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Hey there, Think Harrow Local aficionados! Strap in for our monumental 100th edition ride where we're diving headfirst into the juicy bits of our neighborhood's pride and joy.

First up, a local school's smashing success at a national showdown, marking their victory lap for the second year running. Then, we're shining the spotlight on a heartwarming collaboration poised to turn the tide for Harrow's homeless families.

And for all you parents out there, we've got the golden nuggets on navigating the treacherous waters of cyberbullying. But that's not all - we've packed today's edition with our signature blend of can't-miss events, the daily brain teaser, and a thought to chew on for the day. Let's roll!

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19th March

• Big Fat Quizbox - Boxpark, Wembley

• WYKD Yoga w/ Keri Perkins - Boxpark, Wembley

• Beekeeping For Beginners - Beekeeping For Beginners

• The FA Insight Day - Sports Leadership Academy - Wembley Stadium

• Soca Step - Basebox Studios, Ruislip

• Watford Leading Ladies Event

• First Aid, Westfield & Littlebury Family Centre - Watford

• Space - Croxley Support Group - Watford

• Harrow Hawks TSC club night (modern Subbuteo table football rules)

• Yin Yoga - Savoy Court, Harrow

• Tuesday Games Day - North Harrow Home Guard Club

• Kundalini Yoga for Beginners - Savoy Court, Harrow

Back-to-Back Victories for North London's Choir at Prestigious UK Competition

North London Collegiate School's Canons Choir has won the Barnardo's National Choral Competition for the second year in a row. Their performance at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on March 5th has paved the way for them to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.

The choir, directed by Chao Cox, impressed the judges, including Douglas Coombes MBE, and was celebrated for their hard work and the unique sound they bring together. The event supports Barnardo's work with children and families in need across the UK.

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New Beginnings for Harrow's Homeless Families Through Unique Collaboration

The London Borough of Harrow and Beam, a social enterprise, have teamed up to tackle homelessness, providing personalized support to families and individuals, including prison-leavers.

This partnership has already helped ten families find long-term homes and aims to assist many more through budgeting, employment, and housing support. Beam's innovative use of technology and community action offers a promising solution to homelessness, with plans to support 50 families and 18 individuals with prison records in Harrow.

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Cyberbullying: A Parent's Roadmap to Detection, Intervention, and Prevention

An essential guide that outlines strategies for parents to tackle cyberbullying, emphasizing the importance of identifying cyberbullying, supporting the affected child, and taking action such as contacting schools or the bully's parents.

It advises on empowering children with defensive strategies like not engaging with bullies and saving evidence of bullying. Highlighting the roles of bystanders and upstanders, the article encourages promoting a culture of support among peers and reporting bullying through appropriate channels, aiming to create a safer online environment for children.

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Trivia Question

What notable feature of Rayners Lane has been transformed from its original purpose as a cinema into the UK's only official temple of a particular religion?

1. A historic railway station converted into a museum

2. An Art Deco building now used as a Zoroastrian centre

3. A Victorian-era library turned into an art gallery

4. A 1930s school building now serving as a community center

Check out tomorrow’s issue for the correct answer​

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