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September issue of In and Around Denham And what a busy time it’s been. First there was the party in the garden. A joint affair to celebrate my wonderful Mum’s 80th and Sammy’s 18th, whilst giving my 50th a fleeting acknowledgement (the more fleeting the better). We chose what was undoubtedly the rainiest day of the year. Saved only by the loan of numerous gazebos from friends and fabulous guests who turned up in their party wear, quickly adapted to the more festival like conditions and continued to drink and dance regardless. A special thanks to Steve Carter, who having worked til earlier that evening, came along with his decks and played a brilliant set before heading home for a few hours sleep, ready to work again the next day. He had Mum up and dancing like a teenager. We also had a large family night out at a Greek Restaurant to further celebrate Mum’s birthday. More music and more dancing. My god, that woman puts me to shame! Once again, she danced all night and had everyone else up too. Our annual day trip to the coast completed Mum’s celebrations, at the end of which, she looks great and frankly, I’m exhausted! Until next month! Angela & Sammy

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History: Man’s Best Friend 12 How to build up your credit rating at University 16 Karen Munro Careers 18 Puzzle Solutions 19 Short Story: Hair of the Dog 20 Tech for the New Term 22 Wireless Black Spots 22 Beauty: Shiny New Things 24 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 26 Hobbies: The Magic of Toy Making 28 Baking: Coconut Rice Pudding 30 Mark My Words 32 Curry Favour 34 Wildlife Zone 38 Male Grooming 40 How to keep an eye on your rabbit’s health 42 Wordsearch 42 Road Test Nissan Qashqai 44 Driving: Motorways 46 Film Review: War for the Planet of the Apes 46 Coffee Break Puzzles 48 Interiors: Inspired by Colour 50 Citizens Advice Bureau 52 Useful Telephone Numbers 52 Denham Parish Council 54 Parenting: Creative Writing 56 Children’s Puzzle Page 58 Health: Organ Donation Week 60 Garden Feature 62 Clubs, Groups & Classes 64, 66 & 68

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Sally Izzy We have a large number of black and black and white cats in our care. They are usually thought to be the most unpopular colour for potential new owners. We would urge people to look beyond an animal's appearance. Their coat colour makes no difference to how much love they have to give. Black cats can make lovely family pets. There are many in our care ready for their new home and we would love to hear from anyone who is willing to give them a new life.

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IZZY FEMALE BLACK WHITE CAT 2 YEARS OLD

Izzy is a friendly affectionate little girl looking for a loving home. She enjoys being groomed and havSPECIAL APPEAL ing a nice comfy sofa to snooze on. She would prefer a home without other pets so she can get all We are in need of kitten/ cat food pouches and dry the attention she deserves. Could you be Izzy’s food, ideally Felix / Whiskers, but any donations are forever home? If you are interested in adopting any greatly appreciated. We are also in need of cat litter of our cats please fill out an application form online. for the growing number of cats and kittens that are entering the centre looking for forever homes. Thank you for your support . We can’t do it without you! Protecting your pets and keeping them safe by keeping up to date with their vaccinations and micro -chips is part of responsible animal ownership. If you think you can offer one of our animals a lovMicrochipping your pet gives them the best chance ing home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon of being identified and returned to you if they beBranch on 01895 833417 or visit our website come lost or stolen. Whilst collars and tags can get www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to download caught or removed, micro-chipping identifies your an application form pet permanently and effectively. Thousands of pets are lost every year and many are never reunited We are always grateful with their owners - microchipping can change that. for any donations of old sheets and blankets to SALLY use for bedding for the animals & food and toys FEMALE YORKIE 2 YEARS OLD for the animals to play Sally’s last loving owner sadly had health problems with. These can be and could no longer look after her. Sally now needs brought into our Clinic at a new loving home. She is an affectionate little lady, 16 Crescent Parade, but can be a little shy around other dogs and would Hillingdon UB10 0LG.

