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From currency exchange to travel insurance and car hire, it’s possible to significantly cut the cost of holidaying abroad. Here are a few tips to shave a little off your holiday spend.
Credit Cards
The fees typically charged by credit card companies are: • Foreign exchange fee: generally 3% of the amount converted from sterling into a foreign currency. • Cash withdrawal fee: between 2% and 3% of the amount withdrawn The availability of ‘specialist’ credit cards with no, or low fees, allows you to avoid these charges when you go on holiday. The Halifax Clarity credit card is a good example. At the time of writing there’s no charge for spending abroad with this card, and no cash withdrawal fee. It’s accepted anywhere that displays the MasterCard symbol. Interest will still be charged on cash withdrawals from the date you take the money out, however, until the day it’s repaid in full. Even this fee can be reduced if you’re prepared to pay off the balance via internet banking while you’re away, or if this isn’t an option, as soon as you get home.
Prepaid Cards
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with money before you go. The balance gradually decreases as you spend, but can be topped up again as and when you need it. With these cards the exchange rate is always set by the card provider, and applied when the card is loaded rather than each time you use it. This could work for or against you, depending on fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. If you’re thinking of purchasing one of these cards and the rate suddenly improves, you’ll be taking advantage of a strengthened Pound. Equally, you could lose out if the rate improves again later.
Holiday Insurance
Buying well in advance of your holiday is the best way to save money on holiday insurance. Consider: • Whether you are planning to take more than one trip abroad during the year. If so, a multi-trip insurance policy would be the most costeffective. • Where you are travelling you’ll have to choose between worldwide or European insurance. • If you’re likely to be participating in any risky sports such as scuba diving, the policy may be loaded with an extra charge. Booking your travel insurance independently via the internet
will generally work out cheaper than buying as an add on to flights or a package tour. Alternatively, ‘packaged’ bank accounts sometimes include annual travel insurance in their monthly fee.
Hire Car Charges
There are several ways to save money on hiring a car: • Book early to get the best deals • Include car hire in your package deal • Organise your own Collision Damage Waiver add-on Many hire car operators adopt a ‘hard sell’ approach in relation to CDW when you pick the car up, as this is the way they make their profit - by selling add-ons to ‘basic’ insurance.
Airport Parking
As with car hire, booking early is the best way to save on airport parking. Even prebooking on the day of the flight could save you a little money. Turning up at the car park is guaranteed to be the most expensive. The Money Saving Expert website is a good source of tips on where to find travel-related discounts and offers, including airport car parking. If you’re staying at an airport hotel the night before your flight, you may be able to book a package that includes the room plus parking for the duration of your holiday.
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had anything to boo about. The opener was a storming rendition of Maggie’s Farm, with Bloomfield in blistering form and the rhythm section, supposedly borrowed from the Paul Butterfield Blues Band only the night before, in suspiciously familiar control of the material. And the sound quality was nothing like as dreadful as Seeger later claimed!
On 25th July 1965 the crowd at the 7th Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island had their flabbers utterly ghasted when their current idol, Bob Dylan, took to the stage wearing... an electric guitar! What happened next is so thoroughly disputed that the truth is impossible to determine; but it seems that some of the acoustic-loving folkies were so outraged that they actually booed. Well, there was some booing. But what it was all about was, and remains, hotly disputed. Pete Seeger, who was backstage, maintained that it was the atrocious sound quality that upset the audience. Al Kooper, Dylan’s electric organist at the time, believed it was because Dylan walked off stage after three numbers and had to be persuaded to go back on to do two more. But Dylan himself was convinced that the heckling was directed at his rebirth as an electrified rocker and was very upset. (He was,
But the audience can’t have been all that surprised: Dylan had used an electric band on one side of his third album, Bringin’ It All Back Home, in March that year; and in April the Byrds had scored a US number one with their debut single, an electrified version of Dylan’s own Mr Tambourine Man. This song had featured in Dylan’s live set since it was written in early 1964, but he had never managed a recording he thought really satisfactory; so the success of the Byrds’ electric version must have made some impression on him. Perhaps a folk festival run by a fanatical purist like Pete Seeger was the wrong occasion to “come out” electrically, and the story goes is that it was a spontaneous decision made only the day before. But Dylan had released Like A Rolling Stone only a few days earlier as a single featuring Al Kooper and noted electric blues guitarist Mike Bloomfield, both of whom turned up with him at Newport; so perhaps not quite as eleventh-hour as has been popularly supposed. Perhaps he had planned all along to plug the new record at Newport? Watching footage from that epoch-making set, there was certainly some booing, although from a minority of a largely enthusiastic audience; and in truth nobody
The real trouble came not at Newport but on his 1966 world tour, when non-American audiences – and the British music press – proved not nearly so receptive to Dylan’s electric renaissance as his US fans. The long and gruelling tour climaxed with the famous “Judas!” heckle at the Manchester Free Trade Hall, and during the last few dates Dylan seemed increasingly weary and dispirited. Back home, with his new wife and new baby to absorb his interest and nurse his psychic wounds, he suffered his mysterious motorbike crash with its unspecified injuries, and abandoned live performing almost completely until the triumphant 1974 comeback tour.
