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IT HAPPENED ON THIS DAY.. Jenrick confirms Government FEB 20 ecretary of State 1437: King James I of rejects the Plan Scotland was assassi- S ning Inspec- nated by a group of torate’s request to sup- opposition to 3rd Runway nobles led by Sir Robert port Heathrow’s 3rd Graham while staying at Runway in the new Lon- Mayor’s policy of oppo- tions in the London Plan. giving legal support to £38bn North West Run- expansion, leaving space Heathrow expansion. He the Dominion friary in don Plan. sition to the North West “The Government the North West Runway way scheme, which for the independent ex- recognises the impor- Perth. Robert Jenrick, the Runway unaltered. This should get on and an- was approved by Parlia- would increase the num- tended runway proposal. tance of airports to the 1938: Foreign Secretary Secretary of State for follows the nounce a review of the ment in 2018 and re- ber of flights at Heathrow In the new London future growth of the Lon- Sir Anthony Eden re- Local Government, has Government’s refusal to Airports National Policy mains in force despite by 50% to 740,000 per Plan, which is moving to don economy and says signed over Prime Min- again indicated the support Heathrow’s case Statement.” growing calls for a re- year. But he has appar- the formal publication he is opposed to expan- ister Neville Government’s opposi- before the Supreme The Airports Na- view. ently modified his out- stage, Mr Khan modi- sion, “unless it can be Chamberlain’s decision tion to Heathrow Airport Court last year. tional Policy Statement, Mr Khan opposes the right opposition to any fies his views on shown that no additional to hold talks with Italian Ltd’s proposed 3rd Run- A spokesman for noise or air quality harm Fascist leader Benito way at Heathrow (the Heathrow Hub, said: would result, and that the Mussolini. ‘North West Runway’ or “Mr Jenrick’s approval benefits of future regu- 1947: Lord Louis NWR), according to cor- of the new London Plan EARN WHILE YOU LEARN latory and technology Mountbatten took on the respondence between is very welcome and is improvements would be job of supervising a him and the London another example of the Deborah Nugent, previ- tract, and pay is at tomer-focused, creative, tion about their ‘Grow fairly shared with af- peaceful transition to in- Mayor Sadiq Khan. Government effectively ous apprentice and now Squire’s normal hourly fast paced, energetic and Our Own’ apprentice- fected communities.” dependence for India af- Mr Jenrick has ex- saying the 3rd Runway a valued member of the rate, which means that friendly. There are six- ship programme or to Heathrow Hub, the ter years of British rule. pressly ignored the ad- is dead. But Heathrow plant area team at you will earn while you teen Squire’s Garden apply visit www.squir promoters of the ex- 1958: The government vice of his own Planning itself continues to per- Squire’s Badshot Lea learn! “The apprentice Centres across Surrey, esgardencentres.co.uk/ tended runway scheme, announces one the old- Inspectorate, that the sist with the fiction it will Are you looking for programme gave me a Sussex, Berkshire, careers/apprenticeships agree with Mr Khan’s est naval dockyards in new London Plan, the build it in order to get a job or want to change greater understanding North and West London. or email hrtraining@ approach, as approved the UK will be shut statutory development approval for higher pas- career? Ever thought of the commercial part For more informa- squiresgardencentres.co.uk. by Mr Jenrick. down. plan for Greater London, senger fees from the about a career in horti- of the business,” said 1962: American astro- “should be modified to CAA, which it needs to culture? Well Squire’s Deborah Nugent, previ- naut John Glenn circled include the new north- prop up its precarious Garden Centres is re- ous apprentice at the earth three times west runway scheme at finances. cruiting new apprentices Squire’s and now a val- YHA offers half-term help aboard the tiny Friend- Heathrow.” The Plan- “The only proposal now on their ‘Grow Our ued permanent member Wondering what to do age kids off their screens the 40-page, A5 booklet ship-7 capsule. The flight ning Inspectorate said for expansion at Own’ scheme. of the team at their with the kids this half and occupied this half is brimming with activi- took just under five hours Mr Khan’s views on air- Heathrow which works If you are passionate Badshot Lea centre. term? The youth term. ties kids can do indepen- from blast-off at Cape ports, “should be deleted is our cheaper and sim- about plants and want to “The opportunity of hostelling charity YHA It’s the perfect anti- dently or with the fam- Canaveral to splash- in their entirety” and pler plan to extend the learn new skills then this academic learning and (England & Wales) has dote to homeschool- ily. Activities include down in the Atlantic near were “not consistent with existing Northern Run- could be the job for you! retail experience is the answer. stressed parents looking star gazing, scavenger Puerto Rico. national policy.” way. Not only is it a frac- The apprenticeships are unique and offered me a Drawing on its 90 for inspiration this half hunts, bird picnics, ice 1983: Hundreds of Mr Jenrick overruled tion of the cost, it can be open to everyone, great insight into the years of experience de- term. Out go the tablets, art, snow lanterns and people are reported to the Planning Inspec- built in phases and would school leavers, job business.” livering unforgettable phones and laptops and, even advice on how to have died in Assam as torate and approved the initially reduce emis- changers or the semi- Squire’s is a success- school trips, YHA has instead, in come wellies, climb trees safely. fierce fighting rages in London Plan in a letter sions by reducing delays retired. ful family business cel- developed a free creativity and a sense of And once you’ve fin- th the run-up to Indian elec- to Mr Khan on 29th Janu- at the airport. It specifi- Apprentices will ebrating their 85 anni- downloadable activity adventure. ished all that, there is a tions. ary 2021, leaving the cally meets the condi- work across Squire’s versary this year. They pack which is designed Available to down- list of 90 more different 1986: The Soviets open sixteen garden centres are known for being cus- to keep primary school- load at LiveMoreYHA, ideas of things to do. a new phase in space ex- Licensed with Spelthorne B.C. in the plant department ploration with the launch to gain experience and of the world’s biggest plant knowledge. They space station, Mir. will also attend a horti- 1989: Police are hunting cultural college such as two IRA bombers who Merrist Wood one day a attacked an army bar- week from September racks at Tern Hill in 2021 to study for a for- Shropshire. mal RHS Level 2 & 3 1993: Two 10-year-old qualification, and boys are charged with Squire’s will pay for the the abduction and mur- Corporate Accounts Welcome tuition fees. der of two-year-old Your Dependable Carriage Services Apprenticeships are James Bulger in [email protected] offered on a 2-year con- Liverpool. BIRTHDAYS … Barnfield Riding School for the Disabled Voltaire, 1694: French Thank you so much for all your phone calls today, so many of you have asked how philosopher who waged you can help so here’s a few ideas : Volunteering to help look after the horses if you a lifelong campaign fancy early mornings mucking out, it’s always a joy! against intolerance and A donation of £8 can buy a bale of hay A donation of £25 could worm one of the horses this month injustice. A donation of £75 could put shoes on your favourite horse this month Dame Marie Rambert, A donation of £100 would feed your favourite horse for a month 1888: Ballerina and Payments can be made by cheque to the riding school or a bank transfer to our appeal founder of her own com- account number 2143 8271 sort code 402502 pany, the Ballet We don’t like asking for help, because our joy is helping all of our clients but this is Rambert. something we really must do Sidney Poitier, 1927: For more information please contact us at the stables, otherwise I thank you in The first black actor to advance for your kind hearted support win an Oscar, for Lilies Patsy and all of the team via facebook £5 OFF YOUR FIRST GROOM WITH THIS ADVERT of the Field. Page 2 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 20th February 2021 ISSUE 994 PUBLIC NOTICE E: [email protected] LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Please include your full street address and daytime telephone number. Goods Vehicle Operator’s Middletons Licence To place A BIGGER Laptops for Malik Nam Logistics Ltd of 30 The Brambles, West BRONZEFIELD? Moanings 180 Drayton, UB7 7UQ is Dear Editor, learning applying for a licence to a Public Dear Editor, use Euro Storage UK Ltd, Bronzefield is the largest jail of its kind in Europe. I still feel disappointed when I view the newest Dear Editor, Cranford Lane South, And it looks as though it could become even bigger! buildings erected with little thought to quality, or Hounslow, TW6 2DN as Spelthorne Borough Council has donated £4,200 to an operating centre to keep The Government has just announced plans for aesthetic appearance. These local constructions local primary schools to give students additional 2 goods vehicles and 2 another 500 cells to be built in existing women’s which were rushed through in the pursuit of rental help with remote learning during the Covid-19 trailers. Notice prisons. However, it