FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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Contact Patricia Lee with event details on 01895 622182 or Email: events@ickenhamchurchnews.co.uk
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URC SATURDAY COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 5th December
10am to 12 noon
With home-made produce
(Note: none in January)
CHRISTIAN AID PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH
At URC Friday 4th December
Between 12 noon and 1pm
All are welcome
(Note: none in January)
ICKENHAM CHURCHES' WOMEN'S GROUP
URC Hardwick Room, usually at 8pm
on first Thursday of month
Thurs 3rd December: Social Evening
Thurs 7th January: Christina Finlayson
“Guide Dogs for the Blind”
All visitors welcome
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ICKENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Third Thursday of each month
in Ickenham Village Hall 7.30pm to 10pm
Thurs 17th December: Christmas Meeting
“The Melodics”
Thurs 21st January: Rev Ken Tombs
“Illustrated Talk on China”
plus Competition – Mini Animal Ornament
Members and visitors welcome
Charge for visitors is 50p and includes tea
(A donation supporter of ICN)
THE MOTHERS’ UNION
Second Thursday of each month
2pm to 4pm in St Giles’ Church Hall
Thurs 10th Dec: Christmas Party
Note change of meeting time from January
Thurs 7th Jan: 1.45pm – 3.45pm
Rev Anthony Ball – “Jane Austen”
Visitors welcome
Contact 01895 635074 for further details
(A supporter of ICN)
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Meets most Wednesday afternoons
Hardwick Room at Ickenham URC, 2.45pm
Dec 2nd: Devotional – Jeremy Day
Dec 9th: Christmas Miscellany
Dec 16th: Christmas Party and Entertainment
Dec 23rd / 30th: No meetings
Jan 6th: New Year Devotional
Jan 13th / 20th / 27th: Social Afternoons
(with Bring & Buy on Jan 27th)
For further details please telephone
Secretary Ann Day on 01895 634986
ICKENHAM ART SOCIETY
for painters in any medium
Meets every Thursday at 7.30pm
in the Scout Hut, Community Close, Ickenham
Check new website for details: www.ickenhamart.org
New Members Welcome
Tel. 01895 637545
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ICKENHAM VILLAGE MORNING
TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
Meets third Thursday of every month
in Ickenham Village Hall, from 9.45am to 12.15pm
Thurs 17th Dec: Christmas Carol Service
Thurs 21st Jan: Crime Prevention
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ICKENHAM AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
Meets on fourth Wednesday of each month
in St Giles’ Church Hall, from 2pm to 4pm
Wed 27th Jan: Miss A Savage
“Waddesdon and the Rothschilds”
Visitors welcome (£1) Light refreshments available
(A donation supporter of ICN)
OVER 60s CLUB
Meets every Monday in Ickenham Village Hall
from 2pm to 4pm
There are regular Speakers, Refreshments
Quizzes and Bingo
Entrance is £1 and Visitors are welcome
(A donation supporter of ICN)
SWAKELEYS PROBUS CLUB
Luncheon Club for retired and semi-retired
professional and business men
This club meets every second Thursday of the month in
Uxbridge Golf Club at midday for lunch followed by a talk.
The Social Section organises visits and short-break holidays.
New Members Welcome
For more information: Tel. 01895 678125
(A donation supporter of ICN)
RUISLIP WIDOWS GROUP
(Branch of National Association of Widows)
Meets on 3rd Wed each month, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Manor Farm Hall, St Martins Approach, Ruislip
Why not join in our varied activities, and allow us to give
you support, understanding and friendship
at difficult times?
