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▸ 10 Be the one...to show them new things elcome to this summer edition of The council is looking for more foster carers to look People, which sees me start my 20th year after young people. Was Leader of Hillingdon Council. We should in the near future have a new Prime Minister in ▸ 12 Events for all the family A review of some of our summer highlights and what office which will provide an opportunity to review the viability activities are still to come. of both HS2 and the proposed third runway at . In the meantime as Hillingdon Council has, once again, 15 Providing pupils with the best start finished the financial year over £2 million under budget we Our secondary school building and expansion have allocated a further £500,000 to the funds available to programme continues. deal appropriately with both of these projects as required. ▸ 16 Learn something new Our sound financial management has meant that not only See what adult learning courses are available this can we continue to freeze council tax for the over-65s and September. have the lowest rise in for all residents, with no service 18 Be bowled away reductions, we are also able to invest significantly in improving ▸ or creating new facilities and services for residents of all ages. A look at how this leisure activity can offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits. This is illustrated in a range of leisure projects featured in this issue. At our Cabinet meeting at the end of May we ▸ 21 Bringing new life to towns and villages shared more details about our proposals for a new state-of- Find out about the latest improvements in the-art leisure centre in the and area. and . At the beginning of June we opened a new sports centre in Regulars South . The £1.43 million redevelopment of this site will provide a home and high quality facilities for two local sports clubs. 9 Older people 25 Volunteers The council is also continuing its bowling clubhouse improvement 27 What’s on? 31 Contacts programme, which has upgraded a number of buildings and facilities COVER PHOTO: PRIYA WADHWA FROM RECENTLY across the borough in recent years. Work is currently taking place COMPLETED A LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY WITH HILLINGDON at various sites to deliver improvements for several clubs this year. ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING. All of these leisure facilities will help to keep residents fit and active but also provide social opportunities. By investing in new developments or improving existing venues across the borough, we are recognising the importance of these community facilities and the benefits they offer residents of all ages. On the theme of investment, our £254 million school building and expansion programme is continuing, with works taking place 12 18 at Ruislip High School and Vyners School in to provide high quality learning environments and meet the demand for school places as the local population continues to grow. With education in mind, as the new academic year approaches, you may be thinking about learning a new skill or gaining a qualification. Our adult learning programme 23 25 for 2019/20 offers a range of value for money courses. July and August herald the return of our much-loved community Advertising deadline for next edition: Friday 2 August. events. I hope that you enjoyed the Hayes Community Family Editorial and advertising enquiries Fun Day on Saturday 6 July, and there is more to come with Emma Gilbertson 01895 250828 our Family Fishing Fun Days on Sundays 28 July and 11 [email protected] August, Playday on Wednesday 7 August and the Summer www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdonpeople Reading Challenge throughout the holidays in our libraries. After reading, please We will continue to put our environment and the health recycle this magazine and wellbeing of our residents at the heart of all that we do, and I hope that you all enjoy the summer months. Published by London Borough of Hillingdon © 2019 Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Design Corporate Communications Printed by Paragon Service Point Products and services advertised in this magazine are not necessarily endorsed by the council. For a copy in large print or as an Cllr Ray Puddifoot MBE audio version call 01895 250828 LEADER OF THE COUNCIL

2 July/August 2019 July/August 2019 3 news news Council continues to fight Heathrow expansion plans Visitor centre scoops award Respect our Following the Divisional Development The surface access There are no good news On Thursday 16 May, the The judges also remarked Court’s judgement, an Consent Order strategy appears as stories in this submission. It Bunker that the building provides wardens application for permission Away from the court muddled now as it did demonstrates exactly why Exhibition and Visitor first-class facilities to Preventing illegal parking to appeal was made to the proceedings, Heathrow when the government first this council will continue Centre in Uxbridge showcase the Grade I listed is an important council same court on Wednesday Airport Ltd is continuing presented; the proposals to fight these incredibly won the Tourism and Battle of Britain Bunker. job, with parking wardens 8 May on behalf of to develop its expansion include two huge new damaging proposals to Leisure category in the The council acquired (officially known as civil Hillingdon Council and proposals and published car parks and a lorry park, protect residents from South East Region finals the Battle of Britain Bunker enforcement officers) the other local authorities its latest plans on Tuesday making it difficult to see how the harm an expanded for this year’s Royal in 2015 from the Ministry doing sterling work in involved in the legal 18 June. This is the first air pollution will be kept Heathrow would cause.” Institution of Chartered of Defence and invested ensuring that parking bays challenge - which was also major statutory consultation to current levels let alone To provide your views Surveyors (RICS) awards. £6 million to create a are reserved for law- supported by Greenpeace and forms part of the improved to safe levels. The on the proposals by Friday At the ceremony at permanent visitor centre abiding motorists and that and the Mayor of London. Development Consent proposals also confirm the 13 September, visit www. the Hilton Hotel at the at the site, which was our streets aren’t plagued It is not unusual for Order process which will demolition of community heathrowconsultation.com. Ageas Bowl, Southampton, opened in March last year. with obstructive vehicles. the court that made the ultimately determine whether facilities, hundreds of judges commended the The project team was While most residents are decision not to agree that permission should be houses, whole villages and Consultation events project team’s collaborative made up of Hillingdon supportive of the council’s it can be appealed and granted for Heathrow or not. Harmondsworth School. • Yiewsley and West Drayton approach in creating a Council, Faithful+Gould, one of the best tourist efforts, unprovoked once the appeal request The submission is The reality is that the noise Community Centre, centre that has a bold and Pattern Architects and destinations in the region physical altercations was denied, the council made up of nearly 150 impacts will decimate a far 228 Harmondsworth contemporary design Volker Fitzpatrick. and I commend everyone involving members of the and the coalition made an documents, including wider area and will also Road, West Drayton and houses an extensive The site now goes through involved. It has also been public and parking wardens application for permission to various reports, plans and require the movement UB7 9JL on Saturday exhibition with a range of to the national final on Friday incredibly well received by are sadly on the rise. appeal directly to the Court figures. The council will of additional schools. 13 July, 10am to 4pm. interactive displays and a full- 4 October at the Royal residents and visitors alike, Although thankfully of Appeal on Tuesday 21 scrutinise these in full and Leader of the Council, • London Heathrow Marriott, sized Spitfire and Hurricane. Lancaster Hotel, London. with more than 25,000 no-one has been seriously May. In considering this provide a comprehensive Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Bath Road, Harlington, The centre beat five Cllr Jonathan Bianco, people passing through injured in any of these application, the Court of and robust response. “The documents reveal UB3 5AN on Wednesday nominees in the category Cabinet Member for its doors during its first incidents in Hillingdon, Appeal has to determine Initial consideration of the enormity of the harm 31 July. 2pm to 8pm. and was assessed on its Finance, Property and year and an abundance residents and visitors are whether there is a realistic the thousands of pages of the project in more • St Peter and St Paul’s design, construction, Business Services, said: of glowing reviews.” being reminded to respect prospect of an appeal shows that the expansion detail for the first time. Church Harlington, High along with the benefits to “We’re truly honoured To find out more parking wardens and raise succeeding or accepting that plans are not quite up Yet there is still important Street, Harlington, Hayes the area and increasing that this stunning building about the centre, visit any grievances directly with the matters causing concern to the government’s information missing. UB3 5DN on Thursday tourist numbers. has been recognised as battleofbritainbunker.co.uk. the council’s parking team, can be dealt with at the next fantastical beliefs that an Actual flight paths remain 8 August, 2pm to 8pm. rather than challenging stage of the process which is additional runway and a mystery and there is no • Brunel University London, Cllr Jonathan Bianco, wardens on the street. the Development Consent nearly 800 extra flights information on where the Uxbridge Campus, New sport and leisure centre Cabinet Member for Cllr Keith Burrows, Order. At the time of print, per day will somehow be thousands of homes catering Kingston Lane, Uxbridge Finance, Property and Cabinet Member the Court of Appeal had quieter, cleaner and more for the huge increase UB8 3PH on Tuesday 20 Business Services, said: for Planning, not yet issued its decision. environmentally friendly. in jobs will be located. August, 2pm to 8pm. “Our residents have told Transportation and us that they’d like to see Recycling, said: “Our the building had become Cllr Douglas Mills, new facilities for young parking wardens are very run down and that Cabinet Member for people and improved there to provide a service the whole fabric of the Community, Commerce leisure facilities for people to residents and, like structure was beginning and Regeneration, of all ages in the community. everyone else, they have to disintegrate. In his said: “A well maintained Thanks to sound financial the right to go about their application Paul explained allotment can produce management the council job without having to how allotment users enough fruit and is in a position to commit endure verbal or physical rely on the building vegetables to supplement millions of pounds into assaults. We simply won’t to securely store small a weekly shop. The council revealed further big enough to incorporate providing state-of-the-art tolerate it and we will work tools, wheelbarrows and "Allotment gardening details about proposals for four marked courts, and facilities, which will also closely with the police to New lease of life for other larger items of is also very sociable and a new high quality sports a climbing wall and soft significantly improve our reprimand any culprits.” gardening equipment. offers many physical and and leisure facility in the play area for younger built environment. These For more information allotment building Works commenced on mental health benefits. I Yiewsley and West Drayton visitors. There will also exemplary facilities will about parking, visit www. Monday 18 February and am therefore delighted area at its Cabinet meeting be a gymnasium, exercise help encourage healthier hillingdon.gov.uk/parking. Each year the council spends urgent renovation work. included replacing the entire that investment from on Thursday 30 May. studios, a health suite and lifestyles, inspire community around one million pounds The 60-year-old building roof, with the fascia renewed the council’s Chrysalis The new leisure complex cafe. Even the roof is being spirit and fortify civic on Chrysalis projects was in need of vital repair, as necessary. Reinforced programme has helped is planned to be built at put to creative use with pride in our borough.” across the borough. These especially to the roof that concrete posts were also restore this beneficial, Harmondsworth Road/ an outdoor sports pitch. Council officers will now provide one-off funding was leaking in several places. repaired. Gutters and well-used and much- Rowlheys Place, West There are also plans develop more detailed for the improvement of West Drayton resident, downpipes were replaced loved facility.” Drayton. Facilities will for a potential new proposals for the new council-owned assets. Paul Smith, supports his and water butts installed. For more information include an eight-lane community space for sports and leisure facilities, A large storage shed at father, who is secretary Vegetation around the shed about Chrysalis projects, 25-metre swimming pool, local groups offering and subject to planning the West Drayton Depot for the council-run site. was cleared too, and the and to submit suggestions, a leisure pool for more activities and programmes approval, works could allotment site recently Paul applied for Chrysalis steel structures and metal visit www.hillingdon. recreational swimming with at the Otterfield Road commence in the spring received £50,000 for funding, describing how doors were repainted. gov.uk/chrysalis. play features, a sports hall site in Yiewsley. or summer of 2020.