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We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that we are holding three meetings in September. If you want YOUR VIEWS heard by your Parish Councillors you should attend. We have booked three venues in September on different evenings in the hope that one of them will be convenient for you to attend. They are: Wednesday 6 September, 7:30 to 9:30, NEW DENHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE, Oxford Road, New Denham. Thursday 14 September, 7:30 to 9:30, ST MARKS HALL, Green Tiles Lane, Denham Green. Tuesday 19 September, 7:30 to 9:30, MAY COLES ROOM, Rear of Denham Village Memorial Hall, Village Road, Denham As many residents and businesses have raised concerns about how scruffy Denham has become in comparison to other neighbouring boroughs, these meetings are being held specifically for the purpose of collecting and understanding your views and priorities for the area. As a community what do you think should be our top priorities to address? Litter, uncut grass verges, lines of sight at junctions, weeds, flooded gullies, lack of double yellow lines? Maybe your concerns aren’t even listed here! Is it burglaries, lack of facilities for youths, speeding, potholes, lack of groups to join for a natter, lack of care in the community, or have we still not 54

listed your concerns? What are your views? Do you want us to spend more money on caring for the area? Would you be willing to pay an extra few pence a week to improve the area? At our last Parish Council meeting we unanimously agreed that we should ask the residents and businesses in Denham to participate in discussions with us prior to our annual budget meetings starting in October. Please join us on one of the above dates. Your Parish Councillors are committed to trying to make Denham a better place to live and work, but we need your input. What are your views? If you have ideas for making the street where you live or work that little bit better please let us know. This is our Community – TOGETHER WE CAN!! SAVE THE DATES We may have one more ‘Sunday Jazz on the Village Green’ event in September but the date has yet to be confirmed so look out for the posters. 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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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 10.45am-1.15pm; Bingo 7.45pm-10.30pm. Wed Fitness, Fun & Dance 10.30am-12pm; 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 7.3010pm; Ladies Club (2nd Thur in month) 8-10pm. Fri Line Dancing 10.3012.45pm; 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 13.30pm, 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 Crosier Investment Club Improve personal investment skills. Meets 7.30pm third Thursday in month at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AA. Call 0208 427 3559, email: secretary@crosier investment.org.uk visit www.crosierinvestment. org.uk Denham History Society Meets 2nd Tues of the month, 7.30pm St. Marks Hall, Denham Green. Call 01895 833989 Pamela@ craftygiraffe.co.uk Hillingdon Decorative and Fine Arts Society Enjoy 10 expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain. Outings to galleries and places of cultural interest. Receive NADFAS Review, Interested? Come along to a lecture, cost £6. See www.hillingdondfas.co.uke mail: membership@ hillingdonfas.co.uk or call Ann Lowe 01895 638147 Hillingdon Natural History Society Meets 1st Wed of the month, Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge. Email: enquiries@hillingdonnaturalhistorysociety. org.uk Inland Waterways Associations Meets 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex. social@waterways.org.uk Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, www.uxbridge-craftmarket.co.uk

Language Clubs of Hillingdon serving all neighbouring areas. From 28/09/2017 to 19/07/2018 Thursdays 7.45pm to 9.45pm A chance to brush up your Spanish, French, Italian or German, each on a different Thursday of the month. Cost: £3 per visit or £15 annual membership per Club. Contact the right club for you: Spanish 01895 253472; French 01895 253472; Italian 020 8863 3468; German 020 8429 1921. St Giles Church Hall, Ickenham UB10 8BG

KEEP-FIT, DANCE AND DRAMA Aerobics Denham Village Memorial Hall. Every Mon and Wed 4.30-5.30pm Call Jean Nisbet 01895 832063 Boot Camp Fun and friendly exercise class held at a private location in Gerrards Cross. Every Mon, Tues, Fri 9.15-10am. Qualified Personal Trainer and Level 3 Contact Julie on 07769 311789 or visit: www.juliegxfit.com

Fitness Yoga Improve flexibility, strength and balance. Monday 67pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall. Call Sandra 07867470240 or Lisa 07533 549072 or email: lisa.sandra. fitness@gmail.com Fitsteps Cha Cha, Waltz, Quickstep or Jive at Denham Memorial Hall. Mondays 7pm and Wednesdays 10am. Call 07834 197745. Email: info@ limelight dancing.co.uk FREE Fitness Consultation with Dash for Fitness We offer professional 1-1 coaching to help all Runners and Non-Runners “Get Fitter, Go Faster, Go Further”. The FREE consultation (worth £50) will enable us to assess your fitness, help determine your fitness goals, and recommend a fitness programme. English Athletics approved Leader in Running Fitness and CYQ Level3 Personal Trainers. To book, or for more information, e:dashfor fitness@btinternet.com or call Gary and Suzy on 07710 105086.

