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4 expansion appeal am delighted that one of our local MPs, Boris Johnson, is Date set for fresh legal challenge. now the Prime Minister. He has already given instructions that there should be a review of the viability and value of the ▸ 12 Get involved in Recycle Week I Why it’s more important than ever. HS2 project and stated that he will be closely following the legal challenge against the proposal to expand Heathrow. An expanded Heathrow would damage our borough’s ▸ 14 We say thank you to our Street Champions Event celebrates volunteers who are the eyes and environment immensely, through the loss of homes, the ears of our community. destruction of protected habitats and an increase in air and noise pollution. It would also significantly impact the health ▸ 16 ‘Appy Families of our residents, particularly the elderly and young. Residents of all ages are enjoying our libraries’ The next stage of the legal challenge, which may take some digital services. years to conclude, will commence in the Court of Appeal on 22 ▸ 20 How we’re improving your air October where the presiding judge, overturning the decision of Find out about our air quality action plan and the Divisional Court to not grant an appeal hearing stated: “The claim your free trees. importance of the issues raised in these proceedings is obvious 22 Community Payback initiative expanded and affords a proper basis for granting permission to appeal. I The scheme rehabilitating offenders while also accept that the appellants’ grounds are properly arguable.” responding fast to your environmental concerns. Unfortunately, HS2 Ltd is continuing with their enabling works to support the main construction activity regardless of the review. This means that after many years of council ownership Regulars and operation, the council has no alternative but to close 9 Older people 25 Volunteers Golf Course. The HS2 Act gives the authority to HS2 Ltd to 27 What’s on? 31 Contacts undertake necessary works on the course that would prohibit any further golf being played. In time, HS2 Ltd will be required to reconfigure the course to nine holes and return it to the council. COVER PHOTO: CHILDMINDER LIZ WEBB, FROM , WHO These works and the closure of the course should not RECENTLY STARTED USING ONLINE LIBRARY APP BORROWBOX, WITH ATIYA MOHAMED, 8, RYAN MCGOVERN DUPREE, 9, AND be taking place until the review of the viability of HS2 is AREGSON MOHAMED, 5. complete. The council will be lobbying for a commonsense approach to be adopted with no further work taking place whilst the future of the project is in doubt. In this issue of People, you can read about the experiences of some residents using our free and easy- to-use weekly recycling collection services and if you are 10 11 not currently recycling I would encourage you to do so. We are also continuing to address fly-tipping. Dumping rubbish on our streets is simply not acceptable and a new task force was created earlier this year to gather evidence and ensure offenders are prosecuted, and this has already seen initial success, see page 7 for more details. 15 18 The health and wellbeing of our residents is also important and in this issue you can read about a number Advertising deadline for next edition: Friday 27 September. of our initiatives to improve air quality in the borough. Editorial and advertising enquiries This month also marks the start of a new investment Michael Russell 01895 556903 programme to refurbish all of the borough’s libraries to offer you [email protected] the best facilities in a welcoming and modern environment. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdonpeople As always, we will continue to protect our natural After reading, please environment, invest in our built environment, respect recycle this magazine our heritage and encourage civic pride.

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2 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 3 news news The councils will also Groundbreaking: Boris Court of Appeal sets date for show how the Secretary of State failed to consider councils' Heathrow appeal the effect of expansion Johnson praises scheme to on local plans. They will also argue that the boost services and housing Secretary of State did not properly consider the significant adverse impact of Heathrow expansion on protected habitats. Clubhouse transformed Plans for Heathrow (ANPS) and therefore They had argued Leader of the Court is celebrating Leader of the expansion face a fresh legal it should be quashed. that the third runway Council, Cllr Ray following the £318,000 Council, Cllr Ray challenge in the Court The Rt Hon Lord Justice could only be built by Puddifoot, said: "Being transformation of their Puddifoot, said: “One of Appeal in October. Lindblom said in his ruling demolishing thousands granted permission to bowls club - the latest of our key aims is The Court of Appeal that “the importance of of homes, adding large appeal is a welcome step beneficiary of the council’s promoting sports and has allowed four days the issues raised in these increases in road traffic in the right direction investment in bowling activities for all ages for a new hearing which proceedings is obvious and making life noisier to overturning the facilities across the borough. and ensuring that our will start on Monday 21 and affords a proper and unhealthier for government's highly Court Park Bowling amenities allow residents October. There will be basis for granting leave to millions of Londoners. flawed and misconceived Club in Hillingdon has seen to improve their fitness four appeals which will be appeal. I also accept that The government had not decision to expand Boris Johnson, MP for last year, and another 60 at its small clubhouse, with and wellbeing. heard at the same time. the grounds of appeal looked at this properly. . Uxbridge and South Parkview in tired timber frames and “The new clubhouse The boroughs are properly arguable.” The Court of Appeal "We have said all along Ruislip, paid a visit to the which will be completed small hall and kitchenette, will also provide (Hillingdon, Wandsworth, The local authorities had will hear how the Secretary that we will continue to construction of a housing this autumn. Both are replaced with a building members with a Hammersmith and warned that expanding of State failed to consult fight this decision in the development to formally supported living homes fit for the future. much-needed place Fulham, Richmond upon Heathrow could bring properly on noise - courts for as long as it launch and show his support which enable elderly The new clubhouse is to socialise.” Thames and Windsor long-term damage to excluding people who may takes in order to protect for a new council scheme people with additional larger to accommodate Club Treasurer, and Maidenhead the health of millions of be significantly affected. our residents and our designed to both supply needs to live independently. growing membership and Annette Hennessey, councils) will say that Londoners with large areas It was not possible to environment from the new housing and raise There are also 33 has a new kitchen, store said: “It used to be an old the government made of London and the home assess the noise impact devastating consequences income to fund services. flats, which include some servery and a meeting hut but now it’s a lovely legal errors in the steps counties affected by noise for communities based of a third runway and to This is the first earmarked for shared room. It was opened on pavilion and patio.” leading up to the Airports and air pollution from on actual flight paths as bring this sorry saga to development by Hillingdon ownership schemes, in Acol Thursday 15 August by For more details National Policy Statement the north-west runway. these were not known. an end once and for all." First Ltd, the council’s Crescent, , the Mayor of Hillingdon, about the club call wholly owned company expected to be completed Cllr David Yarrow. 07948 804656. tasked with building much in early 2020. They are National award for service Theatre pond restored needed homes but at the all part of a wide range The pond and fountain in The top course of same time raising revenue of council developments transforming young lives the grounds of the Beck brickwork was re- to fund council services. across the borough. New sweepers introduced A team changing services more effectively Theatre in Hayes were built, and all pumps The development of 31 Leader of the Council, vulnerable young people’s by using data mapping. restored to their former were removed, tested, flats (19 one bed and 12 Cllr Ray Puddifoot, lives has been honoured It is seen as the future of glory in June thanks to and replaced where two bed for both private said: “We formed our with an MJ Award, which targeted intervention and a £42,000 investment necessary. Works took purchase and to rent) in own limited company recognises the very best joint commissioning. from the council. around five weeks to Victoria Road, South Ruislip to enable us to build local government services. Cllr David Simmonds, The water feature complete, after which the is scheduled for completion homes for sale or let and The AXIS project makes Cabinet Member for dates back to 1977 pond was refilled, the in summer 2020. retain the profit normally The council has This time, the regular a difference to children Education and Children's and had fallen into waterfall and fountains Mr Johnson taken by developers. We upgraded its fleet of models were joined by at risk of exploitation. Services, said: "I'm delighted disrepair. The fountains re-commissioned, and visited the site for have a number of such street sweepers. a brand new machine - a The team behind it was that the AXIS project has and waterfalls were no the aquatic life, which a groundbreaking projects planned and I was Nine new mini sweepers sweeper and scrubber honoured at the MJ Awards been recognised for the longer working and the had been relocated, ceremony on Friday 9 delighted to be able to arrived at the end of June in one which can focus on Wednesday 26 June. tremendous benefits it pond was contaminated was reintroduced. August and said: “This invite the local MP and now and are now being used its powerful motors on The AXIS project means delivers. We have long-since with silt and rubbish. The work has created is an impressive project Prime Minister to launch across the borough. They buffing away tough stains. Hillingdon Council can recognised that multi-agency The project involved a more welcoming feel and the combination of the first development. are more manoeuvrable Cllr Keith Burrows, target its community working is the best way draining the pond and to the theatre and a safer providing homes for local “Sound financial and more able to get Cabinet Member safety and young people's to safeguard our children completing a deep clean. habitat for local wildlife. people and generating management is the into tighter spaces than for Planning, and young people from income to pay for council foundation of the important their predecessors and Transportation exploitation of all types. services is a great initiative.” and valued services we can carry bigger loads, and Recycling, said: "Ultimately, this award As well as this Hillingdon provide for our residents. meaning fewer trips to “Residents tell us that recognises that vulnerable First project, conventional “This project is a perfect the council’s depot. keeping streets clean is a children and young people affordable and social example of how we’re The council needs priority for them, which in Hillingdon are receiving housing schemes in the always looking to do more to replace its fleet is why it’s so important to the level of help and support borough continue apace. for our community, and I periodically to make use keep our fleet up to date they need and deserve.” They include 88 homes was pleased to see that the of new technologies. and in the best condition." in Grassy Meadows built Prime Minister agreed.”

