News from your council July/August 2018 Love your park New and upgraded facilities open

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▸ 12 Behind the scenes with trading standards elcome to this summer edition of People, Hillingdon People spends a day with the team at which I find hard to believe sees me starting my Airport as they inspect cargo. W19th year as Leader of Hillingdon Council. ▸ 14 View some of our historic sites As usual in Hillingdon the summer months see the return Council-owned venues to provide unique access as of much loved community events for residents of all ages part of Open House London Weekend. to enjoy. I hope that many of you enjoyed our new Hayes ▸ 16 Arts and Literature festival returns Carnival Family Fun Day on Saturday 7 July. There’s even more Culture Bite will once again offer exciting events and to come, including our Family Fishing Fun Days on Sundays the opportunity to meet bestselling authors. 29 July and 12 August, free art sessions in parks across the ▸ 18 Enjoy your local park this summer borough, Playday on Wednesday 1 August and the Summer A variety of new and upgraded outdoor facilities are Reading Challenge in all 17 of our libraries. As we move now open. into the autumn you will be able to visit some of our historic sites in September as part of Open House London Weekend, ▸ 20 Hundreds of adult learning courses to choose from experience special Heritage Open Days at Manor Farm, Enrol today to learn a new skill or gain a professional and learn about Battle of Britain Day at the Battle of qualification. Britain Bunker and Exhibition and Visitor Centre. The Culture Bite arts and literature festival will also return for a fourth ▸ 22 Commemorating the centenary of the end year (see page 16 for some of the event highlights on offer). of World War One Our parks and open spaces (47 of which have gained Young people across the borough help to plant Green Flag Awards) are fantastic places for leisure time, ribbon of remembrance. whether that’s taking part in sport, having picnics, walking, Regulars exploring or discovering the flora and fauna. As you will 4 Hillingdon News 27 and 29 Volunteers be able to read on page 18, we’re continuing to invest in leisure facilities at our parks, and a range of playgrounds, 31 What’s on? 35 Contacts outdoor gyms and a skate park have recently opened, with COVER PHOTO: JAMES MCINTYRE FROM HAYES ENJOYING THE NEW another skate park and more outdoor gyms on the way. OUTDOOR GYM AT COWLEY RECREATION GROUND As we approach the new academic year, you may be currently considering learning a new skill or gaining a qualification. Our adult learning programme for 2018/19 is great value for money and offers a range of courses for you to enrol on. Whilst local authorities across the country, due to reduction in government funding and a growing population, are struggling with budget management, in Hillingdon our 11 14 accounts for the year ended 31 March 2018 showed a budget surplus of £2.5 million. Once again a remarkable achievement in the current economic climate and I am grateful to my councillor colleagues and council officers for the part that they played in delivering this result. With over £40 million in balances and our ability to 16 20 manage our financial affairs, Hillingdon Council remains well placed to both deal with the financial challenges Advertising deadline for next edition: Friday 3 August. ahead and continue to put our residents first. Editorial and advertising enquiries Emma Gilbertson 01895 250828 [email protected] www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdonpeople After reading, please recycle this magazine Cllr Ray Puddifoot MBE Published by London Borough of Hillingdon © 2018 Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, , UB8 1UW. LEADER OF THE COUNCIL Design Corporate Communications Printed by Paragon Service Point Products and services advertised in this magazine are not necessarily endorsed by the council. For a copy in large print or as an audio version call 01895 250828

July/August 2018 3 news Dennis, Gnasher and friends challenge children to keep reading this summer Children are being writing competitions and inspired to unleash their drama workshops. And inner mischief maker for the first time, four of this summer, when the the borough’s libraries, annual Summer Reading Uxbridge, , Challenge Botwell Green and Oak returns to the Farm, will be hosting borough’s a show by children’s libraries on comedian Mark Saturday 7 July. Jones. Booking The popular for events will Dogs get new cosy bedding initiative has a open on 7 July In June, the council's waste worked on this scheme Beano theme and details can and recycling team picked for several years and think for 2018 and be found on www. up 800 duvets, which were it's an invaluable project. Hillingdon hillingdon.gov.uk/ no longer needed by Adding home comforts libraries are summerreading. students at Brunel University to the kennels until the encouraging children The Summer Reading at the end of the academic dogs leave us for their new aged four to eleven to Challenge, which runs until year, and delivered them to forever homes helps them visit a library six times mid September, is free the Dogs Trust, to feel more relaxed and and borrow at least one to join at any Hillingdon to recycle as bedding. reduces their stress levels.” book in return for prizes. library. The nationwide The council, Brunel Cllr Keith Burrows, Libraries will also initiative is aimed at University and the Dogs Cabinet Member be running a range of supporting children’s Trust has worked in for Planning, free Summer Reading reading throughout the partnership for a number of Transportation and Challenge themed free summer holidays, ensuring years to divert these items Recycling, said: “If you events, including fancy they do not fall behind

from going to landfill and have duvets that you don’t dress parties, comic- when they return to school. ©DC THOMSON(2018) LTD ensure that they’re instead need, you can help us recycled to give dogs a to reduce the amount of cosy bed to sleep in. waste being sent to landfill Jo Lloyd, Assistant by giving them to animal Manager at Dogs Trust charities who are often West London based in looking for duvets and Harefield, said: “I have pillows to use as bedding.” Bunker centre named London's best public service building In May, the council scheme, ensuring it met the celebrated a win at the Local relevant regulations, and Authority Building Control for working alongside the geometry. The judges also Centre is an amazing (LABC) Building Excellence council’s capital programme noted that the building building in both design Awards for its new £6 team who project managed helps to mark the 100 and content, and it has million exhibition and it along with consultants year anniversary of the been a real achievement visitor centre at the Battle of Faithful & Gould, Pattern RAF and felt that it was to see it open in just two Britain Bunker, Uxbridge. Architects and contractor a fitting tribute to its years after taking over The facility, which opened VolkerFitzpatrick who importance and history. responsibility for it from in March, won the Best Public completed the build. Leader of the Council, the Ministry of Defence.” Service Building accolade The judges were Cllr Ray Puddifoot, The centre beat 11 at the London regional final impressed with the steel said: “The council is other shortlisted buildings, at Guildhall. The centre framed building and its extremely pleased to including Great Ormond now goes through to the interesting twisted shape. have won this accolade Street Hospital Phase national final in November. The design embraces the and be shortlisted for a 2B, The Sapphire Ice & The council’s building central themes of flight national LABC Award. The Leisure Centre in Romford control team won the award and planes, with a shell- and the United States for its site inspections of the like form and twisted Exhibition and Visitor of America Embassy.

4 July/August 2018 news Ryefield Avenue parade benefits from improvements The council has completed a Cllr Douglas Mills, pilot improvement scheme in Cabinet Member for Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon. Community, Commerce Following a number of and Regeneration, said: successful town centre “The council is proud regeneration projects, the to support local small decision was made to trial an businesses by offering shop extension to the programme front grants to improve to see if improvements to their appearance and Innovative new coffee cup local shopping parades carrying out public realm recycling scheme launched could boost trade for improvements in order to independent businesses and support the local economy.” In May, innovative bins for the Civic Centre and all enhance areas for residents. The second phase of recycling takeaway coffee libraries (except Manor A range of work has been town improvements in cups were installed at a Farm). Residents and completed, including the Uxbridge and range of council venues. visitors can dispose of their installation of new pavements, are being designed ready We are working in takeaway coffee cups there private shop forecourts, bins, for implementation from partnership with Simply by simply separating the benches and cycle stands; the September. Preparation Cups, a service dedicated to lids, cups and any leftover transformation of seven shop is also underway to roll recycling paper and plastic liquid to allow them to fronts and upper frontages; out the popular shop cups into new products, be recycled efficiently. new ‘stop and shop’ parking front grant scheme in to reduce the amount of Cllr Keith Burrows, allowing residents to park Kingshill Avenue and drinks waste being sent Cabinet Member for free for 30 minutes New Parade, Hayes End, to landfill and protect for Planning, and the introduction of along with a second phase the local environment. Transportation a central median strip to from Eastcote Station to Recent research shows that and Recycling, said: deter double parking. Woodlands Avenue. 2.5 billion disposable coffee “The damage to our cups are thrown away in the environment caused by UK every year but less than plastics and non-recyclable one per cent are recycled. coffee cups is a major The new scheme was concern and if we can try launched at the Civic to alleviate this problem Centre on Friday 25 May at a local level, and others by the Leader of the do the same, it will go Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot some way to making a and Boris Johnson, MP for positive difference.” Uxbridge and . For more information The bins are located at on recycling visit www. the Battle of Britain Bunker, hillingdon.gov.uk/recycling. Council funding supports vital club refurbishment works Two Ruislip social clubs, Eastcote, so they could which are used by older continue to have lunch residents, have benefitted and join in with activities. from vital improvement Steve McBain, works thanks to support Chair of the Ruislip from the Leader's Initiative Northwood Old Folks for Older People. Association (RNOFA), Elm Park Club, a lunch said: “Hillingdon Council and social club for over- has been, and continues 60s in Ruislip Manor, has to be, an excellent ELM PARK CLUB NEW CEILING New uPVC windows The repaired bar been refurbished. New supporter of the RNOFA.” and wall panels area at Ruislip RBLC uPVC windows and wall The Ruislip Royal British panels have been installed Legion Club (RBLC) also for support followed Elaine Davies, and the building has received funding to help the sudden collapse of Treasurer for the RBLC, been rewired. While the to have its ceiling repaired, the lime plaster ceiling said: “The club is finished work was being carried all wiring replaced and re- of their Grade II listed now and is looking great and out, members joined routed and new windows building earlier this year – our members are once again diners at the Tudor Club, installed. The request luckily, no-one was hurt. enjoying its full facilities.”

