September 2008 Archives

Former rap star Mutah Deale visited West Thames College to talk about the dangers of relating rap music to violence and crime

Previously a member of legendary rap artist Tupac Shakur's group, Outlawz, Mutah has now reverted to islam and travels the globe as a motivational speaker.

Meet 2.30 p.m. Sunday 5th October at All Saints Church, Church Street, Isleworth - opposite the London.

Last chance this season to join a guided walk taking in magnificent Thames views, a man-made river created in Tudor times; dwellings built in Charles ll's reign, and a one time home of landscape painter, J.M.W. Turner. As an added incentive, teas are available at All Saints Church to round off the walk. Cost £2.

For further details of this and other walks visit www.hounslow-heritage.org.uk or call Brian 020 8230 8583 or Janet 020 8560 3718

On Saturday, September 20, officers from the Syon Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) supported Notting Hill Housing's first community open day held in the community room at West Middlesex Estate.

All residents were given the opportunity to talk to a number of local partners and receive information on any issues or concerns.

Free bike maintenance and children's face painting was also on hand.

Awareness of climate change and the need to protect the environment is growing and is not restricted to any one section of the community.

On Saturday, October 4, Hounslow Friends of Faith is bringing together speakers and displays from different faiths to challenge and inspire people to do their bit for the environment.

Vans packed with officers from Surrey police swooped into Isleworth yesterday to execute dawn raids.

The warrants, which also covered addresses in Wokingham and Feltham, led to 12 arrests for burglary and drug-related offences carried out across the county border in Surrey.

They were part of Operation Shield, launched in Surrey last week to tackle offenders who live outside the county.

A tale of two industrial units could end up costing an Isleworth company £30,000 after a mix-up over its real address.

Venato Natural Stone Products, based at Unit 3A on the Worton Hall Estate, has the massive backdated business rates arrears after being undercharged for two years.

Clubs & Societies

Tuesdays

St John's Community Centre, St John's Road. Isleworth Babyzone group for people with children under a year old. 10-11.30am. £1.

Call 020 8847 4355.

Dedicated youngsters who cleaned up an Isleworth estate were last night honoured with a 2008 peace award.

Organisers of the clean up campaign, which formed part of the teens' Duke of Edinburgh award, were presented with the Metropolitan Police commissioners community safety peace award at the Royal Gardens Hotel in Kensington.

Members of the Worton Estate DofE scheme today found out they have ben shortlisted for a 2008 Peace Award.

The Isleworth scheme saw a group of young people make efforts to clean up their local area as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award.

The Principal of West Thames College has handed over the reins after nine years in charge of the further education institution.

Thalia Marriot retired this summer and has been succeeded by Marjorie Semple, who has been Vice Principal since 2001.