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IT HAPPENED ON THIS DAY.. Long road to recovery starts AUGUST 21 1959: Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA. 1961: Jomo Kenyatta, as travel restrictions relaxed the Kenya national- ist leader who was he further eas fully vaccinated US jailed for his part in the Mau Mau rebel- ing of travel visitors now able to lion, released from Trestrictions travel to the UK with- prison. throughout July re- out the need to quar- 1968: Dozens are killed sulted in a 74% up- antine, the joint UK/ in a massive Soviet surge in passengers US travel taskforce military clampdown compared with July must capitalise on the in Czechoslovakia. 2020. With consumer UK’s world-leading 1973: The coroner pre- confidence on the vaccine rollout and siding over the rise, over 1.5 million reach a reciprocal “Bloody Sunday” inquest accuses the travellers passed agreement for fully British army of through Heathrow vaccinated UK trav- “sheer unadulterated last month, marking ellers. murder”. the highest monthly Despite signs of re- 1976: Mary Langdon, passenger numbers covery, passenger 25, becomes since March 2020. numbers are still Britain’s first female The relaxation in rules down over 80% on fire fighter after join- ing East Sussex fire has provided a much- pre-pandemic July brigade. needed boost to the 2019, as barriers to 1983: Philippines op- UK travel industry, travel remain. Minis- position leader and enabled people ters committed to re- Benigno Aquino is across Britain to look ducing testing costs assassinated minutes forward to a more over three months after returning home normal summer re- ago, however, the UK from exile. uniting with family still stands as an out- 1986: At least 1,200 people are feared and friends abroad. lier with Europe dead after volcanic North American slashing their prices gases escape from a passenger numbers and in some cases, lake in Cameroon. grew by nearly 230% subsiding them. 1986: A huge glacier in YoY, and New York Meanwhile, the cost will avoid travel be- ernment should not port Excellence now capitalise on the attainable for Alaska is threaten- JFK reclaimed the top of testing in the UK coming the preserve delay these vital de- ing to cause an eco- Award, which vaccine dividend and hardworking Brits, logical disaster in the spot as Heathrow’s remains prohibitive for the wealthy. cisions. recognises the strin- seize the opportunity desperate for well- most popular route. for many, as industry region. As more countries Heathrow re- gent health, hygiene to replace expensive earned getaways and 1986: A cloud of toxic Later this week calls for VAT to be hit their vaccine ceived triple recogni- and safety protocols PCR tests with more keen to reunite with gas released from Heathrow is set to fur- scrapped, alongside rollout milestones tion at the 2021 introduced in light of affordable lateral loved ones before the Lake Nyos in ther increase its trans- the use of cheaper lat- whilst maintaining Skytrax World Air- COVID. flow tests. This will summer travel win- Cameroon killed atlantic offering, as it eral flow for low-risk low infection rates, port Awards. Heathrow Chief ensure travel remains dow closes.” more than 1200 welcomes American destinations. This will the reopening of vital Heathrow was voted Operating Officer, people. carrier jetBlue. With keep people safe and trading links such as “Best Airport in Emma Gilthorpe said: 1988: UK licensing Western Europe”, se- WE NEED SOMEONE laws amended to al- Canada and “Finally, some blue low public houses to Singapore is critical cured “World’s Best skies are on the hori- TO DELIVER THIS remain open 12 CARS for British business. Airport in 20-25 mil- zon, as travel and hours a day, except AND Severed trade links lion passenger cat- trade routes slowly re- NEWSPAPER on Sundays. must be restored as egory” and was the open. The job though IN BIRTHDAYS … VANS soon as the data al- only UK airport to is far from complete. PARTS OF STANWELL, and William IV, 1765: BOUGHT FOR CASH lows, and UK Gov- win the Covid-19 Air- Government must Monarch known as the Sailor King who £50-£5000 KINGSTON ROAD STAINES fathered 10 illegiti- value W We pay more mate children by E scrap P COMPUTER ENGINEER YOU MUST LIVE LOCALLY TO THE Irish-born actress AY than MORE AREAS TO BE CONSIDERED. 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Goods Vehicle Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence Operator’s Licence KWASI KWARTENG Middleton’s Nanak Transport Ltd of 24 Haulystic Innovations Ltd A new Bulls Bridge Road, of Unit 9, Chertsey MP BACKS CAMPAIGN Southall, Middlesex UB2 Business Park, Hanworth Moaning’s 193 5LU is applying to change Lane, Chertsey, KT16 an existing licence as 9GL is applying for a political TO REDUCE Dear Editor, follows: To keep an extra licence to use Unit 10, Some years ago, my brother in Canada had a sticker 4 goods vehicle and an Skyport Drive, extra 2 trailers at the Harmondsworth, West SPELTHORNE’S in his car that read “Do not trust the Media.” operating centre at Euro Drayton, UB7 0LB as an settlement? This was in the nineties, and I still think it can be Storage UK Ltd, Cranford operating centre for 2 HOUSING TARGET a good guide