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ELECTED The new MYPs with Landlord receives hefty fine HS2 u-turn after council and residents challenge road closure Cllr David Simmonds The landlord of a multi- the kitchen ceiling, mould The council wrote to last year, was due to reopen council and local residents, finally came to their dwelling property in and insect infestations. High Speed Two (HS2) on Monday 29 July. HS2 reversed its decision. senses and postponed Harlington has been In addition, the Limited in May to express The council argued Leader of the Council, the roadworks until the hit with a £22,500 civil property was not properly grave concerns about that the planned closure Cllr Ray Puddifoot, quieter summer months. penalty for allowing licenced as a House In the company’s ill-advised constituted contempt for a said: “HS2's purported “It is now becoming his tenants to live in Multiple Occupation. plans to close Breakspear legal agreement the council collaboration with us obvious to those in hazardous conditions. Cllr Philip Corthorne, Road South in and HS2 entered into in and residents has at best Parliament that the The landlord, who cannot Cabinet Member for for a fourth time. August 2017, in which HS2 been poor, with them current HS2 project is a New members elected for be named for legal reasons, Social Services, Housing, Despite repeated promised to collaborate brazenly ploughing ahead disaster economically and was handed the sanction in Health and Wellbeing, requests to postpone with the council and put in with a closure, despite environmentally and its future Youth Parliament February after inspectors said: “This truly was a house the closure until the place effective mitigation concerns about their lack viability is being reviewed. found unsafe living of horrors, with tenants school summer holidays, measures to minimise of engagement with the “I recently wrote to the Three pupils from schools in an annual debate in the conditions at the address living in squalid conditions, HS2 planned to shut the disruption and harm to emergency services, their Department of Transport in Hillingdon have been House of Commons. It’s in September 2018. leaving us no choice but to heavily-used road on Hillingdon and its residents. failure to coordinate with suggesting that construction elected to represent here that five issues chosen He was also banned take swift action. It is vital that Friday 31 May as part of The council also believed other roadworks in the work should cease whilst their local area in the by a ballot of young from using a room in the landlords take their legal and preliminary works on the the closure would have area and their continual the review took place but UK Youth Parliament. people are debated. They property as a residence. moral obligations seriously new high speed rail route. breached environmental disregard for their unfortunately that is too Maria Choubedar then vote to decide which The building, which and we’re prepared to The road, which was shut minimum requirements. environmental obligations. much of a common sense from Swakeleys School two issues should become houses three self- do whatever it takes to on three separate occasions After pressure from the I’m pleased that they approach for this project.” and Musa McArthur the UK Youth Parliament’s contained bedsits, had a hold them to account who attends Queensmead priority campaigns poorly installed boiler, a and drive up standards.” School are now Members for the year ahead. defective fire alarm system, Since October 2018, the Local sports clubs to benefit from brand new leisure facility of the Youth Parliament Shreya said: “I wanted loose electrical wiring, council has been using a On Tuesday 4 June, a from disabled access, (MYP). Shreya Kumar, to run in this year's MYP and a barrage of other change in the law to impose new sports centre was bicycle stands, a car park from The Douay Martyrs election because I believe safety issues, ranging from financial penalties on rogue opened in . and a new access road. RC School has been elected in democracy, and I want to unopenable windows and landlords who breach The council has invested The building has as a Deputy Member. represent the future - the uncertified gas appliances housing regulations, rather £1.43 million in the Field replaced a previous facility The Youth Parliament youth of today. Hillingdon to a washing machine than mounting costly and End Centre, which was on the same site that dated provides opportunities for needs a louder voice, and wired outdoors and a large protracted court action. opened by ward councillor, back to 1952. In the 50s it 11 to 18-year-olds to use we should all be pitching accumulation of rubbish in The landlord has Cllr Allan Kauffman in the was used by a local boys their elected voice to bring in for our community.” the garden. The property been ordered to make presence of the Mayor club and in later years about social change through Maria added: “I wanted was also filthy, with broken urgent improvements of Hillingdon, Cllr David it was used by the two Representatives from Bessingby Park Rangers Football Club meaningful representation to run for the position of and dirty kitchen units, and the property will Yarrow, and will provide a local sports clubs but had and campaigning. MYP as it offers a platform foul waste coming through be reinspected. home for Bessingby Park become dilapidated. They will each spend to voice the concerns Rangers Football Club Fiona Donoghue, time during the next year of Hillingdon's young and Ruislip & District Chairman of Bessingby meeting with their MPs and people, and I hope that Amateur Boxing Club. Park Rangers Football local councillors, organising with this role I will be able The building has a range Club (BPRFC), said: “Field events, running campaigns, to evoke real change!” of facilities, including a End Recreation Ground making speeches, holding Between them, larger main sports hall has been our home for debates and helping to Shreya, Maria and Musa which will house a full-size more than 25 years. The ensure the views of young have chosen mental boxing ring, training area, new clubhouse is a fantastic Ruislip & District Amateur Boxing Club in the new centre people are listened to health, knife crime and boxing bags hanging from facility, which will bring by decision makers. ‘curriculum for life’ as the walls and mirrors for our community of more MYPs are elected their campaign topics. shadow boxing. Dividers than 300 kids together annually in every part of Musa is also focusing on HOUSE OF HORRORS will allow the ring area on a weekly basis. It will the UK and even take part youth entrepreneurship. Filthy kitchen with broken units to be partitioned and also give us endless new the hall to also be used opportunities. Myself and for five-a-side football the BPRFC Committee and social events. are very excited at what Cameras increased to target criminals on Hillingdon’s roads There are also storage the future holds for this Criminals who use the Recognition (ANPR) cameras council and their police are part of the council’s units; changing and amazing football club. borough’s road network installed in town centres partners to disrupt serious ambitious CCTV showering facilities for We would like to give The new boxing ring and training area will be more likely to across the borough, with and organised crime, gather programme, costing £2.75 male and female members special thanks to all those get caught, thanks to a a further nine to follow. evidence and ultimately million. More than 1,000 and officials; toilets; an at Hillingdon Council Amateur Boxing Club, was cold and damp. The £116,000 investment by the The borough’s CCTV keep the borough’s streets brand new, state-of-the art office; and a large kitchen who made it happen.” said: “The building is facility will make such a council in CCTV cameras control room will be safe for residents. wireless and digital CCTV and seating area with a Derek Hobbs Head state-of-the-art - it’s difference to the local that automatically read automatically alerted The council is working with cameras are currently windowed door leading to Coach/Chairman, brilliant. Everything is community involved vehicle number plates. when a vehicle of interest DSSL, its CCTV contractor, being installed in streets, the terrace overlooking Field Terry Hobbs Coach brand new and it’s such a and we are hoping that The project will see 16 is picked up on one of to install the cameras. parks and communal areas End Recreation Ground. and Sue Hobbs Admin transformation from the it will also help us to Automatic Number Plate the cameras, allowing the The new ANPR cameras across the borough. The site now also benefits for Ruislip & District previous structure, which attract new members.”

