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The holiday is over and it feels like an age ago that I was laying on a sun lounger enjoying the last of the summer rays. Having come back to a fleeting glimmer of British sunshine, the laundry was turned around in 24 hours, just in time for the Autumn rain to kick in. Well, I’ve put the flip flop away for another year and reluctantly pulled out boots in their place, as there’s just no getting away from the fact that Winter is coming and Christmas is now just a few weeks away. In my absence, Jackie has been hard at work collating information from across the local areas, to bring you our Christmas Ex travaganza! This is in addition to our usual Local Events page and highlights some of the com munity festivities that have been organised near you during the run up to Christ mas. Please do take a look, add the dates to your diary and give them your support. .
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Karen is a professional and qualified Career Coach 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 is a qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer. Karen 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 for a number of Outplacement organisations including Right Management and SMP Solutions as well as working directly with Military Personnel leaving the Armed Forces and making that transition in to civilian life. Karen regularly contributes to ‘In and Around’ every month sharing her practical experience and knowledge with her local community.
Time for an update... NOVEMBER is a good time to take stock of your year and look at updating your CV, particularly if you are considering applying for work over the Christmas period. CV stands for Curriculum Vitae and is a Latin expression which can be loosely translated as “the course of my life”. Historically, a CV used to be a fairly long document that would do exactly that. It would detail everything about your work history from the moment you left school to date; including every exam and course you had attended. It would include all your personal information such as your marital status, date of birth, dependents and most likely would have a passport picture of you in the corner with the words ‘Curriculum Vitae’ written across the top! So, what is a CV now? How have things changed? A CV is a snap shot of your skills, experience, knowledge and qualities in relation to a particular job or industry. It’s your ‘30 second commercial’ to introduce yourself to a potential employer or business. Research shows Recruiters spend between 6 to 30 seconds on an initial review of a CV – so it will be essential for you to make a good impression – fast. But how? You can liken a good CV to choosing a good book. When choosing a book, you are immediately drawn to the cover; what does it look like? Is it appealing? If your CV looks messy or the formatting and layout is confusing, that will be enough to put off your audience immediately. If you like the book cover you are most likely going to read the synopsis on the back to get a good idea of what the book is all about. After reading this you will most likely have made up your mind about whether this is a book you want to read. If it does not appeal to you, then you will most likely move on to the next one. It is therefore essential for your CV to have a well written and strong Professional Profile at the start of your CV. Just like the synopsis on the back of the book, it will give your audience a quick snap shot of who you are and what you have to offer them.
Your Professional Profile needs to grab the attention of your audience immediately otherwise, like the book, they will move on to the next one and discard yours. When choosing a book you will always take a peek inside to see how it’s laid out, what the paper quality is like and how the text is structured. So consider what your CV is written on; is it printed on recycled paper or nice white paper? What is the font size like? If it’s too big it can appear child-like and if it’s too small it can be difficult to read. Big blocks of text will certainly put off any audience. White space is therefore very important in a CV. It adds some ‘breathing space’ for your audience to easily view the content and draw out key information. Just like chapters break down the content of a good book, white space, clear headings and structure will certainly help your audience want to read it quickly and pull out all the key information they are looking for. If there is too much information, huge blocks of text and no clear structure in your CV your audience will find it too difficult to read and may miss important information which could be hidden. Finally, with all books you want something in there that makes it interesting, so put something in the Interests/Hobbies section that will be of interest to your audience other than the usual, socialising with friends, travelling and eating out. Stand out from the crowd – for all the right reasons!
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Back in the more confident days of 2002 Volvo did a remarkable thing; they launched a car that people actually want to buy. It wasn’t a boxy estate car or even a boxy coupé, it was a whopping great luxury 4x4. Then, as now, the market was awash with big luxury SUVs, so what was it about this one that made it the bestselling car Volvo has ever produced? It wasn’t a great looker; an overly tall estate car jacked up on big wheels is never going to set the pulse racing. Most versions made do with Volvo’s modest 5 cylinder 2.5 litre diesel, although there were T5 and T6 petrol engines avail able which produced plenty of power but drank lots of petrol. It wasn’t even much good in the mucky stuff, although it could handle 6 inches of snow with aplomb, and nor was it the height of luxury. What it did do was offer 7 seats, sensible run ning costs and all the practicality that any large family could ever require. All good things must come to an end and, despite a facelift in 2007, the XC90 had become a bit old hat after 12 years in pro duction. At the end of 2014 an all new XC90 arrived and now, somewhat belatedly, I am trying one out. The new car is longer, wider and lower than the old model so it is not just big, it is enormous. It doesn’t look like an SUV either; instead it looks like a normal Volvo estate care but
with big wheels and more ground clearance. It is slab sided but nicely proportioned and I like the headlights; overall it’s not a bad looking car and a definite improvement on the old one. Inside though is another matter; it really is a very nice place to be. For starters, there’s so much space. There are 7 proper full size adult seats and, even with the rearmost row in place, there is still a decent size boot. All those seats are very comfortable too and nicely trimmed in high quality leather. In fact, the fit and finish and quality of materials throughout the cabin is excel lent, almost up there with Audi, which is praise indeed. The dash looks like a Bang and Oluf sen stereo with lovely matt ash inserts and what I can only de scribe as a tablet computer in the centre which controls almost everything. The range of engines has been greatly simplified, though the various options are confusingly named. All the engines are 2 litre 4 cylinder units. The two petrol variants are a turbo with 254bhp (the T5) and a super charged turbo with an unlikely 320bhp output (the T6). The diesel comes in 190 and 222bhp flavours (D4 and D5); I drove the D5. All the engine options are mated to an 8 speed automatic which is a big improvement on
the old 5 speed box. The D5 engine is refined and respon sive, hauls this huge car up to 62mph in under 8 seconds and still manages a very impressive 48mpg. Volvo have done their utmost to make this the safest car in the world so it bleeps furiously when you manoeuvre in a car park, applies the brakes if you get too close to the car in front and tries to stop you changing lane on the motorway if you haven’t indi cated. Like the seats, the ride is soft and comfortable and it is a doddle to drive – the most har assed of school run mums won’t find it remotely challenging. The new XC90 fulfils its brief perfectly; it is luxurious but not ostentatious, fast but economi cal, spacious but easy to drive and practical enough to meet the needs of even the most demanding urban family. Next time I’m in the market for a big estate car with reasonable off road ability, it will be right at the top of my list.
