Barclays Uxbridge closure

in case you were not aware this  from Barclays  

We’ll temporarily close this branch for refurbishment soon This branch will close from 3pm on Friday 19 June and re-open on Monday 14 September.

While the builders are here improving your branch, Barclays colleagues will be available to help you at  30-32 The Broadway, Southall UB1 1PX  Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1.00pm.

Counter services will be available at your nearest post office

Need age-related help?

We have been contacted by AGE UK Hillingdon Harrow and Brent about a service they offer This service is volunteer led and they are able to offer various support including Accompanying to appointments, Collecting prescriptions, Helping with Paperwork, Telephone support, I.T. Training amongst other things. Please do refer to them and they will try their best to assist the over 60s through this support.
more info
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hillingdonharrowandbrent/our-services/good-neighbours-service-(hillingdon)-e921e6ab-e38e-ee11-a81c-000d3a2649ae/

Bank holiday refuse collections in May

Collection days for households and businesses during the bank holiday periods.

To minimise disruption to collections during the May bank holidays, our crews will be working on 9th and 30th May.

This will enable collections to return to normal as quickly as possible.

Early May Bank Holiday collection days
Monday 4 May (Bank Holiday) >> Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 5 May >> Wednesday 6 May
Wednesday 6 May >> Thursday 7 May
Thursday 7 May >> Friday 8 May
Friday 8 May >> Saturday 9 May

Late May Bank Holiday collection days
Monday 25 May (Bank Holiday) >> Tuesday 26 May
Tuesday 26 May >> Wednesday 27 May
Wednesday 27 May >> Thursday 28 May
Thursday 28 May >> Friday 29 May
Friday 29 May >> Saturday 30 May

Please leave your rubbish out for collection by 6am, near your front gate, but not on the pavement.

Protecting Colne Valley Park

We have been asked to circulate the following by Colne Valley Park:

We are part of the Big Give Campaign which is running now until noon on Wednesday.

Please spread the word that if you would like to donate to the Colne Valley Park: A Corridor for Life Campaign, now would be the perfect time to do it as donations will be doubled.

Just click on this link:   https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BzS15YAF

Bank holiday refuse collections

Collection days for households and businesses during the bank holiday periods.

To minimise disruption to collections during Easter and the May bank holidays, our crews will be working on Saturday 4 and 11 April, and 9 and 30 May.

This will enable collections to return to normal as quickly as possible.
Easter collection days
Friday 3 April (Good Friday) >> Saturday 4 April
Monday 6 April (Easter Monday) >> Tuesday 7 April
Tuesday 7 April Wednesday >> 8 April Wednesday 8 April
Thursday 9 April Thursday 9 April >> Friday 10 April
Friday 10 April Saturday >> 11 April

Early May Bank Holiday collection days
Monday 4 May (Bank Holiday) >> Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 5 May >> Wednesday 6 May
Wednesday 6 May >> Thursday 7 May
Thursday 7 May >> Friday 8 May
Friday 8 May >> Saturday 9 May

Late May Bank Holiday collection days
Monday 25 May (Bank Holiday) >> Tuesday 26 May
Tuesday 26 May >> Wednesday 27 May
Wednesday 27 May >> Thursday 28 May
Thursday 28 May >> Friday 29 May
Friday 29 May >> Saturday 30 May

Please leave your rubbish out for collection by 6am, near your front gate, but not on the pavement.

More on garden waste collections

If you are already subscribed you should have received the following:

Please note the new tag colour

Dear garden waste recycler, It’s time to renew your subscription We’re contacting you to let you know that your current garden waste subscription will expire on Tuesday 31 March For 2026/27, subscribers will continue to receive weekly household collections in spring, summer and autumn (fortnightly in winter), for a £77 annual fee.   You can renew your subscription now using the button below. Once signed up, you’ll be sent orange tags to attach to the handles of your current canvas bags to confirm your subscription. If you’ve subscribed but not yet received your tags when collections are due to start, please present your garden waste as normal – our crews use in-cab technology to check which properties are subscribed. You can review the updated garden waste service terms and conditions at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/garden-waste/terms.

https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/recycling/garden-waste-subscription-service/9?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Garden waste collections

With grateful thanks to Ruislip Residents for the info:

  The Garden Waste collection service ends on 31 March for people who paid last year. If you intend to renew for the upcoming year, DO IT TODAY. 

cost is £77

  The terms and conditions say that if you renew after TOMORROW then your first collection will four weeks after you pay. The only way you can be sure of continuous collections through April is if you pay today or tomorrow. Rather short notice, for an announcement made this morning!

Registration is via https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/…/Subscribe-to-our-garden…
  https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/14619/Subscribe-to-our-garden-waste-collection-service?fbclid=IwY2xjawQmDShleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeu4LL4sdhtrxOFLDr1RSTEzUU7QXGpgIOnk92F4vMs6eaoLj3yqnuwZGQBUw_aem_CGQUa98U3PZe62Nz9eUe0w

Rural Activities Garden Centre public meeting Friday 27th at 10:30

Take Action: Make Your Voice Heard

Now, for the first time, everyone in Hillingdon has a chance to show their support for RAGC staying at its uniquely safe and secure site in Yiewsley by coming to a residents’ meeting at RAGC. The meeting has just been announced by the Council and will take place on Friday 27th February starting at 10.30 am.

This is not a consultation as the Council has already made its decision, but with the local elections just over 2 months away, it would be a great time to show how much support RAGC has from across the borough.

PLEASE COME TO RAGC TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT ON 27th FEBRUARY AND LET THE COUNCIL KNOW WHAT YOU THINK AT THEIR MEETING.

more info: https://fragc.uk/2026/02/21/ragc-meeting-for-residents/