6 July/August 2019 July/August 2019 7 news older people How Age UK can support you Hillingdon People explains how you can find out if Anne’s story Anne’s husband died just before you are missing out on claiming benefits and credits Christmas. It was a sad time for her you may be entitled to, and how a local directory and she needed some support to get her finances and paperwork can point you in the direction of a reputable trader. in order. This was the first time Raising awareness Duvets recycled into she had needed to do this, as her husband used to take care of of Dementia cosy bedding everything. Anne was unsure what to do and came to the Age UK To mark this year’s Dementia which was thoroughly On Tuesday 11 June, the for a new home. The duvets shop in Ruislip for some support. Action Week (Monday 20 enjoyed by all. council collected around will support the centre for The service helped her to to Sunday 26 May), the Additionally, staff from 1,000 duvets, which were many months and make a report her husband’s death using council organised a range the Alzheimer's Society had no longer needed by lot of dogs very happy.” the online Tell Us Once service, of activities to engage with stands in the Pavilions and students at Brunel University Cllr Keith Burrows, which informed the Department of businesses and residents. at NatWest in intu, where at the end of the academic Cabinet Member Work and Pensions, DVLA and the The council teamed they were able to answer year, and delivered them for Planning, passport service of his passing. up with the Alzheimer's questions from residents, to a local animal charity Transportation and Anne had a joint will with her Society to deliver retail- as well as offer details on to recycle as bedding. Recycling, said: “The husband and Age UK supported specific dementia training dementia support and The council’s waste and council, Brunel University her to draft a letter and send to staff from the Uxbridge activities in Hillingdon. recycling team collected and the Dogs Trust have this to the company. They also branches of Decathlon, Cllr Phillip Corthorne the duvets in lorries worked in partnership for informed Anne’s husband’s private NatWest, TSB Bank, Marks Cabinet Member and unpacked them a number of years to carry pension that he had passed away & Spencer and Topshop for Social Services, when they reached the out this effective recycling and that she was the next of kin. at the Pavilions shopping Housing, Health and Dogs Trust, Harefield. initiative which diverts Additionally, they carried out a centre’s management offices. Wellbeing, said: “It is They were met by Bluey these items from going Time for a free financial health check? Financial Health Check for her to The training provided estimated that 2,500 the Husky, who climbed to landfill and gives dogs Nationally, many older people grants you are entitled to, help with see if there were any other benefits guidance on spotting the Hilingdon residents into the van to inspect a cosy bed to sleep in. struggle to cope financially, yet they your transport needs to claim a Blue she could claim. She was extremely potential signs of a person are currently living the new bedding. “If you have duvets and are not always claiming the benefits Badge or Taxicard and give advice worried that she would not be with dementia, to help them with dementia. We are Richard Moore, pillows that you don’t and credits they are entitled to. Each on the best value for utility services. able to afford to stay in the family and their colleagues provide committed to supporting Rehoming Centre need, please avoid putting year up to £3.5 billion of benefits go home. Following the check she was improved support to the Alzheimer’s Society Manager at Dogs Trust, these out in your general unclaimed, including Pension Credit. To arrange a Financial Health Check, able to make a claim for council tax customers visiting their stores. and Dementia Action Harefield, said: “We always waste and consider giving Age UK Hillingdon provides a call Age UK Hillingdon on reduction. Age UK also advised Later in the week, the Week by engaging with appreciate this amazing them to a local animal Financial Health Check service for over- 020 8756 3040. You can also go to i her to make a claim for the Affinity council brought one of local businesses and the donation from Hillingdon charity, as they are often 65s in the borough with support from one of their Information and Advice Water Low Income Scheme as her Uxbridge Library’s popular wider community to Council. The duvets will looking for bedding.” the council. In 2018/19, 1,648 Hillingdon Centres (63a High Street, Uxbridge, income was less than £16,025 a year dementia coffee morning raise awareness about provide lovely comfy beds For more information residents used the service, with 1,064 UB8 1JP (closed on Mondays) Anne was so grateful for their activities, a seated exercise the condition so people for the dogs at the centre, on recycling, visit www. claiming a total of £1,953,233. or the Age UK shop at 105 High support at one of the most difficult class, to the Decathlon know what support is and helps to enrich their hillingdon.gov.uk/ The free check will ensure you are Street, Ruislip, HA4 8JN) between times in her life. She said it was store at intu shopping available to them.” environment while they wait rubbishandrecycling. claiming all the welfare benefits or 10am and 1pm on weekdays so nice to know someone was centre (pictured above). For more information there that she could come to. Ten participants attended visit www.hillingdon. the 45 minute session, gov.uk/dementia. New service helps residents Leader of the Council, with Universal Credit advice Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Looking for a trusted trader? “Age UK Hillingdon, with the Age UK Hillingdon has been The directory helps to protect older Residents who need Universal Credit following council’s support, provides running its Local Trusted Traders people from rogue traders by putting help to claim Universal a change in circumstances. valuable help and advice to Scheme for 18 months. them in contact with businesses that Credit are being advised It’s free, confidential and more than 6,000 older people Age UK has an online London- have been checked and vetted by staff. by the Department impartial and provides in the borough each year. On wide directory (www.saferservices. Age UK Hillingdon has 18 of Work and Pensions general advice about top of providing clients with london) but Age UK Hillingdon businesses registered on their to use a new service Universal Credit, as well financial and consumer advice, created a local list of traders following list, who can help with rubbish provided by Citizens as practical assistance with they provide information on high demand from residents. An clearance, decorating, plumbing, Advice Hillingdon. gathering information other issues, such as health, increasing number of over-65s were pest control, handyman work, The voluntary service, and filling in forms. disability services and care. calling to ask for phone numbers building, legal support, electrical which is available online, For more information, a “They also support people of reputable local traders. works and changing locks. on the phone or face-to- full list of exemptions and leaving hospital, those who need face, is for anyone who a link to Citizens Advice, help in their home and help over- Residents can access the service by calling 020 8756 3040. SPECIAL TRAINING SESSIONS requires support to make a visit www.hillingdon. 65s to keep active and connected Businesses can apply to be included by calling the Employees from various stores received advice new claim or move over to gov.uk/universalcredit. to their local communities.” same number to request an information pack i

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Be the one... Find out about to show them new things fostering

The council would like to hear from people living or working in the borough “The most important part of Carla’s story or surrounding areas who may be interested in becoming a foster carer. the role is the change you can It’s been quite a journey for Carla who make to a youngster's life.” n Hillingdon, we need more previously worked in the banking carers to look after children and industry in the United States while their interpretation of how the Iyoung people from a range raising her children as a single parent, to child may be feeling or reasons for of backgrounds and cultures; fostering more than 50 children for the their behaviour, which sometimes particularly people who would past 12 years for Hillingdon Council. might be hard for me to see as an be able to accommodate older She has provided a warm, adult. But my daughters will keep children (especially teenage girls), nurturing home to children of all reminding me of things and really siblings and young people with ages. Whatever their background help me to understand why the special needs and disabilities. and whatever their needs, Carla child might be behaving that way Hillingdon People spoke to foster said she treats them as individuals and have an idea for something carers Sharon Manning, 47, from focusing on their individual needs. we can try and do to help them. Harefield, and Carla W, 53, Hayes, She said: “Watching the way my “Being involved with the fostering who both explain why their own girls grew with me as their only guide has made my daughters appreciate daughters helped them to make made me realise I have so much to their lives so much. Before they the switch to what they regard as a offer children who are less fortunate. might have taken things like rewarding and life-changing career, When I looked into fostering I also presents and holidays for granted, as well as how this has impacted saw it as a job which is home based, but now they realise that children their family’s lives for the better. allowing me to also invest time into can be raised in so many different “[My daughter] understands my children, without impacting my felt part of a team, looking out for backgrounds and situations. role in caring for other children. the best interest of the child. “They have also really embraced Sharon’s story that I do the mummy job “I chose to foster for Hillingdon as “But the most important part the children who have been in my for all the children whose I understood there would be a lot of the role is the change you can care, and accepted them as part of the When Sharon’s daughter was born, child evolve is the most rewarding mummies can’t - either until of support and guidance, as well as make to a youngster’s life.” family. One of my foster children was her priorities changed, and she part of the job. Letting them go they can be returned home training opportunities. I have always Fostering involves the whole with us for six years. He has been on made the decision to leave her is the hardest part for everyone. felt supported by the fostering family and Carla said: “I am so proud holiday with us and visits at Christmas. job as manager of a recruitment Each and every child is a brother or until we find them a new team. My suggestions have always of my own children, who are also He remains part of the family and my company to stay at home and raise or sister my daughter has learned forever family.” been recognised and I have always part of my support, often inputting daughters think of him as a brother.” her daughter. When her daughter was to love, and then has to let go...But older, Sharon decided to look into ultimately it’s making the biggest Multi-Agency Psychology Service, fostering. Fast forward seven years difference to a person’s life that who work directly with looked Upcoming and she has never looked back. you could ever imagine,” she said. after children and foster carers. “In seven years I have had 13 Sharon feels very fortunate as The council also provides information children come to stay with us. she says her daughter supports foster carers with access to a sessions Cllr David Simmonds, Being a foster carer has allowed me her work as a foster carer, three-day preparation training Cabinet Member for to take and collect my daughter understanding that fostering course, which covers the practical The council is holding a series of Education and Children's from school every day, spend involves the family as a whole. and specialist skills needed to information events at the Civic Services, said: “Fostering can all the school holidays with her “We are a double act, without her look after fostered children. Centre in Uxbridge for anyone be hugely fulfilling, and with a and attend all her assemblies; I don’t think it would work as well. Sharon wants to champion fostering interested in learning more about generous allowance and expert something I could never have done She puts the children at ease, shows for Hillingdon and encourages fostering for Hillingdon. All events support and guidance from our in my previous career,” she said. them her toys and plays nicely with anyone thinking about it to take take place between 6pm and 8pm. excellent fostering team, there Sharon is approved to foster them. She understands that I do the the plunge and find out more. • Tuesday 13 August has never been a better time two children, aged from birth to mummy job for all the children whose She said: “These children need • Tuesday 10 September to explore this opportunity.” seven. She provides a safe, secure mummies can’t - either until they can people like you, whether it be a and nurturing home to a child be returned home or until we find balanced routine and structure or who is unable to live with their them a new forever family,” she said. love and security, the small things parents or other family members. Sharon additionally feels supported are as important as the big. No two “I have seen children grow and by the council. She works closely with children are the same and they will For more information visit develop their confidence and social her supervising social worker and is all come with their challenges, but www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fostering skills while in my care. Seeing the further supported by Hillingdon’s the rewards far outweigh these.” or call 08007 831 298 i

