Good Morning Neighbour! ☕
This week has a very specific rhythm: two quick admin deadlines, then a run of easy local plans.
If you have five spare minutes today, this is the week to use them well.
In today's Good Morning Pinner:
Mouse & Grape has picked up a national award, so Pinner has a proper local brag this week
Final reminder for anyone whose admin strategy is "future me will sort it": voter registration closes on Monday 20 April 2026 and postal vote applications close on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 5pm
Saturday night brings a sound bath at Pinner Village Hall, with quiz nights and market stops across the week
Let’s dive in.
- Chinar
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This Week in HA5
Election admin week: key local election deadlines now fall across Monday 20 April and Tuesday 21 April, so this is the last useful window to sort registration or postal voting. Election details
New parent support locally: Pinner Mum and Baby Circle is launching specialist taster sessions for mums and babies (0-6 months) at The Stables, Eastcote House Gardens.
Planning update: Harrow's Local Plan 2021-2041 was formally adopted on 24 March 2026, and Planning Inspectorate participant feedback is open until Friday 8 May 2026.
Meet the Lovely Humans
Know someone local with a brilliant story or unusual side project? Send their name and a one-line description of them here.
Local Business News
Mouse & Grape has been named Best Cheesemongers 2026 by the Farm Shop & Deli Show, plus Highly Commended in the New Retailer category. Big local win for Marsh Road. Visit Mouse & Grape
Pinner / Ruislip Networking Brunch is on Wednesday 22 April, 10am at The Water's Edge, Ruislip Lido (£16.66 + VAT) for local founders and freelancers. Book here
Launching something local this spring? Send it here and I will feature selected updates next issue.
What’s Happening This Week
Events with (£) are paid.
General
Gala Academy Badminton | St John's School, Pinner | Sun 19 Apr | 7pm (£) - Coached session for adults and children 5+. Bookings
Board Game Mondays | Queen's Head | Mon 20 Apr | 7:30pm - Free entry, bring your game face.
Quiz Night | Queen's Head | Tue 21 Apr | 8pm (£) - £2 entry, with £1 going to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
Quiz Night | Three Wishes Pinner | Wed 22 Apr | 7:30pm (£) - £3 entry per person, with a £50 bar tab for the winning team.
Quiz Night | The Ascott | Wed 22 Apr | 8pm (£)
Speed Quiz | The Whittington | Thu 23 Apr | 8pm (£) - £3 entry, with cash prizes on offer.
Ruislip Country Market | St Martin's Approach Car Park | Fri 24 Apr | 10am-12pm
Sound Bath | Pinner Village Hall | Sat 25 Apr | 7:30pm (£) - Evening session designed to calm mind and body. More info
Activities for Children
Junior Parkrun | Pinner Village Gardens | Sun 19 Apr | 9-9:45am
Crafternoon Time | Roxborough Heights, HA1 | Mon 20 Apr | 11am (£) - Weekly family crafts and activities.
Kids Kung Fu | Harrow High School | Tue 21 Apr | 5:45pm and 6:30pm (£) - Two age groups for 4-6 and 7-13 year olds. More info
Evening Baby and Toddler Swimming Lessons | John Lyon Prep School | Wed 22 Apr | 6:30pm (£) - Parent and child lessons for ages 3 months to 4 years.
Pinner Mum and Baby Circle | The Stables, Eastcote House Gardens | Fri 24 Apr - New taster session series for mums and babies 0-6 months, covering sleep, massage, baby yoga and early development support.
U9s Training and Trials | Parkfield Youth FC | Wed 22 Apr | 6-7pm - Contact Jason at 07772671464 before attending.
Futsal Class | Barnhill High School | Fri 24 Apr | 5:30pm (£) - Weekly session for all abilities.
Children's Book Illustration Workshop | Harrow | Sun 26 Apr - Listed on Harrow's events page for next Sunday. Harrow events
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!
Organising an event? Submit it here to get it added.
Community Corner
Harrow Cycle Hub has multiple local rides this week including Hatch End and Pinner starts. Easy one if you want a social plan with built-in structure. Upcoming rides
Boiler House Fest 2026 applications are open and close on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 10pm. If you are building something creative locally, this is your nudge. Apply here
Got a local event, launch, or useful neighbourhood tip? Send it here for next week's shortlist.
Transport
Some tube drivers are striking this week, which means most of us will have a hard time getting to work (and back home) from Tuesday to Friday. Check the TfL tube status before heading out this week.
Civic Updates
Local elections are on Thursday 7 May 2026. Final reminder for the last-minute legends among us: register by Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm and get postal vote applications in by Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 5pm. Election details
Quick election read in plain English: Harrow's current council balance is Conservatives 31, Labour 23, Independent 1 (55 total), so this vote is mainly about whether control stays as-is or shakes up with Reform added to the mix. Current council makeup
If you vote in person, photo ID is required. The deadline for proxy vote applications and free Voter Authority Certificate applications is Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 5pm. Voter ID details
What the Local Plan means for residents: it sets the long-term rules for where homes, jobs and town-centre growth go, and what planning officers use when deciding applications. Harrow's 2021-2041 plan is now adopted, and the current survey is for people who took part in the examination process to feed back to the Planning Inspectorate by Friday 8 May 2026. Local Plan update and feedback details
Pet of the Week
Meet Nellie.
Say hi to Nellie!
📸 Alicats
Nellie stands upright on her hind legs, spins, and wiggles with pure excitement whenever she meets someone new.
An absolute joy. Exactly what we want to see here!
Shared by Alicats London.
Want your dog featured? Send one photo, their name, and one chaotic personality trait this way.
Closing
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