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

Events on the way Culture Bite and Open House return Adult learning Hundreds of courses on offer Protecting consumers Behind the scenes with trading standards

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

2 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 3 news news Dennis, Gnasher and friends Ryefield Avenue parade challenge children to keep benefits from improvements reading this summer The council has completed a Cllr Douglas Mills, pilot improvement scheme in Cabinet Member for Children are being writing competitions and Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon. Community, Commerce inspired to unleash their drama workshops. And Following a number of and Regeneration, said: inner mischief maker for the first time, four of successful town centre “The council is proud this summer, when the the borough’s libraries, regeneration projects, the to support local small annual Summer Reading Uxbridge, , decision was made to trial an businesses by offering shop Challenge Botwell Green and Oak extension to the programme front grants to improve returns to the Farm, will be hosting to see if improvements to their appearance and Innovative new coffee cup borough’s a show by children’s local shopping parades carrying out public realm recycling scheme launched libraries on comedian Mark could boost trade for improvements in order to Saturday 7 July. Jones. Booking independent businesses and support the local economy.” In May, innovative bins for the Civic Centre and all The popular for events will enhance areas for residents. The second phase of recycling takeaway coffee libraries (except Manor Dogs get new cosy bedding initiative has a open on 7 July A range of work has been town improvements in cups were installed at a Farm). Residents and In June, the council's waste worked on this scheme Beano theme and details can completed, including the Uxbridge and range of council venues. visitors can dispose of their and recycling team picked for several years and think for 2018 and be found on www. installation of new pavements, are being designed ready We are working in takeaway coffee cups there up 800 duvets, which were it's an invaluable project. Hillingdon hillingdon.gov.uk/ private shop forecourts, bins, for implementation from partnership with Simply by simply separating the no longer needed by Adding home comforts libraries are summerreading. benches and cycle stands; the September. Preparation Cups, a service dedicated to lids, cups and any leftover students at Brunel University to the kennels until the encouraging children The Summer Reading transformation of seven shop is also underway to roll recycling paper and plastic liquid to allow them to at the end of the academic dogs leave us for their new aged four to eleven to Challenge, which runs until fronts and upper frontages; out the popular shop cups into new products, be recycled efficiently. year, and delivered them to forever homes helps them visit a library six times mid September, is free new ‘stop and shop’ parking front grant scheme in to reduce the amount of Cllr Keith Burrows, the Dogs Trust, to feel more relaxed and and borrow at least one to join at any Hillingdon allowing residents to park Kingshill Avenue and drinks waste being sent Cabinet Member to recycle as bedding. reduces their stress levels.” book in return for prizes. library. The nationwide for free for 30 minutes New Parade, Hayes End, to landfill and protect for Planning, The council, Brunel Cllr Keith Burrows, Libraries will also initiative is aimed at and the introduction of along with a second phase the local environment. Transportation University and the Dogs Cabinet Member be running a range of supporting children’s a central median strip to from Eastcote Station to Recent research shows that and Recycling, said: Trust has worked in for Planning, free Summer Reading reading throughout the deter double parking. Woodlands Avenue. 2.5 billion disposable coffee “The damage to our partnership for a number of Transportation and Challenge themed free summer holidays, ensuring cups are thrown away in the environment caused by years to divert these items Recycling, said: “If you events, including fancy they do not fall behind UK every year but less than plastics and non-recyclable

from going to landfill and have duvets that you don’t dress parties, comic- when they return to school. ©DC THOMSON(2018) LTD one per cent are recycled. coffee cups is a major ensure that they’re instead need, you can help us The new scheme was concern and if we can try recycled to give dogs a to reduce the amount of launched at the Civic to alleviate this problem cosy bed to sleep in. waste being sent to landfill Centre on Friday 25 May at a local level, and others Jo Lloyd, Assistant by giving them to animal by the Leader of the do the same, it will go Manager at Dogs Trust charities who are often Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot some way to making a West London based in looking for duvets and and Boris Johnson, MP for positive difference.” Harefield, said: “I have pillows to use as bedding.” Uxbridge and . For more information The bins are located at on recycling visit www. Bunker centre named London's Bunker, hillingdon.gov.uk/recycling. best public service building Council funding supports vital club refurbishment works In May, the council scheme, ensuring it met the Two Ruislip social clubs, Eastcote, so they could celebrated a win at the Local relevant regulations, and which are used by older continue to have lunch Authority Building Control for working alongside the geometry. The judges also Centre is an amazing residents, have benefitted and join in with activities. (LABC) Building Excellence council’s capital programme noted that the building building in both design from vital improvement Steve McBain, Awards for its new £6 team who project managed helps to mark the 100 and content, and it has works thanks to support Chair of the Ruislip million exhibition and it along with consultants year anniversary of the been a real achievement from the Leader's Initiative Northwood Old Folks visitor centre at the Battle of Faithful & Gould, Pattern RAF and felt that it was to see it open in just two for Older People. Association (RNOFA), Britain Bunker, Uxbridge. Architects and contractor a fitting tribute to its years after taking over Elm Park Club, a lunch said: “Hillingdon Council The facility, which opened VolkerFitzpatrick who importance and history. responsibility for it from and social club for over- has been, and continues in March, won the Best Public completed the build. Leader of the Council, the Ministry of Defence.” 60s in Ruislip Manor, has to be, an excellent ELM PARK CLUB NEW CEILING New uPVC windows The repaired bar Service Building accolade The judges were Cllr Ray Puddifoot, The centre beat 11 been refurbished. New supporter of the RNOFA.” and wall panels area at Ruislip RBLC at the London regional final impressed with the steel said: “The council is other shortlisted buildings, uPVC windows and wall The Ruislip Royal British at Guildhall. The centre framed building and its extremely pleased to including Great Ormond panels have been installed Legion Club (RBLC) also for support followed Elaine Davies, now goes through to the interesting twisted shape. have won this accolade Street Hospital Phase and the building has received funding to help the sudden collapse of Treasurer for the RBLC, national final in November. The design embraces the and be shortlisted for a 2B, The Sapphire Ice & been rewired. While the to have its ceiling repaired, the lime plaster ceiling said: “The club is finished The council’s building central themes of flight national LABC Award. The Leisure Centre in Romford work was being carried all wiring replaced and re- of their Grade II listed now and is looking great and control team won the award and planes, with a shell- and the United States out, members joined routed and new windows building earlier this year – our members are once again for its site inspections of the like form and twisted Exhibition and Visitor of America Embassy. diners at the Tudor Club, installed. The request luckily, no-one was hurt. enjoying its full facilities.”

4 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 5 news news Housing benefit and council tax reduction go online Parade commemorates the centenary of the Residents who need to Hayes have become self- or filling in forms, staff will From October, most To celebrate 100 years who marched from and back along the correspond with the council serve areas, fully equipped still be on hand to assist.” people living in the borough of the Royal Air Force Windsor Street to the High Street, before about housing benefit with computers and Visit the main menu of who need to make a new (RAF), servicemen and Civic Centre, where they finishing at Vine Street. or council tax reduction scanners. They are ideal www.hillingdon.gov.uk to application for financial women from RAF Northolt were received by the RAF Northolt was granted can now do so online. for residents who don’t access housing benefit support or tax relief will have exercised their Freedom of Mayor of Hillingdon, Freedom of the Borough Whether it’s making have access to a computer and council tax reduction to make a claim for Universal the Borough by parading Cllr John Morgan and in 2000 in recognition of or cancelling a claim, or need help using one. services. You can also Credit (see below). through Uxbridge town other VIPs. Following the dedication of the unit’s reporting a change, Cllr Jonathan Bianco, email scanned images centre on Thursday 14 June. inspection and speeches, serving personnel to their applying for a discretionary Cabinet Member for or photos directly to Hundreds of people the parade continued country and Hillingdon, and housing payment, Finance, Property and [email protected]. lined the streets to through Uxbridge, around their extraordinary courage providing supporting Business Services, said: cheer on the troops St Andrews Roundabout and professionalism. The documents, requesting “In this increasingly digital honour allows servicemen a reconsideration or world, people expect and women to march making an appeal, all the to be able to do their through the borough, giving necessary forms are now correspondence online others the opportunity to accessible via the council’s at a time and place that’s commemorate with respect, all proudly celebrate website, 24 hours a day, convenient to them. celebrate with pride and with respect and pride.” seven days a week. So, this is great news inspire future generations. Hillingdon libraries will As a result of the move for residents, and Leader of the Council, be holding a series of online, the housing benefit it will help the Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: free talks until the end of and council tax reduction services run even “The council has a strong October, presented by offices based at the Civic more efficiently. For commitment to armed RAF Northolt personnel. Centre in Uxbridge and those who need a little forces past and present. To find out more visit the One Stop Shop in extra help with computers The RAF’s 100 anniversary www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ is a significant milestone raf100 or ask at your

