WERFA NEWS (449) November 2015

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Woodland Estate Resident Freeholders’ Association is a Registered Charity Number 267423
Number 449 / November 2015
Social Club: EVENTS for 2015...
WERFA Swing Night - Saturday 5th December
Swing along to Christmas at our special WERFA vintage dance evening
on 05 December – our local experts, Ruth and Martin Ellis, will host the
evening and wow us with some swing dancing, as well as encouraging us
to participate in a fun class. They will be supported by a live band, Graham
Hughes and the Sunshine Kings, who are a Top London jazz and swing band
inspired by the music of New Orleans, the singing and dancing of the 1920’s,
and the dixieland and trad revivals in America and the UK. The Sunshine
Kings brings it all together into a band that makes people of all ages dance,
clap, tap toes, and go home with a smile. Great for dancing, great for
listening, great for anyone wanting to have a good time.
8pm to late, bar open, and special Christmas buffet. Get your tickets now
to avoid disappointment, only £15 including food, call 07510 632109 or
email Les McCallum at les@lesmccallum.com
Review of the Abba Night (see back page)
Review of the Silent Films Screening at
WERFA – Wednesday 7th October 2015
A great turnout for the inaugural event of the Isleworth Film Festival,
especially considering it was a mid-week evening and the competing
attraction of The Great British Bake Off Final!
The evening began with an informative presentation about the history of
Worton Hall Studios hosted by Ed Harris, author of “Britain’s Forgotten Film
Factory”. Ed then presented some selected scenes from “The Unwanted”,
an epic tale of love and war, and very amusingly and expertly described the
Beginners Adult
Ballet Classes
Tuesdays
8-9pm here at the WERFA Pavilion.
Ladies, have you always wanted
to take Ballet classes?
Here are some reasons why you should come
and join me:
Ballet can enhance your life in many ways.
It is an excellent work out that:
• Tones, Strengthens and Stretches the Body
It improves:
• Posture, Flexibility and Core Strength
It is sociable and great fun
First two weeks as trial classes. £5.50 pay as
you go. Please contact Jacqueline:
Jacqueline@villageschoolofdance.co.uk
or 020 8577 9863
The connection with Isleworth Studios will
not be forgotten. Hounslow Council and
the developer of the former Heath House at
565 London Road have agreed that the new
road will be named Samuelson Close and the
three blocks will be named Huston House,
Fairbanks House and Emeric House.
plotline and the film-making techniques and locations.
Following a short intermission there then followed a full length screening of
“A Couple of Down and Outs”, the moving story of a former World War One
artilleryman who rescues his faithful old war horse from the slaughterhouse.
Louis Rugg, a sixth form student at Isleworth & Syon School added a soundtrack
composed of his own original music which totally captured the essence of the
movie and added tremendously to the audience’s enjoyment of the film.
Please watch out for news of further events on the Isleworth Film Festival
page on Facebook.
by Don MacCallum
WERFA Winter Bowling
Indoor bowling has started again in the
WERFA Pavilion every Wednesday 8.00 –
10.00 pm.
All welcome, including beginners. Equipment
provided. Bring your own drinks. £2 per
session including tea/coffee.
Parent & Toddler Group
FUTURE EVENTS - 2016
Burns Night
30 January 2016
Quiz Night
12 March 2016
Are you at home alone with your baby or
toddler on a Tuesday morning?
Carry On Film Evening 16 April 2016
Come and join local parents at the
Parent & Toddler group in the Pavilion
Jazz Night
21 May 2016
from 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. every Tuesday.
Cost £2 per adult.
WERFA ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 2015
MONDAY
Dance – Grade 5 Point Work
Grade 5 Ballet
Grade 3 Tap
LTB (Exercise) – Men & Women
5.30 pm
6.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.45 pm – 8.45 pm
TUESDAY
Parent & Toddler Group
Grade 2 Tap
Grade 3 Ballet
Adult Intermediate Ballet
Adult Beginners Ballet
9.30 – 11.30 am – term time only
5.15 pm – 6.00 pm
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
7.00 – 8.00 pm weekly
8.00 – 9.00 pm weekly
WEDNESDAY Bowling
8.00 – 10.00 pm
THURSDAY
Dance – Adult Tap
Ab Attack – Men & Women:
using light hand weights & weighted soft balls
7.15 pm –8.15 pm weekly
8.15 – 9.00 pm weekly
FRIDAY
Private Hire (Postnatal Yoga)
Partner Whist
9.30 – 11.30 am weekly
7.30 pm weekly
SATURDAY
Village School of Dance
9.00 am weekly
SUNDAY
Working Party
Gardening
9.30 am – 1st November
10.00 am – 1st November
For more information on Dance & Exercise Classes, contact Jacqueline Gregory 020 8577 9863, www.villageschoolofdance.co.uk
WERFA Pavilion is available for private lettings for members when
not in community use. RATES: All bookings £20 first hour, thereafter
£15 per hour, all bookings must be finished by 9.00pm. Enquiries
to Shelagh 8568 6802.
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to approval by the General Committee. The rates are as follows:
Neighbourhood
Watch
Numerous instances of thefts from motor vehicles
in Hounslow South Ward during the past month,
including 6 in our Watch area - all from vehicles
left unlocked - can you believe it!? Please, folks,
don’t neglect the most elementary crime prevention
measures.
