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New Chapters... WELL, the nights are drawing in, the evenings are getting colder, summer holidays are over and the beautiful Autumn is upon us. A lot happened over the summer time since my last article. Students have received their exam results and many have moved up a year, started Sixth Form, College or are going to University for the first time. Some students will no longer be students and will be facing the big wide world of employment. For many students it can be a daunting time of change, new routines, different environments, more challenging subjects and making new friends. There may be more pressure, new subjects to learn, tighter deadlines to work to and higher expectations from everyone including themselves. It can also be a refreshing time to start to plan and work towards a career focussed goal. This is the start of the building blocks to their future. Many parents will also start a new chapter in their lives as their ‘children’ become young adults and leave the nest to start University life away from the family. For many parents this may be the first time they will experience living without their children at home and it can be both liberating and lonely. Many parents consider finding part time work in order to fill the void in the family home. Some may just decide to redecorate that empty bedroom and turn it in to a dining room or down size in the hope they won’t come back either! I often hear students say, “There are no jobs out there” and they often give up before they’ve even started! Students love social media and will tend to buy in to everything they hear and read on social networking sites. Let’s face it, the media is never full of positive news about students, teenagers or employment statistics – it will usually just reinforce to students it’s all ‘doom and gloom’! Actually, it isn’t – there are still jobs out there waiting to be filled. Don’t believe all the negative media hype.
For job seekers it is also time to ramp up those final weeks of research and job searching as the employment and recruitment industries will start to wind down in November prior to the Christmas period when the corporate world of work starts to slow down. On the other hand, retail employment starts to increase it’s pace and gets fired up to deal with one of the busiest times of year. Many shoppers will start shopping early in order to bag bargains and spread the cost of Christmas over at least two monthly pay cheques. There will be an influx of temporary Christmas jobs. So now is the time to evaluate what you have achieved so far in to this year and reflect on how you are progressing against those job related resolutions you made in January. You still have a few of months to achieve them if you haven’t already. Autumn is a beautiful time of year when all the leaves on the trees change colour and the air becomes fresher and colder and our surroundings start to slow down and prepare for the winter. This is your time to reflect on the year so far and to prepare for what you need to do next.
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Once the province of flat cap wearing “enthusiasts,” classic cars are now hugely popular with prices rocketing upwards. The rarest, most collectible cars are now the province of the superrich but, if you know what you’re looking for, you can pick up a gem that will provide you with hours of enjoyable motoring and still make you a hefty profit when you sell it on. You may be surprised to know that the Mercedes SL has been in production for over 50 years now. The earliest “Gullwing” models are knocking on the door of a million quid nice to know. The second generation “Pagoda” cars, produced through most of the 60s, are probably the prettiest but they start at £50k and so are out of the reach of most of us. How ever, let me draw your attention to the delightful R107 which stayed in production for the best part of two decades and is the biggest selling SL by some mar gin. Numerous celebrities from the 70s and 80s owned one of these luxury cabriolets. The boxy styl ing is classic Mercedes and timelessly elegant with no un necessary curves or detailing. The SL was so well built that some wag coined the phrase “panzer wagon” to describe it; it was supremely comfortable and most of them were very well equipped, particularly the later models. A colour coded hard top
was a popular option, probably because it looks just as good as the soft top, and a lot of cars had the 2+2 seating option al lowing you to run a couple of friends back from the pub. Under the bonnet there’s a choice of 2.8 or 3.0 litre straight 6s, both with virtually identical power outputs, and a bewilder ing array of V8s: 350, 380, 420, 450 and 500. More confusingly still, only 40bhp separates the 350 from the 500. A few cars were fitted with a 4 or 5 speed manual box but most come with Mercedes’ bombproof auto matic, much the better option. The R107 is a delight to drive, smooth riding, grunty and re fined and it handles with aplomb, though it is hardly a needle sharp sports car. More important is the way it makes you feel; with the hood down on a sunny day you’ll feel like a film star – it is a boulevard cruiser par excellence. So which one should you buy? Well, prices start at as little as £6k although £8k is closer to the mark. However, for this kind of money you’ll be buying a pretty ratty car that needs a lot of work, so be careful. £1011k gets you a much tidier example though it may have a lot of miles on the clock. For £15,000 you can buy a car to be proud of that will give you years of trouble free motor ing; the minters are going for £20,000 and up at the moment. I
