UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ST GILES’ CHURCH OF ENGLAND Contact Secretary: Celia Miller Rector: The Revd Felicity Davies Tel: 01895 904556 The Rectory, 38, Swakeleys Road Administrator: Shellie D’Arcy Ickenham UB10 8BE Church: 01895 634280 Chu Tel: Rectory 01895 622970 am rch Tel: Church 01895 622971 nh Editor: Susan Owen-Thursfield N e Email: [email protected] ew cFork advertising: [email protected] or Tel: 07913 430989 s I For events and donations: [email protected] or Tel: 07913 430989 Donations may be sent to Patricia Lee, The Office, St Giles’ Church, Ickenham UB10 8BG Visit ICN Online at: www.ickenhamchurchnews.co.uk I Ickenham URC at: www.ickenhamurc.org.uk d cke lan nham St Giles’ at: www.stgileschurch.co.uk Eng URC rch of August 2017 covenanted with St Giles’ Chu September 2017 URC Daytime Services Sunday Evening Services St Giles’ Daytime Services Sunday Mornings 11.00am The two churches join together on Sunday evenings Sunday Mornings – 8.00am Holy Communion – inc Junior Church most Sundays as follows: – 9.45am Holy Communion (with Junior Church – Children’s space available during - 2nd Sun – Choral Evensong at St Giles’ (6.30pm) and Crèche) – (1st Sunday: All Age Service) all services - 3rd Sun – ‘18:30’ Worship + The Word Service Thursdays – 10.00am Holy Communion – Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday of month at St Giles’ (6.30pm) KEEPING UP APPEARANCES There are over 500 graves and tombs in the Ickenham St Giles’ churchyard – of all shapes and sizes. The smallest ones are no bigger than small, paving stones, the largest are family tombs, longer than 10 feet. Nevertheless, they all deserve respect and care and attention - like all of the fabric of the ancient and beautiful building of St Giles’. The direct responsibility for this endless task falls to the Church Wardens. St Giles’ has two Wardens - Keith Arnold and Rosemary Hodgson. Rosemary tends to look after the day-to-day matters (of which there are many) while Keith tries to tackle the fixtures and fittings. This of course is no mean challenge in a fourteenth-century church and although its basic fabric is stone, even that does not last for ever. However, for the last ten years or so, even though the real responsibility for upkeep of the graves is that of the relatives, St Giles’ has employed a stone mason to undertake this activity. His name is Mark Hooper (pictured) and he’s based in Ickenham with a staff of five and St Giles’ makes use of his services about once a month on average. Stone masonry is one of the most ancient of arts and crafts, yet the fundamentals have scarcely changed in five or six centuries. Visit any of our cathedrals across the country and you will see masons hard at work at their trade, armed with little more than a wooden or polyurethane mallet and a selection of metal chisels. The stone that they use is quarried from the earth. There is, of course, a need for heavy lifting equipment and powered stone saws for slicing up the heavy blocks of stone they have to manage. With a limited budget, what to tackle next is very much a result of regular discussion between Keith and Mark. The priority is safety and Mark and Keith do their best to put right those stones which could constitute a danger to the public by toppling over or could cause injury with sharp edges, etc. Then they look for those gravestones which are not too deteriorated and which can be relatively soon put back to an attractive and readable state. And so the work continues. The churchyard is a peaceful and beautiful place and, with the ongoing help of Mark, Keith and the Holy Mowers we hope to keep it so. Hope springs eternal! AFN
DROP-IN FOR THE BEREAVED – Third Monday in the month. Need to talk? St Giles’ Church Back Hall, 2.00pm-3.30pm. Come for a friendly and informal chat over WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN a cup of tea with other bereaved people and bereavement visitors. Just come along or, if you At St Giles’ Church on Thursdays from 6.00pm-8.00pm and Saturdays would like to speak to someone first, please ring 01895 622970. The next meeting is on Monday 21st August, then Monday 18th September (then Monday 16th October after that). from 10.30am-12.30pm. No appointment needed – just come in. 2 ICKENHAM CHURCH NEWS AUGUST 2017/SEPTEMBER 2017
