STANMORE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER SPRING 2015

Charity No. 294467

Website www.stanmoresociety.co.uk

Chairman President Newsletter Editor Membership Secretary

Mr John Williams Mr Tony Raymond Mrs. R. Jourdan Audrey Phillips

Winscombe Way 8954 3329 7, Bowls Close 10,Hewett Close

,Stanmore. HA7 3AU Stanmore, HA7 3LF Stanmore HA7 3BW

Tel.- 8954 1007 Tel.- 8954 2257 Tel-8954 2185 johnwilliams-stanmoresociety@msn.com ritajourdan@gmaill.com audreyqp@hotmail.com

Newsletter Spring 2015

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Next Open Meeting Monday 20 April 2015 at 8pm The Event: Pre-Election Hustings Meeting: put your questions to the Prospective Candidates for the forthcoming General Election Venue: Stanmore College Elm Park Stanmore HA7 4BQ ………………………………......................................................................................................

A.G.M. Date: Tuesday 16 June 2015 at 8pm

Venue: Stanmore Library Stanmore Hill HA7 3BQ

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Afternoon Meetings Thursday May 14th and July 16th (speakers to be announced)

Look out for posters in the Library, and Sainsbury’s – on the wall by the ‘help’ desk

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Village Fete

Sunday June 7th Stanmore Recreation Ground, 12- 4.00pm

Dog show, Refreshments, ‘Stanmore’s Got Talent’ competition, Entertainment for all.

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CONTENTS

Chairman's Report John Williams 1. President's News Tony Raymond 3.

Membership Matters Audrey Phillips 4. Editor Rita Jourdan 5.

Afternoon Meetings Lynne Kaye 5. Bowls Club Gerald Diamond 6.. Pinn Medical Centre 6. Stanmore Country Park Maria Crastus 7. Disability Foundation 8 Scrabble 8. AGM 2014 Minutes 9. Stanmore Walks Programme 11. Membership Form 13

This Newsletter is kindly printed for us by Stanmore College, Elm Park.

If anyone feels able to serve on the Committee, deliver Newsletters (twice a year only), or represent us

on various committees, ( Green Belt, Local Planning, etc.) we would love to hear from you. (Phone

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Cover Picture

Susan Briffett (painting name) is a local artist. She is very versatile, painting many subjects, mainly in

pastel, but sometimes in acrylic.

Susan can be contacted for demonstrations, commissions or for details of the art group on 020 8952 6462.

1. Chairman’s Report.

John Williams

Anmer Lodge Development

We are concerned about the Anmer Lodge development. Nothing seems to have happened since

the site gained planning approval last year. We have heard rumours that M & S may not now go

ahead with their Simply Food supermarket in the light of current trading conditions. Should this

rumour prove true, where would that leave the rest of the development? Who knows what would

fill the gap? Most people who have spoken to us say they like the idea of a small M&S food store

but aren’t so sure about all the extra housing, or the extra traffic the scheme will generate.

To have the proposed stores location filled with even more residential development would be the

least inspiring outcome. The scheme was sold to us on the grounds that the M&S aspect of the

development was vital for the continued economic vitality for Stanmore’s shopping centre!

Win One, Lose One

Our only empty shop, the former fried chicken take away in Church Road, has now reopened as

Dominos. We then lost Memories of India in Buckingham Parade, a pity, as it was run by a very

nice family. However it looks as if an up-market burger bar and grill is going to take its place.

RNOH

Another piece of news which was most disappointing was the uncertainty over the redevelopment

of the RNOH facilities. The CEO, Rob Hurd, invited TV crews to the hospital to highlight the

antiquated state of some of the buildings, particularly the 1930s wards built as emergency hospital

accommodation at the outbreak of WW2 and never intended to be in use 75 years later.

Rob Hurd issued an ultimatum to the Government that if funding doesn’t come forward the site

may have to close and he needed a decision before the election. Rob said that it was getting

increasingly difficult to continue to deliver World Class Orthopaedic services.

One lady consultant surgeon summed up the danger of putting the site at risk to the interviewer

from the BBC One Show, “This hospital has a wealth of combined Orthopaedic skills and

knowledge. If it was dispersed it would be lost forever”!!

The closure of the RNOH would not only be a great loss to Stanmore but a National Tragedy. We

have had so many promises from politicians that the RNOH’s future is assured, it is a disgrace that

this outstanding hospital, a jewel in the NHS’s Crown, has its future hanging in the balance.

