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The holiday is over and it feels like an age ago that I was laying on a sun lounger enjoying the last of the summer rays. Having come back to a fleeting glimmer of British sunshine, the laundry was turned around in 24 hours, just in time for the Autumn rain to kick in. Well, I’ve put the flip flop away for another year and reluctantly pulled out boots in their place, as there’s just no getting away from the fact that Winter is coming and Christmas is now just a few weeks away. In my absence, Jackie has been hard at work collating information from across the local areas, to bring you our Christmas Extravaganza! This is in addition to our usual Local Events page and highlights some of the community festivities that have been organised near you during the run up to Christmas. Please do take a look, add the dates to your diary and give them your support. .
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History: Golden Years Memories of 50 yrs ago
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Movember: Because Men’s Health Matters
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Interiors: Buying a bespoke kitchen
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Motoring: McLaren 650S Spider
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Local Events
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Coffee Break Puzzles
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Children’s Puzzle Page
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Karen Munro Careers
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Christmas Extravaganza
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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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This handsome lad certainly seems to have been in the wars before coming to us. Mar malade was brought into a clinic after being hit by a car (and not for the first time xrays would suggest). He sustained some painful injuries, requiring surgical treatment but is now recovering well from his injuries. Despite his ordeals, he is one of the most loving and affectionate cats you could ever meet.
Marmalade needs to be an indoor cat has he is almost blind in one eye as a result to the car accident. Marmalade just wants a home and family he can give all his love to and get the same in return. Can you offer this wonderful boy the home he’s looking for? Thank you for your support . We can’t do it without you If you think you can offer one of our animals a loving home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on 01895 833417 or visit our website www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to download an application form and view some of the animals that are looking for for ever homes If you think you can offer one of our animals a loving home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on or visit our website to download an application form.
Movember: Because Men’s Health Matters By Alison Runham MOVEMBER.COM www.alison.runham.co.uk
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Since 2003, ‘Movember’ has inspired 4 million moustaches worldwide. But what’s it really about? Let’s look behind the moustache. What is MoveMber? The November challenge asks men to grow moustaches and talk about their health, with the aim to increase awareness of men’s health issues and raise funds for the Movember Foundation, a global charity whose mission is “to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health”. The Foundation aims to reduce male mortality from prostate and testicular cancer and improve sufferers’ physical and mental health, and to reduce mortality from male suicide by reducing mental health discrimination and ensuring that men and boys understand how to stay mentally healthy, taking action early when they experience problems. So far, it has raised £346 million and financed 800 research and awareness programs in 21 countries. “In the last 10 years or so... we’ve built the largest global men’s health movement off the back of the simple act of growing a moustache and a sense of fun and mateship,” says Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder. Why Focus on Men’s health? In 2011, the average UK life expectancy was 82.6 years for women but just 78.7 years for men, who were 14% more likely
to get cancer and 32% more likely to die from it. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in 25-49 year olds, but highly curable. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point. The Foundation believes the main reasons for men’s poor health are: • Lack of awareness and understanding of men’s health issues • Men’s reluctance to discuss their health and feelings or take action when they’re unwell • Engaging in risky activities • Mental health stigmas The Foundation’s most recent research showed that 99% of Movember participants talked to someone about their health, 75% were more aware of potential health issues and 62% had seen a doctor, or intended to, to discover their ‘key numbers’. the MoveMber Foundation’s advice For Men Know your key numbers – ‘one of the most important things you can do,’ whatever your age. Track your body mass index, weight, waistline measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Know your family history – including illnesses suffered by family members who have passed away. Keep moving – maintain (or
work up to) 20-30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 2-3 days a week, avoid sitting for too long and stay on the move. take action early – ‘Early diagnosis is often key to living a healthy life’. if there’s nothing wrong, your mind is put at rest. Attend that prostate examination and check your testes regularly (http://www.yourprivates.org.uk/ provides a useful guide). don’t smoke- smoking doubles heart disease risk and makes you 20 times more likely to develop lung cancer. eat well – think moderation and variety. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts and minerals, and avoid foods and drinks with added sugars or high saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and salt. sleep well – lack of sleep and poor quality sleep can damage your immune system and increase appetite and vulnerability to stress. stay mentally healthy – spend time doing things you find enjoyable and relaxing. Be proactive about your mental health. drink alcohol only in moderation Wear sunscreen – and check skin changes with your doctor. Early diagnosis and treatment dramatically increases melanoma survival rates. To find out more, visit https:// uk.movember.com/
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Buying a Bespoke Kitchen By Katherine Sorrell
If you have an awkwardly shaped room or want more than one-size-fits-all options, then your obvious choice is a custom-made kitchen. Buying a bespoke kitchen is like asking a tailor to make you a dress - 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 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?
