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As we head rapidly towards the end of 2016 and the magazines are soon to enter their 12th year, I’ve been reflecting back on when I first started this busi ness, with my daughter Sammy being just a small child who used to share my work space, watching Dora the Explorer, whilst I worked at my desk. How time flies! She left school back last year and is now driving around like Little Miss Independent. The success of the magazines has meant that I’ve be come busier and busier and I clearly needed assis tance with running the business on a day to day basis. Remembering how young Sammy, aged six, used to love to answer my phone for me and take messages, it suddenly made total sense for her to join me in what can now truly be called a family run business!
Motoring: page 30
Golden Years: memories of fifty years ago
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Hobbies: Are we tired of shabby chic?
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So dear readers, I would like to introduce you to my daughter, Sammy, whom I’ve written much about over the past few years, and who will now be my right arm.
How much does it really cost to buy a home?
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Sammy has already met with some of our valued regular customers and will be meeting more of you as she also takes on a sales role.
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Beauty: I need a hero
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You can advertise in this magazine from as little as puts your into all six publications (that’s over 30,000 homes).
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Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
La Serenissima wasn’t so serene when its citizens woke up on 4th November 1966 to find the most beautiful city in the world under more than 6 feet of seawater. Even at the northernmost reach of the Adriatic, where the shallow sea is almost tideless, Venetians have always been used to the occasional acqua alta when water laps San Marco’s toes. But on that night 50 years ago, heavy winter rain in the Alps and Appenines filled rivers to overflowing so that the water level of the Adriatic rose, while at the same time a strong northerly wind drove thousands of tons of seawater into Venice’s lagoon and canals. To make the flooding worse, Venice had started sinking. The bedrock below Venice’s lagoon is buried so deeply under sand and silt that to drive piles down to it would be impossible. Only the canal banks themselves are revetted with oak piles. The city’s churches and palazzos stand on zatteroni, or rafts of thick larch planks, with stone blocks piled on top. Even St Mark’s itself and its next-door neighbour, the Doge’s palace, stand on foundations not much more substantial than
the floor of your house. For centuries, mountains of masonry have been compacting the silt, slowly pressing the water out of it. More recently the aquifers in the bedrock itself have been tapped and drained, causing subsidence. In the first half of the 20th century the city sank by 23cm; and on that night 50 years ago centuries of chickens came home to roost.
Nobody was killed, but the flooding caused $6 million worth of damage to architectural and artistic treasures alone. The loss of stock in shops and restaurants and damage to homes and business premises came to far more. But the world rallied round – or at least, the western world did. This was 1966, don’t forget, and Italy wasn’t only the treasure house of the Renaissance; it was also a hothouse of ‘60s style. Alfa Romeos, Vespas, Lambrettas, skinny suits, Sophia Loren, espresso ... the West owed Italy, and in every country support groups sprang up to raise funds and clean paintings. In Britain, the fundraising committee that eventually became Venice In Peril was founded in early 1967 as the Art & Archive Rescue Fund by well-heeled Italophiles such as former ambassador Sir Ashley Clarke, who had also chaired the British Italian Society, and Carla Thorneycroft, the Italian-born wife of senior Conservative politician Sir Peter Thorneycroft. It raised
millions, and by 2010 had completed 46 major projects including the restoration of one of Venice’s oldest churches, San Niccolo dei Mendicoli, used as a location in the iconic 1971 thriller Don’t Look Now. Not all ViP’s money has come from the upper crust, though: £2 million of it so far has come from a crust of an altogether doughier kind. Since 1977 Pizza Express has been making a donation – currently 25p – for every Pizza Veneziana it sells. So much for salvaging Venice’s past. To safeguard its future the Italian government has spent more than €5.5 billion on barrages that can be raised to block the lagoon’s three inlets. These take the form of flattish rectangular tanks, lying on the seabed and hinged at one end. Normally the tanks are full of seawater and lie flat, but whenever high water threatens compressed air is pumped into them and they float upright. When complete they will be able to hold back a surge of 3 metres. Although whether that will be enough in the era of climate change, who knows?
Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Jeremy Hunt (1st); David Schwimmer (2nd); Gordon Ramsay (8th); and John Bishop (30th)
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I am often asked this question. There has been a significant rise in people looking for an alternative investment to residential and the standard buy to let. The recent changes in the budget which will come into force in the coming years, have put off most investors and in fact may have started a sell off of such properties as a consequence.
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Hobbies Are We Tired Of Shabby Chic? Not By A Long Chalk By Kate McLelland It’s a trend that has been going strong for over twenty years and there’s no sign of it disappearing just yet. ‘Shabby chic’ has been around since the 1990s, when holidaymakers returning from destinations such as Provence, Tuscany and Greece tried to recreate the weathered, sun-baked surfaces found in traditional Mediterranean buildings in their own homes, using specialist paint techniques. In recent years a growing interest in upcycling has created a healthy market for furniture painted in the shabby chic style. Dark brown wooden furniture has been unpopular for decades and upcyclers have been able to take advantage of this trend, buying pieces at knockdown prices, refurbishing them with chalk-based paints and selling them on for a profit on Gumtree, Ebay or Shpock. It’s relatively easy to revive a piece of furniture using chalk based paints. This flexible medium requires no stripping, sanding or priming and you’ll only need to master a few basic techniques before you can start to use it with confidence:
1 Wash the furniture with clean, soapy water to remove any surface dirt, and allow to dry. Don’t be tempted to clean with wax, as this won’t provide a secure base for applying the paint. 2 When you’re aiming for a rustic style, the brush strokes can go in any direction. It’s usual to apply coats of paint in different colours to create a layered effect, and this is best achieved by using a lighter shade under or over a darker shade for contrast. 3 Allow at least an hour for the surface to dry then sand with very fine sandpaper. At this point you will be trying to create the look of furniture that has been painted many times and used so much that the paint has begun to rub off at the contact points, so sand only where you think the item would have been repeatedly touched (around handles or on the top and bottom corners of your piece). Don’t rush this part of the project, apply light pressure and start sanding in a place where the effect will be less visible. 4 Dampen a cloth and pass it over your item to remove all
the sanding dust, then wait until it is completely dry. 5 Chalk based paint is porous, so it is liable to pick up marks and stains if it is not sealed with a layer of soft wax. Use a different brush for applying the wax and don’t use that brush for any other purpose (this also applies with coloured waxes – if you’ve used a dark wax on the brush, don’t use it to apply a lighter shade). Apply the wax generously, using a clean cloth to remove any excess. 6 If you are painting furniture for the garden, you should not apply wax at all as it will not set (just be aware that the piece will age and fade more rapidly if it is left outside). If your indoor item is likely to get a lot of use, let the wax dry for two to three weeks before bringing it into service. Whether you want to revive pieces that you currently own or you fancy trying your hand at upcycling and selling on, you’ll find that turning yesterday’s scrap items into today’s interior design treasures is rewarding … and highly addictive.
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How Much Does It Really Cost To Buy A Home? location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey.
environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an issue. Any risk of flooding is also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency.
The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected. So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home? Homebuyer SurveyS Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to confirm how much the property is worth. The price of this can start from around £150, but varies according to its value. Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey.
Which one you choose will depend on the age and state of repair of the building. Both highlight potential problems and offer an idea of how much it could cost to put them right, but the structural survey goes into much greater detail. The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your
ConveyanCing and SoliCitor’S FeeS Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to carry out. More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties. These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers: local authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also find out about any issues such as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example. land registry This will confirm who holds the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage. drainage and Water The water company will confirm whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land.
Commons registration This type of search shows whether third parties have any rights of access over the land under the Commons Registration Act, and if the Act applies to land adjoining the property. Chancel repair A Chancel Repair search lets you know if you would be liable to contribute to the repair of the local parish church. Stamp duty Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold for over £125,000, with rates currently standing at¹: • • • •
£125,001 to £250,000: 2% £250,001 to £925,000: 5% £925,001 to £1.5 million: 10% Over £1.5 million: 12%
As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion. exCHange depoSit This is a different type of deposit than the one demanded by a mortgage lender. An exchange deposit is paid
to a conveyancing solicitor, and then passed on to the seller’s solicitor as a show of ‘good faith.’ It reflects your seriousness in going ahead with the purchase, with 10% of the purchase price often being requested.