has proved very hard to find income without any real consideration to what pandemic. Owners or occupiers of exactly where these will be located. locals would think of or want. The Leader of the Council, Cllr John land (including buildings) IF Bronzefield is included in the plans there will To put it bluntly , they are boxes in appearance, near the operating Boughtflower, and Deputy Leaders Cllr Maureen centre(s) who believe that in The have to be some very probing questions asked by square multi-storeyed dwellings that offer little to Attewell and Cllr Jim McIlroy each granted £1,400 their use or enjoyment of the local community. In recent years there have the critical eye other than a tub of badly constructed to the school of their choice to support the delivery that land would be affected, been a number of disturbing reports about events at leggo blocks. should make written of online lessons. representations to the HEATHROW the prison. The most worrying of these was when a The two buildings I refer to are Harper House in The recipients of the funding, Saxon Primary Traffic Commissioner at baby died in September 2021 soon after it had been Fordbridge road, and the big red blot at the end of school in Shepperton, Echelford Primary in Ashford Hillcrest House, 386 born to a mother who had laboured all alone in her Kingston road. Why was the old White house and Town Farm Primary in Stanwell, will use the Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 cell . Despite the setting up of 11 enquiries into this replaced by this monstrosity? None of the locals 6NF, stating their reasons, VILLAGER money to improve access to remote learning in the within 21 days of this notice. tragic incident incredibly none appear to have re- living nearby wanted it. I have come to the conclu- Borough, providing items such as laptops and tab- Representors must at the ported. sion that as far as local opinion goes it is of no value lets to students who need them. same time send a copy of Email: No prison should be expanded unless it has a whatsoever. Cllr John Boughtflower said: “We are very their representations to the proven track record of success in caring for its The council often brags about how concerned it pleased to be able to give these schools some applicant at the address inmates. is with consultation of the people it supposed to given at the top of this info@heathrow funding to boost their remote learning provision. notice. A Guide to Making Yours truly, represent but it would appear obvious that in reality This has been a difficult time for schools, and we Representations is Andrew McLuskey (North Surrey Green Party) they actually ignore local feelings. know that not all pupils have the equipment they available from the Traffic villager.co.uk The amateur gang that destroyed the appearance Commissioner’s office. need to fully engage with online learning and of Staines are determined to do the same in Ashford. therefore may be missing out as a result. FULL RESPONSE Just take a look at the housing complex that has shot “The pandemic has caused a great deal of up- up on the site of Ashford College, it is overpower- heaval and brought a host of challenges into the NEEDED! ing and obnoxious, twice the height of any existing lives of children so we want to help out where we building and twice as ugly. The rest of development Dear Editor, can. We hope this not only improves the educa- is more and apartments (or more expensive boxes). Councillor The suggestion that the Queen’s lawyers – at her tional experience of the students themselves, but Borrow 1.2 billion pounds and only built 23 afford- request- lobbied government to alter a draft law is also alleviates some of the pressure placed on able homes in three years. It is a complete nonsense. deeply concerning. Particularly this is so because families during this challenging time.” George Middleton. the matter related to Her Majesty’s private wealth. update ouse and the monstrosity Given the weight of the evidence it is not enough Dear Editor, for the Palace to issue a flat denial. Nor should they There have been notifications published regarding be allowed to muddy the waters with discussion of Race Horse current road works in Fordbridge Rd and Stanwell ‘Queen’s Consent’. Rd Ashford, Kingston Rd Staines junction with HOUNSLOW & The nation has a right to hear a full, point by Woodthorpe Rd and Ashford Rd Laleham. These point response to the serious charges that have been Deaths and are all essential and emergency works for utilities laid. including sewer, gas and water pipe repairs. Resi- DISTRICT HISTORY Yours very truly, dents have sadly reported vehicles driving irre- Andrew McLuskey (North Surrey Green Party) Welfare sponsibly to avoid diversions, inappropriately us- SOCIETY ing side roads to perform U turns and speeding. Dear Editor, On behalf of local residents, please observe the Dear Editor, Animal Aid is at the forefront in campaigning for recommended diversions and bear in mind the Keeping calm and Victorian Leisure: The Organisation of the race horses. We expose disturbing issues that affect safety of our local communities. Surrey Highways Recreation in London is the subject of their welfare. Figures just released by Animal Aid are working to ensure that these emergency works Hounslow and District History Society’s next for 2020 show shocking deaths and whip abuse are completed as quickly as possible to restore carrying on is what virtual public meeting. It is on Tuesday 23 across racecourses in Great Britain. these busy roads back to normal. Thank you for February 2021 at 7.15pm. The lecturer is Mr Ian Readers may be surprised to know that 130 race your consideration and patience. Bevan, a City of London Guide. horses were killed as a result of racing in 2020 – all Yours, Rotarians do best The evening will be one of much-needed light of the horses suffered horrific deaths. Animal Aid’s Denise Turner Stewart Dear Editor, relief at this time. Mr Bevan will describe how the Horse Deathwatch website names racing’s victims Surrey County Councillor During the pandemic Rotary Clubs in Spelthorne Victorians were the first to organise leisure time and the circumstances surrounding their fatal races. Staines South and Ashford West have found it a challenge to get things done. We and activities. This included family sing-sings, We have also led the campaign to ban the use of have supported food banks, the elderly, carers, walks in the park and going to the seaside. He will the whip in racing. Racing allows jockeys to hit those with dementia, needy families with children, also cover their appreciation of the theatre and all their horses for ‘encouragement’ with seven strikes housing charities, worked with Citizens Advice, forms of music. deemed ‘acceptable’ in a Flat race and eight strikes VILLAGER DIRECTORY those suffering domestic abuse and much more. Please would you contact James Marshall on in a Jump race. Alarmingly, these rules are repeat- Recently we were called upon to help with distribu- [email protected] to obtain the link. Ev- edly broken year-on-year. In 2020 there were 299 DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS tion and collection of Covid test kits. eryone welcome. breaches of the rules for hitting horses above the We raised over £10,000 this Christmas, despite The next virtual meeting will take place on strike limits or on the ‘wrong’ part of their body or We are specialists in burglary emergencies/sealed not being able to make our annual street tours with Tuesday 30 March 2021. The subject is Hayes – for using excessive force. units (broken or steamed), friction hinges and stays, Santa. Thanks to all those who gave so generously, The Music Capital of the World by Joanna Hughes, For readers who wish to find out more about our window and door handles, locks and lock replacement. the funds donated go to local charities that have the Curator and Manager of the EMI Archive Trust. horse racing campaign, and to help bring an end to If it is anything to do with double glazing repair work, struggled with their own fundraising this past year. Liz Mammatt the use of the whip, please visit: http:// call us free of charge now. ABBEY REPAIRS 0800 In total, since last March we have distributed over Speakers’ Secretary www.animalaid.org.uk/banwhip 838877. Mention this newspaper. A1309 £20,000. Rotarians meet regularly (on Zoom), socialise, BADGER THE TAX MAN! have fun while helping others but, most of all, like SELF-EMPLOYED? EMPLOYED? to be involved in and help their local communities. SECOND HOME? RENTAL INCOME? Contact your local club or Les on 01932 887689, FROM OVERSEAS? or contact us via www.sheppertonandsunbury- rotary.org.uk. If you are outside of our area we will Don’t pay more tax than you need to put you in contact with your local club. Let Badger The TAX Man sort it out Lowest rates, Personal service, Home visits, out of office hours at no extra charge. Tel/Fax: 01784 247387 THAMES FLOOD Mob: 07752 565 398 Email: [email protected] SCANDAL Dear Editor, It is an absolute scandal that seven years on from CHRIS WEST the disastrous 2014 flooding across Surrey - and the tragic death of Zane Gbangbola - little or nothing CARPENTRY & JOINERY appears to have been done to avoid a repetition of the inundation (Advertiser 5th February). Specialists in all aspects of Given the responsibility of the county council in Bespoke Carpentry & Joinery all this Green candidates in the coming election will • Free Estimates be pressing for real progress on the River Thames • Loft conversions