In this issue of Think Local Harrow

🚨 Harrow Community on Alert as Unidentified Drones Hover Over Homes

✍ Deadline Approaches for Harrow Residents to Influence Town Centre Plans

👮‍♂️ Renewed Appeal for 1984 Barnet Murder Case: Police Seek Key Witness

⚽ Farnham Town Falls Short in High-Scoring Clash with Rayners Lane

❓ Answer to Trivia Question

❤ Inspirational Quote

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 

Harrow Community on Alert as Unidentified Drones Hover Over Homes

Residents of the Clifton Road area, near Kenton Road in Harrow, have reported multiple sightings of unidentified drones. These drones have been observed flying over houses, particularly during the evening hours between 6 pm and 7 pm, as well as late at night, from 10 pm to 3 am. This unusual activity has sparked concerns among the community regarding privacy and security risks.

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Muhammad Nawaz, through a post on the OWL network, has called for vigilance from residents. PCSO Nawaz encourages the community to report any suspicious drone sightings or sounds to the authorities immediately, emphasizing the importance of such reports in ensuring the safety and privacy of the community. The aim is to maintain a secure environment and safeguard the residents' well-being

Deadline Approaches for Harrow Residents to Influence Town Centre Plans

Harrow Council is urging residents to share their feedback on the proposed enhancements for Harrow Town Centre before the December 10th deadline. The council is seeking input on its £8.2 million development plans, which include improvements to key areas such as Greenhill Way, Kymberley Road, Clarendon Road, College Road, Pinner Road, and the Greenhill Way pedestrian underpasses, as well as Station Road.

Residents can voice their opinions through an online survey. The consultation aims to collect diverse viewpoints to shape the final proposals for the town center's enhancement. A resident's feedback highlighted the need for wider pavements on Greenhill Way for wheelchair users and suggested that tasteful public art like murals could brighten the area.

The council emphasizes that community input is vital in shaping the future of Harrow Town Centre.

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Renewed Appeal for 1984 Barnet Murder Case: Police Seek Key Witness

In 1984, Anthony Littler, a 45-year-old man from Leslie Road, N2, was found murdered in Barnet. He had left East Finchley tube station around 12:15 am on May 1, 1984, and was discovered with severe head injuries in an alleyway known as ‘The Causeway’ behind the station. Despite a thorough investigation, the assailant or assailants and the motive for the murder remain unknown.

Police are now revisiting the case and seeking information about an assault that occurred in the same location two days prior to Littler's murder. This assault victim, who was never traced, came into Galleon Wine Stores on High Road, N2, with significant facial injuries, including a badly bruised black eye, after being attacked by two young people with a baseball bat near the East Finchley tube station. Police believe this victim might hold crucial information for the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, leading the investigation, stresses the importance of any information, regardless of the time passed since the murder. Additionally, police are attempting to trace the individual who made the initial 999 call from a public phone box near the station.

Anthony’s cousin, Tricia McClure, described him as a lovely, kind, and gentle person. The family is hopeful that the renewed investigation will lead to justice and closure for Anthony​

Farnham Town Falls Short in High-Scoring Clash with Rayners Lane

In a thrilling football match, Farnham Town faced a narrow defeat against Rayners Lane, exiting the Premier Challenge Cup with a scoreline of 5-4. Farnham Town manager Paul Johnson, despite the loss, expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, especially considering the nine changes he made to the starting lineup, including giving opportunities to development players Toby Sherman and Joe Goddard.

The game was a high-scoring affair, with Dean Rule of Farnham Town notably completing a hat-trick. However, Elliott Buchanan of Rayners Lane matched this feat, including a decisive penalty in the 85th minute. Johnson praised Rule's performance and noted the valuable experience gained by the younger players.

The match, while entertaining and full of goals, also resulted in injuries to Max Meaton and Joe Jackson of Farnham Town, though these are hoped to be minor. Farnham Town is set to return to action in the Combined Counties Premier Division South with an upcoming game against Redhill​​.

Answer to Trivia Question

Which of the following is a notable feature of Pinner Village, dating back to medieval times?

1. The establishment of the first public school in 1321

2. Hosting one of the UK's oldest chartered fairs since 1336

3. Being the birthplace of the famous River Pinn

4. The construction of its first railway station in the 14th century

Answer: 2) Hosting one of the UK's oldest chartered fairs since 1336. Pinner Fair has been held annually since 1336, having been granted by Royal Charter by King Edward III. The fair continues to attract thousands of people from Pinner and surrounding areas in North West London

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