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THE WILDLIFE ZONE
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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.
The Long-Tailed Tit
THE NATURAL WORLD is ever-changing; sometimes these developments take the form of long-term evolution, while other changes are more short-term, as we can see and monitor in our lifetimes. The behaviour of long tailed tits (referred to as ‘tits’) is one of these exciting short-term changes that I have analysed and monitored at the Millstream Fork wildlife garden. It is a predominantly creamy white bird with streaks of black feathers and flashes of reddish brown along its sides. One unusual feature is its tail, which is over half of its body size, and gives the bird its name. In the late 20th century it was unusual for these tits to visit the garden. When they did so, it was mainly in winter when hungry birds were desperate for food. Even then bird tables normally had to be situated well away from the house, perhaps due to their dislike of being too close to people. However, since the millennium whole families have regularly displayed different habits, especially at Millstream Fork. Sometime ago, one late autumn afternoon at about five o'clock, I noticed these tits in a crowded town centre. I found this unusual but again saw them in the same place a little later during Christmas week. On this particular occasion there was a flock of more than a dozen of them, making a high pitched racket in a bare tree right outside some busy shops. As I had not experienced anything quite like this before, I became suspicious about other possible behavioural pattern changes. The first time I witnessed these tits at Millstream Fork was two months later, the following February. From then they began to be more frequent visitors. It seems that they have now included Millstream Fork as part of their new territory. In the wild, survival is never guaranteed. So it probably began one winter when parents were bringing their first year juveniles here to get assured and easy meals during the coldest and hardest parts of the year. If so, this is likely to have developed into a habit, and may have even been passed onto further generations. Throughout that first summer I was regularly seeing whole families of eight birds or more returning to feed as one unit. By looking closely at how these families consume their summer food, I am able to watch the larger adults feed their juvenile brood. Only adults take food immediately from the feeders, as their offspring wait and watch just a few inches away. As the fledglings begin chirping for food, their parents pass it on, beak to beak. Within weeks, the youngsters take a small but vitally important step, copy their parents and take their own food for themselves. As most birds are animals of habit and pattern, it is likely that they will return when they are young adults. However, they could still meet resistance from older members of a previous brood that have already included Millstream Fork as part of their own territory. Even so, predation and other natural fatalities are ever present. As a result, newly established territories often become empty, ready to be filled by first year adults seeking new areas. Despite these tits systematically feeding at Millstream Fork, it is unlikely that they will nest here. They usually build their homes in shrubberies, creating small, domed, egg shaped nests. Interestingly nest builders use soft materials such as moss and even cobwebs in their nest construction. This could be for insulation, adhesion, weathering and waterproofing. However, it is not impossible for these birds to nest in gardens. For some years I noticed one of these nests built into a wooden garden fence that faced the canal toe-path. A thoughtful and caring person had even built a protective ‘akimbo frame’ over it. There are European varieties of long tailed tits, called ‘races’ which occupy distinct regions of the continent. Three different types exist, each with their own particular markings; viz. western, southern, and the northern - eastern group. These variations are caused by long term and evolutionary changes that have occurred over the past few hundreds or thousands of years. Today scientists can gauge the stage of their evolution and give a reasonable forecast of what is likely to happen. Many taxonomists view such ‘races’ being similar to sub species and an important step towards one type of present day animal changing into a completely different creature in the future. It is the ‘general process of speciation’. If this particular evolutionary phase succeeds, three separate birds will emerge. Then the long tailed tit will no longer be a single, widespread and ubiquitous specie. Instead, each one of the three newly developed tit groups will have its own, but smaller range and will look even more different to each other than they do at present. They will become isolated and specialist birds. Moreover, their divergent behavioural patterns will prevent them from being able to breed with the other burgeoning species. As individuals we may not be able to affect many of these long term developments, but we can find joy by getting involved in short term changes. By giving ourselves permission, time and effort to collaborate with animals living in our own spheres we can all make a difference, even if it is only with such a simple thing as wildlife gardening.
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fumes or thick smoke harmful to asthma sufferers. Also, the Highways Act states that it is an offence to light a bonfire near a road if Bonfire Safety Check-list the drifting smoke may cause a traffic hazard. Build the bonfire away from Laws about bonfires are generally concerned with their potential nuisance value.
sheds, fences and trees.
