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The holiday is over and it feels like an age ago that I was laying on a sun lounger enjoying the last of the summer rays. Having come back to a fleeting glimmer of British sunshine, the laundry was turned around in 24 hours, just in time for the Autumn rain to kick in. Well, I’ve put the flip flop away for another year and reluctantly pulled out boots in their place, as there’s just no getting away from the fact that Winter is coming and Christmas is now just a few weeks away. In my absence, Jackie has been hard at work collating information from across the local areas, to bring you our Christmas Extravaganza! This is in addition to our usual Local Events page and highlights some of the community festivities that have been organised near you during the run up to Christmas. Please do take a look, add the dates to your diary and give them your support. .
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to soothing eczema; it’s particularly good as a body butter. Not all cocoa body butters are equally as effective however; some are heavily diluted with water and packed with preservatives, colours, artificial perfumes and so on. If you’re looking for a body butter that really delivers results, I recommend Mixtress Jamaican Cocoa Body Butter – a blend of organic cocoa butter, coconut oil and sweet almond oil, which smells wonderfully chocolatey and really helps to nourish your skin. A 150ml tub costs £9.95, and a little goes a long way, so it offers great value for money.
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The kids are running you ragged, your boss seems to think you’re on 24 hour call and your other half has commandeered the TV. It’s time to pour yourself a glass of wine, turn the music up and lock yourself away for a much needed pampering session.
First off, a decent face mask is a must. Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask, £23, is a good choice. Rose clay penetrates your pores for a really deep clean, while Canadian willowherb helps to give you your ‘glow’ back. When you wash the mask off, jojoba beads gently exfoliate your skin. Other ingredients include Persian silk tree (an anti-irritant), along with several essential oils. It’s a real treat for your senses as well as your skin, as it smells divine. Special event coming up? If your skin is really in need of an instant pick-me up, try Roloxin Lift Instant Smoothing Masque instead. Combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica particles, the mask smoothes skin and gives a brighter appearance in minutes, with results lasting up to 24 hours. In a clinical trial, 95% of users reported a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. I certainly noticed a difference after using it – my skin felt softer, tighter and less puffy. A box of 10 applications costs £79, so it isn’t cheap, but it’s worth having on hand for special occasions. I do love a good multi-tasker, and cocoa butter certainly meets that job description. You can 10use it for everything from smoothing split ends
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THE WILDLIFE ZONE
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Andy Mydellton FLS (pictured right) is an environmentalist journalist, the founder and leader of the British wildlife charity, the Foundation for Endangered Species. They are members of the United Nations agency UNESCO with Andy Mydellton being Chairman and the Environmental Concern Advisor to the UNESCO Schools Group. Andy is a Fellow of the Linnean Society. He writes for many publications, mounts photographic exhibitions, gives presentations and broadcasts the 'Andy Mydellton Wildlife Zone' radio programme.
The Long-Tailed Tit
THE NATURAL WORLD is ever-changing; sometimes these developments take the form of long-term evolution, while other changes are more short-term, as we can see and monitor in our lifetimes. The behaviour of long tailed tits (referred to as ‘tits’) is one of these exciting short-term changes that I have analysed and monitored at the Millstream Fork wildlife garden. It is a predominantly creamy white bird with streaks of black feathers and flashes of reddish brown along its sides. One unusual feature is its tail, which is over half of its body size, and gives the bird its name. In the late 20th century it was unusual for these tits to visit the garden. When they did so, it was mainly in winter when hungry birds were desperate for food. Even then bird tables normally had to be situated well away from the house, perhaps due to their dislike of being too close to people. However, since the millennium whole families have regularly displayed different habits, especially at Millstream Fork. Sometime ago, one late autumn afternoon at about five o'clock, I noticed these tits in a crowded town centre. I found this unusual but again saw them in the same place a little later during Christmas week. On this particular occasion there was a flock of more than a dozen of them, making a high pitched racket in a bare tree right outside some busy shops. As I had not experienced anything quite like this before, I became suspicious about other possible behavioural pattern changes. The first time I witnessed these tits at Millstream Fork was two months later, the following February. From then they began to be more frequent visitors. It seems that they have now included Millstream Fork as part of their new territory. In the wild, survival is never guaranteed. So it probably began one winter when parents were bringing their first year juveniles here to get assured and easy meals during the coldest and hardest parts of the year. If so, this is likely to have developed into a habit, and may have even been passed onto further generations. Throughout that first summer I was regularly seeing whole families of eight birds or more returning to feed as one unit. By looking closely at how these families consume their summer food, I am able to watch the larger adults feed their juvenile brood. Only adults take food immediately from the feeders, as their offspring wait and watch just a few inches away. As the fledglings begin chirping for food, their parents pass it on, beak to beak. Within weeks, the youngsters take a small but vitally important step, copy their parents and take their own food for themselves. As most birds are animals of habit and pattern, it is likely that they will return when they are young adults. However, they could still meet resistance from older members of a previous brood that have already included Millstream Fork as part of their own territory. Even so, predation and other natural fatalities are ever present. As a result, newly established territories often become empty, ready to be filled by first year adults seeking new areas. Despite these tits systematically feeding at Millstream Fork, it is unlikely that they will nest here. They usually build their homes in shrubberies, creating small, domed, egg shaped nests. Interestingly nest builders use soft materials such as moss and even cobwebs in their nest construction. This could be for insulation, adhesion, weathering and waterproofing. However, it is not impossible for these birds to nest in gardens. For some years I noticed one of these nests built into a wooden garden fence that faced the canal toe-path. A thoughtful and caring person had even built a protective ‘akimbo frame’ over it. There are European varieties of long tailed tits, called ‘races’ which occupy distinct regions of the continent. Three different types exist, each with their own particular markings; viz. western, southern, and the northern - eastern group. These variations are caused by long term and evolutionary changes that have occurred over the past few hundreds or thousands of years. Today scientists can gauge the stage of their evolution and give a reasonable forecast of what is likely to happen. Many taxonomists view such ‘races’ being similar to sub species and an important step towards one type of present day animal changing into a completely different creature in the future. It is the ‘general process of speciation’. If this particular evolutionary phase succeeds, three separate birds will emerge. Then the long tailed tit will no longer be a single, widespread and ubiquitous specie. Instead, each one of the three newly developed tit groups will have its own, but smaller range and will look even more different to each other than they do at present. They will become isolated and specialist birds. Moreover, their divergent behavioural patterns will prevent them from being able to breed with the other burgeoning species. As individuals we may not be able to affect many of these long term developments, but we can find joy by getting involved in short term changes. By giving ourselves permission, time and effort to collaborate with animals living in our own spheres we can all make a difference, even if it is only with such a simple thing as wildlife gardening.
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Tips To Survive Those Long Distance Family Gatherings by Kate McLelland
When my children were young I used to dread visiting my in-laws, who lived a four-hour journey away from our London home. As working parents with two small children we usually arrived in a state of exhaustion, but the first couple of days were always full of frantic activity as the eager grandparents tried to make up for our six months’ absence in the space of a single week. While my husband and I were pleased to see them in such a happy mood, we also dreaded it because we knew what was to come. Half way through our visit my mother-in-law’s mood would invariably swing from feverish enjoyment to acute depression, as she began to anticipate our departure. The problem lay in the fact that we could only manage two or three trips each year and this led to a build-up of wishes and expectations that could never realistically be fulfilled in the space of a few days. As a result disappointment kicked in, affecting her mood and everyone else’s enjoyment. Families the world over face the same problem when they get together after a long absence, but such reunions can be particularly difficult at Christmas when expectations are so high. 18
Here are a few tips to help you negotiate the minefield of family relationships over the festive season: • Give your guests time to unwind Spare a thought for the effort your visitors have made before leaving home - last-minute work deadlines, buying and wrapping presents, washing and packing clothes and toys, not to mention a long journey with over-excited children. They will probably be exhausted when they arrive, so give them time to relax and unwind before getting the party started. • Ask before you buy Children’s tastes change as rapidly as they outgrow their clothes. Take the time to check out what your grandchildren will really enjoy in terms of the food you provide, the day trips you plan and especially the Christmas presents you buy. Don’t purchase toys on impulse then feel disappointed because your present is left half unwrapped beneath the tree on Christmas morning. • Treat the grandkids with kid gloves Small children are creatures of habit and if they haven’t seen you for a while they may
need time to adjust. Try not to overwhelm them with noisy demonstrations of affection and don’t expect them to come to you straight away. With a little patience they will soon be climbing all over you, begging for stories, games and treats. • The internet knows best Those brought up with the maxim “mother knows best” may be disappointed to learn that every bit of advice on child development traditionally supplied by parents and grandparents can now be found online, so hold back on the old wives’ tales and nuggets of wisdom you learned at your mother’s knee. No family is perfect, and coming together at Christmas, when everyone feels under pressure to have a good time, can be challenging - especially if you are trying to meet the needs and wishes of three generations under one roof. If you’ve previously experienced difficulties with family gatherings, make 2015 the year you put those experiences behind you. Remember, the greatest gift you can offer your loved ones over the festive season is the gift of empathy and understanding.
