Interactive arts arrives for Bell Square ten year party
 Bell Square is the exciting outdoor arts space in the heart of Hounslow town centre that brings together the community and attracts visitors to enjoy free outdoor cultural performances - and it is celebrating a decade of activity. Join Adrian Schvarzstein and Jurate Sirvyte Rukstele at Bell Square on Saturday, 26 October as they perform Arrived.
The performers have arrived from the not-so-distant past and therefore see the present-day world through somewhat different eyes. They surprise passers-by with their behaviour, provoke and make them laugh by creating absurd and surreal situations. Music that is heard from their suitcases is the only clue as to exactly where these two strangers have arrived from.
Waste some time with the family
 Hounslow Council is encouraging everyone to consider the waste they produce as part of National Recycle Week.
This year’s theme, Rescue Me, highlights how we can all save recyclable items from ending up in the bin and protect the environment by recycling more.
Recycle 360 will also host an Open Day at Southall Lane Depot on Saturday, 19 October, from 10am to 3pm, offering tours, interactive stalls, and family-friendly activities.
You can also make recycling easier with the Waste Wizard tool, which instantly tells you where to recycle your items. Try it at hounslow.gov.uk/wastewizard
Hounslow’s historic house hosts Halloween
 Visit the hallowed halls of Boston Manor for some spooky, silly Halloween ghost stories, from celebrated performer, Will Seaward. Or steel yourself for a chilling new adaptation of Frankenstein, courtesy of Hounslow Arts Centre.
Take a look and join the fun - if you dare!
Bowling Balls rolls back to Trinity Church
 Back in the Summer, the Council's Community Provisions team ran a very successful and engaging men's cancer awareness event called Bowling Balls for men with autism, learning disabilities and related conditions.
Next month, Bowling Balls returns to Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow on Monday, 4 November from 11am - 1pm. This event will cover a broader men's health theme, including fitness and nutrition. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day.
The event takes place during Movember, the men's health campaign that asks people to unite to tackle men's mental health, suicide, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
The Community Provisions team supports adults with disabilities to overcome barriers and thrive.
Joins us for Housing Options Day
 With a shortage of Council housing in the borough, the Council is hosting a Housing Options event so people can talk to housing officers and explore what alternatives are available. This free event takes place on Thursday, 31 October at Lampton School, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, between 10am and 4pm.
You can book your free place below:
Community Safety sessions at Holy Trinity Church
 Hounslow Council's Community Provisions team continue to host a series of sessions on community safety specifically designed for people with learning disabilities, including autism.
The events are a great opportunity for attendees to learn, share, and have fun while discussing important safety topics. Although they are tailored to this group, we would be happy to welcome other residents who could benefit from the sessions.
The events will take place at Hounslow Trinity Church from 10:30am to 12:30pm on the following dates:
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21 October: Personal Safety and Emergency Procedures
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28 October: Technology Safety and Building a Support Network
Find out more about support available through Community Provisions below.
Money talks
 Crosslight Advice, a local debt and money education charity, is running two free money skills workshops for Brentford residents in collaboration with Community Solutions.
The Money Course is on consecutive Fridays: 8, 15 and 22 November from 10am - 12pm.
All workshops detailed are held at The Brentford Community Hub, Brentford Library, TW8 8DW and are free to attend.
Half-term family workshops
 Come along to Learn Hounslow's free fun workshops for families with children aged 5+ starting on Monday, 28 October and continuing throughout the week.
Join a range of classes including:
- Spectacular Science
- Family Pottery Workshop
- Arts and Crafts
- Diwali and Fireworks
- Black History Month
These sessions are for adults and children to work together so parents will need to supervise their children at all times. For health and safety reasons, children must be over the age of five to attend, with some sessions requiring children to be above 11.
Please note we can only accommodate one adult to two children per family. Book your place by calling 020 8583 6000.
Stay Steady and Active - helping over 60s live well and prevent falls
 Residents aged 60 plus are invited to the Hounslow Stay Steady and Active launch, where they will learn ways to help increase activity levels, test balance abilities, and reduce the risk of falls.
The event is on Tuesday, 22 October, 10am - 1pm at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre, Uxbridge Rd, W13 5EG.
There will be a range of free activities, health and community stalls, health checks, plus a slipper exchange on the day. All activities have been designed by health and community partners to offer something fun for the over 60s.
Have your say on pharmacy services
The Council wants to hear how you access and use pharmacy services to help make improvements in the future.
The responses will help inform the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) which will look at health needs in Hounslow, the level and accessibility of pharmacy services, and how these will be maintained and developed in the future.
The questionnaire should take no longer than five minutes to complete and the information provided is confidential.
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