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Trying to keep your cool on a sweltering summer’s day, surrounded by a few thousand people, is not an easy task. A re-usable water bottle and pocket fan are pretty much essential, but you may also want to add Green People Toning Hydrating Mist to your arsenal. A lot of toning mists are formulated with alcohol, so can actually dry your skin out even more, but this one is alcohol-free and contains aloe vera, orange blossom, rose water and marshmallow extracts to give your skin a real hydration boost. It’s wonderfully refreshing and also ideal for longhaul flights and taking the burn out of shaving. A bottle costs £13.95 from www. greenpeople.co.uk and should last you for most of the summer. A good suntan lotion, that offers both UVA and UVB protection, is vital, but even if you are religious about avoiding sunburn, it’s still worth having a decent after-sun
If you’re planning to slum it in with the other campers, you might want to take a packet of baby wipes to freshen up between showers. Baby wipes can be a bit too harsh for your face though, so if you have space, pack some Pacifica Coconut Cleansing Wipes. One of my own personal beauty essentials, these remove make-up gently, but effectively, and leave your skin feeling really plumped and hydrated. Order yours from www.lovelula. co.uk for £4.99, with free delivery.
Festivals can be a breeding ground for colds, flu and other viruses, and partying to the early hours doesn’t exactly help your body to fight them off. As well as stocking up on anti-bacterial hand gel, give your immune system a boost ahead of time with a decent nutritional supplement. Unbeelievable Bee Prepared Daily Defence Immune Support is a good choice. 100% natural, it contains bee propolis, black elderberry and other extracts that have been clinically proven to help support your immune system. It’s available from Holland & Barrett and other health stores for £9.99. If you’re planning to rock-chick-it-up this summer, check out label.m Texturising Volume Spray, which gives you the texturising benefits of a dry shampoo, with the hold of a hairspray. It was one of London Fashion Week’s ‘official haircare products’ and is great for adding long-lasting volume and height, so perfect for back-combed styles. The original version has been criticised as being too light for darker hair colours, so label.m have now introduced a version just for brunettes.
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For decades people have been using their local, trusted agents to sell and rent properties as we all like to deal with people face-to-face. Trust is an important factor when choosing someone and this can only be gained by meeting and getting a feel for that individual. Being regulated with The Property Ombudsman, Association of Residential Letting Agents and The National Association of Estate Agents is also highly sought after and people take confidence in the fact that if anything goes wrong they have a professional body to raise their concerns with. Can the same be said about online agents?
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People would not want to forget the importance of dealing with an agent who has a high street presence with a high footfall. Most potential buyers will find time to browse the window display going or coming from work, something which is lost with only an online presence. Online agents will have you believe that the only thing you need these days to sell or rent is the power of the internet. But, the problem which they fail to inform you is how can they specialise and really know the local market when they are based in a completely different area. Local agents work, live and breathe their core area and have specialist knowledge that only someone who has been working there for years would know. Their appraisals will be based on a combination of online comparable reports and local knowledge giving you a realistic valuation. This compared to online agents who for the most part will be valuing it based on online information. The majority of high street estate agents will conduct viewings on your behalf, but with online agents it will be an expectation for you to do them. You may be given the option to upgrade but with additional costs. Unlike the standard process of popping into your local agent for a quick chat, if you need to speak to someone regarding your property it can only be done via telephone or email. One of our greatest strengths lies in our ability to make sure that all parties on both sides are doing what they should at the appropriate times. The negotiation stage is extremely important and it is vital that you have a professional presence to achieve the best price. It cannot be overstated how important it is to have someone who knows every detail of the sales process and is doing their best for it go through as smoothly as possible. When it comes to fees, granted it may be cheaper in most cases but if you were to add up the additional costs for an EPC, viewings, extra marketing, a board etc it’s not long before these costs have mounted. We should also consider that this will be a labour intensive task and some of the activities will require the house seller to complete them. Is there any real incentive to get you the best price when they are only charging a flat fee? I know that online agents are here to stay, but I also know clients take a lot of faith in the fact that reputable agents like us and other local agents are doing everything they can to provide a good quality service that they can be proud of.
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JULY EVENTS Hillingdon Business Minds 10th July, 12.30-2pm Pump Lane Unlock your potential, develop self belief and confidence. Admission to this event is FREE. For more details email Keeley on info@key4change or call 07923 074 304.
Local Events July into August 2015
Ruislip Stamp & Postcard Fair 11th July The Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, HA4 7DQ. For details call 01895 637283. Iver Heath Junior School Summer Fayre 11th July, 12-3pm Iver Heath Junior School. Grand Prize and Cash Raffles plus Pony Rides, Bouncy Castle, Fairground attractions, Tombola, Games, Crafts and Refreshments. Summer Fayre 11th July, 11am-2pm Harefield Infant School, High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BT. Games Stalls & fun in the sun. Hayes Carnival 11th July, starts at 12.30pm Pump Lane Come along and be dazzled by the parade. Visit www.hillingdon.gov. uk/hayescarnival. FREE Meditation Event 11th July, 2.30pm-4.30pm Ickenham Village Hall, 33 Swakeleys Road, UB10 8DG. FREE event but booking is required. Call 07970 147967 / 0208 574 3699 or visit www.brahmakumaris.org/uk
Gala Concert - Hillingdon 50 18th July Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. This concert, presented in partnership with Brunel University London, will celebrate 50 years of The London Borough of Hillingdon. The programme will include Beethoven's Symphony N° 9 with choirs from across the Borough and beyond uniting with the Orchestra to perform the choral finale. Local opera star Ross Ramgobin, a graduate of Brunel, will sing a selection of famous arias and the university barbershop group will sing a cappella songs. There will additionally be a scripted entertainment featuring local people, celebrating the borough today as a great place to both live and work. This unique occasion will be hosted by Brunel University London in the stunning surroundings of their world-class Indoor Athletics Centre. This is a major concert that requires a very large chorus of singers for the famous last movement. More singers are needed to join in this event. Rehearsals have started at Ickenham United Reformed Church. Please visit the website for more details at www.hillingdonphil.btck.co.uk Concert tickets: £12.00 adults / £6.00 under 18 on the door and
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GET FIT for in Ruislip FREE IT’S officially Summer, but at this time there’s often still a fresh chill in the air, especially in the mornings. But don’t let that stop you, the chill gives you all the more reason to get outside and blow away the cobwebs with some exercise. Why hide away in a gym when Ruislip has an amazing array of parks and outdoor space? The Lido needs no mention but Warrender Park, Bessingby Park and the new running track at Kings College playing fields amongst many others are ideal for working out and they cost nothing!
