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The History of Hygiene 12 Holiday Insurance ~ Are You Fully Covered? 16 Karen Munro Careers 18 Domestic Fencing 22 Beauty: Five Minute Fixes 24 The World’s Best Dad 26 Hobbies: Hunters & Seekers 28 Recipe: Bolognese Meatballs 30 Trooping the Colour 32 Report of the Annual Meeting of Denham Parish 33 Mark My Words 42 Short Story: Isolated Showers 44 Wildlife Zone 46 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 48 Use the Summer Months to Get Your Dog Fit 50 Wordsearch 50 Motoring: Kia Picanto 52 Health: Who Cares for the Carers? 54 Coffee Break Puzzles 56 Interiors: The Art of Display 58 Citizens Advice Bureau 60 Useful Telephone Numbers 60 Puzzle Solutions 61 Life Begins 62 Parenting: Top Tips to Help Your Child Sleep 64 Children’s Puzzle Page 66 Wimbledon Fortnight 68 Garden Feature: Outdoor Relaxation 70 Clubs, Groups & Classes 72, 74& 76
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The History of Hygiene By Catherine Rose
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We take for granted the availability of hot water on tap and the vast range of personal hygiene products available. But in the Middle Ages, things were a little different. Describing the flooring of medieval houses, the social critic Erasmus (1466-1536) said they “… are covered with rushes, occasionally renewed, but so imperfectly that the bottom layer is left undisturbed, sometimes for twenty years, harbouring expectoration, vomiting, the leakage of dogs and men, ale droppings, scraps of fish, and other abominations not fit to be mentioned.” Outside, conditions were worse. Our modern sewage system didn’t exist until Victorian times. In towns, waste from chamber pots kept under the bed was simply jettisoned out of the window to fall in the gutter below, unless you were lucky enough to be within spitting distance of an open cess pit. Pavements were generally built high and gutters would have been filthy places, 12
Seasonal baths were recommended by the monasteries but understandably, large quantities of hot water were difficult to come by without the plumbing we enjoy today. Public baths had a poor reputation and personal bathing was uncommon. When it took place, it was often in a wooden barrel with herbs added to the water. Personal hygiene amongst the nobility was better. Before dining, they would wash their hands in a stone basin called a laver (French for ‘to wash’). Castles also had garderobes or privy chambers – primitive toilets consisting of a stone or wooden bench with a hole cut in. Waste would fall into the moat below. The King had a servant specifically to wipe his bottom with the grand title of ‘The Groom of the King’s Close Stool’. The groom looked after the King’s personal commode and although it sounds like a grim job, it was a highly respected and trusted position. People didn’t change their clothing as often as we do today so body odour was disguised with perfume. Lice were commonplace – even wigs could become infested. Wealthy women carried nosegays to combat bad smells when outdoors.
Pomanders would be hung in the wardrobe to sweeten the smell of stale clothing. When clothes were washed, to remove stains, they were scrubbed with a mixture of urine, ashes and lye. Soapwort – a flower that lathers in water – was also used. Sanitary towels were washable rags filled with sphagnum moss, also known as blood moss and often used in battle for its absorbent properties. Teeth were cleaned with a cloth and a herbal abrasive, usually ashes of rosemary and mint or powdered sage, followed by a vinegar mouthwash. When toothache became unbearable, people visited the local barber who was also a minor surgeon, hence the barber’s traditional striped red and white pole which stands for blood and bandages. Following the widespread outbreak of the Black Death, Edward III passed a law to clean up ditches and waterways. Although it would be around 300 years before bacteria were discovered, the link between poor hygiene and the spread of the disease had been noticed. Since then, thankfully, we have become cleaner. Some argue we have gone too far the other way, and that a little dirt helps strengthen immunity – although I am sure that no one would want a return to the Middle Ages.
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Different Types Of Holiday Insurance: Are You Fully Covered?
Buying holiday insurance can sometimes take a back seat when you’re planning to get away. It’s an important investment in your health and safety, however, offering protection and reassurance if something goes wrong when you’re a long way from home. The cost of holiday insurance depends on a number of factors including your age, the length of time you’ll be away, whether or not you’re travelling alone, and the types of activity on the agenda. A comprehensive ‘standard’ policy generally covers the following, although policies do vary: • Holiday cancellation or missed departure. • Theft. • Medical assistance. • Emergency repatriation. • Baggage loss or delay. • Other lost or damaged items. • Personal injury. So what other types of holiday insurance are available, and which might be suitable for you? Single trip/annual or multi trip If you only intend to take one break during a 12-month period, a single trip insurance policy would be the most cost-effective choice as long as it covers everything you need. Annual 16
or multi trip insurance is more suitable if you’re going away more than once a year, but there’s usually a maximum allowable duration which is generally 90 days. European/worldwide travel The expense of repatriating travellers from countries outside Europe, or obtaining medical treatment in the USA for example, is very high. Insurance companies have to take this into account when pricing their policies, so if you’re only travelling to Europe the cost should be lower than for worldwide travel. Take care to check whether a specified number of days are mentioned in the policy, as your insurance will be invalid if you exceed this number. Winter/extreme sports A ‘standard’ holiday insurance policy usually contains exclusion clauses relating to winter or extreme sports due to the additional risk of injury. Also, winter sports equipment is expensive, so you’ll need to pay more to cover it against loss or theft. Gap year/backpackers’ insurance Backpackers’ insurance provides cover for an extended length of time away, but there may be limitations specified in the policy, for example the number of times you can return to the UK. There could also be restrictions on returning home before the stated period ends, so it’s important to check the details. Unlike annual insurance where you can go away for several
trips during a 12-month period, gap year and backpackers’ insurance covers one extended holiday break. Family policies Family travel policies generally require all those included on the policy to live at the same address, and can be a cheaper option than insuring each family member individually. Some insurers offer higher rates of cover, or even free insurance for children under a certain age. Group travel Groups such as work colleagues, stag and hen parties, or school trips, where everyone travels to and from the same place, can use group travel insurance to save money. Some insurance companies offer one member of the group free insurance as an incentive. Pre-existing medical conditions If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you might be tempted to take a chance with your holiday insurance and not disclose it. This can prove to be a very expensive mistake, however, as the cost of repatriation is extremely high. Fortunately, some insurance companies offer policies for those already suffering from a health condition. Although it will be more costly than buying a standard policy, it’s impossible to put a price on peace of mind while you’re away. www.moneysupermarket.com/ travel-insurance/policy-types/ www.travelsupermarket.com/ en-gb/travel-insurance/medicalconditions/ www.askfinancially.co.uk/ travelinsurance/types-holiday. htm
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Karen is a qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer who provides support in all aspects of Career Development and Transition including effective CV Coaching, Interview Skills and Networking Techniques. A member of the Association of Coaching and registered with the Careers Professional Alliance, she works with both private and business clients around London and the South East who are looking for career change, direction, motivation and support. She works as an Associate Career Coach for a number of organisations including Personal Career Management in Gerrards Cross and Right Management in the City. She also facilitates career transitioning workshops and provides one to one support for Military Personnel transitioning from the UK’s Armed Forces in to civilian life. Karen contributes to ‘In and Around’ every month sharing her practical knowledge and wealth of experience with her local community.
10 Successful Steps to an Effective Job Search... LOOKING for a job is a full time job in itself, so it’s really important that you have structure, clear actions and objectives just as you would in a full time job. 1.
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ORGANISE YOUR DAY Don’t start getting in to the habit of sleeping in through the week. Set your alarm as if you were going to work. Dress smartly and allocate yourself a start and end to your working day. Your new job is finding a new job and you need to take it seriously! HAVE A SET ROUTINE Like with any job, you need to have time out. Schedule yourself breaks and if you’re spending a lot of time in the house, make sure you get out. Perhaps go for a walk or maybe even go a bit further and go for a run. Exercise is a great way to keep energised and feel good. PUT TOGETHER A CLEAR ACTION PLAN It’s really important to have structure. An action plan will keep you focussed and on track. Plan what you need to do today, by the end of the week, by the end of the month and so on. Set aside time for catching up on emails, surfing job sites, checking your business connections and researching PLAN WHAT YOUR OBJECTIVES AND GOALS ARE Agree specific goals such as; by the end of the week have a target for how many C.V’s and job applications you are going to send off; how many new connections you want to add to your network; how many interviews are you going to aim for and when you want to have secured a job.
