Communities - Isleworth

Osterley scouts hold Autumn bazaar fund raiser

2009-11-13T12:27:57Z

Osterley area Scout Group are to hold their Autumn bazaar tomorrow at Isleworth and Syon School.

Organiser Sarah Felstead said: "Organised youth activities for the Scout age ranfe are few and far between and everything relies on goodwill and volunteers giving their time and energy."

]]> "Please donate if you can or come along and grab a bargain."

The event is being held at the Ridgeway Road school from 1.45pm

Children clean up Isleworth estate

2009-11-11T14:18:10Z

Children who were fed up with all the graffiti and litter on their Isleworth estate have started their own improvement project.

Charlotte Carter, Lily Bryan, Savanna Asttridge, (OK) Taylor Thorne and sisters Shannon Lesley and Courtney Jones, now patrol the Ivybridge Estate looking for graffiti, broken glass, broken play equipment and other dangerous items before reporting back to Hounslow Homes.

]]> A Hounslow Homes spokeswoman said: "The children are frequent visitors to Hounslow Homes' Langdale Centre, always wanting to help out and clean up their estate.

"They kept asking to do more until one day estate manager,Marion Way, suggested they become 'Junior Rangers'."

The children, all aged between 10 and 14 now report weekly to the Ivybridge team who give them a "to-do list".

The Junior Rangers also think up new ways to get more young people involved in activities and are currently looking for a designated graffiti wall.

Ranger Savanna Asttridge said: "We want to make a difference, we know it will not happen straight away, but slowly people around us will start to see the changes.

Lesley Jones said: "Children from our school always say to us I don't know how you can live there, but for us this is our home, it is all we have ever know.

"We're used to it, but we want to change it."

Hounslow Homes Team Leader Fiona King said: "These kids are all brilliant, the way they are constantly trying to make their world better not only for themselves but for everyone else on the estate."

The junior Rangers are recruiting more members. If you are 12-14 and live on the Ivybridge Estate, look out for Junior Rangers posters or visit the Langdale Centre in Summerwood Road.

Redlees Park stab youth in court again

2009-11-10T15:51:05Z

A 14-year-old boy who admitted stabbing another teen 6 times has appeared in court again - this time for robbery.

The Chiswick youngster, who can not be named for legal reasons, this week admitted to three counts of robbery with force and possession of an offensive weapon.

]]> In Isleworth Crown Court two weeks ago, the boy admitted causing grievous bodily harm after stabbing a 15-year-old in broad daylight in Isleworth's Redlees Park.

The prosecuting solicitor said: "There appears to be an escalation in the seriousness of the defendant's criminal activities."

Brentford Youth Court heard on Monday how on June 13, the young thug robbed four boys of their phones using a "large kitchen knife" as a threat, only four days before the stabbing.

The four youngsters were walking down Dolman Road, in Chiswick when they heard the defendant approaching them from behind.

The defendant then asked the victims 'what have you got for me then?' before lifting his jumper to show the knife tucked down his trousers.

The youth was also convicted of ABH earlier this year after punching a Mcdonalds worker in the face, causing him to now have a deviated septum.

The Chairing JP said: "Taking into account the defendant's previous offences we have decided it is right to send it to crown court for sentencing.

"The defendant poses a serious risk to the public on the basis of his past offences."
The teen is to appear in Isleworth Crown Court for sentencing on December 11.

Death crash grandad escapes jail

2009-11-04T11:01:02Z

The Isleworth grandad who fell asleep at the wheel killing his wife and granddaughter was sentenced in a New Zealand court today.

Michael Eades, 62, pleaded guilty to three counts of careless driving causing death and was sentenced to 150 hours community work and banned from driving for a year.

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Three year-old Iva Harper and her grandmother Sera Eades, 60, all of The Woodlands in Isleworth, died when Mr Eades, known as Geoff, hit a power pole in New Brighton, New Zealand in September.

His lawyer, Garth Gallaway said: "It will be a long recovery, physically and emotionally."
Mr Gallaway also said his client wanted to thank the police and ambulance staff for their assistance at the time of the accident.

Isleworth Christian healing service

2009-10-29T11:34:06Z

The Well Christian Fellowship is inviting the Isleworth community to join them at a healing service.

