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Dear Resident, 2017 03 As I write this column it is a beautiful day with the sun shining and not too cold yet. I have just returned from the Open Day at the Colne Valley Visitors Centre where a fabu lous carving is displayed at the entrance to the walks. The beginning of the walk has been ‘set upon by some volunteers’ and what a fabulous job they have made of it. It looked so much wider and clearer that you felt almost drawn to walk along it. Sadly, I had no more time to spare then but felt I must remember what a beautiful place it is and how lucky we are that it is on our door step. HS2 should finally be receiving Royal As sent this month, which means we should be able to apply for our money to do further work on the A412 pathway from Denham Station towards the A40. Once we have debated the scoping report received from the engineers, we will have to make a deci sion on what type and height of lighting we install. Some good news is that HOAC’s (Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre) latest plans to move to Denham have been approved al beit with quite a number of conditions at tached. I wonder if they will now be chang ing their name to DOAC !!! It will certainly be a fabulous facility on our doorstep and much easier to access for those without transport. As always there has been plenty to keep your parish councillors busy and we are pressing ahead with our ‘Befriending’ Good Neighbour Scheme. A committee of 3 volun teers has been appointed to start proceed ings. They will be kept very busy as a Con 12
stitution needs to be agreed, a bank ac count opened, DBS checks to be arranged for all volunteers and a mobile phone pur chased. After that all we need are more volunteers!!! Have you any time to spare? Please be that person who cares and get in touch with us. There is a Health and Wellbeing Fair cur rently being organised for the 24 February, so it will be all over by the time you read this article but we would be very interested on your views of how it went so please drop us a line if you can. We are hoping another one will be run in March so keep your eyes open so that you don’t miss the posters telling you about it. These events are free of charge so just turn up on the day. For all you keen walkers out there this is a date for your diary. It is the Annual ‘Beating the Bounds’. Please join us in this Parish Council tradition of organising an annual walk along part of the Parish Boundary. It normally takes place on Rogation Sunday (exactly five weeks after Easter Sunday) and is usually in May. In 2017 it will be held on 21 May and we will walk Route 4 Slade Oak Lane, Shire Lane (west), Juniper Wood, with refreshments available when we stop.
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A Change of Direction MOST people fall in to their careers purely by accident. Suddenly they get to a stage in their lives when they think “How did I get here?” And “How did I end up doing this?” More often than not, it isn’t what they really wanted to do in the first place and it seems almost impossible to think about doing something else now. So they continue along the path they were on at the risk of becoming more and more dissatisfied with their own career choice. Could this be you? • What is important to remember, is YOU choose your career direction – it is not made for you it is created BY you. • Everything you have done until this very moment, whether it has been a conscious or unconscious decision, has been your decision. • The biggest and bravest decision to make now is whether to continue on this path or take a different direction. To find out if you are doing the right job, ask yourself these 3 simple questions: 1. If all jobs paid the same, what job would I do? 2. If I knew I couldn’t fail, what job would I do? 3. If I was given a magic wand and could create the job of my dreams, what would it be? What do your answers say to you? If you are doing a job that really interests, motivates and inspires you, not only will you enjoy it and feel happier than you ever have, but you will ultimately become a success! Studies show that success does not necessarily translate into financial reward (though it’s always nice!) but is about doing something you enjoy, that gives you a sense of satisfaction and personal reward. 18
If your answers are indicating you are not doing something you want to do and you would like to do something different, well, why not start exploring what that might look like and think about how you can achieve it? Career Coaching is about helping people to explore their transferable skills and identify what motivates them. It’s about exploring all the options and eliminating many of the barriers preventing them from realising their career potential. Here’s another little exercise you can try for yourself. Draw a line on a piece of paper with your date of birth at the start and your estimated year of death (without getting morbid!) at the end. You have now created your ‘personal life line’. Now mark an ‘X’ to show where you are now. How far along the line is the ‘X’? Consider, what you have achieved until now and think about how much time has passed? What jobs have you done? What did you enjoy and what were your successes? Next, look at what remains on the right of the ‘X’. Ask yourself, what do you want to achieve? How much time do you have to achieve that? If your earlier answers to the 3 questions indicated you’re not doing a job that really makes you happy, then perhaps it’s time to start thinking about what you would like to do and how you might be able to achieve it. Career Coaching is not an overnight fix, and magic wands are in short supply. However, if you really want to change – you can. You are in control of your own career and ultimately you can always change direction. “If you do not change the direction in which you are going, you will end up where you are headed.” Confucius
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If it’s been ‘one of those’ mornings, and you just haven’t had a minute to wash your hair, a dry shampoo can come in very handy. Philip Kingsley’s One More Day Dry Shampoo is a light spray that keeps excess oil at bay. Unlike some dry shampoos, this one doesn’t feel sticky or leave a powdery residue. It also helps to keep your scalp happy, so minimises flaking and irritation. And, as an added bonus, it gives your hair some extra oomph and helps it to hold a style better. Priced at £14.50, the dry shampoo is available from www.philipkingsley. co.uk. I do love a good multi-tasker, especially one that smells as good as Darphin’s Revitalising Oil. I keep a bottle by my desk for a quick daily mini-facial. I also use it as a body oil, straight after a bath. It feels lovely and leaves skin much smoother. Finally, I work a few drops of the oil through my hair when it’s damp, to add a bit of extra shine. A little goes a long way, so the Revitalising Oil is actually not bad value for money at £25. Available from Space NK, House of Fraser, John Lewis and www.darphin.co.uk. 20
Love trying new products? You might want to think about signing up for a mystery beauty box. Priced from around £9 per box, they’re filled with a selection of luxury beauty goodies, from makeup to moisturiser, and usually worth at least twice what you’ve paid. Normally, you won’t find out what you’re getting until the box arrives, but contents can often be personalised to suit your skin’s needs and your personal tastes. Beauty boxes are delivered to your house monthly, and you can choose whether to sign up for one, three, six or 12 months. Try www.glossybox.co.uk, www.lovelula.com, www.birchbox.co.uk, www. lookfantastic.com and www.notanotherbill.com. If you don’t have time for body lotion, the new Dr Do Good In-Shower Moisturiser could be for you. Just spray it on in the shower and rinse. Simple. There’s no need to massage it in, and you don’t need to wait for it to soak in before you get dressed. It leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated, and is ideal for popping in your gym bag. Ingredients include extracts of five superfoods, including Vitamin Arich carrot. £15, www.drdogood. co.uk.
