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The holiday is over and it feels like an age ago that I was laying on a sun lounger enjoying the last of the summer rays. Having come back to a fleeting glimmer of British sunshine, the laundry was turned around in 24 hours, just in time for the Autumn rain to kick in. Well, I’ve put the flip flop away for another year and reluctantly pulled out boots in their place, as there’s just no getting away from the fact that Winter is coming and Christmas is now just a few weeks away. In my absence, Jackie has been hard at work collating information from across the local areas, to bring you our Christmas Ex travaganza! This is in addition to our usual Local Events page and highlights some of the com munity festivities that have been organised near you during the run up to Christ mas. Please do take a look, add the dates to your diary and give them your support. .
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Travel: Delightful Dordogne 6 Beauty: Time for some TLC 8 Wordsearch 10 Pets 10 Health: Responsible Drinking 11 Tan and Beauty 12 Kids Puzzle Page 14 Coffee Break Puzzles 16 Golden years: memories of fifty years ago 18 Boost your income in time for Christmas 20 Local Events 22 Christmas Extravaganza 23 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 28 Cake & Bake: Snickerdoodles 32 Local Telephone Numbers 34 Magazine Pick Up Points 34 Surviving those long distance family gatherings 36 Puzzle solutions 37 Interiors: Buying a bespoke kitchen 38 Short Story: Mrs Porlock’s Parrot 40 Motoring: McLaren 650S Spider 42 Garden Bonfires 44 Garden Feature 46 Reader Travel Offers 48 Does counselling work? 50 What’s On Clubs, Groups & Classes 52, 54 & 56 What’s on at Hillingdon Theatres 53 Situations Vacant 58 Christmas Postal Dates 58
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Dordogne By Solange Hando
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. Now imagine four boys chasing after their dog, stumbling upon caves no one knew That was in 1940 existed. 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
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. 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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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 use it for everything from smoothing split ends 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
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When it comes to your hair, try a hair mask by Italian brand Green Energy Organics. There are several different masks available, all priced at £15.50 and available from www.millabaci.com. La Recolte des Fleur D’Orange, for example, is a powerful blend of fatty acids and fruit extracts, including orange flower, pomegranate, rose, chamomile and grape. It’s specially formulated to give a real boost to coloured, damaged or lacklustre hair. You only need to leave
the mask on for 10 minutes, but for best results sit back and relax for at least an hour. In need of a restful night’s sleep? Lavender has been used to help people to drift off for centuries. Add it to Epsom salts and you have a combination that eases aches and pains, exfoliates your skin and improves sleep. (I did mention that I love a good multi-tasker didn’t I?) Dr Teal’s Soothe and Sleep could well become your all-time favourite bath product, and as it’s available from George Home at ASDA, you can pick it up with your grocery shopping.
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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
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!
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Boost Your Income Time for in Christmas
By Ann Haldon
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
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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.
Become a mystery shopper If you’ve got time to spare, this can be a lucrative sideline and offers a great deal of variety. Depending on the mystery shopping company, you could be carrying out a covert visit to a store, ordering a sandwich in Subway or checking out the service in your local bank. It’s a really interesting way to boost your income, but does require some spare time. Some companies offer evening visits to restaurants or fast-food outlets – even weekends away to report on the level of service provided by leading hotels. You’ll need to fill in a report online following each visit, and photograph or scan your receipts as proof that you’ve carried it out. Make sure that you read the instructions thoroughly before you set out,
however, as you won’t get paid if you don’t follow them to the letter.
