December 2008 Archives

A PLAN to build an extension on to a nursing home to provide six extra bedrooms has been refused.

The application to build the two storey side extension at 21 Frithwood Avenue, Northwood, was refused at Hillingdon Council's North Planning Committee last night (Tues).

A petition with 21 signatures and seven letters were sent to the council objecting to the proposal for a number of reasons, including the loss of trees, a reduction

EMERGENCY services were called to Northwood Hills yesterday (Tues) after a car caught on fire.

One fire engine with four fire fighters and the police were called to the scene in The Broadway, Joel Street, at 11.56am yesterday.

The bonnet of a black Audi car had caught on fire and one lane of the road had to be partially closed for about an hour.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

A BOYS' school have won the first prize in a creative writing competition for the second year running.

St Martin's School, in Moor Park Road, Northwood, won the Best Creative Writing trophy as part of the Haileybury Prep and Primary Schools' Art and Creative Writing Festival.

Pupil Henry Gould won the first prize for his story, New Life.

He said: "I was extremely excited when I found out I had won first place at St Martin's School, but it came as a great shock when it was announced at the Haileybury Festival that I was the overall winner in my category.

"I have always been keen on creative writing and I have enjoyed all of my work. This contest was an extra challenge for me.

"The titles were quite difficult to choose from, but the inspiration for 'New Life' was the memory of my younger brother's birth. It started with silence, but that disappeared when my brother was born. After the build up of doctors arriving and constant shouts, I walked in to see a purple faced, screaming baby."

The awards were judged and presented by the prize winning children's author Pete Johnson.

CRIME prevention advice will be on offer in Northwood.

The Northwood Safer Neighbourhood Team will be offering advice in their crime prevention bus behind Waitrose in Green Lane, Northwood, from 10am to 4pm on Monday (22).

CRIME prevention advice will be on offer in Northwood Hills on Christmas Eve.

The Northwood Hills Safer Neighbourhood Team will be offering advice in their crime prevention bus in the high street, Joel Stree,t from 10am to 4pm on December 24.

UNSUNG heroes from Northwood are invited into the spotlight as the Gazette and Uxbridge College seek people who have made their mark in the community.

If you know anyone who deserves credit for what they have done in your area - or anywhere in the borough - put them forward now. Entry is open to all people who live, volunteer, or work here.

Hillingdon's top hero will win £750 on top of the £250 which all category winners receive.

All you have to do is complete a coupon in The Gazette or Leader and return it to: Barbara Fisher, Local Heroes, Gazette, 28 Bakers Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1RG. Alternatively email barbarafisher@trinitysouth.co.uk Entries must be received by January 23 and shortlisted candidates will be invited to a gala night on February 26.

For more information: phone Barbara Fisher on 01895 451020 Monday-Wednesday only.
Choose from these categories:

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Community Hero-someone who has helped the community, perhaps with a project or campaign.

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Fundraising Hero- any individual or group which has raised money for charity.

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Young Hero- a youngster aged 16 or under who deserves recognition in the community.

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Citizen of Courage-someone who has shown bravery in a difficult situation or achieved a goal against the odds.

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Carer Hero -anyone who has selflessly looked after others.

The overall title Hero of Hillingdon -will be chosen from any of the above
category winners.

If you are e-mailing do not forget to name the category and give contact
details for both nominee and the person who is nominating.

A HAIRDRESSER from a Northwood salon has won a national award.

Megan Zarrabi, 21, a stylist at HOB Salons, in Green Lane, Northwood, won the Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year award.

She won £1,000 and spreads in both Hairdressers Journal and Your hair magazine.

RUISLIP & Northwood branch of the British Sub Aqua Club have been awarded second place in the annual Branch of the Year award.

They have achieved this through a set of criteria, which included attracting new members, total amount of dives done, skill development courses attended by members of the branch and attaining their next grade or members attaining Instructor status. 

The winners were a branch at Dublin University, so I guess that makes us the top branch in the UK said Chairman and Membership Secretary, Mel Armitage.

Andy Shears of Scuba pro, the sponsors of the prize, presented the award at the annual Diving Officers Conference held at the Russell Hotel in London. In addition the branch received five Aladdin Prime dive computers that they hope to use for training.

They are a very active branch of BSAC based at Highgrove Pool in Ruislip, and always welcome new members, whether they are already divers from other agencies or someone who has never experienced the thrill of being underwater for an extended time, and would like to learn how to be a diver.

They are also working towards Club Mark which is a national standard promoted by Sport England.

If you are interested in participating in a try dive or would like to join a sub aqua diving club, then have a look at www.rnbsac.co.uk for further information about the branch or www.bsac.com for a local branch near to you.

A NORTHWOOD man has appeared in court following three minicab robberies which took place on the same night.

Graham Cook, 21, of Townsend Way,Northwood, was arrested on Friday and charged with three counts of robbery, arson and possession of a controlled drug.

He appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody and now awaits a hearing date at crown court.
The attacks took place last Thursday morning, between the hours of 1am and
4am.

One of the victims, minicab driver Terry Green, 59, from Uxbridge has told how after his minicab was found burned out, he fears for his future as he has been left without a job.

Mr Green said: "I don't know what to do; I've lost my income. The car was only insured third party because it is so expensive to do it fully comprehensive."

The alleged robberies took place in The Avenue, Cowley; Goshawk Gardens, Hayes; and Northwood Way,Northwood.

Police are also looking for a second man, also believed to be in his late teens or early 20s.