Communities - Hillingdon

Trial date set for teen charged with killing a man

2009-07-10T08:59:29Z

A TEENAGE driver charged with killing a man has had his trial date set.

Aidan James Bull, 19, of Old Hatch Manor, Ruislip, was charged with causing the death of Malcolm Robinson on Long Lane, Hillingdon, on November 13 last year by driving without due care and attention.

A pre-trial hearing is set for September 4 and the case will go to trial at Isleworth Crown Court on September 28.

Driver charged with killing a man is due to appear at court

2009-06-16T11:29:10Z

A TEEANGE driver charged with killing a man is due to appear at crown court.

Aidan James Bull, 19, of Old Hatch Manor, Ruislip, was charged with causing the death of Malcolm Robinson on Long Lane, Hillingdon, on November 13 last year by driving without due care and attention.

He is due to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on July 7.

Friends and family pay tribute to crash victim

2009-05-26T14:45:32Z

A KEEN boxer and avid football fan died after crashing his car into a tree in Ruislip.

Adam Reid, 23, of Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon, was driving north along Breakspear Road South at 1am on Friday (22) when he lost control of his Mini Cooper and crashed near the junction with Tile Kiln Lane. He was taken to Hillingdon Hospital and died shortly after.

Many friends and family members have attached flowers and messages to a fence at the spot where he crashed.

One note written by Luke Clarke says 'Will never forget you mate. I'm glad we sorted things out before this tragic accident. You was a good man and I will miss you. May you sleep peacefully mate. Always thinking of you. R.I.P buddy.'

There is also Chelsea FC memorabilia, boxing gloves, a teddy bear, a Northolt FC shirt and photos of Adam attached to the fence.

His friend, Nancy Medland, has also set up a tribute page on Facebook called Rest In Peace Adam Reid, which already has more than 80 members.

One message written by Ty Harman reads 'No matter what is said or done, nothing will bring you back to us mate, but thank you for being a part of our lives, sharing your wisdom, your humour, your good nature and for just being you all the time. Only time will help ease all our broken hearts. Your memory, however, will always be with us. Through thick and thin, through hard times and good times, you will always be with us my friend. Heaven may have won the battle for you for now, but our time will come when we will meet again and you will laugh at us for the tears we cried for you. R.I.P Adam, gone for now, but never forgotten, always in our hearts.'

There were no passengers in the car with Adam when he crashed and it is believed there were no other cars involved in the accident.

The post-mortem was held at Uxbridge Mortuary today and teh cause of death was multiple injuries.

Witnesses should call the Collision Investigation Unit at Alperton on 020 8998 5519.

Post your tributes below.

Teen charged over death of man on Long Lane

2009-05-06T09:33:10Z

A TEENAGER has been charged with causing the death of a man by driving without due care and attention.

Aidan James Bull, 19, of Old Hatch Manor, Ruislip, was charged with causing the death of Malcolm Robinson on Long Lane, Hillingdon, on November 13 last year.

He is due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on June 11.

Teach USA president visits Uxbridge High

2009-04-28T15:25:48Z

THE president of teaching in America visited Uxbridge High School to get a feel for English schools.

Matthew Kramer is responsible for Teach for America's overall performance and along with his colleague Amanda Timberg, who runs the UK version, Teach First, they toured the school and met students.

Teach First recruits exceptional calibre graduates who might otherwise not have considered going into teaching.

Mr Kramer wanted to see an English school where the programme was being operated effectively and Uxbridge High, in The Greenway, Uxbridge, was recommended.

He told the students and staff the school was fantastic and they should be very proud of it.

Mr Lang, Head Teacher of Uxbridge High School, said: "Matthew Kramer, President of Teach for America, and Amanda Timberg, Director of Teach First, were very impressed with their visit to Uxbridge High School and praised the school for its ongoing achievements.

We were honoured and delighted to host them and we were able to show them the innovative ways in which we are working at Uxbridge High School to make success happen."

Chris Spencer, director of education and children's services said: "It is fantastic that such a prestigious visitor has come to Hillingdon to experience one of our schools.

"The staff and students at Uxbridge High have been working hard to deliver excellent results and fully deserve this recognition for their good work."

Students in Vine Lane enjoy poetry week

2009-04-28T10:08:44Z

STUDENTS at ACS Hillingdon are taking part in a fun-filled Poetry Week which includes a visit from a renowned children's poet.