Stanmore’s 1632 Church.

Stanmore has a little known hidden treasure. Standing behind the present 1850 St John’s Church

is the ruin of its forerunner, Stanmore’s second church, consecrated in 1632. This is a rare red

brick church from the reign of Charles I’s era. Very few were built at this time when the country

was still unsettled over our conversion from Catholic to Protestant way of worship. The then

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Bishop of London, Bishop Laud (pronounced lord) consecrated the church which was largely paid

for by two Stanmore families, the Lake’s giving the land and Sir John Wolstenholme, a merchant

adventurer who has several places in Canada named after him, financed the building. Laud went

on to become Archbishop of Canterbury but then fell out with The Crown. They made up a series

of charges against him, one of which was that he consecrated a private Catholic Chapel at

Stanmore.

Totally untrue but the Crown could make things up as they wished. After some years, held as a

prisoner in the Tower of London, Laud was beheaded.

Our Grade 2* listed 1632 Church is virtually a unique building nationally, as a brick-built ruin from

an era when very few churches were built, and then still to be standing next to its working

replacement, makes it very rare indeed. A true asset for Stanmore! No one knows for sure why it

was partly dismantled and then left. The most popular theory is that the locals were very fond of

the old church and had the demolition stopped, but who knows? It is a nice explanation.

Back in the 1990s the ruin was in danger of collapse and a champagne lunch was hosted to save

it. Through local support and with the help of English Heritage around £250,000 was raised and

the ruin was stabilized. A condition was put on the investment by E H, that the ruin should be

opened to the public on a regular basis. Throughout the summer months the Church is open to the

public every Saturday afternoon and if you have not been, it’s well worth a visit.

We find ourselves in this position again with the ruin urgently needing works carried out to

maintain it for future generations. The new Rector, Matthew Stone, has set up a small committee,

which I am pleased to be on, to look for a way forward for the ruin. One thing we intend to do is to

start a Friends Group. Membership will be offered to the whole community as we see the Old

Church as a Stanmore Asset rather than a religious relic. Please look out for more details in the

near future, our 1632 ruin needs your help.

Bernays Gardens

You may have seen a recent article in MY Stanmore News concerning Bernays Garden. Back in November two

volunteers from Lloyds Bank Stanmore kindly made an offer to the Society to spend some time on a local project. We

chose to plant around one hundred daffodil bulbs in the central grass area of the Gardens. They are just starting to

come up and should look good very soon. Our thanks to the staff of Lloyds Bank and the Shaw Trust who supplied

the bulbs.

Fatal Accident

Sadly a fatal traffic accident recently took place just outside of the Bernays Gardens. An elderly

couple crossing from Old Church Lane to Rectory Lane were hit by a turning car. The man later

died from his injuries and his wife is seriously injured. Police are appealing for witnesses. Our

thoughts are with all concerned. This a dangerous place to cross the road with traffic coming from

several directions. Many people are crossing at this point to get to and from Stanmore Park.

Better to go a little out of your way by walking up to the traffic island to cross.

3.

General Election

We will be holding a public Hustings Meeting on April 20th at Stanmore College, 8pm start. We will

invite all of the local candidates, hopefully even the Tory candidate to take part! Put it in your diary.

It is your chance to ask those all important questions.

Stanmore Village Fete

Another date for your diary, our now annual Stanmore Village Fete will break with tradition this

year, the event will be held on Sunday June 7th, 12 noon to 4pm. We will be holding the event at

Stanmore Recreation Ground, Stanmore Hill and not Bernays Gardens as we plan more activities

with a bigger and better show this year.

Putting the Fete together is a lot of behind the scenes work for the ladies on our Committee and

even more on the day. If you would like to help out, particularly on the day, we would love to hear

from you.

Mr. Alf Porter

Alf Porter, a lifelong citizen of Stanmore, well almost (he went to school in Edgware.) Alf recently

died after a short illness at the grand age of 101 and will be missed by all that knew him. Alf was

an authority on local history and published several books, two on the subject of Stanmore in

Camera and Edgware in Camera, compiled from his vast photographic collection of bygone local

scenes. At one time he was the Chairman of the Stanmore & Harrow History Society. He had

worked for the de-Havilland aircraft company and was involved with the development of rocket

engines in the 1960s. Alf also served on The Stanmore Society Committee for many years and

played a major part in the campaign to save, and later restore, the Bernays Hall to its current

position as a fine Victorian Building. When you see the Bernays flag flying outside the hall, think of

Alf as he personally paid for it to be made as a replica of an original Victorian design.

