Fungi Foray

Where: Bedfont Lakes
When: Saturday 1st October

1pm

Have a wander around the lakes and look for interesting mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi.

Cost: £1 per child/concession, £2 per adult.

Super Spy Saturday

Where: Hounslow Children's Library
When: Saturday 1st October

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Alex Rider can do it. James Bond can do it. Even Johnny English can do it! so why don’t you take your chance of becoming a super spy and crack onto this case. Calling 7-11 year olds.
come along and learn to be a super spy. Solve the puzzles, complete your mission to become a super spy and collect your spy kit.

Tickets available from Hounslow Customer Services Desk.
Cost: 50p

Fusion Foods & Crafts - spice up your day as well as your dish

Where: Beavers Library
When: Monday 3rd October

12 noon - 2.00pm

Join us for a community Picnic at Beavers Library at the Hub. The idea of the picnic is for
each community to bring some traditional food and we would do recipe cards for one dish
from each group. Original recipes will be included in a recipe booklet. For all you know you might end up meeting the next Ainsley Harriet, Gary Rhodes or Levi Roots.

Please inform library staff if you wish to attend.
Cost: FREE

Asian Culture Festival

Where: Paul Robeson Theatre, Hounslow Library
When: Saturday 8th October

11.00am - 3.00pm

Get a taste of Asian brides fashion, Rangoli preparations for Diwali, Henna painting and cultural dances.

Admission FREE

African Culture Festival

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Saturday 15th October

11.00am - 3.00pm

Celebrate and explore African influences. Get a taste of African culture, drums, dance,
clothes, hairstyles, hair braiding, jewellery and lots more. See our range of books on African heritage, recipes, crafts etc. In partnership with Age UK.

Admission FREE

Bedfont Library Afternoon Tea

Where: Bedfont library
When: Tuesday 18th October
2.30pm - 4.30pm

Bedfont staff invite you to drop in for a cup of tea and chat.

Find out what your community library can offer you.

Admission FREE

A Taste of the Caribbean

Calling everyone with a return ticket on the "Windrush"!

Where: Brentford Library (Upstairs)
When: Friday 21st October

10.00am - 4.00pm

The time has come to abandon this place of wind and rain, and get back to the land where the food is fresh, the music is settling and the sun is always out. Caribbean African Association in partnership with Hounslow Library Service invite you to sample a taste
of the Caribbean – try out the food, check out the music, find out more about the history and culture.

Brentford Library will open from 10am – 4pm for the event on the day.

Admission FREE

Hounslow's Sikh Temple Exhibition

Where: Hounslow Library
When: October 2011

A display on the history and work of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, which was
founded by Hounslow Sikhs in 1978 and came to its present location in Alice Way in 1981.

Produced by Hounslow Local studies with the assistance of  the sri Guru singh sabha.

Cost: FREE

Camera Capers - Free Family Activity

Where: Gunnersbury Park Museum
When: Sunday 23rd October

Session One: 11.00am - 1.00pm

Session Two: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Calling all budding photographers! Join one of the fun family sessions listed above, create your own working pin-hole camera, and get snapping. The workshop also includes a chance to view the museum’s Rothschild photographic exhibition, the colours of Another Age.
(Please note: Developing the photographs takes some time so we will either send your photograph to you in the post or you can arrange to collect it from the museum.)
Ages: the workshop is designed to be an activity for the whole family (adults included). However, the precision necessary to complete the activity means that it is not recommended for children under 8.
Booking Details: Advance booking essential as places are limited. to reserve your place please call our Education Department on 020 8992 2247. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Admission FREE

Hogarth's House Re-opens

Where: Chiswick Library
When: Monday 24th October

8pm prompt start

Hogarth’s House in Chiswick, built around 1700, was the country home of the great painter,
engraver and satirist William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) from 1749 until his death. It provided a quiet summer retreat from the bustle of city life around Hogarth’s main house and studio in what is now Leicester square. The House closed to visitors in September 2008 for repairs and refurbishment work which will be completed in time for the House to open to the public this November.
Find out more about the work done to refurbish the House and the new stories of Hogarth and those who lived in the House before and after him that will be on display.