and one that we should local library. COPYRIGHT ©CROWN IMAGES Hillingdon set to move to Minor sale leads to major Universal Credit this autumn fine for Hayes shop Festival marks 100 years since Poland regained independence Universal Credit, the Some residents who A Hayes discount store The council held a Polish workshop with children Fighter Command unit The Polish community government’s new need help paying their and one of its employees Heritage Festival in May from St Andrew’s C of E in the Battle of Britain. in the UK has made a welfare benefit scheme, rent will not be eligible have been fined for selling at Uxbridge Library to Primary School, Uxbridge The Ambassador's positive contribution is set to be introduced in to receive a contribution knives to a 15-year-old. celebrate the centenary and toured a historical visit also commemorated for generations and it is Hillingdon as an online-only towards housing costs via Kinj Limited, trading as of Poland regaining exhibition about the Polish 250 years of diplomatic a privilege to promote service from October. Universal Credit; they will Family Pound in Uxbridge Trading standards independence. airmen’s contribution to relations between Poland the best in Polish culture Most people living instead need to make a new Road, Hayes, and shop officers had visited Family Special guests, the victory in World War Two. and the UK. To mark and national heritage in the borough who claim for housing benefit assistant Rajinder Singh Pound just three days Ambassador of Poland, The Polish constituted this, he presented Polish to our residents.” need to make a new through the council. Bajaj, aged 50, were prior to the operation Arkady Rzegocki and the second largest Allied language books to the The festival included application for financial This will affect: sentenced at Uxbridge to ensure the store and Boris Johnson, MP for contingent to serve in library on behalf of the craft workshops for support or tax relief will • pensioners Magistrates’ Court on its staff were aware of Uxbridge and South the RAF behind the Polish Book Institute adults and children, have to make a claim for • residents who have more Monday 16 April, having their legal obligation to Ruislip joined the Leader British. The exhibition, and Cultural Institute. lively folk dance Universal Credit online than two dependent both pleaded guilty to one check the age of anyone of the Council, Cllr Ray which was created by Cllr Puddifoot said: demonstrations, traditional using the Universal Credit children living with them offence each of selling a attempting to buy a knife. Puddifoot on Friday 4 May the council, explained “We are honoured and storytelling, a lecture website (www.universal- • those who live in knife to a person under the As part of that advice, the for a visit to the library the legacy of the Polish delighted that Poland’s on No. 303 Squadron credit.service.gov.uk). supported or temporary age of 18, contrary to the store was told it would be as part of the festival. No. 303 Squadron ambassador chose to join by author Richard King Universal Credit is part accommodation - who Criminal Justice Act 1988. subject to a test purchase They participated based at RAF Northolt. our festivities and donated and the chance to of the government’s wider will need to claim Kinj Limited was fined exercise in the future. in a Polish flag craft It was the most successful books to our library. sample Polish food. welfare reform plans and Universal Credit for £3,000 and ordered to pay Cllr Douglas Mills, replaces six working-age living costs and housing costs of £1,597 plus a £170 Cabinet Member for benefits with a single benefit for housing costs victim surcharge. Bajaj was Community, Commerce household benefit. For residents who are fined £536 and ordered to and Regeneration, The benefits being already claiming benefits, pay a £53 victim surcharge. said: “There can be no replaced are: normal payments will The illegal sale occurred excuse for a store failing • jobseeker’s allowance continue until they are told during a routine test in its duty to sell knives to • housing benefit by the Department for Work purchase operation on adults only. I hope this case • working tax credit and Pensions that Universal 21 September 2017. sends a clear message to • child tax credit Credit will affect them. The knives sold were a all retailers that we carry • income support For more information two-piece set containing a out regular checks and we • employment and visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ six-inch blade and a three- won't hesitate to prosecute support allowance benefits. and-a-half inch blade. where necessary.”

6 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 7 news news Family explores local parks We are encouraging grandchildren Emilia residents to go out and and Ella, who live in West enjoy Hillingdon’s parks and Drayton, made family park green spaces this summer visits a routine leisure as part of Love Parks Week activity last summer after and share their experiences reading an article about with friends and family. facilities being refurbished. The council supports the Lauretta said: “We visited annual initiative, which will 55 between March and run from 13 to 20 July and August 2017, including DOWDING PARK Peter, Lauretta, her husband Borough-wide street parties celebrate royal wedding celebrates the UK’s fantastic all of the Green Flag sites. Ray, Emilia and Ella green spaces. Hillingdon We thought it would be a Hillingdon residents young Eastcote and East Ruislip, barbecue. We watched the and fantastic that it was free has more than 200 parks good idea to see as many Their quest to explore particularly spending time and old took part in street Cavendish, West Ruislip, wedding on a projector as of charge, thank you!” and open spaces, and 47 as we could and enjoy even more parks this with the grandchildren. parties on Saturday 19 May to South Ruislip, Manor, we were setting up, and the Leader of the Council, of these have received the outdoors as a family. year has begun but with The parks in Hillingdon celebrate the marriage of the , Heathrow Villages, party went on throughout Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Green Flag Awards - a mark “We love that they are an additional special are very good and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Yiewsley, Brunel, Uxbridge the afternoon and into the “On behalf of Hillingdon of excellent standards. Each all very different. We motivation. Peter said: council is creating a lot of The council received 20 South and Yeading wards. evening. The Mayor and Council, I’d like to has a range of facilities usually have a picnic and “My wife Diana passed excellent facilities in them.” applications from residents Shirley McGrath from Mayoress both attended congratulate the Duke and for residents of all ages. the children try out various away in February and Share your photos and wanting to take up the offer Ickenham said: “Our street which was also lovely. Duchess of Sussex on their Peter and Diana playgrounds. The girls we want to do as many experiences on Twitter of help in facilitating their party was great, it went “The council was marriage. Street parties are Ingleton from Hayes love playing outside and as we can in memory @Hillingdon and the parties with road closures, really well. We had about absolutely brilliant a fantastic way of bringing End and their daughter the fresh air and exercise of her. She absolutely London Borough of public notices, traffic 80 guests and it was an throughout the whole communities together and Lauretta Hunt and is really good for us all.” enjoyed doing it last year, Hillingdon Facebook page. management services and opportunity for people process, from helping with making lasting memories. I public liability insurance. to get to know each other. the applications to keeping in hope that all of those who Celebrations were held Everyone brought different contact at each stage. It was held an event enjoyed across the borough in types of food and we had a smooth, easier than I thought this special occasion.”

Pupils and road safety team celebrate cycling success council and remained them to continue to grow, Our road safety team are safer and well prepared vacant for three years. they were in real need of was pleased to complete for cycling on the road. The building will now a suitable club building. its first full Level 1 to Zechariah said: “The be given a new lease of Following relocation, 3 Bikeability cycling trainers were lovely. They life by relocating it to refurbishment works will take proficiency training course explained what to do well nearby Sipson, where the place, including providing with a special educational and I had a great time.” 255 members of West a kitchen and office and needs school in the spring. Instructor Terry Drayton Explorers, who upgrading the toilet facilities. Free children’s play event Shaun Coyston, Aimee Newman, said: “When mostly come from the south Leader of the Council, Parry, Matthew Dugard the pupils did their Level of the borough, play. Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Playday, Hillingdon’s annual family fun day promoting and Zechariah Gillies 2 it was evident that they Disused clubhouse to Youth football in “This building was surplus the importance of children’s play, will take place from Meadow High School, had the ability to do their Hillingdon has seen a large to requirements but is in a on Wednesday 1 August between 10am and 2pm Uxbridge completed Level Level 3, which involves benefit local football club increase in popularity, with good condition, therefore at Hillingdon Athletics Stadium, Uxbridge. 1 and 2 in March and Level cycling on the busier roads. many local clubs seeing a we decided that it should be Attractions include bouncy castles, face painting, 3 at the end of April. They undertook the course On Thursday 21 June, the The wooden clubhouse, surge in attendance and used in a nearby recreational sports, scooters, arts, crafts and the mobile library. The Bikeability scheme and rode magnificently. A council’s Cabinet approved which was built in 2004, needing facilities to cater for setting that will continue to There will also be an urban safari, where children can enables children to learn a fantastic result and one we plans to relocate the former was formerly used by up to 300 young people. support the local community. meet animals, such as reptiles, snakes and spiders. range of cycling skills and would love to continue with bowling clubhouse at Yiewsley and West Drayton The Explorers had been We recognise the need for Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and food will increase their confidence other pupils in the future.” Yiewsley Recreation Ground Bowls Club until falling using an unsatisfactory appropriate facilities for our also be available to purchase. Families can attend the with guidance from the For more information to Sipson Recreation Ground membership forced the metal building to store growing football teams and event for free and there’s no need to book in advance. council’s trained team of on cycling and training to be used by young site to close in March equipment, and to meet this new clubhouse will be For more information, please call Sarah Durner on instructors. The course visit www.hillingdon. people at West Drayton 2015. The building was Football Association of immense benefit to the 01895 277137. ensures that young people gov.uk/cycling. Explorers Football Club. handed back to the requirements and allow West Drayton Explorers.”

