In and Around Denham Sept 18 by In and Around Publishing

Dear Readers Welcome to the September issue of

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In and Around Denham Well, I guess this would be considered to be the last remaining weeks of Summer, before we head into the longer nights and cooler weather. I make no secret about the fact that I’m not a fan of Winter. I’m hoping a short break in the Portuguese sunshine will stave off the SAD syndrome for a while until I get back home and put the patio heater into full use. Unless it snows, I’m planning to be drinking vino al fresco until at least November. Back on the home front, little granddaughter Summer-Hope has suddenly gone from just about being able to roll, to being able to crawl at lightening speed. Added to the fact that her tiny fingers want to explore everything they come across, I see challenging times ahead. The Xbox has become a magnet for constant button pressing, my poor dog Pickle’s tail is a target for receiving a good tug whilst laying peacefully on the floor and as for putting a glass of wine down, well forget it! I thought I was prepared for being a Nan, but the memories of chasing a tiny terror around the house are slowly returning. Now where’s that playpen? Until next month... Angela & Sammy

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Railway Boom Page 40 Interiors: Bathroom Basics 10 Denham Parish Council 12 Short Story 14 Heritage Open Days 16 Karen Munro: Careers 18 Mark My Words 20 Beauty: Indian Summers 22 The history of suffrage 24 Men’s Mental Health 26 Coffee Break Puzzles 28 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 34 Citizens Advice Bureau 36 Useful Telephone Numbers 36 Puzzle Solutions 37 Is your pet in pain? 38 Wordsearch 38 Motoring: History’s most famous hybrids 40 The beginning of the railway boom 48 How to save and make money at university 50 Children’s Puzzle Page 52 Gardening: Wonderful window boxes 54 Clubs, Groups & Classes 56, 58 & 60

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Dear Resident

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Well the weather has certainly changed over the last couple of weeks, from brilliant sunshine to heavy downpours and then light rain. At least the ground got a chance to soak it up. It’s truly amazing how everything has picked up. We have a couple of events this month, so we hope you will join us: -

23 SEPTEMBER 2 to 4 pm WW1 CENTENARY This is being held in the grounds of Denham Infants School which is very appropriate as they are celebrating their 140-year anniversary! Amongst many other things, there will be an Exhibition of WW1 memorabilia and singing by The Dolly Mixtures. There will also be Sandwiches and Cakes, with Tea and Coffee provided by the school. Come along and soak up the atmosphere.

SEPTEMBER ALLOTMENTS PRESENTATION & AGM There is a Cup presented for best kept plot and many recommended plots. It is also the month when payment is due for the coming year The new Allotment Committee are finding their feet and held their first event in August which consisted of stalls selling produce and a raffle to raise funds. They have really ‘grasped the nettle’ so to speak to raise their profile and help all plot holders. They have also got in touch with other allotment committees and looking at bulk buying of fertilizers etc. to keep plot holders cost down. New interesting playground equipment has now been installed in our Alderbourne play area and we hope that the children will enjoy using it.

Neighbourhood Planning is still on-going and appears particularly well supported by residents in New Denham and Tatling End. If you have any comments or ideas that you feel would benefit the area, please drop us a line in order that it can be discussed by the Steering committee. If you walk down the Pyghtle you will see that it has had a close shave. This has been done in response to the many complaints about the overgrowth of trees overhead, bushes that could be hidden behind and the lighting being obscured. We trust those using this pathway, particularly late at night, will now feel safer. The pathway from Higher Denham to Denham Green has also had some remedial work done to it which we hope makes it easier to walk down.

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

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY JAZZ ON THE VILLAGE GREEN Denham Parish Council is holding the last of their Summer Jazz Events on Denham Village Green on Sunday 16th September 2pm - 5pm. It's a Free Event, however, a collection will be made for local causes including the intended purchase of a Heart Defibrillator.

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Fubo & Obie

Looking for loving homes Fubo & Obie Fubo (grey 3 years old) and Obie (black and white 4 years old) are a handsome pair of boys looking for a home together. At present they are fairly quiet and a little nervous of strangers but both love a fuss from people they’ve come to know. We feel sure that with time and lots of TLC, this lovely duo will gain confidence and settle happily. A peaceful home without other pets or young children would be ideal. Fubo and Obie are just poised to begin a new life of love and happiness – is it you they’re waiting for?

Dog ID – It’s the law!

Holiday safety for your pets With holiday season in full swing, we are receiving regular reports of pets going missing whilst their owners are away and they are in the care of family, friends or pet sitters. Whether you are taking your cat / dog with you on your break or leaving them with someone else, it’s a good idea to fit them with an additional holiday tag identifying the temporary address and contact details. Some microchip companies also allow you to record holiday accommodation information with them as an additional safeguard. Keep a note of your pet’s microchip number and the contact number for the database company on your mobile phone, so you have the information easily to hand should the worst happen. If your pet does go missing, notify the microchip company immediately so they can be flagged as “lost” in case someone finds and scans them.

Any pet should only be left in the care of a responsible person who understands your pet’s needs. Please give them clear instructions on how to look after your animals including details of dietary, exercise, socialisation and medical requirements. Also provide the name and contact details for your regular vet (or one local to the carer with whom you have made prior arrangements) in case any emergency treatment is required. Where dogs are concerned, ensure that gardens or other areas they will have off-lead access to are totally secure and unless the dog’s carer is used to walking the dog Most importantly though, an ID tag enables a stray regularly, it may be advisable to request that dogs dog’s owner to be quickly identified and contacted are only walked on-lead. by either a member of the public or local authorities. Having up to date contact details on the tag, is Holidays can be stressful times for pets separated often the quickest way to be reunited with your dog from their families, so please take all steps possible and hence save you considerable heartache and to ensure their wellbeing so you can enjoy the worry. Whilst microchips serve a similar purpose, it peace of mind of knowing they will be as safe as isn’t always easy to arrange for a found dog to be possible while you are away. scanned immediately, which can lead to a delay in a dog being returned home or them having to If you can offer a loving home to any of our anispend time in council kennels, for which a release mals, please call us on 01895 833417 or fee is payable. Of course collars and tags can be visit www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to apply online. Thank you as always for your support. lost, so microchipping is still absolutely essential. Most people are now aware that since 2016, it is a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped and current contact details maintained with a recognised database. However it is still also the law that in any public spaces, whether on or off lead, a dog must wear a collar or identification tag with the name and address (including postcode) of the owner on. Inclusion of a telephone number is optional but highly advisable. Failure to comply with either microchip or ID tag requirements can result in a substantial fine.

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