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On a recent Wednesday morning I witnessed over seven different people running, walking and rollerblading in a 1-hour time period at Kings College playing fields. The Lido also has a marked 2.5k circuit for you to walk, cycle or run and there is also the woods and the beach to explore. Most parks now have ‘outdoor fitness’ equipment but you don’t actually need any equipment for a hard hitting workout; all you need is your body! Remember it’s all relative, if you haven’t exercised in years then walking is a great start.
While fitness fads come and go (electronic abs belts, really!), all you need for a truly challenging work out is yourself and a little imagination. A simple combination of squats, press-ups and sprints completed in short but intense bursts will provide the whole body with an effective workout. As your fitness improves, or if you are training for a particular challenge you can gradually increase the intensity, the amount of time or add in some more complex exercises such as handstands, pull ups or chin ups, burpees and lunges. The key is to ‘mix it up’, if you constantly change your routine and challenge your body then it has to adapt accordingly. If you currently do no exercise a 20-30 minute walk is a fantastic start, if you jog for 30 mins three times a week how about mixing things up a little? Go jogging once and do something different for the other two sessions, sprinting intervals or squatting and jumping or maybe even simply stepping on and off a park bench for two minute intervals. Make your exercise interesting, mix it up and not only will you love it, you will reap the benefits. Remember, it’s not about how long you are training for, it is about your intensity. I like the motto of ‘go hard and go home’. Determined by where you are starting intense could be going for a walk, or it could be a 60 minute high intensity workout. Wherever you are starting from challenge yourself and see the changes. There will be a few muscular aches along the way but it is worth it. And finally, there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing and you only get wet once so get out there and enjoy it. Make sure you warm up pre-exercise and cool down post exercise and if you haven’t exercised in years it could be worth consulting your doctor before undertaking a new exercise programme.
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– in contrast to Victorian clutter. The centrepiece of a room would be a fireplace with a prominent mantelpiece, and then lovely floorboards, Turkish rugs, and furniture made from walnut and mahogany, with carved edges, stable and strong.’
so some people added touches of pea green, olive, lemon or pale blue, while the very well off employed brighter shades such as pink, orange, straw, deep green, ultramarine and Prussian blue.
You don’t have to live in a 250-year-old house to enjoy the timeless elegance of Georgian style. Refined and uncluttered, its symmetry, proportion and classicism looks good in all kinds of homes, says Katherine Sorrell It was the Georgians who made us modern? During the century or so following the ascent of George I in 1714, our towns and cities, and homes and gardens, were transformed and the inexorable rise of popular culture began. Perhaps it is part of a trend away from pared-down minimalism in favour of bolder colours, decorative surfaces and more intricate shapes, or perhaps it is simply the appeal of classic elegance – either way, it is not surprising that we find Georgian life and times, and especially its architecture and interiors, fascinating. But what was Georgian style? According to V&A curator Julius Bryant: ‘The prevailing mood of the period is one of classical revival, of symmetry, order, balance, space and calm
This was, of course, the age of the master cabinetmaker: famous names such as Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite. The general preference was for fine, small, light pieces made from rich woods, often featuring decorative gilding, marquetry or lacquer. If you can’t afford Georgian antiques, look for Victorian or Edwardian replicas. As for fabrics, cottons and linens became extremely popular and a host of beautiful printed and woven patterns appeared, many of which are still available, including chintzes featuring large, bright florals, bold stripes, Chinese scenes and the monochrome images of toile de Jouy. On walls, either wood panelling or block-printed wallpaper would be perfect, or paint colours from the many historic ranges on offer today. Georgian ‘common’ colours included off-white, stone, grey, cream and a wide range of earthy tones. Generally speaking, the stronger the colour, the more expensive it was to produce,
At the start of the Georgian era homes were very poorly lit, but by the turn of the century gas and oil lighting was the latest thing for those who could afford it, though candles were still the norm for most. This meant that decorative light fittings became fashionable. Period lighting can be tricky to get right; either seek out good reproductions or stick to simple, timeless modern fittings that won’t clash with other pieces. In many older homes, panelledwood shutters look just right at the windows, but otherwise simple curtains made from a suitable fabric work well. The later part of the Georgian period saw the introduction of French rod curtains that drew horizontally – the forerunners of our modern curtains. Last of all, to really get things right, add one or two typical finishing touches such as classical busts or statues, romantic porcelain figures, lacquerwork screens, rococo silver and Wedgwood ceramics. And ensure that your rooms are arranged with an emphasis on order and symmetry. You will no doubt appreciate how this gracious and tasteful style has become an essential element in our interior vocabulary. Main Image - French Green no.187,an historic colour that was hugely popular at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries, Mylands Paints, 020 8670 9161; www.mylands.co.uk.
