A PLAN to demolish three bungalows in West Drayton and replace them with a block of flats has been refused for a second time.

The proposal, on Swan Road, West Drayton, was first refused in March 2008 and the appeal against that decision was also recently rejected earlier this month.

It was judged that the planned three-storey building would have a negative effect on the area, and would conflict with the council's strategy for meeting particular educational, recreational and community needs.

Residents will be able to feel safer as funds have been designated to improve park security in the area.

The need for new fencing around Drayton Hall Park was described as a high priority issue by councillors at an Environmental Improvements Panel, at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.

They also added that the project at the park in Station Road, Yiewsley, should comfortably be completed by the end of March.

£16,000 has been provided for the project by the Chrysalis Fund, and residents associations are applying to the Hillingdon Community Trust for further improvements to the park.

The West Drayton and Yiewsley Action Group have been campaigning for these improvements for several months.

I AM trying to find a old mate of mine His name is Tomas Baten and he used to live in Victoria Road, Uxbridge .

I grew up with him and have not seen or heard of him in years. I came to Austalia in 1972 and came back to the UK and visited him back in 1977.

I tried also to see him in 1997 when i visited the UK for the second time but time was short so I didn't get a responce at all. I was told by a frend that a man spoke about me in a shop in West Drayton that was a year ago.

My old address was 8 Victoria Road, Uxbridge. To give you my background i live on an island of the coast of Brisbane - 10 Marroo Street Coochiemudlo Island Qld 4184 and work in the deserts of central Australiain the oil game .

Dave Slatter
kenworthmack2000@yahoo.com

A TEENAGER is heartbroken after her pet dog went missing in Hayes Town when it was left outside Iceland food store.

The much loved Yorkshire Terrier named Scrappy disappeared on Monday, September 8 at about 5.30pm and the family have put posters in the town centre and in West Drayton and Yiewsley to urge people who may have seen it to contact them.

Scrappy's owner Laura Gerred, 16 said: "I am just really upset and hoping someone gets in touch, Scrappy means a lot to me and I have had him ever since I was young, he's just a little dog and gets scared easily."

She described the pet as a cross between a Yorkshire terrier and a Jack Russell. It is a strawberry blonde in colour and also has warts on its back and is tagged with a chip.

If you have more information contact 07845 644072.

My young budgie has escaped. He is green with a yellow face, and goes by the name of Ross and is one of a twin who is pining for him.

I have three more budgies but they are lost without him.

We live in West Drayton and if he is if caught please return him. My name is Sue and I can be contacted on 01895 854513.

This picture was sent in by Kelly Austin, and shows her with friends at the Stockley Academy Proms. For more proms pictures from across the borough see this week's Gazette.

MICHELLE Penfold Moore and her husband Vinny Moore raised £1,400 at an Open House fundraiser in Kings Road, West Drayton, for the Meningitus Trust.

Mrs Moore's 14-month-old son Luke, died suddenly of the disease in August 2006.

She has since raised more than £10,000 for the charity.

A team from 1381 (West Drayton) Sqn represented Middlesex Wing and the
Borough of Hillingdon in the recent London Youth Games at Crystal Palace.

The team had worked hard to develop their shooting and
under the guidance of team coach, CI Simeon Keenan, aimed to "wipe the
board" in the archery field.

Though they didn't actually win outright, they were awarded a very creditable 14th overall.The team were pleased to receive the honorary title of "Best in the West" from their colleagues in
West Drayton Squadron.

Coach Keenan was unstinting in his praise for the team's achievement: "Watch this space" he declared. "This is just the beginning!"

Anyone interested in joining 1381 Sqn should contact 01895 448353 or visit:
www.1381sqn.co.uk

Pictured below: Best in the West ! - Cadets Bell, Sharma, Southwood,
Wheeler & Da Camara with Team Coach, CI Simeon Keenan.

A CANNABIS factory was discovered in West Drayton last night(Thursday).
The factory was discovered by the Yiewsley Safer Neighbourhoods Team(SNT) at 9.30pm in Whitethorn Avenue.
Plants found were to the value of about £10,000.
The SNT is working to close the factory down at the moment.

St Catherine RC Primary School holds its annual summer fayre on Sunday, July 7 and you could win £10,000.

Following on from last year's 'win a mini' where you could win a brand new car, a first for a school in the borough, this year the school in Money Lane, West Drayton, has come up with its own answer to the credit crunch

Go along to the fayre between 12-3pm and 'crack the safe' to win £10,000.