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October issue of In and Around Denham Well, this month has been one of working away, whilst sitting on thorns awaiting the arrival of my new granddaughter. As nominated birth partner, I’m typing with one hand and preparing to grab the hospital bag with the other. I can’t really sum up my emotions at the moment excited? nervous? Wondering how I’ll cope with sleepless nights again at my age? Yes, all of those and more. At the same time, I find myself sneaking into the newly decorated nursery, peaking through the wardrobe of tiny pink outfits and remembering back to the time when I first started the magazines, with Sammy being just a small child playing in the room by my desk. At the time of writing this, there are only three days to go, although it’s never an exact science, so who knows when this small person will make her appearance. For all parents and grandparents out there, half term week is this month and Iver Flowerland have a great line up of activities to keep them occupied. (See page 45). Also treat yourself to a visit to their Oktoberfest on Saturday 14th (Centre pages). last year’s event was fantastic! Happy Halloween!
Angela & Sammy
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A Brief History of London 12 Government Schemes for House Buyers 16 Karen Munro Careers 18 Puzzle Solutions 19 Short Story: The Vengeful Goat 20 How to Choose a Dog Groomer 22 Beauty: Breast Cancer Awareness 24 Mark My Words 26 Hobbies: You’re Never Alone with a Book Club 28 Baking: Choc & Orange Puddings 30 RSPCA Re-homing Appeal 32 Safe Place Launch Scheme 34 Property 36 Wildlife Zone 38 Carve the Best Pumpkin 44 High-Tec Horrors 46 Password Protection 47 Garden View: Fall for Autumn Colour 48 Health: You, Your Bones & Osteoporosis 50 Classic Cars: Datsun 240Z 52 Driving 54 Film Review: Valerian 54 Coffee Break Puzzles 56 Interiors: Designing a Dressing Room 58 Keeping Your Pets Safe this Bonfire Night 60 Wordsearch 60 Denham Parish Council 62 Helping Children to Deal with Big Emotions 64 Children’s Puzzle Page 66 Citizens Advice Bureau 68 Useful Telephone Numbers 68 Gardening: Gardeners in Glass Houses 70 Clubs, Groups & Classes 72, 74 & 76
NOV COPY DEADLINE 19TH OCT We are grateful for the support of local businesses whose adverts appear in this publication and whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions, claims made by advertisers or endorse companies, products or services. This publication, its contents and advert designs are © of In and Around Publishing. Any copying or reproduction in part or fully, is strictly forbidden without our prior consent.
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The RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston and District Branch Registered Charity No: 263515
Charlotte Our charity shops and donations are our lifeline to animal welfare, without the income from our shops and donations we would not be able to help the 10k+ animals that come through the Hillingdon clinic each year. Local animals rely on these so any help anyone could offer would be appreciated.
Tara supervised outside to ensure she doesn't get to any difficulty getting in and out of gardens and over fences etc. Charlotte would love a home as an only pet so she can get all the love and attention. Can you offer Charlotte the home she needs?
TARA FEMALE BLACK 1 YEARS OLD For more information please call us on 01895 Tara is an absolutely beautiful girl, with a person833417 ality to match her looks! She just adores attenDo you own a vehicle that you are planning to tion. Tara would be happiest as the only pet in sell or get rid of? Then please think about do- her home so she didn’t have to share her space nating it to us through ‘Give A Car’, who will col- and human attention with others. she would prelect the vehicle from your home for free, and fer home without young children. Tara is looking donate money to us for each vehicle they collect. for the perfect home where she can give as The amount varies according to the vehicle’s age much as she receives. and condition, but all amounts would go towards Could you offer this lovely little girl the wonderful our animal welfare work, and the sums raised home and pampering she deserves? can be significant. To arrange the donation of a car, visit www.giveacar.co.uk or call 020 7736 Thank you for your support . We can’t do it 4242, quoting RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Win- without you! dsor, Kingston and District Branch as your choIf you think you can offer one of our animals a sen charity. loving home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on 01895 833417 or visit our website LOOKING FOR LOVING HOMES www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to download an application form. CHARLOTTE FEMALE Our gorgeous ginger Charlotte is now ready for her forever home. Charlotte has had quite a stressful time after coming to us injured and unfortunately having to have her leg amputated, But this hasn't stopped this girl from doing her everyday cat routine. Charlotte can be a little shy at first but soon comes out of her shell and loves attention. Because having three legs is new to Charlotte this does mean she would have to be 32
We are always grateful for any donations of old sheets and blankets to use for bedding for the animals & food and toys for the animals to play with. These can be brought into our Clinic at 16 Crescent Parade, Hillingdon UB10 0LG.