for today’s world. Most of the UK Lane South, Hatton Cross, goods vehicles and 2 Dear Editor, Hounslow, TW6 2DN. trailers. Owners or Dear Editor, media outlets favour the establishment, a large part Owners or occupiers of occupiers of land A recent newspaper article by the Archbishop of Spelthorne’s Member of Parliament Kwasi of the press and newscasters are led by the old land (including buildings) (including buildings) near York has created considerable interest. In his piece Kwarteng is backing the campaign against high- schools of Oxbridge who have a strong influence near the operating the operating centre(s) he reflects on ‘Englishness’ and the need - as he rise developments in Staines with a proposal for “a on what we see and are told. If it is not led by them centre(s) who believe that who believe that their use sees it - to bolster the sense of this. No one of course their use or enjoyment of or enjoyment of that land new approach” with Spelthorne Borough Council, ,there is a strong reliance on nepotism to endorse that land would be would be affected, should will dispute the validity of fostering a proper pride announced yesterday evening. In a letter to the these persuasions. affected, should make make written in our local or indeed national traditions. However, Council’s Leader and Chief Executive he has urged I rather cynically look in other directions to get written representations to representations to the in the current context , with a real danger of the UK the Council to take a fresh look at building a a more balanced look on what is happening, what the Traffic Commissioner Traffic Commissioner at breaking up, more needs to be done. at Hillcrest House, 386 Hillcrest House, 386 convincing case for a lower target based on the with falsehoods on You- tube, conspiracy theories, Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 What is needed to hold the UK together and particular constraints in the borough and potential and the somewhat darker net, plus social media, 6NF, stating their reasons, 6NF, stating their reasons, address regional disquiets is some heavy constitu- opportunities in the government’s recent revisions there are many interested parties trying to steer us within 21 days of this within 21 days of this tional lifting. We need in our four nations a new, notice. Representors notice. Representors to the National Planning Policy Framework. He away from the truth. must at the same time must at the same time comprehensive constitutional settlement. has proposed a small cross-party group of Council- This has always been the same since the days of send a copy of their send a copy of their This must include a real Federation (along the lors to work with appropriate Council officers Caxton, it is not new. Coupled with peacetime representations to the representations to the lines of the German or US models) to make quite focused on this single task. propaganda. For the layman the problem arises in applicant at the address applicant at the address clear that all the component parts of our country are given at the top of this given at the top of this “I am well aware of the increasing alarm of who do I (or we) trust? The real truth is often hidden notice. A Guide to Making notice. A Guide to Making equal and ‘on all fours’. The new arrangements residents about the significant impact the current or disguised. Representations is Representations is should include Proportional Representation, ef- housing target would have on the appearance and I occasionally look at Russia Today, and Al available from the Traffic available from the Traffic fective anticorruption mechanisms and a slimmed Commissioner’s office. Commissioner’s office. amenity of Staines in particular. I share these Jazerra, these two broadcasters also give a biased down monarchy. In our multicultural society there concerns and want to help the Council find a view of world topics and I suppose that somewhere needs too to be thought about the role of an estab- solution,” says Mr Kwarteng. in between our media and theirs lies the truth. Goods Vehicle lished Church . Operator’s Licence “Mr Kwarteng confirmed his concern about But if you require a truly honest opinion (and Yours very truly, Spelthorne’s high housing target in correspon- probably just as biased) you only have to peruse the DFS Worldwide Ltd of To place Andrew McLuskey Units 7-8 Marlin Park, dence with the Riverside Residents Coalition a letter page of “The Heathrow villager”. Central Way, Feltham, couple of months ago (Residents Newsletter 4 All arguments should be forwarded to the edi- Middlesex TW14 0AN is June),” says a spokesperson for the Coalition. “A tor, as I am a coward. applying for a licence to a use 7-8 Marlin Park, reduction in the housing target and a more equal George Middleton. Central Way, Feltham, CUTTING EDGE sharing of the target across the borough could kill Middlesex TW14 0AN as off the need for current draft plans to pepper the an operating centre for 6 Slurs without proof! goods vehicles and 6 Public TECHNOLOGY town with tower blocks of flats to accommodate a trailers. Owners or 50 per cent increase in Staines’ population. Mr Dear Editor occupiers of land Kwarteng’s proposed new initiative will prove to