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the attention and all the gongs. Only after Hurst was knighted did the press, fans, and fellow players get behind a campaign to honour the rest of the team.
The Queen presents the 1966 World Cup to England Captain, Bobby Moore
Absolutely no prizes for guessing which glorious golden anniversary we’re celebrating this month. What, you need a clue? Some people are on the pitch – they think it’s all over – it is now! Yes, of course you knew... 30th July 1966 was undoubtedly the greatest day in our sporting history, when more 30 million people worldwide than saw England beat Germany 4-2 to win the World Cup for the first and only time. So far. The story of the game, and especially of England’s disputed third goal, is too well-known to go into here. But a campaign launched by the Daily Mirror in January this year to mark the anniversary by knighting all the surviving members of the team (except hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst, who is a knight already) stirs the dusty memory of an investiture conducted by the Queen 16 years ago. Somehow, in the immediate aftermath of the game, the Charlton brothers Bobby (OBE 1969, knighthood ‘94) and Jackie (OBE ‘74), goal-scorers Hurst (MBE ’75, knighthood ‘98) and Martin Peters (MBE ‘78), captain Bobby Moore (OBE ‘67), and goalkeeper Gordon Banks (OBE ‘70) captured all
So it was that on 7th March 2000 the “forgotten five”, as they were nicknamed, turned up at Buck House to receive the MBEs they’d been awarded in the New Year’s honours. Full-backs Roger Hunt and Ray Wilson, midfielders Alan Ball and Nobby Stiles (both of whom, unusually for midfielders of the time, were only 5’ 6”), and striker George Cohen had all made vast contributions, not just to victory in the final but also to the campaign leading up to it, which were at long last being acknowledged and rewarded. But what became of those lesser-known lions after Nobby Stiles’s famous post-match victory dance, dentures in one hand and Jules Rimet trophy in the other? Of the five only the youngest, Alan Ball (21 at the time), went on to enjoy what you might call a stellar playing career; not because he was a better player than the others but because only his career extended into the era when footballers became media celebrities. He scored 187 goals in 833 club games spanning 23 years and represented England in the 1970 and ‘74 World Cups. His top-flight career included 72 caps (six as captain) and lengthy spells at Blackpool, Everton (League Champions 1969-70), Arsenal and Southampton. His 15 years in management were less successful and he retired in
1999, dying in 2007 of a sudden heart attack. Of the others, Hunt was arguably the most successful, scoring 286 goals for Liverpool (one of them, against Arsenal in August 1964, being the first ever shown on Match of the Day), 24 for Bolton, and 18 for England. After retiring from football in 1972 he went into the haulage business. Fellow full back Wilson made over 400 club appearances in 20 years, for Huddersfield, Everton, Oldham and Bradford, before quitting football to become an undertaker. Cohen was a Fulham stalwart for 13 years and earned 30 England caps; he was forced into retirement by injury in 1969 and enjoyed a successful career as a coach at his old club. Stiles’s career followed a similar path: after 11 years at Manchester United he spent two seasons at Middlesbrough and then two at Preston under his old teammate Bobby Charlton. His playing career was also ended by injury and he also returned to his old club as youth coach where he trained, amongst others, Beckham, Giggs, Scholes, Butt, and the Neville brothers.
In honour of the above, this month’s birthday boys are all ex-international footballers.
Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Enrico Annoni (1st), Minas Hantzidis (4th), Gianfranco Zola (5th), Owen Coyle (14th), and Martin Keown (24th).
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It’s been a very long time coming, but summer is finally here. I’ve dusted off the sunnies and dug out my sandals, but couldn’t resist investing in a few new goodies… A new lip gloss is always on my summer shopping list. This year I’ve gone for Neal’s Yard’s organic Lip Gloss in Fig, £9.50. It’s rich in seed and fruit oils, so nourishes lips while giving them a decent burst of colour. It’s easy to apply and also has a subtle orange flavour and scent. Being a gloss, the colour doesn’t last that long, but it does leave my lips feeling moisturised. Next on my list is a new makeup palette. I like one that I can keep in my bag then whip out when there’s talk of cocktails. Marks and Spencer’s Autograph Face Palette ticks all the boxes. There are nine eyeshadows, two
blushers and four highlighters, so it can take my look from day to night with ease. What’s more, it’s housed in a cute metallic clutch bag, which you can detach from the palette and use on its own. A bargain at just £15. Now I am not normally a fan of nettles. I seem to be forever getting stung by them when retrieving a football out of the long grass or trailing after my dog through the woods. But they do have some good qualities. Nettles are packed with amino acids and proteins, so can help to strengthen your hair. You can make an effective hair rinse by steeping leaves in hot water, but if that sounds like a bit too much effort, try Paul Mitchell’s Super Strong System. This three-step hair care range uses nettles and other botanical ingredients to strengthen hair, add shine and prevent sun damage. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and am suitably impressed.
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British fragrance house Atkinsons is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. To celebrate, and mark the Queen’s 90th birthday year, it has launched a new perfume, Oud Save the Queen. Inspired by the Orient, this fragrance is bursting with spicy, exotic notes, including bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom and, of course, oud. However, there are also notes of the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea. This fragrance is on my wish list, rather than shopping list, unfortunately, as it’s an eye watering £150.
