Good Morning Neighbour! ☕
Light rain tapping on the windows and a moderate breeze rustling the leaves – classic December in Pinner, keeping us cozy indoors with that extra splash in our morning cuppa.
In today's Good Morning Pinner:
→ Pedals and paths: a shiny new cycleway linking us straight to Harrow
→ Fresh dough, secret specials and delicious pizza
→ Festive jazz notes and sleigh bells on the breeze
Let’s dive in.
This Week in HA5
Work kicked off this week on the major Harrow to Pinner Cycleway – a game-changer for two-wheelers with safer junctions, upgraded crossings and pops of green all the way from town centre to our station. Phases roll through 2025 and 2026, so expect some buzz on Station Road and Marsh Road soon.
Harrow special needs school got a shiny new sponsored minibus this week, easing those daily dashes for families across the borough.
Planning enforcers didn't hold back: four illegal extensions across the borough came down in a day of action this week, after owners ignored several warnings. A firm reminder that rules keep our streets looking sharp.
Behind the Counter
Free spotlight this week!
Meet Zia Noori from Alexandra’s Pizzeria 🍕
Zia's been firing up the ovens at Alexandra’s since September 2024, and in just over a year, he's turned it into a HA5 go-to for pizza takeaway. "Seeing customers light up over the food is a quiet win that keeps me going," he says with a grin. "It reassures me I'm on the right track, especially when I'm hands-on in the kitchen, shaping every single pizza myself."
Regulars can't get enough of the Alexandra’s Special pizza – the signature twist he swears by – or the doner meat and chips that flies out the door. And here's the magic: Zia mixes fresh dough regularly, sourcing top-notch ingredients to nail that exceptional taste every time. No wonder folks keep coming back.
Off-duty, he's all about those familiar spots, though he's joining the rest of us in mourning Costa Pinner's recent goodbye. "I'd sneak in for an early-morning coffee whenever I could," he shares.
Pop in and tell Zia Good Morning Pinner sent you – he’ll love the shout-out!
Zia’s too shy for selfies, but he’s honestly one of the friendliest faces you’ll meet in Pinner – always up for a quick chat when you pop in!
What’s Happening This Week
(Got an event you're organising? Hit reply and share – I'll shout it out next week!)
Junior Parkrun | Pinner Village Gardens | Sunday 7 Dec (today!) | 9–9:45 am – Free 2 km dash for kids, medals and fresh-air high-fives guaranteed
Music & Life Christmas Jazz Concert | St Andrews Church Roxbourne | Sunday 7 Dec (today!) | 7:30 pm – £15 entry, smooth jazz carols to melt away the drizzle
Sublime Space exhibition | Heath Robinson Museum | Sunday 7 Dec (today!) | 11 am–4 pm – £6 entry, perfect Sunday culture hit with whimsical twists
Board Game Monday | Queens Head | Monday 8 Dec | 7:30 pm onwards – Free entry, bring your A-game (and maybe not Monopoly if you value friendships)
Quiz Night | Queens Head | Tuesday 9 Dec | 8 pm – £2 entry, with £1 going to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre – who's joining the trivia team?
Rotary Santa Sleigh | Various Pinner streets | Wednesday 10 Dec | 5:30–8 pm – Follow the sleigh bells and wave at Santa for charity
Women in Business Network | Whittington Pinner | Thursday 11 Dec | 10:30 am–12:30 pm – Coffee and chat for local bosses and side-hustlers
Harrow Gateway Christmas Fair | Harrow Gateway | Saturday 13 Dec | 9:30 am–12:30 pm – 20p entry, festive stalls and bargains to stuff the stockings
Capital Connection Christmas Concert | St Andrews Church | Saturday 13 Dec | 4:30–6:30 pm – £10, beautiful carols in our lovely local church
Harrow Choral Society Christmas Celebration | Harrow School Speech Room | Saturday 13 Dec | 5:30 pm start – Big voices, big venue, big festive feels (tickets online)
Community Corner
New neighbour - Join me in giving a massive HA5 welcome to Dennis E! He’s only been here a short while, and he’s already head-over-heels for our beautiful running routes.
What do YOU love most about living here? Hit reply and tell me – I’ll share the best ones next week!Reader poll – Where’s the best Sunday roast in Pinner right now? The Pinner Table, a sneaky pub carvery, or your nan’s kitchen. Vegetarian options are very welcome, for yours truly.
Transport & Roadworks
Tube
Sun 7 Dec (today) - No service on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge. Replacement buses are available.
Sun 7 Dec (today) - No service on the Piccadilly line between Acton Town and Uxbridge. Good luck getting to Heathrow by tube today!
Next weekend's a rare treat: Metropolitan, Jubilee and Piccadilly all running normally, for a change.
Road Closures
Midcroft | Road closure | until 3:30 pm today (delays likely)
Pinner Park Avenue | Road closure | until 8 Dec
Farm Avenue | Lane closure | 3 Dec – 10 Dec
Cecil Road | Road closure | until 10 Dec
Wilson Gardens | Road closure | until 13 Dec
Imperial Drive | Lane closure | until 18 Dec
Scott Grove | Road closure | until 23 Jan 2026 (it’s going to feel like forever)
Closing
That’s your lot, Pinner!
Got a story, event, lost cat, or just want to say hi? Hit reply – I read every single one.
See you next Sunday, same time, same place.
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