December) such as horses in nearby stables. • cycle bike gangs intimidating motorists and pedestrians nuisance in parks and public places, including spitting • 1am after Chinese New Year (5 February) You might also want to let elderly neighbours and • • motorbikes being driven on open ground and motor families with young children know there may be some saliva, feeding birds or vermin, using remote vehicles being used as part of street racing meets And remember: there are laws against throwing or controlled model vehicles, encamping, lighting a fire or setting off fireworks and lighting bonfires in roads and loud bangs for a period of time. • drunk and disorderly persons in any location barbecue, leaving an engine running on a stationary or public places, and fireworks can only be sold to and • hate crime Reporting nuisance noise parked vehicle and urinating or defecating possessed by over-18s. • road traffic incidents Fireworks don’t usually last long enough to be considered a • missing persons breach of noise regulations, and, with several fireworks often For the full list of issues that the anti-social behaviour Staying safe and environment team investigates, visit • fraud Be safe, not sorry, and always follow the Firework Code: going off at the same time, it can be difficult to prove beyond www.hillingdon.gov.uk/asb reasonable doubt that any one person or event is responsible. i • lost or stolen vehicles • only buy fireworks marked BS 7114 You can also report issues on the same web address, by • lost or found property emailing [email protected] or calling • don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks However, fireworks can sometimes be deemed a 01895 556000. Out-of hours, call 01895 250111 To report one of the above, visit www.met.police.uk or • keep fireworks in a closed box nuisance, and the council has a team of dedicated officers to handle complaints out-of-hours. The anti-social for a non-emergency call 101. If someone is in immediate • follow the instructions on each firework danger or harm or a serious offence is in progress, • behaviour and environment team routinely operates i light fireworks at arm’s length, using a taper call the police on 999 • stand well back during the following hours: • never go near a firework that has been lit - even • Thursday from 8pm to 2am Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet Member for if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode • Friday from 9pm to 3am Community, Commerce and Regeneration, • never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them • Saturday from 9pm to 3am said: “We are working more closely with the police • always supervise children around fireworks • Sunday from 7pm to 1am to ensure our neighbourhoods are safe, clean and • light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves free from nuisance behaviour. As part of those During the festive period between 29 October and 11 • never give sparklers to a child under five efforts, we have introduced robust Public Space November, the out-of-hours service will be extended to • keep pets indoors Protection Orders that give us stronger powers to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 9pm and 4am. • don’t let off noisy fireworks after 11pm deal with a wide variety of anti-social behaviour. We encourage residents to remain vigilant and Contact the team out-of hours by calling call 01895 250111 i report incidents to the correct authority.” 22 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 23 community carers Update from the West Area BCU Superintendent Health and care partners work It has been a busy few months since rate for Dedicated Ward Officers many residents as possible signed my last article, with some (DWOs) and since the formation of up, so please get involved! together to support carers outstanding arrests and convictions the West Area, DWOs are on a 94 Our officers continued to work of a number of criminals in per cent occupancy rate, which is hard despite the long spell of hot The council has partnered with a number of health and care Hillingdon. We have maintained a the second highest in the Met. weather during the summer and I’d organisations to provide an improved and fully integrated significant reduction in burglary I would like to take this ask you to remain vigilant and look offences and will continue to target opportunity to let you know about out for your neighbours, particularly package of support to unpaid carers in Hillingdon. those responsible, alongside our ‘OWL’ (Online Watch Link), which the very young or elderly or those npaid carers are residents who Joint support available across the partners, to reduce this even further was launched in June between with existing medical conditions. It look after a family member borough for carers will include and protect your homes and Hillingdon Neighbourhood Watch is also important to remember to Uor loved one who would advice and information, online businesses. We have now been part and the Metropolitan Police. It is a close your windows, particularly find it difficult to cope without their resources, help offered through of the West Area for nearly two secure and free to use system that ground floor ones when you go out support, but often don’t recognise GP practices, respite opportunities, months (as I write) and we are allows messages to be sent to and to not leave your keys in the that they are entitled to support. peer support groups and short starting to see some of the benefits. residents by both the police and the vehicle whilst you wait for the The joint partnership approach breaks for young carers. The allocation of resources is more Neighbourhood Watch co- air-conditioning to come into effect! aims to identify, support