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Ickenham COUNSELLING (Nov15)_IN! Tipss Style Editorials (Mar13) 27/10/2015 19:01 Page 1
OPINION
Does Counselling Work? Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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problem shared is a problem halved’. The death of a loved one, depression, redundancy at work, unfulfilled life’s ambitions, anxiety, wanting to understand others better and wanting to feel more confident are personal challenges we all may face at some time. Sharing our concerns with qualified, trained professionals can help, and following are some of the talking therapies on offer.
nselling can help a person be more positive, worry less and feel more confident. Additional types of counselling/therapies include the following:
Counselling is available to all people and may be obtained on the NHS following a referral from your doctor. All sessions are conducted in complete confidence by counsellors who have undergone extensive study and training before being registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Counselling may also be provided by other professional bodies such as Relate and ChildLine (a voluntary organisation), for which there may sometimes be a charge.
Patients set goals with the therapist during sessions, which they work on in between sessions. This therapy is proven to help with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and phobias. Information on CBT may also be found via self-help books and on-line computer courses.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is currently very popular and helps people to manage problems by changing the way they think and behave. Negative patterns of thought about self and the world are challenged to develop a more positive outlook.
Couples Counselling (Marriage Guidance) involves a couple and a therapist. The main aim is to improve communication and resolve problems such as lack of trust,
abuse, life changes and family contacts faced by intimate couples. Couples look at how factors such as lifestyle, religion and family values affect their relationship and are encouraged to resolve any conflicts they face together. Psychotherapy looks into a person’s past and how that affects the present. This is undertaken over a longer period of time than other forms of counselling and helps a person understand more about themselves, improve relations with others and enjoy life more. Other therapies use different tools to meet people’s needs, for example play therapy finds what causes excessive anger, fear and worry in children through play; arts therapies (music, art and drama) help people express their feelings without having to use words. Whatever our problems may be, we truly need not feel alone. Help is only a telephone call or a visit away, should we need it. Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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Cake and Bake Snickerdoodles
Christmas 2015
These classic American cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle and have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. Try them warm from the oven with a milkshake or hot chocolate – and if you need an excuse, America is celebrating Thanksgiving this month!
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• 115g unsalted butter, softened
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3. Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate. Divide and shape the dough into about16 walnut-sized balls (keep them roughly shaped – not smooth) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar. Place, well spaced, on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball of mixture slightly with your fingertips. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the cookies. Leave on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.
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Delightful
By Solange Hando
Now imagine four boys chasing after their dog, stumbling upon caves no one knew existed. That was in 1940 when Lascaux began to reveal its 17,000 year old frescoes, so stunning the site became known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of Prehistory’. Today it is closed to the public for preservation but visitors from all over the world gaze in wonder at the superb replicas while the nearby troglodyte dwellings beckon, dark and eerie, on the cliff face. Meanwhile fortified villages and castles recall the Middle-Ages when French and English, Catholics and non-conformists, struggled to ascertain their power across these bucolic lands. Today, they simply take your breath away, mirrored in ever changing waters, here Castelnaud and its medieval museum, there Beynac perched high on a cliff with panoramic views and officially one of ‘the most beautiful villages in France’, just like 28
Domme and La Roque-Gageac jostling for space right against the rock on a river bend dotted with canoes. But if white water isn’t for you, the best way to enjoy the river is on a traditional ‘gabarre’, gliding past wooded slopes and towering cliffs, quaint villages and eagle’s nest castles clinging to rocky outcrops. There are herons and wagtails, myriad ducks and lonely kingfishers in luminous colours. The banks twitter with bird song and here and there, a tree dips its roots in the water. High above, the lovely Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac look down on the scene, among woodlands and formal displays fragrant with box. The Dordogne region covers roughly the four ancient counties of the old Périgord province, rich in history and wildlife and in the northern reaches, part of the PérigordLimousin Regional Nature Park. Each area is named after its dominant colour: ‘Green Périgord’ in the north, for its lush valleys; ‘White’ in the centre for its limestone plateaux and shepherd huts around Périgueux, best known for its Roman remains and cathedral; ‘Purple’ in the south for the vineyards of Bergerac; and ‘Black’ in the east for the
oak and pine forests around Sarlat. Tucked in a hollow between the Dordogne and its tributary the Vézère, Sarlat is a pleasant market town and a true architectural gem draped in glowing honey-coloured stone. There are elegant town houses, turrets and spires, wrought-iron balconies, archways, steep roofs, fairy tale gables and a Goose Square to remember the old trade. Restaurants set up their tables in quiet gardens and the market is a head-spinning feast of colour and fragrance, olives, truffles in season, asparagus, aubergines, courgettes, strawberries, freshly-baked country bread, cheeses and traditional duck and goose products.
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The sun is warm, the light translucent and it feels like the South of France. Here on the edge of the Massif Central, the Dordogne river meanders, emerald green or silvery blue, turbulent or placid, shaping the land with fertile valleys and cliffs, gorges and caves.
Sarlat has no river of its own but the Dordogne is just a stone’s throw away, rising in the Auvergne and flowing west for nearly 500 km to join the Garonne and form the Gironde estuary. But this is indeed a special river for in July 2012, the Dordogne and its watershed were designated Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, proof that in this delightful corner of rural France, locals live in harmony with the natural world.
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Because Men’s Health Matters By Alison Runham MOVEMBER.COM www.alison.runham.co.uk
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Since 2003, ‘Movember’ has inspired 4 million moustaches worldwide. But what’s it really about? Let’s look behind the moustache. What is MoveMber? The November challenge asks men to grow moustaches and talk about their health, with the aim to increase awareness of men’s health issues and raise funds for the Movember Foundation, a global charity whose mission is “to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health”. The Foundation aims to reduce male mortality from prostate and testicular cancer and improve sufferers’ physical and mental health, and to reduce mortality from male suicide by reducing mental health discrimination and ensuring that men and boys understand how to stay mentally healthy, taking action early when they experience problems. So far, it has raised £346 million and financed 800 research and awareness programs in 21 countries. “In the last 10 years or so... we’ve built the largest global men’s health movement off the back of the simple act of growing a moustache and a sense of fun and mateship,” says Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder. Why Focus on Men’s health? In 2011, the average UK life expectancy was 82.6 years for women but just 78.7 years for men, who were 14% more likely
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to get cancer and 32% more likely to die from it. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in 25-49 year olds, but highly curable. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point. The Foundation believes the main reasons for men’s poor health are: • Lack of awareness and understanding of men’s health issues • Men’s reluctance to discuss their health and feelings or take action when they’re unwell • Engaging in risky activities • Mental health stigmas The Foundation’s most recent research showed that 99% of Movember participants talked to someone about their health, 75% were more aware of potential health issues and 62% had seen a doctor, or intended to, to discover their ‘key numbers’. the MoveMber Foundation’s advice For Men Know your key numbers – ‘one of the most important things you can do,’ whatever your age. Track your body mass index, weight, waistline measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Know your family history – including illnesses suffered by family members who have passed away. Keep moving – maintain (or
work up to) 20-30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 2-3 days a week, avoid sitting for too long and stay on the move.
