News from your council January/Febuary 2020

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▸ Cover stories 10 Supporting our older residents The Leader’s Initiative for Older People funded a elcome to a new year and the first edition of variety of festive activities. Hillingdon People for 2020. WMay I start by thanking all of the staff of ▸ 12 Planting trees to protect future generations Hillingdon Council involved in the general election The council is planting more trees than ever as part held in December for their hard work and dedication of its commitment to greening the borough. to duty in delivering this important event. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate ▸ 16 Fitness for all in Hillingdon Prime Minister Boris Johnson and John McDonnell on their Find out about a diverse range of facilities and re-election as Members of Parliament for Uxbridge and South sessions to keep you fit and healthy. Ruislip and Hayes and Harlington respectively and Cllr David Simmonds elected to represent the Ruislip, Northwood and ▸ 18 Celebrating two refurbished playgrounds Pinner constituency. Transformed playgrounds at East Avenue and In this issue, you will be able to read about our planned Connaught Recreation Ground reopen. budget for 2020/21 and how we have, once again, been able to 19 New facilities for Vyners School invest in services and facilities whilst once again freezing council ▸ tax for the over-65s and keeping the general council tax rise to Expansion and improvement works provide more a minimum. As I have said many times over the years we do not places for pupils. receive any greater funding than other local authorities but we 20 Investing in your town centres do manage it better than most and continue to buck the trend ▸ by maintaining and investing in the facilities and services that Find out what’s in store for Ruislip and what work our residents tell us are important to them. has taken place in Hayes End. At this time of year it is customary for many people to make new year resolutions. These can include pledging to improve Regulars health, learning new skills or improving the environment. The 4 Hillingdon News 25 Volunteers council runs services to promote all of these. We offer a wide variety of fitness facilities and leisure 27 What’s on? 31 Contacts activities in our parks and open spaces and leisure centres. Next month will see the start of a new leisure centre management COVER PHOTO: SUSAN GRAY FROM RUISLIP AND SEKINAH OSHODI contract that will help residents of all ages to keep active and FROM HILLINGDON, WHO REGULARLY TAKE PART IN THE OUR PARKS FITNESS SESSIONS AT HILLINGDON COURT PARK. enjoy a range of sports. We will also be investing in a range of improvements across all leisure centres and building a new facility in West Drayton. A range of our adult and community learning courses start in January and offer value for money and a high quality level of tuition whether you want to learn something new, take up a hobby or gain qualifications to further your career. Improving your local environment and supporting local 4 12 businesses remains important to us. We regularly take on board your suggestions to improve community facilities, and in this edition you can see how local families are benefiting from two refurbished playgrounds via our Chrysalis scheme. We are also listening to comments from residents and businesses in order to improve your town centres and 43 shopkeepers in Ruislip have signed up to our flagship shop front 16 27 grant scheme to transform the look of their shop fronts and the look of the high street. Advertising deadline for next edition: Friday 31 January. In this edition, you can also read about how we are focusing Editorial and advertising enquiries on the environment through a range of tree planting schemes - Emma Gilbertson 01895 250828 maybe this will provide you with some inspiration to plant trees [email protected] or shrubs in your own garden. We will continue, in what are still challenging times for local www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdonpeople authorities, to put residents at the heart of all we do and I wish After reading, please you all the best for the year ahead. recycle this magazine

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2 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 3 news news Spreading festive cheer Schools recognised by TfL Safe council car parks impress national inspectors Our school travel and road attended the council’s The main car park ensure any problems safety team is working with Junior Road Safety Officer at Ruislip Lido along are quickly rectified. schools in the borough event and successfully bid with its residents-only Cllr Keith Burrows, to support them to for £400 at a Dragons' Willow Lane car park Cabinet Member become accredited under Den style workshop. and Harefield House car for Planning, Transport for London’s The money was used to park have received Park Transportation and (TfL) sustainable travel introduce Stop, Look and Mark awards following Recycling, said: “We programme, STARS. Listen road safety markings an inspection in August. are delighted to receive STARS - which stands for in the school playground. These new additions these new awards and Sustainable Travel: Active, Implementing the markings bring the number of Park increase the number Responsible, Safe - aims to and participating in Mark accredited car parks of Park Mark awards in inspire young Londoners events, contributed to the run by the council to 25, the borough. We want to travel to school using school being awarded out of the 32 public car to continue to provide environmentally friendly a Gold accreditation. parks in the borough. parking facilities for During the Christmas of seasonal music from modes of transport, Fellow Gold recipient The Park Mark safer residents and visitors period, the council Hillingdon Music Service’s including walking, Ryefield Primary School parking scheme is a by the British Parking Assessors from the that are easy-to-use, hosted a variety of brass band. There was scootering and cycling. received £420 towards national standard for Association on behalf of scheme praised the car well-maintained, safe festive-themed events also a decorated wooden Schools can work running a bikers breakfast, UK car parks that have the Association of Chief parks for their safety, and value for money.” and activities for adults, arbour seat, which was towards achieving either cycling competitions low crime and measures Police Officers. Assessors cleanliness and clear You can find out families and young people. new this year, where Gold, Silver or Bronze and purchasing balance in place to ensure work with the police signage. They were more about Park There were also a residents could pose accreditation, dependent bikes and helmets the safety of people to carry out a rigorous also impressed by the Mark awards at www. number of light switch- for photos and selfies. on an outlined criteria for for students, which and vehicles. It is run inspection regime. daily visits by staff to britishparking.co.uk. on events across the Our libraries ran a range each category. So far,16 they could evidence borough, with the council of free events in December, schools in Hillingdon have in their application investing £285,000 including the Ruislip Belles been accredited, with for accreditation. Waste Weekends extended Double awards win for our in lighting displays & Beaux Hand Bell Ringers, 10 achieving Gold status, To find out more visit From January, the council's Site, New Years Green adolescents team across 28 locations. christmas-themed coffee three receiving Silver and stars.tfl.gov.uk and to find popular waste weekends Lane, UB9 6LX, which The Mayor of mornings, reading events three attaining Bronze. out how your school at West Drayton will is open Monday to Hillingdon, Cllr David and card making sessions. In February last year, can get involved email be extended to offer Sunday and bank holidays Yarrow, switched on the Leader of the Council, Hayes Park School [email protected]. even more recycling (excluding Christmas Day, lights on the 33 foot tree Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: opportunities for residents. Boxing Day, New Year's and street lamp columns “It has been wonderful to The waste weekends, Day), 8am to 4pm (8am on the Civic Centre see the community come which had been running to 6pm during summer). forecourt on Friday 29 together to celebrate and once a month since Leader of the November. Carols and enjoy the many events 2009 at Railway Sidings, Council, Cllr Ray The council’s adolescents techniques to support hymns were sung by a and decorative light Tavistock Road, UB7 Puddifoot, said: "Our team achieved success at and empower young combined choir of local displays that took place 7QT, will now be held waste weekends have two awards ceremonies people to stay safe, schoolchildren, and across Hillingdon during every weekend between been extremely well in November. reduce conflict and there was a performance the festive period.” 9am and 4pm (up to received since they were The team was remain in their home. 5pm during summer). introduced in 2009. announced as the winner They work with council has run its winter right support is available The waste weekends Therefore we have taken in the Care category children from 12 years Help for the homeless night shelter as part of an from the very beginning. create a pop-up steps to extend these to for the Guardian Public old who are at risk all-year-round approach In addition, our winter civic amenity site in provide more recycling Service Awards on of criminal or sexual to supporting rough shelter is a lifeline for those West Drayton, where options for residents and Tuesday 26 November. exploitation, going sleepers in Hillingdon. In who do face the terrible residents can bring a to allow more people It then received a silver missing from home, previous years the shelter prospect of rough sleeping, variety of items to be to use the facility." award in the Team of the serious youth violence or has been successful in as it provides a warm and recycled and domestic For more information Year, Children’s Services family breakdown. Their resettling people into safe place to stay as well waste for disposal. about our free waste category in the Social innovative approach long-term accommodation, as the help and support The facility is free to use and recycling services, Worker of the Year gives young people as well as supporting needed to move them into and all you need to do including our weekly Awards on Friday 29 more choice in their care, people into work and settled accommodation." when you arrive at the site kerbside recycling November. Both awards allows them to select training opportunities. The council has a is show your HillingdonFirst collections and our bulky recognise the team’s their own social worker, The council is working with accommodation, food and Cllr Philip Corthorne, dedicated team of officers card or proof of address. waste collection service, outstanding social work, offers increased support Trinity Homeless Project housing support to up to Cabinet Member working alongside staff The site is in addition to visit www.hillingdon.gov. which is having a positive and education to parents, to once again provide eight homeless males and for Social Services, from Thames Reach, Trinity Harefield Civic Amenity uk/rubbishandrecycling. impact on vulnerable and gives social workers a winter night shelter to females who are without Housing, Health Homeless Project and young people and their greater control over vulnerable residents. settled accommodation and Wellbeing, said: Heathrow Travel Care. families in Hillingdon. how to spend their The temporary shelter, during the coldest "Our teams work hard If you see any rough The adolescents team budgets to resolve which will operate between months of the year. throughout the year to sleepers, you can let us has adopted forward- issues and support the Monday 20 January and This is the fourteenth prevent rough sleeping know by visiting www. thinking intervention young person’s needs. Monday 2 March, will offer consecutive year that the by ensuring that the streetlink.org.uk.