Places limited. Please book through Chiswick Llibrary.
Cost: £1

October Half Term Activities - Craft Events in Libraries
Where: Beavers Library
When: Monday 24th October, Wednesday 26th October, 10.00am – 12 noon

Where: Bedfont library
When: Tuesday 25th October, 10.00am – 11.00am

Where: Brentford Library
When: Tuesday 25th October, 11.00am – 12 noon

Where: Chiswick Library
When: Tuesday 25th October, 11.00am – 12 noon

Where: Cranford Library
When: Monday 24th October, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Where: Feltham Library
When: Thursday 27th October, 10.00am – 11.00am

Where: Hanworth Air Park Library
When: Monday 24th October, 11.00am – 12 noon

Where: Heston Library
When: Tuesday 25th October, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Where: Hounslow Library
When: Thursday 27th October, 11.00am – 12 noon

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Tuesday 25th October, 11.00am – 12 noon

Where: Osterley Library
When: Tuesday 25th October, 10.00am – 11.00am

Check out your local library to see what other fun activities are on. More details nearer the time. Please check with individual libraries to book tickets.

The Adventures of Mary Seacole

Where:Paul Robeson Theatre
When: Tuesday 25th October

10.30am – 12 noon

She saved many lives, whilst risking her own… and guess what? She did it alone. Play your part in the wonderful music hall benefit for Mary Seacole – the eminent lady doctor who travelled all the way from Jamaica to risk her life caring for the wounded soldiers of the Crimean War. Join our Victorian music hall artist in songs and sketches, and help her to tell Mary’s extraordinary story. Workshop performed by members of Gunnersbury Park Museum’s education team.
Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information please contact the Museum Education Department on 020 8992 2247.
No advance booking, but places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Cost: FREE - No entry after 10.20am.  Not suitable for under 5s.

EVENT CANCELLED - Celebrating Black Voices

Where:Paul Robeson Theatre
When: Wednesday 26th October

EVENT CANCELLED They say Britain’s got talent. Well we certainly have some in Hounslow.  Perhaps in Brentford lives the next Alexandra Burke, or in Feltham, a young JLS and who knows,
you may find Beverley Knight’s child prodigy in Osterley.  Teenagers are just buzzing with talent! Are you aged 12-19?

Then contact us to showcase your talent singing, rapping… Whatever you are good at and want others to see!

A Halloween Evening of Spooky Stories

Where:Brentford Library
When: Thursday 27th October

7.30pm - 10.00pm

Featuring award winning author Francis Hardinge, Readings and  Refreshments.

Cost: £1.00.  Tickets are available NOW from Brentford Library.  Please ask a member of staff for details.

Healthy Lives Roadshow

Where:Paul Robeson Theatre
When: Saturday 29th October

11.00am - 4.00pm

Come along for a day where health trainers will be providing information and signposting for health services. Find out about self help groups, and mental health services – lots of information that will help you manage your health concerns. There will be advice given on Obesity, heart health, Vitamin D deficiency, diabetes and preventative mental health measures. Programme of events available nearer the date.

Check out what libraries do to support social inclusion activities that help build self esteem, learning and literacy .
Get your blood tests and cholesterol checks on the day with the Healthy Lifestyle Roadshow team by the ground floor entrance.

Cost: FREE

Family Pumpkin Party

Where: Walled Garden, Chiswick House & Gardens
When: Saturday 29th October

Chiswick House & Gardens are a wonderful place to visit whatever the season. These beautiful pleasure grounds are free to enter and have benefited from a £12.1 million restoration project, completed in 2010.
Why not take a gentle stroll along the lake to see the wildlife and admire the fabulous garden buildings and statues. A toddler’s playground is conveniently close to the café serving delicious food.

The highlight of this autumn will be the party with Fancy dress competition, games, candlelit pumpkins, bong fires and bats – fun for all the family.

For details visit www.chgt.org.uk  >

Halloween

Where: Bedfont Lakes
When: Sunday 30th October

11am and 2pm

It’s bubble, bubble . . . toil and trouble on Halloween at Bedfont Lakes in Hounslow.
Join us for our 12th annual Halloween celebrations including gory games and creepy crafts.
Take a walk around the haunted woods and discover spooky secrets hiding amongst the trees.

Traditional Halloween costumes welcome. Suitable for families with children aged 4+.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Tickets: £3 per child. To book please call 01784 259 161.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Heathland Conservation Day

Where: Hounslow Heath
When: Saturday 5th November - 10am-3pm

Remember, remember the 5th November and join the Rangers in some healthland conservation. Help manage this important habitat by taking part in some scrub bashing,
then finish the day by toasting a sausage or a marshmallow on a stick over the bonfire (please bring your own food).

Cost: FREE Ages 14 years+ (under 18yrs must be supervised by an adult)

The Colours of Another Age: Behind the Camera

Where: The Terrace Room of the Small Mansion, Gunnersbury Park
When: Sunday November 6th at 2pm

A free talk at the museum.  Victor Gray, former Director of the Rothschild Archive, will give the story behind the current exhibition of early Autochromes (colour plate photographs) taken by Lionel de Rothschild between 1908 and 1912.