take action early – ‘Early diagnosis is often key to living a healthy life’. if there’s nothing wrong, your mind is put at rest. Attend that prostate examination and check your testes regularly (http://www.yourprivates.org.uk/ provides a useful guide). don’t smoke- smoking doubles heart disease risk and makes you 20 times more likely to develop lung cancer. eat well – think moderation and variety. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts and minerals, and avoid foods and drinks with added sugars or high saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and salt. sleep well – lack of sleep and poor quality sleep can damage your immune system and increase appetite and vulnerability to stress. stay mentally healthy – spend time doing things you find enjoyable and relaxing. Be proactive about your mental health. drink alcohol only in moderation Wear sunscreen – and check skin changes with your doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment dramatically increases melanoma survival rates. To find out more, visit https:// uk.movember.com/
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Short Story
Mrs Porlock’s Parrot
An ash branch whipped across the windscreen, snapping the wiper blade off cleanly. Barry pulled the car on to the verge and slammed on the brakes. The driver’s side windscreen became a river and the light from his headlights just a blur. Mrs Porlock’s parrot tutted. Barry wished he was home and dry. He’d foolishly agreed to a fifteen mile round trip in the driving rain to collect his neighbour’s parrot from the vet. These last two miles were the most perilous. The highbanked lane, in many places, was only the width of one car. The rain rattled down like gravel, and a car sped by. No one was sure how old Mrs Porlock’s parrot was. The bird never spoke, or did any tricks. It had just two states – either tutting with disapproval, or sulking. It particularly disapproved of anything garish or bright. Mrs Porlock could never have fairy lights at Christmas, and the bird still hadn’t forgiven Barry for once wearing a Hawaiian shirt. It tutted at him again. Barry suspected there had never been anything wrong with Mrs Porlock’s parrot. Either the rotten thing feigned illness to get some fresh fingertips to peck, or Mrs Porlock fancied it looked peaky just to get herself some respite from its miserable company. A white van thundered past, making the 32
car rock unpleasantly. The parrot returned to sulking mode. The vet had been very keen to see the back of it. “There’s nothing wrong with this bird that some manners couldn’t cure,” she had said good-naturedly. “He’s an old soul, just keep him safe and warm.” Barry noticed a sticking plaster on each of her fingers. Even the kindest vets have their limits, Barry thought. With only one working wiper, it was impossible to see what was up ahead. While he’d always joked that he could drive this road blindfold, and in fact had done it once for a bet in his early twenties, without a co-pilot he couldn’t know if anything was coming the other way. At this time of night there were plenty of folk about who drove as though they owned the road. His only option was to leave the car on the verge and walk the rest of the way. Barry looked at his passenger. He wondered if the old bird could survive a two mile walk in the pouring rain. It began tutting again. “I know you’re annoyed,” Barry said in exasperation, “but all this tutting doesn’t help.” There was a sound of engines and two motorcycles flew by. The parrot stopped tutting, and returned to sulking.
Barry slumped in his seat, at a loss for what to do. If he sat tight until the rain stopped he could be here all night. The passenger side windscreen wiper waved happily as if mocking him. Mrs Porlock’s parrot had a perfect view of the oncoming traffic. If only his co-pilot wasn’t a dumb bird. Barry looked at the parrot. It can see the oncoming traffic, Barry thought, and when it sees headlights it tuts. He waited. Within a few minutes the parrot began its annoying tutting again. Barry looked at his watch. Exactly thirty seconds after the parrot began tutting a Range Rover rumbled past. Thirty seconds, Barry thought, would give me enough time to pull out of the way. He took a deep breath and put the car in gear. It was only two miles, Barry thought with determination, they would both arrive safe and dry, or not at all. It was going to be a very defining two miles for both of them. By Jackie Brewster
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With Christmas fast approaching it’s worthwhile trying to boost your income to cover some of the cost rather than over-using your credit card. So to avoid a huge bill in January and get the New Year off to a good start, try one or two of these ideas and generate some extra cash. Use cashback sites when buying your presents If you like to shop online at Christmas, you might be surprised by just how much cash you can get back when using sites such as Quidco and TopCashBack. There’s no charge to sign up, and depending on the item purchased you can get between 3% and 10% of your money back. Once registered, you simply click through to a retailer and the purchase is tracked by the cashback site. The cash is then placed into your account, and paid out according to 34
the terms of the company. There is sometimes a minimum threshold that needs to be reached before your money is paid, however, so it’s worthwhile checking before you choose a site. Generate extra cash on eBay and Amazon Not only will you declutter and make space for the next influx of presents, selling items online can generate some much-needed extra money at this time of year. There are hundreds of eBay categories, and once you get into a routine of photographing and describing your items, it’s possible to significantly boost your Christmas budget. Amazon is great for selling books, CDs and DVDs that you no longer want, but they also offer hundreds of different item categories within their marketplace. If you have a lot of books to sell it can be quicker to list them on Amazon rather than eBay, as all you need to do is input the ISBN or title. The site then searches for the book and automatically adds postage, so all you need to do is write a short description.
Use the popularity of local Facebook pages Many people use Facebook to sell goods locally. It works like a classified ad – you list your item and local people come round to view it before purchasing with cash. The local online groups are run by volunteers, and the listing is free-of-charge which saves you money in comparison with eBay and Amazon. It’s a very convenient way to declutter and make some extra cash if you don’t want the hassle of posting items, or simply want to sell locally. Online surveys If you’re prepared to give your opinion on a wide range of products or issues, you might find that completing online surveys is a good cashgenerator. There are plenty of survey sites to try, including Crowdology, Valued Opinions, and iSay. Many of these sites pay via PayPal and/or Amazon vouchers, but you’ll probably need to build up a minimum amount in your account before payment is made. In some cases this is just £3 or £4.
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Welcome to our Langley Hornets FC page. It has been a busy first month to the season. Everham sports centre, the home of the Hornets, has been a busy place on Weekends with lots of home games for our teams. All leagues are now up and running, some of our older teams have played at least one match in the county cup.
Our U9 team are enjoying the season so far and scoring goals. The goals have been scored by Jake, Liam, Josh, Mikey,Rico, Michael, Dylan, Harry and Alfie. They are looking forward to the competition weeks in November when they can win medal. Trophy weeks will also be taking place for our u10 yellows and our U11's during November which will give the children an opportunity to play in mini leagues where results will be published which is different as normally results for u7 to u11 cannot be published or have league tables. U10 blacks have only just started their league as they play in the Harrow league but are enjoying their football at the moment and having fun. Both our U13 teams are starting to improve after a slow start but it is their first season at 11 a side football. Our U14 Blacks have several new players this season and are having their first experience of 11 a side football, winning 1 game and losing two Our U 14 yellows have started well winning all 3 league matches and a County cup game.
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Fireworks Extravaganza! 5th November, Gates open 5pm Harefield Infants & Junior School, Music, Food & all the fun of the fair! Tickets £6 adult, £4 child Info: friends.harefieldinfants@ hotmail.co.uk Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks Display 5th November, starts 7.15pm Richings Sports Club, Wellesley Avenue, Richings Park, SL0 9BN. Firework display set to music. Licensed bar. Entry costs: Over 18s £6; 5-18 years £4; Pre-school Free. ‘Boat Diesel Systems Maintenance’ 10th November Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. A talk by Tony Brooks. For details email: middlesex.socials@ waterways.org.uk
‘Journey's End’ by Harefield Amateur Dramatic Society 11th-14th November St Mary's Church Hall, High Street, Harefield. An unflinching portrayal of men during World War I, facing the unbearable but finding the camaraderie to keep on fighting. R C Sheriff wrote this powerful, moving play based on his own experience in the trenches. For tickets contact: janscurr@hotmail.com or call 01895 253346, tickets also available from the Harefield Pub, High Street and The Village Salon, Park Lane, Harefield. HUBB Business Breakfast Event 12th November, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Networking in partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of
Commerce. In this presentation Hazel McCallum from ‘Moving on Up Coaching’ will outline the latest research around stress and how, by changing our thinking, we can change the effect it has on our bodies, minds and our lives. Come along and have your perception of stress challenged – it could save your life! Coffee & pastries. We would be delighted if you could join us, to book helen. thompson@wardwilliams.co.uk Ruislip Stamp Fair 14th November Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. Call 01895 637283 for details. Also on 5th December. Quiz Night with Fish/Chicken & Chip Supper 14th November, 7pm for 7.30pm Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret’s Close, Iver Heath. Raffle and fun game. Come on your own or make up a table of 6 Tickets £10 per person (15 yrs & under - £6) Please bring your own extras – drinks, glasses etc. For details and entry forms contact Pat Roberts on 01753 647674 or visit www.iverheathvillagehall.co.uk Fun Quiz Night 14th November, 7pm for 7.30pm St Marks Hall, Denham. Tables of up to 6 people bring your own drink. Tickets £12 includes fish/sausage/veggie burger & chip supper. Contact Wendy 07826 85098. Hospice to Hospice Walk 28th November, 10.30am Join Councillor James Bond and friends as he walks 8 miles from St Luke’s Hospice in Kenton to Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood. Registration is free but participants are asked to raise sponsorship. For details visit www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 0203 826 2367.
