Check before you travel – 13-16 Aug – engineering works on South Western Railway
Engineering work by Network Rail is taking place from Saturday, 13 August to Tuesday, 16 August. Kew Bridge Station will be closed.
Passengers, including those travelling to see Brentford FC play at the Gtech Community Stadium, on Saturday, 13 August will need to use replacement buses for travel between Barnes and Feltham via Hounslow.
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Five things you didn’t know about the new Cabinet Member for Parking, Parks and Leisure
Councillor Salman Shaheen was recently appointed Cabinet Member for Parking, Parks and Leisure at Hounslow Council. He was elected a councillor in 2018 and represents the Isleworth ward.
I studied Social & Political Sciences at Cambridge and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. I am a writer and have written for the Guardian, New Statesmen and Times of India. I am currently working on a sci-fi novel.
I fell in love with Hounslow after having a pint along Isleworth riverside at the Town Wharf pub. Although I was born in Norwich, and have lived in various parts of London, I called Hounslow my home in 2014. Having a pint at the Town Wharf pub - overlooking the River Thames - made me realise how beautiful the area was!
My favourite thing about Hounslow is its diverse communities. Growing up in Suffolk, I was the only child in my class from an ethnic minority background. Coming to Hounslow was very enriching – surrounded by the diversity of cultures, languages and religions.
In my new role, I want to expand allotment provision in the borough. Growing up in the countryside, I had my own vegetable patch in my parents’ garden, and this helped ignite my passion for food and cooking. I want every resident in the borough to have the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables on land they maintain – I also want to develop children’s interest in nature and understanding where food came from.
I like appearing on TV quiz shows. I am a fan of TV quiz shows and have appeared as a contestant on the Weakest Link and The Chase - I also like horse riding, travelling, cooking and music festivals.
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Summer of Culture heats up in Hounslow
 Duck Pond Market
Visit the Duck Pond Market at Chiswick House & Gardens. The market runs from 10am-4pm on Saturday, 6 August and features great artisan food and goods, coffee, plants, crafts and much more.
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Outdoor Summer Fun
The Woodlands Arts Trail is coming to Crane Park and Hanworth Park on Saturday 6 August and Sunday, 7 August.
This free event will run from 1 - 2:30pm on both days, where you’ll pick up your treasure map at the meeting point and explore one of Hounslow’s beautiful green spaces.
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Chiswick Flower Market
The ever-popular Chiswick Flower Market is running on Sunday, 7 August from 9:30am-3:30pm. The Market is located on Chiswick High Road and there’s lots of great places to eat and relax; the perfect way to spend a Sunday! The team from Grow FM will also be delivering a special live broadcast from the heart of the market.
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Wildlife Summer Fun
Boston Manor House is hosting wildlife-themed family fun sessions throughout this Summer.
These sessions run throughout the day from 1-4pm on Tuesdays and are aimed at children aged 4 and up.
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Jam Nights
Take part in the The Arts Centre's regular Thursday Jam Nights session, running from 7-8pm. Whether you want to perform for yourself or just come along and watch, Jam Nights are great fun and a great way to get involved with the Hounslow community.
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Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with ANAHD
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ANHAD is a one-day festival of South Asian outdoor arts, showcasing the best of outdoor arts for everyone to enjoy.
This will be a colourful and visual celebration of arts and culture, as part of South Asian Heritage Month, featuring the best local and national artists.
The festival will take place in Bell Square and through Hounslow high street on Saturday, 13 August from 2pm.
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Legacy of the Lionesses: footy fever continues
 Whether you want to have a kick about with friends or join a club, there are plenty of sessions available for women and girls in Hounslow to play football.
For children under 11
Wildcats Football Sessions @ Lampton Park, TW3 4EP
A football academy affiliated with Kick GB. Runs sessions for girls aged seven upwards, led by FA qualified coaches. Take part in regular games and tournaments.
For women and older girls
Street45 Women’s-only street soccer sessions @ Heston Pools, TW5 0LW
Women’s-only football for over 18s. The Street45 programme combines football, fitness and social connection activities to help build-up confidence on the pitch.