4 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 5 news enforcement news Hillingdon flies more Green Flags CCTV system gets results Task force takes on the The borough has been Recreation Ground, borough. We're fly-tippers awarded more Green Heathrow Villages ward absolutely Flags than any other local receiving the accolade for delighted to be A new council team authority in the UK for the first time this year. given a record has been tracking the seventh year running. Green Flag Awards amount of down fly-tippers in the The total number of flags recognise and reward well- accolades for borough and has already has increased to 55, (54 of managed and green our parks and helped see offenders which are maintained by spaces. Each must meet green spaces. served with hundreds the council) with Dowding stringent criteria, proving "Green Flags of pounds of fines. Park, Uxbridge North themselves to be clean, are the highest honour a all the community groups, The task force patrols fly-tippers acting as if the ward; community-oriented and park or open space can volunteers and council The Minister for London the police to follow-up Hillingdon to clean up rules don’t apply to them. Recreation Ground, environmentally friendly. receive and they require staff who continue to keep and Policing came to between June and July. dumped rubbish and gather Thanks to our new team, Heathrow Villages ward; Cllr Jonathan Bianco, a great deal of time and our borough looking so check out the council’s There were also 21 evidence so offenders more and more fly-tippers Stafford Road Open Cabinet Member for hard work to achieve. We welcoming and attractive." CCTV control room incidents of fly-tipping can be prosecuted. are getting the message Space, South Ruislip ward; Finance, Property and have more than 200 green The new flags will be during the summer. caught on camera, Sixty fixed penalty notices that they simply can’t Pole Hill Open Space, Business Services, said: spaces across the borough raised at ceremonies Nick Hurd, who is also helping the council track have been issued since get away with dumping Hillingdon East ward and "This is great news for the and I would like to thank in the autumn. the local MP for Ruislip, down offenders. April. The team’s formation rubbish on our streets.” Northwood and Pinner Criminal finds himself came at the same time If you want to report and Minister of State at the behind bars after he gets that the maximum fine was a fly-tip or find out more Polish Navy contribution Northern Ireland Office, up close to our CCTV hiked from £100 to £400. visit www.hillingdon. Young athletes celebrated visited on Friday 21 June. Not everyone is such a big Repeat offenders can gov.uk/flytipping or in war commemorated Mr Hurd was shown fan of our CCTV as us, the be taken to court where call 01895 556000. around by Cllr Douglas police and our residents. even tougher penalties can If you have any large Mills, Cabinet Member for A vandal found himself be handed out, including unwanted household Community, Commerce in jail when he attacked a fines of up to £50,000, furniture, the council runs a and Regeneration, who camera with a metal bar in as well as jail time. free bulky waste collection told him how a recent Christophers Drive, Hayes. Leader of the Council, service. You can find out £2.75 million investment Everything was caught Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: more at www.hillingdon. has seen the borough’s on camera by the robust “Residents are fed up of gov.uk/bulkywaste. The Mayor of Hillingdon, and female football. Many entire network of more equipment and the Cllr David Yarrow, held individual medals, including than 1,000 cameras across clear images helped an awards ceremony gold in a female athletics the borough replaced police track down the to acknowledge the event, were also awarded. with state-of the-art digital, culprit, Jamie Webb of New dog walker licences achievements of the Hillingdon finished wireless devices. These Botwell Lane, Hayes. A new licensing scheme administration costs. borough’s young athletes eleventh out of the 33 provide 24-hour coverage, The 38-year-old was for professional dog The licence costs £175 Two interpretation The boards tell the who took part in this year’s boroughs in the Jubilee seven days a week. sentenced for the crime at walkers is being for residents and £250 boards were unveiled story of the Anglo-Polish London Youth Games. Cup, which is presented to Cllr Mills, said: “We’re Isleworth Crown Court on introduced to make for non-residents. at a special ceremony agreement, signed on More than 100 young the group who has scored very proud of our CCTV Thursday 20 June, along it fairer for everyone Cllr Jonathan Bianco, at the Polish Air Force 18 November 1939, people, team coaches highest in the competition. network and I’m very glad with a raft of other offences. using our parks. Cabinet Member for Memorial Remembrance which led to a Polish and parents attended Cllr Richard Lewis, that MP Nick People who are paid Finance, Property, and Garden in South Ruislip naval detachment fighting the evening on Thursday Cabinet Member Hurd was able to to walk dogs will need a Business Services, said: on Friday 28 June. alongside the Royal Navy 11 July in the Mayor’s for Central Services, come as Minister licence and be restricted “Our residents tell us they Polish Ambassador and allies throughout Parlour at the Civic Culture and Heritage, for London to walking six at a time love our parks but have Arkady Rzegocki, Cllr World War Two. Centre, where the Mayor said: “All the young people and see why. in Hillingdon’s green also shared their concerns Ray Puddifoot, Leader Cllr Puddifoot said: presented the young who participated should “This is a new spaces. Those operating about there being too of the Council; and the "The Polish Navy's people with certificates and be very proud of what generation of without a licence could many professional dog Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr contribution to the commemorative t-shirts. they have achieved this technology which face a fine of up to £100. walkers. This licensing David Yarrow laid wreaths war effort cannot be This year, Hillingdon year. I am also delighted we invested in to The change helps to scheme is a good solution at the memorial before underestimated. Without entered more categories that young athletes in directly respond maintain the environment to the problem and is fair unveiling the two boards their bravery, the outcome than ever before (41 the borough competed to the concerns and support the upkeep to everyone involved.” (one in English and one may have been very out of 53), competing in more competitions of our residents who The full list of his crimes of the parks and people's Professional dog walkers in Polish). They were different and many more in volleyball, handball than ever before.” often tell us that tackling were theft of a motor enjoyment of them, have until Wednesday joined by other dignitaries lives could have been lost. and squash for the first If you live in Hillingdon anti-social behaviour, vehicle, criminal damage, through the effective 30 October to apply. from the Polish Embassy, "Our hope is that their time. Our young people and have children aged fly-tipping and crime is a going equipped for management of Visit www.hillingdon. military personnel, stories of immense sacrifice achieved some fantastic seven to 17 who would key concern of theirs.” theft, failure to surrender, commercial dog walking. gov.uk/dogwalking or representatives from the and valour, which are results, winning gold in like to take part in next Recent figures give a aggravated vehicle taking Like similar schemes email licensing@hillingdon. Polish Airmen's Association, brought to life on these male cricket, silver in year’s Youth Games, email snapshot of the cameras’ and dangerous driving. across London, there gov.uk for an application the Polish Air Force interpretation boards, female athletics and bronze sportandphysicalactivity@ value to law enforcement. He was sentenced to is a charge to cover form or to find out more. Memorial Committee will be remembered for in sailing, male hockey hillingdon.gov.uk. There were 164 a total of 47 weeks in and local councillors. generations to come." incidents passed on to jail for the offences.

