Clubs/societies

A teenager from Heston Cadets has achieved one of the highest honours available in the organisation.

Brijinder Nijjar was singled out from nearly 4,000 youths across London to be named the Lord Lieutenants Army Cadet at a ceremony in Putney on Thursday last week.

Friends of a former 2nd Heston Scouts member are trying to track him down for a reunion this spring.

Pals of Peter Masters, who was a scout in the 50s and 60s, want him to get in touch ahead of a get-together on May 17.

Motorists could save nearly £400 by ditching their cars and joining a car hire club.

About 700 people from across Hounslow have already signed up to Streetcar, which aims to take 100,000 cars off the capital's roads by 2012.

Jamie Parkhouse often found himself short of breath after playing football but the plucky 13-year-old had always put it down to asthma.

That was until last month, when the youngster suffered two heart attacks at his home in Southall and medics discovered he had a hole in his heart.

Football and other forms of vigorous exercise are now strictly off the cards, but that hasn't stopped Jamie attending Heston Cadets every week.

Crowds enjoyed traditional dancing and music from Poland to Tasmania at the fun day in Lampton Park organised by a Heston police officer.

At least 1,000 people turned out for the event, held as part of Hounslow's Week of Peace.

They were entertained by Bollywood dancers, steel bands and much more, with PCSO-cum-DJ Derek Campbell on the decks.

By Russell Benson, Marie Curie Cancer Care
Community Fundraiser, South-East London

The countdown has begun for local primary schools and youth groups to sign up for Mini Pots of Care, a fun and educational planting activity that raises funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The charity is inviting primary schools and youth groups aged 3-11 to get their hands dirty this October by growing daffodils for its Mini Pots of Care fundraiser, run in partnership with Yellow Pages directories.

Older residents have been invited to learn about Heston House at an open day next Monday, September 8.

Heston House Resource Centre, in Vicarage Farm Road, Heston, is offering local people an opportunity to learn more about the care services and activities it provides between 10am and 3pm.

Army cadets from Heston joined counterparts from across west London at their annual training camp in Yorkshire.

Members of 192 Heston, 194 Hounslow, 203 Brentford and 197 Feltham detachments enjoyed everything from kayaking to orienteering during the two-week break.

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) will benefit from new facilities due to be officially opened next week.

Hounslow Mayor Genevieve Hibbs will cut the ribbon at Hounslow MS Society's newly extended headquarters in New Heston Road, Heston, on Monday at midday.

There were cheers all round as the founder of Cobra beer presented awards to six youngsters from Heston Cadets.

Cadet Sergeant Major Adam Dickson, of St Dunstan's Road, Hounslow, and Cadet Corporal Brijinder Nijjar, of Nestles Avenue, Hayes, both received Deputy Lord Lieutenant Awards - only 80 of which are given out across Hounslow each year.