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July felt very much as though it was taken over by my daughter Sami’s 17th birthday, with her giving me a constant daily countdown from the beginning of the month. As it fell on a Monday, celebrations and bbq’s commenced on the Friday and by Tues day I was exhausted! It’s only now, as I’m writing this, I realise that she was just a tiny five year old when I first started the magazines and was sharing with readers the various joys and challenges of having a small child in the house whilst trying to work and keep her entertained. whilst much has changed, keeping her entertained has suddenly resurfaced. The tv and xbox have suddenly lost their appeal and come second to her wanting me to accompany her for numerous practice drives in her car. Driving her new obsession! A first for me last month was going to Penn Festival. I’ve never been to a festival before in my life and whilst I don’t think I’m hardcore enough for Glastonbury, I’ve got to say I’m now a convert. Defi nitely a repeat for me next year. The beautiful weather also in spired me to finally buy a new bbq, which I’m sure will be fantastic when I take it out of the box and put it together. Never mind, it poured with rain the following day anyway! .
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Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
The Memorial Cross in the Long Tan rubber plantation
Every 18th August, Australia goes crazy for Long Tan Day – and even more so this year, when it’ll be Long Tan’s 50th anniversary! Never heard of it? Sadly, neither have many Australians (probably). Long Tan wasn’t a particularly remarkable South Vietnamese rubber plantation as South Vietnamese rubber plantations go; and the battle fought there on 18th August 1966 wasn’t a particularly big battle. It was a victory, though, and a victory whose effects until the end of the lasted Vietnam War nine bloody years later. But where does Australia come into this? Well, as SEATO and ANZUS pact signatories, the Australian and New Zealand armies had, since 1962, been secretly training the Americans in the jungle warfare techniques they’d learned in Burma in World War II and during the 1948-1960 Malayan Emergency. But when President Johnson decided to escalate the war he was desperate for overt allies – the “Many Flags” programme – to confer legitimacy on a war the UN wouldn’t and couldn’t support. Harold Wilson, our newly elected Labour PM, offered diplomatic and intelligence support but flatly refused to send any troops – a decision that was to cost him dearly very soon afterwards. Australia
and New Zealand, though, having regional interests, agreed. A battalion of the Royal Australian Rifles together with light armoured support and 161 battery of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, along with a destroyer and an old aircraft carrier converted into a troop carrier, and a squadron each of Caribou transports, Canberra bombers and Huey helicopters, joined the Americans in 1965. A year later the nowacclimatised 1ATF was given a province of its own to run, Phuoc Tuy on the south coast. Phuoc Tuy was almost entirely run by the Viet Cong and North Vietnam Army; the South Vietnamese ARVN held only the main towns. 1ATF therefore put itself in harm’s way, establishing a base, Nui Dat, right across the Communists’ supply route, and the NVA/VC forces duly prepared to eliminate it. By 16th August the NVA had established guns and mortars at Long Tan, 2km from Nui Dat, and opened fire. These were quickly silenced by RNZA counter-fire, though, and patrols sent out on the 17th found only empty gun positions and mortar pits. On the 18th a company of 108 men was dispatched to locate the NVA, but an entire regiment of the NVA plus a battalion of VC found them first. In a battle that raged for hours in pouring monsoon rain the Australians held off a force 10 times their number, and only survived thanks to the RNZA’s supporting fire and the fresh ammunition dropped by the RAAF. At nightfall they were relieved by reinforcements from Nui Dat, and under cover of darkness the NVA/VC silently melted away. The next
morning’s recce revealed why: while the Australians had lost 18 killed and 24 wounded, they had killed 245 of their enemies. That one day’s battle broke the VC’s grip on Phuoc Tuy for good: two serious attempts to reassert themselves failed and it became the most peaceful – or rather, the least troubled – province in South Vietnam. The Australians and New Zealanders withdrew gradually from Vietnam over the course of 1972, never having been numerous enough to achieve much: even at their peak 1ATF and the other formations numbered less than 9,000, and their governments never allocated them enough air and artillery support to make their tactic of close and continuing infantry engagement as effective as it had been in Malaya. Meanwhile, Wilson and the Labour government paid heavily for a principled refusal to get involved. Johnson, an aide revealed later, would have paid a billion dollars for a single British brigade, enough to close the trade gap that caused the 1967 “pound in your pocket” devaluation crisis. But say what you like about Wilson and his crew: they wouldn’t sell blood for dollars.