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Heritage
in Palermo By Solange Hando
Lapped by the blue Tyrrhenian Sea, framed by mountains rising over 1,000 metres, Palermo is the bustling capital of the autonomous region of Sicily. Attracted by the natural harbour and strategic location, myriad civilisations landed on these shores and on its solitary headland, the iconic Mount Pellegrino has seen them all: Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish to name just a few, all leaving their mark on a city which became one of the richest on the Mediterranean. Today Palermo remains an enticing mix of old and new, tree-lined avenues festooned in hibiscus and oleander, traditional street markets, hidden courtyards and breezy squares and narrow twisting lanes where laundry flaps on the balconies. The air smells of oranges and lemons and freshly-baked pizza, church bells mingle with the hooting of scooters and tuk-tuks and pony and traps rattle side by side. Bursting with colour, Palermo is above all a city of palaces, theatres and churches, contributing to Sicily’s generous share of UNESCO sites. In a capital once protected by four patron saints, the most venerated today is Saint Rosalia, who freed the people from the plague. Churches
pop up around every corner: austere or ornate, Norman, Renaissance, Baroque and more, but most endearing are the hidden chapels in the Vucciria neighbourhood, their gleaming interiors entirely covered in white stucco angels. Yet top of the list must be the Cathedral founded in the 12th century, boasting a magnificent doorway and royal tombs, a stunning Treasury and a rooftop walk, up 107 spiral steps but worth the effort for the panoramic view of the city bristling with domes, the sea and the surrounding hills. Meanwhile, far below, visitors head for Piazza Verdi to pose on the steps of the Teatro Massimo and gaze at its refined neo-classical façade flanked by two bronze lions. Dating back to the late19th century, it’s the third largest Opera House in Europe, justly renowned for its acoustics, and the place where the final scenes of the Godfather Part III were filmed in 1990. Stroll along the road and you come to another architectural gem, the Politeama Garibaldi Theatre; unlike Teatro Massimo, this was built for the common people who preferred operetta, plays, equestrian shows and the circus. Yet one of the theatre’s greatest
moments was the performance of Puccini’s opera La Bohème in 1896, applauded by a near delirious audience after a disappointing reception in Turin. Now home to the Sicilian Foundation Symphonic Orchestra, it dazzles visitors with its grand entrance and superb decorations, while on some guided tours you might see the original painted stage curtain weighing 450 kilos. As for Palermo’s palaces, most exotic are the Zisa and Cuba in Arabic style, set in the former pleasure grounds of the Norman kings, but most impressive is the Norman Palace, currently the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. Following the Norman Conquest in 1072, the Arabic fortress was transformed into a sumptuous palace for the new Kings of Sicily, and as such is said to be the oldest royal residence in Europe. Beyond the 17th century façade, highlights include the splendid Ruggero Hall, named after Sicily’s first Norman King, and the 12th century Palatine Chapel. With its Norman architecture, its wooden ceiling in traditional Islamic style and its glittering Byzantine mosaics and dome, it exemplifies the rich blend of cultures which have shaped Palermo for over 1,000 years.
Finance
By Ann Haldon
Which type of ISA is best for you? put your money to one side.
the ISA family, the Help to Buy ISA was introduced in December 2015 in an attempt to boost the first-time buyer market. For every £4 saved, the government has pledged to add a £1 bonus (up to a maximum of £3,000), making it a great way to save for a deposit on a first property.
You get instant access to your savings, and need to be at least 16 years of age to open this account.
Individual Savings Accounts were first introduced in 1999. They provided exemption from income tax and capital gains tax, and quickly became a popular place to save and invest. Back then, it was a straightforward choice between a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares equivalent, but with seven different types of Individual Savings Account now available, making the right choice is much more complicated. So how do you know which ISA is best for you, and even whether you’re eligible to apply? We take a look at the different ISA accounts available, to identify which ones might suit your needs. Instant access cash Isa A straightforward tax-free savings account offered by banks and building societies - interest rates have fallen considerably in recent years, but it’s also a risk-free way to
stocks and shares Isa Stocks and Shares ISAs are open to anyone aged 18 or over. The money is divided between various investment products, including company shares, government and corporate bonds, and unit trusts. Although as an investment there’s greater risk with a Stocks and Shares ISA, you can control your exposure to it by splitting your annual allowance between this and a Cash ISA.
JunIor Isa Parents can save for their children in a Junior ISA. It’s open to children under the age of 18, but the child can only open an account if they are aged 16 or over. The annual allowance currently stands at £4,080, but a child between the ages of 16 and 18 can also open an adult ISA, which boosts their saving capacity. For a child under the age of 16, the account must be opened by a parent or legal guardian, but there are no restrictions on who can pay money in once it’s open. help to Buy Isa A fairly recent addition to
There are limits on how much you can save each month, however, so it’s a good idea to start saving early. You can put away a maximum of £200 a month into a Help to Buy ISA, as well as a lump sum of up to £1,000 when the account is opened. You’ll receive the bonus when your property purchase is complete, and as couples are entitled to have a Help to Buy ISA each, there’s the potential to receive an extra £6,000 from the government. InherItance Isa To avoid having to pay tax on a deceased partner’s ISA savings, the Chancellor introduced the facility to inherit tax-free from December 2014. From the date of a spouse’s death, the surviving partner is granted an Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) for the total amount in the account, and has three years in which to use it. Once an APS application form has been completed, they can open an account in their own name and the money will be transferred across.
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up. You can hold a Lifetime ISA and a Help to Buy ISA at the same time, but are only eligible to receive the bonus on one of them.
InnovatIve fInance Isa This is seen to be a riskier choice for investors, but one that potentially brings higher returns. One of the risks is that your money won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme because the banks are not involved. You place your money with peer-to-peer lending platforms, which could attract a higher rate of interest than with Cash or Stocks and Shares ISAs. At the time of writing, however, there are only eight such online lenders offering this type of ISA.