6 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 7 news older people Dementia-friendly screenings at the Compass Taking the initiative - How groups are Following the success Cinemas can offer a Cllr Philip Corthorne, of the ’s way for people living with Cabinet Member dementia-friendly film dementia to reconnect for Social Services, benefiting from council funding screenings which were with memories. The Housing, Health and launched earlier this year, screenings will also provide Wellbeing, said: “I am Have you heard about the council has decided an environment where delighted that we will to start to host a series of attendees can feel safe be providing these libraries and work with the the Leader’s Initiative screenings at the Compass and relaxed, as the room additional film screenings Alzheimer’s Society and for Older People? Read Theatre in will be tailored to suit the so more of our residents other partners within the from this autumn. audience. A comfortable can enjoy a classic film Dementia Action Alliance, on to find out how the Movies from a range of environment will be that will hopefully bring which all helps to make eras and genres will be created by keeping the back some memories. Hillingdon as dementia- scheme can benefit you screened, with the series house lights on low, clear “This will be a welcome friendly as possible.” and your loved ones. complementing the Beck’s signage will be provided, addition to the range of The film programme and screenings by presenting sound levels will be other services we offer, more information about titles that may resonate lowered and attendees including coffee mornings support in Hillingdon ommunity groups have been with attendees from can sing, talk or move and Tovertafels (interactive can be found on www. running events and activities different times in their life. around during the film. light game tables) at our hillingdon.gov.uk/dementia. Cfor local older people across the borough and beyond thanks to grants provided by the council. These are part of the Leader’s Visit our historical sites Initiative for Older People, a Team wins national award EXCITING DAY TRIPS Julie Kirwin, Pat Gilbert, Pat Coetzee and Jean McLeod in Brighton Enjoy a free sneak peek House Gardens' scheme which is dedicated to behind the doors of some Grade II listed buildings, the keeping over-65s in Hillingdon council because they can’t afford it Brown Badge Scheme to make it of the borough’s heritage Stables and Dovecote, will safe, active and independent. or don’t have the mobility or don’t easier for older people to park, buildings and architecturally be open between 10am In the past few years, activities have family to support them.” and a heater loan scheme for those unique spaces as part of and 5pm on the Sunday, have included trips to the seaside, The Ruislip Royal British Legion whose heating fails in the winter. London Open House with volunteers from the garden parties, visiting attractions was also full of praise for the weekend this month. Friends of Eastcote House in central London, afternoon initiative which supported visits On Saturday 21 and Gardens running tours teas, and Christmas lunches. to the seaside last year, as well as Sunday 22 September, and providing information Christmas parties and other events. It residents will gain unique about the buildings and also funded a trip to Southend and access to a number of historical information. A another to Brighton this summer. council-owned sites not classic car rally, organised “I think the scheme is excellent,” usually open to the public. by the Friends and local said Treasurer Elaine Davies. The venues taking part are classic car clubs, will take Hillingdon employees products that do not “Everyone really looks forward to Manor Farm, Ruislip (HA4 place from 11am until 4pm. have been shown to meet British and European the activities. We’re very grateful.” 7SU); Eastcote House and Between 10.30am and be among the top safety standards. The funding for activities and Gardens (HA5 2QS) and 4.30pm on the Saturday trading standards teams A typical inspection events is just part of the Leader’s Heater loan scheme (TW5 9RZ). and 12.30pm and 4.30pm in the country after sees officers checking Initiative for Older People which Manor Farm will open on the Sunday, St Dunstan’s being recognised in the a variety of goods, has been running since 2005. It also its Pram Shed exhibition of Church, the stables of the Regulatory Excellence including toys, cosmetics, Christmas lunches includes a wide range of projects, farming tools from the 18th former Cranford House and Awards for their work jewellery and electrical Everyone who has taken part says it such as providing thousands of free Leader of the Council and and 19th centuries between the secret garden will all be at Heathrow Airport. items, and removing has helped them to make friends and burglar alarms, free swimming and Older People’s Champion, 10am and 5pm on both open for exploration in the As one of the UK's those which don’t meet be given opportunities they would swimming lessons, free allotments, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: “The days. Manor Farm House grounds of Cranford Park. 14 port authorities, the British and European never had the chance to experience. tea dances, financial advice, the value of these experiences for and the 700-year-old Great At the church, visitors will council is responsible safety standards. The Rylstone Sheltered Housing’s the borough’s older people far will also be available be able to see a range of for inspecting cargo at goods are to be sold tenants’ club, in Harefield, is one outweighs any cost. to explore on the Sunday. monuments, including the the airport. The trading online and at shops across group which has benefited from “Our Initiative for Older remains of its 14th century standards team won a the UK and Europe. the initiative. They held a garden People is one of of our most wall paintings. A display Highly Commended Other finalists in party and a Christmas party last important schemes, and one that about the history of the award at the ceremony the category included year and recently arranged for a the council is very proud to run. on Thursday 20 June for meal out at the Toby Carvery in park, which for 300 years Amazon UK, the British It’s great to see there is so much was a private estate of the carrying out their work Standards Institution Denham, which nearly two thirds support for it in our community.” Earls of Berkeley, can also to such a high standard. and the British Toy and of their residents attended. be viewed. Members of the The team was one of Hobby Association, “It’s a great scheme, people love Cranford Park Friends group 11 finalists and won for as well as other local it,” said Grace Gemegah who will be giving informal tours work inspecting cargo authority trading manages the housing scheme. You can find out more about the of the sites and collecting consignments at the standards teams and “A lot of residents wouldn’t be initiative and submit ideas for visitors’ memories for the airport and removing regulatory organisations. able to come to these activities new projects at www.hillingdon. i OPEN HOUSE The Pram Shed exhibition park’s memory wall. without the funding from the Free allotments for over-65s gov.uk/leadersinitiative

