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So here we are, at the start of a brand new year. Traditionally a time to look back at the highs and lows of last year and make various resolutions to improve this one. For some those resolutions are practical things, such as being more organised, for others they may be personal or health related. For me personally, I have always had a rather general idea of what I would like to improve, but have never really committed to taking action. So, my resolution this year, is to write down one thing that I would like to achieve in various areas, e.g. personal, health, work and then break each one down into small measurable goals, that hopefully, once reached, will actually mean I succeed with each one. I have read many articles on goal set ting and yet, never really applied the method. It will be interesting to see whether I’ve been suc cessful in making those changes when it comes to this time next year. Whatever goals or changes you set yourself for 2016, I wish you success and hope that we are all that little bit improved as a result!
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California, when the undercarriage of a B-29 collapsed during an emergency landing. The detonator of the plane’s single nuclear bomb went off causing a fire in which 19 people were killed, including an Air Force general).
rather heart-stopping moment when a robot submersible got hold of it, only to drop it again. Another robot submersible managed to tangle itself in the bomb’s parachute lines; on both occasions it was human divers who sorted out the mess. Ortis, meanwhile, claimed salvage rights to the bomb and was awarded a very substantial but undisclosed out-of-court settlement.
At Palomares a B52 collided with a KC-135 tanker while refuelling over the coast of Spain. All four of the tanker’s crew and three of the bomber’s crew of seven were killed. Three of the B52’s bomb load of four hit the ground near the fishing village of Palomares and the other drifted out to sea. The detonators of two of the three that fell ashore were ignited, scattering plutonium over an area of three square kilometres. The US Government subsequently paid out $120m in compensation to 500 local residents who suffered radiation sickness; no-one knows how many Spaniards died as a result but local people working on the clean-up operation were not issued with the protective gear worn by the US personnel engaged on the same task.
After Palomares the USAF seems to have learnt a lesson either about air safety or about the reporting of nuclear incidents involving its aircraft, because only one such has been recorded since, and then in conditions that were egregiously harsh. On January 21st 1968 a B52 crashed immediately after take-off in appalling weather in Greenland. The detonators of all four bombs exploded, setting fire to the plane’s 35,000 gallons of fuel and generating such intense heat that one of the warheads actually melted.
The B28RI nuclear bomb, recovered from 2,850 feet (870 m) of water, on the deck of the USS Petrel
Trident: to renew, or not to renew? This is perhaps not the place to air the pros and cons of the nuclear debate but it is an opportunity to remind readers that January 17th is the golden anniversary of one of the worst – and thankfully almost the last – accidents that the US Air Force had with its nuclear bombs. Many people are surprised to learn how many air crashes or similar accidents involving nuclear bombs there were in the early years of the atomic era. The USAF and US Navy between them suffered an amazing 27 between 1950 and 1968, in which 70 aircrew were killed. In almost all cases the detonators of the bombs being carried blew up, although the bombs themselves didn’t. (Well, you’d probably already know if any had!)
The Palomares Incident, in which seven crewmen died, was the last but one of these nuclear near-nightmares, although far from the worst. (That was on August 5th 1950 at Fairfield-Suisin Air Force Base,
The whole thing ended more as farce than tragedy: a Spanish fisherman, Francisco Ortis, saw where the missing bomb had splashed down and guided a recovery fleet of 26 US Navy warships to the spot. It had rolled into a deep underwater trench and took three months to locate and recover: there was a
Anyway, since then, nothing. Not a single bad day at work has been reported. So, since we started by talking about Trident, let’s move on to the safety record of Soviet nuclear submarines. On second thoughts, let’s not!
Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Shabba Ranks (17th), and Stefan Edberg (19th) Cake and botox to you all!
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JANUARY EVENTS
Dick Whittington 14th-17th January Winston Churchill Theatre, Pinn Way, Ruislip. After last year's 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Argosy is back for a romp through London city streets and faraway lands in Dick Whittington. Expect ye olde laughs and ye olde puns, a wonderful treat for all the family. Hillingdon Box Office is selling an allocation of tickets for this event. For more information visit the website at: http://argosyplayers.org.uk/
Local Events
HUBB Business Breakfast Event 14th January, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Networking in partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce. In this presentation Erin Walls from Ward Williams Creatives will be presenting ‘Funding for Start Up Businesses’. Starting up a business is always a big step and there are lots of things to think about but the most common issue for start up’s is funding. Where to get it, how to get it and how the format of funding can impact on the future of the business. Come along and enjoy coffee & pastries. We would be delighted if you could join us, to book email: helen.thompson@wardwilliams.co.uk. Join our HUB LinkedIn group. Follow us on Twitter @wardwilliamsCA or visit: www.wardwilliams.co.uk. Lunchtime Classical Music Concert 27th January, 12.15pm. St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Road and High Street, Ruislip, HA4 6DG. Masayuki Tayama plays Rachmaninoff.
January into February 2016
FEBRUARY EVENTS Michael Sobell Hospice Third Annual Indulgence Evening 10th February, 7pm-10pm London School of Theology, Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW. The evening will offer people the chance to relax and unwind and try a range of taster therapies in a calming atmosphere. The range of treatments available include, mini makeovers, massages, reflexology, Indian head massages and mini facials. There will also be hairdressing services, House of Colour Talks and stalls selling jewellery, accessories, wooden keepsakes, lavender items, products from the Natural Fragrance Company Ltd such as handmade oils and creams as well as Neal’s Yard products. Why not treat yourself or a loved one to a Valentine’s Day gift of pampering and shopping at this charity event? Tickets are £16 which includes a glass of bubbly, free taster therapies and a goody bag to take home. Tea, coffee and delicious cakes will be available to purchase during the evening with accompanying live music from Mixed Emotions & Eclipse Singers. For more information or to book a ticket for this event go to www.michaelsobellhospice. co.uk/events or contact the MSH fundraising office on 0203 826 2367.
