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Does your job motivate you? MOST people fall in to their careers purely by accident. Suddenly they get to a stage in their lives when they think “How did I get here?” And “How did I end up doing this?” More often than not, it isn’t what they really wanted to do in the first place and it seems almost impossible to think about doing something else now. So, they continue along the path they were on at the risk of becoming more and more dissatisfied with their own career choice. COULD THIS BE YOU? What is important to remember, is YOU choose your career direction – it is not made for you it is created BY you. Everything you have done until this very moment, whether it has been a conscious or unconscious decision, has been your decision. The biggest and bravest decision to make now is whether to continue on this path or take a different direction. To find out if you are doing the right job, ask yourself these 3 simple questions: 1. If all jobs paid the same, what job would I do? 2. If I knew I couldn’t fail, what job would I do? 3. If I was given a magic wand and could create the job of my dreams, what would it be? These questions give us permission to dream, to knock down the barriers we create for ourselves and to be open and honest with ourselves about what we really want. WHAT DO YOUR ANSWERS SAY ABOUT YOU? If you are doing a job that really interests, motivates and inspires you, not only will you enjoy it and feel happier than you ever have, but you will ultimately become a success! Studies show that success does not necessarily translate in to financial reward (thought it’s always nice!) but is about doing some
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arch 17th is St Patrick's Day - a celebration of all things Irish - and people around Ireland and throughout the world will commemorate it with a pint or two of Guinness, Ireland's unofficial national intoxicant, with more than a 25% share of the beer market.
soared from 350,000 barrels in 1868 to over a million eighteen years later. However, by the 1970s sales were in decline and the company decided to make Guinness Extra Stout 'more drinkable', resulting in a brand re-launch in 1981 with pale malt being used for the first time.
Arthur Guinness founded the brewery that makes the famous drink. Born in 1725 in County Kildare, Arthur inherited £100 at the age of 27 from his godfather, and three years later he set up business as a brewer. In 1759 he signed a 9,000 year lease on a disused brewery in St James Gate, Dublin where he began brewing porter and ale.
Contemporary Guinness Draught and Extra Light Stout are weaker than their 19th Century counterpart, with Foreign Extra Stout and Special Export being closer to the original in character. Modern Guinness has a burnt flavour and is famous for its smoothness and thick, creamy head.
Porter is a dark, well-hopped beer made from brown malt. Its history is closely intertwined with that of stout, a term which originally referred to a beer's strength but which now refers to the drink's body and colour. Today's Guinness is a dry stout available in a number of variants and strengths, including Guinness Draught, Guinness Original/Extra Stout, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness Special Export Stout and Guinness Bitter. It is nicknamed 'the black stuff' on account of its dark colour, although it is actually a very dark shade of ruby! Now brewed in 60 countries and available in over 120, the first Guinness export was to England in 1769 and by 1824 it had become a worldwide brand. Sales
The production of Guinness continues to change with the times. In November last year the company announced plans to make their beer suitable for vegetarians and vegans by the end of 2016, through the introduction of a new filtration process that will avoid the need to use isinglass from fish bladders. Claims have been made in the past that Guinness can benefit the heart by helping to prevent harmful deposit build-up on artery walls. It has also been described as a 'meal in a glass', and at 198 calories per pint, has slightly fewer calories than skimmed milk, orange juice and most other light beers. So, I wish you a happy St Patrick's Day, filled with friends, fun, smiles and a drop of the black stuff!