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Being Bullied by Kate Duggan While we all like to think that our child will tell us if something is wrong, there are lots of reasons they might keep quiet about being bullied. They may feel ashamed, or worried that you’ll be disappointed in them. They may have been threated to keep quiet. Or they could be concerned about what you’ll do. You can’t rely on your child to tell you in words what’s happening, but you can look for any signs, such as: • A reluctance to attend school. • Acting more withdrawn, anxious or moody. • Clothing becoming torn or dirty more frequently. • Items going missing. • An increase in bruises or scratches. The above signs may not indicate bullying. But if you are concerned, talk to your child. Try to choose a time when neither of you need to do anything else, when you’re both well-rested, well-fed and in a good mood. Your child may find it easier if just one parent talks to them to start with, so they don’t feel outnumbered. What should I do? The key thing is to listen to your child, take their concerns seriously and make sure they 22
know the bullying is not their fault. Comments such as ‘You need to learn to stand up for yourself,’ will not help your child, but may mean they don’t trust you to help them in the future. Your child also shouldn’t be expected to change their appearance, hobbies or interests to placate a bully. It’s certainly tempting to go into the school ‘all guns blazing’. You will need to speak to the school, but try to do it calmly and in private. Speak to your child’s teacher or form tutor first, but if you’re not happy with the response make an appointment with the head of year or headmaster. You’ll want to be able to give details of the bullying, ideally including times, dates and names, if your child will provide them. All schools should have an anti-bullying policy, so ask to see it. You may want to ask for a written response, detailing how the school plans to address the bullying. Most schools should work with you to improve the situation, but if you don’t feel that your concerns are being taken seriously, you may need to take the matter further, to the Chair of Governors, or the police. What if my child is being
bullied through their phone? Home should be a safe haven, but with the advent of mobile phones and social media, bullying can go on around the clock. Cyber-bullying includes texts and phone calls, the sharing of photos, social media comments and more. It’s best not to respond to any messages, but do save them, or take screenshots as proof. Your child could block the number of the bully, and unfollow or unfriend them. You can also speak to the phone service provider’s malicious calls team, or the social network itself. If the bullying is being done by someone at your child’s school, make an appointment to speak to a teacher. The school should be able to offer support, even when the bullying is taking place off school grounds. Threats of violence may need reporting to the police. Where can I go for advice? There are several websites and helplines that can offer both you and your child support and advice. These include: www.bullying.co.uk 0808 800 2222 www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111 www.bullybusters.org.uk 0800 169 6928
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Andy Mydellton FLS (pictured right) is an environmentalist journalist, the founder and leader of the British wildlife charity, the Foundation for Endangered Species. They are members of the United Nations agency UNESCO with Andy Mydellton being Chairman and the Environmental Concern Advisor to the UNESCO Schools Group. Andy is a Fellow of the Linnean Society. He writes for many publications, mounts photographic exhibitions, gives presentations and broadcasts the 'Andy Mydellton Wildlife Zone' radio programme.
SOME animals such as eagles, lions and boar, as well as mythical beasts such as martlets and unicorns were used in medieval heraldry. The little known martlet was depicted as a mysterious bird that had no feet but was believed to be fast and elegant in the air. A notable user of the martlet was the Earl of Pembroke family that included Aymer de Valence and his wife Marie de Saint Pol. The martlet had qualities that this aristocratic family claimed for themselves and displayed it for society to admire. As tradition indicated, when Marie de St Pol founded Pembroke College, Cambridge on Boxing Day, 1347, she gave the institution the family name and coat of arms. Since then the martlet has represented a ‘constant quest for knowledge, learning and adventure’; traits that Pembroke College still value today. Quite incredibly, some of us can attract the natural birds represented by the mythical martlet into our gardens, or at least see them flying overhead. The martlet was the medieval name for the swift, and a general description for swallows and martins. This trio of birds had things in common, which is why they were grouped together. For example, they are seen in the warmer months between April and September; then they migrate fly to their African feeding grounds. Many people want to know why these birds fly these fantastic distances, making huge efforts to overcome all of the dangers that they must face. It is an incredible phenomenon, bearing in mind that many of them simply cannot and do not survive such ordeals. The most popular theory held by scientists is that these treks are a left over from the Ice Age. Whilst the world was different then, there should be some present day environmental similarities from which the birds can benefit. The African winter has warmer months, bringing with it greater supplies of insects. Consequently these three species still gain more from their migration to the tropics than wintering in the cold British Isles. How these birds migrate is another fascinating subject, and many concepts abound. It is likely that they begin their migration by calculating the hours of Autumnal daylight as well as gauging the changing weather with internal natural barometers. After embarkation from the British countryside they use the Earth’s magnetic field as well as the sun, moon and stars to steer themselves onto their traditional migration routes. Directing themselves to their own particular territories and nests, individuals may well also design their own natural history maps by using landmarks such as coastlines, rivers, forests and mountains. Since the c18th taxonomists such as the Linnaen Society has discontinued the medieval martlet grouping and has categorised swifts in their own family. The smaller swallows and martins however, have been classified as hirundines. The larger, brown coloured swifts, only feed in the air, using their scythe shaped wings to catch flying insects high in the sky loftily gliding and wheeling in ways that are unmistakeable to the trained eye. Whilst they can be seen overhead at the Millstream Fork wildlife garden, they never settle to nest in the nearby trees or on the house. Their natural nesting sites are cliffs, although they do improvise with quarries, bridges and large, tall buildings. Swallows and martins often feed by skimming and rolling over rivers, ponds and lakes. But like swifts, they also need a lot of open space as their swoops and dives make turning and changing direction in close circles very difficult. I regularly see them soar over the nearby river catching fluttering insects in their wide trap-like gapes. However, they do not use the narrow tree-lined millstream, as overhanging branches could easily damage a wing and cause a horrible death from starvation. Swallows and house martins are often confused with each other because people usually get only fleeting glimpses of them before they flash out of focus. The swallow’s famous markings are its red face, metallic blue sheen and its forked tale with long distinctive streamers. Martins are not as colourful as swallows because rather like the larger swifts, they have only brown and white feathers together with a less pronounced V-shaped tail. At Millstream Fork, I saw swallows using one of the man-made double nest boxes that I had fixed directly under the eaves. I watched them clinging onto the nests with their unnoticeable feet, remaining perfectly still and perpendicular. I hoped that a family would fledge and return each and every year, as many have been known to do. Unfortunately this did not happen. Perhaps a predator such as a sparrowhawk killed them or they may have died from one of the lethal dangers that lurked in migration. Whilst these three bird species are relatively familiar, they still have some secrets from us, just as the heraldic martlet once had. Personally I look forward to when we can fully understand them, their habits of migration, and accept these animals for what they are – miracles of nature.