On November 14 and 15 Rev. Melvin Banks will be holding a healing meeting for people that are sick at St John's Community Centre in St John's Road, Isleworth.

]]> Pastor of the Church, John Watson said: "It's a christian healing service that is open to everybody from the general public who want to be administered to by a man of god."

The service is being held from 6.30pm on the Saturday and 11am on the Sunday.

Teenager admits to Redlees Park stabbing

2009-10-22T09:37:47Z

A 14-year-old boy has admitted stabbing another teenager in broad daylight in Isleworth's Redlees Park.

The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court last Thursday to common assault against a 15-year-old boy, possession of a dangerous weapon and GBH against a 14-year-old boy.

]]> He was remanded in custody pending pre-sentencing reports and is due back in court for sentencing on December 11.

The attack happened at Redlees Park, in Twickenham Road, on June 17 at about 4.45pm.

The 15-year-old victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, with six wounds to his upper body. His attacker, who is from Chiswick, was arrested near the scene of the attack later that evening.

Ten Years Younger star opens Brentford cosmetic surgery clinic

2009-10-21T10:05:18Z

A new cosmetic surgery hospital and clinic is being opened by TV stylist Nicky Hambleton Jones tomorrow.

Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group are celebrating the launch of their new hospital, Abbey Riverside at Brentside Executive Park in the Great West Road, Brentford, by offering guests exclusive expert advice from the style and beauty guru at the event tomorrow.

]]> "This exclusive evening event will provide guests with the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the UK's best surgeons and non-surgical practitioners, as well as watching a range of non-surgical demonstrations," said a Transform spokeswoman.

Ten Years Younger presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones will also be giving a talk on how to look and feel younger, followed by a Q&A session with one lucky guest winning a one-to-one style consultation.

Guests attending the event from 5.30pm to 9pm, will be treated to champagne and canapes and the opportunity to take advantage of a 15 per cent discount on all non-surgical treatments booked on the night.

For further information go to www.transforminglives.co.uk

Model makes final of International competition

2009-10-16T11:00:02Z

An aspiring model from Isleworth has beat off competition from over 4,000 other girls to make it into the final of an international modelling competition.

Charlene Ashong, 26 is one of 30 black women who are travelling to West Africa to take part in the final of The Top Model of Colour (TMC) competition.

]]> The English teacher from Roxborough Avenue, Isleworth, decided to enter the competition while working in Bologna, Italy in a secondary school.

"The high fashion modelling industry there inspired me, particularly as a potential fashion model of colour.

"As well as my personal passion to achieve success in the modelling industry, I also became curious about the lack of representation for models of colour in Italy and wanted to contribute to the breakthrough for a change in this area of the industry."

Charlene will be travelling to a five star hotel in the Gambia in December to take place in the final and has now left her job in Italy and returned to Isleworth to prepare for the event, which she describes as "an opportunity of a lifetime".

The competition winner will win a year's contract with Mahogany Model Management, £1,000 cash and numerous magazine shoots.

"Since gaining a finalist position I have had many unforgettable experiences such as TV appearances and am enjoying being back in Isleworth.

"I have gone from being a rather strict teacher to a fashion model - I just wonder what my students would say."

Missing cat

2009-10-14T10:37:07Z

An Isleworth family are asking for help in finding their beloved cat.

Ben, a short haired black and white tom cat, went missing from Julia Romp's home in Bourne Close, Isleworth on September 21 and has not been seen since.

]]> "Please help us find him," said Julia.

"We are missing him very much and want anyone that has him or has seen him to please get in touch with me."

Ben is well known in the area and is microchipped but does not have a collar.

"It's a great worry when so many cats seem to go missing and no one does anything, " said the mum of one.

"It's so sad, we treat him as though he is another member of the family, please to all the cat lovers out there - please look out for our little Ben, he suffers from a skin condition and needs treatment ASAP."

If you any information about Ben please contact Julia on 0208 568 1064 or email her on julia_anne@hotmail.co.uk

Isleworth grandfather charged over New Zealand crash deaths

2009-09-30T15:04:20Z

A grandfather will face criminal charges after causing the death of three members of his family in a New Zealand car crash, it has been reported.