8 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 9 sectionenvironment culturesection Rather than holding a concentrated Blooming marvellous entries for six-week programme of events in annual horticulture competitions the autumn, our new-look festival will run throughout the year, Green-fingered residents showcased their gardening skills for two ‘in Bloom’ competitions during the summer. offering residents the chance to Eastcote House group volunteers attend even more events. Lesley Crowcroft, Chris Groom and Susan Toms. Additionally, they he council will host a visited Eastcote War Memorial on selection of themed events Field End Road, and were greeted Tin the borough's libraries, by Jeff Duley, Frank Underhill and theatres and heritage sites. udges toured Eastcote on Mary Sewell from Eastcote Royal The Odyssey Thursday 4 July and British Legion Club and former September events Witch JHarmondsworth on Friday councillor, Catherine Dann. September is the month for with Daniel Morden 12 July for the annual London Later they viewed the village’s gin lovers, featuring a special and Hugh Lupton Wednesday 30 October, in Bloom competition, which new eco-friendly ‘rain garden’, author event and more. 7.30pm to 9.30pm encourages communities to make also on Field End Road, which is Sunday 6 October, Great Barn, Manor Farm, London a greener place to live. designed to help drainage and displays along residential streets 6.30pm to 8.45pm Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SU This was the first year Eastcote prevent surface water flooding. School Road and Summerhouse Louise Doughty Winston Churchill Theatre, Cost: £7.50 and Harmondsworth were entered Speaking at the end of the Lane and met with plot holders Monday 30 September, Manor Farm, Pinn Way, The London premiere of Witch, into the competition by the council tour, Andrew said: “Today’s visit to from Moor Lane Allotments. 7.30pm to 9pm Ruislip, HA4 7QL followed by a Q&A with the under the ‘Village’ category. Hillingdon has been very interesting. Judges also visited a number of Great Barn, Manor Farm, Cost: £5 cast and writer. Based on a real Members of our green spaces We really got an excellent sense of sites nominated in the ‘Parks’ and Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SU Two of the UK’s most popular court case from 1687 in Lyme team accompanied judges Andrew everything you do here to look after ‘Cemeteries’ categories, including Cost: £10 storytellers and award-winning Regis, this is a play about witch Williams and George Player, as they the village and its green spaces. It was Long Meadow, Highgrove Join the bestselling author authors, Hugh Lupton and trials that contains neither a explored sites, which included the also wonderful to meet so many local Woods, , Manor Farm, of Apple Tree Yard Daniel Morden, have toured trial nor any witchcraft. Instead, listed buildings Eastcote House residents who are clearly passionate West Drayton Cemetery and as she discusses her gripping the world telling traditional it focuses on the human story Gardens off High Road Eastcote, about where they live and being the Polish Air Force Memorial stories in performance. and The Case is Altered pub and involved in keeping Eastcote green.” Garden of Remembrance. new novel Platform Seven behind such accusations. Suitable . Join them as they take us Haydon Lodge in Southill Lane. In Harmondsworth, the team The council also put forward You will also receive a for ages 11 and above. The group also met local took judges Felicity Workman Uxbridge in the ‘Business free copy of the book. through Homer’s timeless volunteers, community groups and Simon Richards on a tour of Development District’ category epic. Suitable for adults and and residents who all play a the village’s key places of interest, - which is about showcasing an children aged over 10. vital role in maintaining the local including the recreation ground; area that is a wonderful place October events environment throughout the year. the Great Barn, which dates back to work, live and shop. In October we will be celebrating The judges benefited from the to 1426; and the village green. Results are set to be all things historical, from local history local knowledge of the Friends of Additionally, they explored floral announced in September. to murder mysteries, as well as a What is planned for wellbeing to reading aloud, there bit of folklore thrown in too. future months will be something to suit all tastes. Culture Bite activities will also Heading into the next year, The following month will continue udging for the council’s very Baj Mathur, from Ruislip link with the annual Hillingdon following the Christmas and New down a similar path, themed own horticultural competition, (pictured), entered for the first time Literature Festival events. Year festivities, a series of events around wellbeing, featuring poetry JHillingdon in Bloom took on behalf of his wife Sharda, who has will be held to help residents feel readings, feel-good authors and place during July and August. been tending to their garden for the reinvigorated. From focusing on film screenings. The popular contest received more last 42 years. He said: “After seeing Hillingdon than 50 submissions from residents, an advert in Hillingdon People, I felt businesses, community groups and I had to enter my wife’s beautiful Literature Festival schools from across the borough. garden. Ever since we moved Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October, Nicola Setterfield, a teacher here back in 1977, whenever the times, prices and venues vary from Newnham School in weather allows, Sharda will be Culture Bite is partnering with Ruislip, explained how nursery outside working on our garden.” the annual festival organised by pupils aged between three and Winners will be announced at the Brunel University for a host of four planted their entry. She said: Autumn Show at The Great Barn, “The children love it as they enjoy Manor Farm, Ruislip on Saturday 21 events across the borough, which getting messy, finding the worms and September from 1.30pm. Residents will include literary performances snails and having a go at planting. can come along and attend the show from internationally renowned “For us, it’s all about the students for free and view entries from a authors, writing workshops, learning about growth and the variety of categories. For details, visit debates, industry masterclasses environment around them.” www.hillingdon.gov.uk/autumnshow. and more. For full details visit For a full list of events, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite or www.hillingdonliteraryfestival.com. any library. Purchase tickets at www.hillingdontheatres.uk i 10 September/October 2019 September/OctoberSeptember/October 20192019 11 recyclingsection recycling section Get inspired this Recycle Week Staff at Hillingdon Hospital’s operating theatres Anaesthetist Dr Melissa Dransfield, said: Recycle Week runs from Monday 23 to Sunday “We are used to making a difference to people’s 29 September. Hear from Hillingdon’s residents lives and recycling is no different. It is a key improvement that a health provider at the and businesses who say recycling is more heart of the community should be making “Clinical waste is obviously dealt with separately, important than ever before. but in theatres we also get a lot of recyclable material - from packaging to plastics to paper - and he council provides residents caused by getting rid of waste and as our trust supports us in recycling, we make the with various ways to recycle. saves natural resources, such as effort to separate it into the correct receptacles. TUnlike many boroughs that are wood and minerals. Making new “The trust is working on supplying more charging for or reducing collections, items from raw materials costs much recycling bins in our hospital and educating our we continue to offer free, weekly more and uses more energy than staff about what can and can’t be recycled.” and easy-to-use recycling and waste those made from recycled products. Operating Department Practitioner, collections for our residents. The council also saves money for Natalie Wood, said: “The council makes it Each week we collect dry mixed every item recycled, which can easy to recycle because they recycle a wide recycling, food waste, garden waste, be spent on essential services. variety of materials and supply us with the textile recycling and general waste. But don’t just take it from us. means to collect, store and dispose of them. Recycling is important as it Residents and local businesses “Hillingdon’s recycling instructions are clear, and protects our planet and the local often tell us about why they’re because a lot of our staff are from this community, environment. It reduces the pollution passionate about recycling. they know how easy it is to do the right thing.”