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Beauty Beauty and the Beach
I admit it can be a bit of a faff rubbing in suntan lotion, so I’m rather tempted by Colorescience Sunforgettable. With an SPF of 50 it gives great protection, but as it’s a loose mineral powder, you just brush it on. You can wear it on top of makeup and it’s available in three shades – fair, medium and tan. For me, the price is the downside. At £41.50, it’s certainly not wallet-friendly. But it is supposed to last for ages, and avoiding the scratchy, sticky sand/lotion mix might just make it worth the price, see www.beautyproduct-online.co.uk.
Beauty buys to see you through those hazy summer days. by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk
When it comes to packing for holidays, I tend to fill every last millimetre of my case. So I do like products that save space and weight. Lush’s shampoo bars do both. Plus, as they’re solid bars, they can go in your hand luggage. There are a fair few to choose from, but my current favourite is Montalbano, £5.95, because of its fresh lemon scent. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not nearly as evangelical as I should be about applying suntan lotion, but I am trying to do better. The fact that every year more than 14,000 people in the UK develop a malignant melanoma is a pretty good motivator. As an extra incentive, UVA rays also lead to premature wrinkles and age spots, and they can penetrate skin even when it’s cloudy. So this summer, I’m slapping on the suntan lotion. I tend to use factor 25, but on days when I can get away with an SPF of 15, I usually reach for Green People’s Sun Lotion with Natural Tan Accelerator, £20. It’s a great choice if you have sensitive skin (which I do), as it’s very gentle, so unlikely to irritate. It’s also rich in seed oils, so leaves my skin feeling moisturised. The natural tan accelerator has been shown to increase tanning by up to 25% and can make a tan last much longer.
A day in the sun can leave skin feeling dry and dehydrated. I tend to use cocoa butter for putting the moisture back, but I am looking forward to trying Vichy’s new Ideal Soleil After Sun, £13. Key ingredients include shea oil and blackcurrant seed oil, so it’s rich in omega fatty acids, which can really help to boost hydration. What’s more, you can use it on dry skin or in the shower. I love treating my toenails to a professional gel polish, but if I don’t have time, I always have a few nail polishes at home to choose from. Crabtree and Eveyln’s Nail Lacquer in Wisteria, £6, is at the top of my shopping list. It’s just the right shade of blue to gives a good pop of colour, while being neutral enough to work with most outfits.
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To celebrate the arrival of the summer holi days, Hillingdon Sport and Leisure Complex, today announced it will fill the summer break with endless family fun, with the opening of it’s brand new inflatable Aqua Park. The cen tre, run by leisure management charity Fu sion Lifestyle, in conjunction with Hillingdon Borough Council, already features four pools, including their popular grade II listed lido, and this addition is set to cement it’s position as the home of swimming and a splashing good time this summer. The inflatable Aqua Park launched on Tues day 19th July, and will initially be open to the public twice a week for onehour sessions. Costing just £5 per hour, the sessions will run from
The facility will be available to anyone over the age of 8 and adults are encouraged to join in the fun too. Featuring slides, climbing frames, swinging balls and much more, the Total Wipeout style Aqua Park will provide hours of fun for up to 30 people at a time. Rob Allsford, general manager for Fusion at Hillingdon Sport and Leisure Complex com mented: “We’re well known in the area as a great place to swim, both seriously and for fun. We wanted to do even more to encour age local residents to get outside and get swimming this summer and we hope the new Aqua Park will do just that!”
Finance
By Ann Haldon
Travelling Abroad This Year? What’s the best way to spend your money?