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favourite pastime is cuddling up in her comfy bed whilst watching the world go by. Although Moggy is lovely with people, she would be best suited to a house where if there are children present, they are over 8 years old. Moggy would like to be the only cat in the household, although she could live with a laid back dog providing Moggy had her own space to retreat to. Moggy would like to find her forever home really soon so that she can get all of the love and fuss she deserves. Could you open up your home to Moggy? Simba is a very lively one year old male terrier crossbreed on the lookout for an active loving home. He is fullon fun, loves his toys and re sponds well to rewardbased training. Involvement in something like flyball or agility would be ideal to help channel his boundless energy. However, as a young dog who has missed out on some formative socialisation, he does like to test (or even shove!) the boundaries, so must go to an experienced home prepared to take on the training challenges. No cats / small furries or children under 15 years please. He would love a doggy friend, but this would need to be a confident youngster who could tolerate his boisterous attentions and rough and tumble style of play. Simba is crate and house trained. If you can provide our lovely Simba with the experienced guidance he needs, a lifetime of love and plenty to keep him busy, please get in touch.
Fundraising is becoming more and more of a chal lenge as our team is stretched and so many people are ‘feeling the pinch’. We are always on the look out for brilliant fundraising ideas, and we’d love local residents to get their thinkingcaps on and get involved. You can drop us a line to , ring , pop into our Veterinary Clinic in Visit to view all Hillingdon for a chat or find us on Facebook at of our animals and download an Adoption Applica . All help is tion form. very much appreciated! Moggy has been mentioned in these pages before, but sadly she is still in our cattery, dreaming of moving to a forever home. Moggy is a quiet, laid back lady with a beautiful tortoiseshell coat, who enjoys affection and fuss on her own terms. Her
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People from all walks of life are at a real risk of exposure. Between 1945 and 1975, when the use of asbestos was at its peak, over 14,000 schools were built and many Victorian schools were refurbished. As a result, potentially huge numbers of staff and pupils may have been exposed to harmful amounts of asbestos dust and fibres. There is no such thing as low level exposure: exposure is exposure at any level - in particular where the asbestos was damaged or in poor condition. Being exposed to asbestos – a naturally occurring fibrous material, which was regularly used in buildings between the 1950s and 1990s – carries a risk of serious and potentially fatal diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. The Health and Safety Executive estimates that around 5,000 deaths each year are caused by exposure to the substance. If you have been exposed to asbestos, even if it was up to 50 years ago, and you are suffering symptoms such as shortness of breath, a
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First Ride: Honda VFR1200F GT DCT
Take a quick glance at the handlebars of this Honda VFR1200F and you can tell something is missing – but it often takes a while to work out exactly what. Even hard-nosed biker friends will struggle to spot that what this sports tourer is lacking is a clutch lever. You see, this is Honda’s DCT automatic model, a sort of giant, grown-up twist and go scooter that’s not nearly as horrifying to ride as it might sound. Most bikers will find the idea of losing control of the gears and letting a computer do the shifting for them a cardinal sin – and I’ll happily admit I was one of them – but then I learned to live with the Honda, and you know what: I think most riders will find it hard to go back to a ‘normal’ bike again. Hop on board the Honda and you’ll find the semi-automatic transmission doesn’t feel as far removed from a standard gearbox after all. The rider selects drive at the push of a button on the handlebars and that familiar ‘clonk’ of a bike’s gear being engaged is still apparent. However, pulling away requires 36
no slipping of the clutch or fumbling with your feet – you simply let the bike take care of swapping cogs and concentrate on riding. If you’re feeling lively, you can do it yourself by prodding up and down buttons on the handlebars – but chances are you probably won’t.
That paragraph won’t convince many bikers to change to a DCT any time soon, but I can assure you as a devout gear shifter I’ve quickly learned to love it like I never expected I would. It’s really that good. In fact, the VFR1200F has won me over in more ways than one. It helps that it’s got a glorious engine. The liquid cooled V4 lump produces 173bhp and is good for 165mph. It sounds wonderful and as the revs increase your helmet is filled with an intoxicating warble. You’ll find it quite addictive. On the road it feels stable and solid to ride. The confidence it inspires in the corners right from the off makes it an easy bike to get on with, and one you’ll want to use whatever the weather. Rarely do you ride a bike that feels as stable in the wet as it does in the dry, but this Honda certainly does. The VFR is practical too. Our test model features luggage that comes as standard on the GT model, which consists of a top box and panniers (£725 optional extra on other models). These
are easy to operate with the ignition key and fit everything you’ll need for a weekend away, or will cope admirably with an ad-hoc trip to the supermarket. The heated grips (costing £250 usually but standard on this GT) are a welcome addition too. They warm up quickly and lightly toast your fingers on colder morning rides. The usual excellent Honda build quality is very much apparent. The fit and finish of the switchgear is beautiful and certainly feels like it justifies the £14,599 price tag. The shaft drive is an added bonus – it’s refined and convenient, reducing on cleaning rituals (especially with those classy white wheels) and cuts down on the need for maintenance. There’s a lot to love about the VFR1200F. Once you get over the initial shock of not having to grab a clutch – and believe me you’ll go for it more than once before you remember it’s not there – then the VFR really is easy to fall for. Practical, comfortable, incredibly swift and great fun – it’s very close to being the perfect all-rounder you’ve always promised yourself.