“ALL IN TOGETHER GIRLS, NEVER MIND THE WEATHER GIRLS…” Dear Friends, The title above is part of a rhyme we used to chant whilst skipping in the school playground – and no, the picture isn’t us! Some days it was hard work. We’d stop and start over and over, failing again and over to synchronize our timing. When that happened the rope would jerk angrily on the ground, tripping us up. But some days we were really in tune with each other, and as the number of girls jumping over twirling rope grew we felt invincible. Those early lessons in working together were so important for us to learn. We can try to live as we please and do everything alone – but it’s so much more fun (and more fruitful) to do things together. At university I joined the rowing club. We encouraged each other as we trained in the gym, the pool and the weights room; and three times a week we climbed into the boat as a crew. In that boat we learnt another lesson in working together. Like the skipping it was all about timing. When we got it wrong and ‘caught a crab’ the boat wobbled precariously, but when we got it right it flew. Of course I’ve never actually flown… but as each oar cut through the water in perfect harmony, the boat would rise to skim and glide across the surface with the lightness of a feather and the speed of a fast cantering horse. We felt invincible again. Paul, in his letter to the church in Rome, talks about the perfect harmony of Love in Action: of being devoted to one another in love, and of honouring one another above ourselves; of being joyful in hope, patient in difficulties, and faithful in prayer. “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Perfect love is humble, but does not have us act as a doormat, and is respectful but never over-awed. Perfect love casts out fear and brings unity. I believe that love can transform whole communities and that transformed communities can change nations. I dare to believe that if we all work together in love, and the timing is right, that changed nations might even bring renewal and restoration to the world. Well, I can dream, can’t I…? With love, Felicity 2017 SHOEBOX APPEAL As I sit in the garden and look around I hear and see so many wonderful things. The many colourful flowers with their own distinctive perfumes, vegetables to be enjoyed in the coming weeks and months and the different bird song and calls. Most of us have been given the gifts of sight and hearing so that we can appreciate and enjoy these wonderful things that form part of God’s creation. We all enjoy receiving gifts that often show how much we are loved but it can also be very rewarding to give gifts especially if it is the only present that person receives. The Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child is a charity that aim to give shoeboxes filled with simple gifts to children in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe who without this shoebox would have no presents at Christmas. Compare that with the children in this area. The United Reformed Church is supporting this charity again this year and would appreciate your help. We had fantastic support from the Community last year and ask you to help us again. You can help by donating gifts of soap, flannel, toothpaste, toothbrush, hair brush, comb, exercise books, pencils, crayons, coloured pencils, rubbers, pencil sharpeners, toy car or lorry but not military types, tennis balls, skipping ropes, small dolls, colouring books, picture books but not pictures of wild animals, hat, gloves, scarf, and small packets of sweets but not chocolate because it would melt. All sweets must have a best before date of March 2018. All items must be new because of the export regulations. Any donations of gifts for the shoeboxes which we will use to fill shoeboxes can be left with the Church Administrator at the URC on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings between 10.00am and 12noon. If you prefer, you can fill a shoebox yourself and leave it at the URC. If you are unable to purchase gifts M04for the Ickenhamshoeboxes but would Flooring like to help – the Advert charity you change can leave afor monetary 201603 gift with M thearch Church Administrator to help to cover transportation costs, which are £3.00 per box. Leaflets giving full information of the type of things that can - and cannot - go into the shoeboxes and how to pack the shoebox will be available from the URC, St Giles’ Church and Ickenham Library from early September. March 2016 forward I have seen a video of the children receiving these shoeboxes and the joy on their faces is amazing. This would be the only Christmas present they receive. Some of the children are orphans and in some countries cannot go to school unless they have the necessary stationery items. Advert as below Although the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child charity is a Christian Charity the shoeboxes are all distributed according to the need of the children irrespective of the child’s faith or belief. This charity has no connection with the Samaritans which gives a listening ear to people in distress. 6 & 8 pages issues – page 2 – Column 2 – Bottom DOROTHY VICKERY, URC ELDER