Mostly though bonfires are all about common sense. The smoke and smell from a fire might annoy your neighbours, Check the bonfire for especially if it prevents hibernating wildlife. them from opening their Don’t use petrol or paraffin to But if wood is diseased a bonfire windows or hanging out start the fire as these accelerate may be the best way to deal with their washing. It’s polite the flames and may cause the it. So what are the rules regarding to warn your neighfire to burn out of control. garden bonfires? bours beforehand; they Keep a bucket of water or a hose may have an outdoor Rather surprisingly there are no handy—just in case. party planned or want specific laws against having a to spend the afternoon bonfire, or when you can have Don’t leave the fire unattended. pottering in their garden. one. There may be local by-laws Keep small children and pets out Light your bonfire at a though: laws made by a local of the way. time least likely to cause authority and applicable only Once the fire has died down, a nuisance – remember in a defined geographical area. pour water over the embers to on a warm sunny day Phone your council or check stop them reigniting. people are more likely their website for further infoto be out in their garden, rmation. If you rent a property enjoying it. Only burn you’ll need to check under your dry material because damp tenancy agreement too, in order So you can’t burn plastics, material creates a lot of to find out whether bonfires are or painted household waste smoke. which may produce toxic permitted.
Don’t build it too large and make sure it’s stable, so it won’t collapse outwards or to one side.
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What’s on at Hillingdon Theatres in Nov/Dec
Masterclass
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by David Pownall Wed 4 - Sat 7 November, Compass Theatre In David Pownall's witty and engrossing play, composers Shostakovich and Prokofiev find themselves confronted by the dictator, Stalin, to be told that their music is corrupt and that they must “sacrifice their individuality to the needs of the state”. In Master Class, you will see how the power of music shapes and changes lives, politics and history.
Woodturning Gallery and Demos
Funny Money
by Ray Cooney Wed 18 - Sat 21 November, Compass Theatre On the way home from work, mild-mannered accountant Henry Perkins picks up the wrong briefcase on the tube… and so inside instead of his half eaten cheese and chutney sandwich he finds £935,000 in used notes!
Esprit de Corps: Band of the Irish Guards
Tue 24 November, Winston Churchill Theatre The second of 3 concerts in this series, featuring the finest British Military Bands. All proceeds donated to the Chelsea Pensioners Appeal, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the RAF Music Charitable Trust.
Evita
by Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice Wed 25 - Sat 28 November, Compass Theatre Players 2 present an amateur production of Evita. Featuring one of the most famous and moving musical scores, this passionate story follows Evita’s journey from the slums of
Every month until Thu 31 March 2016, Winston Churchill Theatre The Winston Churchill Hall hosts a Tea Dance once a month. Doors open from 1pm, dancing from 1.30pm to 4pm. These dances are suitable for beginners and advanced dancers alike, complete with seating around the sides and a cup of tea or coffee included in the ticket price. Visitors can feel free to dance or just enjoy the atmosphere.
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Sun 29 November, Compass Theatre Featuring songs, readings and sketches with performances from many of the local musicians and singers in the Compass community.
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Sun 8 - Sat 14 November, The Cow Byre An exhibition of examples of wood-turning and demonstrations. This exhibition opens; Sunday 4pm to 5pm, Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4.45pm.
Argentina to the presidential mansion, as she becomes adored by the working-class, despised by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military.
Thu 10 December, 2015 - Sun 3 January, 2016 Compass Theatre Compass Theatre is proud to present the fifth pantomime to be presented in partnership with DKproDuktions. Expect a fun and exciting show, packed with great songs, laughs and our specially created animated scenery. “...the songs comedy and fabulous cast made this my favourite show ever. I’d give a 5/5 and say its great value for money and the most fun I had all year”. www.whatsgoodtodo.com “I knew this was an enjoyable evening when I found myself on my feet doing a penguin dance. Along with the rest of the audience – obviously”. Barbara Fisher, www.getwestlondon.co.uk
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Sat 12 December, Winston Churchill Theatre Let the Ruislip Lions entertain you with their Christmas Show for 2015. Make this your preChristmas treat and help the Ruislip Lions to raise money for our local charities at either their matinee or evening performances, both packed with talent. A Christmas treat for all the family.
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Two of the UK’s leading judges have gone head to head with differing views on how much privacy there should be when a marriage breakdown ends up in the divorce courts. An article in The Times has revealed that Mr Justice Mostyn believes there should be an increased use of arbitration – a private means of dispute resolution. However, Mr Justice Holman has argued for more openness, supporting the most senior family judge Sir James Mumby in his bid to help shed the family courts’ reputation for secrecy and injustice.
In a judgment only recently released, he argued that it is not appropriate for all divorce battles to be heard in open court, with other dispute resolution options more appropriate given the personal nature of the issues. He warned of a two-tiered system, where the details of celebrity or high-profile, high-value cases are under significant public scrutiny, but the lives of the ordinary public, in whom the mainstream media are generally not interested, carry on as normal. However, Mr Justice Holman has asserted the importance of openness and transparency – irrespective of whom the divorce proceedings involve. He argued that the public should be told more about those involved in proceedings. He said the public should
While some cases do proceed to full court proceedings, being heard in public before a judge, many disputes do not, and there are alternative legal options available to couples in disagreement over the distribution of their assets. Some cases will settle through discussions and negotiations via the solicitors of each party. The issues are discussed in private and are under the control and supervision of the estranged couple, without the imposition of rigid court deadlines. Couples might opt for arbitration, which is best described as a private sector court system. This is entirely private and is often a faster method of having a trained professional make a binding decision on the distribution of assets. Through their solicitors, the couple are able to choose when and where the ‘hearing’ will take place – all outside the public sphere – with a privately appointed arbitrator, often a retired judge or family barrister, selected to hear the arguments of each sides. Unlike mediation, the decision that is ultimately made is binding upon the parties and it can therefore provide a private and cost-effective solution to resolving a couple’s differences. If you are considering divorce proceedings or a trial separation, or need to make financial or children arrangements, call us in absolute confidence on: 01494 790058 or 01494 790047 or email us at familylaw@ibblaw.co.uk.