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Time for a New Tradition By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
If your New Year traditions have dwindled to a rather slurred singing of Auld Lang Syne as the Big Ben chimes fade, why not adopt new ones this New Year or revive old customs? Lucky New year NibbLes It’s a Spanish tradition to eat twelve grapes, making a wish with each one, for every chime of the clock - bringing twelve months of happiness. In the southern US, Hoppin’ John, a traditional dish of black-eyed peas and ham hocks, brings a year of plenty, while Italians eat one spoonful of lentil stew with each toll of the midnight bells. The round lentils represent coins and good fortune, while in Germany, luck comes via tiny marzipan pigs. Greek hostesses places jewellery on a plate on the table to symbolise prosperity in the coming year and hide a coin inside their Vassilopitta (King’s Pie) that brings blessings to its finder. The Portugese also cook King Cake, or Bolo-Rei, which resembles a crown and conceals a lucky fava bean (although the finder pays for next year’s Bolo-Rei, so not so lucky). In Estonia, seven, nine and twelve are lucky numbers, and eating seven, nine, or twelve times on New Year’s Eve is believed to give you the strength of as many men
as meals you’ve consumed. Warning: you may need to diet afterwards. Get DresseD up aND Make soMe Noise Filipinos wear clothes with spots to represent coins and bring luck, and Spaniards and Italians wear red underwear for the same reason. In South America, they opt for coloured underwear too: red for finding love, gold for gaining wealth and white for peace. Mexicans believe red signifies love, yellow means improved employment, green improves finances and white brings good health. Perhaps new underwear for Christmas could be doubly beneficial if you specify the colour? Auld Lang Syne, a traditional song transcribed by Robert Burns and made famous by bandleader Guy Lombardo, is the most popular New Year song in English-speaking communities, but why not make up your own? The tradition of firing guns at midnight is probably best left abandoned, but you could beat drums Swiss-style, bang saucepans Filipino-style, or follow Buddhist Temple tradition by striking a gong 108 times at midnight to expel the 108 human weaknesses.
out with the oLD, iN with the New The first-footing tradition has dwindled in the UK, but the belief is that the first foot through your door after midnight dictates your household’s luck for the year. Tall, dark visitors and new mothers or brides are especially lucky, and should come bearing traditional gifts: coal, shortbread, salt, coins and maybe a tot of whisky. Worth a revival? In Denmark they break old plates at the door of family and friends, but cleaning your house as the Japanese do may be safer. Or why not make a bonfire with the Christmas tree, like the Dutch? While it’s burning, throw on a list of last year’s bad events, Mexicanstyle, or burn unwanted photographs and clothes as they do in Ecuador. In Costa Rica and Venezuela, people run across the street with luggage to wish for new adventures, but leaving a travel brochure under your partner’s nose may be more effective. New resoLutioNs The Babylonians, who supposedly ‘invented’ New Year’s resolutions, returned borrowed farm machinery and tried to start the year debt-free (as many Russians apparently do). Sounds like as good as resolution as any...
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ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK
THE HIDDEN HANGOVER The damaging impact on society of problem drinking is clearly evidenced by the amount of time and money spent dealing with it by local authorities, police, health professionals and the social care system. Harder to quantify is the effect of alcohol on the families, friends and colleagues of those who drink to excess. This hidden hangover takes its toll on those closest to the drinker and often goes unnoticed. For every person with a drink problem there are at least five close family and friends who live with degrees of uncertainty, deceit, financial insecurity, fear of violence or emotional and physical abuse. Alcoholism is an illness which affects their loved ones physically, emotionally and spiritually. Dealing with someone else’s drink problem can be frightening and confusing. Challenging their unacceptable behaviour can be exhausting and stressful, and may make the situation worse. Communication breaks down, relationships suffer and families fall apart. For the families and friends this can be a lonely and isolating experience, compounded by shame and secrecy.
The subtle signs might manifest themselves in, for example, children failing in school or work days lost through stress-related illness of a family member. Al-Anon Family Groups supports those in relationships with problem drinkers, offering understanding and encouragement from others who have experienced the same challenges. By gaining insight into a better way of coping, members can vastly improve the quality of their own lives, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Al-Anon is a valuable, free resource in the struggle to reduce the negative burden of alcohol problems in society. It has been in existence for more than 60 years and there are over 800 groups in towns and cities in the UK & Eire, offering a sympathetic ear and a wealth of experience. Al Anon’s contribution is being increasingly recognised. The Scottish Parliament recently commended Al-Anon for its role in supporting those affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon meetings offer a place of safety, where anonymity is protected and everything said remains confidential.
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New Year, New Style?
