October 2008 Archives

CHURCH members in Eastcote have set themselves a target to plant 75 trees in a year to mark the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the church building.

The Mayor of Hillingdon, Councillor Brian Crowe, planted the first tree at St Lawrence Church in Bridle Road, Eastcote, on October 12 to mark the start of the church's 75 Trees for 75 Years project.

The Reverend Stephen Dando said: "Over the next 12 months we want to make sure we have planted 75 trees, but I suspect we will plant more than that.

"Individual members of the church will plant trees in their own gardens, some will sponsor trees to be planted, and various organisations will also plant trees.

"Eastcote Residents' Association have expressed an interest in planting a tree and we will be talking to the schools as well.

"Although the idea sprung from us it's for the whole community. The trees will be planted throughout the parish. "

The project is just one of many events which has been held since the start of the year to mark the anniversary on Tuesday, October 21

Carlo Curley, the famous American organist, gave a recital at the church and a dedication ball was also held at the church.

Mr Dando said: "It's a major marking point so we wanted to celebrate it throughout the year with all sorts of events to include the whole community, and we couldn't cram it all into one day."

A special 75th Dedication Service is being held on October 21 at 8pm for anyone who wants to attend.

IT IS not too late to snap up tickets to see an internationally renowned concert which takes place in Eastcote.

Carlo Curley's Organ Extravaganza will take place at St Lawrence Church Eastcote, Bridle Road, on Friday, October 10.

Mr Curley is a dynamic and entertaining International Concert Organist and will perform on a specially hired three-manual Makin digital organ.

Admission is ticket only and costs £8 with wine and refreshments available during the interval.

SAVING money is a skill not usually associated with primary school children but pupils in the borough are being given the opportunity to change that.

First Savers Clubs have been launched at two more schools with the aim of not only getting children to save their money, but also to teach them about appreciating the value of money.

The scheme was launched at Newnham Junior School in Newnham Avenue, Eastcote and Dr Tripletts CE Primary School in Hemmen Lane, Hayes, launched its club on October 1.

Brian Paul, headteacher at Dr Tripletts School, said: "I think the scheme will give them the chance to learn about the importance of money at an early age. They will learn to save money instead of spending it for the sake of it."

Hillingdon Credit Union started the clubs to help children save within their schools and learn a range of other skills, including recording deposits in savers cards and appreciating the value of money, saving and future capability.
John McDonnell MP attended the launch at Dr Tripletts School and Nick Hurd MP attended the Newnham School launch, and they have both agreed to become patrons of Hillingdon Credit Union.

Whitehall Junior School in Cowley Road, Uxbridge, is also involved with the scheme.