July/August 2018 5 news Housing benefit and council tax reduction go online Residents who need to Hayes have become self- or filling in forms, staff will From October, most correspond with the council serve areas, fully equipped still be on hand to assist.” people living in the borough about housing benefit with computers and Visit the main menu of who need to make a new or council tax reduction scanners. They are ideal www.hillingdon.gov.uk to application for financial can now do so online. for residents who don’t access housing benefit support or tax relief will have Whether it’s making have access to a computer and council tax reduction to make a claim for Universal or cancelling a claim, or need help using one. services. You can also Credit (see below). reporting a change, Cllr Jonathan Bianco, email scanned images applying for a discretionary Cabinet Member for or photos directly to housing payment, Finance, Property and [email protected]. providing supporting Business Services, said: documents, requesting “In this increasingly digital a reconsideration or world, people expect making an appeal, all the to be able to do their necessary forms are now correspondence online accessible via the council’s at a time and place that’s website, 24 hours a day, convenient to them. seven days a week. So, this is great news As a result of the move for residents, and online, the housing benefit it will help the and council tax reduction services run even offices based at the Civic more efficiently. For Centre in Uxbridge and those who need a little the One Stop Shop in extra help with computers Hillingdon set to move to Minor sale leads to major Universal Credit this autumn fine for Hayes shop Universal Credit, the Some residents who A Hayes discount store government’s new need help paying their and one of its employees welfare benefit scheme, rent will not be eligible have been fined for selling is set to be introduced in to receive a contribution knives to a 15-year-old. Hillingdon as an online-only towards housing costs via Kinj Limited, trading as service from October. Universal Credit; they will Family Pound in Uxbridge Trading standards Most people living instead need to make a new Road, Hayes, and shop officers had visited Family in the borough who claim for housing benefit assistant Rajinder Singh Pound just three days need to make a new through the council. Bajaj, aged 50, were prior to the operation application for financial This will affect: sentenced at Uxbridge to ensure the store and support or tax relief will • pensioners Magistrates’ Court on its staff were aware of have to make a claim for • residents who have more Monday 16 April, having their legal obligation to Universal Credit online than two dependent both pleaded guilty to one check the age of anyone using the Universal Credit children living with them offence each of selling a attempting to buy a knife. website (www.universal- • those who live in knife to a person under the As part of that advice, the credit.service.gov.uk). supported or temporary age of 18, contrary to the store was told it would be Universal Credit is part accommodation - who Criminal Justice Act 1988. subject to a test purchase of the government’s wider will need to claim Kinj Limited was fined exercise in the future. welfare reform plans and Universal Credit for £3,000 and ordered to pay Cllr Douglas Mills, replaces six working-age living costs and housing costs of £1,597 plus a £170 Cabinet Member for benefits with a single benefit for housing costs victim surcharge. Bajaj was Community, Commerce household benefit. For residents who are fined £536 and ordered to and Regeneration, The benefits being already claiming benefits, pay a £53 victim surcharge. said: “There can be no replaced are: normal payments will The illegal sale occurred excuse for a store failing • jobseeker’s allowance continue until they are told during a routine test in its duty to sell knives to • housing benefit by the Department for Work purchase operation on adults only. I hope this case • working tax credit and Pensions that Universal 21 September 2017. sends a clear message to • child tax credit Credit will affect them. The knives sold were a all retailers that we carry • income support For more information two-piece set containing a out regular checks and we • employment and visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ six-inch blade and a three- won't hesitate to prosecute support allowance benefits. and-a-half inch blade. where necessary.”

6 July/August 2018 news Parade commemorates the centenary of the Royal Air Force To celebrate 100 years who marched from and back along the of the Royal Air Force Windsor Street to the High Street, before (RAF), servicemen and Civic Centre, where they finishing at Vine Street. women from RAF Northolt were received by the RAF Northolt was granted exercised their Freedom of Mayor of Hillingdon, Freedom of the Borough the Borough by parading Cllr John Morgan and in 2000 in recognition of through Uxbridge town other VIPs. Following the dedication of the unit’s centre on Thursday 14 June. inspection and speeches, serving personnel to their Hundreds of people the parade continued country and Hillingdon, and lined the streets to through Uxbridge, around their extraordinary courage cheer on the troops St Andrews Roundabout and professionalism. The honour allows servicemen and women to march through the borough, giving others the opportunity to commemorate with respect, all proudly celebrate celebrate with pride and with respect and pride.” inspire future generations. Hillingdon libraries will Leader of the Council, be holding a series of Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: free talks until the end of “The council has a strong October, presented by commitment to armed RAF Northolt personnel. forces past and present. To find out more visit The RAF’s 100 anniversary www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ is a significant milestone raf100 or ask at your

and one that we should local library. COPYRIGHT ©CROWN IMAGES Festival marks 100 years since Poland regained independence The council held a Polish workshop with children Fighter Command unit The Polish community Heritage Festival in May from St Andrew’s C of E in the Battle of Britain. in the UK has made a at Uxbridge Library to Primary School, Uxbridge The Ambassador's positive contribution celebrate the centenary and toured a historical visit also commemorated for generations and it is of Poland regaining exhibition about the Polish 250 years of diplomatic a privilege to promote independence. airmen’s contribution to relations between Poland the best in Polish culture Special guests, the victory in World War Two. and the UK. To mark and national heritage Ambassador of Poland, The Polish constituted this, he presented Polish to our residents.” Arkady Rzegocki and the second largest Allied language books to the The festival included Boris Johnson, MP for contingent to serve in library on behalf of the craft workshops for Uxbridge and South the RAF behind the Polish Book Institute adults and children, Ruislip joined the Leader British. The exhibition, and Cultural Institute. lively folk dance of the Council, Cllr Ray which was created by Cllr Puddifoot said: demonstrations, traditional Puddifoot on Friday 4 May the council, explained “We are honoured and storytelling, a lecture for a visit to the library the legacy of the Polish delighted that Poland’s on No. 303 Squadron as part of the festival. No. 303 Squadron ambassador chose to join by author Richard King They participated based at RAF Northolt. our festivities and donated and the chance to in a Polish flag craft It was the most successful books to our library. sample Polish food.

July/August 2018 7 news Family explores local parks We are encouraging grandchildren Emilia residents to go out and and Ella, who live in West enjoy Hillingdon’s parks and Drayton, made family park green spaces this summer visits a routine leisure as part of Love Parks Week activity last summer after and share their experiences reading an article about with friends and family. facilities being refurbished. The council supports the Lauretta said: “We visited annual initiative, which will 55 between March and run from 13 to 20 July and August 2017, including DOWDING PARK Peter, Lauretta, her husband celebrates the UK’s fantastic all of the Green Flag sites. Ray, Emilia and Ella green spaces. Hillingdon We thought it would be a has more than 200 parks good idea to see as many Their quest to explore particularly spending time and open spaces, and 47 as we could and enjoy even more parks this with the grandchildren. of these have received the outdoors as a family. year has begun but with The parks in Hillingdon Green Flag Awards - a mark “We love that they are an additional special are very good and the of excellent standards. Each all very different. We motivation. Peter said: council is creating a lot of has a range of facilities usually have a picnic and “My wife Diana passed excellent facilities in them.” for residents of all ages. the children try out various away in February and Share your photos and Peter and Diana playgrounds. The girls we want to do as many experiences on Twitter Ingleton from Hayes love playing outside and as we can in memory @Hillingdon and the End and their daughter the fresh air and exercise of her. She absolutely London Borough of Lauretta Hunt and is really good for us all.” enjoyed doing it last year, Hillingdon Facebook page.

Pupils and road safety team celebrate cycling success Our road safety team are safer and well prepared was pleased to complete for cycling on the road. its first full Level 1 to Zechariah said: “The 3 Bikeability cycling trainers were lovely. They proficiency training course explained what to do well with a special educational and I had a great time.” needs school in the spring. Instructor Terry Free children’s play event Shaun Coyston, Aimee Newman, said: “When Parry, Matthew Dugard the pupils did their Level Playday, Hillingdon’s annual family fun day promoting and Zechariah Gillies 2 it was evident that they the importance of children’s play, will take place from Meadow High School, had the ability to do their on Wednesday 1 August between 10am and 2pm Uxbridge completed Level Level 3, which involves at Hillingdon Athletics Stadium, Uxbridge. 1 and 2 in March and Level cycling on the busier roads. Attractions include bouncy castles, face painting, 3 at the end of April. They undertook the course sports, scooters, arts, crafts and the mobile library. The Bikeability scheme and rode magnificently. A There will also be an urban safari, where children can enables children to learn a fantastic result and one we meet animals, such as reptiles, snakes and spiders. range of cycling skills and would love to continue with Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and food will increase their confidence other pupils in the future.” also be available to purchase. Families can attend the with guidance from the For more information event for free and there’s no need to book in advance. council’s trained team of on cycling and training For more information, please call Sarah Durner on instructors. The course visit www.hillingdon. 01895 277137. ensures that young people gov.uk/cycling.