Although you’ll save some money, the move will take much longer. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work.
increase annually. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on.
eleCtroniC tranSFer Fee When you buy a property and move the money from your bank account to your solicitor’s, they will transfer it electronically to your seller’s solicitor. The fee for this is usually around £40.
Home inSuranCe Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster.
removalS Using a removals firm can seem like a large expense if you don’t have a lot of possessions, and many people choose to hire a van instead. The cost of van hire varies according to where you live and on which day you move.
leaSeHold propertieS If you buy a leasehold property, you own the building but not the land it sits on. You’ll need to pay a ‘ground rent’ each year, which is usually a nominal amount. Buying a flat within a block also attracts maintenance and service charges, which can
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Home & Interiors Open Plan Living
By Katherine Sorrell your space is very long and thin, painting the end walls in a deeper shade makes them appear closer, thus improving the proportions, while a neutral scheme throughout can be given matching accents of a brighter colour – say, a rug in the living area, glasses on the dining table and a couple of kitchen accessories – for a smart and interesting look.
Who doesn’t love the idea of living in a light, bright and airy open-plan space? Katherine Sorrell explains how to get the most out of it. We’ve all hankered for a large, open-plan living space – where family and friends can be relaxed and sociable together, yet do their own thing at the same time. And the key to ensuring that an open-plan room looks good and functions brilliantly is careful planning. Start by thinking about how you’ll use the space – for cooking, informal eating, entertaining, working, relaxing and so on – and divide it into appropriate areas. Just as if they were separate rooms, but without conventional dividing walls. In some cases these separate zones can be created with changes of level, but generally they’re achieved through the considered use of flooring, colour and pattern, lighting and the positioning of furniture.
Choosing flooring for a multi-purpose space can be problematic, as kitchens/halls need something splash-proof that can be mopped, while sitting areas ought to feel inviting and comfortable. There are two solutions. Either use different (but complementary) floorings, thus automatically creating visually distinct zones, or lay one practical flooring throughout, giving a sleek and flowing look. Stone or ceramic tiles, engineered or laminate floorboards, rubber and good quality vinyl are all suitable – simply soften with woven or fluffy rugs around your sofas and chairs to create the framework for a separate ‘living’ area. Pale colours will emphasise open, airy spaces, while darker shades are dramatic and can help make large areas feel cosy. One option in an open-plan room is to zone the scheme by using tones of one colour, going from light at one end to darker at the other. If
You may find that conventional furniture doesn’t work as well as expected in an open-plan space – in which case search for larger-than-average pieces, bearing in mind that they have to look good from all angles, not just the front. What you need to avoid, especially in a larger room, is placing the seating around the edges, or spacing it too far apart. Steer clear of the hospital-waitingroom or furniture-showroom look at all costs. Instead, group your seating so that sofas and chairs are sociable, either facing each other or creating a corner (modular units are good for this). If you’re starting from scratch with an open-plan design, try to include an island or peninsular unit between the kitchen and the rest of the room. That way, you get a visual break between the two zones and the cook can comfortably chat with family or guests while preparing food. Kitchen manufacturers now produce plenty of products that blend kitchen, dining and living functions, from cabinets that co-ordinate with free-standing
storage to media units that incorporate a TV, so it’s no longer hard to design a space that blends easily from one zone to another.
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Good lighting makes a big difference in any room, and is especially important for open-plan living, helping to zone the space and provide either strong illumination or soft ambience. Food preparation areas need bright lights, which can usually be built into the bottoms of wall-mounted cabinets or, if you have an island unit, can take the form of a ceiling-mounted track or a row of pendants. In dining and living areas, meanwhile, you’ll want flexible lighting that can be turned up or down easily. Experts advise installing a range of circuits that can be controlled by separate switches or dimmers but, unless you’re at the building-work stage, this will involve a fair bit of disruption (not to mention the extra expense). Instead, simply introduce flexibility by replacing main light switches with dimmers and plugging in a selection of table or floor lamps at strategic points.