would strongly advise against buying a wreck with a view to restoring it; you will pour thou sands of pounds into it that you will never get back. Instead, buy the very best car you can afford and it will be both a sound in vestment and a source of end less pleasure. For some reason, cars from the 70s appear more classic while the later models are better equipped and proba bly in better condition – pick what you prefer. Although the straight six is a perfectly good engine, all the V8s are more characterful and make a much nicer noise. They all have as much power as you need but the 5.0 litre is a hefty brute and feels like it. Leather is essential and the hardtop and air con are desirable options. Colourwise, avoid silver, white and pale green and the early custard yellow is strictly for the ladies. There are a couple of downsides to the SL: 20mpg is mostly an impossible dream and parts are remarkably expensive. All in all though, classic car ownership doesn’t get much better than this.
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TRANSYLVANIA is the fabled land of Frankenstein, Count Dracula, vampire bats and werewolves. Gothic tales from Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker, as well as modern authors such as Philip Pullman have stirred our imaginations. I have just returned from this mysterious and ancient kingdom bordered by the snow capped Carpathian maintains in modern day Rumania. Why did I go there? Was it to see Count Dracula's castle or Frankenstein's laboratory? Not really. I went leading a conservationist group whose main purpose was to unblock natural springs that had fallen into disuse. Our job was to re-dig and reshape some of these old springs mainly for human benefit, although local wildlife would also use them as part of their greatly improved habitat. Every day at the site I saw amphibians such as the yellow bellied toad and a number of reptiles such as small black lizards. I also noticed larger green lizards in the process of shedding their skin as they fled towards the nearby mountain stream. There were also many insects including beautiful yellow swallowtail butterflies. On many occasions I got very close to bats in the early evening. However, these were not the blood-sucking vampire bats portrayed in Dracula type stories. In fact real vampire bats exist in South America rather then Europe. Furthermore, instead of biting human necks, vampires bite the ankles of cattle and other large animals in order to drink the flowing blood. The vampire's saliva contains an anti-coagulant, so when the bats bite through the animals’ skin, the saliva stops the animal from naturally healing its wound, until the vampires have finished their literally blood-thirsty lunch. Huge storks are commonplace in the rural villages, nesting high on telegraph poles and chimneys. In springtime the chicks’ heads can just about be seen as they pop above the twigs of the heavily built nests. The spectacularly forested hills and meadows are largely uninhabited and full of wildlife. I observed many songbirds as well as birds of prey such as eagles, buzzards, and falcons. Foxes gave us delight with their dusk-time foraging. At the end of the evening when the full moon appeared, we heard wolves and brown bears which were only a short distance away, yet still remained hidden in the dense conifer woodlands facing us. The howling of wolves and the potential danger of bears created an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of medieval years. This was because we were in the wilderness, with no houses or roads in view. We were surrounded by woodlands of cone shaped trees, with series of ranges lying beyond each other, but still visible in the moonlight. There was even a hint of low lying mist and clouds in the distance between the ranges of mysterious tree lined hilltops. We also visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sougisaura, near the heart of Transylvania. This mediaeval hilltop fortification is full of Saxon, Hun and Rumanian architecture that always evokes deep feelings of mystery and excitement. I visited many old buildings, including Dracula's birthplace (who was actually named Vlad Tepes), a nearby castle tower, and a 13th century church. As a mediaevalist and an Oxford University postgraduate in architectural history, I felt that this was one of the most exhilarating days that I had experienced in years. One or our local friends was Atilla, a Hun, named after the famous war leader who ravaged great swathes of Europe at the end of the Roman Empire. They talked to me about Transylvanian environmental problems while sinking glasses of palinka, a powerful drink, brewed by local families. We had been drinking it merrily as a vodka-like spirit until Atilla told us that we should ‘slam it back’ in one gulp. However, when the rest of the group did exactly that, it was often followed by an inevitable shudder and a gasp of ‘aargh’. Despite wanting to be ‘one of the lads’, I had to admit that it was not for me. In the second week, some villagers explained the deforestation of some of the area. Whilst illegal groups profits from this activity, animals such as boar, eagles, wolves and bears pay the price of losing their living space. But despite this state of affairs, and the distractions of Transylvanian folklore, we still had a fabulous time - in the true sense of the word.
