A Warm Welcome awaits across Hounslow
Hounslow Council and partners are teaming up to provide spaces and places for residents to keep warm and to keep the bills down, while at the same time accessing help, support, and the opportunity to learn new skills.
There will be a variety of offers available at different locations ranging from community hubs to churches and libraries across the borough, where residents can access classes, free wi-fi, have a hot drink or food, or simply read a book.
| Ward | Organisation | Address | Type of warm space | Locality | Website if available | Offer details | Timings | Xmas period timings | Contact details |
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| Bedfont | Age UK Hounslow | The Southville Community Centre, Southville Road, Feltham TW14 8AP | Voluntary and community sector support | Feltham | www.ageuk.org.uk/hounslow | Age UK offer a variety of free and low cost activities and events.For more information on what is available, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/hounslow | Closed on 18th Dec, reopening on 6th January |
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| Bedfont | Bedfont Library | Staines Road Bedfont TW14 8DB | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Feltham | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | "Monday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: closed" | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Bedfont Library open on 26th, 28th, 30th and 31st December from 9:30am to 5:30pm |
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| Brentford East | Family Hub East | North Road Brentford TW8 0BJ | Family Hub | Isleworth and Brentford | Family Hubs are a friendly and safe environment for babies, children, young people, parents and carers to access support and services they need to build thriving lives. They provide a single point of contact for families with children aged 0-19, or up to 25 years old if they have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Family Hubs deliver a range of joined-up services, focusing particularly on parenting support, infant feeding support, early language support and perinatal mental health support. | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm | Family Hubs will be closed from 20th December, and reopen on 2nd January | ||
| Brentford West | Brentford Library | 11F Boston Manor Road Hounslow TW8 8DW | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Isleworth and Brentford | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | The Community Hub at Brentford Library is open every Friday from 10am to 2pm | Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: close | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Brentford Library open on 28th, 30th and 31st December from 9.30am to 5.30pm |
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| Chiswick Gunnersbury | Chiswick Library | 1 Duke’s Avenue Chiswick W4 2AB | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Chiswick | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Sunday: closed | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Chiswick Library open on 27th December from 9am to 5.30, and 28th/30th/31st December from 9.30am to 5.30pm |
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| Chiswick Homefields | Chiswick House and Gardens | Chiswick House and Gardens, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, W4 2RP | Voluntary and community sector support | Chiswick | Residents can participate in cooking at Chiswick House and Gardens from 11am to 1pm. There is free minibus transport to Chiswick, which leaves from Brabazon Community Centre at 10.15. This offer is hosted by C-Change West London and Chiswick House and Gardens. | This activity is only available on 14th November, and the 5th and 12th of December | This activity will run until 12th December, and then resume on 8th January | ||
| Cranford | Beavers Library | The Hub 103 Salisbury Road Hounslow TW4 7NW | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Heston and Cranford | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | The Community Hub at Beavers Library is open every Wednesday from 10.30am to 2.30pm | Monday and Thursday: 9:00am – 3.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:30am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm Friday and Sunday: closed | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Beavers Library open on 28th Dec 9am to 1pm, and 30th & 31st December from 9:30am to 5:30pm |
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| Cranford | Cranford Community College | C-Change West London, High St, Hounslow, TW5 9PD | Voluntary and community sector support | Heston and Cranford | Residents can access the warm space at Cranford Community College on the following days: On Mondays, residents aged 60 and over can attend a Bingo Club. This takes place from 12.30pm to 2pm at the Globe Outbuilding in Cranford Community College. On Sundays, adults can access a Creative Social Club from 11am to 1pm, hosted by Creative Spaces London. Children aged 5-11yrs can attend the multi-sports activity from 11am-1pm, and there is also the Youth Creative Drama and Filmmaking Social Action Club (11-16yrs) from 11am to 3pm. Residents can also access a free hot lunch every Sunday from 12.45pm to 1.30pm. | Bingo Club: every Monday from 12.30pm to 2pm Creative Social Club: every Sunday from 11am to 1pm Multi-sports: every Sunday 11am to 1pm Free hot lunch: every Sunday from 12.45pm to 1.30pm Youth Creative Drama and Filmmaking Social Action Club: every Sunday 11am to 3pm | All activities will run until 17th December, and resume on 8th January 2025 | ||
| Cranford | Cranford Library | Bath Road Hounslow TW5 9TL | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Heston and Cranford | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | Monday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: closed | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Cranford Library open on 28th, 30th and 31st December from 9.30am to 5.30pm |
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| Cranford | Learn Hounslow | Meadowbank Adult & Community Education Centre, Community Close, Bath Road, Cranford, TW5 9QX | Adult Education | Heston and Cranford | Learn Hounslow have a range of courses you can participate in, such as crocheting, jewellery making and cooking! We invite you to call 02085836000 or check online at https://www.hace.ac.uk | The timings differ depending on the activity. Timings can be found via https://www.hace.ac.uk/ | Learn Hounslow's activities will not be running from 23rd December to 6th January |
