Northwood Hills Residents Association

1st Northwood Scout Group - Scout Hut, Northwood Way

Winter has certainly taken a while to subside and although many people may be wondering ‘when will summer arrive’ 1 Northwood Scout Group are pleased to announce that their Annual Grand Jumble Sale is just around the corner.
The sale has known to attract over a thousand bargain hunters who are looking for exceptionally high standard items all at reasonable prices so make sure you come along early.
So far the Scout Group has been donated a piano and a table football set which will be on sale at the event. A vast range of other items will be available to purchase and have all been sorted and tested by many volunteers. Why not come along and see what star items you can find.
Should you become thirsty or hungry whilst looking for a bargain you will be able to purchase a drink or snack from a variety of refreshments which will also be available on the day.
From Saturday 20 April, until the week before the jumble sale, donated goods can be brought to the Scout Hut any weekday evening except Friday, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, and on Saturday afternoons between 2.00pm and 6.00pm. Unfortunately we are unable to accept white kitchen goods, beds or analogue TVs.
All proceeds raised from the event will go directly to the Scout Group to fund its regular running costs.
We hope to see you there.

Eastcote Horticultural Society, Oak Hall, Eastcote Community Centre, Southbourne Gardens Eastcote

Eastcote Conservation Panel

A PEEP OVER THE GARDEN FENCE WITH MIDSUMMER GARDENS

Spread over the weekend of Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, the public will have the opportunity to see what is normally private when 20 local gardens kindly open their gates for charity.

Midsummer Gardens stretches from Hatch End, Pinner, Northwood, Moor Park, Ruislip, Eastcote across to Denham.

“Six are brand new to the event and one belongs to a Chelsea Gold Medal winner. There will be plant sales, traditional English afternoon teas, art and many more reasons to join us.” commented Warren Reeves, one of the event organisers.

Proceeds from ticket sales will be split between five local charities. Individual gardens will be raising further funds for charities or organisations of their choice. Tickets for the whole weekend are priced at £10.00 which includes entry into a prize draw. They will be on sale from Easter weekend. Available from Ducks Hill Garden Centre or by telephone to 01923 829977 or 01923 451616 or 01895 677925.

For further information and pictures of the gardens visit; www.midsummergardens.com

Organisers: Warren Reeves Carole Harkness Hugh Harkness

Hillingdon Amateur Gardeners, United Reformed Church Ickenham at 7.30pm

Plant Swap members only
Garden visit.

Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra

‘Northern Lights.’ Bishopshalt School, Royal Lane, Hillingdon. Combined Concert with Hillingdon Choral Society. More details 01895 631039

River Pinn/Highgrove Woods Volunteers

For more information about the sites and tasks, please contact: Dragana Knezevic dknezevic@hillingdon.gov.uk 01895 277534
There are also volunteering opportunities at the Hogsback Northwood Hills and Yeading Brook please contact Dragana for more details.

St Lawrence Church, Bridlle Road, Eastcote

Fairfield Hall

Northwood Hills Knit and Knatter. All abilities welcomed from expert to complete beginner and age. Contact Ann 0788 9182366 or Barbara 01923 450904 or e-mail knitnknatter@sky.com

River Pinn/Highgrove Woods Volunteers

For more information about the sites and tasks, please contact: Dragana Knezevic dknezevic@hillingdon.gov.uk
01895 277534. There are also volunteering opportunities at the Hogsback Northwood Hills and Yeading Brook please contact Dragana for more details.

Friends of Eastcote House Gardens

www.eastcotehousegardens.weebly.com

2013 Eastcote House Gardens Calendar now available.
All photographs in the 2013 calendar have been submitted by visitors to the Gardens. The calendars will be on sale at the Vintage Tea Gardens £5.00 each. Start taking photos now for the 2014 calendar!

Friends of Warrender Park/Highgrove Woods

All Quarterly General Meetings meetings will be held at the Kings College Pavilion unless notified otherwise

Friends of Bessingby & Cavendish Parks

AGM Cavendish Pavilion

Litter Pick - Bessingby gates

New United Reformed Church, Bridle Road, Eastcote

Ruislip Central Horticultural Soc - St. Lawrence Church, Bridle Road Eastcote

www.succulent-plant.com/ruislip/index.htm

Society of Ruislip Artists

Manor Farm House. For more details contact Joyce Carpenter joycecarpenter@hotmail.com

Eastcote Choral Society at St. Edmunds Church Pinner Road, Northwood Hills.

Further details from 01895 904556 or www.eastcotechoralsociety.org.uk

Friends of Ruislip Lido

Friends of Ruislip Lido www.friendsofruisliplido.net have recently initiated a weekly practical volunteer work day at the lido - (though as a volunteer you can leave earlier if you wish/need to). If anyone would be willing/able to attend, I'm sure it would be much appreciated! Just meet at the boathouse (the big green 'hut' on the dam, inside the lido gates) wearing old clothes.There is a free car park near to the Waters Edge pub. Tools/gloves will be provided.The council officer overseeing the day is Richard Hutton, Woodlands Officer (who also runs the various Ruislip Woods practical volunteer days). If you have any questions, or wish to tell him that you plan to attend, please ring him on 01895 677074.

Northwood Lions

Saturday Market - The Saturday Market (Lions Den) is at 195 Pinner Road, HA6 1DF (near the sorting office by the Iron Bridge). We sell plants, second-hand clothes, shoes, bags, haberdashery, bric-a-brac, small furniture, books, etc. So much more than a charity shop – family friendly – one visit and you’ll be hooked! Donations always welcome. Information from Robert 07860 324395.

Bookshop at URC - Northwood Lions will be holding a Bookshop at the United Reformed Church, Joel Street, Northwood Hills, HA6 1NL. Good quality second-hand paperbacks, hard backs and children’s books. Robert: 07860 324395.

Northwood Lions Club - Northwood Lions - a voluntary service organisation providing aid or funds for those who need help, primarily in the local community. We meet at Haste Hill Golf Club, The Drive, Northwood, Middx, HA6 1HN. Information: 0845 8337853.

Northwood Hills Friendship Group - Northwood Hills United Reformed Church, Joel Street

Cost £7, includes gentle exercise, arts & crafts, light lunch, quizzes and games. For other activities run by the Northwood Live at Home Scheme please ring 01923 8424944.

Northwood Hills Library

Coffee morning for elderly readers.

Age UK hold drop in advice sessions.

JGA hold drop in advice sessions about work, learning and training.

Northwood and District U3A - Fairfield Church.