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Borough-wide street parties celebrate royal wedding Hillingdon residents young Eastcote and East Ruislip, barbecue. We watched the and fantastic that it was free and old took part in street Cavendish, West Ruislip, wedding on a projector as of charge, thank you!” parties on Saturday 19 May to South Ruislip, Manor, we were setting up, and the Leader of the Council, celebrate the marriage of the , Heathrow Villages, party went on throughout Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Duke and Duchess of Sussex. , Brunel, Uxbridge the afternoon and into the “On behalf of Hillingdon The council received 20 South and wards. evening. The Mayor and Council, I’d like to applications from residents Shirley McGrath from Mayoress both attended congratulate the Duke and wanting to take up the offer Ickenham said: “Our street which was also lovely. Duchess of Sussex on their of help in facilitating their party was great, it went “The council was marriage. Street parties are parties with road closures, really well. We had about absolutely brilliant a fantastic way of bringing public notices, traffic 80 guests and it was an throughout the whole communities together and management services and opportunity for people process, from helping with making lasting memories. I public liability insurance. to get to know each other. the applications to keeping in hope that all of those who Celebrations were held Everyone brought different contact at each stage. It was held an event enjoyed across the borough in types of food and we had a smooth, easier than I thought this special occasion.”

council and remained them to continue to grow, vacant for three years. they were in real need of The building will now a suitable club building. be given a new lease of Following relocation, life by relocating it to refurbishment works will take nearby , where the place, including providing 255 members of West a kitchen and office and Drayton Explorers, who upgrading the toilet facilities. mostly come from the south Leader of the Council, of the borough, play. Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Disused clubhouse to Youth football in “This building was surplus Hillingdon has seen a large to requirements but is in a benefit local football club increase in popularity, with good condition, therefore many local clubs seeing a we decided that it should be On Thursday 21 June, the The wooden clubhouse, surge in attendance and used in a nearby recreational council’s Cabinet approved which was built in 2004, needing facilities to cater for setting that will continue to plans to relocate the former was formerly used by up to 300 young people. support the local community. bowling clubhouse at Yiewsley and The Explorers had been We recognise the need for Yiewsley Recreation Ground Bowls Club until falling using an unsatisfactory appropriate facilities for our to Sipson Recreation Ground membership forced the metal building to store growing football teams and to be used by young site to close in March equipment, and to meet this new clubhouse will be people at West Drayton 2015. The building was Football Association of immense benefit to the Explorers Football Club. handed back to the requirements and allow West Drayton Explorers.”

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Experience the great outdoors There are lots of outdoor activities available in Hillingdon for you to enjoy and stay active in the summer months.

Try your hand at fishing each with its own distinct character Explore Hillingdon Find your perfect fishing spot and facilities, including a bar and booklets, listing led and enjoy the tranquil setting of restaurant. Benefit from discounted walks and cycle Cowley’s Little Britain Lake (UB8 rates with your HillingdonFirst card. rides, can be found 2JR). Alongside stretches of the River Find out more on www.hillingdon.gov. at your local library. Colne and River Frays, the beautiful uk/golf or call your nearest course. waters cover approximately 14 acres and offer a great location for free Stretch your legs fishing. Alternatively, you could join Walking is a fantastic way to keep fellow anglers at a local fishing club physically and mentally healthy. It’s free, – many of which offer discounted flexible and you can do it whenever TeleCareLine now membership for older residents. and wherever you want. Hillingdon Please note that the Environment has more than 200 green spaces and free for over-75s Agency and local fishing bylaws a wealth of places to discover. So why The council has lowered the apply in all cases. Find out more not explore with one of our led walks, eligibility age for free TeleCareLine on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fishing. take a stroll or have a picnic? Parks, from 80 to 75. The 24-hour such as Norman Leddy Memorial Park monitoring and alert system supports Get into the swing of golf (Hayes), and people to lively independently in The council has four beautiful public Harefield Village Green offer a perfect their own homes and provides peace golf courses in Northwood, Ruislip, place to relax and enjoy the borough’s of mind for users and their family. Stockley Park and Uxbridge. All offer natural surroundings. Find out more on Find out more on www.hillingdon.gov. peaceful and natural surroundings, www.hillingdon.gov.uk/greenspaces. uk/telecareline or call 01895 556633.

Royal wedding celebrations You’re never too old for Residents shared buffet a party and more than lunches and watched 200 of our older residents the ceremony live on proved that when they television together. held celebrations of their Afterwards, Barr Lodge own in May to mark the enjoyed a barbeque and wedding of the Duke watched the FA Cup final, and Duchess of Sussex. and at Rylstone residents The Leader's Initiative and their families were for Older People provided entertained by music. funding for food, drink At Bell Farm Christian and entertainment at Centre, their lunch and local clubs and sheltered social group for older housing schemes, including people joined Elvis and painting and a raffle. The Donna Rall, Manager James Court (Northwood), Bus Pass to Broadway Deputy Mayor, Cllr David and Outreach Worker Ascott Court (Eastcote), (a group of over-60s Yarrow joined the party for Older Persons, said: Mandela Court (Uxbridge), singers and tap dancers) and all residents went “It was a magical day and Barr Lodge (West Drayton) for a celebratory buffet, home with a Union Jack everyone thoroughly and Rylstone (Harefield). complete with face lunch box full of treats. enjoyed themselves.”

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Hillingdon unites against dementia

The council and Alzheimer’s Society teamed up for a series of events and activities in support of Dementia Action Week (21 to 27 May).

n Wednesday 23 and newly-opened Battle of Britain Thursday 24 May, the Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Ocouncil’s sport and physical Centre on Wednesday 30 May. activity team, charity staff and Dementia is one of the biggest volunteers set-up and worked at an health issues of our time, with information stall at Intu shopping more than 850,000 people in the centre in Uxbridge to encourage UK currently living with a form of residents to take actions, big or small, dementia. That number is expected Cllr Philip Corthorne, to make a difference to people to rise to one million by 2021. Cabinet Member for Social affected by dementia. The two-day The council and Hillingdon Services, Housing, Health event also featured art and singing. Alzheimer’s Society have united and Wellbeing, said: “We Elsewhere in the borough, to set up a local Dementia Action must continue to support Hillingdon libraries hosted a Alliance. The aim is to create a the more than 2,800 people series of activities in support of dementia-friendly community in who are currently living with the initiative, including dementia- Hillingdon, where people with dementia in Hillingdon and their friendly film screenings, Dementia dementia feel confident, understood, carers. Whether it’s becoming a Friends’ coffee mornings and ‘magic respected, and supported to live Dementia Friend, volunteering, table’ sessions, which give people well in their own community. sharing information to raise living with dementia and their awareness, or simply making carers the chance to play a series sure the people you know of physically, mentally and socially with dementia feel included, stimulating table-based light games. everyone has a part to play.” Uxbridge Library also welcomed a surprise guest judge for its dementia-themed art competition on Friday 25 May, Boris Johnson, MP For more information about for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. regular dementia-friendly events The council also took dementia and support services, visit i groups on a special tour of the www.hillingdon.gov.uk/dementia

July/August 2018 11 safety Protecting the public: behind the scenes with trading standards cargo inspectors The council’s trading standards team has many functions, from helping businesses comply with the law, to enforcement and stopping rogue traders. But some people don’t know the role they play in safeguarding consumers from the importation of unsafe goods. Hillingdon People spent a day with the team at Heathrow to find out more. s one of the UK’s 14 port makeup remover, perfumes and authorities, the council is moisturiser - and various electrical Aresponsible for inspecting items - light fittings and nail polish cargo at . It’s a daily drying lamps with three-pin plugs. job for the trading standards team. Some of the cosmetics aren’t For officers King-Yip Cheung and labelled properly and might contain Steve Pearson, this is the third time illegal skin-lightening chemicals, so they’ve been inside a cargo hanger they are immediately put to one side this week, kitted out with safety boots and stopped from being shipped any and high visibility vests. They’ve been further, for the time being at least. called to inspect a large consignment “We’ll send a sample off to the of goods - 89 boxes in total - as lab to see whether it contains it passes through the airport en the dangerous ingredients we route to various retail destinations suspect,” says King-Yip. “If not, the across the UK and Europe. boxes will be cleared to travel on King-Yip and Steve know from to their intended destination.” past experience that this job will The electric nail lamps suffer take several hours. They set about a similar fate because their the job with gusto, opening the plugs aren’t the correct size. cardboard boxes and carefully There’s also a large selection of removing the contents. The aim products aimed at children, including is to ensure that every product 15 battery-operated shark toys meets British and European that are designed to be used in product safety requirements and the bath. A potentially dangerous is ultimately safe for consumers. flaw is immediately obvious: the “A lot of people think trading plastic teeth section is coming standards is just an office job, but away, causing a sharp protrusion. it’s not,” says Steve. “As well as “Aside from being harmful, visiting warehouses and shops in we’re concerned about the lack the high street, we’re in cargo sheds, of importer and manufacturer’s inspecting goods before they enter name and address,” says King-Yip. the country and making sure the “If a child was injured, there would products people buy are safe.” be no-one to hold accountable. Today’s boxes contain a variety of We need this information to be interesting items, mainly imported able to trace the supply chain and from China - as is the case in many take remedial action to remove the inspections. There are several product from supply and initiate packages of cosmetics - face packs, a product recall if necessary.”