Flood Scheme. This as well as other vital and •Fitted Kitchens urgent measures needed locally in Spelthorne, • Replacement Doors Runnymede and elsewhere to protect local people •Fitted and Bespoke Wardrobes and their properties. Yours very truly, Tel: 07949 099 710 Andrew McLuskey (North Surrey Green Party) ISSUE 992 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 20th February 2021 Page 3 QHotels doubles Six colleges land fabulous virtual up for bumper work experience Heathrow Six colleges have joined DfE College Collabora- forces to ensure their tion Fund, Springpod masters challenge students don’t miss out began developing the on work experience op- online solution to pro- portunities during vide virtual work expe- lockdown. Over one rience in September thousand 16-18-year 2020. olds will take part in the There will be a num- virtual work experience ber of different airport- programme funded by based employers taking the Department for Edu- part, known collectively cation (DFE), starting as ‘Team Heathrow’. on 22 February 2021. These employers are Top employers will give from diverse sectors the young people online such as engineering, webinars to demonstrate construction, market- the latest technologies ing, IT and business so- in their business sectors lutions. Heathrow, said: will enable students to students in a time where The QHotels Group is Cameron Smith and the QHotels Group, and show them best The Team Heathrow “COVID-19 has had a develop their employ- options are limited, and ready to put a huge smile Korea’s Sungjae Im said: “The Masters is the practice. employers will be dem- devastating impact on ability skills, fuel their Springpod has loved back on the faces of golf- when the rescheduled traditional curtain-raiser The work experience onstrating how they young people. That’s ambitions and gain an being part of the ers after unveiling its 2020 Masters was fi- of the golf season and programme kicks off at work together to ensure why we are proud to be insight into the UK’s project.” The six col- biggest-ever competi- nally staged at Augusta we thought rolling over the start of National the smooth running of working with our Team only hub airport. The leges taking part in the tion to welcome the new last November. the prize was the best Apprenticeships Week the UK’s hub airport, as Heathrow partners to new programme will innovative and inspira- golf season, with not just While FedExCup possible way to mark 2021 – Monday, 8 Feb- well as showing some develop a high-quality help to support local tional work experience one but TWO golf winner Johnson was a this year’s event, espe- ruary – with a Welcome of the key roles in their virtual work experience communities affected programme are breaks for 16 people to popular selection to be cially after a year of so Webinar for the students sector and the skills programme for young by the pandemic – one Brooklands College, be won in ‘The 2021 crowned champion in many challenges. and their teachers, needed to succeed. people keen to learn of the key commitments West London College, QHotels Masters Chal- the ‘2020 QHotels Mas- “The great thing hosted by Springpod Poorvi Patel, Head more about a career in set out in the Heathrow the Windsor Forest Col- lenge’. ters Challenge’, choos- about Augusta is how and Heathrow. of Education, Employ- aviation. Local Economic Recov- leges Group, West With nobody man- ing Smith and Im to fin- unpredictable it is. Any Funded through the ment & Skills at “The programme ery Plan.” Thames College, aging to correctly pre- ish in the minor places player has the ability to The online platform Buckinghamshire Col- dict the top three at The proved a lot tougher, but win, as was shown last for the project has been lege Group and HCUC Masters last November, all three are sure to have year with the impressive developed by Springpod (Harrow and Uxbridge the UK’s largest golf their fans when they re- performances of THE CENSUS IS and will enable the work College). resort operator has taken turn in April to contest Cameron Smith and experience students to Andrew Russell As- the decision to rollover the 85th edition of golf’s Sungjae Im, and I’m watch videos and take sistant Principal for the prize to this year’s most iconic tournament. sure we’re in for another COMING – TAKE part in a whole host of Brooklands College, tournament, which will The competition is fascinating four days interactive webinars and said: “We are really ex- be held at Augusta from set to be led by 15-time when the action gets quizzes, relating to con- cited to be part of this April 8-11. Major winner Tiger underway.” struction, engineering, programme, it’s impor- Now two lucky Woods, who will be at- The QHotels Group PART IN IT business, marketing, tant at this time that stu- people have the chance tempting to equal Jack operates seven top golf By taking part, you can questionnaire. Without matter to us all, every- sustainability and IT. dents still have the op- to take 15 of their golf- Nicklaus’ tournament resorts in England and help inform decisions on the information you one needs to complete Harriet Menzel, Se- portunity to develop ing pals on a two-night record of six victories. Scotland: Belton services that shape your share, it’d be more diffi- the census. Do not worry, nior Strategic Account their skills and explore golf holiday to one of A host of other pre- Woods, in Grantham, community, such as cult to understand your government officials Manager at Springpod different industries to the QHotels Group’s vious Masters winners Lincolnshire; Dunston healthcare, education community’s needs and dealing with applications said of the specially de- help their future em- seven award-winning including Jordon Spieth, Hall, in Norwich; and transport. to plan and fund public you’ve made or pay- signed online ployment. venues in England and Bubba Watson, Phil Oulton Hall, Leeds; The census is a services. 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(ITJC), part of the Inflite Steve Bull will work Group of companies, closely with Inflite The based at London Jet Centre’s General to support local families Stansted Airport, is Manager MRO pleased to welcome Sebastien Albouy. Hillingdon Council has help build community Voluntary parent pleased to be delivering To find out more Steve Bull to its man- Sebastien joined the received £38,665 from resilience by ensuring champions will receive a parenting programme about becoming a par- agement team as Senior business last November the Mayor’s Office for that parents are able to full training and super- that will help build re- ent champion or if you Sales and Business De- following senior roles Policing and Crime to recognise the signs of vision and will need to silience in our commu- think your family may velopment Manager. with ABS Jets and introduce a new targeted exploitation. commit to four hours per nities and protect our need support, visit Steve joins from TAG Embraer Executive Jets. parenting programme to Nawaal Omar, aged week over four months. young people from www.brilliantparents.org Maintenance SA where “We are delighted to protect young people 39 from West Drayton, The role involves listen- criminal exploitation. If you suspect that a he was customer sup- welcome Steve to the from child criminal ex- recently signed up to be ing to parents’ issues, “By volunteering as child or young person is port director, respon- team,” said Penny ploitation, and is now a parent champion. She offering non-judge- a parent champion, not at risk of child criminal sible for customer sup- Stephens, CEO of Inflite looking for volunteers said: “I decided to vol- mental advice and pass- only will you be given exploitation, call the port interface and deal- The Jet Centre. “He Steve Bull joins Inflite to support parents of lo- unteer because there is a ing on key positive the opportunity to learn police on 101 or ership agreements (on brings decades of expe- The Jet Centre cal children who may great need in my com- parenting principles. and develop new skills, Hillingdon’s Multi Bombardier and rience and a deep un- to customers from the be at risk. munity when it comes Cllr Jane Palmer, but you will be making Agency Safeguarding Dassault business jets), derstanding of the Bom- UK, Europe, the Middle The council has re- to the needs of adoles- Hillingdon Council’s a valuable contribution Hub on 01895 556644. based at Farnborough bardier Challenger and East and beyond,” said ceived several accolades cents. It can be challeng- Cabinet Member for to the lives of families If a child is at immedi- Airport. Prior to that Global Express types we Steve Bull. for its preventative ap- ing sometimes to be a Health and Social Care, whose children may be ate risk of harm or dan- Steve held senior roles are supporting with both New apprentices proach towards young positive parent, but the said: “We are really at risk of exploitation.” ger, please call 999. at Signature Aviation- line and base mainte- Inflite’s investment in people at risk of exploi- training I’ve received so owned H+S Aviation nance. Behind any people extends to next tation, and was recently far has given me some and sister company Dal- strong and progressive generation too and nominated for an award useful parenting strate- las Airmotive. business are talented Inflite has three appren- for its innovative AXIS gies to help my family The appointment co- professionals and we tices in their final year project which identifies and my community. Update on incides with the merger, have a dream team run- with