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Model: Honda VFR1200F GT DCT Price: £14,599 Engine: 1,237cc, V4 Power: 173bhp, 128Nm Top Speed: 165mph MPG: 42mpg
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SAVE YOUR SIGHT MOST people don’t think about their eyes much until something goes wrong. It’s important to understand what happens to our eyes as we age. Your optometrist does so much more than provide spectacles. The following conditions are all detectable by optometrists during a routine eye examination. CATARACTS These are caused by clouding of the lens inside the eye. They are not painful but vision may be smudged or blurry.
AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) happens when the delicate ‘seeing-cells’ at the back of the eye stops working. It usually affects both eyes. The risk of getting it increases with age but poor diet, too much sun-exposure and smoking are all contributory factors. You are also more at risk if there is a family history of the condition.
There are two types: Wet AMD is rarer and can be treated if caught early, and dry AMD, which is currently untreatable. The progress of dry AMD may be slowed Diabetics and those taking certain medications are more by increasing the amount of fresh at risk, but in most cases they are fruit and vegetables consumed and caused by old age. WITH YOUR EYES, REMEMBER.. by stopping smoking. Most cataracts may be treated Unlike teeth, eyes do not usually successfully by surgical removal then DIABETES is not an eye disease but hurt when there is something replacing the cloudy lens with a clear, eye problems are among its most wrong. artificial one. significant complications. Generally, the earlier an eye An optometrist will check for signs GLAUCOMA This is a condition in problem is detected, the easier it that the blood vessels of the eye are which the optic nerve at the back of is to treat. leaking or not working properly. If the eye is damaged. It is usually problems are discovered then you though not always, caused by raised If you drive, it is your responsibility will be referred for laser treatment at pressure inside the eyeball. to make sure you satisfy the legal your local hospital. visual requirements. Book an eye 99% of Glaucoma sufferers experience no symptoms until significant damage to their sight has occurred.
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The risk becomes more significant once you are over 40 and it increases with age. Anyone with a family history of the disease is more at risk, along with diabetics, very short-sighted people and anyone from an AfroCaribbean background. If detected early Glaucoma can be controlled with eye-drops, and in some cases surgery. 38
Even if you are not Diabetic and your eyesight seems fine it is important to have the health of your eyes checked at least once every two years, as changes may happen without you realising. You have just one pair of eyes, and they have to last you a lifetime, so take care of them.
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Playtime
By Katherine Sorrell
a floor plan on graph paper will help, as you may need to include one or more beds, a desk, seating, a music system and clothes storage, as well as space for books and toys, plus free floor space in which to play.
If you have space for a dedicated playroom, or can allocate a section of another room, you can keep toys contained and your children happy – and it’s a great opportunity for some imaginative decorating, says Katherine Sorrell. The key to designing a playroom is flexibility. Keep the basics plain and simple – neutral walls, floor and major items of furniture, with only the less expensive and easily changed items (such as blinds, cushions or storage boxes) themed to colours or characters. Start by considering the major factors. Is the room just going to be a playroom, or will it double as another, such as a child’s bedroom? How much space do you have and who will use it? How old are your children? What is your budget? Sketching 42
Place and space The more space you can allocate to a playroom the better, not to mention the storage requirements (see below). A light, bright room is ideal, preferably not far from a toilet or from the kitchen or living room, so you know what they’re up to. Direct access to outside space would, again, be ideal. A space with interesting nooks and crannies, perhaps even different floor levels (within reason), will feed the imagination. Design basics Floors should be non-slip, easily cleanable, hard-wearing and not too hard underfoot. Wooden or laminate boards plus a soft rug (with an anti-slip mat beneath), vinyl or linoleum are all ideal. If you must choose carpet, go for an inexpensive one and have a stain-resistant treatment applied before installation. Inset ceiling lights and highup wall lights are better than floor or table lamps that could be knocked over. That said, decorative lighting looks lovely, but choose one designed for children and position it so that there are no trailing flexes. You may choose to keep walls plain, or make them the focal point of the room in the
form of a specially painted mural - an internet search will produce plenty of companies that will create one for you, but be careful that it won’t date. Alternatively, use framed pictures, removable stickers, artists’ canvases painted in bright blocks of colour, a camouflage net, flags, maps, blackboard or magnetic paint, or an entire wall of good-looking storage. Furniture and fun When furnishing a playroom you can let your imagination run riot, but note that floor cushions and bean bags are better than miniature children’s sofas and chairs, which are quickly outgrown. Storage Always ensure that toys are easily accessible. Cheap and colourful plastic tubs are ideal for many toys, while Lego, plastic people, farmyard animals and other small things can go in appropriately sized storage boxes (perhaps recycled ice cream tubs or takeaway cartons). You may also need storage/display space for elaborate railway or racing tracks, craft activities, pretend kitchens and shops, teddies, dolls and action figures and, for older kids, technology such as laptops and tablets. Last of all don’t forget peg rails, hooks and hanging fabric organisers – all invaluable space savers. Main Image: CAM CAM hot air balloon light, £52, The Modern Nursery: www.themodernnursery.com
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Hair Mad March
Gadgets for grooming, cutting, styling or removing, whatever your gender
When it comes to looking after your hair or getting rid of unwanted hair, there’s no shortage of options - and no wonder, because the beauty market is worth huge sums of money. So it’s hardly surprising to see the likes of Dyson joining the party, albeit with a hairdryer that costs £299. The reviews are excellent, but if you’re anything like us you’re probably hoping to spend something more like £29 on a hairdryer. If that’s the case, keep an eye out for Tourmaline dryers from the usual suspects: it’s a kind of ceramic that enables hair dryers to deliver powerful airflow without leaving your hair looking like it’s been through the tumble dryer. Another great idea comes from late-night TV advertiser JML. Its £39.99 Simply Straight brush is a heated ceramic brush that promises to combine two essential items: your brush and straighteners. According to the Mirror it works really well - it’s not quite as effective as separate brushes and straighteners, but it comes awfully close and is very, very quick. One of the current trends in hair styling is steam. Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used 46
without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one. There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones. Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs. IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line. Devices for men or sold as unisex devices tend to be
more expensive - for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs. There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too. Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener. For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts. That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance.