The ISA limit for the 2016/17 tax year is £15,240, rising to £20,000 in 2017/18, and the savings year runs from 6th April to the following 5th April. Each type of ISA has its own pros and cons, and it’s worth remembering that unless you opt for a fixed rate ISA, interest rates can fluctuate widely throughout the year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/saving/article-3505692/ The-seven-different-types-offerchoose-one-you.html http://www.moneywise. co.uk/banking-saving/savingsaccounts-isas/how-to-inherit-isa http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/mortgageshome/article3520497/From-new-LifetimeIsa-shared-ownership-banishtime-buyer-blues.html
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It’s been a relatively quiet time on the sales market, as people wait to see how the recent EU referendum affects house prices. FEAR OF PROPERTY CRASH Following the Nation's decision to leave the EU, there is more speculation that the sales market will cool with some fearing a property crash. There is also the worry that we could be looking at a wait of several years before the next upward cycle. Many people have commented on a possible 20% drop in London, with house prices to drop 5% in the second half of 2016.
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It is wise to remember that the Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said “...additional measures will be taken if required and this involves including a cut in interest rates or additional money being pumped into the economy.” (quantitative easing). SECOND HOME MORTGAGES ON DECREASE The recent new tax changes in April for people buying a second home have clearly had a negative impact as there has been a noticeable drop-off in instructions and people taking out mortgages during this time. The Land Registry have comm-ented that property prices have rocketed by 54% in London while prices across Britain jumped by 20%. Currently London prices stand at 9.2 times average earnings, according to nationwide data. With the majority of renters still struggling to get on the housing ladder, rental properties are still seen as a good investment for the future. POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES I believe there will be a short term correction in the market and a period of volatility but this will be superseded by a return of growth. The question is how long will this take? The letting market is buoyant with most properties taking less than a few weeks to let. Buyers could see this as a great opportunity to acquire a property if there is a downturn. I expect central London prime properties to be more affected, with possible financial jobs being cut and oversees money looking to invest elsewhere. If you are still unsure what direction to take with your property, why not pop into our branch to discuss the many options available to you.
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Home & Interiors Storage Solutions For Every Room By Katherine Sorrell
We all want to be able to maximise space, show off the things we love and find the things we need quickly and easily. Welldesigned storage makes an enormous difference to how good our homes look and how streamlined our lives can be. Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell takes us through some room-by-room ideas. From spices to ski gear, toys to towels and photos and files, our homes are full of stuff. Stuff that we have to find space for, stuff that might need to be displayed or concealed, stuff for which we have to provide storage. Each room, large or small, requires specific solutions. You could do this yourself, plotting on graph paper where doors, windows, radiators and other furnishings will go, making use of otherwise ‘dead’ spaces such as under stairs or sloping ceilings, the alcoves either side of a
chimney breast or the space below a bay window. Or you could employ either an interior designer or an architect. Designers will be particularly helpful for creating an overall ‘look’, but should also be knowledgeable about space planning and have plenty of resources and contacts, while architects are suited to more extensive works that involve extensions or alterations, and can offer inventive ideas to make the most of your space.
Living Rooms
Storage and display go hand in hand, especially in a living room, which is often the public face of a home, and where you’ll want to show off treasured possessions at the same time as concealing less attractive items. The best way to cope with these twin demands is to build in storage that includes open shelving and/or display niches, and cupboards within which you can hide whatever you like. In a typical period home, there is often a central chimney breast with alcoves either side which are ideal for shelving above and cupboards below. Alternatively, you could run a long, low
cupboard along one entire wall – perhaps incorporating a fireplace or TV in the centre – the top of which could also serve as either seating or display space. Thinking more laterally, when two rooms have been knocked into one there may be space for shelving or cupboards over the central double doors, or in a small room it may be possible to find much-needed shelving space above (and perhaps around) the door or the windows.
Halls
Coats, shoes and umbrellas seem to multiply in mysterious ways, and finding storage space for them in a narrow hallway can be a headache. Hallway storage is all about organisation – not just buying slimline furniture such as console tables or storage benches, but also providing a variety of storage types: instead of just having some coat hooks behind the door, add a couple of racks at the bottom for shoes, maybe a hook for an umbrella, and a shelf at the top for bits and pieces. The result? A store-all solution. Alternatively, in many hallways it’s possible to build a cupboard under the stairs, kitted out inside with practical hooks, shelves and racks.
Bathrooms
It’s surprising how much kit you need to store in a bathroom – and this tends to be one room where storage furniture often gets overlooked. Custom-made floor and
wall cabinets offer a great solution for storing toiletries and spare towels, keeping surfaces completely clear, while vanity units with shelves, drawers and cabinets hide belongings from view and can be built around sanitaryware to cover up unattractive pipe work. Alternatively, you might consider free-standing options such as dressers, cupboards and chests, and wall-mounted pieces such as shelves, racks and mirrored cupboards. For a complete, streamlined solution, pipe runs can be hidden behind floor-to-ceiling false walls made from studwork and plasterboard, within which you can punch shallow shelves and cupboards. This is also possible when building a shower wall, allowing you to create handy niches in which to store shampoos and soaps.
Bedrooms
Clothes storage is one of those things that most of us can never get enough of, and in an ideal world you would design it specifically for whoever is using it. There are four ways to fit out a bedroom: use freestanding pieces that you can take with you when you move (but probably won’t make the very best use of space); find a carpenter or joiner to make you an utterly bespoke room; commission a fitted-furniture specialist and choose from one of their ranges – which often feature ingenious storage solutions; or use inexpensive, off-the-shelf elements, readily available from DIY sheds or storage specialists, and make it up yourself. Each option has its pros and cons, so it’s a question of working out what best suits you, your property and your pocket.
Children’s Rooms
The first consideration for storage in children’s rooms is that your little ones can reach everything they need all by themselves. Raised beds with storage underneath are very useful for storing clothes or toys at just the right height. It’s also important that drawers are easy to open, but with stops that prevent them from sliding right out if pulled hard. As for play storage, be very organised. Use large boxes, baskets or cupboards for bigger toys, and smaller containers (labelled if necessary) for things like Lego, toy soldiers and paints.