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Will a Cycle Helmet Protect Your Head In an Accident? by Malcolm Underhill Partner, personal injury team IBB Solicitors malcolm.underhill@ibblaw.co.uk 01895 207972
“Cool kids wear lids.” “Protect your head or end up dead.” “Keep calm and helmet on.” These are just some of the catchy slogans associated with promoting cycle helmets. Those in favour of making cycle helmets compulsory have been campaigning for years for the British government to change the law. So far, despite the often-positive evidence, cycle helmets remain voluntary in the UK. Is it time for the law to be reviewed? Can wearing a cycle helmet protect a rider from serious injury or death? And if so, why is there reluctance to make the wearing of helmets law? The ‘cycle helmet paradox’ An article by Elisabeth Rosenthal in the New York Times summed up the paradox perfectly: “Many researchers say, if you force or pressure people to wear helmets, you discourage them from riding bicycles. That means more obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. And — Catch-22 — a result is fewer ordinary cyclists on the road, which makes it harder to develop a safe bicycling network. The safest biking cities are places like Amsterdam and Copenhagen, where middle-aged commuters are mainstay
riders, and the fraction of adults in helmets is minuscule.” Cycling head injury statistics Hospital data shows that over 40% of cyclists, and 45% of child cyclists, suffer head injuries. A study of 116 fatal cyclist accidents in London and rural areas found over 70% of the cyclist fatalities in London had moderate or severe head injuries, rising to 80% for those killed on rural roads. The head injuries suffered ranged from fatal skull fractures and brain damage to minor concussion and cuts. These statistics show that head injuries play a significant part in the death and serious injury of cyclists. Have you sustained a serious injury while cycling? At IBB, our personal injury team, led by accredited brain injury lawyer, Malcolm Underhill, has the expertise and knowledge to advise and represent those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury and wish to claim compensation. To talk about how we might be able to help, please phone us on 0333 123 9099 or email us at enquiries@ibbclaims.co.uk
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The unique service Karen and ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ offer allows vulnerable people, such as those with disabilities and the elderly to remain independent by getting out and about safely and comfortably. Whether they need to get to a local appointment, go shopping, get to a club, or visits to relatives and friends anywhere in the country, Driving Miss Daisy can help. Whilst prices are broadly similar to traditional taxi services, this is a completely different service that takes responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the person from the moment they are collected to the moment they are taken back home again. If customers would like to be accompanied around the shops or simply have a cup of coffee and a chat at home. Karen is happy to do that.
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DRIVING SERVICE The business with a heart The social aspect of the service is just as important as the getting from A to B. Appointments are never booked back to back, so customers are reassured that they won’t feel rushed. Being too slow is often a real concern for the elderly or those with disabilities and can stop them wanting to use taxi services. Karen’s Driving Miss Daisy car is designed to make getting in and out as easy as possible for those with mobility issues and can accommodate a wheelchair or small scooter in the back. In addition to her years’ of experience and love of working with people, Karen is H&S trained, DBS checked, First Aid trained, a Dementia Friend and Fully Licensed. Relatives and friends can feel totally confident and comfortable that their loved ones are in safe and caring hands. This service offers people real independence as they no longer
need to rely on friends and family to take them out and about. Karen can take you wherever you need to go, whether that’s medical appointments, shopping, visiting friends, the airport, or maybe you simply want to go for a drive, a trip to the coast or a stately home, it’s like driving with a friend! She can even transport your children to school or to after-school activities if you are working. Every customer is met at the door and delivered safely back. Karen always ensures customers are back indoors or at their final destination before she leaves. Reliability is paramount; therefore it is a pre-booked service. Karen will ring to confirm pick up time and guarantee that she’ll be on time. Should she be held up for any reason, she will always call to let you know. The aim is to provide a completely reliable and trustworthy service that gives each of her clients the opportunity to live the life they choose, by helping them to remain mobile, encouraging social interaction and providing companionship.
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The phrase ‘flawless’ gets rather overused in the beauty industry, but in this case it really is well-deserved. The Mineral Air Airbrush Foundation System sprays a light mist of foundation to give you an even, smooth base coverage in seconds. The foundation is mixed with air, so you only end up using a few drops,
Natural skincare brand Optiat has recently brought out a new collection of clay masks. 100% natural, the masks are formulated with ingredients such as exfoliating organic hemp husks, kaolin clay, activated charcoal and essential oils. They only need to be left on for five minutes to give you a deep, gentle clean. Skin feels softer, smoother and fresher. See www.optiat.com. While it isn’t an instant fix, you’ll reap the rewards from Murad’s Retinol Youth Renewal Serum pretty quickly nonetheless. 93% of testers saw a reduction in lines and wrinkles in just two weeks. It only takes a minute to massage the serum into your skin before bed each night. The retinol helps to boost cell renewal and freshen skin. I was really impressed with the results; my skin felt softer, plumper and less tired looking within just a few days. I have quite sensitive skin so can’t always use retinol creams, but this was gentle enough not to cause any irritation. (I did get a couple of spots in the first week, but they soon disappeared.) Cost £65 from www.murad.co.uk.
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Why do we have Fathers’ Day? AT a social gathering recently someone mentioned Fathers’ Day and immediately there was a chorus of, ‘Made up day!’ and ‘Invented by greeting card companies!’ That seemed to be the general consensus, but I got to wondering whether Fathers’ Day really was just the product of a boardroom meeting at Hallmark, so I set out to investigate. There is evidence that a Babylonian boy named Elmesu, carved some sort of greeting on a clay tablet 4000 years ago wishing his father health and long life, but I don’t think we can say Fathers’ Day started there - mostly because that’s pretty much it for the evidence until about 100 years ago. The most common theory about modern Fathers’ Day is that it originated in the US, and with one particular lady, a Mrs. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd. She felt that just as we dedicate a special day to mothers, so we should do the same for fathers. It meant a lot to her, because she and her siblings were raised in a loving manner by her own father after her mother died in childbirth.
So she began a campaign, and the first Fathers’ Day was held on June 19th (her father’s birthday) in 1910. It grew in popularity and in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation declaring that the third Sunday in June would be Fathers’ Day. Now the waters become murky. How did Fathers’ Day make the leap across the Atlantic? No-one seems to know, but it’s likely that – in the manner of other American traditions - it gradually seeped into the British consciousness. Greetings cards manufacturers definitely played their part though. Never ones to miss a trick, they began producing cards and we bought them. It seems that in the UK, Fathers’ Day really took off in the 1970s but, unlike in the US, it’s never been declared an ‘official’ day. Still, as traditions go it’s a nice one. The role of dads has changed a lot in a generation. Most now take on a substantial amount of childcare and are much more hands-on than their own dads were. Research shows that dads who are involved in day-to-day childcare are key figures in helping their children develop good selfesteem and self-confidence. Their rough-play helps children learn a sense of control and independence. Crucially, dads who get involved when their children are young, are much more likely to stay involved and in touch if their marriage breaks down. Dads are important, so let yours know how much you love him this Fathers’ Day. by Sarah Davey
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By Kate McLelland An unusual arts project launched in Scunthorpe this year has reflected the public’s growing passion for interactive games, particularly if they involve solving puzzles to reach a goal. Five gold artworks, with a value of at least £1,000 each, were hidden around the area and the clues to their location were encoded in paintings hanging at the town’s 20-21 Arts Centre. Everyone loves the idea of finding hidden treasure, but opportunities are not just limited to rare events like the Scunthorpe gold hunt. Today it’s possible to take part in well-organised hobbies that encourage you to use your skills to track down hidden items or find concealed information. Treasure HunTs If you’d like to try out a treasure hunt you can buy maps online that will give you the chance to explore an area in your own time, working alone or in a group. Many hunts offer you the chance to get to know an area better, learning facts and exploring places you would not normally visit. At London’s City Hunt (cityhunt.co.uk) you can download a free map to explore less well-known London areas 28
with intriguing histories, such as Blackfriars, Elephant and Castle and Bermondsey. Unfortunately there are no prizes involved the reward is simply enjoyment and knowledge - but City Hunt plans to run an annual, massparticipation event for which prizes will be awarded.
sign and date the log book, decide whether you want to swap any swag items, replace the cache exactly where you found it then record your visit online. The cache hider’s ‘reward’ is to read the online comments left by the players who find the box.
Large treasure hunts often reach the news. The 2012 Olympics was the backdrop to the biggest ever treasure hunt game, when 466 participants, all ambassadors for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, worked in 93 teams of five to follow clues hidden on either side of the river Thames.
The Geocache Association of Great Britain (gagb.co.uk) is a good source of information on all aspects of geocaching. It also holds a database of landowners who have given permission for geocache activities, so you can avoid the risk of trespassing.