President’s Notes

Tony Raymond

Please don’t miss the opportunity to visit Bentley Priory, the previous Headquarters of RAF Fighter

Command during the war. It is now a museum dedicated to its previous life during the Battle of

Britain. The museum has done an excellent job of recreating the atmosphere of those days and

while it is regrettable that the Government sold off the site, at least the new museum is well worth

a visit. We are lucky to have such a memorial. It is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays,

Fridays and Saturdays. And parking is plentiful.

The RNOH is busy preparing for its intended rebuilding, as the current buildings are old and do no

justice to the excellent Orthopaedic services provided. It is indeed probably the best hospital in the

country for this. The outline planning is complete, but I do have two initial reservations on the

proposal. First is the plan to move the main entrance from Brockley Hill round to Wood Lane. This

will create increased traffic into what was a country lane, and is now a rat run for vehicles avoiding

the congestion in the centre of Stanmore (which will get even worse with Anmer Lodge

development). Secondly is the plan to put traffic lights at the junction of Wood Lane and Brockley

Hill instead of the previous plan for a mini-roundabout. These lights will slow all the traffic and

increase air pollution, and almost certainly cost more. One reason for the lights is that a pedestrian

crossing can be incorporated, but this requires a walk from the current main entrance which I

strongly suspect will be ignored by most pedestrians. And if the main entrance is moved patients

and visitors will not be there. Please tell us what you think.

Membership

Audrey Phillips

Another New Year another Newsletter!

Hello everyone. Membership renewal is falling very slowly onto my doormat! It would

assist the Committee if these fees could be paid without too much delay. Please do ring

me on 0794723215 and I will be happy to confirm whether or not payment has been made

for 2015.

In the meantime Spring is on its way and daffodils can be seen abundant in the stores and

popping up slowly from the ground after the cold damp weather we have been experiencing, and

what a lovely sight to see!

We are looking forward to the Village Fete to be held on 7th June at the Stanmore Recreation

Ground. Anyone who feels they would like to assist please do contact any member of the

committee. We do need more help.

The Committee welcomes the following members:

Mrs Adele Friedlands Embry Way Stanmore Greenwood Properties Ltd Kerry Court Stanmore Mr Ray Dias Castlereagh House Stanmore Mrs P Enright Ashdale Grove Stanmore M/s Mary Kellow Crowshott Ave Stanmore DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: Date: Monday 20 April 2015 at 8pm The Event: Pre-Election Hustings Meeting: put your questions to the Prospective Candidates for the forthcoming General Election Venue: Stanmore College Elm Park Stanmore HA7 4BQ ~~~~~~~

Date: Tuesday 16 June 2015 at 8pm

The Event: AGM

Venue: Stanmore Library Stanmore Hill HA7 3BQ

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Newsletter Editor

Rita Jourdan

I would welcome any contribution from members. The Newsletter would benefit from exchange of

views and ideas. Any time between now and mid-August would be fine for the next edition.

Again, very big THANK YOU to ALL our wonderful distributors. I don’t know what we would do

without you! We do need someone to do Marsh Lane and the bottom end of Dennis Lane.

Please let me know if you can help with this.

Afternoon Group Meetings Come and join us

Marilyn Raymond and Lynne Kaye Firstly once again, please note that our afternoon get-togethers at Oakmead Court now take place in

alternate months on a Thursday.

We still have the pleasure of using the Oakmead Court Lounge (Anchor Housing) in Valencia Road.

Come and join us, as we have said before, the more the merrier, all are welcome - just turn up for 2 o’clock.

You don’t realise how pleasing an event you are missing

There have been three enjoyable afternoons. In September, Pranita Salunke, a registered Occupational

Therapist gave us an illuminating talk on “Well-being Beyond 50!” A healthy heart, with how to get the best

out of our lives, physically, medically and mentally!

In November our Treasurer, Asif Siddiqi gave us a special insight into that glittering city ‘Dubai’ – where ‘All that glitters’.....is not necessarily gold! While at the start of this new year, Tony Raymond, the Society President, enlightened us with the Stanmore you may not know.