and value Partner organisations, including fluid, and as such, we have seen ordinators. It is a huge leap Thieves are usually opportunists and unpaid carers, and commits all health Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning Hounslow and Ealing sectors forwards in enabling us all to work will take advantage of all situations. and care partners to a number of key Group, Hillingdon Hospitals NHS providing response vehicles to the together and I would urge you, if As always, if principles, which include promoting Foundation Trust, Central and Hillingdon sector in times of need. you haven't already done so to sign you see carers’ mental health and wellbeing, North West NHS Foundation Trust, The good news is that in the period up at www.owl.co.uk. Register something ensuring that carers receive the Hillingdon GP Confederation, H4All of change we have maintained our online and within a few days you suspicious, right support at the right time, and and the Hillingdon Carers Partnership, emergency response times and will will be sent a login, and passport report it via committing to information sharing have all agreed a Memorandum of Cllr Philip Corthorne, look at ways to continually improve and alerts can then be sent straight 101 or if an between all organisations. Understanding for carers. Cabinet Member for Social these. The Mayor of London has set a to your mobile phone or email emergency Services, Housing, Health target of a 90 per cent occupancy inbox. We are hoping to get as dial 999. Gary Taylor Hillingdon Carers Partnership The Hillingdon Carers Partnership receives funding from the council to and Wellbeing, said: “This is improve help and support for an estimated 26,000 unpaid carers in Hillingdon. the first time that organisations The partnership consists of five charities working closely together to deliver in Hillingdon have joined a range of services, including information and advice, respite care, health and forces to support unsung Come and join us at the Hillingdon wellbeing activities and counselling. heroes across the borough, Sally Chandler, Chief Executive at Hillingdon Carers, said: “We are which is a significant step working hard to ensure that we can support any carer that gets in touch with forward in ensuring that we Independent Living Roadshow us, in a way that genuinely helps them. Over the past three years, our team has collectively recognise the valued contribution that unpaid carers Following the success of their in Hayes on Thursday 20 such as the bedroom, living room, claimed more than £2.5 million of benefits for carers in the borough. make to our community. first event, Hillingdon Clinical September from 12pm to 6pm. kitchen and bathroom. “We provide unpaid carers with free training and counselling, and extra "If someone you know looks Commissioning Group (CCG) is Hillingdon Independent Dr Ian Goodman, Chair of support is available from our dementia service. We deliver invaluable respite after a friend, loved one or happy to welcome local people Living Roadshow aims to give Hillingdon CCG, said “We are care to give unpaid carers a well deserved break, and run 11 social support family member who couldn't to part two of the Hillingdon residents the opportunity to delighted to be working with groups across the borough, known as Carer Cafes. We even offer support cope without their support, Independent Living Roadshow, find out about a wide range of Hillingdon Council and others for carers to get back into work once their caring responsibilities have ended they could be an unpaid carer. an exhibition to showcase a equipment and aids by mocking on this very exciting initiative; we through our Working for Carers programme. You can find information and wide range of aids and up common areas of the home, hope that as many local families and “We also have access to free holidays and health and wellbeing activities, advice on our Connect to equipment available carers will come along and such as pamper days, health MOTs and weekly yoga. There is genuinely Support website, which to help residents with discover what support is something for everyone. includes community disabilities living at home available for them.” “Young carers can receive support from the age of five support, care to live as independently For more information through youth clubs, activities, trips and residential weekends, services, and as possible. about the Hillingdon as well as specialist emotional support.” details on how to The Hillingdon Independent Living All services are delivered free of charge, and the complete an online Independent Living Roadshow, contact the partnership is encouraging unpaid carers in Hillingdon assessment, or you Roadshow first event Communications and to get in touch. Hillingdon Carers would also like to hear can get in touch with was previously held in Engagement team on from anyone who is caring for more than one person with a the Hillingdon Carers Uxbridge in July. 01895 203023 or email disability to discuss additional challenges. Partnership.” The second and HILLCCG.HCCG final event will be held Communications@ at Harlington School nhs.net. For more information visit www.connecttosupporthillingdon.org.uk or call Hillingdon Carers on 01895 811206 or visit www.hillingdoncarers.org.uk i