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D-Day 75 at the bunker A four-day programme of events, exhibitions, tours, specialist lectures, film screenings and more marked Fun events for the 75th anniversary of the at the Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre. all the family Taking place on the D-Day anniversary on Thursday 6 June and continuing into the A varied programme of successful events were Animal Fun weekend, activities included the at Manor Farm launch of the commemorative D-Day held in May and June and even more activities More than 1,000 animal 75 exhibition, which will run until are on the way to keep you entertained during lovers visited Manor the end of the year and details the Farm during the second significant role of the bunker and the summer holidays. May bank holiday No. 11 Group during D-Day in Monday where they got planning and directing During the weekend, visitors also Highlights of May and June District Classic Vehicle Society. to meet a whole host of farm animals, tactical air operations. attended a screening of the Approximately 250 visitors also from woolly sheep to braying donkeys, It also explores the Academy Award-winning planted their own victory garden. at a free and furry-themed family event. history of the site during film The Longest Day. There Reliving the summer of 1939 The To and Fro exhibition and that time, the formation were also lectures throughout the This year marks the 80th anniversary Celebrating free face painting also proved of the Advanced Allied event, including a talk by historian of the outbreak of the Second Polish heritage to be popular attractions on the Expeditionary Air Force, Colin Philpott, author of World War. To commemorate Uxbridge Library held another Children’s National day, as well as animal mask making, explains the organisation of Secret Wartime Britain. this, Manor Farm, Ruislip hosted a successful Polish Heritage Festival Gardening Week which around 200 children took the Combined Control Centre On display was ‘Overlord’, two-day Summer of 1939 event, during the early May bank holiday To celebrate Children’s National part in, making everything from to coordinate Allied fighter an internationally renowned themed around the summer weekend. The event took place for Gardening Week (25 May to 2 chickens, cows, and cats to rabbits, operations, and shares the wartime model train exhibit depicting before the war broke out. the first time last year to celebrate June), which encourages young unicorns, dogs and even a rhino. experiences of individuals based the hectic quayside scenes The free and fun family event, 100 years of Polish Independence people to learn about the at Uxbridge during D-Day. before the Normandy Landings. which took place on the Sunday and was so popular with residents, it environment, the Rural Activities A special launch event was held Families also learnt more about the and Monday of the May Day bank Garden Centre in Hillingdon held on Thursday 6 June to open the paratroopers’ role during D-Day, holiday, transported more than a range of fun, free activities. exhibition. More than 70 people and even made their own toy 1,000 visitors back in time with Young green-fingered residents attended the event, including four soldier parachute to take home. its retro range of attractions that took part in sessions which included veterans. Evelyn Fryer and Helen kept everyone’s spirits soaring, rock and pebble decorating, Mills both served as plotters in despite disappointing weather. learning how to make a bug the bunker and were on duty The festivities included a tea hotel, planting a herb container, during D-Day, Arthur Wells was dance featuring local act the Herga making a bird box and more. a Royal Navy crew member on Swing Band, who kept revellers on Neelam Babber, 36, from board HMS Persimmon, which the dancefloor as they performed Hayes, who attended the week landed on Juno Beach on 6 June the famous jazz hits of the day; with her daughter Lara, 9, and Patrick Manion joined the fascinating storytellers - a shady returned for a second stint. said: “We came to the ‘planting a Royal Navy in 1944 and served spiv and a wartime housewife - who The festival attracted an even herb container’ activity and it was on board HMS Wilton. To mark stayed in character throughout the larger crowd, with more than 200 amazing! We were taken around the Local charity, the Arts for Life the anniversary, wreaths were laid two days while they recounted people visiting between Thursday centre to taste the herbs, learned all Project, ran a successful animal art upon the No. 11 Group memorial many a wartime tale and taught 2 May and Saturday 4 May. about how to look after them and painting activity, where hundreds of by the veterans and the Mayor of attendees about life on the home It featured a range of free activities even got to take our pots home. children created fun multi-coloured Hillingdon, Cllr David Yarrow. Leader of the Council, Cllr front; plus a special vintage car show, for all ages to celebrate Polish “It was a really interactive, animal prints to take home. There were also special D-Day Ray Puddifoot, said: “The courtesy of the Uxbridge and heritage and culture, including educational and fun day. We loved The Dogs Trust were also there, 75 tours, which explained how Battle of Britain Bunker played Polish themed coffee mornings, it so much, we came back for the teaching families about the best the bunker was used during a crucial role in the defence of storytime and crafts; plus a special rock and pebble decorating!” way to approach dogs, pet dogs, Operation Overlord. the United Kingdom throughout performance by Polish song and and interact with them safely. the Second World War, dance group Leśna Polana. Twenty local pets competed in particularly during the Battle of Children heard three popular the family dog show, which had Britain and Operation Overlord. Polish stories during storytime, categories ranging from ‘agility’ and Hillingdon Council is proud of while others sampled Polish ‘best groomed’ to ‘waggiest tail’. A the borough’s RAF heritage and cakes and were shown the 150-strong crowd cheered on as I am delighted that we have traditional art of paper flower labradors, cockapoos and other honoured such an important making, which originates from the dogs weaved through poles and occasion from our history with southern region of Poland and is tunnels and jumped through hoops, this fantastic weekend of events synonymous with Polish culture. with the support of their owners. and a special exhibition.”

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Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Preview of upcoming events Summer of 1939: Member for Central Services, Artist impression of expanded Vyners School Culture and Heritage, said: End of an Era “The Starborg card design Family Fridays at the Saturday 24 and competition was a great way to Battle of Britain Bunker and Sunday 25 August begin this year’s ever-popular Exhibition and Visitor Centre Battle of Britain Summer Reading Challenge. Wren Avenue, Uxbridge, UB10 0RN Bunker and It is fantastic to see how From Friday 26 July, there will be fun Exhibition creative some of our residents family activities every Friday during and Visitor Centre are and a range of designs the summer holidays. On the first Discover how the nation were submitted by residents Friday, there will be an exciting event prepared through rationing and from across the borough.” where visitors can discover the history victory gardens. See how life was for of Second World War aircraft and evacuees and learn how to be a local compare them to today’s modern jets. air raid precautions warden. Handle Cost: Visitor centre £4 / Bunker historical artefacts on special display tour £3 / Under-18s free / and enjoy live swing music, dancing HillingdonFirst card holders free. and special treats at the cafe. The Find out more: battleofbritainbunker. bunker will also mark the eightieth co.uk anniversary of Britain’s declaration School improvements providing of war on Tuesday 3 September. Outbreak of the Second Cost: Visitor centre £4 / Bunker 11 Rosie Bee Kim, Bhandol Harkiran World War exhibition tour £3 / Under-18s free / the best start for young people Until Thursday 1 August, Manor HillingdonFirst card holders free. Farm House, Ruislip, HA4 7SU Find out more: Friday 30 August until battleofbritainbunker.co.uk The council’s £254 million school building and expansion programme Friday 20 September, is one of the largest in London. Demand for school places continues Uxbridge Library, UB8 1HD Summer Reading Until the moment Britain declared Challenge to grow across the capital, but in Hillingdon, every child has access to war on Germany on 3 September Until Sunday 15 September 8 Henderson, and Jacob James high quality educational facilities that provide the best start in life. 1939, the Second World War was Hillingdon Libraries seen as imminent, but by no means This annual initiative encourages inevitable. This new free exhibition children to visit their local library orks to redevelop Vyners will showcase the lives of civilians in during the summer holidays and School in Ickenham Cllr Simmonds said: “I am Hillingdon from 1939 to the Battle of read books, which then makes them Whave come a step closer, delighted to see the excellent Britain, from civil defence personnel eligible to receive a range of rewards, with a topping out event held progress being made in our and war workers to the children who including Hillingdon’s unique top on Thursday 2 May to mark the school building and expansion saw their lives dramatically affected. trumps-style Starborg cards. completion of the outline structure programme. It is through The theme of this year’s challenge Gerry Shirran 10 Dilhan Singh Derhaley, to the school’s expansion. sound financial management Culture Bite - Hillingdon Arts is Space Chase, inspired by the fiftieth Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet that the council has been able and Literature Festival anniversary of the first moon landing. Member for Education and Children's to invest £254 million into Hillingdon Libraries In March, we gave budding Services (pictured right), was on- this initiative to ensure that August will be all about children, so Hillingdon artists of all ages the hand to help fit some window locks children in Hillingdon receive the activities throughout the month will opportunity to help us to create some and helped to plaster a wall. He the best educational facilities.” mirror this with a week dedicated to new space related Starborg characters was joined by Cllr John Hensley, keeping the little ones busy during the for this year’s pack of 20 cards. ward councillor for Ickenham.

summer holidays; featuring workshops, Twelve winning designers 8 Rian Shah, Onkardeep Singh MBE The existing sports hall will Works are also underway at Ruislip possible to neighbouring residents. activities, fun days and more. were chosen by the Libraries be extended to create a new High School where the addition A small section of the playing field Find out more: Service (see right). two-storey teaching block of 12 of a new, modern building will to the east of Ruislip High School has www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite A range of events will also take classrooms, dining room, library and provide more classrooms, a new been used for construction access, place, including The Wimpy Kid special educational needs suite, hall and sixth-form study space, deliveries and parking to ensure Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet Show on Monday 5 August at replacement sports hall storage and plus a physical disability specialist local roads are not obstructed. This Member for Central Services, 3pm at the Winston Churchill administration facilities. A new main resource. Boris Johnson, MP for will only be a temporary measure Culture and Heritage, said: Theatre (£2 a ticket); a free Space school entrance will also be created. Uxbridge and South Ruislip and local and the park will be returned to its “I am delighted that Culture Camp for budding astronauts on The existing multi-use games area ward councillors visited the school original state following completion Bite’s new year-round format Thursday 8 August at the Great 10 Rae Norris, Tillie Aimee Langford will be replaced and an all-weather on Friday 26 April for a ground of the new school building. will allow more residents to Barn, Manor Farm at 10am; and Plus Zoya Qazi, 12, and Roberta pitch constructed on a section of breaking event and to learn more The expansion works at Vyners be involved with the activities Science Museum - Mission to Mars Barreto, 14 (not pictured). the existing school playing field. about the special educational needs School and Ruislip High School are just taking place at the borough's workshops on Tuesday 13 August at The new additional school building facility being developed there. part of the council's ambitious primary libraries and other council sites. 10am and 11.30am at the Winston will increase the number of pupils The new building is scheduled to and secondary school building We also hope that the variety Churchill Theatre (£2 a ticket). at Vyners School from 1,151 to be completed in spring 2020. programme, which will continue to of themes will appeal to a range Find out more: 1,451, and is expected to be fully All efforts have been made to deliver meet the demand for school places as of different local audiences.” www.hillingdon.gov.uk/summerreading completed by the end of 2019. the project with as little disruption as the local population continues to grow.

