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January 2025
Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote Local History Society
For our first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday 21st January our speaker is Denis Falvey, who is an experienced Bletchley Park guide. Denis will be revealing the fascinating and once-secret history of Bletchley Park, which was the principal centre of Allied code-breaking during the Second World War. Visitors are welcome (£3 donation). Any changes to these arrangements will be posted on the RNELHS website. For further information please contact the Membership Secretary at membership@rnelhs.uk
Find out more »February 2025
Monopoly
Almost everyone has played Monopoly at some time in their life. It is one of the world’s most popular and enduring board games. But, how well do you really know it? This lecture by Roger Mendham starts with the original Landlord’s Game of 1903 and its evolution into the game as we know it today. Based on the classic 1936 London version we then take a photographic journey around the locations on that Monopoly board. Expect some surprises as we…
Find out more »Overnight road closure on Harvill Road
HS2 have been informed by the manufacturer about further checks to be carried out on some welded parts of the new Harvil Road bridge over the Chiltern Line. To ensure the safety of both the operatives and rail users, the work will take place when no trains are operating on the Chiltern Line. From 17 February to 17 March 2025, they will carry out an audit and inspection overnight from 12am to 5am. Harvil Road will be closed overnight to…
Find out more »Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote Local History Society
Our speaker for February is Robert Stephenson who is a City of London Guide and historian of London. Robert will be telling us about the long and colourful history of Temple Bar, the only surviving gateway into the City of London. Visitors are welcome (£3 donation). Any changes to these arrangements will be posted on the RNELHS website. For further information please contact the Membership Secretary at membership@rnelhs.uk
Find out more »HS2 Community event
Please join HS2 for a community event at the Ruislip Rugby Football Club. Their Engagement team and technical specialists will be available to update you and answer your questions on the following areas: • Tunnelling demobilisation – upcoming activities as tunnelling works near completion. • Noise barrier construction from Copthall Tunnel to the West Ruislip Portal. • Upcoming works around Breakspear Road South site. They will use drone footage of both SCS and Align sites to show how construction is…
Find out more »Eastcote Residents Association committee meeting
All Eastcote residents are welcome
Find out more »March 2025
The Art of Rabindranath Tagore
A lecture by Dr John Stevens Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) is arguably the most important Indian artistic figure of the modern era. The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, claimed that he had two gurus: Gandhi and Tagore. A renowned poet, novelist, composer and painter, Tagore is also the only person in history to have written the national anthems for three countries (India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh). He became a global sensation when he won the Nobel Prize for Literature…
Find out more »Eastcote Horticultural Society Spring Show
A family event where you can drop in and see the exhibits displayed by our local members. These include flowers, fruit and vegetables they have grown, baking, handicrafts, photography and entries from children. There is the opportunity to enjoy tea with homemade cake and visit the plant stall. The Show closes with the presentations by the Mayor of Hillingdon at 4.30 pm. Find out more at www.succulent-plant.com/eastcote or email eastcotehorticultural@yahoo.co.uk
Find out more »Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote Local History Society
Our Speaker for March is Timothy Noad who will talk about his life and work as "Herald Painter and Scrivener". Timothy works for HM College of Arms in London, his title is Herald Painter (heraldic artist) and Scrivener (calligrapher). He combines his artistic skills with an in-depth knowledge of heraldry, symbolism, historical styles and natural history. Visitors are welcome (£3 donation). Any changes to these arrangements will be posted on the RNELHS website. For further information please contact the Membership…
Find out more »Michael Sobell House – Firewalk Challenge
Michael Sobell Hospice are pleased to announce that our Firewalk Challenge will return to the Hospice on Friday, 21st March. Anyone interested should sign up by visiting our website https://www.harlingtonhospice.org/firewalk-challenge/ - it will cost £25 to take part and we do ask each participant to commit to raising a minimum of £75 each for our Inpatient Unit at Michael Sobell House. Refreshments will be available
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