Despite the typical Bank Holiday weather on 4th June, some 1,000 residents of Pinner and the surrounds assembled in the Memorial Park for a ‘Picnic in the Park’, organised by the Pinner Association. Morris Dancing, Jazz, Rock Chorus and the Storyteller entertained the crowd.
Our President, Martin Verden, opening the celebrationsThe Merrydowners in full swingStorytelling to the younger generarion.Ian Brameld and his Dixieland Jazz BandUmbrellas AhoyTherre is,after all, a future for JazzRock Chorus
The Queen of the PicnicEven some of the stewards took to the FloorAnd some sought refuge by the Lake
St George’s Day was marked once again by traditional celebrations in Pinner High Street and the Wheelbarrow Race , despite last minute objections from both Harrow Council and the Police, both of whom have previously been very supportive.
Our President, Martin Verden, backed up by the Merrydowners, was honoured to be selected as the equerry to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on the recent royal visit to Harrow, here at the Krishna-Avanti Primary School on 29th March. The visit was to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne.
Three parks in Harrow have been awarded a gold medal, in an awards scheme held by the Mayor of London.
The 2012 Safer Park Awards, aims to recognise the anti-crime measures that councils, police and the public have taken to increase safety in Harrow’s parks and green spaces.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, announced yesterday that Harrow Recreation Ground, Hindes Road, Kenton Recreation Ground, Carlton Avenue and PinnerMemorial Park, Chapel Lane, were three parks in Harrow to be awarded a gold medal.
The application for extending the licensing hours at the Village Wine Bar in Pinner High Street has been refused. The application was opposed by the Police, local residents and the Pinner Association.
The police report a total of 11 burglaries in the Harrow borough on 16th January. Most of them took place between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Please ensure that your doors and windows are securely locked and that you leave some lights and a radio on to make your home look occupied.
If you see someone acting suspiciously please call 999. In non-emergencies call 101.
On 24th November crowds thronged into Pinner to mark Pinner Panto evening. Great fun for all ages. It was rounded off with fireworks. The display was spectacular.
Larger numbers than ever assembled at Pinner War Memorial on 13th November to mark Remembrance Sunday when the usual annual multi-denomenational service was held.
Most appropriately Remembrance Day was marked in the shrine room at West House at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month by a short service followed by 2 minutes silence.