☕ 17 - Costa Is Gone, Mini Trains Are Back, and Someone Gets £10 at M&S

Good Morning Neighbour! ☕

Wombat poo is cube-shaped so it does not roll away. Nature solved storage problems before the rest of us.

In today’s Good Morning Pinner:

Costa in Rayners Lane has closed, with Eastcote now the nearest branch
Roxbourne Railway reopens today with miniature train rides
One subscriber wins a £10 M&S gift card this week

Let’s dive in.

- Chinar

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This Week in HA5

April starts with one genuinely new local shift plus a few reliable plans worth leaving the house for.

Local coffee map update: Costa in Rayners Lane has now shut, which means Eastcote is currently the nearest Costa for many HA5 readers.
Forward-this pick for families: Roxbourne Railway reopens today with miniature train rides.
Midweek social anchor: Wrong Side Comedy Night at The Three Crowns is still this week's most different evening listing.

Meet the Lovely Humans

Know someone local with a story worth sharing? Send their name and one detail people would never guess here and I will feature one next week.

Local Business News

One Forty Cafe (West Harrow) hosts the Art Dubba Mandala workshop on Friday, a low-pressure creative session aimed at busy mums and women who never seem to get spare time. Tickets
If you are launching something in April, drop me a note and I will happily feature it next issue.

What’s Happening This Week

Events with (£) are paid.

Board Game Mondays | Queen's Head | Mon 30 Mar | 7:30pm - Free entry, bring your game face.
Quiz Night | Queen's Head | Tue 31 Mar | 8pm (£) - £2 entry, with £1 going to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
Quiz Night | Three Wishes Pinner | Wed 1 Apr | 7:30pm (£) - £3 entry per person, with a £50 bar tab for the winning team.
Quiz Night | The Ascott | Wed 1 Apr | 8pm (£) - Solid no-fuss midweek option if you just want local and easy.
Wrong Side Comedy Night | The Three Crowns, Bushey | Wed 1 Apr | 8pm (£) - This week's spotlight pick if you want one plan that is not the usual routine. Tickets
Speed Quiz | The Whittington | Thu 2 Apr | 8pm (£) - £3 entry, with cash prizes on offer.
Ruislip Country Market | St Martin's Approach Car Park | Fri 3 Apr | 10am-12pm
Art Dubba Mandala Workshop | One Forty Cafe, West Harrow | Fri 3 Apr | 7pm (£) - Creative workshop night focused on women who want a social reset without a full night out. Tickets

Activities for Children

Junior Parkrun | Pinner Village Gardens | Sun 29 Mar | 9-9:45am
Roxbourne Railway Reopening Day | Roxbourne Park, Eastcote | Sun 29 Mar | 2:30-5pm (£) - Miniature train rides return every Sunday, £2 per ride, no booking needed.
Crafternoon Time | Roxborough Heights, HA1 | Mon 30 Mar | 11am (£) - Weekly family crafts and activities. More info
Baby 'n' Toddler Sensory Sound Journey | Pinner Methodist Church | Mon 30 Mar | 2pm (£) - A calm sensory session for babies and toddlers with parent participation.
Kids Kung Fu | Harrow High School | Tue 31 Mar | 5:45pm and 6:30pm (£) - Two age groups for 4-6 and 7-13 year olds. More info
U9s Training and Trials | Parkfield Youth FC | Wed 1 Apr | 6-7pm - Contact Jason at 07772671464 before attending.
Evening Baby and Toddler Swimming Lessons | John Lyon Prep School | Wed 1 Apr | 6:30pm (£) - Parent and child lessons for ages 3 months to 4 years.
Easter Eggspress | Ruislip Lido Railway | Fri 3 Apr to Sun 5 Apr | From 11:10am (£) - Easter train special with bunny meet and egg gift, booking now open. Tickets
Futsal Class | Barnhill High School | Fri 3 Apr | 5:30pm (£) - Weekly futsal session for all abilities.

Weekly Classes

Boogie Knights | Bishop Winnington Ingram Primary School | Every Mon and Tue | 7am (£) - Dance themed fitness for all levels. Book here
Beginners Pilates | Pinner Village Hall | Every Tue | 9:45am (£) - Calm and friendly Pilates for beginners and returners. Book here
Tai Chi | Harrow High School | Every Wed | 6pm (£) - Beginners Wu Style Tai Chi class. Book here
Women Only Self Defence | Harrow High School | Every Thu | 7pm (£) - Self defence class taught by a female instructor. Book here

The events and activities list is growing as I speak with more organisers each week. Reply to this email and let me know what you'd like to see here!

Community Corner

Pinner Question of the Week: What is one underrated place in Pinner you always recommend to friends? Send me your answer and I will share a reader roundup next Sunday.
March subscriber giveaway: One subscriber wins a £10 M&S gift card in this issue. I will email the winner on their registered email address. If it is not claimed within 7 days, I will redraw and pick a new winner. Good luck!
Community callout: Friends of Eastcote House Gardens are looking for volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am, with tools and refreshments provided. More info

Transport

Imperial Drive resurfacing is causing temporary bus diversions on routes 398 and H12 near Village Way East and Rayners Lane. If you use either route this week, check live departures before you leave and allow a little extra journey time.
A reminder that the Metropolitan Line in partially closed between Wembley Park and Aldgate today.

Civic Updates

Milton Road development is now complete, with 36 affordable homes including 12 for social rent.
Why this matters: it is the first visible step in the wider civic centre regeneration, so expect more local planning conversations to follow.
Local elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026. Why you should care now: the registration deadline is Monday 20 April 2026, and photo ID is required at the polling station. More info

Pet of the Week

Spot the change?

This section is now for all pets, not just dogs.

A few pet parents asked if their cats could join in, and yes, absolutely. Rabbits, birds, tortoises, and other beloved companions are welcome too.

If enough of you are into it, I’ll make this change permanent.

Want your pet featured? Send one photo, their name, and one chaotic personality trait this way.