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

Try your hand at fishing each with its own distinct character Explore Hillingdon Find your perfect fishing spot and facilities, including a bar and booklets, listing led and enjoy the tranquil setting of restaurant. Benefit from discounted walks and cycle Hillingdon unites Cowley’s Little Britain Lake (UB8 rates with your HillingdonFirst card. rides, can be found 2JR). Alongside stretches of the River Find out more on www.hillingdon.gov. at your local library. Colne and River Frays, the beautiful uk/golf or call your nearest course. waters cover approximately 14 acres against dementia and offer a great location for free Stretch your legs fishing. Alternatively, you could join Walking is a fantastic way to keep fellow anglers at a local fishing club physically and mentally healthy. It’s free, – many of which offer discounted flexible and you can do it whenever TeleCareLine now The council and Alzheimer’s Society teamed up membership for older residents. and wherever you want. Hillingdon Please note that the Environment has more than 200 green spaces and free for over-75s for a series of events and activities in support Agency and local fishing bylaws a wealth of places to discover. So why The council has lowered the of Dementia Action Week (21 to 27 May). apply in all cases. Find out more not explore with one of our led walks, eligibility age for free TeleCareLine on www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fishing. take a stroll or have a picnic? Parks, from 80 to 75. The 24-hour n Wednesday 23 and newly-opened Battle of Britain such as Norman Leddy Memorial Park monitoring and alert system supports Thursday 24 May, the Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Get into the swing of golf (Hayes), Eastcote House Gardens and people to lively independently in Ocouncil’s sport and physical Centre on Wednesday 30 May. The council has four beautiful public Harefield Village Green offer a perfect their own homes and provides peace activity team, charity staff and Dementia is one of the biggest golf courses in Northwood, Ruislip, place to relax and enjoy the borough’s of mind for users and their family. volunteers set-up and worked at an health issues of our time, with Stockley Park and Uxbridge. All offer natural surroundings. Find out more on Find out more on www.hillingdon.gov. information stall at Intu shopping more than 850,000 people in the peaceful and natural surroundings, www.hillingdon.gov.uk/greenspaces. uk/telecareline or call 01895 556633. centre in Uxbridge to encourage UK currently living with a form of residents to take actions, big or small, dementia. That number is expected Cllr Philip Corthorne, to make a difference to people to rise to one million by 2021. Cabinet Member for Social Royal wedding celebrations affected by dementia. The two-day The council and Hillingdon Services, Housing, Health You’re never too old for Residents shared buffet event also featured art and singing. Alzheimer’s Society have united and Wellbeing, said: “We a party and more than lunches and watched Elsewhere in the borough, to set up a local Dementia Action must continue to support 200 of our older residents the ceremony live on Hillingdon libraries hosted a Alliance. The aim is to create a the more than 2,800 people proved that when they television together. series of activities in support of dementia-friendly community in who are currently living with held celebrations of their Afterwards, Barr Lodge the initiative, including dementia- Hillingdon, where people with dementia in Hillingdon and their own in May to mark the enjoyed a barbeque and friendly film screenings, Dementia dementia feel confident, understood, carers. Whether it’s becoming a wedding of the Duke watched the FA Cup final, Friends’ coffee mornings and ‘magic respected, and supported to live Dementia Friend, volunteering, and Duchess of Sussex. and at Rylstone residents table’ sessions, which give people well in their own community. sharing information to raise The Leader's Initiative and their families were living with dementia and their awareness, or simply making for Older People provided entertained by music. carers the chance to play a series sure the people you know funding for food, drink At Bell Farm Christian of physically, mentally and socially with dementia feel included, and entertainment at Centre, their lunch and stimulating table-based light games. everyone has a part to play.” local clubs and sheltered social group for older Uxbridge Library also welcomed housing schemes, including people joined Elvis and painting and a raffle. The Donna Rall, Manager a surprise guest judge for its James Court (Northwood), Bus Pass to Broadway Deputy Mayor, Cllr David and Outreach Worker dementia-themed art competition Ascott Court (Eastcote), (a group of over-60s Yarrow joined the party for Older Persons, said: on Friday 25 May, Boris Johnson, MP For more information about Mandela Court (Uxbridge), singers and tap dancers) and all residents went “It was a magical day and for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. regular dementia-friendly events Barr Lodge (West Drayton) for a celebratory buffet, home with a Union Jack everyone thoroughly The council also took dementia and support services, visit i and Rylstone (Harefield). complete with face lunch box full of treats. enjoyed themselves.” groups on a special tour of the www.hillingdon.gov.uk/dementia

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The toys immediately go would have ended up in shops on the ‘detained’ pile, along had they not been intercepted. with some light fittings that There are some colourful have worryingly flimsy balloons with a strong cables and no instructions unknown smell; it’s hard to Protecting the public: for installation. imagine anyone wanting King-Yip says the to inflate one manually. lights will be tested Four or five boxes behind the scenes with trading first but will likely end of disconcertingly up being destroyed. life-like baby dolls “The fact that there are also detained for standards cargo inspectors are no instructions testing because King-Yip makes it inherently and Steve are worried The council’s trading standards team has many unsafe,” he says. they might contain “People won’t know dangerous chemicals. functions, from helping businesses comply with the how to wire it up properly and It’s not all bad news for they could kill themselves.” the importers, however: brooches, law, to enforcement and stopping rogue traders. Recalling other dangerous bags, flower ornaments, hand- products they’ve seized, King-Yip held massagers, tea towels and But some people don’t know the role they play says so-called ‘hoverboards’, inspired garden pots all make it through in safeguarding consumers from the importation by the Back To The Future movie, without raising any red flags. stick in his memory. “They were a “This has been a fairly typical cargo of unsafe goods. Hillingdon People spent a day very popular Christmas toy a few inspection,” says Steve, as he and King- with the team at Heathrow to find out more. years ago,” he says. “Unfortunately, the Yip round up the boxes of detained batteries would sometimes overheat goods, of which there are now 18. s one of the UK’s 14 port makeup remover, perfumes and and set fire to the boards. We were “Although inspecting cargo at Heathrow authorities, the council is moisturiser - and various electrical the first port authority to discover the is only a small part of the work we do Aresponsible for inspecting items - light fittings and nail polish problem, after stopping a shipment to safeguard consumers, it’s rewarding cargo at Heathrow Airport. It’s a daily drying lamps with three-pin plugs. at Heathrow. We don’t see so many to know that we’re protecting people job for the trading standards team. Some of the cosmetics aren’t of them coming through now.” and potentially saving them from For officers King-Yip Cheung and labelled properly and might contain “Every time you open something, serious injury or even death.” Steve Pearson, this is the third time illegal skin-lightening chemicals, so you never know what it’s going to they’ve been inside a cargo hanger they are immediately put to one side contain,” adds Steve. “Although we get this week, kitted out with safety boots and stopped from being shipped any packing lists, they’re not always correct.” For more information about and high visibility vests. They’ve been further, for the time being at least. Thankfully, there is no such find Hillingdon trading standards visit called to inspect a large consignment “We’ll send a sample off to the today, but there are some other www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ i of goods - 89 boxes in total - as lab to see whether it contains worryingly dangerous products that tradingstandards it passes through the airport en the dangerous ingredients we route to various retail destinations suspect,” says King-Yip. “If not, the across the UK and Europe. boxes will be cleared to travel on King-Yip and Steve know from to their intended destination.” past experience that this job will The electric nail lamps suffer take several hours. They set about a similar fate because their the job with gusto, opening the plugs aren’t the correct size. cardboard boxes and carefully There’s also a large selection of removing the contents. The aim products aimed at children, including is to ensure that every product 15 battery-operated shark toys meets British and European that are designed to be used in product safety requirements and the bath. A potentially dangerous is ultimately safe for consumers. flaw is immediately obvious: the “A lot of people think trading plastic teeth section is coming standards is just an office job, but away, causing a sharp protrusion. it’s not,” says Steve. “As well as “Aside from being harmful, visiting warehouses and shops in we’re concerned about the lack the high street, we’re in cargo sheds, of importer and manufacturer’s inspecting goods before they enter name and address,” says King-Yip. the country and making sure the “If a child was injured, there would products people buy are safe.” be no-one to hold accountable. Today’s boxes contain a variety of We need this information to be interesting items, mainly imported able to trace the supply chain and from China - as is the case in many take remedial action to remove the inspections. There are several product from supply and initiate packages of cosmetics - face packs, a product recall if necessary.”

