Unpaid Carers in Hounslow deserve a break
 Join us at our Feltham Carer Café (Georginos at the Centre, Feltham) for a free drink and a friendly chat with fellow carers on Tuesday, 26 August from 11am - 1pm.
Friends and family welcome, just look out for our purple sign.
You can also pop along for advice, guidance and support at our regular community hubs next week where you can chat to the team and find out more about benefits (Attendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance), Blue Badge, Dial-a-Ride, Taxi Cards and more.
Both sessions run from 10am - 2pm:
- Thursday, 28 August – Feltham Library
- Friday, 29 August – Brentford Library
Creative Mile – Brentford’s Art Trail
Explore Brentford’s creative side this August with Creative Mile, a weekend of open studios and exhibitions along the Thames.
- Friday, 29 August, 6pm to 9pm
- Saturday, 30 August and Sunday, 31 August, 11am to 5pm
Meet local artists, makers and musicians, discover unique work and soak up the riverside atmosphere.
Supported by the Council and as part of its Summer of Culture, this free event celebrates the borough’s vibrant creative community.
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Only one week left to invest in Hounslow’s first Green Investment raise
 Looking for a smart way to grow your savings while making a positive difference to your local area?
The Council's Green Investment opportunity offers a way to watch your money grow while helping build a sustainable future for Hounslow.
With the first round closing on Sunday, 31 August, you’ve only got a few days left to guarantee a return rate of 4.1% on your investment.
Note: Investments are long term and may be hard to sell.
Weeding the way
 Over 400km of streets in the borough have now been treated with five alternative weed removal methods, with just Chiswick left to complete.
See how the team is transforming your neighbourhood.
Fun day out for all the family
 Health in the Park returns on Saturday, 13 September and is bigger and better than ever. Get ready for a fun-filled family day in the beautiful Redlees Park, celebrating wellbeing, movement and community.
Bring a picnic, explore new ways to stay healthy, and connect with local support groups and health professionals.
There will be over 40 health and community stalls and free activities on the day. Attendees can also win a one-month Lampton Leisure membership, family passes, wellbeing hampers and £25 of BetterPoints.
Cabinet Question Time in Chiswick
 Join us at our next Cabinet Question Time and ask questions on local issues that matter to you.
The free event will be held in the glorious setting of Chiswick House and Gardens on Wednesday, 17 September, chaired by Xanthe Arvanitakis, the Director of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust.
Light refreshments will be served from 6pm, with the event kicking off at 6.30pm.
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre updates
 Thank you for your continued patience while the pools at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre remain closed. The Centre is working with the Council and contractors to assess the remedial works required and will provide a further update by Friday, 5 September.
The rest of Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre remains open as normal, including the gym, group exercise classes, sports hall and café.
If you usually swim at Brentford, you're welcome to use any other Lampton Leisure pools during this time. All are within seven miles of Brentford and listed on the website, the nearest being Isleworth and New Chiswick.
If your child is enrolled in swimming lessons, a temporary transfer to another Lampton Leisure centre can be arranged. Please email brentford.leisure@lamptongroup.co.uk and a member of the team will be in touch to help. If you prefer not to transfer, your Swim School membership will be frozen until the pools reopen and you will not be charged during this period.
Pregnant? Get your free flu vaccine soon
 If you are pregnant, you can book your free flu vaccine for this winter from Monday, 1 September.
The flu vaccine protects you and your baby. If you're unvaccinated, having flu increases the chances of you and and your baby needing intensive care.
Pregnancy changes how the body responds to infections such as flu and pregnant women have a higher chance of developing complications, particularly in the later stages of pregnancy.
You can speak to your GP or health visitor today about how to get your free vaccine, or go directly to the NHS booking from Monday, 1 September to make an appointment
Free online sessions for support into employment
 Whether you're looking for full-time or flexible work, volunteering opportunities or apprenticeships, Work Hounslow's online employment sessions have something for you.
Starting Tuesday, 26 August, employers and organisations, such as Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS), West Middlesex University Hospital and LanguageLine UK will be available to discuss current opportunities and guide you through the application process.
The team will also share information of tailored employment support for unemployed residents.
Hounslow awarded 20 Green Flag Awards
 Green spaces, such as Watermans Park in Brentford and Chiswick Old Cemetery, raise prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces recently.
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