As I write this March is almost upon us. Our next meeting is on Thursday 14th May, speaker to be

announced.

Look out for posters in the Library and Sainsbury’s – on the wall by the ‘help’ desk.

Or ring us if you have a query

For further information on these meetings please contact Lynne by email at lynnekaye@waitrose.com or by

telephone on 07721 020828, or Marilyn on 02089543329.

Concert In Aid of RNOH

LONDON FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Ross Pople 70th Birthday Tribute

Special Guest Appearance by SIR ANDRAS SCHIFF

In aid of THE ROYAL NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre Monday 11th May 2015 - 7pm

Tickets £45; £35; £18; £12; VIP £7 Booking Fee £1.75

Friends/RNOH discount 20% on designated seats (£45 and £35)

Friends/RNOH discount code: RNOH (No discount on VIP Tickets). BOX OFFICE : 0844 847 9910

ALL THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS CONCERT WILL GO TO THE RNOH

6.

Stanmore Bowls Club

Gerald Diamond. Hon Secretary

As we get closer to our 75th anniversary in 2017, the Club continues to thrive and attract new

members, keeping our qualified coaching team busy in the season. We were pleased to have two

members of the local Asian community join the club last season and would welcome more from

that community. We provide free coaching sessions on a one to one or one to two basis, with the

loan of all equipment, and we generally pass beginners after four sessions on our Green.

In 2014 we retained two trophies against local rivals, the Mill Hill and the Bushey Cups with a good

winning aggregate. Informal Rollups were well attended every afternoon, as well as the more

competitive club matches and competition events.

Our website continues to be a popular source of information and photographic record.

This year our Open Day is Sunday May 17th from 2.00 - 5.00pm, with entrance via the car park off

Dennis Lane, when everyone is welcome for a test bowl, refreshments, information about the Club

and the game of bowls.

We are supporting The Stanmore Society on Sunday June 7th, by opening the Club’s facilities to those enjoying their annual Fete in the Recreation Ground. At that time members will be on hand for anyone who wants to have a taster session on the green, and follow this up later with more formal coaching. Let’s all hope the sun will shine.

The Pinner Medical Centre

Lynny Kaye, Committee Member, Stanmore Society

The Stanmore Society tries to keep Members up to date with any important information of which

they become aware. Many people do not know about a facility which would enable them to get

advice and assistance with health problems on a daily basis, irrespective of Bank Holidays or

weekend closures.

The Pinner Medical Centre is a walk-in clinic and can be used by anyone living in the Borough of

Harrow. People can of course make appointments but anything of urgency can and will be dealt

with by just arriving and requesting to see a doctor or nurse. I have personally used the facility and

found it more than adequate for most medical problems. There is also an extremely good and

efficient pharmacy within the centre.

The address is 37 Love Lane Pinner HA5 3EE. Phone number 020 88665766

Opening hours are 8.00am to 7.30pm and, apart from the doctors and nurses who are always

available, they also conduct minor surgery and additionally there is an in-house cosmetic dentist.

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The Pinner medical Centre is open 365 days a year and we hope that the forgoing information will

answer any concerns members may have regarding medical services in the Harrow and district

area.

There is of course also a walk-in centre at Edgware, but I do not think you can make an

appointment there.

Stanmore Country Park

Maria Crastus, John Hollingdale, Margaret Huitson

Stanmore Country Park is a valuable local resource not only for nature conservation but for

recreational activities too. Volunteer warden John Hollingdale has spent more than two decades

keeping the park in excellent shape for us and its wildlife. His wife Margaret has also had a long

term interest in nature, and since her retirement she has been able to spend much more time

helping John at the park on a voluntary basis. More recently, conservation graduate Maria Crastus

has joined John and Margaret to help out at the park as a volunteer assistant warden. The

volunteer wardens are also ably assisted by a team of other volunteers, who do everything from

clearing litter to monitoring species such as birds and butterflies.

Stanmore Country Park has a mixture of woodland and open areas which makes it a good site for

grassland butterflies, woodpeckers and muntjac deer. A walk around the way-marked nature trail

will guarantee delights at any time of year, ranging from early blossom and bluebells spread out

across the site in spring to bubbling streams, buzzards and verdant ferns. On a clear day,

Wembley Stadium, the London Eye and the Shard are all visible on the horizon from the highest

points in the park.