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Rogue Hayes landlord is New trainee social worker Council takes ownership of brand new Yiewsley park ordered to pay £430,000 apprenticeships introduced A ceremony took place and rebuilding a historic were installed, water Mia Clarke (pictured) A Hayes landlord has been change the property at Hale Field Park in boundary wall. features on Iron Bridge was the first resident ordered to pay more than back to a single house. Yiewsley on Thursday 24 More than 250 trees Road were improved, new to enter the park. £430,000 after turning When the case went October to open the new were planted, 30,000 footpaths were created, Cllr Jonathan Bianco, her property into an to Uxbridge Magistrates’ green space and transfer square metre grassland and more than 25 bird Cabinet Member for illegal House in Multiple Court on 20 June 2018, ownership to the council. paddocks were created to and bat boxes have been Property, Finance and Occupation (HMO). Kaur was convicted of one The site, which had accommodate horses from positioned across the site. Business Services, At Isleworth Crown offence under the Town been vacant for more than the nearby Goulds Green The new park was said: “Prologis has Court on Thursday 21 and Country Planning Act. 15 years, was regenerated Riding School, the canal opened by the Mayor transferred the ownership November, Gurdeep The case was referred to by Prologis UK as part of towpath was restored, of Hillingdon, Cllr David of Hale Field Park to Kaur, 47, of Cavendish the Crown Court because a planning agreement for new mooring facilities Yarrow. Seven-year-old the council with an Close, Hayes was Kaur was found to have their Prologis Park West ongoing contribution ordered to pay more profited from a criminal London development. to its upkeep. than £406,000 following lifestyle under POCA. The £2 million “The amount of space confiscation proceedings At the confiscation regeneration project gained for residents is under the Proceeds of hearing, Kaur was ordered included extensive four times greater than Crime Act (POCA). to pay £406,712 and fined The council has become being a newly-qualified remediation of the land the land taken up by the the first local authority social worker in a place to deal with historical development and shows in London to offer I already know.” contamination issues, what can be achieved an apprenticeship The council runs one rehabilitation of 40 when the council works programme for trainee of the most successful acres of derelict land, in partnership with a social workers. apprenticeship preserving and enhancing developer to deliver The usual route to schemes in the country, existing wildlife habitats benefits to residents.” become a full-time social having increased its worker involves up to number of apprentices two years at university tenfold since the followed by between government introduced Hillingdon’s libraries host New leisure centre contract 70 and 100 work- its Apprenticeship The council has awarded equipment, better use based training days. Levy in 2017. healthy heart activities its new 10-year leisure of technology and new Kaur had unlawfully £20,000 for the planning Now the council Apprentices work centre management energy saving measures. converted her house in offence. The council was has launched a in a variety of roles contract to Greenwich Cllr Richard Lewis, First Avenue, Hayes from also awarded £4,019.46 three-year social across the organisation, Leisure Limited (GLL) Cabinet Member a single-family dwelling in prosecution costs. Kaur work apprenticeship including town planning, in a move that will help for Central Services, into a large HMO without has three months to pay scheme, which gives social work, business In February, the borough’s try out some giant board residents stay active and Culture and Heritage, planning permission. the money or face a prison participants the chance administration, licensing, libraries will be offering games, a Taekwondo enjoy the benefits of sport. said: “We have exciting Kaur’s illegal activity sentence of five years, to study for their housing and horticulture. residents the chance to take taster session and racing From Sunday 23 plans for Hillingdon’s came to light following and she will still have to degree while working Cllr Philip part in a range of free events on smoothie bikes - February, GLL will manage leisure facilities and we an intelligence-led pay the money back. and earning money. Corthorne, Cabinet and activities that focus specially adapted bicycles Hillingdon Sports and look forward to working multi-agency operation Leader of the Eleven students, Member for Social on health and wellbeing. that blend smoothies Leisure Complex, Botwell with GLL, who have with the Home Office’s Council, Cllr Ray including a mix of existing Services, Housing, The month-long while the users pedal. Green Sports and Leisure more than 25 years of immigration team and Puddifoot, said: “This is council employees, Health and Wellbeing, programme will include Expectant and new Centre, Highgrove Pool experience in the leisure planning enforcement the highest amount the who are embarking said: “Like many other health checks, heart-themed parents can attend Once and Queensmead Sports industry, to bring the officers in May 2017. council has ever secured on a change of career, councils, we find it a storytimes, feel-good film Upon a Bump, a new social Centre in Ruislip. benefits of a more active They found Kaur had using proceeds of crime and newly-recruited challenge to recruit and screenings, light exercise, group providing friendly GLL will be working with life to residents of all ages. continued to illegally use laws. Gurdeep Kaur apprentices, joined the retain social workers. coffee mornings and walks. support, advice from the council to develop “This agreement will the property as a large blatantly flouted the law scheme in October. More "By opening up this Libraries will also be holding professionals and more. a plan that reflects the boost and build upon HMO, renting out rooms and for that she must pay will be recruited in April. new work-based training new mindfulness sessions, Cllr Richard Lewis, needs of all residents, our extensive leisure and the outbuilding to a hefty sum. Let this be a One of the new path, we are helping to such as an introduction Cabinet Member for with a particular focus on offer, while providing 15 tenants, despite being warning that we will take apprentices, said: “I fill our vacancies on a to Ayurvedic practices, Central Services, Culture delivering activities for good value for money.” issued with an enforcement robust enforcement action was already working with long-term basis, while meditation classes and an and Heritage, said: children, older people and notice ordering her to to stamp out illegal activity.” social workers and found giving new opportunities aromatherapy taster session. "There will also be a health people with additional the work rewarding and to current employees. This year will also see the fair on Friday 7 February needs. In addition to wanted to do more. I I wish our recruits the launch of a book-themed between 10am and 1pm awarding the new contract, think we’re lucky to have very best of luck as they speed dating event, which at Uxbridge Library, where the council is investing this opportunity here. begin this exciting new aims to help residents’ residents can receive health £3 million in a raft of You make a commitment chapter in their careers.” wellbeing, where attendees and wellbeing advice improvements across to stay for two years after Visit www.hillingdon. can chat with a range of from local providers. all of its leisure centres, you qualify but I think I’d gov.uk/apprenticeships authors about their books. For more information, visit including refurbishments, feel more comfortable to find out more. Family-oriented fun www.hillingdon.gov.uk/heart modernisation of includes the chance to or ask at your local library.