It used to be a simple choice between traveller’s cheques or cash, but now there’s a variety of cards that offer more convenience and security when spending money abroad. In fact there are so many, it can be a bit of a minefield when trying to choose the right one. Traveller’s Cheques Good old-fashioned traveller’s cheques can be useful as a backup. Fee levels and exchange rates vary greatly according to the country you’re in, however, and also between individual banks. Pros • Handy if you don’t want to carry large amounts of cash. • Can be replaced within 24 hours if they’re lost or stolen. Cons • Exchange rates can fluctuate widely, and are generally poor when compared with other payment methods. • You pay a fee when you buy them, and also commission when they’re exchanged. PrePaid Cards Some of the newer prepaid cards offer very competitive exchange rates, as well as extra features such as a smartphone app. A word of warning though - there have been problems accessing money abroad using some prepaid cards, as it’s not always made clear that the first
time you use the card, it has to be at a cash point. Pros • They’re pre-loaded, so it’s easier to budget and you can lock in a good exchange rate. • Convenient and easy to use, but check the rules carefully. Cons • If the card is lost or stolen you may be charged for a replacement. • Some providers charge high fees. CrediT Cards Still one of the most popular ways to spend money abroad, credit cards give you interestfree credit as well as valuable consumer protection. You also have the same fraud protection as in the UK, so if the card is lost or stolen you should be covered. Pros • Some protection for goods over £100 via Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. • They’re safe and secure, but make sure payment is taken in front of you. Cons • There’s a risk of fraud or ‘cloning’ if the card is taken out of sight when you pay. • If you withdraw cash you’ll be charged daily interest. debiT Cards You can use a debit card to pay for goods or withdraw cash abroad, but you’ll probably have to pay a non-sterling transaction fee. There’s no daily interest on cash withdrawals, but you might be charged a cash machine transaction fee each time you use one. Pros • Easily blocked if the card is
lost or stolen. • Chip and pin protection. Cons • No consumer protection as with credit cards. • Charges can quickly add up if you withdraw cash regularly. Cash Although it’s not a good idea to carry lots of cash with you, you’ll need to pay for some smaller items this way, and organising it before you go will save money. Bear in mind though, that insurance policies only cover around £200 to £500 of cash on average. Pros • You can shop around for a good exchange rate before you go. • Can be used anywhere. Cons • May not be fully covered by your insurance policy. • Not as safe as carrying a plastic card. It’s a good idea to take some cash as backup for your plastic card(s) and traveller’s cheques, and buying it well before you leave means you can track down the best rates of exchange. https://www.moneyadvice service.org.uk/en/articles/travelmoney-options-cash-cards-andtravellers-cheques http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/credit-cards/prepaid-travelcards http://www.money.co.uk/travelmoney/what-is-the-best-way-tospend-abroad.htm http://blog.moneysavingexpert. com/2013/03/12/using-plasticoverseas-always-pay-in-euroseven-if-it-says-0-commission/
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and resilience. Standard carpet descriptions are for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra heavy domestic use, which gives a good indication of suitability. So a hallway carpet should be very tough and classified for heavy domestic use, while a living room (general domestic) probably requires a luxury look combined with robust performance, and a spare bedroom could be more delicate. If you choose a carpet suitable for general use, you can lay it throughout to create a seamless look that pulls a decorating scheme together. Carpets are inadvisable in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Motoring
By James Baggott
MINI Countryman vs Skoda Yeti
model range, whilst almost all are compatible with every Countryman model.
All MINIs have a distinctive and instantly recognisable look to them, and with the Countryman range, it carries this identifiable image into a stockier frame to give you more space and practicality. The stylish bodywork helps to make the Countryman a tantalising option in the CUV sector and with great additions and features to match, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t choose it. However, it has competition from Skoda’s Yeti, a CUV similar in size and price and both cars have their good elements. For starters, both models have had recent redesigns to create more space and alter their looks to be more modern and up-to-date. It has to be said that the Countryman certainly looks better than the Yeti, with the distinguishing features of the MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to make it truly stand out
on the road. The size of both models also make them very practical, with the smaller Countryman offering 350 litres of space in the boot with the seats up, whilst the Yeti has only 66 litres more in a car 20cm longer and 10cm taller. This means you can get more for your money space-wise in the Countryman, especially as the range starts off cheaper than the Skoda. Customisability has also been a recent appeal of the MINI market, and with the Countryman this is no exception. With MINI’s design additions that can be fitted to the whole range, you can personalise your Countryman as much as you wish. Also you can fit satellite navigation, stereo system, leather trim and ‘Run-Flat’ tyres to your model; great options that can be added to any of the range. Good options aren’t as easy to come by on the Yeti, as the better choices to fit are only available further up the Yeti
To compete with the Yeti’s off-road capabilities in the Yeti Outdoor and more expensive models, MINI offers the ‘All-4’ all-wheel drive system throughout the class. With a higher ride height and great grip on offer, the Countryman All-4 system will give you confidence both on and off road, with only a small premium on top of the twowheel drive versions. The Yeti’s base model is fitted with a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine producing 110hp, whilst the 1.6-litre in the One produces just 98hp. This doesn’t compromise much in speed with only a marginal difference in acceleration. Overall, with a wider variety of vehicle and equipment options, value for money and great 4x4 system, the MINI Countryman is the better option of the two, and with the great looking bodywork to encase you, why wouldn’t you want to drive it? The MINI Countryman is available from £17,105 for the One Countryman, with the top of the range 218hp John Cooper Works All-4 starting at £28,985. For more information on the Countryman or any other models in the MINI range, contact your nearest Inchcape MINI dealership.