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FRIENDSHIP AND FUN –JOGGING THE MEMORY! On a lovely sunny morning, I decided to pop into the Memory Café, now held every Wednesday, 11.00am–1.00pm in St Giles’ church. As it happened, the sky opened on my way home but I still thought it was well worth the visit. As most of us know by now, Memory Cafes are being introduced in churches and other meeting places across the country for the benefit of local people suffering from their memory problems. Everyone who comes along to St Giles’ Memory Café is invited to participate and I was allocated a share of a table positioned by the altar. There were four tables in all, located in various parts of the church, each seating about six people. Most of these were ladies but there were a few men besides. Then there were a fair number of helpers, some preparing and distributing refreshments, some just joining in the fun. There were a few others who were there to organise some entertainment, including Wendy who provided a few songs and monologues. Each table had a number of papers on which were printed a selection of quizzes, and what you might call ‘Memory Joggers’. On our table were blown-up pictures of the old- fashioned three penny bit. Every now and again one of the entertainers would take over with a quiz or a song; otherwise there was the buzz of conversation about the subjects which had been raised. This also sparked off some amusement and gentle laughter. All in all, a nice, friendly atmosphere was being generated, particularly when the old, familiar songs came to the fore. Some of us had wondered why the Cafés were held in the church and not, for instance in the church hall. The explanation was that some of the café members had earlier recollections of being in church and returning helped to jog their memories – the Having fun: Members, friends and carers help with the refreshments main reason for the Cafés in the first place. Some of the members had been brought by friends and others by their professional carers and, when necessary, these carers would remain during the session and be available if and when required. I will come again and I am in no doubt that so will some if not all of the ‘members’ – some of whom who would otherwise have spent those couple of hours without any mental stimulus. Interestingly, it was apparent that several of the helpers also enjoyed their time in the St Giles’ Memory Café and will also return for the next session with a glad heart! AFN
FROM THE COME AND PRAY FOR OUR ST GILES’ CHURCH CHURCHES’ REGISTERS COMMUNITY STREET PRAYER LIST Baptisms at St Giles’ Each Sunday at St Giles’ Church June 25th Max Damian Wardle On the first Saturday of each month folks from 8.00am and 9.45am services, we July 9th Elsie Lily Elaine McDowellM09 Stephen Boothour churches - Accountant meet briefly - toAddress pray for our Change world, for our community and ourselves pray for all the people who live Weddings at St Giles’ from 9.15am and finishing or work in a particular road in the May 20th Rachel Fairclough- and Feb Edward 2016 issue promptlyforward at 10.00am. Do join us Parish. Do join us during August Carpenter on August 5th at the URC and at and September, as we pray for the June 2nd Hannah LinthwaiteAdvert and Adam as below St– Giles’ on September 2nd. You following roads: You will be most Walsh would be most welcome. welcome. June 17th Carol Page and Ronald Lavender 6 & 8 page issues – page 3 – Column 2 - Top August 6th Sussex Road Committals at Breakspear Crematorium DONATIONS August 13th Swakeleys Drive June 5th Dorothy Torode, aged 92 August 20th Swakeleys Road June 8th (William) Peter Cawte, aged 93, Donations to the ICN are always gratefully received and individually acknowledged in August 27th Tavistock Road following a ServiceNB at StOnly Giles’ change is ‘Ivyhouse Road’ becomes ‘Ivy House Road’ June 19th Susan Mills, aged 77, followed by a writing. Please make donation cheques out Memorial Service at St Giles’ on to “PCC of St Giles’ Church” and sent to September 3rd Tayfield Close Patricia Lee at: The Office, St Giles’ Church, 19th July September 10th The Avenue June 26th Sarah Pestana, aged 48, followed UB10 8BG. This month our grateful thanks by a Service of Thanksgiving at go to: B Jacobs and the Ickenham Afternoon September 17th The Chase Ickenham URC Townswomen’s Guild. Thank you! September 24th The Greenway FA COMMUNITY STATUS AWARD FOR IYFC Ickenham Youth Football Club is delighted to announce that the FA has awarded the Club Charter Standard Community status. This is the highest level a grass-roots football club can achieve and is testimony to all the hard work put in and support given by all the volunteer organisers, coaches, managers and parents. Volunteer Trustee Antonne Owen-Thursfield said, “Achieving this award is truly a team effort by everyone in our club as the FA takes into account not only the number of teams and qualified Level 1, 2 and 3 coaches that we have but also all our 90+ volunteers’ CRB checks, our 421 players’ and parents’ disciplinary records as well as checking that our club is running a tight ship with regard to documentation, etc.” Well done IYFC!