GeocacHinG To get involved in geocaching you’ll need a sense of adventure, a GPS receiver (anything from a smartphone app to a standalone device costing several hundred pounds), access to the internet and some form of transport. A geocache is a small, waterproof box containing a logbook, a pencil and a few (usually) low value items known as ‘swag’. You should never remove a ‘swag’ item unless you replace it with something of equal or higher value. When you find a geocache, you must
If you enjoy following a trail and exploring new locations, not to mention the thrill of using your detective skills to find something that would otherwise remain hidden, then you’ll be well rewarded by these exciting outdoor hobbies. However you don’t always need the code-breaking skills of Alan Turing or the high-tech powers of GPS to find what you are looking for. On the Scunthorpe gold hunt Rachel Welch of Grimbsy beat the crowd to discover the first object. How did she do it? By ignoring the codes provided and relying solely on her powers of observation!
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These delicious homemade meatballs are flavoured with basil and oregano then cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Serve with spaghetti for a classic Italian supper, or for a change pile on top of boiled rice or steamed couscous.
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400g lean minced beef 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp virgin olive oil 500g carton passatta (sieved tomatoes) 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste 1 tsp sugar 400g spaghetti Freshly grated Parmesan, to serve Fresh basil sprigs, to garnish
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Put the mince, basil and oregano into a food processor or blender with half the chopped onion and half the crushed garlic. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then process until almost smooth. Divide and shape the mince mixture into about 28 small meatballs. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning frequently until browned all over. Remove the meatballs from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the onion and garlic to the pan and fry for 5 minutes. Pour in the passatta and add the sundried tomato paste and sugar. Bring to the boil. Return the meatballs to the pan and stir in 150ml water. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding a little more water if necessary. Season to taste. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of lightly salted water for 12 to 14 minutes or according to the packet instructions. Drain well. Serve the meatballs and sauce with the spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.
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THE custom of Trooping the Colour dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th. Although I know about the parades which mark the Queen’s official birthday I have never really known what the phrase ‘Trooping the Colour’ actually means. In fact The Colours carry upon them all the battle honours of a Regiment and as such have major significance for each and every soldier serving in that Regiment. In olden days they were hung outside the Battalion or Regimental headquarters after a good day's battle, so The Colours identified their headquarters. They were carried into battle so that in the fog of war, if a soldier was lost, he knew to search for the colours to locate the rest of his Regiment. Hence each day The Colours were trooped in front of the soldiers to make sure that they would always recognise them. In London, the Foot Guards used to do this as part of their daily Guard Mounting on Horse Guards and the modern Trooping the Colour parade is along similar lines. The Grenadier Guards first began to mark The Sovereign’s Official Birthday under the reign of Charles ll in 1748. When George III became King in 1760, it was ordered that parades should mark the King's Birthday. With only a few breaks, most notably for the two World Wars, The trooping of the Colours has been an annual event since.
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The impressive ceremony is now held on the occasion of our own Queen's Official Birthday. The precise date varies but it takes place in June. It is carried out by her personal troops, the Household Division, on Horse Guards Parade, with the Queen herself attending and taking the salute. The Queen used to ride her own horse, side saddle, wearing the uniform of the regiment whose colour was being trooped. Since 1987, she has attended in a carriage. Regiments take their turn for this honour in rotation depending on their operational commitments. Over 1000 officers and men, and 200 horses take part in the parade, together with 200 musicians from six bands and corps of drums. The parade route extends from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and back again. As the clock on the Horse Guards Building strikes 11am, the Royal Procession arrives and The Queen takes the Royal Salute. The parade begins with the Inspection, The Queen driving slowly down the ranks of all six Guards and then past the Household Cavalry. After the event, the Royal Family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch an RAF flypast.
Report of the Annual Meeting of the Parish of Denham Held on 16th May 2017
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I would like to start by thanking all my Councillor colleagues for their hard work and commitment to the Parish. Many residents are not aware that every Parish Councillor is an unpaid volunteer and without us being prepared to give our time and service freely to the Community the work of the Parish Council would cease. Also, whilst our staff get paid, they also give a fair amount of their time freely. So a big thank you to all of them. I have been privileged to be voted Chairman of the Parish Council again this year, and like to think that is down to my leadership, although l suspect it is more a case of noone else wanted to do the job!! For those unaware of how the Parish Council works, a short explanation: All Parish Councillors sit on at least two committees and these committees debate issues that arise and how they should be dealt with. Those decisions then go to the monthly Parish meeting to be ratified by all Councillors. Once we have agreed the way forward, the Clerk is then requested to action those deci sions. We are currently recruiting ‘Associates’, people that live or work locally and can offer invaluable help but do not want to commit to attending all meetings. If you think that could be you, please talk to one of us.
Denham Parish Council has been preparing for what seems to be the inevitable restructuring of local government in Buckinghamshire. The only question is will it be a single authority or will it be two, one for the North and one for the South of Buckinghamshire? It has been a challenging year and with further cuts inevitable from central government, whichever Uni tary prevails, your Parish Council will face further devolving of services that we will have to manage and absorb into our budgets. In view of this we are already talking with adjoining Parish Councils to see if there would be any benefit in forming a Cluster Group to assist with ‘economy of scale’. The important thing is what will be best for Denham and its residents. Our experience over recent times is the difficulty in trying to get local problems resolved: items such as getting ‘traffic lights’ fixed, flooded gullies emptied, irresponsible parking on residential roads, long grass on the edge of Trunk roads cut, discarded litter picked and flytipping cleared. This report only scratches the surface of the work being undertaken on your behalf by the Parish Coun cil. HOWEVER, we can’t do it alone. We need you to help us to help make Denham a more attractive and rewarding place to live. As you will hear from the committees, with the setting up of Our Befriending Service, Good Neighbour Scheme, Dementia Friendly Community programme and other initiatives, we need as many volunteers as we can possibly get. This Community belongs to all of us and we all need to play a part in it. Together we can make it better still if we all join in and
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I’d like to give you a short run down on the major decisions proposed by the Finance Committee this past year: A detailed review of our budget requirements was taken for the next three years with particular atten tion paid to ‘ear marking reserves’ for items that regularly need funding. For instance, equipment in our play areas will probably need renewing after they’ve been insitu 20 to 25 years, so in order that we don’t have a large cost in one year we save a little each year towards the renewal bill by ‘ear marking’ that money in our reserves. This practice can make our reserves look high but it is monies accounted for. We have also continued to maintain progress on the IT services in the office and moved to making on line banking payments. This has reduced delays in payments once they have been approved by Coun cil, and together with our accounting software package has made our bank reconciliations quicker with less queries arising due to delays in cheques being presented. We have stringent controls in place and our internal auditors will be in later this month, followed by external auditors some weeks later. Due to the reduced monies from the government into the County & District Councils, the Parish Council has had to address more queries, complaints and requests coming in from residents. We have also been continually under pressure to respond to a large number of consultations and the increased work loads being handled by our committees has put extra pressure on our office staff. John Coleman, our Clerk& RFO (Responsible Finance Officer), is looking to retire so we are currently recruiting for a full time replacement because although John is parttime (3 days a week), the workload within Parish Councils has increased. With all these factors in mind, our precept (portion of the rates) for this year has increased but only by the cost of a weekly postage stamp! Although the percentage looks high let me emphasize that we are still one of the lowest in South Bucks.
Whilst the Parish Council is consulted by the District and County Councils on many planning matters, this is simply in an advisory capacity. With the benefit of local knowledge, the Parish Council endeav ours to give practical and informed local views to South Bucks District Council and we hope that these are taken into consideration when they make their decisions. We are always keen to hear resident’s views on developments occurring near them and encourage everybody to copy us in on any communi cation with South Bucks District Council, so that we are aware of your views and can consider them when preparing our response and comments. The Inn on the Green development, now Landmark Place, is completed and the properties are selling fast, we do feel the new development adds a great deal to the area. The Denham film studio site on the North Orbital Road, is now under construction and they are already selling properties. The redevelop ment includes 70 new houses, 105 apartments and the conversion of the film laboratory building into 49 new apartments, with the retention of the existing cinema for residents use. We understand a hous ing association will be taking a proportion of these properties as affordable housing, you will need to be registered with them to have an opportunity to apply for one though. Continued.. 35
Many residents will be aware South Bucks and Chiltern District Council started the preparation of a new Local Plan in 2015 which is intended to guide the future development of the whole area until 2036. As a Parish Council, we have voted to create our own Neighbourhood Plan. Once agreed and finalized it will enable us to have a greater impact and influence, on plans which come to us in the future. We have had an initial meeting but one thing we must have is more residents becoming involved. A Neighbourhood plan will give us more influence on the use of land and associated social, economic and environmental issues along with consideration for housing, employment, transport and biodiversity. The plan would be used to influence development in the area, not to prevent it. The plan is not de signed to directly address community issues but can be used to highlight them and to provide a vehicle to take them forward. We need a Steering Group that consists of a cross section of residents from the various areas across the Parish. If you would like to help shape the future of planning in the Community in which you live or work, please do get in touch with the Clerk. The working party will be supported with all aspects of the development of the plan and planning knowledge is not essential, just a desire to see the best for your local area. We have produced a leaflet if you would like some more information on this.