Help spread the message Our residents Local business owners Thanks to all of your efforts the borough recycles 40 per John Flaxman (pictured below) and his Nayan Chande and Yoga Mogantas “As a team who are big fans of animals, we cent of its waste. Last year we composted nearly 18,000 wife Gillian live in Ruislip. With friends run MC Group, a restaurant group with also want to protect ecosystems and wildlife tonnes of garden and food waste, and recycled just over and family visiting frequently, including three five outlets across the borough. globally and if everybody recycled we can stop 19,000 tonnes of other waste between our daughters and four granddaughters, they know They say recycling their rubbish from their the endangering of species worldwide. To help household collections and recycling centres. that their recycling bags fill up quickly. businesses: Namaste Lounge, Tamara Lounge, future generations, we believe we need to reduce We want to do more, though, and we’d love it if you “Having grandchildren I am very concerned for Krave Dessert Café, The Runway Bar & Kitchen, and eventually stop landfill, in order to allow could tell more people about the variety of recycling their future in this throwaway society,” he said. and The Locker Room, is really important to everybody to enjoy the world like we have.” options we provide: “I think we must all make more effort to recycle as them. With about 5,000 customers across their Yoga said: “Hillingdon provides a • Did you know that we provide purple textile recycling it helps reduce harmful gases from landfill sites, and restaurants every week, recycling makes a big range of options for sizes of containers, collections, with the money made from their sale going to preserve the rainforests for future generations. difference to their impact on the environment. frequency of collection and pricing. to the Mayor’s Charity Appeal? “I find recycling in Hillingdon is easy as it’s easy “Our team strongly believes in recycling to “This gives us a lot of flexibility making it easier • Did you know that with one of the free kitchen caddies to understand. It clearly states what we can place help protect the environment,” said Nayan. to recycle waste. Knowing that Hillingdon is that we provide that you can easily recycle food in each bag, collection is on a weekly basis and the “Whether it be for cleaner air, reduction in water handling the waste in a sustainable way gives us waste each week? bags are provided by the council free of charge.” pollution or saving energy, we strive to ensure that a driver to ensure we are recycling wherever • Did you know you can recycle more difficult items, like the small changes we can make within our business are possible. The reliable service provided by them car batteries, metal, and vegetable oil at Harefield implemented, in order for us to make that difference. makes the process very simple for our staff.” Civic Amenity Site (New Years Green Lane, UB9 6LX) or at our West Drayton waste site at weekends (Railway Sidings, Tavistock Road, UB7 7QT?

Cllr Keith Burrows, Cabinet Member for Planning, Transportation and Recycling, said: “We’d like to encourage residents who aren’t taking part in recycling to give it a go. Our collection services are easy to use and it may mean making a few small changes to your daily routine but it can ultimately make a big impact and help to protect the environment now and for generations to come.”

For more information about recycling in Hillingdon visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/rubbishandrecycling i 12 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 13 environmentsection young peoplesection Eyes and ears of our community We held an event in The Great Barn at Manor Farm, Ruislip on Monday 8 July to show our appreciation for the top regularly reporting community volunteers, known as Street Champions, who do so much to keep Hillingdon’s neighbourhoods clean and safe.

he council relies on its network of some 500 Street Hiren Upadhya, from TChampions to actively Uxbridge, a Street Champion report issues such as littering, fly- of seven years, likes to make tipping and nuisance behaviour. a game of it with his son. Street Champions are given a “Whenever we go for a priority telephone number and email walk, we say ‘let’s see how address and can report issues as often fast we can get this graffiti as they like. Signing up is as easy as removed’,” he said. “And he filling in a form on the council website, gets excited when it’s gone! and there is no formal commitment. “I’ve noticed a difference in PACKED PROGRAMME OF SUMMER my area and generally the Pat Tugwell and Sue Thomas borough is very good.” Veronica Jones, from Hiren has encouraged a Botwell resident Pat Tugwell Northwood Hills, who has few of his friends to also belongs to the scheme with FUN KEEPS YOUNGSTERS ENTERTAINED been a Street Champion for become Street Champions. her friend Sue Thomas from five years, said: “As a Street Hayes End. “It’s too easy to say, A variety of activities and courses were held across “I think it’s really good for young Champion you contact the ‘somebody else will do that’,” people to get out and be social council about an issue and said Pat. “People should be Hillingdon thanks to our FIESTA programme. by doing things like this.” they quickly deal with it. encouraged to take ownership Rhea, aged 10, from Hillingdon, So, for example, if a hedge of where they live and how he council’s ever-popular played the narrator in a production is encroaching over a path they live - we all need to pull FIESTA scheme saw more than of The Greatest Showman at South that children have to walk together. I used to walk around T70 activities and events held Ruislip Young People’s Centre. on or pushchairs have to go the park and every tree, bench, for young people to keep them “Learning lines was hard at down, I can contact them waste bin and sign board was occupied during the summer holidays. first but once I remembered and the council comes covered in graffiti. We don’t The variety of sessions meant there them and performed it, it was within 24 hours to clip it. get any of that now because were many opportunities for young really enjoyable,” she said. It’s fantastic. And the street it’s all cleared straight away.” people to enjoy a selection of their “I took part in FIESTA with my cleaners do an amazing job. favourite activities, or try their hand friends last year and we won a talent “It really gives us a sense Addressing the Street Champions at something completely new. They low cost and all young people aged show with our football skills and of community. I’d say join it; at the event, Cllr Douglas Mills, were held at community centres, five to 19 could take part in them. gymnastics. I think it’s really good it really helps your area and Cabinet Member for Community, parks, and other locations across and I’ve made lots of new friends.” you can report anything.” Commerce and Regeneration, said: the borough, so there was always WHAT SOME OF THE It is the fifteenth year in a row that “Thank you for being our eyes and something nearby to take part in. YOUNG PEOPLE SAID FIESTA has been run by the council. ears and for helping us make progress. Courses included drama, BMX We recognised a long time ago that skills, self defence, motor mechanics, “The table football has been my Cllr David Simmonds, as a local authority we couldn’t solve trampolining, first aid and street magic. favourite,” said Aidan, aged 10, Cabinet Member for every problem alone. So we wanted The were either free or charged at a from South Ruislip, who took part Education and Children’s to encourage residents to actively tell in a Summer Action activity week us if something was wrong in case we at Ruislip Young People’s Centre. Services, said: “Families tell us hadn’t spotted it. The feedback we’re “I’ve got to try different things the variety of activities available getting is that this ongoing partnership and make a few friends and the through FIESTA and the low cost is working to the benefit of us all, organisers make sure everyone can make a real difference to them whether you’re a Street Champion or take turns on everything, so it’s fair.” over the summer. not. I encourage anyone thinking of Willow, aged nine, from "We're proud to be able to Veronica Jones (left) and Eugenia Haywood joining the scheme to sign up today.” Harefield, also took part in the offer this service to young Summer Activity week. “It’s really fun residents and I'm glad to hear all Register to become a Street Champion for your part of the borough at and we learned a lot of new things, like of their positive feedback." www.hillingdon.gov.uk/street-champions i how to make egg-fried rice,” she said. 14 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 15 librariessection libraries section