With an off-the-peg kitchen your choices are limited to a selection of door styles, carcass
sizes and 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, and can include extra-high base units, extra-deep worktops and a combination of different materials. You can choose the type of timber or the colour of the paint, and you can specify any worktop, handle or appliance you like - even special matching sockets can be fitted. As managing director and chief designer Andrew Hall, of Woodstock Furniture, says: ‘The beauty of a bespoke kitchen design service is that you 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. Special appliances or cooking utensils can be measured and interiors designed to suit, for the ultimate, ‘everything in its place’ room that combines good looks with functionality.
Working with a designer
Before contacting a bespoke kitchen company, start by considering what type of kitchen you want; otherwise, the possibilities could be overwhelming. Many people find it helpful to keep a scrapbook of designs they like. That said, an experienced designer will be able to guide you through the maze of choices, asking the right questions about your style and how you use your kitchen in order to reach the best design. There will be one or more site visits for consultations, planning and measuring up, followed by drawings and costings. Once you have approved these, it will take several weeks or even months for your furniture to be hand-built 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. Main Image - Bespoke open-plan kitchen, Woodstock Furniture: Tel 020 8876 0131; www. woodstockfurniture.co.uk
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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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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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Karen is a professional and qualified Career Coach who provides support in all aspects of Career Development and Transition including effective CV Coaching, Interview Skills and Networking Techniques. A member of the Association of Coaching and registered with the Careers Professional Alliance, she is a qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer. Karen works with both private and business clients around London and the South East who are looking for career change, direction, motivation and support.
She works as an Associate for a number of Outplacement organisations including Right Management and SMP Solutions as well as working directly with Military Personnel leaving the Armed Forces and making that transition in to civilian life. Karen regularly contributes to ‘In and Around’ every month sharing her practical experience and knowledge with her local community.
Time for an update... CV stands for Curriculum Vitae and is a Latin expression which can be loosely translated as “the course of my life”. Historically, a CV used to be a fairly long document that would do exactly that. It would detail everything about your work history from the moment you left school to date; including every exam and course you had attended. It would include all your personal information such as your marital status, date of birth, dependents and most likely would have a passport picture of you in the corner with the words ‘Curriculum Vitae’ written across the top! So, what is a CV now? How have things changed? A CV is a snap shot of your skills, experience, knowledge and qualities in relation to a particular job or industry. It’s your ‘30 second commercial’ to introduce yourself to a potential employer or business. Research shows Recruiters spend between 6 to 30 seconds on an initial review of a CV – so it will be essential for you to make a good impression – fast. But how? You can liken a good CV to choosing a good book. When choosing a book, you are immediately drawn to the cover; what does it look like? Is it appealing? If your CV looks messy or the formatting and layout is confusing, that will be enough to put off your audience immediately. If you like the book cover you are most likely going to read the synopsis on the back to get a good idea of what the book is all about. After reading this you will most likely have made up your mind about whether this is a book you want to read. If it does not appeal to you, then you will most likely move on to the next one. It is therefore essential for your CV to have a well written and strong Professional Profile at the start of your CV. Just like the synopsis on the back of the book, it will give your audience a quick snap shot of who you are and what you have to offer them.
Your Professional Profile needs to grab the attention of your audience immediately otherwise, like the book, they will move on to the next one and discard yours.
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NOVEMBER is a good time to take stock of your year and look at updating your CV, particularly if you are considering applying for work over the Christmas period.