Turn your hobby into a business The UK arts and crafts scene has risen massively in popularity, and there is now a range of websites where you can sell your items. Folksy is one of the biggest of these in the UK, and offers lots of help to set up your account. Once you’ve registered it’s a little like eBay in that you photograph your handcrafted items, write a description and add the postage amount before uploading for sale. It can be an enjoyable way to earn a little extra money, particularly if you’re already adept at jewellery-making or sewing. Other websites you might
want to consider are Etsy and RedBubble. If you prefer to sell in person, however, try a Christmas craft fair in your local area – there should be lots of trade and it helps that people can see the quality of items first-hand. You’ll probably find that your local school or garden centre hold a craft event leading up to Christmas. Alternatively, bigger venues such as National Trust properties or stately homes in your area are also popular locations for craft fairs all year round. These are just a few ideas for boosting your income – try picking one or two and you might find that you’ve got some money to spare in January. http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/family/make-money
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Commerce. In this presentation Hazel McCallum from ‘Moving on Up Coaching’ will outline the latest research around stress and how, by changing our thinking, we can change the effect it has on our bodies, minds and our lives. Come along and have your perception of stress challenged – it could save your life! Coffee & pastries. We would be delighted if you could join us, to book helen. thompson@wardwilliams.co.uk
Fireworks Extravaganza! 5th November, Gates open 5pm Harefield Infants & Junior School, Music, Food & all the fun of the fair! Tickets £6 adult, £4 child Info: friends.harefieldinfants@ hotmail.co.uk Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks Display 5th November, starts 7.15pm Richings Sports Club, Wellesley Avenue, Richings Park, SL0 9BN. Firework display set to music. Licensed bar. Entry costs: Over 18s £6; 5-18 years £4; Pre-school Free. ‘Boat Diesel Systems Maintenance’ 10th November Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. A talk by Tony Brooks. For details email: middlesex.socials@ waterways.org.uk
‘Journey's End’ by Harefield Amateur Dramatic Society 11th-14th November St Mary's Church Hall, High Street, Harefield. An unflinching portrayal of men during World War I, facing the unbearable but finding the camaraderie to keep on fighting. R C Sheriff wrote this powerful, moving play based on his own experience in the trenches. For tickets contact: janscurr@hotmail.com or call 01895 253346, tickets also available from the Harefield Pub, High Street and The Village Salon, Park Lane, Harefield. HUBB Business Breakfast Event 12th November, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Networking in partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of
Ruislip Stamp Fair 14th November Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. Call 01895 637283 for details. Also on 5th December. Quiz Night with Fish/Chicken & Chip Supper 14th November, 7pm for 7.30pm Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret’s Close, Iver Heath. Raffle and fun game. Come on your own or make up a table of 6 Tickets £10 per person (15 yrs & under - £6) Please bring your own extras – drinks, glasses etc. For details and entry forms contact Pat Roberts on 01753 647674 or visit www.iverheathvillagehall.co.uk Fun Quiz Night 14th November, 7pm for 7.30pm St Marks Hall, Denham. Tables of up to 6 people bring your own drink. Tickets £12 includes fish/sausage/veggie burger & chip supper. Contact Wendy 07826 85098. Hospice to Hospice Walk 28th November, 10.30am Join Councillor James Bond and friends as he walks 8 miles from St Luke’s Hospice in Kenton to Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood. Registration is free but participants are asked to raise sponsorship. For details visit www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 0203 826 2367.
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 5th November Sixities, Sparklers and Music from 7pm 8th November Anevae R&B / Modern Contemporary 15th November Anna Nightingale - 1940’s songbook 22nd November Acoustic Knights - Male Trio 26th November Girls on Pop 80’s Songs and Modern covers Free Sherry & Mince Pies! 28th November A Night of Soul, Funk & Boogie with legendary DJ Greg Edwards until 2am! 29th November Monsoon Acoustic Duo - funky numbers and soft ballards 3rd December Denis Cook Christmas One Man Show (our second Christmas Thursday Party) The Falcon Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 8th November Eckie & his magic Sax, 4pm to 7pm 14th November Legacy Acoustic Duo from 8pm 22nd November DJ Rossi, Motown & Northern Soul, 3pm to 6pm The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 7th November Anna Nightingale 13th November Nicky B 27th November Disco with DJ Henri The Watersedge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 11th December Tina Turner & Frank Sinatra Tribute 12th December Motown Madness with DJ Tom Evans 18th December The CastawaysBig Band with Big Ideas
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Our Christmas E ome and join us for Iver Parish Council’s Christmas lights event on Saturday 28th November at Iver Village Hall. The fun starts at 2pm and the Christmas lights will be switched on at 4.45pm This promises to be a wonderful community event with lots for all the family including performances from our local schools, a brass band and stalls selling seasonal treats. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine & mince pies around the Christmas tree and kick off the festive season in style.