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IN June, the RCHS held its Summer Show in the Great Barn Ruislip. Yet again we saw hundreds of exhibits enjoyed by equally as many people, it was great to see Rod Pengelly visit us again with his exhibition of roses that would look in place at The RHS Chelsea Flower show let alone a local horticultural society show. We had tea and cakes, a raffle and an auction and prizes galore. Please make a date in the diary for the Autumn Show, Saturday 10th September, 2016 at the Great Barn, 1pm. Come along and see our first ever produce sale bench.
the rchs summer show A SPLASHING AFFAIR! Now here is Patricia Swindells RCHS Show Manager with a lowdown... resilience is a word that is now very much in fashion and I feel that it is an appropriate word to use with regard to our many exhibitors who took part in the summer show. they have had to overcome the perils of the slugs and snails that have blighted the gardens over the last few months and then they then had to watch their potential exhibits being pounded by rain which came down on a biblical scale only a few days before the actual show. so it is very much to their credit that a third of our membership found something to exhibit. For the most part, on the day, the weather behaved itself and the show was held in sunshine (well mostly – after all that rain the showers hardly counted!). each show has a distinctive feature and with the summer show it is definitely the scent of the Roses and the Sweet Peas. many of the visitors, at the show, linked the scents with happy memories of gardens that belonged to their parents and grandparents. the visual display of the summer blooms particularly ‘cottage garden’ favorites, such as Foxgloves, with designer favourites Alliums provided a feast for the eyes. there were an impressive number of entrants in the Pot Plant section which included an impressive Fuchsia, if this continues more tables will be required. Again there was a lot of colour and some members provided the names of the less familiar plants as there was interest in the lesser known varieties. It was very pleasing to see an increase in the number of entrants in to the Society Special category (Fuchsia) and our last talk on Pelargoniums seemed to have a positive effect on the number of entrants for that section. hopefully for the Autumn Show there will be more entrants for the Fruit and Vegetable section but those that exhibited at the show did display some high quality exhibits. our exhibitors in the Floral Art once again demonstrated their ability to take a concept and change it in to a beautiful display of colour and imagination. two sections are showing a continuing growth in numbers of exhibits that of Handicrafts and Domestic. the variety of exhibits in handicrafts is truly breath taking as is the skill involved in producing the finished product. the Domestic section shows that
interest in baking and producing home produce is still strong and some homes in ruislip must be full of delicious smells as a result of all that baking! this year the Cacti and Succulents section produced the ‘Best Exhibit from the Horticultural Classes’ and as always everyone is drawn to this section because of the strangeness of the plants and the rarity of the flowers. Finally the Photographic section produced some very high quality exhibits and this is a category that all members could try if they wanted to dip their toes in to the world of exhibiting. For the first time, as a result of the generosity of some of the exhibitors, the society had a Surplus Produce table. Roses and Sweet Peas were sold and auctioned for the benefit of the society and a grand total of £39 pounds was raised. we will definitely be having such table at the next show! At the end of the show the prizes were awarded by the Deputy mayor councilor carol melvin. she and her husband were given a tour of the show by margaret mcIntosh, the chair of the society and Graham Goode, society secretary. the Deputy mayor and her husband spoke with some of the exhibitors as they toured the exhibits. the Deputy mayor, in her speech, said she was very impressed by the displays and how important it was for societies, such as ruislip central horticultural, to exist and continue to work within the wider community. A few tickets are still available for the Pippa Greenwood (BBC Radio 4 Gardeners Question Time) evening on Tuesday 15th November. If you would like a ticket (£10 each) please call Warren on 01923 451616. Keep up-to-date by visiting the website at http://ruisliphorticultural.org.uk
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Plan Your Planting
by Pippa Greenwood
Although gardens are now looking a little tired, the drier soil means it is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees. So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring, as garden centres are starting to take delivery of bulbs which will get your garden looking fabulous early next year. Many bulbs start to put down roots at the end of summer and into autumn, so prompt planting is advisable, though tulips are best planted in October. Another option is mail order catalogues which have a bigger choice of bulbs, often including more unusual varieties. Time is of the essence, however, so send off for these as soon as possible so that you can choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so. Before buying, decide where in the garden you can cram in a few bulbs. As they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year. Many bulbs do well in
containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be underplanted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs. Use a transplanting trowel to minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots. If you are unsure which bulbs go together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes. These usually represent good value for money too. If you have a dull patch of lawn, brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have much deteriorating foliage to cope with. In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure you don’t want to mow the grass beneath these trees or shrubs regularly, as you can’t safely remove the leaves of the daffodils until at least six weeks after flowering. Check that bulbs are in good condition before you buy, avoiding any which show
even the slightest signs of deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or patches of bluish mould. Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety. For large quantities of the same variety, buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery. If you can’t plant your bulbs promptly, keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating. Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Lunchtime Classical Music Concerts At St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Rd & High St. Ruislip, HA4 6DG, 12.15pm, on last Wed each month except, July, August and December. Quiz Night Every Tues & Sunday from 8.30pm at the Coach & Horses, Ickenham Oaken Leaves English Folk Dance Club Meet every Thursday 8.15-10pm at Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip. Call Joan 01895 638008. Events at Eastcote Royal British Legion club, Southbourne Gardens Zumba Tue & Wed 7-8pm £5. Contact Hayley 07835 120642 or email: hayleyzumba@gmail.com Karate for all levels, beginners welcome contact Frank on 078335 33569 Sats 10am and Mons 6.30pm Weekly Quiz Night ! Every Thurs. 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, UB9 6BX. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Contact: therockingrebels@gmail.com 07947106607 www.facebook.com/ therockingrebels
COMEDY... Comedy Bunker Ruislip Golf Centre Ickenham Road Ruislip HA4 7DQ for more details of visit: 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 Chiltern Aviation Society Meets every 4th Wednesday, Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. Call Keith Hayward 01895 637872 Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society Meet for lectures, 7.30-8pm. Second Wed of each month at Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9PG. All welcome, visitors £3. Call Jean Sippy on 020 8422 1859 www.hhgs.org.uk
Hillingdon Decorative & Fine Arts Enjoy ten expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain and further afield. Join outings to galleries and places of cultural interest. Attend special interest study days. Come along to a lecture, cost £6.00. See www.hillingdondfas.co.uk. Tel:01895 635007 or 07526 179 529 E: technical@hillingdondfas.co.uk 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 email hillingdonfhs@onetel.com Inland Waterways Association Meet 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society The Society meets on the third Monday of the month from September to April at St Martin's Church Hall, Ruislip High Street, at 8.15pm. See RNELHS website for details. Susan Toms, 01895 637134 or e: toms.susan@gmail.com Ruislip & District Natural History Society Meet last Monday of the month from Sept to April (except Dec) in Guide Hut near Ruislip Library. Contact: John Matthews 01895 636215. Ruislip Central Horticultural Society Talks and advice for local gardeners. For more info contact Warren Reeves on 01923 451616 rchstalks@gmail.com Ruislip & Northwood Flower Arrangement Society Meet every 1st Tues of the month at the Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, Oaklands Gate, Northwood HA6 3AA. For details call 01923 829621. 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. 01895 637283. 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 & native speakers? 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 0208 429 1921; Italian Club 020 8863 3468; Spanish & French Club 01895 253 472.
Uxbridge & Ickenham Floral Art Meets in the village hall, Swakeleys Road. Call 01895 850943 for details.
Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts. www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk Wednesday Stitch Club 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club. All abilities / work Call sue 0208 868 8052.
KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA... Aikido Classes Yeading Community Centre, UB4 9BH. Seniors: Mon & Fri 8-10pm. Juniors (6yrs+) Fri 6.30-8pm. Learn a non competitive martial art. Friendly British Aikido Board registered club, under Sensei Sheppard 6th dan. See www.kuraiaikido.co.uk. Contact Keith Holland 01895 636344 or email kuraiaikido@hotmail.com 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 Thurs 7-8pm. Classical Pilates Classically trained Pilates teacher. Beginner / Intermat classes held in private studio, Broadwood Ave, Ruislip Mon mornings & Tues eves. CallTonja Osborn 07766 011036 or email tonjaosborn@gmail.com Dance, Gymnastics and Free Running By Futunity Uk in Uxbridge Town Centre & Hillingdon Sports & Leisure centre. Ages 2-adults catered for and all styles of dance from RAD ballet,to Zumba. See www.futunityuk.com. Call 01895 251224/admin@futunityuk.com Eastcote Exercise Classes Metabolic workout class, 45min stretch class. Mon, Tue & Sat. Contact Virginia King 01895 232551 or email virginiaking@vking2468.freeserve.co.uk Fitness League Tone & Stretch exercises for women of all fitness levels. Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838. www.thefitnessleague.com continued overleaf...