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I have always felt that the idea that if there aren’t enough houses to go round, prices will rise to be a myth. There’s a simple reason for this: if it were true then the opposite would also be true; if the supply increased, prices would fall. That would mean that nobody would ever build a new house because, by the time it was finished, the price would have fallen.
Strangely, the groups of people who oppose any significant development in their neighbourhoods (the media has christened them NIMBYs) do not buy this argument. While they will normally cite factors such as “spoiling the character of the town” as justification for their opposition, the true reason is often that they believe that the value of their own property will fall. There are actually some sets of circumstances where this can be true. Where you have a popular area which traditionally has high prices and a lot of new homes are being built, resi dents who live in homes perceived to be less desir able may well see the value of their properties fall. Given the choice, buyers will opt for a new build rather than an ex council house, for example.
The statistics bear out my theory. Look at private house building since the 1960s and, whenever prices have risen sharply, the supply of new homes has also risen sharply. The two correlate remarka bly well. This is understandable because new homes are not just bought by first time buyers, they are bought by people who are already on the prop erty ladder and, increasingly these days, by buy to Oddly enough, the latest survey by RICS reveals let investors. The buyers who are on the property that in many areas prices are being driven up by a ladder normally have to sell their existing homes lack of new builds. So what do I know! and they are unlikely to do that if prices are falling. In other words, if developers build a lot of private houses, rising prices become a selffulfilling proph esy.
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Motoring Ford Mustang By James Baggott coupes such as the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 would also be on the shopping lists for Mustang buyers. Stack the equivalent V8-engined offerings up against the Ford, though, and there’s an eye-watering difference in price.
What’s it like to drive?
What is it?
A large American hamburger, served up in a European baguette with double side of Across The Pond Cheese. There’s little doubt the Mustang has a cult following - that comes with a 50-year history and more movie appearances than Clint Eastwood (probably), but is that enough for it to win the battle against something like an Audi A5? The Blue Oval thinks it is and 2015’s allocation of 1,200 cars has already been sold.
What’s under the bonnet?
Well, you can see the European influence here, because it’s not all about a V8 - there’s a 312bhp 2.3-litre four cylinder Ecoboost option too. We know that feels like sacrilege - and to be honest, it really is - but if you actually care about CO2 in a Mustang it produces 179g/km and if mpg keeps you up at night it’ll return 35.3mpg. That said, choosing the Ecoboost would be like opting for a salad in McDonald’s so instead the 415bhp V8 is the only choice.
It’s thirsty at 20.9mpg and kills many, many trees with emissions of 299g/km, but this is a Mustang. It’ll hit 60mph in a shade under five seconds and go on to 155mph (limited). Oh, and it sounds good... the Ecoboost, not so much.
What’s the spec like?
It’s not bad, but we can’t help feeling it lacks the glitz of rivals. But then this car is priced extremely competitively - the V8 is a fiver under £33k, which for a V8 is a relative bargain. Ford tells us 80 per cent of its customers ticked all the other options on the specification sheet which include comfy Recaro seats and upgraded Shaker audio system.
Any rivals?
Ford insists the Mustang ‘has no rivals’. The first allocation has mostly been snapped up by enthusiasts who bought a Mustang because they’ve always wanted one. So what happens when those first adopters run out? Well, when pressed, Ford admitted German
It’s big and feels it, with a long nose that we found hard to place comfortably on the road. The Ecoboost engine particularly failed to impress, and we’d go as far to say that buying an Ecoboost should go down as a very bad life choice indeed. The V8 on the other hand sounds like a Mustang should and has the pace to match. The steering is a little light and the manual gearbox notchy, but they’re foibles you’ll probably put up with. The fastback is better looking and better to drive than the convertible too, so go for that.
The verdict
We can see why it appeals to Mustang fans but beyond them we just can’t see who’ll buy it. How many buyers want an American muscle car? We’d hedge our bets and say not very many. The Mustang might work on the streets of San Francisco, but will it have the same effect on a wet Scarborough seafront? We’re unsure. The ace up its sleeve might just be the price - at £32,995 the V8 is a lot of car for the money. But that still wouldn’t make us buy one.
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JUST over a year ago the Ruislip Central Horticultural Society hosted a fantastic evening with the very well-known Horticulturist Bob Flowerdew. We asked Bob for his ideas on how we could introduce children to horticulture and engage them in the great hobby that many of us adults couldn’t do without. Bob came up with some great ideas of which the RCHS took forward. I would like to introduce RCHS Show Manager Patricia Swindells who took this idea forward to a very successful outcome, and explains how so many children became involved. How many children when asked “What is their favourite pastime” would answer gardening? Not many would be the answer. However this might be about to change as schools are seeing the advantages that come from engaging their pupils in gardening clubs and societies like the Royal Horticultural Society initiating the campaign for School Gardening. Ruislip Central Horticultural Society has also started to engage with the younger generation with their “Spring has Sprung” competition in the Spring Show. All those who attended the show remarked on the high quality of the exhibits on show from The Sacred Heart Primary School, Ruislip Gardens Primary School and Lady Banks Primary School. Many Secondary and Primary schools in Hillingdon have very active gardening clubs as I can testify as a governor at Glebe Primary School. So why this interest in engagement with the younger generation? Well they are our future and with so many competing activities gardening could lose out on a whole generation unless some positive action is taken. However beside this ‘selfish’º motive there is a lot of evidence that shows that gardening has many benefits for the youngsters themselves. Educationalists know that getting pupils engaged results in them getting outside, away from computers and video games and undertaking valuable exercise. The young gardeners also develop social skills such as verbal communication, interaction with others and learning to work as a team. They have to develop listening skills for taking and understanding instructions. They must be disciplined in order to get things done and perhaps most importantly they develop resilience i.e. the ability to accept and learn from failure as well as success!