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Motoring
By James Baggott
First Drive: Range Rover Evoque Convertible
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The 9-speed automatic gearbox is from the standard Evoque. The added weight of the chassis – 1,967kg compared to the coupe’s 1,690kg – is noticeable when accelerating out of corners, though switching into its semi-automatic function and making use of the steering wheel mounted paddles proves slightly more responsive.
Four years after its concept debut, Range Rover’s Evoque convertible has come to fruition. Its hard top sibling has already sold more than half a million units since it was launched in 2011 and over 1,500 orders have so far been placed for the convertible variant. What is it? The Evoque convertible is the world’s first convertible compact SUV. Based on the same platform as the Evoque, and featuring much of the same spec, the convertible looks luxurious. The car’s chassis has received strengthening in order to maintain the car’s torsional rigidity, despite its lack of roof. What’s under the bonnet? A 2.0-litre turbocharged Ingenium diesel engine powers the 4x4, putting out 180PS and 430Nm of torque through the Efficient Driveline four-wheel-drive system. This system varies the flow of torque between the front and rear wheels in different driving conditions. Fuel economy is a modest 49.6mpg while the diesel emits 149g of C02 per kilometre, making it theoretically one of
What’s the spec like? A 10.2inch touchscreen allows the driver to navigate using easy pinch and swipe motions even whilst driving. However, it can prove difficult to read when the roof is down. Safety is accounted for by hidden aluminium roll over bars, which automatically deploy in the event of an accident. The convertible is not just a summer fancy. Boasting a 251litre boot, 500mm water wade ability, all terrain progress control and a ski hatch, it is a comfortable and relatively practical drive. The roof can operate at speeds of up to 30mph and, unlike some other convertibles, neither rear visibility nor boot capacity is compromised when the roof is folded down. Any rivals? Like for like, the Evoque convertible has no rivals. It is likely to draw a customer base from fans of luxury D-segment convertibles, and drivers of the original Evoque are also expected to be tempted. What’s it like to drive? The 9-speed gearbox feels too
sluggish for the convertible, due to the weight of the strengthened chassis. However, in its position as the new it-car for fashionistas, it is unlikely that the convertible will be tackling much more than the occasional country road. Acceleration to 60mph takes 9.7seconds while the vehicle tops out at 121mph and steering is reassuringly firm at both high and low speeds. Wind noise is reduced in convertible form thanks to clever aerodynamics and an optional wind deflector, meaning that noise and buffeting in the front of the cabin is limited, and audible conversations can be held even at motorway speeds. Verdict As 4x4s go, the Evoque convertible wouldn’t be the obvious choice. Practicality is seriously limited, and realistically the model would only provide a comfortable long distance journey for two. But drivers wanting the benefits of both a 4x4 and a soft top can’t go wrong. Perhaps the model could do with some refinement, but for the first of its kind it will certainly set a precedent.
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lIfetIme Isa The Lifetime ISA will be introduced from 2017, and is for people between the ages of 18 and 39. A 25% bonus from the government is available, so for every £4 saved they will put in £1 up to a maximum of £1,000.
up. You can hold a Lifetime ISA and a Help to Buy ISA at the same time, but are only eligible to receive the bonus on one of them.
If money is withdrawn for anything other than a house purchase, you’ll be charged 5% on the amount taken out and lose the government bonus. It can be used towards the purchase of a house up to the value of £450,000, otherwise you need to keep the money in the account until the age of 60 to avoid the penalty.
InnovatIve fInance Isa This is seen to be a riskier choice for investors, but one that potentially brings higher returns. One of the risks is that your money won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme because the banks are not involved.
The ISA limit for the 2016/17 tax year is £15,240, rising to £20,000 in 2017/18, and the savings year runs from 6th April to the following 5th April. Each type of ISA has its own pros and cons, and it’s worth remembering that unless you opt for a fixed rate ISA, interest rates can fluctuate widely throughout the year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/saving/article-3505692/ The-seven-different-types-offerchoose-one-you.html
Additionally, the account needs to be open for a minimum period of a year to qualify for the government top-
You place your money with peer-to-peer lending platforms, which could attract a higher rate of interest than with Cash or Stocks and Shares ISAs. At the time of writing, however, there are only eight such online lenders offering this type of ISA.
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Reveley Lodge, Bushey
WELL as we wait for Summer to arrive, the longest day of the year has passed, the thoughts of Autumn are round the corner, you may be wondering what you can do in your garden while squelching through the mud! Maybe your time would be spent better visiting some of the local hidden gems that are so close you could almost reach out and touch them. Well the RCHS has done just that, and what a day. Here is a low down on the away day by Committee member Patricia Swindells...