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

he weekend (Saturday 22 The Friends of Eastcote House and Sunday 23 September) Gardens will run a tea and cake stall Tgives visitors an opportunity and the cafe will be open, serving to explore various forms of building a range of refreshments and light design and architecture across snacks. The car park on-site has London and see areas not normally limited spaces and will be restricted open to the public. Manor Farm to Blue Badge holders only. (Ruislip), Eastcote House Gardens and will be open Cranford Park for free, as well as the Battle of This 144 acre historic countryside Battle of Britain Bunker Britain Bunker where normal park in Heathrow Villages, close to The Battle of Britain Bunker in would decide the fate of the nation room with its large map table, admission prices will apply. House London Weekend between the M4, includes the Grade II listed Uxbridge played a crucial role in were taken in the bunker throughout squadron display boards, balloon In addition, Cranford Park 10am and 5pm. Visitors will have free stable block of the former Cranford the defence of the 1940 and it was thanks to the tireless and weather states, is exactly how Friends have a variety of events access to the buildings and visitor House, a secret garden and the in its darkest hour in 1940. work of the plotters and controllers it was when planned for the summer, Manor centre (including special access to medieval St Dunstan’s Church. The The bunker housed the Fighter that the RAF's fighter pilots managed visited on 15 . Farm will once again hold special the upstairs of the Grade II listed stable block and garden (usually Command No.11 Group Operations to keep the at bay. Tudor-themed Heritage Open Manor Farm House). You will also closed to the public) will be open Room throughout World War Two, The Operations Room, in reality a Days (Saturday 15 and Sunday be able to visit the Great Barn, the between 10.30am and 4.30pm on the room from which most of the series of rooms on two levels some For more information on 16 September) and the Battle of 19th century Cow Byre Tea Room the Saturday and between 11.30am RAF's side of the Battle of Britain 60 feet (18 metres) underground, is Open House London Weekend Britain Bunker will commemorate and The Pram Shed Museum, which and 4.30pm on the Sunday. Cranford was co-ordinated. Key decisions that reached via 76 steps. The plotting visit openhouselondon.org.uk i (Saturday 15 exhibits a variety of farming tools. Park Friends will offer informal tours September) with a range of activities. Visitors to Manor Farm can take of the stables and the garden and part in its new audio trail, which collect your memories for a special Additional events brings the history of the site and memory wall they are creating. Cranford Park Manor Farm Heritage Battle of Britain Day its buildings to life by explaining its There will also be a display in the A family day will take place on Open Days at the Battle of Britain 1,000-year history. The guide and stables about the history of the park, Saturday 21 July, 11am to 4.30pm, The site will be open from 10am to Bunker and Exhibition and map of the stops is available for which for 300 years was the private featuring a medieval camp with 5pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 Visitor Centre, Uxbridge visitors to download or stream on estate of the Earls of Berkeley. knights, sword fighting and crafts, September. There will be a variety of Commemorate Battle of Britain their mobile devices on St Dunstan’s Church, with its falconry displays, storytelling and activities for all of the family, including Day on Saturday 15 September by www.hillingdon.gov.uk/mfaudio. monuments and the remains of 14th river dipping for children, tea garden children’s craft workshops, live Tudor visiting the bunker and visitor centre century wall paintings will be open refreshments and a bric-a-brac stall. music and dance demonstrations between 10am and 4.30pm. Learn Eastcote House and between 10.30am and 4.30pm A guided butterfly walk, suitable (Sunday), a Tudor history camp on the about the different components of Gardens on the Saturday and 12.30pm for all ages, is planned for Saturday motte with Shakespearean travelling the air defence system and how the The Grade II listed 16th century and 4.30pm on the Sunday. 4 August at 11am, starting at the players, a weapon display and bunker played a key role in World Manor Farm, Ruislip stables building, 18th century information centre. A free council-run sword school (Sunday), Tudor court War Two. The visitor centre will Manor Farm is one of Hillingdon’s dovecote and walled garden will Art in the Park session, suitable for reenactments in Manor Farm House, offer family sessions to create your flagship heritage sites, set at the be open on Sunday 23 September all ages and with materials provided, and a temporary exhibition on Manor own camouflage and take part in a end of Ruislip High Street and between 10am and 5pm, with guides will take place on Saturday 18 August Farm’s unique wallpaper. The council’s discovery trail around the museum. centred on a Norman motte, which from the Friends of Eastcote House between 2pm and 4pm. Between Autumn Show (fruit and vegetable There will also be talks and a special is thought to have hosted a bailey Gardens on hand to provide insight July and October, on the second growing competition) will be held at film screening of The Battle of Britain castle. The site houses a unique about the history of the site. Sunday of each month between the Great Barn on the Saturday, with will be held in the evening at 6pm. collection of historic buildings, An annual classic car rally will 10.30am and 12.30pm, you can exhibits from more than 40 categories The talks and the film will cost £3 archaeological remains, landscape also take place from 11am. If you’d volunteer by helping the Friends for visitors to view from 1.30pm. Plus, each. For more information visit features and community spaces all like to exhibit your vehicle please with light gardening at the secret the winners of this year’s Hillingdon www.hillingdon.gov.uk/bunker. set in 22 acres of beautiful grounds. book in advance by contacting walled garden. For more information in Bloom competition will also be Manor Farm will be open for both Keith Barnard on 07788 442889 or visit www.cranfordparkfriends.org. announced. For more information visit the Saturday and Sunday of Open emailing [email protected]. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/mfheritage.

14 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 15 culture culture

How to get Published An Evening Friday 28 September, with Adele Parks Victoria and Abdul 7.30pm to 9pm Wednesday 26 September, Thursday 27 September, Uxbridge Library 7.30pm to 9pm 7.30pm to 9pm Trying to get published is an Compass Theatre Compass Theatre ambition for a lot of people International bestselling author, In her book Victoria and and not an easy task. Senior Adele Parks joins us at the Abdul, The True Story of the Editor from Orion Books, Our annual festival celebrating arts, literature and culture will return Compass Theatre to talk about Sam Eades, will be talking to , Queen’s Closest Confidant, for a fourth year this September and you can now book tickets. her 18th novel I Invited Her author Shrabani Basu looks novelists Isabel Ashdown and which will be published on at the unusual friendship Stephanie Marland, giving he popular festival, which takes Thursday 20 September. between Queen Victoria and you tips and tricks for getting place across the borough in Cost: £5. her Indian servant, Abdul Karim, published and discussing the Folklore Galore Tlibraries, theatres and a range which caused a storm in the publishing journey of a novel. of other venues, will once again offer Friday 21 September at Royal Court. The book was Cost: £5. talks and the opportunity to meet Ann Cleeves: Northwood Library at recently adapted to a critically bestselling authors, high quality 4pm and Manor Farm acclaimed film starring Oscar- drama, and creative writing, arts and Farewell to Shetland Library at 7pm. winning actress Judi Dench. craft sessions between Friday 14 Friday 14 September, Saturday 22 September Books and the City Cost: £5. September and Sunday 28 October. 7.30pm to 9pm at Botwell Green Library National Poetry Day - The tantalising menu of more than Uxbridge Library at 1.30pm and West Afternoon Tea Wendy Cope: 70 events provides something for all Come along to our Culture Bite Saturday 29 September, ages and you can choose whether to Drayton Library at 6pm. Anecdotal Evidence festival launch event with the Witches, madness, vampires... 2pm to 4.30pm attend one by taking a small nibble or Thursday 4 October, international bestselling author Hillingdon has its fair share of Haste Hill Golf Club book a variety and take a big bite! Shetland and 7.30pm to 9pm of BBC One's folklore. Come along to one of A bookish afternoon tea, Shotgun Wedding Vera , to discuss the final The Great Barn, Ruislip ITV's these very special talks by Mark brought to you by Books and Sunday 30 September, Wild Fire. Wendy Cope charms and book in the series: Norman and his wife Tracy, the City, with extraordinary 6pm to 9.30pm amuses her audience with The Jimmy Perez series has won who run The Folklore Podcast, authors Catherine Isaac, Juliet The Great Barn, Ruislip her wry, ironic poetry for this awards and fans worldwide, as they talk about how folklore, Ashton, Kate Furnivall and You are invited to the most special event on National Poetry both on screen and on the myth and legend has affected Rachel Hore. Come and chat eventful wedding of the year. 2018 Day, from her new collection page, but what will happen history, people, tradition and with these literary ladies, while Join us for an evening of murder, Anecdotal Evidence. At times to our beloved detective? the way we see the world. indulging in the splendid mystery and mayhem, and play Cost: Free. sharp and punchy, at others Cost: Free. surroundings of the Haste detective with fellow guests Hill Golf Club. Ticket includes to unveil the culprit. Ticket soft and contemplative, Wendy Cllr Richard Lewis, Cabinet cakes, sandwiches, a glass of includes entry, food and a drink. moves through her work Member for Culture, Heritage bubbly and a goody bag. Cost: £15. connecting with her audience and Central Services, said: “The Cost: £15. with ease and carefully crafting council is once again delighted to host a well rounded and poised set. the Culture Bite arts and literature Tracy Borman: The King’s Witch Cost: £5. festival, which is growing each year in popularity. Last year we extended the Tuesday 25 September, 7.30pm to 9pm time frame from a month to six-weeks Compass Theatre to spread out the programme, allowing Tracy Borman returns to Hillingdon to talk about her debut residents to attend more sessions. novel The King’s Witch. Tracy has captivated audiences with talks This extension proved to be so on her non-fiction books and while she has proved herself as a To book to attend one of these successful that it will continue this year. professional historian, she now shares her skills as a born storyteller. “I would encourage you to take events or find out more visit a look at what’s on offer and book Cost: £5. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite i your tickets today – don’t miss out!” or go to your local library