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Rosehip oil has long been revered for its skin healing properties. Amongst other benefits it can help with fine lines, scarring, blemishes and dry patches. If you want to try it for yourself, Pai’s Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil, £22, is a good choice. A powerful blend of concentrated rosehip fruit and seed oils, it’s 100% natural and packed with antioxidants and Omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9. 87% of users reported a significant improvement in the appearance of fine lines after using it. Visit www.paiskincare. com to order online or to find your nearest stockist. Weleda’s Skin Food is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Beloved by people the world over, Skin Food works miracles on dry, rough patches. Use it as an intensive hand-cream, or to spot-treat patches of dry skin. Alternatively, hand it to a partner and demand a foot massage. It’s packed with rich natural ingredients, including sweet almond oil and beeswax, and fragranced with essential oils. Skin Food is usually £9.95, but www.biggreensmile.com was offering 20% off at the time of writing. I’m not the best for remembering to exfoliate, particularly when I can hide away under jeans and winter woollies. However, Odylique’s Coconut Candy Scrub, £25, makes it a treat. Formulated with Fairtrade sugar, coconut oil, cocoa butter, poppy seeds and other skin enriching ingredients, it feels lovely to massage in and moisturises while it exfoliates. (Plus it smells rather nice.) Skin feels softer and smoother. Heaven.
Home & Interiors Open Plan Living
By Katherine Sorrell
your space is very long and thin, painting the end walls in a deeper shade makes them appear closer, thus improving the proportions, while a neutral scheme throughout can be given matching accents of a brighter colour – say, a rug in the living area, glasses on the dining table and a couple of kitchen accessories – for a smart and interesting look.
Who doesn’t love the idea of living in a light, bright and airy open-plan space? Katherine Sorrell explains how to get the most out of it. We’ve all hankered for a large, open-plan living space – where family and friends can be relaxed and sociable together, yet do their own thing at the same time. And the key to ensuring that an open-plan room looks good and functions brilliantly is careful planning. Start by thinking about how you’ll use the space – for cooking, informal eating, entertaining, working, relaxing and so on – and divide it into appropriate areas. Just as if they were separate rooms, but without conventional dividing walls. In some cases these separate zones can be created with changes of level, but generally they’re achieved through the considered use of flooring, colour and pattern, lighting and the positioning of furniture.
Choosing flooring for a multi-purpose space can be problematic, as kitchens/halls need something splash-proof that can be mopped, while sitting areas ought to feel inviting and comfortable. There are two solutions. Either use different (but complementary) floorings, thus automatically creating visually distinct zones, or lay one practical flooring throughout, giving a sleek and flowing look. Stone or ceramic tiles, engineered or laminate floorboards, rubber and good quality vinyl are all suitable – simply soften with woven or fluffy rugs around your sofas and chairs to create the framework for a separate ‘living’ area. Pale colours will emphasise open, airy spaces, while darker shades are dramatic and can help make large areas feel cosy. One option in an open-plan room is to zone the scheme by using tones of one colour, going from light at one end to darker at the other. If
You may find that conventional furniture doesn’t work as well as expected in an open-plan space – in which case search for larger-than-average pieces, bearing in mind that they have to look good from all angles, not just the front. What you need to avoid, especially in a larger room, is placing the seating around the edges, or spacing it too far apart. Steer clear of the hospital-waitingroom or furniture-showroom look at all costs. Instead, group your seating so that sofas and chairs are sociable, either facing each other or creating a corner (modular units are good for this). If you’re starting from scratch with an open-plan design, try to include an island or peninsular unit between the kitchen and the rest of the room. That way, you get a visual break between the two zones and the cook can comfortably chat with family or guests while preparing food. Kitchen manufacturers now produce plenty of products that blend kitchen, dining and living functions, from cabinets that co-ordinate with free-standing
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or the dishwasher gurgling so, if possible, put your washing machine somewhere separate and buy super-quiet appliances.