Bootcamp Circuit for Adults (Mixed) Wednesdays, 7-8.15pm Denham Village Memorial Hall. Call Jayne 07968 361965 for more details. Dance, Gymnastics & Free Running By Futunity Uk. Ages 2adults catered for and all styles of dance from RAD ballet to Zumba. Full class listings at www.futunity uk.com. Call 01895 251224 or email admin@futunity uk.com Fitness League Tone & stretch exercises for the whole body, with dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tue 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham, UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitness league.com

General Yoga Class Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Higher Denham, UB9 5EA. Wed 7.30-9pm. Thu 9.4511.15am with BWY certified teacher. Tel: 01895 820267.

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 on 07518 848285 email: leanne@kickboxinglondon.c o.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.chalfontlinedanceclu b.co.uk or Facebook ‘chalfontlinedanceclub’ Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre and Tue & Thu 811pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. First Night Entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Call Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc. com email: alanandsue@ clubceroc.com

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 Harefield Amateur Theatre) for children aged Dramatic Society 4-22 years. Adult Street Tuesday 8-10pm. St Mary’s Dance Class for more call: Church Hall, High Street, Giselle 07525 857171 or Harefield. Closed during Lisa 07777 611012. www. August. Call Tony on 01895 nobizlikeshowbiz.co.uk. 820672 or Gillian on Pink Academy of DANCE 01895 237038 Classes held daily at New Denham Community Jazzercise Classes Centre. For boys & girls New Denham from 2 years to Adults. Community Centre Mon 9.30-10.30am, Call 01895 257553

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Clubs, Classes and Groups KEEP-FIT, DANCE AND DRAMA cont.

Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Wed, 8pm. Email Admin@pinkacademy. Beginners welcome. Call co.uk or visit www.pink 01895 634674 academy.co.uk Simply Walk in Denham Rockin' 8s Square Dancing First Sunday of every Modern American style month. Denham Village every Thurs 8.15pm. New Green 10.45am for 11am Denham & Willowbank start. Approx. 90 minute Community Centre, Oxford walk, 2.5-3miles. Led by Road, New Den-ham. UB9 trained volunteers as part 4DW. Call Jean 01895 of a healthy walk scheme 622859 or paul@ funded by Bucks County stingproductions.com Council, local District Run & Fitness Session Councils and Bucks PCT. Every Friday at Tatling End For details of other walks Play Area, Hollybush Lane, call 01494 475367 or see Tatling End UB9 4HH. Meet www.buckscc.gov.uk/ at 9am for 9.15am - 45 rightsofway minute workout to improve Social Line Dancing your Running, Fitness, At St Marys Church Hall, Cardio, Legs and wellbeing. Harefield. Last Sat of the £5. Come and join Carmel month 7.30-10.30pm and Steph and ‘feel the Tia Chi Chuan burn’ Small friendly group. An ancient art which All levels welcome combines deep breathing, especially beginners. For aligned posture and details call Carmel 07956 relaxation with gentle 295511. movements. It can help SALSA (all styles) with mental and physical Every Monday at Uxbridge stress, improve general Community Centre, 32b health. Beginners welcome. The Greenway, Uxbridge Tues 8-9.30pm at Yeading UB8 2PJ from 7.45pm to Community Centre, 10pm. Come and join Mina Ditchfield Rd, Yeading, Queen Salsa for some Hayes UB4 9BH. Contact amazing fun. Call 07958 David 0751 4998 674, 578962 or email david@ zhong-ding. mina@queensalsa.com com/www.zhong-ding. 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 Wednes-day: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packet-boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/ Intermediates: 8.30pm-9.30pm. 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

