In this issue of Think Local Harrow

🏆 A Triumph of Education: Woodlands School Celebrates Outstanding Ofsted Rating

😢 Gaza Conflict Claims Life of British Teen Soldier

📣 Last Call for Input: Harrow's £8.2M Town Centre Renewal Nears Commencement

🚍 Superloop Expansion: New SL10 Route Connects Harrow and North Finchley

December 5th

Twinkle Trail - Headstone Manor & Museum
Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints' Church, Harrow Weald
Christmas Lights Switch-on - 6:30pm outside South Harrow Market

December 6th

Twinkle Trail - Headstone Manor & Museum
Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints' Church, Harrow Weald

December 7th

Twinkle Trail - Headstone Manor & Museum
Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints' Church, Harrow Weald

December 8th

Acoustic Night with Nick Bird - 2 South Hill Ave, South Harrow HA2 0NQ
Uhr + Laurie Wright + Dog Food Band + Conor Myles - Trinity Bar
Twinkle Trail - Headstone Manor & Museum
Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints' Church, Harrow Weald

December 9th

Harrow Christmas Fair - North Harrow
Reindeer Visit - Harrow Town Centre
🎄❄️GSN Winter Wonderland ❄️🎄 - Growing Stars Nursery
Skankin Time - The George, Harrow
A Gleeful Christmas! - St Andrew’s Church, Roxbourne
Harrow Hockey Club Christmas Party - Harrow Hockey Club
Twinkle Trail - Headstone Manor & Museum
Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints' Church, Harrow Weald

December 10th

Carols at the Clubhouse - Harrow St Marys Youth Football
Twinkle Trail - Headstone Manor & Museum
Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints' Church, Harrow Weald
Tribute to Muhammad Rafi Charity Concert 

A Triumph of Education: Woodlands School Celebrates Outstanding Ofsted Rating

Woodlands School in Edgware has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, excelling in special education with a nurturing, family-like environment. The school offers bespoke curriculums, therapies, and enrichment activities, focusing on individualized learning paths, communication, reading, and behavior management.

With a strong commitment to community participation and social awareness, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience. The dedicated staff and headteacher Caroline Day-Lewis are credited for the school's continued success.

Gaza Conflict Claims Life of British Teen Soldier

Binyamin Needham, a 19-year-old British-Israeli, born in Edgware was killed while serving with the IDF in Gaza, having been in the area for just two days. He was the second British national to die in this role since the October 7 attacks. His sister Orli Ferris mourned his loss, remembering him as a wonderful brother.

The IDF has lost 75 soldiers since the beginning of its operation in Gaza, launched in response to a Hamas terrorist attack that killed over 1,200 in southern Israel.

Last Call for Input: Harrow's £8.2M Town Centre Renewal Nears Commencement

Harrow Town Centre is poised for a transformation, with a significant investment aimed at revitalizing its core areas. The £8.2 million funding is set to enhance key locations, including Greenhill Way, Kymberley Road, Clarendon Road, College Road, the Pinner Road, and the pedestrian underpass at Greenhill Way.

This ambitious project is designed to create a well-connected, cleaner, and safer environment in the borough’s heart. It will foster a space where the community can gather, shop, and enjoy leisure time. With the construction slated to commence in Spring 2024, residents have a one-week window remaining to share their thoughts and suggestions on these plans.

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Superloop Expansion: New SL10 Route Connects Harrow and North Finchley

The launch of the SL10 express bus service, a new addition to the Superloop network connecting Harrow and North Finchley, marks a significant expansion in London's public transport offerings. This milestone, achieved on November 25, 2023, is soon to be followed by another route, the SL1, linking North Finchley with Walthamstow Central.

The Superloop, a nearly circular network of express bus routes encircling London, has been a standout development in 2023, arguably deserving more recognition than the word of the year, "rizz." The SL10, notable for its all-electric operation, makes stops at Kenton, Kingsbury, and Hendon, enhancing connectivity and sustainability in the region.

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