Upgrades on the way From September, the council will begin to refurbish all of the borough’s 17 libraries, starting with Library. The £3 million works will provide an improved experience for customers with better seating and lighting, more room, upgraded computer equipment, and more. While construction is taking place, our mobile library will be visiting the area twice a week and nearby libraries will be open as usual. use’. It’s good for adults and children, as More information will be available nearer well as those with additional needs as the time in Ruislip Manor Library, as well you can change the font type and size. as on our website and social media. “There’s so much choice and you don’t have to worry about having to go back to return your book. I get an alert on my Apple watch when my book loan is about to run out. “It’s great that it’s a free service provided by the council.” Residents who have joined the library with their HillingdonFirst card or who have a library card just need to download the apps onto their e-reader, tablet or mobile ‘Appy Families: How residents phone. Anyone who would like help to download the app can bring their device to their local library and friendly staff will A real community hub of all ages are enjoying our get them up and running in no time. Our online loans may be more popular than ever Once the loan period is at an end but that doesn’t mean our libraries are any less loved. the book will delete itself from the There are activities taking place for all ages such libraries’ digital services reader - so there is no risk of a late fine. as pre-school storytimes and dementia support Readers can renew their loan through groups, plus a rolling programme of other events. the app like they would in person. You can come to the libraries and use our More and more people are benefiting from the convenience of online loans public computers and free wi-fi. You can also of books, magazines and other digital resources. collect your recycling bags and visitor permits. Of course, you can still come and borrow esidents love visiting our 17 of all genres and audio books 24 from our extensive collection of paperbacks, libraries, not just to browse hours a day, seven days a week. Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet hardbacks and talking books using your Rthe books but to enjoy It was introduced less than three Member for Central Services HillingdonFirst card or library card. the many events and activities years ago and the service has Culture and Heritage, said: Find out more on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/libraries. that are held there. They have been growing ever since. It now “Unlike many other local become real community hubs. has more than 4,500 Hillingdon authorities across the UK that At the same time, we know library members signed up. have closed these facilities, we that many of you have busy lives Newspapers and magazines are incredibly proud of our and it’s not always easy to find are available with the digital library service and recognise its the time to visit and choose a service too, with an app called book, and then to come back to Pressreader. It includes popular UK importance to local communities. return it when you need to. broadsheets and tabloids, as well “In Hillingdon we are bucking This is where the council’s online as publications from many other the trend by continuing to invest library can help to meet your countries in more than 60 languages. in our 17 libraries to ensure they needs. Our digital transformation Childminder Liz Webb, from are well resourced and meet the programme is ensuring that we Harefield, (pictured above) has modern day needs of our adapt as these services become recently started using BorrowBox. residents. Our refurbishment more popular. While we know She said she often visits the programme, which will begin this that many of you love to read borough’s libraries but is now a September, will refresh our physical books, we recognise big fan of the digital service, too. libraries’ look and feel and that more and more of you are “I’d recommend it to equipment. I am looking forward wanting to read digitally. anyone,” she said. to seeing the final outcome.” The popular app BorrowBox “When I first downloaded it You can find further details about BorrowBox and Pressreader enables residents to borrow books I thought ‘wow, it’s so easy to and other digital resources at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/libraries i 16 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 17 eventssection sectionevents

Family Fishing FAMILY FRIDAYS Playday Hillingdon once again hosted A summer of family fun Fun Days this free day of fun for children Our popular Family Fishing Fun Days on Wednesday 7 August. returned for their eleventh year on The council hosted a variety of free events Sundays 28 July and 11 August. and activities for residents and visitors of all ages throughout June, July and August.

New Bikespiration A successful Scythe on Tour Festival The Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre hosted Our annual Bikespiration event, which Our Scythe Festival took place on The free events, which welcomed all some free and fun family days The event, which is linked to celebrates all things cycling, returned Saturday 6 July at Pinn Meadows in Hayes Community ages and abilities to have a go at fishing, on Fridays in July and August. the national Playday campaign, this year with a new successful format. Ruislip. The annual event, which took place at Little Britain Lake, Cowley. Each week there was a different celebrates children’s right to play was first held in 2013, is organised Family Fun Day On the day, equipment and bait theme. One was aeroplanes, and highlights the importance of by the council and volunteers More than 2,000 residents came was provided, which made it the where attendees got to learn play in children’s lives and how it from the Friends of Pinn along to participate in this year’s perfect opportunity for residents about the history of Second World can shape their development. Meadows community group. Hayes Community Family Fun Day at to try a new activity for the first War aircraft and could compare The festival, which attracted more on Saturday 6 July. time or brush up on their skills. them to today’s modern jets. than 100 attendees, included a Visitors also had the chance to enter Trench art was another theme, range of activities such as scything the ‘Catch of the Day’ competition where visitors could find out (cutting grass by hand), pond and meet top angling commentator how soldiers transformed debris dipping and riverfly monitoring. Keith Arthur. Younger attendees and by-products of conflict In previous years, the free-to- also enjoyed free bird box making into unique works of art. attend summer event took place on and a range of children’s activities. the forecourt of the Civic Centre Catch of the Day prize winners in Uxbridge. This year Bikespiration 1st Patrick Healy (28 July) went 'on tour,’ hosting themed events Eloise O’Connor (11 August) Taking place at Hillingdon Athletics in green spaces across the borough. The annual free event, which 2nd Satish Jassal (28 July) Stadium, the event attracted more It proved extremely popular celebrates Hayes and its diverse Jahan Nembhard (11 August) than 1,000 visitors who enjoyed a with residents, attracting more community, hosted a fantastically 3rd Pranav Nadendla (28 July) diverse range of activities, including visitors this summer compared varied programme of free family- Georgina Hill (11 August) space themed arts and crafts to tie with previous years. oriented entertainment for all Lucky Dip Daniel Gregory, in with the 50th anniversary of the The four events took place in ages, including zorb racing, an Harry Cui, Mathias Ciornei moon landing and this year’s Summer June and July at The Closes Park, assault course, arts and crafts and and Alexa Kamya. Reading Challenge, rowing challenges, West Drayton; Dowding Park, other interactive activities. Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray One of the clay creations Uxbridge; Hayes Community Family Puddifoot, said: “Our ever-popular Fun Day; Barra Hall Park, Hayes; Family Fishing Fun Days continue On one of the Fridays the focus and Pinn Meadows, Ruislip. Millers Ark Farm also brought to be a highlight in the summer was how the British government Visitors were able to seek advice along a range of farm animals for events calendar. Each year, I’m always used radio during the war, with and information about cycling residents to meet, including pigs, delighted to see so many families young people creating unique in the borough and test out a goats, donkeys and chickens. enjoying Little Britain Lake and River camouflage designs and war range of bikes, including tandems, The Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Colne and the activities on offer. I medals from clay to take home. recumbents, KMX carts, e-bikes, a David Yarrow, attended accompanied hope these events inspire more of bike bus - which garnered lengthy by Mayoress Mary O'Connor MBE. our residents to take up fishing and queues at one point - and more. Both got involved with the day’s make the most of the wonderful green Attendees of all ages also took activities with great enthusiasm. The crowds also enjoyed spaces we have across the borough.” part in cycle training taster sessions, performances from funky upbeat resulting in some of the younger brass band BrassBound, Jay Kumar residents cycling for the first time and Dance Asia, and Verona Chard without stabilisers and a wheelchair and her Musical Balloon Band. 2nd prize, Satish Jassal football, a climbing wall, dance, the user enjoying their first-ever bike ride. Younger revellers got the chance borough’s mobile library and more. The team helped residents get to meet Otto the Otter and Teddy The Mayor of HIllingdon, 117 bikes checked through the the Fox who were equipped with Cllr David Yarrow, was also in on-site Dr Bike service and a further ancient magic, props and relics attendance supporting this popular 65 bikes were securely marked. A from the greatest fairy tales. Other event now in its fifth year. total of £195 was also raised by the free entertainment performances 3rd prize, tombola and spin the wheel game included Anyone for Tennis and Pranav Nadendla To find out what’s on in Hillingdon for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. Prince Amir and Nazreddin. visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/events 1st prize, Patrick Healy i 18 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 19 environmentsection environment section