Work continues to keep the paths open for people and nature, and also to link areas together to

allow butterflies and birds to thrive. Several bridges and boardwalks have been put in thanks to

funding by the Green Grid project, and there are plans to build more over the wettest parts of the

park.

The park wardens would welcome any help to keep the site tidy and wildlife friendly. If you have

some time to offer, a great way to get involved is to join one of the regular working parties. These

are organised by the Harrow Nature Conservation Forum (HNCF) and take place on one of

Stanmore’s nature sites every Wednesday. The Forum also organises guided nature walks and

other fun and educational events, for which there is no charge and no need to book. Full

timetables for all these activities can be found on the Forum’s website at

http://www.harrowncf.org/.

Please do let us know what plants or animals you see on any of the sites by tweeting the Forum at

@HarrowNCF. For more information on any aspect of Stanmore’s nature reserves or to find out

more about the HNCF’s activities, email the Forum chairman Stephen Bolsover at

admin@harrowncf.org.

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A date for your diary

23 April 2015.

Celebrate World Book night with The Disability Foundation (TDF). Collect your copy of Water for

Elephants or Escape from Camp 14 from The Disability Foundation on the evening. The venue is

the Herbert Seddon Centre in the grounds of the RNOH and the evening will begin at 6.30pm.

TDF therapists will be available on the night to offer mini complementary therapy treatments.

Remember to register your interest and book your appointment by calling Reception on 0208 954

7373.

On the evening there will also be other activities and stalls. Already signed up is an artisan who

crafts homemade glass beads and we hope to have psychic readings, hand crafted scented

candles and much more. Interested stall holders should call reception on 0208 954 7373.

Geraldine Gower

Communications and Community Liaison Officer

Geraldine@TDF.org.uk The Disability Foundation Holistic Health Charity for Every Body

www.tdf.org.uk 020 8954 7373

Based at RNOH, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, HA7 4LP

TDF is now open EVERY Saturday 10am to 1pm, plus 9.45am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday

Are you a Scrabble enthusiast?

"Do you enjoy playing Scrabble? If you do would you like to play a little more by joining the London

Scrabble League?

Don't be put off by thinking you would be playing against champions - they are in a world of their

own. Mostly, like me, we are the normal average player and if we do occasionally get a flash of

brilliance and make a seven-letter word it gives cause for celebration. I would be happy to see and

discuss things with you. Call me - Renee - on 020-89524201"

9.

AGM Minutes

Stanmore Library

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE STANMORE SOCIETY

Thursday 12th June 2014 8.00pm

Stanmore Library

Present: Tony Raymond (President), John Williams (Chairman), Denise McLernon (Membership

Secretary), Asif Siddiqi (Treasurer), Geoffrey Belsman, David Graham, Lynne Kaye, Audrey

Phillips, Marilyn Raymond, Michelle Chalibamba (co-opted), Shirley Leuw

Apologies: Damien Gillespie, Trevor Gray and Marilyn Ashton

Members & Visitors: 45 approx

Guest Speaker: Rob Hurd, the Chief Executive of RNOH Trust

Minutes of last AGM: Tuesday 25st June 2013. Minutes approved.

Matters Arising: Covered in Chairman’s report.

Chairman’s Report:

Thanks were given to the Committee for their work and support; also for their involvement in the

now Annual Fete in Bernays Garden.

Wood Farm: Development of the site is now in progress - 10 houses. Top soil is being replaced

and the addition of part of the site to the Country Park is now in progress.

Bentley Priory: The museum has opened to the public on Mon, Wed and Fridays plus the third Saturday of

the month. Group visits may be set up.

New Logo: This has been completed and circulated.

Broadway Flower Boxes: Look good, the Society will sponsor some which will provide publicity.

Anmer Lodge site: Necessary to divert a number of watercourses during the period July/end of

year and no access available from London Rd.

Some discussion followed on the effects the development and parking spaces will have on the

area.

The Fete: felt to be a great success, is now planned to be an annual event with Church link and

dog show.

Treasurer’s Report

Asif Siddiqi presented and circulated the Annual audited Accounts to December 2013.

A healthy balance at present of just over £6000, which could help to support the improvement of

the Bernays Garden and a new water pump for Spring Pond.