One final point: bear in mind that sound carries, and you won’t be able to shut a door to block it out. If you’re eating dinner, watching TV or catching up on emails, you won’t want to be disturbed by the extractor fan howling
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Good lighting makes a big difference in any room, and is especially important for open-plan living, helping to zone the space and provide either strong illumination or soft ambience. Food preparation areas need bright lights, which can usually be built into the bottoms of wall-mounted cabinets or, if you have an island unit, can take the form of a ceiling-mounted track or a row of pendants. In dining and living areas, meanwhile, you’ll want flexible lighting that can be turned up or down easily. Experts advise installing a range of circuits that can be controlled by separate switches or dimmers but, unless you’re at the building-work stage, this will involve a fair bit of disruption (not to mention the extra expense). Instead, simply introduce flexibility by replacing main light switches with dimmers and plugging in a selection of table or floor lamps at strategic points.
Finance Motoring
By Ann Haldon
By James Baggott
How Much Does It Really Cost To Buy A Home? We Try Nissan’s location Bonkers Bladeglider environmental and the size of the
property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey.
The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of As we hit thesellers back said straight buyers and thatof the twisting the moving had kart costtrack theminmore middle of a shanty town in than expected. Brazil, the wail of the concept So apart frommotors your mortgage, car’s electric reaches a what extra fees and expenses crescendo. might you face when buying It’s banshee-like in pitch and a new home? would rival a hover bike from
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ConveyanCing and SoliCitor’S FeeS Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to carry out. More than 60 different searches are available, but many are With two 174bhp electric specialised and only relevant to motors, independently a small number of properties. powering rear wheel, the These areeach the searches BladeGlider is good for nearly most commonly used by 120mph and 60mph in under homebuyers: five seconds. local authority It’s been built in conjunction LocalF1 authority with expertssearches Williams Advanced and include theEngineering Local Land Charges features unusual threeRegister.an Your solicitor will also seater both such find outlayout aboutwhere any issues passengers sitthat behind and as new roads are being either side of the planned near the driver. property, Unfortunately, we weren’t any parking restrictions or allowed a drive oforders, the tree preservation for multimillion example. pound concept car; however, we did get land registry to experience it from the This will confirm passenger seat. who holds the legal title to the land, and Even from here it’s clear the whether there are any charges BladeGlider offers a completely on the property, such as a unique driving experience. mortgage. Those two front wheels and drainage and rear Water the wide-track make for The waterand company will On a planted agile ride. the tiny test trackthe it whipped confirm whether property is between corners a whiff connected to the with mains waterof tyre-smoking oversteer when supply, drainage and surface our exuberant driver got water drainage.test This search playful. also reveals whether any public For us are mere mortals drains located onthe the land.
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to a conveyancing solicitor, and then passed on to the seller’s solicitor as a show of ‘good faith.’ It reflects your seriousness in going ahead with the purchase, with 10% of the purchase price often being requested.
Although you’ll save some money, the move will take much longer. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work.
increase annually. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on.
PROTECT YOUR HARD EARNED Home inSuranCe Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster.
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
Iver Parish Council Christmas Lights
26th November, 2.00pm-5.00pm Iver Village Hall. A community event for all with Father Christmas switching on the lights. Enjoy seasonal refreshments around the tree to kick off the festive season.
Higher Denham Bonfire and Fireworks
5th November, from 6.30pm Community Hall & Field, UB9 5EA. Licensed Bar & BBQ plus stalls. Family Ticket £23, Adult £8, Child (4-16 years) £4, Under 3’s go free. Available on the night!
Fostering Event
8th November, 6.30pm-8.30pm Civic Centre, High St, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. Interested? For more details visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fostering or email: fostadopt@hillingdon.gov.uk
HUBB Business Breakfast Event
Local Events November into December 2016
10th November, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Andy Robertson Community Engagement Manager from Trinity, discusses how a community working together can beat homelessness. To book email: helen.thompson@wardwilliams.co.uk or visit www.wardwilliams.co.uk
Race Night
11th November, from 6.30pm Iver Heath Junior School, St Margarets Close, Iver Heath, SL0 0DA. Everyone Welcome! Fish & Chips can be ordered through the School. This is a joint fundraising effort between the school and Iver Heath Scouts.