A HIDDEN GEM
REVELEY LODGE Margaret McIntosh, Chairperson of the RCHS, arranged an outing to Reveley Lodge, Bushey, at the end of May. This was in response to views expressed that our members would like more trips. The trip was a joint venture with members from the Hatch End Horticultural Society and it added an extra dimension in that we got to meet new people and share information and advice. The weather was absolutely glorious, bright blue skies and a soaring temperature. A day when it looked like Summer had arrived (a false promise as it turned out!). Most of our group had never heard of Reveley Lodge and we were all surprised by what we found in this corner of London. Definitely a hidden gem. The morning started with a tour of the Lodge. The group was divided in smaller parties and taken around the house by the volunteer guides. Each room has been restored to show how it would have looked. Albert Chewett came to study art in Bushey at the famous Herkomer Art School in 1900, after three years he returned to Canada and then came back to Europe with his family, eventually settling back in Bushey where he was able to rent the lodge. In 1921 he had the opportunity to buy the estate, he paid £5,000 for the house, nine cottages and four and a half acres of land. He met Eila Hamilton-Baillie, the daughter of a clergyman when she came to tea at Reveley. They married on her 19th birthday in 1931. He was 53. Albert died in 1965 aged 88 and Eila stayed in the lodge, her home for 70 years, until 2003. She bequeathed the lodge in 2003 to the Bushey Museum Property Trust. After the tour the group went back in to the Salon for tea and cake. The cakes were excellent and the portions very generous! The next
Tickets are selling fast for “An Evening with PIPPA GREENWOOD” on Tuesday 15th November 2016, to come along and enjoy a fantastic evening with the BBC Radio 4 presenter please call Warren on 01923 451616 for tickets. See website for details. http://ruisliphorticultural.org.uk/
section of the tripwas a conducted tour of the garden and our guide was the Head Gardener Nick Boyes, a professionally trained Kew gardener. The tour was very informative with tips on the types of tools to be used; how to keep work to a minimum; not to listen to certain TV experts with detailed and extremely useful information on the different plants grown. With additional help from a part-time assistant gardener and a small number of volunteers, the garden has been nurtured and is now a space where people can enjoy beauty and tranquility. The emphasis now, with ever evolving new planting, is to create a garden with year round interest. Even after the tour the group stayed on to enjoy the experience and pick the brains of Nick on what they should do in their own gardens. For those interested in going back or going for the first time the garden is open free of charge during weekdays throughout the year. In addition during the summer months, the garden opens on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. The house has a limited opening but for more details see the website: http://www.reveleylodge.org/garden/
POST BAG I would like to ask the RCHS if there is a plant that tolerates boggy soil, I live in Northwood at the bottom of a hill, and all this wet weather has caused my garden to become a bog! What should I plant? Well how topical! It’s hardly tropical! So here are a few ideas. One plant that loves the wet conditions and has some lovely foliage and color is Ligularia. The one I love is ligularia przewalskii, przewalskii is a vigorous perennial to 2m in height, with erect black stems bearing large leaves palmately cut into jagged lobes, and slender racemes with of small yellow flower-heads in late summer. Another idea for boggy conditions is Zantedeschia. It can be deciduous or semievergreen, tuberous perennials with lanceshaped or arrow-shaped leaves and tiny yellow flowers forming a dense spike-like spadix, with a showy, hood-like spathe.
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Water, Water Everywhere
by Pippa Greenwood
With summer well under way, many gardens are now feeling the need for a bit more water than the rain is giving them - it is hard to believe that not long ago all the plants were suffering due to excess rainfall and waterlogged soil. Now it is important to forget those wet winter days and concentrate on doing everything you can to keep your garden looking good, despite increased temperatures and soil that is drier by the minute. There’s no doubt that you will need to do some watering, but how can you minimise the amount you apply, make best use of what you’ve got and still have a good-looking and productive garden?
If possible, avoid making new plantings right now. It would be far better to wait until the autumn because, if planted out now, most trees, shrubs and climbers will find it harder to get properly established and are more likely to suffer serious setbacks too. However, if you
do have any planting that you really can’t avoid, then make sure that you improve the soil texture before you begin. Dig and fork in plenty of garden compost, well-rotted manure or other bulky organic matter so that the soil is better equipped to retain moisture. This will make sandy soil hold water more effectively but you will also find it helps to decrease the chances of clay soil cracking. It may be hard work but it will make life a lot easier for the plants, and should also mean that you have to spend far less time watering later on.
composted chipped bark, cocoa shells or many of the numerous pebbles, shingles and so forth which are now available. If the soil is well watered before the mulch goes on, then it will really help to keep moisture in the soil and, as all the materials I’ve suggested will let plenty of rain through, when it does rain the plants will still benefit. Applying a good mulch will also help to keep down weeds, which will not only save you time but also prevent these thirsty plants from taking up valuable soil moisture.
It is never too late to mulch: it might be high summer but it is still well worthwhile mulching beds, borders and your vegetable plot. Mulching is often thought to be something you have to do early in the year, but provided the soil is moist when you put the mulch in place, it will still serve you well. The mulch needs to be 2” - 3” (5 - 7.5 cm) deep and you can use shredded composted bark,
In drier areas of your garden, try to use plants which are particularly drought tolerant. Those with silvery or grey foliage such as the lavenders, Sedums (ice plants), rock roses (Helianthemum), rosemary and Convolvulus cneorum all tend to thrive in dry conditions, and are also more likely to do quite well if planted now, as compared to an average herbaceous or
woody plant. Make sure that you make the most of any rain that does fall by fitting a water diverter to the drain pipe which takes water from the guttering from your greenhouse, house, conservatory or garage. This can then divert the water straight into one or more water butts when it does rain. You can also fit a water diverter to the downpipe which takes water from your bath, hand basin or even the kitchen sink. Normal amounts of shampoo, bubble bath and washing up liquid should pose no threats to plants, and these detergents may help with pest problems such as greenfly.
always make sure that you do this in the evening or extremely early in the morning, unless there’s no alternative. Watering at these times of day will drastically reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation, and also means that there is far less chance of the foliage or flowers getting scorched - as can happen if they are wetted in bright sunlight.
few minutes later - you will find that the water sinks in and penetrates down to the roots much more effectively. Excessive watering on a very dry surface, particularly one which has become ‘capped’, is likely to lead to a lot of run off and hence wastage.
