Hayes, Middlesex

Wikipedia’s description of ‘Hayes Today’

carljames — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:08:50 +0000

I laughed when I first read the article on Wikipedia describing Hayes as ‘undesirable town‘ which is ‘mostly known for its crime and general uncleanliness‘, but then started to wonder, as to whether this is what Hayes has become.

I have lived in and around Hayes for the past 30 years now and have seen it recently nose dive into what it is today, but before I continue my rant, I would love to hear your opinions on what you think Hayes has now become.

So please let us know what you think and I’ll get your replies added to the site.

+ Wikipedia Hayes Middlesex

Wikipedia which is an ‘online encyclopedia’ with a diference, as its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the Internet.

Beck Theatre: Chas ‘n’ Dave

carljames — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:53:19 +0000

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 8:00pm [buy tickets]
Price: £15.50 – £14.50

First come the stories with unplugged music of the past, then comes the plugged-in music of now! They continue to play to sell out theatre audiences, storm university gigs like nobody else can, and are in demand worldwide. Always in huge demand, Dave sums them up: ‘We’re like pie and mash, simple and very London!’

Beck Theatre: Rainbow Live!

carljames — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:03:41 +0000

Wed 11 Apr 2007, 14:00 [buy tickets]

Stars of the top children’s television programme Rainbow take to the stage in a brand new theatre show.Come and join TV legends Zippy, George and Bungle as they get up to all kinds of fun and frolics in a non-stop live show full of zip!

Rainbow Live! features all of the ingredients associated with the popular TV show “sing-a-long songs, games and lots of giggles” and is guaranteed to appeal to both children and adults alike.

Recently Voted Best Children’s TV Show of All Time.

Team Talent (29/04)

carljames — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:34:47 +0000

Urban drumming, street dance, lyric writing, break dancing and basketball skills are all part of a project that was crowned winner at a local youth challenge event, organised by Hillingdon Council, and is now in with the chance of winning up to £45,000 in a national competition on March 29. To mark the occasion, the project organisers – a group of young people called ‘Team Talent’ – are running a charity talent show at Harlington young people’s centre, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes on Thursday March 29 at 7.30pm.

The project, aimed at giving young people the opportunity to learn new skills and challenge the popular stereotype that all young people are anti-social, was one of 37 youth projects in Hillingdon, developed & run by young people, which received more than £350,000 in 2006/07 thanks to the government’s youth opportunity and youth capital funding.

The members of Team Talent have got a great deal out of running the project having planned every element, from workshop subjects, co-ordinating and teaching workshops, as well as organising a week long team-building trip.

Team member, Sajed, said: “I am much more confident now and I’ve learnt how to work as part of a team.” Another team member, Eddie, said: “I understand about team work and co-operating now, and it’s kept me off the streets.”

Cabinet member for education & children’s services, Cllr David Simmonds, said: “Congratulations to Team Talent for getting through this tough competition and for running such a successful project. They are a great example of what young people can contribute to the community.”

There is now £350,000 of youth opportunity and youth capital funding available for 2007/08 which young people are invited to bid for. Young people, either individually or part of a group, aged 13 to 19 who have a great idea that will benefit the local community and other young people can apply for the funds. Contact Jenny Glen or Janet Jennings on 01895 277816 for more information and an application pack.

“Goooood morning .. Hayes!”

carljames — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:25:30 +0000

Morning all, thanks for stopping by.

I am hoping that, between us all, we can share all of our stories about Hayes, good and bad, and no doubt help people find old friends and inform others about the area and what it has to offer.