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fusion of Hatha & Vinyasa flow Yoga Wed & Thurs 9.30-1am, St Thomas More Church, Eastcote. Further classes in Harrow. Free Trial Class avail. Contact Joanne e: info@empoweringyoga.co.uk www.empoweringyoga.co.uk fusion pilates+ classes eastcote & pinner Fun, friendly classes for all ages & levels Mon 10-11am, St Lawrence Church, 2 Bridle Rd, Eastcote, HA5 2SJ; Wed 8-9pm Cannon Lane Methodist Church, Pinner, HA5 1JD. For info: Lenka 07929 472194 e: rybickova.lenka@gmail.com
Glow fitness, food, friends Classses: Ruislip 6-7.15pm at Field End Junior School, HA4 9PQ . Pinner 6.458pm at Cannon Lane Methodist Church HA5 1JD. Northwood 6-7.15pm at Hillside Junior School, Northwood Way HA6 1RX. Call Sam 01895 460766 or email: sam.simon@glow-fit.co.uk Hatha Yoga Weekly classes at The Stables on the Manor Farm Site in Ruislip. Classes are Every Tuesday, 7pm and Saturday, 11am and 12pm. Call Varsha on 01895 347757 for more info or to reserve your space. www.illuminatedhealth.com Highgrove pool club A programme for over 55’s with a social area with coffee & teas included, for info contact Angelo Pignone email: angelo. pignone@all.org / 01895 630753 www.better.org.uk/highgrove images School of dance Fun and friendly dance & drama classes for all ages including RAD Ballet & Contemporary dance. Based in Ruislip Manor. www.imagesschoolofdance.co.uk e: info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk irish dancing classes Aged 5 upwards. Mon, 6pm at Hayes Conservative Club, Church Rd. Wed, 6pm at Greenford Visitation Catholic Church hall. e: Deirdreosullivan@hotmail.co.uk t: 07956 346383 Jam2000 performing arts & agency Classes available from 2.5 years to adults, male and female at The Windmill Studio Centre. www.thewindmillstudio.com E: thewindmillstudio@gmail.com Jazzercise classes Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Oxford Road Mon 9.30-10.30am, Tues 6.45 - 7.45pm , Wed, Thurs , Fri 9.45-10.45am. Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Road Thurs 6.307.30pm. Ruislip Sports & Social Club
Grosvenor Vale Mon 6.45-7.45pm Tues 9.30am, 7-8pm, Wed 9.30-10.30am. Pinner Methodist Church Love Lane Mon 8-9pm, Thurs 7-8pm. St Lawrence Church Hall Bridle Road Pinner Fri 9.30am. St Lukes Hall Love Lane Pinner Wed 7.458.45pm, Sat 9-10am. Contact: Tina Durkan 07904 221191 e: tinadurkan@googlemail.com facebook.com/jazzerciseNWLondon
modern Jive classes (ceroc) Mon 8-11pm at Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Tues & Thurs 8-11pm at Uxbridge Civic Centre. First night entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Contact Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com passion dance Group At Queensmead Sports Centre & Highgrove Pool. Street Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Minie Me’z (3-6 years Ballet, Tap & Street), Kids Parties. We offer Shows, Workshops, Competitions and Assessments, Age 3+ all abilities welcome. Call 07882 413428 pilates Certified Body Control Pilates Teacher (Registered Exercise Professional Level 3). Beginners / Improvers classes at the Stables, Manor Farm, Ruislip. Mon 1.30-2.30pm, Thu 1.30-2.30pm and Sat 9.30-10.30am. Call Elizabeth Roberts for further info: 07771918240 ruislip dramatic Society At South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. 07854 284508. Salsa classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG.Beginners class 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wed: TheWatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class 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@sandersstreet.co.uk or call Crissy on 07799874003 www.sandersstreet.co.uk Suzy Barton pilates All levels class every Tues 2-3pm at The Stables, Manor Farm, Bury St, Ruislip HA4 7AR. Pilates Foundation trained. CYQ level 3 instructor. To book 07850 687488 e: suzybartonpilates@btinternet.co.uk the pilates club St Giles & The United Reformed Church
Halls, Ickenham. Call 07968 920070 www.thepilatesclub.co.uk
Wild forest Gym Outdoor fitness and natural movement training at Grim's Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow Weald. Also Natural Running & obstacle race training. Contact 0845 4561336 info@wildforestgym.com or www.wildforestgym.com
Yoga South Ruislip Community Association pregnancy yoga classes 9.45-11.15am at Deane Park Hall, Long Drive, South Ruislip. Call Katja on 07951 763851 Yoga for all Gentle yoga suitable for all. Voluntary contribution. Thurs 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Gateway House, inside North Harrow CAR PARK opposite THE GYM, Pinner Road, HA2 7TA email prabhu.shah@gmail.com Zumba The Stables, Manor Farm Complex, Bury Street, Ruislip. Every Fri, 6.30pm. All abilities & ages. Adults £5 u16's free. Graham Campbell 07985 470025 www.gtarling.zumba.com.
