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Band Concerts Return To West House This year the Band Concerts, funded by the Pinner Association, have returned to West House On each of the first four Sundays in August the bands entertained a vast audience with a wide range of well known big band music.  
The Stardust Big Band A large audience  
The British Airways Band Fats Rollinu's Jazz and Blues Band
Pinner Memorial Park Playground As users will know, the playground in the Pinner Memorial Park has been extended and new equipment installed. Contrary to rumour, the Council, NOT the Pinner Association, was responsible for the design. The Association shares the concern of those using the playground about its safety. We do not understand why it is no longer fenced to keep the children safe and dogs out. Nor do we understand why there is no path for pushchairs between the old and new play areas. We have drawn these and other deficiencies to the attention of the Council. Summer comes to Pinner and so does the French Market
   West House Open See http://www.heathrobinson.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=63
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Pinner Rotary raising money for oft’ forgotten, smaller, charities. Many collections and fundraising events raise money for headline charities like, the British Heart Foundation, the Parkinson’s Disease Society, Diabetes UK and Teenage Cancer Trust. Indeed we are pleased to have raised money for, and donated to, these charities in the past. The Rotary Club of Pinner also gives smaller donations to many more local, national and international charities, many of which are indeed smaller charities but still need support.
Sainsbury’s Store in Pinner very kindly allowed us to raise money for these causes by collecting for our “General Charity Fund” on Friday (18th June) and Saturday (19th June). The World Cup may have distracted some but our collectors were out there trying to make a difference and trying to “put a little back” – or were they really trying to take their minds off the performance of the England team?
Once again we were extremely heartened by the response of the public and customers of Sainsbury’s who donated to this collection and together with the Gift Aid refunds due (from the Inland Revenue) just on donations made over these two days we raised £1030. We would like to thank everyone for their support.
For more information please visit: www.pinnerrotary.org.uk. 21st Birthday for Bradley & Jones 12 June 2010 marked the 21st birthday of the firm Bradley & Jones in Pinner.
 Pinner Fair 2010
The sun and the crowds were out for Pinner Fair, the traditional street fair held in the heart of Pinner each year. After much discussion and uncertainty, Bridge Street and the High Street were again filled with fun and excitement, as well as loud music, stomach churning funfair rides, and the distinctive mingled aroma of burger vans and diesel fumes. It was noticeable that there were a fewer attractions than was common some years ago, and the lower half of the High Street was almost empty of rides and stalls. However, Bridge Street was filled by the amazingly large funfair rides; the skill of the Showmen in manoeuvring these into position must be admired. One “attraction” was a very tall beam, which left its willing victims seated high above the crowds; the view from this vantage point must have been wonderful if you had a good head for heights. The rides were well sited with spaces left for access to those local businesses which braved the noise and kafuffle and opened for a least part of the day. The ambulance service was on site, and police were patrolling the area, with two very tall “cherry-picker” platforms for CCTV surveillance were sited at the top of the High Street and Bridge Street. So a good day was had by all, and at least for 2010 the tradition of Pinner Fair has continued in its current form.  Daisy's café up and running in West House On 1st June the new café opened in West House, Pinner and was immediately well patronised.  David Rowlands Sad news to report. David Rowlands, President and a long time servant of the Pinner Association died over the last week end . The funeral was held at Pinner Methodist Church on Thursday 3rd June. More sad news Geoff Hale, Chairman of the Pinner Big Band Club, died over the last week end. The funeral was held at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip on Friday 4th June. St George's Day celebrated in in Pinner on Sunday 25 April The High Street was buzzing on 25th April as Pinner celebrated St George's Day with the traditional wheelbarrow race, Morris Dancing, singing, St George and a multitude of dragons.  The Morris Men entertain The Pinner Association AGM The AGM was held on 21 April in Pinner Village Hall. The formal business was completed quickly and the audience was then treated to a short talk about West House by Martin Verden that included a Powerpoint presentation of a selection of illustrations by Heath Robinson. An open forum ensued covering many local topics currently engaging local residents. West House Practical Completion The builders formally handed over West House on completion of their work on the interior on 22nd April. Next step is the signing of the 125 years lease of West House by the Trustees . As is stated below the café will open in late May and the grand formal opening is on 20th June to which all are invited. Work on the second floor and the installation of the lift will be completed when a tenant is found and when sufficient funds are available. .
West House Café and Formal Opening It is planned to open Daisy's in the Park Café - and restaurant - in West House in Pinner Memorial Park in late May. The formal opening is scheduled for 20th June.
