The Pinner Association
– The Voice of our Community
Unfortunately we have made the tough decision to cancel this year’s Band Concerts. Harrow Council have banned all events on public land for the foreseeable future. The Bands wouldn’t be able to practice and lastly we took a pragmatic view that when the lockdown is eased, it might be a while before large gatherings are again permitted. Don’t worry, like Pinner Fair, this is a one off occurrence. Hopefully normal service will continue next year and we can all enjoy music wafting across the park.
Whether you are a fan of the annual fair or not; a much reduced fair graced the top of the high street yesterday. This was the location where the fair was first situated.
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I spoke to William Pettigrove who is the 8th generation of his family to run rides at the show. He was extremely proud of this fact and his heritage. It was his ancestors that provided the token stall during WWII. He was very thankful that Harrow Council allowed him to maintain the family tradition of attending Pinner Fair despite the fair being granted in perpetuity with no reservation about cancellation.
Speaking to him, he stated that they had also run a token non-operational fair at Beaconsfield in order to maintain that tradition. (both have royal charters). |
| The historic organ playing music started with “Always look on the bright side of things” which wasn’t lost on me.
The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain would have loved to have run the ride but the representative from Harrow Council who was in attendance said “No”. This wasn’t possible. |
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In keeping with tradition the Vicar from Pinner Church came out to bless the showmen. Next year they hope to be back here with a full contingent of rides |
Claritas formally AMCM have applied to the council to have their construction hours extened.
If the application is approved, our working hours will be:
These two used BBQ’s were found on the grass under trees in Pinner Memorial Park today. BBQs are not allowed in public open spaces and parks for valid health and safety and nuisance reasons. Particularly in dry weather they pose a real fire risk to these lovely green spaces that are so important to many residents during “lockdown”.
Message from the Showman’s Guild regarding Pinner Fair.
“Harrow Council spoke to the Showman’s Guild last Friday regarding the Pinner Fair.
The Showman’s Guild remains compliant with the Government guidelines with regards to social distancing and respects the well-being and safety of the public.
With these restrictions in place, the Guild fully understands that large gatherings are not permitted in public places.
Notwithstanding Royal Charter or not, in order to retain certainty to maintain this historic Charter Fair, which was granted circa 1336, the London & Home Counties Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain have requested a token appearance.
Having consulted with colleagues regarding current slightly more relaxed government guidance and restrictions we are permitting a small token appearance in Pinner for 2-3 hours on the 27th May 2020.
The Showman’s Guild will be building up a small juvenile ride (not operational), a vintage fairground lorry and hopefully a fairground musical organ to represent the annual street fair. We will be suspending five parking bays (see below) by the High Street War Memorial and setting up the ride in the parking bays and a portion of the footway.
The reason for the fairground equipment being in place is not for profit or gain, but simply to maintain this historic event.”
Dear Watch Member,
On Tuesday 19th May it was reported that EasyJet had suffered a massive data breach. Nine million customer records and over 2000 credit card details were subsequently stolen.
If you have ever been an EasyJet customer then be alert for phishing emails and text messages advising you to click on a link.
Stop and think!
Be wary of any telephone calls purporting to be from EasyJet.
EasyJet have officially stated they will be contacting customers, but just be prepared for the unofficial phishing email.
For further information visit https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news.
If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]
Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
We have received the following Information about HS2 roadworks.
TBM Power Supply work has started
Work to start week beginning 18 May 2020 and last until the end of July 2020.
UKPN undertook some trial holes during the late summer and autumn of 2019 along the line of the cabling route. The result of the trial holes allowed them to understand the ground condition and confirm existing utilities.
During this current Covid-19 outbreak, UKPN, in conjunction with both Harrow and Hillingdon London Boroughs, will prioritise work at road junctions due to vehicle numbers being significantly reduced in the area. This work will involve digging a trench to install ducts that will carry the power cable.
The affected road junctions will be:
TEAM ONE
TEAM TWO
These dates are subject to change and if necessary updates will be made on Commonplace.
Tunnel boring machine power supply route details
Once these junctions are complete UKPN will seek to continue the work along the rest of the planned route. These works will not affect your electricity supply
Sorry, it’s a bit late but I had more pressing things to do.
On the Business front
Our local estate agents are operating again. I would suggest that you phone then to find out about their social distancing procedures. David Charles & Robson procedures are displayed on our website. COVID-19 Local Retailers.
I know that most of you are aware that the annual Pinner Fair has fallen victim to the current restrictions. We have recieved emails about whether the fair will be allowed to return next year.
Below is what we have found out.
The Pinner Association was asked at the end of March by the Head of Service – Community Engagement, Harrow Council, about whether the Charter for Pinner Fair requires that a fair is held every year to continue being held in subsequent years. We consulted Pat Clarke, our renowned local historian, who replied:
“The allegation that that if the fair does not run for a year the Charter is cancelled, is an urban myth, but one of long standing. The fair was granted in perpetuity with no reservation about cancellation.”
As it would seem that the current restrictions to control the transmission of the Covid-19 virus will still be in force at the end of May, these forbid the erection of even a small stall in, say, Bridge Street Pinner, to represent “Pinner Fair”. However this would not result in the end of the Charter for the fair and Pinner Fair could take place in 2021.
I hope that this explains the situation and puts your mind at rest about the need to set up “something symbolic” on Pinner Fair day.
Regards, Ruth Boff.
Honorary Secretary, The Pinner Association.
Tennis courts in Harrow parks are now open but only two people can play at once and for no longer than an hour at a time on busy days.
You must bring your own equipment and adhere to social distancing as much as possible.