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The difference of opinion came to light as Mr Justice Mostyn was hearing a dispute over the division of assets between Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and his former wife Nicole Appleton. After receiving significant and unwanted publicity during his own divorce in 2011, Mr Justice Mostyn argued that such disputes are “quintessentially private business”.
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This handsome lad certainly seems to have been in the wars before coming to us. Mar malade was brought into a clinic after being hit by a car (and not for the first time xrays would suggest). He sustained some painful injuries, requiring surgical treatment but is now recovering well from his injuries. Despite his ordeals, he is one of the most loving and affectionate cats you could ever meet.
Marmalade needs to be an indoor cat has he is almost blind in one eye as a result to the car accident. Marmalade just wants a home and family he can give all his love to and get the same in return. Can you offer this wonderful boy the home he’s looking for? Thank you for your support . We can’t do it without you If you think you can offer one of our animals a loving home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on 01895 833417 or visit our website www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to download an application form and view some of the animals that are looking for for ever homes If you think you can offer one of our animals a loving home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on or visit our website to download an application form.
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Our Christmas Extravaganza Over the next few pages we have hightlighted some of the wonderful community events taking place in and around the local areas, over the festive season, for you to enjoy...
We would like to thank all of our advertisers for supporting this feature and our magazines throughout the year.
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Iver This promises to be a wonderful community event with lots for all the family including performances from our local schools, a brass band and stalls selling seasonal treats. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine & mince pies around the Christmas tree and kick off the festive season in style.
Christmas Events CHRISTMAS FAYRE 27th November, 3.30pm-5.30pm Iver Heath Junior School, SL0 0DA.
WINTER FETE 28th November, 11am-4pm Iver Heath Royal British Legion, SL0 0RD.
CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE RIDES 10am-3pm on 29th November, 5th & 6th December in Black Park.
CHRISTMAS MARKET 5th December, 2pm-5pm Iver Village Junior School, SL0 9QA.
ANNUAL CAROL CONCERT 12th December, 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB.
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hristmas is coming to Denham. The activities will kick off in Denham Green on Wednesday 25th November from 6pm-9pm. A Christmas Street Fayre will be held at Station Parade Layby, with the event starting with the turning on of the lights at 6pm. There will be fairground attractions; a chocolate tombola; hog roast; Christmas sweets and novelties; entertainment from The Dolly Mixtures. Car Parking will be at the Denham Railway Station (kind permission of Chiltern Railways).
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ollowing a very successful event last year, the Parish Council is again joining with the Thames Valley Hospice to present ‘The First Night of Christmas’ which will be held on Friday 11th December on Denham Village Green. The Christmas tree has, once again, been provided by the Buckinghamshire Golf Club. Come and join with us, sing carols, drink mulled wine and eat mince pies.
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Ruislip Manor Switching on the Ruislip Manor Christmas lights at 4.30pm in Linden Avenue Car Park.
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ollowing the success of previous events, this year we are holding the event in Linden Avenue Car Park. We aim to involve and entertain the local community with a variety of activities throughout the day, with a Christmas market, a stage with live music, children’s rides, competitions tombola raffles and much more. All monies from the event go towards the cost of running the event itself. The event is organised to help raise the profile of Ruislip Manor’s businesses and local community.
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he Ruislip Family Day will be happening on Saturday 28th November in Ruislip High Street with a children’s treasure hunt, Santa’s grotto, children’s rides, charity stalls and shop promotions.
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he Ickenham Festive Community Night will be held on Friday 11th December from 6pm to 9pm. A special Christmas celebration featuring a wide range of activities, fun and shopping.
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Christmas Events MARTINMAS FAYRE 14th November, 10.30am-2.30pm St Martins Church Hall, HA4 8DQ.
REINDEER TRAIL 10am-3pm on 29th November, 5th & 6th December in Black Park.
COMMUNITY AFTERNOON TEA 5th December, 2pm-4pm Ickenham Village Hall, UB10 8DG.
TABLE TOP SALE 7th December, 9.30am-1pm Ickenham Village Hall, UB10 8DG.
FESTIVE COFFEE MORNING 12th December, 10am-2pm Gate 3, Michael Sobell Hospice Lecture Hall, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood.
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Music Review by Zoe Hart
ZOE HART an international club DJ since 1999, turned Childrens Entertainer in 2012. She is also a qualified yoga teacher and EI and mindfulness practitioner.
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Her company ‘Hart Entertainments’ provides quality conscious discos for children of all ages in the Bucks, Middlesex and West London areas.
In todays world we are constantly bombarded with information and not enough time to absorb and filter it for our children, so I thought I’d help a little, at least in the area that I’m good at. Music!
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This month’s favourite
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE Calvin Harris & Disciples Deep house from Calvin featuring vocals by Norwegian singer Ina Wroldsen. It’s aimed at the adult club market and so the video is made accordingly with club scenes and scantily clad ladies. Nothing inappropriate in the lyrics but wouldn’t let my younger SONG VIDEO ones watch the video.
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LOCKED AWAY – R City feat. Adam Levine Beautiful song, in a Reggae Fusion style. Adam Levine is the lead singer of Maroon 5 and compliments this track nicely. Heart wrentching on an adult tip, but nothing the younger ones can’t hear. Though you might have to explain AGE what locked away means.
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WATCH ME (WHIP/NAE NAE) – Silento Silento says at age 17 that his biggest influence was Psy with the Gangnam Style. Whipping and Nae Naeing are a new kind of dance routine that’s taking the world by storm. Over 22 milllion views on the official video page. I had to watch the video as the song doesn’t make much sense without it. It’s hip hop and I’m not a big fan. However do the dance routine and you’ll get your workout right there. I get a lot of AGE requests for this at the school disco’s.
