August 2008 Archives

Music

Mondays

■ Parish of Cranford Music Group Practice, at 7.30pm, Holy Angels Hall, High Street, Cranford.

Volunteers are needed to help spruce up Cranford Park this Sunday.

Countryside Rangers have called on residents to clear litter from the north end of the park between 11am and 3pm.

An aviation buff has been inspired to take to the cockpit himself after compiling a history of the 100 greatest female pilots.

Sanjay Rampal, of Bath Road, Cranford, has always been fascinated by planes but had never considered taking the plunge (if that's the right word) before beginning his research.

One of Cranford's most historic buildings, which was once home to the Chronicle and said to be haunted, has gone under the wrecking ball.

The Red House, in Cranford Lane, was one of the last connections to the famous Berkeley family, after which many local landmarks, roads and schools are named.

Local historian Barry Raymond said the future of the site remained unclear after Hillingdon Council rejected plans for flats in Jaunary, and demolition work began last week.

Let's hope smiles like these are a common site around the borough as students collect their A-level results.

Visit www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk to see how your school did, read about special successes and view pictures.

And use our exam results message board to send congratulations, tell us about your results or comment on your school's performance

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If you want some reward for a hard year slaving over your vegetable patch then the Hounslow & District Allotments & Gardens Association annual show is the event for you.

Their event this weekend will showcase vegetables, fruit and flowers, floral art, cookery (including jams, jellies, bread and cakes), knitting, toys and craft work.

The Chronicle team will be in Asda, Hounslow, on Thursday, August 28 from 11am to 3pm and there's, literally, a treat in store.

Until supplies run out, all purchasers of a Chronicle during our visit will receive a FREE 55gm pack of scrumptious Mike and Ike sweets.

So, Chronicle fans, look out for our representatives when you pick up your paper.

By the way, we'll also be running this promotion at Asda Feltham on August 21 from 11am to 3pm.

A trampoline club is appealing for old faces to get in touch to help celebrate its 21st birthday next month.

Formed in 1987, the Cranford Kestrels club is on the hunt out for its 200 past members to make the celebrations on September 27 extra special.