What's On

A RETIRED children's charity worker celebrated her 100th birthday at a Ruislip care home on Sunday (17).

Great aunt Elsie Newbury was born in Isleworth, west London, and spent most of her working life as a carer at a Dr Barnado's children's home in Eastbourne.

Mrs Newbury, who has outlived her three siblings, has been a member of Salem Baptist Church in Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge for several years. She was once captain of the girls brigade at the church and taught in the Sunday school, as well as singing in the choir.

THE final Duck Pond Christmas Farmers Market of the year takes place next Wednesday (23) from 2pm - 7pm.

The popular market, which is housed inside the beautiful 13th Century Great Barn, part of the Manor Farm Complex, features produce grown, reared or made locally.

As well as fresh, seasonal food and plants, there will be children's entertainment, face painting and live music.

There will also be a cafe selling breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks made from produce available for sale at the market.

The next Duck Pond Farmers Market takes place on Sunday, February 7 from 10am to 3pm.

Come and Join the Christmas festivities at The Church of Most Sacred Heart, Pembroke Road, Ruislip. On Saturday 5th December from 10.30 - 2pm.

GET ready to don your skates and do your best impressions of Torvill and Dean as Hillingdon's very own ice rink opens to the public for the second year.

The rink, outside the civic centre in High Street, Uxbridge, will open from next Friday (27) until January 3, 2010.

Last year, more than 13,000 people of all ages visited the rink during the festive period.

Councillor Henry Higgins, cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure, said: "The ice was a great success last year and proved popular with residents and visitors alike.

"People came from across the borough and beyond to enjoy the ice rink and we look forward to hopefully welcoming even more people this year to enjoy it again."

Bookings for the ice rink can be made from today (16) through the Beck Theatre box office on 020 8561 8371. On the day sales will be available at the ice rink from November 27.

For further information, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk.

Meditation classes are being held on Mondays from 16th November at South Ruislip's' Community Association, Deane Park, Long Drive, South Ruislip from 8.30 - 9.30pm.

Then look no further. A therapy day in aid of the Buddhist Charity Lelung Dharma Trust is being held at The Stables, Manor Farm Site, Ruislip on Sunday 15th November from 10am-4pm.

AN RUISLIP artist is currently exhibiting his paintings at Uxbridge Library.

Robert Adam, 58, of Reservoir Road, Ruislip, is showcasing a collection of his artwork he was been producing over the past 10 years.

A PEDESTRIAN who was hit by a car while crossing a Ruislip Manor road is in a stable condition.

The 44-year-old man was crossing Park Way at about 6.45pm on Tuesday when he was hit by the silver Vauxhall Astra Estate.

He was taken to Charing Cross Hospital by ambulance and should be released in the next couple of days.

Park Way and Elm Avenue were closed at the junctions with Victoria Road and Oak Grove by police and reopened at about 11.30pm.

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.

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.