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▸ 9 Council tax frozen for 10th year elcome to a new year and the first edition Continued investment in facilities and services. of Hillingdon People for 2018. In this issue you will be able to read about our ▸ 10 New visitor centre nears completion W Battle of Britain Bunker receives precious collection budget for 2018/19 and how for a 10th successive year of World War Two flying ace. your council tax will be frozen and for a third successive 13 Creating more primary school places year we will not levy a social care precept. Residents over ▸ the age of 65 may be receiving their 12th year of a council Expansion works underway at Warrender Primary tax freeze and once again Hillingdon residents will pay fees and Hillside Infant and Junior Schools. and charges for council services and facilities at ▸ 14 Retailers hail shop front grant scheme a success least 10 per cent cheaper than residents in our The council’s improvement scheme has helped neighbouring boroughs. more than 180 shops to boost business. As well as being able to maintain the council tax freeze, ▸ 16 Improve your health and fitness this year we are continuing to provide the facilities and services The council offers a wide range of sports and that our residents value, including our libraries, award- activities for residents of all ages. winning parks, free burglar alarms for the over-65s and a weekly free of charge refuse and recycling collection. On ▸ 19 Young people in care rewarded Annual Kids in Care Awards celebrate the top of which we will be building a new swimming pool and achievements of children in care. providing another waste and recycling centre. It is more telling at this time of year, as councils across ▸ 20 Considering a move to a smaller council property? the country are setting their budgets in what remains Your questions on downsizing answered. financially challenging times for local government, just how important our policies of sound financial management Regulars and good business practice are in enabling us to continue 4 Hillingdon News 22 Volunteers bucking the trend of tax rises and service and facility cuts. In this edition you can also read about a variety of new 27 What’s on? 31 Contacts facilities we are currently building, including the Battle of Complete more than COVER PHOTO: OVER-65S ENJOY A GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS AT OAK FARM LIBRARY. Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre, set to open this spring, a housing development in Hayes for older people 200 tasks online and the extensions at two of our primary schools to offer more places for local children. Find your nearest This year we will commence a new refurbishment park, school or library programme to modernise and further improve all of the Apply for your 10 12 borough’s libraries to continue to meet residents’ needs and HillingdonFirst card we will also provide support for activities and facilities for our uniformed groups, Scouts, Guides and Cadets. Book onto a course We are also supporting local businesses with shop front Pay a bill Save time grants, and a host of public realm improvements to provide Do it online town centres that you can feel proud of. Updates on our Request recycling 14 16 LED lighting upgrade, alley gating scheme and programme of and food waste bags works at our tower blocks also illustrate our commitment to Report anti-social Deadline for advertising in the March/April edition is making improvements and keeping our residents safe. Friday 26 January. behaviour We will continue to put you, our residents first and at the Editorial and advertising enquiries heart of all that we do and I wish you all the best for the Have your say Emma Gilbertson 01895 250828 year ahead. on different topics [email protected] And more! www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdonpeople Join the 140,000+ residents After reading, please already registered and sign up at recycle this magazine www.hillingdon.gov.uk/doitonline Published by London Borough of Hillingdon © 2018 Cllr Ray Puddifoot MBE Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Design Corporate Communications Printed by Warners Midlands PLC LEADER OF THE COUNCIL Products and services advertised in this magazine are not necessarily endorsed by the council.

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2 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 3 news news Countdown spreads Magic tables launched Christmas cheer to support people with The council’s Countdown to characters danced, sang Christmas initiative returned to and performed their way dementia Hillingdon for its second year in across Hillingdon. An innovative Dutch December, offering 24 days of free Cllr Richard Lewis, invention that provides activities, performances and fun for all Cabinet Member for Residents to benefit stimulating light games for the family. Central Services, people with dementia was Boris Johnson, MP for Uxbridge and Culture and Heritage, from new library officially launched at South Ruislip officially started the said: "This year’s Uxbridge Library on Friday Cllr Ray Puddifoot, Countdown to Christmas advent calendar of daily events on refurbishments 24 November as part of the said: “We must do all we has been another great Friday 1 December alongside the success, entertaining The council continues to Central Services, Culture council’s ongoing efforts to can to improve the lives of Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Carol adults and children of all invest in the borough’s and Heritage, said: “This make Hillingdon a dementia those living with dementia, Melvin, by switching on the lights of ages. It’s been wonderful to see the library service and will new programme will focus friendly community. as well as seeking out new the 33ft Christmas tree outside the whole community celebrating and commence a new on each of the borough's Uxbridge is the first library ways to help those Civic Centre, Uxbridge. Carols were enjoying Christmas together.” refurbishment programme libraries, making in the UK to get a Tovertafel diagnosed in the future. also sung by local schools as the All events were recorded and you this year for all of improvements to enhance (‘magic table’ in English), “The Tovertafel has been Hillingdon Music Hub band played. can watch videos on www.hillingdon. Hillingdon’s 17 libraries to the look and feel of the which projects animations shown to help people to Throughout the 24 days, festive gov.uk/adventcalendar. modernise and further environment, such as onto table surfaces and relax, reminisce and focus improve these existing introducing new colour allows users to interact with their minds, and it’s easy to facilities to continue to meet schemes, installing new the light by moving their use. For residents who residents’ needs. flooring or carpeting, moving arms and hands. might otherwise have Another golden year Ruislip Manor Library furniture to improve access Transport news The games are designed difficulty interacting with Cycle security success Council-secured funds (pictured) was the first library and creating new work or to provide physical, mental each other, this is a recognised pay for new bus to be rebuilt in the last lounge spaces. The council refurbishment programme and social stimulation for marvellous opportunity to More than 2,900 bicycles Money secured by the has also listened to your and celebrated its 10th people in the mid to later be social, get some exercise were security marked in council as part of a planning feedback, and additional birthday in October. Ten stages of dementia but can and have some fun.” Hillingdon last year, leading agreement has funded a power points will be created years on, the space which is a Four magic tables have to a prestigious award new bus service between to meet your digital also be used by children much-loved hub for the local for the borough’s Safer Uxbridge and Hayes. requirements, so you can and people with learning been installed in Uxbridge, community, is in need of a Transport Team. The new U5 service, which bring your own electronic disabilities, autism and Botwell, Ruislip Manor and decoration refresh and the The group, which is a departs from Hayes and devices to work or study.” early-stage dementia. Northwood Hills libraries council has appointed a partnership between the Harlington Station at 8.33am For more information Six residents from the and are available for designer to draw up plans. council, the Metropolitan on weekdays, was about the borough’s Uxbridge dementia coffee groups and residents libraries visit www. Police and Transport for introduced by Transport for Cllr Richard Lewis, morning group were the supporting someone living Cabinet Member for hillingdon.gov.uk/libraries. London, recently won the London after the council first to test out the new with dementia to use for successfully negotiated a WINNERS Cllr Bianco and Green Spaces Manager, Stuart Hunt with the awards Most Amount of Bikes table during an official free on a regular basis. section 106 agreement with Hillingdon scooped a Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Marked Award at the 2017 demonstration at Uxbridge There is a Friday session at Cycle Crime Conference, Inland Homes Plc, the LED street lighting update prestigious Gold award in Cabinet Member for Library, attended by Boris Uxbridge Library at 11am for having marked and developer of Drayton the 2017 Royal Horticultural Finance, Property and Our ambitious £5.2 million street lighting upgrade Johnson, MP for Uxbridge anyone who would like to registered a total of 2,969 Garden Village. project is running ahead of schedule and on target for try out the table. To book Society (RHS) Britain in Business Services, said: bikes in 2016/17. Cllr Keith Burrows, and South Ruislip and Bloom competition on "We are absolutely completion by August. Leader of the Council, Cllr to use a table, contact one Regular bike marking Cabinet Member for More than 10,000 street lights in Hillingdon, nearly half Friday 27 October and also delighted to win Gold and Ray Puddifoot. of the libraries directly. events and an advice-based Planning, Transportation of those in council-owned streets, have now been won the Large City the Large City category burglary prevention and Recycling, said: category. against such strong upgraded to LED by civil and electrical firm McCann. initiative called ‘Sheducation’ “Residents had told the Seven hundred concrete light columns have also been This was the first time competition. This is a have been credited with council that more buses were replaced with modern steel columns. that the council has been fantastic achievement for reducing the number of needed along the route and Cllr Keith Burrows, Cabinet Member for overall winner of this Hillingdon and will add to shed break-ins and cycle we’re pleased to announce Planning, Transportation and Recycling, said: “The category and the second our long list of accolades for thefts in the borough. The that thanks to this agreement new LED lights will be more efficient and cost effective, time the borough has won outstanding parks and green team also targets local cycle they now have access to six as they are expected to last for 20 years in comparison Gold in the competition, spaces. We'd like to thank all shops, encouraging them to Uxbridge-bound buses to the four to five years of the previous bulbs. They will which celebrates the council employees, register and mark all the between 8am and 9am reduce the carbon footprint, use less electricity, be more horticultural achievement, residents and volunteers bikes they sell. rather than five. The extra robust and cheaper to maintain. Residents will also community participation who have put so much time Find out how to protect bus is particularly good news benefit from the brighter and better quality of lighting, and environmental and effort into making your bike by visiting for those who commute to which will ensure streets are safer for motorists and responsibility. Hillingdon Hillingdon such a wonderful www.bikeregister.com. Stockley Park.” pedestrians and discourage anti-social behaviour.” first won Gold in 2015. place to enjoy and visit."