On Tuesday 15th September HEATHER ANGEL (British nature photographer, author and TV presenter) will be coming to give a talk Please call 01923 451616 for details.
Many parents worry that hobbies and activities can encroach on their child’s learning but in fact children who join a gardening club or involve themselves in gardening are actually re-enforcing, enhancing, stimulating and supporting their learning. This can be easily illustrated for example in Mathematics children are constantly measuring and weighing. They are recognising symmetry and patterns. They also have to work to a budget. Pupils are constantly using their literacy skills because they have to read instructions; they may produce posters with regards to shows and sales. They make records for others to follow. They also have an early introduction to Latin! Their Geographical knowledge is improved by their learning about ecology, soils and weather. Even History is supported when the pupils learn about the discovery of plants and the natural and man forced movement of plants. They are encouraged to use their computer skills to design gardens and record their activities. The pupils are asked to produce drawings and sketches. The pupils become familiar with the scientific principles behind concepts of Acid/Alkaline, Water cycle, Photosynthesis and Phototropism. So what should be evident is that gardening is good for the younger generation and if it is good for them then it goes without saying that it is good for the rest of us! All the advantages that have been listed above apply to all of us – it keeps us fit, active in mind and body and it provides a very strong link between the generations. Next month we will be bringing you results and pictures from the RCHS Summer Show. We will also be featuring our mailbag - you can email the RCHS with any gardening queries you would like to put to the panel on rchstalks@gmail.com.
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There is something lovely about this part of the summer. The veg plot tends to be in overdrive and there are some delicious fruits cropping too. But sometimes your beloved flower beds and borders, pots and planters can be looking ever-so-slightly sorry for themselves. There is often a distinct mid-summer-flop. You planted up your flower beds and numerous pots and containers to make them look good but how can you keep them looking on top form for as long as possible? Regular feeding is essential, particularly for anything growing in a container. Often crammed into a fairly small space and with compost whose fertiliser content is pretty well used up after a few weeks, by July plants in pots can be close to starving if you’ve not fed them regularly. At this time of year I would still feed herbaceous perennials and annuals growing in open ground too, but I suggest you resist the temptation to feed shrubs as these could be encouraged to put on new growth which will not be
toughened up enough by the time winter comes; this late growth is then very prone to frost damage. A tomato feed with a high potash level works well for anything that you grow primarily for the flowers so every time you feed your tomatoes make up a bit of extra feed and pop it onto flowering plants. I tend to buy concentrated tomato food by the mini-tanker full as this works out much more economical!
Make sure that everything is deadheaded regularly, both the faded flowers and if necessary remove the flower stem too. On soft stemmed plants you may be able to make to do it using your thumb nail, but a pair of sharp scissors or similar often makes for the quickest, neatest and least messy job. Do this as soon as the flower starts to deteriorate so that no energy whatsoever is used to form seed heads and it will make a huge difference to the performance you see the plants put on over the next few weeks. I am a great believer in the ‘hair cut’ approach where perennials are given a trim
using scissors or shears as soon as their flowering period is over. Do this promptly and follow it with a good feed and you can often encourage a second, later flush of flowers too. If plants have become a little too tall or there has been a lot of rainfall they can literally flop over, clogging up the lawn on borders next to the grass, and generally looking a real mess. This is easily solved if you check that stakes and other supports are still doing their job and re-position them if necessary, taking care not to snap any flower stems in the process. You may even find that you need to add a bit of extra support or tie in a few of the taller or more wayward stems – the foam-covered wire works really well for this. At this time of year many flowers succumb to common diseases. This is how to deal with them: Powdery mildew: keep the plant well watered at the base but avoid wetting the leaves and spray with a suitable fungicide if necessary
Aphids: remove with a strong jet of water, introduce ladybirds or spray with an insecticide Leaf spots: just pick off the worst affected leaves
Rusts: pick off the worst affected leaves, try to keep the foliage dry and spray with a suitable insecticide Caterpillars: pick off by hand or spray with a suitable biological or chemical control
Keeping on top of these small problems is essential - regular checks should allow you to take prompt action, so avoiding too much damage occurring and often meaning that you do not even need to spray. Weeds tend to be growing rapidly too, so try to remove
these as they make for a lot of competition for water, food and even light. Pulling them out or hoeing them off when they are still fairly small is a much easier and more efficient way to deal with them than trying to pull out a massive, long-rooted triffid that has already done a lot of damage. If the weather is dry, regular watering will also help to keep your flower beds and containers looking their best. To minimise water wastage and the risk of those delicate petals becoming scorched, I suggest that you should only water in the evening or, if this is not possible, very early in the morning. A less frequent but thorough drenching is a
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The media is full of people with perfectly aligned teeth, usually thanks to orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can improve your appearance and also your bite, speech and oral hygiene. With more discreet braces and easier payment options now available, it’s become more appealing than ever. Let’s look at the options. Fixed AppliAnces Fixed orthodontic appliances remain permanently attached to the teeth, so compliance is good. However, they may break or cause mouth ulcers and irritation. They consist of brackets attached to the tooth and wires that are gradually adjusted to move teeth into the correct position. You may have to wear tiny elastic bands between the brackets for a time to encourage correct movement, and patient compliance often falters here. Stringy foods can catch on the wires, and crunchy or chewy foods must be avoided as they can bend or displace wires or dislodge brackets. Good oral hygiene can be difficult with fixed appliances, so it’s important to follow the orthodontist’s cleaning tips and use special tools or toothbrushes as instructed. Traditional Braces Traditional braces (‘train tracks’) consist of steel wires running through steel brackets attached to your teeth’s outer surfaces. Treatment period: 12-36 months; average 18-24 months.
