Then why not support the  Friends of Eastcote House gardens on their first gardening session of 2012 on January 19th at 9.30 am

For all your carpentry needs..more here

Extracts from Nick Hurd's latest newsletter:
HS2 Update
The issue of the proposed High Speed Rail line which would link London and Birmingham as well as Manchester and Leeds, continues to be a matter of serious concern and I continue to represent and put forward your views on this issue.  I also recently accompanied a group of children and their parents from the constituency to 10 Downing Street, where they presented a Ruislip Against HS2, Children’s Petition. 
Europe
As many of you may be aware, the Prime Minister vetoed a treaty change on the European Union at the summit last Friday. I support the Prime Minister in his decision and believe he is doing his best to protect the interests of the City of London and the UK within Europe. 
Supporting the constituency
Youth Council
November saw the creation of Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner’s first Youth Council. Eighteen students from nine schools across the constituency joined together to form a Youth Council with the aim of representing the views of young people in the area. The highly successful inaugural meeting took place in the Houses of Parliament with the students engaging in vibrant discussion and putting forward a wide variety of interesting thoughts and ideas.  
Kickz
The end of 2011 brought some good news for the constituency. I have long been a supporter of the Kickz football project run in Ruislip and Harefield by the Police and Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust. The scheme, which takes teenagers off the street at key times of the week and onto the football pitch has been extremely successful over the past few years. With over 70 young people taking part across the two projects the police have seen a dramatic difference in each locality. Working for you
Keep up to date with your MP
Find out what your MP is doing on your behalf each and every day – follow my Twitter feed @nickhurdmp
For more detailed information you can log onto my website at www.nickhurd.com, which is regularly updated with my activities in Parliament, in Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner and my Ministerial engagements. Visit Parliament
My team is happy to set up tours of Parliament for constituents, schools or community groups. Get in touch via nick.hurd.mp@parliament.uk or by writing to Nick Hurd MP, House of Commons, SW1A 0AA or by calling 020 7219 1013.

The Friends of Eastcote House Gardens send greetings for a Very Happy Christmas and a Successful New Year, to Eastcote Local and all Businesses, Groups and Residents who have supported Eastcote House Gardens throughout 2011.

New to Eastcote  Indian restaurant Visit our Special Offers page for all the details Tel: 020 8868 6101

The early bird special at Pisces in Eastcote is excellent value

Eastcote Local are delighted to welcome the Estate Agents  Lawrence Rand to the website. Contact them on Tel: 020 8866 2727 or visit their website www.lawrence-rand.co.uk/

Then you need the services of GB Heating the local central heating installers in Cannon Lane.

New concept Design, Supply and Fit Tiles and Accessories to suit and satisfy your every need. The only mobile tile showroom in the UK. www.tileandstyleonline.co.uk 

In conjunction with St. Lawrence Players, join us to celebrate the new Orchard by establishing an Eastcote Wassail. Saturday January 7th 2012. Meet at the Case is Altered High Road Eastcote at 2pm, progress to Eastcote House Gardens, return to the Case afterwards to celebrate in style.

The Eastcote Christmas Market & Fair  took place on Sunday when thousands flocked to the centre of Eastcote  enjoying a festive feast of fun and games. The day concluded with a candlelit procession from local churches through the High Street  led by the Deputy Mayor Cllr Mike Markham who  then struck the start button to illuminate this year's Christmas lights. Report and moreimages here

Waitrose Northwood, are promoting Eastcote House Gardens for the month of December.  
If anyone shops at Waitrose Northwood, please could put your tokens into the EHG pod.

Members of Eastcote Cricket Club joined with the Eastcote Conservation Panel to plant 420 hedgerow trees at Eastcote House Gardens, Haydon Hall and Long Meadow.
The hedgerow tree pack was supplied by the Woodland Trust. There were 35 volunteers including Cllr & Mrs David Payne. Nick Hurd MP made a flying visit on route to another engagement.

The businesses that attended the November Business Biscotti meeting in Basepoint appeared to enjoy the networking opportunity. Pictured are Les Conway of Essentially Financial and the team from Graphic Designers and Printers Chalk and Cheese.