6 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 7 news budgetsection Councillor receives award Domestic Violence Advocate, said: “This General Putting residents first Cllr Janet Gardner, ward 5 November at the award is dedicated councillor for Botwell, has Royal Horseguards to every victim I have election The council has a record of strong financial management, successfully delivering been honoured for her Hotel in Westminster. helped and those I will balanced budgets whilst maintaining and improving the services that matter to residents. work supporting victims The judges applauded help in the future. results of domestic violence Cllr Gardner’s dedication “Eradicating domestic ast year was the thirteenth are facing significant funding pressures • The Cranford Park restoration project and domestic abuse. to protecting domestic violence and domestic The UK general consecutive year that the council due to the combination of a growing • Environmental initiatives, such Cllr Gardner won violence victims and for abuse from our election took place Lfroze council tax for residents and ageing population, increasingly as pollution screens at schools and the Innovation and being a voice for those who communities is an issue I on Thursday 12 over the age of 65 and for the fourth complex care needs and increases in significant further funding set aside Service Transformation felt they had nowhere to go. will continue to support.” December, with consecutive year the council did care costs. Accordingly for 2020/21 to fight the next stages of the category at the 2019 Cllr Cllr Gardner is a survivor residents voting not levy the social care precept set we will levy a precept of 2 per cent proposed Heathrow expansion Achievement Awards. of domestic violence and to choose an MP at 2 or 3 per cent of the council tax on all residents, which in practice if required The ceremony was has campaigned tirelessly to represent their total. For residents under the age will mean a total rise of 3.8 per cent • Funding to purchase Uxbridge hosted by the Local on this issue for more constituency in the of 65 council tax rose by 2.4 per for those under the age of 65 (83p Police Station Government Information than the 25 plus years she House of Commons. cent, the lowest rate of all London a week for a Band D property) and • Further support for victims Unit and Churches, has been a councillor. Prime Minister, boroughs, representing 90 per 2 per cent for those over 65 (44p of domestic abuse Charities and Local Cllr Gardner, who Boris Johnson was cent of the average rise levied by a week for a Band D property.) Authorities on Tuesday is also the council’s re-elected as MP our neighbouring councils, Ealing, Further details of the budget Leader of the Council, for Uxbridge and Harrow and Hounslow in 2018/19. will appear in the next edition of Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: “We South Ruislip with a As regards the coming financial year Hillingdon People, following its continue to put the needs of Raising awareness of safe driving majority of 7,210; 2020/21, the council will once again agreement at the Council meeting Hillingdon residents at the heart John McDonnell freeze council tax, for the fourteenth in February, which will include: of everything we do, and this was re-elected consecutive year for residents over 65. • A new leisure centre and small increase will contribute £4.4 as MP for Hayes If we applied the same 90 per cent community facilities in West Drayton million a year towards maintaining and Harlington of neighbouring boroughs’ previous • Significant funding to maintain and improving the many services with a majority of year rise once again, all other residents local highways provided by the council. 9,261; and Cllr would see a rise of 2.7 per cent, • The council’s library “Funding pressures continue David Simmonds however given that the maximum rise refurbishment programme for local authorities but our was elected for allowed this year is 2 per cent, and we • Improvements to the council’s strong financial management Ruislip, Northwood anticipate that most London boroughs existing leisure centres and good business practice and Pinner with a will levy that, our draft budget includes • New facilities for local youth groups has enabled us to once again majority of 16,394. a proposed rise of just 1.8 per cent. • Town centre improvements deliver a balanced budget with The turnout In past years we have not needed to across the borough to boost local further investment in services SAFETY Council officers with emergency services representatives for Uxbridge and levy the social care precept, however businesses and high streets and facilities whilst keeping South Ruislip was adult social care services, not just in • The council’s school building council tax rises to a minimum.” Our annual Safe Drive November at the Winston The Safe Drive 68.75 per cent. The Hillingdon, but across the country, and expansion programme Stay Alive road safety Churchill Hall, Ruislip. Stay Alive events are turnout for Hayes campaign, which features While the programme is organised by the council and Harlington was Budget in numbers In 2019/20 your council tax funded... a series of events to mainly aimed at teenagers in conjunction with the 60.94 per cent. raise awareness amongst who might soon be Metropolitan Police, The turnout for The council delivers nearly 800 services. These are funded through a combination of £77.3 million £43.4 million young people of the taking driving lessons London Ambulance Ruislip, Northwood grants from central government, a share of Adult social care Children’s social care importance of safe or passing their test, Service, London Fire and Pinner was local business rates and your council tax. driving, took place once members of the public Brigade and Transport 72.92 per cent. Pie chart to show percentage in 2019/20: again in November. also had the chance for London. For further details Students from across to attend. A special Cllr Keith Burrows, visit www.hillingdon. £7.9 million the borough had the performance, which was Cabinet Member gov.uk/election2019. Housing services chance to hear hard- free and open to anyone for Planning, £11.7 million Highways, roads hitting real-life accounts to watch, also took place Transportation and and transport £12.3 million from live speakers, at the same venue on Recycling, said: “This services Education and view a film of a Thursday 28 November. is a sobering campaign dramatised story which During the events, aimed at teenagers took pupils on a journey representatives from eager to get their licence £6.5 million with a group of friends the emergency services and get on the road. It Central services to the public and £39.8 million corporate and democratic core whose decisions had also described some of is a stark reminder of Cultural, environmental nue a eray an rrae anaeen huge consequences. the tragedies they have their responsibilities and planning services ane unn r e er ee un a nue ae an reyn Seventeen colleges encountered, and parents and obligations to drive un an unary er ur • council tax (50 per cent) en ree eann brare and sixth forms of victims and teenagers safely and be aware of eare an ueu enn • business rates (28 per cent) an ana beaur £7.7 million attended the hour- explained how their lives what is at stake if they Capital financing costs • central government grants (19 per cent) ary un ur and-a-half long events had been affected by fail to understand the • use of reserves (3 per cent) eann rrae between Monday 25 poor decisions made dangers or choose November and Friday 29 behind the wheel. to ignore them.” Visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haveyoursay before 26 January to have your say on the proposed budget i 8 January/February 2020 January/FebruaryJanuary/February 20202020 99 older people older people

Brown Badge parks at selected leisure centres, Supporting our older shopping hubs and open renewals on the way spaces, allowing older residents All residents aged over 65 to park their vehicles nearer residents this winter with a Brown Badge can use to their required locations. dedicated Brown Badge parking Brown Badges are issued The Leader’s Initiative for Older People funds a bays located across Hillingdon. for a three-year period and The free scheme is part are all due to be renewed on range of activities and schemes for older residents of the council's ongoing Tuesday 31 March 2020. commitment to provide parking Residents are reminded across the borough, including festive parties and facilities for residents who may that their Brown Badges will have mobility problems. automatically be renewed and If you have moved home, need day trips for over-65s, a heater loan scheme, The Brown Badge bays are, posted out to them before assistance in applying for a badge, similarly to disabled parking their current badge expires, require further information about Brown Badge parking and free burglar alarms. bays, conveniently located in so please look out for them. the scheme, or you no longer busy destinations in the borough; If you haven't received your need a badge, call 01895 277277 ore than £26,000 from the The Forget Me Not Cafe at such as council operated car badge by the end of March, email and select option four (Monday to Leader’s Initiative enabled St Matthew’s Church, which parks and privately owned car [email protected]. Friday, between 8am and 6pm). Mhundreds of Hillingdon’s provides advice, support and fun older residents to socialise and activities for carers and people Heater loan borrow for up to two weeks celebrate with friends, neighbours living with dementia, organised while they are waiting for their and their local community during an outing for 25 cafe attendees scheme returns heating to be repaired plus a the festive period, with funds and 11 carers to see a relaxed Homeowners aged 65 and small one-off grant to cover supporting 29 Christmas parties performance of Sleeping Beauty over can apply to the council the heater electricity costs. and outings organised by local at The Beck Theatre in Hayes. for a short-term loan of electric For more information, or to clubs, organisations and charities. Members of the Salvation Army heaters during the winter if request a heater, call 01895 Groups that received support Cameo Club in Hillingdon visited their heating breaks down. 556633 (Monday to Friday, included the Tudor Luncheon Club, Sunbury Court, a restored 18th The scheme provides between 8am and 6pm) or 01895 250111 (evenings and weekends). Elm Park Lunch Club, Ruislip Royal century mansion with picturesque residents with heaters to British Legion and Still Friends in grounds in Sunbury-on-Thames, Ruislip; Bell Farm Christian Centre and enjoyed a Christmas lunch Lunch and Social Club in West followed by a musical sing-a-long. Leader of the Council, Drayton; the Salvation Army Cameo Hayes and Harlington Community Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Club and the Pretty Asian Ladies Association organised a day of “I am delighted that so many of Group in Hillingdon; Hayes and seasonal fun for 70 guests, including our older residents were able to Harlington Community Association a three-course meal and drinks, free come together to enjoy festive and the University of the Third Age raffle, bingo, live music and dancing. events and activities. in Hayes; and the Forget Me Not Cafe Nine of the council’s sheltered “The Leader’s Initiative at St Matthew's Church in Yiewsley. housing schemes also celebrated programme supports a wide range of schemes for older Ruislip dining centres, the Elm Park with parties of their own, meals, residents as well as seasonal Lunch Club and Tudor Luncheon live entertainment and raffles. activities and day trips for Club, hosted two days of festive Residents from Manor House took community groups and entertainment and Christmas lunches a trip to Denham Garden Village, associations, such as providing for 220 people, as well as a trip to where they enjoyed a three-course thousands of free burglar alarms, visit St Albans Christmas Markets. Christmas meal and live music. free swimming and swimming lessons, free allotments, tea dances, as well as the heater loan and Brown Badge schemes."

To find out more about the Leader’s Initiative for Older People, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/leadersinitiative i

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Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray and was presented with a model Puddifoot took part in a special of a Golden Temple, a ceremonial Planting trees to protect ceremony within the grounds sword and £4,000 in donations of Guru Nanak Academy on for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. Thursday 3 October, to plant a Cllr Puddifoot also announced future generations tree provided by the school. that a road at St Andrew’s Park will An event, organised by Barnhill be named in memory of a Sikh National Tree Week took place from Sunday 24 November to Saturday ward councillor Cllr Jas Dhot and Royal Air Force officer who served Yeading ward councillors Cllr during the Second World War. 1 December, marking the start of the winter planting season. This year we are Mohinder Birah and Cllr Jagjit planting more trees than ever via a range of schemes as part of our ongoing Singh, was also held on Thursday Elephant Park 31 October at the Civic Centre Nature lovers helped to bring commitment to greening the borough. to mark the anniversary. colour and biodiversity to Elephant Approximately 200 guests, Park, Hillingdon at the council’s including the Mayor of Hillingdon, community planting days. Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray The events took place on Puddifoot, councillors, council Tuesday 24 and Saturday 28 officers, faith representatives September, Wednesday 9 October from various communities such and Thursday 7 November, with as Sikh Gurudwara, Christian, more than 100 volunteers from Hindu and Islamic communities, the local community and special SPECIAL TREE PLANTING CEREMONY Hillingdon residents and educational needs students from businessmen attended the event. Spring Hallow School, Ealing. Cllr Dhot gave an audio visual Twelve trees were planted, presentation on Guru Nanak, and including sweet chestnut, hazel, Cllr Birah and Cllr Singh spoke wild cherry and rowan; a variety of about the life, history, teachings 250 wetland plants, including marsh and philosophy of Guru Nanak. marigolds and yellow flags; and PLANTING AN AVENUE AT MINET PARK The Mayor thanked the Sikh native wildflower seeds were sowed councillors for organising the event in time to bloom next spring/summer.

