URC SATURDAY COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 11th September
10am to 12 noon
With home-made produce

CHRISTIAN AID PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH
Friday 3rd September at the URC
Between 12 noon and 1pm
All are welcome

ICKENHAM CHURCHES' WOMEN'S GROUP
URC Hardwick Room at 8pm
 on first Thursday of month
September 2nd: Mr I French
“Arizona in Bloom”
All visitors welcome

ICKENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Third Thursday of each month
in Ickenham Village Hall 7.30pm to 10pm
Thurs 16th September: Miss Pickering – “Chile”
plus Competition – A bell
Members and visitors welcome
Charge for visitors is 50p and includes tea

THE MOTHERS’ UNION
Second Thursday of each month
1.45pm to 3.45pm in St Giles’ Church Hall
Thurs 9th September: Paul Clargo
“St Andrews Soup Kitchen”
Visitors welcome
Contact 01895 635074 for further details

ICKENHAM ART SOCIETY
for painters in any medium
Meets every Thursday at 7.30pm
in the Scout Hut, Community Close, Ickenham
Check website for details: www.ickenhamart.org
New Members Welcome
Tel. 01895 637545

ICKENHAM VILLAGE MORNING
TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
Meets third Thursday of every month
in Ickenham Village Hall, from 9.45am to 12.15pm
Thurs 16th September: Vic Botterill
“Moment, Memory and Magic”


ICKENHAM AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
Meets on fourth Wednesday of each month
in St Giles’ Church Hall, from 2pm to 4pm
Wed 22nd Sept: Ken Tombs – “Cuba”
Visitors welcome (£1) Light refreshments available

OVER 60s CLUB
Meets every Monday in Ickenham Village Hall
from 2pm to 4pm
Regular Speakers, Refreshments, Quizzes and Bingo
Entrance is £2 and Visitors are welcome

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

HDFAS
Hillingdon Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Meets on 2nd Wednesday of month
at Winston Churchill Hall in Ruislip at 2pm
Wed 8th Sept: Lucy Worsley
“Horses, Women and Great Country Houses:
The Life and Loves of 1st Duke of Newcastle”
If interested Tel: 01895 637479 / 638496 for full details

UXBRIDGE AND ICKENHAM FLORAL ARTS SOCIETY
2nd Thursday each month – Ickenham Village Hall
Doors open 7pm for demonstration at 7.30pm
Thurs 9th Sept: Jan Law – “Come to the Cinema”
All visitors and potential new members welcome
Contact Mrs M Adams on 01895 676912
for more information

HILLINGDON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Meets at 7.30pm on third Thursday of each month
Thurs 16th September: Jenny Mundy
“Tracing the Ballentines – Using archival records
to trace my missing relatives”
Held at Hillingdon Park Baptist Church
Hercies Road, Hillingdon
Research Room at same venue open 10am to 1pm on
Sat 4th Sept and Fri 10th, 17th, 24th Sept
www.hfhs.co.uk
Email: hillingdonfhs@onetel.com
Secretary Patricia Reynolds 01895 444442

ICKENHAM MINIATURE RAILWAY
Open to public first Saturday of month, April - December
Sat 4th Sept and 2nd Oct
 12 noon to 5.30pm
Enjoy a ride or come and watch
Entrance behind the Pump, Ickenham
Admission free.  Ride 50p
www.idsme.co.uk

RUISLIP LIONS PRESENT
Sat 4th September at 7.30pm
In Winston Churchill Hall
‘Last Night of the Proms’
Featuring The Friary Guildford Brass Band
With singer Caroline Clark
Tickets £10 (Children under 16 - £5)
from 07806 766993

NATIONAL TRUST WEST MIDDLESEX CENTRE
Meets monthly at Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip
Thursday 9th September at 8pm
Lee Prosser - “Kensington Palace”
Phone 01895 672171 for further details

VYNERS SWING BAND
Directed by Perry Parsons
Invites you to their
ANNUAL FAREWELL CONCERT
Friday 10th September – 7.30pm
Vyners School, Warren Road
Say Farewell to band members leaving school this year
Entrance by Free ticket
Book by calling 01895 234342 / 07786 152915 or
pparsons@hillingdongrid.org
Raffle and retiring collection in aid of band funds
FREE TO GET IN – PAY TO GET OUT!

CHURCHES' FUN AFTERNOON AND BBQ
Sat 11th September  2pm - 6pm
Willow Tree Guide Campsite - Breakspear Road North
Come along to this great annual event!
Take part in Archery, Wellie Throwing, Frisbee Golf
Football, Rounders and much more!
Or just relax and watch the fun!
Tickets available after Sunday services or via St Giles' Church Office
Adults £6, Children 3-11yrs £3, under 3s free
£18 family ticket

ICKENHAM FESTIVAL REVIEW
Sat 11th September 6.30pm
St Giles' Church Hall
A short meeting for the Festival's AGM gives you the chance to
comment on this year's Festival, and influence what happens in 2012.
Tasty refreshments to follow!
All welcome

HILLINGDON CHORAL SOCIETY
Now in its 30th year
Meets on Monday evenings at 7.45pm
In Ickenham URC
(starting this season on Mon 13th Sept)
New Members welcome
Contact Peter Williams for further details on
01895 678569

SWAKELEYS HOUSE OPEN DAY
Saturday 18th September 10am – 4pm
Enter from Milton Road
Part of the Open House London Weekend event

HILLINGDON BRANCH OF THE COUNCIL OF
CHRISTIANS AND JEWS
Tuesday 21st September at 8pm
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Northwood, HA6 2RP
(Entrance at rear of church via Gateway Close)
Muslim, Jewish and Christian Police Officers talk about
Faith and the Police
Everyone welcome – Entry £1.50 (CCJ members £1)

CANCER RESEARCH UK MARKET
Sat 25th September: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Ickenham Village Hall – Entrance 50p
Jewellery, Cards and Gifts, Homemade Cakes
Bric-a-Brac, Various other stalls
Refreshments and Raffle
Could you help us transport items from a local address
to the market?  Call 01895 634851 for further details.

JAZZ UPSTAIRS AT RUISLIP
West Ruislip Golf Centre (opp tube station)
Mon 27th Sept: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Quartet featuring Vasilis Xenapoulous (Saxes)
John Pearce (Piano) Dave Green (Bass)
Admission £6 – open to all
More details at www.jazzwestlondon.com or 01895 632394

ST MARTIN’S CHURCH HALL, RUISLIP
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Wednesday 29th September at 12.15pm
Valentin Schiedermair – Piano
Admission free – Retiring collection

HILLINGDON CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
123sing!
Come and try your hand at singing!
Sat 2nd October 2pm – 5pm
With an Informal Concert at 5.30pm
At Ickenham URC
Join in with Songs from the Shows and
the specially composed 123sing song
Admission Free
For further details contact
Peter Williams on 01895 678569
(Part of the Making Music Celebration Weekend)

KENTON LIGHT OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENT
“Oklahoma!” by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Wed 6th – Sat 9th October
Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip
Tickets £12 (concessions £10)
from 020 8868 4096 (ansaphone)