tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61130069445831312062024-03-19T08:36:33.955+00:00Cowley Community Residents AssociationClick on the tabs to visit the info pages. Tell us if you can't find what you need. Tel: 07830340923Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-1954392664645356782015-12-06T13:28:00.001+00:002015-12-06T13:28:22.010+00:00Essential services over Christmas and New YearHillingdon Council have published Christmas and New Year arrangements for essential services on this <a href="http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/christmas" target="_blank">webpage</a> (click on the word webpage to go to the Council website).Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-27744165927905308742015-12-03T19:04:00.000+00:002015-12-03T19:06:35.891+00:00Protect yourself from crime this ChristmasAn officer from the local Brunel Policing Team (brunel.snt@met.police.uk) dropped round this afternoon with these tips for protecting yourself from crime this Christmas.<br />
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Always fully close and lock all external doors and windows when no one is at home.<br />
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Don't leave any signs that may indicate that your home is empty.<br />
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Fit automatic interior and exterior security lighting.<br />
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Ask neighbours to pay particular attention to your premises if you are away during the holiday season.<br />
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Property mark, photograph and record serial numbers of all new gifts.<br />
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Don't leave car keys or other property easily accessible from the letterbox.<br />
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Use mock Christmas presents under your Christmas tree.<br />
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Dispose of Christmas packaging discretely.<br />
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Tune your radio to a talk radio station and set it on a timer.<br />
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If you intend having a drink, don't drive.<br />
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Most importantly stay safe and enjoy the festive season!<br />
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Set your burglar alarms and timer switches. Secure your home. Secure your garage. Secure your shed.Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-33138954959233526572015-11-29T19:09:00.000+00:002015-11-29T19:09:07.524+00:00Today's meetingThank you to everyone who came out to this afternoon's meeting in St Laurence's Church Hall.<br />
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Thank you to local councillors Keith Burrows, Brian Stead and Tony Burles for coming to answer questions, and also to Sergeant John Hine of the Uxbridge Safer Neighbourhood Team.<br />
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In response to feedback at the meeting we have changed this website to make the information pages easier to find. If you see any inaccuracies on the website or have feedback about how it could be made easier to read, please get in touch.<br />
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Steve Hardwicke is the association chair. His email address is stlaurence258@gmail.com.<br />
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If you have local news stories or memories that you would like to see on the website, please send them in to Steve.Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-39628654305390208042015-09-14T21:06:00.000+01:002015-09-14T21:06:29.154+01:00If you love the NHS ...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ultKvnw2h3Q?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="400"></iframe><br />
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If you love the NHS, please watch this documentary about the great sell off.Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-72735342314233506022015-03-06T11:15:00.004+00:002015-03-06T11:15:49.773+00:00Useful websites about benefits and debts<a href="http://gov.uk/">GOV.UK</a> - The British government's website<br />
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<a href="http://www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/claiming-benefits/" target="_blank">Age UK Benefits and entitlements advice</a><br />
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<a href="http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice" target="_blank">Housing Advice from Shelter</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.debtadvicefoundation.org/" target="_blank">The Debt Advice Foundation</a>Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-38155811734096485602014-12-12T13:59:00.001+00:002014-12-12T14:00:53.440+00:00Kazakh students meet Santa at Brunel Uni<br />
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Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-23977329050120764152014-12-08T20:46:00.000+00:002014-12-08T20:46:00.750+00:00Cowley in the Great WarIn the First World War the village of Cowley was a scattering of houses and businesses surrounded by farmland. The size of Cowley could lead one to think that it wasn't greatly affected by the war.<br />
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Yet if you look at the War Memorial in St Laurence's church you will see quite a few names listed there. The war had a significant impact on the village.<br />
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In the summer St Laurence's church held two exhibitions about Cowley in the First World War. This Christmas season all of the major exhibition panels will be added to the church website as PDFs.<br />
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Click on this <a href="http://stlaurencecowley.org/cowley-great-war-memorial/" target="_blank">link</a> to read about the lives of William Snow, John Snow and George Field. See if you can spot which soldier had a Cowley street named after him!<br />
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<b>Our Facebook Group </b><br />
If you have stories to share about Cowley past or present, you're welcome to post them in the Residents' Association Facebook Group. Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/290576941151606/" target="_blank">here</a>.Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-9818083408555253922014-11-25T11:16:00.000+00:002014-11-25T11:16:03.744+00:00Give a gift to a child in careThe police are collecting Christmas gifts for children in care across our borough. To find out more and learn how you can take part, read below. Many thanks to the police for answering our request for this information.<br />
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Hillingdon borough police had their own celebrity to switch on their Christmas tree lights.
