 20 October 2026
 The latest edition of men's health magazine, The Hounslow Male has now been published. Look out for a copy in your local library and community centre or pub soon.
It has information on free health and wellbeing services for men across Hounslow. There's advice on quitting smoking, tackling drug and alcohol addiction, mental health support and much more.
You can read a PDF version by clicking on the button below. If you run a business and would like to be sent copies of Hounslow Male to display in your premises for free, please contact the Council's Public Health team.
 The Council’s Health Outreach Team (HOT) will be out and about over the next few weeks giving free health MOTs in the HOT bus. You don’t need to book, just turn up on the day and the friendly team will do the rest.
It’s also a chance to get free Covid-19 and flu vaccines if you're eligible. Don’t forget to bring your NHS number along if you wish to be vaccinated.
Meet the team on:
- Saturday, 24 October: Tesco Isleworth, 10am to 3pm
- Friday, 30 October: Tesco Feltham, 10am to 3pm
- Saturday, 31 October: Chiswick Sainsburys, 10am to 3pm
You can see future opportunities to meet HOT and get free vaccines on the Council’s website. Dates will be updated regularly when confirmed, so please keep checking in to see what’s coming up near you.
Local women's wellbeing charity SHEWISE is hosting a free Diwali event on Thursday, 29 October from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
Head down to Convent Way Community Centre to participate in fun activities including:
- Henna painting
- Children's activities
- Bingo and other games
The first 10 guests will receive a goody bag, so turn up early to be one of the lucky ones. Please bring cash for any purchases on the day.
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 With fireworks season almost upon us, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) is encouraging all of us to enjoy fireworks in a safe way this autumn.
If you are planning to set off fireworks at home, please only buy them from registered sellers. Always look for a CE or UKCA mark to make sure they’re safe to use.
LFB recommends that you choose a public fireworks display to attend if possible. Why not head down to the Council's free Hounslow Lights event at Lampton Park on Saturday, 31 October? It's free and you don't need to book in advance. Anyone can head down from 4pm to 9pm to enjoy the show.
 Hounslow Council will be hosting an event to mark Carers Rights Day at Hounslow House on Saturday, 21 November, from 10.30am to 3pm.
The theme of Carers Rights Day 2026 is the early identification of unpaid carers, encouraging individuals to recognise that they’re entitled to legal rights, benefits and support from Hounslow Carers Service.
Join Council teams including Hounslow Carers Service and Community Provisions, plus external guests including EHCVS, Shaw Trust and Speak Out Hounslow.
Since downloading the BetterPoints app, Cheryl from Feltham has completely transformed her lifestyle, going from a sedentary routine to embracing an active life filled with walking, running and hiking. Along the way, she’s lost four stone, gained confidence and discovered a passion for movement she never imagined possible.
She said: "At the start of this year, I could go days without purposeful exercise. Now, I actively look for ways to move more and regularly reach 10,000–12,000 steps a day.
"Most importantly, I’m more present as a mum and more willing to join in family adventures, creating memories rather than worrying about whether I can manage them physically."
If Cheryl's story has inspired you, download BetterPoints today to get active and earn rewards that can be redeemed for shopping vouchers.
There will be a wellness event at Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow on Tuesday, 3 November from 11am to 2pm.
Head down for free refreshments and a range of health and wellbeing activities including Otago, a cook and eat session, drawing for wellbeing and more.
At the event you’ll be able to pick up postcards from Lampton Leisure to claim a free seven-day gym pass. They are once again offering the passes this year as part of the Five Ways to Wellbeing campaign.
You can also pre-register for the pass, which you can use from 16-22 November, by clicking the button below.
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 Head to Hounslow House on Wednesday, 18 November for Safe in Hounslow, a free community event bringing together local organisations, council services and community partners.
From 11am to 3pm you can get advice on everyday safeguarding, including your finances and personal relationships. Among our special guests are Barclays Bank (frauds and scams), Crosslight (personal debt) and Shewise (relationships).
Visitors can also learn about making better choices and a collective responsibility around local adult safeguarding. This aligns with this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week theme Every Voice, Every Choice.
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