Events from 2010 11

Events from 2010 11
“Turn back time: The High Street” - 100 years of the history of shopping in Hounslow Borough

Cultural Heritage Exhibition

Gallery Wall, Hounslow Library

Monday 18th October 2010 - Saturday 6th November 2010

Library Opening Hours

“Turn back time: The High Street”
100 years of the history of shopping in Hounslow Borough

Admission FREE

 

Hounslow Library - Crime Writing Workshops

Crime Writing Workshops ! (Series of 6 talks)

Paul Robeson Theatre - Green Room - Hounslow Library

Tuesday 9th November 2010

6pm - 7.30pm

Popular workshop leader Chris Tutton is coming to Hounslow Library to run a series of six workshops. Come and explore the art of story telling; share ideas, pick up tips and advice. Chris has worked extensively across the country in Libraries, theatres, arts centres.

Admission FREE

 

Introduction to Digital Photography - Feltham Community Room - Feltham Library

Introduction to Digital Photography

Feltham Community Room - Feltham Library

Saturday 20th November 2010

2pm - 4pm

Want to learn more about how to use your digital camera?
Learn about the different makes of cameras, get the best pictures, pixels and print resolutions, and a brief guide on photo editing. Our interactive workshops will help you develop your photographic skills and the quality of the images you produce.


A young adult workshop for ages 16–20 years.

Collect your ticket. Admission is free but places are limited

 

Coprinusmicaceus mushrooms growing in the grass

Fungi Foray

Hounslow Heath

Saturday 20th November 2010

11.00am

Have a wander around the Heath and look for the various mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi that should be appearing now.

More information button for Bedfont lakes

£1 per child/OAP, £2 per adult.

 

Stir-Up Sunday - Gunnersbury Park Museum

"Stir-Up Sunday!" - A FREE FAMILY EVENT

Gunnersbury Park Museum

Sunday 21st November 2010

11.30am - 12.30pm  /  1pm - 2pm  /  2.30pm - 3pm

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.

FREE EVENT

 

Hounslow Library - Crime Writing Workshops

Crime Writing Workshops ! (Series of 6 talks)

Paul Robeson Theatre - Green Room - Hounslow Library

Tuesday 23rd November 2010

6pm - 7.30pm

Popular workshop leader Chris Tutton is coming to Hounslow Library to run a series of six workshops. Come and explore the art of story telling; share ideas, pick up tips and advice. Chris has worked extensively across the country in Libraries, theatres, arts centres.

Admission FREE

 

Artists @ Redlees Christmas Open Studios - Redlees Gallery, Redlees Park

Artists @ Redlees Christmas Open Studios

Redlees Gallery, Redlees Park

Friday 26th November      6pm - 9pm

Saturday 27th November 11am - 6pm

Sunday 28th November    11am - 5pm

Get a peep behind the scenes, see what inspires their art, how it is produced and perhaps find a special piece to buy or commission.

Ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture, prints, jewellery, fashion, cards, small gifts, demonstrations, cakes and refreshments and much more…

Join us in a celebration of Original and Hand crafted art !

Admission FREE

 

Stars in a blue black night sky

Stars in our Skies

Bedfont Lakes Country Park

Friday 26th November 2010

7.00pm

Look up at the sky with the Rangers and discover constellations, meteors, planets and satellites.More information button for Bedfont lakes

£1 per child/OAP, £2 per adult.

 

 

Introduction to the Music Business and Live Music - Feltham Community Room - Feltham Library

Introduction to the Music Business and Live Music

Feltham Community Room - Feltham Library

Saturday 27th November 2010

2pm - 4pm

Keen on music?
Are you in a band or music group?
Get tips from a local band on how to get into the industry.

This workshop is for young adults aged between 16 and 20 years who have a keen interest in music and want to learn more.

Collect your ticket. Admission is free but places are limited

 

Hounslow Library - Crime Writing Workshops

Crime Writing Workshops ! (Series of 6 talks)

Paul Robeson Theatre - Green Room - Hounslow Library

Tuesday 30th November 2010

6pm - 7.30pm

Popular workshop leader Chris Tutton is coming to Hounslow Library to run a series of six workshops. Come and explore the art of story telling; share ideas, pick up tips and advice. Chris has worked extensively across the country in Libraries, theatres, arts centres.

