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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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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!
Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Bryn Terfel (9th), Sean Hughes (10th), Mark Benton (16th), Bjork (21st), & Ben Stiller (30th) Cake and botox to you all!
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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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to soothing eczema; it’s particularly good as a body butter. Not all cocoa body butters are equally as effective however; some are heavily diluted with water and packed with preservatives, colours, artificial perfumes and so on. If you’re looking for a body butter that really delivers results, I recommend Mixtress Jamaican Cocoa Body Butter – a blend of organic cocoa butter, coconut oil and sweet almond oil, which smells wonderfully chocolatey and really helps to nourish your skin. A 150ml tub costs £9.95, and a little goes a long way, so it offers great value for money.
Time for Some TLC
by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk
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
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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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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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
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Our Christmas Extravaganza Over the next few pages we have hightlighted some of the wonderful community events taking place in and around the local areas, over the festive season, for you to enjoy...
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Our Christmas E Iver 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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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.
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Home & Interiors
Buying a Bespoke Kitchen
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
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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
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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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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Hibernating Tortoises... WINTER is approaching and it is time to prepare tortoises for hibernation if you haven’t already done so. Tortoises shouldn’t hibernate until 3 years old as they have insufficient body reserves to last through the winter. Even then they may only hibernate for 2-3 months.
Only healthy tortoises should be allowed to hibernate and it is a good idea to have a vet check and get their body weight/size ratio checked to make sure there are no health issues and they have enough body reserves. As they prepare to hibernate tortoises will start to go off their food and become sluggish. This is normally about 2 weeks before and you should then stop offering food and bathe then daily in lukewarm water to clear their digestive systems.
Prepare a suitable rat proof box filled with enough bedding, clean dry topsoil or shredded bark so they can burrow down into it. The box should be kept in a cool, dark place and maintained at 00-150Celsius (320-600F). The box should be checked every 3-5 days to check everything appears normal, the tortoise isn’t awakening and to ventilate the air in the box. Hibernation is a natural process but if your tortoise is too small, ill or underweight it can be kept awake throughout the winter under UVA or UVB lamps in a tortoise table or suitable part of a warm room. They can then be kept warm and will feed and drink normally. If a hibernating tortoise wakes up during a warm spell it should not be allowed to re-hibernate. Re-hibernating a tortoise may prove fatal as it may not have enough body reserves. In the early spring as the weather warms up you should check your tortoise more frequently to see if it is awakening. Once your tortoise is awake it is important to provide warmth, light and water to keep them awake. Bathe your tortoise in lukewarm water which comes up level with the chin daily and provide drinking water at all times. Once your tortoise is rehydrated, warm and in a bright
environment you can start to offer food. Leafy greens are best but tempting them with brightly coloured flowers and vegetables may help stimulate them to eat. Continue bathing daily for about a week even once they have started to eat to stimulate their digestive tract. Most tortoises awaken and start to eat rapidly but if for some reason your tortoise hasn’t started to eat 48 hours after waking from hibernation it is strongly advisable to take them to a vet to make sure there are no problems.
Alice Bowen : Veterinary Nurse www.stmartinsvetclinic.com
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
them for many, many years to come. Make vegetable growing fun and productive with Pippa’s unique ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ system. Select your vegetable plants from www. pippagreenwood.com and your garden-ready plants are delivered in May; what makes it unique is that Pippa will email you every week with lots of tips and help about what you’re growing, ensuring great results. It is great value and various pack sizes are available, e.g. up to 55 plants for just £29.00, plus that weekly advice. Gifts Cards are also available.
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Afternoon Leisure Painting Monday 2pm to 4pm and Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The advanced and fundamental concepts of art in any media. Enthusiastic people welcome. Southlands Arts Centre 01895 632171
Knit & Knatterers Hand and Machine Knitting, Crochet 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 7.309.30pm at Southlands Arts Centre. Tel: 01895 421777 Les Artists - Evening Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm. A mixed ability class for still life, portraiture etc. All welcome at Southlands Arts Centre. 0208 797 4635
Yiewsley Angling & West Drayton Fishing Clubs Thurs 8-10.30pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. For more details call 01895 443423 KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA...