This committee organises a variety of events and introduces new initiatives into the Parish to be taken up by the wider community with the aid of volunteers. Currently we are looking to establish Denham as a Dementia Friendly Community and to add a Be friending Service within our Good Neighbour Scheme. Both require local people to volunteer to join in and make them successful. If you feel you can offer any time, even if just for an hour a week, please contact us at the Parish office. We are also in the process of updating our Parish Map and Street Guide to include the new housing development at the Denham Film Studios. Our website is also undergoing change, with minutes of meetings, events, know your councillors pages etc. If you haven’t had a look, please do so and feed any comments back to us whilst we are still in the development stage.
Shakespeare on the Green: We held this to celebrate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. A local theatre company came and acted out scenes from a selection of his plays. This event was very successful and well attended. Denham Green Christmas Fayre: This was the second year we have staged this event and it has been very successful. We have had good feedback and are looking for some local residents to help us or ganise it again this year. Social Evening at Higher Denham: We held this to thank residents who have been involved with the Parish Council for all the free time they have given. Tea Dances: We held the first of these last year to commemorate the Queen’s 90th Birthday and around 60 elderly Denham residents attended. Music was provided by the Dolly Mixtures who got a lot of people up dancing. The second event was held a couple of weeks ago and we changed this slightly to a tea dance with Bingo which was also very successful and enjoyed by all. 36
Beating the Bounds: This is a traditional annual event where we walk different sections of the parish boundary over a ten year period. It is always held on Rogation Sunday, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Denham Village Fayre: Last year was our first year of running a stall. Just some hot drinks which gave us the opportunity to chat with residents. Our aim here is to be seen publicly and for anybody to drop by with any concerns and for us to recruit volunteers. We will be there again this year so do pop by and say hello. Jazz on the Green: These events happen 3 or 4 times a year on a Sunday lunchtime in the summer months and is held on Denham Village Green. Very enjoyable occasions.
Armed Forces Day: We are looking at holding our own event on Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June at 4pm in St Marys Churchyard. There will be a small service followed by a barbecue so please come along. WWI Memorial: We have been provided with around 33 names of men who died in WWI not on our memorial and some extensive research has been done to see if they can be included. As there is no room on the present Memorial, the Parish Council are proposing to lay a plaque next to it for these men.
Sometimes we are able to achieve a few ‘quick wins’ but more often it takes grit and determination over a long period to get a problem resolved. In 2012 BCC ‘switched off’ and removed the streetlights along Denham Avenue, despite a long campaign by the Parish Council and residents to retain them. We have fought to have footway lights installed on the stretch between Denham railway Station and Village Road and at the same time endeavoured to get a commitment to reestablish a ‘fit for purpose foot path’. The Parish Council did take the initiative to clear this pathway earlier this year to make it more usable in the short term. I am very pleased to report that following our representation to the House of Lords during the HS2 enquiry we were awarded £200,000 towards improvements to the A412 footpath. This will enable us to install lights and also do some minor works. We are still trying to get BCC to contribute funding to make the footpath fit for purpose as it is their responsibility.
A detailed survey of our street lights highlighted some major problems which were mainly age related. A number of them needed urgent attention with the rest being renewed this year. Whilst this has proved costly, money will be saved in the long run due to LED lights being more energy efficient and therefore less expensive to run. The new LED lights are also guaranteed for 25 years which will save even more money on maintenance costs. 37
The Parish Council has approved the setting up of an ‘Allotment Users Association’. We will still retain overall responsibility but would look to the AUA to debate issues arising and prioritise work required to be done in maintaining the site. We hope to establish the Association in time for the next growing sea son. We have lobbied for some considerable time and finally got, a team from the Community Pay Back scheme (which comes FOC) to clear overgrown and uncared for plots making them fit to be rented by new tenants. We currently have 6 vacant plots on the site.
Residents, no doubt, have seen with dismay the state of the Alderbourne and Tilehouse fields. They were maintained by the Parish Council and provided the space for football to be played etc. However, in 2013 BCC took the fields back into their control, under a review they carried out on the future use of all their land. We have regularly lobbied BCC to release the fields (about 8 acres of leisure land) back into our care for community use as Denham residents have no access to any sizeable open space where sports can be played. I am pleased to inform you that BCC have finally agreed to lease the land to the Parish Council for a long period at a peppercorn rent. We are also in discussions with the owner of the Old Mill Road Field and are hoping that we can get a similar agreement on that land in order to provide access and parking for the future. We aim to restore the land into an area for casual use where informal games or sports can be enjoyed by residents and to then investigate a more permanent provision of leisure and recreational facilities for the future. This will mean attracting Grant Funding from various Sports and Leisure organisations.
To finish we would like to remind residents of the devolved services the Parish Council provides: Namely grass cutting in 30mph residential roads. Please note, we cannot cut central reservations or visual splays and verges that abut 40mph and 50mph ‘A’ roads such as the A40 and A412 that require traffic management and remain the responsibility of the County Council’s Transport Division (TfB). Other devolved services include Rights of Way clearance on 14 footpaths in Denham, Siding out of footpaths, where grass encroaches on to it, narrowing the path. Sign Cleaning within 30mph roads and other general maintenance.
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Mark Jones has lived in Iver for 6 years. He is a writer and producer of children’s shows, an actor and comedian, and has been involved in performing in professional theatre and entertainment for over 20 years. His most important role, however, is that of a single dad to his two young daughters, Poppy and Daisy. As a performer he travelled the world, playing lead roles in several major tours alongside Shane Richie, Nigel Havers and David Essex to name but a few. He has also toured the UK as the presenter of ‘The Sooty Show’ and ‘Rainbow Live!’ both featuring iconic children’s TV characters. Mark has also recently worked as a Creative Consultant on the theatre tour of ‘Peppa Pig’s Big Surprise’. Mark spent a total of eight Christmas seasons in pantomime at either the Wycombe Swan or the Beck Theatre, Hayes and will spend summer 2017 playing Smee in ‘Peter Pan’ on the Gold Coast in Australia’s biggest ever pantomime. You can follow Mark on twitter for more information: @mistermarkjones 42
“I can’t believe it’s nearly June already. It only seems like five minutes ago that we were taking down the Christmas decorations!” I’ve heard this sentence and others like it several times over the last couple of weeks as we’ve crept towards the halfway point of the year. To be honest, I knew enough students during my University days in the early nineties that had only just taken down their Christmas decorations five minutes ago in May, and that was because their lectures and exams had finished and it was the only way they could get the deposit back on their rented accommodation. But here we are with June upon us, and everybody basking in the great British Summertime. Except I don’t see much basking going on, and at the moment there seems to be very little sign of summer at all. It feels like we’ve been stuck in that tricky “between coats” season for a few months now. One day we can’t step outside with anything less than a full-length, fur-lined Parka, and the next day we flounce out of the front door wearing nothing more than a light summer jacket. Although if you do decide to leave the house wearing nothing more than a light summer jacket you can expect a visit from the local constabulary quicker than you can say the words “indecent exposure”. Only during the British Summertime would you visit the ice-cream van in the park for a refreshing ‘99 with a Flake’ in the afternoon, and then see a gritting machine in the middle lane of the M40 in the evening. Although this may fly in the face of popular opinion, I have to confess that I’m quite a fan of the cooler summers we seem to have every year here in Britain these days. I’ve never really been one for the baking hot summers I remember from my childhood. “Shorts weather” always brings out the worst side of my wardrobe, let alone my opaque, pasty-white legs. A pair of tired, old cargo shorts with what appears to be a couple of withered, hairy parsnips protruding out of the bottom, down to a pair of flip-flops I bought in the Burtons end-of-season sale six years ago, is not a good look for anyone. As I get older, I’m also happy with a wet summer. “It’s good for the garden,” I hear myself saying. Let’s face it, if a rainy June and July pleases me, then I’m not likely to be disappointed! My late, Grandad was quite an expert at predicting stormy weather during the summer months. “Mark,” he would say, “If you want to know the weather then take a look at the cows in the field. If they’re all holding umbrellas then the chances are that it’s absolutely tipping it down!” He would also swear by the old adage, “Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning. Red sky in the afternoon? Shepherd’s house is on fire...” Of course, there is one feature of a hot summer that I always enjoy, and that’s the neighbourhood water fight. I don’t like to boast but when it comes to a water fight, I’m your man. Nobody is a match for me and my kettle...