TREE PLANTING AT GURU NANAK SIKH ACADEMY, TOWNFIELD

rees are vital for the Some of our tree planting environment and tackling schemes for 2019/20 Tclimate change. As the biggest plants on the planet, they absorb Marking the 550th anniversary harmful carbon dioxide emissions of Guru Nanak that are driving global warming During National Tree Week, the council GURU NANAK EVENT and produce oxygen to improve joined with Guru Nanak Sikh Academy air quality. Trees also reduce in Hayes to honour the 550th birth THE AVENUE OF TREES AT MINET PARK wind speed and cool the air. anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the They stabilise the soil and prevent founder of Sikhism, by planting 550 trees soil erosion, counter flooding, and hedgerows in Minet Country Park. create shade from solar radiation, On Wednesday 27 November, reduce noise and benefit wildlife. pupils from the Academy and local Trees can also improve health businesses planted 40 semi-mature and wellbeing. More than 20 trees and 510 hedgerow tree-whips in species of trees and shrubs have the park. The whips will form a hedge medicinal properties, and research screen to circle the car park and protect shows that within minutes of visitors from harmful engine fumes being surrounded by trees your and the semi-mature trees will form blood pressure drops, your heart an avenue of trees across the park. rate slows and your stress levels Additionally, the council planted a reduce. They can also strengthen cedar tree in green spaces in each of the distinctive character of an Hillingdon’s 22 wards, including one on area and encourage local pride. Thursday 7 November by the Mayor of Protecting trees is vital, as Hillingdon, Cllr David Yarrow at Guru TREE PLANTING AT WILLOW TREE OPEN SPACE, YEADING well as planting new trees. Nanak Academy in Townfield ward. TREE PLANTING AT GREENWAY OPEN SPACE, BARNHILL PLANTING AT ELEPHANT PARK

12 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 13 sectionenvironment learning section

Free trees for all Annual tree planting programme We recently gave away 5,000 free In addition, the council will tree saplings to residents, schools, continue with its regular tree Unleash your learning potential community groups and businesses planting programme to replace to plant on their premises. and plant new trees in parks, Have you made a New Year's resolution to learn something new or change The initiative, which encouraged on highways and housing land. people to green their gardens, More than 2,500 trees have been career? Why not take a look at the adult learning classes the council has to proved popular, and the saplings planted in the past five years. offer to help you do just that? could be collected from the council’s libraries and Rural e are committed to She said: “I’m very pleased to have Naheed Rani, from Uxbridge, Activities Garden Centre. ensuring that residents qualified and be offered the post was a stay-at-home mum bringing PRIYA AND CHRISTINA COLLECT THEIR TREES Priya O'Leary and Christina Whave excellent learning at the RAGC! It would be lovely to up triplets when she heard of the Famiglietti were two of the opportunities through our wide inspire other women. If I can do it, ESOL course run by HACL at her first residents to claim their free range of courses for adults. anyone can do it. Life hasn’t always local mosque. She enrolled on the saplings from Uxbridge Library Whether you want to gain a been easy but the courses I’ve done on Tuesday 22 October. qualification, learn a new skill, have definitely helped me build Up to 10 free saplings were change career or further your self-confidence and self-belief. on offer per person and there existing career there a range “My tutors at HACL have were nine different species to of opportunities on offer. contributed greatly to my journey choose from, which were not Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet Subjects include English, maths, with their gentle nurturing only colourful and attractive Member for Finance, English for speakers of other and quality teaching.” but also beneficial to wildlife. Property, and Business languages (ESOL), IT, horticulture Daliya Hajdarwish, from Services, said: “The council is and floristry, health and social Uxbridge, studied to be an architect Mayor for London tree scheme proud to invest in the borough’s care, childcare, community and worked for two years as an The council has successfully applied green spaces to ensure Hillingdon interpreting and sign language. architect in Syria. When she moved for £8,436 funding from the Mayor For most courses you will need to to the UK, she did not know English remains one of the greenest For London’s tree scheme to come to one of our adult learning and found it difficult to practice purchase 77 trees, to be planted at London boroughs, to provide centres to take a simple skills test her profession. When her youngest sites where the current tree stock is high quality recreational places so we can make sure that you are child went to school, she decided course as she had always found quite mature, to ensure the long- for residents and visitors, and to studying at the correct level. to enrol on an English course and language to be a barrier in fulfilling term viability and resilience of stock. protect local communities and Why not take a look at hasn't looked back. She completed her goal of being a teacher. The trees will be planted at future generations. what’s on offer, sign-up and Following this course, she enrolled Stonefield Park, Fairway Recreation “Trees do such an important unleash your potential? on ESOL Level 2, IT and yoga courses Ground, Northwood Recreation job in trapping pollution and at Harlington Adult Learning Centre. Ground, Yiewsley Recreation cleaning the air to reduce global What our learners say In February 2019, Naheed enrolled Ground, Barra Hall Park and warming. Increasing the number Aseea Mahmood, from on a Childcare Entry 3 course at Harmondsworth Recreation Ground. of trees, particularly in dense Harlington, started her journey with Brookfield Adult Learning Centre, Twelve trees will join the current urban areas, will help us all to Hillingdon Adult and Community which she completed in July 2019. two at Stonefield Park to combat Learning (HACL) when she joined She is currently studying English for breathe more easily, as well as pollution and greatly enhance a one-day workshop in 2016. She Work to develop her English skills the local area for residents. making our neighbourhoods then went on to complete a Level 1 and fulfill her ambition of being a even greener and more pleasant.” and Level 2 floristry qualification. teacher. She has also applied for FREE TREES FOR ALL INITIATIVE On the way: Japanese In 2019, she successfully achieved volunteering opportunities at HACL cherry trees the RHS Level 2 Principles in to gain teaching experience. After this To mark its special relationship Be cautious in high winds Plant Growth and has accepted course, Naheed is hoping to progress with the UK dating back over 150 When there are high winds a role as a horticultural therapist GCSE English in 2018 and went on to to Supporting Teaching Level 1. years, the Japanese government has in excess of 45mph, the at the Rural Activities Garden complete a GCSE in maths in 2019. She said: “Before I was shy and chosen Hillingdon to be a part of council has no choice but to Centre (RAGC) in Yiewsley. She is now enrolled on a afraid to speak to people. My the The Sakura Cherry Tree Project. sometimes close parks to ensure Supporting Teaching and Learning studies at HACL have given me The cherry tree is the the safety of users, staff and teaching assistant course. As part confidence to communicate and national flower of Japan and volunteers from falling trees. of her course, Daliya has been express myself. I practise English at more than 5,000 cherry trees The council undertakes volunteering in a school. After her my community gatherings and have will be planted throughout regular tree inspections and studies, she is planning to volunteer also started attending parent-teacher the UK from 2020 to 2021. surveys, especially in parks, such for more hours to try to gain as meetings at my children's school.” The trees are a species called as Cranford Park, which have much experience as possible. Her message to others thinking Prunus ‘Tai-haku’, a light pink blossom a large number of old trees. Daliya said: “It is important for about studying is: “Don’t stay that is spectacular in the spring and Where we cannot lock park everyone to know that they can do at home. Come and learn. Do colourful in the autumn. Additional gates, we advise members of things. I never thought I would be something for yourself and do seasonal bulbs, such as camassia and the public to be vigilant and able to do what I have achieved something for the community.” tulipa will promote biodiversity. take note of signs warning of today. I always talk to people and To find out more visit the hazards of high winds. encourage them to study. It takes time For more information about japanuksakura.org. but it can be managed. Studying gives courses and to sign up, visit JAPANESE CHERRY TREES you confidence and it is worth it.” www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adult-courses i

14 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 15 fitnesssection section fitness

