Good Morning Neighbour! ☕
Christmas is just four days away and the festive buzz is building from the shops along the High Street to the parks and community spots around the village. With local markets like Duck Pond Market nearby, there’s a real sense of community in the air this weekend.
In today’s Good Morning Pinner:
→ Major TfL shake-ups over Christmas – plan ahead or risk being stranded!
→ Bin collections going wonky for the holidays (yes, some days shift)
→ Magical reindeer hunts and crafty fun at our beloved Heath Robinson Museum
Let’s dive in.
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This Week in HA5
Harrow Council threw a joyful Christmas celebration for our Ukrainian community this week – full of laughter, festive cheer and that warm sense of togetherness we all need right now.
Harrow residents are being consulted on the draft budget, including a proposed 4.99% Council Tax rise for 2026/27 – have your say before it's final.
Civil News
Bin collections are changing over Christmas and New Year in Harrow – no collections on bank holidays, some days shifted later, and garden waste paused for two weeks. Check your postcode on the council site to avoid overflowing bins!
Local Business News
A new vegetarian and vegan spot, Satkaar, has opened at 7 Red Lion Parade, Pinner. Expect fresh, healthy meals and well worth popping in if you’re nearby.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.
What’s Happening This Week
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Junior Parkrun | Pinner Village Gardens | Sunday 21 Dec | 9–9:45am – Free 2km festive dash for kids – fresh air and medals await
Christmas Baby Reindeer Trail | Heath Robinson Museum, Pinner | Sunday 21 Dec | 11am–3pm – Hunt for Santa's missing reindeer, solve puzzles and snag a prize (£4 per child)
Christmas Craft Morning | Pinner Parish Church | Monday 22 Dec | 10am – Get hands-on with festive making in the hall
Christingle Making | Pinner Parish Church | Tuesday 23 Dec | 10am – Prep those glowing orange delights
Junior Art Workshop | Heath Robinson Museum | Tuesday 23 Dec | 10–11:30am – Design and print your own wrapping paper (£10)
Senior Art Workshop | Heath Robinson Museum | Tuesday 23 Dec | 1–3pm – Illustrate a Christmas scene for a candle jar (£15)
Christmas Eve Services | Pinner Parish Church | Wednesday 24 Dec – 3pm Christingle family fun, 11:30pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day Services | Pinner Parish Church | Thursday 25 Dec – 8am quiet Eucharist, 10am family celebration
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.
Transport & Roadworks
Big TfL changes for Christmas week:
24 Dec: Services end early (buses keep going)
25 Dec: No Tube, rail or buses – taxis, cycles or coaches only
26 Dec: Limited services, no Night Tube/Overground on most lines
New Year's Eve: Most run all night (normal fares)
Nothing major on local roadworks. Quiet roads for last-minute shopping!
Closing
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