Current Issues
For stories and events prior to this date, please refer to Past Stories & Events
Please take a moment to nominate any local buildings that you cherish. According to the council website, these could be 'buildings or structures, and could include houses, churches, schools, and also non habitable features, such as milestones, bridges, and boundary walls'. 'The inclusion of a property on the Local List does mean, however, that the Council will take into account the building's special local architectural or historic interest when considering planning applications for alterations and extensions. Applications involving the demolition of buildings on the Local List will normally be refused, unless such works can be fully justified and a replacement building of suitable quality provided.'
One local resident has said that ' it would be nice to get as many structures as possible (at least slightly) protected, and thus the more people who know about it and therefore submit a suggestion, the better'
Click on this link to go to the council's website : Local list of buildings of architectural and historical significance consultation
Great Barn Licence Granted, November 2009
The 5 hour hearing of the Council's Licensing Sub Committee was held on
November 13. Ivor John made representations for this association Residents put forward a strong and well argued
case. Questions were raised about the noise, lack of toilets, whether this use
complies with the lottery funding, etc. Eventually a licence was granted for
alcohol, entertainment and music for Fridays and Saturdays until 11pm and
Sundays until 4pm, less than was originally asked for. It has been agreed that
appropriate numbers of Security Industry Approved staff will be present at
functions
Alcohol decision on Great Barn infuriates residents - click here to see the report of the hearing in the Gazette.
Medieval Festival at Manor Farm 15th and 16th August 2009
Running from 11:00 am to 5:00pm on both days, the festival will include :
 | Battle re-enactments (Pinn Meadow) |
| Medieval encampment (orchard) |
| Have-a-go activities (Great Barn) |
| Displays |
| Food Stalls |
| Theatre productions of the Canterbury Tales |
... and the customary medieval banquet on Saturday evening (tickets £20)
click here for more details of this and other Summer events at Manor Farm
Green Flags Galore July 2009
Several local parks were successful this year in gaining the
Green Flag Award
Warrender Park gained the Green Flag Award for the first time this year.
Churchfield Gardens got the Green Flag Award for the second year running - this is no mean feat as the judges re-visit annually and each year you have to show and improvement since the year before.
Ruislip Woods gained both the green flag award and green heritage award.
Congratulations are due for all the hard work put in by the council's green spaces team, notably by Damien Searle, Stuart Hunt and Richard Hutton. But also to the various public groups particularly the Friends of Churchfield Gardens and Ruislip Woods Management and Advisary Group.
Petition Regarding the Use of the Stables, Manor Farm Complex heard on 16th July 2009
This petition which had been signed by approximately 800 people was heard by Cllr Jonathan Bianco. The petition was rejected. The question as to where the children who currently attend the school will now go, still remains unanswered. When asked this question, Cllr Bianco replied : 'This petition must be determined on property grounds as I am not an educational representative. The council has no duty of care to private businesses, it happens that this is a school, it could be anything else'.
Click here to see a full report of the petition hearing http://ruislip.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/2009/07/council-refuse-plea-of-pre-sch.html
Ruislip Manor Fun Day Saturday 4th July 2009 11am- 5pm Bigger and Better than Ever
| Fairground rides |
| Charity and trade stalls |
| Speciality foods by local Restaurants |
| Kid zone - shows and activities |
| Bouncy castle and slides |
| Live Music and dancing |
| Science fiction fancy dress |
| Tombolas |
| Face painting |
| Activities at Windmill Studios |
| Fun Day Queen and princess |
| Street entertainers, clowns |
Come and join in the fun. Click here to download a flyer with a full timetable of the days events RuislipManorFundayA5 RuislipManorFundayA3
Organised by Ruislip Manor Chamber of Commerce
Manor Farm – The Stables – Montessori
School, July 2009
The school principal is
surrendering the licence for use of The Stables at the end of this term. The
Council have decided to use The Stables, after building refurbishment probably
in excess of £50,000, as a catering facility for the Great Barn, which
unfortunately leads to closure of the school. This has caused considerable
concern among parents and residents, who have not been consulted about the
proposed change of use. A petition was initially lodged with the Council in
early May – now with over 800 signatures. A date has yet to be announced for
the petition hearing.
For more details see the report in the Ruislip Northwood
Gazette
http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/local-uxbridge-news/2009/06/17/parents-in-school-site-fight-113046-23901005/
New Duck Pond Farmers Market
Grand Opening May 3rd
10.00am - 3.00pm
In addition to the monthly Duck Pond Market the
Duck Pond Farmers Market
will be launching in May and continue on the 1st Sunday of each month.