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Treatment period: 12-30 months; average 18 months. Average cost: £3300-£4300. pros: Basically invisible unless someone gets up close. cons: Lingual braces can be harder to adjust than traditional braces and can irritate the tongue and change its position, affecting your speech (although usually patients adapt). Only suitable for mild to moderate cases. RemovABle AppliAnces Clear Aligners (‘Invisible Braces’) The two best known brands are Invisalign and Smilelign. A series of transparent aligners (similar to retainers) are created, each shaped slightly differently to gradually move your teeth into their correct position. You’ll need to change your aligners every two to four weeks and wear them 20-22 hours per day. Treatment period: 3-12 months. Average cost: Smilelign £1600 to £1900; Invisalign £2900£3300. pros: Removable, so you can brush your teeth normally. Virtually invisible. cons: Must be removed before eating and drinking, as chewing and hot drinks can distort them. May cause minor speech distortion. Only suitable for mild to moderate cases. All braces can cause discomfort, and some mild temporary pain after your brace is tightened or your aligner changed. But the final result is well worth it.
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By Kate McLelland
We’ve all done it: taken a sneaky peek at the weekly horoscope column in our local newspaper or favourite magazine to see what lies in store for us.
While it’s exciting to think you can glimpse the future, there’s often little to go on when you read the ‘prediction’ for your star sign:
“This is a good time for new enterprises. Don’t be put off by negative influences but exercise caution where risks are involved.” The forecast is so general that it could almost apply to anyone, in any situation. Even if it did apply to everyone born under your star sign, that means one-twelfth of the human race is sharing broadly the same experience as you. Astrology is rubbish, isn’t it? But when you look at astrology’s history – going back over thousands of years - you’ve got to wonder whether we should dismiss it quite so lightly? In the west, astrology as we know it today began in the second century AD, but this system was a continuation of ancient Greek and Babylonian traditions. These days there
is still a huge interest in the subject, even though modern scientific tests have so far failed to prove that astrology can accurately predict the future. The problem with popular astrology is that it isn’t true astrology at all. What you are looking at when you read the weekly horoscope column in your newspaper is known as ‘Sun-sign astrology’: based on the position of the sun at the date of your birth. But this narrow focus is rather like watching your television through a rolled up tube of cardboard – you miss 90% of the picture. True astrology is based on not one, but three personal facts: the date when you were born, the place where you were born and the precise time of your birth. Using this data, an astrologer will create a unique personal chart that takes into account the position of the planets in our solar system and the relationship between them (calculated through mathematical angles). The astrologer will also look at planetary positions across the twelve ‘Houses’ (wedge-shaped sections of your chart created by the ‘Rising sign’ on the horizon at the time of your birth)
and the way important planets behave in each particular star sign.
The result is a personal horoscope (or ‘natal chart’), from which an astrologer can gather information about your personality, your strengths and weaknesses as well as the life path you may choose to take in the future. The chart is primarily used to understand a person’s character but it also forms the basis for ‘predictive astrology’: the art of predicting future influences and events based on the data in your birth chart (however it’s worth pointing out here that nothing is absolutely certain when it comes to astrological predictions: this method can only show the likely direction of travel, not the actual destination). One of the most popular methods of prediction is to take into account the current movements of the sun and planets as they pass around the solar system, activating sensitive points on your birth chart as they go. Given that astrology considers the movements of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
Neptune and Pluto plus some other more recently discovered heavenly bodies, there’s a lot to consider. It’s easy to understand why astrologers tend to look down their noses at the sun-sign only horoscopes you find in magazines. If you are eager to learn more about astrology, then a short course will help you familiarise yourself with the basic principles. The Faculty of Astrological Studies (www. astrology.org.uk) runs distance learning courses as well courses in London and a summer school in Oxford (a Foundation course costs £800 in total). Alternatively the Mayo School of Astrology (www. mayoastrology.com), established in 1973, offers an online Basic Certificate Course costing around £600.
If these options sound expensive, then you can learn a lot by researching astrology yourself. Start with Astro Dienst (www.astro.com) or Café Astrology (www.cafeastrology. com) where you can calculate and print off your own natal chart, free of charge. At Café Astrology you can even get a free chart report, but you should bear in mind that the primary skill in reading a natal chart is interpretation. A good astrologer will use their experience and knowledge to understand how the various elements in a birth chart work together as a whole: when you print out a computerised report all you can expect is multiple descriptions of planetary positions and aspects, that in some cases may actually appear to contradict one other!