24 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 25 advertisments sport Secondary School Admissions Do you have a child born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008? If so, you must apply for a school place by 31 October 2018 For full details, key dates and to apply online, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ schooladmissions Need advice on how to apply? Celebrating a fantastic We will be holding an information session for parents/carers For more information, visit our year for Hillingdon at the website or call 01895 556644 2018 London Youth Games The Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr John Morgan, held a special awards ceremony in July to celebrate the hard work and www.hillingdon.gov.uk Luckys Lashes advert PRINT.pdf 1 07/08/2018achievements 08:36 of the borough’s young athletes who took part in this year’s London Youth Games. Universal Credit will be launched ust riends lub J F C ore than 100 of Hillingdon's on 24 October. Are you ready? A friendly social club young sports people, for widowed and single team coaches, winning The government’s new single welfare benefit system M will be introduced as an online-only service. people aged 50+ schools and parents attended a celebratory evening on Wednesday Hillingdon finished tenth overall Universal Credit will replace: ‘ Meals ‘ Theatre trips 18 July in the Middlesex Suite at (out of 33) in the Jubilee Cup, • jobseeker’s allowance • child tax credit ‘ Walks ‘ Pub nights the Civic Centre, Uxbridge, where which is presented annually to the • housing benefit • income support ‘ Parties ‘ Dances the Mayor presented thank you group who has scored the highest • employment and • working tax credit certificates and acknowledged in the competition. This is a great For more information: support allowance achievement and means that we are Neil 07879 271 726 If you need to make a new application for financial Sylvia 07790 964 408 or the top west London borough. support or tax relief, please visit www.gov.uk/ [email protected] Hillingdon was also awarded the universal-credit first ever 'Respect the Games' award, Some residents who need help paying their rent will where young people from each event not be eligible to receive housing cost support via at the Youth Games and the School Universal Credit and will Games were asked to nominate the need to make a new claim team showing the most respect and through the council. Universal Cr Universal sportsmanship. Pensioners and certain other Credit The London Youth Games was

Universal residents are exempt from Credit the efforts and commitment of introduced in 1977 to celebrate the Universal Credit. everyone involved in the games. Queen's Jubilee and has grown to For more information Hillingdon won first in male athletics, be the largest multi-sports event for visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/benefits BMX and sailing. Lots of individual young people in Europe, with more medals, including archery, judo than 45,000 seven to 17-year-olds and swimming, were awarded, and competing across a range of sports. If you have children aged 7 to 17 who would like to take part in next year's www.hillingdon.gov.uk Youth Games, please email [email protected] i 26 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 27 advertisments volumteers Supporting Hillingdon residents who are affected by cancer New community cancer centres are opening in Uxbridge and Yiewsley to support people affected by the disease and they are looking for volunteers to help in various roles.

premises at 111 High Street, Yiewsley, UB7 7QL will open on Mondays and Wednesdays, between 10am and 4pm. There is a range of volunteering opportunities available at both centres, with volunteers needed for: Front desk/reception – to provide a warm and friendly welcome to visitors at the front desk, answer the telephone, take messages, reply to enquiries and ensure all visitors are signed in and out of the centre. Administration support – to assist with general administration duties, including data entry, collating post, booking appointments and completing forms for new members. Befrienders – to give out information, signpost people to Sue’s Home other appropriate services and offer Improvements he service has received grant The Uxbridge centre opens this emotional support, by listening with funding from the council and month and will operate from the The empathy and compassion in a non- Trustworthy, professional Twill be managed by Harlington Uxbridge Wellbeing Centre, 40 New judgemental way. female decorator Hospice, which works closely with Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 2TU The centres are also looking for other healthcare professionals to Property maintenance, on Wednesdays and Thursdays (by qualified complementary therapists provide co-ordinated and tailored painting, decorating, appointment only on Thursdays), care throughout Hillingdon for people and student counsellors who are bathrooms, minor plumbing between 10am and 4pm. looking for placement opportunities. and electrical work, in their homes, their family and friends. From October, the Yiewsley Debra Morgan, co-ordinator day/evenings/weekends. The free service is available to anyone living in the borough centre, located in newly-refurbished for the cancer service, said: “We Call 07952 244664 are pleased to be offering this free or email who has been affected by cancer, service to individuals and families in suecorentin their carers, family and friends. An Hillingdon affected by cancer. With @gmail.com experienced team of counsellors and trained volunteers will be on hand support from trained volunteers to offer free advice, information and and qualified therapists, we will support in a non-medical, person- help people through their cancer centred environment. journey, offering personal one-to-one Complementary therapies, counselling, as well as a befriending including massage, reiki and service where people can seek help aromatherapy, and counselling during and support.” difficult times, such as coping with diagnosis and bereavement, will be available by appointment at the Uxbridge centre. Support groups will be held at both centres.