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marble, slate or zinc. The latter but with a dark, is the metal du jour, and keen mysterious side,’ DIYers can order a sheet of says Rebecca zinc online, then get how-to Williamson, instructions from YouTube. Dulux’s senior colour design Keep going around the and content January is the perfect time to give house. your beauty routine a shake up and manager. Another Another way to add interest of Dulux’s overtry something a little bit different… to dull walls would be with an riding themes for eye-catching, stick-on-peel2016 is ‘Heritage Stuck in a make-up rut? & Future’, in other off design, a metal-framed mirror or an oversized print. You might want to considerwords, the idea Boring floor? Time for a booking yourself in for a that one has to new rug – or there is always make-up lesson. Some take inspiration the option of either sanding of the big brands offer from the past in back or painting old wooden mini makeovers, as it’s a order to design boards. Looking for something for the future. chance for them to show simpler? Adding a sheepskin off their products, but if So, vintage and to an old sofa or chair will Out with the old,you in with antique support really want to getreferences out Fancy trying a different shampoo give instant uplift, asand will a those of the modern-day in a the new, and if your of that rut, try a M.A.C. conditioner? I’mchange lovingofthe SuperFruit bed linen, towels chocolate, New Year’s resolution Full Make Up palette Lessonthat includes Complex 10-in-1 Renewal Shampoo or small accessories such as sand, a deep, pinkish red, is to refresh your home (£50), which lasts for 90 (£10) and Conditioner (£10.99), by cushions, storage baskets or muted orange and spicy with a fashionable minutes and will give you vases. And how about lights? SheaMoisture. SheaMoisture has been browns. Ideal for an overhaul look, interiors expert bags of inspiration. Not A sassy lampshade can alter going for over 100 years in the States, in any style of property. quite ready to take the Katherine Sorrell has the lookmade of an itentire room, but has only recently across to Morepolish easy updates while popping in some filament plunge? A new nail some handy tips to help. the UK. The 10-in-1 system is incredibly You may not be in the market bulbs will give yourtime lighting is a great baby step. Nails nourishing, so is perfect for this of buying Where do I start? vibehas that’s Inc have addedfor four newnew furniture, year, when our ahair to absolutely cope with hot the there are still ways to Think about what colours parts of to theirbut right now. How about a cool NailKale demands of icy winds and central heating. update your old pieces for a your home feel most tired each and priced coat hook or new door knobs? range, at £14. complex of Shea fabulous new look.A Ikea has blend unloved. Perhaps walls could Some kitchen canisters or a The NailKale polishes butter, identified a key trend this marula bathroom soap dispenser? do with a wash of fresh paint, are designed to give oil and– fruit year for personalisation just for example. Dulux’s colour of The smallest things can make your nails a vitamin extracts look at what can be done works a surprisingly big difference. the year is Cherished Gold, and that mineral boost, to chest hydrate, with anas inexpensive of a gold-influenced ochre The high-street chains are well as colour, to leavespray paint drawers, and some brilliant at tapping into new support can be used on its own as a them harder, stronger imagination. On aelasticity subtler note, statement or as a highlight in trends and getting affordable and hues. healthier. aThe new of paint and change colour, or combination with other products out there fast – so make a wood stain, combined includeeven Regents The overall colour colours palette for get browsing in your nearest hair more with new knobs ormanageable. pulls will this year is muted, Mews, warm and a rich crushed department store. give wooden furniture newfor soft yet also sophisticated. damson, as sported by Looka out What other trends should I of life, while for really ‘Think coral, not orange; Alexa ochre Chung, lease pictured the brand in be keeping an eye on? could not yellow and midnight, abovenot right. on-trend attitude you Boots. While a striking monochrome have a table top covered in blue. This is a friendly palette
darkup wood, shiny brass, palette black, white and summon product is packed with nourishing natural Tintedoflip balms always fluffy cushions, small tables grey is going to be big in ingredients, such as Shea butter, hemp teenage memories of 2016, strawberry and statement floor lamps. opulent metallic accents are seed oil and chamomile extract, and has flavoured gloop in a tin. Thankfully, the of the synthetic ‘nasties’ that can also catching on a fast, and work none they’ve come very long way,Atasthe opposite end of spectrum is the Scandi look well with both modern and so easily dry and irritate skin. Try the the new benecos Natural Shiny that is all natural, textural, traditional decors. The look Scar Oil (£18.99), which contains rosehip Lip Colour (£6.95) proves. They’re tonal and pared-back, can be either industrial (more – scientifically proven to help improve wonderfully hydrating and canincluding help sheepskin, leather, on this next month) or retroappearance of scars, stretch marks, prevent chapped, prefer glam – as per Bemz’scracked ‘Deco lips,wood and felt. If youthe uneven so are perfect for winter. They’re something with more colour,pigmentation and signs of ageing. Glam’ look, described as ‘cosy available colours, including go for a folk-inspired style glamour withinathree Seventies Now Rusty Rose – a natural, subtlewith brighter tones of red,I do twist’. ‘Many people who think love a multishade that suits most skin tones. orange and teal, combined back to the Seventies think with intricate florals,tasker, so of corduroy, brown, orange when I heard If you have eczema you may well have and woodlandhandicraft and wood panelling. Instead, of a heard of creams inspired images. Last butshoe cream that you can use as a we want of to purepotions create a more – a range balm, moisturiser, hair conditioner and have been notformulated least, Graham &lipBrown glamorousthat Seventies style specially oil, I really was intrigued! Poto soothe skin conditions, havesuch predicted fourmassage trends in our homes: think Charlie’s IMageS - Left: Ikea predicts a trend based around the catwalks Angels, Studio 54, Zu’s new Edible Shoe Cream (£7.50) is as and eczema and psoriasis. for personalisation, whether it’s using at London Fashion Week: Bianca Jagger,’ says Lesley I think it’s a formulated fromstains, coconut oil and is so pure Personally, stencils or freehand painting. meadow prints, statement Pennington, CEO and founder that you can actually eat it. It’s a really great range above: One of Dulux’s key trends for reds, for intricate of Bemz. She recommends handy tin to keep handbag treat most lace detailing 2016inis your ‘Heritage & Future’,to including and –skin you heard it here first mixing plain fabrics in rose, chapped lips, dry flyaway redspatches that reflectof ourskin, rich heritage, but – a throwback Eighties. steel, mineral blue and straw haveof a bright contemporary and so on.also (And, course, it’ll keepfeel types. to thehair You have been warned… with geometric accents, plus thatgreat points to the future. your leather shoes looking too.) Each
Motoring
Best Small Cars By Rebecca Chaplin
If you don’t need to transport your worldly goods with you every time you get in your car you don’t necessarily need a big vehicle. If most of your journeys are made around town and don’t include major motorway mileage, then you may want to consider one of the latest city cars. These won’t cost you the earth to buy or to run, are great to drive and the latest crop are stylish and comfortable for everyday use. Here we’ve picked five of our favourites.
