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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 interest ing to see whether I’ve been successful in making those changes when it comes to this time next year.
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Karen is a professional and qualified Career Coach who provides support in all aspects of Career Development and Transition including effective CV Coaching, Interview Skills and Networking Techniques. A member of the Association of Coaching and registered with the Careers Professional Alliance, she is a qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer. Karen works with both private and business clients around London and the South East who are looking for career change, direction, motivation and support. She works as an Associate for a number of Outplacement organisations including Right Management and SMP Solutions as well as working directly with Military Personnel leaving the Armed Forces and making that transition in to civilian life. Karen regularly contributes to ‘In and Around’ every month sharing her practical experience and knowledge with her local community.
Your career and the year ahead... JANUARY is a great time for reflection on the year that has passed. However, it can also be a time to look back with regret about the things you haven't been able to accomplish or achieve and can it can become a difficult time of year for many of us. However, January should be a time to embrace where you are right now. Remember how you got here. Was it through hard work, talent, good or bad luck, playing it safe or perhaps from taking risks? Chances are, it was a bit of everything and it's important to recognise that everything you did had a consequence - it got you to where you are right now. It’s important to take responsibility for your actions and to learn from any mistakes.
Finally, you might not want just a new job, you might want a complete career change. Perhaps the one thing you learnt about yourself over the last 12 months was that you don't actually want to do the same job any more. Changing your career can feel like a huge hurdle and most people will think about it, perhaps even talk about it but will find it more challenging to actually make it happen. Change takes time and passion.
What did you learn about yourself last year? How can you use it to improve your focus for the year ahead?
Time? - Because in order to achieve it you need to map out a path towards your goal and start to break down the steps you need to take to get you there.
January is notorious for being the month when people make a concerted effort to improve things, do things differently or even change direction.
Passion? - Because if you really want to take that journey and change your career you have to be passionate about what you want to achieve.
You may be looking to improve your current job, get a promotion or even get a new job. Improving your job may be about a range of things from changing your attitude to work, approaching things differently as well as taking on additional responsibilities to make your job more enjoyable. Remember, “If you love your job, you'll never work another day in your life.”
If you're looking for a new job, embrace it as a new challenge and use everything you've learnt about yourself over the last 12 months to help define your new job search.
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For 26 years the Mazda MX5 has been a fantastic little road ster but now it is in a class of its own. That’s right, it is literally the only cheap, reliable, fun two seater roadster on the market right now. If you want to shell out quite a lot more you can choose between the Porsche Boxster, Nissan 370Z or BMW Z4 among others, but the MX5 has no direct competitors. There’s an argument to be made that it is so good that it has put all the others out of business. This year a new version hit the forecourts – is it possible that it is even better than ever? With this fourth generation, Mazda have gone back to ba sics with a car that has actually evolved remarkably little since 1989. The new car has the smallest footprint of all of them and it is the lightest since the first generation; weighing in at under a tonne, it is a virtual featherweight among modern cars with all the safety equip ment they must carry. The styl ing is a significant development on the last model. It retains the perfect proportions of short boot and long bonnet but the bonnet line falls away sharply at the front and the narrow slanting headlights look faintly menacing. There are creases on the flanks where previously there were curves and the rear haunches are more muscular than before, making it faintly reminiscent of the BMW Z4. It is still a very
pretty little car though; it’s just been given a modern twist. Despite the car being shorter and narrower, Mazda have man aged to carve a little more space out of the cabin. Broader people will still brush shoulders with each other but there is plenty of leg space and the seats grip you nicely, although there is not enough support to make long journeys comfortable. Mean while, the dash is simplicity itself with three dials in the binnacle, three knobs for the heating on the centre console and a joystick on the armrest, with everything beautifully executed in high quality materials. Even the pop up satnav looks properly inte grated rather than an after thought. The manual soft top must be the easiest one to oper ate in existence, requiring one hand and about three seconds to lower. The boot is as tiny as ever, but fine for a couple of weekend bags. Mazda has avoided the tempta tion of bolting turbochargers onto its engine lineup, a sensi ble decision in a car this light. There are just two to choose from, a 1.5 with 130bhp and a 2.0 with 160bhp. The 2.0 litre has a lot more midrange grunt whereas the 1.5 does its best work at the top of the rev range. I tried the 1.5 and it’s a beaut, eager to rev with an exhilarating
rasp from the exhaust. 62mph comes up in 8.3 seconds, not earth shattering but fine in a little car that’s all about fun. The handling is terrific with precise steering, masses of feedback and controllable oversteer. There’s a surprising amount of body roll though; the payback for this is the ride which is a revela tion, better than most prestige saloons. Stiffer dampers are a low cost option and come as standard on the 2.0 litre model, so it’s a case of personal prefer ence as to where you want the compromise between ride com fort and handling to be. The MX5 has always been about the driving experience and the fourth generation doesn’t disappoint. On a twisty back road the car feels like an exten sion of your body and there are few pleasures in life to compare with pushing that raspy little engine up to its 7500 rpm red line in every gear. Yet all this fun is also remarkably affordable. A well specced car with satnav, cruise control and even aircon comes in under £20K, not to mention managing 46mpg. Mazda’s iconic little roadster is better than ever.