If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information about the support service, please contact Debra by emailing [email protected] or calling 07712 234538 i 28 September/October 2018 September/October 2018 29 advertisements

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Step In Time countries worldwide since 1995. Jason Donovan and his THEATRE Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 This high-energy performance Amazing Midlife Crisis Flawless: Chase the September, 7.30pm (2.30pm features the vast catalogue of Monday 8 October, 7.30pm Dream - The Reboot also on the Saturday) hits loved by many generations Jason is delighted to announce Wednesday 26 This cabaret-style show from including Mamma Mia, Dancing that he will be hitting the road September, 7.30pm Hillingdon Musical Society Queen, Waterloo, Super Trouper, once again in the autumn. Following their world tour, Flawless uses the power of theatre to Voulez Vous, and many more. Celebrating his 50th birthday are back in the UK performing reflect the highs and lows of life. Cost: Tickets cost £24.50. and with a wealth of tantalising even bigger jaw-dropping routines Songs from shows, including Concessions £1 off. Groups tales under his belt, this than ever before! Stars of the Dreamgirls, Saturday Night 8+ one in eight go free. autobiographical show will zigzag smash-hit movies Street Dance Fever and Kinky Boots tell a Premiere Card £20.70. back and forth through his life, 3D and two-time winners of the tale everyone can relate to. Book online at www.beck with stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph, World Dance Championships, Cost: £15. Concessions £12. theatre.org.uk or call the Box I’m A Celebrity, Strictly and Flawless came to the fore on To book visit www.hillingdon Office on 020 8561 8371. much, much more. Hear some ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent and theatres.uk or call 01895 250615. Beck Theatre new stories (and possibly one or their popularity has continued to Winston Churchill Theatre Coppélia two you’ve heard before!) plus rise ever since. This fantastic high Arrival: The Hits Wednesday 3 October, 7.30pm some of the songs you know and energy, acrobat-fused, feel good of Abba Vienna Festival Ballet’s eternal love for a night like no other. family show follows the journey Thursday 27 September, production of Coppélia embellishes Cost: Tickets cost £28. of 10 big dreamers, seeking 7.30pm the original E.T.A. Hoffmann Book online at www.beck the opportunity to live their Over four decades after Swedish tale with fabulous dancing and theatre.org.uk or call the ultimate dance fantasy on-board pop legends ABBA swept to beautiful storytelling. Follow the Box Office on 020 8561 8371. the Intergalactic Dream Ship. stardom, their music remains as adventures of eccentric toymaker, Beck Theatre Cost: Tickets cost £26.50. popular as ever and the magic Dr. Coppelius with his beloved doll Groups 10+ £20 each. of the era is being brought to and the two lovers, Swanhilda and High Society Book online at www.beck stages across the country courtesy Franz on an enchanting evening Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 October, 7.30pm (2.30pm theatre.org.uk or call the Box of Arrival – the international, of mischief, frivolity and a lovers’ also on the Saturday) Office on 020 8561 8371. multi award-winning show that tiff. The colourful costumes, lively Tracy Lord, a rich young divorcee, Beck Theatre has sold out in over 20 different characters and beautiful music is about to marry a stuffy but from Delibes all combine to create successful industrialist when the a magical and comical classic family home is invaded by two that warms and entertains from reporters, her estranged father start to finish and promises to – and her charming ex-husband. delight audiences of all ages. Stand by for fireworks brought to Cost: Tickets from £20. you by KLOS Musical Theatre! Under-16s £16. Family offer Cost: £15. Under-16s (four tickets) £70. Schools and over-60s £13. £15.50 each. Premiere To book tickets