Kaz shows there's no time limit on education
 Kaz is a 21-year-old young man who has been in various care placements across the UK, including Hounslow, since the age of nine.
After support from our Virtual College, and a local social worker, he has recently achieved an A* in Maths and two A’s in Physics and Further Maths at 'A' Level. He has re-settled in the borough and is set to study Physics with Theoretical Physics at King’s College London.
Read his full story by clicking the button below.
Pic caption: (l-r) Natasha Woolman, Phase Leader/Participation Case Worker (Post 16), Kaz and Cllr Samia Chaudhary, Cabinet Member for Education, Children, Skills, and Employment.
Walk a creative mile in Brentford
 The Creative Mile, an art trail through Brentford, will celebrate the artistic theme of 'Time' from Friday, 30 August to Saturday, 1 September. Come along to explore Brentford’s creative communities, new landscapes and watersides. It’s a free event for everyone and there's no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day.
The trail is part of the Council’s wider Summer of Culture campaign, which celebrates local arts and our diverse community through a series of events aimed to excite, amaze, educate and inspire.
Meet local people and make a difference at our forums
Our Area Forums bring people together to get involved with local projects.
Find an event near to you and come and talk to your councillors and community leaders. We have free food and refreshments, and you can see local community groups showcase their work.
Everyone in Hounslow has a local Area Forum event because we host seven across the borough, so join us at one near you.
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Have Your Say on Hounslow’s New Transport Strategy
 Hounslow Council is developing a new Transport Strategy, and we want to hear from you.
Your feedback will help shape the future of travel in our borough, ensuring that our streets, roads, and public transport systems meet the needs of everyone in our community.
Whether you’re a pedestrian, cyclist, driver, or public transport user, your input is crucial.
The strategy, called Moving Forward, will influence everything from road safety and air quality to sustainable travel options and public transport services.
Please take a few minutes to fill in our online survey, share your thoughts and join the conversation.
Apply for childcare support for kids up to two years
Before the closing date of Saturday, 31 August, eligible working parents with a child aged between nine months and up to two years must apply to receive their code in order to receive 15 hours of childcare per week for their children from 1 September.
You can check your eligibility and apply via Children Care Choices website. You can also contact Hounslow’s Family Information Services to find out childcare options in the borough via email fis@hounslow.gov.uk or by calling 020 8583 3470.
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Get to grips with your blood pressure next week
 Join Healthy Hounslow for Know Your Numbers Week, the UK’s largest blood pressure testing and awareness event, from 2-8 September 2024.
Healthy Hounslow is supporting this campaign by setting up Pressure Stations across the borough. They’re inviting everyone to participate and get their blood pressure checked for free at the following locations:
- Monday, 2 September: 10am-12pm - Isleworth Leisure Centre
- Wednesday, 4 September: 10am-4pm - Bell Square, Hounslow High Street, Hounslow, TW3 3HH
- Friday, 6 September: 10am-12pm - West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth TW7 6AF
- Saturday, 7 September: 10am-4pm - Feltham Assembly Hall, Hounslow Road, Hounslow TW14 9DN
The session on Monday, 2 September is with the adult social care pop-up info shop. The usual adult social care experts will be joined by colleagues from Falls Prevention and Healthy Hounslow to ensure you can get advice and support on a range of topics.
Learn Hounslow Summer Craft Market
On Tuesday, 3 September, pop by Hounslow Bell Square between 11am and 3pm for a free Summer Craft Market. Learn Hounslow students and tutors have created a variety of handmade products, including pottery, fresh flower wreathes, jewellery, artwork and embroidered fashion.
Initial assessments for Learn Hounslow’s September courses will take place from Tuesday, 3 September to Monday, 16 September. Book your place via courses@hounslow.gov.uk or by calling 020 8583 6000.
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Greener Living Festival at Lampton Park
 Come and join the team for a day filled with activities to lower our carbon footprint at Lampton Park. We will have sustainability workshops, upcycling, planting and other interactive activities.
Catch us here from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday, 7th September.
SEND surgery coming to Feltham Family Hub
The latest in our series of SEND Surgeries arrives at Feltham's Family Hub, TW13 5AF, on Wednesday 18 September from 10am to 12.15pm. These sessions provide guidance, info and support for children/young people living with special educational needs and disability and their families.
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Sensory event at Hounslow House
Hounslow Council is hosting a sensory event for residents who are visually impaired or deaf to gain technology support on Wednesday 25 September.
Major brands such as Sky and Microsoft will be on hand to offer digital advice and a BSL interpreter will be available. Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm at Hounslow House.
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