marketS... duck pond artisan food & craft market Artisan - on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm, Farmers’ - first Sunday of each month from 10am-2pm. Both at the Great Barn, Ruislip. Free parking. See www.duckpondmarket.co.uk mad cat crafts Wed to Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm at the Great Barn, Ruislip HA4 7SU. www.madcatcrafts.co.uk northwood craft market First Saturday of each month, 10am-2pm, Methodist Church Hall, Oaklands Gate, Northwood. www.northwoodcraftmarket.co.uk ruislip country market Every Fri 10-11.30am - car park at St Martins Approach, Ruislip. Fruit, Veg, eggs, honey and more...
muSic... accord, ruislip community choir Every Thurs,7.30pm, Ruislip Baptist Church, Manor Way, Ruislip. No auditions! Call Chris on 07714 226216. capital connection Ladies chorus Singing barbershop harmony every Wednesday evening. At South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Dr, HA4 0HS. See www.capitalconnection. org.uk for more details. continued overleaf...
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Eastcote Choral Society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. New singers welcome. Call 01895 904556.
Aikido, Japanese Martial Art Learn a wonderful martial art in a friendly and supportive environment. Adult classes only. Tue and Thu 8pm-10pm at the South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HS. Call Don Deacy 07740415712 or email info@bugeisha-aikido.co.uk Functional Kali Kali is a martial art for self defence incorporating weapons and empty hands. Designed for personal protection against multiple assailants. As used in the Bourne films. Classes every Weds evening in South Harrow. Call Amit on 07779322993 or see www.functionalkali.com Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Adult classes only. Mon & Wed 8-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or e: kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.
Hillingdon Choral Society Rehearsals Monday evenings in term time 7.45-9.45pm at Ickenham United Reform Church, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham. Call 01895 234380 or email: orpms@xsco.net Lunchtime Classical Music Concerts held at St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Road and High Street, Ruislip, HA4 6DG, at 12.15 pm, on last Wednesday each month except, July, August and December. Retiring collection. Next concert 28th September. Ruislip Operatic Society This local theatre group meets every Monday & Thursday at St Martin's Church Hall, 7.30pm. To get involved email: info@ruislipos.org Ruislip Belles and Beaux A handbell ringing group. Every Monday 10am until 12noon. In the Guide Hut in Ruislip. Email: idoltoad@talktalk.net Showcase Musical Theatre No auditions. We meet every Friday evening at 7.45pm at Hesdin Hall, The Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN http://showcasemusical theatre.org.uk The Harrow Apollo Male Choir Rehearse every Tues 7.30pm-10pm in the Belmont Room at the Harrow Arts Centre Hatch End. Tel: 020 8959 1244 or www.harrow-apollo-male.choir.org The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop where we teach 718 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions run Wed's at Nower Hill High School, Pinner and Thurs at Vyners School, Ickenham. Juniors (7-11) 4.156.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.308.30pm. £20 per two - hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or email uxbridge@therockproject.com Top Jazz at The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. 3rd Monday of the month. 01895 632394 or www.jazzwestlondon.com
PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Sing & Sign From 6 months Wed at Uxbridge Leisure Centre, Fri at The White Bear, Ruislip. Contact Cathy 07712 047621 or cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk
SELF HELP & SUPPORT... EAR4U Help, support and advice. Meets every Monday at the Orange Couch Café (formerly the D spot), Ruislip Manor from 10am-2pm. Call Ann on 07890 315156.