4 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 5 newsenforcement news news Building firm fined for illegal Vehicle stop- Construction gathers pace on new development The council held a Grange Road, Hayes, will of four storeys will boast support older people with fly-posting checks result traditional topping out offer the comfort of a private two central courtyard additional needs, and A west London firm and its director ceremony on Thursday 19 home but with the added garden areas, a state-of- we’re delighted to see the have been ordered to pay £1,820 in October to mark the security and peace of mind the-art dementia centre, progress of the building fines and costs for illegally advertising in fines for significant progress in the of professional care on-site. Wi-Fi and secure access. work thus far. Once their business in the Ruislip area. construction of a stylish The Mayor of Hillingdon, Each of the flats will also completed, these modern CJ Langs Buildings Solutions Ltd, unlicensed new housing development Cllr Carol Melvin and Leader have its own winter garden homes will provide the of Pembroke Road, Ruislip, and its for older people. of the Council, Cllr Ray balcony or landscaped very best facilities to older 18-year-old director, Quie Doherty waste carriers The extra-care flats, which Puddifoot visited the site terraced garden. residents who want to continue to live a fulfilling were prosecuted by the council The council teamed up with the are due to open in June at and laid some bricks at the The council is also and independent life. The after the company put up Metropolitan Police, Environment Grassy Meadow Court, front of the building to mark constructing another sites are both conveniently advertising boards in Northdown Agency and Driver and Vehicle the major milestone development for older located near local shops Road, West End Road, Grove Road, Standards Agency for a vehicle in building work. people in Yiewsley. Park Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray and facilities, and homes Grove Way, and at the junction of stop-check operation in West Drayton, When finished, View Court in Farrier Close Kingsend and West End Road Puddifoot, said: “We have warned will have the added Yiewsley and Cowley in October, Grassy Meadow is due to open in August, without permission. Promotional CJ Langs about this sort of activity benefit of on-site care aimed at clamping down on fly- Court will provide 88 providing 60 extra-care flats. signs were found attached to a tree, before but they didn’t take any tipping, unlicensed waste carriers, support to provide peace traffic cone, telegraph pole and notice, leaving us with no option but extra-care flats and Cllr Philip Corthorne, of mind for residents and overloaded vehicles and criminals communal facilities for Cabinet Member for street sign in September, and to to prosecute. Some of the signs who use the road network. their families." older residents with Social Services, street signs and street lighting were nearly a meter high and clearly The operation, which resulted in For more information additional needs. Set Housing, Health and in October. intended to attract the attention hefty fines for some drivers, was and details of eligibility The case was heard by Uxbridge of drivers. initiated by the council, and led jointly within woodland near Wellbeing, said: "We are criteria call 01895 556365 or Magistrates’ Court on Monday 6 "Advertising rules are there to with the Police Partnership Tasking and the Beck Theatre, the investing in two large visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ November. The company and protect legitimate trade and ensure Environmental Enforcement teams. quadrangular block housing developments to supportedliving. Doherty pleaded guilty via post to that no-one is getting an unfair It saw 27 drivers stopped and​​ 14 six offences each under section 224 advantage. While we support local fined £300 each for failing to prove of the Town and Country Planning businesses, we simply can’t tolerate within seven days that they held the Local woman receives Give a hearty welcome Act 1990. people flouting the rules in this way.” necessary waste transfer records or Each party was fined £600 Anyone who wishes to advertise in licences. Failure to pay the fine could to a healthier lifestyle (£100 per offence) and ordered public areas must make an application result in prosecution. fostering award to pay £280 in costs, plus a £30 online on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ Three vehicles were seized because A former Hillingdon foster child has This February, all 17 of victim surcharge. applyforpromotionalbanner. they were not roadworthy, one was won an Outstanding Achievement Hillingdon’s libraries will be seized for not being taxed or insured, Award at the Fostering Excellence running free events and and one driver was fined £100 for Awards last year. activities to help residents H failing to prevent his vehicle’s load e th New team provides Emma Slater, now aged 25, was make small, positive changes a n from falling onto the highway. lth o fostered in Ickenham by Lynne and to their lifestyle for national y Heart M streamlined response to Numerous other vehicles were found Michael Moore, who cared for her and Heart Month and beyond. to be overloaded and were either encouraged her to do well at school A health fair at Uxbridge seized or allowed to leave once the and to go to university. Following a Library will launch the anti-social behaviour weight had been reduced. The police heart by taking part in Residents who want to The new team is responsible for also fined a number of drivers for degree in Business Management at month on Friday 2 February activity sessions, including report anti-social investigating all types and levels of traffic offences. Buckinghamshire University, Emma now between 10am and 4pm, walks, chairobics, cycle rides, behaviour are being anti-social behaviour, no matter Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray runs a business with her husband while with stalls from local health Zumba and yoga. Coffee encouraged to contact where it takes place in the borough. Puddifoot, said: “Fly-tipping is one of studying for a Masters degree in HR. providers, including mornings and support a new council team. This includes graffiti, noise nuisance, the most complained about issues in The awards are run by the Fostering Network to Healthwatch Hillingdon, groups will also offer a The Anti-Social low-level disputes, harassment, illegal the borough and I’m supportive of celebrate outstanding achievements in fostering, Prostate Awareness, chance to share health and Behaviour and street trading, advertising without regular and rigorous checks on recognising those who make exceptional contributions Macular Support, wellbeing information. Environment team permission, waste-ridden premises anyone who uses our road network to to foster care. Hillingdon Brain Tumour Pharmacies will be combines the functions of and more. transport waste. I’m also pleased to Emma said: “My foster family had a big impact on my and Injury, Hillingdon Mind, providing health checks, the old Environmental Contact the team by calling 01895 see tough action being taken against life and I couldn’t have done it without them. Lynne and Parkinson’s UK and Dental with general lifestyle Protection Unit (EPU), which 556000 or emailing contactcentre1@ those who don’t have the necessary Michael taught me the value of education and were Health. A second health fair advice and blood pressure handled complaints relating to hillingdon.gov.uk. Alternatively, documentation to prove their always there to steer me in the right direction. I was very will be held at Botwell commercial premises such as report anti-social behaviour activities are above board. This is a checks, and children are construction sites and pubs, and the online at www.hillingdon. great example of how the agencies honoured to win this award. There are some good Green Leisure Centre, invited to fun interactive Anti-Social Behaviour team, which gov.uk/asb. For work together to combat crime and people who have been in foster care and have done Hayes, on Saturday 24 workshops, storytime and dealt with issues in the borough's outstanding matters, anti-social behaviour in Hillingdon and some amazing things, so it was very rewarding to be put February between 10am games sessions. streets and parks. The council has please continue to I commend everyone involved for in categories with these people.” and 2pm. For more information, visit merged the teams to ensure a faster correspond with their efforts.” To find out more about fostering visit www.hillingdon. Throughout the month www.hillingdon.gov.uk/heart and more joined up response. your named officer. gov.uk/betheone. you can look after your or ask at your local library.

6 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 7 newsolder people finance Festive celebrations for over-65s Council tax frozen for Thanks to funding from the Leader’s Initiative programme, more than 20 successive organisations and community groups hosted festive parties and day trips in December, allowing hundreds of older residents to socialise and celebrate with 10th year friends, neighbours and their local community. The council will once again deliver a council tax freeze tt Bell Farm Christian Centre Housing), Yeading (Glencoe Friending in West Drayton, they held Club), Hayes (Manor House Helping you for all residents for 2018/19. A a Christmas party with Sheltered Housing) and Cowley a traditional festive lunch, live (Mandela Court’s The Diamond Club espite continuing reductions • £30 million funding for a entertainment and a raffle. Special and Club 87). to keep warm in government funding and a new swimming pool in the guests included Father Christmas, Other events included a coach trip Dpopulation rising at both ends Yiewsley/West Drayton area who gave presents to everyone, for members of Cobden Close Social this winter of the age spectrum which is putting • boroughwide library and leisure and children from Cherry Lane Club, who were treated to a guided increased pressure on our services, centre refurbishment programmes Primary School, who sang carols. tour and Christmas lights in London the council will freeze council tax for • a new recycling centre in the Christmas parties, with hot meals, and the annual Chanukah Party at a 10th successive year for 2018/19. south of the borough presents and entertainment, Northwood and Pinner Liberal It will also be the 12th year that • a free bulk item collection continued across the borough in Synagogue for 100 residents. council tax is frozen for over-65s. service for residents West Drayton and Yiewsley (Barr The Leader's Initiative for Older For the third year running, • support for youth uniformed Lodge Sheltered Housing, Drayton People provides funding for special Hillingdon residents will not be groups (Scout, Guides and Cadet) Court Tenants Association, Brookside events, parties, activities and day charged the social care precept (an Pretty Asian Ladies and Yiewsley trips for over-65s during Christmas additional charge of up to three per Court Sheltered Housing), Harefield and in the summer. Find out more cent added to council tax bills, which Leader of the Council, Cllr (Barden Court Sheltered Housing), on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/leaders 147 out of the 152 councils in England Ray Puddifoot, said: “Despite Uxbridge (Cobden Close Sheltered initiative or call 01895 556449. added in 2017/18). the financial challenges created The budget also indicated that by the continuing funding there will be no reduction in service reductions from central delivery with no facility closures, a government and an ever- continued free weekly refuse growing population, I am proud collection and recycling service, and of everything that we have been he council's heater most fees and charges will continue to able to achieve. A 10th successive loan scheme runs be set at a rate that is at least 10 per council tax freeze is remarkable, Tthroughout the winter cent cheaper than those in as is our ability to continue and offers the short-term neighbouring boroughs. improving facilities and deliver loan of electric heaters to There will also be continued services that our residents value. residents aged 65 and over if investment in facilities and services, This has been as a result of our their heating breaks down. including: sound financial management and Homeowners experiencing • additional school places at both good business practice, which heating problems can request a primary and secondary level really sets Hillingdon apart from heater to borrow for up to two • further investment in local highways, other councils.” weeks while they are waiting for totalling £3 million for 2018/19 their heating to be repaired. During the loan period, one-off grants (of up to £45) are Cllr Ray Puddifoot, Leader also available to cover electricity of the Council and Older costs and will be paid once the People's Champion, said: heater is returned in a “Many of our elderly residents satisfactory condition. live alone and rarely have an For more information, or to opportunity to attend parties. request a heater, call 01895 So it’s great to see so many local 556633 (Monday to Friday, community groups and clubs between 8am and 6pm) or organise these social events to 01895 250111 (evenings and give them something to look weekends). forward to and a chance to socialise at this special time of year.” More information about events, activities Have your say on the proposed and support for over-65s can be found budget by Sunday 21 January on on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/over65s i www.hillingdon.gov.uk/haveyoursay i