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AS we draw closer to the end of 2015, and the Hydrangeas from last month have all but disappeared, we were given a final reminder of the fantastic brilliance of Mother Nature, along with the great talent of our society members at the Great Barn Ruislip, where we held our last show of the year, the RCHS Great Autumn Show. This month I have asked Patricia Swindells, the society Show Manager to report on the happenings of the day which was enjoyed by over 200 local people! Before any show the weather report becomes compulsive reading. Will it rain or will there be sunshine? At the beginning of the week the forecast was not looking good. However, apart from a short shower, the sun came out and set the scene for a glorious day and a superb show. The show attracted more entrants and more entries across most of the categories. It is always a good sign of the health of the Society when new members feel able to enter and, in some cases, win against established contributors. One such recent member is Patricia Wright who won the Maurice Osborne Cup for the Best Exhibit in the Pot Plant Class, another is Rod Pengelly who won prizes for his roses and took the Founders Cup for the best exhibit in the show! So there is really no excuse for not entering.
The judges were impressed with the overall standards, with the Dahlias and Roses attracting high praise for the quality of the exhibits. There was a large selection of fruits and vegetables on display which obviously benefited from the warm spring and wetter summer. The Handicraft section drew appreciative comments regarding the time and effort that had been put in to the production of all the articles. It is obvious that handicrafts of all descriptions are thriving in Ruislip! The strange and wonderful exhibits of the Cacti and Succulents showed the devotion of the growers who have to wait many
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years before getting a specimen that can be shown. It is pleasing to report that there was an increase in the numbers entering the Floral Art section and in an attempt to tempt even more there was an exhibition of displays to illustrate what can be achieved with material from the garden and to dispel the notion that this is an expensive hobby. The Society would like to encourage more entrants for the Photographic and Domestic sections to ensure a wider participation. There was a fantastic turnout of Ruislip residents throughout the afternoon – no doubt enticed by the excellent refreshments provided by the Society volunteers as well as the fantastic show! They stayed on for the presentation of the prizes. Mr Graham Goode, RCHS committee member, presented the prizes. He has been a member for 25 years though he admitted that it was his wife’s involvement that ensured his involvement. The Vanessa Goode Cup for the best exhibit in the Pelargoniums is awarded in her memory in the Summer Show. The Chairman of the Society, Viv Ash, thanked Graham for presenting the prizes. It was pleasing to hear the comments that many of those who visited the Show made with regard to how good the show looked; the standard of the exhibits; the friendly atmosphere and how they enjoyed that such a fantastic venue, as the Great Barn, was being used for a genuine community event that could be enjoyed by all. All in all the Autumn Show was a great success which bodes well for the 2016 season. If you have any questions on the shows that we hold then please get in touch with Patricia at www.ruisliphorticultural.org.uk Next month the RCHS Mailbag returns, please email any horticultural related question in to the team here at the RCHS to rchstalks @gmail.com and we will feature it in the next article.
