Hayes Town News - A climbing wall for Hayes

Welcome to the latest edition of Hayes Town News. This week we highlight a superb new facility that will shortly be coming to the Old Vinyl Factory. plus a community awareness conference on domestic abuse and the plans for a third runway at Heathrow..

David Brough

Chairman

Hayes Town Partnership

Climbing centre set for summer opening

A new climbing centre called The Nest will be opening its doors for the first time in the next few weeks. Based in the Old Vinyl Factory development The Nest will be a first class facility with a collaborative work-space, cafe and fitness studio all under one roof.

Climbing is a great way to get fit, is suitable for people of all ages, and no previous experience is required. The Nest will offer monthly memberships and day passes, as well as a range of climbing tutorials and classes. Talks are already going on with local scout groups about how they will be able to make use of this new resource.

More information can be found by clicking here or by getting in touch on Instagram @thenestclimbing, or Facebook.

Photographing Cranford Park - 29 June

On Saturday 29 June there will be a chance to experience the pleasure of Cranford Park and to improve your photographic skills. Professional freelance photographer Tony Van de Velde will be leading a walk and workshop to show you how to take unusual and inspirational pictures of the Park. The event will run from 11am to 1pm and for more information click here . It is free.but you must book a place in advance by sending an email to the Secretary of the Friends of Cranford Park

Domestic abuse community awareness conference - 28 June

Hillingdon Council and Hillingdon Police want to improve community awareness of domestic abuse and what can be done to tackle it. To increase knowledge the Council will be holding a conference on Saturday 29 June between 10am and 2pm at the Civic Centre in High Street Uxbridge. The conference is open to all members of the community, both male and female, and its aim is to provide a basic understanding and awareness of domestic abuse and other harmful practices plus information on local support services. Click here for more details and to book a place send an email .

Hayes bike ride on 30 June

Now that it seems that summer has arrived it is a good time to get the bike out. The next Hayes ride will be on Sunday 30 June starting at 10am at the Botwell Sport and Leisure Centre in East Avenue. It will be a medium length ride of 20+ miles suitable for more confident riders. The destination is yet to be decided but the route will be both on and off road, so suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids. A stop will be made for refreshments.

Station confirmed for December 2020

Network Rail have confirmed that work on the new ticket hall at Hayes and Harlington Station and step free access will be completed by December 2020 . Earlier this year they announced that Hochtief had been appointed as the contractor for construction of the ticket halls at Hayes & Harlington as well as Southall and West Drayton.

Passenger numbers are expected to increase when the Elizabeth Line fully opens, so the upgraded station will improve passenger flow and accessibility with a new footbridge and four lifts which will bring step free access to all platforms. The new, bright, spacious ticket hall will provide a more welcoming environment for passengers and there will be a range of other improvements including new lighting, customer information screens, signage, help points and CCTV.

Crossing progresses plus other traffic measures

Hillingdon Council has given notice of its intention to install a zebra crossing on a raised table in Station Road at the junction with Crown Close and St Anselms Road. This comes in response to the petition of 600 signatures organised by the Business Forum.

The Council is also proposing to convert all existing waiting restrictions between the junctions with St Anselms Road to North Hyde Road to 'at any time' restrictions - double yellow lines. In addition it will be installing a loading bay outside numbers 58 and 60 Station Road.

Burger restaurant opening soon

The new Hayes Branch of Loaded Burgers will be opening in the next few weeks at High Point Village in Station Road. There is a sign on the window saying that they are looking for staff. If you would like to know more then send them an email.

Heathrow expansion plans announced

Heathrow Airport have announced their plans for the construction of a third runway. It is due to open in 2026 and construction will involve the lowering of the M25 and the diversion of rivers. Full details of the plans can be seen by clicking here .

There is a 12 week consultation period which started on 18 June . The documents can be inspected at Uxbridge Library and there will be a total of 43 public meetings in London and surrounding areas between 2 July and 31 August . Hillingdoon venues include Harlington, Harmondsworth, Longford, Sipson, Uxbridge and Yiewsley and West Drayton but not Hayes. I have written to Heathrow Community Relations to ask why.

Look out for dodgy door-knockers

Townfield Safer Neighbourhood Police have warned that two males have been seen knocking on doors in Central Avenue and surrounding streets. They say that they are doing the gardens of neighbours and ask if people want theirs done. The Police request that if you see a tall male with light brown hair and a short male acting suspiciously please call 101 or 999 if they look like they may be about to commit a crime. They also point out that you do not have to open your door to anybody you are not expecting

Know someone who would like to receive Hayes Town News? Forward this email to them and ask them to join our list by clicking the button below.