8 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 9 heritage heritage

and photographs - including one when he met King George VI. Battle of Britain Bunker Judy Williams, said: “Meeting Dan came at the right time and we are pleased that future generations will be able to admire them and that his receives precious collection legacy will be kept alive at the bunker. This is an amazing place. It is amazing to think of the hard work of of World War Two flying ace the people working down there and they must have known the pilots, including father.” Work at the new £6 million

Battle of Britain Bunker Leader of the Council, Cllr Education and Visitor Centre Ray Puddifoot, said: “We would like to thank the Kellett in Uxbridge is progressing family for this historically significant donation. It is well, as the project reaches wonderful that the Battle of its final phase before Britain Bunker is home to Wg Cdr Kellett’s medals, so near to BUILD COMPLETE The new education and visitor centre completion this spring. his old base at RAF Northolt. Hillingdon People finds We even have a replica of the Hurricane plane he flew in the out more about a special colours of 303 Squadron Exhibition and Visitor standing guard at the entrance donation to the new to the underground bunker." Centre building progress exhibition. • Building completed October 2017 he council is now the • Building handed over to the council from the contractor proud custodian of a in November 2017 precious collection of T • Skellon Studios, specialist exhibition designers, began Royal Air Force (RAF) artifacts SPECIAL DONATION Daniel Stirland, Louise Pemberton, Victor Kellett, Jan Dryburgh, belonging to Battle of Britain flying Jonathan Kellett and Judy Williams under a Hurricane in 303 Squardron colours installing the displays in December 2017. The new displays ace Wing Commander Ronald will include interactive exhibitions tracing the development Gustave Kellett, DSO, DFC, AE. the Battle of Britain in 1940 as the Wg Cdr Kellett’s children, Jan of the UK's innovative air defence system, exploring the The Kellett family handed the British commanding officer of 303 Dryburgh, Judy Williams, Victor collection over last year to its new Squadron, a Polish fighter squadron, Kellett, Louise Pemberton and bunker’s role beyond the Battle of Britain and true stories home at the Battle of Britain Bunker, cementing a special Hillingdon Jonathan Kellett, who made the from those who were there, amongst others. The original which was the secret heart of Britain’s connection. By the end of the Battle donation, explained they were plotting map table will also be replicated with a 360 degree air defence during World War Two. of Britain, Wg Cdr Kellett had looking to donate their father’s Wg Cdr Kellett served locally and destroyed five enemy aircraft, two artifacts as they felt it was important touch screen experience for those unable to go underground was stationed at RAF Northolt during ‘probables’ and damaged one. to keep all of the items together. to visit the bunker and the original Operations Room. They said that with five siblings and • Opening spring 2018 14 grandchildren they were concerned their father’s collection would be split up and he would be forgotten. Consequently, they decided that the Battle of Britain Also coming… Bunker was the best home after A brand new 40 acre park has been honour of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh meeting Daniel Stirland, Senior Curator, at a Polish Air Force dinner. created on the St Andrew’s site, which Dowding GCB, GCVO, CMG. He was the RAF The donated items include his contains sports pitches, a children's officer commanding the fighter squadrons medals awarded for distinguished acts of valour and courage: the playground, trim trail, river and woodland during the Battle of Britain and oversaw Distinguished Service Order (DSO), walks and will also open in spring. the world’s first integrated system of air Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), and the Polish Virtuti Militari (VM) It has been named Dowding Park in defence which was used at the bunker. awarded to him by General Sikorski for his leadership of 303 Squadron. Other highlights include For more information on the Battle of Britain Exhibition and Visitor Centre correspondence, a flight logbook and the Battle of Britain Bunker visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/bunker i 10 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 11 environment schools Who is really behind the Creating more places at Stop Northolt campaign Hillingdon schools At a Council meeting on Expansion works are underway at two of the borough’s ambitious £260 million primary and secondary school building and Thursday 2 November, primary schools to ensure that Hillingdon continues to expansion programme - one of the Leader of the Council, largest in London, to meet demand provide enough school places for local children. for school places in the borough as Cllr Ray Puddifoot, issued an the local population continues to open challenge to those grow. The council is investing £153 organisations, commercial million in primary schools and has so far created 6,682 new primary school or otherwise, and individuals places since 2011. funding and running the scaremongering campaign, Building timeline Stop Northolt, to stop hiding Warrender Primary School and declare both themselves • Foundations and structural and their specific interest frame to be completed and level of financial summer 2018 • Roof and external walls to support provided. be completed autumn 2018 EXPANSION Artist impression of the work at Warrender Primary School e said: “We defend our Speaking after the meeting, Cllr In an earlier campaign for Biggin • Practical building residents against inappropriate Puddifoot said: “If this is a genuine Hill it was claimed “one of its main arrender Primary School July ahead of the main building works completion end of 2018 Hdevelopments such as HS2 residents campaign they will have no challenges is grow [sic] its business is being expanded to which commenced in November. Hillside Infant and and the Heathrow expansion plans, hesitation in providing the in what is otherwise a green and offer an additional 210 A brand new stand alone building W Junior Schools and believe me if there was any information requested. However if residential area.” The local authority, places (30 per year group). Site will accommodate 12 new classrooms, truth at all in the scaremongering they are a commercial organisation or Bromley, objected to a request for preparation work started in July to hall, studio, ICT suite, library, Design • Foundations and structural rumours about expanding Northolt self interested individuals they will increased opening hours and in this form two new Reception year classes Technology room, kitchen, group frame to be completed Airport being put about by an duck and dive and prevaricate doing case the campaign organisation and a temporary hard play area spaces, staff and administration spaces summer 2018 unidentifiable but well funded group went as far as producing a short film ahead of the main building works and toilets. The existing car park will anything to avoid providing a truthful • Roof and external walls to similar to Back Heathrow, we would answer. Should that, as anticipated, be stating, “The film was used as part which commenced in November. be reorganised and a new drop-off be leading the fight against that. And the case our residents can make up of the campaign to persuade A brand new two-storey building facility, incorporating a second access be completed autumn 2018 as we have done with both HS2 their own minds as to the real interest Bromley council to approve their will accommodate eight new point, will be created to provide a • Practical building and the Heathrow project, funding of the organisers of this campaign and request for longer opening hours.” classrooms, an ICT suite, library, separate entrance and exit. External completion early 2019 the residents' groups running the as a council we will treat them The campaign film was circulated Design Technology room, group works include remodelling the existing campaigns against these proposals. appropriately.” “on social media channels and sent spaces, staff and administration space entrance, reorientation of the sports “In fact in the interests of openness By mid-December no information directly to a 30,000 strong mailing and toilets. The existing staff room pitch and installation of a new two- Cllr David Simmonds, and honesty, I think tonight we need had been received and Cllr list of supporters, as well as and hall will also be altered to enlarge court MUGA. Subsequent works to Cabinet Member for to put out a challenge to those Puddifoot stated: “As anticipated the councillors and officials. The the hall space and create a kitchen the existing school building will Education and Children’s funding and running the Stop scaremongers are not interested in campaign was successful, with the and servery area. The existing car facilitate the reorganisation of the Services, said: “The council is Northolt campaign, to either ‘put up openness and honesty using their request gaining approval.” park will also be reorganised in order infant school. There will be a partial putting families first by investing or shut up.’ By the end of this month I spokesperson to declare “what does Cllr Puddifoot added: “I have no to increase capacity. External works handover of the new build for the new in school expansions to provide would ask them to send to me the it matter who is funding Stop issue at all with Biggin Hill trying to include remodelling of pathways academic year, with all works expected places for local children where names and addresses of all involved Northolt...... we need a council cabinet grow its business and take flights leading to the main entrance, and to be fully completed by early 2019. they are needed the most and in managing the campaign and a list committed to returning the from Northolt, or using installation of a new multi-use games The work is part of the council’s offer high quality educational of all expenditure incurred to date, aerodrome to RAF use only.” I have considerable sums of money to area (MUGA) and a sports pitch. facilities to give our young with details of who is providing the however been informed that the fund the Stop Northolt campaign There will be a partial handover of people the best start in life. We funding and the amounts provided to campaign is being funded by Biggin but to do it in such an underhand the new building for the new are also continuing to create date. We will publish this request and Hill Airport who have a commercial manner is not acceptable. For the academic year, with all works places for secondary schools as details of the responses in the next interest in acquiring the private avoidance of doubt, Hillingdon expected to be fully completed by demand grows.” edition of Hillingdon People and aircraft flights currently using Northolt. Council will not be directed on the end of 2018. allow residents to judge for They have commissioned a policy matters by Biggin Hill or its Hillside Infant and Junior Schools themselves the validity and purpose professional campaign organisation paid campaigners and we will as I are also being expanded to offer an For more information on the council’s of this organisation. I will also report who claim that there are ways of stated at the last Council “treat additional 216 places (30 per year school building and expansion the response or lack of response, to telling a story that “become almost them appropriately” as they rightly group plus six nursery places). As with EXPANSION Artist impression of the programme visit i the next Council meeting.” infectious and they change minds.” deser ve.” Warrender Primary, work started in work at Hillside Infant and Junior Schools www.hillingdon.gov.uk/sip