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Crufts, the world’s largest dog show takes place between 10th & 13th March at the NEC Birmingham. the first of the ‘Crufts’ Dog events took place in 1891 at the royal Agricultural Hall in Islington. It was the brainchild of Charles Cruft, hence the name. After college, Charles worked for the well-known dog food company Spratts, initially as an office boy and later as a travelling salesman across Europe. In 1878 he was asked by french dog-breeders to promote the canine section of the Paris Exhibition. Back in England, he managed the Allied Terrier Club Show at the royal Aquarium, Westminster in 1886. He launched Crufts five years later. When Charles died in 1938, his wife Emma took over the running of the show. she handed the mantle to the Kennel Club in 1948. the first event had 2,437 entries representing 36 breeds. this year’s show will see over 22,000 dogs competing from around 43 countries. the event is truly international since quarantine laws were lifted in the year 2000. the ultimate accolade, Best in show has been contested for 87 years, and won by 43 different breeds. the most frequent champion breed with seven wins is the cocker spaniel, followed by the Irish setter and Welsh terrier which have each taken four titles. the first ever winner was a greyhound and the
2015 winner was a five-year-old russian scottish terrier called Knopa. Winners receive a replica silver trophy and a small cash prize, but it is the prestige and future stud-money that are the real attraction. In addition to the Best in show and Best in Breed awards, there are now many other competitions including scruffs - for crossbreeds. Visitors can also enjoy the spectacle of activities such as fast-paced flyball, skillful agility and heelwork to music. In many of the competitions there are junior as well as adult classes. Attendees also look forward to seeing famous names such as celebrity vets and tV personalities known for their love of dogs. there is a wealth of shopping opportunities with over 400 exhibition stands. And for those thinking of purchasing a dog the Discover Dogs section features examples, advice and information from owners of around 200 breeds. Over the last decade £138,000 has been raised from dog exhibitors for the Kennel Club’s charitable trust which distributes money to dog re-homing, assistance dog charities, and funds research into the understanding and prevention of dog diseases. Huge efforts are now made to ensure all dogs in the show are healthy following previous concerns about welfare. Crufts is a great day out, and for dog-lovers it’s not to be missed!
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Lift congested clumps of snowdrops while they still have leaves showing. Finally, stay on top of the weeds. If you leave them, weeding quickly becomes an insurmountable chore. Ok, we’ve dispensed with the hard work, now it’s time to look ahead. I have one word for you...Lilies. I always thought they were tricky to grow, and so they proved, mainly because my garden doubles as a slug sanctuary!
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Lilies need an open planting mixture which drains well so I use a mixture of potting compost plus a soil-less multipurpose compost. The bulb tips should be a couple of inches below the compost. Keep in a sheltered spot and water when the surface of the compost looks dry. Once the buds have formed, feed weekly with dilute tomato food until late summer. When the blooms fade, cut the stems down and place in a sheltered spot. Each spring, scrape away a couple of inches of compost and add fresh mixture, then repeat the instructions above. Treated like this your lilies will reward you for three or four years before they need re-potting. There are a plethora of colours and scents available, so there is a lily for everyone. Try them. I guarantee you’ll be as in love with lilies as I am. Rachel Leverton
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Want to make sure you’re completing your 10,000 steps a day, or looking to improve your training? an activity tracker can help. the FitBit is probably the best known brand on the market, with several models to choose from: the entry level Zip, at around £50, tracks your steps, distance walked and calories burned. “So it’s a fancy pedometer then?” I hear you ask. Well, yes, basically, but it’s more responsive and you can sync it to your computer or smartphone to see your activity presented as a graph. this makes it much easier to monitor your activity levels over time and track you progress. the Zip also acts as a watch, and there are various other extras, such as the ability to log your food intake. Feel like you’re getting your full eight hours of sleep, but still feel tired? You might want to opt for One or Flex, which track your sleep as well as your activity. they also have silent alarms, to wake you up, but not your partner. One clips onto your clothing, while Flex is worn like a watch. there are some differences in what they offer – Flex doesn’t have a clock, for example. Charge is similar to Flex, in that you wear it like a watch, but it comes with some added extras, such
as a clock. If your phone is nearby and it rings, the caller ID will come up on the Charge display. It also has a better battery life, of up to 10 days. Charge HR is designed for people who work out regularly, as it can recognise different exercises, and has an automatic heart3rate monitor to help maximise your training. top of the range is Surge, at around £200. It’s been designed for people who are really serious about their sports performance, and want to monitor every aspect of their training. For instance, you can track the route you’re running using GPS. You can also control music and read texts that come through to your smartphone. So which one to go for? Well Zip is a great choice if you just want to check whether you’re walking those recommended 10,000 steps a day. If you cycle, run, or enjoy another sport, you’ll want to opt for a more advanced model. now, a warning... It is possible to get ever so slightly obsessed with the FitBit. You can easily find yourself checking it hundreds of times a day, which can distract you from real life, and you can find yourself pushing ever harder, unnecessarily. On the positive side, it does encourage you to increase your activity levels and build up your fitness. Like so much in life, the key is moderation. Tempted? then visit the website www.fitbit.com
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Many employees are concerned about recent news headlines warning that social media chat and email conversations at work are open to being read by the boss, following a recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. But the headline writers have missed the point. In fact, the ruling (in Bărbelescu v Romania) puts greater pressure on employers to justify any monitoring of private messages, rather than any relaxation. The ruling did say that companies have a right to monitor internet usage by employees during working hours, but only under very clear circumstances. In this case, an employee had been fired for using an instant messaging service for personal messages, in breach of his employer’s policy. Mr Bărbelescu had created a Yahoo Messenger account at his employer’s request so he could respond to enquiries from clients, but when the employer monitored the chats over a week-long period, personal messages were found, and his employment was terminated. Following a number of court hearings in Romania, the case went to the European Court to decide whether the employer’s actions had breached Mr Bărbelescu’s right to respect for his private life and correspondence under Article 8(1) of the European Convention of Human Rights (Article 8). The ECtHR ruled that Article 8 applied, so if the employer did look at the Yahoo Messenger chats, it had to be proportionate to the situation. They ruled that because of the particular circumstances in this case there was no violation of Article 8, as it was not unreasonable for an employer to verify that employees are completing their professional tasks during working hours. The decision relied, importantly, on what Mr Bărbelescu had told his employer, which was that the account contained client-related communications only.