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THERE are big tubs of pumpkins outside the supermarkets, along with costumes, fake blood and multi-packs of sweets in the aisles. Halloween is almost upon us. But why do we celebrate it, when did trick or treating start, and what’s the point of carving pumpkins? As many people know, Halloween is short for All Hallows’ Eve. All Hallows’ Day (also known as All Saints’ Day) was an important occasion in the early Christian calendar and is still recognised by many Christians today. It is a national holiday in some predominately Catholic countries and is seen as a time to recognise and remember saints. It is believed that many Halloween traditions pre-date Christianity, and actually date back to the ancient Gaelic festival Samhain, which was held to mark the transition from harvest time to winter. Samhain was seen to be a time when the boundaries between worlds, particularly those of the living and the dead, were loosened, enabling spirits to cross through into our world. Bonfires were lit to cleanse the air and offer protection. People would often dress up as evil spirits in order to appease the ‘real’ spirits into not harming them, their families or their livestock. The ‘evil witch’ may have its roots in the Pagan goddess, The Crone, who was celebrated at Samhain for her wisdom and nurture of the Earth. In the Middle Ages, poor people would visit homes, offering to pray for the dead on All Soul’s Day
(November 2nd), in exchange for food. This is likely where trick or treating started. Trick or treating may also be related to ‘guising’, a tradition where children would dress up and perform a song, dance, or other entertainment in exchange for a sweet treat Pumpkin carving is believed to date back to the 1800s. Originally, turnips were carved and a candle placed inside. It appears that these lanterns served numerous purposes: to frighten spirits away; to guide travellers home safely; and simply to light the way in a time before street lights were commonplace. Pumpkins started to replace turnips when Irish immigrants took their Halloween traditions with them to America. Pumpkins were easier to acquire there than turnips, and soon became more popular as they are usually larger and much easier to carve! In recent years, pumpkin carving has become something of an art form, with elaborate designs often replacing simple grotesque faces. Black cats, spiders and bats are common Halloween symbols, and likely relate to the idea of a witch’s ‘familiar’ – an animal that was said to be a demon in disguise. Halloween is now celebrated in numerous countries across the globe, although it is particularly popular in the United States. Samhain itself is also still celebrated by pagans and wiccans around the world. Kate Duggan
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Car insurance: ‘fronting’ is fraud
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For younger drivers aged between 17 and 25, car insurance premiums can exceed more than double the national average. With insurance costs running between £1000–1500, the annual premium could even exceed the value of the car itself. Drivers aged 17 to 20 are twice as likely to make an insurance claim as other drivers and their claims’ costs will be three times higher. The high premiums represent the risks associated with younger and less experienced drivers. These risks include: • damage to the car and potentially other property • injury claims for themselves and passengers • injury claims by third parties and their passengers • damage to the other driver’s car High premiums are driving some parents to add their children to their policies – and fraudulently declare themselves to be the main driver, with their child as the second driver, even though the younger and higher risk driver is actually the main driver. In the insurance industry this practice is known as ‘fronting’. Fronting often occurs when a child is away at university, so that students, already burdened by debt, can reduce their outgoings. In a 2014 survey by gocompare.com, 2000 parents of children aged between 16-25 were questioned about their car insurance policies, revealing a surprising level of ‘fronting’, despite the fact that the practice is fraudulent and illegal. 41% of parents said that they would consider it in order to reduce premiums, and 25% of parents insure their child’s car in their name.