Geoff Eades will be charged with careless driving causing death, after falling asleep at the wheel with his granddaughter, cousin and wife in the car, New Brighton police told local newspaper, The Dominion Post.

]]> It reported police will postpone laying charges to give the New Zealand born grandfather time to grieve with his family.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Fabish told the newspaper that Mr Eades has pleaded guilty to the charges.

Mr Eades' wife of 36 years, Sera, 60 and his three-year-old granddaughter Iva, both of Amwell House, The Woodlands, Isleworth, died in the accident on September 16, after he hit a power pylon, whilst the family were in the country visiting a sick relative.

Chris Harrington, communications manager at the British High Commission in New Zealand, said: "The police originally believed it was matter of fatigue.

"If that was the case then it's likely that he would be charged."

Waging Peace

2009-09-29T11:51:45Z

Wouldn't it be great if there were alternatives to war? There are! Quaker peace workers will be talking about Peace Child International and other projects which attempt to prevent conflict before it happens. These are part of the Quaker run peaceworker scheme to boost organisations working for peace.

]]> Peace Child International works with young people's groups in over 180 countries through peace education initiatives such as musical productions. These encourage action in support of sustainable development and human rights. Quakers, a historic peace church, believe in supporting such groups to show there are ways of reducing tension in the world.

Brentford and Isleworth Quakers are organising the event on Sunday 4th October at 12 noon. It takes place at the Quaker Meeting House, Quakers Lane, London Road, Isleworth TW7 5AZ. Lunch is provided. Tours of the Meeting House, built 1785, and burial ground are available. The event is part of National Quaker Week, a series of open events at Quaker Meeting Houses nationally.

For more information ring 020 8560 5887 or go to www.brentfordandisleworthquakers.org.uk

Spring Grove House open to the public

2009-09-25T13:59:43Z

West Thames College opened its Grade II listed Spring Grove House to the public this week as part of London Open House Weekend.

The annual event offers the public free access to buildings of architectural or historical interest across London, with Spring Grove House, formerly Pears House being recognised as a fine example of 18th century architecture.

]]> The building was formally home to the Pears family, of Pears soap fame as well as botanist and explorer Sir Joseph Banks, who travelled the world with Captain Cook on the HMS Endevour and was largely responsible for the development of Kew Gardens.

Christopher Mills, Head of library and Archives at Kew Gardens, was among the visitors on Saturday.

"There was a much greater wealth and variety of architectural details to see than I was expecting," he said.

"It is clearly one of Hounslow's gems and deserves to be more widely seen and known about - as does Sir Joseph's connection with the area."

From 1922, Spring Grove House was in use as Spring Grove Secondary School, later becoming Spring Grove Grammar School in 1946.

After the school moved to Lampton in 1959 the premises were taken over by Isleworth Polytechnic, later to become Hounslow Borough College and finally West Thames College in 1993.

The Isleworth Flower Festival

2009-09-25T13:41:08Z

Preperations for next weekend's Isleworth Flower Festival are under way with a whole host of businesses having pledged to take part.

More than 15 are to give a flower display which reflect their business to the community event which takes place in St John The Baptist Church on Saturday and Sunday.

]]> As well as a wonderful display of colourful plants there will also be a display of paintings by the Isleworth Art Club, together with textiles from a local embroiderers group.

There will be no entry charge to the festival taking place on St John's Road from 10am till 6pm on Saturday and noon till 6pm on Sunday.

Tea and cakes will be on sale both days as well as ploughmans lunches on Saturday.

Opera double bill in Isleworth

2009-09-11T15:14:29Z

An amateur opera company are putting on an opera double bill in Isleworth.

Isleworth Baroque are showing Acteon by Charpentier and A Secular Masque by Boyce over three days in October at Isleworth Public Hall.

]]> The Baroque Opera Gems can be seen on the 14th, 15th and 16th from 7.30pm at the South Street Hall.

Tickets are £10 and concessions are £7.50.

For more information, www.isleworthbaroque.co.uk, 020 8948 0791

New Chair of the Resident Association on Ivybridge estate.

2009-09-08T11:44:27Z

Ex IVYTAG member, Al Ayoby is the new chair for The United Resident Association on Ivybridge Estate in Isleworth.

Please contact him on 07735306782 or 0208 891 2478