Call 07751 784057 for details, or just come along
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ANGLO – GERMAN CLUB
Adult Education Centre, Long Lane, Ickenham
Usually third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm
But note Tues 8th Dec: Christmas Party
Then Tues 19th Jan: Trivial Pursuits
For further information call 01895 254723
(A donation supporter of ICN)
UXBRIDGE & ICKENHAM FLORAL ARTS SOCIETY
2nd Thursday each month - Ickenham Village Hall
Doors open 7pm, for demonstration at 7.30pm
Thurs 10th Dec: Lina Parfitt – “A Magical Christmas”
Thurs 14th Jan: Jackie Watson – “Dancing with Flowers”
All visitors and potential new members welcome
Contact Mrs M Adams on 01895 676912
for more information
(A donation supporter of ICN)
HDFAS
Hillingdon Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Usually meets on 2nd Wednesday of month
at Winston Churchill Hall in Ruislip at 2pm
Wed 9th Dec: John Travis
“Vivat Bacchus – the life of a pagan god”
Wed 13th Jan: “Velasquez – Painter to King”
If interested Tel: 01895 637479 / 638496 for full details
(A donation supporter of ICN)
HILLINGDON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Meets at 7.30pm on third Thursday of each month
Thurs 21st Jan: Else Churchill
“Researching British Persons Overseas –
What can be done in the UK?”
Held at Hillingdon Park Baptist Church
Hercies Road, Hillingdon
Research Room at same venue open 10am to 1pm on
Sat 5ht Dec, Fri 11th Dec and Fri 8th / 15th / 22nd / 29th Jan
www.hfhs.co.uk
Email: hillingdonfhs@onetel.com
Secretary Patricia Reynolds 01895 444442
(A gift supporter of St Giles’ Church archive)
ICKENHAM MINIATURE RAILWAY
Sat 5th Dec - 12 noon to dusk
ENJOY A RIDE OR COME AND WATCH
Last chance until April 2010!
Entrance behind the Pump, Ickenham
ADMISSION FREE. RIDE 40p
http://www.idsme.co.uk
(A donation supporter of ICN)
BREAKSPEAR SCHOOLS’ CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday 5th December: 12 noon – 3pm
All the usual attractions!
The infamous Chocolate Tombola
Games for all ages, Santa’s Grotto
Special Room, Bar, BBQ, Cakes
Face Painting, Toys, Books and much more!
Free entry
www.breakspearpa.org.uk
HILLINGDON BRANCH OF THE COUNCIL OF
CHRISTIANS AND JEWS
Tuesday 8th December at 8pm
Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue
Oaklands Gate, Northwood
Christmas and Chanukah Social with Mince Pies, Doughnuts
and the “One Voice Watford Community Choir”
Everyone welcome – Entry £1.50 (CCJ members £1)
(A donation supporter of ICN)
NATIONAL TRUST WEST MIDDLESEX CENTRE
Meets monthly at Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip
Thursday 10th December at 2pm
Mary Forlenza – “Great Lovers”
Monday 18th January at 2pm
David Hawkes – “Florence Nightingale”
Phone 01895 672171 for further details
(A donation supporter of ICN)
EASTCOTE CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
Peace on Earth – Christmas Concert
Saturday 12th December at 7.30pm
St Edmunds Church, Pinner Road, Northwood Hills
Programme includes Gerald Finzi’s “In Terra Pax”
Carols for Choir and Audience, and seasonal readings
Tickets £10 (includes wine and refreshments) from
Northwood Cards & Gifts (01923 820075) or
01895 676378 / 01895 904556
www.eastcotechoralsociety.org.uk
ICKENHAM CRICKET CLUB
CHARITY BINGO EVENING
Oak Avenue, Ickenham
Sun 20th December - Eyes down at 7.30pm
All welcome
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ARGOSY PLAYERS PRESENT
ROBIN HOOD IN BABES IN THE WOOD
A traditional family pantomime
Thurs 14th – Sun 17th January
Winston Churchill Theatre
Shows 7.30pm nightly Thurs – Sun
Sat matinees at 12.30pm and 4pm
Sun matinees at 12 noon and 3.30pm
Tickets £11 (£9 concessions)
From 0845 838 9058 or www.argosyplayers.org.uk
CANCER RESEARCH UK MARKET
Sat 30th Jan: 10am to 12.15pm
Ickenham Village Hall – Entrance 50p
Jewellery, Cards and Gifts, Homemade Cakes
Bric-a-Brac, Various other stalls
Refreshments and Raffle
(A donation supporter of ICN)