14 July/August 2019 July/August 2019 15 adult learning adult learning It’s never too late to take a new course...

it’s incredibly rewarding helping The council offers courses at learning centres others to fulfil their ambitions and across the borough for adults who want to get seeing them succeed. And now that I’m retired, it beats sitting at creative, be inspired or gain a qualification. home watching daytime TV!”

he new academic year starts to make use of his extra free time. Flexible learning for in September, so whether A trip to Uxbridge Library in 2018 busy parents Tyou’re interested in traditional provided him with the answer. Clifton As a full-time mother to two young academic subjects like maths or discovered there was an open day children and a teenager with English, want to gain confidence with in September at Brookfield Adult additional needs, Amy Stroud computers, improve your employment Learning Centre in Uxbridge. from Hayes wanted to improve prospects, or learn about art, culture, Clifton said: “I was keen to ‘restart’ her numeracy skills so she could philosophy or music, there’s every after retiring and after seeing enhance her job prospects and chance we have a course for you. the different options available, I help her children with school Even if it’s just about starting up signed up for a Learning Support work, but was finding it difficult a new hobby, Hillingdon’s adult Assistant course, and a Level 3 to juggle childcare and studies. learning courses offer valuable, qualification in Education and Amy says: “A friend told me about exciting and potentially life-enhancing Training. The courses are great and the Family Learning courses at Charville opportunities for residents of all I’ll be completing them this year. I’m Children’s Centre in Hayes. There ages, abilities and backgrounds. learning a lot about safeguarding was the offer of childcare at Charville, There are also classes specifically and understanding why things which gave me the opportunity to tailored to adults with learning have to be done in certain ways.” study again. I immediately joined difficulties, physical disabilities, Clifton is now also volunteering a Family Learning maths class. Adult learning open days plus unpaid carers and over-60s. at Brookfield. He supports “It was exactly what I needed; Put a date in your diary and Whatever your chosen course, adults with learning difficulties spending more time with other by her tutor to join a higher level Volunteer opportunities come along to find out more. you can be assured of learning in a on Mondays, and on Tuesdays parents, sharing our experiences and Family Learning maths course at and job advice There’s no need to book. relaxed and friendly environment. he provides tutor support on a everyday struggles, and all whilst Charville Library. This was a flexible Samira Haji originally studied Caring for Children course. improving my numeracy skills. The course, which enabled her to study Functional Skills Maths and English Brookfield Adult Learning Centre Keeping busy after Clifton added: “It’s great and course gave me lots of confidence from home using an online platform with Hillingdon Adult Learning last Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NP retirement really enjoyable meeting different to teach maths to my called Google Classroom, as well year. She went on to complete an • Thursday 18 July, After retiring following a long people and giving something children too.” as attending classes at the library. IT course - the European Computer 5pm to 7pm career in IT, Clifton Parram from back. I get a lot out of it too, and When Amy Amy added: “The flexible Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1, and • Friday 19 July, Yiewsley was looking finished the course learning meant I was able to juggle is now studying Level 2 at Brookfield. 10am to 1pm for a fulfilling way she was encouraged childcare with learning. I achieved Inspired by her learning experience • Saturday 7 September, a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Samira decided to join the 10am to 2pm qualification, and my digital skills council’s adult education volunteer • Thursday 12 September, improved significantly too.” programme. She now volunteers on 10am to 4pm Amy has since completed Level 1 the ECDL Level 1 course, and also • Thursday 12 September, of the European Computer Driving volunteers for the West London 6pm to 8pm Licence (ECDL) course, and is now Equality Centre, offering support • Saturday 14 September, studying for a Level 3 qualification with administration and interpreting. 10am to 2pm in Education and Training at Samira says: “I really enjoy Brookfield Adult Learning Centre, volunteering on the ECDL course. Harlington Adult Learning Centre which will enable her to fulfil her Following all the help and support Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB ambition to become a tutor. I received when studying, it’s • Tuesday 10 September, Amy adds: “I’d say to anyone really nice to support others 10am to 4pm considering taking up a course, but in achieving a qualification.” worrying about childcare, to go She added: “I intend to continue NEW LEARNING for it. Many courses have flexible with further studies and volunteering, New adult learning brochures OPPORTUNITIES arrangements - I even managed and in a couple of years time apply with details of courses will Amy, Samira and Clifton some study from hospital when to study IT at university. My ultimate be available in adult learning i my daughter was undergoing aim is to work in this area, but at the centres and libraries from July. some tests. The tutors are really moment I’m applying for administrative For more information about our friendly, approachable and really roles where learning and volunteering courses visit www.hillingdon. help you meet your potential.” experience can be put to good use.” gov.uk/adultlearning

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Are you looking for Council-maintained bowls clubs a leisure activity to Park name Address Club(s) and participate in or want contact details Bessingby Bessingby Road, Bessingby Bowls Club to learn a new skill? Ruislip, www.bessingbyparkbowls.co.uk Why not get the ball HA4 9AN 020 8582 1801 Deane Park Bowls Club rolling and become www.deaneparkbowls.org.uk a member of your 01895 639489 Botwell Botwell Lane, Hayes Bowls Club local bowls club? Botwell, Hayes, 020 8848 9011 UB3 2FB he council provides 13 bowling Cavendish Field End Road, Eastcote Bowling Club greens across Hillingdon. Ten HA4 9PG Eastcotebowling.clubbuzz.co.uk Tof which are maintained by the 07864 365953 council and three are self-managed. Cowley High Road, Cowley Bowling Club One of our key aims is promoting Cowley, 07948 804656 sports and activities for all ages UB8 2EA and ensuring that our amenities Be bowled away... Fassnidge Rockingham Parade, Fassnidge Park allow residents to be able to Uxbridge, www.fassnidgebowls.co.uk participate, improve fitness UB8 2UW 01895 257507 and boost their wellbeing. health, and also involves problem competitions locally and I also play Each green has resident clubs solving, concentration, competition for the county. If you are committed Hillingdon Parkway, Court Park Bowling Club that are always looking for new and social interaction. the sport provides great enjoyment. Court Park Hillingdon, 01895 253038 members and offer opening days, The social side of bowls can “When it’s fine weather in the UB10 9JX training sessions, friendly games, be as important as playing. Many summer it’s fantastic. I’d really Manor Farm Bury Street, Ruislip Bowls Club competitive matches (internally and clubs allow time for refreshments encourage more people to try it out Ruislip, 01895 634646 externally) and a range of social and catch-ups after games or and get involved as it’s so much fun.” HA4 7SU Mill Bowling Club events. The outdoor bowls season practices. They may even offer Harefield Hospital www.millbowlingclub-ruislip.co.uk runs between April to September. other activities and club nights. Bowling clubhouse Bowls Club 01895 624953 A number of the sites also have a Joyce Westlake from Hayes improvements clubhouse, kitchen facilities, changing (pictured above and below left) has The council has upgraded facilities for Hayes Bowls Northwood Chestnut Avenue, Northwood Bowling Club rooms and lockers. Some have been playing bowls for 24 years for a number of clubs in recent years. Club and a roof was recently Northwood, 01923 779827 additional indoor space for short at Hayes Bowls This has included completed at Eastcote Bowling Club. HA6 1HR mat bowls in the winter months, Club, where new clubhouses Joyce added: “Our greenkeeper Pinkwell Waltham Avenue, Harlington Bowls Club which allows members to participate she is also Club for Fassnidge Park, at Hayes is absolutely fantastic. Pinkwell, 020 8848 3979 in the sport all year round. Secretary and Bessingby, Deane He keeps our green in a good UB3 1TF Fixtures Secretary. Park and Ruislip condition and this season it’s bowling Rosedale Uxbridge Road, Rosedale Park Bowls Club She said that she Bowls Clubs and well. It’s good that the council is Benefits Hayes, 020 8813 7684 Bowling is a low-intensity sport was introduced Mill and Cowley keeping as many greens open as UB4 8HP for all ages and abilities. It can to the sport by Bowling Clubs. possible to ensure people can improve muscle strength, flexibility, family and began Ladygate Bowls take part in this fantastic game.” endurance, coordination, mental as a complete Club received Self-managed bowls clubs beginner. a new building “When I started for their changing rooms Site name Address Contact details I received coaching and I took and Harefield Hospital Bowls Club Leader of the Council, Cllr and club part in training days - we still offer received a kitchen extension. Ray Puddifoot, said: “We Ladygate Lane Ladygate Lane, www.ladygatebowlsclub.org.uk training to new members,” she said. Work is currently taking place to recognise the importance of Ruislip, 01895 630706 “I really enjoy bowls as it’s a great provide a replacement clubhouse investing in community facilities HA4 7QX social and competitive game to play. It for Court Park Bowling Club. On for residents of all ages. Our Taylors Meadow Hill End Road, harefieldbowls.weebly.com keeps you fit as you are on the go all Friday 3 May, Boris Johnson, MP for bowling clubs, like our parks Harefield, 01895 823020 the time and depending on how much Uxbridge and South Ruislip, helped and libraries, are helping UB9 6LD you’d like to get involved and how builders to lay some bricks at the residents to keep active and the team progresses in competitions, construction site at social and by rebuilding and Uxbridge Gatting Way, 07921 857212 in the height of the season you can be Park (pictured above). This project is renovating these venues across Park Road, 01895 237571 playing every day. We have a range of expected to have been completed in the borough, we are enabling Uxbridge, members of all ages, with the youngest June. A new clubhouse is also in the them to continue doing this.” UB8 1NR aged 23 and the oldest in their 80s and pipeline for Harlington Bowls Club. we always welcome new members. An extension to the changing For more information about “I’m really competitive and room is proposed for Northwood your local club and membership have been lucky to win a range of Bowling Club, as well as a new roof details, contact them directly i