A new and unique large farmers market is launching in May, housed inside Ruislip's
beautiful 13th Century Great Barn, and incorporating true farmers market stalls,
selling produce grown, reared or made by local producer. The market will
incorporate the usual Duck Pond Market features of a children's petting zoo and
live music from local buskers, as well as an exciting and unique farmers market
cafe selling breakfast and lunch made from produce available to buy at the
market. There will be plentiful indoor and outdoor seating, bike racks, and free
parking. Come and meet your local suppliers and buy fresh, seasonal food and
plants from the people that grew, reared or made it.
French Market at Manor Farm Ruislip from Thurs March 12th to Sat March 14th
Stalls include : Fresh bread, Charcuterie, Paris handbags, Cheeses, Cold
Sausages, Garlic prawnies, Basketwork, Wooden Toys, Provencal soaps, Table
linen, Sweets, Pancakes, Music CDs, Biscuits, Fruit and Veg, Olives, spices
and dried fruit.
www.france-at-home.com
The Shenley Park Project : Jan 09
This is a proposal to create an all weathers shelter and
intergenerational, outdoor physical exercise equipment.
This proposal is by Ruislip High School in their capacity as a Community School. This is what they say in their funding application :
Our project is to provide our local community with an all weathers shelter and exercise equipment that will benefit a wide range of local people. There is very little for young people to do within Ruislip Manor. Although there is a youth club at the other end of Ruislip, this is too far to walk to, and not safe to travel by bike. Local young people need a place where they can safely hang out and meet up with their friends, and we have come up with the idea of creating a shelter and some all-age outdoor exercise equipment that can be enjoyed by everyone who lives in the local community. Shenley Park has a play park for young children, which is situated in a small corner of the park. We would like to build the shelter close to the play park, so that parents and carers could sit under it while their children played. Older children would use the outdoor exercise equipment, and this would mean that the young children wouldn’t feel intimidated by older ones ‘taking over’ or messing about inappropriately. The shelter would have lighting and a clear view roof, and we feel it would be an attractive addition to the park. We think that once erected, local residents would find it unobtrusive, and its design means that it would be erected in a short space of time. The shelter could attract different groups to hold events there, acting like a stage, whilst audiences sat on the large expanse of grass that makes up the rest of the park.A questionnaire was distributed to residents close to the park and was available in Ruislip Manor Library. Although the deadline has passed, if you missed out you can still send your views to Mrs Penny Maas, Director of Community and Partnership Learning office@ruisliphigh.com or contact Councillor Markham or Councillor Mills at mmarkham@hillingdon.gov.uk or dmills@hillingdon.gov.uk phone number: 01895 250316.
Click here to view the questionnaire which also has pictures of the proposed equipment Shenley Park Questionnaire Page 1 Page 2
See also this website which has been set up by local residents http://www.ruislipmanor.com/shenleyshelter/
Duck Pond Market at Manor Farm now held monthly
from January 2009
The Duck Pond Market is a Craft and Community market
which is held on the Manor Farm site
which aims to promote local crafts
and produce. The market is held on the 3rd
Sunday of each month starting January 18th 2009 9.00am -
3.00pm. For more information see
www.duckpondmarket.co.uk
Manor Farm Site : Opening Times of
Buildings November 08
Now that so much lottery money has been spent refurbishing the Manor Farm
site, the question that everyone has been asking is when can we get inside the
buildings ?
So here are some answers :
The Manor Farm House is now open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 10-3. Two rooms on the ground floor house the interpretation centre which explains the history of the site from Norman times to the present day, including hands on exhibits accessible to all ages. The Pram Shed is also open at the same time. This is the building to the right of the farm house which contains an exhibition of farm implements.
The Great Barn is open for events and workshops, and will be open at other times once a sufficient number of volunteers have been recruited.
Individual Craft Workshops situated in the courtyard of the Great Barn facing Bury Street
Studio 1:Christine Smith : Artist, open daily from 12.00 to 6.00pm. closed Monday and Thursday
Studio 2:Michael Posner : Potter, open Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 10.30 to 4.00pm see www.mikeposner.co.uk
Studio 3: Shaun Higgins : Furniture Maker, open daily see www.shaker-maker.com
Studio 4: Toni Richfield
: Mosaics, open daily from 12.00 to 4.00pm. closed Monday and Friday.Studio 5: Mita Samanta
: Leather handbags and accessories, open daily from 11.00 to 5.00pm closed tuesday.If you have any views on the above please let us know see Feedback