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The toys immediately go would have ended up in shops on the ‘detained’ pile, along had they not been intercepted. with some light fittings that There are some colourful have worryingly flimsy balloons with a strong cables and no instructions unknown smell; it’s hard to for installation. imagine anyone wanting King-Yip says the to inflate one manually. lights will be tested Four or five boxes first but will likely end of disconcertingly up being destroyed. life-like baby dolls “The fact that there are also detained for are no instructions testing because King-Yip makes it inherently and Steve are worried unsafe,” he says. they might contain “People won’t know dangerous chemicals. how to wire it up properly and It’s not all bad news for they could kill themselves.” the importers, however: brooches, Recalling other dangerous bags, flower ornaments, hand- products they’ve seized, King-Yip held massagers, tea towels and says so-called ‘hoverboards’, inspired garden pots all make it through by the Back To The Future movie, without raising any red flags. stick in his memory. “They were a “This has been a fairly typical cargo very popular Christmas toy a few inspection,” says Steve, as he and King- years ago,” he says. “Unfortunately, the Yip round up the boxes of detained batteries would sometimes overheat goods, of which there are now 18. and set fire to the boards. We were “Although inspecting cargo at Heathrow the first port authority to discover the is only a small part of the work we do problem, after stopping a shipment to safeguard consumers, it’s rewarding at Heathrow. We don’t see so many to know that we’re protecting people of them coming through now.” and potentially saving them from “Every time you open something, serious injury or even death.” you never know what it’s going to contain,” adds Steve. “Although we get packing lists, they’re not always correct.” For more information about Thankfully, there is no such find Hillingdon trading standards visit today, but there are some other www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ i worryingly dangerous products that tradingstandards

July/August 2018 13 events Visit our historic sites this September As part of the annual Open House London Weekend, several council-owned heritage venues will open their doors to the public and provide unique access.

he weekend (Saturday 22 The Friends of Eastcote House and Sunday 23 September) Gardens will run a tea and cake stall Tgives visitors an opportunity and the cafe will be open, serving to explore various forms of building a range of refreshments and light design and architecture across snacks. The car park on-site has London and see areas not normally limited spaces and will be restricted open to the public. Manor Farm to Blue Badge holders only. (Ruislip), Eastcote House Gardens and Cranford Park will be open Cranford Park for free, as well as the Battle of This 144 acre historic countryside Britain Bunker where normal park in Heathrow Villages, close to admission prices will apply. House London Weekend between the M4, includes the Grade II listed In addition, Cranford Park 10am and 5pm. Visitors will have free stable block of the former Cranford Friends have a variety of events access to the buildings and visitor House, a secret garden and the planned for the summer, Manor centre (including special access to medieval St Dunstan’s Church. The Farm will once again hold special the upstairs of the Grade II listed stable block and garden (usually Tudor-themed Heritage Open Manor Farm House). You will also closed to the public) will be open Days (Saturday 15 and Sunday be able to visit the Great Barn, the between 10.30am and 4.30pm on 16 September) and the Battle of 19th century Cow Byre Tea Room the Saturday and between 11.30am Britain Bunker will commemorate and The Pram Shed Museum, which and 4.30pm on the Sunday. Cranford Battle of Britain Day (Saturday 15 exhibits a variety of farming tools. Park Friends will offer informal tours September) with a range of activities. Visitors to Manor Farm can take of the stables and the garden and part in its new audio trail, which collect your memories for a special brings the history of the site and memory wall they are creating. its buildings to life by explaining its There will also be a display in the 1,000-year history. The guide and stables about the history of the park, map of the stops is available for which for 300 years was the private visitors to download or stream on estate of the Earls of Berkeley. their mobile devices on St Dunstan’s Church, with its www.hillingdon.gov.uk/mfaudio. monuments and the remains of 14th century wall paintings will be open Eastcote House and between 10.30am and 4.30pm Gardens on the Saturday and 12.30pm The Grade II listed 16th century and 4.30pm on the Sunday. Manor Farm, Ruislip stables building, 18th century Manor Farm is one of Hillingdon’s dovecote and walled garden will flagship heritage sites, set at the be open on Sunday 23 September end of Ruislip High Street and between 10am and 5pm, with guides centred on a Norman motte, which from the Friends of Eastcote House is thought to have hosted a bailey Gardens on hand to provide insight castle. The site houses a unique about the history of the site. collection of historic buildings, An annual classic car rally will archaeological remains, landscape also take place from 11am. If you’d features and community spaces all like to exhibit your vehicle please set in 22 acres of beautiful grounds. book in advance by contacting Manor Farm will be open for both Keith Barnard on 07788 442889 or the Saturday and Sunday of Open emailing [email protected].

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Battle of Britain Bunker The Battle of Britain Bunker in would decide the fate of the nation room with its large map table, Uxbridge played a crucial role in were taken in the bunker throughout squadron display boards, balloon the defence of the United Kingdom 1940 and it was thanks to the tireless and weather states, is exactly how in its darkest hour in 1940. work of the plotters and controllers it was when Winston Churchill The bunker housed the Fighter that the RAF's fighter pilots managed visited on 15 September 1940. Command No.11 Group Operations to keep the Luftwaffe at bay. Room throughout World War Two, The Operations Room, in reality a the room from which most of the series of rooms on two levels some For more information on RAF's side of the Battle of Britain 60 feet (18 metres) underground, is Open House London Weekend was co-ordinated. Key decisions that reached via 76 steps. The plotting visit openhouselondon.org.uk i Additional events Cranford Park Manor Farm Heritage Battle of Britain Day A family day will take place on Open Days at the Battle of Britain Saturday 21 July, 11am to 4.30pm, The site will be open from 10am to Bunker and Exhibition and featuring a medieval camp with 5pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 Visitor Centre, Uxbridge knights, sword fighting and crafts, September. There will be a variety of Commemorate Battle of Britain falconry displays, storytelling and activities for all of the family, including Day on Saturday 15 September by river dipping for children, tea garden children’s craft workshops, live Tudor visiting the bunker and visitor centre refreshments and a bric-a-brac stall. music and dance demonstrations between 10am and 4.30pm. Learn A guided butterfly walk, suitable (Sunday), a Tudor history camp on the about the different components of for all ages, is planned for Saturday motte with Shakespearean travelling the air defence system and how the 4 August at 11am, starting at the players, a weapon display and bunker played a key role in World information centre. A free council-run sword school (Sunday), Tudor court War Two. The visitor centre will Art in the Park session, suitable for reenactments in Manor Farm House, offer family sessions to create your all ages and with materials provided, and a temporary exhibition on Manor own camouflage and take part in a will take place on Saturday 18 August Farm’s unique wallpaper. The council’s discovery trail around the museum. between 2pm and 4pm. Between Autumn Show (fruit and vegetable There will also be talks and a special July and October, on the second growing competition) will be held at film screening of The Battle of Britain Sunday of each month between the Great Barn on the Saturday, with will be held in the evening at 6pm. 10.30am and 12.30pm, you can exhibits from more than 40 categories The talks and the film will cost £3 volunteer by helping the Friends for visitors to view from 1.30pm. Plus, each. For more information visit with light gardening at the secret the winners of this year’s Hillingdon www.hillingdon.gov.uk/bunker. walled garden. For more information in Bloom competition will also be visit www.cranfordparkfriends.org. announced. For more information visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/mfheritage.

July/August 2018 15 culture

Our annual festival celebrating arts, literature and culture will return for a fourth year this September and you can now book tickets.

he popular festival, which takes place across the borough in Tlibraries, theatres and a range Folklore Galore of other venues, will once again offer Friday 21 September at talks and the opportunity to meet Ann Cleeves: Northwood Library at bestselling authors, high quality Farewell to Shetland 4pm and Manor Farm drama, and creative writing, arts and Library at 7pm. craft sessions between Friday 14 Friday 14 September, Saturday 22 September September and Sunday 28 October. 7.30pm to 9pm at Botwell Green Library The tantalising menu of more than Uxbridge Library at 1.30pm and West 70 events provides something for all Come along to our Culture Bite ages and you can choose whether to Drayton Library at 6pm. festival launch event with the Witches, madness, vampires... attend one by taking a small nibble or international bestselling author book a variety and take a big bite! Shetland and Hillingdon has its fair share of of BBC One's folklore. Come along to one of ITV's Vera , to discuss the final Wild Fire. these very special talks by Mark book in the series: Norman and his wife Tracy, The Jimmy Perez series has won who run The Folklore Podcast, awards and fans worldwide, as they talk about how folklore, 2018 both on screen and on the myth and legend has affected page, but what will happen history, people, tradition and to our beloved detective? the way we see the world. Cost: Free. Cost: Free.

Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Central Services, said: “The council is once again delighted to host the Culture Bite arts and literature Tracy Borman: The King’s Witch festival, which is growing each year in popularity. Last year we extended the Tuesday 25 September, 7.30pm to 9pm time frame from a month to six-weeks to spread out the programme, allowing Tracy Borman returns to Hillingdon to talk about her debut residents to attend more sessions. novel The King’s Witch. Tracy has captivated audiences with talks This extension proved to be so on her non-fiction books and while she has proved herself as a successful that it will continue this year. professional historian, she now shares her skills as a born storyteller. “I would encourage you to take a look at what’s on offer and book Cost: £5. your tickets today – don’t miss out!”

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How to get Published An Evening Friday 28 September, with Adele Parks Victoria and Abdul 7.30pm to 9pm Wednesday 26 September, Thursday 27 September, Uxbridge Library 7.30pm to 9pm 7.30pm to 9pm Trying to get published is an Compass Theatre Compass Theatre ambition for a lot of people International bestselling author, In her book Victoria and and not an easy task. Senior Adele Parks joins us at the Abdul, The True Story of the Editor from Orion Books, Compass Theatre to talk about Sam Eades, will be talking to , Queen’s Closest Confidant, her 18th novel I Invited Her author Shrabani Basu looks novelists Isabel Ashdown and which will be published on at the unusual friendship Stephanie Marland, giving Thursday 20 September. between Queen Victoria and you tips and tricks for getting Cost: £5. her Indian servant, Abdul Karim, published and discussing the which caused a storm in the publishing journey of a novel. Royal Court. The book was Cost: £5. recently adapted to a critically acclaimed film starring Oscar- winning actress Judi Dench. Books and the City Cost: £5. National Poetry Day - Afternoon Tea Wendy Cope: Saturday 29 September, Anecdotal Evidence 2pm to 4.30pm Haste Hill Golf Club Thursday 4 October, A bookish afternoon tea, Shotgun Wedding 7.30pm to 9pm brought to you by Books and Sunday 30 September, The Great Barn, Ruislip the City, with extraordinary 6pm to 9.30pm Wendy Cope charms and authors Catherine Isaac, Juliet The Great Barn, Ruislip amuses her audience with Ashton, Kate Furnivall and You are invited to the most her wry, ironic poetry for this Rachel Hore. Come and chat eventful wedding of the year. special event on National Poetry with these literary ladies, while Join us for an evening of murder, Day, from her new collection indulging in the splendid mystery and mayhem, and play Anecdotal Evidence. At times surroundings of the Haste detective with fellow guests sharp and punchy, at others Hill Golf Club. Ticket includes to unveil the culprit. Ticket soft and contemplative, Wendy cakes, sandwiches, a glass of includes entry, food and a drink. moves through her work bubbly and a goody bag. Cost: £15. connecting with her audience Cost: £15. with ease and carefully crafting a well rounded and poised set. Cost: £5.