12 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 13 regeneration regeneration Neelam, Ryefield Shop front grants hailed a Avenue, Hillingdon Neelam has been a hub of the community for 41 years, providing a Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet much-needed Post Office service for Member for Community, success by local retailers local residents. Run by Gaurave ‘G’ Commerce and Sood, his dad Pradeep and his Regeneration, said: “It’s no brother Jay, the store was in secret that town centres, and in In the past seven years, more than 180 small businesses have benefitted desperate need of a new sign and particular small businesses, have repairs to its canopy. been having a tough time in from the council’s shop front grant scheme. “It was a real help, because signs are recent years. But we have refused so expensive nowadays,” said G. “If to turn our backs on them, he scheme covers 80 per cent of the cost of shop Now widely regarded as one of the most successful of its ISF, Ryefield Avenue, the council didn’t run the scheme we preferring instead to support front improvements such as new signs, awnings, kind in the UK, the initiative has gained a reputation among Hillingdon probably wouldn’t have been able to them by investing in our own refurbishments and minor repairs, as well as retailers as being a practical and economical way of attracting T Shop front grants were recently offered do it. We have seen some new faces, town centre improvement professional design expertise through commercial new customers and boosting business. It is also used as an to businesses in Ryefield Avenue, and it’s lovely because they’ve schemes and offering shop designers ‘Designed by Good People’. example of best practice by other councils. Hillingdon, as part of a trial to extend cleaned up the top of the buildings front grants to give businesses the scheme beyond town centres. so the whole area ties in together. the cash boost they need to As the council prepared to issue its 200th grant, Hillingdon Intelligent Security and Fire Ltd (ISF) Now we have a nice area to be proud make their own improvements. was one of eight businesses in the small of. It’s making a huge difference.” We will aim to support local People met some recent recipients. parade of shops to take advantage of economy across our large town the offer. They heard about the centres and smaller parades scheme by word of mouth and used it offering opportunity for to get a brand new shop sign and vinyl economic growth.” definitely improved as a result, and it’s graphics for the windows. good for Windsor Street, keeping it John Reynolds, Managing Director, looking nice and clean,” she added. “It said: “We were looking to move but certainly was a big help for us.” decided to stay here and turn it into something that works for us. People The shop front grant scheme is just R.V. Ralph, Windsor have commented on how nice it is to one aspect of the council’s see the shop looking so refreshing commitment to improving town i Street, Uxbridge compared to how it used to look, and centres and ongoing public realm R.V. Ralph watch repair shop, we’re very pleased with it because it improvement works are also being opposite Wendy’s, seized the has actually introduced new customers carried out in each area. opportunity to get a classy new sign to us. It’s going to be a boost for trade For more information visit for their shop. Steve Williams, who and a lift for the local community.” www.hillingdon. Wendy’s Hairdressers, manages the shop with his brother gov.uk/towncentres Chris, said: “We’ve been in Uxbridge Windsor Street, for 39 years, although the business has Uxbridge been in the family since the 1920s. Wendy’s, run by sisters Molood “It was actually quite convenient for Gaykhareh and Zahra Kikhareh, us because our uncle who used to decided to take part in the shop front run the shop retired four-and-a-half World Of Flowers, Town improvements updates years ago and we’d been thinking scheme after customers struggled to Field End Road, Improvements well underway see new street lighting, paving, seating, landscaping about getting a new sign - not read the name of their shop. With the and trees between Warley Road and Lansbury council’s help, the pair were able to because anything had changed, but Eastcote in Hayes parades Getting a new sign, an awning and Drive, and upgraded footpaths at Craven Close. afford a new sign and fresh paint because it’s nice to have a new start.” Major works to the parades along Uxbridge Road, fresh window boxes marked the end works to the doors and windows. Steve is hopeful that in today’s Hayes, aimed at creating attractive shopping areas of a tough couple of years for World “We’ve been here for 16 years, the difficult financial climate, the new sign for residents, are Of Flowers. The florist, which has Also on its way… lady before us had the shop for 27 will ultimately help trade. “We’re been a stalwart of the Eastcote gathering pace. As residents of Yiewsley and West Drayton may have years, and no work was done to the pretty confident that it can only be community for 60 years, sadly burned The £2.5 million works noticed, West Drayton Bridge has been extensively outside during that time,” said an improvement,” he said. down in February 2016 following a have already provided cleaned ahead of the installation of improved lighting Molood. “It wasn’t nice at all and heater malfunction and was forced to new high quality paving and a bespoke timeline mural. The mural will include people new to the area couldn’t find temporarily move premises, only and trees in Belmore facts and images of local points of interest in Yiewsley us because of the sign. Now people recently returning to its newly- Parade, creating a can find us much more easily and and West Drayton dating from 929 to 2019. These refurbished shop. we’ve had lots of nice comments pedestrian-friendly works will complement the West Drayton Station Business owner, Lena Archer said from customers.” piazza environment for improvements ahead of the arrival of the new Elizabeth she wanted to keep their existing look Although the shop has only recently shoppers. New street furniture, expected shortly, will line at the end of 2019. There is a display board at both but enhance it. “It’s only been a had its facelift, Molood says the complete the work in this area. West Drayton and Yiewsley libraries where you can couple of weeks but people have said changes have already had a positive The final phase, expected to be complete by May, will find out more. that when they come through impact on trade. “Business has Eastcote, it’s lovely to look at,” she said.

14 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 15 health and wellbeing health and wellbeing

shakers. Parents can borrow these month on the first Tuesday, alternating Special offers with from the centres to use at home with line dancing on the first Monday Improve your health and local leisure centres or in local parks. Children’s centres of the month at Yiewsley and West Better, the sport and leisure also host summer holiday activities Drayton Community Centre. A organisation which operates such as Xplorer, a family friendly brand new Desi tea dance will Highgrove Pool and Fitness Centre, educational navigation challenge that be held on the last Wednesday Botwell Green Sports and Leisure gives children a sense of adventure of each month at Botwell Green fitness this year as they explore a local park. Sports and Leisure Centre. Centre and Queensmead Sports Centre on behalf of the council, To find your nearest children’s With the festive season over and a new year ahead, you may be looking for ways to is offering some special discounts centre visit www.hillingdon. improve your health and fitness levels. The council offers a wide range of sports and in the new year. Highgrove Pool gov.uk/childrenscentres and Fitness Centre, Ruislip and activities across the borough for people of all ages and abilities. Queensmead Sport Centre, South Young people Ruislip are offering no joining fee in The council continues to invest in January, and there will be first month ensuring that young people have All ages half price memberships available at the opportunity to take part in Lawn bowls Botwell Green Sports and Leisure a wide range of activities. Young Centre, Hayes. Residents can also people can develop leadership skills There are 13 bowling greens across receive 25 per cent off junior tennis Hillingdon and last year the council by completing sports leadership courses at Queensmead Sports awards and activity sessions with provided upgraded facilities at Centre when booked online Harefield Hospital Bowls Club, youth workers, and multi-sports and with voucher code TENNIS18 activities are also offered as part of Swimming Ladygate Bowls Club, Ruislip and at www.better.org.uk/lessons. Fassnidge Bowls Club, Uxbridge. the summer Fiesta programme. Older residents can swim for Fusion, which operates Hillingdon London Youth Games is the free at the three swimming pools Lawn bowls is a low-intensity Sports and Leisure Complex, largest multi-sports event for young in the borough, and the council sport for all ages and abilities. It can Uxbridge, is offering no joining people, with more than 45,000 also offers free weekly swimming improve muscle strength, flexibility, fee in January, and try before competitors aged 7 to 17 from lessons for over-65s of varying endurance, co-ordination, mental you buy complimentary activity London boroughs competing across abilities. Take your HillingdonFirst health, and also involves problem passes for new gym users. a range of sports. Trials and training card to Hillingdon Sports and solving, concentration, competition For more information on Better will be taking place through the year. Leisure Complex, Botwell Green and social interaction. The social side leisure centres visit www.better. There is also a multi-sports Sports and Leisure Centre or of bowls can be just org.uk and for Fusion visit community club for young people Highgrove Pool each time and take of charge. The facilities are suitable or pick up an Explore Hillingdon www.fusion-lifestyle.com with special educational needs, proof of age on your first visit. for people of all ages and fitness leaflet at any Hillingdon library which includes activities levels and you don't need any such as, football, volleyball, Gentle exercise previous experience to use them. Jog It Off table tennis and boccia. These tailor-made exercise classes Equipment can include a cross Experienced runners lead free adult The disability sports club for older people include seated trainer, seated row, pull up bars, leg jogging sessions for beginners, runs every Saturday at exercise, Zumba gold and other press and seated chest press. Three which are not only a good way Queensmead Sports Centre gentle exercises. Sessions cost £1 and new outdoor gyms are also being to increase activity, but also a from 1.45pm to 3.15pm and run across the borough. Classes focus created at Swakeleys Park, Cowley great chance to explore your local costs £3 a session. There’s on gentle exercise to help you to Recreation Ground and Warren Park. surroundings. Joggers will begin no need to pre-book. regain your fitness at your own pace. For a full list of sites visit www. For more information visit at an appropriate level, walking For more information hillingdon.gov.uk/outdoorgyms www.hillingdon.gov.uk/over65s initially and moving on to jogging. visit www.hillingdon. To find out more visit gov.uk/young www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fitness Walk Hillingdon Cllr Philip Corthorne, The council offers free, local and Free activities Cabinet Member for Social enjoyable led walks through its Children and Services, Housing, Health Walk Hillingdon scheme. The Green for over-65s and Wellbeing, said: “The as important as playing, with many Spaces team and local volunteers young people council is committed to clubs offering additional activities Tea dances providing a range of leisure lead residents on walks through Children aged 0 to five and those with spaces for short mat award-winning parks across the The council offers free monthly facilities and sessions for bowls provide games all year round. borough, suitable for all fitness Hilllingdon offers a full and varied tea dances for people aged over residents of all ages to improve For information about your levels. Each walk lasts between children centre programme, 65, with a variety of musical styles their health and wellbeing. If local club and membership, visit 30 minutes and two hours, and including physical activities for and dances, from classic ballroom you’re looking for new ways to www.hillingdon.gov.uk/bowls is designed to increase the heart families with young children. to Latin and sequence dancing. get fit or active this year, why not rate and improve health and Children are given physical activity Tea dances are held at the Civic try out one of these sessions or Outdoor gyms wellbeing. Benefits include meeting bags to encourage physical Centre, Uxbridge, every third take up one of the special offers? Hillingdon has 18 outdoor gyms in new people and familiarising development and co-ordination Monday of the month and at By doing a small amount of beautiful parks and open spaces, yourself with the local area. through play, which are filled with Winston Churchill, Ruislip, every exercise each week, you can which are designed to encourage items like balls, bean bags, scarves, a third Thursday of the month. really make a difference.” To find out more, visit bat and ball, a magnifying glass and A tea dance is held every second residents to keep fit and active free www.hillingdon.gov.uk/explore

