Hounslow Council is proud to shine a spotlight on the work of the borough’s community and voluntary groups, showcasing six weeks of activity over the summer.
Published: Tuesday, 15th August 2023
They include five organisations who were winners at the recent One Hounslow Community Stars awards, including West London Queer Project, whose new football sessions kick-off on Saturday 19 August.
Promotion of these events follows last year’s Hounslow Assembly at the Brentford Gtech Community Stadium. As with last November, these gatherings, which include workshops, runs, bike rides, repair shops and sports taster sessions, will celebrate the borough’s rich and diverse voluntary sector, offering a platform to promote a cross-section of the 800 plus groups that exist across Hounslow.
Councillor Shivraj Grewal, Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Culture commented: “By shining a spotlight on these organisations, we once again send an important message to residents that help is out there, from the simple, fun social activities to cost of living related issues and mental health support. It’s important that as a Council we continue to promote their work.
“We were delighted to bring together the Hounslow Assembly last year, where over 500 people and partners came together to enjoy sessions that showcased their work. This summer’s ‘on-the-road’ sessions seek to build on that platform and will help us take forward our exciting plans for next Spring’s full day Assembly celebrating working in partnership.”
The following events make up this summer’s Hounslow Assembly on the road:
Saturday 19 August
West London Queer Project’s new football taster sessions alongside the existing rugby sessions at Grasshoppers Rugby Club, next to Sky on Syon Lane, TW7 5PN from 9.30am to 12 Noon.
Contact - info@wlqp.org
Monday 21 August
Heston in the Community’s football session run for people of all abilities at Heston Pools and Fitness, New Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0LW from 7.30pm to 9pm.
Contact - mentalhealth@hestonitc.com 07385 166 607
Wednesday 23 August
Cycle Sisters’ group bike rides for Muslim women riding out of Hanworth Air Parks Leisure Centre & Library, Uxbridge Rd, Feltham TW13 5EG from 9.45am to 11.30am.
Contact - hounslow@cyclesisters.org.uk
Saturday 26 August
Park Run at Clockhouse Lane, Feltham TW14 8QA from 9am.
Contact - bedfont@parkrun.com
Sunday 27 August
West London Queer Project’s Third Birthday Party at The George IV, 185 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2DR from 7pm.
Contact - info@wlqp.org
Saturday 2 September
Cycle Sisters’ group bike rides for Muslim women riding out of Osterley Park, Jersey Rd, Isleworth TW7 4RB from 9.45am to 11.30am
Contact - hounslow@cyclesisters.org.uk
Saturday 9 September
Park Run at Gunnersbury Park, Popes Ln, London W3 8LQ.
Contact - gunnersbury@parkrun.com
Saturday 16 September
Monthly repair session at Chiswick Repair Café at Christ Church Turnham Green, Town Hall Avenue, Chiswick, W4 5DT.
Contact - chiswickrepaircafe@gmail.com
Saturday 23 September
Park Run at Hanworth Park, Feltham TW13 6PN from 9am.
Contact - hanworth@parkrun.com
Saturday 30 September
Park Run at Osterley Park, Jersey Rd, Isleworth TW7 4RB from 9am.
Contact - osterley@parkrun.com
Sunshine of Hounslow
Growing vegetables and working with people with disabilities, Saturdays 12 to 3pm at 261 Waye Avenue, Cranford, TW5 9SJ.
Contact – sunshineofhounslow@gmail.com