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Andy Mydellton FLS (pictured right) is an environmentalist journalist, the founder and leader of the British wildlife charity, the Foundation for Endangered Species. They are members of the United Nations agency UNESCO with Andy Mydellton being Chairman and the Environmental Concern Advisor to the UNESCO Schools Group. Andy is a Fellow of the Linnean Society. He writes for many publications, mounts photographic exhibitions, gives presentations and broadcasts the 'Andy Mydellton Wildlife Zone' radio programme.
Below a more modern approach to the log pile, an Insect Hotel.
DESPITE being a really tough and heavy task, I managed to dig up some trees in the Millstream Fork wildlife garden which resulted in a fantastic mess. The mound of rubbish covered about 10 square metres and about one and a half metres high. If I left it there, the timbered trees would have crushed and suffocated the flora at its base, creating a Spartan ‘deathly quarter’. So I decided to conquer this mountainous problem and move the debris. I created two new mounds. The first was a temporary one made of small, sweet smelling pine foliage and twigs which would not decompose very well, even in a compost heap or bin. From this mound I regularly filled up my large green council recycling bin. The more substantial pieces of wood, the trunks, branches and roots could not be recycled, and made the second mound, making it a mini habitat and log pile over a metre high. I had decided to make a log pile because in over a quarter of a century Millstream Fork has never had one, and this was a great chance to make a positive outcome from an initial problem. Over the next few years this log pile will be decomposed by tiny microscopic animals such as microbes, protozoa’s, and bacteria which will breakdown dead wood and begin the decaying process. Mosses and lichens will also make this their home as other, larger animals join the burgeoning bustle of life. Many small insects and other animals such as woodlice are attracted to log pile habitats and even spend much, if not all of their lives inside the labyrinths. When insects and invertebrates have established themselves in the log pile, insectivores such as shrews may turn up to feed on them. Even in the first few days I saw butterflies and other flying insects visiting the pile perhaps attracted by its odour and newness. Almost immediately I spied a female blackbird and juvenile robin trying to catch them, even when the butterflies fluttered across to the Russian Ivy hanging over the nearby fence. In the Autumn hedgehogs are drawn to these piles to rest, sleep and keep warm. They also have a ready-made ‘en-suite larder’ of live food at their disposal: no wonder they are so attracted to such mini habitats! Over many years it has been established that the more permanent garden log piles are safer than temporary bonfire piles stacked up every November for Guy Fawkes Night. Many hedgehogs are burned alive amongst the fun and gaiety of our roaring flames and fireworks because they cannot flee in time. When I removed the original mound of debris to create the wood pile, I noticed that there was a large congregation of the hedgehogs’ ‘live pantry’ of over 100 orange coloured slugs at its base. They are confusingly named Great Black Slugs which eat plants as well as small dead creatures. They are classified as being similar to snails, but with no protective shell, they cover themselves with a wet sticky mucus which prevents them drying out. They are also hermaphrodites which can reproduce by themselves, without a mate of the opposite sex. I often wonder what other wildlife activity had tucked itself away beyond my gaze. For example an aggressive predator beetle named the Devil’s Coach Horse will bustle its way into the log pile, expecting to find slugs and other invertebrates. When this happens during the darkness of night they would feed on these wet skinned orange ‘tasties’ amongst other prey. I have one ambition still to achieve after over a quarter of a century of wildlife gardening at Millstream Fork. It is to successfully entice the scarce Stag Beetle into the site by replanting some of the log pile’s deadwood nearby. As far as I am concerned, this is the king of beetles, being five centimetres long, and very large for a temperate zone insect. They begin their lives as white larvae below the ground inside dead trunks and roots, and live for two or three years eating rotting wood. They emerge to fly around in their full glory sometime between May and August, using delicate wings protected by their outer armour plated elytra. Their massive pincers, which look like the antlers of a stag deer, give the creature its name and are used to battle with other males often for mating rights and territory. These pincers and their dark tan and black bodies are awesome features for most small animals. Indeed if the stag beetle was anywhere near human size we would probably fear them as the most ferocious looking animals in the world. I believe that the Lesser Stag Beetle is another magnificent creature even if some people believe that it may not be as visually as impressive because they are smaller and almost completely black. Near this log pile we are building a bird patio which includes a bird table, two feeding poles with many nuts, seeders, fat balls and kitchen scraps which will continue to attract birds. A birdbath, adjacent waterfall and pond will also benefit and attract such wildlife in this section of the garden. In place of the trees we will be planting flowers, herbs and bushes which attract flying insects and birds. These mini habitats will attract a whole array of creatures where their eggs, pupae and larvae will have good chances of survival and growth. After I have started the ecological process I must leave it up to nature to do the rest.