The school in Vine Lane, Hillingdon, was visited by James Carter who took the student for two sessions.

One involved a lively show with guitar music, a Goldilocks rap, and poems about the dark, a garden shed and electric guitars.

Older students took part in a highly interactive presentation featuring rhymes about bugs, dinosaurs, pirates, and travelling around the world.

Throughout the week students brought a poem to school which they share with their classmates and different year groups.

Peggy Travers, lower school librarian, said: "Poetry is a great way to play with language because, for children of this age, it is so open-ended and has so few strict rules. We are glad that Poetry Week created an environment for the students to enjoy language and learn to play and experiment with it."

The week culminated with 'pyjama time' where students brought pyjamas, a pillow, a flashlight and a cuddly toy to school for a poetry-reading session.

The library was transformed into a poetry wonderland with fairy lights and cushions to create a cosy atmosphere for the students to read their favourite poems.

Hillingdon Manor School in bid for new classrooms

2009-04-28T10:03:58Z

A SCHOOL has applied for planning permission to build an extra classroom block.

Hillingdon Manor School, in Harlington Road, Hillingdon, is requesting to permission to build the block which will allow for six extra classrooms.

The new block will be built in the same style as the existing buildings and pupils will benefit from a purpose built play area if permission is granted.

Ladies pampering night at Hillingdon Manor

2009-04-21T15:51:45Z

A CHANCE to escape the stresses of work and motherhood will take place at a special pampering event.

The evening will be held by Hillingdon Manor School PTA on Friday May 15 with doors opening at 7.15pm with treatments beginning at 7.30pm.

Various therapies will be available including hot stone treatment, massages, manicures, facials, Indian head massages and more.

It will be held at the school in Harlington Road, Hillingdon, and is the third year it has been held.

There will also be beauty products and pampering treats available to buy from the various stallholders and refreshments will also be on hand.

Entrance in £2 and therapists will charge for their full or taster sessions of their therapy.
Tickets are available on the door or by contacting Anne Coakley on 01895 813679.

Garden centre invites visitors for fruitful experience

2009-04-21T14:21:26Z

GARDENERS hoping to grow their own strawberries can go along to a free refresher weekend dedicated to the fruit.

The tips and planting demonstrations will be offered at Wyevale Garden Centre on Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, on Saturday May 9 and Sunday 10.

A free leaflet will be available on how to grow the fruit in gardens, hanging baskets, in pots or even patios or balconies.

Bharat Dhiman, said: "Strawberries are the perfect plant for novice gardeners who are hoping to grow their own fruit and vegetables for the first time this year."

Hauls of medals in Panathlon Challenge

2009-03-30T14:30:23Z

A team of disabled youngsters have earned praise for the way they competed in a sports competition- bringing back a haul of medals along the way.

Youngsters from Hillingdon took part in the first round of the 2009 Panathlon Challenge finishing in fourth place.

The team was made up of students from Coteford Infants, in Fore Street, Eastcote and Pield Heath House School, in Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge.

The team played table tennis, polybat, new age kurling, boccia, and flat and field athletics in an action packed day of competition last Monday. (23/5)
Councillor Mike Cox, who represents Ruislip Manor, said: "This is a wonderful event which I am proud to be associated with for over 12 years.

"The Hillingdon team did a great job representing the borough. The children had a fantastic time and will be counting the haul of medals for weeks to come."

Lees Road cashpoint snares more victims

2009-03-18T16:21:13Z

THIS morning (Wednesday) the Gazette's newsdesk has been deluged with calls from victims of the credit card cloning scam which has swept Hillingdon.

Shoppers have been shocked by phonecalls from their banks asking them if they were attempting to withdraw money in areas as far reaching as Malaysia, Canada, and Uganda.

The card-cloning is believed to have originated at the Somerfield's and Texaco petrol garage, in Lees Road, Hillingdon, but residents are now claiming it could also have spread to further afield.

Sharon Howard, of Woodcroft Crescent, Hillingdon, said: "I got a phonecall asking if I was in Malaysia, it makes me worried.

"The bank stopped any money being withdrawn, I won't use credit cards at that store in future."