18 July/August 2019 July/August 2019 19 community town improvements Update from the West Area BCU Superintendent Bringing new life to June marked the first anniversary of In recent months, we’ve been the creation of the West Area Basic working closely with Hillingdon towns and villages Command Unit (WA BCU), which Council on the issue of unlawful brought together the policing teams encampments. I am pleased that an across Hillingdon, Hounslow and Ealing interim injunction, which prohibits Hillingdon People reports on the latest town and village boroughs into one unified Command. unauthorised encampments on council The new WA BCU, which covers land, is now in place pending a full centre improvements from across the borough. more than 100 square miles and is injunction which is being sought. well supported by nearly 2,000 police Our Partnership Team is currently officers and police staff, has embedded seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders well during its inaugural year. against some individuals from Hillingdon's to what is perhaps Britain's best Response Policing, for which I lead previous unauthorised encampments flagship shop front known variety of apples. on, has remained largely unaffected, who have been charged with grant scheme - Richard Cox was a brewer and with patrol bases maintained in each of several burglary offences. where the council horticulturist who first bred the apple the three boroughs; at Hayes, Feltham Officers across all strands of Art sessions covers 80 per varieties of Cox's Orange Pippin and and Ealing Police Stations. Here in policing in this area are working cent of the cost Cox's Pomona, way back in 1830. Hillingdon, Hayes Police Station is hard day in, day out to keep those support of shop front He lived in a house on the old Bath about to receive a well-needed and who live, work and visit Hillingdon students’ improvements Road (now the High Street) a short significant makeover. The front office at safe. If you’re interested in hearing such as new signs distance from the modern-day Hayes Police Station will remain open more details of much of the excellent wellbeing and awnings - has boundary of Heathrow. Cox and his 24/7 to the public during these works. work that goes on across the West proved popular wife are buried in the churchyard In the last edition of Hillingdon Area I would encourage you to like rt was the inspiration for an with businesses at St. Mary's in Harmondsworth, a People, I announced that we were and follow our Hillingdon Police innovative mental health who want to short distance from the allotments. receiving an injection of new officers. Facebook page, and/or follow us and wellbeing project attract shoppers. The council sourced several Cox's Many of these new officers have now on Twitter @MPSHillingdon. A led by NHS Hillingdon Clinical Some 230 apple trees from local garden centres arrived, which has enabled us to ensure I wish you Commissioning Group (CCG) Rain, rain flow away businesses have already benefited and then liaised with the allotment the Neighbourhood Policing teams are all a safe and and delivered in partnership with An eco-friendly garden designed to help from the scheme, with more than secretary to secure a suitable plot. fully staffed, and for the first time since enjoyable summer. local community group, Arts for drainage has been finished in Eastcote. 50 others registering an interest in A special event to mark the BCU was created, we are starting to Life and Uxbridge College. The new ‘rain garden’, which is new schemes in Ruislip, Kingshill the planting of the trees took enhance the policing teams that cover The project saw up to 80 planted along Field End Road, uses Avenue and Hayes End Parade. place on Thursday 2 May. the various town centres across the West students use a range of art tools and carefully chosen plants and shrubs Allotment holders, supported Area. You should soon start to see an techniques to express themselves. that aid the natural flow of rain water Marking a local connection by the council, will look after the increased police presence in these areas. Gary Taylor The final pieces of artwork were and prevent surface water flooding. to a very famous apple trees to ensure they continue auctioned off at the college, As well as having a practical The council recently got together to thrive long into the future. raising a total of £300 which will purpose, the diverse and colourful with the local Review of election polling stations go towards running another art plants provide another attractive allotment session for local students. area for residents to enjoy. community in We would like to hear electors’ views www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haveyoursay. College staff also received Local resident Maureen Harmondsworth on current polling arrangements. These can also be viewed in emotional and wellbeing training Keating said: “A huge thank you for to plant a The council has started a Polling libraries and at the Civic Centre. to better recognise and address the wonderful work just finished in small orchard District and Polling Place Review and You can have your say on the signs of stress and emotional Eastcote High Street. It looks splendid consisting of Cox's the consultation period will run from www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haveyoursay, challenges in themselves. and I very much look forward to Orange Pippin Monday 22 July until mid-October. by emailing electoralservices@ Kiran Rami, Head of Guidance the plants and trees maturing." apple trees. Each local authority is required hillingdon.gov.uk or by writing to and Student Support at On nearby Eastcote Bridge, new The reason to undertake these reviews every Electoral Services, London Borough Uxbridge College, said: “It was fencing and lighting is being installed, for the new five years and the review will of Hillingdon, Civic Centre, High great for students, particularly those helping to improve safety, and 25 orchard, in Moor look at polling districts, polling Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. who might not have had much local retailers have accepted the Lane Allotments, places and polling stations. experience with creative projects council’s offer of money towards is a very local Whether you were happy, or not, to feel the positive benefits of shop front improvements. connection with where you voted at the last election taking part in this kind of activity.” we would like to hear your views. John Beckles, Children and Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet Member for Community, Commerce The suitability of polling stations Young People’s Emotional and Regeneration, said: “The impressive planting projects we’ve recently will be assessed, along with Wellbeing/Mental Health seen in Eastcote and Harmondsworth show that revitalising our towns and accessibility, facilities for voters and Commissioner for Hillingdon villages is as much about bringing in new plant life as it is about installing whether the premises are economic CCG, said: “This programme new paving, lighting and street furniture. Planting also helps us tackle climate with regard to the number of voters will provide early identification, change by removing harmful carbon dioxide and creating oxygen. I look allocated to the polling station. intervention and support for forward to seeing the plants, shrubs and trees bloom and grow over the For more information about our Details of the existing arrangements students with emotional wellbeing coming months and years. Meanwhile, we will continue our investment town improvements programme, visit and polling stations are available on and mental health issues.” programme, with more improvement works scheduled for the autumn.” www.hillingdon.gov.uk/towncentres i

20 July/August 2019 July/August 2019 21 advertisements mayor Welcoming the new Mayor of Hillingdon Cllr David Yarrow became Mayor at the council’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 9 May, replacing the retiring Mayor, Cllr John Morgan.

llr Yarrow, elected for the in a small part of the lives of the second time as Mayor many citizens of this wonderful Cof Hillingdon, is looking community of Hillingdon. forward to a busy year ahead, “I look forward to meeting the with his prestigious role involving Mayors of all the London boroughs attending events and engagements and it goes without saying the to promote the positive work voluntary sector of Hillingdon taking place across the borough. who do so much with so little. The Mayor and Mayoress, Mary “I also hope to raise lots of O'Connor MBE will open events, money for my chosen charities.” performances and exhibitions, Cllr Yarrow was elected to the and will welcome schools and council in May 1990 and was Deputy community groups to the Mayor's Leader between 1998 and 2002. Parlour and Council Chamber. He last served as Mayor in 2010/11. he started work as a research Cllr Yarrow said: “As a councillor Until he was elected Mayor in May, metallurgist in the high alloy steel I have always enjoyed being able he was a member of the Central industry and held a varied portfolio to help and serve our residents and South Planning Committee, of positions within light engineering and being elected as Mayor for Major Planning Committee and the companies, in both the UK and USA. a second time is a great honour HS2 Planning Sub-Committee. Cllr Yarrow was primarily involved and I feel extremely privileged In addition, Cllr Yarrow was with quality control, but worked to have been appointed again. previously chairman of the Executive as both a sales manager and a “During this year of office there Scrutiny Committee, Education works manager in his later years. will of course be many official and Youth and Leisure Committee, He retired in December 2008 to civic duties to perform, but I am Social Services Committee and be able to continue with his local also looking forward to serving Contract Review Committee. government service. His other our community in other ways too, Cllr Yarrow had a Grammar interests include photography, travel, by attending and supporting the School education in Bradford, music, electronics and computing. many functions and events held West Yorkshire. He qualified as a The two charities the Mayor's by the individual groups, clubs metallurgist from Bradford Technical Charity Appeal will support are and organisations and sharing College in 1965. Following this, Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support, who provide support to autistic COMMEMORATION people, families and professionals, The Mayor lays a wreath to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Hillingdon Brain Tumour and Injury Support Charity, which gives support to anyone in the borough and surrounding areas affected by any type of brain tumour or brain injury. The Deputy Mayor is Cllr Teji Barnes. The Deputy Mayoress is Roma Bell, while the Deputy Mayor's Escort is Cameron Bell.