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 5th November Sixities, Sparklers and Music from 7pm 8th November Anevae R&B / Modern Contemporary 15th November Anna Nightingale - 1940’s songbook 22nd November Acoustic Knights - Male Trio 26th November Girls on Pop 80’s Songs and Modern covers Free Sherry & Mince Pies! 28th November A Night of Soul, Funk & Boogie with legendary DJ Greg Edwards until 2am! 29th November Monsoon Acoustic Duo - funky numbers and soft ballards 3rd December Denis Cook Christmas One Man Show (our second Christmas Thursday Party) The Falcon Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 8th November Eckie & his magic Sax, 4pm to 7pm 14th November Legacy Acoustic Duo from 8pm 22nd November DJ Rossi, Motown & Northern Soul, 3pm to 6pm The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 7th November Anna Nightingale 13th November Nicky B 27th November Disco with DJ Henri The Watersedge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 11th December Tina Turner & Frank Sinatra Tribute 12th December Motown Madness with DJ Tom Evans 18th December The CastawaysBig Band with Big Ideas
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning
The only known photograph of the death sentence being passed in an English court.
On 13th August 1964, Gwynne Owen and Peter Allen were hanged for the robbery and murder of a van driver. Owen was a mentally unstable drifter, Allen a feckless petty criminal. The murder was out of character, and most observers were surprised when they weren’t reprieved. But their case wasn’t all that unusual, and didn’t attract any more than the usual amount of media attention. There was, though, one extraordinary thing about Owen and Allen: they were the last people in Britain to be executed. On 8th November 1965 a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Labour backbencher Sidney Silverman received the royal assent, and hanging was abolished. This didn’t come out of the blue. Capital punishment had become extremely unpopular and its abolition was mostly welcomed by the public. Three high-profile miscarriages of justice – or perceived miscarriages of justice – had gone some way towards discrediting the idea and, to undermine it further, the public had lost confidence in the way the Home Office decided who should live and who should die. The first of the three cases was a straightforward wrongful conviction. In March 1950 Timothy Evans was hanged for the murder of his daughter 46
Geraldine; it subsequently emerged that both she and her mother Beryl were actually victims of John Christie, who murdered eight women in his west London house of horrors – 10 Rillington Place – between 1943 and 1953. The other two cases were more controversial. Derek Bentley was hanged in January 1953 for the murder of a policeman during a burglary. The actual shooter, Christopher Craig, was a minor and got life. Bentley was 19 and got death. Then in July 1955 28-year-old Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting dead her violent boyfriend outside a Hampstead pub. He had beaten and deserted her, and she was in a hysterical and desperate state when she finally snapped. Both were guilty. But both had the public’s sympathy, and people expected them to be reprieved as nearly half of all convicted murderers were. And when no reprieves came, what really infuriated public opinion was that the decisions had been taken behind closed doors by Home Office officials on legal considerations alone without regard to public feeling. The outcry was such that the number of death sentences actually carried out thereafter fell to a trickle: in 1964 Owen and Allen were the rope’s only victims. Harold Wilson, Prime Minister
from October 1964, had long been a campaigner against hanging and supported Silverman to the hilt. The bill was intended to last five years – as, indeed, had two previous identical bills introduced by Silverman – and it wasn’t until December 1969 that it was made permanent and the hangman’s rope was finally put away forever. As many had predicted, abolition was followed by a steep climb in the murder rate, clearly proving that hanging had the deterrent effect its supporters claimed for it. But then the murder rate flattened out, then it soared again, then after peaking at over 1,000 in 2002 it halved in 10 years. Hard to say anything definitive about deterrence from a rollercoaster like that! What we have learned, though, is that the number of wrongful convictions such as those of the Birmingham Six is frighteningly high: one can’t help wondering just how many of those hanged before 8th November 1965 had done nothing wrong? There are, of course, some who maintain that the deterrent effect of hanging is so important that it really doesn’t matter that, inevitably, a few innocents will be killed; they might reconsider, perhaps, if they found themselves in Timothy Evans’s place!
Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Bryn Terfel (9th), Sean Hughes (10th), Mark Benton (16th), Bjork (21st), & Ben Stiller (30th) Cake and botox to you all!
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McLaren 650S Spider
Things are moving quickly. Probably a bit too quickly. Like the four fighter pilots dog fighting above our heads, my brain is processing information faster than it should be, and as I watch the Mercedes GT S fall away into the distance behind me with snatched glimpses in the mirror, it’s clear there’s not much that’s going to catch this thing any time soon. At full throttle and with Track mode selected on the McLaren’s prominent dash dials, the 650S and I are moving at internal organrearranging speeds across the Welsh moors as it rifles through its ratios. The induction noise is furious, the sucking of the twin turbos gulping down air like a free diver coming up for air. The roof is down and we’re open to the elements; the small, leather and carbon clad cabin is filled with a rush of oxygen and the heady smell of the outdoors. I’m happy. At least I am now, thinking back to that adrenaline rush of speed. In the driver’s seat the 650S demands chess player levels of concentration but my word it is good. McLaren’s supercar offerings have played second fiddle to the drama from Maranello since they arrived – somewhat overlooked by 48
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supercar buyers who deemed them ‘too clinical’ and ‘numb’. That’s a shame, because what the British firm has achieved in such a short space of time is to be applauded. The 650S is without doubt a match for any offering from Ferrari, with the but over four days car I can sort of see what they mean about the numbness. It’s hard to criticize a car for being too good, but this 650S really is. The stomach churning acceleration – which will see it hit 124mph in just 8.6 seconds – is incredible, but it’s laid down in such a perfect manner that it feels like a computer game, not a heart tugging machine. That said, it’s an absolute stunning car to look at. This is the MSO version of the 650S Spider, which means it’s even more exclusive than its brothers. The flippy paint, that shimmers beautifully from black to purple, is an £8,632 option, while it’s adorned with carbon fibre extras like mirror arms (£3,505), diffuser (£7,463) and even yellow seatbelts that you will be charged £2,247 for the pleasure of changing the colour of. It’s amazing what customers will pay when presented with an extensive options list, isn’t it? What they’re paying for really, of course, is the exclusivity that MSO offers. And supercar buyers like nothing more than exclusivity. That and how a car makes them feel. Fortunately it ticks both boxes very well indeed. I spent a lot of time in
the 650S and although over long distances found it a little uncomfortable – the seats don’t recline enough for my giraffelike limbs – it was easy to ignore thanks to its astonishing performance and the glow it gives you every time you climb in through those dramatic doors. The steering has a crispness to it and feedback I’ve not experienced in a very long time, while it’s hard to imagine how anything could ever feel any quicker than this 641bhp supercar. Goodness knows how a P1 could offer an experience any more intense than this – even now I can’t fathom anything being any quicker. But to the ultimate question, one I was asked many times during our test: would I buy one? As much as I love it, as good as it is and as beautiful as it looks, I’m afraid I just couldn’t. It doesn’t float my boat like a Ferrari 488 and I can’t help looking at the figures and thinking you could have the Mercedes, Civic Type R and Mazda from this test and some change for fuel for the same price. The McLaren is good, but not three cars good.
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Christmas Events CHRISTMAS FAYRE 27th November, 3.30pm-5.30pm Iver Heath Junior School, SL0 0DA.
WINTER FETE 28th November, 11am-4pm Iver Heath Royal British Legion, SL0 0RD.
CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE RIDES 10am-3pm on 29th November, 5th & 6th December in Black Park.
CHRISTMAS MARKET 5th December, 2pm-5pm Iver Village Junior School, SL0 9QA.
ANNUAL CAROL CONCERT 12th December, 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB.