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WATERAID 2017 AT THE BREAKSPEAR SCHOOL On Friday 16th June, Year 4 put on a fundraising event for the rest of the school to raise money for WaterAid, a charity with a mission to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. There was the penny challenge to complete and many stalls to take part on. Nursery, Foundation and Year 1 brought out their bags of 1p and 2p coins to ‘fill’ the WaterAid sign. They all had lots of fun and enjoyed spreading the coins around. Years 2-6 had the opportunity to go on the field and have a go on the stalls. There was a slime bucket, penalty shootout, beauty bar, sponge bob and Treasure Hunt to name but a few. Some of the amazing pictures of the children in action are shown on the opposite page. The Year 4 children designed, created and supplied everything to make their stalls a success. It was obvious by the happy faces on the field that the children enjoyed running their stalls, just as much as the other year groups enjoyed taking part. Altogether the day was an absolute success and we’re pleased to announce that we raised an amazing £1,448.58! This money will help many lives across the world to help get them a safe supply of running clean water. Well done Breakspear Year 4 Team! MISS BEALE
DAVID KERSHAW Dave Kershaw is the latest worthy recipient of the Ickenham Festival Shield; the award being made at the Festival Concert held at Glebe Primary School in June. The picture shows Festival Committee Chairman, David Edington, about to present the Shield to Dave Kershaw (pictured on right). Dave Kershaw is clutching the Citation, which accompanies the bestowing of the Shield. It recalled the occasion a few years ago when the owner of Swakeleys House introduced rules at very short notice which effectively made it impossible for the Ickenham Festival to be held there despite having been successfully held at Swakeleys House for many years. With only weeks to go, Dave, on behalf of the Festival Committee, responded to the challenge and orchestrated the move to Vyners School grounds where, with their full cooperation, the pinnacle gala event went ahead without a hitch. This was just one example of Dave taking the initiative to help the Festival at a time of need and a good reason for this coveted award being made for ‘commitment to the spirit of the Ickenham Festival and to the Ickenham community at large’. In fact, this is why the Shield was entrusted to the Committee in 1986 since when it has been given annually to a wide range of individuals and teams. Dave is a long-standing member of the Festival Committee. When he first M16 Solveig Bowen -joined, Reflexology his remarkable - qualitiesAdvert were change soon realised for and 2016 he has- 02since brought much to the Festival activities. As a serving policeman he was invaluable in establishing a security regime – essential for Festival events with attendances exceeding 750 February 2016 forwardpeople. Congratulations to Dave! In due course, the Shield and citation will be available to view in the entrance to Advert as below Ickenham Library. AFN
URCMove SALE from IS OUT 8 page OF THIS edition WORLD! – page 5 – column 1 - bottom Come to the URC for SciFi books, plants, bric-a-brac and more! Yes, our last outdoor event this year (but indoors if wet!) will be the Late Summer Forecourt Sale on Saturday 16th September from 10.00amTo to 12noon, admission free. We’ll have all the books out, including hundreds of SciFi paperbacks at only £1 each, plants, bric-a-brac, boxed games and puzzles and DVDs, CDs and records,6 accompanied & 8 page by issuesone of our high– page quality 4coffee – column mornings with 2 –delicious bottom homemade cakes. So far in 2017 the money we have raised for the church and our charities is running ahead of last year thanks to the generous gifts of stock by the good people of Ickenham, but we need more. Please bring yourReplaces donations to thecurrent church between ‘Acorn 3.00pm Glass and 7.00pm Solutions’ on Friday 15th September or phone Richard Piper on 01895 634348 for collection. In any case, we look forward to seeing you on the sunny 16th! RICHARD PIPER