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IT is at this time of the year, that I feel I should be in the garden most days doing something, however what should we actually be doing that benefits the garden and does not hinder it? Is it too early to prune? Fork the lawn? Top Dress? Confusion.com! I thought it would be a great time to ask RCHS Autumn Show Rose Winner Rod Pengelly to give us some of his extensive knowledge on ‘The Fantastic English Rose’. So it is over to Rod. See you next month...
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HELLO Gardening Enthusiasts, you still have time to plant Roses in pre-prepared beds, but only early this month as roses need time to put on root growth before hot and dry periods. November is the best time to plant a new Rose. Hold off pruning just now, we can still get hard frosts which will damage newly pruned shoots. So, wait until early April to prune when the threat of severe cold weather is over. I grow exhibition HT Roses, I prune them down to 2-4 buds from the ground, new bushes should also be pruned in this way. However, established bushes for the garden may be moderately pruned. Thin, damaged or any broken branches, and any crossing over should be trimmed or cut out. Try to end up with a clear middle, as this helps air flow, then cut the strong stems by about half.
All photographs shown here were taken at the 2014 RCHS Autumn Show by Rod PPengelly.
Floribunda Roses - Moderate pruning is the basis, however hard prune some old stems, which ensures a longer flowering period. ALL strong red stems from the base must be kept as they will produce the good flowers later in the year. You cannot buy any plant, plonk it in the ground, then moan when it does not do well, new roses need at least two years of care and attention until they have a good root run. They need to be watered but not water logged, and good feeding helps. In late March/early April feed one handful of fish blood and bone or Q4, you need to do this when the ground is wet or water it in. Then mulch to 2” deep with two-year-old manure. Spraying will also keep the roses healthy. VARIETIES TO TRY... CLIMBERS Dublin Bay - Red, constantly flowers. Gertrude Jekyll - Keep three strongest shoots cut the rest out, one of the strongest smelling roses, Heavenly. HTs There are so many, however Barbra Streisand is beautifully scented. A little tip with HTs, if you want large flowers, remove the side buds as soon as you can, if you want smaller flowers, leave them on. FLORIBUNDA ROSES Pinch out centre bud, then the flowers that remain will open at the same time. Good ones are... Absolutely Fabulous - Gold. Champagne Moment - Apricot/Cream. Marc Bolan - Purple to bright Pink. Doris Day - Yellow. For more help on roses and horticulture please contact the lovely people at the Ruislip Central Horticultural Society on rchstalks@gmail.com For all the 2016 events at the RCHS you can now see under ‘Events’ at http://ruislip horticultural.org.uk
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Mamma Mia Super 70s seaside party Pontins Pakefield, Suffolk Coast • Friday 8 July, 2016 • Quote: SS7-IA Join us at Pontins Pakefield, on the Suffolk coast, for a Super Summer Party - for over 40s only - to make the most of our favourite season. Our brilliant showbill features 70s themed music and nostalgia, including a live performance by 70s rock-n-rollers Showaddywaddy, a screening of Mamma Mia the movie plus Rod Stewart and Abba tributes. With nonstop entertainment from Friday evening to Sunday evening and free drinks every night, this is a party weekend you won’t want to miss.
