Love Lane at the junction with The Avenue is closed due to a burst water pipe. It may remain closed until 5 May.
To reach The Pinn Medical Centre please use Bridge Street
85th AGM of the Pinner Association
The 85th AGM of The Pinner Association, held on 26th April 2017 was attended by some 90 to 100 local residents. Greater detail will be available in the next copy of “The Villager”.
The guest speaker was Dr. Amol Kelshiker, Chair of the Harrow Clinical Commissioning Group. In his most interesting presentation he explained the work of this Group, which involves all GP surgeries in the area, and the challenges it faces in providing the best possible level of primary care to all members of the community. With very high levels of diabetes, obesity (especially of children), a great many over-80s and under-5s, and decreasing numbers of available GPs it is necessary to find solutions for patients using traditional and “innovative” methods. The Group is, however, fortunate to have available the resources of Northwick Park Hospital, a recognized centre of excellence, and is also committed to trying to implement a policy of prevention rather than cure.
Dr. Kelshiker’s presentation was followed by the AGM itself when Robin Youle was elected as President and Christine Wallace as Chairman; the Vice-Chairman’s position remaining unfilled; with the other Officers and the Committee being unanimously elected/re-elected.
The Open Forum that took place after the AGM led to some lively questioning from the floor. The first question naturally covered the burning issue of the day : the future of Pinner Wood School. Mr. Daniel Lester, Head of Communications at Harrow Council, was present to explain the current situation and future plans so far as they have been able to be formulated in what is a very uncertain situation. Insofar as the summer term is concerned Keystages 1 and 2 have been appropriately, though temporarily resited at the Civic Centre and Whitefriars School respectively, with the setting-up of appropriate transport facilities, but for the new school year nothing is yet certain. If safety can be assured it may be possible to install a “pop-up” school on the existing playing fields of the school but this is still an unknown. Twenty possible locations for a one-site solution to house the school for the start of the autumn term are under consideration, and Harrow Council will announce their decision at the end of May. What is certain is that the cost of managing this problem will run to millions of pounds and it is hoped that various government funds will be available to pay for this. Mr. Lester praised the incredibly helpful attitude and support of all local schools and of the local population.
Other questions raised concerned Pinner Memorial Park and the availability of its resources to all members of the public and the need to set up a Park Users’ Group; traffic problems at the Bridge Street – Love Lane roundabout; the dangers of the positioning of the zebra crossing at the end of Chapel Lane and the state of the footpath in Chapel Lane. A further question was asked about activities for young people in Pinner; many are now taking place at the Heath Robinson Museum.
The meeting closed at 10 p.m.
Pinner & Headstone District Scouts celebrate St George’s Day
Over 100 members of the Scout Movement of Pinner & Headstone District descended on Pinner High Street for St Georges Day celebrations. Many Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders all renewed their promise on the fine Sunday afternoon. Joined by members of Girlguiding UK, never has there been such a high turnout of young people for such a public event in Pinner.
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Pinner Association – Open Meeting/85th AGM
The Pinner Association Open Meeting / AGM is your chance to come and find out what is happening now in Pinner and to give your views and get your questions answered on any topic of interest or concern to those who live or work in Pinner. The Open Meeting is free to attend and you do not have to be a member of The Pinner Association to do so – but if you are concerned about the quality of life in Pinner and are not already a member why not join today – Membership
Dr Amol Kelshiker, Chair of the Harrow CCG, is to give a short talk to inform us about the NHS “STP” initiative, which will provide medical treatment in locations closer to a patient’s home, rather than use the resources of a large hospital for routine matters, in order to use NHS resources more efficiently and to improve the patient’s experience of care.
Open Forum will be your opportunity to have your voice heard and to ask questions about anything that is concerning you about life in Pinner.
We look forward to welcoming you to our meeting on the 26th April – see you there!
Request from Mind In Harrow
Burglaries in South Pinner
There have been 5 burglaries in the last 5 days in South Pinner. Please ensure that your wheelie bins are not left where they can be used as steps.
Relocation of Zebra crossing on Bridge Street – Feedback wanted!
It has now been a few months since the relocation of the zebra crossing has been completed. We are seeking your feed back regarding its new location.
Have you as a pedestrian or driver experienced any issues?
- This could be not seeing pedestrians waiting to cross from the Chapel Lane side to the High Street.
- As a pedestrian, cars not seeing you and stopping.
Please can you provide us with your feedback to [email protected] We will use the information provided to produce a report for TfL.
Thanks for your help
Spring is on it’s way!
The winter has been long, cold and wet but perhaps Spring is not too far away. In Pinner Memorial Park there is once again a beautiful display of snowdrops by the entrance in West End Lane.
In 2015 some 2,000 snowdrops, funded by the Pinner Association, were planted by a team of volunteers under the supervision of Jackie Lindop, one of our members. More were added in 2016.
This now means that every year these harbingers of Spring will be in full bloom under the chilly February skies, giving pleasure to all those who pass by.
Do stop and have a look.
Email Scam – beware!
If you receive the following email. It is a scam – don’t reply to it, just delete it.
Keith Schofield – President of The Pinner Association
Keith Schofield, who sadly died last week, was a pillar of the Pinner community. Whether it be his membership of the Pinner Association Committee for what must be a record number of years, serving as our Chairman and latterly as our President, his Chairmanship of our High Street Committee which has done much to preserve our treasured “village”, or his hands on and active Chairmanship of “PADCA” for well over twenty years, Keith undertook every task with an enviable enthusiasm and competence. His depth of knowledge of all Pinner matters will be sorely missed, as will his cheerful encouragement and support for his colleagues. Keith’s invariable good humour and kindness will remain as a happy memory for all who had the privilege to know him.
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
A more in-depth article celebrating Keith’s life will be published in the next copy of “The Villager”