16 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 17 safety care BEFORE Could you and your Hillingdon celebrates neighbours benefit achievements of remarkable from an alley gate? AFTER young people in care The council has been providing funding and support The council’s annual Kids in Care Awards Cllr David Simmonds, for an alley gating scheme for the last 10 years to help (KICA) were held on Saturday 18 November Cabinet Member for residents and businesses protect their privately owned Education and Children’s at the Sofitel Hotel in Heathrow, to celebrate Services, said: “This year’s alleyways from intrusions. We find out how the scheme the achievements of children in care and KICA has been so inspirational has benefitted residents. BOURNE AVENUE and shows that, with the right care leavers in Hillingdon. support, young people in he installation of lockable Najat Pearce, who organised the Improves safety Hillingdon can achieve gates can greatly improve gate, said: “We’d like to thank the Springfield Gardens and Pine he awards ceremony recognised young people who have anything they put their mind to. Tquality of life for residents council for its help and support with Gardens, Ruislip overcome a difficult upbringing or challenging circumstances We are so proud of all of the and businesses by helping to reduce the installation of the gate through the Terry Wigington, the lead resident for Tto make an outstanding achievement in their lives; whether children who come into our the likelihood of burglars gaining alley gating scheme. We requested a the scheme, applied for an alley gate to this is achieving excellent exam results, making a contribution to the care, and we will continue to access to the rear of properties, and gate behind our homes due to help residents feel safe. He said: “As community, doing well in sport, or making personal progress improving ensure that all young people protecting the alley from fly-tipping anti-social behaviour and recent Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator their own development, self esteem or sense of wellbeing. across the borough have the and other anti-social behaviour. burglaries. The online application for the area, I was approached by several The event was designed, planned and hosted by young people, and was opportunities and guidance to Funding is available for alley gates process was simple and since neighbours regarding the installation of attended by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Carol Melvin, and Hillingdon reach their full potential.” through the Chrysalis programme. installation, residents now feel more two security gates, one at either end of children and their carers. In total, 198 young people were nominated. The council welcomes applications for secure in their homes.” the rear alley of our properties. Applying alleyways that serve at least six Reduces anti-social to the alley gating scheme was very easy Mohammed, 22, came to Ruby, 17, was also households, and successful applicants and intuitive. All of the relevant the UK unaccompanied six nominated for her will be offered up to 90 per cent of behaviour years ago to seek asylum. commitment to education. Bourne Avenue, Hayes paperwork and information is supplied the cost of alley gates. Once installed, and the support from the council was Donna Smith mentors Ruby was placed in the future maintenance and ownership is A local resident submitted the Mohammed and council’s care when she application for Chrysalis funding for very much appreciated. They did a the responsibility of residents. superb job, no mess, took all the soil nominated him for a KICA was five-years-old, as her the alley gating scheme last year, and award for his commitment parents were unable to the gates were installed in October. away and left us with a fine pair of Some of the schemes that security gates that are admired by many.” to education. Donna said: look after her. Ruby said: The lead resident said: ”In recent “Mohammed has no family “The most difficult thing have been completed years, we have experienced a lot of within the last year in the UK and despite this, about growing up in care anti-social behaviour. The alleyway he has pushed himself and is not being able to was used by drug dealers who used Cllr Douglas Mills, Cabinet worked extremely hard to concentrate. Sometimes Deters fly-tipping to park their vehicles and exchange Member for Community, achieve good grades. He is you have a lot of thoughts Westbourne Road/Widmore drugs there. The gate is now Commerce and now doing his BA (hons) degree in Mathematics at running through your head as to why you were put Road, Uxbridge preventing this from happening.” Regeneration, said: “The Kingston University. Everyone is so proud of him and in care, and you wonder if things will ever change. The occupiers of the houses in council’s alley gating scheme has what he has achieved.” “I have overcome my GCSEs which was a big Westbourne Road and Widmore been extremely successful in Mohammed said: “When I first heard that I was BEFORE challenge, and my social worker, Asefaw, has Road asked for an alley gate to be helping communities come nominated for an award in education I couldn’t be helped me pursue a career in medicine. I installed following a series of fly- together to address safety more happy and proud of myself. I came to the UK at think kids in care have more challenges tipping incidents and anti-social concerns, fly-tipping and the age of 16 from Somalia. There has been civil war than children who do not behaviour. A gate was installed in July, anti-social behaviour on their there since 1991, and my parents wanted to get grow up in care, because we which has successfully prevented doorstep. We would encourage me out so I would be safe. have a lot more going on and further incidents. more residents and businesses to “When you first go into care it can be can be affected after making make the most of this offer to traumatic, and the most difficult thing for me contact with birth parents.” Prevents burglaries AFTER help improve the quality of life in was seeing other kids in college with their parents at Victoria Road and Bridgwater their area.” the end of classes, which always reminds me of my Road, Ruislip mum. When you are in care you start living as an adult Residents applied for an alley gate straight away, whereas most children will still have their following a number of burglaries that For more information about the parents to do things for them. I had a couple of really For more information visit affected the houses in the local area. alley gating scheme or to make an good social workers and they were all so helpful in www.hillingdon.gov.uk/kidsincare There were also incidents of fly-tipping, application online visit i assisting me with advice. I’m now excited for my future.” i and people had been using the alley to www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ access Bridgwater Open Space. WIDMORE ROAD alleygatingscheme