16 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 17 leisure leisure

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

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

18 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 19 learning learning

Some new classes for September Do you want to learn a new Thai and Chinese Cooking, Health and Social Care Entry 3 Award, Bookkeeping, British Sign Language Level 2 and the range of IT courses below. hobby or gain a professional IT classes • Protect Yourself and Your Children Online - Level 1 Award in E-safety • Get started with Google Docs • Start Your Own Business qualification? • Computing for the Mature Learner • IT and Job Ready Skills (qualification course) We offer hundreds of adult learning courses across Hillingdon for all ages and abilities. • Computer and Online Basics (qualification course)

f you’d like to improve your Norman Lindores, 71, from Ruislip, has taken more than 100 adult Our centres employment prospects, learn a new learning classes since he retired, including art, design and fashion Iskill or take up a hobby, there are and calligraphy. Brookfield Adult a range of options. Classes include He recently took up yoga at Ruislip Manor Adult Learning Centre. He Learning Centre cookery, foreign languages, painting, said: “I saw a yoga course advertised in the adult learning brochure and Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NP IT, counselling, sign language, thought I’d give it a try! The yoga sessions are really intense with lots of floristry, yoga, creative writing and different positions, but it’s also relaxing and I feel really well afterwards. Harlington Adult childcare. There are also specific I’m fairly fit for my age as I do lots of walking, but yoga improves my Learning Centre Yoga courses for over-65s and adults with health and wellbeing - it will benefit my health in the long-term. Harlington Community School, learning difficulties and disabilities. “I’ve met lots of people though various adult learning classes, and it’s Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB always nice to see familiar faces and meet new people. Some of my favourite courses have been the art classes and I’ve learnt all sorts, such as watercolour, Rosedale Adult Learning Centre drawing and oil painting. Learning new things is a really good use of my Rosedale College, Wood End, spare time, and I look forward to learning more new skills in the future.” Green Road, Hayes, UB3 2SE

Ruislip Manor Adult Natalie Simmons, is an experienced Floristry tutor at the council’s Learning Centre adult learning centres across the borough. She said: “There are Linden Avenue, lots of new floristry courses starting in September, from five-week Ruislip Manor, HA4 8TW Flower Arranging classes to one-year professional qualifications in Floristry - ranging from Level 1 to Level 3. Whether you love Charville Library flowers and have a bit of spare time, or you want to progress Bury Avenue, your career in floristry - there’s something for everyone! Hayes, UB4 8LF “Floristry is an enjoyable industry and you can gain the skills to create table arrangements, arrange bouquets and wedding designs. Rural Activities Garden “We have a range of professional qualifications, including Floristry, Centre (RAGC) Flower Arranging, Gardening and Horticulture. All of which are West Drayton Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3JZ Floristry and Horticulture Floristry a great way to meet other people whilst gaining new skills.” South Ruislip Adult Some of our courses Learning Centre Victoria Road, Cllr David Simmonds, Ruislip, HA4 0JE Cabinet Member for Jeannie Burton, from Wraysbury, wanted to study near her Education and Children’s workplace in Stockley Park, so she enrolled on the Level 1 British Sign Park Academy West London Services, said: “We have a Language course at Brookfield Adult Learning Centre, Uxbridge. She Park View Road, Yiewsley, wide variety of adult learning said: “I had some spare time on my hands after work, and I wanted West Drayton, UB8 3GA courses available, designed to to meet new people and learn a skill that I could enjoy. A client of inspire, build independence mine suggested learning sign language and I thought, why not? and boost confidence. You can “I was slightly apprehensive walking into the first lesson, but I learn something new and/or found it so enjoyable and the staff are friendly and helpful. With gain a qualification, and all of our so many deaf people in the UK, sign language is a useful skill to classes are a good opportunity have and it's invaluable to be able to communicate with someone to meet new people and even who is lost or has missed a train announcement at the station. relax. If you need help choosing “I have kept in contact with several classmates and would highly a course to best suit you, recommend the course. What started off as a hobby is now turning into British Sign Language a new career path and I’m looking forward to obtaining another please contact one of our adult A full list of courses and enrolment learning centres to find out more qualification to work in communications for the deaf and hard of hearing community.” information is available on about the options available.” www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning i

20 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 21 remembrance mayor Honouring our heroes Welcoming the new Vibrant red poppies will bloom across We will remember them Hillingdon in 28 parks and green spaces In 2014, the council put together a Mayor of Hillingdon book to commemorate the young this summer, as the council creates a ribbon men of Hillingdon who lost their lives during the Great War. of remembrance to commemorate 100 At the time We Will Remember Cllr John Morgan became Mayor at the Them was given to the borough’s council’s annual meeting in May, replacing years since the end of World War One. schools and libraries and to the families of the soldiers whose the retiring Mayor Cllr Carol Melvin. oppy seeds were sown in early The poppies are in addition to those names are included in it. May by local Scout, Guide, planted at sites across Hillingdon by The paperback book is now e said: “It is a great honour to be Fiona, who grew up in the borough. PRainbow, Beaver, Ranger and groups in 2014 to mark the centenary available to buy for £3 in all 17 elected as Mayor of Hillingdon. They have one daughter aged 17 Marine and Sea Cadet groups at 16 of the beginning of World War One. of the borough’s libraries. HI became a Northwood Hills who is hoping to start university of the green spaces across Hillingdon. Poppies became a well- councillor in 2010 and I have had many in September reading Music. The young people were assisted known symbol of remembrance highlights, including working with local Cllr Morgan worked in the City by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr after they grew in abundance residents on the town’s regeneration. for many years, firstly as a client John Morgan. Contractors sowed on the disturbed earth of the “The Mayor’s role can really bring service adviser, before moving the seeds at the further 12 areas, World War One battlefields. communities together, and I am into IT as a business analyst. During using the specialised technique of For a list of green spaces where the looking forward to giving something his career he was lucky enough to hydroseeding at some of these. poppies were sown visit back to all the many volunteers and travel extensively, mainly in Europe. In total, planting has covered www.hillingdon.gov.uk/heroes. employees who work so hard to make As well as being a councillor for more than 5,500 square metres. life better for Hillingdon residents. eight years, he is a former Chairman interacted wonderfully well together “I am also looking forward to events, of Northwood Hills Residents and it not only helps the carers of such as the Lord Mayor's Show and New Association, a school governor at the disabled children to have a Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, said: Year's Day parade, and I will continue Coteford Junior School and a trustee well-deserved rest but also helps “The centenary of the armistice marks a poignant to enjoy meeting inspirational people of the Fassnidge Memorial Trust. develop the caring abilities of the time of reflection in remembering those who bravely and volunteers across the borough.” His interests include riding motorbikes, able-bodied. Most of all, everyone fought and lost their lives in World War One, Cllr Morgan, who was Deputy watching football, researching his who takes part has a lot of fun.” including many young men from Hillingdon. It also Mayor last year, has a busy year ahead family tree and drinking real ale. The third organisation is serves as an important reminder to future attending a range of engagements. This year’s Mayor’s Charity Appeal Grangewood School in Eastcote, generations of what that war involved and the Alongside his wife and Mayoress will support three organisations. which is a primary school for children devastation that was left in its wake.” Fiona and the Mayor’s Escort Firstly, the Peter Pan and Wendy with severe learning difficulties and Pauline Bianco, he will open new Children’s Ward at Hillingdon physical and complex needs. Cllr facilities, events, performances and Hospital, who would like additional Morgan added: “We have chosen exhibitions, and welcome schools and funds to further develop their new Grangewood partly as a tribute to a community groups to the Mayor’s garden leading from the wards. dear friend Robert Symes who did Parlour and Council Chamber. The space offers sick children and so much for the local community Cllr Morgan was born and brought their families a real refuge, a place in Northwood Hills and who sadly up in Hertfordshire, before moving of calm, peace and fun in what is passed away a few years ago. Robert to Northwood Hills in 1992 with inevitably a difficult time in their lives. and his wife Erika’s daughter Katie The second is attended Grangewood and gained Phab, a national so much from her time there.” charity with Grangewood would like to use the local units. Phab funds that are raised for IT equipment, brings together as the earlier the children learn to handicapped use this, the more able they are to young people continue to use it when they are adults. with able-bodied The Deputy Mayor is Cllr David youngsters Yarrow and former councillor, Mary who act as their O'Connor MBE is the Deputy Mayoress. carers often on a residential basis. If you would like the Mayor to visit Cllr Morgan said: your organisation or event “I was lucky call 01895 250763 or email i enough to [email protected]. To find experience a day out more about the Mayor’s at a Phab camp last Charity Appeal and donate visit Sowing poppies at Pole Hill Open Space month. Everyone www.hillingdon.gov.uk/mayor

