Year: 2026

Concerts in the Park – Nimesh Sings Bollywood

Nimesh Sanghoi

We are looking forward to this Sunday’s concert in our local park but must warn anyone planning to travel to Pinner that there will be a very limited amount of parking available anywhere near the venue.         

We welcome back Nimesh Sanghoi who will be singing Bollywood songs. 2:30pm, Pinner Memorial Park, 9 August 2026

Nimesh is a well-known name in the UK Bollywood live music circuit, whose career spans over three decades. Nimesh is best known as a versatile singer and fantastically spontaneous entertainer who is extremely popular with audiences of all ages. Known for his ability to engage and captivate audiences with his magnetic and infectious personality, his versatile style leaves audiences mesmerised and always wanting “one more song”!

Join us for a magical afternoon of Bollywood music at Concerts in the Park. Set against the backdrop of nature’s splendour, this concert promises an unforgettable experience!

Feel the vibrant beats and infectious rhythms of Bollywood, as Bollywood Blast takes you on a journey from timeless classics to contemporary hits. Bring your friends and family, spread out your picnic blankets, and let the music transport you to a world of joy, romance, and celebration. Get ready to dance, sing along, and create beautiful memories at Bollywood Blast, Concerts in the Park. This event will definitely leave you smiling and craving for more!

More information about Nimesh Sanghoi

As usual, there will be a bucket collection to help off set the cost of holding these concerts.

There will be NO Chair Hire

                                                                                                                            

 

 

 

Concerts in the Park – Stardust Big Band

Photo by Stardust Big Band

We welcome the return of Stardust Big Band. 2:30pm, Pinner Memorial Park, 2 August 2026.

They are a London-based Jazz band playing music from early swing to modern big band spanning the 1920s to the modern day. With a mixture of music and very talented singers, you might find your self singing along or even dancing.

More information about Stardust Big Band

As usual, there will be a bucket collection to help off set the cost of holding these concerts.

There will be NO Chair Hire

Concerts in the Park – Harrow Steel

Harrow Steel opening the Concerts in the Park season
Harrow Steel opening the Concerts in the Park season

We welcome back Harrow Steel, who start this year’s concert season. 2:30pm in Pinner Memorial Park, 26 July 2026

“Harrow Steel” is a charity steel band. They were founded in 2019 and are based in the London Borough Harrow. The charity create an ethos of challenge and nurture that provides an opportunity for gifted and talented young musicians aged 13 – 21 to learn complex music aurally within a Steel Band.

More information about  Harrow Steel

As usual, there will be a bucket collection to help off set the cost of holding these concerts.

There will be NO Chair Hire

Two Pinner Parks Awarded a Green Flag.

The Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Yogesh Teli and Councillor Janet Mote, Portfolio Holder for Community & Culture, attended Green Flag raising  ceremonies in Pinner Memorial Park and Pinner Village Gardens recently.

Pinner Memorial Park had its Green Flag renewed when judged this year, and Pinner Village Gardens were awarded a Green Flag for the first time, thanks to the hard work of the volunteers, including the Peace Garden Volunteers and the Friends of Pinner Village Gardens, and the Harrow Green Team in improving and maintaining these beautiful parks to such a high standard.

Consultation on Heathrow expansion – The Pinner Association response

Consultation on Heathrow expansion

A Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) consultation has been published with a deadline for responses by 1st September 2026.

London Forum Of Amenity & Civic Societies has asked for feedback from its member societies to the consultation questions so that the London Forum can submit comments to the government.   They also very much encourage responding directly to the government, both as a society and as individuals.

This is a summary of the response sent by The Pinner Association to London Forum:

Summary of Key Points: Pinner Association’s Response to Heathrow Expansion

  1. Noise Pollution Impact:

    • Pinner is currently only affected by aircraft noise about 30% of the time (during easterly winds).
    • The proposed new North Runway would place Pinner directly under a major flight path, potentially resulting in up to 17 flights per hour overhead at altitudes between 2,000 and 9,000 feet, causing unacceptable noise pollution.
    • This is due to flight path changes requiring both southbound and transatlantic flights to initially fly north over Pinner before turning.

  2. Distortion of the Local Labour Market:

    • Heathrow already increases employment costs in West London (e.g. bus drivers’ wages in Harrow are 6% more than in Ilford; in Hounslow, 17% more than in Orpington).
    • Expansion will create thousands of new jobs at the expense of further raising labour costs for essential public services (public transport, NHS, local authorities) and potentially increasing fares or taxes for residents.

  3. Project Delivery Concerns:

    • Based on the experience with HS2, there is scepticism that the expansion can be delivered on time or within budget

Concerts in the Park – Volunteers needed 2026

We are looking for volunteers to help with our annual band concerts.

If you are able to help please complete the form below.  Thank you

The concerts may not take place if there are severe weather warnings.

The Mayor of Harrow opened a new hotel in Pinner today!

Or should that be a new “Air Bee & Bee” in the Bridge Street Gardens?

The new Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Yogesh Teli, accompanied by his wife Mayoress Neela Teli, came to the renovated Bridge Street Gardens in central Pinner to to cut the ribbon to open the bug hotel created by the Bridge Street Gardens volunteers.    This was the Mayors first official duty of his year of office and he spoke of his hope that this great example of local civic action by volunteers could be replicated in other areas of the borough.

The Mayor with Bridge Street Gardens Volunteers

The hard work over the past year by a dedicated group of volunteers has resulted in what had been a somewhat neglected small open space becoming an attractive park which is now being well used by Pinner residents and visitors to the main shopping and business area.

This project was co-funded by the London Borough of Harrow and The Pinner Association.

To join The Pinner Association and help us to support more local projects to to enhance the amenity of Pinner go to:

https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/membership/joinnow/

Pinner Fair 27 May 2026

With Pinner Fair being held next week, the following road closures and bus diversions should be in place; this is from about 15:00 on 26 May until about 8:00 on 28 May; the following buses will be diverted down West End Lane.

H11, H12 & H13.

We believe that the 183 will start and terminate at near Pinner Library.

Vehicle traffic restrictions will also apply see below:

The following roads will be closed or have restricted access:

No access to vehicles

  • High Street
  • Bridge Street

Restricted Access

  • Love Lane
  • Waxwell Lane
  • Elm Park Road
  • Marsh Road
  • Chapel Lane
  • Station Approach
  • Paines Lane
  • Church Lane
  • Grange Gardens
  • Cecil Park

If you are going to the fair, I would suggest that you use public transport or walk as parking will be restricted in the area.

Sainsbury’s will also be closed

Pinner Station Car Park will be closed and possibly Chapel Lane.

Met Engage – new communication platform with your local Police

Following Superintendent Zubin Writers talk at our Open Meeting and AGM. It was made apparent that not everyone knew about this initiative.

Message from the Pinner and Pinner South Safer Neighbourhood Teams:

As part of work to keep Londoners up to date with the work we are doing in your local area, we are rolling out a brand-new platform called Met Engage.

Met Engage will allow you to receive updates from your neighbourhood officers on what the police are doing in your area to tackle the issues that are most important to you. Going forward, this will be our main way of letting our communities know what we are doing in their area.

If would like to stay up to date, please sign up here:    https://www.metengage.co.uk/

This is not a crime-reporting platform. If you wish to report a crime you can call 101 or through our ‘Report a Crime’ section of the Met website. If it is an emergency, dial 999.