18 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 19 housing housing Considering a Ensuring our residents are safe The council has an ongoing rolling programme of works to ensure that safety is move to a prioritised in all council-owned tower blocks, with additional improvements being smaller council made this year to provide greater security should an emergency situation occur. The new LED spread of fire should it occur, fitting lighting will be new and more efficient electric night property? brighter, which storage heaters and redecorating could deter communal areas has also been anti-social behaviour brought forward to take place at the and it is more same time. The windows will also be Are you living in a council house environmentally replaced in Rabbs Mill House. which is too big or expensive and friendly and Overnight security will be efficient. The provided throughout the planned would like to downsize but not sure emergency lighting works on these four blocks to ensure will stay on for properties are secure and residents how to go about it? The council offers “We don’t regret it!” longer, allowing are encouraged to speak to the individually tailored support and Shirley and David Flanders, 70 and 72, downsized extra time for repair council if they have any questions to a one-bedroom bungalow in Harefield in works to take place about the work. financial incentives that may help. September 2016. They had previously lived on the and make it safer for All of our tower blocks are fitted 12th floor of a tower-block in Hayes for 18 years. residents if a power with up-to-date Gerda Premises outage occurs. Information Boxes. These allow the Shirley said: “The lift only went up to the 11th floor Additional Fire Services to see the plans and Our children have left home and our property and David has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is now too big for myself and my wife. There surveys were layout of the building. They also a lung condition, so it was hard for him to walk up carried out at detail the location on-site of any Qare too many rooms and the associated the stairs. David’s condition worsened in the last few bills are costly. How can the council help? ix months on from the tragedy Rabbs Mill House, Uxbridge; and specialist equipment, such as oxygen years and he had been in and out of hospital. We that occurred at Grenfell Fitzgerald House, Glenister House canisters. The council encourages tenants living in a property had a spare room that we didn’t really use after our STower, North Kensington in and Wellings House, Hayes. Maintenance work is not limited to with too many rooms to consider downsizing. Moving daughter moved out. We had both recently retired July last year, we want to reassure Following the feedback from these, tower blocks, fire safety is prioritised Ato a smaller property will help to reduce bills and and we made the decision to apply to downsize to residents that fire safety is always the council is undertaking some in all council-owned buildings. allow the council to give the property to someone else, try and find a more suitable property for our needs.” prioritised in Hillingdon. planned upgrading work at these Currently a range of improvement particularly families who require multiple bedrooms. David said: “I have always lived in the Hayes and The council has an ongoing sites. Work previously planned for works are also planned and taking West Drayton area but we decided we wanted to programme of inspections and these blocks, including providing place across our 23 sheltered Moving seems like a huge, daunting move to Harefield. I used to deliver bread there and maintenance works to ensure its 11 additional insulation to stop the housing schemes. task, there are so many things to deal knew the area well. It’s much quieter, which we like. tower blocks (10 located in the borough) meet fire safety regulations. Qwith all at once and it is overwhelming When we got this bungalow we were gobsmacked.” When the Grenfell disaster occurred, to sort on my own. How can you help? Shirley said: “Within a couple of days, after the council had already been carrying Cllr Jonathan Bianco, Cabinet accepting the property, we were told we could Our Home Release Reward Scheme can help you out inspections, assessments and Member for Finance, downsize. Financial incentives of up to £4,500 will move. We asked for an additional week so surveys, including planning the Property and Business Aassist with the costs associated with moving and we could organise everything and it all went installation of new LED emergency Services, said: “Fire safety is setting up a new home. We also recognise that moving really well. The council gave us a financial lighting, examining the condition of prioritised in all of our council- home can present practical issues. You may have benefit incentive to move and we have also spent our existing fire doors and doing electrical owned buildings and our tower or rent arrear issues, registration problems, uncertainty own money on redecorating our new home. test checks. blocks are no exception. The in changing or disconnecting utilities or unwanted “I understand why downsizing is a hard decision Following Grenfell, a safety test was safety of residents is paramount. items to clear, but the council can help with this. Your for some people. They may think that moving is carried out on cladding from the Our rolling programme of Tenancy Management Officer will be happy to visit too hard and it may feel daunting to start again high-rise blocks, with results confirming inspections and maintenance you and discuss any barriers you think there might be somewhere new but we would really recommend that they were not aluminium works take place to ensure that and help you, in addition to the reward payments. composite panels. it. We don’t regret doing it. We wish we’d done it should a fire or an emergency Over the next couple of months, all earlier! David’s health has improved since we moved. situation occur, we are able to front entrance doors and the majority fully protect those who live there.” How can we do this and how do we find We have a front and back garden which is great. out more? of communal fire doors are being Q There’s a ramp, so David can go outside and sit in the replaced. New emergency and You can apply for a transfer through the Locata back garden to get fresh air. We have one bedroom, communal lighting is being installed, as (Hillingdon Housing Options) website. For more a kitchen, a wet room bathroom and a living room. planned, lifts are being replaced and Ainformation visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/downsizing It’s a good size overall. There have also been financial all homes within the tower blocks will If you are a tenant in a council-owned or give us a call on 01895 556666. You can also request benefits as our utility bills are much cheaper now.” have battery operated smoke alarms BRAND NEW Communal fire tower block and have any questions a visit from your Tenancy Management Officer. fitted that have a lifespan of 10 years. doors have been replaced about this work call 01895 250139 i

20 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 21 volunteers volunteers Saying thank you to our invaluable volunteers Many Hillingdon voluntary and community groups rely on the dedication Khalida Obeid, Manbir Hillingdon and hard work of volunteers to deliver Hillingdon Afghan Dhillon Neighbourhood their essential services. The council, Women’s Group and Denise Watch Steering Group, together with partners Hillingdon Community Volunteer Tottman, Neighbourhood Watch Interfaith Network and H4All, said a big Khalida has been facilitating a Hillingdon Mind Volunteer Team confidential support group for Health and Wellbeing Hillingdon Neighbourhood and heartfelt thank you to more than 80 Afghan women since 2004. Each Volunteers Watch Steering Group grows and of the borough’s volunteers at the week, they share their experiences, maintains neighbourhood watch learn psycho-education skills, Manbir and Denise have been schemes across the borough. Hillingdon Volunteer Awards 2017. improve their self-esteem and peer group facilitators for the Through public events, regular overall wellbeing. Khalida also Hearing Voices Group since it newsletters and with free crime he awards, which took provides one-to-one counselling. was set up in 2016. prevention kits, they place on Thursday 23 This year’s winners were... She speaks both Farsi and Dari, Through their roles, they promote November at the Civic and offers health visitors provide a safe and accepting neighbourhood T interpretation and communication place for people to share their Centre, Uxbridge, recognised and watch. They acknowledged volunteering across support for home visits. She also experiences and support one support hundreds the borough. spends a lot of time organising another over a cup of tea and a of neighbourhood All nominees who attended external speakers to attend the biscuit. People can talk freely, watch co-ordinators and the special ceremony were meetings, so members of the without fear of judgment or keep in contact with them to presented with a certificate group can build on their skills and ridicule, about the daily ensure every scheme is running by the Mayor knowledge. challenges they face smoothly. In the last few years, of Hillingdon, Khalida is passionate about and hearing voices. they have increased the number Cllr Carol dedicated to her work, which has Manbir and Denise of active watches across Melvin. empowered many women themselves have Hillingdon. All of this has played a This year, seven to rebuild and transform lived with part in the decrease in burglaries nominations Alia Jones, Halo James Bergstrom their lives, which previously mental ill in Hillingdon since 2012. stood out as Children’s Foundation Oyebola, Halo they thought would not be health. Yet The team never runs out of possible. She promotes making despite their own individuals Community Volunteer Children’s Foundation energy. Last year their or teams going above and connections with others, healthy personal difficulties, chairman sadly beyond and showing exceptional After losing her partner and father Young Volunteer change and independence. they are always passed away commitment. to her two children, Alia set up James volunteers his time to Many of the women who have there for others. but the team There were also two Halo, a bereavement charity for support younger children who attended the Afghan Women’s Denise’s favourite re-grouped and additional children and their families. are dealing with the loss of Group have gone on to study at motto is ‘Personal recovery doubled their nominees She runs a monthly group, someone close to them. college, have reported reduced occurs when someone builds a efforts. who received where she shares with others the Having joined the Halo support isolation and increased self-esteem. life that is satisfying, fulfilling separate highly support she found. She provides group when he lost his father, and enjoyable, when they make commended a place for children and their James now gives support back to the most of their lives even if Highly Commended awards. parents to express their grief. The the community and tries to keep John Frost, they continue to experience the awards were Thank you group helps to support many positive by doing good. He Hillingdon Law Centre symptoms of an illness.’ Manbir has a strong passion to presented to: to our sponsors Hillingdon families and she loves doing battles through his own challenges Long-term Commitment Clinical Commissioning Group what she does. to dedicate his time to the charity help those experiencing mental Elma and Evelyn, and Dovetail Community Alia has inspired and has made many friends. to Volunteering health illnesses (in particular Manor Farm Site, Outreach who provided many to turn He helps out in the monthly John is secretary and voice hearing) and retells her Volunteer Team Award sponsorship and something devastating personal journey to give others expressive arts and play sessions, founder of the Lewis Ashley-Jones, Uxbridge College for into something hope that it is possible to as well as the counselling Hillingdon Law Centre, U-Can-Ask Angels, providing the venue. positive – bringing overcome. workshops. He motivates and where he has been Young Volunteer Award people together to raise money, inspires the children, who can’t volunteering for more than 30 which goes back into the wait to see him. His personality years. In that time he has provided community when someone sadly makes them laugh and smile in employment advice and legal If you’re thinking of volunteering, passes away. what is otherwise a sad time. help to thousands of people. have a look at opportunities on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/volunteering i