To book to attend one of these events or find out more visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite i or go to your local library

July/August 2018 17 leisure New and improved leisure facilities open The council continues to invest in recreational facilities at parks and green spaces across the borough to ensure there are fun, high quality play areas for families and adults have free access to equipment to improve their health and fitness.

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s featured in March/April’s edition Fun play for children of Hillingdon People, four new Chestnut Avenue in Yiewsley has been Chrysalis scheme. Improvement works Aand refurbished playgrounds refurbished, with the installation of new also took place at Ash Grove Community and three new outdoor gyms and swings, a roundabout and play towers Playground in Harefield, where a new two skate parks were on the way. with a slide and seesaw (pictured left). The zip wire and a ball court were installed. The playgrounds, outdoor gyms playground at Manor Waye Recreation A brand new wooden playground and one of the skate parks are now Ground, Uxbridge was also upgraded, was installed at Austins Lane, open for you to use, with the other with a zip wire, swings, roundabout, Ickenham as part of the Chrysalis on track to be delivered this summer. play towers with a climbing net and scheme. It includes swings, multi-play More gyms are also planned. a slide (pictured far left). Both were units with a slide and climbing wall, upgraded as part of the council’s play panels, roundabout and seesaw. Work out in your local park New outdoor gyms, which will provide teenagers and adults with a free and full cardiovascular workout have been installed at Cowley Recreation Ground, Swakeleys Park, Ickenham and Warren Park, Yeading also as part of the Chrysalis scheme. Each gym has a space walker, rowing machine and a bike. Signage on-site provides instructions for using the equipment Parks to practise and you can even use your mobile flips and tricks phone to scan the QR codes The metal skate park at Fassnidge to download video tutorials. Park, Uxbridge, which was more than There are now 21 council-owned 20 years old has been replaced outdoor gyms across Hillingdon, with a smoother and hard wearing and more are on the way. Work will concrete constructed park as start this summer on new gyms at part of the Chrysalis scheme. The Recreation Ground; Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet original half-pipe was retained and Sipson Recreation Ground; Yiewsley Member for Finance, incorporated into the new design. Recreation Ground; Deane Park, Property and Business The park reopened in June. South Ruislip; and Rockingham Services, said: “I hope residents A brand new concrete skate park Recreation Ground, Uxbridge. enjoy the improvements and is also being installed at Field End The outdoor gym at Shenley Park new facilities at these parks. We Recreation Ground, South Ruislip. will also be replaced with new are always looking at ways to Both parks will provide skaters, equipment and surfacing, and a further develop and enhance BMXers and scooter users with a tarmac D and a basketball hoop our open spaces and provide range of circuits, ramps and jumps. are also set to be installed there. high quality leisure equipment. “The council is also committed to improving council-owned community facilities through the Chrysalis scheme, which encourages residents to submit proposals for enhancement works.”

For more information about the Chrysalis programme or to make a suggestion visit i www.hillingdon.gov.uk/chrysalis or call 01895 277309. To find out more about your local park or open space and The refurbished skate what’s on offer there visit park at Fassnidge Park www.hillingdon.gov.uk/greenspaces

July/August 2018 19 learning Do you want to learn a new hobby or gain a professional qualification? We offer hundreds of adult learning courses across Hillingdon for all ages and abilities.

f you’d like to improve your employment prospects, learn a new Iskill or take up a hobby, there are a range of options. Classes include cookery, foreign languages, painting, IT, counselling, sign language, floristry, yoga, creative writing and childcare. There are also specific courses for over-65s and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Some of our courses Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet Member for Jeannie Burton, from Wraysbury, wanted to study near her Education and Children’s workplace in Stockley Park, so she enrolled on the Level 1 British Sign Services, said: “We have a Language course at Brookfield Adult Learning Centre, Uxbridge. She wide variety of adult learning said: “I had some spare time on my hands after work, and I wanted courses available, designed to to meet new people and learn a skill that I could enjoy. A client of inspire, build independence mine suggested learning sign language and I thought, why not? and boost confidence. You can “I was slightly apprehensive walking into the first lesson, but I learn something new and/or found it so enjoyable and the staff are friendly and helpful. With gain a qualification, and all of our so many deaf people in the UK, sign language is a useful skill to classes are a good opportunity have and it's invaluable to be able to communicate with someone to meet new people and even who is lost or has missed a train announcement at the station. relax. If you need help choosing “I have kept in contact with several classmates and would highly a course to best suit you, recommend the course. What started off as a hobby is now turning into please contact one of our adult British Sign Language a new career path and I’m looking forward to obtaining another learning centres to find out more qualification to work in communications for the deaf and hard of about the options available.” hearing community.”

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Some new classes for September Thai and Chinese Cooking, Health and Social Care Entry 3 Award, Bookkeeping, British Sign Language Level 2 and the range of IT courses below. IT classes • Protect Yourself and Your Children Online - Level 1 Award in E-safety • Get started with Google Docs • Start Your Own Business • Computing for the Mature Learner • IT and Job Ready Skills (qualification course) • Computer and Online Basics (qualification course)

Norman Lindores, 71, from Ruislip, has taken more than 100 adult Our centres learning classes since he retired, including art, design and fashion and calligraphy. Brookfield Adult He recently took up yoga at Ruislip Manor Adult Learning Centre. He Learning Centre said: “I saw a yoga course advertised in the adult learning brochure and Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NP thought I’d give it a try! The yoga sessions are really intense with lots of different positions, but it’s also relaxing and I feel really well afterwards. Harlington Adult I’m fairly fit for my age as I do lots of walking, but yoga improves my Learning Centre Yoga health and wellbeing - it will benefit my health in the long-term. Harlington Community School, “I’ve met lots of people though various adult learning classes, and it’s Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB always nice to see familiar faces and meet new people. Some of my favourite courses have been the art classes and I’ve learnt all sorts, such as watercolour, Rosedale Adult Learning Centre drawing and oil painting. Learning new things is a really good use of my Rosedale College, Wood End, spare time, and I look forward to learning more new skills in the future.” Green Road, Hayes, UB3 2SE

Ruislip Manor Adult Natalie Simmons, is an experienced Floristry tutor at the council’s Learning Centre adult learning centres across the borough. She said: “There are Linden Avenue, lots of new floristry courses starting in September, from five-week Ruislip Manor, HA4 8TW Flower Arranging classes to one-year professional qualifications in Floristry - ranging from Level 1 to Level 3. Whether you love Charville Library flowers and have a bit of spare time, or you want to progress Bury Avenue, your career in floristry - there’s something for everyone! Hayes, UB4 8LF “Floristry is an enjoyable industry and you can gain the skills to create table arrangements, arrange bouquets and wedding designs. Rural Activities Garden “We have a range of professional qualifications, including Floristry, Centre (RAGC) Flower Arranging, Gardening and Horticulture. All of which are West Drayton Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3JZ Floristry and Horticulture Floristry a great way to meet other people whilst gaining new skills.” South Ruislip Adult Learning Centre Victoria Road, Ruislip, HA4 0JE

Park Academy West London Park View Road, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB8 3GA

A full list of courses and enrolment information is available on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning i

July/August 2018 21 remembrance Honouring our heroes Vibrant red poppies will bloom across We will remember them In 2014, the council put together a Hillingdon in 28 parks and green spaces book to commemorate the young this summer, as the council creates a ribbon men of Hillingdon who lost their lives during the Great War. of remembrance to commemorate 100 At the time We Will Remember Them was given to the borough’s years since the end of World War One. schools and libraries and to the families of the soldiers whose oppy seeds were sown in early The poppies are in addition to those names are included in it. May by local Scout, Guide, planted at sites across Hillingdon by The paperback book is now PRainbow, Beaver, Ranger and groups in 2014 to mark the centenary available to buy for £3 in all 17 Marine and Sea Cadet groups at 16 of the beginning of World War One. of the borough’s libraries. of the green spaces across Hillingdon. Poppies became a well- The young people were assisted known symbol of remembrance by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr after they grew in abundance John Morgan. Contractors sowed on the disturbed earth of the the seeds at the further 12 areas, World War One battlefields. using the specialised technique of For a list of green spaces where the hydroseeding at some of these. poppies were sown visit In total, planting has covered www.hillingdon.gov.uk/heroes. more than 5,500 square metres.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: “The centenary of the armistice marks a poignant time of reflection in remembering those who bravely fought and lost their lives in World War One, including many young men from Hillingdon. It also serves as an important reminder to future generations of what that war involved and the devastation that was left in its wake.”