around playgrounds in the borough The scheme was announced as Sign up to airTEXT to shield them from traffic pollution. a runner-up in the 2019 London Breathe it all in - how we’re The project began earlier this Road Safety Award at the London and stay informed year with St Andrew's Church of Road Safety Council Annual AirTEXT is a free service which England Primary School in Nursery General Meeting on Friday 12 July anyone can benefit from to improving your air Waye, Uxbridge, and Young Ones in Southwark. The London Road keep them informed about high Nursery in Gatting Way, Uxbridge. At Safety Council runs the event pollution episodes (such as the Our air quality action plan sets out a range of measures we’re implementing the Young Ones Nursery, the screen each year to highlight and reward recent Sahara dust cloud in April) was enhanced with a hedge innovation and good practice. heading towards London. to improve air in Hillingdon. of Portugese laurel. The pledge can include promises The service is provided free by by parents to help their children the council and can be a great help roposals for the next five All you need to do is cut out the have been handed out in the Parent pledge puts travel actively to school, to agree to to people who have respiratory years were agreed this voucher below, which entitles you to three years since August 2016. the brake on problem drive with consideration for others, problems, like asthma. Knowing that a Psummer and many have up to 10 saplings, and bring it along Having your engine running while to park away from the school gates, high pollution spike is on its way can already been set in motion. to various locations to be redeemed. waiting in traffic or parked in the parking near schools to never block a driveway, and to help people plan their day to ensure There are things we don’t (More than 10 may be available by street releases a host of harmful gases Parents and the council always turn off their they keep themselves protected have control over, like Heathrow request). Collection points include which are bad for your health and have been recognised engines when parked. from the effects of poor air, and have Airport (although we are fighting the Rural Activities Garden Centre the environment. It can also be costly, for their efforts after Once they’ve their medication close at hand. its proposed expansion) and major in West Drayton Road, Hillingdon, as leaving your engine running can they teamed up to made the pledge, Pollution alerts are sent out roads cutting through our borough, UB8 3JZ and libraries. There are burn more fuel than switching it off help cut down the parents are given automatically to all Hillingdon but there are a lot of things that we a total of 5,000 trees available. and on again and excessive idling can traffic and pollution a car sticker to put schools, care homes and GP surgeries can do and residents have been For more details and handy hints damage your engine’s components. surrounding schools. in their window You can find out more and sign up working with us to make it happen. on how to plant and care for your In June, Hillingdon won a bid The council’s Parent to show the for free on www.hillingdon-air.info. new trees visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ to the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund Parking Pledge sees difference they Collect your free freetrees. to take part in a series of idling parents sign-up to a are making to trees and help make The council wants awareness campaigns. These will scheme which shows their community. to increase the take place in the borough during their commitment to making To find out more, Cllr Philip Corthorne, Hillingdon a greener number of trees the next year and be focused on their school surroundings a contact the school Cabinet Member for Social place to be in high pollution schools and other areas, such as safer and healthier place to be. travel and road safety team at areas throughout town centres, to raise awareness of The pilot was launched in February [email protected]. Services, Housing, Health We’re offering residents a tree- the borough and the issue and provide information. and has already gained the support and Wellbeing, said: “We mendous giveaway. The council has also introduced of more than 920 parents across How your cash can go know air quality is a key concern is providing thousands of free a new planting Protecting our schools six schools - St Helen’s School in up in smoke for residents as there is nothing saplings to help Hillingdon programme to ensure - green screens mean Northwood, St Helen’s College more important than the air become a greener and healthier they prosper in our in Hillingdon, Hermitage Primary The borough is a smoke control area we breathe. place to live, work and visit. parks and open spaces. pupils can play free School in Uxbridge, Lady Bankes which can lead to a £1,000 fine for "We continue to find new We all want to see more trees in This has already begun and of pollution Infant and Lady Bankes Junior schools those who break the rules. ways to ensure residents can the borough, as not only do they includes Stonefield Park, Fairway in Ruislip, and You don’t need to worry about breathe easily, now and in the make us feel good about the area we Recreation Ground, Northwood The council has been installing screens Primary School in Ruislip. More are a barbeque in your garden (unless future, including developing live in, but they also help trap and Recreation Ground, made of wood and woven willow planning to follow this September. you are causing a nuisance to your and implementing our air disperse pollution and clean our air. Recreation Ground, Barra Hall neighbours) but people who use quality action plan.” Residents, local businesses, Park, and Harmondsworth their fireplace at home or want to community groups and schools Recreation Ground. light a bonfire may run into trouble are all welcome to collect the This is on top of our usual if they don’t follow the rules. saplings from Tuesday 22 October tree planting programme, which Fortunately there is a from sites across the borough. sees new trees planted across lot of guidance online the borough every year. about fuels you can use which don’t emit No idle threat - harmful smoke and Free Trees stationary motorists other helpful facts This voucher at www.hillingdon. who leave their gov.uk/smoke. entitles the engines running have For more bearer to up to been facing the cost advice, email 10 saplings. contactcentre1@ Hillingdon was one of the first hillingdon.gov.uk or For more details boroughs to issue fixed penalty call 01895 556000. about where to notices to drivers who leave collect your trees their engines running for more and handy hints on how to plant than five minutes at a time. and care for them, visit After a successful trial it now www.hillingdon.gov.uk/freetrees operates across the borough. More Find out more about air quality in Hillingdon than 1,430 fixed penalty notices PROTECTING SCHOOLS A wood and willow screen at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/airpollution i 20 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 21 communitysection community section Community Payback on the move Update from the West Area BCU Superintendent Hello everyone, my name is Richard more plain clothes officers on patrol Rest assured we’ll be doing our Watkinson and I am the Chief in unmarked cars. It is important to absolute best to keep you safe. The scheme rehabilitating Inspector for Neighbourhoods note that if you are ever stopped Finally, childhood has changed offenders while responding for the West Area. or spoken to by an officer in plain hugely since I was at school; please I am taking over this column from clothes they will have a police remember that if your children start fast to residents’ concerns. Mr Taylor who is moving on to the warrant card with a photo, name behaving strangely, or appear to Roads Transport Policing Command, and identification number on it. have extra money or gifts, clothes and I sincerely wish him well. I hope you’ve all had a great or phones, there may be a sinister Offenders who commit less serious Whilst I cover the whole of the summer, and here at West Area we reason behind it. Grooming of offences are working unpaid across BCU (Basic Command Unit) I have ran Operation Summer Nights to children is sadly still going on, the borough as part of their sentence. a special affinity for Hillingdon crack down on late night anti-social and if you have any suspicions It’s part of an initiative called as I was based here as a team behaviour. We are now moving in please contact us, we will send Community Payback and the work Inspector and a Neighbourhoods to autumn nights. I look forward to officers to advise and help you. can help them atone for