Denham May 18 by In and Around Publishing

Dear Readers Welcome to the May issue of In and Around Denham I hope you’ve all been enjoying the nicer weather and longer days and like us, have managed to enjoy at least one bbq already. Let’s hope it keeps up for the coming bank holidays, Spring Half Term and of course the much anticipated royal wedding. April was a very sad month for us, as our dear boy Freddie passed away at the grand old age of fifteen years. Readers will know how I’ve talked about my two staffies, Freddie and Pickle over the last twelve years and what a big part of my life they were. It really is like losing family and we and little Pickle are still feeling the sadness of the empty space he’s left behind. I can only be thankful that his last moments were here at home and he is now resting peacefully in the garden, which was his most favourite place to be on a sunny day. RIP dear Freddie and may you enjoy eternal days in the sunshine. Until next month... Angela & Sammy

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Inside this month’s issue Ricotta Stuffed Pork page 28

Harefield Protection Camp 8 Beauty: Sense of Summer 10 History: Jewels of our past 12 3 tips for looking after your new guinea pig 14 Wordsearch 14 Wildlife Zone 16 Karen Munro: Careers 18 Short Story: Paws for comfort 20 Green Tech: gadgets for your garden 22 Health: Deaf Awareness Week 24 Quirky Britain 26 Recipe: Ricotta Stuffed Pork 28 Coffee Break Puzzles 30 PC Snippet: Smartphone Scams 33 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 34 Is time up for ageism? 38 Citizens Advice Bureau 40 Useful Telephone Numbers 40 Puzzle Solutions 41 Denham Parish Council 42 Motoring: Infiniti QX50 44 Tee Time and a game of Golf Bingo 46 Mark My Words 48 Interiors: Make the most of a small bathroom 50 Parenting: Going Green as a family 54 Finance: It’s not only PPI that you can reclaim 56 Children’s Puzzle Page 58 Striking Sunflowers 60 Garden View: Ground Control 62 Clubs, Groups & Classes 64, 66 & 68 Did You Know? Morris Dancing 67

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Colne Valley ‘It’s all about the water’ (from the Harefield Protection Camp) By Sofia Kazi

And it’s only a pipeline diversion! Following a recent spate of heavy rain, we have seen the flood plain of the beautiful Colne Valley transform. Water levels in the lakes have risen and are overflowing their banks, the wet woodland has emerged in all its splendour, even the footpaths have pooled up into knee deep temporary ponds creating new spaces for water-birds to enjoy. Sadly, the construction yard the other side of Harvil Road is a different story. In October - November last year, hundreds of trees were removed in advance of a gas pipeline diversion. These enabling works involved the building of a long and winding road through a once dense forest. Views from Harvil Road at the dog’s trust show part of the extent of the destruction as heavy machinery crushes and compacts the land daily. Recently the heavy rain falls of March and April have begun to reveal the true impact of this changing landscape. Environmental Protestors on Harvil road have witnessed and documented torrents of mud/clay slurry streaming through the construction site. The runoff now makes its way to the roadside gutter however this stretch of drainage has long been heavily blocked despite Hillingdon Councils efforts to fix this. What appears to happen, is this runoff is finding its way into Newyears Green bourne stream, where it flows straight into the Mid Colne Valley and into Lake ‘Pit 2’. The environmental consequences of any contamination are yet to be seen. Colne Valley sits upon the prestigious Mid-Chiltern chalk aquifer which provides a significant amount of London’s drinking water. This rain water would once have seeped down through the soil, find its way to the water table and help replenish our precious fresh water supply. But sadly, the direct consequence of building on a flood plain is that this water is now lost. HS2 are responsible for the mitigation and flood impact assessments but in our 8

