October 2009 Archives

Please come and join CLAD for a candlelit vigil to commemorate the lives of the fallen from WW2 on Remembrance Sunday 8th November from 5pm at Cherry Tree Lane Cemetery. For more information visit www.cherrylane.org.uk or call 07961 547 660.

YOUNG people across Hillingdon are being encouraged to make the most of this half term and get involved in a whole range of youth activities.

Hillingdon Council's Point youth bus will be offering a free half term programme for 11-19 year olds with activities to suit everyone, including basketball, football, cheerleading workshops, DJ skills and urban art.

The bus will be located in Mandarin Way, Hayes, UB4 9TU from 11am-4pm for the duration of half term.

This is in addition to all of the activities that will be held in the borough's four youth centres in Ruislip, West Drayton, Uxbridge and Harlington.

The youth centres have loads of facilities including music studios, internet cafes, dance studios, computer consoles, table tennis and pool.

Tom Murphy, head of Youth and Connexions said: "There is no need for young people to be bored this half term when there is so much on offer in Hillingdon.

"I would encourage all young people to find out what is going on in their local area and get involved in these activities, meet new people and most importantly have fun."

For more information call 01895 671 983 or go to young.hillingdon.gov.uk

FOR those living in Sipson and Harmondsworth since the decision to approve the third runway, life has not been easy. The Gazette investigates the lives of villagers who ahve been blighted by airport expansion, and what life is like on the front line.

A DATE has been set for much needed improvement works at Cherry lane Roundabout after another woman was hospitalised in an accident at the blackspot.

The early morning accident took place last Wednesday at 6am with the driver being taken to Hillingdon Hospital.

A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after an accident at Cherry Lane Roundabout this morning.

The accident took place at 6am and involved a collision between two vehicles.

The woman was taken by paramedics to Hillingdon Hospital, in Pield Heath Road, where she is recovering.

Her injuries are not believed to be of a serious nature.

Hayes Fire Station also attended the crash. Three fire engines and about 14 fire fighters.

Glen Corrigan, watch manager, said: "They were fairly lucky because they had an ambulance that was following them. They were just coming across the traffic lights when the accident happened."

The roundabout has recently been the subject of spotlight from the Gazette after a six vehicle pile up last month, and Transport for London have pledged to spend £300,000 on safety improvements for it.

THOSE in danger of losing their homes to the third runway are being invited to dance their troubles away this weekend.

IT IS the time of year which sets parents nerves jangling, with the seemingly crucial decision to make of choosing a Secondary School for their children. Reporter DAN COOMBS spoke to Robert Lobatto, headteacher at Barnhill Community High School, in Yeading Lane, Hayes, about the process.

A MAN was found dead at his home on Saturday morning, but police are not treating it as suspicious.

A POLICE constable who used a confidential database to check up on his ex-girlfriend's new lover could lose his job and even his home.

THE Hillingdon Foodbank made their first visit to a school this week and are making a second tomorrow- (Wednesday)