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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.
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But it's January and time for a spot of gardening selfimprovement. To this end here are my gardening resolutions. 1. I will take a daily walk around my plot and pull out a few weeds as I go. I will not wait until I can't stick a pin between the dandelions. Let's face it gardeners are great procrastinators. But by doing a little and often we can keep our plots looking spick and span. 2. I will not leave seed sowing until it's too late! This is my personal nemesis. I get carried away by all the glorious seed catalogues, order dozens of packets then pop them in a drawer and forget about them. 3. I will plant all the plants I buy from a nursery as soon as a get them home and definitely before their flowers drop off and they turn up their little green toes. Plants bought from a nursery, especially those in cell pack, are already in less than ideal conditions and letting them dehydrate further will make for a sick, leggy plant more prone to disease. Preparation is the key here. I will make sure I have the correct pots, enough potting compost and the
time to spare before I buy. 4. I will clean my gardening tools at the end of each day spent gardening. This is sensible because dirty tools can spread disease. Mild bleach (one part bleach to 10 parts water) or an organic cleaner, which I prefer, will make sure they’re ready for use next time. 5. I will buy another water butt and water my plants faithfully, particularly my pots. Lack of water produces weak root systems. If I know I won't have the time I'll invest in an irrigation system. 6. I will start another compost bin. it's not difficult and will help the environment as I'll be able to recycle even more of my waste vegetable matter. There are small drums and bins which will suit even the tiniest spot. 7. I will help wildlife by making sure I provide habitats for birds, bugs and beasties. Any effort I put in will be repaid tenfold. A garden is a little ecosystem. If it functions well there will be natural pest control, pollination and soil conditioning. Those are my resolutions. You may have different ones and that’s fine. I’m sure we’ll break a few along the way but no-one said the path to perfection, particularly gardening perfection was easy.
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A very happy New Year to all readers and a warm greeting to all those members of the RCHS. We at the RCHS Committee hope you have a fantastic horticultural 2016. We had a fantastic year in 2015 with more talks and events than ever before, we had Christine Walkden from BBC’s the One show kick the year off, and also as well as many talks throughout the year we had three fantastic and successful shows - 2015 saw the most visitors to the shows ever and also the most number of new entries. Our society is once again growing, and in 2016 we have some great things lined up... We have many speakers throughout the year, we start with Jim Buttress from Channel 4 and later on in the year Pippa Greenwood from BBC Radio 4 Gardeners Question Time. Please remember that becoming a member allows you access to most of these events at a reduced cost (see below). To begin the year, I would like to introduce to you once more Patricia Swindells who is the Society’s Show Manager, and organiser of our final demonstration event in December last year by Zoe Bulkeley, of “Floral Art for Christmas.” With only 17 shopping days to go before Christmas it was very heartwarming to see the number of Ruislip Central Horticultural Society members who chose to opt for a relaxing afternoon watching another member do all the work! The event was a demonstration of how to make a Christmas Wreath and two table decorations. Zoe Bulkeley, a trained City & Guilds Florist as well as a member of the Society, gave her time and materials for free for the benefit of the Society. She is very experienced in running workshops but this was the first time that she had done a demonstration before a large audience. She found herself ‘volunteered’ and she made the afternoon very enjoyable. Zoe started the demonstration with the basics of putting the moss around the wire ring assuring the audience that this was simple and easy to do. The audience was
encouraged to ask questions and to come out and get hands on experience. It was very encouraging to see the structure take shape very quickly. The audience appreciated the step-by-step approach and the extra information on what types of foliage were best and the use of colour to bring out the design. At the end of the hour all could see a finished wreath that everyone in the hall would have been pleased to take home. Festive treats e.g. warm mince pies, delicious chocolate cakes, gingerbread men, tea and coffee were available and were much appreciated by the audience. The second half of the afternoon was devoted to showing how two simple table decorations could be made either with groups of foliage and accessories. Once again Zoe made it all look very simple. The final part of the event was the raffle and three lucky people took away the Christmas decorations – everyone was hoping that they held the lucky numbers! The warm and enthusiastic applause at the end of the afternoon showed how much the audience had enjoyed the whole experience. Some members said that this was the best demonstration that they had attended; others said that it had inspired them to try a Christmas decoration although all agreed that it would take them longer to complete! This was the Society’s first afternoon event and was put on in response to the views of the members who took part in the Society survey at the last AGM. The committee will be looking at the possibility of other afternoon events. Next month we will start to hit hard into the garden, and talk about what you can be doing in the month of February, planting and organising. Also we will be bringing back our popular MAILBAG, so please email any gardening or plant related questions you have to rchstalks @gmail.com
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IONISATION ALARMS are the cheapest and are very sensitive to small particles of smoke from fast flaming fires (like paper or wood), but they can be over sensitive near kitchens. They are best fitted on landings.