the company. De- hard-to-reach children “To be a parent effective March 1, of the ning the day-to-day spite the pandemic, and promotes early in- champion, you need to Excellence Aviation MRO operation.” ITJC plans to add more tervention. able to engage with par- (EASL) Part 145 with “Inflite has a fantas- apprentices, in a close The council is work- ents, be a good listener Spelthorne new Inflite The Jet Centre’s tic reputation for aircraft collaboration with ing with parenting and feel comfortable Part 145. ITJC acquired maintenance and cus- neighbour Stansted Col- organisation, Brilliant enough to encourage the Bombardier-focused tomer support and I am lege. Parents, to recruit and parents to attend a MRO business in Feb- very pleased to join a ITJC continues to train 15 ‘parent cham- parenting programme. Development ruary 2019, widening its passionate team which remain operational for pions’ in West Drayton, The best part of the role portfolio beyond puts investment in both base and line main- Yiewsley, Hayes and is being helpful and be- Embraer and Boeing people front and centre tenance, as does its fully Harlington for the pre- ing able to share all the BBJ support. Excel- of its business. We have integrated VVIP inte- vention programme. right information with Dedicated parent Framework lence Aviation CAMO a very busy year ahead, grated award-winning my community, and I activity will continue adding new approvals FBO - available to all champions will offer hope we can teach par- Production of the Associates, Spelthorne Spelthorne Council, Cllr separately, with Steve and accreditations so we corporate, executive jet advice, guidance and ents how to communi- Staines Development will be looking at ways John Boughtflower, Hughes at its helm as can enhance our service services. support to families and cate with their children.” Framework, formerly to engage with the pub- said: “We have an enor- known as the lic using virtual and mous opportunity to see Masterplan, has reached online methods but will Staines as our largest an exciting stage as consider physical events town centre develop in Air Charter Scotland Europe Spelthorne prepares to if restrictions and social a positive way that sup- launch a public consul- distancing requirements ports our communities tation this spring. Once allow as safety is our and their vision for its adopted, the Framework priority. All residents future. At the Extraor- now flying on a Maltese AOC will set a clear vision and businesses and lo- dinary Cabinet meeting and strategy for the cal interest groups in on 25 January to con- Air Charter Scotland, a plained Air Charter Scot- transformation and re- Spelthorne will be en- sider a moratorium of leading British private land Commercial Direc- generation of the centre couraged to participate Council developments jet operator and aircraft tor and Accountable of Staines. as the sustainable in Staines, I specifically management company, Manager Derek The Issues and Op- growth of the town is asked for a consultation has ratified six months’ Thomson. “The estab- tions consultation will important to the whole exercise to be under- preparation during the lishment of Air Charter propose a set of key ob- borough. This is a key taken so that residents summer lockdown to Scotland Europe marks jectives that the Frame- stage to reach before the could give us their views secure an international a significant and strate- work will aim to ad- Framework itself is pro- on the future of Staines. Maltese Air Operator’s gic step for our 20-year- dress. It will look at is- duced. All of those reg- Everyone should have Certificate. Two aircraft old business as we look sues affecting the town, istered on the Local Plan their say in this and I from its 10-strong fleet to add more managed such as transportation database will receive urge people to get in- are now under the Malt- aircraft to our fleet and improvements, parking emails and letters, and volved at this early stage ese jurisdiction, enabling open new bases this provision, attractive we will be engaging so that the Framework the business to operate spring. Thanks to the public spaces, enhanc- with our Residents’ As- can capture the issues within the EU under fifth excellent efficiency and ing and connecting the sociations. The consul- we want to see ad- freedom rights (the abil- strong regulatory avia- aircraft on the registry on 15th December 2020.” the UK. riverside, delivering tation will be promoted dressed and the im- ity to fly between the 27 tion knowledge of the by April, giving us and The Maltese Regis- In addition, Malta has homes, supporting our via a press release, post- provements we will see EU states), complement- Maltese regulator, the our clients, the utmost try is growing in popu- moved into the aircraft shops and providing vi- ers, social media, delivered, not just for ing its mainstay G-Reg whole registration pro- flexibility in being able larity, largely owing to leasing business “to tal infrastructure, to- website and the Bulle- Staines but the whole operations out of the UK. cess worked extremely to offer charter in the EU its efficiency, fair pric- square the circle and have gether with options for tin magazine. borough.” The first aircraft, 9H- well,” he said. territories,” Derek said. ing, as well as being an lessors’ collaboration us- how to address them. It This update on the EDT, a Bombardier Derek and his team “Having both G-regis- English-speaking Island, ing Malta as their base.” is anticipated that the timetable coincides with Project director, Challenger 350 is based worked closely with the tered and 9H-registered which enjoys a special Underlining the spe- consultation will run for the publication of an Valerie Conway, at in Nice, South of France Maltese Civil Aviation aircraft puts us in a strong status with the UK. Of cial relationship between six weeks from mid Analysis and Review David Lock Associates and the second, 9H- Directorate and law firm position for charter work 569 aircraft registered, the UK and Malta, in April to late May 2021. Report that sets out the said: “The preparation WIN, a CJ3+ is posi- Valletta-based GVZH when the rebound mainly with commercial January, CAA Interna- At this stage it is not work carried out so far of the Development tioned in Malta. The lat- Advocates through the comes.” airlines, 168 are business tional (CAAi) the tech- about specific areas for to identify background Framework provides a ter took its new registra- extensive application “We are very pleased jets) registered to 37 op- nical cooperation arm of development or heights information, including vital opportunity to con- tion at the end of De- process, satisfying to welcome Air Charter erators. “Malta has be- the UK CAA awarded a and massing of build- challenges and oppor- sider options for the cember, with Air Char- Transport Malta’s exact- Scotland Europe to our come an important hub two-year contract to de- ings. There will be a fur- tunities facing the town town centre, ensuring ter Scotland Europe be- ing due diligence pro- international registry,” for a growing number of liver flight simulator de- ther public consultation centre, to support the that attractive and val- coming the last new op- cess. Dialogue com- commented Charles business aviation com- vice evaluations and on a Preferred Staines next stage and was pro- ued places in Staines- erator of 2020 to be reg- menced with Charles Pace, Director General, panies and business char- training service to the Development Frame- duced with input from upon-Thames are pro- istered under the friendly Pace, Director General, Transport Malta. “They ter activities,” he added. Civil Aviation Director- work later this year cov- key stakeholders. This tected and enhanced, as jurisdiction. The busi- Transport Malta, follow- are a terrific team, highly “We set up the regis- ate of Transport Malta – ering these aspects once report has been agreed well as thinking about ness now has three dedi- ing a meeting at EBACE professional, and com- try 10 years ago, but the the first of several new the Issues and Options by the Staines Develop- those locations that cated crew based in Eu- in Geneva in 2018. “We mitted to doing things last four years have be- strategic partnerships consultation exercise ment Task Group, might benefit from re- rope to support the op- determined late in 2019 properly. We worked come exceptionally busy with its regulatory coun- has been completed and which comprises coun- generation and renewal. eration. it was a sensible step to very well together, along and we now have to con- terparts in the EU. It further work has been cillors from every ward This will ensure a sus- “The summer pause embark upon to protect with Dr Katrina Abela at trol the expansion,” said gives Malta access to a undertaken by the in Staines and is chaired tainable future for the proved to be an excep- us from whatever ob- GVZH, talking on Charles Pace. Ten more wider range of regula- Staines Development by the Leader of the town centre as a vibrant, tionally busy time for us stacles Brexit would Microsoft Teams mostly operators are looking to tory capabilities to sup- Task Group. Council. successful asset for all as we worked to arrange throw up, operationally. and signed off on their add aircraft to the regis- port its International Working with con- Chair of the Group communities across the Certificate,” ex- We intend to have a third second aircraft, 9H-WIN try, including three from Aircraft Registry. sultants, David Lock and Leader of Spelthorne.” ISSUE 