Swine Flu Warning

by Gemma Louise Farmer

With Winter closing in and the days getting even colder in the run up to christmas, this is the time when everyone starts to get their little sniffles and sneezes, the time when everyone calls in sick with a bunged up nose and a sore throat. Unfortunately these are not going to be the only worries this winter as the threat of Swine Flu rapidly grows, everyone is getting worried about the effects of Swine Flu and how they can prevent themselves from getting the dreaded virus and how to pick up on signs for others who may be at risk.

Running for London Marathon; raising money for Harrow.

By Yajiao Ji

Runners for the Virgin London Marathon 2010 are wanted, which aims to raise money for local causes in Harrow.
The London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event in the world. Since 1981, runners have raised over £450 million. In 2010, it will establish partnerships with The North West London Community Foundation and Harrow Association of Voluntary Services. All the money raised by the London Marathon will be part of the Harrow Grass grassroots Endowment Challenge Fund.

Fire safety over Christmas

by Ami Sedghi

Christmas is a time of friendship and joy but it could also turn your house into the most dangerous place on earth. People drinking over the stove, draped tree lights overheating on the Christmas tree and candles flickering amongst the display of Christmas cards make the average house an accident waiting to happen.

Harrow and the London Underground

by Katri Paasikoski

The Metropolitan, Jubilee and Bakerloo underground are the most important lines to the Harrow community. The Jubilee line has had major changes and has been closed most weekends for the last 7 years. These changes were meant to only last for 7 years but now have taken even longer and will take at least another 28 weekends to complete, but what can residents expect in 2010?

How to throw a successful Christmas party

by Gemma Louise Farmer

It’s that time again and you have been allocated the job of organising the works Christmas party, It’s always a tough one on where to go, what to do and how to please everyone. Christmas is a time of festive fun and lot’s of food and drink, so play up on that and try and get your budget as big as possible, you want the party you organised to be the one that everyone remembers and you definately don’t want anyone leaving early, so we have put together a few little tips on how to throw the best christmas party.

Partying in Harrow

by Sonida Goraj

The residents of Harrow are quite the party crowd, well so I found out when I went around the shopping centre in Harrow. It only takes half an hour to get to central London from Harrow with the privilege of London Transport.

Harrow residents are able to take the metropolitan line and quickly get into central London. Some may think it is simply obvious that Harrow residents would choose to go central since it is so near by. The question, do you party in Harrow or go party elsewhere, was raised to the people of Harrow.

We need a Resolution!

by Kaltrina Adami

For a lot of people a new year means starting a fresh in no matter what aspect of life.

We asked our fellow Harrow citizens and neighbours what their new years resolutions for 2010 are and we were surprised at how much similarities we found.

Ice Skating at Hampton Court Palace

by Sajel Karena

Seasonal holidays are the perfect time for family bonding, and what better way to do it than ice-skating around the banks of River Thames! For the 7th year, Hampton court palace is back with the 6-week event.

Health tips for Christmas

by Yajiao Ji

Awaiting friend confirmation

Winter is the flu season, as virus stays longer when air is cold and dry. As Christmas is coming, people have more chances to meet together. It is necessary to give advices about how to protect yourself and the whole family from swine flu.

Making hate history

by Nicola Buskell

Harrow Arts Center delighted, inspired and educated audiences last week by a theatre performance with a difference. And Then They Came For Me debuted in Harrow on Wednesday, December ninth at the Travellers Studio and was a stunning success.