Debra Spender, of Cherry Grove, Hillingdon, said: "My card was used in Uganda, they tried to take £80 but the bank stopped it, I may shop there again but I won't pay on my card."

Kate Wilson, who works as a communications advisor at Hillingdon Hospital, said: "My mum, my father-in-law and myself have all been victims of this too and I couldn't work out what the connection was and it was Somerfields ATM.

"Luckily all our banks were fantastic and stopped the cards immediately and didn't let them take any money in Canada or Columbia.

Shoppers have also contacted the Gazette indicating that the cashpoint is not the only problem at the store, as they claim the card skimming is taking place inside the store.

One woman who asked to remain anonymous, who lives on Long Lane, said: 'I only used my card inside and my card was used in Malaysia twice, fortunately the bank stopped it.

"I won't go there no more, I'll pay the extra to go across the road to Marks and Spencer and I'll only use cash."

Have you been affected? Contact the newsdesk on 01895 451030 or leave a comment below

Pole Hill Road girl vows to tackle mountain again

2009-03-17T12:23:27Z

ONE of the two girls who tackled Kilamanjaro has been recounting her experience to the Gazette.

Hannah Birch, 19, from Pole Hill Road, Hillingdon, who flew out to climb the 19,000 foot plus peak along with best friend Lynsay Kilbane, was struck by illness and left unable to complete the trek, leaving Lynsay to go it alone.

She said: "The hardest part was not knowing, I was stuck at the bottom of the mountain, and I did not know how Lynsay was getting on, if she was in trouble, or if she made it alright.

"Happily she did us proud, we always said if one of us could not continue for any reason then the other would carry on.

"I am glad to be back now although it was really fun, it was so hot."

She even added she may be tempted to take on the challenge again, to complete her unfinished business.

"A couple of my friends want to do it as well so I may do it with them, although it won't be for at least another year."

New Broadway traders given ray of hope

2009-03-12T12:54:49Z

TRADERS who complained their custom was being driven away by parking outside their shops will meet the council to discuss their problems.

Oruc Gocluer, the owner of Cafe Delight, in New Broadway, off the Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon, claims that commuters leave their cars outside his cafe all day, leaving little space for customers.

He will meet with the council's cabinet member for planning and transportation Keith Burrows on Wednesday (18/3) at 8.30pm to discuss the problem.

He said: "I hope they will do something, it is good we have got this meeting, you never know what will happen though."

Pole Hill Road girls back from Kilamanjaro

2009-03-11T11:33:26Z

TWO girls who set off to climb Mount Kilamanjaro have returned successful from their mammoth adventure.

Lynsay Kilbane, 19, and best friend Hannah Birch, also 19, from Pole Hill Road, Hillingdon, spent two weeks tackling the challenge of a lifetime and celebrating my going on safari.

Lynsay said: "I made it to the top no problem, unfortunately Hannah became very ill and had to descend early on in the trek which was a huge shame.

"I didnt really know what to expect, but what I experienced was amazing. After hallucinating on the final leg I made it to the top in time to watch the sunrise and I had the most amazing feeling.

"I didnt find it that hard until the sixth day, when you have to leave at midnight and trek for eight hours to the top, in a snowstorm.

"I dont know why the celebs are making such a fuss about it all, I think the celebs went up the day after i went down so we missed them"

The girls raised over £1,100 for Breast Cancer Care, to donate money visit justgiving.com/kilamanjarointhepink

Bishopshalt students win international award

2009-03-10T15:38:54Z

BUDDING student entrepreneurs who travelled to Belgium with a cookbook they produced have won a prestigious award at a trade fair.

The youngsters from at Bishopshalt School, Royal Lane, Hillingdon, beat off competition from around Europe to land the coveted Best International Company prize.

The book, Flavour Raver, consists of healthy easy-to-cook recipes and has already made the students hundreds of pounds after successful trade fairs in The Chimes Shopping Centre and Brunel University.

Pav Badesha, 16, one of the students involved with the book, said: "We are already looking at producing a second edition based on the feedback we have received. It was great to go to Belgium, it was our efforts to cater for foreigners with different languages which helped us stand out."

The awards have not ended there, at the Inter City Entrepreneur awards in central London the students won recognition for the successful way in which they had marketed the book.

If you are interested in getting a copy of the cookbook visit <>www.getsomeflavour.co.uk<>