Admission FREE

 

Arthritis Care - Feltham Library

Arthritis Care

Feltham Library

Wednesday 1st December 2010

11am - 12 noon

Drop in session where professionals talk about coping with arthritis & the support available.

Admission FREE

 

Festive Feast of Literature - Paul Robeson Theatre - Hounslow Library

Festive Feast of Literature

Paul Robeson Theatre - Hounslow Library

Thursday 2nd December 2010

This event has been postponed owing to illness.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Come and join us for the Festive Season ! With Christmas approaching, Chris Tutton returns to Hounslow in his role as Performance Poet. Bring along your favourite Christmas stories, poems, writings and share them with other Literature Lovers!

Admission FREE

“Turn back time: The High Street” - 100 years of the history of shopping in Hounslow Borough

Cultural Heritage Exhibition

Feltham Library

Monday 22nd November - Saturday 04th December 2010

Library Opening Hours

“Turn back time: The High Street”
100 years of the history of shopping in Hounslow Borough

Admission FREE

 

 

Large chick in a nest looking hungry

Feed the birds

Bedfont Lakes Country Park

Saturday 4th December 2010

10am - 12 noon

Come and make a yummy bird cake or a seed feeder to take home for your feathered friends.More information button for Bedfont lakes

 

Suitable for children aged 4+ (must be accompanied by an adult). £1 per child.

Introduction to Creating a Comic Strip

Feltham Community Room - Feltham Library

Saturday 4th December 2010

2pm - 4pm

You know you can draw...
Have you ever dreamed about creating your own comic book or comic strip?
Do you want a helping hand to take it further and create a comic strip of your own?
this workshop, for young adults, will provide information and tools that will be helpful to
aspiring comic artists and writers.
Best piece receives a prize!

Collect your ticket. Admission is free but places are limited

 

Christmas Craft Workshop

Hounslow Library

Saturday 4th December 2010

3pm - 4pm

(Numbers are limited, so come and collect your free ticket)

Admission FREE

Introduction to Zumba Dancing

Feltham Community Room - Feltham Library

Saturday 11th December 2010

2pm - 4pm

Zumba is a popular fitness program inspired by Latin dance. the word “Zumba” comes from a Colombian word that means to move fast and have fun, which is just how people describe the routine.
Find out about Zumba dance. Be brave and try out this combination of rhythms; the merengue to the salsa, samba and tango.

Collect your ticket. Admission is free but places are limited

 

Santa's Grotto @ the Hounslow Urban Farm

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Hounslow Urban Farm

4th, 5th, 11th & 12th of December 2010

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Saturday 18th - Friday 24th December 2010

See More Information for Farm opening times

ADULTS FREE

(when visiting the Grotto with a child)

Cost per child is £7.50. This includes entrance to the Farm, visit with Father Christmas and a present from the Grotto.

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Polish War Memorial

"Polish Lives" Exhibition

Gunnersbury Park Museum

December 5th 2010 - Jan 23rd 2011

Open daily 11am - 4pm

(Ring 020 8992 1612 to check over Christmas/New Year)

Ealing is renowned for its large Polish community, the result of several waves of migration which began with the famous Polish pilots based at northolt during World War II. This exhibition is the result of an oral history project carried out by Ealing Local studies Library, with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Admission FREE

Festive Feast of Literature - Paul Robeson Theatre - Hounslow Library

Festive Feast of Literature

Paul Robeson Theatre

Tuesday 14th December

Drop in between 2pm and 3.30pm

Come and join us for the Festive Season ! With Christmas approaching, Chris Tutton returns to Hounslow in his role as Performance Poet. Bring along your favourite Christmas stories, poems, writings and share them with other Literature Lovers!

Admission FREE

Christmas bauble on a tree branch

Tree Dressing Day

Bedfont Lakes Country Park

Sunday 19th December 2010

12 noon - 2pm

Celebrate the winter solstice by helping the rangers dress the trees at Bedfont Lakes with all your unwanted tree decorations. There will also be the chance to make your own Christmas decorations and cards to take home! Suitable for the whole family.

More information button for Bedfont lakes

Free event.

 

Drop-In Craft

Beavers Library

Monday 20th December - Thursday 23rd December 2010

10.30am - 12 noon

 

Admission FREE

 

 

Storytime

Feltham Library

Tuesday 21st December

2.15pm

Storytimes are a fun way of sharing stories and rhymes. Join us for christmas tales for the under 5s.

Admission FREE