22 January/February 2018 January/February 2018 23 community learning Updates from the Borough Commander Learn new skills, enhance your I’ve been to a number of public and to raise capital and reduce costs, for increase in burglary offences. We did community events in the last couple now CID and Neighbourhood teams catch one of the main people career prospects or improve of months and have been getting continue to be based there until new responsible and he’s now in prison. some really good feedback about the sites are identified. Maintaining the However, taking a few simple steps to increased engagement and presence policing presence in Uxbridge, protect your home, flat, shed or your emotional wellbeing of our dedicated ward officers. As you including the town centre and business can make a real difference. Checking doors and windows are The council offers hundreds of adult know, we have two per ward and they increasing community contact Emotional health and are now equipped with and getting sessions is ongoing. In the north of locked will help you reduce your learning courses across Hillingdon, and wellbeing used to their tablet devices, which is the borough, Ruislip Police Station chances of being burgled. Visit A range of free wellbeing courses www.met.police.uk/crime-prevention/ like having the office computer in the will be kept as an operational base the new year is the perfect time to gain are available to help residents palm of their hand. Knowing who and the Mayor’s Office for Policing residential-burglary for more advice. a professional qualification, learn new struggling with anxiety, stress, sleep your local officers are, seeing them and Crime will be consulting on the We also have an award-winning problems or low mood. Classes out and about, and telling them about future of its volunteer-led front neighbourhood watch scheme in skills or enjoy a different hobby. will encourage people to find ways to the things that matter most, so they counter. We are also becoming part of Hillingdon who help prevent crime. de-stress, increase self-esteem, meet new people and ourses are held at state-of-the-art learning centres can do something about it, is really a new west area Basic Command Unit Their details can be found on find support to improve emotional health. and include gardening and floristry, art, languages, important. When organisations (BCU) joined with Ealing and www.hillingdonnhw.co.uk. Aleister Monk, aged 44 from Uxbridge, was maths, childcare, IT, cookery and photography. change, as the Metropolitan Police is Hounslow boroughs. Strengthening Together we can keep Hillingdon a C working in a demanding retail environment that led The adult learning programme is designed for all ages and hostile place for criminals and him to suffer with stress and anxiety. He enrolled currently doing right now, local policing, as I mentioned, is abilities, but there are also specific courses for over-65s, onto a Stress Busting and Boosting Self-Awareness strengthening community policing in central to this, and we will be continue to be one of the safest as well as adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. course, where he was given practical learning tools this way maintains public confidence working to develop more efficient boroughs in London. The council is also running free courses to help people to help find coping strategies and improve his and helps us fight crime. and effective ways to increase the improve their emotional health and wellbeing. To update you on some of the police presence, solve crimes and anxiety. He said: “Since taking the course, my self- changes that are underway, you will safeguard children and vulnerable confidence has improved and I’m now much more know by now that the front counter people. We will put more updates on Community projects able to control situations that cause me anxiety.” Courses include understanding depression and at Uxbridge closed in December and our Facebook page and dedicated The council builds relationships within local anxiety, yoga, meditation and relaxation, and that Hayes Police Station now has the ward officers will provide updates at communities by offering free courses to help empowering parents to improve family life. residents improve their skills. Residents attending 24/7 front counter for public access. ward panel meetings and their Before enrolling on a programme, you will need to Austin Road Estate’s sewing group in Hayes are Uxbridge will remain operational, and regular contact sessions. have a chat with a wellbeing advisor at any adult currently learning the future plan is to sell the building Lastly, in March last year we saw an Colin Wingrove learning centre and complete a mood and wellbeing dressmaking. questionnaire. To arrange an appointment, call Syeda Shah, 01895 556248 or email [email protected]. aged 52 from NHS Hillingdon CCG pulse rate that, if found to be irregular, could Hayes, is the mean you have the condition. Anyone tested community group co-ordinator and Learn new skills spreads the word on how with a high AF will be advised to make an a professional Cookery courses are available for all adults at different appointment at their GP surgery and will dressmaker. She venues across the borough, with new courses starting to stay well this winter said: “I have a at Park Academy in January, which include Gluten Free receive information on what to do next. passion for Cooking, Healthy Eating, Indian Cookery, Vegetarian Keeping the residents of Hillingdon safe and well The roadshows will also offer the opportunity sewing and it’s Cooking and Caribbean Cooking. great to see so Sharon Panjaitan, aged 27 from Hillingdon, and this winter is a top priority for NHS Hillingdon to talk to a member of the team about the CCG’s many women Mark Brandford, aged 47 from Uxbridge both Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). range of free two-hour education workshops. coming along to attend a cookery class As part of the healthcare commissioning These include how to manage your Type 2 the courses to improve for adults with learning their skills. A lot of people who come here may be difficulties at Rosedale organisation’s winter wellness campaign they will diabetes, adult and childhood asthma, or one of out of work or suffering from depression, and the College in Hayes. be conducting a series of free public roadshows their British Red Cross minor ailments workshops. group offers an opportunity to do something Sharon said: “I love positive and meet new people. Some residents speak coming here every in the community, offering handy advice and For further information on this roadshow English as a second language, so our conversations week as I love cooking. tips to keep people well in the colder months. campaign, or if you would like the campaign help improve English, and also maths skills as we work My favourite thing that If you bump into a member of the campaign team to visit your community group or event, with measurements. I’ve learnt to cook is “I now make my own clothes and do alterations for chutney. I like seeing team you will be greeted with advice to stay please contact the NHS Hillingdon MyHealth other people, so it can also be a stepping stone into people every week.” well this winter, and you can also get your Team by emailing [email protected] or work. Our group is so much more than just a sewing club, it’s a community hub that gives people pulse rate checked for Atrial Fibrillation (AF). for more information on the CCG’s education confidence. It’s such a great feeling when you’ve A full list of all adult learning This test will monitor in 30 seconds your workshops visit www.myhealthhillingdon.nhs.uk. created something you didn’t know you could.” courses is available on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning i

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the career of one of rock's greatest theatres.uk or call the Box Cost: £6. THEATRE icons, Rod Stewart. From street Office on 01895 250615. Book online on www.hillingdon Oklahoma! busker through to international Compass Theatre theatres.uk or call the Box superstar. Paul Metcalfe delivers Office on 01895 250615. Argosy Players present an authentic and charismatic Beauty and the Beast Compass Theatre Goldilocks and the Three Bears performance assuming the persona Workshop Thursday 18 January to Sunday of this legendary singer-songwriter Saturday 24 February, 1pm Chinese New Year 21 January, various times and performer right down to the last Join Belle in her search for Extravaganza Join the circus for this fun-filled detail. The show includes all the hits adventure in the great, wide Saturday 24 February, 2.30pm family pantomime. Goldilocks from Rod’s career, including classic somewhere. The council and and 7.30pm and her mum, Sadie Spangle, run rockers like Maggie May, Baby Jane DKproDuKtions present a special Come and join the celebration as a circus full of clowns, jugglers, and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy through to musical theatre workshop teaching Chinese New Year lands in Hayes acrobats, a magician and lots big ballads such as Sailing, You’re In children aged 5 to 10 songs and with a unique and exciting show more. Times are tough and they are My Heart andTonight’s The Night, as dances from Beauty and the Beast. of culture. Chinese New Year struggling to stop the circus falling well as favourites from his days with Cost: £6. Extravaganza features a team of into the hands of the dastardly the Faces such as Stay With Me and Book online on www.hillingdon performers showcasing amazing Benjamin Black. When Goldilocks Twistin The Night Away. theatres.uk or call the Box Chinese performing arts. From the finds the talented three bears it Cost: Tickets £24.50. Office on 01895 250615. cheerful spirit of the auspicious looks like the good times are back, Concessions £1 off. Groups 8+, Compass Theatre Studio Lion Dance, to majestic and awe- but sneaky Mr Black enlists Pedro one in eight go free. Premiere inspiring contortion, this show is a the nasty gypsy and a horrible plan Card £20.70. Beauty and the Beast colourful display of cultural tradition. is hatched. Will Goldilocks, Sadie Book online at www.beck Film Cost: Tickets £25. Concessions and the bears triumph? theatre.org.uk or call the Box Saturday 24 February, 2.45pm £2 off. Family offer £74. Cost: Tickets £15. Office on 020 8561 8371. The council’s Beauty and the Beast Book online at www.beck Concessions £12.50. Book Beck Theatre themed events continue with a full theatre.org.uk or call the Box online on www.hillingdon screening of the 1991 full-length Office on 020 8561 8371. theatres.uk or call the Box The Best of WHAM! animated film. Beck Theatre Office on 01895 250615. Thursday 22 February, 7.30pm Winston Churchill Theatre A new show featuring the best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie Proscenium presents with fantastic vocals, choreography, Come and meet the team on: God of Carnage costumes and a live band. The show Wednesday 31 January to includes all those hits, a few B side Saturday 3 February, (2.30pm favourites and a couple of early on the Wednesday and 7.45pm George Michael bonus songs. This Friday 26 January from 1pm to 5pm on the Thursday, Friday and fun-loving, vibrant, megamix tribute Saturday) to the pop sensation of the 80s will Sainsbury’s, Lombardy Retail Park, Coldharbour Lane, Hayes, UB3 3EX Yasmina Reza’s dark comedy of be loved by Young Guns of all ages, manners holds a mirror up to our so come along to the Club Tropicana own behaviour and forces us to (*Sorry. Drinks not free). Tuesday 13 February from 6.30pm to 8.30pm question the extent to which we, Cost: Tickets £25. as a species, have evolved. Two Concessions £2 off. Groups 8+, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW boys have had a playground fight, one in eight go free. during which one sustains minor Book online at www.beck injuries. The boys' parents meet to theatre.org.uk or call the Box There’s no need to book, just turn up. resolve the matter. What begins as Office on 020 8561 8371. a courteous meeting disintegrates Beck Theatre badly once the gloves come off and For more details sparks begin to fly. A 20 minute Monstersaurus! question and answer session will Friday 23 February, 11am www.hillingdon.gov.uk/betheone take place with the company after and 1.30pm each performance. Big Wooden Horse presents this 0800 783 1298 Cost: Tickets £14. half-term treat show. Inventor Book online on www.hillingdon Monty creates a whole world theatres.uk or call the Box of whacky inventions and Office on 01895 250615. incredible monsters. This energetic Compass Theatre performance, suitable for ages 3+ is full of thrills, spills, magic and Some Guys Have All mayhem, has original music and The Luck plenty of audience participation. Friday 2 February, 7.30pm Cost: Tickets £9. www.hillingdon.gov.uk This theatrical production celebrates Book online on www.hillingdon