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As Arlene pushed open the front door a cascade of mail spilled across the mat. She scooped it up hurriedly and placed it on June’s sideboard. Though glad to see that the house was still standing for when June returned from her holiday, Arlene was anxious to check on the back garden. Aunty June had asked her to pop round and water the broad beans while she was away. Arlene had dutifully given them a good soaking throughout the first week, but then the weather had turned gloriously warm. Thanks to a mixture of barbeques and white wine spritzers, she had completely forgotten about the beans. She prayed, for her sake, that they still had signs of life. June was perversely fond of her beans. Each morning, before training, she would whizz them into smoothies. She said they gave her bulk. Forcing open the back door, Arlene strode down the path towards the bean row. Even from a distance she could see that she was saved. The beans were bushy, bursting with life, and the richest shade of green. Arlene silently thanked Reg from next door. To get a closer look she stepped over June’s outdoor bench press and shrieked. An unpleasant wetness rushed over her flip-flops and up her ankles. The entire garden was sitting under two inches of water. “I wondered when you’d be back.” Reg popped his head 44
over the fence. “It’s had a real soaking, hasn’t it?” Arlene lifted each foot out of the sodden grass and grimaced. “What’s happened?” she asked. “Is it a burst main?” “Don’t you remember?” Reg said cheerfully. “Last week you left the hosepipe on, and it’s still going.” Arlene was suddenly aware of the garden tap fizzing away furiously, while still attached to the hosepipe that snaked its way down the garden. “Why didn’t you come round and turn it off?” she asked furiously. “I thought she wanted it that way,” Reg said indignantly. “You thought June wanted to turn her back garden into the Everglades?” Arlene asked exasperated. “Why would she want that?” “I don’t know, do I?” Reg said. “I don’t like to interfere in women’s business.” A brown duck splashed across the lawn and pecked at the sodden grass. “That’s just the icing on the cake,” Arlene said. “You know how she hates ducks.” “Can’t stand them,” Reg nodded sagely. “After that one cost her the championship.” “Shoo birdy, shoo,” Arlene said. The duck ignored her. “Is she on a water meter?” Reg asked. “Probably,” Arlene said crossly. “This is on you Reg - you
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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.
Common Newt below, courtesy of Warren Photographic
GARDEN pond fish lovers value their exotic breeds such as goldfish, koicarp and other colourful breeds. A group of salamanders, newts are often disliked, or ignored if they live there as well. However, in a wildlife garden pond we can see these creatures for exactly what they are – incredible animals that benefit humans beyond our everyday knowledge. I believe that if we understand them, we will appreciate them far more than we do at present. At the Millstream Fork wildlife garden ponds, we have the common newt rather than the rare species such as the palmate newt or the great crested newt which also lives in the British countryside. Contrary to the rarity value, most conservationists think that animal species are equal but different, and occupy a legitimate existence in the eco-system, each living in its own particular niche, or position. Therefore all creatures have a beauty, or ‘story’ which can be interesting. However, this perspective cannot readily be seen by some people if the perjorative word ‘common’ is used for its name, as it conjures up notions of ‘little or no value’. It is often surprising for people that some species of newt are very helpful to humans even though they have been studied by scientists for decades. Newts studied in laboratories regularly regenerate their eye lenses, once they have been worn out or damaged. Regeneration of body parts is not completely new in the animal world, as other animals do this to live a natural lifestyle once more. For them it is like a human growing hair or fingernails. But the newts eye regrowth is unique in the natural history world. If a newt became partially sighted or even blind, then its chances of living a full life would become almost zero. Therefore nature has allowed the newt to re-grow its eye lenses with its innate biology that scientists call ‘genetic epistomology’. Moreover, the new lenses are not just compensations, but are the real thing and are really as good as the originals. Newts studied in laboratories have lived up to 30 years old, 5 years longer than their wild living counterparts. This is probably also due to a full, healthy diet, lack of disease and being free from predation. Despite this extra longevity, those newts re-grew their lenses perfectly well enough towards the end of their lives as much as they did in their youth. This is how newts have become useful to humans with eyesight problems, especially in a generation where longevity has increased so much, and when the problems cause by aging are important. When I see my newts in the pond, I think of these things and also admire the natural abilities of this small animal. They give me great pleasure simply by being alive, although I do not think that they appreciate me as much! Why should they? They have more important things, such as survival, eating, procreation and avoiding predators. Recently when I had to take out some of the algae and weed that was choking the pond, I carefully placed the plants on the edging stones. This allows all of the tiny water insects and fry to climb back into the pond and survive. So my advice is not to throw any excess water plants away immediately, but to shelve it on the side of the pond for at least a couple of days. As I randomly drew out clumps of weed I counted at least 6 baby newts of different lengths. This was great news. (Well at least for me, I’m not sure if the baby newts agreed with it.) This is because it shows that after more than two decades, the colony is well established and annually breeding. I wondered that if I could accidentally draw out so many baby newts without any effort whatsoever, how many were left in such a large and deep pond? I will never know the answer, as the numbers will vary from year to year. But my hopeful answer is that there ought to be hundreds of them. If this is the case, many should return to breed for many years to come. Others will move on to other ponds in other gardens, whilst the majority will enter the eco-system by breeding on insects but will also come prey to other animals living higher up in the food chain. Newts are amongst the most threatened groups of animals in the world and could face extermination because of the Chytridiomycosis fungus that is sweeping the planet. Many amphibians are in danger as they could get this disease when animals are transferred into their ponds without careful protective consideration. Therefore as this fungus will transfer from one infected newcomer to all of the fungus free residents, it is best to protect what you have first, otherwise it is possible to yearn for the best, but end up with the worst case scenario. This fungus leaps from one wet skinned animal to another and so affects amphibians in particular. Scientists are still debating what has caused this dreadful fungus to become so immediately virulent and lethal. One answer is that Global Warming means higher temperatures, which has allowed this fungus to proliferate. Now it is too late to put this ‘genie back in the bottle’ as it has already destroyed a number of species such as the Golden Frog. I would still fancy having a rare species of newt in my pond, such as the great crested newt, although it is not actually important. However, if my own colony of newts that have been with me for a quarter of a century, died out then I would feel cheated, especially if it was by caused by this horrible fungus. My imagination soars, and I still love the shape and design of newts. Perhaps this is because newts seem to belong from the age of the dinosaur, living in swamps, ponds and lakes.
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"Big" is no exaggeration as a description for the 8 giant lop eared rabbits that have come into the homing centre. They came into the centre as their owner had too many to cope with. They are friendly rabbits, and love attention and company. All rabbits require a spacious hutch and a generous sized run with plenty of room to play, stretch and exercise as well as a healthy and nutritious diet to help them thrive. Not forgetting of course, the allimportant love and attention of their human family. If you have the perfect bunny home to offer our lovely bunnies please get in touch.
If you think you can offer one of our animals a lov www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk. Thank you for ing home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon your support. Branch on or visit our website to download an application form We have a cockerel and 4 hens looking for a home together. These chickens have had a bit of a jour ney to be where they are today. After being res cued from unsuitable conditions they have under gone a lot of treatment to bring them up to the con dition that any happy chicken should be in. Chick ens are social and intelligent, they need to have a stimulating environment and company other of chickens. If you can offer our group of chickens a forever home, we would love to hear from you.
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Kia Picanto
Kia wants to ditch their blue rinse image and target a younger age group with their spiced up city car. The refreshed model teams sporty looks with a more focused driving style to woo young professionals to part with their cash. But are the tweaks enough? Looks and image Kia has worked hard to liven things up, with an extended ‘tiger nose’ grille, smart LED driving lights and a large front air intake. Double wheel arches add flair, there’s a ‘shark’ antenna and the GT-Line specification includes sporty red trim and a twin-tipped exhaust. space and practicaLity The Picanto is Kia’s second best-selling model in the UK after the Sportage and is predominantly bought as a second car by more mature buyers. Kia thinks the new technology – like wireless charging for your mobile, parking camera and Apple CarPlay – will tempt younger, first time car buyers. Kia has created a little more cabin space over its predecessor by increasing the 52
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wheelbase and reducing the front overhang, but rear legroom is still limited. Up front you’ll sit shoulder to shoulder with your passenger, but there’s ample leg room and the driving position is comfortable. Autonomous emergency braking – which warns, then stops you, if it senses a crash – as well as a smart torque vectoring system that improves handling by braking individual wheels are also available. What’s under the bonnet? Three engine options are offered: a 1.0-litre, 67bhp, 89g/ km, three-cylinder; a 1.2-litre, 84bhp, 104g/km four-cylinder; and a 1.0-litre turbo charged, 100bhp version of the three cylinder. We couldn’t try the latter but both the 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre are punchy and more than adequately powered. Our pick is the 1.2-litre, which hits 60mph in 12 seconds, tops out at 107mph and returns 61.4mpg. Manual and automatic options are available across the range.
