Community News and Links to local organisations and businesses in Northwood and the surrounding areas
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Congratulations to Northwood resident, Richard Plume pictured below, receiving the 'Hillingdon Volunteer Achievement Award 2010', from the Mayor. Richard received the award in recognition of the time he gives to local voluntary groups, including Northwood Live at Home Scheme charity and the Northwood Residents Association.
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An inspirational poem by Felicity Amswych
'Tall Tales and Wretched Rhymes' by Local Author Felicity Amswych
http://felicityamswych.wordpress.com
Felicity Amswych promoting her delightful children's book at the Northwood Craft Market in February.
Felicity reading her book to a captivated audience.
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Local Crafter opens Studio
Local crafter Gabriele Kleimann-Crawford who frequently exhibits at the Northwood Craft Market, has recently opened her own studio at the Great Barn in Ruislip.
Gabriele creates beautiful decorations for the home with decoupage on boxes, trays, furniture, toys, pots and plates and various other useful items.
We wish Gabriele all the best of luck in her new studio!
Please visit Gabriele's website to view some of her lovely crafts as well as opening times at her studio.
Mad Cat Crafts www.madcatcrafts.co.uk
Studio 4, Manor Farm, The Great Barn, Bury Street, Ruislip
Gabriele and her son Alexander, pictured here.
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'Relove' - Young Enterprise Company from
The Royal Masonic School for Girls
At the January market selling their delightful handmade wooden, plastic and magnetic hearts for Valentines Day. Well done to all!
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Northwood Ward Councillors Cllr Carol Melvin and Cllr Richard Lewis, visit the Northwood Christmas Craft Market on the 28th November 2009.
A big thank you to our councillors for coming along to support us on the day.
Cllr Richard Lewis and his lovely son pictured with Cheryl Lamb and Fred Davis, committee members of Northwood Craft Market
Cllr Carol Melvin with the Young Enterprise Company - 'Forget-me-not' (St Helen's School).
Well known local author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, signing a copy of her book for Cllr Carol Melvin at the Christmas Market
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Young Enterprise Company -
'Forget-me-not' (St Helen's School)
Selling their own creative product - individually and beautifully designed scrapbooks, which sold very well at the Christmas market. Well done to all!
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Northwood Live at Home Scheme Charity at the Christmas Market
Sue Mansfield, Chairman of the Northwood Live at Home Scheme charity along with her husband Roger Mansfield, selling festive fare at the Christmas market.
Well known local author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles pictured below, supporting the Northwood Live at Home Scheme charity by donating a percentage of the sale of her books at the Christmas market. Please visit her website below.
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Well known Origami author and crafter Wendy Lowes, demonstrating this fascinating craft at the Christmas market.
Wendy dressed in one of her own fabulous 'origami' creations.
Wendy's creative designs in fabric.
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The Chairman of the Hillingdon Arts Association Sylvia Taylor, visiting the market in July with Fred Davis, committee member of Northwood Craft Market and secretary for the Hillingdon Arts Association.
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Painting by artist Fred Davis. Painted tray with mother of pearl inlay, bird frame and oriental box made by crafter Judy Cohen. Pottery made by Kavitha King.
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Northwood Craft Market would like to thank Waitrose in Northwood for their generosity and continued support in advertising the market.
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Links
Supporting the voluntary arts services in Hillingdon. Please visit this website for news of upcoming events in the arts world.
Welcome to the Internet Craft Fair, a cornucopia of crafts in the UK, with details of crafters, suppliers, craft guilds, organisations and forthcoming craft events.
Diary of craft fairs and needlework events in the UK.
Northwood Residents Association for local news, photo gallery and map of Northwood, local organisations and businesses.
at Mount Vernon Hospital is at the cutting edge of technology in the early diagnosis of serious diseases like cancer. Please visit their website and read about their latest scanners, news and fundraising events.
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