Tea Dance Harefield Community Centre, Priory Ave on Thurs 2-4pm. All welcome. Free parking. Call John 01895 284428 Uxbridge Musical Theatre Ruislip Conservative Club, 56-58 Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7DQ. Tuesday 8-10pm. Call Phil Harrison 01895 636367. 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 2.30pm-3.30pm at New Denham Community Centre Oxford Rd UB9 4DW. Fri's 11.30am-12.30pm at St Marks Church Hall Grenn Tiles Lane Denham UB9 5HT. £2 per session 1st session FREE! 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 Zumba Gold Low Impact Party at your own pace for the active older adult. Mon & Fri, 10:30am at Denham Village Hall, Village Rd, UB9 5BN. Tue, Wed, Thu at New Denham Community Hall, UB9 4DW. Tue: FitSteps, 1pm (based on ballroom steps no partner required). Wed: Zumba at 8pm. Thu: Zumba at 11am. Call Martine 07788 563572. www.zumba dolls.co.uk Zumba with Ruddy Thurs 7-8pm, St Marks Hall Denham Green UB9 5HD and Sats 9.30am-10.30am at Harefield Academy Northwood Way UB9 6ET. Call Ruddy 07901 828051.

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, free-style, line dancers. 8pm-11pm. 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, 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

during term time 6.457.45pm, St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or training@ywd band.com

PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS

Music Lessons at Little Halings Studio Piano and French Horn lessons with experienced, friendly young female teacher, Victoria Coghlan. At Little Halings Studios in Denham. All welcome. Guitar tuition is also available. Call: 07737 493980 (Victoria) Email: victocoghlan@gmail.com Penny Lane Singing Lessons Monday singing classes 45.30pm 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 Conservative Club in Bury Lane, Rickmansworth. Free parking at the club or nearby off-street. 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

2370 (Denham) Squadron Air Training Corps ATC HQ, Tilehouse Lane, Denham Aerodrome Denham, Bucks, UB9 5DN. Mon and Thurs 7.309.30pm. Recruiting 13-17 year old males and females. Call 01895 834522 (Mon & Thu only) 2nd Denham Scout Group Scout Hut, The Pyghtle, Denham Green Close, Denham Green Beavers Ages 6-8 Thu 5.45-7pm. Cubs Ages 8-10 Wed 6.307.45pm. Scouts Ages 1015 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

Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band Open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or 'brush up' your skills. Every Wed

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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 7.30-9.30pm 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 prepaid 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.

Cowley Road (Car park and entrance at rear). Call Genevieve 07774 371173.

SELF DEFENCE

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

Karate Club of Denham For ages 5 years and up at New Denham Community Centre, Sundays 9.1511am also at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway Wed, 5pm-7pm Tel: Dominic 07988 743725.

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. Slimming World Wednesdays 9:30am at Watts Hall, Christ Church, Redford Way, Uxbridge. Thursdays 5:30pm and 7:30pm at Salvation Army,

SOCIAL GROUPS

Stoke Poges Bridge Club meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Rogers Lane, SL2 4LN on Monday from 1.305.30pm 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 Denham Lions Services to get together on 1st and 3rd Monday of the the last Saturday of the month, 8pm at Denham month at the Good Yarn Garden Village, Denham Public House, Uxbridge Green. 18+. High Street, UB8 1JX from info@denhamlions.org.uk 09:30-11:30hrs. Contact: Denham Wives Group Lorraine Reed 07976 Last Tuesday of each month 398533, lorraineareed@ at St. Mark’s Hall Denham gmail.com or (exRAF) Iain Green 7.15pm. Henderson, email: Contact Ann Collins Iain115@aol.com. 01895 833820 or Women’s Social Group acollins683@uwclub.net Social group open to Friendly Whist Drive women of all ages. Please Harefield Community call Seema on 07730 Centre, Priory Avenue, 898635 or email Harefield. Every Thursday seemaa@seemaa.co.uk 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Lyn on SPORT 01923 820173 Denham Cricket Club Inspirations Playing or social members Spiritualist Group welcome. Way & Spiritualist group for likeTillard Memorial Cricket minded people. Weekly Ground, off Cheapside services with a guest Lane, Denham Village. Tel: Medium every Thursday at Bill Nicholas 01895 The Walter Pomeroy Hall, 834527 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

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 7.309pm 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.or g.uk or call 01895 237571.

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