On a sunny but chill Sunday the inhabitants of Pinner and the surrounds turned out in their hundreds to mark Remembrance Day which actually fell on the 11 November.
Remembrance Day 2012
Pinner celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Despite the typical Bank Holiday weather on 4th June, some 1,000 residents of Pinner and the surrounds assembled in the Memorial Park for a ‘Picnic in the Park’, organised by the Pinner Association. Morris Dancing, Jazz, Rock Chorus and the Storyteller entertained the crowd.
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St George’s Day Celebrations
St George’s Day was marked once again by traditional celebrations in Pinner High Street and the Wheelbarrow Race , despite last minute objections from both Harrow Council and the Police, both of whom have previously been very supportive.
The Royal Visit to Harrow
Our President, Martin Verden, backed up by the Merrydowners, was honoured to be selected as the equerry to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on the recent royal visit to Harrow, here at the Krishna-Avanti Primary School on 29th March. The visit was to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne.
On Line Fraud
Advice from the Met Police. See: http://www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/internet_advertising_auction.htm
Pinner Memorial Park awarded Gold Medal
Three parks in Harrow have been awarded a gold medal, in an awards scheme held by the Mayor of London.
The 2012 Safer Park Awards, aims to recognise the anti-crime measures that councils, police and the public have taken to increase safety in Harrow’s parks and green spaces.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, announced yesterday that Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road, Kenton Recreation Ground, Carlton Avenue and Pinner Memorial Park, Chapel Lane, were three parks in Harrow to be awarded a gold medal.
The Village Wine Bar
The application for extending the licensing hours at the Village Wine Bar in Pinner High Street has been refused. The application was opposed by the Police, local residents and the Pinner Association.
Guard your home from Burglars
The police report a total of 11 burglaries in the Harrow borough on 16th January. Most of them took place between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Please ensure that your doors and windows are securely locked and that you leave some lights and a radio on to make your home look occupied.
If you see someone acting suspiciously please call 999. In non-emergencies call 101.
Pinner Panto Evening a Greater success than ever
On 24th November crowds thronged into Pinner to mark Pinner Panto evening. Great fun for all ages. It was rounded off with fireworks. The display was spectacular.
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Remembrance Sunday in Pinner
Larger numbers than ever assembled at Pinner War Memorial on 13th November to mark Remembrance Sunday when the usual annual multi-denomenational service was held.