22 July/August 2018 mayor Welcoming the new Mayor of Hillingdon Cllr John Morgan became Mayor at the council’s annual meeting in May, replacing the retiring Mayor Cllr Carol Melvin.

e said: “It is a great honour to be Fiona, who grew up in the borough. elected as Mayor of Hillingdon. They have one daughter aged 17 HI became a Northwood Hills who is hoping to start university councillor in 2010 and I have had many in September reading Music. highlights, including working with local Cllr Morgan worked in the City residents on the town’s regeneration. for many years, firstly as a client “The Mayor’s role can really bring service adviser, before moving communities together, and I am into IT as a business analyst. During looking forward to giving something his career he was lucky enough to back to all the many volunteers and travel extensively, mainly in Europe. employees who work so hard to make As well as being a councillor for life better for Hillingdon residents. eight years, he is a former Chairman interacted wonderfully well together “I am also looking forward to events, of Northwood Hills Residents and it not only helps the carers of such as the Lord Mayor's Show and New Association, a school governor at the disabled children to have a Year's Day parade, and I will continue Coteford Junior School and a trustee well-deserved rest but also helps to enjoy meeting inspirational people of the Fassnidge Memorial Trust. develop the caring abilities of the and volunteers across the borough.” His interests include riding motorbikes, able-bodied. Most of all, everyone Cllr Morgan, who was Deputy watching football, researching his who takes part has a lot of fun.” Mayor last year, has a busy year ahead family tree and drinking real ale. The third organisation is attending a range of engagements. This year’s Mayor’s Charity Appeal Grangewood School in Eastcote, Alongside his wife and Mayoress will support three organisations. which is a primary school for children Fiona and the Mayor’s Escort Firstly, the Peter Pan and Wendy with severe learning difficulties and Pauline Bianco, he will open new Children’s Ward at Hillingdon physical and complex needs. Cllr facilities, events, performances and Hospital, who would like additional Morgan added: “We have chosen exhibitions, and welcome schools and funds to further develop their new Grangewood partly as a tribute to a community groups to the Mayor’s garden leading from the wards. dear friend Robert Symes who did Parlour and Council Chamber. The space offers sick children and so much for the local community Cllr Morgan was born and brought their families a real refuge, a place in Northwood Hills and who sadly up in Hertfordshire, before moving of calm, peace and fun in what is passed away a few years ago. Robert to Northwood Hills in 1992 with inevitably a difficult time in their lives. and his wife Erika’s daughter Katie The second is attended Grangewood and gained Phab, a national so much from her time there.” charity with Grangewood would like to use the local units. Phab funds that are raised for IT equipment, brings together as the earlier the children learn to handicapped use this, the more able they are to young people continue to use it when they are adults. with able-bodied The Deputy Mayor is Cllr David youngsters Yarrow and former councillor, Mary who act as their O'Connor MBE is the Deputy Mayoress. carers often on a residential basis. If you would like the Mayor to visit Cllr Morgan said: your organisation or event “I was lucky call 01895 250763 or email i enough to [email protected]. To find experience a day out more about the Mayor’s at a Phab camp last Charity Appeal and donate visit Sowing poppies at Pole Hill Open Space month. Everyone www.hillingdon.gov.uk/mayor

July/August 2018 23 community Update from the West Area BCU Superintendent I write this on the day that safe and dealing with local issues We have had some notable Hillingdon borough police join that matter to you, and these success in reducing burglary forces with and Ealing officers will not be abstracted offences over the last year, to create the new West Area Basic as they are key to strengthening catching and convicting a whole Command Unit (BCU). This is a local policing and ensuring as host of offenders, but I ask historic day for the Metropolitan much visibility as possible. everyone to remain vigilant. Always Police Service, as we are one We have increased our resources lock all doors (even if going out of the first BCUs to go live. in Youth Engagement teams, for five minutes!), use intruder Since the last Hillingdon People which I see as a very positive alarms if you have one and if you was published, Colin Wingrove step. Over the last couple of live in a house, restrict access to has moved to Roads and Transport weeks, my officers have dealt the rear of your property. If you Policing Command on promotion with some traumatic incidents could break into your own home and I have taken over as the lead that have shown great teamwork, easily, then so could a burglar. for the Hillingdon policing area. resilience and courage, and for I am always so impressed by Colin achieved a lot of outstanding this I am both proud and grateful. the work of our Neighbourhood results for the people of Hillingdon, We are dedicated to working Watch who continue to help us in and I am confident that with the hard to maintain public safety the fight against crime. Hillingdon strong team I have in place that we and in the current climate this is a great place to live and work, will go from strength to strength. includes the fight against knife and I am proud to be leading our As we launch the BCU this crime. This is not something we police officers who work tirelessly week, in policing terms we are can do alone - we are blessed to every day to keep you safe. reminded that day-to-day life have such a strong and supportive carries on. Mostly, the changes partnership with the council, who are internal governance ones, help us in many ways, including but some teams will have an funding officers, vehicles and uplift in resources. Hillingdon proactive operations across response officers will still work Hillingdon. We are joining all out of Hayes responding to 999 our resources to protect young calls. Dedicated Ward Officers are people and put in place as many still responsible for keeping you intervention projects as possible. Gary Taylor Calling all NHS patients and Hillingdon residents... re you passionate about local NHS health Group’s (CCG) Patient and Public Involvement and services and would you like to improve NHS Equality (PPIE) Committee and Hillingdon CCG, the Ahealthcare for everyone in the borough? organisation which plans and buys NHS healthcare Can you help make sure that local NHS healthcare for local people, would like to hear from you. is shaped by the needs of the diverse communities They have several vacancies on the committee. in Hillingdon and offer constructive advice and The roles are voluntary, however, successful challenge to NHS Commissioners developing applicants will receive reimbursements for their health services for everyone in Hillingdon? travel and training to help them fulfil their role. If your answer is yes, you could be a Public For more information email HILLCCG.HCCGCommunications Member on Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning @nhs.net, call 01895 203023 or visit www.hillingdonccg.nhs.uk.

24 July/August 2018 community Crime prevention workshops launched in secondary schools

The council’s Youth Offending Service has Tom’s story Tom*, aged 17 from Hillingdon, partnered with the Metropolitan Police and committed a crime and is now local victim support services, drug agencies and receiving support from the Youth Offending Service. He said: “The area magistrates to develop and deliver bespoke you grow up in, the people you’re workshops to young people across Hillingdon. around and the music you listen to can influence you and lead you into he new programme started offending. You see famous rappers at The Douay Martyrs in their videos with money, nice cars TRC School, Ickenham on and girls and you want that, but it’s Friday 13 April, with 260 pupils not reality. When I got arrested, I was attending a range of workshops. shocked and I didn’t know what to The sessions focused on crime do. I looked at my mum when I was and exploitation prevention and in handcuffs and I felt so ashamed. addressed topics including knife crime, “Having a criminal record has really child sexual exploitation and drug use. affected my life. It’s harder for me to The council workshops get into education and there are lots demonstrated how easy it is to be of jobs that I am not allowed to do, exploited and also explored the such as working with children. There distribution of indecent images are countries in the world I can no and malicious communications on Feedback from Year 7 longer visit and I have a curfew, so social networking sites. The Youth pupils at The Douay many of my friendships have broken Offending Service also discussed Martyrs RC School down as I’m not allowed out in the the implications of a criminal evenings. I will be judged on one record and how the council can I will think more about the situation for the rest of my life.” rehabilitate young people and help consequences of my actions and So how has the service helped them into work and education. be careful of my life choices. Tom? He said: “You need people In addition, the Metropolitan who will support you and push Police delivered a hard-hitting you forward, and people to talk to session on carrying knives, and a about your problems. The service mock courtroom was set up for I really enjoyed all of the helps me realise that offending is a magistrates’ workshop, where workshops and I have learnt so a waste of time, and I’ve been on pupils were asked to help decide much. I really think you’re doing a a knife crime awareness course to what to do with the perpetrators great job and these subjects need understand the impact that crime in a scenario. The victim support to be talked about more so has on victims and members of agency delivered workshops on people are aware. their family. It’s made me think - I help available in the community, don’t want to do this anymore.” and a local drugs agency discussed What message does Tom have for using and selling drugs. the Year 7 pupils in Hillingdon who The council is now encouraging Thank you for telling us about all will be taking part in the council’s other secondary schools in Hillingdon the things that can be harmful for new crime prevention workshops? to sign up to the free workshops. our future, I will make sure it He said: “I’d say to pupils - don’t be doesn't happen. fooled and influenced by what’s happening around you or by the music you listen to. If your friends Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services are doing bad things, they are not and Education, said: “It is really important that we reach out to young the right people to be around. people before they get involved with criminal activity and help them Find the positive side of life, and to make the right choices. We’re delighted to be working with our keep going along that track.” partner agencies in Hillingdon to raise awareness of criminal activity *Name anonymised and exploitation, and we hope that this new programme will eventually bring down the number of people exposed to and involved in crime. “In addition to awareness in schools, it is also important that parents For more information or to book a look out for changes in their child’s behaviour and social peer groups, school workshop, contact Kathryn and monitor what their children are doing on social networking sites.” Wyatt on 01895 556432 i

