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COVID-19 – Elderly Scam Alert – message from Met Police

Be aware that opportunists and criminals can take advantage of the elderly and vulnerable who are self-isolating.  Anyone being offered “kindness” by cold callers by way of running errands, collecting prescriptions and doing shopping should not accept services from strangers who may ask for cash up front, a credit card and its PIN, or gain trust simply to execute a more elaborate scam e.g. to access savings.

Most people offering to help elderly people in their neighbourhood are genuinely kind, honest and caring. The elderly self-isolating will be stuck for food, supplies and someone to talk to if they don’t have friends, family or a nearby neighbour that they already know.

If everyone makes contact now with their nearest elderly neighbours who they already know and gives them their phone number and offer of help for when they need it, it will reduce the chances of them accepting help from a stranger who may turn out to be an opportunist, confidence trickster and thief.

If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: hillingdonnhw@gmail.com

Regards,
Dave Ludlow
Community Coordinator

HS2 Works Notification: Single Lane Closures on Breakspear Road South, 29 February to 1 March and 7 March to 8 March

Following works last year to the road surface on Breakspear Road South near our compound entrance, a further set of 2 single lane closures are required to complete a permanent repair to two water valve covers in the road.

We understand these works will affect road users and the local community and we apologise for the late notice.

The lane closure will be in place over two consecutive weekends:

· Saturday 29 February to Sunday 1 March 2020, southbound lane

· Saturday 7 March to Sunday 8 March 2020, northbound lane

We will do our best to keep disruption to a minimum by lifting the traffic management as soon as the work is complete. The lane closures are being undertaken over two weekends when traffic is lighter. Traffic will be able to flow in both directions controlled by three-way traffic lights.

For more information, including a map of the work locations see here

HS2 works – closure of footpath

Notice of works at Dews Lane & footpath closure from HS2:

High Speed Two (HS2) is the new high speed railway for Britain. As part of the railway’s construction they are continuing preparatory works within Hillingdon.

U34 Footpath Closure
The U34 Public Right of Way is currently partially closed from Dews Lane to Harvil Road. This closure is being extended northwards to the junction with Bridleway 7 from 2nd March to June 2020. Signage will indicate the section of footpath that is closed (see attachment) and an alternative route will be available along Harvil Road and Bridleway 7 which is currently diverted across Harefield Moor. This is to ensure public safety during the works including works to modify access around
Dews Lane.

Tree planting
Further tree planting will be undertaken at the site to the north of Dews
Lane. This work is expected to be undertaken in the Spring.

Fencing work continues
Fencing works will continue on land in the vicinity of Dews Lane to
secure the area for contractors to work in a safe manner. This will
include areas of vegetation clearance, including some trees. Some of
this work will require temporary stopping of traffic on Dews Lane under
traffic control. These works will be ongoing until late May.

Archaeological work continues
They have been carrying out works to get a better understanding of any
significant archaeological remains which are in this area. Excavation of
trial trenching is almost complete in some areas and mitigation works to
protect areas of interest have commenced. This work is expected to
continue until late May.

If you have a question about HS2 or their works, please
contact HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434
or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

hs2 works feb2020

HS2 Design Engagement: Have your say on HS2’s Common Design Elements

HS2 would like to invite your feedback on the design of HS2’s Common Design Elements planned for the Phase One route between the West Midlands and London.

Common Design Elements are parts of the railway with a standardised appearance which will give it a recognisable look and make it more efficient to build. They include frequently used structures, such as bridge piers and parapets, as well as lineside noise barriers.

Since Parliament approved plans for the Phase One route in 2017, we’ve been developing the design of the new railway and now we need your views to help inform how we progress with the Common Design Elements.

You can view the plans on the HS2 website and download an information booklet, before completing the online survey. The survey closes at 11pm on Thursday 30 January.

To find out more and let them know your views by completing the survey, please go to www.hs2.org.uk/common-design

If you have any questions about the Common Design Elements or HS2, please contact HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

Soprano Dame Emma Kirkby to be President of Harrow Choral Society

Renowned soprano Dame Emma Kirkby, famous throughout the world, is to take up the post of HCS’s President in the New Year following the retirement of the current President.

With her remarkably pure soprano voice, Dame Emma became a leading figure in the Early Music revival of the ‘70s, singing with many ensembles such as the Consort of Musicke and the Academy of Ancient Music.

Throughout a highly successful career she has sung in opera and recitals, made numerous prestigious recordings and taught at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

“We are honoured and excited to welcome Emma Kirkby as our President,” said choir Chair Peter Miller. “She joins a distinguished company of illustrious former presidents which includes tenor Ian Caley and conductors Sir Charles Groves and Richard Hickox.”

HCS’s next concert will be on 28th March at the Elliott Hall, Harrow Arts Centre. For more information about membership and concerts please visit www.harrowchoral.org.uk

 

MICHAEL SOBELL HOSPICE INPATIENT UNIT REOPENING

HUNDREDS of local people descended on Michael Sobell Hospice, Mount Vernon Hospital, on Saturday morning, to attend the grand re-opening of the Hospice Inpatient Unit (IPU) after the completion of a three-month refurbishment and redevelopment project.

The Hospice IPU, which closed due to health and safety issues 18 months ago, is now fully refurbished and will see patients from as early as the New Year.

Those attending the reopening included Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr David Yarrow, Mayoress Mary O’Connor MBE, Chair of Michael Sobell Hospice Charity (MSHC) Trustees, Michael Breen, Steve Curry, Chief Executive of Harlington Hospice, and staff, volunteers, supporters and members of the public.

Michael Breen commented: “The community visited our Hospice this weekend and the comments by so many have been just fabulous. We are so happy that the refurbishment has been received in this way, but now the hard work really begins, which is to fundraise to ensure the future of hospice care at Michael Sobell Hospice. Together, with Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning Group, Michael Sobell Hospice Charity provides the funding for Harlington Hospice to provide the care for local patients.”

He added: “This is the start of a new journey for Michael Sobell Hospice Charity and the new team of trustees, and we hope the community will re-engage and support our efforts in fundraising, to keep this vital service available for everyone who may need it.”

Representatives from new service provider Harlington Hospice, were also in attendance on the day. Steve Curry, Chief Executive said: “All the feedback was great on what we have all achieved with the building, from everyone who visited on Saturday. We are looking forward to caring for patients and their families in the New Year.”

For further information about Michael Sobell Hospice Charity, visit: www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk

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