behind the WheeL The Picanto will divide opinion. Older buyers looking for a comfortable ride will notice the improved suspension. However, the sprightly engines, quicker turn in and faster steering may make them feel too hurried behind the wheel - exactly what Kia is hoping younger buyers
will appreciate. Overall there’s a noticeable improvement in both ride and handling, largely thanks to reduced weight and a stiffer body, but whether that’s suitable for you will depend on your driving style. VaLue for money As the time of the test there were few details as to what options will feature on UK models. Kia UK will follow the conventional Kia strategy of one, two, and three levels of specification and the GT-Line, driven here, will slot between two and three. In the GT-Line model we tried at the Spanish launch, a seveninch media screen, wireless charging for mobiles, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay all featured, along with a heated steering wheel and seats, climate control and electric windows and mirrors. Verdict Kia has sharpened up the looks and driving dynamics of the third generation Picanto. In titanium silver or shiny red it looks striking, and will likely attract younger buyers who demand cool technology. However, these tweaks may put off the stalwart Picanto buyer. Kia is confident though, and is promising ‘modest price rises’ over the current range. The entry level model will be no more than £9,000 and the top of the range no more than £14,000. That said, they’ve meddled with a well-known formula and that brings risk – only time will tell if the gamble will pay off.
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By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
Carers Week: Who Cares for The Carers?
Carers Week is an annual awareness event highlighting the challenges carers face. This year’s campaign runs from 12th to 18th June and focuses on Building Carer Friendly Communities: ‘places that understand a carer’s daily reality and do what they can to make life a little bit easier for them.’ Caring in the UK The facts: • Three out of five of us will become a carer at some point. • Around 6.5 million people in the UK provide unpaid care for a disabled, ill or older relative or friend. • At least 380,000 older carers in England provide 50+ hours of care a week without any help from their local authority; over 100,000 are in their eighties and beyond. • Many carers are unaware of the support and financial help they’re entitled to. “We know that caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but without the right support at the right time, caring can also have a huge impact on a carer’s emotional and physical health, work and finances,” says Heléna Herklots CBE, Chief Executive of charity Carers UK. Research shows that caring can isolate carers and potentially damage their physical and mental health and their relationships. It can also make it difficult to hold down a job, even 54
driving them into poverty. are YoU a hidden Carer? “Please don’t call me a carer - I don’t want that title. I am her son, not a carer!” “I pop in to my neighbour every day and do all her shopping and cleaning for her, but I am not her carer. They go in to get her up and washed.” These responses, gathered by a recent campaign to identify ‘hidden’ carers, highlight a common problem. Many carers don’t see themselves as carers if they don’t help someone dress, take medication, move about or go to the loo - or if they’re ‘just’ a husband, wife, parent, son, daughter, friend etc. Yet helping with shopping, laundry, cleaning, cooking, form-filling or money management is all part of caring, and caring is caring - whoever it’s for. BUilding Carer FriendlY CommUnities Carers say that support and awareness in their community make a positive difference. The Carers Week campaign wants us to raise awareness in schools and organisations; recommend carer-friendly organisations, services and businesses; and pledge to make our own organisations carer-friendly. If you’re an employer, this could include giving carer employees: • An extended lunch hour, giving them time to eat and check on the person they care for. • Flexibility to work more when they can, while allowing time off for appointments and adapting start/finish times etc. If you’re a GP, hairdresser, physiotherapist or any other professional person offering appointments, could you offer mobile services or make
appointments to fit around carers’ needs? soUrCes oF sUpport For Carers Help is available, but can be hard to find. the nhs Choice Care page www.nhs.uk/conditions/socialcare-and-support-guide/Pages/ what-is-social-care.aspx These eight charities support Carers Week. Services they offer include counselling, practical and financial help, respite care and advice. age UK www.ageuk.org. uk/home-and-care/advice-forcarers/are-you-a-carer; Tel: 0800 678 1174 Carers trust www.carers.org/ support@carers.org; Tel: 0300 772 9600 Carers UK www.carersuk. org/help-and-advice advice@ carersuk.org; Tel: 0808 808 7777 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm independent age www. independentage.org; email: advice@independentage.org; Tel: 0800 319 6789 Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm macmillan Cancer support www.macmillan.org.uk/ information-and-support/ audience/looking-after-someonewith-cancer.html; Tel: 0808 808 00 00 Mon-Fri 8am-9pm the mnd association www. mndassociation.org/forcarers; email: mndconnect@ mndassociation.org; Tel: 0808 802 6262 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm & 7-10.30pm the ms society www.mssociety. org.uk/ms-support/for-carers; email: helpline@mssociety.org. uk; Tel: 0808 800 8000 Mon-Fri 9am–7pm Which? elderly Care www. which.co.uk/elderly-care/forcarers
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The Art of Display By Katherine Sorrell
If you want to create displays of your treasured possessions that show them off, our top ten tips will help. 1 Consider what you are displaying, whether it is sturdy or fragile, valuable or everyday. Do you wish to admire it from afar or do you prefer it close to hand and perhaps picked up? You may find you can manage with a display on a mantelpiece, shelf or table top, or you can invest in a specially designed cabinet, case or stand. If you opt for specialist display furniture, choose pieces that complement the style and proportions of your home. 2 Good lighting makes all the difference. Carefully positioned ceiling-mounted spotlights are ideal, but an adjustable lamp may provide a more informal, cheaper fix for a simple domestic display. Think about where 58
the light comes from: directly above, behind (for a dramatic silhouette) or from the front, and how ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ the bulb should be in order to enhance colour and texture.
considered and refined, and suit traditional rooms. Asymmetry, however, is ideal for making an impact in a contemporary space, and can seem more spontaneous and intuitive.
3 Group objects together and they can be much more than the sum of their parts. A group display may consist of almost anything: a series of Delftware plates or tiles, a dozen framed silk headscarves, pebbles in graduating sizes, mirrored baubles, wooden shoe lasts, a row of modern chairs in sorbet shades…you can have great fun with almost anything you decide to gather together.
7 A great way to make an impact with a display is by showing off a single, fabulous, huge object - but ensure there is plenty of space around it in which it can ‘breathe’.
4 Displays of identical pairs of objects are probably the most simple, and often the most visually powerful, of all. There’s something extremely pleasing about this mirroring and doubling, but you must ensure your objects are placed evenly and symmetrically. 5 When choosing a group of different objects to display, look for ways in which they will work together, whether by colour, size, shape, texture or proportion. It is important to have something that creates coherence and some objects may simply not fit well into the group. 6 Every time you display more than one object, you need to opt for symmetry or asymmetry. Symmetrical displays tend to appear more classical,
8 Small objects can look lost in most rooms, so be particularly careful about how you display them. Try to ‘frame’ them within their surroundings – maybe in a cabinet or niche, on a side table, or on a plinth rather than a long, wide shelf. 9 If displaying large groups of paintings, prints or flat objects on a wall, start by laying your potential group on the floor. Choose the piece that you wish to be most prominent, then surround it with pieces that work well alongside it. 10 Finally, stand right back - does your display need tweaking? Don’t be afraid to change things around, and try not to make the finished result overly formal or perfect. This is your home, not a gallery, and the important thing is that you love what’s around you.
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Instabook? The Mature User’s Guide To Social Media
by Kate McLelland
Nowadays grandparents are proving a match for their grandchildren when it comes to posting comments and uploading photos to social networking sites such as Facebook. Social media’s fastest growing demographic is older users. When the seniors’ website silversurfers.com recently surveyed over three thousand of its members, it found that 81% of the sample checked their Facebook accounts more than once a day. But what if you haven’t yet ventured into social networking? How do you know where to start? If you’ve always wanted to dip your toe into the social networking pool - but fear you’ll drown in a sea of unfamiliar terms and bizarre practices - here’s a quick guide to three of the most popular platforms: Facebook According to silversurfers. com, Facebook is the platform of choice for the over-50s. Many older users believe that they will get even more value from the site as they grow older. What is Facebook? It’s a free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload videos and images and send messages. 62
Facebook is the most popular of all social media platforms, so it’s very likely you’ll find someone you know there. On the downside, the site has been criticised for invasive advertising and for being vulnerable to hacking attacks and scams. TWiTTer According to statistics portal Statista, 27% of Twitter users in the UK are aged 45 and over. High profile ‘mature’ users include Donald Trump and Stephen Fry, both of whom have enjoyed a rather volatile relationship with the service. What is Twitter? Twitter is a free-to-use online news and social networking channel where users post and interact with short messages known as ‘tweets’. If you want to find out what the public is thinking on any particular subject, ask Twitter. It’s also a great way to broadcast an opinion and connect with friends’ views, but messages are restricted to 140 characters, so Twitter won’t work for you if you’re the sort of person who likes to send long-winded ‘catch-up’ letters in Christmas cards. insTagram Instagram is the fastest growing social media network. It is currently more popular
with the younger generation, but there are signs that older users are starting to catch on. What is instagram? Instagram is a social networking app created so users can share photos and videos from a smartphone or tablet. It’s a simplified version of Facebook, but with an emphasis on mobile use and visual sharing. Instagram is a quick and easy way to show the world where you are and what you’re doing. On the negative side, you and your friends will only be able to use this app on iPhone and Android phones; because Instagram has been created for mobile phone and tablet users, it doesn’t work as well on a standard computer or laptop. If you’re still feeling confused about which platform to choose, don’t worry. Simply ask around to find out which sites your friends and relatives use. That way if you have any problems finding your way around, you’ll always have someone to help. At first social media may feel like an alien world with its own particular language but once you’ve started, you’ll quickly get the hang of it. Before long you’ll be posting like a pro … or maybe even tweeting like a Trump?