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and fun group for a chance to do Little Shakers Pre- which features his unique blend of the magic of seeing and hearing a to practise speaking and hearing include igneous, metamorphic and some gentle exercise and make school Music and Celtic, country and pop. full orchestra. Spanish, French, Italian and sedimentary rocks to touch. new local friends. Movement Classes Cost: Tickets £30. Cost: Tickets £8. Under-16s £5. German, each on a different Cost: Free. Cost: £4. Mondays (during term-time), Book online at www.beck Family of four £22. Thursday of the month. If you are For more information visit Numbers are limited, so please Little Shakers Learners: 10am theatre.org.uk or call the Box Book online on www.hillingdon learning a language, want to brush www.hhgs.org.uk. phone 020 8842 0547 to book to 10.40am Office on 020 8561 8371. theatres.uk or call the Box it up or maintain it, or if you are a Uxbridge Library your place. Beck Theatre Office on 01895 250615. native speaker wanting to use your Little Shakers for children WEEE recycling Deane Park Hall aged 2 to 4 years: 10.45am to Winston Churchill Theatre own language, contact the right Folk Music Concert club for you. Monday 19 to Sunday 11.25am YOGA with Juliana Thursday 22 February, Eastcote Choral Cost: £3 per visit or £15 for 25 February Little Shakers are fun, upbeat pre- Tuesdays (starting from 6 8pm to 11pm Society Spring Concert annual membership. If you’re thinking of throwing school classes combining music, February), 7pm Uxbridge Folk presents The Gerry Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm Spanish Club 01895 253472. movement and an early introduction away any small electrical items, This new six-week course for Colvin Band and Steve Donnelly for Come along to this concert featuring French Club 01895 253472. to gymnastics. Classes are in two bring them along to Uxbridge beginners is perfect for new and an evening of brilliant songs and Gioachino Rossini’s Petite Messe Italian Club 020 8863 3468. age groups, Little Shakers Learners, Library to recycle during this curious yogis wishing to refine their madcap comedy. Solennelle. Refreshments available German Club 020 8429 1921. for age 12 to 24 months when special week organised by the practice, explore alignment and the Cost: £12 on the door. afterwards. The choir meets every St Giles’ Church Hall children are just finding their feet West London Waste Authority. core principles of yoga. The course Reductions for members and Tuesday from 8pm and 10pm at and the Little Shakers class for For more information visit will cover key yoga postures and students. Ruislip Methodist Church. Ruislip-Northwood children aged 2 to 4 years who are westlondonwaste.gov.uk. breathing practices, giving you For more details visit bit.do/ Cost: £12. Flower Arrangement encouraged to participate more Uxbridge Library healthy foundations in the practice, uxfolk or call 07941 006017. Tickets available by calling independently. A mix of re-imagined Society confidence, leaving you feeling good. Uxbridge Royal Naval 01895 904556 or on the door. Handy Crafts classics and fresh original music is Tuesday 6 February, 7.30pm Cost: £90 for six weeks. Association For more information visit used alongside many props and Come along to this friendly flower Mondays, 1.30pm to 3pm For full details and to book www.eastcote-ruislip- physical activities. Children, whilst club and watch a demonstrator Learn to knit and crochet and meet visit www.juliana.yoga/ Family Concert: A choral.org. busy having fun with Vanessa and use their skills to produce beautiful new people. workshops or email Frozen Afternoon St Edmund’s Church designs and inspire you. It is an For more information call [email protected]. Betsy, the much-loved puppet, will Sunday 25 February, 4pm develop many of the Early Years entertaining evening where you 01895 556060. Dames at Sea Book tickets by calling The Stables, Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra can also pick up useful gardening Yeading Library Eastcote House Gardens Foundation Stage goals and gain invites you to a special family Wednesday 28 February to 020 8207 2340 or emailing confidence while bonding with LEISURE tips and meet new people. At this Saturday 3 March, 7.30pm boxoffice@klosmusicaltheatre. concert, featuring music from session, Terry Babbage will be Harlington Young Adult Dru Yoga with Dinta parents/carers. Frozen, Vivaldi’s Winter (from Language Clubs of (2.30pm also on the Saturday) co.uk or by visiting www.klos demonstrating on the theme of Book Group Saturdays, 11.20am at St Cost: £6. The Four Seasons) and Leroy Hillingdon Spotlight Musical Theatre Company musicaltheatre.co.uk. ‘Odds and Pots.’ Tea and coffee is Tuesdays, 3pm to 3.45pm Lawrence Church For more information call Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. This Thursdays, 7.45pm to 9.45pm presents this toe-tapping, fun-filled, Winston Churchill Theatre available in the interval and the Aged 13 to 18 and love reading? Mondays, 7.30pm at South Vanessa on 01895 624407. concert allows children to discover Friendly clubs offering a chance madcap musical. The leading lady is Ruislip Community Centre The Stables, Manor Farm flower arrangements are raffled at Why not join this weekly young adult threatening to walk out, the theatre COMEDY Dinta is fully qualified in Dru the close of the demonstration. book club where you read a new is about to be torn down. Who will Yoga, which is based on flowing Yoga start course with Cost: Visitors £5. book every month and discuss it? be able to save the show? Dames at Roy Chubby Brown movements, directed breathing Maria For more information call For more information call 01923 829621. Sea is a show filled with music and Thursday 1 February, 7.30pm and visualisation. It is good for Mondays, 7pm (starting 15 01895 556275. Northwood and Pinner dance inspired by the glitzy musicals He’s still rude, crude and this time overall health and wellbeing, January) Harlington Library Liberal Synagogue of the 1930s. he’s turning headlines into punch core strengthening, weight loss, Explore the many benefits of yoga Cost: Tickets £15. lines. Chubby doesn’t hold back boosting immunity, improving in this 10-week course. Maria Crafty coffee afternoon Geology Exhibition: Saturdays, 2pm to 3pm Book online on www.hillingdon from sharing his outlandish views posture, building strength, flexibility, also offers drop-in classes on Uxbridge Rock Show Join this social group for tea, theatres.uk or call the Box on news, women and gender, sailing suppleness, stamina, stress release, Sunday and Saturday mornings. Friday 9 to Friday 23 February coffee and crafts. Bring your own Office on 01895 250615. so close to the mark, even the fighting depression, achieving goals A meditation yoga workshop will Harrow and Hillingdon Geological project or be inspired to start Compass Theatre most seasoned of fans will be left and deep relaxation. be held at 12pm on Saturday 20 Society will be holding their something new. gobsmacked! Cost: £8 per class. January for £12. An audience with annual Rock Show, which consists For more information call Cost: £23.50. Premiere Card To book call 07870 981885 or Cost: £90. Frank Bruno: Let me be of showcases and posters of 01895 558286. £19.80. email [email protected]. Call Maria on 07940 722907 or NATHAN CARTER rocks, minerals and fossils. It will Yiewsley Library Frank Book online at www.beck St Lawrence Church and email moreyogawithmaria@ Wednesday 28 February, theatre.org.uk or call the Box South Ruislip Community gmail.com for more 7.30pm Office on 020 8561 8371. Centre information. Enjoy an evening of conversation Beck Theatre The Stables, Eastcote House with Frank Bruno MBE, hosted Chairobics for over-65s Gardens Northwood and Pinner St Giles’ Church Hall, Uxbridge Royal Naval by comedian and entertainer, Paul Chowdhry: Live Thursdays, 11.45am to 12.30pm VENUES Liberal Synagogue, Ickenham, UB10 8BG Association, Jed Stone. Frank will be talking Innit and 12.45pm to 1.30pm Oaklands Gate, Northwood, 388B Long Lane, Uxbridge, about his recent book and boxing Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 Come and join these easy-to- MUSIC Beck Theatre, St Lawrence Church, career, from starting out all the follow gentle exercise sessions to HA6 3AA UB10 9PG February, 8pm Bridle Road, Eastcote, HA5 2SJ way through to becoming one improve your physical strength and Uxbridge Choral Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE Following his 2015 100 date Society’s Winter Oak Farm Library, Winston Churchill of Britain’s most loved sports sell-out tour, comedy powerhouse wellbeing. Places are limited, so Compass Theatre, The Immaculate Heart of personalities. please book in advance. Concert Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon, Theatre, and star of Taskmaster, Live at The Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, Mary Catholic Church, Cost: Tickets £31. Apollo and Stand Up for the Week, Cost: £1 per session. Sunday, 28 January, 7.30pm UB10 9PB Pinn Way, Ruislip, HA4 7QL Botwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 2AB Book online at www. Paul Chowdhry brings his highly Call 01895 556242 to book The choir will sing Elijah by UB10 8PD Mendelssohn conducted by Tim South Ruislip Yeading Library, becktheatre.org.uk or call the anticipated new stand-up show to your place or receive Deane Park Hall, The Stables, Manor Farm, Box Office on 020 8561 8371. venues nationwide. more details. Armstrong Taylor. Community Centre, Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 0EW Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HS Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SU Beck Theatre Cost: Tickets £23. Oak Farm Library Cost: Tickets £12. £6 for Deane Park, Long Drive, children under 12. Yiewsley Library, Godspell Book online at www.beck Harlington Library, South Ruislip, HA4 0HS The Stables, Eastcote theatre.org.uk or call the Box Zumba with Trisha To buy tickets visit High Street, Yiewsley, UB7 7BE Thursday 8 to 10 March, Tuesdays 9.30am and 10.30am Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB House Gardens, Office on 020 8561 8371. www.uxbridgechoralsociety. 7.30pm (also 2.30pm on the St Edmund's Church Beck Theatre (50 minutes duration) org.uk or purchase on the door. High Road, Eastcote, HA5 2FE Saturday) Like to dance? Low-impact, dance The Immaculate Heart of Ickenham Village Hall, and Hall, KLOS Musical Theatre presents their fitness Zumba Gold class, suitable Mary Catholic Church 33 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, Pinner Road, Northwood Hills, Uxbridge Library, up-to-date version of this famous EXERCISE for active seniors. UB10 8DG HA6 1QS 13-14 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1HD rock musical from the creator of Cost: Drop-in £5. Nathan Carter Wicked. Includes Day by Day and Stretch-a-cise over-60s For more information call Trisha Saturday 10 and Sunday Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord. Keep Fit on 07919 276 539 or visit 11 February, 7.30pm If you wish to publicise an event, please email details to [email protected] or send to Cost: Tickets £15. Thursdays, 11am to 12pm www.zumbawithtrisha.co.uk. Country singer Nathan Carter tours Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Events are selected at the editor’s discretion. Concessions £13. Come along to this very friendly Ickenham Village Hall once again with his fifth album,

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