The Masonic Lodge in Tothill is presumably the (including buildings) near TO REDUCE be a significant development if the Council follows the operating centre(s) Notice private property of the Free Masons. So it’s deci- who believe that their use through with a level of commitment, imagination sion for the Free Masons what to do with the or enjoyment of that land KNIFE CRIME? and urgency that has not been in evidence hitherto. property and nobody else’s! Got that George? would be affected, should Our understanding is that he will then help press Ian Brown make written The Dear Editor, representations to the in So said the Villager in its last edition. I suggest the case with appropriate government colleagues.” Tachbrook Rd. Feltham Traffic Commissioner at dealing with: Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds HEATHROW Incompetent teachers MINI FREE AIR LS9 6NF, stating their Incompetent cops CON RE- reasons, within 21 days Incompetent parents VALET of this notice. No technology on Earth can solve these three GAS WITH Representors must at the VILLAGER WITH EVERY same time send a copy of problems. If they’re not dealt with, our young their representations to people don’t stand a chance. EVERY FULL the applicant at the Email: Ian Brown SERVICE address given at the top REPAIR of this notice. A Guide to Tachbrook Rd. 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TEL: 01753 686321 FREEPHONE: 0800 856 0033 FIND US AT • Fitted and Bespoke Wardrobes Justice delayed is Justice denied. FAX: 01753 689166 EMAIL: [email protected] BP Golden Cross Service Station, Old Bath Road Yours very truly, High Street, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire SL3 0JZ Tel: 07949 099 710 Andrew McLuskey www.goldencrossservicestation.co.uk ISSUE 1007 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 21st August 2021 Page 3 THE BECK THEATRE IS BACK AND BRINGING ASHFORD HOUSE MEMORY LANE JOY ONCE AGAIN! CARE CENTRE SAYS DON’T WORRY The Beck Theatre is de- Ages headlines the sea- Fiennes. If you’re look- lighted to announce that son from Tue 16 – Sat 20 ing to solve a mystery, on Sat 14 August 2021, November and features take a trip down the Nile the doors reopened to over 25 classic rock an- in the hilarious new far- audiences for the first thems, including Don’t BEER HAPPY! cical comedy, Crimes in time since 14th March Stop Believin’, We Built Egypt. There really is 2020 welcoming lots of This City, The Final something for everyone You better beer-lieve Our varied life en- little theatre fans to In Countdown, Wanted so head over to our that residents at richment programme The Night Garden Live. Dead or Alive, Here I website, gather your Ashford House Care keeps residents active, The Beck, along with Go Again and I Want To friends and join us this Home care home in and provides a daily the rest of the live enter- Know What Love Is, all season. Long Lane, Stanwell choice of engaging tainment industry went played loud and proud A lot has changed in were more than hoppy physical, mental and through a turbulent 17 by an awesome band. the past year so the Beck to raise a glass, and spiritual activities tai- months and reopening Those of you looking have made changes to sample some top craft lored to residents’ in- was not always a guar- to laugh your way out of their operations to en- ales, bitters and lagers, terests and abilities. antee. The team have lockdown are spoilt for sure you feel safe and been working away be- choice with stand-up in celebration of Inter- We’re making our comfortable in the venue. national Beer Day. homes as safe as pos- hind the scenes to make shows from Paul Zerdin, Additional measures in- The hospitality team sible and will ensure the dream of opening the Sindhu Vee, Omid clude more frequent doors a reality and bring Djalili, Jenny Éclair and cleaning, hands free e- at Ashford House set that all new residents live entertainment back more. Strictly stars Ian tickets, app ordering for up a bar for a real pub and staff are vaccinated to local audiences in a Waite & Vincent Simone refreshments that can be experience and brought before moving in or safe environment. It now will be waltzing their delivered to seats, help- in a range of brew-tiful working in our homes. has one of the most ex- way to the stage as well ful signage and plenty of British and Interna- Please do give us a call citing programme of as Britains Got Talent hand sanitising stations. tional ales for residents on 01784 425810 if you mentia Care Home is viders, which is com- hospitals.