When you are watering,
Where possible use a watering can or hose with a gentle nozzle attachment and water only the areas where the water is needed. If the soil is very dry before you start to water, then sprinkle the surface gently with a light drizzling of water and return again a
Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to safely control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, biological controls, pullout mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Lunchtime Classical Music Concerts At St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Rd & High St. Ruislip, HA4 6DG, 12.15pm, on last Wed each month except, July, August and December. Quiz Night Every Tues & Sunday from 8.30pm at the Coach & Horses, Ickenham Oaken Leaves English Folk Dance Club Meet every Thursday 8.15-10pm at Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip. Call Joan 01895 638008. Events at Eastcote Royal British Legion club, Southbourne Gardens Zumba Tue & Wed 7-8pm £5. Contact Hayley 07835 120642 or email: hayleyzumba@gmail.com Karate for all levels, beginners welcome contact Frank on 078335 33569 Sats 10am and Mons 6.30pm Weekly Quiz Night ! Every Thurs. 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, UB9 6BX. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Contact: therockingrebels@gmail.com 07947106607 www.facebook.com/ therockingrebels
COMEDY... Comedy Bunker Ruislip Golf Centre Ickenham Road Ruislip HA4 7DQ for more details of visit: 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 Chiltern Aviation Society Meets every 4th Wednesday, Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. Call Keith Hayward 01895 637872 Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society Meet for lectures, 7.30-8pm. Second Wed of each month at Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9PG. All welcome, visitors £3. Call Jean Sippy on 020 8422 1859 www.hhgs.org.uk
Hillingdon Decorative & Fine Arts Enjoy ten expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain and further afield. Join outings to galleries and places of cultural interest. Attend special interest study days. Come along to a lecture, cost £6.00. See www.hillingdondfas.co.uk. Tel:01895 635007 or 07526 179 529 E: technical@hillingdondfas.co.uk 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 email hillingdonfhs@onetel.com Inland Waterways Association Meet 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society The Society meets on the third Monday of the month from September to April at St Martin's Church Hall, Ruislip High Street, at 8.15pm. See RNELHS website for details. Susan Toms, 01895 637134 or e: toms.susan@gmail.com Ruislip & District Natural History Society Meet last Monday of the month from Sept to April (except Dec) in Guide Hut near Ruislip Library. Contact: John Matthews 01895 636215. Ruislip Central Horticultural Society Talks and advice for local gardeners. For more info contact Warren Reeves on 01923 451616 rchstalks@gmail.com Ruislip & Northwood Flower Arrangement Society Meet every 1st Tues of the month at the Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, Oaklands Gate, Northwood HA6 3AA. For details call 01923 829621. 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. 01895 637283. 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 groups, with recent learners, improvers & native speakers? 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 0208 429 1921; Italian Club 020 8863 3468; Spanish & French Club 01895 253 472.
Uxbridge & Ickenham Floral Art Meets in the village hall, Swakeleys Road. Call 01895 850943 for details.
Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts. www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk Wednesday Stitch Club 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club. All abilities / work Call sue 0208 868 8052.
KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA... Aikido Classes Yeading Community Centre, UB4 9BH. Seniors: Mon & Fri 8-10pm. Juniors (6yrs+) Fri 6.30-8pm. Learn a non competitive martial art. Friendly British Aikido Board registered club, under Sensei Sheppard 6th dan. See www.kuraiaikido.co.uk. Contact Keith Holland 01895 636344 or email kuraiaikido@hotmail.com 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 Thurs 7-8pm. Classical Pilates Classically trained Pilates teacher. Beginner / Intermat classes held in private studio, Broadwood Ave, Ruislip Mon mornings & Tues eves. CallTonja Osborn 07766 011036 or email tonjaosborn@gmail.com Dance, Gymnastics and Free Running By Futunity Uk in Uxbridge Town Centre & Hillingdon Sports & Leisure centre. Ages 2-adults catered for and all styles of dance from RAD ballet,to Zumba. See www.futunityuk.com. Call 01895 251224/admin@futunityuk.com Eastcote Exercise Classes Metabolic workout class, 45min stretch class. Mon, Tue & Sat. Contact Virginia King 01895 232551 or email virginiaking@vking2468.freeserve.co.uk Fitness League Tone & Stretch exercises for women of all fitness levels. Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838. www.thefitnessleague.com continued overleaf...
I am incredibly lazy when it comes to body lotion, so don’t tend to use it as much as I should when I’m covered up in the winter. So once summer hits, my legs are a bit of a sorry sight. I’ve been tackling them with daily exfoliation, followed by Believa’s Natural Intensiv Body Lotion, £23.99. It’s packed with argan oil, aloe vera, jojoba and shea butter, so is incredibly moisturising. Thankfully it’s also easily absorbed, as I’m usually running late for the school run. Natural Intensiv is very gentle, so is suitable for allergy sufferers, and may help with eczema and other dry skin complaints.
British fragrance house Atkinsons is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. To celebrate, and mark the Queen’s 90th birthday year, it has launched a new perfume, Oud Save the Queen. Inspired by the Orient, this fragrance is bursting with spicy, exotic notes, including bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom and, of course, oud. However, there are also notes of the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea. This fragrance is on my wish list, rather than shopping list, unfortunately, as it’s an eye watering £150.
