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March has now arrived and it should be the time for new growth, planting seeds, nesting birds and sunshine. As I write this article, I can tell you it is anything but! I'm sitting looking out of my window at snowflakes falling onto frozen earth.

We did have a glimmer of spring a week or so ago and I was able to get in my garden and start the preparation for my flowering plants. Now, it all sits under a thin blanket of snow waiting for the warmer weather.

I am also hopefully watching all my nesting boxes for any interest the birds might show. I have one right outside my living room window and although it is yet to be inhabited I have

seen two colourful blue tits giving it the once over – who know they might make their home there and I will be able to watch from the comfort of my armchair as the little ones emerge and take their first flight.

I hope the cold weather has not put you off visiting us here in Uxbridge. You will stay cosy and warm within the two shopping centres as you shop for sandals, swimming costumes and summer dresses in anticipation of some warm weather.

Or, if all else fails, book that holiday in warmer climes. I was watching a programme on TV the other day where people are going abroad to escape the winter months. They rent out their house for the two or three

months they are away which pays for them to be somewhere warm and sunny escaping the very worst of the winter here in the UK.

I'm not sure it's for me, as I like the changing of the seasons, snuggling up indoors during December, January and February, going for walks when the sun is shining. I'm not so keen on the cold blasts we have been having though and have invested in two bobble hats to keep out the cold.

There is nothing like coming home after a walk to make you appreciate central heating at its best.

But when all is said and done spring is definitely on it's way the daffodils and snowdrops are evidence of that.

We have some new equipment for you to try out courtesy of Nexen who gave us a donation last year. We bought three new scooters and a wheelchair with their donation and they will soon be put into service for customers to use.

Wishing you all a warm spring.

Sue Johnson – Operations Director.

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Spring Raffle Our spring raffle tickets will be available from reception from the 1st March. Tickets will cost £1 for five tickets. The draw will take place on 2nd May.

National Disabled Access Week

We will be in Barclays Bank on Friday 9th

March. If you would like to help we will have a table in the bank to promote our service.

ROLLER DISCO -

Come and have some fun at the roller disco being held in the Pavilions Shopping Centre open daily from 23rd March to 8th April from 11am to 5pm and Sundays from 11am to 4pm. All money raised will be donated to Hillingdon Shopmobility to help towards buying a new scooter. You can find this event at Chequers Square between Primark and TK Maxx. For more information speak to anyone in our office they will be able to help. If you would like to volunteer at the event to do the fund raising please ring and let us know. 01895 271510.

National Carers Week 11-17 June 2018 - ‘Healthy and Connected’Hillingdon’s Carer Fair will be held at Market Square, The Pavilions Uxbridge - Tuesday 12th June – 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.

DonationsAs a charity we do rely on your continued support and by donating each time you take out equipment you keep the service running. Please help by making a donation. Thank you.

Health and SafetyPlease keep your speed down when going through doorways, lifts etc. A lot of the scooters have scrapes down the side. We have some lovely new scooters in the fleet

and are hoping to keep them looking in good condition.

Mobility EquipmentCheck out our stock of new blue badge holders. We have a variety of mobility aids, check them out next time you’re in the office.

The Christmas wrapping raised £1000. Thank you to all who helped raise awareness of Hillingdon Shopmobility and helped wrap presents.

Easter opening hours for HILLINGDON SHOPMOBILITY

We are closed on the following days over Easter:

Friday 30th March Sunday 1st March and Monday 2nd April

We will be open on Saturday 31st March as usual

You can validate your car park ticket at any pay machine or the information desk and the management centre opposite the cinema. Please take your blue badge with you.

Happy Easter to all our Customers