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A NIGHT WITH JEFFREY ARCHER The blockbusting author Jeffrey Archer came, at the invitation of Mike Whitlam, to Ickenham URC recently to talk to 200 members of both churches about his books. As one of the biggest best-sellers of books on the planet, the gathering expected, and was not disappointed by, an evening’s feast of words! Jeffrey said that one in 10,000 people has ambitions to be an author and one in 10,000 gets to be published. Another one in 10,000 will make the best-seller’s list. And, despite this, most people believe they are capable of actually writing a book! Jeffrey’s first book, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, was turned down by 16 publishers before selling 25,000 in a month. His second, Shall We Tell the President? also “did quite well”. His third novel, Cain and Abel, became an international bestseller, selling over 3,200,000 copies! This book was launched in America amidst a blaze of publicity. The publishers flew him to New York on Concorde to appear on Breakfast Television alongside the President’s brother, Billy Carter, and Mickey Mouse, both of whom overran their allocated time. Asked about the Concorde, Jeffrey used up his time-slot talking about the wonders of that aircraft rather than his book! However, a lucky break later led to talk show host Johnny Carson saying that, “I picked up that book and finished it that night”, which helped the book onto the list of the 15 best sellers! After that, Jeffrey said he went on writing while working with Margaret Thatcher and John Major. “I may be a politician,” he continued, “But, judging from Jeffrey Archer (right) signs one of his books, watched by Mike Whitlam my forecasts about Election outcomes, I don’t know anything!” He then decided to write a five-volume tome called The Clifton Chronicles, which he described as “the biggest challenge of my life”, then aged 75! Asked about his typical working day he replied that he starts at 6am and then writes in two-hour batches. Every book he writes will have passed through 14 or 15 drafts. – “There is no short cut; last night I changed only one word but that was the output for that two-hour session.” Jeffrey claims to carry out nearly all his own research, enjoys reading other books for leisure and will read a book in a week. He receives 1,000 emails every week – mainly about his books and usually complimentary. His favourite compliment is when readers admit to weeping at the end of one of his books. He was very complimentary about his wife, Mary, but said she’s a scientist at heart and by no means a fan of his. He recalled one particular speech which he made to 3,000 people, drawing them all to their feet at the end – all except Mary, who remained seated! AFN
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St. HELEN’S COLLEGE Parkway, Hillingdon, UB10 9JX Independent School WASHING MACHINES TUMBLE DRYERS OVENS for boys and girls aged 3-11 years COOKERS DISHWASHERS REFRIGERATION PLUMBING & HEATING EXPERT Open Day Sa t 21st March MOB 07958 679 489 OFFICE 01895 472 829 C all 01895 234371 for appointmen t www.aceappliancecentre.co.uk www.sthelenscollege.com MAY’S MAINTENANCE CAPITOL STOVE and FIRE ICKENHAM CHIROPODIST Property Maintenance – Interior & Exterior ◊ Wood burners ◊ Gas Fires MRS. KELLY MA – BSc(Hons) State Registered Painting and Decorating, Tiling, Guttering, Carpentry. ◊ Fireplace Surrounds Chiropodist/Podiatrist – The Ickenham Foot Clinic, Kitchens and Bathrooms fitted. Fencing, Plumbing and Electrical. No job too small Supplied at internet Prices Wallasey Crescent. Tel: 077-888 62367 ◊ Chimney Sweeping Ron May Tel: 01895 630899 General foot care, including Corns, Callous and Verrucae etc. Mobile: 07753 304881 ◊ Brick Work Specialists Diabetic and Arthritic footcare. Treatment for children intoeing, flat feet, foot fatigue, ankle instability, related lower back pain. Email: [email protected] Tel: 0800 0282808 EMERGENCY CONSULTATIONS
WOODLANDS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME Anderson Plumbing Services 84 Long Lane, Ickenham, UB10 8SX Plumbing and Heating Specialist A family run home Beautiful Ickenham Setting • Boilers serviced & installed Near to shops, post office, transport links • All plumbing work CARPENTRY * KITCHENS * BESPOKE FURNITURE Highest quality 24 hour care • Bathrooms fitted BATHROOMS * EXTENSIONS * LOFT CONVERSIONS “A home from home” • Repairs, maintenance & new installation NO JOB TOO SMALL - FAVOURABLE QUOTES Call Andrew Campbell on 01895 634 830 CALL: 01895 674896 www.woodlandscarehome.com Call Brian: 01895 631614 - 07802 711464 VISIT US: www.jhbuildingsolutions.com M44 Drain 365 - Advert change for 2016-02