Cycle training and guided bike rides Free activities for Hillingdon’s adult cycle training over-65s offers residents aged 16 and above Tea dances four hours of free one-to-one Older residents can enjoy coaching with a qualified cycling free monthly tea dances instructor. Bikes and helmets can be incorporating a variety of provided during sessions if required. musical styles and dances, Cycle Hillingdon, the council’s including classic ballroom, programme of free guided rides bhangra and line dancing. help residents to cycle at different The council-run events are paces to increase their heart rate held at the Civic Centre, and improve their wellbeing. The Uxbridge; Winston Churchill, easy rides are designed to allow Ruislip; Yiewsley and West people to get back into cycling Drayton Community Centre after a long time, increase their and Botwell Green Sports and confidence and to enjoy cycling with Young people with Leisure Centre. their family. For more information, special educational visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/cycling. needs and disabilities Women and girls The council runs a multi-sports The council is encouraging women club for young people with special and girls to take part in fitness educational needs, including sessions or try out some of the activities such as football, volleyball, borough’s sports facilities as part of table tennis and boccia, every the national Fit Got Real campaign. Saturday at Queensmead Sports This initiative aims to reduce the Centre from 1.45pm to 3.15pm, gender gap in sport and to help costing only £3 a session. women incorporate fitness into There are also multi-sports and their routine and perhaps discover activity sessions for children aged a new pastime. six to 12 years old with moderate to The borough is home to a vast high functioning autism at Botwell number of sports clubs and a Green Sports and Leisure Centre rising number of female teams. on Mondays from 5pm to 6.30pm, With Euro 2020 taking place later and Hillingdon Sports and Leisure this year, many more football clubs Complex on Wednesdays from 5pm Fitness for all in Hillingdon now have female teams, including to 6.30pm. Sessions cost £3 and Swimming Harefield United Football Club, there is no need to pre-book. Free weekly swimming Northwood Youth Football Club lessons, which cater for As we head into the new year, January presents a good time to focus on and Ickenham Youth Football Club. Leisure centres varying abilities, are available health and fitness. The council provides a diverse range of fitness facilities Brentford Community Sports Trust There are a range of leisure facilities for over-65s at three of the is also running a range of football on offer at Hillingdon Sports borough’s swimming pools. and sessions to suit all ages and abilities. programmes at Uxbridge High and Leisure Complex, Highgrove Older residents can also swim School, including soccer schools and Pool and Fitness Centre, Botwell at these pools for free. Take All ages to keep fit and active for free. The Tennis for free football development programmes Green Sports and Leisure Centre your HillingdonFirst card to Outdoor fitness sessions facilities are suitable for all ages The council funds free weekly coach- for girls aged between five and and Queensmead Sports Centre. Hillingdon Sports and Leisure For more information, visit www. Exercise experts Our Parks hold free and fitness levels and no previous led tennis sessions for residents every 16. Other sports with female teams Complex, Botwell Green hillingdon.gov.uk/leisurecentres. exercise classes with professional experience is required. For a full list Saturday from 10.45am to 12.15pm at include Eastcote Hockey Club and Sports and Leisure Centre or Greenwich Leisure Limited is trainers at some of Hillingdon’s parks. of sites, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ Cavendish Recreation Ground tennis Ickenham Cricket Club. Highgrove Pool each time. offering a range of discounts and Lessons include boxercise, circuit outdoorgyms. courts. Anyone can take part, from To find a club near you, visit new classes, and at Botwell Green training, bootcamp-style sessions novices to more advanced players. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/clubs. Gentle exercise Sports taster sessions this Sports and Leisure Centre they and activities for children aged All equipment is also provided for free. Tailor-made classes which half-term have introduced a women’s-only between three and seven. Anyone To book a session, visit focus on gentle exercise to Clubs throughout the borough will membership at £25.95 a month. aged 16 and above can attend www.hillingdon.gov.uk/tennis. help people keep fit at their open their doors during February The offer includes use of the gym the adult classes. Young people own pace are run throughout half-term to host free hour or facilities only and coincides with attending the children’s classes must Walk Hillingdon the borough. Sessions range two-hour sessions of team and the launch of a new programme be accompanied by an adult. Find Attend these free led walks through from seated exercise to Zumba individual sports. Residents will have of female-only classes, including out more at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ award-winning parks across the borough. Gold and cost £1 to attend. the opportunity to enjoy a variety aerobics, group cycling and freefitness. The sessions are suitable for all fitness of activities, including basketball, levels and each walk lasts between 30 swimming. A junior membership Outdoor gyms tennis and martial arts. To view the minutes and two hours. To find out more, is also available for those aged For more information on all There are 18 outdoor gyms in parks timetable of activities and for clubs’ visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/explore or between 11 and 15 at £14.95 a of these visit www.hillingdon. and open spaces across Hillingdon contact details to book, visit www. pick up an Explore Hillingdon leaflet at month. For more information visit gov.uk/olderpeople i designed to encourage residents hillingdon.gov.uk/sporttaster. any Hillingdon library. www.better.org.uk.

16 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 17 Chrysalissection schoolssection Young people celebrate two Pupils, teachers and governors celebrate refurbished playgrounds expansion and improvement works Local children gave their seal of approval to the newly refurbished playgrounds at East Avenue and Connaught Recreation Ground at reopening ceremonies on Wednesday 6 November. he playgrounds were reopened Gurkaran Singh, father by the Mayor of Hillingdon, of Sehmat aged 15 TCllr David Yarrow, and feature months, from Hayes, colourful floor graphics and a range said: “We come here of new equipment following an every day in the morning. It wasn’t investment of almost £180,000 from that great before, but now this is is now safer and clean, the material the council’s Chrysalis scheme. great for my daughter. She loves used is great and durable, and it The manager at Botwell Green it here. She really likes the swings appeals to different age groups.” Library applied to the scheme for a and doesn’t want to go home.” Lauretta Hunt, applicant new playground at East Avenue that Local resident Lauretta Hunt and mother of Ella aged two, would entice children away from their applied to the Chrysalis scheme to said: “I’ve been bringing my two A ceremony was held on Friday 8 November to mark Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet gadgets and back into playing in a update the playground at Connaught kids here to play since they were the completion of the council’s £10.5 million building Member for Education and safe and vibrant playground outdoors, Recreation Ground, which she little. It’s lovely now and has got the Children's Services, said: “The and a playground that could also be described as “worn and tired.” real seal of approval from Ella.” and expansion works at Vyners School in Ickenham. improvements at Vyners School used by the library as an extension Parents and toddlers gathered with Each year £1 million is spent are part of the council’s £254 to its family Storytime activities. ward councillors, Cllr Ray Chamdal on Chrysalis projects across the ork began on the project The Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr David Pupils from Botwell House and Cllr Brian Stead at Connaught borough. The scheme enhances in spring 2018, with Yarrow, cut the ribbon to officially million school building and Catholic Primary School tried Recreation Ground in Uxbridge as council-owned community facilities the construction of a open the school’s new building. He was expansion programme, one of the W largest in London. As demand for out the new facilities at the the Mayor opened the new facilities. to benefit local communities. new all-weather pitch to replace joined by Leader of the Council and new playground in Hayes. The refurbished playground an existing multi-use games area ward councillor, Cllr Ray Puddifoot; school places continues to grow They were impressed with the features colourful space-themed and improve outdoor facilities headteacher Gary Mullings; Ickenham across the capital, we are colourful landscaping and the new floor graphics, including a rocket for the expanding school. ward councillor, Cllr John Hensley; committed to ensuring that every equipment, particularly a rope hopscotch. New equipment includes A new two-storey teaching block school governors, staff and students. child has access to high quality swing called ‘The Crusader,’ which a giant swing, accessible roundabout that part wraps-around the existing Guests were taken on a tour educational facilities. can be used by several children and a spring Mars Rover, which sports hall was also built, comprising of the new facilities by Year 13 “This expansion means pupils at the same time, and the giant replaces the popular spring jeep. of 12 classrooms, a multi-use hall, students Luke Youens, head boy, will learn in the best environment, snakes and ladders floor stencils. Matthew Francis, aged library, sixth form study space, ICT and Laura White, head girl. which will help them to achieve Tulula, aged seven, said: seven, said: “I like lots of things, suite, special educational needs Gary Mullings, Headteacher and succeed.” “I like everything here, but my and I like the round swings.” classrooms, toilets and storage facilities. at Vyners School, said: “Thank favourite equipment is the swing as Sharan Saroya, mother of The new building will allow you to all the staff and students I have not seen that before. It was Saavan aged two, said: “We the number of pupils to increase for their support while the good to see how high it went.” live just across the road from the from 1,151 to 1,451. building work progressed. The Lucy, aged seven, said: “I like playground, so we come here all A new main school entrance, timing of the opening of the new the flooring because when kids are the time. My husband grew up here reception and offices were also built, extension coincides with the start running and they fall down they and has been coming to the park for and outside the school, the existing of the Vyners 60th anniversary are not going to hurt themselves, decades since he was five-years-old. Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet on-site parking was reconfigured celebration, which is fantastic. so it’s nice and it’s safer.” It’s a beautiful park. The playground Member for Community, and the one-way entrance/exit route “I’m delighted to have been Commerce and Regeneration reversed to allow vehicles and visitors able to work in partnership with to access the site along the tree- the council on this project as this said: “Our popular Chrysalis lined approach off Warren Road. expansion will give the school further scheme continues to benefit Additional cycling spaces and opportunities to serve the community communities across Hillingdon by electrical car charging points were for many more years to come.” improving a range of amenities in also installed around the perimeter Laura said: “One of the best parks and town centres. If you of the new building, as part of the things about the new building is the have a suggestion please get in school’s commitment to pursuing an improvements to the sixth form area, touch and help to make a environmentally friendly travel plan. as it has been beneficial for us to have difference in your local area.” The final phase of the project that space for independent study.” included remodelling works Luke added: “The new To find out more about the Chrysalis within the existing school to school building is brilliant. It’s Find out more about the council’s school scheme or to propose a site for provide new science laboratories, opened the door for more building and expansion programme on​ improvement, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/chrysalis i music and changing rooms. students to attend the school.” www.hillingdon.gov.uk/sip i