‘Butterflies’ Christmas Table Top Sale 12th November, 9.30am-1pm
‘Butterflies’ Christmas Coffee Morning
3rd December, 9.30am-1pm Ickenham Village Hall, Swakeleys Road, UB10 8DG. Organised by 'Butterflies' supporting local children's charities table call Vera on 01895 635224 or Chris on 01895 676900.
Harefield Amateur Dramatic Society presents 'A Matter of Life and Death'
17th, 18th & 19th November For tickets contact: janscurr@hotmail.com The Harefield Pub, High St., Harefield; The Village Salon, Park Lane, Harefield or call the Box Office 01895 253346.
Martinmas Fayre
19th November, 10.30am-2.30pm St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Road & High Street, Ruislip, HA4 6DG. Santa’s grotto, craft, gift and speciality stalls, face painting, silent auction, home baking and preserves and café. Free entry. www.stmartins-ruislip.org
Classic Concert Please send your details to be included in the December issues by Friday 11th November.
22nd November, 3.30pm St Edmunds Church, Northwood Hills, HA6 1QS. Valentin Schiedermair - Piano Recital. Tickets to include refreshments. £6 on the door. Call 01923 821869 for details.
Iver Heath Junior School Bazaar
25th November, 3.30pm-5.30pm St Margarets Close, Iver Heath, SL0 0DA. Come and join the fun. Call 07912 881532.
Leonard Cheshire Disability, Chiltern House, Christmas Fair
26th November, 2.30pm-4.30pm 82 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JT. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Denham Green Christmas Fayre
30th November, 6.00pm-9.00pm Station Parade, UB9 5ET. Handmade goods, refreshments, tombola, sweets and cakes, fairground rides and musical entertainment. Free parking at Railway Station.
Lunchtime Classical Music Concert
30th November, 12.15pm St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Road & High Street, Ruislip, HA4 6DG. Ashley Fripp (piano).
DECEMBER EVENTS Christmas Concert 2nd December, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 2RP. Apollo Male Choir and the children of Holy Trinity School will be performing - in support of the Paul Strickland Scanner Appeal. £8pp (£5 for under 12s) refreshments available.
Ickenham Festive Community Night 9th December, 6-9pm
Featuring a wide range of music, activities, fun and shopping.
Uxbridge Choral Society's Carol Concert 10th December, 5pm and 7.30pm St. Margaret's Church, Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB.
Accompanied by the Oak Farm Junior School Choir. Tickets: Adults £7 and under 12’s £4. Available from www.uxbridgechoralsociety, any choir member or on the door.
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA5 1RE. 13 Nov Sinatra Tribute by Stuart G Wilson. The Falcon Inn Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 19 Nov & 17 Dec DJ Rossi 9 Dec Tiny Tina Blues Band
The WatersEdge
Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 9 Dec Diamond Nights Tribute
The Whip & Collar
Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HU. 12 Nov Live Music with Simply Ray
The Swan at Iver
2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 11 Nov Leech band return 19 Nov Acoustic guitarist Donna Mackay 25 Nov Let’s dance with The Elm Street Grove
Garden Fireworks
You may be planning a traditional display of fireworks on November 5th, but why not also think ahead and plant yourself a few garden fireworks? At this time of year, there are still several stunning flowers that remind me of fireworks, such as the flamboyant red hot pokers or kniphofias, also known as torch lilies. Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ has a rich yellowy-orange colour while the smaller ‘Little Maid’ has ivory-yellow flower spikes and reaches a height of about 2 ft (60cm). ‘Fiery Fred’ has blazing orangey-red flowers, while those of ‘Alcazar’ are bright red. Available in garden centres now, they do well if planted out in early autumn or spring in a sunny spot with a well drained soil. Once established you will have a regular display that really will go off like a rocket! Crocosmias help provide colour at this time of year, so take a look at ‘Lucifer’, with its flame-red, almost trumpetshaped flowers clustered along an elegantly arching spike, or for golden yellow flowers consider ‘Canary Bird’. The many varieties of crocosmia thrive in sun or part shade in a well drained yet also moist soil. Pot-grown plants should be
