13 August 2024
 Is your child starting school this September? It's something that can sometimes feel scary as a parent, especially if this is your child’s first time in an education setting. You want to ensure your little one is ready for the next big step.
The Council has put together some great advice on a range of topics including vaccinations, sleep routines, and oral health. Read it below to send your child off to school with confidence and peace of mind.
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Join a free, beginner-friendly mindful yoga session where you will flow through gentle movements, connect with your breath, and ground yourself in the present moment. It will end with a cup of tea, where you will get the chance to connect with others.
The next Session is on Saturday, 17 August, from 1:30am to 1:00pm at The Arts Centre, Hounslow, TW3 1ES.
Don’t worry if you miss this one as sessions will take place at the same venue every Saturday throughout August.
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 On Tuesday, 20 August, Hounslow's adult social care pop-up info shop will be in the atrium of West Middlesex Hospital from 10am to 3pm.
Stop by if you have any questions around adult social care and support services in the borough.
The friendly and knowledgeable team will be happy to help and answer your questions.
The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is having a beneficial effect on air quality for Hounslow residents, according to a report by the Greater London Authority (GLA).
The recently-published report shows that harmful Nitrogen Oxides emissions from cars have been cut by an estimated 13 per cent, with a seven per cent cut from vans.
If you would you like more opportunities to walk, cycle and use public transport in Hounslow, you can get your voice heard by taking part in a consultation on the Council's proposed transport strategy.
The consultation, called Moving Forward, is now open and it’s easy to get involved.
If you have any questions on the strategy, the Transport Team will be hosting a virtual workshop to discuss it in more detail on Thursday, 15 August at 6pm. You can sign up for free using this link.
 The Positive Movement Project puts on free activities and events throughout Hounslow to help people improve their mental health through exercise.
The sessions are also aimed at helping people experiencing loneliness through fitness, sport, movement and play. Check out their range of accessible events.
 Lampton Leisure is running a programme of sport and wellbeing sessions for children aged 11-15 who want to get active at three of their leisure centres.
As an added bonus, you can earn BetterPoints if your child attends these activities.
The sessions are:
- South Asian Heritage Girls Football - every Monday from 4:30-6 PM at Heston Pools and Fitness
- Multi Sports - every Tuesday from 4:30-6 PM at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
- Street Dance - every Wednesday from 4:30-6 PM at Hanworth Air Park
To sign up, visit the leisure centres in-person and book with their friendly reception teams, or email Chloe at chloe.blackett@lamptongroup.co.uk. For all future bookings, you can use the Lampton Leisure app and website.
 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) is back on the road and will be visiting venues across the borough in the coming weeks.
In the next week you can meet the team on the following dates:
- Friday, 16 August - Summer on the Green, Chiswick, W4 2QY - 1pm to 5pm
- Saturday, 17 August - Rhythm and Sound, Lampton Park - 2pm to 6p
- Wednesday, 21 August - Sainsburys, 31 Essex Place, W4 5UT - 10am to 4pm
- Friday, 23 August - Brentford Library, Boston Manor, TW8 8DW - 10am to 2pm
You can also visit the team at their permanent home at the Treaty Centre, Unit 18, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES.
Opening hours are 10am - 6pm from Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.
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