When choosing a book you will always take a peek inside to see how it’s laid out, what the paper quality is like and how the text is structured. So consider what your CV is written on; is it printed on recycled paper or nice white paper? What is the font size like? If it’s too big it can appear child-like and if it’s too small it can be difficult to read. Big blocks of text will certainly put off any audience.
White space is therefore very important in a CV. It adds some ‘breathing space’ for your audience to easily view the content and draw out key information. Just like chapters break down the content of a good book, white space, clear headings and structure will certainly help your audience want to read it quickly and pull out all the key information they are looking for. If there is too much information, huge blocks of text and no clear structure in your CV your audience will find it too difficult to read and may miss important information which could be hidden. Finally, with all books you want something in there that makes it interesting, so put something in the Interests/Hobbies section that will be of interest to your audience other than the usual, socialising with friends, travelling and eating out. Stand out from the crowd – for all the right reasons!
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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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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.
Finance Boost Your Income in Time for 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
the terms of the company. There is sometimes a minimum threshold that needs to be reached before your money is paid, however, so it’s worthwhile checking before you choose a site. Generate extra cash on eBay and Amazon Not only will you declutter and make space for the next influx of presents, selling items online can generate some much-needed extra money at this time of year. There are hundreds of eBay categories, and once you get into a routine of photographing and describing your items, it’s possible to significantly boost your Christmas budget. Amazon is great for selling books, CDs and DVDs that you no longer want, but they also offer hundreds of different item categories within their marketplace. If you have a lot of books to sell it can be quicker to list them on Amazon rather than eBay, as all you need to do is input the ISBN or title. The site then searches for the book and automatically adds postage, so all you need to do is write a short description.
Use the popularity of local Facebook pages Many people use Facebook to sell goods locally. It works like a classified ad – you list your item and local people come round to view it before purchasing with cash. The local online groups are run by volunteers, and the listing is free-of-charge which saves you money in comparison with eBay and Amazon. It’s a very convenient way to declutter and make some extra cash if you don’t want the hassle of posting items, or simply want to sell locally. Online surveys If you’re prepared to give your opinion on a wide range of products or issues, you might find that completing online surveys is a good cashgenerator. There are plenty of survey sites to try, including Crowdology, Valued Opinions, and iSay. Many of these sites pay via PayPal and/or Amazon vouchers, but you’ll probably need to build up a minimum amount in your account before payment is made. In some cases this is just £3 or £4.
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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Quiz Night Every Tues & Sunday from 8.30pm at the Coach & Horses, Ickenham
Events at Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, UB9 6AP MON Cameo Club (3rd Mon month) 10am-12pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 2pm-5pm; Harefield Wine Club (2nd Mon in the month) 7.459.30pm; Judo (Seniors not 2nd Mon in month) 8-10pm. TUES Line Dancing 10.45am-1.15pm; Bingo 7.45pm - 10.30pm. WED Fitness, Fun & Dance 10.30am12.00pm; Singing for Fun (1st Wed in month) 1-2.30pm; Judo Club 6.307.45pm; Dancing Club 8.15pm10.30pm. THURS Happy Families Group 9.45-11.45am; Tea Dances 24pm; Whist 7.30-10pm; Ladies Club (2nd Thur in month) 8-10pm. FRI Line Dancing 10.30-12.45pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 7.30-10pm. Call Lynne on 01895 824621 e: harefield communitycentre@btconnect.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Monday's in Harefield! Every Monday. Beginners Jive Dance Classes 7.45pm. Slow practise session 8.30-9pm Social Rock n Roll 9-11pm. No partner required - no experience necessary! Harefield Cricket Club, Breakspear Road North, Harefield, UB9 6NE. 7.30-11pm £5 entry. Email therockingrebels@ gmail.com or call 07947 106607 www.facebook.com/therockingrebels 1950s Rock n Roll with DJs The Rocking Rebels 1st Fri of every month 7.30-11.30pm. Retro stalls, BYO drinks. St Marys Church Hall, High St, Harefield UB9 6BX. Contact 07951 652083 therockingrebel@gmail.com www.facebook.com/therockingrebels Lessons in Love Six workshops to help you deal with matters of the heart. Every Tuesday 7-9:30 call Keeley on 07923 074304 or visit www.key4change.com Wednesday Stitch Club 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club. All abilities. All work. Call sue 0208 868 8052.
