 4 August 2026
 With drought declared for a large part of the country, including Hounslow, there are a few simple steps everyone can take to help tackle water shortages:
- Take shorter showers
- Turn off the taps while you brush your teeth
- Don’t water your plants when the sun’s out
- Swap your hose for a watering can
Click below for more tips and advice on Thames Water's water saving calculator.
 Hounslow Wellbeing Network has a wide range of events throughout August where you can learn a new skill, meet people or just relax.
They're all designed to improve your wellbeing in some way. From Zumba and chair yoga to coffee mornings and language classes, everyone will find something that suits their needs and tastes.
Volunteering can improve your chances of finding paid work. It can also help people who are feeling isolated to meet new friends and build confidence.
On Monday, 10 August, you can join an online session at 10am to hear about current volunteering opportunities, including becoming a digital champion at the Council, volunteering in local parks and joining the Nature Buddies programme at Let’s Go Outside and Learn.
It's aimed at residents aged 18 and over who are not in education, employment or training. This includes A-level school leavers, people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND), care-experienced young people, refugees and asylum seekers.
You can sign up for the session today.
Women's wellbeing group SHEWISE is hosting weekly yoga sessions at Convent Way Community Centre in August.
The free classes are on Thursdays from 10.30am to 11.30am. The last one will take place on Thursday, 20 August. You don't need to book in advance, just turn up on the day. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.
You can find out more about SHEWISE, as well as the community services and events it provides, by visiting the website via the button below.
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 Autism Hounslow has several events throughout August for neurodivergent people in Hounslow and their carers.
From games cafés to football sessions with Hounslow Lions FC, you'll find something to enjoy. You can see the full schedule here.
Contact Autism Hounslow with any questions about the events.
 Sujeet, who lives near Lampton Park in Hounslow, is the BetterPoints move more hero for August. He has experienced significant improvements to his health, wellbeing and family life since becoming more active with the help of the BetterPoints app.
He said: "Since becoming more active with BetterPoints I've lost 4.5kg. But the biggest change has been in how I feel every day. One of the best parts is the difference it's made to my family life.
"I can happily play cricket and football with my little one, help with homework and spend quality time together without feeling worn out."
The NHS in West and North London wants to know how best to engage young adults (18-25) in decisions about their healthcare. It would also like to hear from groups and individuals who work with young people.
You can join an online workshop from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday, 5 August to find out more and share your thoughts with the experts.
The NHS wants to hear about the best ways to communicate with young people and how it can create opportunities for them to get more involved in shaping the services.
 Ever witnessed someone being harassed in public and wished you’d felt more confident and known how to help?
Eighty eight per cent of people in the UK have experienced some form of unwanted behaviour on public transport in the past five years. The most common cases involve staring, intimidatingly sitting or standing right by someone, and verbal abuse. However, 84% said the situation was improved when someone intervened.
Join a free 30 minute webinar on Tuesday, 11 August from 12pm, and learn how to be an active bystander when you see harassment taking place, without putting yourself at risk.
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