HEAT ALARMS are insensitive to smoke, but detect an increase in temperature. They only cover a relatively small area, so you may need several in a large room. They are a good choice for a kitchen or garage.
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OPTICAL ALARMS are more effective at detecting large particles of smoke from slow burning fires, such as from foam-filled upholstery and PVC wiring. They are ideal for bedrooms, living rooms and the hall.
COMBINED ALARMS include an optical and heat alarm which will reduce the occurrence of false alarms and increase the speed of detection. They should be fitted on landings and in bedrooms, living rooms and halls. Some alarms are interlinked, which means that smoke detected in one room can raise an alarm call elsewhere in the house. Some have a light that comes on when the alarm sounds, which can help you find your way out and also alert people with
hearing problems. As a minimum you should fit one alarm on each floor, but the more you have fitted, the more protected you are. Remember - you are twice as likely to die in a house fire where no alarm is fitted. Smoke alarms do not detect the presence of carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colourless, odourless, tasteless - but highly poisonous - gas, produced when carbon-based fuels like gas, oil, wood and coal do not burn completely. Around fifty people die each year from CO poisoning. A CO detector should be fitted in every room containing a fuel burning appliance such as a boiler, cooker or fire. Costing between £15 and £35, a detector should have an audible alarm - not just a colour change or back spot indicator - to wake you when you are asleep and at your most vulnerable. Please ensure that your alarm complies with British Standard EN50291 and that it gives a warning when it reaches the end of its useful life. In addition to fitting a CO alarm, also make certain you have your gas appliances and flues serviced regularly by a Gas Safe Registered engineer. Prevention is always better than cure!
Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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Thai is a delightful young Staffie, with a huge zest for life! She loves her walks and behaves nicely on a harness, which overcomes the strong lead pull ing. She has lived with children, but boisterous play could unintentionally bowl small ones over, so we would prefer a home with older children only. A secure garden is a must, as she does have a his tory of scaling high fences. Being a very friendly and rather nosy type, Thai gets on great with other dogs, bold cats and horses. Although she has lived with another dog, we think she would appreciate being an only dog, so she can enjoy ALL the fuss and attention – she really does deserve it.
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Do you know your rights if you are arrested? by Caroline Dunne Consultant IBB Solicitors caroline.dunne@ibblaw.co.uk
Being arrested can be a bewildering experience, particularly if you have never been in trouble with the law before. Maybe your first brush with the law is over a motoring offence, but it could be more serious. It’s a good idea to know what can happen, and what you should do in case you or a family member should find yourself in need of legal support.
The arrest process If you have been arrested by the police you will usually be taken to a police station. You will be held in custody in a cell and then questioned. If you are detained you should always exercise your right to free legal advice and should never be interviewed without your solicitor present. You can request a specific solicitor and do not have to use whoever is on duty. After questioning you will be released or charged with a crime. Your rights while in police custody Your rights must be explained to you by your custody officer at the police station – who will also provide you with a written version. The police must follow the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 codes of practice, which regulate police powers and protect public rights. You can only be detained for 24 hours unless the police apply for an extension. Young people and vulnerable adults If you are under 18 or a vulnerable adult, the police will contact your parent or guardian or attempt to do so. The police must also find an “appropriate adult” to be present with you at the station and provide support and advice during searching and questioning. An appropriate adult can be a parent, guardian or carer, social worker, family member or friend aged 18+, or a volunteer aged 18+.
While in custody you have the following rights: • Access to free legal advice and representation • Tell a family member or friend where you are • Access to medical help if you require it • Access to food and toilet breaks While in custody you will be searched and your possessions will be stored while you are in the cell. Your rights during questioning If the police question you during custody, they must read you the following caution at the start: “You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court”. You may be questioned by police while in custody and this will be recorded. You do not have to answer any questions asked, however there may be consequences if you do not answer. Making a phone call • Legal restrictions apply to phone calls in custody suites. You have the right for a family member or friend to be notified of your detention • You will usually be allowed to make a phone call in order to arrange transport after being released • You have the right for an appropriate adult to be contacted if you are under 18 years of age or a vulnerable adult. If you or a family member has been charged with an offence, IBB’s specialist defence team can help. Call 0330 999 4 999 for immediate help at the police station any time of the day or night, or contact Caroline Dunne on: caroline.dunne@ibblaw.co.uk / 03456 381381.