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fusion of Hatha & Vinyasa flow Yoga Wed & Thurs 9.30-1am, St Thomas More Church, Eastcote. Further classes in Harrow. Free Trial Class avail. Contact Joanne e: info@empoweringyoga.co.uk www.empoweringyoga.co.uk fusion pilates+ classes eastcote & pinner Fun, friendly classes for all ages & levels Mon 10-11am, St Lawrence Church, 2 Bridle Rd, Eastcote, HA5 2SJ; Wed 8-9pm Cannon Lane Methodist Church, Pinner, HA5 1JD. For info: Lenka 07929 472194 e: rybickova.lenka@gmail.com
Glow fitness, food, friends Classses: Ruislip 6-7.15pm at Field End Junior School, HA4 9PQ . Pinner 6.458pm at Cannon Lane Methodist Church HA5 1JD. Northwood 6-7.15pm at Hillside Junior School, Northwood Way HA6 1RX. Call Sam 01895 460766 or email: sam.simon@glow-fit.co.uk Hatha Yoga Weekly classes at The Stables on the Manor Farm Site in Ruislip. Classes are Every Tuesday, 7pm and Saturday, 11am and 12pm. Call Varsha on 01895 347757 for more info or to reserve your space. www.illuminatedhealth.com Highgrove pool club A programme for over 55’s with a social area with coffee & teas included, for info contact Angelo Pignone email: angelo. pignone@all.org / 01895 630753 www.better.org.uk/highgrove images School of dance Fun and friendly dance & drama classes for all ages including RAD Ballet & Contemporary dance. Based in Ruislip Manor. www.imagesschoolofdance.co.uk e: info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk irish dancing classes Aged 5 upwards. Mon, 6pm at Hayes Conservative Club, Church Rd. Wed, 6pm at Greenford Visitation Catholic Church hall. e: Deirdreosullivan@hotmail.co.uk t: 07956 346383 Jam2000 performing arts & agency Classes available from 2.5 years to adults, male and female at The Windmill Studio Centre. www.thewindmillstudio.com E: thewindmillstudio@gmail.com Jazzercise classes Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Oxford Road Mon 9.30-10.30am, Tues 6.45 - 7.45pm , Wed, Thurs , Fri 9.45-10.45am. Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Road Thurs 6.307.30pm. Ruislip Sports & Social Club
Grosvenor Vale Mon 6.45-7.45pm Tues 9.30am, 7-8pm, Wed 9.30-10.30am. Pinner Methodist Church Love Lane Mon 8-9pm, Thurs 7-8pm. St Lawrence Church Hall Bridle Road Pinner Fri 9.30am. St Lukes Hall Love Lane Pinner Wed 7.458.45pm, Sat 9-10am. Contact: Tina Durkan 07904 221191 e: tinadurkan@googlemail.com facebook.com/jazzerciseNWLondon
modern Jive classes (ceroc) Mon 8-11pm at Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Tues & Thurs 8-11pm at Uxbridge Civic Centre. First night entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Contact Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com passion dance Group At Queensmead Sports Centre & Highgrove Pool. Street Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Minie Me’z (3-6 years Ballet, Tap & Street), Kids Parties. We offer Shows, Workshops, Competitions and Assessments, Age 3+ all abilities welcome. Call 07882 413428 pilates Certified Body Control Pilates Teacher (Registered Exercise Professional Level 3). Beginners / Improvers classes at the Stables, Manor Farm, Ruislip. Mon 1.30-2.30pm, Thu 1.30-2.30pm and Sat 9.30-10.30am. Call Elizabeth Roberts for further info: 07771918240 ruislip dramatic Society At South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. 07854 284508. Salsa classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG.Beginners class 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wed: TheWatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class 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@sandersstreet.co.uk or call Crissy on 07799874003 www.sandersstreet.co.uk Suzy Barton pilates All levels class every Tues 2-3pm at The Stables, Manor Farm, Bury St, Ruislip HA4 7AR. Pilates Foundation trained. CYQ level 3 instructor. To book 07850 687488 e: suzybartonpilates@btinternet.co.uk the pilates club St Giles & The United Reformed Church
Halls, Ickenham. Call 07968 920070 www.thepilatesclub.co.uk
Wild forest Gym Outdoor fitness and natural movement training at Grim's Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow Weald. Also Natural Running & obstacle race training. Contact 0845 4561336 info@wildforestgym.com or www.wildforestgym.com
Yoga South Ruislip Community Association pregnancy yoga classes 9.45-11.15am at Deane Park Hall, Long Drive, South Ruislip. Call Katja on 07951 763851 Yoga for all Gentle yoga suitable for all. Voluntary contribution. Thurs 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Gateway House, inside North Harrow CAR PARK opposite THE GYM, Pinner Road, HA2 7TA email prabhu.shah@gmail.com Zumba The Stables, Manor Farm Complex, Bury Street, Ruislip. Every Fri, 6.30pm. All abilities & ages. Adults £5 u16's free. Graham Campbell 07985 470025 www.gtarling.zumba.com.
marketS... duck pond artisan food & craft market Artisan - on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm, Farmers’ - first Sunday of each month from 10am-2pm. Both at the Great Barn, Ruislip. Free parking. See www.duckpondmarket.co.uk mad cat crafts Wed to Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm at the Great Barn, Ruislip HA4 7SU. www.madcatcrafts.co.uk northwood craft market First Saturday of each month, 10am-2pm, Methodist Church Hall, Oaklands Gate, Northwood. www.northwoodcraftmarket.co.uk ruislip country market Every Fri 10-11.30am - car park at St Martins Approach, Ruislip. Fruit, Veg, eggs, honey and more...
muSic... accord, ruislip community choir Every Thurs,7.30pm, Ruislip Baptist Church, Manor Way, Ruislip. No auditions! Call Chris on 07714 226216. capital connection Ladies chorus Singing barbershop harmony every Wednesday evening. At South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Dr, HA4 0HS. See www.capitalconnection. org.uk for more details. continued overleaf...
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Eastcote Choral Society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. New singers welcome. Call 01895 904556.
Aikido, Japanese Martial Art Learn a wonderful martial art in a friendly and supportive environment. Adult classes only. Tue and Thu 8pm-10pm at the South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HS. Call Don Deacy 07740415712 or email info@bugeisha-aikido.co.uk Functional Kali Kali is a martial art for self defence incorporating weapons and empty hands. Designed for personal protection against multiple assailants. As used in the Bourne films. Classes every Weds evening in South Harrow. Call Amit on 07779322993 or see www.functionalkali.com Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Adult classes only. Mon & Wed 8-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or e: kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.