their crimes Inspector over the past four the darker evenings as it means my Don’t let me end on a sad note and be part of their rehabilitation. years; I have even arrested some birthday is approaching but sadly though, West Area is one of the It’s a national scheme which has of your local criminals! others see it as a way to commit safest police areas in London and been running for many years and continue to put residents first. community made him feel good. One of the key drivers of the Met more crime in the shadows. There one of the best performing BCUs, involves activities like cleaning “We’ve had some positive “I didn’t know what to expect Police is the reduction in violent will be more officers deployed in and I know all our staff are doing rubbish in parks and landscaping. feedback about how it is benefiting but knowing people appreciated crime, and since I took over my the evenings to prevent any rise their best to keep it that way. Here in Hillingdon, there’s a team everyone involved - including the the work I was doing gave me a current role in January our main in crime, but you can help us. that operates a little bit differently offenders themselves who say they sense of peace inside,” he said. statistic, knife crime with victims Please remember to leave lights - they give residents a say on get a lot of satisfaction from the “It was 110 per cent under 25, has dropped by more on if you happen to go out, make where they want them to go. gratitude residents show them.” rewarding and made me want than 50 per cent in Hillingdon, it sure sheds and outbuildings are A mobile team of eight offenders The mobile unit’s work is on top to volunteer afterwards.” makes me really proud of the hard properly secured, and keep doors directly respond to residents’ of the Community Payback’s regular If you live in the borough and work done by my teams and CID in and windows closed. I know you concerns, making sure they can work at 13 parks and council- would like the Community Payback detecting and convicting offenders wouldn’t leave your car running quickly clean up the areas which owned sites across the borough. team to visit your area, the best way and keeping our residents safe. in the street with the door open, most matter to communities. The regular, static team’s work has is to contact your local councillor. You There are still challenges, and please treat your house in the same It has been active since March included creating a relaxing garden can find their details, including how to a new drive has been launched way, it only takes a minute for Mr Richard 2019. Since then 148 offenders at Harlington Hospice, working at contact them, at www.hillingdon. against robbery offences, with many someone to try to take advantage… Watkinson have been part of the mobile the Dogs Trust in Harefield which gov.uk/yourcouncillors. team, putting in 1,036 hours. has seen teams make a garden, Their work has included clearing and transforming the grounds of Never seen it so clean - the fly-tips and overgrown areas. Southlands Arts Centre to help it win payback team reacts fast Leader of the Council, Cllr Green Flag status for its conservation A private alley in Ruislip Aggie the Alien discovers Ray Puddifoot, said: “Having area which saw the reinstatement of was causing a problem for Hillingdon residents decide where aquatic plants to their large pond. residents until the Community how earthlings in Hillingdon the borough’s Community Payback One of the offenders on Payback team got involved. mobile team is most needed Hillingdon’s Community Payback The business responsible for it had manage their health is another example of how we scheme said giving back to the closed down and more and more rubbish was being dumped there. Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning It includes things such That was until the council was Group (CCG) has launched a as cough medicine, contacted by 77-year-old new video featuring Aggie the headache tablets, Phyllis Daniel which got the Alien, who recently landed and plasters and payback team involved. in our borough from outer bandages for any small “They arrived in just a couple of space and discovered how our injuries. But remember, days and spent a few hours with their residents manage their health. keep medications Health Help Now is also shovels,” said Phyllis, who lives near The video (available on YouTube, out of reach of children so they available. It’s a digital app with the alley in Bridgewater Road, Ruislip. search ‘Aggie the Alien’) was don’t take them by mistake! lots of health advice, a symptom “It was very organised, they were produced by the CCG to give Aggie also found out that the checker and information about very well mannered and very children a greater understanding local pharmacy has lots of useful local health services. The app can hard working. They got straight of how local health services healthcare items and provides be downloaded for free on the down to it and did the job. work, and how many common expert advice if she has a minor Android and Apple App stores. “I’ve lived here for more than 50 illnesses can be treated at home. health issue. If the problem is more You can also read about years and it’s never been so clean. I Aggie met a group of children, serious but not an emergency, she Aggie’s adventure in Hillingdon would recommend them to anyone.” who told her how their parents can give NHS 111 a call – a trained in her book Help Aggie the Alien For information on fly-tipping and keep a self-care kit in the home. operator will ask what’s wrong Navigate the NHS available to AFTER how the council is tackling this issue, Having a self-care kit helps to keep and advise on what to do and the borrow for free at all Hillingdon BEFORE see page 7 or visit www.hillingdon. common illnesses under control. best place to go for treatment. libraries in the family section. CLEANING ALLEYS An example of the team's work gov.uk/flytipping.

22 September/October 2019 September/October 2019 23 advertisements volunteers Voluntary service recognised More than 150 council volunteers who have jointly accumulated in excess of 1,600 years of service have been rewarded. The majority of the volunteers attended one of a series of long service presentation ceremonies at council venues across the borough during the summer. They were given pin badges in the following categories: Bronze (for five years or above), Silver (for 15 years and above) and Gold (for 25 years and above). The awards acknowledged volunteers who To advertise in this support our green spaces, sport and physical magazine visit activities, museums, theatres and libraries. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ Among the 155 recognised was one of hillingdonpeople the council’s longest serving volunteers who received an award for 40 years of service. 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Live Screening of the Frozen sing-a-long THEATRE National Theatre’s Sunday 20 October, 1pm An evening with A Midsummer KIDS A screening of the much-loved John Betjeman Monstersaurus Live! film but with subtitles so everyone Night’s Dream Saturday 14 September, can sing with Anna and Elsa and Thursday 26 September, Monday 28 October, 7.15pm 7.30pm 2pm and 4pm other much-loved characters. This performance of the much- Acclaimed, international touring Let it Go…! And dress-up A one-man show, performed loved Shakespeare play will be by Brian Ellis, on the life and children’s theatre company Big as your favourite character. captured live from London’s Wooden Horse returns to the poetry of John Betjeman. Bridge Theatre. Gwendoline The film is certificate PG. Cost: £5. with their energetic Cost £6. 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Orchestra Mencap and Ruislip Lions are free (this can be redeemed Exhibition and Visitor Centre St Lawrence Church Saturday 23 November, 7.30pm holding a fair for adults and The Friends of upon membership). This classical concert will include children. There will be stalls selling present a fun, lighthearted, For more information, email Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, toys, books, CDs, plants, and more. general knowledge quiz. Book [email protected] or narrated by BBC journalist and There will be cakes, a BBQ, ice your team of up to eight people visit www.hpsmiddlesex.org.uk. or join others on the night to VENUES Brunel University, Mencap Hillingdon North, St Mary's Church Hall, broadcaster Ritula Shah. There creams and drinks, as well as music, Field End Junior School Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BX reflexology and a fortune teller. make up a team. 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You can Every Thursday of the UB10 8BE Saturday 30 November, 7.30pm a BBQ, soft play, a bouncy visit the community orchard and month, 7.45pm to 9.45pm All are welcome to enjoy music and castle and lots more. join the Datchet Border Morris These are friendly clubs offering If you wish to publicise an event, please email details to [email protected] or send to readings for Advent. It will include Drop-in £1. Children free. Men in a traditional ‘Wassail’, a chance to practise speaking Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Events are selected at the editor’s discretion. W S Lloyd Webber's Prince of St Paul's Church and Hall and try apple juicing using a and listening to Spanish, French,

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