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Chinese Brush Painting Group Meet on Saturday mornings. Guided by an experienced tutor. Compose and develop your own style and the finer points of Chinese calligraphy. Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield. Call Phyllis 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com
French Sessions in Iver French Intermediate Class. Small Friendly group with French Native Teacher meets every Tues -Iver Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm from Sept 22nd 2015 Call: 07940 281233 e: c.marionnet@blueyonder.co.uk Hillingdon Decorative & Fine Arts Society Enjoy 10 expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain. Outings to galleries & places of cultural interest. Receive NADFAS Review, Interested? Come along to a lecture, cost £6. See www.hillingdondfas.co.uk, email: membership@hillingdonfas.co.uk or call Ann Lowe 01895 638147 Hillingdon Natural History Society Meets 1st Wed of the month at the Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge. enquiries@hillingdonnaturalhistorysociety.org.uk Hillingdon Railway Modellers Club Meet every Thursday, 7.30pm at Yiewsley Baptist Church contact tonymoth@Hotmail.co.uk Inland Waterways Association Meet 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk Iver Flower Club The Coppins Room, Iver Village Hall, Grange Way, Iver, SL0 9HW. Meets 4th Thursday of month, 7.30pm. Call Barbara Rhodes 01895 236531 or www.bbando.org.uk/clubs/iver.htm The Language Clubs of Hillingdon September until July. Visitors welcome. 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 Club and French Club 01895 253 472 Uxbridge & Ickenham Floral Art Society Meets in the village hall, Swakeleys Road. Call 01895 850943. Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Collectables www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk 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. Call Keith Holland 01895 636344 or email kuraiaikido @hotmail.com www.kuraiaikido.co.uk. Images School of Dance Dance, drama, fun and friendly dance classes for all ages including RAD Ballet & Contemporary dance. Based in Ruislip Manor. www.imagesschoolofdance.co.uk e: info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk Dance, Gymnastics and Free Running Classes By Futunity UK in Uxbridge Town Centre & Hillingdon Sports & Leisure centre. Ages 2-adults - all styles of dance from RAD ballet to Zumba. Check www.futunityuk.com for full class listings. Call 01895 251224 or email admin@futunityuk.com Fitness League Tone & stretch exercises for the whole body, with fun dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham, UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before attending. www.thefitnessleague.com continued overleaf...
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Funky Rhythms Dance & Fitness Zumba with Brian (07957 343528) Monday 6.30pm- Swakeley's School for girls, Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon Zumba with Elli £5 (07833 690153) Tuesday 8pm- Active4less, 233 High Street, Uxbridge Zumba with Brian Thu 6pm & 7.30pm Watts Hall, Christchurch, Belmont Road, Uxbridge Zumba with Sylvia J £5 (07793 769584) 8pm - Minet Jnr Sch, Avondale Dr, Hayes Irish Dancing Classes From age 5. Beginners & advanced classes. Mon, 6pm at Hayes Conservative Club, Church Rd. Wed, 6pm at Greenford Visitation Catholic Church Hall. Contact Deidre email: Deirdreosullivan@ hotmail.co.uk telephone: 07956 346383
