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🌤️ Weather Update, £1M for London Hospitals, Train Strike Alert, & Harrow's New Hub | Plus: Salsa & Music at Boxpark!

Issue #038

January 17th, 2024

In this issue of Think Local Harrow

☁ Today’s Weather

📅 Events of the Week

🤔 Local Trivia Answer

🚆 Travel Chaos Expected as UK Train Strikes Set to Begin End of January

🤑 £1 Million Boost for London Hospitals: LNWH Charity Backs Staff-Driven Projects

👷‍♂️ Harrow's Greenhill Way Car Park to Transform into Creative and Start-Up Hub

🕺 Salsa the Night Away: RUMBA LATINA UK at Boxpark Wembley

🎶LDNRBS LIVE: Experience the Rhythm of UK's Best at Boxpark

🦉 Inspirational Quote

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Trivia Answer

Which famous English comedian, novelist, and television presenter, known for his contributions to British comedy, has lived in Hatch End?

  1. Ricky Gervais

  2. David Baddiel

  3. John Cleese

  4. Rowan Atkinson

Correct Answer: 2, David Baddiel

Travel Chaos Expected as UK Train Strikes Set to Begin End of January

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Train services across the UK are set to face disruptions due to a series of strikes by the ASLEF Union from January 30 to February 5, 2024. The strikes, affecting various operators on different days, are a result of an ongoing pay dispute. Additional disruptions are expected due to a refusal to work overtime. The situation mirrors a recent dispute in the London tube network, which was resolved with a last-minute agreement.

£1 Million Boost for London Hospitals: LNWH Charity Backs Staff-Driven Projects

The LNWH Charity's £1 million donation is set to fund four innovative projects at London hospitals, focusing on green space enhancement, medication support post-discharge, improved translation services, and advanced breast cancer surgery technology. These initiatives were selected through a staff-driven proposal system, emphasizing staff empowerment and patient care improvement.

Harrow's Greenhill Way Car Park to Transform into Creative and Start-Up Hub

The former Debenhams car park in Greenhill Way, Harrow, is set to be redeveloped into a hub for start-ups and creatives, featuring flexible workspaces and galleries in shipping containers. Funded by the Future High Street Fund, the project aims to revitalize the area and support local businesses.

Salsa the Night Away: RUMBA LATINA UK at Boxpark Wembley

"RUMBA LATINA UK", a Cuban Salsa class and party, will be held at Boxpark Wembley on January 17, 2024. It promises a night of learning and enjoyment for salsa dancers of all levels, with a beginners class, an improvers session, and a social dancing finale.

LDNRBS LIVE: Experience the Rhythm of UK's Best at Boxpark

Boxpark Wembley is gearing up to host "LDNRBS LIVE", an evening of live music featuring top UK talent. Set for January 17, 2024, in the BeatBox venue, this event promises to be a night to remember for music lovers. Attendees should dress smartly, leaving tracksuits and hoods at home, in line with the venue's dress code. Geared towards an adult audience, only those 18 and over can attend, with ID checks ensuring adherence to the Challenge 25 policy. Guests can expect an energetic atmosphere, with the management focused on providing a safe and enjoyable experience.

Full Details

Matches To Watch Live

Jan 20th
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - The George, Harrow
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest - The George, Harrow

Jan 21st
Bournemouth vs Liverpool - The George, Harrow

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