Ford Fiesta - Price: From £9,995
The Fiesta has been the best-selling car in the UK for more months than we can remember – and that’s not without good reason. The latest small Ford has plenty to offer with a welllaid out cabin, fantastic handling that makes even trips to the supermarket exciting and a superb choice of specification.
VW Polo - Price: From £11,100
The VW Polo has an enviable reputation for being a bit of a tough guy – and in the city you need a vehicle that can withstand a few bumps and scrapes. The Polo is solid both inside and out with functional layout and built-to-last materials. Although it’s at the higher end of our price scale, VW’s wellrespected residual values and reliability make it a worthy investment.
Honda Jazz - Price: From £11,695
The Honda Jazz might not be everyone’s first choice in the small car sector – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth a look. The Japanese car firm’s reputation for reliability is up there with the best in the world. Couple that with some funky looks, spacious interior and competitive pricing and it may be worth taking a trip to your local Honda dealer to try one out.
Dacia Sandero - Price: From £5,995
Some of you have probably spent more on a holiday than it costs to buy this brand new car – but don’t let this bargain basement price tag put you off. The Dacia Sandero, loved by James May of Top Gear fame, is the real deal, combining back to basics interior and no thrills styling with a functional engine and practical lay out. The fact you’ll get change from £6,000 makes it even more tempting.
Vauxhall Corsa - Price: From £8,995
The Corsa is soon to be replaced by an all-new model which means there are bargains to be had on the current model. A firm favourite with new drivers and pensioners alike, the Corsa might play second fiddle to Ford’s Fiesta in the sales charts, but it’s still worth a look. It’s stylish, has an impressive array of engines to pick from and is packed with plenty of features too.
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Lamb & Spinach Curry
Serves 4
Ready in 55 minutes This mildly spiced curry thickened with red lentils and
spinach will make a refreshing change for a family meal after all the traditional food over the festive season. Serve with a cooling cucumber and mint yoghurt and some warmed naan bread for a really filling mid-week supper.
Ingredients: • 2 tbsp oil • 600g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped • 6 tbsp balti curry paste • 75g red split lentils • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 200g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander • Boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges to serve
TIP For a spicier flavour replace the balti curry paste with one that has a little more heat such as Madras. Adding some finely chopped red chilli when frying the onion will also boost the heat factor!
Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat. Add half the lamb pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and sealed all over. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the oil and fry the rest of the lamb pieces in the same way. Add the onion and garlic (and a splash more oil, if needed) and fry over a medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the curry paste and fry for a further minute until fragrant. Return the meat to the pan and stir to coat in the curry paste. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 300ml cold water and the lentils. Reduce the heat then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the meat is tender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the spinach and coriander. Cover and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the spinach has just wilted. Serve with the boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges.
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HEALTH
Time to Smile By Louise Addison
Take care of your teeth in 2016 Less than half the population attend a dentist for regular check ups and the situation is becoming steadily worse. We tend to take our teeth for granted until we have a toothache, but in the case of teeth, prevention really is better than cure. Our mouths are full of bacteria. Mostly these are harmless; some are even helpful. Certain types though, attach themselves to the enamel (the hard surface which covers each tooth). If not removed they breed and spread. Their waste products mix with the proteins in saliva and form the creamy film we know as plaque. If we eat a lot of sugary food it creates the right oral environment for bacteria to multiply faster. While tooth enamel is very hard wearing it is vulnerable to attack by acid. One of the waste products produced by the breeding bacteria is acid and because this is formed in the sticky plaque, it cannot easily be washed away by saliva. If they’re not removed, the acids begin to dissolve the enamel and make it porous. The pores become larger and in time they join up and a cavity is formed. Because there are no nerve fibres in the enamel, we cannot ‘feel’ the bacterial acid attacking our teeth. Eventually though, the enamel breaks down so much that the acid begins to attack to dentin underneath. When this happens we feel pain so know that something is wrong, but by then we already have tooth decay. So how do we prevent bacterial build up on our teeth?
THE FIRST STEP is to develop a good brushing technique. Most dentists recommend electric toothbrushes as they have a more efficient cleaning action. Whether you choose an electric or an ordinary brush, make sure that the bristles are soft. Too much vigorous brushing with tough bristles can irritate the gums and wear the thin tooth enamel, making the teeth sensitive. THE SECOND STEP to good oral hygiene is flossing. The tiny gaps between the teeth, called interproximal spaces, cannot be kept clean by brushing alone. Flossing is the only way to get into these areas. Failure to floss means that up to 35% of the tooth surface remains dirty! THE THIRD STEP is mouthwash. This flushes out any persistent bacteria which brushing and flossing have missed, and also work to make the teeth more slippery meaning bacteria find it harder to stick to their surface. Even the best oral hygiene falls short of perfection, which is why it is important to visit a dentist for a check up at least once a year. They will be able to check the whole mouth for signs of damage and provide preventative treatment if they see a problem. Good oral health needn’t be pricey. Most dentists offer treatment plans, where you pay a little every month to cover some or all of any future costs. Many also offer interest-free loans, so you can spread the cost of more expensive treatment. So get cleaning and flash those pearly whites with pride this year.
Louise Addison
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Home & Interiors
New Year, New Style?
