February 2009 Archives

The 10th Feltham Scout Group are holding a jumble and book sale on Saturday March 14.

The fundraiser will run from 10am to noon at their headquarters in Hawkes Road, Bedfont Lane, Feltham. Admission costs 20p.

By Annabelle Williams

Cooking oil and chip fat is to be transformed into green fuel as part of an innovative recycling scheme which has just been launched in Feltham.

Residents are being encouraged to bring the dregs from their frying pans to Space Waye recycling centre, at North Feltham Trading Estate, to be converted into a new clean fuel called LF100 - capable of powering electricity generators and cars.

Victoria Eadie, Head Teacher of Feltham Community College made her first visit to Feltham Rotary Club since taking over from Gillian Smith last year.

Speaking to members of both Rotary and Inner Wheel, she was able to outline her plans to meet the Government's requirements for secondary education and said she was most confident that the college would be successful in its academic aspirations.

The devoted fans of a 'loud and bubbly' post lady are demanding she be returned to her round on the Allied Estate in Feltham after Royal Mail moved her amid concerns for her safety.

Since the sudden decision to move her to a Bedfont route, hundreds of residents on the Allied Estate have signed a petition calling for the hard-working postie, known only as 'Vicky', to be reinstated.

Excitement levels reached fever pitch at Feltham train station this weekend as spotters and families jostled together for the best view of two magnificent steam engines.

The beautifully restored locomotives, a Tornado No 60163 and an Orient Express lunch train hauled by a Merchant Navy Class Loco 35028, stunned the large crowds as they whistled through stations up and down the line on Saturday.

The Tornado was lovingly created by enthusiasts over 18 years and is the first mainline steam locomotive to be built in 50 years.

Eddie Menday, of Feltham History Group, said: "The buzz at Feltham station was fantastic. I haven't seen crowds like that for a steam train since Winston Churchill's funeral train came through here."

Booze will be flowing down Feltham's gutters this week as police move to enforce a new ban on street drinking in the town centre.

The hard-hitting scheme, introduced yesterday, gives cops the power to confiscate and pour away alcohol from people caught consuming it within the new controlled drinking zone (CDZ).

Hundreds of youngsters in Feltham could lose out on the chance to train as engineers, mechanics and hairdressers after controversial plans to build a new High Street skills centre were put in jeopardy by the credit crunch.

The £20million scheme has come under threat just weeks after architects finished drawing up plans, as Further Education colleges up and down the country are told by the national Learning and Skills Council (LSC) that it is suspending all funding decisions.

Aspiring MCs who think their rapping skills are second to none can compete in a battle at Feltham Cineworld this weekend to celebrate a new film about infamous hip-hop artist Notorious B.I.G.

The B.I.G. IDOL competition on Saturday will showcase fresh young talent within the local community and is a chance for young people to express themselves creatively through the art of performance, music and dance.

Feltham's rat infestation is being made worse by a mound of rubbish and dirty nappies left festering outside a nursery, it is claimed.

The Chronicle reported last week how vermin have taken over the area around Feltham Job Centre in Feltham High Street amid complaints that environment chiefs are failing to take the necessary action.

Hounslow Police have warned parents and children to stay alert after two youngsters were approached by a stranger in a blue car within days in Feltham.

In the first incident, an 11-year-old was approached by a white man in Raleigh Road, Feltham, on January 14, at about 4.45pm.

Two days later, a 15-year-old boy was approached by a man matching his description in Princes Road, Feltham, at about 8am.

Officers from Feltham Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) advised parents to 'remain vigilant' and 'reiterate to their children not to speak to strangers'.

Anyone with information, or who is aware of any similar incidents, is asked to call Hounslow Police on 020 8247 6160 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111