by Yixiang Zeng
Thousands of people turned out once again over the bank holiday weekend for Harrow’s biggest horticultural festival.
The annual Harrow in LEAF competition brought together plants and vegetables grown by green-fingered residents, with prizes handed out for the best produce on display.
Georgia Weston, chairman of the charity, said: “We try to encourage people who grow stuff in the borough, who have bees, art work and photography, encourage them to show off their work by entering the competition.
“It’s open to everyone who wishes to enter. We try to bring a lot of people together, and it is nice to be recognised within your community.
The two-day event also offered games and live music for families, as well as stalls selling products from local businesses and charities.
It replaced the former Harrow Show five years ago and now attracts a large number of local volunteers who help out over the weekend as well.
Tuesday 31 August 2010
Monday 30 August 2010
Harrow in Leaf show story
By Yixiang Zeng
Thousands of visitors were attracted to the community's traditional horticultural festival at the bank holiday weekend.
The sixth annual competition, organised by Harrow in Leaf, aims to bring the whole community together and encourage the locals to show off their talent.
Nita Mcewan, 46, of King’s Road, South Harrow, explained how she was amazed after she had visited the two tents displaying vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts made by the community members, allotment and horticultural societies, and Harrow Beekeepers Association.
She said: “It's a very good event, and we never see something like this. They have got a fantastic site as well.
“This is amazing. We followed people who run the clubs, learned how they grow the vegetables, how they looked after them. I'm looking forward to join one of the societies.”
Georgia Weston, Chairman of Harrow in Leaf, said: “We try to encourage people who grow stuff in the borough, who have bees, art work and photography, encourage them to show off their work by entering the competition.
“It's open to everyone who wishes to enter. We try to bring a lot of people together, and it is nice to be recognised within your community and it's very good for the community."
Apart from the exhibition displayed at the Harrow Museum and Heritage Centre, the two-day event also offers games, fun and live music to the families, and helps promote local businesses by inviting them to set up stalls to sell their goods.
Ms Weston added: “It's also a chance for people in the borough to come and look around, buy some stuff, and have some coffee. We provide something nice that people can go locally.”
Speaking with the winner of this year's “The Best in the Show”, John William Harding told The HA1 he has always brought his garden plant dahlias to the shows, “I go to lots of shows like this, and I like to keep the standard up.
“I enjoy people to come to see my dahlias, and try to make them really nice. I spend a lot of time and a lot of input.”
The show, which replaced the former Harrow Show five years ago, has also attracted plenty of volunteers to help out during the event.
Silsila Rokai, 19, of The Bye Way in Harrow, said she and her sister are very excited to come and help out at the event: “I am interested to help people so I think it's a good idea to spend some time to see what everyone is doing, and find out what they are up to.
“I am very surprised that so many people want to volunteer, and I definitely think about volunteering again next year.”
Thousands of visitors were attracted to the community's traditional horticultural festival at the bank holiday weekend.
The sixth annual competition, organised by Harrow in Leaf, aims to bring the whole community together and encourage the locals to show off their talent.
Nita Mcewan, 46, of King’s Road, South Harrow, explained how she was amazed after she had visited the two tents displaying vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts made by the community members, allotment and horticultural societies, and Harrow Beekeepers Association.
She said: “It's a very good event, and we never see something like this. They have got a fantastic site as well.
“This is amazing. We followed people who run the clubs, learned how they grow the vegetables, how they looked after them. I'm looking forward to join one of the societies.”
Georgia Weston, Chairman of Harrow in Leaf, said: “We try to encourage people who grow stuff in the borough, who have bees, art work and photography, encourage them to show off their work by entering the competition.
“It's open to everyone who wishes to enter. We try to bring a lot of people together, and it is nice to be recognised within your community and it's very good for the community."
Apart from the exhibition displayed at the Harrow Museum and Heritage Centre, the two-day event also offers games, fun and live music to the families, and helps promote local businesses by inviting them to set up stalls to sell their goods.