992 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 20th February 2021 Page 5 World’s First .Com BBGA proud to partner Radio Station for the new Aviation Skills Entrepreneurs Business Live Global Retention Platform and Spectrum Elite to- The British Business gether with Elite Live Aviation Association Group have launched (BBGA) is proud to be the first .com radio sta- the first aviation indus- tion. Billed as ‘Where Music Meets Business’ try association actively the station will broad- supporting the new UK cast to entrepreneurs, Government-backed business leaders and Aviation Skills Reten- business owners whilst tion Platform (ASRP) introducing them to www.aviationtalent.co.uk. emerging and unsigned The platform was musical talent. launched for industry The idea is the brain- registrations on child of Victoria Beale, Wednesday, 10 Febru- Founder and CEO of ary by the Aviation Business Live Global Minister, Robert Courts together with Suzanne MP, during a webinar Letting an influencer, hosted by Department presenter, musician and for Transport Aviation speaker. Commenting Ambassador Jo Salter. exodus of talent. support and be part of channel,” Marc Bailey on Elite Live Radio Several dozen key sec- BBGA’s involve- the Government’s suggested. “People can Victoria said, “Suzanne tor representatives at- ment follows a number Aviation Skills Reten- also be redeployed into and I had the idea for a Victoria Beale, Founder and CEO of Business Live Global and Co- tended to learn more of meetings conducted tion Programme, aimed complementary indus- radio station focussed founder of the World’s First .Com Radio Station about the platform and on Microsoft Teams at safeguarding em- tries so that they retain purely on entrepreneurs business leaders and soon. We wanted a big credible guests. We’re how it will support the with representatives of ployment and aiding the their skills and their in- and unsigned musical emerging musicians.” launch and we’ve got always open to receiv- retention of skills ASRP and the former post Covid recovery.” terest in aviation. It is talent back in July 2020 Elite Live Radio is one and we couldn’t be ing new music submis- across the sector. whilst on the train back aviation minister dur- “Credit must go the vital that we retain con- currently test broadcast- more thrilled!” sions from non-signed The Minister for from London after in- ing and will officially ing the summer and to the Aviation Minis- tact with colleagues via The event is free to artists and full details of Aviation spoke pas- terviewing celebrity launch on the 19th Feb- attend and runs from how to upload your winter lockdowns as it ter, Robert Courts and this innovative resource sionately about the im- sculptor Guy Portelli. It ruary at an online event 12noon – 2pm. Tickets music can be found at helped to help shape the his officials for secur- so that further down the portance of retaining was too great an oppor- attended by over 150 can be booked here: www.eliteliveradio.com/ proposition. ing financial support at recovery path we can and supporting the tunity to miss, with the businesses. Adds www.eventbrite.co.uk/ submissions. This is “Our interest is in such a critical time and encourage a return to UK’s highly talented rise of the internet and Victoria, “The event is e/business-live-online- genuinely ground break- helping so many col- to those organisations aviation as the market workforce. He called on significantly improved co-sponsored by for-decision-makers- ing and I’m thrilled to leagues who are sadly such as the BBGA and slowly returns.” industry organisations, technology that’s now Tweebaa, Elite Live c500k-turnover-elg- see my vision come into out of work as a result others who have Immediate sce- and adjacent industries, in just about everyone’s Group and Kylie Ander- launch-tickets- fruition! of this devasting pan- worked hard to ensure narios, for example, to share as many va- home we found that it son and already we have 134629501463 demic. The whole land- the future of both sec- may see a displaced pi- cancies and opportuni- could be done online, over 130 businesses reg- Adds Victoria, To find out more scape of aviation has tors,” he added.º lot able to move from ties on the platform as hence the world’s first istered to attend and I “We’ve got some fabu- about Elite Live Radio changed inside a year, “If we are lucky, commercial airline to .com radio station tar- they can and stressed fully expect the event to lous presenters lined up click here: https:// which has forced em- then perhaps 15-20% of retrain and work on the geted at entrepreneurs, be sold out very, very the need to avoid an already and some in- www.eliteliveradio.com/ ployers to make cuts in jobs may be directed to flight operations side of both operations and SME’s through this drones. personnel. Business Aerobility launches Armchair Aurora to ‘Light aviation has not been immune from job losses Up Lockdown’ with impressionist Jon Culshaw either, but we do be- Quarantine hotels lieve our sector has the Building on the success of Armchair Airshow, Mike Miller-Smith said: “Building on resilience to bounce Aerobility, the UK’s leading disabled flying char- our annual fundraising event ‘Aurora’ back first,” said Marc and travel ity, along with Impressionist Jon Culshaw and which sees Aerobility fly to the Northern- Bailey, CEO of the Astronomer Pete Lawrence, is lining up a host of most part of the UK, Armchair Aurora is BBGA. restrictions could astronomers, scientists, aviators and artists for an part of our response to the impact of Covid- “Working with the hour long, live-streamed Armchair Aurora event 19. th full engagement of our on Saturday, March 13 at 18:00. Our hope is that the aviation industry, Board and Working see demand for UK The free to attend event will livestream via which has been fantastic in its support of Groups, BBGA is hope- armchairaurora.com and will take viewers on a disabled flying, along with others, will find ful we can redeploy re- journey of wonder from their armchairs and into a way to step forward again to sponsor and staycations to rise the skies. support the event, so that we can continue dundant staff to SME’s in business aviation via The latest Coronavirus travel restrictions Bringing together spectacular Aurora footage, to provide disabled flying when we come come into force today, with travellers arriv- interviews and Q&A with scientists, there will be out of lockdown. We will also encourage the platform.” – Marc Bailey. ing from the 33 red list countries having to insights on polar aviation and the workings of the donations during the event, whilst anyone stay in quarantine hotels to reduce the spread. Aurora, all beamed to living rooms around the UK wishing to support us now can do so via “Our collaboration and worldwide. www.aerobility.com/donate” on the ASRP, working Travel Insurance Expert at Confused.com “This event is just one example of how we Jon Culshaw adds: “Armchair Aurora, with Talent Retention Jac Morris says: continue to support the disabled community and promises to be an escape from lockdown for Solutions (TRS) under- “Our research found that almost two thirds continue to inspire ability through aviation during anybody of any age. I encourage everyone pins the value of BBGA (62%) of people said that they’re more likely lockdown, while aircraft are grounded. If I were to to join us for this fascinating event. As an as the primary associa- to consider holidaying in the UK rather than describe what it will be like, I would say, think astronomy enthusiast, I for one can’t wait!” Jon Culshaw tion and voice in gen- abroad due to the pandemic. ‘Spring Watch meets the Sky at Night’, exclaimed Pete Lawrence adds: “What a great idea eral and business avia- “So unsurprisingly, we saw demand for Aerobility CEO, Mike Miller-Smith. to bring the magic of the Aurora in to living- tion now that we have UK travel cover increase by more than 3% rooms across the country. I’m so pleased to exited the EU and between 2019 and 2020, whereas quotes for Expert speakers will include: be involved and to support such a great EASA,” he added. worldwide cover including the US fell by a • Pete Lawrence, the British amateur astrono- cause at the same time.” See the video here: huge 12%. With quarantine hotels and stricter mer best known for his popularisation of astronomy A limited number of sponsorship oppor- https://youtu.be/ travel restrictions coming into force from on the BBC’s The Sky at Night with Sir Patrick tunities are still available. Please contact XpMa608L8BI today, it’s likely we’ll see staycations and Moore. [email protected] for more details or Terry Scuoler CBE, caravan holidays firmly on the itinerary for • Nigel Meredith: Space Weather Scientist, visit www.aerobility.com/armchairaurora Talent Retention Solu- 2021. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) The last Armchair Event from Aerobility tions Chairman com- • Rod Arnold: Head of Air Unit, BAS. achieved over 76,000 views in 60 coun- mented: “But if you do have to travel for any rea- tries. Viewers will be invited to submit questions to “The airline and son, it’s important to keep up to date on the the experts during the event. To round off the aviation sectors are key official government advice which varies from evening, the event will conclude with a ‘Sounds of Contacts: to our nation’s country to country. Our expert guide will Space’ music extravaganza, delivering 30 minutes Marcus O’Shea, Head of Fundraising, of tranquillity and beauty to viewers, with aurora Marketing & Communications at Aerobility economy and sense of help to clear up some of your travel concerns footage accompanied by appropriately ambient [email protected] well-being. We are and show you how to contact your insurance music. www.aerobility.com Pete Lawrence therefore delighted to provider.” Page 6 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 20th February 2021 ISSUE 994 Rare Planet of the Don’t forget Apes production-used costume and prop pavement expected to fetch potholes thousands of pounds Living Streets is call- (31%) over 65s are funding to improve inactivity, air pollution ing on councils to re- prevented from walk- pavements, not just and isolation. That’s A person in a garment Description member pavement ing on their local roads. why we are calling for automatically generated with medium potholes when repair- streets because of Mary Creagh, local authorities not to confidence ing roads to enable the cracked pavements, Chief Executive, Liv- forget pavement pot- Fewer than 20 of these chimpanzee most vulnerable to feel equating to over ing Streets said: holes and to use a fair happier and safer us- 3.5million people. “Being able to sim- share of the funding costumes were made for the entire ing their streets. It Nearly two thirds of ply enjoy a walk down for pavements.” original Planet of the Apes series, starting comes after the De- over 65s (60%) are your own street is cur- Living Streets is in 1968. It appears to be one made for the partment for Trans- worried about poor rently off limits to mil- urging candidates in lead female character Dr Zira, as played port today (15 Febru- pavements and half of lions of older people May’s local, regional by Kim Hunter. ary 2021) announced older adults (48%) because local pave- and national elections £500 million to local would walk more if ments are simply not to put walking first. In Comprising a tunic with inner cuffs authorities in England pavements were well up to the job. ‘A Manifesto for extending beyond sleeves, elasticated for highways mainte- maintained. “Investing in well- Walking’, Living skirt, five-toed boots, and all presented on nance. Living Streets maintained and clut- Streets calls on candi- a realistic custom-made female ape Living Streets’ re- wants local authorities ter free pavements dates to pledge to make mannequin with silicon head, it even search shows that to tackle pavement would help everyone walking easier and cut nearly one in three potholes by using walk more – tackling pavement clutter. includes hand-punched hair and glass eyes. It is an extremely rare survival and will appear as a highlight in the Entertain- New Easter Treats by makers of top ment Memorabilia & Movie Props auction at Ewbank’s on February 25, selling cheese advent calendar estimated at £3,000-5,000. Hot Cross Buns and Consigned alongside it by the same Chocolate Orange get collector is a rifle also used in the cheesy makeover from production. A modified M1 Carbine, it is producers of best-sell- painted in a wood effect with leather strap ing Xmas Advent Cal- and is 35 inches long. The estimate is endar Ilchester® Spiced £4,000-6,000. Blueberry Hot Cross Among the other highlights in the sale Bun Wheeler and are the original foyer doors for the Abbey Ilchester® Double Road studios in London, through which Chocolate and Orange Wheeler to launch in all those who recorded there, including 350 Asda stores from The Beatles, would have passed on their 18 March way to the recording studios and sound The makers of the booths. world’s first and best- Live online bidding is available via selling Christmas ad- vent calendar have Ewbank’s website, where you will also be turned their attention to able to view the entire catalogue. Easter-inspired cheeses www.ewbankauctions.co.uk for 2021. Norseland, the UK’s • Ewbank’s Sports & Entertainment leading speciality cheese company and the Memorabilia department is the manufacturers of the company’s leading specialist department, number one selling with £1.6m in auction sales in 2020. Ilchester® Cheese Ad- Recent highlights include the Football vent Calendar, have Memorabilia of former Manchester launched two new Eas- ter-themed cheeses in United captain Norman Whiteside and the their Ilchester range. Bray Studios sale of Gerry Anderson These are: memorabilia. Ilchester® Spiced Blueberry Hot Cross Bun Wheeler - a deli- Image courtesy of Ewbank’s Auctions. cious cheddar cheese, blended with real blue- berry pieces, orange peel, dark raisins and Personalised number plates could lightly spiced with cin- namon. Ilchester® Double tions to any Easter from Norseland, says: ily and friends, these invalidate your car insurance Chocolate and Orange weekend cheeseboard, “On 19 March, we as tasty, unique and inno- Wheeler - a rich and or topped on sweet bis- a country will have en- vative cheeses will pro- If you’re thinking of getting a personalised number ing this with your provider, however, in case it creamy Wensleydale cuits like shortbread, a dured a whole year of vide us with a novel ad- plate but are worried about what it will do to your takes a different view. combined with shards of Lotus Biscoff or a di- restrictions to our free- dition to our indulgent car insurance, the good news is it’s unlikely you’ll “But being seen as part of the car itself also milk and white choco- gestive. For a real Eas- dom as a result of the Easter gastronomical see your premiums increase. means they revert to being owned by your insurer late as well as fruity or- ter treat, pair the pandemic, and we are experiences that we can You will need to inform your provider if you are if you make a claim for the whole value of the car.” ange pieces. Ilchester® Spiced Blue- now in the third national really look forward to adding new plates, however, and failure to do so If you want to keep the plates, make sure you These two products berry Hot Cross Bun lockdown. enjoying. could breach the terms of your insurance. tell your insurer that when you put in your claim. will be available from Wheeler with a German “We were really “We are confident And if the plates were particularly expensive, You can generally get them back for no more than 350 Asda stores from Riesling and the keen to create some new that the British public you also need to think about how they will affect the a settlement price. 18 March, so could pro- Ilchester® Double products that can help will love the novelty fac- overall value of your car to make sure it is ad- Your provider also needs to write a letter of vide an exciting change Chocolate and Orange lift our spirits as we ap- tor of these cheeses and equately covered. non-interest to the DVLA, allowing you to keep for Easter treats for Wheeler with a glass of proach Easter. And will a great alternative Uswitch car insurance expert James Andrews ownership of them and transfer the plates to a new 2021. Champagne or while we are unsure for cheese lovers who said: “Personalised plates are generally seen as part vehicle. The two new Easter Prosecco. about whether we will would rather a cheesy of a car, rather than as a modification, so it’s rare for But if you’re too slow to act, and the car is cheeses will make the Lisa Harrison, Se- be able to celebrate the delight than a chocolate them to affect premiums. It’s worth double-check- scrapped, there’s a risk they could be lost forever. perfect novelty addi- nior Brand Manager Easter break with fam- one this Easter.” ISSUE 992 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 20th February 2021 Page 7 Council candidates urged Powerday launches new to stand up for pedestrians Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walk- seriously injured on England’s roads, poor air qual- graduate programme ing is urging candidates in May’s elections to put ity causes almost 64,000 early deaths in the UK Leading independent recycling and waste manage- the lives of young Londoners through local em- walking first by cutting pavement clutter, reducing each year;and than half of children are active for the ment company, Powerday has launched a graduate ployment.” car speeds and rolling out “School Streets”, closed recommended 60 minutes a day. training scheme, as part of the company’s commit- Powerday’s first recruit to the scheme, Maisie to traffic at pick up and drop off times. Mary Creagh, Chief Executive, Living Streets ment to improving the lives of young Londoners Collins, started a role as Environmental, said: through employment and opportunity. Sustainability, and Wellness Driver in August last In ‘A Manifesto for Walking’, Living Streets “During lockdown, we rediscovered the simple Announced following National Apprenticeship year. A graduate in geography from Loughborough calls on candidates to pledge to: act of walking – the oldest, cheapest and greenest Week, which ran from 8th to 14th February 2021, University, Maisie who completed her university End pedestrian deaths and injuries on roads; transport there is. But people are worried about the launch of the scheme is a natural development thesis on Sustainability around Heathrow Airport Tackle air pollution; speeding vehicles, dirty air, cluttered pavements, of the Powerday Academy which was created last has this year recently begun a 24-month training Make school streets safe; and dangerous crossings. January to deliver career support and training to the and development programme which will see her Make walking easier and cut pavement clut- “It doesn’t have to be like this. By standing up local community, both to existing employees and work towards