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A new exhibition about a beloved children’s author is coming to a Pinner museum. The Heath Robinson Museum is paying homage to Pinner-born former Children’s Laureate and author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Michael Rosen. In their announcement, the museum said: “The Heath Robinson Museum is proud to
A government grant is helping to support a new event in the village. Organised by the Friends of Pinner Village Gardens (PVG), Pinner Picnic 2024 has received £879 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Following the very successful Coronation Picnic Party, the Friends of PVG are
Do you know someone who has achieved something amazing? They may be the perfect fit to be nominated for a MyLocalHero award. Since its inception in 2009, the awards, held at the prestigious The Grove hotel, have celebrated heroes who have played an integral part in the community. In the
The team behind the monthly Music in Pinner Series 2023-24 is now looking forward to the upcoming Pinner Music Festival. Pinnernews spoke to Anthony Pinching, director of the Music in Pinner Series, about the most recent edition of the event. He said: “The monthly Music in Pinner Series 2023-24 was
Pinner residents have shared their tributes to beloved local cabbie and dedicated healer, Steve Sharpe, who passed away on April 9. Patricia Geminder, from the Pinner Healing Centre, told Pinnernews: “Steve had been ill with cancer for some time and had been determined to overcome the challenge with the power
Hertfordshire’s newly elected high sheriff has spoken about her “whirlwind” first few weeks in the role. Annie Brewster was ushered into this ancient role at a Declaration Ceremony on April 17 in St Albans Cathedral. Annie, who has lived all her life in Hertfordshire, served as a councillor at all
A Pinner pub collected four awards at two events last month. On April 11, The Queen’s Head won the awards for Best Food-Led Venue and Best Venue in Area West at the Harrow Best Bar None Awards. Then, in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, the pub collected the awards for Pub
New Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire Jonathan Ash-Edwards has been sworn in for his four-year term in office. Mr Ash-Edwards started his first official day in the role at his office based at Harpenden Police Station on Thursday, May 9. The Declaration of Acceptance of Office is an important
Pet charity Blue Cross is calling out to animal lovers to help foster homeless pets in Hertfordshire until they find their new families. Koala the kitten was brought into the charity’s care at just six weeks old after dislocating two of her toes and needing surgery to amputate one of
Pinner Village Gardens (PVG) Junior Parkrun celebrated St George’s Day with more than 100 participants and a visit from the man himself. On Sunday, April 21, 105 participants and their friends and family braved the windy weather for the 109th PVG Junior Parkrun. A spokesperson for PVG Junior Parkrun said:
A trio of runners took part in the Brighton Marathon last month, raising money for charity in memory of a Pinner schoolgirl. The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) was set up after Pinner schoolgirl Molly Rose died from an act of self-harm after suffering from the negative effects of online content.
A man who was found guilty of raping a woman in Pinner has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Michael Wynter, 34, of Crayshaw Road, Lambeth, appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, April 30, where he was found guilty of raping a woman at an address in Pinner