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Late nights, early mornings and night-time wanderings can really have an effect on your child’s wellbeing (and your stress levels). If your child is struggling to sleep, these tips might help. Get into a routine According to Jessica Alexander of The Sleep Council, a bedtime routine is vital. She told the NHS, “A bedtime ritual teaches the brain to become familiar with sleep times and wake times. It programmes the brain and internal body clock to get used to a set routine.” Ban screen time before bed The blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets and other digital devices has been found to disrupt sleep. A Norwegian study of 10,000 teenagers found that the more time the teenagers spent on electronic devices during the day, the less sleep they got. So keep phones, tablets and TVs out of your child’s room and ban them from being used for at least an hour before bedtime. Get plenty of exercise and fresh air Both exercise and time spent outdoors have been found to promote a better night’s sleep. So take the kids to the park, 64
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when it gets cold, can help to cut down on the excuses.
Try calming music Quiet, soothing music can help your child to relax. If you play the same song every night, it can even become a sleep trigger. Good choices include Kesang Marstrand’s ‘In the Land of Dreams’, and ‘Hello Night’, which you can find on YouTube, or play direct on www.kesangmarstrand.com. You could also try recordings of white noise, which some children find relaxing.
Make peace We all find it hard to get to sleep if we’re worried or stressed. Your child is no different. If they’re upset because you’re cross, or if they’re worried about an argument from earlier in the day, they might struggle to drop off. So try to make peace and keep calm. And take time to discuss anything that might be bothering them, from exam nerves to fall-outs with friends.
Cut down on sugar Fruit juice, squash, sugary drinks and caffeine can all stop your child from getting to sleep. Try to make sure they stick to water or milk for a few hours before bedtime. And cut out any sugary snacks, or anything that might cause bloating or trapped wind. Even naturally sweet foods, such as honey, can have an effect on your child’s sleep pattern.
Find out what works, and stick to it All children are different, and the perfect solution for one might not work for another. Some parents swear by bathing their child before bed; others find a bath wakes their child up. A few drops of lavender essential oil on their pillow helps some children to drop off, while others just dislike the smell. Some children sleep better in complete darkness; others need a nightlight to feel secure enough to rest. As with all parenting, there is an element of trial and error involved, but when you find what works for your child, build it into your daily routine.
Plan ahead What excuses does your child use for getting out of bed in the night? What can you do to make it easier for them to stay in bed? Little things, like a bottle of water on the bedside table, or an extra blanket for
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The game was very popular with French royalty and it was they who introduced it to the rest of Europe. In 1414 Henry V received a gift of tennis balls from the future king of France, Charles Vll. Henry then initiated the tradition of aristocratic play in Britain. Early players hit the balls with their bare hands but soon large gloves were preferred, and by the early 16th century short-handled racquets had appeared.
The first world tennis championships were held in the mid 18th century and was recognisably the game we know today, played in an enclosed court. The rules were different though as the ball was allowed to bounce off a wall.
WIMBLEDON fortnight may be as British as summer rain but it originated across the English Channel. It derives from a French handball game called jeu de paume, or ‘game of the palm’ which was played in the 12th century in French Monasteries. Even the name derives from the French expression ‘tenez-vous prêt, which means ‘get ready’ and was called by the player about the serve the ball. The game was first recorded in English as ‘tenetz’, by the poet John Gower in 1399.
Two inventions transformed the game: the first was the invention of the rubber ball, which could bounce on grass, and the second was the lawnmower and roller, which allowed a smooth outdoor surface to be created. By the mid 19th century tennis was being played regularly on grass, and at the same time more powerful racquets with longer handles were produced. The first lawn tennis club was founded in 1872 in Leamington, Warwickshire. In 1875 J. M. Heathcote asked his wife to cover a ball in flannel to make it easier to hit on wet grass. His idea was a success and quickly caught on. Lawn tennis became increasingly popular and the management of The All-England Croquet Club, at Wimbledon in London, was persuaded to set aside one of their lawns for the game. In 1877 it changed its name to the All-England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club and organised the first Wimbledon Tennis Championships. There were 22 entrants, all men and the winner was Spencer Gore. A separate women’s championship ran for the first time in 1884 and was won by Maud Watson.
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Outdoor Relaxation by Pippa Greenwood
When you get back from a hard day’s work, or when you simply find the time to escape into the garden after a stressful day, then it is essential that you are met by a soothing environment. So, concentrate on a truly relaxing feel that will help you to unwind as you enjoy soft shades and textures of foliage, delicate flower colours and fabulous perfumes.
Plants have an amazing ability to calm and soothe even the most wound up, stressed out mood, but what should you grow if you really want to create that perfect place to relax? Start by considering a fairly gentle perfume, like that produced by many roses. One of my favourites is ‘Felicia’. For something slightly richer try ‘Tuscany Superb’. If you have an arch, arbour, pergola or even a spare bit of fence then train a honeysuckle over it. Its delicately coloured flowers and fabulous perfume will cheer you up and you can even enjoy it in the early evening. A sowing of night-scented stock will produce plants that are perfect for early evening relaxation, as this is when the flowers open and produce wafts of really sweet scent. 70
If you have space for a goodsized container plant, then grow your own Datura or Brugmansia. Commonly known as the angel’s trumpet, these plants produce large elegant trumpet-shaped flowers with a wonderful perfume.
Think too of plants with a relaxing feel to them, such as the grass Chasmanthium latifolium which grows to a height of about 45 cm and carries its flattened seed heads above the leaves. They move about delicately in the breeze and are almost impossible not to stroke. Artemisia abrotanum has soft grey-green leaves that will make you want to touch it, which releases a lovely aroma. The perfume of lavender is often used in aromatherapy because of its calming, soothing properties, so grow this in a sunny spot with freedraining soil, perhaps to edge a border. It not only has lovely, slightly furry or felt-like foliage but also produces that heavenly smell. Grasses and bamboos work well too; the rustling sound of bamboo foliage as the stems sway gently is one of the most relaxing sounds I know, and for smaller spaces many of the grasses form wonderfully
rounded and quite irresistible clumps of foliage.
When it comes to choosing flowers, if you want to relax then concentrate on cream, white and, of course, the pastel shades. Green is known to be a relaxing colour too, so include plenty of plants with good foliage, and, in shady areas, a miniature grotto-like patch planted up with ferns is wonderful.