Christmas Events CHRISTMAS FAYRE 27th November, 3.30pm-5.30pm Iver Heath Junior School, SL0 0DA.
WINTER FETE 28th November, 11am-4pm Iver Heath Royal British Legion, SL0 0RD.
CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE RIDES 10am-3pm on 29th November, 5th & 6th December in Black Park.
CHRISTMAS MARKET 5th December, 2pm-5pm Iver Village Junior School, SL0 9QA.
ANNUAL CAROL CONCERT 12th December, 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB.
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hristmas is coming to Denham. The activities will kick off in Denham Green on Wednesday 25th November from 6pm-9pm. A Christmas Street Fayre will be held at Station Parade Layby, with the event starting with the turning on of the lights at 6pm. There will be fairground attractions; a chocolate tombola; hog roast; Christmas sweets and novelties; entertainment from The Dolly Mixtures. Car Parking will be at the Denham Railway Station (kind permission of Chiltern Railways).
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Switching on the Ruislip Manor Christmas lights at 4.30pm in Linden Avenue Car Park.
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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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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!
Ingredients:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.
• 115g unsalted butter, softened
2. Place the butter and muscovado sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until creamed. Beat in the maple syrup. Sift over the flour and beat in with the wooden spoon to form a rough dough.
• 100g dark muscovado sugar • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 175g self-raising flour • 1� tbsp granulated sugar • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Makes 16 Ready in 35 minutes, plus cooling
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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in such a happy mood, we also viewed these outings and treats with something like trepidation because we knew what was to come.
in the space of just a few days, with the result that disappointment and deflation kicked in soon after our arrival.
Already stressed out by the exhaustive preparations for our trip, our car jam-packed with prams, cots, toys and a week’s supply of clothes, my husband and I would arrive to find both his parents in hyper mode, bursting with excitement and plans for the week ahead.
On the third or fourth day my mother-in-law’s mood would invariably swing from feverish enjoyment to acute depression, as she began to anticipate our departure. She would even become less attentive to the children, leaving them puzzled by Grandma’s sudden inability to laugh and play as normal.
Families the world over face the same problem when they get together after a long absence, but it’s particularly difficult at Christmas, when people’s expectations are already sky-high. Here are a few useful tips to help you negotiate the minefield of family relationships over the festive season:
From that moment on it was like treading on eggshells: the slightest hint of a problem and she would tearfully fly to her room. By the time we climbed into the car to start the long journey back, we felt anything but refreshed by our break. In fact, seven days with the in-laws made the prospect of going home seem almost like a holiday.
• Give your guests time to unwind You’ve worked hard to make everything really special for your guests and as far as you’re concerned, all they have to do is arrive, and enjoy. But spare a thought for the fevered preparations your visitors have made in getting to you - meeting last-minute work deadlines, buying and wrapping presents, washing and packing clothes and toys, not to mention a long journey with over-excited children. In all likelihood they will
While we collapsed in the lounge, drained from the long journey and trying to restrain our crotchety toddlers from grabbing Grandma’s best china ornaments, my in-laws would demand our reaction to their carefully drawn up itinerary of family outings. The trick was not to question anything, just smile and agree – any hint of dissention risked wrecking their mood. The first couple of days were therefore full of frantic activity as they tried to make up for six months of not having seen their grandchildren in the space of a single week. While my husband and I were pleased to see his parents
Of course, it wasn’t my mother-in-law’s fault. The problem lay in the fact that we could only manage two or three visits each year. This led to a build-up of wishes and expectations that could never realistically be fulfilled
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be exhausted by the time they arrive, so give them a chance to chill out and relax 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, halfunwrapped, 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 Everyone has a different way of bringing up their children: don’t be tempted to use the brief time you have together to impose your views on childrearing. Those brought up with the maxim “mother knows best” may be disappointed to learn that every bit of information and 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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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
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
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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.