Images L to R: Dyson hair dryer; Remington flexibrush styler; Philips Lumea IPL system; RazorPit blade sharpener
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Parish Clerk/Executive Officer and Responsible Finance Officer, Denham Parish Council
Are you looking for a New Challenge? We are looking for a Self-motivated and Innovative Individual Denham Parish Council is looking to appoint a person to be our Parish Clerk/Executive Officer who can take us into a new and changing era of Local Government in Buckinghamshire. The Officer’s responsibilities include producing agendas and minutes for council meetings and committees, liaising with outside bodies, actioning the Council’s decisions, acting as the Council’s Financial Officer and keeping the Council’s financial records. The Officer will have overall management of the Council Staff including the Co Clerk and Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will preferably be CiLCA qualified, but consideration would be given to a suitable candidate willing to study for this. The applicant must have good financial and bookkeeping skills, be computer literate and competent in using Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of local government would be an asset. Good organisational skills are essential as is a large degree of tact, diplomacy and flexibility in dealing with members of the public and other bodies. The Officer will be based at the Parish Council office in Denham. The post will be for 37 hours per week. The salary range is between £25,000 - £33,106 depending on experience and qualifications. To apply for this exciting post please submit a complete full and current CV. The Council would require the successful candidate to commence employment as soon as possible. Cllr. Marilyn Heath - Chairman Denham Parish Council Village Hall, Village Road, Denham, Bucks, UB9 5BN mail@falcondenham.com Denham Parish Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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It May Not Be Too Late To Make A Claim For Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) By Ann Haldon
• They told you the loan would be more expensive if you didn’t sign up for PPI.
According to ‘Which?’ the banks have written to 5.5 million customers, letting them know they might have been mis-sold PPI and offering three years in which to make a claim. Although some of these letters were sent in 2013, people are still successfully claiming PPI from banks and other lenders. A potential final deadline of June 2019 has also been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If this is confirmed, it offers plenty of time to write to lenders and recover the money that should never have been taken from you. Could you have been missold PPi? PPI could have been mis-sold to you in a number of ways, including these scenarios: • You were pressured by the salesperson, or told it was compulsory. • You were self-employed, unemployed, or retired when the policy was taken out. • You had a pre-existing medical problem. • A clear explanation was not given of how much PPI you were going to pay, or if it was included in the total loan quote. • You already had cover in place within another policy – life insurance, for example. • You were not informed of the ‘cooling-off’ period. 50
ContaCting the lender If you no longer have your loan agreement, write to or phone the company concerned. Many larger financial organisations will be able to tell you over the phone whether or not you’ve been sold Payment Protection Insurance. You can also request a copy of your original agreement. Some companies can deal with your entire claim by phone, or online. The Financial Ombudsman Service also has an online questionnaire, and allows you to upload any supporting documents. Otherwise, you should print it off and sent it by recorded delivery after taking a copy for yourself.
When the ComPany rePlies you receive a positive response Regular premiums Credit cards and mortgages generally had a regular PPI premium attached, rather than one single premium. If this was the case, you should receive a refund for the premiums paid. If interest had been added, this amount should also be refunded. Single premiums Single PPI premiums were often paid in relation to personal loans and finance agreements. How much you receive depends on whether the loan is still in force: • If your loan is ongoing, the lender will calculate the monthly amount you should have been paying (minus the PPI), and this will be deducted from the total amount
outstanding. • If the loan has been repaid in full, you’ll receive a refund for the amounts you paid. The lender should also calculate a new redemption figure as though the PPI had never been paid, and repay the difference between this and the amount you actually repaid on redemption. if the Claim is rejeCted Should there be no response from the lender within eight weeks, they reject your claim, or you are unhappy with the refunded amount, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service for a decision. This must be done within six months of the lender’s final response to you. It may take up to two years to reach a decision, and any interim offers made by the lender will be forwarded to you. If you’re not happy with the final outcome, you can request that an official ombudsman reviews your case for a second opinion.
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Michael Sobell Hospice is celebrating its 40th Anni versary this year. It first opened its doors on Valen tine’s Day 1977. During this special year the char ity will be holding several fundraising events to mark this poignant milestone. Here are the details of some of the events coming up this Spring (all at Michael Sobell Hospice, Gate 3, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, HA6 2RN
Get your gardens ready for Spring and pick up some blooming marvellous plants and flowers at the annual MSH Plant Sale organised by the awardwinning team of volunteer gardeners at the hospice. Entry and parking is FREE! More info at www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 020 3826 2367.
Join in our new and eggciting Easter Egg Hunt where no child will leave empty handed! Find as many eggs as you can within the time limit, the more you find, the bigger your delicious prize egg will be. There will also be lots of Easterthemed crafts, games and activities to keep the little ones entertained on the day and a children’s tombola. Fun for all the family, ages 512 years welcome. Early bunny offer of £6.50 in advance or pay £8.50 on the day. Registration from 10.45am. More info at www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 020 3826 2367.
Get on your bike and pedal 40 miles to celebrate 40 years of care provided by Michael Sobell Hos pice. This challenging route takes riders throughout the beautiful local countryside and starts and ends at the hospice in Northwood. Registration at 7.30am ride starts at 8.00am. Riders are asked to raise sponsorship for this event. Entry £25 for adults before 15 April or £30 on the day. For more details go to www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 020 3826 2367.
