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September 2024
CASTLES: The Unquenchable Thirst of William Hearst.
A lecture by Mark Meredith William Hearst had an obsession: in 1935 Forbes magazine called him ‘quantitively the number one collector of Objects d’Art’ and when he died the New York Times stated that during the 1920s and 30s he accounted for 25% of the worlds market activity. To achieve this he created many ‘homes’ in which he hoarded his treasures and lived a life of unparalleled extravagance, but when he died he was paying rent to his creditors. Winston…
Find out more »ROXYFest 24
ROXYFest 2024 - Family Funday & Fun Dog Show. Organised for the Community by the Community. We are delighted to be back with our Family Funday on SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER for this year’s ROXYFest. ROXYFest will be a fun filled day for the local community, run by Friends of Roxbourne Park (FORP) held at Roxbourne Park, Cannon Lane, Pinner/Harrow. HA5 1JF. OPENING TIMES: 11:00 – 17:00 (Dog registration opens at 11:00) FREE ENTRY WHAT’S ON There will be lots of…
Find out more »HS2 information event at Harefield Community Centre
High Speed Two (HS2) is the new high speed railway for Britain. Please join SCS and Align for a joint community event. The Engagement team and specialists will be available to update you and answer your questions on the following areas: • Align – Investment in the local community • SCS – Landscaping and restoration of our sites at Harvil Road and Breakspear Road South We will use drone footage of our sites to show how construction is progressing. Reference…
Find out more »Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote Local History Society
Our speaker Julie Chandler, City of Westminster and City of London Guide, will take us from the first recorded Mayor of London, Henry Fitz-Ailwyn in 1189 to the present time, introducing us to the stories of some of the 700 men and women who have held the position of Head of 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…
Find out more »Eastcote Residents Association Committee meeting
All Eastcote residents are welcome
Find out more »October 2024
Friends of the Colne Valley Park Quiz Night
The Friends of the Colne Valley Park have organised a Quiz Night at the Community Village Hall, Denham Garden Village. We would be delighted if you would like to come along. Get your friends together to help raise funds for the Colne Valley Park – more needed than ever before – and make a team of up to six. Smaller groups or individuals may enter – let us know if you would like to be part of a bigger team.…
Find out more »Catoonists on Cartooning
Join cartoonist Harry Venning as he escorts you through the pitfalls of his profession. Drawing upon insights and images from the 15th century to the present day, and marshalling contributions from such luminaries as Matt Groening, Dr. Seuss, Charles M Schultz, and Gary Larson. Harry will cover topics such as rejection, procrastination, deadlines, censorship, artificial intelligence and the horror of having to draw hands and horses. He will also be drawing live on an A1 flip chart with the images…
Find out more »Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote Local History Society
For our October meeting (which will be proceeded by a short AGM) we welcome back Dr Justine Bayley, Honorary Associate Professor, UCL Institute of Archaeology, who will give us a talk on the fascinating history of the Tudor Mint at the Tower of London. Established in the late 13th century, the Mint operated within the Tower’s walls until 1810, producing the majority of the country’s coins. Visitors are welcome (£3 donation). Any changes to these arrangements will be posted on…
Find out more »Get Online Week Digital Drop-in session at Eastcote Library
A drop-in session to talk about and demonstrate Hillingdon libraries’ digital offer, how to get started and stay safe online, answer your questions, and book 1-1 ICT Taster Sessions. Find out more about our online resources and how to make the most of them. Refreshments available. For more information, speak to a member of staff. Call us on 01895558230 or email eastcote-library@hillingdon.gov.uk
Find out more »Harrow Choral Society Autumn Concert Draw on Sweet Night
As the days shorten Harrow Choral Society hopes to capture the autumnal mood with an early evening concert entitled ‘Draw on, Sweet Night’. The 80-strong choir will sing a varied programme of songs from the 16th to the 21st centuries on the theme of autumn and the lengthening nights under the baton of Music Director Sam Evans and accompanied by composer and arranger Paul Ayres. The earliest piece is John Wilbye’s Draw on, Sweet Night, a poetic evocation of darkness…
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