opinion very little information can be ascertained from this. Here we have begun to witness the implications of large scale construction without the proper planning permission that any local project would have had to have gone through and this is only the beginning of what is to come. Committed environmentalist and resident at the Wildlife Protection Camp, Sarah Green says: ‘The ‘wet woodland is comparable to England’s rainforest. Colne Valley is the most diverse of London’s nature reserves with over 2000 species on record. During the heavy rains of April, the water in the canal changed to a copper brown colour. There is no natural explanation for this. I am in touch with the Environment Agency and will continue to monitor the situation closely’. How HS2 plans to deal with the threat of flooding is of utmost importance. Residential properties, businesses and the flood plain meadows with many ground nesting water birds will all be at significant risk. The implications for an oversite to occur here would be beyond words. To enjoying a walk though Harefield Moor, it is highly noticeable that the grass is completely saturated. The water is held just under the surface by various moss and grasses and you would expect this to have been revealed in any basic risk assessment. There is a great deal at stake here and HS2 need to shape up or back out.

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Scrumptious Butterscotch & Cream Butterscotch and Cream are a beautiful pair of 2 year old guinea pig boys (boars) who came into our care through no fault of their own. Guinea pigs are sociable, chatty and friendly animals, but like all pets require commitment to their specific accommodation, dietary and health needs. First time owners should do their research first, to understand what is involved. Our animal welfare staff are also always happy to provide any advice needed. Please get in touch if you would like more information about the small furries we have looking for homes.

Spider Poor Spider is a bit fed up with being in the cattery and is longing for a new home. She is a 3 year old black short-haired cat who can be a little shy at first, but enjoys a fuss once she gets to know you. Spider could live with older children providing they were sensible with handling but would prefer a home without other pets. Could you offer lovely Spider or one of our other cats the fresh start in life they deserve? If you would like to help us make sure our animals continue to find their happily-ever-afters, please take a look at our website for ways you can help or give us a call on the number below. Every donation of money / goods for sale / pet food , or help through volunteering or support for our events makes a difference to local animals in need. If you can offer a loving home to any of our animals, please call us on 01895 833417 or visit www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to apply online. Thank you as always for your support. 34

Dear Resident,

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Dare I say it? Spring is finally here. Let us hope for a sunny summer we can all enjoy. Meanwhile, your council has started work on Neighbourhood Planning proposals to submit to SBDC for further appraisal. It is very important we make our view known before final decisions are taken. ALL residents are asked to contribute their views.

Task Teams led by a Parish Councillor and a Resident, have been set-up to cover the following areas and will be meeting shortly. If you would like to air your views please email us on info@denhambucks-pc.gov.uk or attend your local meeting: Higher Denham Cllr Sharon Williams, Associate/Resident Edna Austin & prior Resident Glenys Price Tatling End, including Bakers Wood and Broken Gate Lane Cllr Bill Davey & Resident David Quinton Denham Green Cllr Sylvia Jefferys & Resident Roy Lyle Denham Village including A40 Cllr Guy Hollis & Resident John Young New Denham, Including Willowbank Cllr Sam Sproul & Resident Tony Valentine Once these teams have formulated and agreed a way forward, it will be presented to the Steering Committee, Chaired by a Resident, to consider and form an overall plan for Denham.

LET US KNOW YOUR VIEWS This is your chance to influence the future of Denham. All councils have been directed by the Government to allocate land for building. This may mean releasing Green Belt land where infill sites have been exhausted. For instance, SBDC propose that the existing sites used for the car boot should be developed for offices and warehousing which we feel will generate extra traffic jams and pollution throughout the week. We would rather it was used for sports and left as green belt space. What are your views? Please respond. On a lighter note our Communities Committee, led by Cllr S Williams, has just held another Social Sunday afternoon tea, dancing & Bingo in the New Denham Community Hall (generously lent to us at no cost again). A very enjoyable event. We continue to do our utmost on behalf of the community and your help would be appreciated. Please get in touch. It can be very rewarding to help others. Save the Date: The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on the 16 May 2018 The Parish Council meets on the 2nd Monday of every month (except August) at 19:30 in the Parish Office, Rear of Denham Village Memorial Hall, Village Road, Denham, and residents are always welcome to attend. Marilyn Heath - Chairman, Denham Parish Council Our grateful thanks to In and Around Denham for providing this platform for us