FORTHCOMING EVENTS
for which your support would be appreciated
U.R.C. MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS
First Saturday of each month (including August)
Saturday 8th May
With sales of homemade produce
10 a.m. to noon
CHRISTIAN AID PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCHES
At Ickenham U.R.C.
The Lunches usually take place on the first Friday of each month, between 12 noon and 1.00 p.m.
except March (usually the 2nd Friday)
There are no Lunches in January & August. All are welcome.
ICKENHAM CHURCHES' WOMEN'S GROUP
Next meeting is on Thursday 5th May in the U.R.C. Hardwick Room at 8 p.m.
The Story of Bats (mammals) with Mrs Patty Briggs
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ICKENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Third Thursday of each month in Ickenham Village Hall 7.30 p m. to 10 p.m.
19th May – Resolutions plus ‘Bring and Buy’
Regrettably the Fashion Show that was scheduled for 20th May has had to be cancelled
owing to circumstances beyond the control of the Institute.
(A donation supporter of ICN)
THE MOTHERS’ UNION
St Giles’ Church rear Hall on Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
10th May Deanery Overseas Day in St Mary The Virgin Church Hall, Harefield at 2.15 p.m.
“Europe” by Jean Tarrant plus Bring and Buy Stall for MU Overseas
Next meeting 12th May
“Gardening Myths” by Mrs Barbara Nott-Macair
Visitors welcome.
(A supporter of ICN)
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
The Women’s Fellowship meets most Wednesday afternoons
in the Hardwick Room at Ickenham United Reformed Church, at 2.45p.m.
May 4th – Devotional with Brian Reid;
11th – “Healing Gardens”, illustrated talk by Colne Valley Groundwork Trust;
18th – Musical Afternoon by Beryl Thomas; 25th – Members afternoon and quiz plus Trading Stall.
For further details please telephone Secretary, Eileen Playle, on 01923 821886.
HILLINGDON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Meets at 7.30 p.m. Third Thursday of each month.
19th May “Upstairs and Downstairs” by Ian Waller
Held at Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, Hercies Road, Hillingdon.
Research Room at same venue open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sat. 2nd Fri. 8th , 15th , 29th April
www.hfhs.co.uk Email: hillingdonfhs@onetel.net.uk
Secretary Patricia Reynolds 01895 44442
(A gift supporter of St Giles’ Church archive)
ICKENHAM ART SOCIETY
for painters in any medium
Meets every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in the Scout Hut, Community Close, Ickenham.
New Members Welcome: Tel. 01895 637545
(A donation supporter of ICN)
HDFAS
Hillingdon Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
at Winston Churchill Hall in Ruislip, at 2 p.m.
Next meeting 11th May
“Cardiff Castle – A Welsh Victorian Camelot” – Mathew Williams
If interested Tel. 01895 233377 or 824182 for full details.
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ICKENHAM VILLAGE AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
Normally meets every third Thursday of the month in Ickenham Village Hall from 9.45 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
Next meeting Thursday 19th May.
Musical Entertainment (Birthday Party) by Mr A Hall
Visitors Welcome
(A donation supporter of ICN)
OVER 60s CLUB
Meets every Monday in Ickenham Village Hall from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
There are regular Speakers, Refreshments, Quizzes and Bingo.
Entrance is £1 and Visitors are Welcome.
Coffee Morning, with stalls, Saturday 11th June - 10 a.m. to noon - 30p entrance
(A donation supporter of ICN)
CANCER RESEARCH U.K. MINI-MARKET
Saturday21st May in Ickenham Village Hall from 10 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
Jewellery, Cards and Gifts, Homemade Cakes, Bric-a-Brac and other stalls.
Tea and Coffee. Entrance 30p
ARGOSY PLAYERS PRESENTS
‘THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE’
by Jim Cartwright
Compass Theatre and Arts Centre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham
18th. to 21st. May 8 p.m. nightly
Tickets £10 ( Concessions £9 Wed. and Thurs. only )
Compass Theatre Box Office 01895 673200. Argosy Box Office 01895 639954 (No Credit Cards)
ICKENHAM MINIATURE RAILWAY
Saturday 7th May - 12.00 noon to 5.30 p.m.
ENJOY A RIDE OR COME AND WATCH.
Entrance behind The Pump, Ickenham.
ADMISSION FREE. RIDE 40p
(A donation supporter of ICN)
MOSAIC PLAYERS - A NEW DRAMA GROUP
Present “TIM’LL FIX IT” by Ian Hornby
Friday 27th May at 8 p.m., and Saturday 28th May at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Ickenham Village Hall
Sara is not very happy when her husband Paul asks his friend Tim - "the handyman from hell" - to help with some electrical work. Tim would do anything for Sara... Anything! . “Do It Yourself Farce" at its best.
Tickets probably around £6 for all seats, which will be unreserved (Price confirmation in May)
available on the door, but preferably can be reserved for collection or obtained in advance from our box offices: Ann on 020 8842 3009 or Dennis on 01494 815021. Same numbers for any other information.
Watch out for the West London Amateur Premiere of “Summer Holiday”, the stage show, which will be at The Compass in the first week of November being performed by Showcase
ANGLO GERMAN CLUB
Fridays from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at the North Hillingdon Adult Education Centre
Next Meeting: Friday 2oth May. Trivial Pursuits in German
Our members are German speakers of mixed abilities and you are sure of a warm welcome.
For more information call Marie Cull (P.R.O.) on 01895 254723
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ICKENHAM CRICKET CLUB
FAMILY FUN DAY
Enter via Oak Avenue or the Hoylake Crescent Path
Monday 30th May from 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.
Bouncy Castle, Raffle, Plants, BBQ, Cream Teas, Home Produce, Stalls, Games.
LOTS AND LOTS MORE.
Come and see for yourselves. Fun for all the family.
Entrance is FREE. See you there.
(A donation supporter of ICN)
ICKENHAM DISTRICT GUIDES
JUMBLE SALE
Guide Headquarters Community Close
SATURDAY 14th MAY at 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Admission 30p
LAS VEGAS NIGHT
Charity Event - All profits to GOSHCC
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
Saturday 2nd July, 7.30-11 p.m. Vyners School
featuring
DAVE COOK, TV’s “Stars in Your Eyes” Finalist as FRANK SINATRA
with the PERRY PARSONS BIG BAND
Licensed Bar & Cocktails
Chocolate Fountain & Casino Tables
Tickets : £15.00 Box Office : 01895-633644
Dress Code : Black tie/lounge suit
RUISLIP DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS
"ROLE PLAY"
A new comedy by Alan Ayckbourn.
Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th May, 8.00pm at the Compass Theatre,
Glebe Avenue, Ickenham.
Tickets cost £8.00 or £7.00 concessions (Wednesday / Thursday only)
and are available from RDS on either: 01895 632300 or
07960 751597, and also from the theatre on 01895 673200.
See www.ruislipdramatic.org for more info.
A local premiere of another hilarious play by Ayckbourn built around a disastrous
"Meet the Parents" style dinner party.