ºAshford events it’s ever had, with stars, Nabil Abdulrashid, One thing that still re- to sample. Residents are looking for care or run by Barchester mitted to delivering House provides nursing an array of hugely popu- Jon Courtenay and Steve mains, we will be brin- and their visitors en- need any further help. Healthcare, one of the high-quality care across care, residential care, lar comedians, musicals, Royle. We’ll also be ing you some of the best joyed a beer tasting in Ashford House De- UK’s largest care pro- its care homes and and respite care. dance, live music, hearing fascinating sto- live entertainment the garden learning children’s shows, and ries from Only Fools leg- around with a friendly about the history of beer much more. end John Challis and ‘the team who are there to whilst they sampled the The global smash-hit world’s greatest living ensure you have the best different craft ales, bit- comedy musical Rock of explorer’ Sir Ranulph experience possible. ters and lagers. Daisy Mingle, Act- ing General Manager at Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum Anne the home, said: “We love socialising and cel- ebrating all kind of Hegerty is bringing events, it is wonderful now that we can invite Hayes some panto fun! family and friends into our garden to join in • The Beck Theatre in Celebrity Family. Anne is absolutely the events. International Hayes has announced Her panto perfor- right person to help us Beer Day is a day that that Chaser Anne mance is as honed as her create the perfect pan- the residents really en- Hegerty will star in their quizzing knowledge, tomime for young and family pantomime Jack having previously ap- old alike. We can’t wait joy, who doesn’t enjoy and the Beanstalk as the peared in productions of to see if Jack Trot can a cold beer on a hot fearsome Mrs Cinderella, Jack and the outsmart such a worthy summer’s day!” Blunderbore, wife of the Beanstalk, Beauty and adversary!” A resident at Giant. the Beast, Aladdin, Dick Jack and the Ashford House com- Hegerty is best- Whittington and Sleep- Beanstalk plays at the mented: “I didn’t known for appearing on ing Beauty. Beck Theatre Hayes realise we had so many the hit ITV game show Playing the wife of from Friday 10 Decem- lovely local ales, it was The Chase, where she the giant, Anne will be ber to Sunday 2 January lovely to enjoy a cold has been out-quizzing using her razor-sharp 2022, tickets are on sale beer in the garden with contestants since 2010. brain to try and outwit now becktheatre.org.uk/ my family – something Anne also survived a the Trot family and pro- Online/panto-hayes- we weren’t able to do stint in the Jungle in the tect the Giant’s lair. Will uxbridge-pantomime for quite some time!” 2018 series of I’m a Daisy the Cow and Jack Celebrity...Get Me Out stand a chance against of Here! where she in- her? spired audiences with With the Beck The- her resilience and heart- atre hallmark of com- Jacob Fencing warming personality. edy in abundance, stun- Such is her quizzing ning sets and beautiful skill, Hegerty has costumes, Jack and the ranked 55th in the World Beanstalk will be pro- Supplied / Installed Quizzing Champion- duced by Daryl Back in Supplied / Installed ships and has appeared association with HQ on Mastermind, Fifteen Theatres. To the rear of 6 New Park Road, Ashford, TW15 1EG to One, Today’s the Executive Producer Day, Are You an Egg- Daryl Back said: • Come and check out our new timber yard • Top quality fencing and gates head? and Brain of Brit- “I’m thrilled to be • The best prices around the area • With over 46 years experience ain. On ITV Anne has working with Anne presented two series of Hegerty this year. A real Britain’s Brightest Fam- trade-mark of our Hayes ily and two more series production is family- of Britain’s Brightest friendly comedy and

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August, with Paris the each way. board and in stations, this and mainland Europe, Higher demand most popular destination Travellers can book continues to apply after is adding more trains in August from the UK as travel- with confidence know- check-in in London St between the UK and the During August, Eurostar lers seize the opportu- ing that all tickets are Pancras. continent in response to has seen double the nity to enjoy a summer flexible with no ex- Eurostar offers the growing demand fol- amount of bookings2, on the Seine. change fee up to 7 days most environmentally lowing the removal of and has added 39 trains Since the easing of before departure,5 offer- friendly choice for travel quarantine for fully vac- for travel between the travel restrictions by the ing peace of mind should to Europe, with each 2 0 2 1 cinated travellers from UK and the continent this UK government in Au- travel restrictions or journey using up to 93% France to the UK and month alone.3 The busi- gust, the high-speed rail plans change. Eurostar less CO2 than the equiva- The Rotary Club of Ashford Middlesex Classic Car Show the easing of restrictions est days for travel are operator is seeing the has introduced new mea- lent flight.6 Sunday 5thASHFORD September ROTARY2021 at Ashford CLUB ADDRESSRecreation Ground, gradual return of the sures to keep passengers Travellers should en- Clockhouse Lane, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1BX weekend break, with a safe, with trains deep sure they comply with ‘CODE RED FOR 105% rise in August and cleaned before every the requirements for their Proceeds to local good causes September weekend journey, and cleaning destination country. For trips between London teams on board to regu- more information and HUMANITY’ and Paris compared to larly disinfect high con- booking visit Reacting to the news that the United National the same period last tact areas. All travellers Eurostar.com. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has year4 and 83% of book- declared that global warming will exceed the 1.5C ings attributed to leisure Spelthorne ready to limit set by the Paris Agreement by 2040, travel or visiting friends Paul McGuinness, Chair of the No 3rd Runway and family. support refugees Coalition, said: Updated Spelthorne is preparing to offer immediate assis- “This is stark warning. If we are to stop the timetable from tance, with financial backing from the Govern- acceleration of global warming, then action must September ment, to support Afghan refugees. The Council be taken to prevent big polluters such as Heathrow From 6 September until also stands ready to support the Government’s Airport 700 additional flights every day, if it is 1 November, eight daily longer-term resettlement scheme to help those flee- SUNDAY ADMISSIONS • DONATIONS allowed to expand. Our climate demands better return services will op- ing their country following the Taliban’s takeover. th auto jumble - trade stands than this. erate, with five in each Spelthorne Council officers had already prepared sept.5 “The inconvenient truth is that measures such as direction on the London refreshments - licenced bar & lots more a report on the Afghan Relocation Scheme, which is 11AM TO 4PM ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuels’ requisite deforesta- to Paris route and three designed for Afghani Locally Employed Staff (for tion in their production, which jeopardises carbon in each direction be- MORE INFORMATION FROM WWW.ASHFORDROTARY.ORG.UK example interpreters who assisted the UK armed VEHICLE ENTRIES POSSIBLE ON THE DAY policy on so many other fronts. And despite ac- tween London and Brus- forces, and their families), which will be presented to knowledging that “Zero Emission Aircraft” is a sels, with one each way the Community Wellbeing & Housing Committee in ‘high ambition’, they will remain little more than a extended to Rotterdam September. The scheme is designed to resettle and VISIT US ON THE WEB: pipe dream during all the years leading up to 2050. and Amsterdam. The integrate Afghan families, who have supported our “With COP26 just around the corner, when we expanded timetable of- Armed Forces for the past two decades, into local are supposed to be taking the lead in turning this fers improved flexibility communities and will involve the Government fully www.heathrowvillager.co.uk tide, can it really be in our climate’s best interests to both business and lei- financing any resources we commit to support and we to expand the country’s biggest airport?” sure travellers with great are considering how best to help. 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Leanne Green from Chris Gilligan from Taunton, Haydn Newcombe from Kidderminster with an image of a Somerset with an image of a Fe- Wolverhampton with an image of Robin. Richard Yorke from Newcastle- male House Sparrow. a Greenfinch with two young. under-Lyme with an image of a Goldfinch.

John Cobham from Chorley, Steven Fenton from Southall with David Stephenson from Lancashire with an image of a Wild an image of a Blue Tit. Cockermouth, Cumbria with an Male Kestrel. Pat Mansfield from Burnley with image of a Blackbird. an image of a Jay. Ross Hamilton from County Durham with an image of a Tawny Owl. The 2022 calendar will be on sale in store and available online at wilko.com in late 2021. For wild bird tips and advice, follow wilko on Twitter at @Lovewilko and www.facebook.com/Lovewilko/ and George Ewart from Swadlincote, Keith Bannister from Burnley with Paul Turner from West Malling, Derbyshire with an image of a an image of Two Fledgling King- Kent with an image of a Long- Instagram @Lovewilko Nuthatch. fishers. tailed Tit. SEVEN MILLION HOUSEHOLDS SAY A £10 A MONTH INCREASE COULD FORCE THEM INTO DEBT, AS BILL HIKES LOOM Days before an expected hike of the energy price cope with any increase in bills[1], and almost a fifth by the thought of the price cap rising. announced on Friday 6 August — causing a surge cap, over a quarter of bill-payers (27%) say an of households (17%) have struggled to pay for their One in three households say their energy bills to household energy bills increase of more than £10 a month could force them energy over the past 12 months. are higher than this time last year — up almost 5% Uswitch.com is encouraging households to into debt. Three fifths of bill-payers (60%) on Standard on average. switch now to a fixed deal to avoid market volatility One in ten households (11%) say they could not Variable Tariffs and prepayment meters are stressed A significant rise in the price cap is likely to be and reduce bills. Over a quarter (27%) of bill-payers say an increase of more than £10 a month in their energy bills could force them into debt, just days ahead of an expected hike in the price cap, according to Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching ser- vice. Almost a fifth of households (17%) have struggled to pay for their energy over the past 12 months, and one in ten (11%) households say they could not cope with any increase in bills. Ofgem is due to announce changes to the price cap on Friday (August 6), with a significant in- crease expected due to rising wholesale energy costs and to help providers cope with missed cus- tomer payments caused by the pandemic.