SOCIAL GROUPS... Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and landscape of the regional park. For more details contact Steve Ord steven.ord@ groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Friends of Shenley Park Improving the wellbeing and maintenance of flower beds, shrubs and the new flower garden and seating area. Looking for volunteers to help with action days in the park. Please contact Geoff 07931 561020 or Louise 07966 220995 Friendly Rubber Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays, 12noon-4pm at Pinner Bridge Club, 103 Marsh Road, Pinner. For info call Keith 01895 622033 Inspirations Spiritualist Group Spiritualist group for like-minded people. Weekly services with a guest Medium every Thursday at The Walter Pomeroy Hall, Royal Lane, Hillingdon, UB8 3QY. 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Admission £5 Concessions £4.50 Accompanied Children u16 - FREE. Enqs: 07968 039426 or 0208 841 4901. Northwood Hills Friendship Group A friendly group which meets every Monday 9.30am-2.30pm in Northwood
Hills URC Hall, Joel St, Northwood Hills HA6 1NL. Open to anyone over 60 who would like to make new friends. Part of a local Live at Home Scheme. A light lunch is served & half days are an option. Call 01923 842494. www.mha.org.uk/ community-support/live-home/northwood Ruislip Afternoon Group for Women Meets 1st Thursday of every month. Talks, Lunches & outings. Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road 2-4pm. Call Mary McKee on 01895 672435. Ruislip Common WI Ladies welcome. We meet on the 2nd Wed of the month, 2pm in Room 1, Methodist Church, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. ruislipcommonwi.weebly.com Ruislip Evening Townswomen Guild Women who meet every 4th Thurs of the month, 7.30-10pm, Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip. For details 01895 674717 / 01923 825521. Ruislip Social Club Tropic at Ruislip at Ruislip Social Club Grosvenor Vale Ruislip HA4 6JQ for Fridays and occasional other nights, live bands & tribute bands for more details visit www.tropicatruislip.co.uk contact and ticketline 0208 707 2256 Ruislip Evening WI Meet every 1st Thursday of the month at Upper Room, GAA Sports & Social Club, West End Road, South Ruislip from 7.30pm-10pm. Lorraine Reed 07976 398533 e:ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com Scrabble (casual, all abilities welcome) Every Thurs afternoon 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 Veterans Breakfast Club runs to help Armed Forces Veterans in West London and surrounding areas for the purpose of Comrades (old & new) from all Services to get together on the last Saturday of the month at the Good Yarn Public House, Uxbridge High Street, UB8 1JX from 09:30-11:30hrs. Contact: Lorraine Reed 07976 398533, lorraineareed@gmail.com or (exRAF) Iain Henderson, Iain115@aol.com.
SPORT... Swakeleys Tennis Club Adult Social Tennis Club in Ickenham. Would suit people returning to tennis after a break, Four days a week all year. Contact Pam 01895 677149 or Ed 01895 635568 www.swakeleystennis.co.uk lindaandjohnelam@hotmail.co.uk
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Ruislip Stamp Fair
6th August The Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ickenham, HA4 7DG. For details call 01895 637283.
Fostering Event 9th August, 6.30pm-8.30pm The Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Interested in finding out more about fostering? then why not come along to this free event. For more details see the website www.fost-adopt@hillingdon.gov.uk
Local Events
Lunchtime Classical Music Concert 11th & 25th August, 12.30pm. St Johns Church Hall, Greenhill, Harrow (opp Debenhams). songs by Beethoven, Puccini and Mozart.
Ickenham & Swakeleys Horticultural Society Talk 16th August, 10am-11.30am Ickenham Library, UB10 8RE. graham tarling presents 'Little Weed'. see www.ickenham-horticultural.org.uk
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11th September, 2pm-4.30pm Long Lane, Heronsgate, Chorleywood. In support of Paul strickland scanner Centre. advance Bookings only. tickets inc cream tea £15pp (£10 u12s). 01923 844 290 e: appeals@stricklandscanner.org.uk
Hillingdon Canal Club Talk 13th September Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. Louise Heather ‘the Work of the Ealing Canoe Club’. Email: middlesex.socials@ waterways.org.uk for details.
Fostering Event 13th September, 6.30pm-8.30pm The Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Interested in finding out more about fostering? then why not come along to this free event. For more details see the website www.fost-adopt@hillingdon.gov.uk
Annual Sponsored Walk 18th September a 3 or 5 mile walk within the picturesque surroundings of Moor Park & northwood. sign up at www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 0203 826 2367.
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3rd September The Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ickenham, HA4 7DG. For details call 01895 637283.
Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 14th Aug Jeff ska/reggae 21st Aug 2 tone Party night 28th Aug Freddie tribute gary goodmaze 3rd Sept Funky summer soul Jam
Ruislip-Northwood Flower Arrangement Society
The Falcon Inn Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 13th Aug & 3rd Sept DJ rossi
Ruislip Stamp Fair
6th September, 7pm for 7.30pm Kyoko regan - 'Be Inspired' tea and coffee available, flower arrangements are raffled. tickets on the door £6 for details call 01923 829621.
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The WatersEdge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 26th Aug 60's Motown & soul tribute with the Estrellas. The Whip & Collar Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HU. 21st August garden Party from 3pm
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