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The eagled eyed amongst you might have noticed on the 2 November that the festive lights were on in Pinner. If you are wondering why!

We thought this year it would be good idea to have then up and switched on for the start of Diwali.

St Luke’s Hospice are looking for Santa’s to take part in thier Santa Dash.

Interested? Visit http://www.stlukes-hospice.org/events/santa-dash  or email [email protected]

On Wednesday 27th October 2021 the Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Ghazanfar Ali, laid a poppy wreath at the Dove of Peace War Memorial in the Peace Garden in Pinner Memorial Park in memory of all those who have fallen serving their country or as a result of conflict.

The Dove of Peace was designed in 1995 by pupils of Nower Hill School for the Peace Garden which was created in that year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII.  It is an officially registered war memorial:  https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/11098

The Peace Garden is an area for quiet contemplation within Pinner Memorial Park, which itself was purchased for the community by public subscription as an enduring war memorial and amenity for Pinner at the end of WWII.

We are very aware of the new stream in PMP originating from a man hole cover. We have been in touch with Harrow Council and one of our local Councillors.

This week a site visit was undertaken by staff of Harrow Council to ascertain what remedial action needs to be taken.

This morning, new chippings were put on the Dove of Peace, this afternoon they were scattered.

Parents, could you please ensure that your youngsters don’t play on it and remove the chippings.

Thank you for your understanding.

WHY?

This is in readiness for the Mayor of Harrow lays a poppy wreath at the Dove of Peace in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday as a mark of respect to all those that have fallen in conflicts around the world.

It is on the official war memorial register.

https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/11098

This year for the first time ever, Pinner Underground Station gardens were entered into the London in Bloom Competition.

Since 2017, gradual progress has been made cutting back overgrown plants and shrubs, such as the lavender. Those of you that have been regular commuters might have spotted the changes.

One of the volunteers attended a zoom award event earlier this month. We have been awarded with a Level 2 award. Well done & thank you to the volunteers that give up their spare time, it’s appreciated.

The Mayor Of Harrow, Councillor Ghazanfar Ali visited the Welcome Back Market. Some of our local traders were taking part.

Most of the stall holders here wanted this to be come a regular feature.

 

Message from Harrow Council

Dear All,

This is just a reminder that the Pinner Welcome Back Market takes place this weekend on Saturday 9^th and Sunday 10^th October on Pinner High Street from 10am to 5pm.

We will have over 30 traders selling a variety of goods including street food, arts and crafts, clothing, flowers/plants, eco and hand-made products and much more. With special live performances by local acts:

• • Sol Goddard Sol Goddard – Topic – YouTube at 1pm on Saturday
  • Capital Connection https://www.capitalconnection.org.uk at 2pm on Sunday

There will be children’s rides & the first 100 visitors will be given a free reusable tote bag.

There will be a temporary All Day rate of just £6.00 to park at Chapel Lane Car Park on Saturday 9 October. We are encouraging drivers to download the PayByPhone App https://paybyphone.co.uk/ and pay for the parking this way with the location code 802005 Chapel Lane Car Park. As usual the car park is free to use on Sundays.

I hope to see you there this weekend.

Kind regards,

Mavis Kusitor

Welcome Back Fund Project Manager

Environmental Services, Community