Bokwa Dance Fitness Over-50's group Energetic workout that anyone can pick up, dancer or not. Saturdays 10.30Outline Theatre Group At St. Matthews Church, Yiewsley. Every 11.30am, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Contact Penny, Tue 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome from Craft Evening Group 8yrs+. See www.outlinetheatre. co.uk or 07771 872592/01895 420409; Tuesday 7.30pm. Members own learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk projects and workshops to share exper- call Robert Jones on 01895 446352 ience and further skills at Southlands Dance, Gymnastics and Painting Group - Morning Arts Centre. Tel: 01895 442980 Free Running Classes Tues 10am-1pm. Experienced waterPresented by Futunity Uk in Uxbridge colorists very welcome at Southlands Handicraft - Morning Group Town Centre & Hillingdon Sports & Arts Centre. Tel: 01895 421328 Tuesday 10am to 12 noon, needlecraft Leisure centre. Ages 2-adults catered and any handicraft with material. Paper Spinning & Weavers Group for and all styles of dance from RAD 3D decoupage, patchwork, cross stitch, Tues 7.30-9.30pm at Southlands Arts ballet, Contemporary & ISTD Tap to soft toys etc., at Southlands Arts Centre. Tel: 01895 443481 Break Dancing , Street Dance, Hip Hop Centre. Tel: 01895 442910 The Language Clubs of Hillingdon & Zumba. Check out our website for full Harlington Locomotive Society From late Sept until mid-July. Visitors class listings, www.futunityuk.com. Every Thursday, 8pm at the club in High welcome, Speak some German, Contact Futunity Uk Head Office Street, Harlington, Hayes, Middlesex Spanish, French or Italian? Want to 01895 251224 or email UB3 5ET. For details call Peter Tarrant practise speaking and listening in admin@futunityuk.com on 01895 851168 friendly groups, with recent learners, Fitness Club improvers & native speakers? Join a Hillingdon Family History Society St Catherine School, Money Lane, Language Club! Each Club meets on a At Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, different Thursday of the month at 7.45 West Drayton, UB7 7NX. Hercies Road, Hillingdon. Research Thursday 6-7pm. Circuits, Fitness pm in St Giles' Church Hall, Swakeleys room open (10am-1pm) every Fri (except the Fri before the first Sat of the Road, Ickenham UB10 8BG. For details: and Boxercise. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, www.tauruspt.co.uk German Club 01895 254 723; Italian month). On the first Sat of the month Club 020 8863 3468; Spanish Club and Tel: 07906 087749 open 10am-1pm at Uxbridge Library. French Club 01895 253 472 Experienced help available. See Irish Dancing classes www.hfhs.co.uk . Contact Mrs P. For boys and girls from age 5 upwards. Uxbridge Craft Market Reynolds 01895 444442 or email Beginners and advanced classes Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The hillingdonfhs@onetel.com Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, available. Monday, 6pm at Hayes Gifts and Collectables Conservative Club, Church Rd Hillingdon Railway Modellers Club www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk Wednesday, 6pm at Greenford Visitati Meet every Thursday, 7.30pm at on Catholic church hall Yiewsley Baptist Church. Contact Wednesday Stitch Club tonymoth@Hotmail.co.uk Contact Deidre e: Deirdreosullivan@ 10-12noon at Hillingdon Tennis Club . hotmail.co.uk t: 07956 346383 All abilities, Tutorial, White work, gold Hillingdon Natural History Society work, crewel work etc. Your choice! Call Ladies Only Kickboxing Club Meets 1st wed of the month at the sue 0208 868 8052. Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge. Wednesdays, 6.30-8.00pm enquiries@hillingdonat Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, West Drayton & District naturalhistorysociety.org.uk UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! History Society Just turn up or call Instructor Leanne Inland Waterways Association The society meets on the last Phillips on 07518 848285 Meet 2nd Tues of every month at Tuesday of each month Sep-May e: leanne @kickboxing-longdon.co.uk Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, (excluding Dec) at St Martins www.kickboxing-london.co.uk Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. Church Hall, Church Road at 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk Each month there is a talk of either Line Dancing local or national interest. During Thurs 12-2pm. St Martins Church Iver Flower Club the summer months a programme The Coppins Room, Iver Village Hall, Hall, Church Road, West Drayton. of visits and walks are arranged. Grange Way, Iver, SL0 9HW. Meets Call Susan 01895 832837 Membership £8 per year. 4th Thursday of month, 7.30pm. susanwynne376@gmail.com Call either Diane 07599 730640 or Call Jayne on 07730 249876. Cyril 07704 837042 for details. www.bbando.org.uk/clubs/iver Crafty Cards Have fun creating your own cards. 2nd and 4th Friday, 10am to 12noon. Contact 01753 652 459