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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
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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McLaren 650S Spider
By James Baggott
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
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, but over four days with the 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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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.
Don’t build it too large and make sure it’s stable, so it won’t collapse outwards or to one side.
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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
autumnal shades, meaning that the display is far shorter.
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
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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
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Come with us to Longleat and discover the ancient art of Chinese Lanterns as the breathtaking Festival of Light transforms the estate into a festive wonderland. Plus see the fairytale characters at Longeat House and take a ride on the Santa Express. INCLUDED: Visit to Longleat Christmas Festival of Lights, including admisssion • Return coach travel
INCLUDED: High Tea with a glass of Prosecco at the Café in the Clouds - 105 metres up the Spinnaker Tower • Festive shopping time in Gunwharf Quays • Return coach travel
GREAT DAY OUT
£79PP
Come with us to Colesbourne Park in Gloucestershire to see the gardens swathed in millions of snowdrops - a sure sign that winter is on the wane and spring is just around the corner. Also enjoy lunch at a super hotel. INCLUDED: Visit to Colesbourne Park Gardens, including admisssion • 3-course lunch at the Regency Hotel, Cheltenham • Return coach travel
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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.
Evidence shows that counselling is very effective. For example, B Wickberg and C P Hwang found that 80% of women with major post-natal depression were fully recovered after treatment. Cou
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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On the way home from work, mild-mannered accountant Henry Perkins picks up the wrong briefcase on the tube… and so inside instead of his half eaten cheese and chutney sandwich he finds £935,000 in used notes!
Esprit de Corps: Band of the Irish Guards
Tue 24 November, Winston Churchill Theatre The second of 3 concerts in this series, featuring the finest British Military Bands. All proceeds donated to the Chelsea Pensioners Appeal, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the RAF Music Charitable Trust.
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Compass Theatre is proud to present the fifth pantomime to be presented in partnership with DKproDuktions. Expect a fun and exciting show, packed with great songs, laughs and our specially created animated scenery. “...the songs comedy and fabulous cast made this my favourite show ever. I’d give a 5/5 and say its great value for money and the most fun I had all year”. www.whatsgoodtodo.com “I knew this was an enjoyable evening when I found myself on my feet doing a penguin dance. Along with the rest of the audience – obviously”. Barbara Fisher, www.getwestlondon.co.uk
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Sat 12 December, Winston Churchill Theatre Let the Ruislip Lions entertain you with their Christmas Show for 2015. Make this your preChristmas treat and help the Ruislip Lions to raise money for our local charities at either their matinee or evening performances, both packed with talent. A Christmas treat for all the family.
Winston Churchill Theatre & Hall, Pinn Way, Ruislip HA4 7QL. Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, UB10 8PD. Hillingdon Box Office: 01895 673200. Visit: www.Hillingdontheatres.uk
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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. For details contact Lenka 07929 472 194 or email rybickova.lenka@gmail.com