Customers on Standard Variable Tariffs (SVTs) and prepayment meters will be directly affected by any increase in the price cap. Three fifths of homes on these types of tariffs and meters say they are stressed at the thought of the price cap rising. Concerningly, households in one of the lowest income brackets (£20,000 and under) say they spend 10% of their after-tax income on energy bills. One in seven households (13%) earning less than £20,000 are also on prepayment meters - one of the most expensive ways of paying for energy - compared to just one in 50 (2%) of those earning more than £40,000. The impact of an increase in April is already being felt by bill-payers, with a third of households saying their bills are higher than they were this time last year[4]. This may also be partly caused by lockdowns and people spending more time working from home, as a quarter of households (27%) say their energy use has gone up in the past year. One in seven people (14%) often worry about paying their bills, and three fifths (61%) of younger consumers aged 18-34 are stressed at the thought of the price cap rising. At the same time, three in ten households (30%) are planning to reduce their energy use this winter so they can afford their energy bills. Page 6 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 21st August 2021 ISSUE 1007

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McCormack House, 233/269 London Road, Staines, Middx TW18 4JU Page 8 THE HEATHROW VILLAGER 21st August 2021 ISSUE 1007 THE HEATHROW Bees off to a flying start VILLAGER Brentford announced Brentford 2 Arsenal 0 their arrival in the Pre- mier League by kicking the chances. A deflected but he shot wide on the a lead they never looked off the 2021/22 season cross from turn under pressure from like losing. with a 2-0 win over Ar- was headed on to the Henry. Nicolas Pépé Arsenal tried to re- SPORT senal. West London beat roof of the net by curled a shot over from spond. Pépé curled a free North London on the Onyeka. Onyeka then the right side of the pen- kick over the bar before opening evening of the www.facebook.com/HeathrowVillager won an aerial challenge alty area, before Nuno Tavares and campaign with The Bees and released Balogun did likewise Xhaka fired efforts off scoring a goal in each Mbeumo in the inside from the other side. target. But it was half. Brentford’s first fired off target. And that right channel, he There was a chance for Brentford who nearly top flight game since was that. Referee smashed a shot past Arsenal in stoppage got the third when Two second half 1947 finished with a Michael Oliver, an un- Bernd Leno but saw it time when Gabriel Nørgaard met a well-earned victory obtrusive and authori- crash off the outside of Martinelli laid a pass off Mbeumo corner at the thanks to goals from tative presence through- the near post. to Pépé, but his shot was near post, flicking it goals see off Valancia Sergi Canós and Chris- out, brought the game The opening goal blocked. The Bees had across the face of goal. tian Nørgaard. to a close and Brentford Brentford 2 Valencia CF 1 came at the midway gone close just before Arsenal’s last real Canós struck mid- had the perfect start to point of the first half when Onyeka fed a ball chance to mount a come- Brentford came from came to him. López shot wide for way through the first the season. after had to Toney and his first back came and went behind to beat Valencia had Valencia late in the half half, becoming the first won The Bees a corner time cross just eluding with three minutes re- Brentford: Raya; Ajer in their final pre-season tested Valencia goal- and The Bees could have Brentford player to on the left. Arsenal the arriving Janelt. maining. Smith Rowe (sub Bech 71 mins), friendly before the start keeper Christian Rivero levelled in stoppage score a top division goal cleared the first ball be- Brentford went in at released Tierney on the Jansson, Pinnock; of the with a shot just before time. A free kick was since Len Townsend fore Brentford recycled half time with the lead left and he cut the ball Canós, Onyeka (sub season. The Bees trailed the disallowed goal and played short to Henry more than seven de- from deep and a cross and the initiative and back to the near post. Bidstrup 80 mins), at half time after an even Jesús Vázquez had bro- and his shot was cades ago. Nørgaard from the left looked set perhaps knowing they Pépé let fly with a low Norgaard, Janelt, opening 45 minutes but ken in to space on the blocked. The loose ball headed home in the sec- for Janelt but was again could have been further first time shot that Raya Henry; Toney, Mbeumo came back. Ethan Brentford right before was played back deep ond half to seal a win cleared. Brentford were ahead. And Arsenal brilliantly turned around (sub Forss 86 mins) Pinnock headed in a cor- firing across the face of and Christian Nørgaard that The Bees deserved. not, however, to be de- looked to erase the defi- the post. The resulting ner before Frank goal inside the first headed across the face , in the home Arsenal: Leno; Cham- nied. cit at the start of the sec- corner was played short Onyeka struck the win- minute. But the