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Christmas Events MARTINMAS FAYRE 14th November, 10.30am-2.30pm St Martins Church Hall, HA4 8DQ.
REINDEER TRAIL 10am-3pm on 29th November, 5th & 6th December in Black Park.
COMMUNITY AFTERNOON TEA 5th December, 2pm-4pm Ickenham Village Hall, UB10 8DG.
TABLE TOP SALE 7th December, 9.30am-1pm Ickenham Village Hall, UB10 8DG.
FESTIVE COFFEE MORNING 12th December, 10am-2pm Gate 3, Michael Sobell Hospice Lecture Hall, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood.
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Karen is a professional and qualified Career Coach who provides support in all aspects of Career Development and Transition including effective CV Coaching, Interview Skills and Networking Techniques. A member of the Association of Coaching and registered with the Careers Professional Alliance, she is a qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer. Karen works with both private and business clients around London and the South East who are looking for career change, direction, motivation and support. She works as an Associate for a number of Outplacement organisations including Right Management and SMP Solutions as well as working directly with Military Personnel leaving the Armed Forces and making that transition in to civilian life. Karen regularly contributes to ‘In and Around’ every month sharing her practical experience and knowledge with her local community.
Time for an update... NOVEMBER is a good time to take stock of your year and look at updating your CV, particularly if you are considering applying for work over the Christmas period. CV stands for Curriculum Vitae and is a Latin expression which can be loosely translated as “the course of my life”. Historically, a CV used to be a fairly long document that would do exactly that. It would detail everything about your work history from the moment you left school to date; including every exam and course you had attended. It would include all your personal information such as your marital status, date of birth, dependents and most likely would have a passport picture of you in the corner with the words ‘Curriculum Vitae’ written across the top! So, what is a CV now? How have things changed? A CV is a snap shot of your skills, experience, knowledge and qualities in relation to a particular job or industry. It’s your ‘30 second commercial’ to introduce yourself to a potential employer or business. Research shows Recruiters spend between 6 to 30 seconds on an initial review of a CV – so it will be essential for you to make a good impression – fast. But how? You can liken a good CV to choosing a good book. When choosing a book, you are immediately drawn to the cover; what does it look like? Is it appealing? If your CV looks messy or the formatting and layout is confusing, that will be enough to put off your audience immediately. If you like the book cover you are most likely going to read the synopsis on the back to get a good idea of what the book is all about. After reading this you will most likely have made up your mind about whether this is a book you want to read. If it does not appeal to you, then you will most likely move on to the next one. It is therefore essential for your CV to have a well written and strong Professional Profile at the start of your CV. Just like the synopsis on the back of the book, it will give your audience a quick snap shot of who you are and what you have to offer them. 56
Your Professional Profile needs to grab the attention of your audience immediately otherwise, like the book, they will move on to the next one and discard yours. When choosing a book you will always take a peek inside to see how it’s laid out, what the paper quality is like and how the text is structured. So consider what your CV is written on; is it printed on recycled paper or nice white paper? What is the font size like? If it’s too big it can appear child-like and if it’s too small it can be difficult to read. Big blocks of text will certainly put off any audience. White space is therefore very important in a CV. It adds some ‘breathing space’ for your audience to easily view the content and draw out key information. Just like chapters break down the content of a good book, white space, clear headings and structure will certainly help your audience want to read it quickly and pull out all the key information they are looking for. If there is too much information, huge blocks of text and no clear structure in your CV your audience will find it too difficult to read and may miss important information which could be hidden. Finally, with all books you want something in there that makes it interesting, so put something in the Interests/Hobbies section that will be of interest to your audience other than the usual, socialising with friends, travelling and eating out. Stand out from the crowd – for all the right reasons!
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We have a new information and communication forum Richings Park Today which we hope will be a source of information, networking and support and allow you to have a voice. Please join and get involved. All the information we have about local issues will be on the forum or our website.
The information from our meeting with Heathrow Ltd can be found on our website. We are also discussing with the National Air Traffic Controllers the proposals to redesign the airspace round London to increase flight capacity. This will inevitably mean that flight paths will come directly over us with all the noise implications that will have.
We wait to hear when we will be called to present our case at the Parliamentary Select Committee.
This is the latest planning appeal enquiry at which we have presented our case! This proposal is for 3 warehouses each the size of terminal 5 on the greenbelt land at the bottom of Sutton Lane and just over the motorway from the end of Old Slade Lane. It will operate 24/7 and generate 7000 HGVs a day, some of which will inevitably come our way. For the residents of Old Slade Lane, The Poynings and The Ridings, apart from the visual intrusion there will be the issues of noise, light pollution and the dust driven by the prevailing winds.
If you have not already done so please remember to pay your subscript ions to your road steward or at the Post Office. Details on our website if you lose the envelope delivered to you.
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Autumn
Planning and Planting by Pippa Greenwood
There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too.
individual tints and hues you find the most attractive, as there is considerable variation - not only from clone to clone, but also from plant to plant. Looking at them now means that you can see them in their true colours and choose those which suit you best.
If you haven’t chosen the contents of your beds and borders carefully then everything could well be looking a bit glum, so why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers which have brilliant autumn colour and the advantage of these plants is that they will, of course, perform reliably year in and year out. Autumn is also a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs as the soil should still be relatively warm and yet also considerably more moist than it was during the summer months. It is also a perfect time to go shopping for plants which you want to be able to enjoy at this time of year. This will give you a chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which
Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour. For instance, one of my real favourites (which is admittedly often rather too large for a small garden) is the sweet gum or Liquidambar. This is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is so renowned if it is planted in a relatively shallow soil over chalk. Wherever possible, you should try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour and, if your garden is inclined to be rather windy, you should always try to avoid the most windswept areas as strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its
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The ultimate choice of plants will obviously be largely determined by the conditions you have to offer and also the size of your garden, and so a trip down to your favourite local garden centre or nursery is bound to fill you full of ideas. In the meantime, here are a few of my personal favourites. If you have a need for a climber then the Japanese crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae) is a fabulous ornamental vine which has the potential to grow up to a height of 90 feet, so can be used to train over trees or large buildings. Its delightfully toothed leaves turn a range of purple, crimson and reddishorange colours in autumn. Some of the viburnums, including Viburnum dentatum, also have lovely autumn colours and if you like bright yellow autumn foliage then the witch hazels (Hamamelis and Fothergilla) are some of my favourites, although both of these do prefer to be grown in an acid soil. The numerous maples, in particular the Japanese maples, are one of the best
trees I know for bringing vibrant colours into your garden during the autumn months. Another good thing about many of the maples - again, in particular the Japanese types - is that they are either relatively small trees or very slow growing, and so can be grown in most gardens or, failing this, even in large containers. There are lots of different types of Acer palmatum which bring lovely colour, including Acer palmatum ‘Lutesens’, which turns a rich yellowish gold, ‘Crimson Queen’, ‘Trompenburg’, ‘Garnet’ and ‘Seiryu’, ‘Osakazuki’, ‘Orange Dream’, ‘Heptalobum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum’ and Acer palmatum ‘dissectum atropurpureum’, and also the beautifully finely divided leaves of Acer
palmatum ‘Beni-Shidare’.
Whatever you choose, and I do thoroughly recommend that you take a trip to a good nursery or garden centre before deciding on your shopping list, it is important to make sure that the plants’ root balls are thoroughly watered and teased out, before being placed in a well prepared planting hole. Plant at the correct depth, so that the shrub or tree is buried to exactly the same depth as it was whilst in the compost – this means that the top of the compost should be level with the soil surface. Should the weather suddenly turn dry, then always keep the soil just moist around the roots, both now and throughout next year, as this should help to ensure that they get really well established and you can enjoy
them for many, many years to come. Make vegetable growing fun and productive with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select your vegetable plants from www. pippagreenwood.com and your garden-ready plants are delivered in May; what makes it unique is that Pippa will email you every week with lots of tips and help about what you’re growing, ensuring great results. It is great value and various pack sizes are available, e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29.00, plus that weekly advice. Gifts Cards are also available.