22 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 23 community community Update from the West Area BCU Superintendent Crime prevention workshops I write this on the day that safe and dealing with local issues We have had some notable Hillingdon borough police join that matter to you, and these success in reducing burglary forces with Hounslow and Ealing officers will not be abstracted offences over the last year, launched in secondary schools to create the new West Area Basic as they are key to strengthening catching and convicting a whole Command Unit (BCU). This is a local policing and ensuring as host of offenders, but I ask The council’s Youth Offending Service has Tom’s story historic day for the Metropolitan much visibility as possible. everyone to remain vigilant. Always partnered with the Metropolitan Police and Tom*, aged 17 from Hillingdon, Police Service, as we are one We have increased our resources lock all doors (even if going out committed a crime and is now of the first BCUs to go live. in Youth Engagement teams, for five minutes!), use intruder local victim support services, drug agencies and receiving support from the Youth Since the last Hillingdon People which I see as a very positive alarms if you have one and if you Offending Service. He said: “The area magistrates to develop and deliver bespoke you grow up in, the people you’re was published, Colin Wingrove step. Over the last couple of live in a house, restrict access to workshops to young people across Hillingdon. around and the music you listen to has moved to Roads and Transport weeks, my officers have dealt the rear of your property. If you can influence you and lead you into Policing Command on promotion with some traumatic incidents could break into your own home he new programme started offending. You see famous rappers and I have taken over as the lead that have shown great teamwork, easily, then so could a burglar. at The Douay Martyrs in their videos with money, nice cars for the Hillingdon policing area. resilience and courage, and for I am always so impressed by TRC School, Ickenham on and girls and you want that, but it’s Colin achieved a lot of outstanding this I am both proud and grateful. the work of our Neighbourhood Friday 13 April, with 260 pupils not reality. When I got arrested, I was results for the people of Hillingdon, We are dedicated to working Watch who continue to help us in attending a range of workshops. shocked and I didn’t know what to and I am confident that with the hard to maintain public safety the fight against crime. Hillingdon The sessions focused on crime do. I looked at my mum when I was and exploitation prevention and in handcuffs and I felt so ashamed. strong team I have in place that we and in the current climate this is a great place to live and work, addressed topics including knife crime, “Having a criminal record has really will go from strength to strength. includes the fight against knife and I am proud to be leading our child sexual exploitation and drug use. affected my life. It’s harder for me to As we launch the BCU this crime. This is not something we police officers who work tirelessly The council workshops get into education and there are lots week, in policing terms we are can do alone - we are blessed to every day to keep you safe. demonstrated how easy it is to be of jobs that I am not allowed to do, reminded that day-to-day life have such a strong and supportive exploited and also explored the such as working with children. There carries on. Mostly, the changes partnership with the council, who distribution of indecent images are countries in the world I can no are internal governance ones, help us in many ways, including and malicious communications on Feedback from Year 7 longer visit and I have a curfew, so but some teams will have an funding officers, vehicles and social networking sites. The Youth pupils at The Douay many of my friendships have broken Offending Service also discussed Martyrs RC School down as I’m not allowed out in the uplift in resources. Hillingdon proactive operations across the implications of a criminal evenings. I will be judged on one response officers will still work Hillingdon. We are joining all record and how the council can I will think more about the situation for the rest of my life.” out of Hayes responding to 999 our resources to protect young rehabilitate young people and help consequences of my actions and So how has the service helped calls. Dedicated Ward Officers are people and put in place as many them into work and education. be careful of my life choices. Tom? He said: “You need people still responsible for keeping you intervention projects as possible. Gary Taylor In addition, the Metropolitan who will support you and push Police delivered a hard-hitting you forward, and people to talk to session on carrying knives, and a about your problems. The service mock courtroom was set up for I really enjoyed all of the helps me realise that offending is a magistrates’ workshop, where workshops and I have learnt so a waste of time, and I’ve been on Calling all NHS patients and pupils were asked to help decide much. I really think you’re doing a a knife crime awareness course to what to do with the perpetrators great job and these subjects need understand the impact that crime in a scenario. The victim support to be talked about more so has on victims and members of Hillingdon residents... agency delivered workshops on people are aware. their family. It’s made me think - I help available in the community, don’t want to do this anymore.” re you passionate about local NHS health Group’s (CCG) Patient and Public Involvement and and a local drugs agency discussed What message does Tom have for services and would you like to improve NHS Equality (PPIE) Committee and Hillingdon CCG, the using and selling drugs. the Year 7 pupils in Hillingdon who healthcare for everyone in the borough? organisation which plans and buys NHS healthcare The council is now encouraging Thank you for telling us about all will be taking part in the council’s A the things that can be harmful for Can you help make sure that local NHS healthcare for local people, would like to hear from you. other secondary schools in Hillingdon new crime prevention workshops? is shaped by the needs of the diverse communities They have several vacancies on the committee. to sign up to the free workshops. our future, I will make sure it He said: “I’d say to pupils - don’t be in Hillingdon and offer constructive advice and The roles are voluntary, however, successful doesn't happen. fooled and influenced by what’s challenge to NHS Commissioners developing applicants will receive reimbursements for their happening around you or by the health services for everyone in Hillingdon? travel and training to help them fulfil their role. music you listen to. If your friends If your answer is yes, you could be a Public For more information email HILLCCG.HCCGCommunications Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services are doing bad things, they are not Member on Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning @nhs.net, call 01895 203023 or visit www.hillingdonccg.nhs.uk. and Education, said: “It is really important that we reach out to young the right people to be around. people before they get involved with criminal activity and help them Find the positive side of life, and to make the right choices. We’re delighted to be working with our keep going along that track.” partner agencies in Hillingdon to raise awareness of criminal activity *Name anonymised and exploitation, and we hope that this new programme will eventually bring down the number of people exposed to and involved in crime. “In addition to awareness in schools, it is also important that parents For more information or to book a look out for changes in their child’s behaviour and social peer groups, school workshop, contact Kathryn and monitor what their children are doing on social networking sites.” Wyatt on 01895 556432 i

