From our Safer Neighbourhood Team:

The summer months can be an inviting time for criminals.  Please take steps to reduce the risk of falling victim to burglary.  In warmer weather, thieves often simply enter homes through OPEN doors and windows, so remember you may be allowing more to enter than just a cooling breeze!

It is unwise to leave any accessible window open unless you are in that room and fully awake.  For night-time use, think about buying a fan, or if you must leave a window open, consider installing an internal collapsible locking grille.  Before going to bed, check all windows and doors are securely closed and locked.  Even when you are sitting watching TV, make sure your back door is properly secured.  If you have UPVC doors, ensure all the locks are in place by lifting the handle, then turn and remove the keys - but know where the keys are at all times, in case you need to leave quickly in an emergency.

 

Regular monthly jazz sessions take place at West Ruislip Golf Centre, usually on Mondays from 8.30pm until 10.30pm.  And at just £6 for the jazz only, or £10 to include a meal in the restaurant beforehand, it’s a bargain!

The next session is on Monday 27^th July, so why not come along?  Full information is available at www.jazzwestlondon.com, which also details regular events at Northwood Golf Club too.

 

Do you remember Jill Crossland's popular Piano Recital at the Compass Theatre during Ickenham Festival 2008?  Well, she is appearing again, this time at Ruislip’s Great Barn on Friday 31st July at 7.30pm.  The Festival Team are selling tickets at £8, with a substantial proportion going towards the 2010 Festival costs.

To obtain tickets, contact any Festival Team member, call 01895 672783, or see Lynn at W Sherry and Sons.

 

 

HILLINGDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Leader Hilary Holloway – Conductor Peter J Williams Presents in conjunction with the Ickenham Festival Committee HPO at the Movies A Concert of Film Music with Fireworks Swakeleys House Grounds (Entrance from Milton Road only)  Saturday 11 July at 8pm  (Gates open at 7.30pm)   Music includes: Lord of the Rings Harry Potter The Mission Pirates of the Caribbean The Pink Panther Ÿ Batman  The Dambusters The Big Country Thunderbirds   Advanced Tickets £12 (Children £5) from Pro Music International Ltd, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham The Priory Bookshop, Ruislip Barnards Bookshop, Windsor Street, Uxbridge Or call 01895 674223 Tickets on the gate £15 (Children £7)   Bring your own garden chairs or rug and your picnic hamper Barbeque and drinks will be on sale during the evening Limited free car parking on site, but please walk if you can

 

 

In glorious weather, Abbeyfield Ickenham opened its doors to the public on 23^rd June.  Over sixty visitors enjoyed a cream tea and other attractions whilst viewing the lovely garden and comfortable interior. 

Abbeyfield is a large family house in Court Road, providing sheltered

  accommodation for older people. There are eight delightful en-suite bed-sitting rooms, a comfortable lounge, large kitchen, utility room and dining room where residents meet every day for a home-cooked lunch and tea. 

Currently, there are three vacancies.  If you or someone you know may be interested in a new and happy home, ring 01895 632486 for details.  Respite care is on offer, and potential occupants may stay for trial periods to help them decide if it is right for them.

 

 

Thanks to the good folk of Ickenham, the URC has plenty of good quality paperbacks in excellent condition, for sale at only £1 each.  There are hardback bargains too, at just £2 and £3.  So why pay more for your book for the beach? 

Come along between 10am and 12 noon on Saturday 4^th July, and relax with tea and coffee while you make your choice.  There will be the usual range of delicious home-made cakes to choose from too.

 

 

Receipt is acknowledged, with grateful thanks, for donations towards the cost of ICN, from:

Anon of Court Road; Anon of Campden Road via Beryl Jacobs; Mr & Mrs Beke from The Wirral.

Please remember there is no newsletter during August.  Copy for the next issue – the September one - should be with the team by 12 noon on 13^th August.  Meanwhile, we wish you all a pleasant summer break.

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION In aid of CLICK Rukiga Submit your photograph on the theme of ‘WATER' ·      a reflection or a beautiful lakeside scene ·      fun at the seaside or water fights in the garden ·      or any idea of your own! Great prizes for the most interesting or original entries. Adult prizes: Meal for Two – donated by Chaplin’s Restaurant, Long Lane Meal for Two – donated by Birothi’s Restaurant, Swakeleys Road Children’s prize: “The Digital Photographer’s Handbook” by Tom Ang plus Voucher – donated by The Entertainer Toy Shop, Uxbridge Entries to be submitted by 1st October.  Winners notified by 17th October. Rules and entry form available from St Giles’ Church, the URC or from Cooperative Travel Services, Swakeleys Road.