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Linedance for Improvers Tuesdays 12-2pm Royal British Legion, Station Road, West Drayton. Call Instructor Ann 0791 435 8050
Linedancing Tuesday evenings 7.30-10.30pm. Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Call Ann on 0791 435 8050 Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mondays, 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre Thursdays, 8-11pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. Beginners welcome, first night entry and free lifetime membership with this advert. Contact: Alan 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 or email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com.
Nordic Walking & Wellbeing Explore our borough’s green spaces . with all round exercise in the open air 4 wk courses various days and locations pre-booking essential contact 07771 872 592 / learningmoves@hotmailco.uk Pilates and Tai Chi Fit courses Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Contact Penny 07771 872592/01895 420409; learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk Pinewood Fitness The Fitness Room, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Sl0 0NH Mon 20.00-21.00, Wed 19.30-20.30 Booking only. Various Fitness Circuits, Boxercise, Gym Work £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, www.tauruspt.co.uk 07906 087749 Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.459.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.309.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm
Tai Chi Classes Sat 10-11am, Yiewsley Methodist Church, Fairfield Road, UB7 8EY. Call Dan on 07880 601429 to book. Tai Chi Fit Designed for modern life. Wed 09.3010.30am. Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre UB7 9JL. Contact Penny 07771 872592/01895 420409; learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk Tap Dance Mondays 7.30-8.30pm at Meadows Community Centre, West Drayton. Adult Beginner/Intermediate tap. No exams. Contact 01895 420409 / learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk. Yoga for All Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Priya 01895 440712
Zumba 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. All welcome. £5. Ann-Marie Samuels 07701 012927 Zumba Fitness Class Weds 8-9pm at Langley Grammar School Sport Centre Reddington Drive Langley, SL3 8LL. Thurs 7-8pm at Yiewsley / West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Rd, West Drayton. UB7 9JL. Call Gabriel 07735090325 or email gabrielzumba@instructor.net www.gabriel84.zumba.com PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Mobile Disco for Children A mobile disco available for hire, for children of all ages call Zoe on 07747 063149 for details. Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Mon and Thu 19.30-21.30 at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12yrs) & Cadets (age 1218yrs). Fees £2pw, courses from £5. Email: 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.starsatknight-schoolofdrama.co.uk MUSIC... Faraday Country Music Club In Slough SL2 1RN. Join us for the best live Country Music. From 811pm. Call Deb 07986 050742 www.faradaycountry.co.uk Guitar lessons Complete beginners welcome. Contact Sam for a FREE lesson 07798 588496 sam@uxbridgeguitarlessons.co.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. 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 This is 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 6.457.45pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com PETS... Iver Dog Training Club Every Tue and Fri 6.30pm-9.00pm at St Andrews Church, Richings Park. Call Diana 01753 732907 Iver Heath Fields Dog Club 'Outdoor Training' every Sat at 10.15am, Wed at 11am. Call Mike on 01753 817852 or 07795 031335 continued over...