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Garden Bonfires by Rachel Leverton
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ovember seems a good month to talk about bonfires. I’m not actually a huge fan of the garden bonfire; I think that generally there are better ways of disposing of garden waste. Most green waste, such as leaves or grass can be recycled. Woody waste can be shredded and either composted or used as mulch, though it may be more cost-effective to hire a shredder rather than buy one outright if your garden is small.
fumes or thick smoke harmful to asthma sufferers. Also, the Highways Act states that it is an offence to light a bonfire near a road if Bonfire Safety Check-list the drifting smoke may cause a traffic hazard. Build the bonfire away from Laws about bonfires are generally concerned with their potential nuisance value.
sheds, fences and trees.
Mostly though bonfires are all about common sense. The smoke and smell from a fire might annoy your neighbours, Check the bonfire for especially if it prevents hibernating wildlife. them from opening their Don’t use petrol or paraffin to But if wood is diseased a bonfire windows or hanging out start the fire as these accelerate may be the best way to deal with their washing. It’s polite the flames and may cause the it. So what are the rules regarding to warn your neighfire to burn out of control. garden bonfires? bours beforehand; they Keep a bucket of water or a hose may have an outdoor Rather surprisingly there are no handy—just in case. party planned or want specific laws against having a to spend the afternoon bonfire, or when you can have Don’t leave the fire unattended. pottering in their garden. one. There may be local by-laws Keep small children and pets out Light your bonfire at a though: laws made by a local of the way. time least likely to cause authority and applicable only Once the fire has died down, a nuisance – remember in a defined geographical area. pour water over the embers to on a warm sunny day Phone your council or check stop them reigniting. people are more likely their website for further infoto be out in their garden, rmation. If you rent a property enjoying it. Only burn you’ll need to check under your dry material because damp tenancy agreement too, in order So you can’t burn plastics, material creates a lot of to find out whether bonfires are or painted household waste smoke. which may produce toxic permitted. 62
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Hibernating Tortoises...
WINTER is approaching and it is time to prepare tortoises for hibernation if you haven’t already done so. Tortoises shouldn’t hibernate until 3 years old as they have insufficient body reserves to last through the winter. Even then they may only hibernate for 2-3 months.
Only healthy tortoises should be allowed to hibernate and it is a good idea to have a vet check and get their body weight/size ratio checked to make sure there are no health issues and they have enough body reserves. As they prepare to hibernate tortoises will start to go off their food and become sluggish. This is normally about 2 weeks before and you should then stop offering food and bathe then daily in lukewarm water to clear their digestive systems.
Prepare a suitable rat proof box filled with enough bedding, clean dry topsoil or shredded bark so they can burrow down into it. The box should be kept in a cool, dark place and maintained at 00-150Celsius (320-600F). The box should be checked every 3-5 days to check everything appears normal, the tortoise isn’t awakening and to ventilate the air in the box. Hibernation is a natural process but if your tortoise is too small, ill or underweight it can be kept awake throughout the winter under UVA or UVB lamps in a tortoise table or suitable part of a warm room. They can then be kept warm and will feed and drink normally. If a hibernating tortoise wakes up during a warm spell it should not be allowed to re-hibernate. Re-hibernating a tortoise may prove fatal as it may not have enough body reserves. In the early spring as the weather warms up you should check your tortoise more frequently to see if it is awakening. Once your tortoise is awake it is important to provide warmth, light and water to keep them awake. Bathe your tortoise in lukewarm water which comes up level with the chin daily and provide drinking water at all times. Once your tortoise is rehydrated, warm and in a bright 64
environment you can start to offer food. Leafy greens are best but tempting them with brightly coloured flowers and vegetables may help stimulate them to eat. Continue bathing daily for about a week even once they have started to eat to stimulate their digestive tract. Most tortoises awaken and start to eat rapidly but if for some reason your tortoise hasn’t started to eat 48 hours after waking from hibernation it is strongly advisable to take them to a vet to make sure there are no problems.
Alice Bowen : Veterinary Nurse www.stmartinsvetclinic.com
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Home & Interiors
Buying a Bespoke Kitchen By Katherine Sorrell
If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fitsall options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen. Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress. Rather than squeezing into a readymade garment that’s just like thousands of others, you get a unique and perfectly fitting outfit that makes the most of your best bits and disguises the worst. It’s attractive, comfortable and, whilst a little more costly (okay, sometimes a lot more costly), it will always look good and should last a lifetime. In kitchen terms, this means that a bespoke commission can cope with wonky walls, strange dimensions and interesting 66
architectural features, will adapt to whatever’s required of it, whether chaotic family meals or haute cuisine dinner parties, and will use high quality materials that will stand the test of time. What’s more, you’re guaranteed that it’s one of a kind. Why buy bespoke? Buy an off-the-peg kitchen and your choices are limited. Yes, there’ll be a selection of door styles, carcass sizes and, hopefully, several different worktops, but that’s about it. If your wall is a few centimetres longer than the standard run of cupboards, you’ll end up with a gap. It might be called a tray slot or space for a pull-out towel rail, but it’s still a gap. A bespoke kitchen, on the other hand, will be built to the exact dimensions of the room, large or small. You want
extra-high base units? You’ve got them, to the millimetre. Extra-deep worktops? No problem. A combination of different, perhaps unusual, materials? Just say the word. With bespoke you can choose the type of timber or the colour of the paint (if you’re having a painted kitchen, you could match the shade to, say, your favourite mug). You can specify any worktop, handle or appliance you like, or even go so far as to have special matching sockets fitted. As managing director and chief designer Andrew Hall, of Woodstock Furniture, says: ‘The beauty of a bespoke kitchen design service is that you will end up with an ergonomic, cohesive and unified space that is completely unique and tailored to your individual needs.’ All in the detail With a bespoke kitchen, no detail is spared. It may be the dovetailing of the drawers or the way veneers are matched so they run perfectly across from one cupboard or drawer to the next. It may be the combination of base and wall cupboards, perhaps with open shelves and free-standing dressers; or it may be the size and shape of the island unit – square, rectangular, curved, stepped or any design you like. Special appliances or cooking utensils can be measured and interiors designed to suit, for
the ultimate, ‘everything in its place’ room that combines good looks with functionality. Working with a designer Before contacting a bespoke kitchen company, it’s wise to start considering what type of kitchen you want; otherwise, the possibilities could simply be overwhelming. Many people find it helpful to keep a scrapbook of designs they like. That said, an experienced designer will be able to guide you through the maze of choices, asking the right questions about your style and how you use your kitchen in order to reach the best design. There will be one or more site visits for consultations, planning and measuring up, followed by drawings and costings. Once you have approved these, it
will take several weeks or even months for your furniture to be handbuilt and, during this time, you should complete any structural work. Then your units will be fitted by an expert team and templates made for worktops and splashbacks – which will then be made to measure. Finally, there’s likely to be a sign-off visit to fine-tune any problems and check that you’re happy with the result.
ImAges Left: Bespoke open-plan kitchen, Woodstock Furniture: Tel 020 8876 0131; www.woodstockfurniture.co.uk Above: Long House kitchen, Plain English: Tel 0870 240 3562; www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk
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KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA...
Iver Flower Club The Coppins Room, Iver Village Hall, Grange Way, Iver, SL0 9HW. Meets 4th Thursday of month, 7.30pm. Call Jayne on 07730 249876. Visit: www.bbando.org.uk/clubs/iver
Adults Zumba Classes Running on Wednesdays 6-7pm at Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret's Close. Call Diane 07926 854184.
INSANITY Classes Mon & Thurs 8.15-9pm. St Peters Centre, Iver. £5 per class. Call Rachel on 07745 622011.
Iver Heath Garden & Allotment Club Iver Heath Village Hall. Every 2nd Monday of the month at 8pm. Call Barbara Thompson Programme Secretary 01895 235213. Contact email address is Ann McCullough Secretary amcc100@gmail.com HOBBIES...
