MAY 2025

until-10 May: Heath Robinson Museum: Ralph Steadman: INKling, an immersive and comprehensive exhibition celebrating the legendary career of illustrator Ralph Steadman. This exhibition showcases over 70 years of Steadman’s groundbreaking work across four key themes:

• Literary Illustrations: Explore Steadman’s iconic interpretations of Alice in Wonderland, Animal Farm, and Treasure Island.
• Children’s Book Illustrations: From Fly Away Peter (1963) to The Ralphabet (2023), discover the enchanting and playful side of Steadman’s artistry.
• Gonzovation: A visually arresting series focusing on endangered species and environmental activism.
• Hunter S. Thompson and Gonzo: Dive into the wild world of Gonzo art, created in collaboration with journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
  
  Visitors of all ages will be captivated by Steadman’s mastery of penmanship, his bold use of ink, and his unique techniques, such as the “dirty water” approach that turns accidental splashes into intricate works of art. The Museum is open 1am-4pm, Thursday-Sunday. Tickets – adults, £6; over 65s, £5; student (25+ /people with disabilities), £4; child (18 and under), free; student (24 and under), free.

JUNE 2025

20 June: Hatch End Horticultural Society: outing to Waddesdon Manor and Gardens. Coach leaves Morrisons at 9am. For more info contact John Barton or Dick Wootton.

28 June: Hatch End Association & 1st Hatch End Scouts: litter pick-up day at 10am-12 noon – but you don’t have to come for 2 hours. If you can only make half an hour, it is still worth it. Start outside 1st Hatch End Scout Group HQ, off the car park between Leeway Close and Grimsdyke Road (behind Kwik Fit), HA5 4JB. Collect a litter picker, gloves, a bag and tabard, or use your own equipment if you have it. Pick up litter wherever you like in the local Hatch End area. Return bags to designated place (TBC) for collection by Harrow Council. Refreshments are kindly offered by Fr David, vicar of St Anselm’s Church from 12 noon onwards at St Anselm’s Church, Westfield Park, Hatch End HA5 4JL

28 June: Hatch End Horticultural Society: Summer Show at Scout HQ, Grimsdyke Car Park. Open to the public 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission free. Tea and homemade cakes. Plant sale. 

JULY 2025
5 July:  Harrow Choral Society: Will Todd’s Mass in Blue at Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge Lane, Northwood HA6 2HT (nearest tube Moor Park). All details at www.harrowchoral.org.uk.

17 July: Hatch End Horticultural Society: outing to Hever Castle and Gardens. Coach leaves Morrisons at 9am. For more info contact John Barton or Dick Wootton.

20 September: Hatch End Horticultural Society: Autumn Show at Scout HQ, Grimsdyke Car Park. Open to the public 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission free. Tea and homemade cakes. Plant sale. 

24 September: Hatch End Horticultural Society: Outing to RHS Wisley. Coach leaves Morrisons at 9am. For more info contact John Barton or Dick Wootton.

OCTOBER 2025
11 October: Hatch End Association & 1st Hatch End Scouts: litter pick-up day at 10am-12 noon – but you don’t have to come for 2 hours. If you can only make half an hour, it is still worth it. Start outside 1st Hatch End Scout Group HQ, off the car park between Leeway Close and Grimsdyke Road (behind Kwik Fit), HA5 4JB. Collect a litter picker, gloves, a bag and tabard, or use your own equipment if you have it. Pick up litter wherever you like in the local Hatch End area. Return bags to designated place (TBC) for collection by Harrow Council. Refreshments are kindly offered by Fr David, vicar of St Anselm’s Church from 12 noon onwards at St Anselm’s Church, Westfield Park, Hatch End HA5 4JL

NOVEMBER 2025

6 November: Hatch End Horticultural Society: 2,30pm, talk at the Baptist Church, Rowlands Avenue, Hatch End: Andrew Halstead on Garden Pests.

LOCAL EVENTS FOR 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

5 February: Hatch End Horticultural Society: 2,30pm, Monica Gerhold on TBC.

MARCH 2026

5 March: Hatch End Horticultural Society: 7.45pm, AGM and talk at the Baptist Church, Rowlands Avenue, Hatch End: Talk TBC.

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