18 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 19 townsection centres town centressection

Hayes End Parade, Charville community events and coffee. The council has invested £500,000 In addition, the area had Christmas Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet in a six-month project to improve lights for the first time in December Member for Community, Enhancing town centres Hayes End Parade, between Hayes 2019. The blue and white lights, Commerce and Regeneration, End Drive and Newport Road. placed on 10 columns, drew positive said: “At a time of demise for The area recently received comments from local residents. modern new paving and street The work at Hayes End Parade many long-standing retailers, high for everyone furniture, additional street lanterns, is a continuation of the council’s streets are facing unprecedented and self-irrigating granite planters, project to improve shopping areas pressure to adapt to changing and plans are underway for a new along the Uxbridge Road, including times. Our ongoing investment is heritage-themed mural for an Belmore Parade, with the aim of giving our towns and centres the external wall of the library once it meeting the day-to-day needs boost they need to thrive both has been refurbished. The mural’s of residents and supporting local now and in the future, while striking and witty design will feature businesses. Such work is particularly ensuring they remain green and The council continues its work to a stack of colourful books, labelled important for older people, residents pleasant places to live and work.” with the different services offered with limited mobility and those revitalise town and village centres by the library, from study areas, to who don’t have access to a car. across the borough. Hillingdon People finds out what’s in store for Ruislip and brings news of improvements in Charville.

Artist impression Ruislip town centre The council is planning to invest introducing new £850,000 in the town centre seasonal plants, a in a bid to boost footfall and children’s water enhance the environment for feature and a residents, businesses and visitors. drinking fountain, Various options were drawn up where residents and shared with local residents can refill their at the end of last year, and the water bottles. council is currently reviewing the Other proposals feedback before finalising plans. include repainting One proposal is to protect Ruislip’s the current lighting columns and mature trees for future generations upgrading to incorporate dual by creating new highly porous resin- lanterns that light both the pavement bound tree pits that allow the roots and the road, as well as revarnishing Shop front success to get natural enrichment from rainfall. and repositioning benches, and Forty-three independent In addition, the council would repairing and deep cleaning paving. shopkeepers in Ruislip like to create an avenue of trees Residents may also have noticed have signed up to the along the southbound approach attractive new signage for Manor council’s flagship shop front to Waitrose, enhanced by new Farm. The council plans to grant scheme, making it fencing and spring bulbs. complement this with improved one of the most popular The overgrown and underused signage to off-street car parks. There in the borough so far. green space in front of St Martin’s are also proposals to install new bins The scheme, which covers Church is another priority, with where they are needed the most, 80 per cent of the cost of plans to make it more family helping to reduce littering, and shop front improvements and environmentally friendly by upgrade and relocate bike stands. such as new signs, awnings, refurbishments and minor repairs, as well as professional design expertise, will help to give the town a boost, transforming existing independent shops and encouraging new tenants to the high street. AFTER Hayes End Parade

For more information about town centre improvements, BEFORE AFTER (artist impression) visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/towncentres i 20 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 21 advertisements section care

Care Council wins top award Awards honour In October, Hillingdon’s Children in Care Council was honoured at an awards ceremony at Hillingdon’s young people the House of Commons that celebrates the achievements of young people in the UK. The council’s children's rights The council held its annual Kids in Care Awards and participation team and eight representatives of Step (KICA) on Sunday 17 November at the Sofitel Up (12 to 15-year-olds) and Stepping Out (aged 16 and Hotel in Heathrow to recognise the achievements over), were the deserved winners of young people in care and care leavers. of the 'Inspire the House' best community group award at the he celebration is an opportunity was one of the winners in the ‘Personal Kids Count Awards ceremony for those supporting Development’ award. He was on Monday 14 October. Tand working with young nominated for being a 'perfect role Step Up and Stepping Out people in care and care leavers to model, demonstrating kindness and represent the views of children in reward those who have excelled calmness, and for his positive attitude' care across the borough. Through in spite of individual challenging as well as for excelling in his SATs. their activity they raise the circumstances. Awards are given His foster carer Lynne said: profile of the needs and rights of across nine categories, including “Thank you for giving me the children in care and care leavers. ‘Exceptional Achievement in opportunity to nominate Paul In the past year, young people Education’, ‘Personal Development’ for KICA. We are extremely wrote, produced, animated and ‘Positive Contribution.’ proud of him and he has enabled and voiced characters in a film This year's masquerade-themed other children to benefit from explaining what it was like to be event saw more than 150 young his kind, caring, supportive fun- a young person in care, called people and their guests enjoy loving attitude towards life.” Walking in Our Shoes. The performances from Hillingdon Paul was surprised and pleased film has supported the training Musical Society, and young people to be a winner and also to receive of 127 multi-agency staff. reading poetry, singing and his nomination certificate for being Do you have a providing a motivational speech. a positive role model. He said: There was a special video by Mister “Thank you for letting me come others who are less fortunate property to let? Maker (children's TV personality) and for my lovely gift and award. than herself. I am so proud of We offer: and Benjamin Zephania (poet, writer, I felt very proud of myself.” Nanji and so pleased that this • competitive rents lyricist and musician), and a magician, was recognised at KICA.” • financial packages photo booth and a glitter make-up Nanji said: “Thank you to my PA • no fees artist were also on hand to entertain. Donna for nominating me and to • choice of tenant Awards were handed out by Hillingdon for helping me. Winning Pirates of the Caribbean actor isn't everything as it’s the effort that • free advice Winston Ellis and the Mayor of you put in. So everyone that came • excellent rental Hillingdon, Cllr David Yarrow. on Sunday were winners because demand Paul (aged 12) has been in care they'd been recognised and had the since he was five, and was nominated opportunity to attend this event.” by his virtual school officer, social worker, teacher and foster carer, and Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet Member for Nanji (aged 19) was the winner Education and Children’s For more information in the ‘Positive Contribution’ please contact us: category. She was nominated by her Services, said: “It’s important that every young person in care in our 01895 55 8619 Personal Advisor (PA) in recognition borough is supported so they [email protected] of her volunteering at her local church and youth group, alongside have the best opportunity to her full-time apprenticeship. She thrive regardless of their situation. continues to live with her foster Our awards acknowledge what carers who she has lived with since can be achieved with the right she came to the UK in 2012. guidance from carers, council staff www.hillingdon.gov.uk/landlords Her PA Donna said: “Nanji is and partners.” selfless and always willing to help

22 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 23 communitysection volunteers