Beginnings By Katherine Sorrell
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Finance A Fresh Financial Start in 2016 – Begin the New Year with a Budget
By Ann Haldon
If you’ve overspent this Christmas, you might be wondering how to get your finances back under control. It’s easy to get carried away by the spirit of giving – the problem is, it can jeopardise your financial wellbeing into the New Year and beyond. So what can you do to get yourself back onto a firm financial footing? One of the first things is to analyse your finances and make a realistic budget. By taking a long-term view and identifying exactly how much you spend during the course of a year, you can take back control of your dwindling finances, and prevent spiralling into long-term debt. Why budget? A budget helps to establish whether you’re living beyond your means. This isn’t always obvious on a day-to-day basis but if you’re constantly spending more than you earn, at some point you might find yourself unable to keep a roof over your head. But there’s a secret to making a budget that’s fit for purpose, and that’s to incorporate every expense that you make during
the course of the year, including Christmas, birthdays, summer holidays and more. It will provide an accurate view of your financial position, rather than just a snapshot of a couple of months’ spending habits. This makes it more realistic and, with a bit of willpower, more likely that you’ll stick to it. Birthdays and Christmas Friends’ and family birthdays may only cost a few pounds here and there, but over the course of a year, and in addition to Christmas expenses, they constitute a significant chunk of annual expenditure. Some households spend hundreds of pounds on Christmas presents, food and family treats, but these are often omitted from a budget because they aren’t regular monthly outgoings. Scrutinising your bank statements for just a couple of months doesn’t provide the bigger picture. It’s going to take some time to calculate your total spend for the year, but once it’s done you’ll be able to use it confidently to improve your long-term financial situation, and set yourself up for a
lifetime of control. So what else do you need to include in your budget, apart from birthdays and Christmas? Non-regular expenses, plus how much is coming in Motoring costs such as car insurance, tax, new tyres and the annual service are easily forgotten. Annual membership subscriptions are also often left out, as is one of the biggest expenses of the year - the summer holiday. Even the cost of a daily coffee adds up over time. So have a good think and include expenses large and small: weekly, monthly and annually. When thinking about the money that comes in, don’t forget to include wages, benefit and pension payments, and any income from savings, investments or selfemployment. Once you’ve totalled the figures, deduct your expenses and hopefully you’ll be left with a positive number. If you spend more than you earn, now at least you can do something about it. Not a static document Your budget isn’t meant to be
a static document. It needs to reflect your income and spending in the long-term, and this is likely to change often. So make it part of your routine to update it regularly, and make sure new expenses and sources of income are carefully recorded. Having a clear idea of where your money goes will also help to meet specific financial goals such as saving for retirement, putting money away for a deposit, or simply avoiding debt. Achieving financial clarity in this way helps you to live the life you want, so don’t view it as a restriction on spending – it’s more like the road to freedom. A budget planner online? Is it easier to stick to a budget and update it regularly when it’s online? Well, it can be quicker
if you’re already using the computer, and the calculations are made for you, but there’s also a lot to be said for using a physical budget planner. It’s more visible and accessible to keep a check on your spending, and this alone could provide the motivation to stick to it. You can put it on the fridge, or on the wall in front of you while you’re working. Building a secure financial future is the aim of the exercise, so choose the method that suits you best. So you’ve got all your figures – what now? There’s a great way to divide up your money called ‘piggybanking.’ It’s described in detail on the Money Saving Expert website, and essentially means opening a separate
bank account for each of your main categories of spending. You would need your main bank account, plus another one for bills. Thinking about your major expenditures, you might have three more accounts for: • a summer holiday • a new car • Christmas This allows you to allocate an amount of money to each one via standing order from the main account. The word ‘budget’ often implies having to go without, but knowing your spending patterns and gaining financial control can give you back your freedom – the freedom to enjoy life without the worry of debt. http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/banking/Budget-planning
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Finding The Perfect Puppy... FINDING a puppy has always been a minefield. Buyers assume that ‘breeders’ are honest and care for the welfare of their charges but often this anything but the case. There have always been unscrupulous ‘breeders’ selling pups with dubious pedigrees and the uninitiated are easily caught out because they don’t know what the puppy should look like. This is even more of an issue with the advent of ‘designer’ breeds where the lines are blurred and the pups may be nothing like the breeds that have been cross bred. DON’T buy on impulse and never buy a pet as a surprise gift. Research breeds, their characteristics and the problems they may have - that cute puppy may grow into a large and difficult dog. Avoid feeling sorry for a sad or sickly looking puppy, it is the responsibility of the seller to sort it out it is not your problem. It may result in being an expensive or tragic mistake and just gives them profit to continue their illicit trade. DON’T buy puppies from pet shops; they generally obtain their stock from disreputable breeders and puppy farms. Many have poor knowledge of, or interest in, animal welfare and are only interested in profit. Knowledgeable and caring pet shop owners do not sell puppies. DON’T buy from adverts in newspapers, magazines or on the internet - good breeders don’t need to advertise and puppies may be illegal imports. I cannot emphasise the importance of this too much. DON’T agree to anyone delivering to you or meeting them at a ‘convenient’ neutral location, they are ALWAYS disreputable dealers covering their tracks so you can’t find them when things go wrong, the puppies will be sickly and infested with parasites and again, they may well be illegal imports. DO look for ‘home-bred’ puppies that you have seen indoors with their mother. Even puppies bred in reputable breeding kennels may be unsuitable as they may not be habituated to living with a family in a normal house. The best way to find a pedigree dog is to call the Kennel Club and ask for the breed secretary of the breed you are interested in and be prepared to travel some distance. Even then this is not foolproof so go in with your eyes open and with the rest of these tips in mind. It used to be that puppy farmers operated from Wales and Ireland and any pup with documentation from those countries should still be viewed with suspicion. However, since regulations tightened in these places dealers are importing more from Eastern Europe. Not only are these puppies likely to be stressed and unhealthy they may have been imported on forged or illegal documents. Be very wary of puppies from these countries: they cannot be legally imported before they are 15 weeks of age at the very
earliest and illegal puppy imports may introduce Rabies into the country. These puppies WILL be seized and you will have to pay for the quarantine or for the puppy to be destroyed. There is now so much money to be made from illegally importing puppies that former drug smugglers have turned their attention to this market as the profits are huge and the punishment, if caught, derisory. These people will even rent and furnish a house and bring in a stooge bitch and pretend it is the puppy’s mother. Check all vaccination certificates are fully complete and the dates fit the information given. If they’re not - don’t buy. Incomplete certificates are a sign of animal dealers/illegal importers and are unreliable. Remember: If you’re not 100% happy - walk away, there is always another choice but wherever you find your pet take it to a vet immediately for a health check and listen to what they say. Vets are the best source of unbiased advice and the small fee may save a fortune or a tragedy.