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The Safe Place scheme gives vulnerable people a short term 'Safe Place' to go if they are feeling confused, scared or upset when out and about in their local town. Shops, businesses and public buildings who are a Safe Place will display the Safe Place sticker in their window. If a vulnerable person seeks help, members of staff would be expected to make a phone call if necessary (emergency contact details will be carried on their Safe Place member card), provide a temporary safe haven for them and also to reassure them and keep them safe until help and support arrives.
How do I get a Safe Place Member Card? Please call the Community Safety Team - 01494 586535 or email communitysafety@chiltern.gov.uk and we will send a card out to you. Please note it is not essential for you to have a card to be able to access this service but it will help if you have an emergency contact number for the staff to help you out.
I would like my business to be a part of the scheme but what will I need to do? Businesses that wish to register their interest in the scheme can contact the Community Safety Team. Businesses should have two or more employees on the premises at any given time in order to handle situations presented to them while still being about to maintain business as usual. Once signed up, businesses will receive a list of contact details so that the employees know who they can contact if a vulnerable individual presents themselves. 34
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Firstly, we would like to say an enormous thank you to all those residents who came to one of the three meetings we held in September. We asked for YOUR VIEWS and PRIORITIES and it was very gratifying that many of you responded by attending one of the meetings. We felt they were a big success and gave us an opportunity to exchange views and concerns. Thank you. May we remind you there were questionnaires to complete (groan), and your answers will help us present the information you have given to form part of our budgeting exercise next month. We do hope that those of you who took away the questionnaires to complete at home will return them to us by the end of this week. We were asked in one of the meetings to print information relating to numbers and email addresses for your complaints, and this is being prepared for the next edition. From the questions raised at all meetings, most of your concerns centred around litter, poor roads, uneven pavements, flooding and unlit walkways. A huge thanks to Wayne Fabian our Local Area Technician from Transport for Bucks. Wayne gave up his evening to attend our third meeting last night. We felt his contribution really gave residents a better insight in understanding the conflicting priorities there were on the highways budgets and the constant juggling act needed to meet the most urgent needs. As Wayne pointed out in response to a complaint about how many days 62
it took to get a fallen tree moved after a stormy night, one storm brought 80 trees down and they can’t all be moved at the same time. Would you volunteer to assist in keeping your area tidy? Wayne told us that in some areas the residents not only had regular litter picking groups to help keep their area tidy, but also groups that were prepared to clear footpaths. Also, a gentle reminder that we need people who are willing to give up a few hours a week or month to help others in their community. We received a very heart rendering letter from someone who was obviously in need of a helping hand but didn’t have anyone to turn to. Let’s not forget that there are some people who do not have the benefit of friends and family living nearby. Our Neighbourhood Planning Working Party, chaired by local resident, Alan Head, needs residents who want to get involved, so please let us know if you are interested. And finally, a big thank you to our office staff, Jane, Roy and Susan for the enormous support and effort they put in to organise our meetings. 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 but there is no entry once the meeting begins. Marilyn Heath Chairman, Denham Parish Council Our grateful thanks to In and Around Denham for providing this platform for us
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