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Wealdstone will be able to provide the trust with the type of coaching and expertise needed to success fully run this type of activity. “Rolling Stones Gather No Moss” will run hour long evening walking football sessions on the 3G surface at the Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex. Initially the sessions will run for ten weeks with the intention of continuing beyond that period and expanding to other locations. The sessions will include warm ups, skills training, games and warm downs under the guidance of qualified Football Association coaches.
No. The only stipulation is a minimum participation age of 50. Fitness levels vary enormously and there is no reason to believe that some men in their 60s are not more than capable of holding their own on the walking football pitch with their 50 year old col leagues. However, if there is sufficient interest being It was devised around 6 years ago aimed at men of shown in playing the game by those over 60 years of 50 or over who wished to get back to kicking around age, separate sessions may be subsequently set up. a football at a pace better suited to their age and levels of fitness. The rules are simple. The teams usually comprise 6 players with games being played on a half size football pitch. It can be played indoors Most certainly not. It is a fun activity that caters for and in the open air. So long as the players do not ability levels. The coaches in charge of the ses run and the ball remains below head height, you are sions will be able to judge how they should run in order for all those taking part to be able to glean off and “running” with a game of walking football. maximum enjoyment and fulfilment. Expansion of the game has been rapid with there now being over 400 venues nationally where walking football is organised. And all the differing levels of The Football Conference, of which Wealdstone FC fitness and ability are catered for. Exprofessionals, is a member, has established a Trust which provides semiprofessionals and those who have played foot funds for its member clubs to set up their own chari ball to a decent level in the past are able to take part table arms, or Trusts, in order to organise and run in competitive matches. The vast majority of people schemes that might benefit their local communities. Guys who played football in their teens, twenties and beyond who loved being involved in the game but gave in to the inevitable of creaking joints and dodgy knees now have a simple and enjoyable way back into the game they love. It is called Walking football.
would have enjoyed playing park football or just “having a kick around” and the games organised for Wealdstone is a long established senior nonleague them are less strenuous and competitive affairs. football club currently competing in the Football Conference Southern Division. For much of its exis There are so many good reasons to do so. For ex tence the club was based in Harrow, but following ample it can reintroduce our great national game to the sale of its ground in 1991 it became nomadic for those who believe their playing days are in the past. a time until taking over the site in Grosvenor Vale It is an immensely social activity where men in their from the sadly disbanded Ruislip Manor FC. The more senior years can again enjoy the camaraderie club has a long and proud history including winners of the most popular of group sporting activities. And of various league championships as well as two of course it should not be ignored that it can slowly victorious appearances in Wembley Cup Finals. improve fitness and flexibility both of which are so Famous footballing names have started their illustri easily lost once inactivity sets in. This last point ous careers with Wealdstone, most notably ex should not be overlooked. It is now clearly under England captain Stuart Pearce and exWales skip stood that physically active men over 50 have a 20 per (and now more famous as a film actor), Vinnie 30% reduced risk of premature death and a 50% Jones. less chance of developing a chronic disease. But by the age of 55, only around a third of men say that they take the recommended halfhour of strenuous exercise five times a week. Walking football is prov ing to be a popular and hugely enjoyable way to get back into taking exercise and by doing so increasing their ability to stave of health problems.
The club has now firmly put down its roots in Ruislip involving itself with women’s and youth team football with there being 34 youth teams competing under the Wealdstone FC banner. Its sister organisation, the Ruislip Social Club, has also formed links with the local community by providing activities and en tertainment on site.
Further information can be obtained from the ad dress on the advertisement opposite As a senior semiprofessional club based in the area
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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. Refreshments. 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 Ruislip Philatelic Society Meet at South Ruislip Methodist Church, Queens Walk, South Ruislip HA4 0NL on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except August. Meeting and displays and talks each month and an auction three times a year. 7.30pm for 8pm. Tel for details 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 01895 254 723; 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, Gifts and Collectables. www.uxbridgecraft-market.co.uk Wednesday Stitch Club 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club. All abilities, Tutorial, White work, gold work, crewel work - your choice! Call sue 0208 868 8052.
KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA... 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 Mat classes for beginners through to advanced levels, based in Ruislip. Contact Tonja 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 Empowering Yoga Fusion of Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Wed 9.30-10.45am at Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Manor. Thur 9.30-11am at St Thomas More Church, Eastcote + classes in Harrow. Free Trial Class contact Joanne 0845 4561336 e:info@empoweringyoga.co.uk continued overleaf...