Ms Weston added: “It's also a chance for people in the borough to come and look around, buy some stuff, and have some coffee. We provide something nice that people can go locally.”
Speaking with the winner of this year's “The Best in the Show”, John William Harding told The HA1 he has always brought his garden plant dahlias to the shows, “I go to lots of shows like this, and I like to keep the standard up.
“I enjoy people to come to see my dahlias, and try to make them really nice. I spend a lot of time and a lot of input.”
The show, which replaced the former Harrow Show five years ago, has also attracted plenty of volunteers to help out during the event.
Silsila Rokai, 19, of The Bye Way in Harrow, said she and her sister are very excited to come and help out at the event: “I am interested to help people so I think it's a good idea to spend some time to see what everyone is doing, and find out what they are up to.
“I am very surprised that so many people want to volunteer, and I definitely think about volunteering again next year.”
Monday 23 August 2010
Family to take on Everest challenge
An Edgware family are to climb part of Mount Everest to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.
Five members of the Hindocha family are to take on the mountain’s Base Camp Challenge in October as part of a bid to raise £24,000.
Neha Hindocha, 25, told The HA1 they started fundraising after their grandmother got help from the Kenton hospice in 2009.
“My grandma was very ill for the past thirty years,” she said. “They way they treated her was absolutely incredible.”
The family held a Salsa and Mexican evening last week at the VIP Lounge in Edgware to help fund their trip.
They have already raised £15,000 of their target through events including a trek across the Alps in Switzerland.
Neha’s brother Vishal, 24, said: “The money will pay for nurses and doctors. They receive very little funding from the NHS and almost purely depend on donations. We wish we could give something back to them.”
The family are hoping that their Mount Everest challenge will see them reach their fundraising target.
It is set to be their toughest physical challenge so far and will involve almost two weeks of walking.
Neha said: “We’re trying to go to Box Hill in Surrey, go to the gym, cycling, swimming and walking to increase our endurance.
“We’re climbing to the peak just above the Base Camp, which is 6000 metres over 13 days of trekking.”
You can find out more about their trip and make a donation on the family’s Just Giving page
Five members of the Hindocha family are to take on the mountain’s Base Camp Challenge in October as part of a bid to raise £24,000.
Neha Hindocha, 25, told The HA1 they started fundraising after their grandmother got help from the Kenton hospice in 2009.
“My grandma was very ill for the past thirty years,” she said. “They way they treated her was absolutely incredible.”
The family held a Salsa and Mexican evening last week at the VIP Lounge in Edgware to help fund their trip.
They have already raised £15,000 of their target through events including a trek across the Alps in Switzerland.
Neha’s brother Vishal, 24, said: “The money will pay for nurses and doctors. They receive very little funding from the NHS and almost purely depend on donations. We wish we could give something back to them.”
The family are hoping that their Mount Everest challenge will see them reach their fundraising target.
It is set to be their toughest physical challenge so far and will involve almost two weeks of walking.
Neha said: “We’re trying to go to Box Hill in Surrey, go to the gym, cycling, swimming and walking to increase our endurance.
“We’re climbing to the peak just above the Base Camp, which is 6000 metres over 13 days of trekking.”
You can find out more about their trip and make a donation on the family’s Just Giving page
Saturday 21 August 2010
St Luke's Hospice story
By Yixiang Zeng
An evening of salsa moves, Mexican food and cocktails was dedicated to raise money for St Luke's Hospice.
The event, held by the Hindocha family from Wolmer Garden, Edgware, attracted hundreds of guests dressed up as Latino dancers, who enjoyed a fabulous Wednesday night.
Neha Hindocha, 25, daughter of the family explained why they wish to help raise money for the Hospice, she said: “My grandma was very ill for the past thirty years. Last year she was at St Luke's Hospice, the way they treated her was absolutely incredible.”
Vishal, 24, Neha's brother, added: “The money will pay for nurses and doctors, they receive very little funding from the NHS, and almost purely depend on donation. We wish we could give something back to them.”