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Thanks were made to Alan Cooper Saunders Angel for examination and audit of the accounts free

of charge.

Question from the floor: None

The accounts were approved: Geoffrey Austin and seconded by Audrey Philips.

Elections: Geoffrey Belsman has resigned from the Committee and was thanked for all the work

he had done over the past years. There were no contested positions, so the Chair and other

members were re-elected.

John Williams (Chairman) Asif Siddiqi (Treasurer)

Marilyn Raymond (Minutes Secretary) Audrey Phillips (Membership)

Marilyn Ashton Michelle Chalibamba, David Graham QC Damien Gillespie Rita Jourdan

Lynne Kaye Denise McLernon Tony Raymond (Honorary Life President)

Denise stepped down from her membership role and Audrey agreed to take this on.

Trevor Grey was co-opted onto Committee with his wide knowledge of conservation matters.

Vinod ? was recommended to help support the Web site.

Concern was raised as to the ability of Committee members to attend the monthly meetings, this

to be taken up at a later date.

Any other Business and questions from the floor:

• Stanmore Hill/Church Rd lights: Suggestion of yellow lines across junction and return of central island traffic light for pedestrian safe crossing.

• Bernays Garden: Impressed with speed of Council clean up following the fete. Seat in place does not face the sun. The Society plan another seat in the garden.

As Council monies were withdrawn so were the match funded Lottery monies so

upgrading has not taken place with cow sheds, wall and extra entrance gate. The

cow sheds were sold off by Council with Cowman Cottage.

• ‘Our Stanmore News’: Delivery to certain roads seems to be hit and miss. Copy may be seen in library but is there a production shortage?

• Harrow Community Action Group: meeting 18th June, John & Lynne to attend by invitation.

• Broadway street lighting: Upgrade approved but not progressed as yet.

• Bus information updates: Suggestion for sites - outside Carpet Right and Canons Corner.

• Pinner Pledge: suggestion that Stanmore follow suit. To be investigated.

• Stanmore Station: Suggestion of access video to highlight problems.

David Graham thanked John for taking the Chair.

Meeting closed 9.15pm

11.

WALKS

PROGRAMME 2015

DATE DAY PLACE TIME EVENT

25-Apr-15 SAT

Woodland flowers and the Furze Heath Project at Bentley Priory Nature Reserve. Meet at the Old Lodge Way entrance

2pm- 4.30p

m

This is a walk to enjoy the beautiful woodland flowers, Bluebells, Primrose, Wood Anemone and Wood Sorrel. We

will look at the oldest Oak tree in Middlesex and hear about the work to

improve the acid grassland habitat

02-May-15 SAT

Invertebrates at Stanmore Common and invertebrate

conservation at STANMORE COMMON LOCAL NATURE RESERVE Meet at Warren

Lane Car Park

10.30am to 1pm

A walk to look at some invertebrates at this outstanding site and to look at the

different habitats they use. The walk will cover some principles of invertebrate

conservation

03-May-15 SUN

Bugs and Trees at HARROW RECREATION GROUND Meet at the Hindes Road entrance. 10 minutes walk from Harrow

on the Hill Tube station

10.30am to 1pm

TWO EVENTS and 2 leaders. A BUG HUNT for children led by Simon Braidman, nets and lenses and

containers provided and for adults a Tree walk led by the amazing John

Wells. Tea , Coffee and biscuits provided at the Community hut afterwards.

08-May-15 Friday

The Bats of Stanmore Common - Meet in the Car

Park in Warren Lane, opposite Stanmore Cricket club

8.00pm-

10.30pm

BAT WALK 8 species of bat have been recorded here Common and Soprano

Pipistrelle and Daubenton Bat guarenteed. Did get Nauthusius

Pipistrelle on recent survey

06-Jun-15 SAT

Rare plants at Stanmore Common - Meet in the Car

Park in Warren Lane, opposite Stanmore Cricket club

1.30pm-

4.00pm

A general look at the wildlife of the reserve which will include some very uncommon plants: Coralroot, Heath

Spotted Orchid and Heath Rush.

27-Jun-15 SAT

Pond dipping, tea and cakes A visit to Roe Green Walled Garden, Kingsbury. Public

transport excellent 7 minutes from Kingsbury Tube Station

10.30am to 1pm .

