Area Forums in Chiswick and Brentford
 The new look area forums are going down a storm with local residents. From Bedfont and Feltham (see pic) to Central Hounslow, it’s been standing room only and there are two more coming your way; Chiswick on Tuesday, 22 November and Isleworth & Brentford on 24 November.
The Chiswick Forum is at the Town Hall on Heathfield Terrace and includes debt advice charity Crosslight and Council teams from Community Solutions to Hounslow Highways.
The Isleworth & Brentford Forum is in the Railway Suite of Brentford FC’s Community Stadium and will feature over twenty local groups including Capture Sports, The Bees’ Community Sports Trust, sports hub Indian Gymkhana, and Speak Out Hounslow who support adults with learning disabilities and autism. Residents can also receive valuable advice and support around cost of living issues from key council teams including Community Solutions.
Everyone is welcome but booking via Eventbrite is recommend for both Chiswick and Isleworth & Brentford. You can also call 07980 768 597 (Chiswick) or 020 8583 2068 (Brentford) to secure your place. Both run from 6-30pm-9.30pm.
You can also call 07980 768 597 (Chiswick) or 020 8583 2068 (Brentford) to secure your place.
Do the walk of life
 Put your best foot forward at the next meeting of Hounslow's newest men's walking group.
Men Walk Talk offers a chance to explore the great outdoors while having a chat about anything and everything along the way.
Connecting with nature and enjoying the company of others are great ways to boost both your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
The group will meet at Gunnersbury Park on these dates:
- Saturday, 19 November - 10.30am-12pm.
- Saturday, 17 December - 10.30am-12pm.
- Saturday, 21 January - 10.30am-12pm.
- Saturday, 18 February - 10.30am-12pm.
Meet up at the Popes Lane entrance to the park.
If you're signed up to the BetterPoints app, you can earn 250 points by taking part in these walks.
For more details and to book a free place, click the link below.
Get arty at Digital Dock
 Join us at Digital Dock, Brentford for an afternoon of art inspired by Autumn.
The live workshop on Wednesday, 16 November at 11.00am to 12.30pm will be hosted by London artist Sangeeta Weatherley. Participants will explore painting techniques with watercolours, while being guided step-by-step to create a finished piece of artwork. All abilities are welcome and all materials will be provided.
If you are a business owner this is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, build partnerships and expand your network.
LGBTQ+ Forum
 The West London Queer Project have had a great year and have seen their membership grow hugely since Pride in June.
Please join them and other guest speakers for an LGBTQ+ Forum at Hounslow House on Monday, 14 November from 5-7pm.
The event will focus on youth engagement and will involve discussions with representatives from the education sector and Hounslow Council. All are welcome.
Gunnersbury awarded coveted NPO status
Gunnersbury Park and Museum has been recognised as a National Portfolio Organisation, becoming the first such group in Ealing and one of three in Hounslow.
National Portfolio Organisations are chosen by the Arts Council England (ACE) based on their ability to deliver ACE’s ‘let’s create’ strategy and engage communities and individuals in arts, culture and heritage.
Gunnersbury will receive £129,500 per year for the next three years. The funding from the Arts Council will enable the park to build on the pioneering work that was made possible through its previous National Lottery Heritage Fund project, taking the museum service from strength to strength.
Heath & Wellbeing Event for World COPD Day 2022- 12 November
 To celebrate living well with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group (HBRSG) is hosting a health and wellbeing event and would like to invite you to join them.
There will be speakers giving talks about looking after your heart, lung health checks and diabetes prevention.
Date: Saturday, 12 November 2022, 10am – 4pm
Venue: St John's Community Centre Saint John's Road, Isleworth TW7 6RU
Consultation opens on parliamentary boundaries
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The Boundary Commission for England is holding an independent review of all constituency boundaries in England and invites you to have your say on its proposals. The commission is holding a final consultation on the new suggested constituency boundaries, which runs until Monday, 5 December 2022.
This will be the last opportunity for the public to have their say on the proposed new constituencies for England.
You can have your say in writing via the consultation website, by email, or by letter. Find out more here: Boundary Commission reviews.
Follow @BCEReviews on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with the boundary review news.
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Hounslow's baby boomers get boosted
 Cases of COVID-19 are still being recorded in Hounslow.
And as we enter the colder months of the year, it is anticipated that cases of flu will increase.
That's why it's important to get boosted.
People who are aged 65 and over in Hounslow are entitled to free COVID-19 and flu vaccines. These boosters will help protect you, your family and your community over the winter months.
There are plenty of venues across the borough where you can get your boosters, including your GP surgery and local pharmacy.
Caring for the Carers
Hounslow’s unpaid carers will take centre stage on Thursday, 24 November as the borough recognises their dedication to those who need their help.
Carers Rights Day is an annual event that raises awareness about the rights of people who look after loved ones, friends or neighbours – known as unpaid carers.
The day, organized by the national charity, Carers UK, is also a chance to show appreciation for the role these carers play.
Hounslow Council and its partners are hosting a series of awareness-raising events for the borough’s carers as part of the national campaign.
There are also a number of online support events planned.
Fostering Coffee Morning
 Inspired by the John Lewis Christmas advert? Thinking about fostering but don’t know where to start?
Come to our coffee morning for an informal chat with our fostering team who will be there to answer any questions you might have.
The next one is at the Treaty Centre on Wednesday, 16 November, 10am-12pm.
In Chiswick Cinema, no-one can hear you scream
 The cult sci-fi horror Alien returns to the screen this Sunday, complete with a post film treat for serious movie buffs.
Head to Chiswick Cinema for a 4pm screening of what’s widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, followed by a fascinating Q&A with Associate Producer Ivor Powell that promises to give a unique insight into this classic movie.
The Chiswick Cinema has hosted over twenty industry Q&As since opening in June 2021 and continues a diverse, independent programme of events distinguishing it as a destination venue for audiences in London.
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