Afghanistan and Central Asian Association hosts JustPlay Football @ Springwest Academy, TW13 7EF
Training sessions for Afghan and Muslim girls, aged 16 - 19, to encourage their participation in sport and get more girls from a variety of backgrounds involved in football.
Have your say on a fairer, inclusive Hounslow
 It’s time to have your say on a fairer, inclusive Hounslow.
The Council wants to make sure that everyone in our borough has equal access to opportunity, irrespective of where they live, their identity and background.
In order to do this we need your thoughts, ideas and opinions.
On Sunday, 7 August, a consultation event will be taking place at the Clayponds Estate Community Centre, Brentford, W5 4RQ, between noon and 4pm.
It will be a chance to meet and talk with Council representatives to determine how we can all work together to make Hounslow a fairer place.
There are more consultation events planned for the months ahead and the Council is also urging residents to complete an online survey and give their views.
National Love Parks week celebrates our green spaces
 This week is national Love Parks week and we have been celebrating all the great things about Hounslow’s green spaces.
We have asked people to tell us all about their favourite park or open space in the borough, which have formed series on blog features.
In the latest blog, tree expert Paul Wood, author of London is a Forest, tells us all about his love for the wildlife habitats and rich variety of plants to be found at Hounslow Heath.
Take part in the Council's VCSE survey
 If you are a charity or voluntary and community group we would like to hear from you.
There are still a few days left to take the Council’s VCSE survey and tell us about the last year and the support you would like to receive from the Council.
The information and comments that you provide will help us to understand how organisations like yours have responded to the challenges of the last few years.
Creative Mile returns to Brentford
 In just under one month the Creative Mile will return – a celebration of the creativity at the heart of Brentford, led by local artists is an exciting three day event which will showcase the remarkable artistic talent boasted by the borough.
Beginning at the London Museum of Water & Steam, the trail takes in the Musical Museum, Studio Flox, and Watermans Art Centre and winds its way down to the buzzing arts quarter on Catherine Wheel Road where you will find a hive of creative spaces including The Loft, Johnson’s Island, Redlees Studios and The Duke of London.
Attracting over 3,000 visitors to Brentford in 2021, this year's event will take place between Friday, 2 September and Sunday, 4 September.
This time it will be even brighter and bolder than ever with the chosen theme of colour. Pull out your most vibrant clothes and join over 70 artists on the art trail to discover Brentford’s hidden creative talent.
New mental health fund available for community
 A new Mental Health Fund has been created, in partnership with the West London NHS Trust, and is available for community and voluntary sector organisations to support community-based mental health care for people with moderate to severe mental illness across a range of diagnoses and needs.
Mayor’s Charity Raffle - win a great family summer prize
 The Mayor of Hounslow, Councillor Raghwinder Siddhu, is holding a ‘school’s out for summer’ charity raffle - open to all Hounslow residents.
Prizes have been generously donated from local businesses and include:
- Hobbledown Heath – one day family ticket
- Gripped voucher – £100 voucher
- Snakes & Ladders, Syon Park – £25 voucher
- Flip Out – two-hour session for two people
- Urban Farm – one day family pass
- London Museum of Water & Steam – family ticket
Tickets cost £5 for five entries or £10 for 15 entries.
All proceeds will go to the Mayor’s chosen charity for this year, the Polio and Children in Need Charity (Registered Charity Number 1096394).
Tickets can be purchased over the phone by card – please call the Mayor’s Office on 0208 583 2243 (open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). Alternatively, you can pay via BACS using the details below:
- Name of bank account: LB Hounslow Mayor’s Account B
- Account number: 27513939
- Sort code: 60-11-18
- Reference: your surname and mobile number
The raffle draw will take place on Tuesday, 23 August. All winners will be contacted by telephone. Good luck!
Vaccine Bus schedule
 Get on board Hounslow’s Vaccination Bus, touring the borough to a stop near you. Your immunity loses power over time. Maximise your Covid-19 defence and get fully vaccinated. Come chat with the team to address any concerns or questions.
Please note that locations are subject to change at short notice.
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