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๐ŸŒค๏ธ Today's Weather Outlook | ๐ŸŽ‰ Weekend Events & Trivia | โšฝ Celebrity Cook-Off at Wembley & Wealdstone FC Update

Issue #041

January 20th, 2024

In this issue of Think Local Harrow

โ˜ Todayโ€™s Weather

๐Ÿ“… Events of the Weekend

๐Ÿค” Local Trivia Question

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Green Football Weekend Kicks Off with Celebrity Cook-Off at Wembley

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost-of-Living Relief: TfL Fares Frozen Across London

๐Ÿš† Travel Alert: Major Service Suspensions on London Underground This Weekend

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Harrow Eateries Shine with Top Food Hygiene Ratings

โšฝ End of an Era: Wealdstone FC Farewells Stuart Maynard Amidst Managerial Changes

๐Ÿคฏ Inspirational Quotes

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Trivia Question

What significant role did the woods around Ruislip, such as Park Wood, Mad Bess Wood, and Copse Wood, play in English history?

  1. They were royal hunting grounds for Henry VIII.

  2. Timber from these woods was used in constructing major London landmarks.

  3. They served as hideouts during the English Civil War.

  4. They were the site of the first botanical garden in England.

Check out tomorrowโ€™s issue for the answer

Green Football Weekend Kicks Off with Celebrity Cook-Off at Wembley

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The Green Football Weekend, a football-centered environmental campaign, was inaugurated at Wembley Stadium, promoting sustainable practices and diet changes to combat climate change. The event featured a vegetarian cook-off and introduced a free online cookbook with over 70 vegetarian recipes from football personalities. Clubs and fans are encouraged to participate in the Green Football Cup and other sustainable activities, underlining the urgent need for climate action in the football community.

Cost-of-Living Relief: TfL Fares Frozen Across London

Underground at St Pancras Station

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a year-long fare freeze across TfL services, preventing a 14% price hike and benefiting millions of Londoners amidst the cost-of-living crisis. The freeze covers the London Underground, buses, and other services, with ยฃ123 million allocated to support this initiative. Despite the freeze, TfL's income is projected to grow, driven by increased passenger numbers.

Travel Alert: Major Service Suspensions on London Underground This Weekend

The London Underground's Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines will face major disruptions over the weekend, with service suspensions between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge. Replacement buses will be provided. Additional events on the London Overground network may cause further delays and changes.

Harrow Eateries Shine with Top Food Hygiene Ratings

Seven Harrow establishments, including restaurants, cafes, canteens, and takeaways, have been awarded new food hygiene ratings. Four establishments achieved the top rating of 5, while three takeaways received ratings of 3 and 5, reflecting their compliance with food safety standards.

End of an Era: Wealdstone FC Farewells Stuart Maynard Amidst Managerial Changes

Stuart Maynard departs Wealdstone FC for Notts County, with Wealdstone commencing a search for a new manager. Maynard, along with assistant Matt Saunders and coach Craig Saunders, leaves after notable successes with the club. Wealdstone FC and Notts County both express respect and high expectations for the future.

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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