If you would like the Mayor to visit your organisation or event call 01895 250763 or email mayor@hillingdon. i gov.uk. To find out more about the Mayor's Charity Appeal and donate visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/mayor

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Volunteers painstakingly archive historic photos

The council’s Local Studies, Archives and Museum Service has benefited from the dedicated work of volunteers to ensure that photos are preserved and accessible for residents to view. he department, which is based is nearing the end of a seven- of more than 2,000 photos, going on the top floor of Uxbridge year digitisation programme. through the complex process of TLibrary, is home to more than George feels that his time working identifying copyright holders, 10,000 historic photographs of with the service has increased his contacting them and obtaining the Hillingdon area, some of which understanding of how Uxbridge and permission to use their images. date back to the late 19th century. the surrounding area has changed She volunteers for four hours One of the council’s challenges in the last 150 years. He has also each Wednesday or Thursday and is to make these more accessible taught himself to use Photoshop, has approached this work with for the public to view by including and acquired many digitising skills humour and organisational skill. them in the libraries’ online through on-the-job experience. Sarah said: “I enjoy the detective work catalogue, via the council’s website, George said: “I feel that my work of copyright research and the sense social media and exhibitions. benefits both myself and the wider of achievement of tracing copyright George Dudley, 78, from community. I feel passionately changes over time. I organise the Uxbridge, started working with about the importance of preserving photographs as I go through them and the service in 2014, and took on the heritage. If more people looked by doing this I know that I am increasing mammoth task of digitising photos. above the Uxbridge shop fronts, they accessibility to the collections. George is retired, but was would see more of the old town.” “Through volunteering, I have looking for an opportunity to keep George added that he is fascinated improved my ICT skills, and this has his mind occupied and interest by the range of collections at the in turn increased my confidence. I engaged. He had previously library and encourages residents to go really enjoy working with the team worked as a full-time IT projects and take a look through the window and other volunteers. You never manager at Hillingdon Hospital. to the past that the archives offer. know what you might learn or He volunteers on Mondays and Sarah Sorenti, 46, from discover - everything in the archive Thursdays for eight hours a week, Edgware in Harrow, started has its own often remarkable story.” and doesn’t just scan photos but also to volunteer for the service in repairs them and adds watermarks to 2015. She is a part-time podiatrist, Placements with the Local Studies, prevent unsolicited reproductions. and initially volunteered to gain Archives and Museum Service are It has been a huge undertaking, experience of the archive profession. now filled for this year but the i but one which George has embraced What started as a short-time council and local community groups with patience and professionalism. project progressed into a long- offer a wide range of volunteering Now, five years later, and thanks term challenge and Sarah has opportunities. For more details visit to George’s help the council researched the copyright ownership www.hillingdon.gov.uk/volunteering

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Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Book tickets on Follow The Yellow Brick Road and www.hillingdontheatres.uk We’re Off To See The Wizard. A or call 01895 250615. rare opportunity to experience this spellbinding musical with their own Beck Project twist-er. Cost: £19.50. Friday matinee MUSIC £15.50. Concessions £3 off. Family offer of Folk music concert four tickets £64. Thursday 11 July, 8pm to 11pm Book on Uxbridge Folk presents this www.becktheatre.org.uk special one-off concert with one or call the Box Office perform what they've learned of folk music's biggest stars, Phil on 020 8561 8371. Beer. One half of Show of Hands, KIDS on stage in the theatre. There are two five-day workshops to the regular winners of Best-Band The Stage is Yours 2019: choose from, or come along Monstersaurus Live! awards, Phil has been on the Five-day workshop to both! Each week features a road for 45 years and has made Saturday 14 September, or appeared on hundreds of Week one, Monday 29 July to different selection of musicals. 2pm and 4pm Friday 2 August, 10am to 4pm Cost: £50. albums. A brilliant fiddler, guitarist Acclaimed international touring and multi-instrumentalist, a fine Week two, Monday 19 Book a place on children’s theatre company Big to Friday 23 August, www.hillingdontheatres.uk singer and storyteller, Phil is one 10am to 4pm Wooden Horse returns with of folk music's true superstars. or call 01895 250615. their energetic show of thrills, (Final show at 3pm Winston Churchill Theatre Support from Dom Prag. on each Friday) spills, magic and mayhem, Cost: £15. Reductions for Back by popular demand, The Wimpy Kid Show in which a young inventor members and students. DKproDuKtions is offering this Monday 5 August, 3pm creates wacky inventions and Book by visiting opportunity for children aged Host Alastair Watson brings the incredible monsters - but www.wegottickets.com/ between seven and 14 to work Wimpy Kid books to life with fun what will he do with them? event/457047. For more with an experienced Director, activities including The Wimpy Cost: £9. information visit bit.do/ Choreographer and Musical Kid Draw-Along and The Wimp Book tickets on uxfolk or call 07941 006017. Director, to rehearse songs, Wars! Quiz.The event lasts one www.hillingdontheatres.uk Uxbridge Folk Club dramatic scenes and dance hour and also includes exclusive or call 01895 250615. clips of author Jeff Kinney talking Compass Theatre SouthlandsLIVE 2019 routines from hit West End and Saturday 20 July, 1pm to 9pm Broadway musicals. At the end about the books, his involvement Presented by Southlands Arts of the week participants will in the films and showing how Centre, west London's music perform what they've learned he draws the characters. COMEDY event of the year is a fantastic day on stage in the theatre. There Cost: £2. Comedy Compass: for music lovers of all ages with are two five-day workshops to Book tickets on varied styles, such as rock, classic, choose from, or come along www.hillingdontheatres.uk Edinburgh previews folk and popular music. Enjoy two to both! Each week features a or call 01895 250615. Sunday 28 July, 7.30pm live stages of talented acts, two different selection of musicals. Winston Churchill Theatre Come and preview two Edinburgh bars, food, crafts and children's Cost: £115. Fringe shows ahead of this year's The Wizard of Oz activities in the beautiful grounds. Book a place on festival. ‘What are you talking Cost: In advance £9. www.hillingdontheatres.uk Thursday 22 to Saturday about?’ from Jeremy Nicholas 24 August, various times Under-18s £5. Under-7s or call 01895 250615. is for anyone who ever listens free. Family ticket £25. Winston Churchill Theatre This summer, there’s no place like Hayes as it is transformed into to dreadfully dull presentations, For more information and to The Stage is Yours 2019: the mystical Emerald City. With a cringe worthy wedding speeches book a ticket visit click of your heels and a sprinkle or rambling nonsense from www.southlandsarts.co.uk. Two-day workshops know-it-alls and thinks ‘surely Southlands Arts Centre Week one, Thursday 1 of Beck Theatre Summer Youth Project magic, you’ll be blown there must be a better way of and Friday 2 August, communicating than this?’ Or One night in Dublin 10am until 4pm away on a bewitching adventure Tuesday 23 July, 7.30pm Week two: Thursday 22 to the Land of Oz.This RSC stage for anyone who ever has to talk out loud in front of people - and Come along and spend One night and Friday 23 August, version of the unforgettable in Dublin as you are transported 10am until 4pm film features the classic songs hates it. The second preview is ‘Adventures in Dementia’ from to Murphy’s Pub for an evening of (Final show at 3pm great Irish music. Songs from artists on each Friday) Steve Day. Steve's dad has such as The Pogues, The Dubliners, Back by popular demand, Alzheimers. There's nothing he The Fureys, The Saw Doctors and DKproDuKtions is offering this can do about it except remember more, are performed by Middi and opportunity for children aged the way he was. Steve has also his award-winning Irish band The between four and six to work been deaf since his teens but Wild Murphys. A great celebration with an experienced Director, has new hearing aids so now of Irish music, not to be missed. Choreographer and Musical he's gone through all the music Cost: £26. Director, to rehearse songs, of his youth. It reminds him of Book on dramatic scenes and dances his dad. There's nothing else for www.becktheatre.org.uk routines from hit West End and it but to defy dementia, with or call the Box Office Broadway musicals. At the end music, songs and laughter. on 020 8561 8371. of the week participants will Cost: All tickets £10. Beck Theatre

