Clubs/societies

AN ABBA tribute act is performing at a fundraising night for St Joseph's Youth 88 FC, whose teams play at Kenton Recreation Ground, Alicia Avenue, Kenton, and Whitchurch Playing Fields, Wemborough Road, Stanmore.
Tickets for the gig at 7.30pm on Saturday, February 13, at Harrow Weald Memorial Club in High Road, Harrow Weald, cost £12 and can be bought via 07928 083293.

DADS are being encouraged to spend more time reading to their children in story time sessions in Kenton.
The idea is to get fathers, with children under the age of eight, to bring their child along to the groups where they will listen to library staff reading out stories, play a mixture of games and take part in one to one reading sessions.

A charity representing Harrow and Brent's 10,000-strong Oshwal community has raised £15,000 for local good causes in the past year.

In particular, The Oshwal Association of the UK, North West Area donated £1,001 to St Luke's Hospice in Kenton Grange, Kenton, and £3,001 to Edgware Community Hospital in Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware.

The association's members follow a strand of Jainism, an ancient religion whose worshippers believe in causing no harm to any living thing and practising universal compassion.

Spokesman Hitesh Shah said: "Our members entrust the elected committee members to identify and donate to worthy causes.

"This year, amongst others, we chose St Luke's Hospice as a place which was local to our community, and which does sterling work in caring for the terminally ill.

"We heard about Edgware Community Hospital's requirement for equipment for the eye clinic, and felt that we could donate a substanstial sum to enable them to achieve their funding objectives.

"The bulk of the money raised is in the form of donations, typically given during the annual festival of Paryushan, which usually takes place in the late summer or early autumn."

Kenton's Ghanshyam Education Centre - which backs onto the Shri Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple - is looking to expand.

Leaders at the school, in Kenton Lane, have submitted a planning application to Harrow Council for first, second and third floor extensions that will physically link the school to
the mandir in Westfield Lane, where worshippers follow a modern form of Hinduism known as the Swaminarayan faith.

The three existing classrooms would be supplemented by an extra five, a large activity hall and disabled toilets.

If the proposals are approved, students will enjoy a creche, language classes, computer classes, dance training, indoor sports, community seminars, and computer training.

Ghanshyam Education Centre opens from 8am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 8pm Friday and Saturday and from 10.30am to 8pm Sunday.

Young amateur boxers will be recognised this evening (Friday) at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The Amir Khans and Rick Hattons of the future will congregate at Trojan Amateur Boxing Club, in Preston Mall Community Centre, Kenton, to celebrate their achievements over the past year.

The Rotary Club of Kingsbury and Kenton has selected Harrow councillor Narinder Singh Mudhar (Conservative) as its next president.

He took over office on July 8 at one of its weekly meetings held on Tuesdays at 1pm, at The Travellers Rest, Kenton Road, Kenton.

By Stephen Phillips

Acorn Tennis club, based at the Arnold House activity centre, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware, close to Canons Park station is holding a special open day for players of all standards and ages between 11am and 5pm on Saturday (30).
Activities include Prince racket testing,coaching tips and having your service timed between 11am and 1pm. Admission is free.
Club coach Alyson Torns will be on hand all day and guests can try out the brand new six artificial courts. 2008 Membership for new adults of this very friendly club is only £75 and juniors can sign up from only £25. There is no joining fee and balls are provided. Every new member who signs up on the day goes into the hat for a new Pro Kennex racket.
If you can not turn up this Saturday further details can be obtained from Steve on 02089524389 or website www.acornltc.co.uk. Club Social play is normally Saturday afternoons,Sunday,Wednesday and Friday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings
Other times by arrangement. Junior coaching on Fridays after school and other times by arrangement. The club has one mens and ladies team in the Middlesex league and runs tournaments and social events throughout the year.

The Territorial Army is looking for former members and their families to attend the TA100 National Pageant.

The event will take place on Horse Guards Parade in London, on Saturday,June 21, at 2.30pm, to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the military organisation.

It will include battle re-enactments, a parade, military bands and a procession of historic vehicles.

Tickets are free and can be booked at www.TA100.co.uk or by calling 020 7414 2011.

by Elaine Okyere

Two Stanmore sisters have taken part in a charity walk after their family experienced the trauma of heart problems firsthand.