On Friday 25 November 2011 Friends of Pinn Meadows Chairman Rob Cousins delivered a Petition with nearly 4500 signatures against Eastcote Hockey Club?s Planning Application for a second all-weather pitch on King?s College Fields to the Civic Centre. Thank you for your support.
The Petition was received by Eastcote and East Ruislip Ward Councillor Bruce Baker. Rob was supported by some of the leading campaigners against the scheme, including a representative of the many dog walkers affected.
While the delivery of the Petition, and the submission of FoPM?s detailed letter of objection to the scheme, mark an important milestone, the campaign is far from over.
There will be a pause of several weeks while Council officials consider the record number of objections from residents across the Borough. However, given the vagaries of politics and the planning system, defeat for the scheme is far from certain.
Opportunities will be sought to maintain the pressure for a favourable result, and plans drawn up for FoPM to contribute to the on-going protection and maintenance of the Pinn Meadows area, if this seems appropriate.
Meanwhile, the on-line Petition is closed. Thanks to everyone who signed the Petition, and to the hard-working volunteers who planned and worked on the campaign so far.
Visit Friends of Pinn Meadows at www.fopm.org.uk

All types of glass work from standard replacement windows to lead light design at Agate Glass They have a new website that provides a lot of information

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The Friends of Eastcote House Gardens have had Good news!!!!!! 
They have been informed that their Stage 1 bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund has been accepted.
It would appear that nationwide there were 20 bids and only 5 were chosen to go forward to stage 2.  
Stage 2 requires a much more detailed application, for the restoration of the buildings and grounds. More details of future projects etc etc 
Stage 2 has to be submitted by February 2013.
The amount of money they are hoping to receive is 1.1 million. Hillingdon Borough will be required to inject some funding, and so will the Friends of Eastcote House Gardens. 
Thank you  from The Friends of Eastcote House Gardens  for all your support to help us reach this stage, please keep up the good work

A Hidden Gem!

Set in the heart of Eastcote this fine restaurant Sambuca offers a fantastic cusine with a very friendly service. Why not give them a try. Booking info Here

This year, the Eastcote Festival Team are delighted to announce the support that was received  from the following contributors
Diamond Event Sponsors:
London Borough of Hillingdon
Eastcote Residents’ Association
Savoir Fayre
Brixtons Fair
Eastcote Festival Team:
Sienco Studios: Design & Marketing Services
Gold Sponsors:
Eastcote Park Residents Association
Other Supporters:
Advance Insurance Services
Agate Glass
Eastcote Flooring
Eastcote Homecare
Granito
Huts Decorative Plaster
Karl & Jilly’s Hairdressers
News Centre
Palma Delicatessen
Pisces Fish Restaurant
Reel Estates
Robert Cooper Estate Agents
Stillwater Bathrooms
The RE Bar
V S Foster Jewellers
Sams Chicken
The Curtain gallery  www.thecurtaingallery.net
Hot Red Chillies  www.hotredchillies.com
Sids Takeaway  www.sidstakeaway.co.uk
Gri GRi Cafe Bar
La Belle Beauty Clinic
Runnersworld
Basepoint Business Centre
Hammond Roberts
Robert Cooper Estate Agents 
Vogue Windows
Tops & Bottoms
World of Fun @ Sniggers
The Furniture Place
The Funky Barber
Blind Technique  
The Wishing Well Gift Shop
Go Fruity
Lawrence Rand Estate Agents
Picnics Cafe Tea and Coffee
Bennett Holmes Estate Agents
 Budgens
Lelung Dharma Centre
Sugar Trap
Youngs Newsagents

 The Eastcote Festival Team www.eastcotefestival.co.uk 

Aura HA5 Special Offer takeaway and free home delivery area:
ORDER OVER £20 GETS 2 CANS OF COKE / DIET COKE
ORDER OVER £35 GET 2 BOTTLES OF BEER
ORDER OVER £45 GET BOTTLE OF HOUSE WHITE / REDTel: 020 8868 6101

If you love singing and are interested in joining Rock Chorus – Have the most fun you will ever have standing up guaranteed! - No audition! - No prior experience required! Everyone is Welcome! Come along for a “Free Taster Session”. "Rock Chorus" Pinner, Middlesex - St. Luke’s Church Hall, Love Lane, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 3EX  - The new ten week term starts on Monday 12th September and every Monday morning from 11.am to 12.30pm as usual, website www.rock-chorus.com

Cars for sale in Eastcote WLMG

Nissan and KIA cars available from WLMG in Eastcote. Link to website

Well done to all those who took part in the big tree plant

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