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Musical Merriment Last Night of the Proms Cost: Free admission. You pay pulmonary disease and other Exercise with Alice of age, ability, or fitness level. Thursday 25 to Saturday Saturday 7 September, 7.30pm for what you eat and drink. respiratory conditions. Mondays and Thursdays, Suzy is an ex British gymnastics 27 July, 7.30pm (also Ruislip Lions return with For more information call To find out more contact 10am to 11am squad member. Pilates Foundation 2.30pm on the Saturday) their popular charity concert, Mark on 07813 803092, the Royal Brompton and Easy fun dance exercise for 60+, trained. CYQ Level 3 instructor. Pastiche Musical Theatre returns providing an evening of musical Alan on 07971 149014 or Harefield NHS Foundation all ability levels, seated/standing, Cost: £10 per class or Paul on 07803 232837. Trust arts team by emailing following their sensational entertainment, featuring the able or disabled. Quality of life from £100 for a block of 12. 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Thursdays, 1pm to 4pm Wednesdays, 10am Alice on 07966 175530 or The Stables, Manor Farm and will entertain you on a Come along and play Duplicate Learn to manage stress, depression email exercisewithalice@ journey through the very best of Cost: £13.50. Under-16s £10. Book tickets on Bridge for Hillingdon Bridge and anxiety. Help with sleep, yahoo.co.uk. Running Group with musical theatre and beyond. Club or Ickenham Bridge Club. relaxation, pain management and Cost: All tickets £10. www.hillingdontheatres.uk The Guide Hut Dash for Fitness or call 01895 250615. local bands, trade stands selling local history generally. They hold Cost: £1.50 or £2 per general wellbeing. Friendly group. Book tickets on session, including tea/ 4 Years Oxford Mindfulness Centre Yoga with Jackie Mondays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm www.hillingdontheatres.uk Winston Churchill Theatre everything from tools to model meetings with illustrated talks on (various routes starting cars and much more. Additionally varied topics of local and wider coffee and biscuits. Mindfulness based CBT Diploma Wednesdays, 9.15am or call 01895 250615. Soul Legends For more information visit Course Cert. NLP Practitioner (with basic practice and finishing in Ruislip). Compass Theatre there is a children's fun area. interest between September Friday 20 September, 7.30pm Cost: Adults £15. Senior and April. During the summer www.hillingdonbridgeclub. Paul McKenna/Richard Bandler). Fridays, 9.30am Join this free group to make your Entertainers is delighted to bring citizens and concessions £10. months they also organise walks co.uk. Cost: First class free. Drop-in new beginners running more social and fun Freedom! ‘19 £5. For more information, Friday 30 August, 7.30pm you this smash-hit spectacular. Children under 14 free (when and visits exploring history in Hillingdon Community Hall Two fabulous classes at a fabulous whilst helping you get fitter, go Bringing to life the hits of Barry accompanied by a paying and around London. On 16 call Alice on 07966 175530 venue. Beginners class on Friday faster, and go further. The group International tribute artiste The Chiltern or email exercisewithalice@ Wayne Dilks returns with his White, George Benson, Michael adult). Parking also free. September Ian Bevan will be morning introduces yoga to new accommodates beginners and Jackson, Aretha Franklin, James To buy tickets and find out speaking about ‘Victorian Leisure: Aviation Society yahoo.co.uk. students. The yoga follows the runners of all levels (under-18s must band paying tribute to the late Brown, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, The fourth Wednesday of each Compass Theatre George Michael. The former front more, visit the organisation of recreation in school term. Tuition to a high level. be accompanied). 5K Masterclasses Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, www.uxbridgeautoshow.com. Victorian London.’ This is followed month (third in December) (Oak Room) man, producer and co-founder Earth Wind & Fire, and more, Why not come along to one of Cost: Classes cost £10 (£50 for a 12-week programme) of Faith the George Michael Hillingdon House Farm by a presentation on life in the when paid for in advance. all in ‘soulsational’ style! Jump Medieval Manor of Ruislip by the the society’s congenial monthly also available. UK Athletics Legacy returns with his new aboard the Soul Train as it takes Summer reads: Erica meetings? They have members who For more information and approved coach in Running Fitness production Freedom! ’19. Wayne RNELHS Medieval Research Group EXERCISE to book call Jackie on 01895 you on an unforgettably smooth James and Rosanna Ley on 21 October. On 18 November are pilots, engineers, modellers and and CYQ Level 3 personal trainer. has been a George Michael music journey from its sixties Friday 26 July, 2.30pm all manner of ex-airline staff and Ballroom and Latin 675426 or visit Cost: Free. tribute artist for almost 20 years there is a talk on the top secret origins, to present day, via all Come and have tea and cake with work carried out in Eastcote those who are simply interested dance classes www.yogawithjackie.co.uk. For further information and and delivers his heartfelt tribute the classic seventies and eighties bestselling authors Erica James in aviation matters. There are Thursdays at 6.30pm for The Stables, Manor Farm to the global superstar in a during and after World War Two to register visit, floor fillers. You’ll be wowed and Rosanna Ley. The two writers in ‘Code-breaking: Eastcote to also monthly speakers, outings children and 7pm for adults groups.runtogether.co.uk/ sensitive and spectacular way. by an all-star cast of talented Preparing for a competition, Pilates with Suzy Barton will talk about their perfect GCHQ’ from Ronald Koorm. and a bi-monthly magazine. DashForFitness, email Cost: £26.50. singers and musicians, and For further information wedding or just starting out - no Tuesdays, 1.30pm to 2.30pm summery new novels; Swallowtail Cost: Members free. dashforfitness@btinternet. Book on amazed by the costumes and Summer and The Lemon Tree email chilternaviation@ experience or partner required Improve the way you feel, look, and Visitors £2. com, or call Gary on www.becktheatre.org.uk jaw-dropping choreography. Hotel, as well as discussing their For further information, btinternet.com or visit at these fun sessions! live your life. Pilates exercises focus or call the Box Office Cost: £29. Premiere favourite summer holiday reads. contact the Membership www.chilternaviationsociety. Cost: From £6.50. on improving posture, core strength 07710 105086. on 020 8561 8371. Members £24.75. Cost: Free. Secretary by emailing wordpress.com. For more information and flexibility. These classes are Various routes starting Beck Theatre Book on To book a place, email [email protected] Ruislip Methodist Church call 07805 360 709. suitable for everyone regardless and finishing in Ruislip www.becktheatre.org.uk [email protected] or visiting RNELHS.org.uk. St Paul’s Church Hall Nathan Carter or call the Box Office Memory Cafe Thursday 5 to Friday 6 or call 01895 558184. St Martin’s Church Hall Yoga today on 020 8561 8371. Harefield Library Fridays, 11am to 1pm September, 7.30pm Beck Theatre Butterflies table top Open to anyone in need of Saturdays 9.15am to Irish Country-Pop crossover John Russell - an sale and community company. Come along and make 10.15am and Sundays 11am star. Nathan is fast becoming Australian Impressionist new friends. There are quizzes, to midday at one of the UK’s most prolific coffee morning Mondays 6.30pm to 7.30pm LEISURE Wednesday 14 August, 2pm Saturday 28 September games and refreshments. touring artists, with his energetic This lecture presented by The Cost: Free. at showmanship proving irresistible 9.30am to 1pm Outdoor summer yoga classes Uxbridge Charity Arts Society, Hillingdon, focuses There will be a variety of tables For more information contact for fans across the UK. As one of AutoShow on Australian artist John Russell, Sue Kennedy on 01895 622135. with a fun and friendly group. All selling crafts, gifts, jewellery, welcome. Meet at the Willow Green Ireland’s biggest live music acts, Sunday 21 July, who moved to Europe in his pre-loved items, books and St Paul’s Church Nathan is becoming a household 10am to 6.30pm Car Park at Ruislip Lido and at the late teenage years to attend homemade cakes. There will also Singing for breathing cafe at Eastcote House Gardens. name with hits such as Wagon Presented by the Rotary Club art school. Known as the Lost be a raffle and refreshments. Wheel and Wanna Dance. of Uxbridge, this premier motor Mondays, 2pm to 3pm Please bring your own mat. Impressionist, he was a friend of Cost: Free admission. A vocal coaching workshop Cost: £8. Cost: £31.50. show in west London, has nearly Van Gogh and an artist regarded For more information Book on 2,000 cars on display, entered by teaching posture, relaxation To book or find out more by Rodin as equal to Monet, contact Vera 01895 635224 techniques and breathing call Maria on 07940722907. www.becktheatre.org.uk individuals and car clubs, from Renoir and Matisse. Lucrezia or ButterfliesIckenham@ or call the Box Office classic to modern and modified. exercises with group singing. For Ruislip Lido and Eastcote Walker is a regular lecturer at yahoo.com. people with chronic obstructive House Gardens on 020 8561 8371. There is also an arena with the National Gallery both in Would you like to run your Beck Theatre entertainment, live music from front of the paintings and in own table and make some the lecture theatre, who speaks spare cash? It costs £13 to to corporate sponsors in both hire a table which includes Harefield Library Ruislip Methodist Church The Guide Hut Tate Galleries and teaches US a cup of tea or coffee for VENUES Park Lane, Harefield, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BX Community Close (opposite the undergraduates on their Study you and your helper. Uxbridge, UB9 6BJ library), Ickenham, UB10 8RE Bailey Hall Southlands Arts Centre Abroad semesters in London. Ickenham Village Hall Hillingdon Community Hall Cost: £9. Free for members. Christ Church, Redford Way, 75 The Green, The Stables Uxbridge Armed Belmont Road, 304 Long Lane, (next to All West Drayton, UB7 7PW No need to book, just turn up. Saints Church Hall), UB10 9PE Manor Farm, Bury Street, Winston Churchill Theatre Forces and Veterans Uxbridge, UB8 1S2 Ruislip, HA4 7QL Breakfast Club St Paul’s Church Hall Beck Theatre Hillingdon House Farm Thurlstone Road, Ruislip, Northwood and Last Saturday of each Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE off Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES Uxbridge Folk Club Eastcote Local History month, 9.30am , HA4 0BP Compass Theatre Ickenham Village Hall Uxbridge Royal Naval Society (RNELHS) This group has been running St Martin’s Church Hall Association, 399b Long Lane, Mondays 16 September, 21 for three years and is part Glebe Avenue, 33 Swakeleys Road, Uxbridge, UB10 9PG October, 18 November, 8.15pm of the national organisation Ickenham, UB10 8PD Ickenham, UB10 8DG Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8DG The ancient parish of Ruislip and is MoD approved. They Eastcote House Gardens Ruislip Lido The Good Yarn pub Winston Churchill Theatre (which included Northwood and meet for breakfast and banter, High Road, Eastcote, HA5 2FE Reservoir Road, Ruislip, HA4 7TY 132 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JX Manor Farm, Pinn Way, HA4 7QL Eastcote) was first documented arranging trips and support. They in the Domesday Book. This welcome serving personnel and society encourages interest in veterans, regular, reserve and If you wish to publicise an event, please email details to [email protected] or send to the history and conservation national service - Royal Navy, Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Events are selected at the editor’s discretion. of this area and the study of Royal Marines, Army and RAF.

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