In this issue of Think Local Harrow

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📅 Events of the Week

📰 News

• Cladding Safety Under Scrutiny in Wembley Following Recent Fire

• Empowering a New Generation: London's Schoolchildren Learn to Save Lives

• NHS App Update Revolutionizes Prescription Management in England

😎 Lifestyle

• Fireaway Pizza in North Harrow: Serving Affordable, Healthy Pizzas Amid Economic Downturn"

🤔 Trivia Answer

🥧 Inspirational Quote

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Wednesday 31st

• Harrow Baptist Church - Toddler Group

• Dementia Café

• Open Event 31st January 2024

• Talk on Beavers and Biodiversity with Derek Gow, Rewilding Coombeshead

• Gong Bath

Thursday 1st

• Free Meditation & Yoga

• Pinner Local History Society – 2000 Years of Traffic Signs

Friday 2nd 

• Man Problem (Harrow)

Saturday 3rd

• Stained Glass Workshop

• The Great Barn Asian Wedding Open Day

• YLS Presents Movie Night

• Comedy & Curry for Cancer

• Come And Sing with Harrow Harmony

• Studio 6 Covers Band - Free Entry

Sunday 4th

• Bubble Church at St Peter's

• All-Age Service at St John the Evangelist, Great Stanmore

• Live Streamed Family Eucharist at All Saints Harrow Weald

• PRESENCE at St Peter's

• HICC 9AM Sunday Service

• Himan Chain for the World Cancer Day

• Chand Ali Khan Performance at Harrow Arts Centre

Cladding Safety Under Scrutiny in Wembley Following Recent Fire

After a fire at a block of flats in Wembley, residents are calling for an investigation into the building's cladding, which had been flagged as unsafe three years prior. The fire, which began with a boiler on a balcony, led to the evacuation of the block, with no reported injuries.

Brent North MP Barry Gardiner criticized the building's management for not addressing the cladding issue despite previous warnings. Octavia Housing, the block's managers, stated that they have been working on removing the cladding and prioritizing resident safety.

Full Story.

Empowering a New Generation: London's Schoolchildren Learn to Save Lives

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) has launched an ambitious campaign, "London Lifesavers," teaching life-saving skills to schoolchildren. More than six thousand children are set to learn how to recognize and respond to cardiac arrests, including how to perform chest compressions and use defibrillators.

The training, already imparted to over 1,500 Year 8 students, aims to improve survival rates from cardiac arrests, which are currently less than 10%. The initiative involves paramedics and emergency medical technicians visiting schools, with Whitmore High School hosting a notable session for 266 students.

The program, funded by NHS Charities Together, also includes placing more defibrillators in communities and offering training to various organizations. For more details, you can read the full article on the London Ambulance Service website.

NHS App Update Revolutionizes Prescription Management in England

England's NHS App has been enhanced with new features enabling patients to easily manage prescriptions and track waiting times for treatments. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins applauds the update, emphasizing its role in simplifying access to care and reducing workload for healthcare professionals. NHS England's initiative aims to save time and encourage app adoption, including a new barcode system for prescription collection at pharmacies.

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Fireaway Pizza in North Harrow: Serving Affordable, Healthy Pizzas Amid Economic Downturn"

Fireaway Pizza in North Harrow, opened in November 2021, combats the cost-of-living crisis with budget-friendly deals. Led by Priyen Patel, the restaurant offers special lunch and dinner offers to cater to economically impacted customers. Emphasizing fresh, quality ingredients, Fireaway provides a range of healthy options including vegan, gluten-free, and Halal choices. Recognized for its low-salt, healthy pizzas, the restaurant also actively participates in the North Harrow Traders Association, demonstrating a strong commitment to the local community.

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Trivia Answer

What unique feature of Headstone Manor, a significant historical site in Headstone, Harrow, reflects its importance during the ownership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and is still present today?

1. A secret underground tunnel

2. A still-filled moat

3. A hidden chamber in the Great Barn

4. A medieval-style garden maze

Answer: 2) A still-filled moat

The moat surrounding Headstone Manor is thought to be as old as the oldest parts of the house and was probably built to demonstrate the wealth and condition of the Archbishop of Canterbury, John de Stratford​​. Headstone Manor itself is a 14th-century Grade I listed moated manor house​​.

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