July/August 2018 25 Discover retirement living to the full at Lysander House

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28 July/August 2018 volunteers Support Hillingdon Samaritans to provide outreach in the community Samaritans is a volunteer-led organisation providing emotional support to vulnerable people across the UK and Republic of Ireland. A team of more than 21,000 trained volunteers ensure Samaritans is always there for anyone finding it difficult to cope or experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Marian’s story “I support, co-ordinate workplace to take part in and help deliver the lunchtime sessions ranging outreach activities for from an introduction to the Hillingdon branch of what we offer, to helping Samaritans. Increasingly, someone cope with suicidal local schools, businesses and thoughts. We are finding that organisations in the borough more companies are aware are approaching us to visit of the importance of their illingdon Samaritans information to empower them and raise awareness employees’ mental health. has had a presence themselves to look after of mental health issues. Our Each session is tailored to the Hin Hillingdon for their emotional health. team of outreach volunteers needs of the employer and more than 40 years. As One way in which they are from all walks of life and can help them to provide well as being available by do this is by giving bring many different skill sets an atmosphere where phone, email and face- educational talks about to the group. They all share sufferers are not stigmatised to-face, their volunteers dealing with feelings of a passion for engaging with by mental health but learn carry out outreach distress or despair. the local community and to manage their emotions work in the community. Their outreach making people aware of the by building resilience, Their aim is to be there programme involves vital service we provide.” developing communication for the community in engaging with: “We have great links skills and positive ways to whichever way people • schools and with many schools in the cope with difficulties. may need them. young people area who invite us to give “I would advise someone Samaritans strongly • local businesses assemblies and workshops who's thinking about believes in giving people and organisations to students aged from seven volunteering with the of all ages the tools and • Network Rail to 20 years old. Working as branch, whether it is with a teacher for many years has our outreach team or as a Cllr Philip Corthorne, Cabinet Member given me the experience of listening volunteer, to go for Social Services, Housing, Health and delivering our presentations, to an information session Wellbeing, said: “If you’d like to help Samaritans with which are often interactive, and find out about what it their outreach work in the community or think that according to the ages and involves by talking directly you’d be able to support someone who is finding it needs of the age group to other volunteers. We difficult to cope or experiencing feelings of distress or we’re speaking to. Students are always looking for despair, I’d encourage you to contact them today.” often engage in a really enthusiastic volunteers to positive and thoughtful join the team and help way and many contribute us to reach even more What makes a Samaritan? their ideas openly, which is people in the community.” • Ability to listen to fundraise, supporting very rewarding for us and If you are a local • Empathy their marketing efforts hopefully key messages organisation who would • Being non-judgmental and the day-to-day from our talks will stay like to find out more about • Being able to support running of the branch. with them in the future. the outreach programme, without giving advice Samaritans provides “Increasingly employers email outreach@ • Maintaining formal training in the skills are inviting us into their hilllingdonsamaritans.org.uk. confidentiality required should you decide to become a volunteer. If you would like to know more about becoming a There are many other In return for offering your volunteer with the Hillingdon Samaritans, come to roles in their branch, experience and knowledge, their next information day on Sunday 2 September or i including becoming a you can develop a Sunday 11 November. Book by calling 01895 255987 listening volunteer, helping whole new set of skills. or emailing [email protected]

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30 July/August 2018 The summer holidays are nearly WHAT’S ON ? here and there are lots of exciting For more Hillingdon events or events in Hillingdon to keep the to advertise your own, visit whole family entertained. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/whatson

Rhythm of been perfectly created for hen musicals, so participants can the Dance nights, birthday parties and girls book for one or both. nights out with all your friends. Cost: £110. With special guest appearances Book by visiting on some of the UK’s biggest www.hillingdontheatres.uk TV shows such as The X Factor, or calling 01895 250615. Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Advance booking is Big Brother, Loose Women, This advised, spaces for each Morning, Geordie Shore and The week are limited. Only Way Is Essex, plus massive Winston Churchill Theatre sold out worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys are Stage is Yours musical the only show of its kind in theatre two-day history to have celebrity status. workshops (ages 4 to 6) Cost: From £26. VIP meet Thursday 26 to 27 July and and greet £39. Concessions Thursday 16 to Friday 17 £1.50 off. Groups 8+ August, 10am to 4pm (final one in eight go free. show at 3.30pm on the Friday) Book online at Children aged between 4 and www.becktheatre.org.uk or 6 years old can come and work A Day in Paris call the Box Office on with an experienced director, THEATRE Sunday 5 August, 2pm 020 8561 8371. choreographer and musical Join the for a Rhythm of the Dance Beck Theatre director, rehearsing songs, French inspired afternoon and scenes and dance routines from Thursday 19 July, 7.30pm be transported to the City of This two-hour dance and music hit West End and Broadway Lights as the theatre becomes KIDS musicals in preparation for a extravaganza contains a wealth a bustling Parisian café. Enjoy final performance on stage. of Irish talent. The show relives a leisurely lunch of cheeses, Stage is Yours musical Both weeks will feature songs the journey of the Irish Celts charcuterie, bread, wine and of theatre five-day and scenes from different throughout history. Using modern course, magnifique patisserie as workshops (ages 7 to 14) musicals, so participants can art forms of dance and music, you sit back to experience the Monday 23 to Friday 27 July book for one or both. it marries the contemporary live entertainment all around. and Monday 13 to Friday 17 Cost: £45. and the ancient. It also features Grab your stripy shirt, your best August, 10am to 4pm (final Book by visiting a live band, three tenors and beret and twist your tash as show at 3.30pm on the Friday) www.hillingdontheatres.uk 22 incredible dancers. you prepare for a day in Paris. Due to popular demand, we or calling 01895 250615. Cost: £16. Groups 10+ and are doubling the number of Advance booking is Cost: Tickets cost £26.50. Premiere Card £14.40. Concessions £2 off. Groups Stage Is Yours musical theatre advised, spaces for each Book online at workshops this summer. week are limited. 8+ one in eight go free. www.becktheatre.org.uk or Premiere Card £22.50. Children aged between 7 and Winston Churchill Theatre call the Box Office on 14 years old can come and work Book online at 020 8561 8371. Peter Pan and www.becktheatre.org.uk or with an experienced director, Beck Theatre choreographer and musical Captain Cook call the Box Office on Hans, The Witch director, rehearsing songs, Wednesday 1 August, 2.30pm 020 8561 8371. scenes and dance routines from Booster Cushion Theatre and Beck Theatre and The Gobbin Saturday 1 September, hit West End and Broadway Hillingdon Libraries present this Bond - Live and Let Fry 11am and 3pm musicals in preparation for a new take on your favourite stories final performance on stage. as part of the annual Summer Wednesday 25 July, 7.30pm On its opening 50 years ago, the Compass Theatre’s first ever Both weeks will feature songs Reading Challenge. A mysterious The game’s Bond... just Bond! and scenes from different narrator tells the tale of Peter Pan Featuring the much-loved performance was a charming characters in an adventuresome and funny fantasy children’s play romp through the clichés of by Alan Cullen. To celebrate the anniversary, staff and volunteers the movies adored by millions. at Hillingdon Theatres are putting Theatre meets vendetta as our on a revival of the same play for hero tries to unravel who’s out the next generation to enjoy. to get him and why. Including Cost: Tickets £6.50. the smallest car chase in history Book by visiting and the only experience where www.hillingdontheatres.uk M and Q spell ‘fun!’ This evening or call 01895 250615. includes a two course meal. Compass Theatre Cost: Tickets £32.50. Groups 10+ and Premiere The Dreamboys Thursday 6 September, Card £29.25. 7.30pm Book online at The Dreamboys are without a www.becktheatre.org.uk or shadow of a doubt the UK’s call the Box Office on most famous and successful 020 8561 8371. Peter Pan and show of its kind in history. Their Captain Cook Beck Theatre breathtaking spectacular has