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super 60s christmas Party weekend Warner Norton Grange, Isle of Wight Friday 25 Nov, 2016 • Quote: NG11-IA Great Entertainment, a fab festive atmosphere, free drinks every evening, good food, comfortable centrally-heated chalets, free car ferry and a super location make Warner’s Norton Grange resort, on the Isle of Wight, our most popular over 40s Christmas Party venue. We’ve booked the whole resort for an exclusive celebration with a super entertainment programme featuring 60s band Union Gap, Roy Carter of Heatwave, a Rod Stewart tribute and more. INCLUDED: Free drinks from 6pm to midnight every night - house beers and spirits, wine by the glass, pumped soft drinks and mixers ● 60s themed entertainment programme ● 3 nights standard en-suite chalet - upgrades available: Standard-Plus £15pp; Premier £30pp ● 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners ● Return car ferry
back to the 60s carry on new year Party Warner Bembridge Coast, Isle of Wight Friday 6 January, 2017 • Quote: NY1-IA Join us for a private party that extends the New Year festivities and takes us on a trip down memory lane for over 40s only - at Warner Bembridge, on the seafront on the Isle of Wight. Our weekend break includes a gala New Year’s Eve party - complete with countdown to midnight, lots of nostalgic fun and Free Drinks every night. As usual the Good News holidays team will be at Bembridge to ensure a great time is had by all. We’ve lined up a super entertainment programme featuring 60s Bands New Amen Corner and The Pacemakers plus a tribute to Tom Jones with Martin Jarvis and the ever-popular team pantomime. INCLUDED: Free drinks from 6pm to midnight every night - house beers and spirits, wine by the glass, pumped soft drinks and mixers ● 60s themed entertainment programme ● 3 nights en-suite chalet - hotel upgrades available ● 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners ● Return Car Ferry
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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
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
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 ickenham & swakeleys horticultural socty. Local gardening club. Twice yearly Shows in the Village Hall, winter lectures, summer outings, newsletters. Member Trading Hut with discounted gardening goods. Clubhouse Lane, UB10 8FU. Enqs: Jill Watson 01895 674412 www.ickenham-horticultural.org.uk @IckenhamGarden 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.
comedy nights The Empire Comedy Club at The White Bear, Ickenham Road HA4 7DF every Thurs night. Pete 01895 675293
ruislip & northwood Flower arrangement society Meet every 1st Tues of the month at the Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, Oaklands Gate, Northwood HA6 3AA
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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
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
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 JRoach at Chilternaviation@virginmedia.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 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. uxbridge craft market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Collectables www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk 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.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
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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
Fitsteps with Stephanie Mons 6.30pm at Ickenham United Reformed Church, Swakeleys Rd UB10 8BE and Mons 8pm at Vyners School Ickenham UB10 8AB info: stephanie-w@hotmail.com 07920 519630 www.fitsteps.co.uk 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 9.30-
10.30am, 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 Oaken Leaves English Folk Dance Club Thurs 8.15-10pm, Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip. Call 01895 638008. Ruislip Dramatic Society Meets at South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. Call 07854 284508 for more details.
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. 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 Yoga with Yolanda Ickenham Village Hall. Mixed group. Mon 6.45-8.15pm. Call 07919 243648 Zumba Wed 7.15-8.15pm. £5 Curves Uxbridge, Redford Way, UB8 1SZ Call 07795 512938 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
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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
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.
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
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
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. Every Fri, the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip Manor, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Email: info@ showcasemusicaltheatre.org.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.
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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 Ruislip operatic society A local theatre group meets every Monday and Thursday at St Martin's Church Hall. 7.30pm, email: info@ruislipos.org
singability A singing club for people who love to sing, we welcome all abilities. We aim to encourage people to find their singing voice and have fun doing so. All welcome - no auditions just turn up & your first session is Free! Every Thurs 7.45-9.45pm, 1st Ickenham Scout Hut www.singability.co.uk Email kat@singability.co.uk or call 07843493583 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 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) welcomes floor singers and musicians.
PRe-scHooL & kids GRouPs... Funtimes Playgroup Ages 2-5years, Ofsted registered at 2nd Ickenham Scout Hall. Community Close UB10 8RE info: 07528 001478 e: funtimesplaygroup@hotmail.com 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
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 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
Bus Pass to Broadway 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 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 Harefield archers Meet every Tues 7.30-9pm at Harefield Academy , Archery Beginners Courses run twice a year. for more info: Andy Harding secretary@harefieldarchers.co.uk www.harefieldarchers.co.uk 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
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THE WILDLIFE ZONE
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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.