24 July/August 2018 July/August 2018 25 volunteers Help to support local families Are you a parent with a few spare hours each week wanting to give something back to the local community? The council is currently looking for Parent Champions to help improve the lives of local families. What is a Parent Champion? arent Champions Our volunteers make work on a voluntary a significant impact on Pbasis for a few hours the lives of children and a week by talking with parents in their area, local parents about the whilst also supporting range of family services the work of the council. available in Hillingdon. Parent Champions listen Parent Champions need to families about their Discover retirement to be parents themselves experiences, and the and have the ability to feedback they gain from confidently chat with conversations allows the living to the full other parents to provide council to shape services them with information to support families’ needs. about local services for All Parent Champions at Lysander House families, including those are given training, which delivered by the council. includes safeguarding They speak to parents at and data protection events, children’s centres, and an induction. The libraries and as part of their next training sessions are Visit us today! everyday life by explaining scheduled for Wednesdays what opportunities are 19 and 26 September. Marketing Suite open daily available to parents Applicants also need to Emma and Gisela’s stories 10.30am - 5pm and their child(ren) and undergo a Disclosure and Emma Hewlett became a bus stops and in the park. 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Rhythm of been perfectly created for hen musicals, so participants can the Dance nights, birthday parties and girls book for one or both. nights out with all your friends. Cost: £110. With special guest appearances Book by visiting on some of the UK’s biggest www.hillingdontheatres.uk TV shows such as The X Factor, or calling 01895 250615. Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Advance booking is Big Brother, Loose Women, This advised, spaces for each Morning, Geordie Shore and The week are limited. Only Way Is Essex, plus massive Winston Churchill Theatre sold out worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys are Stage is Yours musical the only show of its kind in theatre two-day history to have celebrity status. workshops (ages 4 to 6) Cost: From £26. VIP meet Thursday 26 to 27 July and and greet £39. Concessions Thursday 16 to Friday 17 £1.50 off. Groups 8+ August, 10am to 4pm (final one in eight go free. show at 3.30pm on the Friday) Book online at Children aged between 4 and www.becktheatre.org.uk or 6 years old can come and work A Day in call the Box Office on with an experienced director, THEATRE Sunday 5 August, 2pm 020 8561 8371. choreographer and musical Join the Beck Theatre for a Rhythm of the Dance Beck Theatre director, rehearsing songs, French inspired afternoon and scenes and dance routines from Thursday 19 July, 7.30pm be transported to the City of This two-hour dance and music hit West End and Broadway Lights as the theatre becomes KIDS musicals in preparation for a extravaganza contains a wealth a bustling Parisian café. Enjoy final performance on stage. of Irish talent. The show relives a leisurely lunch of cheeses, Stage is Yours musical Both weeks will feature songs the journey of the Irish Celts charcuterie, bread, wine and of theatre five-day and scenes from different throughout history. Using modern course, magnifique patisserie as workshops (ages 7 to 14) musicals, so participants can art forms of dance and music, you sit back to experience the Monday 23 to Friday 27 July book for one or both. it marries the contemporary live entertainment all around. and Monday 13 to Friday 17 Cost: £45. and the ancient. It also features Grab your stripy shirt, your best August, 10am to 4pm (final Book by visiting a live band, three tenors and beret and twist your tash as show at 3.30pm on the Friday) www.hillingdontheatres.uk 22 incredible dancers. you prepare for a day in Paris. Due to popular demand, we or calling 01895 250615. Cost: £16. Groups 10+ and are doubling the number of Advance booking is Cost: Tickets cost £26.50. Premiere Card £14.40. Concessions £2 off. Groups Stage Is Yours musical theatre advised, spaces for each Book online at workshops this summer. week are limited. 8+ one in eight go free. www.becktheatre.org.uk or Premiere Card £22.50. Children aged between 7 and Winston Churchill Theatre call the Box Office on 14 years old can come and work Book online at 020 8561 8371. Peter Pan and www.becktheatre.org.uk or with an experienced director, Beck Theatre choreographer and musical Captain Cook call the Box Office on Hans, The Witch director, rehearsing songs, Wednesday 1 August, 2.30pm 020 8561 8371. scenes and dance routines from Booster Cushion Theatre and Beck Theatre and The Gobbin Saturday 1 September, hit West End and Broadway Hillingdon Libraries present this Bond - Live and Let Fry 11am and 3pm musicals in preparation for a new take on your favourite stories final performance on stage. as part of the annual Summer Wednesday 25 July, 7.30pm On its opening 50 years ago, the Compass Theatre’s first ever Both weeks will feature songs Reading Challenge. A mysterious The game’s Bond... just Bond! and scenes from different narrator tells the tale of Peter Pan Featuring the much-loved performance was a charming characters in an adventuresome and funny fantasy children’s play romp through the clichés of by Alan Cullen. To celebrate the anniversary, staff and volunteers the movies adored by millions. at Hillingdon Theatres are putting Theatre meets vendetta as our on a revival of the same play for hero tries to unravel who’s out the next generation to enjoy. to get him and why. Including Cost: Tickets £6.50. the smallest car chase in history Book by visiting and the only experience where www.hillingdontheatres.uk M and Q spell ‘fun!’ This evening or call 01895 250615. includes a two course meal. Compass Theatre Cost: Tickets £32.50. Groups 10+ and Premiere The Dreamboys Thursday 6 September, Card £29.25. 7.30pm Book online at The Dreamboys are without a www.becktheatre.org.uk or shadow of a doubt the UK’s call the Box Office on most famous and successful 020 8561 8371. Peter Pan and show of its kind in history. Their Captain Cook Beck Theatre breathtaking spectacular has