Jacquies Workouts Mon 7.30-8.30pm Kettlebell with Fitness Pilates floor work. Thu 7.308.30pm Latin Dance & Tone. Sports Hall, Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham. Wed 10am-11am Kettlebell & Fitness Pilates floor work at Eastcote Community Centre, Southbourne Gardens Eastcote. Call Jacquie 01895 672354. Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Monday 9.30am-10.30am & Tuesday 6.45pm-7.45pm. Wednesday & Friday 10-11am Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Road, Denham, Bucks. Thursday 6.30-7.30pm. Contact: Wendy Whitefoord Tel: 07803 602142 e: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com www.jazzercise.com Ladies Only Kickboxing Club Wednesdays, 6.30-8pm at Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! Just turn up or call Instructor Leanne Phillips on 07518 848285 e: leanne @kickboxing-longdon.co.uk www.kickboxing-london.co.uk
Line Dancing Wednesdays at Uxbridge Community Centre, The Greenway, Uxbridge. New class for absolute beginners is 10.30am-12.30pm, with free tea and biscuits - £3.50 Beginners/easy level 1.45pm-3.45pm - free tea and biscuits - £3.50 Thursdays at Charville Community Centre, Bury Road, Hayes End 8pm-10pm for beginners/improvers - £4.25, no tea and biscuits, but there is a bar. Call Susan 01895 832837
Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mondays, 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Thursdays, 8-11pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. First night entry and free lifetime membership with this advert. Call Alan 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961, alanandsue@clubceroc.com Passion Dance Group At Queensmead Sports Centre and 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 welcome. 07882 413428 passiondancegroup@hotmail.co.uk Pink Academy of DANCE Classes held daily @ New Denham Community Centre. Exciting range of classes for boys and girls from 2 years to Adults. Monday - RAD ballet and IDTA Tap Wednesday - Jazz and Festival work Friday - Festival work Saturday - Little feet ballet (2yrs), Ballet, Tap, Disco, Festival work and Adult Ballet and Tap. 01895 257553 Admin@pinkacademy.co.uk www.pinkacademy.co.uk Rockin' 8s Square Dancing Modern American style - every Thurs 8.15pm. New Denham & Willowbank Community Centre, Oxford Road, New Denham. UB9 4DW. Call Jean 01895 622859 or email paul@stingproductions.com Sanders Street - Authentic Street Dance Classes Teaching Hiphop, House, Breakin', Poppin' and Lockin' styles.
Specialising in street stance for special needs. Sanders Pandas class, Age 5-11 Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm at Guide Hall, Community Close, Ickenham. Email info@sandersstreet.co.uk or call Crissy on 07799874003 www.sandersstreet.co.uk 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 Wednesday: 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 SALSA (all styles) Every Monday at Uxbridge Community Centre, 32b The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ from 7.45pm to 10pm. Come and join Mina Queen Salsa for some amazing fun. Call 07958 578962 or email mina@queensalsa.com Suzanne’s School of Dance & Drama 69 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham UB10 8DQ. Classes from aged 2 yrs to adult. All types of dance and musical theatre, drama, singing. See website 'suzannes-dance.co.uk' Tai Chi Classes Every Saturday 10-11am at Yiewsley Methodist Church, Fairfield Road, UB7 8EY. Call Dan 07880 601429 Tia Chi Chuan Tai Chi is an ancient art which combines deep breathing, correctly aligned posture and relaxation with slow gentle move-ments. It can help with mental and physical stress, improve balance, mobility and general health. Beginners welcome. Tues 89.30pm at Yeading Community Centre, Ditchfield Road, Yeading, Hayes UB4 9BH. Contact David 0751 4998 674 david@zhong-ding.com www.zhong-ding.com continued overleaf...