Tel: 020 8992 1612

email: vanda.foster@laing.com

Admission: FREE

War Memorials in Hounslow of the Great War

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Thursday 10th November

7.00 - 8.30pm

It was a completely different life between the years of 1914 to 1918, and it’s time you found out more.

David Bright, a Hounslow Heritage Guide will talk about the history and background of First World War Memorials in the Borough of Hounslow.

Places limited. Must book through Isleworth library.

Cost: £1

Beading / Jewellery

Where: Feltham Library
When: Friday 11th and 18th November - 10.00am-12 noon

Where: Hanworth Airpark Library
When: Thursday 17th and 24th November -10.00am-12 noon

Stand out from the crowd and become a real eye- catcher (or eye-blinder) with a precious piece of jewellery made by you and worn by you.

These sessions are for complete beginners. Learn how to use basic tools to make jewellery. Only 12 places available. Must book through the respective libraries. This event is run over two sessions. Please arrive to be seated by 9.50am.

Cost: £4 for both sessions. Payment must be made at time of booking.

Conservation - What is it all about ?

Where: Bedfont Library
When: Saturday 12th November - 10.30am-12 noon

The Countryside Rangers will be visiting Bedfont Library to talk about their work and how they support and manage some of the most important sites in the borough and the flowers and fauna that inhabit both Bedfont Lakes Countryside Park and Hounslow Heath. Topics to be covered include nature conservation, wildlife and habitats. Learn about the countryside right on your doorstep and about the volunteering opportunities that are available.

Cost: FREE

Jacqueline Wilson Saturday Challenge

Where: Hounslow Children's Library
When: Saturday 12th November - 11.00am-12.30pm

Everybody thinks she‘s Tracy Beaker’s mum; and she might well be.  You could find out by taking part in her competition and seeing what you win.

Calling 7-11 year olds. Step up to the Jacqueline Wilson challenge.  Complete the puzzles, word searches and make you very
own pencil set.
Tickets available from Hounslow Customer Services.

Cost: 50p

Heston Local History Talk

Where: Heston Library
When: Saturday 12th November - 3.00pm

We’ve all seen ‘Who do you think you are?’ Well this is ‘Where do you think you are?’
Behind every hill, rock and church is a story, one which you are yet to be told.
Our Local studies staff will present an illustrated talk on the history of the village and
suburb of Heston and Heston Aerodrome.

Cost: FREE

Libraries: A Lot More Than Shush !

Where: Hanworth Airpark Library
When: Monday 14th November - 4.30pm-7.30pm

The library isn’t the end, but the beginning of your adventure through the worlds of your and other author’s great imaginations.
Drop into the library, meet and talk to the staff in an informal environment about our range
of services.
Refreshments served.

Cost: FREE

Brentford Library Unplugged !

Where: Brentford Library

When: Monday 14th November - 7.30pm-10.30pm

An evening of Music and Poetry

Featuring Nick Tann plus Special Guests The Carnegie Bees!

“The most obvious selling points of his music are a wonderfully expressive and technically wide vocal range and the ability to wring a playing style out of his twelve string guitar that sits somewhere beyond the merely rhythmic and fleshed out with delicate intricacies and atmospheric pauses that he works into the music. The devil, as they say, is in the detail and it is Nick’s understanding of this that raises his music above the competition.”

Cost: £2.00. Tickets are available NOW from Brentford Library.  Please ask a member of staff for details.

Beading

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Thursday 17th November - 10.00am-1.00pm

This event is run over a 3 hour session and is aimed at complete beginners. Create your own piece of jewellery using beads and basic tools.
Only 10 places available. Plese book through Isleworth Library.
Please arrive to be seated by 9.50am.

Cost: £4.00. Payment must be made at time of booking.

Sharing Our Stories - Sharing Our Faith

Where: Lampton Park Conference Centre, Hounslow Civic Centre
When: Saturday 19th November - 10.30am-4.00pm

Once upon a library… the stories were so lively...

Hounslow Friends of Faith, in partnership with London Borough Hounslow and Hounslow Library service invite everyone to celebrate Inter Faith Week.

Come and hear stories from faith traditions that form part of the heritage of all our cultures. story telling workshops for adults and for children aged 5+.

Craft work and performances from community groups.

Come and share your own stories Please pick up programme for the day from Hounslow libraries and civic centre.