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Fair Parking for Pinner The Pinner & District Business Club is backing the Pinner traders' petition for half an hour's free parking in Pinner car parks. The slogan is 'Keep Trade Local'. All the traders want is a level playing field, so Pinner is not disadvantaged vis à vis Eastcote and Northwood on our boundary and Hatch End and North Harrow within the borough. The Village Surgery
. The Village Surgery is has closed. In the interim, some 7,700 patients are being transferred to the Pinn Medical Centre. In the fullness of time alternative services will be provided for the former Pinner Village Surgery patients.
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Do you know about 112? If 999 does not work dial112 which is an emergency number on your mobile that takes you straight to the police because 999 does not work if you have no signal. And do not stop for an unmarked police car.
Support the Eradication of Polio Worldwide
Rotary International and Rotary clubs around the World have been a driving force in this campaign since 1985 and in February this year Rotary Clubs throughout the UK together with both Sainsburys and Tesco collected money to further advance the fight against Polio. In addition the Bill Gates has joined the fight and is adding a £ for every £ we raise! The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $200m to this and he was so impressed with the work being done in Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan that he has added a further $155m!
Pinner Rotary has made a substantial contributtion, collecting over £1,000 which with the top up from Bill Gates and gift aid allowance grossed some £2k.
Vehicle Security
Pinner Revels in the Snow .
The 6th January saw the children of Pinner besporting themselves in the Memorial Park as they were unable to attend school nearby at West Lodge. Great to see them indulging in some healthy exercise in conditions that may be experienced only once in the entire span of their schooldays.
 
Snowmen and Sledgers in the Park
Where are the lake, the fountain and the ducks, geese etc. Pinner Resident Comes to the Rescue of the Economy . . Rotary Club of Pinner Christmas Collection
The frozen North came to Pinner for the five days the Rotary Club was collecting, outside Marks and Spencer Simply Food Store in Pinner prior to Christmas. It was the generosity of the people of Pinner rather than the bright yellow tabards that kept the collectors sunny and warm. £2,826 was collected, which with the addition of Gift Aid, raised close to £3,000. Proceeds from this collection and other fund raising events during the year were split 50:50 between the Teenage Cancer Trust and a selection of Local Youth Charities and Good Causes . . Carols by Torchlight
Despite the chilly weather more than 100 turned out on 22nd December for the annual carol service in the High Street. Pinner Panto Evening
. The Festive Season began with the now traditional 'Pantomime Evening' on Thursday 26 November, when the Christmas Tree lights were switched on by the Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Eric Silver.
Many of the shops decorated their windows and the staff appeared in festive garb. First prize for the Window Display went to Gibbs Gillespie, the runner up being the RSPCA. The best costume awards went to Bodywise and Monkey Business.
Local schools played a great part in the event. Choral and musical entertainment was provided by many local schools including Buckingham College, West Lodge, Pinner Park, Pinner Wood, Reddiford and Nower Hill and by other groups. The evening was rounded off with a spectacular fireworks display. . Gibbs Gillespie won the Window Dressing Award with the RSPCA being Runners Up
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.Pinner Association Half Yearly Meeting . At the meeting in the Village Hall on 19th November the meeting heard about the dilemma facing Pinner Fair (see Current Issues) and the Children's Centre being built next to the Village Hall. The Chairman also updated the meeting on various issues of concern to local residents. The Children's Centre, one of 12 in the Borough, is expected to open in December and in addition to providing a wide range of facilities for children will provide some services for adults. The Local Development Framework (LDF) for the Borough is now out for consultation. Information on this is set out on our Current Issues page. There will be an opportunity to question officials about the LDF plan at Pinner Library on 7th December. See the Future Events page. Remembrance Day 2009 . While the usual service took place at the War Memorial in Pinner High Street on Sunday 8 November, a special ceremony was held in the Peace Garden in Pinner Memorial Park on 28th October at which the Mayor of Harrow led the dedication.  
Dedication in Pinner Memorial Park on 28th October  Yet again a well attended multi-denominational service at Pinner's War Memorial with a bugler from Nower Hill High School 
Some consternation before the event because of inconsiderate parking. 66th Anniversary of Pinner Rotary . The Rotary Club of Pinner celebrated its 66th Anniversary on 3rd November at Northwood Golf Club without a speech, substituting something far better. Seven members of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Harrow Young Musicians, who are based at Hatch End High School, played light, classical music throughout the evening. The Rotary Club of Pinner has a tradition of supporting youth. For example, since 1987 the Club has awarded the Crumless Awards at Nower Hill High School , Pinner, for musical performance and composition, in memory of former member and governor of the school, Bill Crumless. . Pinner Free Church Celebration
. In October the Pinner Free Church commemorated the laying of the foundation stones, unveiled the new Centenary Stone and buried a 'Time Capsule' in the ground. Pinner Christian Fellowship, who now share our buildings on a Sunday, joined us for this as did representatives from the Pinner Association of Churches. . 