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and his battle with his nemesis Cost: Tickets £17. Young people will learn played the background score. Captain Cook, known for his Book online at improvisation technique, devise After graduation, he moved to evil saucepans and dastardly www.becktheatre.org.uk or sketches and perform dramas. Mumbai University to do his cook-offs. Join him on his journey call the Box Office on Come along and get involved! MA in music and seek more to Neverland, get more lost than 020 8561 8371. Cost: Only £20 a term. opportunities. Jazim also has a you ever have before with the Beck Theatre £50 for a full year. huge interest in music directing Lost Boys and maybe even help Contact Matt by emailing with his own complete studio at fight off some pirate baddies. Bring it On - The Musical [email protected] home and plays the harmonium, Suitable for ages 4 to 9. (summer youth project) or call 01895 465572 tabla, and the synthesizer. Jazim Cost: Tickets £2. Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 or 07956 378217. has gone on to composing music Book by visiting August, 7.30pm (2.30pm also Compass Theatre for various films in Bollywood, www.hillingdontheatres.uk on the Friday and Saturday) including Mr Paanwala, which or calling 01895 250615. Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with is currently in production. Winston Churchill Theatre sass, and inspired by the hit film, FAMILY Cost: From 16.50. Bring It On The Musical will take Concessions £2 off. Big Book Tall Tales you on a high-flying journey Family Fishing Fun Days Book online at Wednesday 15 August, 2.30pm filled with the complexities of Sundays 29 July and 12 www.becktheatre.org.uk or Join Hillingdon Libraries and friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and August, 9.30am to 2.30pm call the Box Office on Booster Cushion Theatre for forgiveness. Campbell is cheer- For the 10th year running, 020 8561 8371. this special show as part of the royalty at Truman High School Family Fishing Fun Days return Beck Theatre Summer Reading Challenge. and her senior year should prove with more enjoyable fishing Big Book Tall Tales is a story the most cheertastic - she’s been activities, bird box making and La Boheme that takes place in a forgotten named captain of the squad! face painting. Introduction to Sunday 26 to Monday tattered library. The Rainbow But an unexpected redistricting angling sessions will run every 27 August, 6pm Caretaker can’t stop talking about has forced her to spend her hour from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Opera Vera and the council present all his favourite books while final year of high school at the Cost: Free. a great value, quality opera in he cleans the forgotten rooms, neighbouring, hard knock Jackson Registration will be open a 700-year-old venue, with this when suddenly, he finds a six High School. Despite having on the day only, with places production of Puccini’s La Bohème foot tall book! Bigger than any the deck stacked against her, offered on a first come, first – the tale of love between a poet book he’s ever seen, he tries to Campbell befriends the dance served basis. and a seamstress, suffering from read the story but all the words crew girls and, along with their Find out more by visiting poverty in 19th century Paris. have been washed away. Come headstrong and hardworking www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fishing. Cost: Tickets £16. with us on adventure that will leader Danielle, managed to Little Britain Lake Book by visiting have you falling through the form a powerhouse squad for www.hillingdontheatres.uk pages, discovering the washed the ultimate competition - the Manor Farm Heritage or calling 01895 250615. away words and helping the National Championships. With a Open Days Great Barn, Manor Farm caretaker find the story. colourful assortment of characters, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 Cost: Tickets £2. an exciting fresh sound and September, 10am to 5pm Faith - George Michael Book by visiting explosive choreography, this There will be a variety of activities Legacy www.hillingdontheatres.uk hilarious, universal story is sure for all of the family, including Friday 31 August, 7.30pm or calling 01895 250615. to be everything you hoped for children’s craft workshops, Featuring international George Yiewsley and West Drayton and nothing like you expected. live Tudor music and dance Michael tribute artist Wayne Dilks Community Centre Cost: Tickets £17.50. demonstrations (Sunday), a together with his incredible seven Friday matinee £13.50 Tudor history camp on the motte piece band and backing singers. The Little Mix Experience (no concessions). Family with Shakespearean travelling A musical journey through 35 Thursday 30 August, 6pm offer of four tickets £62. players, a weapon display and years of hit records from Wham! If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s Concessions £3 off. sword school (day tbc), Tudor to George’s solo career, the finest exports you’re sure to Book online at court reenactments in Manor show and production are based L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience! www.becktheatre.org.uk or Farm House, and a temporary upon the George Michael 25 Four hugely talented girls pay call the Box Office on exhibition on Manor Farm’s live tour featuring actual video tribute to one of the UK’s finest 020 8561 8371. unique wallpaper. The council’s footage displayed on a unique girl-bands, with breathtaking Beck Theatre Autumn Show (fruit, vegetable video wall. Producing a show dance moves, replica costumes and flower growing competition) that pays tribute to such a true and some of the finest vocals in 360 Youth Theatre will be held at the Great Barn musical legend and possibly the the UK. This high-energy show Tuesdays (junior drama group - on the Saturday, with exhibits finest solo star Britain has ever that is suitable for all ages is school Years 7 to 9), from more than 40 categories produced takes huge dedication packed with all of Little Mix’s 7pm to 9pm for visitors to view from 1.30pm. and commitment, Wayne Dilks greatest hits including DNA, Thursdays (senior drama There will also be a gardeners’ has been performing the songs Wings, Salute, Black Magic, group - school Years 10+), question time at 2pm and winners of George Michael for over Love Me Like You, Secret Love 7pm to 9.15pm of this year’s Hillingdon in Bloom 16 years and is internationally Song and many, many more. Interested in acting? The council’s competition will be announced. recognised as the closest in vocal, They look like Little Mix, they Targeted Programmes team runs Cost: Free entry. stage presence and look. This sound like Little Mix, they are, 360 Youth Theatre and invites you For more information visit amazing show takes you on a The Little Mix Experience. to attend their drama workshops. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ journey from George’s early years mfheritage. To exhibit in the with Wham! to his successful 360 Youth Theatre show, apply online by Friday solo career. Performing those 7 September. Find out more everlasting hits such as Club by visiting www.hillingdon. Tropicana, Wake Me Up Before gov.uk/autumnshow. You Go Go, I’m Your Man, Faith, Manor Farm Father Figure, Fast Love, Amazing and Outside. Not forgetting the romantics, his tribute would not be complete without the timeless MUSIC ballads like Careless Whisper, Jazim - Live in Concert A Different Corner and Don’t Friday 13 July, 7.30pm Let The Sun Go Down On Me. Jazim Sharma is a gold-medallist Cost: Tickets £25.00. Groups at the national level in Thumri and 8+ one in eight go free. Ghazal and has been inspired by Premiere Card £21.15 Ghulam Ali Khan. Jazim has also Book online at worked as a teacher/trainer in www.becktheatre.org.uk or several youth festivals of Punjab call the Box Office on in folk orchestra, semi-classical 020 8561 8371. music, ghazals, where he has Beck Theatre

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Last Night of the Proms Book by visiting Saturday 1 September, 7.30pm LEISURE www.hillingdontheatres.uk EXERCISE Ruislip Lions Club are returning to or 01895 250615. the Winston Churchill Theatre for Butterflies trip to the Great Barn, Manor Farm Pilates Beginners’ Class a terrific night out, full of quality Cotswolds (Bourton- Tuesday 3 July, 7pm Come along to this new class entertainment and much flag on-the-Water) LoadofHayMarket for those new to Pilates. Pilates waving. Featuring the award- Wednesday 11 July, 8.30am Saturday 1 September, targets the deep postural muscles, winning Friary Guildford Brass Butterflies has arranged this day 12pm to 4pm trip, which will start at Ickenham This craft market that takes place building strength from the inside Band, who have performed in out, rebalancing the body and competition at the Albert Hall Village Hall. The day will feature whatever the weather, has room lunch at Bourton-on-the-Water for 30+ tables and free parking. bringing it into correct alignment. and won awards worldwide. The All equipment provided. guest Vocalist will be Ruth Fortey, and the return is scheduled for Exhibitors fill this event with items for sale that are unique Cost: £10 a class. who has recorded professionally 6pm. The group raises funds Contact Elizabeth Roberts by and has been a BBC Chorister for the Teenage Cancer Trust. rather than mass produced goods. Beautiful crafts you will calling 07771 918240 for more of the Year. Through their Cost: Ticket are £20. information or visit www. annual concerts and shows Tickets available from Chris not find on the high street. alignanddefinepilates.co.uk. Ruislip Lions raise money for by calling 01895 676900. Cost: Free admission. Harefield Library worthwhile community causes. Ickenham Village Hall For more information visit Cost: Adults £13.50. Children hayme.simplesite.com 5K Masterclass and students £10. Eastcote House Deane Park Hall Saturdays 9am to 10am Tickets can only be booked Gardens dovecote (from 15 September) by telephoning 020 8581 Tuesdays 17 July, 21 August It’s a Knockout in aid of Dash for Fitness, in association 4913 or 07718 488268. and 18 September, Michael Sobell Hospice with Hillingdon Athletic Club, For more information visit 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Saturday 15 September, are running a 5K Masterclass www.ruisliplions.co.uk. The 16th century dovecote, 10am to 3pm suitable for beginners (Couch to Winston Churchill Theatre one of the few surviving Join this 70s style ‘It’s a Knockout’ 5K) and improvers (improve your examples in the country, has style day out, full of inflatables, 5K time, or increase your distance Crooners been renovated with the help of obstacles, bubbles and more. Teams to 5K). Achieve your goal with a Friday 7 September, 7.30pm of 10 are invited to take part and 12-week training plan created by A rip-roaring musical comedy the Heritage Lottery Fund. No booking required; just turn up. compete in this entertaining family a UK Athletics Running Coach. with a splendiforous injection event in aid of the Hospice. Cost: £5 per weekly session of big band swing, which has Cost: Free admission. Eastcote House Gardens Cost: Entry for adults is £30 or £50 for 12 weeks. been wowing audiences with its plus sponsorship and children Limited places available. witty and exhilarating show full This is me - a self is £20 plus sponsorship. For further information of satirical energy, hilarious one portrait project For more information visit and to register email liners, laugh out loud silliness and dashforfitness@btinternet. superb musical numbers. Crooners Friday 13 to Thursday www.michaelsobellhospice. 26 July, (during opening co.uk or call 020 3826 2367. com, or call Gary on follows the story of three very 07710 105086. British gentlemen who exhume hours 8am to 8pm) Northwood. Call for An exhibition of paintings by venue details. Kings College the characteristics of a crooner; Running Track suave, self-assured, stylish, as people with acquired brain injuries. We have always known Cranford Park they defend the role of a crooner Secret Garden and Jog It Off in our modern world. By the very that brain injury can mean having Tuesdays, 5.45pm same nature, it is not always to let go of the life you once led Volunteer Sessions We all know that becoming more obvious that these characteristics and the person you once were, Second Sunday of each active can improve our health in are adopted quite so well by but the extent to which it can month (until October), a variety of ways, even giving us the quintessentially British. change a person's very essence 10.30am to 12.30pm more energy. You will start at an Featuring The Mini Big Band, of self is harder to grasp. Come and help with light appropriate level, walking and these crooners perform songs Cost: Free admission. gardening or simply visit the moving on to jogging. The sessions from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, For further information small walled garden, with are led by experienced runners from Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, call 01895 250714. its wildflowers, pond and Hillingdon Athletic Club and offer Nat King Cole and Bobby Darin. Uxbridge Library old well, which are normally those that wish to take their training Cost: Tickets £28.00. closed to the public. Tools and to the next level an opportunity Concessions £1.50 off. An Evening with refreshments provided. Led to join a competitive club. Groups 8+ one in eight go Peter Robinson by Cranford Park Friends and Cost: Free. free. Premiere Card £24.85. Tuesday 7 August, 7.30pm Macmillan Cancer Support. For more information call Book online at Join bestselling crime fiction Cost: Free. 01895 250453 or email www.becktheatre.org.uk or author Peter Robinson as he talks Find out more by sportandphysicalactivity@ call the Box Office on about Careless Love that latest emailing secretary@ hillingdon.gov.uk. 020 8561 8371. instalment in his DCI Banks series. cranfordparkfriends.org. Hillingdon Athletics Beck Theatre Cost: Tickets £3. 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