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Heathfield School for Girls receives accreditation for Forest School status
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Photograph courtesy of L.Adby
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Pupils within Early Years and Key Stage 1 have already begun to use the forest area for outdoor activities and have learnt maths and problem solving through counting and sorting conkers, science through fire safety and how materials change when they are heated (including toasting marshmallows!), caring for the environment, den building and having a ‘hands-on’ environment from which to learn kinaesthetically.
The instigators of the Forest School network have defined the approach as an ‘inspirational process that offers children and young people regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands on learning experiences in a woodland environment’ (Forest Education Initiative, 2007). There is strong evidence that the Forest School scheme can dramatically enhance children’s holistic development and sensitivity for their natural environment.
Miss Perkins first became interested in Forest Schools whilst studying for her Masters degree in Education, where she focused on the importance of outdoor learning.
Heathfield is very excited at the developments for enhancing outdoor learning and even managed to apply to the Woodland Trust for 60 Jubilee trees (commemorating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee earlier this year). The school’s forest area will continue to take shape over the next 12 months.
Anne Stevens, Headmistress, said “Being a Forest School will enable the holistic development and learning we value at Heathfield School for Girls, teach girls a range of skills and also contribute to our aim to promote sustainability and ecological awareness.”
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| Aladdin at Northwood Hills | 
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Exciting Solo Exhibition for local artist Ann Kopka later this month at the Harrow Arts Centre | 
| A large scale art installation made from used window envelopes and artwork made with tea bags are among the distinctive and unique exhibits on show in Ann Kopka’s solo exhibition later this month at The Gallery at HAC, Harrow Arts Centre, a recently opened exciting new exhibition space, focusing on new contemporary and experimental artwork. Details on our Events page |
| Pinner & Northwood Business Club January meeting | 
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| Pinner Charity Calendar |  | Available from a number of outlets in Pinner including: Yummy Home, Pinner News Bridge St, Friends restaurant, Lines Wallcovering and Gallery, The Village Gallery gifts, Saryan Picture Framing + Art, Grant & Glass opticians, Kitts Travel Travel Agents, Scarlet & Jones gifts and Home, Berkeley Square Hair Salon, De'paul Jewellery, Happy Day - Hallmark , The Oddfellows Arms pub, Mansi Florist, 3 Pinner Green and Pinner Hill Golf Club www.charity-calendar.org.uk/ Will also be on sale on Pantomime Evening |
London Concertante Christmas Tour " Christmas Baroque By Candlelight" | 
| Following last year’s sensational sell-out concert in Pinner, London Concertante is thrilled to be returning to Pinner Parish Church as part of their 2012 Christmas Tour, and the ensemble will get audiences in the spirit of Christmas with a host of wonderful pieces, performed in a beautiful candlelit setting.
London Concertante celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2010 and is firmly established as one of the country’s leading chamber orchestras. The orchestra’s virtuoso performances have mesmerised audiences from the Barbican, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Royal Opera House to venues throughout the UK as far afield as Inverness and Plymouth. This event has taken place |
| Pinner Sketch Club at 70 | 
| Following a sumptuous meal Club Chairman Dr Elizabeth James gave an interesting presentation on the history of the club taking us on a journey from its humble beginnings during the dark days of World War II, through the Millenium celebrations right up to this wonderful Olympic and Jubilee year. The restaurant presented a magnificent birthday cake to the club, much to the delighted surprise of the members, and to rapturous applause the candles were blown out by Pinner Sketch Club President Sally Hyam. Our distinguished guest speaker, well known professional artist Roy Rodgers rounded off the celebrations with a beautifully illustrated talk on his paintings, inspirations and his love affair with Suffolk. Pinner Sketch Club is a thriving dynamic art society and warmly welcomes new members. For further information please see our web site pinnersketchclub.co.uk. |
Need reliable cleaning etc? | 
| Agnes Cleaning Services Covering the local area offer comprehensive cleaning and other household services. visit their page by clicking the image above. Have just used the gardening service and very satisfied. |
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Leading in Local Networking
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Following the previous networking session at Evans House which was full to maximum capacity, Business Centre Manager Maria West is launching 2013 with a Speed Networking Event that promises to expand your business thinking and inspire your creativity.
Three guest speakers will be attending Charlie Ryan from CMR training who will be discussing planning ahead and organising. Nick Auger, author of ‘Once is a Lifetime’, who successfully sailed around the world with no previous sailing experience, will provide insights into the challenges he faced and how he overcame them with a business slant. Finally successful local businessman and partner of Sobell Rhodes LLP, Andrew Rhodes, will be bestowing his ’12 golden nuggets of great business.’
Maria West, a staunch supporter of local businesses commented ‘We strongly suggest that people interested in attending book early as we are anticipating high demand. We have been really pleased in the way that networking at Evans House has taken off in the last few months; after receiving some great feedback from our last event we have followed the same style for this event and changed the business topics.’
The session will be held between 11am- 1pm on Friday 1st March in the Bannister Room at Evans House in Pinner and refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
To attend this event please contact a member of the Evans Easyspace team at reception by 25th February on 0208 429 7100 or email pinner@evanseasyspace.com
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Get Together Social Group
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Do you enjoy socialising and meeting new people? Then you need to find out more about the Get Together Social Group by visiting their website.
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Pinner Health Walk
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Start the New Year as you mean to go on by keeping healthy. Join the free Pinner Health Walk on Thursday's. Details on our Events page
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Santas take over Harrow town in aid of St Luke’s!
