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The newly refurbished Townfield Community Centre is to mark its grand opening this week with a community fun day.
Visitors will be able to enjoy guided tours of the brand new centre, located in Townfield Road, Hayes, which now has updated facilities that include training rooms with IT equipment, health and beauty areas and a cosy communal meeting space for visitors.
The centre also boasts strong green credentials, with a ground source pump that will heat the centre as well as eco-friendly lighting and water fittings.
On the day, children can enjoy a whole range of art activities, and Hayes FM will be lending their musical services. Visitors will be able to use the new internet services free of charge, and refreshments will be laid out.
The grand opening will take place on January 23 from 12pm until 4pm, and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 020 8756 4390.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a burst water main at the junction of Glencoe Road and Kingsash Drive, Yeading this morning (18).

A fire engine from Ruislip and two from Southall - totalling 15 fire fighters - rushed to the scene at 8.07am.

A high volume pump was used to drain water from a nearby subway. The fire teams left the scene at 10.40am.

A spokesperson for Veolia Water Three Valleys, which is responsible for water in Hillingdon, said: "We would like to apologise to customers for any inconvenience caused by a burst on an 18inch water main this morning at Glencoe Road.

"A team from Veolia Water Three Valleys are currently on site repairing the main which we are hoping to complete later this evening, subject to weather conditions."

Were you affected by the burst main? Contact Gazette reporter Siba Matti at sibamatti@trinitysouth.co.uk.

DRIVERS are being warned of the dangers of alcohol over the Christmas period in an initiative to prevent road deaths.

Hillingdon Council is supporting the national 'Think Campaign', which warns that drink driving has the potential to ruin lives.

A BLIND woman was left distressed and in tears at the tills with her shopping after being told her form of payment would not be accepted.

Jenny Ridout, 62, of Chatsworth Road, Hayes, uses a specialised version of the chip and pin payment system, which requires a signature, but was dismayed when buying paint and compost when she was refused.

THE heroic and quick actions of a 13 year old boy saved three lives and avoided certain injury.

A blaze began above the Red Rose Tandoori on Uxbridge Road, Hayes at 4.15pm last Tuesday, filling the three storey building above it with smoke and fire.

A PEDESTRIAN was taken to hospital after being hit by a car on last night (Monday).

The accident occurred at 11.05pm at the junction of Shakespeare Avenue and Yeading Gardens, Hayes.

ONE couple turned back the clock by celebrating their silver wedding anniversary with a 70s disco party.

Shaun and Julie Coker, of Grosvenor Avenue, Hayes, were joined by many friends and family last Saturday to celebrate the occasion.

Their 25th anniversary marked the date when they got married at St Peter's and Paul's Church, in St Peter's Way, Harlington, in 1984.

Their guests included best man Neil Coker, bridesmaids Jane Farrell, Tracy Coker and Tina King as well as page boy Tony Martin.

The couple have three children, Donna, 22, Joanne, 20, and Craig, 17, and over 100 guests attended the celebrations.

A POUNDSHOP will be replacing the site where Woolworths used to be in Hayes bringing 30 new jobs to the area.
The 99p Store is due to open in Station Road on Tuesday (June 9) being the 84th store the company has.
The shop will offer a range of goods including food, cosmetics, garden items and fancy gifts.
Hussein Lalani, commercial director of 99p Stores, said: "The public are flocking to our store. Gone are the days when there was a stigma to bargain brands."
The brand expects massive queues at the opening and has requested a "friendly" police presence.
For more information visit www.99pstoresltd.com.