Veteran’s café events throughout February and into March
 The Council has released new dates for our Veterans' Cafés across Hounslow. Residents who have served in the Armed Forces (or know someone who has) can come along to meet old friends and comrades, and make new ones:
- Isleworth Royal British Legion: Tuesday, 13 February, 6pm to 8.30pm
- Southville Community Centre, Bedfont: Friday, 23 February, 10am to 12.30pm
- Isleworth Royal British Legion: Saturday, 24 February, 10am to 12.30pm
- Café at Chiswick House and Gardens: Friday, 6 March, 2pm to 4pm
Children's Mental Health Week
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week.
The Council wants to make sure that all children can say #MyVoiceMatters when talking about mental health, and is also highlighting areas of support for children’s mental health in Hounslow.
- Residents can contact colleagues at NHS West London to find out more about their CAMHS service, which includes mental health and community services for young adults aged 16-25
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Hounslow’s Youth Counselling Service is a great resource for anyone aged 11-25 facing challenges around mental health
There’s also Kooth, an online mental health and wellbeing community where young people can access free, safe, and anonymous support.
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Free family activity this half-term
On Wednesday, 14 February, the Lampton Family Hub is organising a visit to Hounslow Library from 11am to 1pm, where children can enjoy reading and explore different books - Lampton Centre, Hounslow Central, TW3 4JG.
Additionally, Brentford's Family Hub will host a ‘fun day’ at Green Dragon School, TW8 0BJ, where families can visit the Health Outreach Team for a free NHS health check from 10am to 4pm. Children aged 0-5 can also enjoy fun activities from 10am to12pm. Spaces are limited for some activities, so please contact Family Hubs for details.
On Friday, 16 February, come along to explore Boston Manor House and the green spaces in Boston Manor Park, from 11am to 12pm.
Half-term holiday club in Boston Manor Park
 Yet to book a half-term camp? Don’t worry, Natasha and Vanessa at Brentford’s Boston Manor Park have you covered.
On Monday, 12 and Tuesday, 13 February, between 9am and 1pm, children can expect:
- Fun outdoor and indoor physical activities
- Arts and crafts
- Bespoke nature-based activities and 'forest school'
- Table tennis, basketball, and more
It’s £30 per child per day, or £50 for two days and is for children aged six-12 years. Please note, food is not included.
Email bostonmanorpark@hounslow.gov.uk today, or message the team on Facebook to secure a place as places get booked up fast!
Question Time comes to Isleworth
 Hounslow Council has scheduled another Question Time event, at West Thames College on Wednesday, 28 February from 6.30pm.
The event – the second of four due to be held across the borough - is a key part of the Council’s continuing commitment to listen to and engage with residents.
Question Time is an opportunity for residents and businesses to ask the Hounslow Council Cabinet members elected by them, questions about any issues and concerns in the borough that matter to them. Questions need to be submitted in advance via the website or by emailing or writing to the Council.
Electric Vehicle chargers coming to a street near you
 The Council is installing more than 1,000 electric vehicle chargers this year.
This means that by Christmas 2024, most residents with little to no off-street parking will live around a one-minute walk from a charger.
Find out more below.
Design your own tours and trails
A new outdoor culture initiative, ‘Tours & Trails’, is now open for borough artists and creatives to submit proposals for creating self-guided walking tours and trails. This will allow residents and visitors to creatively explore and redefine town centres and high streets in Hounslow Central, Feltham, Chiswick and Brentford.
The closing date for submission of proposals will be at 4pm on Friday, 16 February. All tours and trails must be produced in a digital format, including images and sound.
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Keeping fit, having fun
 Our Stay Fit, Stay Healthy season continues with a packed programme of free events and activities for the borough’s 60-plus age group.
Hounslow Council has joined forces with the borough’s health partners, to present the three-month programme of health and wellbeing activities that could change your life.
Through February, March and April, Stay Fit, Stay Healthy is being hosted at three of the borough’s sheltered housing schemes: Edward Pauling House in Feltham, Danehurst in Brentford, and Frogley House in Hounslow.
The packed programme of exciting activities is open to anyone aged 60 and over in the borough.
It offers the chance for residents to get out, get active, learn some new skills, and make a few new friends along the way.
Residents can enjoy everything from regular yoga sessions to gentle exercise through the mystical art of Tai Chi, step out with some Latin-flavoured Zumba classes, or move to the beat with some Bollywood-inspired dance classes.
Stay Fit, Stay Healthy isn’t just about exercising the body, there’s plenty for the mind as well. Music therapy sessions offer some stimulation and socialising through the medium of song, while creative arts workshops will give you a brush with success.
And there’s even more, from gardening groups to dementia-friendly cafes, gadget workshops and diet and nutrition sessions.
Another flurry of Forums across the borough
 As spring approaches, the first shoots of local democracy are re-appearing as Area Forums. These ever-popular events offer an opportunity to speak to elected representatives, Council teams and local charities about the issues that affect you.
There are seven forums, divided by electoral wards across the borough: first up is Brentford & Syon on Thursday, 29 February. To see the full schedule, please click the button below.
Household Notification Letter
 In preparation for the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections taking place in May, household notification letters were sent to all properties in the borough last week, to give residents the opportunity to ensure all eligible household members are registered to vote.
If the details on the form are incorrect, they can be updated online using the website and unique security codes provided on the letter. It also includes information on the key election dates in the build-up to the election, how to apply for a postal vote as well as the information on the new requirement to bring photo ID when voting in person at a polling station.
If you have any questions about the elections, please contact elections@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 2828.
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