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Close Quarter Combat Based in Richings Park. Specialising in speed, strength and conditioning training. Pad work combinations. Suitable for men & women of all ages. 1-2-1 sessions. Call Mark 07525 366126 e: mj.wilding@hotmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous Meet every Sunday, 7.30pm at St Leonards Hall, St Leonards Walk, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9DD. For more call Howard 07816 315688. 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. Rosemary Conley Every Thursday 10-11.30am, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Call Sarah on 0208 569 0181 Slimming World The Salvation Army, Cowley Road, Uxbridge. Tuesday 7pm Tel: Nicki 07826 698360 New Denham Community Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am. Tel: Mandy 07879 897578 Yiewsley Methodist Church, Farfield Road, Yiewsley. Wednesdays 5pm or 6.45pm. Tel: Nicki 07826 698360 Weight Watchers Every Tuesday, 5.30pm and Friday at 10.00am Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre. Call 01784 256974 or 07879 455882
Karate Club of Denham For ages 5 years and upwards. Sundays 9.15-11am at New Denham Community Centre, Oxford Road. Call 07988 743725 Karate Club of Uxbridge For ages 5 years and upwards. Wed 5-7pm at The Greenway, Uxbridge. Call 07988 743725
Kung Fu Club (Ladies only) A work out for all ladies, at all levels of fitness on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9.30 to 10.30am. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or sportsclubuk@gmail.com Heathrow Boxing Club Men & women, boys & girls Junior Boxing Club: Tue & Thu, 5pm. Senior Boxing Club Mon, Tue & Thu, 8pm. 422 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex, UB7 0EB. Tel: 0208 123 1271. Martial Arts Bujinkan Kuri Dojo Ninjutsu and Bujutsu, Unit 21 Bridgeworks, UB8 2JG. Tel: 07878 471124. Training: Sunday 10.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday 8-10pm, Thursday 8.3010pm www.bujinkankuridojo.co.uk Shorinji Kempo Self Defence Learn the practical self defence techniques of this traditional Japanese martial art. Tue 6-7pm children (£2), 7-9pm adults (£5). The Barn, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge. Call Dan 07776 421957. www.sk.harrow.ac.uk Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence, includes empty hand, weapons, meditation and healing massage. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.
SOCIAL GROUPS... Colne Valley Park Conservation Vols Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and local landscape. Contact Steve Ord. steven.ord@groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Harlington Women’s Institute Every 1st Wed of month, 7.309.30pm at Landsdown House, St Peter's Way Hayes UB3 5AB. Call Sarah Wilson 0208 759 0019 Over 60s Social Group Male, Female and couples. Meet fortnightly at various agreed venues. Judith 07980 073170 Mel 07785 582323 jlholl2014@gmail.com Over 65s Wellbeing Sessions Every Friday from 1:30-3:30pm. Creative art & craft activities & chair & standing exercise for over 65s at Yiewsley Cornerstone Centre, 74 Colham Ave. Yiewsley UB7 8HF. Sessions free. Call 01895 458310 www.yiewsleycornerstone.co.uk.
Southlands Ladies Group Talks, outings, own evenings. Mon fortnightly. Call 01895 445766 Senior Citizens Welfare Association W/D & Yiewsley Bingo played every 4th Wednesday of month 1- 3.30pm. Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Transport available. 01895 443423 Chair Exercise Classes Mondays 11am-11.45am. Call 01895 443423 for details or pop along to the West Drayton Community Centre. Tea Dancing 2-4pm every Tuesday at Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre Women’s Social Group Looking to make new friends? Social group for women. We meet regularly for coffee, a chat and have organised trips. Call Seema 07730 898635 or seemaa@seemaa.co.uk SPORT... Cowley Bowling Club Always happy to welcome new members Tuesday is club night (May to Sept) all abilities welcome as coaching is provided e: cowleybc.ub8 @gmail.com for further details. Hayes & Harlington Road Runners Includes beginners sessions for anyone looking to start running. Every Wed, 8pm at Hayes and Harlington Community Association, Albert Road, Hayes. E: jack.nisbet@talk21.com www.hhroadrunners.com. 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. Pink Ladies Netball Club Training at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tues evening. Senior training 16+yrs 7.30-9pm. Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.30- 8.30pm Under 16s - call Rhiannon 01895 448878 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.
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