Learn the art of road bike maintenence
If you love bikes and working with your hands, becoming a bike mechanic may be the perfect career for you.
The programme, which is fully funded by the Council and delivered by Bikeworks, is for young people aged 16 to 25, and women of all ages who live in Hounslow interested in cycling and keen to take the next steps towards becoming a mechanic.
You will get:
✅ hands-on training
✅a City and Guilds Level 2 qualification
✅a toolkit to kick-start your career on successful completion of the course
Let's get digital
Hounslow’s libraries are running several sessions over the next few weeks to help residents improve their confidence in navigating technology and the online world.
Each session will cover a different topic, from absolute basics to online shopping.
To book, contact the libraries team via the button below.
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Green skills bootcamp
 If you want to make a difference to the environment in your job, then a green career could be for you.
The Green Skills Bootcamp, funded through the Mayor of London’s Skills Bootcamp for Londoners programme, is a free 4-week training course starting in February for people who are currently not in work and want to get essential green skills to gain entry level roles, such as a Grounds Maintenance Operative.
You will get:
✅classroom theory learning
✅hands-on work experience with a local employer
✅employability training to help get you ‘job ready’
✅a guaranteed interview on successful completion of the course
Support your local community this Christmas
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Many of Hounslow’s community groups and charities are looking for donations and volunteering support during the festive period.
Click on the button below to find out how you could support them.
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Give blood this winter
The festive period is the season of giving and you can give the best gift this winter by donating blood. The NHS is urging donors to book appointments in the lead up to Christmas to ensure there is enough blood in stock to meet demand over the busy holiday period.
Blood is constantly needed to help the NHS treat patients with cancer, blood disorders, those suffering medical trauma or undergoing surgery, and for emergency care. Each donation can save or improve up to three lives.
To register or book an appointment to give blood, visit the website via the button below, use the GiveBlood app or call 030 0123 2323. You can make an appointment at any of the permanent donor centres listed.
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What’s your question for The Council?
 Come to the Council's free Cabinet Question Time event at the Brentford Gtech Stadium, Thursday, 30 January from 6pm to 8pm.
Everybody will be offered free hot drinks and nibbles until 6.30pm, when the event begins. The Leader of the Council and his top team will do their best to answer your questions, but if they can’t, Council teams will follow up and supply an answer after.
Be sure to book your ticket and come and ask a question - get involved below.
Christmas and New Year bin collections
 The revised bin collection schedule comes into effect on Saturday, 21 December and normal service will resume on Monday, 6 January 2025.
Both the Garden Waste and Bulky Waste Collection service will be suspended for two weeks over this period to assist with the additional workload.
Space Waye will also be closed on Wednesday, 25 December and Thursday, 26 December, as well as Wednesday, 1 January 2025.
You can help the teams perform the collections as effectively as possible by preparing your rubbish correctly and recycling the correct items. Use the Waste Wizard tool to find out what you can recycle and how.
Holiday Activities and Food Programme bookings open
 Hounslow Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers a variety of free activities for eligible children and families this winter like computer coding, swimming, science, sports, crafts, cooking, ice skating, performing arts, pantomime and more. Enjoy activities with friends old and new and eat nutritious and delicious food.
Eligible families should have already received a voucher. To book, follow the instructions through the link provided. If you need support making a booking or think you are eligible but haven’t received your voucher, please get in touch by emailing HAF@Hounslow.gov.uk.
Find your nearest Warm Space
 To help with rising energy costs, the Council is working with voluntary organisations to provide a space for residents to keep warm and to keep the bills down, while at the same time accessing help, support, and the opportunity to learn new skills.
Pop into any of the warm spaces whenever they are open. There will be a variety of offers available at different locations, including community hubs and libraries across the borough, where residents can access free wi-fi, or just simply read a book and relax.
This includes advice, information and guidance on issues such as money management and employment, as well as a place to connect with others through a range of activities.
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