Bobbin Lace Making Group Every Thu 7.30pm at Southlands House, The Green, Swan Road, West Drayton. Call Julie 020 8897 9368 or Margaret 01895 851349 Chinese Brush Painting Group We meet on Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor. Learn to compose and develop your own Chinese painting style as well the finer points of Chinese calligraphy. At Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or contact Phyllis Nash on 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com French Sessions in Iver French Intermediate Class. Small Friendly group with French Native Teacher meets every Tues -Iver Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm from Sept 22nd 2015 Call: 07940 281233 e: c.marionnet@blueyonder.co.uk 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 Mandarin Tuition In Iver Heath. Children or adults, any level, individuals or groups. Experienced teacher. Call Yuan on 07932 649107 or email ynhyuan@yahoo.co.uk Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Collectables www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk
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Ballet Classes Iver Heath Village Hall, Friday 4.457pm. Call L Killian 01753 814280
Bokwa Fitness Tone & Core Bokwa Dance Fitness Over-50's group Energetic workout that anyone can pick up, dancer or not. Saturdays 10.30-11.30am, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Contact Penny 07771 872592/01895 420409; learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk
Boxfit Saturdays 9.45-10.45am at the Evreham Sport Centre, Iver. An exciting class which uses focus pads and gloves to enhance an excellent aerobic workout. Call 01753 672610 Children's Zumba (Zumbatomic) Classes Wednesdays at 3.30-5.30pm at Iver Heath Village Hall, Saint Margaret's Close. Call Diane on 07926 854184 Futunity Street Dance and Hip Hop for children age 7-11 years. Fri's from 4-9pm call Cheryl on 01753 651754 or email childcare@ivercommunity.org Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Monday 8-11pm at Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre Tuesday & Thursday 8-11pm at Uxbridge Civic Centre Beginners Welcome – First Night Entry & Free Lifetime membership Contact Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com Donna’s Keep Fit Iver Heath Village Hall. Call Donna 01753 674945. Tue 9.45-10.45am Fitness Club St Catherine School, Money Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7NX. Thu 6-7pm Circuits, Fitness and Boxercise. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, 07906 087749 www.tauruspt.co.uk Hour of Power - Ultimate Workout Wed 7pm at the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610.
Iver Heath Drama Club Meet every Wednesday at Iver Heath New Village Hall between 7.45pm & 10pm. Contact Matt Streuli email: matt@ihdc.co.uk or www.ihdc.co.uk Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Monday 9.30am-10.30am and Tuesday 6.45pm-7.45pm. Wed, Thurs and Friday 10-11am Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Road, Denham, Bucks. Thursday 6.30-7.30pm. Contact Wendy Whitefoord, Tel: 07803 602142 or email: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com www.jazzercise.com Ladies Only Kickboxing Club Wednesdays, 6.30-8.00pm at Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! Just turn up or call Instructor Leanne Phillips on 07518 848285 email: leanne @kickboxing-longdon.co.uk www.kickboxing-london.co.uk Nordic Walking & Wellbeing Explore our borough’s green spaces . with all round exercise in the open air, 4 week courses various days and locations pre booking essential contact 07771872592 / learningmoves@hotmailco.uk Personal Training Looking for some extra help to get fit & into shape? For more info and prices call Rachel on 07745 622011 Pilates Iver Heath Village Hall on Thurs 7pm8pm call Mrs S Webb 01923 721335 Pilates Class St Peters Centre, Iver. Tuesday 7-8pm. Julie Hall 07976 966 583 Pilates and Tai Chi Fit courses Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Contact Penny 07771 872592/01895 420409; learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk continued overleaf...
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ZUMBA ® Fitness Classes Mon & Thurs 7-8pm. St Peters Centre, Iver - all levels welcome! Call Rachel on 07745 622011.
for a cup of tea, a chat and a biscuit. If you enjoy singing please come along to watch us one evening or visit www.signaturesingers.com
Zumba Fitness Weds 8-9pm at Langley Grammar School Sport Centre Reddington Drive Langley, SL3 8LL and Thurs 7-8pm at Yiewsley / West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Rd, West Drayton UB7 9JL.Call Gabriel 07735 090325, gabrielzumba@instructor.net www.gabriel84.zumba.com
Stoke Poges Singers A friendly four-part choir with about forty members singing a wide variety of music during the year. New members are always welcome and there are no auditions. The ability to read music is not essential. Rehearsals on Thursday evening at St Andrews Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges from 8pm. Come along to a rehearsal or contact Naomi on 07831 217575 or Cheryl on 01753 655682. www.stoke-poges-singers.org
Pinewood Fitness The Fitness Room, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Sl0 0NH. Mon 20.00-21.00, Wed 19.30-20.30. Booking only. Various Fitness Circuits, Boxercise, Gym Work. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, 07906 087749 www.tauruspt.co.uk Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class 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 class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.309.30pm. Freestyle dancing til 11pm
Tap Dance Mondays 7.30-8.30pm at Meadows Community Centre, West Drayton. Adult Beginner/Intermediate tap. No exams. Contact 01895 420409 / learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk Taurus Circuits Pinewood Studio. With Personal Trainer Shaun. Monday 8pm-9pm Booking only 07906 087749 Tai Chi Classes Tues 10am at the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610 Tai Chi Classes Every Saturday 10-11am, Yiewsley Methodist Church, Fairfield Road, UB7 8EY. Call Dan 07880 601429
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Faraday Country Music Club in Slough SL2 1RN. Join us for the best live Country Music every Thursday for listeners, western partners, freestyle or line dancers. From 8-11pm. Contact Deb 07986 050742. www.faradaycountry.co.uk Iver Singers Singing for Fun We’re a friendly group who meet every Tuesday (term time) at Evreham Adult Education Centre, between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. No Auditions. No previous experience necessary. Please contact Sara Adams: sara@ iversingers.com, 07733 466177, or visit www.iversingers.com for more. Richings Players Award winning amateur theatre group perform three shows per year at Iver Village Hall. Contact Evelyn on 07950 039827 richingsplayers@mail.com See www.richingsplayers.co.uk.
Yoga Iver Heath Village Hall Mon 6.30-7.45pm Jonathan Bell 07790 682238
The Windsor & District Big Bands Appreciation Society Meet on 2nd Wed of each month at 7.30pm, Datchet Hall, Horton Rd, Datchet. Meetings feature the music of the big bands of the 40s & 50s Swing era. Two recitals from records, tapes & CDs, along with a raffle and sometimes a live band. If you like to reminisce, do come along and join us! Contact Derek on 01753 654398
ZUMBA Mon 7-8pm & Tues 7-8pm St. Mary's Church Centre, Langley Thurs 7-8pm St. Francis Church Hall, Langley.
Signature A Cappella singers We meet on a Monday night at Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret’s Close, Iver Heath SLO 0DQ. Time 7.45-10.30 with a ten minute break
Toddler & Junior Fitness Fun Junior Trampolining Weds 4.30pm5.30pm held at the Evreham Sports Centre Iver. Call 01753 672610.
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The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop where we teach 7-18 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions run Wed's at Nower Hill High School, Pinner and Thurs at Vyners School, Ickenham. Juniors (7-11) 4.156.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.308.30pm. £20 per two - hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or email uxbridge@therockproject.com Yiewsley & West Drayton Band Rehearse every Wednesday and Friday 8-10pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. ontact Lynne on 07976 824152 or Lynne@ywdband.com Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band Open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or those of you wanting to 'brush up' your skills. Rehearse every Wed during TT. 6.457.45pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com PETS... Iver Dog Training Club Meet Tuesday & Friday 6.30-9pm, St Andrews Church, Richings Park. Call Diana 01753 732907 Iver Heath Fields Dog Club 'Outdoor Training' every Sat at 10.15am, Wed at 11am call Mike on 01753 817852 or 07795 031335 or see website www.ihfdc.com continued overleaf...