Update from the West Area BCU Superintendent Calling all green-fingered volunteers Happy New Year! Deadlines mean The election has been a huge coordinator is PC Danny Wood. Groundwork, an that I am writing this before any challenge for all of us, and we’ve Many Specials go on to become full- environmental charity Christmas turkey but it is published been working hard with the time officers and those who don’t in the New Year, so I heartily hope council to mitigate any disruption often use their Special’s experience working locally and you’ve all had a good Christmas. from protestors. I was privileged to enhance their own careers. We would not be a modern to attend a Hillingdon partners Hopefully you’ll be aware but nationally to help local organisation if we didn’t have meeting recently, and the vibrancy the council has invested heavily communities, is looking change, and at West Area and passion from key stakeholders in their CCTV system, with crystal we now have a new Chief in the community was really clear imagery both day and night for volunteers to help with Superintendent, Pete Gardner; a new inspiring. But it’s not all about from more than 1,000 cameras, Neighbourhoods Superintendent, bigger organisations, there was and one of our retired detectives a council-funded initiative Jill Horsfall; and a new emergency a really useful talk from the is in the hot seat keeping an eye in Hillingdon. response Superintendent James Hillingdon Carers Partnership, out for criminals. The investment Pigg. I’ve met them all and am who help provide respite care and has certainly paid off and allowed convinced they will work as hard at assistance to those who care for us to investigate and charge he project, called Healing Groundwork has been working different backgrounds. He said: “I delivery, if not more so, than their others. Www.hillingdoncarers. a robbery suspect recently. Gardens, carries out with an ederly resident from personally think Healing Gardens, predecessors, and I’m sure you’ll join org.uk is their website and 01895 I once again wish you all peace, Tgarden maintenance and Uxbridge for more than four is one of the best Groundwork me in welcoming them to West Area. 811206 their contact number if you joy and prosperity for the New Year. simple improvement work for years. She has arthritis and poor projects that I have worked with. Another impending move is that need help, advice or assistance. elderly, vulnerable and disabled balance, which has led to falls in Groundwork’s ‘strapline’ is ‘Changing of our very own Inspector Rob Bryan. On the topic of helping others, residents across the borough. the garden. The team has helped Places. Changing Lives.’ By tidying He has looked after the people West Area is always keen to recruit The charity provides tools and her by weeding the beds and and helping to maintain gardens of Hillingdon for many years now more Special Constables, volunteers materials and relies on the support paths and cutting back shrubs. and will be retiring as you read with the same powers as full-time of a team of green-fingered She said: “I was very depressed this. I am scouting for someone police officers and who get paid volunteers to carry out the work. by the overgrown state of what just as good to fill his shoes but expenses. All the details are on Groundwork is currently looking had been in the past, a productive it is a difficult ask and I really will the Met careers website www. Mr Richard for new volunteers to join and help garden. Of major importance [in miss his support and enthusiasm. policecareers.tal.net, and our local Watkinson to continue this valuable work. my garden] was the clearance of By volunteering on this nettles, weeds, and the grass in project, you can gain practical two paved areas and pathways. experience, meet new people “My spirits have been lifted and support your community. by the hard work of the Healing Jack Edwards 21, from Gardens volunteers. All this Eastcote, is a new volunteer and wonderful work has enabled me loves to go out with the team. to enjoy the garden again, and He said: “I enjoy working move around it with confidence.” outdoors and meeting people. It’s Gus Palmer, 60, from West Drayton, has been a Healing Gardens client for a few years. He has restricted mobility due to a work-related accident that forced him to take early retirement. As he is not physically able to do things, the volunteers offered welcome support. Mr Palmer enjoys their company when they come around, and is always surprised that they that residents are not able to, it continue working in bad weather. hopefully brings a bit of comfort One of the volunteers who and joy and we live up to the motto.” helps Mr Palmer and many others No gardening experience is is Tony Grimes. Tony is in his required - just some enthusiasm and late 70s and has been working enjoyment of working outdoors. with Healing Gardens for nearly On-the-job training will be 20 years. He enjoys the physical provided in areas including health outdoor work, and it gives him and safety. Volunteers meet on a chance to meet people from Tuesdays between 10am and 4pm. great to do something helpful for residents who find it difficult to do their gardens and it gives me more experience, as I’d like to build To volunteer contact Dhush Selvarajah, Project Coordinator by emailing up a small gardening business.” [email protected] or calling 07718 043 080 i 24 January/February 2020 January/February 2020 25 advertisements WHAT’S ON ? Hillingdon has a variety of activities For more Hillingdon events or to keep you entertained. Also, see to advertise your own, visit what’s on offer for February half-term. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/whatson