opening of goal. goal, made one spec- bers (sub Tavares 81 nodded down to Canós ond period. Raya was and then delivered for ner a few moments later. exchanges contained no Brentford intro- tacular save late on, but mins), White, Marí, on the left side of the forced in to a save when Marí to head wide. The Bees were well other chances. duced Onyeka at half Bryan Mbeumo hit the Tierney; Sambi, Xhaka; penalty area, he cut in- Tierney fired in a shot Sambi lashed well worth the win. They had Brentford played on the time and made a subtle post for The Bees and Pépé, Smith Rowe, side and drilled a shot from the left side and over as the minutes a goal disallowed early front foot, with wing change in their system, there was little doubt the Martinelli (sub Nelson low past Leno’s right was busy again soon af- ticked down before on after the intervention backs Rico Henry and pushing Mbeumo closer better team won on the 71 mins); Balogun (sub hand and in to the net. ter. Emile Smith Rowe Reiss Nelson had a shot of the Video Assistant Sergi Canós in attack- to Forss and reinforcing night. Saka 58 mins) Brentford had pressed turned free in midfield blocked. Smith Rowe Referee and then fell ing areas, given space their central midfield. The first shot of the Attendance: 16,479 Arsenal in and had their and was allowed to run tried to wriggle free but behind just past the half as Ghoddos and Javi Guerra shot over Premier League season reward, with the home (1,721 away fans) for Valencia at the end from deep, he attacked hour. But Brentford Mbeumo drifted inside. came from Arsenal, a crowd celebrating were much the better A ball was played in of a rather quiet first 15 the penalty area and let long-range effort from wildly. fly with a shot that Raya team after the break and to space on the Valencia minutes of the second Kieran Tierney that was Canós had another period that saw more pushed away to his left. Ashford Angels took a win six days be- left and Diego López ran comfortably gathered sight of goal after play- fore they host Arsenal free. He weaved his way substitutions than at- Arsenal started the by Raya. It came within ing a one-two of sorts second half brightly. at the start of their first- in to the penalty area tempts on goal. But two minutes of the start with Onyeka, this time lost to Spencer Brentford were starting Smith Rowe was seeing ever Premier League before wrong-footing with Arsenal spending he curled his effort over to take control and they more of the ball, and season. David Raya with a low that time on the front the bar. There was a bet- Brentford thought shot. With Raya’s were on the verge of they were attacking foot and in Brentford ter chance soon after. down both flanks, Spitfires by they had taken the lead weight going to his left turning the game territory. They moved Kristoffer Ajer lofted a around. Canós had a shot switching the play to test inside five minutes as López headed that the ball with precision ball in to space in the blocked from an Onyeka Brentford’s defence. when con- way, the ball was rolled in the very early stages, inside right channel and 37 runs in to the opposite corner pass. Raya saved from Albert verted from close range. but Raya was un- Mbeumo raced on to it. Surrey Slam quarter final, and Valencia had the Canós delivered a Sambi Lokonga before had troubled, and Brentford He weaved his way be- 15th August 2021 robbed Mouctar lead. corner from the right and Tierney was released in soon got in to their at- tween Ben White and Spencer Spitfires 96-4 (Izzy Imlach 39, The visitors had Pinnock rose highest, he to space and saw a shot Diakhaby and squared tacking stride. Pablo Marí to leave him- Jenny Tippell 4-0-9-1) made a change just be- powered a header from deflect in to the side the ball for Forss to con- With Nørgaard and self one-on-one with Ashford Angels 59-6 (Krishna Rathod 21, vert. But referee Robert fore that as Alessandro 12 yards in to the top netting. The resulting Frank Onyeka busy in Leno. Mbeumo stead- Olivia Evans 3-0-10-2) corner. Rivero had no corner was met by Jones consulted the Burlamanqui was un- the centre of midfield, ied himself but pulled a The quarter finals of the Surrey Slam brought a chance and Brentford Martinelli, but he Video Assistant Ref- able to continue, and The Bees were forcing right foot shot wide of repeat of last year’s final, with Ashford travelling Brentford almost ex- were level. And The headed across the face eree, watching a game Arsenal to play wide. the far post. to defending champions Spencer. The hosts chose Bees completed the of goal. for the first time at our ploited when they were Tierney saw a lot of the Arsenal almost pun- to bat first, but struggled to get the runs flowing comeback six minutes Calum Chambers new stadium, and de- a man down, before the ball on the left but was ished the miss immedi- against accurate opening spells from Lakeesha replacement came on. later. A Henry cross had a shot blocked and cided the goal should be unable to create open- ately when Tierney Walia and Jenny Tippell. Ashford got their first from the left was half then crossed for Granit disallowed for offside, Henry darted in to space ings and