Communities - Wealdstone: July 2008 Archives

Kids go free at pools

Posted by Tom Parnell on Jul 22, 08 01:16 PM in Local Authority

By Ian Proctor

Children and teenagers will be able to swim for free during the summer holidays, Harrow Council has announced.
Youngsters aged up to 16 (inclusive) can take a dip without paying at Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Wealdstone, or Hatch End Swimming Pool in Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, between Monday July 21 to Sunday August 31.
The scheme is valid from seven days a week from 10am to 7pm and to benefit children must register their name and address at the reception desk each time they visit. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Councillor Chris Mote (Conservative), portfolio holder for community and cultural services, said: "Harrow Council knows this is a difficult time for families with the rising cost of living.
"The summer can be particularly problematic with parents wondering how to amuse their children without resorting to expensive theme parks and outings to the cinema.
"Now children can get active instead of spending hours watching TV or playing computer games.
"By investing money not only in swimming but the Passport to Culture and Summer University scheme, we have laid on a range of exciting opportunities on our young people's doorstep.
"Long-term we are hoping that this summer of fun encourages young people to get active and experience new things."
Harrow Council's Passport to Culture scheme is a series of action-packed events and activities while Summer University Harrow is a programme of over 100 activities and courses for 11- to 21-year-olds (up to 25 years old with special needs) during the summer vacation.

Join summer fun at Christian club

Posted by Tom Parnell on Jul 15, 08 11:04 AM in Faith

Children are invited to join a Christian holiday club this summer.
Youngsters are urged to register for the club, run by St Michael's and All Angels Church, on July 12 or July 19 between 10am and noon at the church in Bishop Ken Road, Harrow Weald.
The club will run between August 27-29. For more information call 020 8863 6131.

Drug grower jailed

Posted by Tom Parnell on Jul 15, 08 10:42 AM in Crime

Vietnamese woman Nguyet Thi Pham has been jailed for 12 months following the discovery by police of a 434-plant cannabis factory in Kelvin Crescent, Harrow Weald, on April 21.
The 48-year-old was sentenced at Harrow Crown Court on June 20, having pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production by another of cannabis.

Charity shops seek helpers

Posted by Tom Parnell on Jul 10, 08 03:51 PM in Charity/voluntary

A hospice charity is looking for volunteers to help staff its shops and bring in much-needed funding.
Shop helpers are needed for St Luke's Hospice shops in Pinner, Harrow, Harrow Weald, South Harrow, Wembley, Kingsbury, Rayners Lane, Burnt Oak, Stanmore and North Harrow.
Volunteers only needs to commit to four hours, one shift per week, 9.30am to 1.15pm or 1.15pm to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Responsibilities include serving customers, sorting through donated items and steaming clothing, there is something for everyone.
The shops make a substantial contribution to meeting the costs of providing Hospice care at Kenton Grange.
Training will be provided and volunteers get a 10 per cent discount.
To find out more call 0750579275 or visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.