Claire Strickland, CEO of the Paul Strickland Scan A Northwood charity which supports local people ner Centre, said: “We invest in the latest scanning affected by cancer and other serious conditions is technology because there is a clear link between calling on bridge players to join its tournament this accurate monitoring and diagnosis of cancer and March. other serious conditions and patient outcomes. Our highly trained staff have access to the latest in The Bridge Drive, held at Moor Park Golf Club, will scanning technology thanks to the support from our raise money for Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, an fundraisers, so please come along and support us. independent medical charity based at Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood. The charity uses “Please come along and register for the event and leading edge MRI, CT and PET scanners to moni show your support for people in your local commu tor and diagnose cancer and other serious condi nity who are affected by cancer and other serious tions, mainly for NHS patients in Hertfordshire, conditions and who need your help.” Buckinghamshire, Harrow and Hillingdon. Paul Strickland Scanner Centre relies on fundrais ing and other donations in order to ensure equip ment is world class and the centre is able to carry out medical research to help improve care and treatment for people diagnosed with serious condi tions such as cancer in the future. 52
The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre Bridge Drive (format will be Chicago Bridge) will take place at 11am, Wednesday 22 March, at Moor Park Golf Club, Rickmansworth, WD3 1QN. Entry is £16 per person, which includes lunch and the opportunity to win a prize. Advance bookings on 01923 844290 / appeals@stricklandscanner.org.uk . Please bring your own cards.
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How To Hedge by Pippa Greenwood
There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden, and it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can be smart or informal, neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and can even have pretty flowers - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area by forking the soil over thoroughly and remove large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. You should fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost if the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, and at the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. Don’t plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants won’t grow well. At this time of year you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. If using pot-grown plants, water them thoroughly and then carefully remove each plant from its pot. If the roots are tightly packed, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root plants, plant them 54
immediately. It is essential to plant and space the plants correctly, to both achieve the desired effect and ensure the plants establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil at the same depth as it was in the pot; for bare-root plants only the roots should be beneath the soil. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants should generally be spaced about 30-45cm apart. For a thicker or denser hedge, plant two parallel rows, each with a 45cm spacing between the plants, but positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants use small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. Keep the hedge well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period. Some great hedging plants: • Yew - a formal, evergreen hedge. • Thuja - a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour.
• Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year. Both purple and green-leafed forms. • Hornbeam - great as a neatly clipped hedge, but more prone to mildew than beech. • Cypress – excellent if kept well clipped and cut back regularly. • Pyracantha - spiny evergreen with pretty creamy-white flowers and red-orange or yellow berries. • Privet - the classic town hedge. • Euonymus - evergreen, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow. • Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny, good for wildlife. • Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes – but can easily get too vigorous! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug, pullout EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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regular events... events at Harefield Community Centre, Priory avenue, uB9 6aP MOn Cameo Club (3rd Mon month) 10am-12pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 2pm-5pm; Harefield Wine Club (2nd Mon in the month) 7.45-9.30pm; Judo (Seniors not 2nd Mon in month) 810pm. tues Line Dancing 10.45am1.15pm; Bingo 7.45pm - 10.30pm. WeD Fitness, Fun & Dance 10.30am12.00pm; Singing for Fun (1st Wed in month) 1-2.30pm; Judo Club 6.307.45pm; Dancing Club 8.15pm10.30pm. tHurs Happy Families Group 9.45-11.45am; Tea Dances 24pm; Whist 7.30-10pm; Ladies Club (2nd Thur in month) 8-10pm. FrI Line Dancing 10.30-12.45pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 2-5pm. All enquiries to Lynne Mogge 01895 824621 or e: hare fieldcommunitycentre@btconnect.com
Denham History society Meets 2nd Tues of the month, 7.30pm St. Marks Hall, Denham Green. Call 01895 833989 Pamela@craftygiraffe.co.uk Hillingdon Decorative & Fine arts society Enjoy 10 expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain. Outings to galleries & places of cultural interest. Receive NADFAS Review, Interested? Come along to a lecture, cost £6. See www.hillingdondfas.co.uk, email: membership@hillingdonfas.co.uk or call Ann Lowe 01895 638147
Memorial Hall. Call Sandra 07867470240 Lisa 07533549072 E: lisa.sandra.fitness@gmail.com Fitsteps Cha Cha, Waltz, Quickstep or Jive at Denham Memorial Hall. Mondays 7pm and Wednesdays 10am. Call 07834 197745. info@limelightdancing.co.uk
Beginners rock ‘n’roll Jive Classes Every Monday at Harefield Cricket Club, UB9 6NE. 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.Call 07947 106607 the rockingrebels@gmail.com www.facebook.com/therockingrebels
HOBBIes... art Classes Drawing, pastels, oil & watercolour at New Denham Community Centre Autumn, Spring & Winter Terms Tue 1-3.30pm, Wed 12.45-3.15pm and 7.30-9.30pm. Call Tony 0207 243 3787 art smart Weekly Art Classes at Denham Village Hall. Drawing and Painting for beginn-ers and Improvers Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm. Tutor Roz Smith call 01494 670372 Chinese Brush Painting group Meets on Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor so no experience required! You will learn how to develop your own style as well as practicing Chinese calligraphy. Find us at Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or call Phyllis Nash on 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com Crosier Investment Club Improve personal investment skills. Meets 7.30pm, third Thursday in month at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AA. Call 0208 427 3559, e: secretary@crosierinvestment.org.uk w: www.crosierinvestment.org.uk
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Hillingdon natural History society Meets 1st Wed of the month, Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge. enquiries@ hillingdon-naturalhistory society.org.uk
Inland Waterways associations Meets 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk
uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk
keeP-FIt, DanCe & DraMa... aerobics Denham Village Memorial Hall. Every Mon and Wed 4.30-5.30pm Call Jean Nisbet 01895 832063 Boot Camp Fun and friendly exercise class held at a private location in Gerrards Cross. Every Mon, Tues, Fri 9.15-10am. Qualified Personal Trainer and Level 3 Contact Julie on 07769 311789 or visit: www.juliegxfit.com Bootcamp Circuit for adults (Mixed) Wednesdays, 7-8.15pm Denham Village Memorial Hall. Tel: Jayne 07968 361965 Dance, gymnastics and Free running Classes By Futunity Uk. Ages 2-adults catered for and all styles of dance from RAD ballet to Zumba. Full class listings at www.futunityuk.com. Call 01895 251224 or email admin@futunityuk.com Fitness league Tone & stretch exercises for the whole body, with dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tue 7.308.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham, UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitnessleague.com Fitness Yoga Improve flexibility, strength and balance. Monday 6-7pm at Denham Village
Free Fitness Consultation with Dash for Fitness We offer professional 1-1 coaching to help all Runners and Non-Runners “Get Fitter, Go Faster, Go Further”. The FREE consultation (worth £50) will enable us to assess your fitness, help determine your fitness goals, and recommend a fitness programme. English Athletics approved Leader in Running Fitness and CYQ Level3 Personal Trainers. To book, or for more information, please email dashforfitness@btinternet.com or call Gary and Suzy on 07710 105086. general Yoga Class Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Higher Denham, UB9 5EA. Wed 7.30-9pm. Thu 9.45-11.15am with BWY certified teacher tel: 01895 820267 Harefield amateur Drama society Tuesday, 8-10pm. Park Lane Village Centre, Park Lane, Harefield. Call Tony on 01895 820672 Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Mon 9.30-10.30am, Tues 6.45-7.45pm. Wed & Fri 10-11am, Thurs 10-11am. Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Rd, Denham, Bucks Thurs 6.30-7.30pm Wendy Whitefoord, Tel: 07803 602142 e: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com www.jazzercise.com ladies Only kickboxing Club Wed 6.30-8.00pm, Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! Call Leanne Phillips on 07518 848285 e:leanne@kickboxinglondon. co.uk. www.kickboxing-london.co.uk line Dancing At Higher Denham Community Centre, Off Old Rectory Lane, Higher Denham. Mon 7-10.15pm, starts with beginners, then onto improvers and finally from 9-10.15pm, Intermediates. Contact Christina on 07952 815076, email : c.capel477@btinternet.com, website wwww.chalfontlinedanceclub.co.uk or Facebook ‘chalfontlinedanceclub’ continued overleaf...
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KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA CONTINUED... Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre and Tue & Thu 811pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. First Night Entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Call Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com
Sunday of month Langley Park at 11am. See www.friendsoflangleypark.co.uk Social Dancing Ballroom Latin & Sequence Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Wed, 8pm. Beginners welcome. Call 01895 634674
no partner required). Wed: Zumba at 8pm. Thu: Zumba at 11am. Call Martine 07788 563572. www.zumbadolls.co.uk Zumba with Ruddy Thurs 7-8pm, St Marks Hall Denham Green UB9 5HD and Sats 9.30-10.30am at Harefield Academy Northwood Way UB9 6ET. Call Ruddy 07901 828051
NoBiz Dance Local Musical Theatre school (based in Hillingdon ) classes in all genres of dance (Street dance, Hip Hop, Rhythm Tap, Lyrical, Singing, Drama & Musical Theatre) for children aged 4-22 years. Adult Street Dance Class for more call: Giselle 07525 857171 or Lisa 07777 611012. www.nobizlikeshowbiz.co.uk.
Pink Academy of DANCE Classes held daily at New Denham Community Centre. For boys & girls from 2 years to Adults. Call 01895 257553 Admin@pinkacademy. co.uk www.pinkacademy.co.uk or call Rockin' 8s Square Dancing Modern American style - every Thurs 8.15pm. New Denham & Willowbank Community Centre, Oxford Road, New Denham. UB9 4DW. Call Jean 01895 622859 or paul@stingproductions.com Run & Fitness Session Every Friday at Tatling End Play Area, Hollybush Lane, Tatling End UB9 4HH. Meet at 9am for 9.15am - 45 minute workout to improve your Running, Fitness, Cardio, Legs and wellbeing. £5. Come and join Carmel and Steph and ‘feel the burn’ Small friendly group. All levels welcome especially beginners. For details call Carmel 07956 295511. SALSA (all styles) Every Monday at Uxbridge Community Centre, 32b The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ from 7.45pm to 10pm. Come and join Mina Queen Salsa for some amazing fun. Call 07958 578962 or email mina@queensalsa.com Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.30-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Simply Walk Langley & Black Parks Every Monday Langley Park, 10am Thursday Black Park, 10am. Second
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Simply Walk in Denham First Sunday of every month. Denham Village Green 10.45am for 11am start. Approx. 90 minute walk, 2.5-3miles. Led by trained volunteers as part of a healthy walk scheme funded by Bucks County Council, local District Councils and Bucks PCT. For details of other walks call 01494 475367 or see www.buckscc.gov.uk/rightsofway Social Line Dancing At St Marys Church Hall, Harefield Last Sat of the month 7.30-10.30pm
Tia Chi Chuan An ancient art which combines deep breathing, aligned posture and relaxation with gentle movements. It can help with mental and physical stress, improve general health. Beginners welcome. Tues 8-9.30pm at Yeading Community Centre, Ditchfield Rd, Yeading, Hayes UB4 9BH. Contact David 0751 4998 674, david@ zhong-ding.com / www.zhong-ding.com Tea Dance Harefield Community Centre, Priory Ave on Thurs 2-4pm. All welcome. Free car parking. Call John 01895 284428 Uxbridge Musical Theatre Ruislip Conservative Club, 56-58, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7DQ. Tuesday 8-10pm. Call Phil Harrison 01895 636367 E mail@umtheatre.co.uk or see www.umtheatre.co.uk Yoga Class A holistic approach to exercise for the mind and body, suitable for beginners Mons 2.30-3.30pm at New Denham Community Centre Oxford Rd UB9 4DW. Fri's 11.30am-12.30pm at St Marks Church Hall Grenn Tiles Lane Denham UB9 5HT £2 per session 1st session FREE! info: Leon 01895 837334 leon.popplewell@gll.org Zumba Fitness with Danielle Every Monday 7-8pm at Harefield Baptist Church. Call Danielle 07989 128131. www.zumba-class.co.uk Zumba Gold Low Impact Party at your own pace for the active older adult. Mon & Fri, 10:30am at Denham Village Hall, Village Rd, UB9 5BN. Tue, Wed, Thu at New Denham Community Hall, UB9 4DW. Tue: FitSteps, 1pm (based on ballroom steps
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Drumbeatz Drum tuition for beginners by Melanie Kleyn, qualified HND, now on degree at ACM. Kids 8yrs+, ladies, 3.15-5.30pm or daytime only. Call 07757 635880 Email: drumsmel@gmail.com or text Faraday Country Music Club in Slough SL2 1RN. Country music every Thurs for listeners, western partners, freestyle, line dancers. 8-11pm. 07986 050742 or see www.faradaycountry.co.uk
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 Music Lessons at Little Halings Studio Piano and French Horn lessons with experienced, friendly young female teacher, Victoria Coghlan. At Little Halings Studios in Denham. All welcome. Guitar tuition is also available. Call: 07737 493980 (Victoria) E: victocoghlan@gmail.com Penny Lane Singing Lessons Monday singing classes 4-5.30pm 7yrs-12yrs and 5.30-7pm 12yrs-18yrs at Harefield Library, Park Lane, Harefield, UB9 6HW. www.pennylanesinging.com or call 07951 294044. Rickmansworth & District Ukulele Club Our friendly group welcome all players and singers, all levels, all ages. Meet second Wednesday every month, 6.30 for 7.00 at 'The Fox and Hounds', 183 High Street, Rickmansworth (free parking behind).Tel Dave 01895 823404. Stoke Poges Singers A friendly four-part choir singing a wide variety of music. New members welcome (no auditions. The ability to read music is not essential. Rehearsals on Thursday at St Andrews Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, 7.45pm. Come along or call Naomi on 07831 217575 or Anthea on 01753 662355 continued overleaf...