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yspraxia is also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder, and occurs in both adults and children. It can affects fine and gross motor coordination. Those with the condition are often late learning to walk, stand, sit and roll and will find other standard developmental activities such as running, jumping or catching a ball more difficult. Many also experience difficulties with articulation, speech, perception and thoughts, leading to memory problems, poor organisation, planning and sequencing skills. Dyspraxia is thought to be caused by an immaturity of neurone development in the brain which disrupts the way the brain sends messages to the body. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe announced he had the disorder in 2008. Other well known personalities affected by the condition include South Shields MP Emma Lewell- Buck, model Cara Delvingne and Jamie Lambert (pictured top) who is part of the Britain’s Got Talent winning male singing group Collabro. Indeed, Jamie has just become a Celebrity Patron for the Charity the Dyspraxia Foundation and is fronting this year’s awareness campaign. His mother Lorraine has shared her thoughts in a blog to help others. She urges people not to assume that those with the condition have limited potential. Around 5% of the population are affected by Dyspraxia and around 2% are severely affected. Evidence shows
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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
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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
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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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Taekwondo
For Junior beginners
Taekwondo clubs with a friendly, family atmosphere aimed at juniors aged 4+ MONDAYS - WEST DRAYTON
Age 4-12 6.00pm - 7.15pm - CLASS FULL
St Martin's Church, Church Road,
WEST DRAYTON, UB7 7PT
TUESDAYS - ICKENHAM
Under 5's 5.15pm - 6.00pm Under 7's 6.00pm - 7.00pm Juniors 7.00-8.15pm - CLASS FULL Seniors 8.15pm - 9.30pm (Aged 13 - adult)
St Giles Church, Swakeleys Road,
ICKENHAM, UB10 8BG
WEDNESDAYS - HAYES END Hayes End Community Centre, Kingsway (opp Bishops Road),
Under 7's 5.15pm - 6.15pm - CLASS FULL Juniors 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Last few spaces left)
HAYES END, UB3 2TY
THURSDAYS - DENHAM VILLAGE Memorial Hall, Village Road,
Age 4-12 4.45pm - 6.00pm (Last few spaces left)
DENHAM, UB8 5BN
FRIDAYS - WEST DRAYTON St Martin's Church, Church Road,
Under 7's 5.30pm - 6.45pm - CLASS FULL Juniors 6.45pm - 8.00pm - CLASS FULL
WEST DRAYTON, UB7 7PT
SATURDAYS - ICKENHAM St Giles Church, Swakeleys Road,
ICKENHAM, UB10 8BG
Under 5's 10.30am-11.10am - CLASS FULL Under 7's 11.15am -12.15pm Juniors 12.15pm - 1.30pm Seniors 1.30pm - 3.00pm (Aged 13 - adult)
£25 per calendar month (£20 per calendar month if paid by Standing Order) (plus £23 annual Insurance Fee) Instructor: Tony Butcher, 4th Dan (CRB checked, Kukkiwon and First Aid certified) For further information, please call Tony on 07890 450568 / 01895 810794 or email tony67_2002@yahoo.co.uk (Please feel free to check availability, as numbers fluctuate throughout the year.) www.ickenhamtkd.co.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 teaching 7-18 year olds to play guitar, bass, drums & vocals. Sessions run Weds at Vyners School, Ickenham and Thursday’s at Nower Hill High School, Pinner. Juniors (7-11) 4.15-6.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.30-8.30pm. for more info: Call Pritpal 07855863058. 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.
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
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.
Northwood Hills Friendship Group A friendly group which meets every Monday 9.30am-2.30pm in Northwood Hills URC Hall, Joel St, Northwood Hills HA6 1NL. Open to anyone over 60 living in the area who would like to make new friends. Part of a local Live at Home Scheme, activities include chair-based exercise, crafts, quizzes, games & occasional outings. A light lunch is served & half days available. Call 01923 842494. www.mha.org.uk/communitysupport/live-home/northwood.
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
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
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 01895 824935 or 07818 025993
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
PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS...