Among the guests enjoyed the party was Renu Malhotra, 48, from Camrose Avenue, Edgware, who said: “I like the dance, and it's an excellent event. I feel very organised and enjoyable.
“[They've got] great support from their friends, because everyone is at the middle of the week and I don't expect so many people turn out.”
The family is aiming to raise £25, 000 and so far has already got £15,000 under their belt through a variety of events including a yoga workshop, a charity lunch, and a trek during which Neha's mom and dad participated in across the Alps in Switzerland.
Neha told The HA1 they are now gearing up to take on the Everest Base Camp Challenge in October with the hope of raising the rest of the money.
She said: “We're trying to go to Box Hill in Surrey, go to gym, cycling, swimming, and walking, and increase our endurance.
“We're climbing to the peak just above the Base Camp, which is 6,000 metres over 13 days of trekking.”
The team, including the entire Hindocha family, are also preparing their equipment for the trip, such as tents, sleeping bags and trekking boots.
If you would like to raise money for St Luke's Hospice or know more about their adventure, visit http://www.justgiving.com/Team-N-Everest/3
An evening of salsa moves, Mexican food and cocktails was dedicated to raise money for St Luke's Hospice.
The event, held by the Hindocha family from Wolmer Garden, Edgware, attracted hundreds of guests dressed up as Latino dancers, who enjoyed a fabulous Wednesday night.
Neha Hindocha, 25, daughter of the family explained why they wish to help raise money for the Hospice, she said: “My grandma was very ill for the past thirty years. Last year she was at St Luke's Hospice, the way they treated her was absolutely incredible.”
Vishal, 24, Neha's brother, added: “The money will pay for nurses and doctors, they receive very little funding from the NHS, and almost purely depend on donation. We wish we could give something back to them.”
Among the guests enjoyed the party was Renu Malhotra, 48, from Camrose Avenue, Edgware, who said: “I like the dance, and it's an excellent event. I feel very organised and enjoyable.
“[They've got] great support from their friends, because everyone is at the middle of the week and I don't expect so many people turn out.”
The family is aiming to raise £25, 000 and so far has already got £15,000 under their belt through a variety of events including a yoga workshop, a charity lunch, and a trek during which Neha's mom and dad participated in across the Alps in Switzerland.
Neha told The HA1 they are now gearing up to take on the Everest Base Camp Challenge in October with the hope of raising the rest of the money.
She said: “We're trying to go to Box Hill in Surrey, go to gym, cycling, swimming, and walking, and increase our endurance.
“We're climbing to the peak just above the Base Camp, which is 6,000 metres over 13 days of trekking.”
The team, including the entire Hindocha family, are also preparing their equipment for the trip, such as tents, sleeping bags and trekking boots.
If you would like to raise money for St Luke's Hospice or know more about their adventure, visit http://www.justgiving.com/Team-N-Everest/3
Monday 16 August 2010
Tobias Mead wows Harrow crowds
by Yixiang Zeng
One of the stars of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent competition wowed fans in Harrow on Sunday afternoon.
Tobias Mead performed some of his sleek dance moves at St Ann’s Shopping Centre yesterday, watched by around a hundred spectators and shoppers.
Among the fans queued up for his performance was 14-year-old Lisa from Harrow Weald, who said: “The performance is really good, amazing. I’m a big fan of his.”
15-year-old Debbie, from Wealdstone, had also headed into the town centre to watch Tobias in action. She said: “It’s really good. I just like his moves.”
22-year-old Tobias became a household name overnight after performing for Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan on Britain’s Got Talent.
He told The HA1 that he was now enjoying having the chance to perform for and meet some of his fans in person.
“I’m trying to interact with the audience here,” he said. “Because when you’re on TV, you cannot see the audience, and they are all at home, but here you can see the crowds and be as close as possible to them.”