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| Feltham North | Feltham Assembly Hall Community Hub | Feltham Assembly Hall, 25 Hounslow Road, Feltham, TW14 9DN | Community Hub | Feltham | Whether you’re trying to find information, or seeking help & advice, Hounslow Council is making sure you can find the right solution, closer to home. There will be community and council-led services at the hub. | Every Thursday 2pm to 5pm | Closed from 27th December, reopening on 2nd January | ||
| Feltham West | Bedfont Lane Community Centre | 9 Proctors Cl, Feltham TW14 9NB | Voluntary and community sector support | Feltham | Residents can access low cost activities at Bedfont Lane Community Centre throughout the week | Closed from 24th December, reopening on 2nd January | |||
| Feltham West | Feltham Community Development Association | Belvedere House Community Resource Centre, Lemon Grove, Feltham, TW13 4DH | Voluntary and community sector support | Feltham | https://fcda.org.uk/ | Residents are welcome to attend sessions at the Belvedere House Community Resource Centre free of charge for the following: Surplus food every Wednesday at 10.30am – please bring a bag Tea and talk group every Wednesday from 9am to 11am Crochet classes every Friday from 11am to 1pm | Surplus food every Wednesday at 10.30am – please bring a bag Tea and talk group every Wednesday from 9am to 11am Crochet classes every Friday from 11am to 1pm | ||
| Feltham West | Feltham Library | 210 The Centre High Street Feltham TW13 4GU | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Feltham | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | The Community Hub at Feltham Library is open every Thursday from 1pm to 4pm | Monday and Thursday: 9:00am – 8.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Sunday: closed | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Feltham Library open on 27th December 9am to 5.30pm, and 28th/30th/31st December 9.30am to 5.30pm |
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| Hanworth Park | Family Hub West | 7 Hanworth Road Feltham TW13 5AF | Family Hub | Feltham | Family Hubs are a friendly and safe environment for babies, children, young people, parents and carers to access support and services they need to build thriving lives. They provide a single point of contact for families with children aged 0-19, or up to 25 years old if they have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Family Hubs deliver a range of joined-up services, focusing particularly on parenting support, infant feeding support, early language support and perinatal mental health support. | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm | Family Hubs will be closed from 20th December, and reopen on 2nd January | ||
| Hanworth Park | Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre & Library | Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre & Library Uxbridge Road Hanworth TW13 5EG | Shared library and leisure centre | Feltham | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | Residents can come in to Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre to keep warm, have a free hot drink, use wifi, and save on their energy bills. This can be accessed in the Leisure Centre from Monday to Friday in the Community Studio from 11am to 2pm. Residents can also access Hanworth Library on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 8pm, and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30am to 5:30pm | Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: closed Note: the Leisure Centre offer can be accessed on Fridays | The Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre will be closed on 26th December and 1st January. |
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| Hanworth Park | Riverside Vineyard | Riverside Vineyard Church, Air Park Way, Feltham, TW13 7LX | Voluntary and community sector support | Feltham | https://www.riversidevineyard.com/christmas | This warm space is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 and 12. Residents can come in and get a free hot drink and cake or toast, and enjoy the warm space. | Every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 12pm | This space is closed on boxing day and New Years Day, but there is a Christmas Day Service |
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| Heston Central | Heston Library | New Heston Road Heston TW5 0LW | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Heston and Cranford | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | "Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Sunday: closed" | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Heston Library is open on 27th December 9am to 5.30pm, and 28th/30th/31st December from 9.30am to 5.30pm |
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| Heston Central | Hope Church Hounslow | St Paul's Church, Bath Road, Hounslow West, TW3 3DA | Voluntary and community sector support | Heston and Cranford | hopehounslow.org.uk | Residents over the age of 50 can access Hope Church's 'Food, Fun & Friendship' event. This event includes a 40 minute gentle exercise class, followed by food! Residents can access this event for free. | Every Monday during term time, 11.30am to 1.30pm | Closed outside of term time |
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| Heston East | Family Hub Central | Neville Close Hounslow TW3 4JG | Family Hub | Heston and Cranford | Family Hubs are a friendly and safe environment for babies, children, young people, parents and carers to access support and services they need to build thriving lives. They provide a single point of contact for families with children aged 0-19, or up to 25 years old if they have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Family Hubs deliver a range of joined-up services, focusing particularly on parenting support, infant feeding support, early language support and perinatal mental health support. | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm | Family Hubs will be closed from 20th December, and reopen on 2nd January | ||