Your best defence When your reputation is on the line, don’t leave it to chance. Whether you are appearing in court on a road traffic or other criminal matter, need support at a police station, or you are under investigation by HMRC or other regulatory body, our defence team can give you realistic advice on your options and ensure you have expert representation. Our specialist private defence lawyers understand what’s at stake. We give you a tailor-made service and individual attention to bring you peace of mind when you need it most. Contact Caroline Dunne, Consultant, on 01895 207214 or caroline.dunne@ibblaw.co.uk
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Stick to your resolutions By Kate Duggan
DID you know that people have been making (and breaking) New Year’s Resolutions for more than 4,000 years? Some historians believe that the practice dates back to the Babylonians. Their New Year began in springtime, with a festival dedicated to the rebirth of the sun god, Marduk. The Babylonians believed that making promises to the gods would help them start their New Year off on a positive note. The Romans kept the tradition up, although they changed the date of the New Year to January 1st. These days, New Year’s Resolutions tend to focus on self-improvement, whether it’s eating healthier, quitting smoking, or getting a new job. Millions of us make a resolution each year, but only 1 in 10 people stick to it. If your resolve is already wavering, here are a few tips to help you stay strong: Write it down. Writing down a goal and reviewing it regularly improves your chances of success by up to 95%! Involve other people. Tell people what your aim is, and ask them to help. Will your partner join you on your healthy eating mission? Do you know someone who fancies going jogging with you? HAVE A PLAN - A goal isn’t enough; you need to know how you’re going to get there. Resolving to exercise more? How many times a week are you going to work out? What combination of exercise are you planning to do? Do you need to get anything
in place to help you achieve your goal, such as a new tyre for your bike? BREAK YOUR GOAL INTO SMALLER ONES - So you want to lose two stone by your summer holiday. How many pounds do you want to lose this fortnight? REMIND YOURSELF WHY YOU’RE DOING IT - Do you want to make more money so that you can buy a house? Do you want to be healthier so that you can watch your kids grow up? MAKE IT PLEASURABLE - There are usually more ways than one to reach a goal. You don’t have to join a gym to get fit, for example; you could take up a dance class, or try karate. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS - Create a spreadsheet, download an app, or just celebrate each small success on Facebook. GIVE YOURSELF REWARDS ALONG THE WAY - Save the money you’d normally spend on cigarettes or chocolate and treat yourself with it at each small milestone. GET BACK ON THE WAGON - We’re only human, so we all slip up sometimes. One fry-up doesn’t mean you also have to skip the gym. Think about why you slipped and consider how you can stop it happening again. Good luck!
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REGULAR & LOCAL EVENTS... Quiz Night Every Tues & Sun, 8.30pm Coach & Horses, Ickenham
Ruislip Rock ‘n’ Roll Club Every Thurs - rock 'n' roll record hop at Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, HA4 6JQ. Doors open 7:30pm, classes at two levels 8pm, social dancing 8:50-11pm. Fun and friendly club, free parking, licensed bar. www.JiveRevive.co.uk; email: JiveRevive@ btinternet.com; call: 020 88664263. Beginners Rock ‘n’ Roll Jive Classes Every Monday at Harefield Cricket Club, UB96NE. Doors open 7.30pm, class 8pm. Fun & friendly, no experience or partner required. 1950s Rock n Roll record hop - 1st Friday of every month at St Mary's Church Hall, Harefield, UB96BX. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Contact: therockingrebels@gmail.com 07947106607 www.facebook.com/ therockingrebels Lessons in Love Six workshops to help you deal with matters of the heart. Every Tuesday 7-9:30 call Keeley on 07923 074304 or visit www.key4change.com
COMEDY... Comedy Bunker Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road, Ruislip HA4 7DQ. See www.comedybunker.co.uk Comedy Nights The Empire Comedy Club at The White Bear, Ickenham Road HA4 7DF every Thurs night. Pete 01895 675293
HOBBIES... Brushstrokes Art Classes with Sue Friendly weekly classes with tuition. Beginners welcome. Hayes, Ickenham & Ruislip. Ring Sue 01895 639294 or 07949 805246 Chinese Brush Painting Group Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor. Learn how to compose and develop your own style as well as practicing calligraphy. At Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or contact Phyllis Nash 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society Meet for lectures at 7.30 for 8pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9PG. All are welcome, visitors £3 donation. Refreshments. For details contact: Jean Sippy, Secretary Tel: 020 8422 1859 www.hhgs.org.uk
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Hillingdon Decorative & Fine Arts Society Enjoy 10 expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain. Outings to galleries & places of cultural interest. Receive NADFAS Review, Interested? Come along to a lecture, cost £6. See www. hillingdondfas.co.uk, email: membership@ hillingdonfas.co.uk, call Ann 01895 638147
groups, with recent learners, improvers and native speakers? Join a Language Club! Each Club meets on a different Thursday of the month at 7.45pm in St Giles' Church Hall, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham UB10 8BG. For details: German Club 01895 254 723 . Spanish Club. French Club 01895 253 472. Italian Club 020 8863 3468.