Brentford were crossed from the left and wicket on the board in the fourth over, when cleared and dropped to Xhaka, but that effort presumably because on the left and cut the soon the team creating found Folarin Balogun, Tippell took an excellent catch off her own bowl- ball back to Forss, but Onyeka, his shot was fizzed over the cross- Forss was in front of ing, and a second soon followed when Katie Brown low and powerful and bar. And Arsenal’s hold Ghoddos when the ball his shot was blocked. also held on to a return catch. Despite good fielding whistled past Rivero and on the game was weak- WISSA SIGNS by Ashford, Spencer began to build a partnership, in to the net from the ening. Canós forced led by Izzy Imlach, and had reached 66 before edge of the penalty area. Arsenal back with a run MORRIS ROOFING FOR BRENTFORD Krishna Rathod picked up Ashford’s third wicket, Brentford had come from deep and his shot Brentford FC have signed Congolese international another excellent catch by Tippell, this time in the CONTRACTORS LTD from behind and could was palmed away by winger Yoane Wissa on a four year contract, with covers. Amy Evans had a great game behind the have grabbed a third Leno. Toney then BUILT UP FELT ROOFING SPECIALISTS the option of a further year, subject to international stumps, taking a well deserved catch to end Imlach’s goal when Pinnock met flicked on to release ALL DOMESTIC WORK UNDERTAKEN clearance. The 24-year-old completed his move innings and give Walia a wicket, and Spencer a Mbeumo free kick, but Janelt and the next pass A FAST AND from side FC Lorient, earlier today, Tues- finished their 16 overs with a total of 96. his header bounced wide released Mbeumo. The day 10 August, for an undisclosed fee. Ashford’s chase got off to the worst of starts, EFFICIENT SERVICE of the post. Pinnock then low shot was pushed LOCAL Wissa has played a key role in Lorient’s rise to losing a wicket without a run on the board. With FROM AN blocked a shot from away by Leno, but the the French top-flight in recent years, netting 27 two bats out before the score reached double fig- ESTABLISHED Maxi Gómez at the other offside flag was raised AUTHORITY times over the past two seasons. Featuring in each ures, a tough chase became harder still, with COMPANY end. Myles Peart-Har- after the save meaning of their last 82 league matches, stretching back to Spencer’s bowling giving nothing away. Lakeesha (SINCE 1977) AT ris burst in to the box any goal may not have APPROVED January 2019, he was Les Merlus’ top scorer with Walia dug in to try to rebuild Ashford’s innings, before seeing a shot stood. COMPETITIVE PRICES. 15 goals during their 2019/20 title-win- and got great support from young Krishna Rathod, blocked and there was The Bees were push- ning campaign and struck double figures again last who really stepped up, hitting three boundaries on still time for Mbeumo ing for a second and got • COMPLETE ROOF RE-TILING AND SLATING season in Ligue 1 as they avoided relegation on the her way to 21 from 30 balls, trying to keep her side to have a shot saved by it with 17 minutes re- final day. In total, his three-and-a-half years in in the game. It was not to be, and although Ashford’s • SMALL REPAIRS AND LEAKS UNDERTAKEN Rivero before the game maining. Mads Bech, on Brittany saw him net 37 goals, with 17 assists, in lower order tried to play a few shots, they were too • UPVC FASCIAS, SOFFITS AND GUTTERING was brought to a close for Ajer, launched a long 128 outings. far behind the required rate, leaving Spencer to and The Bees had their throw in to the penalty Limited Company Registration 4693135 Brentford FC Head Coach, Thomas Frank, said: complete their victory with ease. win. area from the left. Toney FREE ESTIMATES WITHOUT OBLIGATION “Wissa is someone who fits many different posi- jumped at the near post A disappointing result for Ashford, who would Brentford: Raya; Ajer (sub tions for us. He can play as a winger, as a number have felt that they were in with a chance at the 10 YEAR GUARANTEE Bech 74 mins), Jansson, but neither he nor any FULL INSURANCE COVER 10, and as a striker. He has that pace and power Arsenal defender could halfway mark. However, the Slam has served its Pinnock; Canós, Norgaard which we think is really important to be a threat in (sub Bidstrup 82 mins), get a touch. Nørgaard purpose as a development league, allowing them to STAINES: 01784 457444 Janelt (sub Peart-Harris 87 behind. He has good ability to take on players and rose highest to meet the give opportunities to young and inexperienced mins), Henry (sub Roerslev create overloads. He also has good pressing abili- bouncing ball and nod- players, and Krishna Rathod has certainly made MOBILE: 07850 708240 74 mins); Mbeumo, Forss ties; he will need to learn our style of play but he fits the most of her chance to bat at the top of the order, email: [email protected] ded home from close (sub Dervi’olu 74 mins), the pressing criteria we want from a winger, a range to give Brentford and see her hard work at practice translated into Ghoddos (sub Onyeka h/t) striker, or a number 10. runs at the crease. 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