by Pippa Greenwood available for planting now or in the spring, or you can buy the corms to plant towards the end of winter; these plants will look like the ultimate elegant arching firework. If fireworks like star clusters are more your scene, think about sedums or ice plants, many of which have star-shaped flowers. Some of the sedums, such as ‘Autumn Joy’, are still just about in flower, but plant pot-grown specimens now and from late summer you will have a tremendous show of blooms for several weeks, certain to attract bees and butterflies. The angels’ fishing rods, diorama, have arching stems in great numbers surrounded by broad, almost grass-like leaves, each measuring up to 5 ft (1.5m) in length. The rich pink funnel-shaped flowers dangle and sway in the wind and keep on bobbing straight back up again, even on a windy site. Consider growing some lupins for summer, either a yellow variety or ‘My Castle’, which has rich red flowers - just like a rocket racing skywards, but far less noisy. If you want a tree but space is limited, the Kilmarnock willow, Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, is a good option, reaching a height of about 6 ft (1.8 m) after 10 or
15 years. It has long weeping branches and bright yellow fuzzy catkins in spring, far better than any real Roman candle I know! Look around nearby gardens to see what a fantastic display autumn foliage can put on, then plant anything with good autumn colour to guarantee a glowing bonfire every autumn. Your garden centre should have a plentiful supply of shrubs and trees at this time of year. Finally, if you are having a bonfire, make it at the last minute to minimise the risk of hedgehogs or other wildlife hiding beneath the heap coming to an untimely end. The hedgehog is one of the gardener’s best friends, as it eats huge numbers of slugs and many other garden pests. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to book Pippa for a gardening talk, or peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items, including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, pull-out EasyTunnels, ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ Gift Voucher cards, 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. 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 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 continued overleaf...
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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 7.45-
8.45pm, 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 Pilates Hut, Ruislip A private studio located on Broadwood Avenue, Ruislip. The studio is equipped with classical Pilates apparatus & run by a classically trained and certified Pilates teacher,We also run a small group ‘tower’ classes, mat classes and private lessons. www.pilateshutruislip.co.uk Tonja Osborn 07766 011036. Pilates with Suzy Barton Improve the way you feel, look, and live your life. All levels class every Tue 1.302.30pm. The Stables, Manor Farm, Bury Street, Ruislip HA4 7AR. Former British Gymnast. Pilates Foundation trained. CYQ level 3 instructor. Book by email to: suzybartonpilates@btinternet.co.uk or call 07850 687488 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 Stretch-a-size : Exercise for the over 50's A gentle workout in a friendly environment Thursdays 11am-12noon at Deane Park Hall, Long Drive, Sth Ruislip. Just £4 for more info: 0208 842 0547 or just come along and meet us! 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... continued overleaf...
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Accord, Ruislip community choir Every Thurs,7.30pm, Ruislip Baptist Church, Manor Way, Ruislip. No auditions! Call Chris on 07714 226216.
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
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. Eastcote choral society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. All welcome. Call 01895 904556. 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 Learn to Play in a Rock Band At a professional recording studio taught by expert musicians. Open to 7-18 year olds, we teach guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions will run after school at R'n'R Studios, Uxbridge starting October. Contact Conor for details on 07946 402797 or email wlsr.uxb@gmail.com Ruislip Operatic society meets every Mon & Thurs 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 singing Group meets every Thursday (TT only) in Ruislip Golf Club function room, 7.45pm. Estb: 2012 with 25+ M & F singers. No music reading, just get singing! £7 PAYG. For details email thesoundcrowd@gmail.com 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
sELF dEFEncE... 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.
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Admission £5. Concessions £4.50. Accompanied u16’s - FREE. Enqs: 07968 039426 or 0208 841 4901. 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
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.
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
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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.