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The Pilates Club St Giles & The United Reformed Church Halls, Ickenham. Visit www.thepilatesclub.co.uk or call 07968 920070
Tap For Fun – Tap Dancing for Adults TUES at Hayes End Methodist Church Hall 6pm-9.30pm. THURS at West Drayton Community Centre NEW beginners Tap Class starts at 7.30pm followed by Zumba at 8.10pm SATS at Hayes End Methodist Church Hall, show class 10.30am. Contact: Jean Chamberlain 01895-232379 / 07887 925472 or email: jeanrod@blueyonder.co.uk Yoga with Yolanda Ickenham Village Hall Mons from 6.45 to 8.15. Mixed group. info call 07919 243648 Zumba Fitness Mon 7pm, Wed 10am. Denham Village Memorial Hall. Ian or Suzanne 07545 910058 / 07834 187745. Zumba Fitness Class Mon 6pm, Walter Pomeroy Hall, Royal Lane Hillingdon UB8 3QU. Tues 7.30pm, St Marys Church Hall, Hemmen Lane (off Church Rd, Hayes) UB3 2JQ. £5. Call 07701 012927 MUSIC... Accord, Ruislip Community Choir Meet every Thursday evening in term time at 7.30pm at Ruislip Baptist Church, Manor Way, Ruislip. Looking for new male members - no auditions! Call Chris 07714 226216. Drumbeatz Drum tuition for beginners by Melanie Kleyn, qualified HND. 8yrs+. Guitar lessons on site. 3.15-5.30pm or during the day. Text 07757 635880 Email: drumsmel@gmail.com Faraday Country Music Club in Slough SL2 1RN. Live Country music every Thursday. From 8-11pm. Contact Deb 07986 050742. www.faradaycountry.co.uk
Guitar lessons Complete beginners welcome. Call Sam for FREE lesson 07798 588496 sam@uxbridgeguitarlessons.co.uk Hillingdon Choral Society Rehearsals on Mondays during term time, 7.45-9.45pm. Ickenham United Reformed Church. New singers welcome 01895 234380 or see www.hillingdonchoralsociety.org.uk The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop where we teach 7-18 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band. Sessions run Wed's at Nower Hill High School, Pinner and Thurs at Vyners School, Ickenham. Juniors (7-11) 4.156.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.308.30pm. £20 per two - hourly session. Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or email uxbridge@therockproject.com Uxbridge Folk Club Meets twice a month on a Thursday at Uxbridge RNA, 388a Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex. UB10 9PG (2 mins from Hillingdon Tube Station) and supports all kinds of acoustic music. Also floor singers & musicians. PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Yiewsley & West Drayton Band Rehearse every Wednesday and Friday 8-10pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. To join or book the band for an engagement contact Lynne on 07976 824152 or email Lynne@ywdband.com
Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band Open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or those of you wanting to 'brush up' your skills. Rehearse every Wednesday during term time 6.45-7.45pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com Sing and Sign Baby Signing Classes from 6 months Wed at Uxbridge Leisure Centre, Fri at The White Bear, Ruislip. FREE TASTERS call Cathy 07712 047621 or cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk
Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Mon and Thurs 19.30-21.30 at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12 yrs) & Cadets (age 12-18 yrs). £2 per week, courses from £5. E: sloughseacadets@yahoo.co.uk Stars at Knight After school Drama Club for children 7-18 yrs at Southlands Art Centre, 76 The Green, West Drayton. Tel: 0208 841 8940 / 07956 123626 e: starsatknightdrama@gmail.com www.starsatknightschoolofdrama.co.uk Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes Friday classes at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway, Uxbridge, UB8 2PJ 10.30am, price £5 Pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 01895 824935 or 07818 025993 1st Uxbridge Scouts, Beavers & Cubs www.1stuxbridge.com.01895 255479 SELF DEFENCE... Shorinji Kempo self defence Traditional Japanese martial art. Tue 6-7pm children (£2), 7-9pm adults (£5). The Barn, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge. (opp. Brunel Uni). Call Dan 07776 421957 www.sk.harrow.ac.uk Karate Club of Uxbridge For ages 5yrs and up. Wed 5-7pm at The Greenway, Uxbridge. Call Dominic on 07988 743725 Kung Fu Club West Drayton Great Kung Fu workout for everybody. Training for children & adults Tues 5.30-6.30pm, Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Sun 5.30-6.30pm. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Rd, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella on 07702 479435 e: sportsclubuk@gmail.com 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 kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com. continued overleaf...