Make Room for Roses by Pippa Greenwood
It’s the perfect time of year to plant roses, and there should be a good selection in any local garden centre - but better still, arm yourself with a few catalogues from the specialist rose nurseries and you can be guaranteed an unbelievable choice of extremely highquality plants. Although roses look good in beds, borders and sometimes even in containers, why not take the plunge and create your own fantasy rose arch or rose-clad arbour?
If you have an existing arch or pergola then transform it by planting roses now to ensure fabulous colour and perhaps some perfume for many summers to come. If you don’t have an arch, create your own using sturdy timber, or if you don’t feel up to too much DIY and carpentry then simply invest in a good quality wooden or metal arch or pergola kit. You need to start by deciding which type of rose you want: basically, either ramblers or climbers can be used to cover pergolas and arches. The advantage of ramblers is that they tend to have more flexible and pliable stems and so are easier to train over an arch or pergola, particularly one which
is relatively tight or narrow. They do, however, have one big disadvantage and that is that they only flower once a year, whereas many of the climbers have two flowering periods or even continue to flower intermittently for months. Choice of colour is down to personal preference, but when choosing a rose or roses to add to your garden bear in mind that many have quite strong colours, so ensure that these will look good with adjacent highly coloured trees and shrubs and will not look out of keeping with any nearby painted or treated surfaces such as window frames, doors, decking or garden furniture.
Don’t forget perfume. This is a vital ingredient as far as I am concerned and certainly adds a wonderfully mystical and sensuous ingredient to any garden. Walking beneath an arch or pergola heavily laden with perfumed roses on a warm summer’s evening takes some beating! If you get your roses delivered, don’t be put off if they appear rather miserable, with somewhat lopsided roots, uninspiring woody stems and little else. This is normal
for bare root roses as they will have recently been lifted from the soil, but despite their forlorn appearance they usually establish extremely well. If you can’t get your new purchases into the ground immediately (do always try to plant them as soon as possible), then make sure that you keep the root systems moist by wrapping them in thoroughly moistened hessian or by burying the roots temporarily in garden soil. Make your planting hole close to but not immediately on top of the base of the arch or pergola. A distance of about 30 – 45 cm (12 – 18 in) works well, but it is essential that you do not make the planting hole too close to any concrete footings or other material located in the soil. Although roses quite like fairly heavy soil, if you soil is based on clay and really heavy and there is any risk of it becoming waterlogged, prepare a really good, large area thoroughly before starting to plant. Dig in well rotted manure, garden compost and grit to ensure good fertility and decrease the risk of waterlogging. This needs to be done over a sizeable area, not just a
small planting hole - more of a planting pit! With bare root roses, if the roots are really lopsided and all crammed together, then you do need to spread them out before planting. It may help if you soak the roots in water for a couple of hours (overnight at the very most) before prising them apart into a good open shape, pruning out any which have been damaged in any way and then getting the rose into the ground as speedily as possible. Always make sure that you plant at the correct depth: the swollen graft point slightly above where the roots start protruding should be just above soil level. This means that only the roots are beneath the soil and the rose will perform better, and with far less risk of growth appearing from the
rootstock. Once in place, keep your rose well watered during dry conditions, paying particular care to this over the next 18 months or so. In the spring it is sure to benefit from an application of a rose fertiliser and a topping up of the mulched area.
Newly purchased roses are unlikely to have much in the way of top growth, but once they get going you will obviously need to train these stems into the arch or pergola, securing them at regular intervals with great care, so that they are not damaged by being buffeted against the arch or pergola during windy weather. I like to use the steel wire with a dense foam covering – strong but soft! Good varieties for planting over pergolas and arches:
There are lots of different varieties suitable, but some of my favourites include: Veilchenblau ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ (climber), Excelsa ‘Crimson Shower’, Albertine Albericbarbier ‘Golden Showers’, ‘Iceberg’ (climber), Malvern Hills ‘Super Fairy’, ‘Gloire de Dijon’, ‘Zéphirine Drouhin’. Make vegetable growing fun with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select the vegetables you’d like to grow at www.pippagreenwood. com and your garden-ready plants will be delivered in May, accompanied by weekly emails packed full of atyour-elbow advice and tips, ensuring great results. There’s a stylish gift card available too. It is great value and various pack sizes are available (e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29), plus that weekly advice.