T

This is a tiny but amazing place Full of examples of Recycling and horticultural ideas but amazing for wildlife noted for

Great Crested Newt, and some uncommon spiders

04-Jul-15 SAT

NATURE WALK: A general walk on natural history

covering Roxbourne Rough Nature Reserve, Roxbourne Park, Newton Farm Ecology Park. Meet at Rayners Lane

Tube Station

10.30am-

1pm

This non-descript area of London has some hidden gems. Roxbourne Rough

has some good flowers including Sneezewort and Grass Vetchling. We will

look for birds in Roxbourne Park and visit Newton Farm Ecology Park and

here about plans for the reserve

01-Aug-15 SAT

Den Building at Fryent Country Park Meet in the Car Park at Fryent Country Park,

Fryent Way. (west side) Kingsbury Middlesex.

10.30am-

1pm

build a den or shelter on the slopes of Barn Hill. Materials are on site. Your

shelter may be tested. This lovely nature reserve gives great views to Wembley

stadium and Harrow on the Hill.

04-Sep-15 Friday

Meet in the Car Park at Fryent Country Park, Fryent Way.

(west side) Kingsbury Middlesex.

7.30pm-

10pm

Bats and Moths. Two events in one. A moth light will be set up to attract

stunning autumn moths. Red Green Carpet, The spectacled, Flame Shoulder etc. We will also look for bats Common and Soprano Pipistrelle. 2 leaders John

Hollingdale and Simon Braidman

11-Sep-15 Friday

Aberford Park, Borehamwood. Meet at Community centre car

park off Brook Road

7.30pm-

10pm

We are holding a bat walk along the linear green trail of Tykes Water and Aberford Lake. Good views of bats

including Daubenton's bat. We will also look at spiders and other evening

animals

02-Oct-15 Friday

Stanmore Country Park and Wood Farm. Meet at Car Park off Denis Lane (You can park

in Lidl’s Car park directly opposite. Only 10 minutes walk from Stanmore Tube

station)

7.30pm-

10.30pm

Creatures of the night. This is a very wild site and it’s even wilder at night. It is also an opportunity to visit the new

reserve extension at Wood Farm which gives a night view of the London skyline

that is hard to beat

11-Oct-15 SUN

Stanmore Common - Meet in the Car Park in Warren Lane, opposite Stanmore Cricket

club

10.30am-

2pm

Family practical work day. We need your help to manage this lovely nature

reserve. We will be cutting down small trees to help the grassland. Gloves,

tools, training provided. Bring packed lunch and stout footwear wellingtons

31-Oct-15 SAT

Stanmore Common - Meet in the Car Park in Warren Lane, opposite Stanmore Cricket

club

10.30am-

1pm

A look for fungi. This is a good site with Hedgehog fungus, Clitocybe geotropa, Helvella crispa, Velvet Shank, Aminta

citrina and many others.

07-Nov-15 SAT

Woodcock Hill, Borehamwood. Meet at the reserve sign on Carrington

Avenue

10.30am-

1pm

Guided walk on Fungi and anything else. This site has many common fungi species making it a good site for

beginners. It also gives good views and a little bit of history as well

FOR MORE DETAILS PHONE 0208 386 2502 OR EMAIL simonbraidman@hotmail.co.uk

The Stanmore Society

I/We wish to become a member of the Stanmore Society and enclose a cheque for:

Cash/cheque: £5.00 Bankers Order: £4.00 Life membership: £35 Corporate: £35 p/a

Cheques made payable to the Stanmore Society Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you would like

your membership card

To: Mrs Audrey Phillips, Membership Secretary

The Stanmore Society, 10 Hewett Close Tel: 8954 2185

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The Stanmore Society

Banker’s Order

Please return this to your bank

To: Bank: Sort Code:

Address of Branch

Please pay to Lloyds TSB Bank PLC (30-98-07) for the credit of THE STANMORE SOCIETY,

A/C No.01320874 the sum of £______ on the 1st

day of January _____, and a like amount on the same day

of each year until further notice. This cancels any previous standing order in favour of the

Stanmore Society.

Name: Signed:

Address:

Name: ___________________________

Address: _________________________

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Postcode: _________________________

Gift Aid Declaration

Name:

Of (address)

I would like all subscriptions and donations I

have made to the Stanmore Society for this tax

year, six years prior, and hereafter to be

treated as Gift Aid donations.