Hillingdon Family History Society At Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, Hercies Road, Hillingdon. Research room open (10am – 1pm) every Fri (except the Fri before the first Sat of the month). On the first Sat of the month open 10am – 1pm at Uxbridge Library. Experienced help available. See www.hfhs.co.uk. Contact Mrs P. Reynolds 01895 444442 or hillingdonfhs@onetel.com
Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Collectables www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk
Inland Waterways Association 2nd Tues of every month, 7.30pm.Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Rd, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk Ruislip & District Natural History Society Meet last Mon of the month from Sept to April in Guide Hut near Ruislip Library. Call John Matthews 01895 636215. Ruislip & Northwood Flower Arrangement Society Meet every 1st Tues of the month at the Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, Oaklands Gate, Northwood HA6 3AA Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society Meets on the third Monday of the month at St Martin's Church Hall, High Street, Ruislip at 8.15pm. See RNELHS website for details. Susan Toms 01895 637134 toms.susan@gmail.com Ruislip Philatelic Society Meet at South Ruislip Methodist Church, Queens Walk, South Ruislip HA4 0NL on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except August. Meeting and displays and talks each month and an auction three times a year.7.30pm for 8pm. tel for more details: 01895 637283 The Ickenham Art Society Meets Thu, 7.30pm in the Scout Hut, Community Close, Ickenham. See www.ickenhamart.co.uk. For painters in any medium. Tel. 0208 866 0875. The Chiltern Aviation Society Meets every 4th Wednesday at the Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road. 8pm. Call Keith Hayward on 01895 637872 or email John Roach at Chilternaviation@virgin media.com The Language Clubs of Hillingdon From late Sept until mid-July. Speak some German, Spanish, French or Italian? Want to practise speaking and listening in friendly
Uxbridge & Ickenham Floral Art Society Meets in the village hall, Swakeleys Road. Call 01895 850943 Wednesday Stitch Club 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club. All abilities, Tutorial, White work, gold work, crewel work - your choice! Call sue 0208 868 8052.
KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA... Argosy Players Theatre Group Meets at Ruislip Conservative Club, Ickenham Road, West Ruislip. Every Thurs, 8pm. Call Call Wendy on 07956 971849 or visit www.argosyplayers. org.uk. Junior section for children from 8-16yrs meets Thursdays from 7-8pm. Classical Pilates Mat classes for all levels in Ruislip. Contact Tonja Osborn 07766 011036 or email TonjaOsborn@gmail.com Dance, Gymnastics and Free Running By Futunity UK. Ages 2 - adults catered for and all styles of dance. See www.futunityuk.com, call 01895 251224 e: admin@futunityuk.com Eastcote Exercise Classes Metabolic workout class, 45 minute stretch class. Mon, Tues & Sat mornings. Contact Virginia King 01895 232551 virginiaking@vking2468.freeserve.co.uk Empowering Yoga Fusion of Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Wed 9.30-10.45am at Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Manor Thur 9.30-11.00am at St Thomas More Church, Eastcote + classes in Harrow. FreeTrial Class contact: Joanne 0845 4561336 e:info@empoweringyoga.co.uk Fitness League Fun dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, UB10 8AB Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitnessleague.com
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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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Funky Rhythms Dance & Fitness Zumba with Brian (07957 343528) Monday Zumba, 6:30pm-7:20pm and 7:308:20pm, Abbotsfield School for Boys Zumba with Elli £5 (07833 690153) Tue 8pm - 233 High St, Uxbridge
Funky Zumba with Brian (07957 343528) Wed 6:30-7:30pm, Abbotsfield School. FITSTEPS Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm, Abbotsfield School for Boys. Zumba with Sylvia J £5 (07793 769584) 8pm - Minet Junior School, Avondale Drive, Hayes Zumba with Elli £5. 8pm Active4less, 233 High Street, Uxbridge Zumba with Brian £5. Sat 11am Swakeley's School for Girls, Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon Highgrove Pool Club A programme for over 55’s includes Gym, swim & group exercise sessions with a social area with coffee & teas included, for Info : Angelo Pignone angelo.pignone@all.org 01895 630753 www.better.org.uk/highgrove Images School of Dance Fun and friendly dance & drama classes for all ages. Based in Ruislip Manor. www.imagesschoolofdance.co.uk e: info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk Irish Dancing Classes For children aged 5+. Beginners and advanced. Mon 6pm, Hayes Conservative Club, Church Road. Wed 6pm, Greenford Catholic church hall. T: 07956 346383 e: Deirdreosullivan@ hotmail.co.uk Jacquies Workouts Mon 7.30-8.30pm Kettlebell with Fitness Pilates floor work. Thu 7.30-8.30pm Latin Dance & Tone. Sports Hall, Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham. Wed 10am-11am Kettlebell & Fitness Pilates floor work at Eastcote Community Centre, Southbourne Gardens Eastcote. Call Jac 01895 672354. Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Mon 9.3010.30am, Tues 6.45-7.45pm. Wed, Thu & Fri 10-11am. Denham Village Memorial Hall, Village Road, Denham, Bucks Thurs 6.30-7.30pm. Contact: Wendy, Tel: 07803 602142. www.jazzercise.com e: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com Jazzercise Classes Ruislip Sports and Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip. Mon 6.45-7.45pm; Tue 7-8pm; Wed 9.30-10.30am. Pinner Methodist Church, Love Lane, Pinner.