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CAN’T FEEL MY FACE - The Weekend Very catchy song, lots of debate about the actual meaning of the words, whether he’s talking about a girl or drugs doesn’t really matter as it’s all in your interpretation. The AGE beat is good and very Michael Jackson esk.
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EASY LOVE – Sigala The kids absolutely love singing along to this one. The video is ace too. Total kid action. Dance off’s, age appropriate, joyful heaven. AGE Download and dance and sing along now.
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WHAT DO YOU MEAN? - Justin Bieber Another decent Bieber song. Good house music. I wouldn’t show the video to younger children as it has scenes of VIDEO SONG a sexual and violent nature.
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DON’T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF Jess Glynne Another fantastic track from English recording artist Jess. Great lyrics, great dance pop AGE track. Good message for us all.
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ON MY MIND – Ellie Goulding Video is not age appropriate with guns, drugs and nakedness abound. The song has nothing inappropriate in it, but definitely for AGE the older audiences.
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PEANUT BUTTER JELLY - Gelantis Ok I have to say I wasn’t expecting that! I’m still laughing. Bored of the mundane existence of shopping. Sit down and watch this video, it’ll purrrrk you up. Not for the kids (reckon they’d get very embarrassed) and there’s something lovely about that. See you down the ice cream and rubber suits isle parents! Oh and no I have no AGE idea what they’re talking about.
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References: uk.viva.tv, mtv.co.uk, Wikipedia.co.uk, azlyrics.com, whosay.com, musicinsideu.com, youtube, www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/
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REGULAR & LOCAL EVENTS... Quiz Night Every Tues & Sun, 8.30pm Coach & Horses, Ickenham
Ruislip Rock ‘n’ Roll Club Every Thurs - rock 'n' roll record hop at Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, HA4 6JQ. Doors open 7:30pm, classes at two levels 8pm, social dancing 8:50-11pm. Fun and friendly club, free parking, licensed bar. www.JiveRevive.co.uk; email: JiveRevive@ btinternet.com; call: 020 88664263. Beginners Rock ‘n’ Roll Jive Classes Every Monday at Harefield Cricket Club, UB96NE. Doors open 7.30pm, class 8pm. Fun & friendly, no experience or partner required. 1950s Rock n Roll record hop - 1st Friday of every month at St Mary's Church Hall, Harefield, UB96BX. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Contact: therockingrebels@gmail.com 07947106607 www.facebook.com/ therockingrebels Lessons in Love Six workshops to help you deal with matters of the heart. Every Tuesday 7-9:30 call Keeley on 07923 074304 or visit www.key4change.com
COMEDY... Comedy Bunker Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road, Ruislip HA4 7DQ. See www.comedybunker.co.uk Comedy Nights The Empire Comedy Club at The White Bear, Ickenham Road HA4 7DF every Thurs night. Pete 01895 675293
HOBBIES... Brushstrokes Art Classes with Sue Friendly weekly classes with tuition. Beginners welcome. Hayes, Ickenham & Ruislip. Ring Sue 01895 639294 or 07949 805246 Chinese Brush Painting Group Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor. Learn how to compose and develop your own style as well as practicing calligraphy. At Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or contact Phyllis Nash 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society Meet for lectures at 7.30 for 8pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9PG. All are welcome, visitors £3 donation. Refreshments. For details contact: Jean Sippy, Secretary Tel: 020 8422 1859 www.hhgs.org.uk
Hillingdon Decorative & Fine Arts Society Enjoy 10 expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain. Outings to galleries & places of cultural interest. Receive NADFAS Review, Interested? Come along to a lecture, cost £6. See www. hillingdondfas.co.uk, email: membership@ hillingdonfas.co.uk, call Ann 01895 638147
groups, with recent learners, improvers and native speakers? Join a Language Club! Each Club meets on a different Thursday of the month at 7.45pm in St Giles' Church Hall, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham UB10 8BG. For details: German Club 01895 254 723 . Spanish Club. French Club 01895 253 472. Italian Club 020 8863 3468.
Hillingdon Family History Society At Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, Hercies Road, Hillingdon. Research room open (10am – 1pm) every Fri (except the Fri before the first Sat of the month). On the first Sat of the month open 10am – 1pm at Uxbridge Library. Experienced help available. See www.hfhs.co.uk. Contact Mrs P. Reynolds 01895 444442 or hillingdonfhs@onetel.com
Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Collectables www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk
Inland Waterways Association 2nd Tues of every month, 7.30pm.Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Rd, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk Ruislip & District Natural History Society Meet last Mon of the month from Sept to April in Guide Hut near Ruislip Library. Call John Matthews 01895 636215. Ruislip & Northwood Flower Arrangement Society Meet every 1st Tues of the month at the Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, Oaklands Gate, Northwood HA6 3AA Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society Meets on the third Monday of the month at St Martin's Church Hall, High Street, Ruislip at 8.15pm. See RNELHS website for details. Susan Toms 01895 637134 toms.susan@gmail.com Ruislip Philatelic Society Meet at South Ruislip Methodist Church, Queens Walk, South Ruislip HA4 0NL on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except August. Meeting and displays and talks each month and an auction three times a year.7.30pm for 8pm. tel for more details: 01895 637283 The Ickenham Art Society Meets Thu, 7.30pm in the Scout Hut, Community Close, Ickenham. See www.ickenhamart.co.uk. For painters in any medium. Tel. 0208 866 0875. The Chiltern Aviation Society Meets every 4th Wednesday at the Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road. 8pm. Call Keith Hayward on 01895 637872 or email John Roach at Chilternaviation@virgin media.com The Language Clubs of Hillingdon From late Sept until mid-July. Speak some German, Spanish, French or Italian? Want to practise speaking and listening in friendly
Uxbridge & Ickenham Floral Art Society Meets in the village hall, Swakeleys Road. Call 01895 850943 Wednesday Stitch Club 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club. All abilities, Tutorial, White work, gold work, crewel work - your choice! Call sue 0208 868 8052.
KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA... Argosy Players Theatre Group Meets at Ruislip Conservative Club, Ickenham Road, West Ruislip. Every Thurs, 8pm. Call Call Wendy on 07956 971849 or visit www.argosyplayers. org.uk. Junior section for children from 8-16yrs meets Thursdays from 7-8pm. Classical Pilates Mat classes for all levels in Ruislip. Contact Tonja Osborn 07766 011036 or email TonjaOsborn@gmail.com Dance, Gymnastics and Free Running By Futunity UK. Ages 2 - adults catered for and all styles of dance. See www.futunityuk.com, call 01895 251224 e: admin@futunityuk.com Eastcote Exercise Classes Metabolic workout class, 45 minute stretch class. Mon, Tues & Sat mornings. Contact Virginia King 01895 232551 virginiaking@vking2468.freeserve.co.uk Empowering Yoga Fusion of Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Wed 9.30-10.45am at Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Manor Thur 9.30-11.00am at St Thomas More Church, Eastcote + classes in Harrow. FreeTrial Class contact: Joanne 0845 4561336 e:info@empoweringyoga.co.uk Fitness League Fun dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, UB10 8AB Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitnessleague.com
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Funky Rhythms Dance & Fitness Zumba with Brian (07957 343528) Monday Zumba, 6:30pm-7:20pm and 7:308:20pm, Abbotsfield School for Boys Zumba with Elli £5 (07833 690153) Tue 8pm - 233 High St, Uxbridge
Funky Zumba with Brian (07957 343528) Wed 6:30-7:30pm, Abbotsfield School. FITSTEPS Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm, Abbotsfield School for Boys. Zumba with Sylvia J £5 (07793 769584) 8pm - Minet Junior School, Avondale Drive, Hayes Zumba with Elli £5. 8pm Active4less, 233 High Street, Uxbridge Zumba with Brian £5. Sat 11am Swakeley's School for Girls, Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon Highgrove Pool Club A programme for over 55’s includes Gym, swim & group exercise sessions with a social area with coffee & teas included, for Info : Angelo Pignone angelo.pignone@all.org 01895 630753 www.better.org.uk/highgrove Images School of Dance Fun and friendly dance & drama classes for all ages. Based in Ruislip Manor. www.imagesschoolofdance.co.uk e: info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk Irish Dancing Classes For children aged 5+. Beginners and advanced. Mon 6pm, Hayes Conservative Club, Church Road. Wed 6pm, Greenford Catholic church hall. T: 07956 346383 e: Deirdreosullivan@ hotmail.co.uk Jacquies Workouts Mon 7.30-8.30pm Kettlebell with Fitness Pilates floor work. Thu 7.30-8.30pm Latin Dance & Tone. Sports Hall, Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham. Wed 10am-11am Kettlebell & Fitness Pilates floor work at Eastcote Community Centre, Southbourne Gardens Eastcote. Call Jac 01895 672354. Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Mon 9.3010.30am, Tues 6.45-7.45pm. Wed, Thu & Fri 10-11am. Denham Village Memorial Hall, Village Road, Denham, Bucks Thurs 6.30-7.30pm. Contact: Wendy, Tel: 07803 602142. www.jazzercise.com e: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com Jazzercise Classes Ruislip Sports and Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip. Mon 6.45-7.45pm; Tue 7-8pm; Wed 9.30-10.30am. Pinner Methodist Church, Love Lane, Pinner.
Mon 8-9pm; Thu 7-8pm. St. Lukes Hall, Love Lane, Pinner. Wed 7.45-8.45pm; Sat 9am-10am. St. Lawrence's Church Hall, Bridle Rd. Pinner. Fri 9.30am. Contact Tina Durkan 07904 221191 email tinadurkan@googlemail.com facebook.com/jazzerciseNWLondon
Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Tues & Thurs 8-11pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. Beginners welcome. Free lifetime membership with this listing. Call Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com
The Pilates Club St Giles & The United Reformed Church Halls, Ickenham. Call 07968 920070 or visit www.thepilatesclub.co.uk Wild Forest Gym Outdoor fitness and natural movement training in 50 acres of forest at Grim's Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow Weald. All abilities. Mon-Fri. Contact Coach Michael 0845 4561336 info@wildforestgym.com or www.wildforestgym.com Yoga Hatha Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga classes in Ickenham, 1st Scouts, UB10 8RE. All levels. Call Katja on 07951 763851
Oaken Leaves English Folk Dance Club Thurs 8.15-10pm, Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip. Call 01895 638008.
Yoga with Yolanda Ickenham Village Hall. Mixed group. Mon 6.45-8.15pm. Call 07919 243648
Ruislip Dramatic Society Meets at South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. 07854 284508.
Zumba Wed 7.15-8.15pm. £5 Curves Uxbridge, Redford Way, UB8 1SZ Call 07795 512938
SALSA (all styles) Every Monday at Uxbridge Community Centre, 32b The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ from 7.45pm to 10pm. Call 07958 578962 or email mina@queensalsa.com
Zumba FREE! At Compass Theatre Dance Studio, Ickenham. Every Friday. Adults £5 under 16’s FREE. Suitable for all abilities. 07985 470025 www.gtarling.zumba.com
Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG.Beginners starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.459.30pm Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.30-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Sanders Street - Authentic Street Dance Specialising in street stance for special needs. Sanders Pandas class, Age 5-11 Wed 5.30-6.30pm at Guide Hall, Community Close, Ickenham. Email info@sanders street.co.uk or call Crissy on 07799874003 www.sandersstreet.co.uk Showcase Amateur Dramatics Amateur musical theatre company. Rehearsels every Fri, the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip Manor, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Email: info@ showcasemusicaltheatre.org.uk Summer Yoga Classes At Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote and Ruislip Golf Club, West Ruislip. For details call 01895 675426 email jackie@yogawithjackie.co.uk or visit www.yogawithjackie.co.uk Suzanne’s School of Dance and Drama 69 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham UB10 8DQ. Classes from aged 2 yrs to adult. See www.suzannesdance.co.uk for details.