Over 1000 people attended Uxbridge Town Centre on the eve of Friday, 23 November to see 'Birds of a Feather' star Linda Robson and Mayor of Hillingdon Catherine Dunn press the switch to light up the special tree. </blockquote>
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The tree will be on display until Monday, 15th December and is part of the Met wide 'Give a Gift' appeal which allows members of the public to donate a gift to children in care across the borough.</blockquote>
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Members of the public are urged to take a tagged ribbon and donate a gift for children aged from 1 to 16 years. </blockquote>
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Hillingdon Borough Commander Nick Downing said: </blockquote>
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"This is a simple but fantastic idea in the spirit of Christmas which saw thousands of people attend to see the lights being switched on. </blockquote>
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"We welcome the generosity of the public in supporting our 'Give a Gift' appeal and spreading some Christmas cheer to children in care across the borough." </blockquote>
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The easiest way to donate a gift for this year's Christmas appeal is to take a tag from the tree located in Uxbridge Town centre or Uxbridge police station or email us at hillingdonChristmasTreeProject@met.pnn.police.uk where you will be given instructions on how you can take part. </blockquote>
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The suggested spend for gifts this year is no more than £20.
All of the gifts will be wrapped and delivered to the children before Christmas Day. </blockquote>
Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-69184679273333341362014-11-23T17:45:00.000+00:002014-11-23T17:45:57.807+00:00News round up Congratulations must go to volunteers from Mataji's Temple in Cowley. "Temple manager, Sanjivbhai Shukla, singer and drummer during auspicious occasions, Rituben Bhourlay, and religious worker, Drupenbhai Patel" received Hillingdon Borough "Something to be proud of" awards at Uxbridge College earlier this month. To read more, visit the <a href="https://adhyashaktimatajitemple.wordpress.com/2014/11/19/the-winner-takes-it-all/" target="_blank">Temple blog</a>.<br />
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On 12th December there will be a night of live reggae music at the Battle of Britain Club. Tickets are £10 and must be bought in advance. Money raised will go to support St Laurence Cowley church. For more information visit the <span id="goog_907217829"></span><a href="http://stlaurencecowley.org/2014/11/17/quiz-night-reggae-night-and-more/" target="_blank">church website</a><span id="goog_907217830"></span>.<br />
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On 1st December there will be a free public lecture at Brunel University given by Nazir Afzal OBE LLD. Named on the "Power List" as one of the most influential Muslims in the world, Afzal is the Chief Crown Prosecutor in the North West of England. To find out more and register to attend visit the <a href="http://www.brunel.ac.uk/news-and-events/public-lectures/ne_383614" target="_blank">event page </a>on the university website.<br />
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To share your news of events in Cowley please email Residents Association chair Steve Hardwicke stlaurence258@gmail.com or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/290576941151606/" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>.Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-25693195938237464212014-11-12T19:50:00.000+00:002014-11-12T19:50:07.992+00:00CCRA in the Uxbridge GazetteThe Cowley Community Residents Association and chair Steve Hardwicke are in an <a href="http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/uxbridge-landlords-urged-clamp-down-8096193" target="_blank">article</a> published in the Uxbridge Gazette today.<br />
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Titled "Uxbridge landlords urged to clamp down on noisy Brunel University students", the article focuses on the issue of anti-social behaviour among some students living in the local community.<br />
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Brunel University community development coordinator Kerri Prince told the Uxbridge Gazette,<br />
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"There are just under 15,000 students at Brunel, and we try to ensure good behaviour from all. Our off-campus housing office deals with complaints from the community, to ensure that our residents know that we are committed to making sure our students are good neighbours. </blockquote>
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"We are currently looking at ways to work more closely with local estate agents, including landlords. One of these ways is through an accreditation scheme we’re implementing, and the creation of a community guide that goes out to students living off-campus, with guidance and advice on rights and responsibilities living in the community. </blockquote>
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"We welcome residents feedback, good or bad, that can help us improve our community."</blockquote>
If you are troubled by noisy neighbours and need someone to witness the problem, you are welcome to contact Steve Hardwicke.<br />
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<b>As Cowley residents, Brunel University students are welcome to join the Residents Association and to seek advice from it.</b>Cowley Community Residents Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663113180556970575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113006944583131206.post-90140748523529280492014-11-11T19:55:00.000+00:002014-11-11T19:55:18.245+00:00New GP for CowleyA big welcome to Dr Sashi Shashikanth, who has recently taken over the GP practice in Church Road. Dr Mort has retired after 31 years. We join Dr Shashikanth and the team in wishing Dr Mort well.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.churchroadsurgery.london/" target="_blank">here</a> to visit the practice website.<br />
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We'll hear more from Dr Shashikanth in our next newsletter.<br />
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