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Hillingdon Brain Tumour Group Support group held every 2nd Thurs of the month 12.30-2.30pm, Hillingdon Baptist Church, Hercies Rd Hillingdon, UB10 9LS. Call Cyril or Becky 01895 637444. Parkinsons UK Society – Uxbridge Support group for sufferers and carers, meet at Christ Church, Redford Way, Uxbridge from 2-4pm on the last Tue of the month. Guest speakers and social outings. Call Mr Neasby on 0208 848 3920 Slimming World New Denham Community Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am. New joiners turn up at 10am to register Tel: Mandy 07879 897578 The Salvation Army, Cowley Road, Uxbridge. Tuesday 7pm. Tel: Nicki 07826 698360 Yiewsley Methodist Church, Farfield Rd, Yiewsley. Wed 5pm or 6.45pm. Tel: Nicki 07826 698360 Weight Watchers Christchurch Bailey Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ. Thursday 6.30pm. Call 07920 409111. SOCIAL GROUPS... Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and landscape of the regional park. For more details contact Steve Ord steven.ord@groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Friendly Rubber Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays 12noon - 4pm at Pinner Bridge Club, 103 Marsh Road, Pinner. Call Keith 01895 622033 Hillingdon Family History Society At Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, Hercies Road, Hillingdon. Research room open (10am – 1pm) on the first Sat of the month and every Fri (except the Fri before the first Sat). Experienced help available. See www.hfhs.co.uk. Contact Mrs Reynolds 01895 444442 or email hillingdonfhs@onetel.com Over 60s Social Group Male, Female and couples. Meet fortnightly at various agreed
venues. Contact Judith 07980 073170 or Mel 07785 582323 or email: jlholl2014@gmail.com Elthorne Hillingdon Rotary Club We meet on Wednesdays for 7pm at Uxbridge Cricket Club. Call 07921 887607 or randeep@courtwoods. co.uk See www.hillingdonrotary.co.uk Rotary Club of Uxbridge We meet on Fridays at 12.40 for 13.00 (5th Friday evening, call Sec on 07910 197201) at The Middlesex Suite, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge. See website www.rotaryclubofuxbridge.org.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 01895 672354. Scrabble (casual, all abilities) Every Thurs 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 welcome) Every Friday afternoon 1:30pm4:30pm...free Ickenham Library. Call Mel: 01895 444947 E:zarf77777@blueyonder.co.uk Whist Tuesdays 2-4pm at Uxbridge & District Conservative Club, Fairfield, 46 Harefield Rd, Uxbridge, Middx, UB8 1PJ. Tel: 01895 233653 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 Requires additional players of average standard! Every Tuesday evening 7.45 to 9.45 at Vyners School, Ickenham. Interested? Email: turksclub@hotmail.co.uk Play bowls, rugby, squash & tennis at Uxbridge Cricket Club. Bar food available daily. Non-members welcome. Tel: Anne 01895 237571. E: admin@uxbridgecricketclub.co.uk
Hillingdon Golf Club All players and new members welcome. 18 Dorset Way, Hillingdon, Middx, UB10 0JR. Call 01895 460035/252718. www.hillingdongolfclub.co.uk Indoor Short Bowls Thursday nights 8-10pm at Uxbridge & District Conser-vative Club, Fairfield, 46 Harefield Rd, Uxbridge, UB8 1PJ. Tel: 01895 233653 Ladies Golf Meets 10am every Monday and Wednesday at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladies-captain@rickmansworthgolf club.co.uk for further details. New Ladies Netball Team Training Wed 7.30-8.30pm (TT) Ryefield Primary School, Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon E: glebenetballclub@yahoo.com Old Abbotstonians Rugby Club Youth Section Coaching non-contact (Tag) and full contact rugby for children aged 4-13 years. Training or matches Sundays 10am-12noon at Old Abbotstonians Rugby Club, Pole Hill Open Space, Raeburn Road, Hayes. For details call Colin Lowen on 07798 743041. Pink Ladies Netball Club All levels and abilities welcome. Training takes place at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tuesday evening. Senior training 16+yrs 7.30-9pm Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.30- 8.30pm Under 16s - please Rhiannon on 01895 448878 for details email: plnetball@hotmail.co.uk visit www.pinkladiesnetball.co.uk Table Tennis Eastcote Community Association require new players to play in Wembley & Harrow League. Call Eve & George Gibson on 01895 636106. 'The Uxbridge Loiterers' Cycle Club Ring Don on 01895 232752 or Carole on 01895 833249 Uxbridge Squash Club All squash players welcome Uxbridge Cricket Club, Park Road, Uxbridge. Tel: 01895 237571 Visit: uxbridgesquash.org.uk
Should big-money divorce cases enjoy more privacy?