MARKETS... Duck Pond Artisan Craft & Farmers’ Market Artisan - 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm. Free parking, dogs welcome. Farmers’ - 1st Sun of each month 10am2pm. Both at the Great Barn, Ruislip. Mad Cat Crafts Hand painted and decorated objects for the home & garden. Wed to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, the Great Barn, Ruislip HA4. www.madcatcrafts.co.uk Ruislip Country Market Every Fri 10-11.30am - car park at St Martins Approach, Ruislip. Fruit, veg, eggs, honey, hand made cards & jewellery, cakes, pies & much more...
MUSIC... Capital Connection Ladies Singing Meets every Wed evening at South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Dr, HA4 OHS. Call Jean 01895 474877 Eastcote Choral Society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. All welcome. Call 01895 904556. Hillingdon Choral Society Rehearsals on Mon, TT only, 7.45-9.45pm. Ickenham United Reformed Church. New singers welcome 01895 234380 or see www.hillingdonchoralsociety.org.uk
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Ruislip Operatic Society A local theatre group meets every Monday and Thursday at St Martin's Church Hall. 7.30pm, email: info@ruislipos.org
Showcase Musical Theatre Come and sing with us, no audition necessary. We meet every Friday evening at 7.45 pm at Hesdin Hall, The Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, Middx,HA4 8NN http://showcasemusical theatre.org.uk The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop where we teach 7-18 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions run Wed's at Nower Hill High School, Pinner and Thurs at Vyners School, Ickenham. Juniors (7-11) 4.15-6.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.30-8.30pm. £20 per two hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or e: uxbridge@therockproject.com The Sound Crowd Singing at Ruislip Golf Club. Thurs (TT) 7.45-9pm e: thesoundcrowd@gmail.com Top Jazz at The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. Normally 3rd Monday of the month. For details: 01895 632394 or www.jazzwestlondon.com Uxbridge Folk Club meets twice a month on a Thursday at Uxbridge RNA, 388a Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex. UB10 9PG (2 mins from Hillingdon Tube Station) and supports all kinds of acoustic music. welcomes floor singers and musicians.
PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Happy Days Pre-school At the United Reformed Church Hall, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, UB10 8BE. Mon - Fri 9.15am-12.15pm TT only. Call Sandra on 07752 479750. Rickmansworth & Watford Sea Cadets Volunteers needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 to 21:30 & recruiting Juniors (ages 10 -12) and cadets (12-18) fees £15 per month and plenty of weekends away. Email: corickmansworth@gmail.com Tiny Talk Signing Classes Thursday classes at St Giles Church Hall, 1 High Road, Ickenham UB10 8LE. 10am, 11.15 am & 1pm price £5 pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 07818 025993 The Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Hosts a wide selection of classes and activities for all ages. Call 01895 624755, e: thewindmillstudio@gmail.com or visit www.thewindmillstudio.com
SELF DEFENCE...
Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.
SELF HELP... Rosemary Conley Mon 6-7.15pm Hillside Junior School, Northwood HA6 1RX. Tue 10-11.15am & Wed 7-8.15pm North Harrow Methodist Church, Pinner Road HA2 6EQ. Thurs 5.306.30pm Eastcote Methodist Church HA5 2QU. Sam 01895 460766 sam.simon@rosemaryconley.com
SOCIAL GROUPS... Duplicate Bridge Mons & Weds 7.30pm, Thurs 1.15pm. Long Lane Hall, 304 Long Lane, Hillingdon. Call Tony 01895 233853 Friendly Rubber Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays 12noon - 4pm at Pinner Bridge Club, 103 Marsh Road, Pinner. For further info call Keith 01895 622033 Friendly Whist Drive Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Thursday at 7.30pm. Contact Lyn 01923 820173 Northwood Hills Friendship Group Meets every Mon 9.30am-2.30pm in Northwood Hills URC Hall, Joel St, Northwood Hills HA6 1NL. Anyone over 60 living in the area who would like to make new friends. Part of a local Live at Home Scheme. A light lunch is served. Call 01923 842494. www.mha.org.uk/communitysupport/live-home/northwood. Ruislip WI Every 1st Thurs of the month at Upper Room, GAA Sports & Social Club, West End Rd, South Ruislip, 7.20pm-10pm Contact Kim Murphy 07989 558925 email ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com Ruislip Social Club At Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip HA4 6JQ. Fridays and occasional other nights, live bands & tribute bands for details visit www.tropicatruislip.co.uk Sing and Sign Britain’s favourite Baby Signing Classes from 6 months Wed at Uxbridge Leisure Centre, Fri at The White Bear, Ruislip. FREE TASTERS call Cathy 07712 047 621 cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk The over 60's hobby If you are over 60 and enjoy singing and dancing come and be part of a fun group.