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 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.
sPORT... merchant Taylors school Badminton Northwood. Wednesdays at 8pm Contact John 01895 635342 Email: lindaandjohnelam@hotmail.co.uk 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
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What’s on at Hillingdon Theatres in November
DK ProduKtions & London Borough of Hillingdon presents
Compass Kidz
from Sat 5 Nov 10.30am, Compass Theatre Compass Kidz are back - and under new management! Compass Kidz are 4 to 7 year olds that learn about performance, team work and confident communication through fun drama and music activities. Classes are run by DKproDuKtions who specialise in producing quality, professional theatre productions and events including musicals, pantomimes and theatre performances, as well as running both adult and children workshops. They also co-produce the pantomime at Compass Theatre with the London Borough of Hillingdon. Sessions run on Saturday mornings at Compass Theatre during school terms from 10.30am to 11.30am. Parents / Guardians are welcome to wait in the Compass Theatre café bar during the sessions. Participants attend by booking a full term place in advance. Nov 2016 Term Place £24 (Nov: 5, 12, 19, 26). Jan-Mar 2017 Term Place £60 (Jan: 14, 21, 28 / Feb: 4, 11, 25 / Mar: 4, 11, 18, 25). Apr-Jul 2017 Term Place £66 (Apr: 22, 26 / May: 6, 13, 29, 27 / Jun: 10, 17, 24 / Jul 1, 8).
Proscenium presents
Benefactors
Wed 9 - Sat 19 Nov 7.45pm, Compass Theatre Marriages and urban renewal schemes crumble in Michael Frayn's comedy. Well-meaning architect David is forced by town planners to turn an urban development project into a high-rise monstrosity. Michael Frayn’s award-winning, sharply funny play charts the decay of love and friendship and reminds us how often liberal ideals are compromised by economic realities. Find out more about Proscenium by visiting www.proscenium.org.uk or follow @Proscenium1 on Twitter. Tickets £12.
Ruislip Dramatic Society presents
Cat's Cradle by Leslie Sands
Wed 16 - Sat 19 Nov 7.45pm, Compass Theatre A gripping mystery thriller filled with suspense and startling discoveries. A village full of secrets, a kidnapping, a bride and a murder. These provide the backdrop to this gripping thriller. In a last desperate attempt to resurrect his career in the CID before retiring,
Inspector Frost reopens the unsolved case that ruined him some years earlier. With a new piece of evidence, he returns to the remote English village in which the disappearance occurred. But where he was once a welcome guest, Frost now finds he is as welcome as winter. Is this icy reception purely due to him never having solved the case? Or is there something more to this? It soon becomes apparent he is facing a conspiracy of silence and a past shrouded in mystery. But Frost presses on with results that are both startling and disquieting in this intense mystery thriller which will leave you guessing till the final curtain. Tickets £12 (concessions £1 off Wed/Thu).
Royal Air Force Music Services presents
Esprit De Corps : The Band of the RAF Regiment
Wed 23 Nov 7.30pm, Winston Churchill Theatre The second of three concerts in the Esprit De Corps Concert Series, featuring the talents of the musicians from Royal Air Force Music Services. All proceeds donated to the RAF Music Charitable Trust. Tickets £16.
Yaf Music Production Ltd presents
The Diwali Show with Amitabh Bachan Sat 26 Nov 7.30pm, Winston Churchill Theatre
A Tribute to the Living Legend - The Big B of Bollywood. Amitabh Bachan is the biggest star of Bollywood. Born in 1942, Amitabh first gained popularity in the early 1970s for movies like Zanjeer and Deewar. He became known as India's first 'angry young man' for his on-screen roles in Bollywood. Referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood and Star of the Millennium, he has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades. Bachchan is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.So total was his dominance of the movie scene in the 1970s and 1980s that the French director François Truffaut called him a "one-man industry". Tickets: Front £25, Rear £15, Centre £20.
Friends of Ickenham Hall presents
Compass Christmas 2016 Sun 27 Nov 4pm, Compass Theatre
The traditional Christmas concert with songs, readings and sketches from our community of local musicians and actors of all ages. With a free mince pie, this is the perfect way to warm up for Christmas. Tickets £8 / £5 concessions. For more details regarding November performances and shows see www.hillingdontheatres.uk
Winston Churchill Theatre & Hall, Pinn Way, Ruislip HA4 7QL. Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, UB10 8PD. Hillingdon Box Office: 01895 250615 boxoffice@hgfl.org.uk www.hillingdontheatres.uk
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