Tobias became one of the stars of this year’s ITV competition despite losing out to the eventual winners Spellbound.
He has now taken his dance routines on the road with a number of performances penciled in across the country.
Tobias said: “I will do a lot of performances. From next week I will work with Disney Camp Rock 2 and do promotion (for them) all over the places.
“I will be dancing with other dancers and make the promotion more interesting.”
Fans in Harrow also got the chance to meet the talented dancer after watching him in action.
Tobias posed for photographs and signed autographs as well as performing two shows at the shopping centre.
One of the stars of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent competition wowed fans in Harrow on Sunday afternoon.
Tobias Mead performed some of his sleek dance moves at St Ann’s Shopping Centre yesterday, watched by around a hundred spectators and shoppers.
Among the fans queued up for his performance was 14-year-old Lisa from Harrow Weald, who said: “The performance is really good, amazing. I’m a big fan of his.”
15-year-old Debbie, from Wealdstone, had also headed into the town centre to watch Tobias in action. She said: “It’s really good. I just like his moves.”
22-year-old Tobias became a household name overnight after performing for Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan on Britain’s Got Talent.
He told The HA1 that he was now enjoying having the chance to perform for and meet some of his fans in person.
“I’m trying to interact with the audience here,” he said. “Because when you’re on TV, you cannot see the audience, and they are all at home, but here you can see the crowds and be as close as possible to them.”
Tobias became one of the stars of this year’s ITV competition despite losing out to the eventual winners Spellbound.
He has now taken his dance routines on the road with a number of performances penciled in across the country.
Tobias said: “I will do a lot of performances. From next week I will work with Disney Camp Rock 2 and do promotion (for them) all over the places.
“I will be dancing with other dancers and make the promotion more interesting.”
Fans in Harrow also got the chance to meet the talented dancer after watching him in action.
Tobias posed for photographs and signed autographs as well as performing two shows at the shopping centre.
TV star wows Harrow Crowds
By Yixiang Zeng
A Britain's Got Talent finalist wowed crowds at St Anns Shopping Centre when he showed off his creative dance yesterday noon.
Tobias Mead, 22, from Warminster, drove girls wild with his sleek moves attracting around a hundred shoppers.
Lisa, 14, from Harrow Weald, said: “The performance is really good and it's amazing. I'm a big fan of his.”
Another 15-year-old Debbie from Wealdstone, said: “It is really good. I just like his moves and very creative.”
The ITV show star told the HA1 he enjoyed his performance at the centre, he said: “I'm trying to interact with the audience here.
“Because when you're on TV, you cannot see the audience, and they are all at home, but here you can see the crowds and be as close as possible to them.”
When talking about his next move, Tobias added: “I will do a lot of performances. From next week I will work with Disney Camp Rock 2 and do promotion (for them) all over the places.
“I will be dancing with other dancers, and make the promotion more interesting.”
The audience showed its enthusiasm by queuing up patiently to ask him for photos and autographs during the meet-and-greet session.
Mrs Davinder Badhan, 43, from Heston, said she and her husband even brought the video camera to film the scenes when the star signing autograph for their son and daughter.
A Britain's Got Talent finalist wowed crowds at St Anns Shopping Centre when he showed off his creative dance yesterday noon.
Tobias Mead, 22, from Warminster, drove girls wild with his sleek moves attracting around a hundred shoppers.
Lisa, 14, from Harrow Weald, said: “The performance is really good and it's amazing. I'm a big fan of his.”
Another 15-year-old Debbie from Wealdstone, said: “It is really good. I just like his moves and very creative.”
The ITV show star told the HA1 he enjoyed his performance at the centre, he said: “I'm trying to interact with the audience here.
“Because when you're on TV, you cannot see the audience, and they are all at home, but here you can see the crowds and be as close as possible to them.”
When talking about his next move, Tobias added: “I will do a lot of performances. From next week I will work with Disney Camp Rock 2 and do promotion (for them) all over the places.
“I will be dancing with other dancers, and make the promotion more interesting.”