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
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
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 Every Tues & Thurs, 2-4pm. Call Jack 0208 845 1469. Bikewise Bike rides set off from 61 Swakeleys Rd. 2nd & 4th Sun every month. Call 01895 675376 or email@bikewisegb.com 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. For more info call 01895 676085/01895 673770. Swakeleys Tennis Club Adult Social Tennis Club in Ickenham. Contact Pam 01895 677149 or Ed 01895 635568 www.swakeleystennis.co.uk Table Tennis Eastcote Community Association require new players to play in Wembley & Harrow League. Call Eve & George Gibson on 01895 636106. Uxbridge Tennis Club Located in Gatting Way, Uxbridge UB81NR, tel. 07905 293444. Social Tennis: Thu 7pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 10am. See www.uxbridgetennisclub.org.uk.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Local Events
HUBB Business Breakfast Event 8th October, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Networking in partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce. Coffee & pastries. We would be delighted if you could join us, to book helen. thompson@wardwilliams.co.uk Charity Comedy Night 9th October, 7.30-9.30pm Denham Village Memorial Hall Denham, UB9 5AE. In aid of FODVIS (Friends of Denham Village Infant School). Comedians Tom Price, Stuart Laws and James Veitch there will Bar. Tickets £10 contact Wendy on 07826 685098. Canals from the Air 13th October, Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Rd, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. Inland Waterways Association presents a talk by Tony Conder. middlesex.socials@waterways.org.uk Annie Get Your Gun 14th-17th October, 7.30pm Saturday Matinee, 2.30pm Winston Churchill Theatre, Pinn Way, Ruislip, HA4 7QY. Tickets from £10. Box Office; 020 8207 2340/ 01895 349521. boxoffice@klosmusicaltheatre.co.uk
9th October The Flyers 16th October Glen Cooper 23rd October 2Tone 31st October Halloween Fancy Dress with DJ and cash prizes
Talent Show in aid of Michael Sobell Hospice 2nd October, 7.30pm Watersmeet, Rickmansworth, WD3 1EH. This event is being held as part of Hospice Care Week. To book go to www.watersmeet.co.uk. Talk by Sean Kelly author of ‘Home Bases’ 6th October, 7pm-8.30pm South Ruislip Library. Memories & Stories about the military bases around the area. Admission free call 01895 556536 to book or for info: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culture
October into November 2015
For more details and bookings call 01753 677604.
Mindfulness Training 16th October, 6pm-8pm Lotus Wellbeing Clinic, Richings Park, Iver, Bucks, SL0 9AU. Free 20 minutes taster sessions.
Brainbox Quiz Night in aid of Michael Sobell Hospice 21st October, 7.30pm Michael Sobell Hospice Lecture Hall (Gate 3), Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, HA6 2RN. Show off your general knowledge skills at our popular annual Quiz Night Tickets cost £16 and include a fish and chip supper (veggie option available). Max 8 members per team. There will be a licensed bar. Book online at www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 0203 826 2367. Ruislip Stamp Fair 24th October, Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. Call 01895 637283 for details. Outdoor Artisan Market 25th October, 10am-4pm Black Park, Slough, Bucks. SL3 6DS. Local specialist foods. Lunchtime Classical Concert 28th October, 12.15pm St Martin’s Church Hall, corner of Eastcote Road and High Street, Ruislip, HA4 6DG, Come along and enjoy! Heathway Ladies Winter Bazaar 31st October, from 2pm Iver Heath Village Hall. Entry 50p; cakes, tombola, bottle, jewellery, cosmetic, book, toys,craft & other stalls, Giant Raffle. Come and grab a bargain. Creepy Crafts for Halloween 31st October Black Park, Slough, Bucks. SL3 6DS. Join us to make creepy crafts , marshmallows and hot drinks. Sausage & Cider Festival 30th-31st October 3 Byron Parade, Uxbridge Road, UB10 0LZ. For more details call 0208 573 1525 or visit www.byronsurban farmshop.co.uk
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG.
Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 11th October Jeff Freeman 18th October 2Tone 25th October The Joe Fryd Show 1st November Marky Dawson 5th November Sixities, Sparklers and Music from 7pm The Watersedge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 16th October Swing & Soul Night - all the greats from Stuart Wilson & Teeray. Nick Mills Blue Note Project Ickenham Village Hall, 33 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham. 24th October £12 available at the doorin advance online at www.tootsmusicmanagement.co. uk/news-events or at Pro Music International, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham.
NOVEMBER EVENTS 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@hot mail.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.
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