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The Windsor & District Big Bands Appreciation Society We meet on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm, Datchet Hall, Horton Road, Datchet. Music of the big bands ‘40s & ‘50s Swing era. Two recitals from records, tapes & CDS, along with a raffle and sometimes there's even a live band. Call Derek Verrier on 01753 654398
Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band Open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or 'brush up' your skills. Every Wed during term time 6.45-7.45pm, St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com
PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS 2370 (Denham) Squadron Air Training Corps ATC HQ, Tilehouse Lane, Denham Aerodrome Denham, Bucks, UB9 5DN. Mon and Thurs 7.30-9.30pm. Recruiting 13-17 year old males and females. Call 01895 834522 (Mon & Thu only)
Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Monday and Thursday 7.30-9.30pm at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12 yrs) and Cadets (age 12-18 yrs). Fees £2 per week, courses from £5 for weekend. Visit us on Facebook, pop-in or email: sloughseacadets@yahoo.co.uk
Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes Tuesday classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Harefield UB9 6BX at 10am, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Thursday classes at St Giles' Church Hall, 1 High Road, Ickenham UB10 8LE, 10am, 11.15am and 1pm, price £5.00 pre-paid per family Friday classes at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ, 10.30am, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 01895 824935 or 0781 8025993 Tiny Toes Childcare Full Day Care Nursery. Call 01753 655650 or tinytoes@ivercommunity.org Activities for families with children Children aged 0-5 years offered at The Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way, Denham, Bucks. UB9 5JL. Call 01895 835967
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2nd Denham Scout Group Scout Hut, The Pyghtle, Denham Green Close, Denham Green Beavers Age 6-8 Thu 5.45-7pm. Cubs Age 8-10 Wed 6.30-7.45pm Scouts Age 10-15 Friday 7-9pm Tel: Linda Batten 01753 892373
Karate Club of Denham For ages 5 years and up at New Denham Community Centre, Sundays 9.15-11am also at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway Wed, 5pm-7pm Tel: Dominic 07988 743725
Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre Tilehouse School, Nightingale Way, Denham, UB9 5JL. Free sessions for under 5’s. Messy Play and Stay & Play sessions. Call 01895 835967.
Kung Fu Club West Drayton Every Tuesday 5.30-6.30, Friday 7.308.30, Sunday 5.30-6.30. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or sportsclubuk@gmail.com
Denham Girlguides 1st Denham Rainbows (age 5-7) 4th Denham Brownies (age 7-10) 4th Denham Guides (age 10-14) For more details on meeting times visit www.gxanddenham.cfsites.org
Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence art from Central Java. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346
Denham Youth Club (ages 8-11 years) Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Uxbridge UB9 5EA. Thursday 6.15pm to 7.45pm. Call 01895 834313. Little Lions A new Toddler Group with craft, singing, stories and much more. Wednesdays, 10.00am – 11.30am, St Mark’s Church Hall, Green Tiles Lane, Denham, UB9 5HT. Hosted by St Mary’s Church, Denham. Call Kathy 01753 884736.
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Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Help to protect the wildlife & landscape of the regional park. For details contact Steve Ord, call 07718 043080 or email steven.ord@groundwork.org.uk Denham Lions 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 8pm at Denham Garden Village, Denham Green. 18+. info@denhamlions.org.uk Denham Wives Group Last Tuesday of each month at St. Mark’s Hall Denham Green 7.15pm. Contact Ann Collins 01895 833820 or acollins683@uwclub.net Friendly Whist Drive Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Thurs 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Lyn on 01923 820173 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. Call 07968 039426 or 0208 841 4901. Monday Club We meet for tea, cake and chat on 2nd Monday in the month at St. Marks Hall, Denham Green, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. Contact Phyll on 01895 835394 or Pearl on 01895 833996.
Slough Plus Meet at the Tower Arms in Iver, 4th Wednesday of the month, with weekly events and weekends away. All ages 20's-60's. Visit sloughplus.weebly.com Stoke Poges Bridge Club meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Rogers Lane, SL2 4LN on Monday from 1.30-5.30pm for players who want to improve their game. Call 01753 642 438 www.stokepogesbridgeclub.org.uk
Hillingdon Brain Tumour Group Support group held every 2nd Thurs of the month 12.30-2.30pm, Hillingdon Baptist Church, Hercies Rd, Hillingdon, UB10 9LS. Call 01895 637444.
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.
Slimming World New Denham Community Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am. To register turn up at 10am, call Mandy 07879 897578
Women’s Social Group Social group open to women of all ages. Please call Seema on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk
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