The audience showed its enthusiasm by queuing up patiently to ask him for photos and autographs during the meet-and-greet session.
Mrs Davinder Badhan, 43, from Heston, said she and her husband even brought the video camera to film the scenes when the star signing autograph for their son and daughter.
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Bond says thank you with party
by Yixiang Zeng
Residents from North Harrow came together at the weekend to celebrate James Bond’s local election win in May.
The event on Saturday, held by the Headstone North Councillor at St Alban’s Church Hall, was to thank voters for their support and trust following his decision to stand as an Independent.
One of the guests at the party, Sheila O’Brien, of Church Drive, explained why she had decided to support Mr Bond, rather than one of the candidates from a particular party.
She said: “James is the man with people. Everybody around him says he is always with other people and the community.”
That was backed up by Deirdre Deely, who said: “He could represent us without any other party influence.”
Two previous independent councillors, Neville Hughes and Derek Tyler, also showed their support by attending the celebrations.
Mr Hughes, a former Roxeth councillor, said: “An independent is someone who challenges council’s decision making, someone who thinks about people in the Harrow, not the particular political party.”
Councillor Bond’s victory was one of the shocks during dramatic local elections in May, in which he was elected at the expense of former Mayor Eric Silver.
Mr Bond said his priority since then has been the people of Headstone North, with regular residents’ surgeries being held so people can meet him.
He said: “These surgeries take place on Saturday mornings twice a month at two locations within the Headstone North ward.
“I shall serve the community by making myself available to all the residents who live here.”
Edited by Simon Fyles
Residents from North Harrow came together at the weekend to celebrate James Bond’s local election win in May.
The event on Saturday, held by the Headstone North Councillor at St Alban’s Church Hall, was to thank voters for their support and trust following his decision to stand as an Independent.
One of the guests at the party, Sheila O’Brien, of Church Drive, explained why she had decided to support Mr Bond, rather than one of the candidates from a particular party.
She said: “James is the man with people. Everybody around him says he is always with other people and the community.”
That was backed up by Deirdre Deely, who said: “He could represent us without any other party influence.”
Two previous independent councillors, Neville Hughes and Derek Tyler, also showed their support by attending the celebrations.
Mr Hughes, a former Roxeth councillor, said: “An independent is someone who challenges council’s decision making, someone who thinks about people in the Harrow, not the particular political party.”
Councillor Bond’s victory was one of the shocks during dramatic local elections in May, in which he was elected at the expense of former Mayor Eric Silver.
Mr Bond said his priority since then has been the people of Headstone North, with regular residents’ surgeries being held so people can meet him.
He said: “These surgeries take place on Saturday mornings twice a month at two locations within the Headstone North ward.
“I shall serve the community by making myself available to all the residents who live here.”
Edited by Simon Fyles
Monday 2 August 2010
Residents celebrated independent councillor's historic win
from left: Derek Tyler, James Bond, Neville Hughesby Yixiang Zeng
Residents from North Harrow celebrated James Bond's local election win in May as an independent on Saturday night.
The event, held by the Headstone North Councillor at St Alban's Church Hall, Norwood Drive, was to thank voters' support and trust.
When talking with one of the guests at the party, Sheila Obrien, of Church Drive, said: “James is the man with people. Everybody around him says he is always with other people and the community.”
Deirdre Deely, of Suffolk Road, said: “He could represent us without any other party's influence.”
Two previous independent councillors Neville Hughes and Derek Tyler also showed their support to their successor.
Mr Hughes, former Roxeth councillor, said: “To some extent, independent is someone who challenges council's decision making, someone thinks about people in the Harrow, not the particular political party.”
Mr Bond said as the new councillor for Headstone North, he has already started holding residents' surgeries so that people can come and meet him at regular intervals.
He said: “These surgeries take place on Saturday mornings twice a month at two locations within the Headstone North ward.
“I shall serve the community by making myself available to all the residents who live here.”
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