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Bokwa Dance Fitness Over-50's group Energetic workout that anyone can pick up, dancer or not. Saturdays 10.30Outline Theatre Group At St. Matthews Church, Yiewsley. Every 11.30am, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Contact Penny, Tue 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome from Craft Evening Group 8yrs+. See www.outlinetheatre. co.uk or 07771 872592/01895 420409; Tuesday 7.30pm. Members own learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk projects and workshops to share exper- call Robert Jones on 01895 446352 ience and further skills at Southlands Dance, Gymnastics and Painting Group - Morning Arts Centre. Tel: 01895 442980 Free Running Classes Tues 10am-1pm. Experienced waterPresented by Futunity Uk in Uxbridge colorists very welcome at Southlands Handicraft - Morning Group Town Centre & Hillingdon Sports & Arts Centre. Tel: 01895 421328 Tuesday 10am to 12 noon, needlecraft Leisure centre. Ages 2-adults catered and any handicraft with material. Paper Spinning & Weavers Group for and all styles of dance from RAD 3D decoupage, patchwork, cross stitch, Tues 7.30-9.30pm at Southlands Arts ballet, Contemporary & ISTD Tap to soft toys etc., at Southlands Arts Centre. Tel: 01895 443481 Break Dancing , Street Dance, Hip Hop Centre. Tel: 01895 442910 The Language Clubs of Hillingdon & Zumba. Check out our website for full Harlington Locomotive Society From late Sept until mid-July. Visitors class listings, www.futunityuk.com. Every Thursday, 8pm at the club in High welcome, Speak some German, Contact Futunity Uk Head Office Street, Harlington, Hayes, Middlesex Spanish, French or Italian? Want to 01895 251224 or email UB3 5ET. For details call Peter Tarrant practise speaking and listening in admin@futunityuk.com on 01895 851168 friendly groups, with recent learners, Fitness Club improvers & native speakers? Join a Hillingdon Family History Society St Catherine School, Money Lane, Language Club! Each Club meets on a At Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, different Thursday of the month at 7.45 West Drayton, UB7 7NX. Hercies Road, Hillingdon. Research Thursday 6-7pm. Circuits, Fitness pm in St Giles' Church Hall, Swakeleys room open (10am-1pm) every Fri (except the Fri before the first Sat of the Road, Ickenham UB10 8BG. For details: and Boxercise. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, www.tauruspt.co.uk German Club 01895 254 723; Italian month). On the first Sat of the month Club 020 8863 3468; Spanish Club and Tel: 07906 087749 open 10am-1pm at Uxbridge Library. French Club 01895 253 472 Experienced help available. See Irish Dancing classes www.hfhs.co.uk . Contact Mrs P. For boys and girls from age 5 upwards. Uxbridge Craft Market Reynolds 01895 444442 or email Beginners and advanced classes Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The hillingdonfhs@onetel.com Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, available. Monday, 6pm at Hayes Gifts and Collectables Conservative Club, Church Rd Hillingdon Railway Modellers Club www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk Wednesday, 6pm at Greenford Visitati Meet every Thursday, 7.30pm at on Catholic church hall Yiewsley Baptist Church. Contact Wednesday Stitch Club tonymoth@Hotmail.co.uk Contact Deidre e: Deirdreosullivan@ 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club . hotmail.co.uk t: 07956 346383 All abilities, Tutorial, White work, gold Hillingdon Natural History Society work, crewel work etc. Your choice! Call Ladies Only Kickboxing Club Meets 1st wed of the month at the sue 0208 868 8052. Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge. Wednesdays, 6.30-8.00pm enquiries@hillingdonat Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, West Drayton & District naturalhistorysociety.org.uk UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! History Society Just turn up or call Instructor Leanne Inland Waterways Association The society meets on the last Phillips on 07518 848285 Meet 2nd Tues of every month at Tuesday of each month Sep-May e: leanne @kickboxing-longdon.co.uk Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, (excluding Dec) at St Martins www.kickboxing-london.co.uk Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. Church Hall, Church Road at 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk Each month there is a talk of either Line Dancing local or national interest. During Thurs 12-2pm. St Martins Church Iver Flower Club the summer months a programme The Coppins Room, Iver Village Hall, Hall, Church Road, West Drayton. of visits and walks are arranged. Grange Way, Iver, SL0 9HW. Meets Call Susan 01895 832837 Membership £8 per year. 4th Thursday of month, 7.30pm. susanwynne376@gmail.com Call either Diane 07599 730640 or Call Jayne on 07730 249876. Cyril 07704 837042 for details. www.bbando.org.uk/clubs/iver Crafty Cards Have fun creating your own cards. 2nd and 4th Friday, 10am to 12noon. Contact 01753 652 459
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Nordic Walking & Wellbeing Explore our borough’s green spaces . with all round exercise in the open air 4 wk courses various days and locations pre-booking essential contact 07771 872 592 / learningmoves@hotmailco.uk Pilates and Tai Chi Fit courses Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Contact Penny 07771 872592/01895 420409; learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk Pinewood Fitness The Fitness Room, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Sl0 0NH Mon 20.00-21.00, Wed 19.30-20.30 Booking only. Various Fitness Circuits, Boxercise, Gym Work £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, www.tauruspt.co.uk 07906 087749 Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.459.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.309.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm
Tap Dance Mondays 7.30-8.30pm at Meadows Community Centre, West Drayton. Adult Beginner/Intermediate tap. No exams. Contact 01895 420409 / learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk. Yoga for All Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Priya 01895 440712
Zumba Mon 6pm, Walter Pomeroy Hall, Royal Lane Hillingdon UB8 3QU. Tues 7.30pm, St Marys Church Hall, Hemmen Lane (off Church Rd, Hayes) UB3 2JQ. All welcome. £5. Ann-Marie Samuels 07701 012927 Zumba Fitness Class Weds 8-9pm at Langley Grammar School Sport Centre Reddington Drive Langley, SL3 8LL. Thurs 7-8pm at Yiewsley / West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Rd, West Drayton. UB7 9JL. Call Gabriel 07735090325 or email gabrielzumba@instructor.net www.gabriel84.zumba.com PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Mobile Disco for Children A mobile disco available for hire, for children of all ages call Zoe on 07747 063149 for details. Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Mon and Thu 19.30-21.30 at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12yrs) & Cadets (age 1218yrs). Fees £2pw, courses from £5. Email: sloughseacadets@yahoo.co.uk Stars at Knight After school Drama Club for children 7-18 yrs at Southlands Art Centre, 76 The Green, West Drayton. Tel: 0208 841 8940 / 07956 123626
MUSIC... Faraday Country Music Club In Slough SL2 1RN. Join us for the best live Country Music. From 811pm. Call Deb 07986 050742 www.faradaycountry.co.uk Guitar lessons Complete beginners welcome. Contact Sam for a FREE lesson 07798 588496 sam@uxbridgeguitarlessons.co.uk The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop where we teach 7-18 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions run Wed's at Nower Hill High School, Pinner and Thurs at Vyners School, Ickenham. Juniors (7-11) 4.156.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.308.30pm. £20 per two - hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or email uxbridge@therockproject.com. Yiewsley & West Drayton Band Rehearse every Wednesday and Friday 8-10pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. To join or book the band for an engagement contact Lynne on 07976 824152 or email Lynne@ywdband.com Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band This is open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or those of you wanting to 'brush up' your skills. Rehearse every Wednesday during term time 6.457.45pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com PETS... Iver Dog Training Club Every Tue and Fri 6.30pm-9.00pm at St Andrews Church, Richings Park. Call Diana 01753 732907 Iver Heath Fields Dog Club 'Outdoor Training' every Sat at 10.15am, Wed at 11am. Call Mike on 01753 817852 or 07795 031335 continued over...