Glow Fitness, Food, Friends Classses: Ruislip 6-7.15pm at Field End Junior School, HA4 9PQ . Pinner 6.458pm at Cannon Lane Methodist Church HA5 1JD. Northwood 6-7.15pm at Hillside Junior School, Northwood Way HA6 1RX. Call Sam 01895 460766 or email: sam.simon@glow-fit.co.uk Hatha Yoga Weekly classes at The Stables on the Manor Farm Site in Ruislip. Classes are Every Tuesday, 7pm and Saturday, 11am and 12pm. Call Varsha on 01895 347757 for more info or to reserve your space. www.illuminatedhealth.com Highgrove Pool Club A programme for over 55’s with a social area with coffee & teas included, for info contact Angelo Pignone email: angelo. pignone@all.org / 01895 630753 www.better.org.uk/highgrove Images School of Dance Fun and friendly dance & drama classes for all ages including RAD Ballet & Contemporary dance. Based in Ruislip Manor. www.imagesschoolofdance.co.uk e: info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk Irish Dancing Classes Aged 5 upwards. Mon, 6pm at Hayes Conservative Club, Church Rd. Wed, 6pm at Greenford Visitation Catholic Church hall. e: Deirdreosullivan@hotmail.co.uk t: 07956 346383 JAM2000 Performing Arts & Agency Classes available from 2.5 years to adults, male and female at The Windmill Studio Centre. www.thewindmillstudio.com E: thewindmillstudio@gmail.com Jazzercise Classes Ruislip Sports and Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip. Mon 6.45-7.45pm; Tue 7-8pm; Wed 9.30-10.30am. Pinner Methodist Church, Love Lane, Pinner. Mon 8-9pm; Thu 7-8pm. St. Lukes Hall, Love Lane, Pinner. Wed 7.45-8.45pm; Sat 9am-10am. St. Lawrence's Church Hall, Bridle Rd. Pinner. Fri 9.30am. Contact Tina Durkan 07904 221191 email tinadurkan@googlemail.com facebook.com/jazzerciseNWLondon
Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm at Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Tues & Thurs 8-11pm at Uxbridge Civic Centre. First night entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Contact Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com
Passion Dance Group At Queensmead Sports Centre & Highgrove Pool. Street Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Minie Me’z (3-6 years Ballet, Tap & Street), Kids Parties. We offer Shows, Workshops, Competitions and Assessments, Age 3+ all abilities welcome. Call 07882 413428 Pilates Certified Body Control Pilates Teacher (Registered Exercise Professional Level 3). Beginners / Improvers classes at the Stables, Manor Farm, Ruislip. Mon 1.30-2.30pm, Thu 1.30-2.30pm and Sat 9.30-10.30am. Call Elizabeth Roberts for further info: 07771918240 Ruislip Dramatic Society At South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. 07854 284508. Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG.Beginners class 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wed: TheWatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/ Intermediates: 8.30-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Sanders Street - Authentic Street Dance Specialising in street stance for special needs. Sanders Pandas class, Age 5-11 Wed 5.30-6.30pm at Guide Hall, Community Close, Ickenham. Email info@sandersstreet.co.uk or call Crissy on 07799874003 www.sandersstreet.co.uk 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 for All Gentle yoga suitable for all. Voluntary contribution. Thurs 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Gateway House, inside North Harrow CAR PARK opposite THE GYM, Pinner Road, HA2 7TA email prabhu.shah@gmail.com 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 Artisan - on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm, Farmers’ - first Sunday of each month from 10am-2pm. Both at the Great Barn, Ruislip. Free parking. See www.duckpondmarket.co.uk Mad Cat Crafts Wed to Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm at the Great Barn, Ruislip HA4 7SU. www.madcatcrafts.co.uk Northwood Craft Market First Saturday of each month, 10am-2pm, Methodist Church Hall, Oaklands Gate, Northwood. www.northwoodcraftmarket.co.uk Ruislip Country Market Every Fri 10-11.30am - car park at St Martins Approach, Ruislip. Fruit, Veg, eggs, honey and more...
MUSIC... Accord, Ruislip Community Choir Every Thurs evening (TT) at 7.30pm, Ruislip Baptist Church, Manor Way, Ruislip. No auditions! A great fun choir. Call Chris on 07714 226216. Capital Connection Ladies Chorus Singing barbershop harmony every Wednesday evening. At South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Dr, HA4 0HS. See www.capitalconnection. org.uk 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. Hillingdon Choral Society Rehearsals Monday evenings in term time 7.45-9.45pm at Ickenham United Reform Church, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham. Call 01895 234380 or email: orpms@xsco.net 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 continued overleaf...
