 Come to an event at Hounslow House from 10am to 2pm on Thursday, 5 March for a celebration of how our diverse communities come together to provide support and opportunities for women and girls.
Expect insightful discussions about how we can work together to promote gender equality.
The day’s packed programme includes opportunities to network with community organisations and speakers who’ll be exploring how volunteering can transform lives and create new horizons for women.
Volunteering can be great for your mental and physical health, as well as supporting women in your community who need help with theirs.
 The Hounslow Wellbeing Network (HWN) is developing a new youth-led programme for Hounslow.
It's designed to better understand and support the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 16-25 by creating a safe and creative space for them to feel connected and engaged.
HWN has created a short survey to gather insights into young people’s current attitudes and feelings toward factors that contribute to wellbeing. The survey is anonymous and should only take around five minutes to complete.
The findings will directly inform the design of future wellbeing activities and ensure that any support offered reflects what young people need and want.
Work Hounslow is offering an exciting training and skills pathway programme for young people aged 16 to 24, starting in April.
The programme is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those who have been in care. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction and work towards accredited qualifications.
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As the days grow lighter and brighter, it's the perfect time to shake off that winter chill and step outside.
Embrace the energy of spring by walking, cycling, running, or wheeling your way into exciting rewards with the free BetterPoints app.
Every outdoor activity you log earns you BetterTickets for a daily prize draw.
Prizes of up to £50 worth of BetterPoints, which can be exchanged for high-street vouchers, are available throughout March.
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Join Learn Hounslow for a workshop on cooking for healthy menopause at Meadowbank Community Hub and Library in Cranford on Friday, 6 March.
The special course for International Women's Day will run from 10am until 2.30pm.
To enrol or ask any questions, please email Learn Hounslow or give them a call on 020 8583 6000.
Search for more great adult learning courses on the Learn Hounslow website below.
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 London has seen an outbreak of measles. The first symptoms of measles include: high temperature, rash, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, cough and red, watery eyes.
If you or your child has a rash and you suspect it's measles, contact your GP and stay away from work, nursery or school for at least four days from when the rash first appears.
The best way to prevent the spreading of measles is to take the MMR vaccine. Please consider getting your child vaccinated to keep all children safe.
It's also never too late to catch up with your MMR vaccination, so if you missed it as a child please contact your GP to arrange an appointment.
 A range of free events for nature lovers will take place at Boston Manor Park over the next few months. They are a great way to get outside, enjoy the health benefits of being in nature and help children to connect with wildlife.
Upcoming events include: A wilder woodlands walk, meeting harvest mice in their new home and helping the hedgehogs.
There are also adventure clubs for toddlers and more events for children all through the spring.
You can read more about the programme in Boston Manor Park's newsletter.
 Hounslow's Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be out in the coming weeks offering free blood pressure checks, BMI weight checks and balance checks.
On selected dates the team will be joined by Vaccination UK, who will be offering catch-up doses of the MMR vaccine for children up to 16 years old.
The MMR will be available on the following dates:
- Thursday, 26 February - Ivy Bridge Centre Isleworth - 11am to 1pm
- Friday, 6 March - Brentford Library - 10am to 2pm
The team can also give advice on concerns such as diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, mental health and much more.
Please click the button below for a full list of upcoming dates where you can meet HOT to discuss these health concerns.
 Head to the BridgeLink Centre in Isleworth for a community health event from 11am-1pm on Thursday, 26 February.
It will be an engaging and informative morning, focused on local health and wellbeing. You can chat with friendly health and social care professionals, ask questions, get guidance and discover services that can help you. You can also get a free flu jab and blood pressure check.
Partners including the Health Outreach Team, Employment and Education Advisors, Adult Social Care, Carers Support and Healthy Hounslow will be on hand to offer support and advice.
You don't need to book a place, just turn up on the day.
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