During the week story time sessions based on the theme will take place at Chiswick, Feltham, Hounslow, Isleworth and Osterley libraries.

Cost: FREE

Current Challenges Within Your Small Business ?

or Starting Your Small Business?

Where: Green Room, Hounslow Library
When: Saturday 19th November - 10am-12 noon

Is your small business struggling in this economic climate? Or are you thinking of working for
yourself? No need to be burnt by the dragons. Come and talk to an expert on how to survive the economic down turn. Or get tips on how to start your own business. This workshop is run in partnership with the Federation of small Businesses.
Must book in advance through Hounslow Library customer services.
Please arrive to be seated by 9.50am

Cost: £1.00. Payment must be made at time of booking.

Seasonal Stroll - Take a wander on Hounslow Heath

Where: Hounslow Heath
When: Sunday 20th November - 11am

Take a wander on the Heath and admire the late Autumn colours, weird and wonderful fungi and other seasonal sights.

Cost: £1 per child/concession, £2 per adult.

Stir-Up Sunday

Where: Gunnersbury Park Museum
When: Sunday 20th November

Session Times: 11.30am - 12.30am

1.00pm - 2.00pm

2.30pm - 3.30pm

Join our Victorian servants as they prepare for the Christmas festivities! Traditionally, Christmas preparations would begin on the last Sunday before Advent, known as Stir–Up Sunday. Our original Victorian kitchens will be decked with holly and ivy to put you in the Christmas spirit, and you can help the servants pound the sugar and spices, stir the plum pudding and make a Christmas wish! You might also discover a few Christmas traditions… Why do we stir the pudding from East to West? Why do we put three spices into the mince pies? And who are the Lord and Lady of Misrule ?

No advance booking, but places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information please call the Education Department on 020 8992 2247.

Cost: FREE

Bling For Christmas

Where: Osterley Library
When: Tuesday 22nd & 29th November

10am - 12 noon

Christmas tree decorations with the Isleworth Embroiderers’ Guild (This event is run over two sessions) You won’t find a partridge in a tree this Christmas. We’re going to teach you how to “pimp” your tree so that the family knows exactly why they came to yours for dinner this year. Learn how to make different types of decoration using needlework and embroidery. the sessions are open to all ability levels. Only 12 places available. Must book through Osterley Library. Please arrive to be seated by 9.55am

Cost: £4.00 (includes all materials). Payment must be made at time of booking.

Craft Fair

Where: Bedfont Library
When: Saturday 3rd December

10.00am - 2.00pm

Bargain hunters look no further. At this craft fair you can pick up a unique piece that will
bring your lounge to life and barely tickle your pocket, let alone burn a hole in it. Spend time browsing the stalls and view creative works on display for sale by local groups. While you are at the fair, check out the library and see what’s on offer.

Cost: FREE

Christmas Craft Workshop

Where: Bedfont Lakes
When: Sunday 4th December

11am - 1pm

Learn how to make your own willow wreath and other tree decorations using nature’s own materials from Bedfont Lakes.

Cost: £1 per child/concession, £2 per adult.

Beauty and the Beast

Where: Paul Robeson Theatre, Treaty Centre, Hounslow, TW3 1ES
When: Friday 9th December - 7.30pm

            Saturday 10th December - 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Beauty leaves behind her family to discover the mysteries of the glorious palace of the beast. Streetcombo breathe new life into this traditional tale.  With talking robots, dancing furniture and beautiful music it is a festive treat for all the family!

The production features Christmas music from Central Harmony Choir.

Tickets: £5.50 / £4 conc

Telephone: 0208 439 1109

www.bouncetheatre.com

Family History Detectives - Launch taster

Where: Feltham Library
When: Friday 9th December - 11.00am-12.00 noon

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Friday 9th December - 2.30pm-3.30pm

(Isleworth Library is normally closed on Fridays. Entry is only for those attending the event.)

Are you the sherlock Holmes of family history? Find out more about a new 6 week course on Tracing your family history’ starting early 2012.  The course will cover how to get started on searching family history, researching surnames, checking parish registers, reading census returns and lots more.

This is a launch talk on details of the course (for which there will be a charge). Please inform the respective libraries if you wish to attend.

Cost: FREE

Reading Group Open Invitation

Where: Bedfont Library
When: Thursday 15th December

10.00am - 11.00am

Read with others about secret lovers. Or share and tell of your favourite spell.

Join Bedfont Library reading group for their Christmas party. Find out about how the reading group runs. Have a social chat, meet new people, talk about books and the Christmas season.

Cost: FREE