the IEMA Foundation Certificate in ter. for pedestrians, council candidates can tackle road school leavers from less advantaged backgrounds. Environmental Management whilst delivering A Manifesto for Walking sets out key asks of danger, air pollution and health problems and rede- Powerday is initially providing graduate roles Powerday’s newly developed Sustainability and candidates, including a default 20mph limit in sign neighbourhoods as places where people can in sustainability, finance, and IT, based at the Wellness Manifesto. built-up areas, more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, move and can breathe.” company’s head office in Willesden Junction, North Maisie says: “I started my career with Powerday creating one School Street in every ward, and Living Streets is urging voters to call on their West London. Successful candidates will be given in customer services, but I had a clear path I wanted cutting pavement clutter. local candidates to improve streets for walking. the opportunity to not only gain exposure to day- to follow, which was sustainability and the senior In 2019, over 5,200 pedestrians were killed or Visit livingstreets.org.uk/elections2021 to-day business operations, practical skills, and management team have supported me every step of work experience but also be put through formal the way. I love my new role driving sustainability qualifications that will contribute towards a post- and wellness initiatives through every area of our graduate qualification in their given discipline. operations and ensuring that the business is a force Liam Kearney, Joint Managing Director, for good. I am also collaborating with our clients on New Dordogne site in Powerday says: “We believe that as a significant common sustainability initiatives. 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Campers wooded park complete shops, treasure hunts, Vosges : 20 new high- (tents or campervans) with indoor and outdoor mini-farm outings and quality mobile homes also benefit from im- heated pools and a gour- musical games. set around a new pedes- provements: more indi- met restaurant serving Prices start from trian area and private vidual space and up- classic Périgord dishes. 259 (10-17 Sept) for 7 pool – open year-round. graded cooking facili- Near Calviac-en- nights (4 sharing a 2- Each has stylish décor ties for many sites in- Périgord on the prettiest bedroom/1 bathroom and an extended terrace cluding Sunêlia Inter- stretch of the Dordogne, chalet with covered ter- for gorgeous mountain lude on the Ile de Ré, Sunêlia Domaine de Champé in the Vosges, Sunêlia Aluna Vacances and Sunêlia Le Ranc Davaine in the Ardèche. A popular charity has around 10,000 selling in a way that either directly from its These latest im- fundraising bookstall, books, DVDs, CDs and complies with the cur- eBay seller account provements and addi- which usually takes vinyl on display in the rent social distancing ucefundraise or via eBay tions consolidate place at the United United Church and out- requirements. I’m so sellers mylovelybooks Sunêlia Vacances’s po- Church of Egham, is side on Egham High grateful that some of and br_foxy. The more sition as clear leader of working hard to adapt Street. The bookstall is them have devoted online purchases made, its sector, setting the to life under lockdown run entirely by volun- themselves to running the greater the amount standard for glamping by selling online. This teers and is a much- the online side of the that can be donated to and camping holidays in means it can continue to loved and well-used in- bookstall. This takes up local charities. Europe: the first choice provide reading mate- stitution in the town. a tremendous amount of The full bookstall is for high quality and rial for people both lo- Bookstall founder their time, and if it due to re-open to the value for money. cally and further afield, and co-ordinator, Gra- weren’t for their dedica- public when restrictions Example rates for 7 and can continue to raise ham Burrough, said: tion we would not be able permit. In the meantime nights for a family of 4 much-needed funds for “We know that people to carry on at the mo- the bookstall’s eBay (self-catering/2 bed- local charities are reading more than ment.” seller pages can be ac- room chalet) during The bookstall has ever in lockdown and Despite having to cessed 24 hours a day, school holidays at been running for 20 need to be able to source close the bookstall in seven days a week. Sunêlia Le Domaine des years and in that time affordable books while lockdown, the organisers Further information Chênes Verts, has raised over remaining at home. We have continued to donate on the bookstall, includ- Dordogne are: Easter £100,000 for local good also want to continue a slightly reduced ing details of its charity (Fri 9-Fri 16 Apr) from causes. It usually raises fundraising for local amount to local charity partners and amounts e294; Summer half term £1,000 per month, do- causes which are cur- partners from online donated, can be found (Sat 29 May-Sat 5 Jun) nating £500 to one of its rently restricted in how sales. at http://www.united- from e252; Summer (Sat local charity partners. It they can raise money. Some of the c h u r c h - o f - 28 Aug-Sat 4 Sept) from is completely reliant on Our volunteers are bookstall’s vast stock egham.org.uk/calendar/ e288. donations, and normally determined to continue can be bought online, book/. Page 8 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 20th February 2021 ISSUE 994 HEATHROW’S TOP FLIGHT NEWSPAPER THE HEATHROW EXPRESS Bees defeated by rivals CARS QPR in West London VILLAGER Mobile Apps Two goals in five sec- QPR 2 when he looked like he ond half minutes con- Brentford 1 might get on to a Josh IOS ANDROID demned Brentford to Strikers Lyndon Dykes Dasilva pass. A Dasilva defeat against Queens and Charlie Austin were cross was then a fraction Park Rangers. Ivan starting to link, and the too heavy for Toney at SPORT Toney scored in the first home side were getting the far post. half as The Bees had the them the ball in There was a chance www.facebook.com/HeathrowVillager upper hand and they Brentford territory. Aus- for Fosu on the counter- seemed to be on their tin curled a shot over attack as Mads Bech way to a well-earned from the edge of the pen- Sørensen broke out from away win. But a 1-0 lead alty are and a cross-cum- his own penalty area. Bees are flying Dasilva double helps in the 70th minute be- shot from Kane had Fosu was released in to came a 2-1 deficit by the David Raya scrambling space but faded a shot Middlesbrough 1 Brentford 4 77th and QPR took the a little as it flew wide of wide with Canós mak- Brentford once again recovered from conceding Bees win in Berkshire points. the far post. ing a fine run in support inside the opening minutes to pick up a third win in Reading 1 Brentford 3 Brentford had the Those openings came on the left. There was seven days and a third win at Middlesbrough in the Two goals in the final five minutes helped Brentford complete a come back better of the opening ex- just before Brentford’s also an opening for last three years. The Bees conceded inside three from a goal down and record a win against fellow high-flyers Reading. The changes, having more of goal and the later stages Jensen as he got in to the minutes with a goal that will go down as a David Bees trailed to a penalty from Lucas João and had a difficult opening to the the ball and playing of the first period saw penalty area on the left Raya own goal, but they bounced back. Ivan Toney game, but Josh Dasilva conjured an equaliser before the break. An even and mostly in the home side’s good chances at both side. Canós worked his levelled before half time and The Bees moved through enthralling contest looked set to be heading for a 1-1 draw before Dasilva half. They tried to ex- ends. Ilias Chair cut in- way in to the penalty area the gears in the second half. They took the lead smashed The Bees in front and Ivan Toney scored his 23rd of the season to seal pose QPR’s back three side off the left and let and back heeled the ball through Vitaly Janelt before Mathias Jensen made it a magnificent, hard fought, 3-1 win. with the movement of fly with a shot that flew to Jensen, but he fed a three. Toney’s second of the afternoon, and 22nd of It was three points that The Bees deserved over the course of the 90 minutes, their attacking players wide of the far post. It shot over the crossbar the season, confirmed a 4-1 win late on to go with but they had to work hard for. Reading had the better of the opening exchanges with Sergi Canós and then took a fine recovery from a tight angle. recent 1-0 and 2-1 victories on Teesside. and scored from the penalty spot but Dasilva scored a superb leveller. His Tariqe Fosu often get- tackle from Geoff As the game ap- Middlesbrough won an early corner on the left second was probably even better, a right foot tracer bullet of a volley that put ting close to Toney and Cameron to prevent proached the hour mark, inside the first two minutes. The Bees defended the the heat in to a freezing Berkshire evening. Toney set up both those goals and then drifting in to wider Toney shooting from 15 all momentum seemed initial delivery, the second dead ball became the had time to slot in a third to settle matters. positions in the space yards to double to be disappearing. It was opening goal. The hosts played it short and Neeskens Mr Harrington played more than six minutes of injury time as Reading behind the home wing Brentford’s