Hillingdon Choral Society Rehearsals Monday evenings in term time 7.45-9.45pm at Ickenham United Reform Church, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham. Call 01895 234380 or email: orpms@xsco.net Lunchtime Classical Music Concerts held at St Martin’s Church Hall, corner Eastcote Road and High Street, Ruislip, HA4 6DG, at 12.15 pm, on last Wednesday each month except, July, August and December. Retiring collection. Next concert 28th September. Ruislip Operatic Society This local theatre group meets every Monday & Thursday at St Martin's Church Hall, 7.30pm. To get involved email: info@ruislipos.org Ruislip Belles and Beaux A handbell ringing group. Every Monday 10am until 12noon. In the Guide Hut in Ruislip. Email: idoltoad@talktalk.net Showcase Musical Theatre No auditions. We meet every Friday evening at 7.45pm at Hesdin Hall, The Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN http://showcasemusical theatre.org.uk The Harrow Apollo Male Choir Rehearse every Tues 7.30pm-10pm in the Belmont Room at the Harrow Arts Centre Hatch End. Tel: 020 8959 1244 or www.harrow-apollo-male.choir.org The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop where we teach 718 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) 4.156.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.308.30pm. £20 per two - hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or email uxbridge@therockproject.com Top Jazz at The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. 3rd Monday of the month. 01895 632394 or www.jazzwestlondon.com
PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Sing & Sign From 6 months Wed at Uxbridge Leisure Centre, Fri at The White Bear, Ruislip. Contact Cathy 07712 047621 or cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk
SELF HELP & SUPPORT... EAR4U Help, support and advice. Meets every Monday at the Orange Couch Café (formerly the D spot), Ruislip Manor from 10am-2pm. Call Ann on 07890 315156.
SOCIAL GROUPS... Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and landscape of the regional park. For more details contact Steve Ord steven.ord@ groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Friends of Shenley Park Improving the wellbeing and maintenance of flower beds, shrubs and the new flower garden and seating area. Looking for volunteers to help with action days in the park. Please contact Geoff 07931 561020 or Louise 07966 220995 Friendly Rubber Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays, 12noon-4pm at Pinner Bridge Club, 103 Marsh Road, Pinner. For info call Keith 01895 622033 Inspirations Spiritualist Group Spiritualist group for like-minded people. Weekly services with a guest Medium every Thursday at The Walter Pomeroy Hall, Royal Lane, Hillingdon, UB8 3QY. 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Admission £5 Concessions £4.50 Accompanied Children u16 - FREE. Enqs: 07968 039426 or 0208 841 4901. 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 who would like to make new friends. Part of a local Live at Home Scheme. A light lunch is served & half days are an option. Call 01923 842494. www.mha.org.uk/ community-support/live-home/northwood Ruislip Afternoon Group for Women Meets 1st Thursday of every month. Talks, Lunches & outings. Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road 2-4pm. Call Mary McKee on 01895 672435. Ruislip Common WI Ladies welcome. We meet on the 2nd Wed of the month, 2pm in Room 1, Methodist Church, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. ruislipcommonwi.weebly.com Ruislip Evening Townswomen Guild Women who meet every 4th Thurs of the month, 7.30-10pm, Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip. For details 01895 674717 / 01923 825521. Ruislip Social Club Tropic at Ruislip at Ruislip Social Club Grosvenor Vale Ruislip HA4 6JQ for Fridays and occasional other nights, live bands & tribute bands for more details visit www.tropicatruislip.co.uk contact and ticketline 0208 707 2256 Ruislip Evening WI Meet every 1st Thursday of the month at Upper Room, GAA Sports & Social Club, West End Road, South Ruislip from 7.30pm-10pm. Lorraine Reed 07976 398533 e:ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com Scrabble (casual, all abilities welcome) Every Thurs afternoon 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 Veterans Breakfast Club runs to help Armed Forces Veterans in West London and surrounding areas for the purpose of Comrades (old & new) from all Services to get together on the last Saturday of the month at the Good Yarn Public House, Uxbridge High Street, UB8 1JX from 09:30-11:30hrs. Contact: Lorraine Reed 07976 398533, lorraineareed@gmail.com or (exRAF) Iain Henderson, Iain115@aol.com.
SPORT... Swakeleys Tennis Club Adult Social Tennis Club in Ickenham. Would suit people returning to tennis after a break, Four days a week all year. Contact Pam 01895 677149 or Ed 01895 635568 www.swakeleystennis.co.uk lindaandjohnelam@hotmail.co.uk
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JULY EVENTS
Butterflies Table Top Sale & Community Coffee Morning
9th July, 9.30am-1pm Ickenham Village Hall, Ickenham, UB10 8DG. We will have a selection of tables selling, unwanted treasures, crafts, pre-loved items, jewellery, home made cakes and many more along with a Tombola and Raffle.
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Admission 50p for adults and children are FREE. Funds raised for The John Chilton School for Disabled Children.
Ruislip Stamp Fair 9th July The Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ickenham, HA4 7DG. For details call 01895 637283.
Vintage Affair 10th July, 10am-5pm Michael Sobell Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Gate 3, Northwood, HA6 2RN. £2 entry, kids free. Parking on site for info call 0203 826 2367.
Lunchtime Classical Music Concert 14th July, 12.30pm. St Johns Church Hall, Greenhill, Harrow (opp Debenhams). Songs by Rachmanioff, Liszt, Frank Bridge and Neil Crossland.
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Southlands LIVE
15th July, 7.30pm Fairway Inn, Rickmansworth Golf Club, WD3 1QL. In support of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre. Entry £14 (includes supper). For more info/bookings 01923 844290.
16th July Southlands Arts Centre, The Green, West Drayton, UB7 7PW. West Drayton’s family friendly music festival. Info/tickets www.southlandsarts.co.uk or SouthlandsLIVE facebook page.
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 17th July ‘The Consuls’ Trio Rock Band 24th July ' Anavae' R&B The Falcon Inn Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 9th & 13th July DJ Rossi The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 9th July Return of Swing ‘n’ Soul (above) The WatersEdge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 29th July Dayton - The UK’s No.1 Motown Tribute peforms Motown classics The Whip & Collar Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HU. 21st August Garden Party from 3pm
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