visit Card from £16.65. www.klosmusical Book online at www.beck theatre.co.uk or call theatre.org.uk or call the 020 8907 2340. Box Office on 020 8561 8371. Winston Churchill Theatre Beck Theatre The Merchant of Venice Musical Masterpiece Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 October at 7.30pm (3pm October, 7.30pm (2.30pm also on the Saturday) also on the Saturday) At this performance brought Following their production of Wild, to you by the Argosy Players, Wild Women, Pastiche Musical you can witness the cruelty of Theatre returns with their annual Shylock pursuing a pound of concert. Featuring the best works the Merchant’s flesh in a new, of stage and screen, Musical edited version of this most Masterpiece has something for excellent of Shakespeare’s plays everyone and will take you on a – now set among the pizzarias journey through musical theatre. and cafes of 1950s Venice. Cost: £10. Cost: £13.50. Concessions £12. To book visit www.hillingdon To book visit www.hillingdon theatres.uk or call 01895 250615. theatres.uk or call 01895 250615. Compass Theatre Compass Theatre

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King Charles III driving the bus, Peppa and of introducing a very special Wednesday 31 October COMEDY friends are excited about their LEISURE guest soloist, Sara Dowling. to Saturday 3 November, Daliso Chaponda (What outdoor adventure, full of games, Language Clubs Cost: £17. 7.45pm laughter and live music! of Hillingdon To book visit www. the African Said) Cost: Tickets from £18. hillingdontheatres.uk or Queen Elizabeth II is dead. After Every week on Thursdays, Friday 12 October, 8pm Under-16s £2 off. Family call 01895 250615. a lifetime of waiting, her son 7.45pm to 9.45pm Britain’s Got Talent and Amanda offer (four tickets) £72. Winston Churchill Theatre ascends the throne. A future of (starting 27 September) Holden’s golden buzzer act, Daliso Groups 10+ from £14.85. power. But how to rule? Drawing Friendly clubs offering a chance Choral Society on the style and structure of Chaponda has announced his Book online at www.beck to practise speaking and hearing Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm Shakespeare, Mike Bartlett's debut stand up comedy tour for theatre.org.uk or call the Box Spanish, French, Italian and (term starting Tuesday controversial ‘future history 2018 entitled What The African Office on 020 8561 8371. German, each on a different 18 September) play’ performed by Proscenium Said. The Malawian born comedian Beck Theatre was a stand out star from the Thursday of the month. If you This friendly choir would like explores the people beneath the last show, capturing the nation’s are learning a language, want to to welcome new singers in all crowns, the unwritten rules of our Rapunzel hearts and getting more than eight brush it up or maintain it, or if four voice parts. They sing an democracy, and the conscience Sunday 21 October, million Facebook views and nine you are a native speaker wanting Yiewsley and West Drayton coming Scottish singer Iona established repertoire, with an of Britain’s most famous family. 2pm and 6pm million on Youtube. Daliso has to use your own language, Community Centre Fyfe will also perform. orchestra and professional soloists Cost: £14. Groups of In a far away land, in a lonely EXERCISE also just been confirmed for his contact the right club for you. and Vyners School Cost: £12 on the door. in some concerts. This year’s 10+ £10 per person. tower lives the beautiful princess Dru Yoga with Dinta own Radio 4 series entitled Daliso Cost: £3 per visit or £15 Reductions for members Christmas concert will feature To book visit www.hillingdon Rapunzel. Captured as a child Saturdays, 11.20am YOGA course Chaponda: Citizen Of Nowhere. for annual membership. and students. Charpentier’s elegant Midnight theatres.uk or call by Mother Gothel, she uses Dinta is fully qualified in Dru Mondays, 7.15pm to 8.30pm Cost: £18. Contact: For more details and to Mass with traditional carols in 01895 250615. Rapunzel’s magical hair to Yoga, which is based