And finally, before you rush off to the garden centre to buy some of these truly magical ingredients, just a reminder that water in a garden always helps to relax you. Whether it’s a small pond or perhaps a bubble fountain, position it where you can hear that sound of moving water or enjoy watching the wildlife as it comes to feed and drink - and before you know it, you will find that you want to move the whole of your life into your garden. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a really useful selection of favourite gardening items including growing frames, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls and copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Clubs, Classes and Groups 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) 8-10pm. tues Line Dancing 10.45am1.15pm; Bingo 7.45pm10.30pm. Wed Fitness, Fun & Dance 10.30am12pm; Singing for Fun (1st Wed in month) 12.30pm; Judo Club 6.307.45pm; Dancing Club 8.15pm-10.30pm. thurs Happy Families Group 9.45-11.45am; Tea Dances 2-4pm; Whist 7.30-10pm; Ladies Club (2nd Thur in month) 810pm. Fri Line Dancing 10.30-12.45pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 2-5pm. All enquiries to Lynne Mogge 01895 824621 or e: harefieldcommunity centre@btconnect.com
Beginners Rock‘n’Roll Jive Classes Every Mon at Hare-field Cricket Club, UB9 6NE. Doors open 7.30pm, class 8pm. Fun & friendly, no experience or partner required. 1950s Rock’n’ Roll record hop - 1st Fri of the month at St Mary's Church Hall, Harefield, UB9 6BX. 7.30-11.30pm. Call 07947 106607 the rockingrebels@gmail.com www.facebook.com/the rockingrebels
HoBBies art Classes Drawing, pastels, oil and watercolour at New Denham Community Centre. Autumn, Spring & Winter Terms. tue 1-3.30pm, Wed 12.453.15pm and 7.30-9.30pm. Call Tony 0207 243 3787 art smart Weekly Art Classes at Denham Village Hall. Drawing and Painting for beginners 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 e: phyllnash@gmail.com
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on 07518 848285 email: leanne@kickboxinglondon .co.uk. www.kickboxinglondon.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.chalfontlinedance club.co.uk or Facebook ‘chalfontlinedanceclub’
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 9.45-11am, thurs 9.45-11am. Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Rd, Denham, Bucks thurs 6.30-7.30pm. Call: Wendy Whitefoord on 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
Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre and tue & thu 8-11pm, 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 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 Email Admin@pinkacademy. co.uk or visit www.pink academy.co.uk 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
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Clubs, Classes and Groups KEEP-FIT, DANCE AND DRAMA cont., 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: 8.45pm9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/ Intermediates: 8.30pm9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Simply Walk Langley and Black Parks Every Monday Langley Park, 10am Thursday Black Park, 10am. Second Sunday of month Langley Park at 11am. See www.friendsof langleypark.co.uk Social Dancing Ballroom Latin & Sequence Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Wed, 8pm. Beginners welcome. Call 01895 634674 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
Marks Church Hall Grenn Tiles Lane Denham UB9 5HT. £2 per session 1st session FREE! For more 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.zumbaclass.co.uk
drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions will run after school at R'n'R Studios, Uxbridge. Contact Conor for details on 07946 402797 or email wlsr.uxb@ gmail.com
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 6.457.45pm, St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or training@ywd band.com
Social Line Dancing At St Marys Church Hall, Harefield. Last Sat of the month 7.30-10.30pm
Zumba Gold Low Impact Party at your own pace Tia Chi Chuan for the active older adult. An ancient art which Mon & Fri, 10:30am at combines deep breathing, Denham Village Hall, aligned posture and Village Rd, UB9 5BN. Tue, relaxation with gentle Wed, Thu at New movements. It can help Denham Community Hall, with mental and physical UB9 4DW. Tue: FitSteps, stress, improve general 1pm (based on ballroom health. Beginners steps no partner welcome. Tues 8-9.30pm required). Wed: Zumba at Yeading Community at 8pm. Thu: Zumba at Centre, Ditchfield Rd, 11am. Call Martine 07788 Yeading, Hayes UB4 9BH. 563572. www.zumba Contact David 0751 4998 dolls.co.uk 674, david@ zhong-ding. Zumba with Ruddy com/www.zhong-ding. Thurs 7-8pm, St Marks com Hall Denham Green UB9 Tea Dance 5HD and Sats 9.30amHarefield Community 10.30am at Harefield Centre, Priory Ave on Academy Northwood Way Thurs 2-4pm. All UB9 6ET. Call Ruddy welcome. Free parking. 07901 828051. 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. Email@um theatre.co.uk or see www.umtheatre.co.uk
Yoga Class A holistic approach to exercise for the mind and body, suitable for beginners Mon 2.30pm3.30pm at New Denham Community Centre Oxford Rd UB9 4DW. Fri's 11.30am-12.30pm at St
MUSIC Drumbeatz Drum tuition for beginners by Melanie Kleyn, qualified HND, now on degree at ACM. Kids 8yrs+, ladies, 3.15pm-5.30pm or daytime only. Call 07757 635880 or email: drumsmel@gmail.com Faraday Country Music Club in Slough, SL2 1RN. Country music every Thurs for listeners, western partners, freestyle, line dancers. 8pm11pm. 07986 050742 or see www.faraday country.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,
PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS
2370 (Denham) Squadron Air Training Corps ATC HQ, Tilehouse Lane, Denham Aerodrome Music Lessons at Denham, Bucks, UB9 5DN. Little Halings Studio Mon and Thurs 7.30Piano and French Horn 9.30pm. Recruiting 13-17 lessons with experienced, year old males and friendly young female females. Call 01895 teacher, Victoria Coghlan. 834522 (Mon & Thu only) At Little Halings Studios in 2nd Denham Denham. All welcome. Scout Group Guitar tuition is also Scout Hut, The Pyghtle, available. Call: 07737 Denham Green Close, 493980 (Victoria) Email: Denham Green Beavers victocoghlan@gmail.com Ages 6-8 Thu 5.45-7pm. 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, call 07951 294044. Rickmansworth & District Ukulele Club Our friendly group welcome all players and singers, all levels, all ages. Meet second Wednesday every month, 6.30pm for 7.00pm 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
Cubs Ages 8-10 Wed 6.30-7.45pm. Scouts Ages 10-15 Fri 7-9pm. Call Linda Batten 01753 892373 for more details.
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. Denham Girlguides 1st Denham Rainbows (ages 5-7). 4th Denham Brownies (ages 7-10). 4th Denham Guides (ages 10-14). For more details on meeting times - www. gxanddenham.cfsites.org
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Clubs, Classes and Groups PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS cont., 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. Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Monday and Thursday 7.309.30pm at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (ages 10-12 yrs) and Cadets (ages 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 prepaid 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 pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 01895 824935 or 0781 8025993
Tiny Toes Childcare Full Day Care Nursery. Call 01753 655650 or tiny toes@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.
Slimming World Wednesdays 9:30am at Watts Hall, Christ Church, Redford Way, Uxbridge. Thursdays 5:30pm and 7:30pm at Salvation Army, Cowley Road (Car park and entrance at rear). Call Genevieve 07774 371173.
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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, 5pm7pm Tel: Dominic 07988 743725.
Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Help to protect the wildlife and 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
Kung Fu Club West Drayton Every Tuesday 5.30-6.30, Friday 7.30-8.30, Sunday 5.30-6.30. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or sportsclubuk@gmail.com 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.
SELF HELP & SUPPORT Hillingdon Brain Tumour Group Support group held every 2nd Thursday of the month 12.30-2.30pm, Hillingdon Baptist Church, Hercies Rd, Hillingdon, UB10 9LS. Call 01895 637444. Slimming World New Denham Community Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am. To register turn up at 10am, call Mandy 07879 897578.
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 Thursday 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Lyn on 01923 820173 Inspirations Spiritualist Group Spiritualist group for likeminded 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.stokepogesbridge club.org.uk Veterans Breakfast Club runs to help Armed Forces Veterans in West London and surrounding areas for the purpose of Comrades (old & new) from all Services to get together on the last Saturday of the month at the Good Yarn Public House, Uxbridge High Street, UB8 1JX from 09:30-11:30hrs. Contact: Lorraine Reed 07976 398533, lorraineareed@ gmail.com or (exRAF) Iain Henderson, email: Iain115@aol.com.
Women’s Social Group Social group open to women of all ages. Please call Seema on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk
SPORT Denham Cricket Club Playing or social members welcome. Way & Tillard Memorial Cricket Ground, off Cheapside Lane, Denham Village. Tel: Bill Nicholas 01895 834527
Denham Lawn Bowls Club Denham Way, Denham, Uxbridge UB9 5AX. New
members of any age welcome. Free coaching available. Contact, Jennifer Johns (Secretary) 01895 833845 or visit website: www.denham bowlsclub.co.uk
Denham Village Table Tennis Club runs at the Memorial Hall every Tuesday. Junior coaching 5.30pm. £40 per term. Adults 7.30pm. We enter teams of varying standards in the local league. Contact Richard Cottle on 01895 835292. Harefield Archers Meets every Tuesday 7.30-9pm at Harefield Academy, Archery Beginners Courses run twice a year. Contact: Andy Harding secretary@ harefieldarchers.co.uk or see www.harefield archers.co.uk Ladies Golf Every Mon & Wed, 10am at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladiescaptain@rickmans worthgolf club.co.uk for more details. Learn to Sail! We are an RYA approved training centre new members welcome. FREE sailing tasters! www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk Pink Ladies Netball Club Training at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tuesday. Seniors 16+ yrs 7.30-9pm. Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.308.30pm. u16s call for details 01895 448878 www.pinkladiesnetball. co.uk Table Tennis Denham Village Memorial Hall Tuesdays 5.30-10pm. Call Richard Cottle on 01895 835292 Uxbridge Squash Club All squash players welcome. Uxbridge Cricket Club, Park Road, Uxbridge. See uxbridge squash.org.uk or email: squash@uxbridgesquash. org.uk or call 01895 237571.
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