| Heston West | Brabazon Community Centre | Brabazon Community Centre, 106 Brabazon Road, tw5 9lt | Voluntary and community sector support | Heston and Cranford | Residents can access the Art Social Club at no cost, at Brabazon Community Centre. This club is hosted by C-Change West London and Certitude London | Every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm | This activity will run until 17th December, and then resume on 8th January | ||
| Hounslow Central | Autism Hounslow | Hounslow Youth Centre, Kingsley Road, Hounslow, TW3 1QA | Voluntary and community sector support | Central Hounslow | www.autismhounslow.org | Neurodivergent adults can access Autism Hounslow's warm space at no cost. There is a designated quiet room, sensory blankets, and Autism specific activities like colouring books. Hot drinks are available. | Every Monday from 12pm to 5pm between 2nd December to 13th January | ||
| Hounslow Central | Hounslow Methodist Church | Hounslow Methodist Church, Bell Road, Hounslow, TW3 3PB | Voluntary and community sector support | Central Hounslow | https://www.hounslowmethodist.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/ | Residents can access a warm space at Hounslow Methodist Church, which offers a Welcome Space and Café Together. Welcome Place offers free tea, coffee and biscuits, as well as a light lunch. Café Together is also held at the Methodist Church, offering a free hot meal and conversations with one another. | Welcome Space- open every Friday 11am to 2pm Café Together- open every Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Café Together will close on January 23rd. | Welcome Space and Café Together will be closed on 26th & 27th December and 2nd January | |
| Hounslow Central | Maswell Park Church | Maswell Park Church, Heath Rad, Hounslow, TW3 2NN | Voluntary and community sector support | Central Hounslow | maswell.org.uk | Residents can access hot drinks, meals, wifi and a comfortable space with no cost at Maswell Park Church. | Thursday mornings (9am to 12pm) and Thursday evenings (6:30pm to 9pm) | This offer will be available up to 19th December 2024. | |
| Hounslow West | Hounslow House Community Hub and Library | Hounslow House 7 Bath Road Hounslow TW3 3EB | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Central Hounslow | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Sunday: 11:30am – 4:00pm | Hounslow House Library closed from 25th December 2024 to 1st January 2025 |
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| Isleworth | Isleworth Leisure Centre & Library | Isleworth Leisure Centre & Library, Twickenham Road, Isleworth. TW7 7EU | Shared library and leisure centre | Isleworth and Brentford | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | Residents can come in to Isleworth Leisure Centre to keep warm, have a free hot drink, use wifi, and save on their energy bills. This can be accessed in the Leisure Centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Community Studio from 11am to 2pm. Residents can also access Isleworth Library on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 8pm, and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30am to 5:30pm | Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: close | Isleworth Leisure Centre will be closed on 26th December and 1st January |
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| Isleworth | The BridgeLink Centre | The BridgeLink Centre, 373 Summerwood Road, Isleworth, TW7 7QR | Voluntary and community sector support | Isleworth and Brentford | https://bridgelink.org.uk/ | The BridgeLink Community Centre on Ivybridge Estate runs an IT support café in partnership with Sky twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9.30am to 11.30am). Residents can come in and get support around digital devices, how to use the internet or help with filling in forms. The Centre also runs youth clubs twice a week for children and young people after school: - Club for 8-11yr olds every Tuesday and Thursday 4.30pm-6pm during term time -Club for 11-16yr olds every Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-7.30pm during term time | For IT support café: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9.30am to 11.30am Youth club for 8-11yr olds: every Tuesday and Thursday 4.30pm to 6pm during term time Youth club for 11-17yr olds: every Tuesday and Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm during term time | Closed from 25th December, reopening 2nd January |
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| Osterley & Spring Grove | Osterley Library | 11 St Mary’s Crescent Isleworth TW7 4NB | London Borough of Hounslow Library | Isleworth and Brentford | https://libraries.hounslow.gov.uk/ | Monday and Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: closed | Opening times differ during the Christmas period. See below: -No libraries open on 25th and 26th Dec and 1st Jan Osterley Library is open on 28th, 30th and 31st December from 9.30am to 5.30pm |
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| Osterley & Spring Grove | Osterley Sports and Athletic Centre | 120 Wood Ln, Isleworth TW7 5FG | Leisure centre only | Isleworth and Brentford | https://www.lamptonleisure.co.uk/centre/osterley-sports-and-athletic-centre | Residents can come in to Osterley Sports and Athletic Centre to keep warm, have a free hot drink, use wifi, and save on their energy bills. This can be accessed in Osterley from Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm | Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm | Osterley Sports and Athletic Centre will be closed on 26th December and 1st January |
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| Syon & Brentford Lock | The Six Bells Brentford | 148 High Street, Brentford, TW8 8EW | Voluntary and community sector support | Isleworth and Brentford | Residents can visit the Six Bells Brentford for a small lunch plate at a low cost, and bottomless tea or coffee also at a low cost. As the winter gets colder, residents can also access soup for free at the Six Bells. At the Six Bells Brentford from 12-3pm (every Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri), residents can stay warm play board games, save on heating costs, and spend the afternoon with company. | Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12-3pm | This offer will be available over Christmas excluding Christmas day and New Years day |