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Ruislip Belles and Beaux A handbell ringing group. Every Monday 10am until 12noon. In the Guide Hut in Ruislip. Email: idoltoad@talktalk.net Showcase Musical Theatre No auditions. We meet every Friday evening at 7.45pm at Hesdin Hall, The Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN http://showcasemusical theatre.org.uk The Harrow Apollo Male Choir Rehearse every Tues 7.30pm-10pm in the Belmont Room at the Harrow Arts Centre Hatch End. Tel: 020 8959 1244 or www.harrow-apollo-male.choir.org The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop where we teach 718 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions run Wed's at Nower Hill High School, Pinner and Thurs at Vyners School, Ickenham. Juniors (7-11) 4.156.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.308.30pm. £20 per two - hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or email uxbridge@therockproject.com Top Jazz at The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. 3rd Monday of the month. 01895 632394 or www.jazzwestlondon.com
Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and landscape of the regional park. For more details contact Steve Ord steven.ord@ groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Friends of Shenley Park Improving the wellbeing and maintenance of flower beds, shrubs and the new flower garden and seating area. Looking for volunteers to help with action days in the park. Please contact Geoff 07931 561020 or Louise 07966 220995 Friendly Rubber Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays, 12noon-4pm at Pinner Bridge Club, 103 Marsh Road, Pinner. For info call Keith 01895 622033 Northwood Hills Friendship Group A friendly group which meets every Monday 9.30am-2.30pm in Northwood Hills URC Hall, Joel St, Northwood Hills HA6 1NL. Open to anyone over 60 who would like to make new friends. Part of a local Live at Home Scheme. A light lunch is served & half days are an option. Call 01923 842494. www.mha.org.uk/ community-support/live-home/northwood Ruislip Afternoon Group for Women Meets 1st Thursday of every month. Talks, Lunches & outings. Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road 2-4pm. Call 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 Women who meet every 4th Thurs of the month, 7.30-10pm, 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
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... Aikido, Japanese Martial Art Learn a wonderful martial art in a friendly and supportive environment. Adult classes only. Tue and Thu 8pm - 10pm at the South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HS. Call Don Deacy 07740415712 or email info@bugeisha-aikido.co.uk Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Adult classes only. Mon & Wed 8-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or e: kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.
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.
Scrabble (casual, all abilities welcome) Every Thurs afternoon 1:30pm-4:30pm Elm Park Lunch Club, Ruislip Manor Hillingdon Residents only, small fees payable. Call Mel: 01895 444947 E: zarf77777@blueyonder.co.uk Scrabble (keen players most welcome) Every Fri afternoon 1:30pm-4:30pm...free Ickenham Library. Call Mel: 01895 444947 E: zarf77777@blueyonder.co.uk The over 60's hobby If you are over 60 and enjoy singing and dancing come and be part of a fun group. we meet every Monday at 10.30am at Wayfarers Tennis Club, Ickenham. Call Jacquie 01895 672354. 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... Badminton Club At St Pauls Church Hall, Tiverton Road, Ruislip Manor. Every Wednesday at 8pm & 10pm. Call Tony or Ann 01895 472578 Every Tuesday evening 7.45 to 9.45 at Vyners School, Ickenham. Interested? Email John on turksclub@hotmail.co.uk 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 01895 639489. 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!! Call Sid 01895 631489. Ladies Badminton Club Thursdays 2pm-4pm at Eastcote Hockey and Badminton Club, Kings College Road, Ruislip, HA4 7JZ. Call 01895 634352. Ladies Golf All welcome. 10am every Mon & Wed at Rickmansworth Golf Club. E: ladies captain@rickmansworthgolfclub.co.uk Cannoncroft Table Tennis Club We are seeking new members of a good standard. Call Derek 07793 727259.
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For over twenty years we’ve been Middlesex and Hertfordshire’s most awarded and successful estate agency. The reasons for our success are simple; we are passionate about property, we are honest and forthright in our dealings with clients, our innovations set industry standards, and we never lose sight of the fact we owe everything to our clients and the communities in which we operate.
If you are thinking of renting, buying or selling a property please call us and experience our award winning difference. Ruislip Sales Uxbridge Sales 01895 622220 01895 272742 Ruislip Lettings Ickenham Sales 01895 622884 01895 635555
your multi-award winning local agent