lead. Canós being played at a slow Kebano delivered it in to the middle, George Saville sought a way back in to the game, but their race was run. An Olise free kick hit backs. The Bees were had split the home de- pace, with Brentford jumped with Raya and the ball hit Ethan Pinnock and a defensive wall in the last seconds but Reading were beaten. They spent the able to play the ball in fence with a pass and largely in control in then Raya and rolled over the line. last moments in Brentford territory but could not score and the visitors took the and out of midfield and Fosu had the option to midfield, but The Bees The goal Brentford had been pressing for came points. progress up the pitch but shoot but looked to find were undone by a five- moments later. The Bees went on the attack with Reading: Cabral; Yiadom, Morrison, McIntyre, Richards; Rinomhota, Laurent; Olise, also had success with Toney in a better posi- minute blast from the Bolasie and Britt Assombalonga on the floor appeal- Semedo (sub Aluko 77 mins), Ejaria (sub Holmes 90 mins); João balls in to space on the tion but Cameron made hosts. The two goals ing for free kicks. Dalsgaard played a ball long to Brentford: Raya; Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Sørensen, Henry; Dasilva (sub Zamborek 90 flanks. a vital intervention. came out of nothing, with Toney and he flicked it on to Fosu, breaking past mins), Janelt, Jensen (sub Forss 90 mins); Mbeumo (sub Canós 64 mins), Toney, Fosu All the early open- A fierce free kick QPR making the most of Paddy McNair. Fosu darted in to the penalty area, as (sub Ghoddos 80 mins) ings went the way of from Toney was de- a counter-attack to level, McNair nibbled his heels, and squared for Toney to Brentford, but the final flected over the bar be- and then working the score. But just before the hour mark Toney nodded pass was often awry. A fore Jensen came close winning goal moments it back to Janelt, who met it with a shot with his right Bees slip up at home Canós cross was just to a goal that would have later. foot in to the corner of the net. Fve minutes later, 2- ahead of Fosu and an- been the best in any sea- Substitute Chris 1 became 3-1. Jensen darted clear, rounded Bettinelli A goal in each half gave Brentford 0 it became a great cross. other, that may have been son. As he picked up a Willock played a key role and stroked the ball in to the back of the net to give an excellent Barnsley Barnsley 2 Morris took a touch and a shot, was too high for dropping loose ball after in the equaliser. The Brentford breathing space. side a well-deserved 2-0 slotted the ball past Raya Toney. If it was a shot a Brentford corner, he home side cleared a cor- Brentford made it four when Jensen won the ball win against Brentford in then got a fortunate rico- and in to the net off the from Canós, it failed to headed it over Austin, ner and Willock worked in midfield and Jam Zamborek released Bryan West London. The visi- chet as the defender made post. trouble Seny Dieng in nutmegged Stefan his way between a gaggle Mbeumo on the left, he crossed and the ball arrived at tors took the lead early the tackle. Brittain deliv- Barnsley’s work off the QPR goal. Johansen and bounced of players in midfield to the feet of Henry. Henry turned brilliantly and let fly on after a fast start and ered a brilliant cross from the ball was intense and The best early chance the ball in front of him- get his team up the pitch. with a shot that Bettinelli miraculously tipped on to the then added a second the right and Conor relentless and Brentford went the way of Fosu. self before letting fly The ball was played in to crossbar. The ball bounced back to Mbeumo, he moments after the restart Chaplin arrived at the far had no way to build Canós released Rico with a shot that dipped the penalty area and, af- steered it back in to the middle and Toney headed to earn a cushion they post to finish. Chaplin got momentum. The visitors Henry on the overlap and and swerved and landed ter bouncing around down, past Bettinelli and in to the net. never looked like losing. himself between Henrik could have got a third his cross bounced its way just in front of Dieng. while The Bees were Middlesbrough: Bettinelli; Fisher, Dijksteel, McNair, Bola; The Bees had chances, Dalsgaard and Ethan when Cauley Woodrow through to Fosu at the far The QPR goalkeeper unable to clear, Sam Howson; Kebano (sub Spence 68 mins), Morsy, Saville, particularly at 1-0 down, Pinnock and although fed a long ball in to the post, but he snatched at was equal to it and man- Field latched on to it and Bolasie (sub Watmore 83 mins); Assombalonga (sub Akpom but were unable to mount Raya got a hand to the path of Victor the shot and it flew over aged to push it away from drilled a low shot past 68 mins) a comeback and shot, the ball rolled over Adeboyejo, but his shot the crossbar. When The the arriving Canós. Raya and in to the corner Brentford: Raya; Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Sørensen, Henry; Barnsley took the points. the line. from 22 yards whistled Bees moved up the pitch of the net. Jensen, Janelt, Ghoddos (sub Reid 83 mins); Fosu (sub And the hosts then The visitors were in- A Ghoddos free kick just wide. down the left soon after almost equalised at the And a few moments Zamborek 72 mins), Toney (sub Forss 83 mins), Canós (sub credibly energetic off the caused difficulty for the Mbeumo 67 mins) There was a late a Canós cross found other end. A Chair cor- later, 1-1 became 2-1. ball and produced qual- visitors and a fierce header from Toney, Fosu, this time at the near ner was bent in under- Kane played a brilliant ity in the final third to Pinnock shot was which flew over the bar, post, but he failed to find neath the Brentford pass from right to left MORRIS ROOFING score the opening goal. blocked. The ball broke but The Bees never came the finish. Henrik crossbar and Raya and Lee Wallace man- They limited Brentford back to Pinnock and his close to salvaging some- Dalsgaard also blasted punched it out under aged to work his way in CONTRACTORS LTD to few chances and then next effort deflected wide thing from the match. wide when he got up in pressure, the ball to the penalty area. He took theirs when it came for a corner. That was And Barnsley came clos- support of an attack, Fosu dropped and Yoann Bar- tried to feed a cross along BUILT UP FELT ROOFING SPECIALISTS just after the interval. played deep and met by est to the third goal of the found Canós in the pen- bet fired it back towards the six-yard box but saw ALL DOMESTIC WORK UNDERTAKEN With a 2-0 lead, they Pinnock again, but his afternoon. An Alex alty area and the ball goal. Raya recovered to it deflect in to the path of A FAST AND never looked back and header was blocked. Mowatt shot deflected in broke to the edge of the make the save and was Austin and he steered a EFFICIENT SERVICE took the win. Dalsgaard had a header to the arms of Raya and box. then helped by his de- shot in to the corner of LOCAL FROM AN Barnsley started the saved by Brad Collins he went close again in When Brentford got fenders, who scrambled the net, via another de- ESTABLISHED game in a very intense late in the half and The the dying seconds. Jor- the ball in to the penalty the ball away. Johansen flection. QPR had gone AUTHORITY manner. They were on Bees could have levelled COMPANY dan Williams broke and area right, on the half curled a free kick just more than 20 minutes the front foot with and in stoppage time when APPROVED (SINCE 1977) AT fed a pass to Mowatt hour, they took the lead. over the crossbar as the without troubling Raya without the ball, got a lot Toney took a free kick whose shot was saved. COMPETITIVE PRICES. A burst from Henry won host made a good start to but then struck a double of their players high up quickly and Canós found Brentford: Raya; a free kick on the left as the second period. They blow that The Bees could the pitch and played in Ghoddos 18 yards out, Dalsgaard (sub Roerslev Todd Kane upended him were winning more loose not recover from. •COMPLETE ROOF RE-TILING AND SLATING Brentford territory. They but his low shot was 74 mins), Pinnock, and earned a yellow card. balls in midfield and de- Queens Park Rangers: •SMALL REPAIRS AND LEAKS UNDERTAKEN won early set pieces and saved again by Collins. Sørensen, Henry; Dasilva (sub Jensen 74 mins), Mathias Jensen’s deliv- livering crosses in to the Dieng; Dickie, Cameron, put a lot of crosses in to Brentford were start- ery in to the near post Brentford penalty area. Barbet; Kane, Johansen, •UPVC FASCIAS, SOFFITS AND GUTTERING the Brentford penalty ing to take the upper hand Janelt, Ghoddos (sub Forss 74 mins); Mbeumo (sub area was whipped and The Bees were being Ball (sub Field 55 mins), Limited Company Registration 4693135 area. The Bees dealt with at the break but were two Fosu 64 mins), Toney, wicked and Toney got to forced back and not able Wallace (sub Kakay 79 FREE ESTIMATES WITHOUT OBLIGATION most of them, with David down within seconds of Canós it, flicking the ball past to play through midfield mins); Chair; Dykes (sub Willock 65 mins), Austin 10 YEAR GUARANTEE Raya making a save from the restart. The ball was Barnsley: Collins; Helik, Dieng and in to the far as they did for much of a flicked effort from played by Barnsley in to Sollbauer (sub Sibbick 67 Brentford: Raya; FULL INSURANCE COVER corner for his 24th goal the first half. Carlton Morris, but the the inside right channel mins), Andersen; Brittain, of the season. 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