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Back row Shane Davey and Stuart Amblin Front row left to right Nazim Ali, Cara Kelly Watkins, Jared Richards
Over 300 people dashed 3-miles at St Luke’s Santa Dash event on Sunday 9 December which is expected to raise over £10,000. Men, women, children and even dogs on leads joined in the festive spirit by taking part in St Luke’s annual Santa Dash event on Sunday 9 December. Over 300 of St Luke’s Santas walked or dashed a 3-mile circular route around Harrow to raise vital funds for the Hospice. Participants started with a fun warm up before setting off from Claremont High School at 11am. They did 2 loops around the Kenton Road, Woodcock Hill and Shaftsbury Avenue.
Everyone who took part received a well-deserved hot drink, mince pie and medal on completion.
13 year old, Cara Kelly Watkins has taken part in the Santa Dash for the past 2 years and was the first girl to complete the challenge at this year’s event. 11 year old, Jared Richard has just started cross country club at Haberdashers school and was the first boy to finish the dash. Jared says, ‘It’s much harder to run in a Santa Suit.’
Claremont High School student, Nazim Ali was the second boy to return and says, ‘It’s the first time that I have done the run. I saw a video about the Hospice in assembly. It made me think how sad it would be to be ill and away from home at Christmas and it made me think I am lucky to be at home with my family. I wanted to do something to raise money to help patients at St Luke’s at Christmas’.
The first two men to complete the Santa Dash were Stuart Amblin, Head of PE at Claremont and Shane Davey, Head of PE at Salvatorian College. Shane also did the warm up for the event and says, ‘It’s the 3rd year that the school has been involved, we usually get a good crowd. It’s good fun and great to support a local charity like St Luke’s. Stuart says, ‘St Luke’s is a very special charity, and Claremont have a good relationship with the hospice. The pupils have learned about the work of the hospice through assemblies and visits and have taken part in a number of fundraising events. A couple of people close to me have cancer and I wanted to do something to raise money for the hospice.’
The first woman back was Claremont High School PE teacher, Kathryn Carswell who says, ‘I couldn’t resist the chance to run around Harrow in a Santa suit. It’s not something that you get to do every day! I wanted to help St Luke’s – I was really moved by a video about the hospice which was shown in assembly, and how brave the patients and families were.’
St Luke’s would like to thank everyone who took part and all the volunteers who helped out on the day. The Santa Dash is expected to raise over £10,000 once all the sponsorship money comes in.
More information about St Lukes here
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Pinner & Northwood Business Club Christmas Lunch
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The main social event in the calendar for 2012 the PNBC Christmas lunch was held at Prezzo Italian restaurant Pinner, on Friday 7th December. Pictured above are some of the team from Gibbs Gillespie who helped to organise the raffle which raised money for local charities. Club website here
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Ruislip Lions Annual Christmas Concert
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This Event has taken place
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Passion Sale from £10
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From £10 the Passion New Year Sale. Hurry along before the fashion bargains go. In the High Street Pinner. 020 8866 9795 www.passionladiesboutique.com
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Pinner Jazz In-the-Round Trudy Kerr Quartet
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Bella Cafe Refurbishment
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Bella Cafe in Bridge St is currently undergoing refurbishment
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Super Sale at Shabby Chic
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Yes the sale is on at the Shabby Chic Boutique in Northwood. For directions view their page here
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GHD special at Two4Two 45 Bridge St Pinner
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GHD must haves at Two4Two 45 Bridge St Pinner
Tel 0208 866 6982
We now stock GHD Limited Edition straighteners normally £135 now £110
and GHD Hairdryers £85
(for limited period only)
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The Mayor of the London Borough of Harrow Cllr Nizam Ismail switched on the lights in Pinner
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The Mayor switched on the Christmas celebration lights in Pinner on Thursday. The mayor was acompanied by Cllr Steve Wright and Pantomime chairman Ian Archer. More images here
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Need reliable cleaning etc?
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Agnes Cleaning Services
Covering the local area offer comprehensive cleaning and other household services. visit their page by clicking the image above. Have just used the gardening service and very satisfied.
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Peking Garden
Pinner
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The Chinese takeaway with delivery service in Marsh Road: Peking Garden is owned by the well renowned Peking Garden restaurant in Moor Park
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Exploring Ceramics at the Attic
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| Learning + Support Centre | 
| Located nearby in Field End Rd Eastcote the Learning + Support Centre is the place to go for Tution. The Centre works towards the National Curriculum with local schools. Visit their page here |
Fine Italian Restaurant and Caffe |
| Located in Hatch End, in a-caffe you can enjoy an early morning traditional or continental breakfast. To book at Fellini for lunch or an evening meal Tel: 020 8428 0111 |
| Ruislip Lions Annual Christmas Concert |
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| Secretary of Pinner & Northwood Business Club receives award | 
| At the PNBC Christmas lunch, on Friday 7th December Francis West the club secretary and Director of Business IT Support and Cloud Computing Specialists Westtek Solutions Ltd. received his South African Businesseman of the Year award from James Gibbs the Chairman. The award came in a very impressive champagne box that when opened revealed a rather smaller trophy!! Club website here |
| Local Health Insurance Advice | 
| Available from Pinner based Chris Horley advice from The Health Insurance Group. He can talk to all the top insurers to find you the best deal on health insurance. So give him a call : 020 8150 7805 Mob 07926 091145 or email horsley.c48@googlemail.com Visit website for more information www.healthinsurancegroup.co.uk/ |
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