on A peaceful space to practice the Book online at www.beck Spanish Club on 01895 253472. book visit bit.do/uxfolk or the second half, followed by tea. Compass Theatre upkeep her youth and beauty. flowing movements, directed time-tested practice of yoga. theatre.org.uk or call the Box French Club on 01895 253472. call 07941 006017. Tickets To join the choir call When a handsome Prince breathing and visualisation. It If you are curious and new to Office on 020 8561 8371. Italian Club on 020 8863 3468. also available on the door. 01895 904556 or visit www. Joseph and the stumbles upon the tower and is good for overall health and yoga and wish to try a class Beck Theatre German Club on 020 8429 1921. Uxbridge Folk Club eastcote-ruislip-choral.org. Amazing Technicolour wishes to help free Rapunzel, wellbeing, core strengthening, come along for a half price taster St Giles’ Church Hall Ruislip Methodist Church Dreamcoat will Mother Gothel’s plans weight loss, boosting immunity, session. All welcome. Hatha Brunel Arts Lunchtime Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 KIDS be ruined for good? Hidden Tales II improving posture, building Flow and restorative relaxation Concerts Harrow Choral Society November, 2.30pm and 7pm Peppa Pig’s Adventure Cost: Tickets cost £17.50. exhibition strength, flexibility, suppleness, yoga techniques to encourage Fridays 28 September and Mondays, 7.45pm Celebrate the 50th anniversary Saturday 29 to Sunday Concessions £1 off. Groups Saturday 1 September stamina, stress release, fighting the body mind and spirit into 5, 12, 19 and 26 October, Interested in joining a classical, of this well-loved Andrew Lloyd 30 September, 10am, 8+ one in eight go free. to Friday 7 December depression, achieving goals balance. 10-week course. 1.10pm to 1.50pm auditioned choir and performing a Webber and Tim Rice musical 1pm and 4pm Premiere Card £14.40. Family Linda Austin and Terry Charles and deep relaxation. Different yoga topics Enjoy free weekly concerts taking wide range of choral masterworks with Encore Theatre Company, Peppa Pig and friends are back offer (four tickets) £63. present ‘Hidden Tales ll’ which is Cost: £8 per class. covered. Meditation and place in the heart of Brunel including Verdi’s Requiem in spring featuring unforgettable songs, in the brand new live show Book online at www.beck the second showing of some of the To book call 07870 981885 yoga days also available. University’s campus. From virtuoso 2019? Then, why not join 100 including Those Canaan Peppa Pig’s Adventure! Join theatre.org.uk or call the Box works exhibited at the Pasmore or email yogawithdinta@ The teacher, Maria, is a long time to ensemble, renowned performers other members of Harrow Days, Any Dream Will Do and Peppa as she gets ready to go Office on 020 8561 8371. Gallery, London. This is a chance aol.co.uk. practitioner and teacher of yoga present a delighting repertoire, Choral Society - the largest Close Every Door to Me. on an exciting camping trip to Beck Theatre to see some abstract painting St Lawrence Church in the Sivananda tradition. ranging from classical to folk. classical choir in Harrow? They perform three main Cost: £15. Concessions £13. the woods with George and by two talented local artists. Cost: £85. Open to all, come along and Zumba with Gabriel concerts a year with their To book visit www.encore her school friends, including Bing Live - Bing goes Cost: Free entry. Contact Maria for booking enjoy a wonderful opportunity to Thursdays, 7pm (Yiewsley Music Director Simon Williams, theatre.org.uk or call Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and to the Theatre For more information visit and enquiries by calling enrich your Friday afternoons. and West Drayton professional orchestras and 07748 490936. Gerald Giraffe. With lunch- Wednesday 24 October, 4pm www.brunel.ac.uk/life/ 07940 722907 or emailing Cost: Free entry. Community Centre) soloists in prestigious venues. Winston Churchill Theatre boxes packed and Daddy Pig Thursday 25 October, get-involved/brunel-arts. moreyogawithmaria@gmail. For