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Close Quarter Combat Based in Richings Park. Specialising in speed, strength and conditioning training. Pad work combinations. Suitable for men & women of all ages. 1-2-1 sessions. Call Mark 07525 366126 e: mj.wilding@hotmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous Meet every Sunday, 7.30pm at St Leonards Hall, St Leonards Walk, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9DD. For more call Howard 07816 315688. Hillingdon Brain Tumour Group Support group held every 2nd Thurs of the month 12.30-2.30pm, Hillingdon Baptist Church, Hercies Rd, Hillingdon, UB10 9LS. Call Cyril or Becky 01895 637444. Rosemary Conley Every Thursday 10-11.30am, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Call Sarah on 0208 569 0181 Slimming World The Salvation Army, Cowley Road, Uxbridge. Tuesday 7pm Tel: Nicki 07826 698360 New Denham Community Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am. Tel: Mandy 07879 897578 Yiewsley Methodist Church, Farfield Road, Yiewsley. Wednesdays 5pm or 6.45pm. Tel: Nicki 07826 698360 Weight Watchers Every Tuesday, 5.30pm and Friday at 10.00am Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Call 01784 256974 or 07879 455882
Southlands Ladies Group Talks, outings, own evenings. Mon fortnightly. Call 01895 445766 Senior Citizens Welfare Association W/D & Yiewsley Bingo played every 4th Wednesday of month 1- 3.30pm. Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Transport available. 01895 443423 Chair Exercise Classes Mondays 11am-11.45am. Call 01895 443423 for details or pop along to the West Drayton Community Centre.
Karate Club of Denham For ages 5 years and upwards. Sundays 9.15-11am at New Denham Community Centre, Oxford Road. Call 07988 743725 Karate Club of Uxbridge For ages 5 years and upwards. Wed 5-7pm at The Greenway, Uxbridge. Call 07988 743725
Kung Fu Club (Ladies only) A work out for all ladies, at all levels of fitness on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9.30 to 10.30am. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or sportsclubuk@gmail.com Heathrow Boxing Club Men & women, boys & girls Junior Boxing Club: Tue & Thu, 5pm. Senior Boxing Club Mon, Tue & Thu, 8pm. 422 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex, UB7 0EB. Tel: 0208 123 1271. Martial Arts Bujinkan Kuri Dojo Ninjutsu and Bujutsu, Unit 21 Bridgeworks, UB8 2JG. Tel: 07878 471124. Training: Sunday 10.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday 8-10pm, Thursday 8.3010pm www.bujinkankuridojo.co.uk Shorinji Kempo Self Defence Learn the practical self defence techniques of this traditional Japanese martial art. Tue 6-7pm children (£2), 7-9pm adults (£5). The Barn, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge. Call Dan 07776 421957. www.sk.harrow.ac.uk Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence, includes empty hand, weapons, meditation and healing massage. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.
SOCIAL GROUPS... Colne Valley Park Conservation Vols Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and local landscape. Contact Steve Ord. steven.ord@groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Harlington Women’s Institute Every 1st Wed of month, 7.309.30pm at Landsdown House, St Peter's Way Hayes UB3 5AB. Call Sarah Wilson 0208 759 0019 Over 60s Social Group Male, Female and couples. Meet fortnightly at various agreed venues. Judith 07980 073170 Mel 07785 582323 jlholl2014@gmail.com Over 65s Wellbeing Sessions Every Friday from 1:30-3:30pm. Creative art & craft activities & chair & standing exercise for over 65s at Yiewsley Cornerstone Centre, 74 Colham Ave. Yiewsley UB7 8HF. Sessions free. Call 01895 458310 www.yiewsleycornerstone.co.uk.
Tea Dancing 2-4pm every Tuesday at Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre Women’s Social Group Looking to make new friends? Social group for women. We meet regularly for coffee, a chat and have organised trips. Call Seema 07730 898635 or seemaa@seemaa.co.uk SPORT... Cowley Bowling Club Always happy to welcome new members Tuesday is club night (May to Sept) all abilities welcome as coaching is provided e: cowleybc.ub8 @gmail.com for further details. Hayes & Harlington Road Runners Includes beginners sessions for anyone looking to start running. Every Wed, 8pm at Hayes and Harlington Community Association, Albert Road, Hayes. E: jack.nisbet@talk21.com www.hhroadrunners.com. Ladies Golf Meets 10am every Monday and Wednesday at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladies-captain@rickmansworthgolf club.co.uk for further details. Pink Ladies Netball Club Training at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tues evening. Senior training 16+yrs 7.30-9pm. Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.30- 8.30pm Under 16s - call Rhiannon 01895 448878 email: plnetball@hotmail.co.uk visit www.pinkladiesnetball.co.uk Table Tennis Eastcote Community Association require new players to play in Wembley & Harrow League. Call Eve & George Gibson on 01895 636106.
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