Mon 8-9pm; Thu 7-8pm. St. Lukes Hall, Love Lane, Pinner. Wed 7.45-8.45pm; Sat 9am-10am. St. Lawrence's Church Hall, Bridle Rd. Pinner. Fri 9.30am. Contact Tina Durkan 07904 221191 email tinadurkan@googlemail.com facebook.com/jazzerciseNWLondon
Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Tues & Thurs 8-11pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. Beginners welcome. Free lifetime membership with this listing. Call Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com
The Pilates Club St Giles & The United Reformed Church Halls, Ickenham. Call 07968 920070 or visit www.thepilatesclub.co.uk Wild Forest Gym Outdoor fitness and natural movement training in 50 acres of forest at Grim's Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow Weald. All abilities. Mon-Fri. Contact Coach Michael 0845 4561336 info@wildforestgym.com or www.wildforestgym.com Yoga Hatha Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga classes in Ickenham, 1st Scouts, UB10 8RE. All levels. Call Katja on 07951 763851
Oaken Leaves English Folk Dance Club Thurs 8.15-10pm, Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip. Call 01895 638008.
Yoga with Yolanda Ickenham Village Hall. Mixed group. Mon 6.45-8.15pm. Call 07919 243648
Ruislip Dramatic Society Meets at South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. 07854 284508.
Zumba Wed 7.15-8.15pm. £5 Curves Uxbridge, Redford Way, UB8 1SZ Call 07795 512938
SALSA (all styles) Every Monday at Uxbridge Community Centre, 32b The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ from 7.45pm to 10pm. Call 07958 578962 or email mina@queensalsa.com
Zumba FREE! At Compass Theatre Dance Studio, Ickenham. Every Friday. Adults £5 under 16’s FREE. Suitable for all abilities. 07985 470025 www.gtarling.zumba.com
Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG.Beginners 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 starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.30-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Sanders Street - Authentic Street Dance Specialising in street stance for special needs. Sanders Pandas class, Age 5-11 Wed 5.30-6.30pm at Guide Hall, Community Close, Ickenham. Email info@sanders street.co.uk or call Crissy on 07799874003 www.sandersstreet.co.uk Showcase Amateur Dramatics Amateur musical theatre company. Rehearsels every Fri, the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip Manor, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Email: info@ showcasemusicaltheatre.org.uk Summer Yoga Classes At Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote and Ruislip Golf Club, West Ruislip. For details call 01895 675426 email jackie@yogawithjackie.co.uk or visit www.yogawithjackie.co.uk Suzanne’s School of Dance and Drama 69 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham UB10 8DQ. Classes from aged 2 yrs to adult. See www.suzannesdance.co.uk for details.
MARKETS... Duck Pond Artisan Craft & Farmers’ Market Artisan - 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm. Free parking, dogs welcome. Farmers’ - 1st Sun of each month 10am2pm. Both at the Great Barn, Ruislip. Mad Cat Crafts Hand painted and decorated objects for the home & garden. Wed to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, the Great Barn, Ruislip HA4. www.madcatcrafts.co.uk Ruislip Country Market Every Fri 10-11.30am - car park at St Martins Approach, Ruislip. Fruit, veg, eggs, honey, hand made cards & jewellery, cakes, pies & much more...
MUSIC... Capital Connection Ladies Singing Meets every Wed evening at South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Dr, HA4 OHS. Call Jean 01895 474877 Eastcote Choral Society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. All welcome. Call 01895 904556. Hillingdon Choral Society Rehearsals on Mon, TT only, 7.45-9.45pm. Ickenham United Reformed Church. New singers welcome 01895 234380 or see www.hillingdonchoralsociety.org.uk
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Ruislip Operatic Society A local theatre group meets every Monday and Thursday at St Martin's Church Hall. 7.30pm, email: info@ruislipos.org
Showcase Musical Theatre Come and sing with us, no audition necessary. We meet every Friday evening at 7.45 pm at Hesdin Hall, The Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, Middx,HA4 8NN http://showcasemusical theatre.org.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) 4.15-6.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.30-8.30pm. £20 per two hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or e: uxbridge@therockproject.com The Sound Crowd Singing at Ruislip Golf Club. Thurs (TT) 7.45-9pm e: thesoundcrowd@gmail.com Top Jazz at The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. Normally 3rd Monday of the month. For details: 01895 632394 or www.jazzwestlondon.com Uxbridge Folk Club meets twice a month on a Thursday at Uxbridge RNA, 388a Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex. UB10 9PG (2 mins from Hillingdon Tube Station) and supports all kinds of acoustic music. welcomes floor singers and musicians.
PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Happy Days Pre-school At the United Reformed Church Hall, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, UB10 8BE. Mon - Fri 9.15am-12.15pm TT only. Call Sandra on 07752 479750. Rickmansworth & Watford Sea Cadets Volunteers needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 to 21:30 & recruiting Juniors (ages 10 -12) and cadets (12-18) fees £15 per month and plenty of weekends away. Email: corickmansworth@gmail.com Tiny Talk Signing Classes Thursday classes at St Giles Church Hall, 1 High Road, Ickenham UB10 8LE. 10am, 11.15 am & 1pm price £5 pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 07818 025993 The Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Hosts a wide selection of classes and activities for all ages. Call 01895 624755, e: thewindmillstudio@gmail.com or visit www.thewindmillstudio.com
SELF DEFENCE...
Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence. 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.
SELF HELP... Rosemary Conley Mon 6-7.15pm Hillside Junior School, Northwood HA6 1RX. Tue 10-11.15am & Wed 7-8.15pm North Harrow Methodist Church, Pinner Road HA2 6EQ. Thurs 5.306.30pm Eastcote Methodist Church HA5 2QU. Sam 01895 460766 sam.simon@rosemaryconley.com
SOCIAL GROUPS... Duplicate Bridge Mons & Weds 7.30pm, Thurs 1.15pm. Long Lane Hall, 304 Long Lane, Hillingdon. Call Tony 01895 233853 Friendly Rubber Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays 12noon - 4pm at Pinner Bridge Club, 103 Marsh Road, Pinner. For further info call Keith 01895 622033 Friendly Whist Drive Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Thursday at 7.30pm. Contact Lyn 01923 820173 Northwood Hills Friendship Group Meets every Mon 9.30am-2.30pm in Northwood Hills URC Hall, Joel St, Northwood Hills HA6 1NL. Anyone over 60 living in the area who would like to make new friends. Part of a local Live at Home Scheme. A light lunch is served. Call 01923 842494. www.mha.org.uk/communitysupport/live-home/northwood. Ruislip WI Every 1st Thurs of the month at Upper Room, GAA Sports & Social Club, West End Rd, South Ruislip, 7.20pm-10pm Contact Kim Murphy 07989 558925 email ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com Ruislip Social Club At Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip HA4 6JQ. Fridays and occasional other nights, live bands & tribute bands for details visit www.tropicatruislip.co.uk Sing and Sign Britain’s favourite Baby Signing Classes from 6 months Wed at Uxbridge Leisure Centre, Fri at The White Bear, Ruislip. FREE TASTERS call Cathy 07712 047 621 cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk The over 60's hobby If you are over 60 and enjoy singing and dancing come and be part of a fun group.
we meet every Monday at 10.30am at Wayfarers Tennis Club, Ickenham. Call Jacquie 01895 672354. Scrabble (casual, all abilities) Every Thurs 1:30pm-4:30pm Elm Park Lunch Club, Ruislip Manor Hillingdon Residents only, small fees payable. Call Mel: 01895 444947 E: zarf77777@blueyonder.co.uk Scrabble (keen players) Every Fri 1:30pm-4:30pm...free Ickenham Library. Call Mel: 01895 444947 E: zarf77777@blueyonder.co.uk Uxbridge Conservative Club Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis, Lunches, Quiz & Race Nights etc. at 46 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PJ Contact Georgina Baile 01895 233653/ 07778 348082 or you can email: udcc@btconnect.com Women’s Social Group We meet regularly for coffee, a chat and organised trips. Call Seema 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk for details
SPORT... Badminton Club At St Pauls Church Hall, Tiverton Road, Ruislip Manor. Every Wed at 8pm and 10pm. Call Tony or Ann 01895 472578 Every Tuesday evening 7.45 to 9.45 at Vyners School, Ickenham. Email John: turksclub@hotmail.co.uk Bessingby Park Bowls Club Tues & Thurs, 2-4pm. Call 0208 8451469. Bikewise From 61 Swakeleys Rd. 2nd & 4th Sun every month. Call 01895 675376. Bowls Mill Bowling Club, Manor Farm Green, Ruislip. Call Mr Gibson 01895 636106. Dads Army Golf Society Tuesdays & Thursdays at Ruislip Golf Club. For details call Sid 01895 631489 Ladies Golf Meets 10am every Monday and Wednesday at Rickmansworth Golf Club. Email ladiescaptain@rickmansworthgolfclub.co.uk New Ladies Netball Team Training Wed 7.30-8.30pm (TT) Ryefield Primary School, Ryefield Ave, Hillingdon. glebenetballclub@yahoo.com Short Mat Bowls Club Meet at Eastcote Community Association, Oak Grove, Eastcote, Sun to Thurs, 1.153.15pm. Call 01895 676085/673770. Swakeleys Tennis Club Adult Social Tennis Club in Ickenham. Contact Pam 01895 677149 or Ed 01895 635568 www.swakeleystennis.co.uk
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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/
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.
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
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS The Falcon Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 23rd January Leigh & John Musical Duo The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 16th January Mark Kelly performs 22nd January 2Tone Show
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