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Eastcote Exercise Classes Metabolic workout class, 45min stretch class. Mon, Tue & Sat. Contact Virginia King 01895 232551 or email virginiaking@vking2468.freeserve.co.uk
Fusion Pilates+ Classes Mon 10-11am, St Lawrence Church, 2 Bridle Road, Eastcote, HA5 2SJ and Wed 8:30-9:30pm, Cannon Lane Methodist Church, Pinner, HA5 1JD. Classes run throughout the year. For details contact Lenka 07929 472 194 or email rybickova.lenka@gmail.com 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 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 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 For boys and girls from age 5 upwards. Beginners and advanced classes available. Monday, 6pm at Hayes Conservative Club, Church Rd. Wednesday, 6pm at Greenford Visitation Catholic Church hall. e: Deirdreosullivan@hotmail.co.uk t: 07956 346383 JAM2000 Performing Arts & Agency An explosive and exciting Performing Arts School. Classes available from 2.5 years to adults, male and female at The Windmill Studio Centre. T: 01895 624755 www.thewindmillstudio.com E: thewindmillstudio@gmail.com Jazzercise Dance fitness classes 9.30am and 10.30am every Wed at Ruislip Manor Sports & Social Club, Grosvenor Vale. Call Kelly on 07833 941497 Modern Jive Classes Mon 8-11pm at West Drayton Community Centre. Tues & Thurs 8-11pm at Uxbridge Civic Centre. Beginners welcome – 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 Based at Queensmead Sports Centre & Highgrove Pool. Classes include: 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 Meets at South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. Call 07854 284508. Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wed: The WatersEdge, 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 Teaching Hiphop, House, Breakin', Poppin' and Lockin' styles. Specialising in street stance for special needs. Sanders Pandas class, Age 5-11 Wed 5.30-6.30pm at Guide Hall, Community Close, Ickenham. Email info@sanders street.co.uk or call Crissy on 07799874003 www.sandersstreet.co.uk Summer Yoga Classes At Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote and Ruislip Golf Club, West Ruislip. For details call 01895 675426 email jackie@yogawithjackie.co.uk or visit www.yogawithjackie.co.uk 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. All abilities. Mon - Fri. Contact Michael 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 with Yolanda At Ickenham Village Hall every Monday from 6.45pm-8.15pm. Mixed group. For details call 07919 243648
MARKETS... Duck Pond Artisan Food & Craft Market and Farmers’ Market Artisan Market - on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm, Farmers’ Market - 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 Meet every Thursday evening in term time at 7.30pm at Ruislip Baptist Church, Manor Way, Ruislip. No auditions! A great fun choir. Call Chris on 07714 226216. Capital Connection Ladies Chorus Singing barbershop harmony and rehearsing every Wednesday evening. Join us at South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Dr, HA4 0HS. For more about joining and bookings visit www.capitalconnection.org.uk or call Vicky 07852315124. Eastcote Choral Society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. New singers welcome. Call 01895 904556. continued overleaf...
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MUSIC CONTINUED... 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 We are a handbell ringing group. We meet every Monday morning at 10am until 12noon. We meet in the Guide Hut in Ruislip. All are welcome, to get involved 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. New members welcome. Tel: 020 8959 1244 or www.harrow-apollomale.choir.org Top Jazz at The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. Normally 3rd Monday of the month. For details: 01895 632394 or www.jazzwestlondon.com
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 DEFENCE... Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence art from Central Java. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or e: kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.
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 or 01895 672706
SOCIAL GROUPS... Crosier Investment Club Improve personal investment skills. Meets
7.30pm, 3rd Thurs in month at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA. 0208427 3559 e:secretary@crosierinvestment.org.uk w: www.crosierinvestment.org.uk 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. Anyone interested 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 Ruislip Afternoon Group for Women Meets 1st Thursday of every month. Talks, Lunches & outings. Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road 2-4pm. Call Mrs R Hall pm 01895 633782 Ruislip Common WI All ladies welcome. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2pm in Room 1, Methodist Church, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. Visit: ruislipcommonwi.weebly.com Ruislip Evening Townswomen Guild A friendly group of women who meet every 4th Thurs of the month from 7.3010pm at Ruislip Methodist Church Hall Ickenham Road, Ruislip. Activities: Speakers, outings, easy walking, social studies, music, quilling, lunches. 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 WI Fancy something different but not too taxing, yet fun? We meet every 1st Thursday of the month at Upper Room, GAA Sports & Social Club, West End Road, South Ruislip from 7.20pm-10pm. Kim Murphy 07989 558925 email ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com Women’s Social Group Social group for women in West London. 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
SPORT... Back to Netball Thurs 7-8pm at Queensmead Sports Centre £3 per session for more info email sportsdev@hillingdon.gov.uk Badminton Club At St Pauls Church Hall, Tiverton Road, Ruislip Manor. Every Wednesday at 8pm and 10pm. Call Tony or Ann 01895 472578 Badminton Club Every Tuesday evening 7.45 to 9.45 at Vyners School, Ickenham. Interested? Email John on turksclub@hotmail.co.uk Badminton The Badminton Hall, Kings College Road, Ruislip HA4 7JZ. Tuesday from 10am. Call John 01895 630199 Bessingby Park Bowls Club Every Tues & Thurs, 2-4pm. Call Ian on 0208 582 1801. Bikewise Bike rides from 61 Swakeleys Road. 2nd and 4th Sun of every month. email @bikewisegb.com or 01895 675376. Bowls Deane Park Bowls Club, Bessingby Park, Ruislip. Call Mrs Lathwell on 01895 639489 Bowls Mill Bowling Club, Manor Farm Green, Ruislip. Call Mr Gibson 01895 636106. Dads Army Golf Society Tuesdays & Thursdays at Ruislip Golf Club Come & Join Us!! for more info call Sid on 01895 631489 Ladies Badminton Club Thursdays 2pm-4pm at Eastcote Hockey and Badminton Club, Kings College Road, Ruislip, HA4 7JZ. Call Diane on 01895 634352. Ladies Golf Meets 10am every Monday and Wednesday at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladiescaptain@rickmansworthgolf club.co.uk for further details. 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
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