June 2008 Archives

The worst British mid-air collision took place July 4, 1948.

Debris of the York scattered near Mt Vernon and the main fuselage in woodland below Battlers Wells Farm, Harefield.

Debris and bodies from the Swedish plane were strewn in Copse Wood, Ruislip.

The daughter and grandson of one of the crew of the York came to Ruislip on Saturday and with help from Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local Society and Keith Hayward of the Chiltern Aviation Society, found the site of the York's impact and laid wreaths.

Eileen Bowlt

A LORRY has crashed into a train bridge in South Ruislip causing two of the steel girders underneath the bridge to collapse.
The grey Volvo tipper lorry crashed into the top of the bridge on Field End Road going towards Northolt just after 3pm today.
Father-of-two, Charlie Jones, 33, of Somervell Road, South Harrow, said: "I was sitting in my front room and I heard a really loud bang. I looked out my window and I could see the bridge. One of the steel girders was hanging down from underneath the bridge and another one had fallen off.
"A builders truck crashed into the bridge coming from South Ruislip. The driver was probably a bit shook up.
"Luckily it happened just before the kids come out of school. Someone could of got killed."
Field End Road is currently closed at the junction with Somervell Road.
There are no Chiltern Railway trains running from London to Birmingham until further notice.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery in Ruislip.
On May 16 at about 3.45pm a 31-year-old man was robbed in Priory Close by three suspects, one of whom appeared to be carrying a hand gun.
The victim had answered the front door when three males burst into the house and assaulted him leaving him with injuries to the head and his right hand.
A laptop, mobile phone and digital camera were stolen.
The three suspects are described as black males, between 23-35 years old and wearing dark clothing.
PC Simon Blinston of Robbery Unit at Hillingdon said: "We are particularly concerned that there was a firearm involved in this incident and urgently need to trace any witnesses who have further information or who saw the suspects run to a nearby vehicle parked in Manor Way."
The police are also keen to speak to a school girl who was walking in the area at the time.
Anyone with information should call PC Blinston on 0208 246 1471 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

AN RSPCA shop was damaged after a storage shed near the premises was set a light.

Ruislip Northwood Flower Arrangement Society will present the demonstration of flower arranging entitled From Monochromatic to Polychromatic by Robin White at St John's Church Hall, Hallowell Road, Northwood, on July 1 at 7pm.

A CYCLE trail will be named after one of the council's longest serving employees in recognition and appreciation of his services to the borough.
The cycle trail will be named David Brough Cycle Trail after Hillingdon Council's former head of democratic services and now freeman of the borough.
The two kilometre trail will be officially opened on Tuesday(24) at Bayhurst Woods in Ruislip and is the first in a series of family friendly cycle trails in the borough.
Mr Brough said: "I'm really honoured that the council is naming this after me. As a committed cyclist I think the scheme is really important to get more people cycling, in particular young people, for health and environmental reasons.
"I really like the idea of aiming it at young people and families and it being off-road, because some people think that's a problem with cycling - it's too dangerous."
Mr Brough joined Hillingdon Council in 1969 and later became head of democratic services before retiring in September last year.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Ray Puddifoot, said: "David Brough dedicated many years of his life to working for the council and serving residents of the borough.
"As he is a keen cyclist it is appropriate that we recognise this service with the naming of a cycle trail in his honour. I hope the trail allows many families to enjoy the benefits of cycling as well as the beauty of Bayhurst Woods."

FAMILIES are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment at the grand opening of the historic Manor Farm site.
The site in Bury Street, Ruislip, has been completely restored and is ready to open its doors to the public on June 28.
The family fun day will have a medieval theme with jugglers, acrobats, face painting and dance as well as medieval food, refreshments and hog roast sandwiches.
There will also be workshops in princess hat and knight armour making, medieval embroidery and calligraphy.
People can also take the opportunity to trace their family history or sample the wares of the crafts and charity stalls on site.
Councillor Henry Higgins, cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure at Hillingdon Council, said: ÒWe are lucky to have such a historic gem in the borough and hope that people will take the opportunity to come and experience a taste of the medieval at our grand opening.Ó
The entertainment will start at 2pm and tours of the site will be available throughout the day.

A CANNABIS factory containing 700 plants with a street value of over £100,000 was discovered in Ruislip.
South Ruislip Safer Neighbourhoods Team discovered the factory at an address in Northolt Avenue, South Ruislip, on June 16.
The officers had to use force to gain entry to the rented four-bedroom detached bungalow, after they received intelligence from the local community and EDF Energy who were concerned about the high use of electricity.
All the rooms contained plants and equipment for the cultivation and harvest of cannabis and the entire premises had been rewired with sophisticated equipment to by-pass the electricity meter, and a ventilation system was in place to assist with the plant growth.
The property has now been boarded up and no arrests have been made but police are continuing their investigation.
PS Ian Stacey said: "This is another example of South Ruislip Safer Neighbourhoods team acting to safeguard our community. We will always act on information received from members of the public whether it be within our local community or outside.
"We are here to improve the quality of life of the local community in South Ruislip and these sort of activities will not be tolerated."
Anyone who has information or is suspicious about drug activity should contact the police or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Sunday June 22

Tea on the Lawns in aid of Women for Women Cycle Cuba. At 61/61a Beverley Road, Ruislip. From 2.30pm. Call 01868 635 153 for more details.

Charlene Mitchell
SOME good has come out of a horrific road accident.