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PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... French for Children with La Jolie Ronde, 5-11yrs. In Iver, Saturdays. Call Estelle 07831 779888 Rainbow Guides Iver Heath Scout Hut on Tuesday, 5.30-6.30pm. Call Cindy Gordon 01753 795724 or Tracey Glynn 01895 469804 Richings Park Pre-School St Leonard's Hall, St Leonard's Walk, Richings Park Iver, SL0 9DD. Monday to Friday 9.15am-12.15pm Extended days on Tue, Wed and Fri until 2.15pm. 15 hours funding available for 3-4 year olds per week. 2yr old funding. Call 07712 477848. Shooting Stars Pre-School An innovative pre-school setting for children aged two-five years open from 7.00am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday. Iver Village Hall, High St, Iver, SL0 9NW. Call Rafia 01753 651754 or e: childcare@ivercommunity.org Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Monday and Thursday 19.30-21.30 at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12 yrs) and Cadets (age 1218 yrs). Fees £2 per week, courses from £5 for a weekend. Visit us on Facebook, pop-in or email: sloughseacadets@yahoo.co.uk Sticky Fingers Mothers & Toddlers Iver Heath Village Hall, Wed 9.3011.30am. Call Janet Beale 01753 652375 The Launchpad A breakfast club for children aged 511 and after school club for Infants. We also offer holiday play schemes. Iver Village Hall, High Street, Iver, SL0 9NW. Call Cheryl on 01753 651754 childcare@ivercommunity.org The Pod An after school club for Junior school children combining childcare with specialist ed. activities. Iver Village Junior School, High Street, Iver, SL0 9QA. Call Cheryl on 01753 651754 or email: childcare@ivercommunity.org 74
Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes Tuesday classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Harefield UB9 6BX, 10am, price £5 pre-paid per family. Thursday classes at St Giles' Church Hall, 1 High Road, Ickenham UB10 8LE, 10am, 11.15am and 1pm, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Friday classes at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ, 10.30am, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Please call Bev Meier to book 01895 824935 or 0781 8025993 Tiny Toes Childcare Full day care nursery for children aged six weeks to five years open from 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. Evreham Centre, Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HS. Call Susan on 01753 655650 tinytoes@ivercommunity.org SELF DEFENCE...
Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence art from Central Java, includes empty hand, traditional weapons, meditation and healing massage. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or email kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com. SELF HELP... Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 7.30pm, St Leonards Hall, St Leonards Walk, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9DD. Call Howard 07816 315688. Slimming World Tuesday 5.30pm and 7.30pm and Wednesday 9.30am at Evreham Sports Centre, Iver Heath Contact Kate: 07432 107089
Close Quarter Combat In Richings Park. Speed, strength and conditioning training. All types of pad work combinations. Suitable for adults of all ages. 1-2-1 sessions. Call Mark 07525 366126 email: mj.wilding@hotmail.com
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Karate (Adults & Children) Iver Heath Village Hall on Tues & Thurs. Kids 7-8pm, Adults 8-9.30pm. Call Sensei R. Baker 07898 946330.
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.
Karate Club of Denham / Uxbridge For ages 5 years and up. Sunday 9.15-11am at New Denham Community Centre, Oxford Road. Wed 5-7pm at The Greenway, Uxbridge. Call Dominic on 07988 743725 Kung Fu Club West Drayton Great Kung Fu work out for children & adults on: Tuesday 5.30-6.30, Friday 7.30-8.30, Sunday 5.30-6.30. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or email: sportsclubuk@gmail.com Martial Arts Bujinkan Kuri Dojo Unit 21 Bridgeworks, UB8 2JG Tel: 07878 471124. Training: Sun 10.30-12.30pm, Tue 8-10pm, Thu 8.30-10pm www.bujinkankuridojo.co.uk
Coffee Shop At St Margarets Church, Church Rd, Iver Heath. Wed 10.45-11.45am. Enjoy a coffee and a chat in a friendly, informal atmosphere.
Heathway Ladies Group Every second Tues of the month at 2pm. You’re welcome as a visitor at the cost of £1.50, as we have a waiting list. Contact Secretary Tricia Cooper 01753 817749 or e: tricia.cooper3@virginmedia.com Iver & District Countryside Assoc., If you enjoy walks in the country and social evenings, why not join us? Call Paul Graham 01753 655183 Iver Evening Women’s Institute Iver Village Hall, meets 2nd Monday of month, 7.30pm. Call Margaret 01753 653751 for details. continued overleaf...
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SOCIAL GROUPS CONTINUED... Iver Heath Ladies Meet on the 1st Monday of the month (exc. BHs). At 2pm in the Community Room, Iver Heath Village Hall. Call Pat Roberts 01753 647674 or email: pat@roberts3011.orange home.co.uk Iver Heath Community Library The library is open on Tuesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm Thursday 10am-1pm & 2pm-7pm Saturday 10am-1pm We hope that people from all three local areas will join with us to preserve this important local resource. Membership is free. Many of the facilities are free. For details contact us or, alternatively, come to one of our free monthly coffee and cake mornings and discuss with us in person. Tel: 0845 2303232 email: lib-ivh@buckscc.gov.uk King's Friends A group of older men and women enjoying life. Contact 01753 651178 for our latest programme. Probus Club of Langley & Iver is always looking for new members, we meet for lunch at the Richings Park Sports Club on the last Tuesday of the month (except Dec). We are friendly and attract retired persons of both sexes who usually are from a professional background although there is nothing rigid about background. We normally have a speaker and cover a very wide range of interests. Contact the Secretary on 01753 653571. Slough Plus Meet at the Tower Arms in Iver, 4th Wednesday of the month, with weekly events and weekends away. All ages 20's-60's. Visit sloughplus.weebly.com The Rotary Club of Langley & Iver Meets on Thurs evenings 6.45 for 7pm, Richings Park Golf Club. North Park. Iver. SL0 9DL 01753 655370. We are a small friendly club that welcomes everyone, from all walks of life. If you are interested in improving the lives of others and have fun doing it, visit www.rotarylangleyandiver.org. uk or email: akahold@hotmail.com Women’s Social Group Social group for women in West
London. Looking to expand your social group and make new friends? We meet regularly for coffee, a chat and organised trips and welcome women of all ages. Please call Seema on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk for more. SPORT... Back School Small Osteopath lead rehab excercise sessions designed to help strengthen the back with lots of self care advice. Held at Lotus Wellbeing Clinic call 01753 677 604 for further details. Basketball (starting 7th June) Drop-in sessions for adults age 16 and over. Saturdays 12-2pm. £3 per session. At the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610. Darts Richings Park Sports & Social Club Wellesley Avenue. Men & Women Players. Tuesday & Thursday Nights. Call Gerry 07957 804204 Iver Heath Tennis Club Church Road, Iver Heath, Bucks. SL0 0RW. New members always welcome, adults and juniors, visit our website for details www.ihltc.co.uk or call John Stephenson 01895 441033 Iver Heath Bowls Club Interested in playing bowls? Ring Brian Carter 01753 817794 or Hon. Sec. Betty Hemsley 01753 651775 Iver Short Mat Bowls We are open on Wednesdays 2-5pm & 5-10pm in Iver Village Hall, experience not necessary. Age 18yrs+. Cal Bob 01753 654049 or Ron 01753 819644 or Mary 01753 654765 Iver Veterans Golf Society For men and women over 60. We meet every Tuesday morning at Iver Golf Club. Handicap not necessary. Regular competitions held at Iver and other courses. You do not need to be a member of Iver Golf Club, just come along and play and make some new friends. Special rates for IVGS members. Contact: 01753 654246 Ladies Golf Every Mon & Wed, 10am at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladies-captain@rick mansworthgolf club.co.uk for details.
Learn to Sail! We are an RYA approved training centre and are open to new members, www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk FREE sailing taster sessions! Nordic Walking Taster Session Iver Starts Wednesday 30th January, 10am-11am, £5 at Evreham Sports Centre, Swallow Street, Iver, Bucks, SL0 0HS. Session is £5 with poles included. If you would like to book onto the course or require more details call the Evreham Sports Centre on 01753 672 610. Pink Ladies Netball Club All levels and abilities welcome. Training takes place at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tuesday evening. Senior training 16+yrs 7.30-9pm Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.30- 8.30pm Under 16s - please Rhiannon on 01895 448878 for details email: plnetball@hotmail.co.uk visit www.pinkladiesnetball.co.uk Richings Park Ladies Badminton Club Meet at St. Andrews Church Hall, North Park, Iver. Every Monday 24pm except Bank Holidays. Intermediate standard of playing. Call Daphne Wood 01753 653404 for details. Richings Park Short Mat Bowls Richings Park Sports & Social Club Wellesley Avenue. Wed from 4pm. Just turn up - equipment provided. Richings Park Tennis Club Want play tennis? New members always welcome at our Brand New court facilities. Contact Graeme or Wendy on 01753 651071 or visit www.richingsparkltc.org.uk Run for life Richings park running and fitness club. Richings park sports club Mon and Thu 6-7pm. With Personal trainer Shaun - sessions includes running, circuits, boxing and various other exercises. Call 07906 087749. Running Club For Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner. Runs organised in the local area. Free of charge, chance to train with other runners at your level. Call 01753 677 604 for further details.
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