ANDY Mydellton went to the River Amazon where he monitored and swam with the rare and endangered Pink River Dolphin or Boto. This wonderful animal has evolved over the millennia to live only in the River Amazon and its tributaries.
The Foundation for Endangered Species (FES) runs the ‘Sponsor a Wild Animal’ scheme which is intended to fund the charity’s work in protecting River Dolphins from extinction. John Randall, a government minister has loved birds, animals and places of wonder throughout his life, as indeed has all members of his family. But despite his huge and important workload, he still has enough energy to support the aims and activities of FES. As FES is a member of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) the charity supported the two UN’s themed years entitled ‘The International Year of Biodiversity’ and ‘The International Year of Forests’ with major photographic exhibitions. John Randall opened them, and during his visits he said that “Saving the dolphins is important for conservation, and the world will be worse off without them”. The Boto is one of five endangered species of river dolphin in the world. The Ganges river dolphin that lives in India and Nepal is also experiencing survival difficulties. Sadly, in China the Yangztse river dolphin was recently declared to be extinct, as they have not been seen for some years. River dolphins can only live in the same river systems in which they are presently found. This is largely because they have evolved with this quality and type of water. Secondly, their diet varies little and their prey species are usually endemic to that river system. Dolphins cannot live in sewerage or chemically contaminated rivers but need clean water of the correct acidity or alkalinity. Therefore pollution is a great danger for these mammals. Moreover, the fish they eat must also be clean and chemical free. Otherwise the toxic flesh of their prey builds up in their bodies over the years as it does in all predators. When this happens it is a difficult and long term problem to overcome. Therefore we need to ensure that these river systems are kept clean, and that overfishing by local communities do not reduce the available prey for these fantastic creatures. FES has also been to Nepal and will be working with our Nepalese partners to help keep these rivers clean and in good condition.
SPONSORARIVERDOLPHIN Sponsoring a River Dolphin costs £20pm or £240pa. Sponsorship is also available for other animals; a Dragonfly or Butterfly at £3pm or £36pa; a Macaw or Hawk at £10pm or £120pa. A letter, photograph, badge and regular newsletters are part of these sponsorship packages. They make excellent Christmas presents, birthday or general gifts as well as making a big difference in the world. All members of FES are volunteers, and no-one earns any money from this scheme.
River dolphins are not as well known as ocean dolphins. So to help their cause, FES is raising awareness of their plight throughout the media.
The charities’ contact details are www.ffes.org.uk email: info@ffes.org.uk
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Spring Exhibition 6th - 19th March The Cow Byre, Manor Farm, Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SU. Hosted by the Society of Ruislip Artists. Free entry, so pop and see the local artistic talent.
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Hillingdon Canal Club Talk 8th March Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. John Gibson of the National Trust talks about ‘River Wey and Godalming Navigation’. Email: middlesex.socials @waterways.org.uk
March & April 2016
Ruislip Stamp Fair 12th March, 9th April The Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, HA4 7DG For details call 01895 637283.
Butterflies Table Top Sale & Coffee Morning 19th March, 9.30am-1pm Ickenham Village Hall, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, UB10 8GD. Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery, Cards, Books, unwanted treasures, Homemade cakes and a Raffle. Admission: Adults 50p; Children free. Good access. To hire a table contact Vera Layton on 01895 635224 or email: Butterfliesickenham@yahoo.com
Bridge Drive supporting Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital 21st March, 11am West Herts Golf Club, Rousebarn Lane, Croxley Green. The format will be Chicago Bridge. Entry fee is £14.50 per person which includes lunch and some fantastic prizes. Book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01923 844290. Lunchtime Classical Music Concert 30th March, 12.15pm. St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Road and High Street, HA4 6DG. Michael Petrov (Cello) & Alexander Ullman (Piano).
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 17th March The Freaky Dukes 20th March Key Liaison Duo 24th March Lee Pashley as Robbie Williams 27th March 2 Tone The Falcon Inn Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 17th March Eckie & Co., Live The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 25th March Totally Funktional - 5 piece band The WatersEdge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 25th March Swing & Soul; Stuart Wilson & Teeray The Whip & Collar Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HU. 13th March Mark Kelly, 5-8pm
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