July 2009 Archives

VANDALS are repeatedly targeting a football club, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

A 17-year-old boy who kicked and punched a man to the floor in a violent robbery has been sentenced to three years in a young offenders institution.

The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, committed the offence in Uxbridge Road, Hayes, on November 2 last year at 7.30pm.

He stole a wallet and credit cards belonging to a 27-year-old man, who still suffers from the effects of the attack.

He was sentenced this week at Isleworth Crown Court after being identified by CCTV images.

A BROOM maker and basket weaver was on hand to give children a demonstration to celebrate six weeks of environmental activities.

The event was part of a 'Touching Nature' project held at Yeading Junior School, in Carlyon Road, last Saturday.

The event encouraged those who live near the Greenway and Yeading Brook to explore the green spaces near to them.

The project was held in partnership with the National Grid who are carrying out a pipeline project in the area, and an archaeologist was also available to chat to residents.

Barry Watson, Groundwork project officer, said: "Yeading meadows are a real surprise and probably only really enjoyed by a few-keen eyed dog walkers.

"If you keep your eyes and ears open around here you will come across orchids and bats, kingfishers and deer."

Hayes & Harlington Community Centre, in Albert Rd, Hayes are holding a family fun day on Saturday 25th July from 1pm to 6pm

There are various stalls. Bouncy Castle, Line Dance and Ju- jitsu display and a delicious barbecue

There will also be the unmissable opportunity to throw wet sponges at Labour Council Leader Mo Khursheed and Councillor John Oswell.

ROBBERS assaulted a driver as he returned to a cash-in-transit van from a bank.
The incident happened in front of Natwest bank in Coldharbour Lane, Hayes yesterday (Tuesday) at about 10.45am. Two suspects who made off with the box.
Police attended the scene as did the air ambulance, the victim's injuries were minor.
It appears no weapons were used by the suspects during the incident.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. If you have information contact 0300 123 1212 or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.

A RUNNING club took part a relay around an island coast to raise cash for leukaemia patients.

Hayes & Harlington Road Runners presented the £606 cheque to the leukaemia patients unit at Hillingdon Hospital on July 8.

The sponsorship money was raised last month when the club ran a relay around the coast of Anglesey, a total of 102 miles.

It is hoped the money will contribute towards buying a water fountain, an air conditioning unit and a television for the unit.

Hayes & Harlington Road Runners are based at Hayes & Harlington Community Centre, in Albert Road, Hayes, and welcome new members of all standards.

For more information go to www.hhroadrunner.com.

A DIETER is celebrating his success after losing more than eight stones in a year.
Christian Azolan, 26, of Weald Way, Hayes says his weight began spiralling out of control when he was eighteen after the death of his fahter.
At the time Christian was studying fashion at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication in Kent. He says when he started university he was 13 stones but by the time he finished he weighed more than 21 stones.
Christian said: "At the time it just seemed like an easy option for me, it was a way of distracting myself from actually dealing with the grief. I gained a lot of the weight during my placement year at San Fransico.
"But I never really realised how much weight I'd put on until I applied for a job over a year ago as a visual merchandiser. I had to get a photo pass made at the time and I was just shocked by the picture. I just couldn't believe it was me."
He said that's when he realised he had to do something about it and he joined an organisation called LighterLife after one of his friends lost three stones through their programme.
He said: "I decided to go with them because they offered counselling and because I knew food wasn't the real issue."
He said the counselling was done as a group and it allowed him to see that a lot of the time he was eating as a way of rewarding himself.
He said: "I've learnt to change that now by rewarding myself by buying something instead like a CD or clothes.
"I'm continuing to keep the weight off which is great and I go to Virgin Active in Stockley Park. I also go out more with my friends whereas before I was just a hermit."
Christian works as at 3 Mobile in The Chimes and also does freelance fashion designing for French Connection and Tesco.
For more information about LighterLife 0800 2988 988 or visit www.lighterlife.com

MORE THAN a 100 people attended the opening of a new police base.
The celebrations took place on Saturday (July 4) in Welbeck Avenue, Hayes where Barnhill and Charville Safer Neighbourhoods teams will now operate from with a total of 12 officers located there.
Councillor Shirley Harper-O'Neil, the Mayor of Hillingdon and MP John McDonnell who represents Hayes and Harlington also attended the event.
Borough Commander Carl Bussey, said: "Opening this new Safer Neighbourhoods base is a great step forward for the policing of the Charville and Barnhill wards. Having these teams dedicated to the local community, who understand the issues that we are facing and knowing that they are located within easy access, will provide reassurance to those we serve.
"I encourage local residents to get involved with their Safer Neighbourhoods Team. Local communities get a real say in deciding the priorities for their area in which they live. This

A MAN was sentenced to three yeas in prison after being caught by police whilst still in the house he was burgling.
Michael Calliste, 31 of Lea Road, Southall was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court at the end of May.
The incident in Princes Park Avenue in Hayes on February 27 where police were called to the scene at 7.15pm after the Calliste had entered the upstairs bedroom of the house. Acting Police Sergeant Damian Goddard - Lane, said: "This is an excellent example of the Boroughs fight against burglary and the police teams working together to achieve results. In this case the Borough Tasking Unit and the Botwell Safer Neighbourhoods team were able to catch this criminal in the act."

A WOMEN aged 70 from Hayes died after being hit by a train at Northwick Park station yesterday (July 2) evening.
She was struck by a southbound Metropolitan line service pulling into the station at 6.25pm although the British Transport Police say it was not suspicious.
An employee at Playgolf Northwick Park, in Watford Road, Harrow, said: "A customer said her friend was standing next to this lady.She turned round and when she turned back, the lady wasn't there but her bags were."