A reminder from the Action Fraud that the only
legitimate tickets are those bought from the
official sources; if you counterfeit tickets or bogus
offers of tickets please report such matters to
legal@england2015.com
1.For Sale and Wanted ads from members (Full or Associate) £1 per item
2.Commercial ads £3.00 per issue for a standard size ad or £30 for 10
issues in one year
Items for inclusion in the News should be delivered by 15th November
2015 and with appropriate fee to 135 Woodland Gardens. The General
Committee and the Editor disclaim any responsibility for the quality
and cost of goods and services advertised in the WERFA News.
English and Maths Tutor
Specialising in KS2 SATs
Please contact me on 07763642821
or
marshall_jim@hotmail.com
to discuss a lesson and/or book a free trial.
Jim Marshall, Woodland Gardens
Community Garden
Volunteers
The next Gardening Party dates are Sunday 1st November and
Sunday 6th December. For further details contact:
Martin on 020 3255 3113, anmar.brown@btopenworld.com or
Julia on 07949 375219, thegardenangel@virginmedia.com
Results of the OCTOBER draws:
£30: Mt J Chant (223) £10: Mr D Cooper (180)
Local RHS Qualified Gardener & Garden Designer
Julia Smith / 07949 375 219 or thegardenangel@virginmedia.com
www.gardenangel.me
Cuts and Colours Available
Do you need help
with your PC?
Come and join us at:
The Barber Stop, 544 London Rd, Isleworth TW7 4EP
(on the parade near the fire station)
Setting up, Fixing / Removing
Viruses, Wireless Networks,
Internet, Email, Creating Websites,
Hardware Upgrades, Training - local
father will help you get the best
out of your computer system.
0208 568 4484
Opening Times
Mon, Tue, Wed - 8.30am - 5.30pm | Late Night Thur & Fri 8.30am - 7.00pm
Saturday - 8.30am - 5.00pm
No Appointment needed.
First telephone consultation free,
very reasonable rates thereafter.
Working Party
The next Working Parties are Sunday 1st November
and Sunday 6th December from 9.30am onwards.
Barrett Building
& Roofing Services
Extensions | Porches | Driveways | Garden Walls
New Roofs & Repairs | General Maintenance
Free Estimate & Friendly Advice
10% Discount for Senior Citizens
Mobile: 07956 297 622
Email: eamonnbarrett@hotmail.com
Mortgage and
Insurance Adviser
Vijay Vaghela
Call John on 07973 667365
or email him on
john@richmond-it.com
JRS Decorators
Interior & Exterior
JOHN SLADE
020 8560 7154
07957 319811
Ballet, Tap, Dance Musical Theatre and Junior
Jazz for Children Aged 3+
Classes for Adults in: Ballet, Tap, Total Body
Conditioning and Ab Attack!
LIFE ASSURANCE | MORTGAGES
COMMERCIAL FINANCE | WILLS & PROBATE
Fun dance & exercise classes on your
doorstep!
Mobile: 07801 427444 Telephone: 020 8560 6347
Email: vaghela@btinternet.com
Contact Jacqueline 020 8577 9863 or at
www.villageschoolofdance.co.uk
www.easymovefs.co.uk
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Are your accounts in a mess?
I can create Order from your Chaos
Bookkeeper / Admin Exec.
Willing to collect and process your paperwork ready for
On line submissions for Accountants, VAT & Tax returns
Local resident, semi-retired. References available.
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Sykes’ Tree Care
Professional Tree Care by local Tree Surgeon based on
the Woodlands Estate.
Pruning, Felling and Maintenance
undertaken. Free Quotes
Contact Jules
on 07870 618 004
www.sykestreecare.com
Design & Artwork by www.flaminape.com
Enjoy Winter at the ‘Oak
November
December
New Winter Menu
(from Tuesday 3rd November)
The perfect spot to enjoy a Festive meal
with your friends or colleagues!
Fabulous selection of new dishes and old favourites
Special offer for WERFA members – Pre-book a table
throughout November, mention WERFA and
enjoy 10% off your food bill.
Join us for the perfect festive celebration with
2 courses from £18.50 or 3 course from £21.50.
Live Music every Saturday night from 9pm
during November.
Follow us on Facebook for full details of the
new menu and live music.
Christmas Day luncheon is fully booked but we are
offering our Festive Meal on Boxing Day
- only £23.50 for 3 courses (pre-booked only).
For full menu details please check our website,
drop us an email or give me a call.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
The Royal Oak ~ 128 Worton Road, Isleworth TW7 6EP
T: 020 8560 2906 E: theroyaloakisleworth@btconnect.com FB: theroyaloakIsleworth W: royaloakisleworth.co.uk
An Abbatastic evening!
All in the Pavilion were in holiday mood at the very end of summer as a full house joined in
the perennial favourite Abba songs during the screening of hit musical ‘Mamma Mia! ‘. From
the start – a solo performance of ‘Thank you for the music’ from Katie Langley of the London
Youth Choir – to the finale with its line-up of our own singing and dancing queens (and kings)
the evening of 19 September was terrific fun with added 70s style.
Enthusiastic singing from audience alternated with quieter moments absorbed in the film’s
story about young and not-so young romantic antics, performed by a surprising set of A-list
actors in beautiful Greek locations and with a joyful upbeat ending.
The interval carried on the Greek theme with delicious moussaka and salad made by Kate
Mcsherry followed by Joyce Diment’s Greek apple pie.
Costume Competition winners: Dave and Marion Huffer in colourful holiday mode with
Dave sporting a Greek slogan on his T shirt. Runner up was David Laskey as goatherd
(accompanied by bell).
Maggie T
DOGS
Residents are reminded that dogs are NOT PERMITTED in WERFA Park