more information visit Wednesdays, 6.15pm Or, if you feel in need of some 10am, 1pm and 4pm Arts Centre Atrium com. Spaces limited. www.brunel.ac.uk/life/ (Vyners School) encouragement first, join Calling all Bingsters! Bing and The Stables, Eastcote get-involved/brunel-arts. A total workout, combining all their long established, award- his friends are coming for the World War One - House Gardens The Beldam, Eastern elements of fitness – cardio, winning training choir, Singing first ever Bing stage show! Join Hillingdon Village Gateway Building muscle conditioning, balance for Starters, for some basic Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as Remembers and flexibility, boosted energy MUSIC tuition and/or revision. they find out how to tell stories Saturday 10 November, The RAF Squadronaires: and a serious dose of awesome For more information visit by pretending, dressing-up and 9.30am to 4.30pm Folk music concert Big Band Legends each time you leave the class. www.harrowchoral.org.uk or singing songs. Flop and Amma are On the hour during the day, we Thursday 27 September, Wednesday 17 October, Cost: £7 a session. Book contact Jill Mans by emailing there to help, but in this magical will be telling stories of some of 8pm to 11pm 7.30pm 10 classes for £60. membership@ world of make-believe, things the 91 men of Hillingdon who Featuring songs and stories The 2018 Esprit De Corps For more information visit from sparkling international harrowchoral.org.uk or don’t always go according to plan. gave their lives in World War One. Concert Series kicks off in style gabriel84.zumba.com or duo Catherine Craig and with Big Band Legends. The RAF calling 020 8248 7625. Cost: Tickets from £18. Cost: Free entry. All welcome. call 07459 488547. Brian Willoughby. Up and Squadronaires have the honour St Alban's Church Under-16s £2 off. For more information visit Book online at www.beck www.stjohnshillingdon.org.uk. theatre.org.uk or call the Box St John's Church Office on 020 8561 8371. Meditation The Stables St John's Church Vyners School Beck Theatre VENUES Every second and fourth Eastcote House Gardens, Royal Lane, Hillingdon UB8 3QP Warren Road, Ickenham, Thursday of the month, 8pm Sandgate Youth Arts Centre Atrium, Eastcote, HA5 2FE St Lawrence Church Uxbridge, UB10 8AB Feel energised, increase happiness, Brunel University, Kingston Football Club improve mental clarity and Ruislip Methodist Bridle Road, Eastcote, HA5 2SJ Winston Churchill Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH Saturdays, 10am to 12pm memory recall, flush out negative Church The Beldam, Theatre Enjoy the World Cup, then why not Manor Farm, Pinn Way, thoughts and improve physical and Beck Theatre Ickenham Road,Ruislip, HA4 7BZ Eastern Gateway Building, try playing? FA Chartered Standard mental health. Ten minute stress Grange Road, Hayes, UB4 9LE Ruislip, HA4 7QL St Alban's Church Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Development Club Status football relief treatment for newcomers. Bourne Farm Playing The Ridgeway, North Uxbridge, UB8 3PH Yiewsley and coaching and playing for kids of Cost: Free (voluntary charity all ages. All coaches FA qualified Fields Harrow, HA2 7PF West Drayton donations welcomed). Bourne Avenue, Hayes, UB3 1PL Uxbridge Folk Club and Enhanced CRB checked. No booking needed, St Giles’ Church Hall Uxbridge Royal Naval Community Centre Cost: First session free. all welcome. For more Compass Theatre 38 Swakeleys Road, Association, 388b Long Lane, 228 Harmondsworth Road, For more information visit information contact Alexandra Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, UB10 8PD Ickenham, UB10 8BG Uxbridge, UB10 9PG West Drayton, UB7 9JL www.sandgatefc.co.uk or Barrett on alexandrabarrett@ email secretary@sandgatefc. me.com or call 07753 349024. If you wish to publicise an event, please email details to [email protected] or send to co.uk or call 07881 523029. The Stables, Eastcote Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. 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