by Amanda Melton Partner, family and matrimonial team IBB Solicitors amanda.melton@ibblaw.co.uk
Two of the UK’s leading judges have gone head to head with differing views on how much privacy there should be when a marriage breakdown ends up in the divorce courts. An article in The Times has revealed that Mr Justice Mostyn believes there should be an increased use of arbitration – a private means of dispute resolution. However, Mr Justice Holman has argued for more openness, supporting the most senior family judge Sir James Mumby in his bid to help shed the family courts’ reputation for secrecy and injustice. The difference of opinion came to light as Mr Justice Mostyn was hearing a dispute over the division of assets between Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and his former wife Nicole Appleton. After receiving significant and unwanted publicity during his own divorce in 2011, Mr Justice Mostyn argued that such disputes are “quintessentially private business”. In a judgment only recently released, he argued that it is not appropriate for all divorce battles to be heard in open court, with other dispute resolution options more appropriate given the personal nature of the issues. He warned of a two-tiered system, where the details of celebrity or high-profile, high-value cases are under significant public scrutiny, but the lives of the ordinary public, in whom the mainstream media are generally not interested, carry on as normal.
However, Mr Justice Holman has asserted the importance of openness and transparency – irrespective of whom the divorce proceedings involve. He argued that the public should be told more about those involved in proceedings. He said the public should
know what is being done in their name, and that the informed media has an important role to play. While some cases do proceed to full court proceedings, being heard in public before a judge, many disputes do not, and there are alternative legal options available to couples in disagreement over the distribution of their assets. Some cases will settle through discussions and negotiations via the solicitors of each party. The issues are discussed in private and are under the control and supervision of the estranged couple, without the imposition of rigid court deadlines. Couples might opt for arbitration, which is best described as a private sector court system. This is entirely private and is often a faster method of having a trained professional make a binding decision on the distribution of assets. Through their solicitors, the couple are able to choose when and where the ‘hearing’ will take place – all outside the public sphere – with a privately appointed arbitrator, often a retired judge or family barrister, selected to hear the arguments of each sides. Unlike mediation, the decision that is ultimately made is binding upon the parties and it can therefore provide a private and cost-effective solution to resolving a couple’s differences. If you are considering divorce proceedings or a trial separation, or need to make financial or children arrangements, call us in absolute confidence on: 01494 790058 or 01494 790047 or email us at familylaw@ibblaw.co.uk.
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Autumn Planning and Planting by Pippa Greenwood
There is no doubt that the main growing season is over for the year and autumn is now very much with us, which makes it a perfect time to review exactly how your garden looks at this time of year and to do some planning and planting too.
individual tints and hues you find the most attractive, as there is considerable variation - not only from clone to clone, but also from plant to plant. Looking at them now means that you can see them in their true colours and choose those which suit you best.
If you haven’t chosen the contents of your beds and borders carefully then everything could well be looking a bit glum, so why not make sure that for years to come you have many rich autumnal shades of orange, red, yellow and gold to brighten things up? There are numerous trees, shrubs and climbers which have brilliant autumn colour and the advantage of these plants is that they will, of course, perform reliably year in and year out. Autumn is also a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs as the soil should still be relatively warm and yet also considerably more moist than it was during the summer months. It is also a perfect time to go shopping for plants which you want to be able to enjoy at this time of year. This will give you a chance to see the plants ‘in the flesh’ and find out which
Make sure that you check the growing requirements of the trees and shrubs you choose carefully and ensure that you can supply them with exactly what they need, as soil and site conditions can hugely influence autumn colour. For instance, one of my real favourites (which is admittedly often rather too large for a small garden) is the sweet gum or Liquidambar. This is unlikely to produce the striking colour for which it is so renowned if it is planted in a relatively shallow soil over chalk. Wherever possible, you should try to choose a relatively sheltered site for plants grown for autumn colour and, if your garden is inclined to be rather windy, you should always try to avoid the most windswept areas as strong winds will rapidly knock the leaves from the shrub or tree just when the plant has come into the best of its
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
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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