Clubs/societies

The Friends of Canons Park will be hosting their fun day next month. Local residents are invited to the event in Canons Park, Edgware, on July 13.
For more information visit www.friendsofcanonspark.org.

Budding footballers in Stanmore and Edgware are being given the chance to train with the pros.
Young people will be taught by coaches from Watford Football Club as part of the club's Community Sports and Education Trust's Safer Neighbourhoods Football project.
The scheme, which is run in partnership with Harrow Council and the Canons Safer Neighbourhood team, aims to improve fitness levels and increase confidence in young people.
The Canons Park sessions take place on Tuesdays between 5.30-6.30pm for eight to 11 year olds and between 6.30-7.30pm for 12-16 year olds. All classes are at the Arnold House Activity Centre, in Donnefield Avenue, Edgware.
For further information contact Neil Hart on 01923 490385 or visit www.watfordfc.com.

The Stanmore society is hosting its Annual General Meeting.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge, Chairman of the Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust, will be speaking at the event at 8pm on June 17, in Stanmore Library, in Stanmore Hill.
The meeting is open to all residents.

By Stephen Phillips

Acorn Tennis club, based at the Arnold House activity centre, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware, close to Canons Park station is holding a special open day for players of all standards and ages between 11am and 5pm on Saturday (30).
Activities include Prince racket testing,coaching tips and having your service timed between 11am and 1pm. Admission is free.
Club coach Alyson Torns will be on hand all day and guests can try out the brand new six artificial courts. 2008 Membership for new adults of this very friendly club is only £75 and juniors can sign up from only £25. There is no joining fee and balls are provided. Every new member who signs up on the day goes into the hat for a new Pro Kennex racket.
If you can not turn up this Saturday further details can be obtained from Steve on 02089524389 or website www.acornltc.co.uk. Club Social play is normally Saturday afternoons,Sunday,Wednesday and Friday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings
Other times by arrangement. Junior coaching on Fridays after school and other times by arrangement. The club has one mens and ladies team in the Middlesex league and runs tournaments and social events throughout the year.

By Stephen Phillips

Acorn Tennis club, based at the Arnold House activity centre, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware, close to Canons Park station is holding a special open day for players of all standards and ages between 11am and 5pm on Saturday (30).
Activities include Prince racket testing,coaching tips and having your service timed between 11am and 1pm. Admission is free.
Club coach Alyson Torns will be on hand all day and guests can try out the brand new six artificial courts. 2008 Membership for new adults of this very friendly club is only £75 and juniors can sign up from only £25. There is no joining fee and balls are provided. Every new member who signs up on the day goes into the hat for a new Pro Kennex racket.
If you can not turn up this Saturday further details can be obtained from Steve on 02089524389 or website www.acornltc.co.uk. Club Social play is normally Saturday afternoons,Sunday,Wednesday and Friday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings
Other times by arrangement. Junior coaching on Fridays after school and other times by arrangement. The club has one mens and ladies team in the Middlesex league and runs tournaments and social events throughout the year.

By Stephen Phillips

Acorn Tennis club, based at the Arnold House activity centre, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware, close to Canons Park station is holding a special open day for players of all standards and ages between 11am and 5pm on Saturday (30).
Activities include Prince racket testing,coaching tips and having your service timed between 11am and 1pm. Admission is free.
Club coach Alyson Torns will be on hand all day and guests can try out the brand new six artificial courts. 2008 Membership for new adults of this very friendly club is only £75 and juniors can sign up from only £25. There is no joining fee and balls are provided. Every new member who signs up on the day goes into the hat for a new Pro Kennex racket.
If you can not turn up this Saturday further details can be obtained from Steve on 02089524389 or website www.acornltc.co.uk. Club Social play is normally Saturday afternoons,Sunday,Wednesday and Friday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings
Other times by arrangement. Junior coaching on Fridays after school and other times by arrangement. The club has one mens and ladies team in the Middlesex league and runs tournaments and social events throughout the year.

By Stephen Phillips

Acorn Tennis club, based at the Arnold House activity centre, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware, close to Canons Park station is holding a special open day for players of all standards and ages between 11am and 5pm on Saturday (30).
Activities include Prince racket testing,coaching tips and having your service timed between 11am and 1pm. Admission is free.
Club coach Alyson Torns will be on hand all day and guests can try out the brand new six artificial courts. 2008 Membership for new adults of this very friendly club is only £75 and juniors can sign up from only £25. There is no joining fee and balls are provided. Every new member who signs up on the day goes into the hat for a new Pro Kennex racket.
If you can not turn up this Saturday further details can be obtained from Steve on 02089524389 or website www.acornltc.co.uk. Club Social play is normally Saturday afternoons,Sunday,Wednesday and Friday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings
Other times by arrangement. Junior coaching on Fridays after school and other times by arrangement. The club has one mens and ladies team in the Middlesex league and runs tournaments and social events throughout the year.

By Stephen Phillips

Acorn Tennis club, based at the Arnold House activity centre, Donnefield Avenue, Edgware, close to Canons Park station is holding a special open day for players of all standards and ages between 11am and 5pm on Saturday (30).
Activities include Prince racket testing,coaching tips and having your service timed between 11am and 1pm. Admission is free.
Club coach Alyson Torns will be on hand all day and guests can try out the brand new six artificial courts. 2008 Membership for new adults of this very friendly club is only £75 and juniors can sign up from only £25. There is no joining fee and balls are provided. Every new member who signs up on the day goes into the hat for a new Pro Kennex racket.
If you can not turn up this Saturday further details can be obtained from Steve on 02089524389 or website www.acornltc.co.uk. Club Social play is normally Saturday afternoons,Sunday,Wednesday and Friday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings
Other times by arrangement. Junior coaching on Fridays after school and other times by arrangement. The club has one mens and ladies team in the Middlesex league and runs tournaments and social events throughout the year.

The Territorial Army is looking for former members and their families to attend the TA100 National Pageant.

The event will take place on Horse Guards Parade in London, on Saturday,June 21, at 2.30pm, to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the military organisation.

It will include battle re-enactments, a parade, military bands and a procession of historic vehicles.

Tickets are free and can be booked at www.TA100.co.uk or by calling 020 7414 2011.

by Elaine Okyere

Two Stanmore sisters have taken part in a charity walk after their family experienced the trauma of heart problems firsthand.