Lilies on the Land Charity. During the two shows, guest £16.50. Concessions and SHOWS Thursday 30 January to judges including a star of Strictly groups of 10+ £15.50. Aladdin Saturday 1 February, 7.45pm Ballroom the Musical in the West To book tickets visit Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 and Saturday 2.45pm End, will give our couples scores, www.encoretheatre.org.uk January, various times More than 80 years ago, the and this will be combined with a or call 01895 737374. Renowned local pantomimers, the Women’s Land Army was formed vote from the audience to crown the Winston Churchill Theatre to help feed the British public Strictly Hillingdon 2020 champion. Arrow Players presents Aladdin this Psychic Sally January. This pantomime is scripted during World War Two. Based Cost: £12 for the matinée on interviews with Land Army (£9 for concessions) and £15 Monday 24 February, 7.30pm by the group’s own writers, Mike Following her gripping appearance Godden and Mike Warrick. The show girls, Proscenium’s poignant for the evening performance. is set in the magical fantasy world of and funny production of To purchase tickets email on Celebrity Big Brother, with Aladdin, with his wonderful Lamp, Lilies tells of their hardships, dancesbslondon@hotmail. a triumphant Sally reaching the his Genies, his beautiful Princess their joys and their loves. com, call/text 07805 360709 final five, the nation’s favourite and his wicked ‘Uncle’ the magician Cost: £14. or visit www.bit.ly/31QcBtC. psychic and forerunner in the Abenazer. This pantomime is Groups of 10 plus, £10. If you’d like to sponsor psychic world is back on tour thoroughly traditional, with plenty of To book tickets visit the couples taking part, with her all-new show 10 singing, dancing, fun and laughter. www.hillingdontheatres.uk or visit uk.virginmoneygiving. Years and Counting. Wowing Cost: Tickets £9. call 01895 250615. com/SomeoneSpecial/ audiences young and old across Concessions £7. 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James Phelan: Were Here, Shine On You Crazy The Greatest Show To book and for more details Yoga with Rina Why not come along and have Troublemaker Diamond, Another Brick In The workshop www.landsyoga.com. Mondays, 11am to midday a look around or meet up with Saturday 8 February, 7.30pm Wall and Comfortably Numb. With Saturday 23 February, 11am The Stables, Eastcote Fridays, 10am to 11am friends for coffee and cake? Viral sensation and star of BBC outstanding musicianship, superb A theatre workshop exclusively House Gardens This session offers adapted hatha Homemade refreshments for sale. Radio, James Phelan presents a vocals and incredible production, for children aged eight to 14, run yoga poses that can be practised Tables are also available to unique magical prank show that this spellbinding show is a true by musical theatre professionals. Exercise with Alice on a chair (or with the assistance hire if you’re de-cluttering your Mondays and Thursdays, is both jaw dropping and laugh celebration of all things Floyd Have fun singing and dancing of a chair). Suitable for everyone, house and want to sell bric- out loud funny! Troublemaker and appeals to fans of all ages. to songs from the greatest show 10am to 11am especially those recovering from Award-winning easy fun dance a-brac or pre-loved items. is a mind-blowing rollercoaster Cost: £26. on earth. Spaces are limited, so an injury, surgery or managing Cost: Free admission. To book tickets visit exercise (seating or standing) filled with mystery and hilarity – advanced booking is essential. health and weight issues. A great To hire a table contact Vera from mind-reading outrageous www.becktheatre.org.uk Cost: £6 for ages for over-60s of all abilities. The way to get fit while you sit. or call the box office sessions provide activity, fun To book a free trial session on 01895 635224 or contact confessions from members of the eight to 14 only. butterfliesickenham@ audience, to risking the safety of on 020 8561 8371. To book a place visit and friendship and are led by email [email protected] iPhones. Nephew of the great Paul Beck Theatre www.hillingdontheatres.uk a qualified West End dancer. or call 07505 127838. yahoo.com. Daniels and with several million or call 01895 250615. Cost: Drop-in £6. The Stables, Eastcote Ickenham Village Hall video views under his belt, plus a Uxbridge Choral Society Compass Theatre For more information House Gardens flagship BBC radio show, James is Sunday 2 February, 7.30pm call 07966 175 530 or tipped as one of most anticipated Rossini, Petite Messe Solennelle. The Greatest Showman email exercisewithalice@ WELLBEING magical performers in a generation. Conducted by Tim Armstrong- sing-a-long yahoo.co.uk. LEISURE Cost: From £18.50. Taylor. Accompanied by Saturday 23 February, 1pm Guide Hut, Ickenham Mindfulness With Alice To book tickets visit Gillian Salmon (piano). The Greatest Showman is a bold Big geological display Wednesdays, 10am www.becktheatre.org.uk Cost: £12 (children and original musical film that Yoga with Rina Wednesday 12 February until Learn to manage stress, or call the box office under 16 free). celebrates the birth of show business Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm Friday 28 February, during depression, anxiety. Get help on 020 8561 8371. Tickets available on the door and that sense of wonder we feel Chi Kri classical yoga brings library opening hours with sleep, relaxation, pain Beck Theatre or via the choir website when dreams come to life. Join in together hatha yoga poses, Come along to see this display management and general breathing techniques, relaxation uxbridgechoralsociety.org.uk. many more animal favourites. To book tickets visit at this sing-a-long screening of the from Harrow and Hillingdon wellbeing at this friendly group. The Immaculate Heart of and meditation to improve your Kojo Anim presents Discover the magic of seeing and www.becktheatre.org.uk film, featuring the songs A Million Geological Society. The exhibition Mindfulness based CBT Diploma the Taxi Tour Mary Catholic Church Dreams, Come Alive and This is Me. physical, mental and emotional includes a special display on Course Cert and NLP Practitioner. hearing a full orchestra live in or call the box office health and wellbeing. Sessions Tuesday 18 February, 7.30pm concert. Fun for all the family. on 020 8561 8371. Cost: £6. climate change, as well as Cost: First class is Britain’s Got Talent’s stand out California Dreamin’ Book tickets on are suitable for beginners. rocks that glow in the dark, – the music of The Cost: £8. Under-16s £5. Beck Theatre To book a free trial session free. Drop-in £5. stand-up comedy star Kojo Anim Family of four £22. www.hillingdontheatres.uk volcanoes, Pinner chalk mines, For more information, call is heading out on the road with Mamas and the Papas email [email protected] holiday geology, local geology, To book tickets visit Half-term at the bunker or call 01895 250615. Alice on 07966 175 530 or his debut UK tour, and will be Friday 14 February, 7.30pm Monday 17 to Friday Compass Theatre or call 07505 127838. fossils, minerals and jewellery. The Mamas and The Papas brought www.hillingdontheatres.uk The Windmill Studio Centre emailexercisewithalice@ visiting Hayes. The 39-year-old or call 01895 250615. 21 February, during Cost: Free. father of one was Simon Cowell’s us smash hits like Monday Monday, Soft play Uxbridge Library yahoo.co.uk. Creeque Ally, Dedicated To The Winston Churchill Theatre bunker opening hours Every Friday (term-time Zumba/body Compass Theatre (Oak Room) golden buzzer act on this year’s Visit the Battle of Britain Bunker series of the ITV talent show, One I Love, I Saw Her Again Last only), 9.30am to 11.15am conditioning course An afternoon with Night, California Dreaming and Exhibition and Visitor Centre for Come and play and join in the fun. Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Meditation getting through to the 2019 grand half-term family fun, including final. Kojo is here to make the many more. This show will instantly KIDS For children aged up to 5 years. Come along to this fun Zumba Wednesday 19 February, Thursdays 9 January to 26 creative workshops and daily world laugh, sharing his funny transport you back to one of the Cost: £3 per child with and body conditioning course. 2.30pm to 4pm March, 9.30am to 10.30am most iconic periods of the 60s. The Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever family-friendly tours of the bunker. refreshments included. Please bring your own yoga mat. The bestselling and critically Relax, sit comfortably and learn observations and stories about Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 life, parenthood and family. flower power era where peace, Cost: Visitor centre and For more information contact Cost: £7 a session. acclaimed author will be techniques to reduce stress, love and psychedelia flowed January, 10am, 1pm and 4pm bunker tour £7. Over-65s Katy on 07442 534589. For more information and to discussing her writing and career, increase happiness, enhance Cost: £23.50. Peppa Pig is excited to be going on To book tickets visit freely to the great music of Scott £5. Free for under-18s, St Paul’s Church Hall book call Trisha on and also answering your questions. your focus and achieve calmness. McKenzie, The Flowerpot Men, a day out with George, Mummy Pig HillingdonFirst cardholders 07919 276539 or email Tea, coffee and cake are provided. Experience Twin Hearts meditation www.becktheatre.org.uk and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her or call the box office Barry McGuire, The Lemon Pipers, and current military. [email protected]. Books will be on sale, cash only. and easy-to-learn techniques The Turtles, plus many more. Don’t best day ever. Get ready for a road- Find out more at Northwood Methodist Church Cost: Free, but please on 020 8561 8371. trip full of adventures. From castles EXERCISE which bring immediate benefits. Beck Theatre miss this opportunity to relive a battleofbritainbunker.co.uk book in advance. Open to anyone aged over 18. summer of love in one great show. to caves, dragons to dinosaurs or call 01895 238154. Lands yoga Yoga with Dinta To book email culturebite@ and ice-creams to muddy puddles Saturdays, 11.20am Cost: £5 for meditation. Cost: £27.50. Battle of Britain Bunker Open level midweek revitalise hillingdon.gov.uk. £10 for meditation – there is something for all of the on Wednesdays at 6.30pm Dinta is fully qualified in To book tickets visit Northwood and Pinner and pranic healing. MUSIC family and their friends to enjoy, Toy exhibition Open level yoga weekend Dru Yoga which is based on Liberal Synagogue www.becktheatre.org.uk For more information visit or call the box office including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Monday 17 and Thursday renew on Saturdays at 9.30am flowing movements, directed Ninebarrow and www.ukpranichealing.co.uk/ on 020 8561 8371. Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more. 20 February, during Pregnancy yoga on breathing, and visualisation. Butterflies indoor boot Iona Lane alexandra-barrett, email Thursday 30 January, 8pm Beck Theatre Cost: From £18. Under-16s library opening hours Saturdays at 11am Cost: £9 per class. sale and community Uxbridge Folk Club welcomes £2 off. Family ticket of four Join the Hillingdon Local Come along to experience To book, call 07870 981885 or coffee morning [email protected] the return of this talented young Gerry Colvin Band and tickets for £72. Children up to Studies team during half-term a range of yoga classes. email [email protected]. Saturday 22 February, or call 07753 349024. duo from Dorset with support Lizzie Hardingham 6 months go free. for fun activities and a closer Cost: Taster from £6. St Lawrence Church 9.30am to 1pm The Stables, Manor Farm from one of folk's rising stars. Thursday 27 February, 8pm 6 to 12 months £11.50. look at some of the historic Cost: £12. Reductions available One of the most popular acts ever To book tickets visit toys in their collection. for members and students. at Uxbridge, a madcap entertainer www.becktheatre.org.uk Cost: Free, no booking required. Tickets can be purchased on who writes brilliant songs and or call the box office Find out more by emailing VENUES the door or via www.wegot delivers an outstanding show. In on 020 8561 8371. [email protected] Battle of Britain Bunker Ickenham Village Hall St Lawrence Church, The Stables tickets.com/event/489549. support a young local singer just Beck Theatre or calling 01895 250702. Wren Avenue, Swakeleys Road, Bridle Road, Eastcote, HA5 2SJ Eastcote House Gardens, For more information making a name for herself. Uxbridge Library Uxbridge, UB10 0BE Ickenham, UB10 8DG Eastcote, HA5 2FE Cost: £15. Reductions available Oi Frog and Friends! St Paul’s Church Hall, visit bit.do/uxfolk. Tiverton Road, Uxbridge Folk Club for members and students. Tuesday 11 to Wednesday Pirate Pete and Beck Theatre Northwood Methodist Uxbridge Folk Club Tickets can be purchased on 12 February, various times Grange Road, Ruislip Manor, HA4 0BP Uxbridge Royal Naval Association, It’s a new day at Sittingbottom Princess Polly Hayes, UB3 2UE Church 388b Long Lane, Pink Floyd Experience the door or via Saturday 22 February, Oaklands Gate, The Immaculate Heart of Thursday 30 January, 7.30pm www.wegottickets.com/ school and Frog is looking for a Uxbridge, UB10 9PG place to sit, but Cat has other 11am and 1.30pm Compass Theatre Northwood, HA6 3AA Mary Catholic Church Featuring eight top flight event/489554. For more Join the Teddies team live onstage Glebe Avenue, musicians and a world-class crew, ideas and Dog is doing as he’s Botwell Lane, Uxbridge Library information visit bit.do/uxfolk. for this entertaining and interactive, Ickenham, UB10 8RP Northwood and Pinner Hayes, UB3 2AB High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1HD this concert-based production Uxbridge Folk Club told. Little do any of them know authentically recreates the that chaos is coming…Who knew professional children’s theatre Liberal Synagogue show. Sing-a-long on an adventure Guide Hut The Windmill Studio Centre Winston Churchill Theatre atmosphere of a Pink Floyd live Animal Magic: A there were so many rhyming rules Community Close, 18-24 Oaklands Gate, Manor Farm, Pinn Way, with Pirate Pete and Princess 106A Pembroke Road, performance, including impressive Family Concert and what will happen when Frog is Ickenham, UB10 8RE Northwood, HA6 3AA Ruislip, HA4 8NW Ruislip, HA4 7QL video projection on a large circular Sunday 8 March, 4pm in charge? Join Frog, Cat and Dog Polly - you could even come screen and a stunning light show. Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra in this new action-packed stage dressed as a pirate or princess! Haydon School St Edmund’s Hall The Stables With more than 50 years of hits invites you to a special animal- adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Suitable for ages one to six. Wiltshire Lane, Pinner Road, Manor Farm, Bury Street, by this legendary band, the highly themed family concert to include Field’s bestselling books. Expect Cost: £12. Family of three £30. Pinner, HA5 2LX Northwood Hills, HA6 1QS Ruislip, HA4 7SU acclaimed show also features over music from The Carnival of songs, puppets, laughs and more To book tickets visit two hours of songs from both iconic the Animals, Cats, The Pink rhymes than you can shake a www.hillingdontheatres.uk If you wish to publicise an event, please email details to [email protected] or send to albums Dark Side Of The Moon Panther, Die Fledermaus, The chime at. Suitable for ages 3 plus. or call 01895 250615. Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Events are selected at the editor’s discretion. and Animals as well as Wish You Creation, Watership Down and Cost: £15. Compass Theatre

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