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ICKENHAM FESTIVAL HILLINGDON LANGUAGE CLUBS 17 Austins Lane, Ickenham UB10 8RH Village Hall UB10 8DG St Giles’ Church Hall 07714 706392 – [email protected] Saturday September 23rd, 10.00am-12noon Each month except July/August at 7.45pm Jumble Sale. See website for details Spanish 1st Thursday: www.ickenhamfestival.org.uk French 2nd Thursday: Call 01895 253472 Professional First Class Seamstress Italian 3rd Thursday: Call 020 8863 3468 JAZZ UPSTAIRS AT RUISLIP • Alterations and repairs West Ruislip Golf Centre, 8.00pm-10.15pm THE ARTS SOCIETY (formerly HDFAS) (clothing and soft furnishings) Great jazz at local prices. Just £8 Second Wednesday of the month 2.00pm Session details in August and September see website Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip • Zips replaced www.jazzwestlondon.com August 9th: ART UK Uncovering the Nation’s Hidden Oil Painting Collection • Curtains made to measure ST MARTIN’S LUNCHTIME CLASSICAL CONCERTS September 13th: A journey through the • Collection & return service available 4th Wednesday in the month, 12:15pm Imperial Chinese Wardrobe St Martin’s Church Hall, Ruislip HA4 6DG 01895 637479 / 01895 257134 Call Barbara on 01895 472234 (Ickenham) September 27th: Michal Szymanowski (Piano) Concerts each month except July, August and December UXBRIDGE AND ICKENHAM or 07443 221135 Retiring collection 01895 625456 FLORAL ARTS SOCIETY Ickenham Village Hall 7.30pm LOVE2SING ICKENHAM CHOIR September 14th: TELE-VIDEO St Giles’ Church Hall UB10 8BG Greek Delights - Jennifer Thompson AUDIO SERVICE & INSTALLATION Tuesdays 1.00pm-3.00pm in term time Members £3 Visitors £8 Styles include Pop, Musical Theatre, Rock, Big Band, Traditional 07977 546621 & World music. Book a FREE taster rehearsal on 5th and 12th To Ickenham and surrounding areas September Details: 07989 560603 or [email protected] HILLINGDON FRIENDSHIP CENTRE St Giles’ Church Hall DAVID EDWARDS – Tech(CEI), MSERT OAKEN LEAVES ENGLISH FOLK DANCING CLUB 2nd Monday in the month 2.00pm-4.00pm Tel 01895 235278 Mob 07866 245921 Thursdays, 8.15pm-10pm Ruislip Methodist Church August 14th: No previous experience needed. Mixed group - just wear Special Tea with Quiz - everyone welcome comfortable shoes. Welcome with or without partner. September 11th: OSTEOPATHY AND HOMEOPATHY Cost £2 per session (includes refreshments) Postman’s Park - A place for everyday heroes Call 01895 254723 for details Robert Jeffries For back problems, sports injuries, and all Everyone welcome 01895 674693 other illnesses IYFC NICK SHERWOOD CHARITY GOLF DAY I am on the list of specialist Private Medical BBQ, RAFFLE, AUCTION & LIVE DISCO URC SUNDAY CLUB Insurers Sunday 27th August, 11.30am until late 2nd Sunday in the month, 3.00pm-4.30pm Uxbridge Golf Club Dr J P Randeria M.D (Hom) F.L.C.O.M United Reform Church 18 Hole Charity Golf Day Texas Scramble 4-Balls Open to primary school aged children For appointments, advice or more First Tee Time 11.30am; BBQ from 3.00pm; Reception to Year 6 Raffle, Auction and Live DJ Disco from 7.30pm information please call: 01895 630549 Accompanied pre-school children also welcome Raising money for facilities at IYFC. Non golfers welcome Fun & Games, Crafts, Drinks & Biscuits, Stories, More details: Anne James 01895 272457 or Bible Stories & Drama, Singing, Quizzes [email protected] Entry Free ICKENHAM PLUMBER Wednesday August 23rd, 10.00am-12noon VICTOR CHANDLER ICKENHAM CHURCHES’ WOMEN’S GROUP ‘Breakfast on the Beach’ Established over 30 years 1st Thursday in the month at 8.00pm [email protected] Hardwick Room URC Blocked Sinks - Dripping taps - Leaking Toilets August 3rd, 10.00-12noon: Coffee Morning NO P LUMB ING J OB TOO S MALL Coffee or Tea and Home-made Cake £2.50 MESSY CHURCH Raising funds for Pentland Field School, IS FOR FAMILIES OF ALL AGES Call 01 895 636 076 or 07721 059 407 which educates children and young people 3rd Saturday in the month 4.00pm-5.30pm 17 Elgar Close Ickenham UB10 8HN St Giles’ Church Hall with severe to moderate learning difficulties. ADVERTISMENTS Please come along and support our charity of the year. September 16th: No booking, just turn up Please note: Advertisments are accepted in good faith. The September 7th: Social Evening ICN team cannot be held resposible for advertiser’s claims, or Everyone is welcome 01895 636344 [email protected] or 07469 841886 workmanship, and cannot intervene in disputes between parties.