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and his battle with his nemesis Cost: Tickets £17. Young people will learn played the background score. Last Night of the Proms Book by visiting Captain Cook, known for his Book online at improvisation technique, devise After graduation, he moved to Saturday 1 September, 7.30pm LEISURE www.hillingdontheatres.uk EXERCISE evil saucepans and dastardly www.becktheatre.org.uk or sketches and perform dramas. Mumbai University to do his Ruislip Lions Club are returning to or 01895 250615. cook-offs. Join him on his journey call the Box Office on Come along and get involved! MA in music and seek more the Winston Churchill Theatre for Butterflies trip to the Great Barn, Manor Farm Pilates Beginners’ Class to Neverland, get more lost than 020 8561 8371. Cost: Only £20 a term. opportunities. Jazim also has a a terrific night out, full of quality Cotswolds (Bourton- Tuesday 3 July, 7pm Come along to this new class you ever have before with the Beck Theatre £50 for a full year. huge interest in music directing entertainment and much flag on-the-Water) LoadofHayMarket for those new to Pilates. Pilates Lost Boys and maybe even help Contact Matt by emailing with his own complete studio at waving. Featuring the award- Wednesday 11 July, 8.30am Saturday 1 September, fight off some pirate baddies. Bring it On - The Musical [email protected] home and plays the harmonium, Butterflies has arranged this day 12pm to 4pm targets the deep postural muscles, winning Friary Guildford Brass building strength from the inside Suitable for ages 4 to 9. (summer youth project) or call 01895 465572 tabla, and the synthesizer. Jazim Band, who have performed in trip, which will start at Ickenham This craft market that takes place Cost: Tickets £2. Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 or 07956 378217. has gone on to composing music Village Hall. The day will feature whatever the weather, has room out, rebalancing the body and competition at the Albert Hall bringing it into correct alignment. Book by visiting August, 7.30pm (2.30pm also Compass Theatre for various films in Bollywood, and won awards worldwide. The lunch at Bourton-on-the-Water for 30+ tables and free parking. www.hillingdontheatres.uk on the Friday and Saturday) including Mr Paanwala, which Exhibitors fill this event with All equipment provided. guest Vocalist will be Ruth Fortey, and the return is scheduled for Cost: £10 a class. or calling 01895 250615. Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with is currently in production. who has recorded professionally 6pm. The group raises funds items for sale that are unique Winston Churchill Theatre sass, and inspired by the hit film, Cost: From 16.50. rather than mass produced Contact Elizabeth Roberts by FAMILY and has been a BBC Chorister for the Teenage Cancer Trust. calling 07771 918240 for more Bring It On The Musical will take Concessions £2 off. of the Year. Through their Cost: Ticket are £20. goods. Beautiful crafts you will Big Book Tall Tales you on a high-flying journey Family Fishing Fun Days Book online at information or visit www. annual concerts and shows Tickets available from Chris not find on the high street. alignanddefinepilates.co.uk. Wednesday 15 August, 2.30pm filled with the complexities of Sundays 29 July and 12 www.becktheatre.org.uk or Ruislip Lions raise money for by calling 01895 676900. Cost: Free admission. Join Hillingdon Libraries and Harefield Library friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and August, 9.30am to 2.30pm call the Box Office on worthwhile community causes. Ickenham Village Hall For more information visit Booster Cushion Theatre for forgiveness. Campbell is cheer- For the 10th year running, 020 8561 8371. Cost: Adults £13.50. Children hayme.simplesite.com this special show as part of the 5K Masterclass royalty at Truman High School Family Fishing Fun Days return Beck Theatre and students £10. Eastcote House Deane Park Hall Saturdays 9am to 10am Summer Reading Challenge. and her senior year should prove with more enjoyable fishing Tickets can only be booked Gardens dovecote Big Book Tall Tales is a story La Boheme (from 15 September) the most cheertastic - she’s been activities, bird box making and by telephoning 020 8581 Tuesdays 17 July, 21 August It’s a Knockout in aid of Dash for Fitness, in association that takes place in a forgotten named captain of the squad! face painting. Introduction to Sunday 26 to Monday 4913 or 07718 488268. Michael Sobell Hospice 27 August, 6pm and 18 September, with Hillingdon Athletic Club, tattered library. The Rainbow But an unexpected redistricting angling sessions will run every For more information visit 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Saturday 15 September, Caretaker can’t stop talking about Opera Vera and the council present are running a 5K Masterclass has forced her to spend her hour from 9.30am to 2.30pm. www.ruisliplions.co.uk. The 16th century dovecote, 10am to 3pm suitable for beginners (Couch to all his favourite books while a great value, quality opera in final year of high school at the Cost: Free. Winston Churchill Theatre one of surviving Join this 70s style ‘It’s a Knockout’ 5K) and improvers (improve your he cleans the forgotten rooms, Registration will be open a 700-year-old venue, with this neighbouring, hard knock Jackson examples in the country, has style day out, full of inflatables, 5K time, or increase your distance when suddenly, he finds a six High School. Despite having on the day only, with places production of Puccini’s La Bohème Crooners – the tale of love between a poet been renovated with the help of obstacles, bubbles and more. Teams to 5K). Achieve your goal with a foot tall book! Bigger than any the deck stacked against her, offered on a first come, first Friday 7 September, 7.30pm of 10 are invited to take part and 12-week training plan created by book he’s ever seen, he tries to Campbell befriends the dance served basis. and a seamstress, suffering from A rip-roaring musical comedy the Heritage Lottery Fund. No poverty in 19th century Paris. booking required; just turn up. compete in this entertaining family a UK Athletics Running Coach. read the story but all the words crew girls and, along with their Find out more by visiting with a splendiforous injection event in aid of the Hospice. Cost: £5 per weekly session have been washed away. Come Cost: Tickets £16. Cost: Free admission. headstrong and hardworking www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fishing. of big band swing, which has Cost: Entry for adults is £30 or £50 for 12 weeks. with us on adventure that will Little Britain Lake Book by visiting Eastcote House Gardens leader Danielle, managed to been wowing audiences with its plus sponsorship and children Limited places available. have you falling through the form a powerhouse squad for www.hillingdontheatres.uk witty and exhilarating show full This is me - a self is £20 plus sponsorship. For further information pages, discovering the washed the ultimate competition - the Manor Farm Heritage or calling 01895 250615. of satirical energy, hilarious one Open Days Great Barn, Manor Farm portrait project For more information visit and to register email away words and helping the National Championships. With a liners, laugh out loud silliness and dashforfitness@btinternet. caretaker find the story. colourful assortment of characters, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 superb musical numbers. Crooners Friday 13 to Thursday www.michaelsobellhospice. September, 10am to 5pm Faith - George Michael 26 July, (during opening co.uk or call 020 3826 2367. com, or call Gary on Cost: Tickets £2. an exciting fresh sound and follows the story of three very 07710 105086. Book by visiting explosive choreography, this There will be a variety of activities Legacy British gentlemen who exhume hours 8am to 8pm) Northwood. Call for for all of the family, including Friday 31 August, 7.30pm An exhibition of paintings by venue details. Kings College www.hillingdontheatres.uk hilarious, universal story is sure the characteristics of a crooner; Running Track or calling 01895 250615. to be everything you hoped for children’s craft workshops, Featuring international George suave, self-assured, stylish, as people with acquired brain live Tudor music and dance Michael tribute artist Wayne Dilks injuries. We have always known Cranford Park Yiewsley and West Drayton and nothing like you expected. they defend the role of a crooner Secret Garden and Jog It Off Community Centre Cost: Tickets £17.50. demonstrations (Sunday), a together with his incredible seven in our modern world. By the very that brain injury can mean having Tuesdays, 5.45pm Friday matinee £13.50 Tudor history camp on the motte piece band and backing singers. same nature, it is not always to let go of the life you once led Volunteer Sessions We all know that becoming more The Little Mix Experience (no concessions). Family with Shakespearean travelling A musical journey through 35 obvious that these characteristics and the person you once were, Second Sunday of each active can improve our health in Thursday 30 August, 6pm offer of four tickets £62. players, a weapon display and years of hit records from Wham! are adopted quite so well by but the extent to which it can month (until October), a variety of ways, even giving us If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s Concessions £3 off. sword school (day tbc), Tudor to George’s solo career, the the quintessentially British. change a person's very essence 10.30am to 12.30pm more energy. You will start at an finest exports you’re sure to Book online at court reenactments in Manor show and production are based Featuring The Mini Big Band, of self is harder to grasp. Come and help with light appropriate level, walking and L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience! www.becktheatre.org.uk or Farm House, and a temporary upon the George Michael 25 these crooners perform songs Cost: Free admission. gardening or simply visit the moving on to jogging. The sessions Four hugely talented girls pay call the Box Office on exhibition on Manor Farm’s live tour featuring actual video from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, For further information small walled garden, with are led by experienced runners from tribute to one of the UK’s finest 020 8561 8371. unique wallpaper. The council’s footage displayed on a unique Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, call 01895 250714. its wildflowers, pond and Hillingdon Athletic Club and offer girl-bands, with breathtaking Beck Theatre Autumn Show (fruit, vegetable video wall. Producing a show Nat King Cole and Bobby Darin. Uxbridge Library old well, which are normally those that wish to take their training dance moves, replica costumes and flower growing competition) that pays tribute to such a true Cost: Tickets £28.00. closed to the public. Tools and to the next level an opportunity and some of the finest vocals in 360 Youth Theatre will be held at the Great Barn musical legend and possibly the Concessions £1.50 off. An Evening with refreshments provided. Led to join a competitive club. the UK. This high-energy show Tuesdays (junior drama group - on the Saturday, with exhibits finest solo star Britain has ever Groups 8+ one in eight go Peter Robinson by Cranford Park Friends and Cost: Free. that is suitable for all ages is school Years 7 to 9), from more than 40 categories produced takes huge dedication free. Premiere Card £24.85. Tuesday 7 August, 7.30pm Macmillan Cancer Support. For more information call packed with all of Little Mix’s 7pm to 9pm for visitors to view from 1.30pm. and commitment, Wayne Dilks Book online at Join bestselling crime fiction Cost: Free. 01895 250453 or email greatest hits including DNA, Thursdays (senior drama There will also be a gardeners’ has been performing the songs www.becktheatre.org.uk or author Peter Robinson as he talks Find out more by sportandphysicalactivity@ Wings, Salute, Black Magic, group - school Years 10+), question time at 2pm and winners of George Michael for over call the Box Office on about Careless Love that latest emailing secretary@ hillingdon.gov.uk. Love Me Like You, Secret Love 7pm to 9.15pm of this year’s Hillingdon in Bloom 16 years and is internationally 020 8561 8371. instalment in his DCI Banks series. cranfordparkfriends.org. Hillingdon Athletics Song and many, many more. Interested in acting? The council’s competition will be announced. recognised as the closest in vocal, Beck Theatre Cost: Tickets £3. Cranford Park Stadium They look like Little Mix, they Targeted Programmes team runs Cost: Free entry. stage presence and look. This sound like Little Mix, they are, 360 Youth Theatre and invites you For more information visit amazing show takes you on a The Little Mix Experience. to attend their drama workshops. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ journey from George’s early years mfheritage. To exhibit in the with Wham! to his successful VENUES 360 Youth Theatre show, apply online by Friday solo career. Performing those 7 September. Find out more everlasting hits such as Club Beck Theatre Eastcote House Gardens Ickenham Village Hall Uxbridge Library by visiting www.hillingdon. Tropicana, Wake Me Up Before Grange Road, Hayes, UB4 9LE Field End Road, Eastcote, HA5 2QS 33 Swakeleys Road, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1HD gov.uk/autumnshow. You Go Go, I’m Your Man, Faith, Ickenham, UB10 8DG Manor Farm Father Figure, Fast Love, Amazing Compass Theatre Great Barn and Outside. Not forgetting the Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, Manor Farm, Bury Street, Kings College Yiewsley and West Drayton romantics, his tribute would not UB10 8PD Ruislip, HA4 7SU be complete without the timeless Running Track Community Centre MUSIC Cranford Park Kings College Playing Fields, Harmondsworth Road, ballads like Careless Whisper, Harefield Library West Drayton, UB7 9JL Jazim - Live in Concert A Different Corner and Don’t The Parkway, Hounslow, Park Lane, Harefield, UB9 6BJ Kings College Road, Friday 13 July, 7.30pm Let The Sun Go Down On Me. TW5 9RZ Ruislip, HA4 8BQ Jazim Sharma is a gold-medallist Cost: Tickets £25.00. Groups Deane Park Hall Hillingdon Athletics Winston Churchill Theatre at the national level in Thumri and 8+ one in eight go free. Long Drive, Stadium Little Britain Lake Manor Farm, Pinn Way, Ghazal and has been inspired by Premiere Card £21.15 South Ruislip, HA4 0HS Gatting Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JR Ruislip, HA4 7QL Ghulam Ali Khan. Jazim has also Book online at worked as a teacher/trainer in www.becktheatre.org.uk or several youth festivals of Punjab call the Box Office on If you wish to publicise an event, please email details to [email protected] or send to in folk orchestra, semi-classical 020 8561 8371. Hillingdon People, 3S/05 Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Events are selected at the editor’s discretion. music, ghazals, where he has Beck Theatre

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