. Watch Out - it's your car they're after . Fortunately burglaries in the area are still a relatively rare occurrence, however there have been some recent incidents when car keys have been hooked through the letter box of houses using bamboo, and cars are subsequently stolen from the drive. These offences usually take place at night. Please do not leave your car keys near the front door of your house, and make sure they are not visible from the letter box or windows. You may wish to consider fitting a cage inside your letter box to prevent anybody reaching in.
Now that the darker evenings are upon us we should all be especially aware of home and car security and take all necessary precautions.
. French Market brings crowds to Bridge Street again
Over 'Le week end' of 2nd to 4th October Bridge Street attracted more than the usual number of shoppers as the French Market moved in again for one of its twice yearly visits. .
. More Flats in West End Lane? New application Although the appliction to build 8 flats at 69 West End Lane, next to West Lodge School was turned down under powers delegated to Harrow Council Planning Officers, a new application has been submitted. Details are on the Harrow Council web site.
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Pinner Village Show
On 5th September we were treated again to excellent weather. Local residents and visitors from further a field came in good numbers throughout the day. The Kiddies Fun Fair, the miniature steam train and the many stalls at the Rotary Club of Pinner’s Pinner Village Show did steady business. The MerryDowners Morris Dancers, Attwirlettes Majorettes, the Harrow Concert Band and the Tug of War events kept the crowds well and truly entertained as did the stalls such as the Pinner & Ruislip beekeepers and the Middlesex Federation of Wine and Beer Makers.
 
The Harrow Concert Band and with Conductor Deputy Mayoress Janet Mote
 
The MerryDowners Morris again supporting the Show The Tug of War
Friends of West House Team in support Pinner Sketch Club Summer Exhibition The 2009 Exhibition in St John's Church Hall, Church Lane Pinner was unveiled on Friday 21 August to reveal an even more talented exhibition than ever. It runs from Saturday 22 August to Saturday 5 September and is open from 10am to 6pm daily except on Sundays when it does not open until 12 noon.
Judging was by Patrick Cullen who presented the Kenneth Grimmett Art Award to Lorraine Edwards for her painting 'Winter Patch'. Commendations went to Mary Pelham, Veronica Lansman, Sheila Ruffle, Jenny Stewart, Linda Zelin and Moira Thompson.
Lorraine Edwards with Patrick Cullen PHEOS Players Win Major Award PHEOS Players have just won the prestigious Flame award at the National Operatic & Dramatic Association regional conference for their recent production of “Follies”, "catching the glamour, the nostalgia, the angst and the song and dance through superb performances by main principals, individual performers-of-old and their younger counterparts."
As a local amateur group they are very interested in building on this success by recruiting new members. The picture below gives a flavour of the show.  For more information visit www.pheos.co.uk Fun Day for the Younger Generation Obviously from these photos a lot of children had a lot of fun on 4th July when the Pinner Association of Churches organised a Fun Day in Pinner Memorial Park and the Village Hall.  
  
Harrow Council Rewrites the History of Pinner
. Last year the post Office renamed 'Bridge Street' 'Bridge Road', now the Council has rewritten the history of Pinner's Memorial Park on a splendid and obviously expensive board at entrances to the Memorial Park. The caption below purports to describe its history, but your Editor believes this really describes that of Headstone Manor.
A pity too that West House is not identified on the plan, but at least it was not called Headstone Manor.
We Announce........
A new section has been added to the Web Site under the heading 'Current Issues'. We aim to publicise progress or lack therof from time to time. Do visit and let us have your feedback. Police Advice: Beware Bogus Callers There has been a rise in ‘distraction’ and ‘walk-in’ burglaries, where offenders are posing as:
1) Police Officers - Stating there is a gas leak outside and needing access to the premises to prevent an explosion.
2) Water Board - Calling at flats saying there is water leaking into flat below and needing to turn off the supply.
3) Workmen - Asking if there is any garden or interior jobs needing their attention.
4) Female with a baby - Asking if she could fill the baby’s bottle with water.
Offenders have also been walking into addresses when occupants have opened the door without using their safety chain and thus taking items from within. Suspects are male and female aged between 16 - 45.The police would ask occupants:
1) Not to answer the door to strangers, without using their safety chains.
2) Always Ask for ID and check ID carefully.
3) Ask for caller's office number to check their credentials. The Police would like you to report any suspicious callers immediately to the police calling 999. Remember do not let anyone into your premises until you are happy with who they are.
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