we meet every Monday at 10.30am at Wayfarers Tennis Club, Ickenham. Call Jacquie 01895 672354. Scrabble (casual, all abilities) Every Thurs 1:30pm-4:30pm Elm Park Lunch Club, Ruislip Manor Hillingdon Residents only, small fees payable. Call Mel: 01895 444947 E: zarf77777@blueyonder.co.uk Scrabble (keen players) Every Fri 1:30pm-4:30pm...free Ickenham Library. Call Mel: 01895 444947 E: zarf77777@blueyonder.co.uk Uxbridge Conservative Club Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis, Lunches, Quiz & Race Nights etc. at 46 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PJ Contact Georgina Baile 01895 233653/ 07778 348082 or you can email: udcc@btconnect.com Women’s Social Group We meet regularly for coffee, a chat and organised trips. Call Seema 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk for details
SPORT... Badminton Club At St Pauls Church Hall, Tiverton Road, Ruislip Manor. Every Wed at 8pm and 10pm. Call Tony or Ann 01895 472578 Every Tuesday evening 7.45 to 9.45 at Vyners School, Ickenham. Email John: turksclub@hotmail.co.uk Bessingby Park Bowls Club Tues & Thurs, 2-4pm. Call 0208 8451469. Bikewise From 61 Swakeleys Rd. 2nd & 4th Sun every month. Call 01895 675376. Bowls Mill Bowling Club, Manor Farm Green, Ruislip. Call Mr Gibson 01895 636106. Dads Army Golf Society Tuesdays & Thursdays at Ruislip Golf Club. For details call Sid 01895 631489 Ladies Golf Meets 10am every Monday and Wednesday at Rickmansworth Golf Club. Email ladiescaptain@rickmansworthgolfclub.co.uk New Ladies Netball Team Training Wed 7.30-8.30pm (TT) Ryefield Primary School, Ryefield Ave, Hillingdon. glebenetballclub@yahoo.com Short Mat Bowls Club Meet at Eastcote Community Association, Oak Grove, Eastcote, Sun to Thurs, 1.153.15pm. Call 01895 676085/673770. Swakeleys Tennis Club Adult Social Tennis Club in Ickenham. Contact Pam 01895 677149 or Ed 01895 635568 www.swakeleystennis.co.uk
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
Local Events November 2015
Commerce. In this presentation Hazel McCallum from ‘Moving on Up Coaching’ will outline the latest research around stress and how, by changing our thinking, we can change the effect it has on our bodies, minds and our lives. Come along and have your perception of stress challenged – it could save your life! Coffee & pastries. We would be delighted if you could join us, to book helen. thompson@wardwilliams.co.uk
Fireworks Extravaganza! 5th November, Gates open 5pm Harefield Infants & Junior School, Music, Food & all the fun of the fair! Tickets £6 adult, £4 child Info: friends.harefieldinfants@ hotmail.co.uk Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks Display 5th November, starts 7.15pm Richings Sports Club, Wellesley Avenue, Richings Park, SL0 9BN. Firework display set to music. Licensed bar. Entry costs: Over 18s £6; 5-18 years £4; Pre-school Free.
‘Boat Diesel Systems Maintenance’ 10th November Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. A talk by Tony Brooks. For details email: middlesex.socials@ waterways.org.uk ‘Journey's End’ by Harefield Amateur Dramatic Society 11th-14th November St Mary's Church Hall, High Street, Harefield. An unflinching portrayal of men during World War I, facing the unbearable but finding the camaraderie to keep on fighting. R C Sheriff wrote this powerful, moving play based on his own experience in the trenches. For tickets contact: janscurr@hotmail.com or call 01895 253346, tickets also available from the Harefield Pub, High Street and The Village Salon, Park Lane, Harefield. HUBB Business Breakfast Event 12th November, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Networking in partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of
Ruislip Stamp Fair 14th November Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. Call 01895 637283 for details. Also on 5th December.
Quiz Night with Fish/Chicken & Chip Supper 14th November, 7pm for 7.30pm Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret’s Close, Iver Heath. Raffle and fun game. Come on your own or make up a table of 6 Tickets £10 per person (15 yrs & under - £6) Please bring your own extras – drinks, glasses etc. For details and entry forms contact Pat Roberts on 01753 647674 or visit www.iverheathvillagehall.co.uk Fun Quiz Night 14th November, 7pm for 7.30pm St Marks Hall, Denham. Tables of up to 6 people bring your own drink. Tickets £12 includes fish/sausage/veggie burger & chip supper. Contact Wendy 07826 85098. Hospice to Hospice Walk 28th November, 10.30am Join Councillor James Bond and friends as he walks 8 miles from St Luke’s Hospice in Kenton to Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood. Registration is free but participants are asked to raise sponsorship. For details visit www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 0203 826 2367.
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 5th November Sixities, Sparklers and Music from 7pm 8th November Anevae R&B / Modern Contemporary 15th November Anna Nightingale - 1940’s songbook 22nd November Acoustic Knights - Male Trio 26th November Girls on Pop 80’s Songs and Modern covers Free Sherry & Mince Pies! 28th November A Night of Soul, Funk & Boogie with legendary DJ Greg Edwards until 2am! 29th November Monsoon Acoustic Duo - funky numbers and soft ballards 3rd December Denis Cook Christmas One Man Show (our second Christmas Thursday Party) The Falcon Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 8th November Eckie & his magic Sax, 4pm to 7pm 14th November Legacy Acoustic Duo from 8pm 22nd November DJ Rossi, Motown & Northern Soul, 3pm to 6pm The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 7th November Anna Nightingale 13th November Nicky B 27th November Disco with DJ Henri The Watersedge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 11th December Tina Turner & Frank Sinatra Tribute 12th December Motown Madness with DJ Tom Evans 18th December The CastawaysBig Band with Big Ideas
DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE! If you would like us to publicise your event in our December issues contact us no later than Fri 13th Nov.
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