Events from 2011 Summer
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Celebrate Ranga Rang HoliPaul Robeson Theatre - Treaty Centre, Hounslow Saturday 2nd April 2011 1.30pm Guru Priya Pawar and her group are proud to present Ranga Rang Holi 2011. An afternoon of music, colours and folk dances. Come and have a memorable experience of celebrations and cultural insights about the festival of Holi all loaded with lots of happiness and fun. Free Indian snacks of yummy Samosa and delicious Ladoos will be served to all.
Tickets: Adult: £7.50 Child: £5.00 Family: £22 for a family (2 adults and 2 child). Tickets available from Hounslow Library from 19th March 2011, hounslow-info@laing.com and 0845 456 2796 |
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Craft FayreBedfont Library Saturday 2nd April 2011 10.00am - 2.00pm All welcome. Crafts & Arts on display and for sale. Admission Free
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Beading / Jewellery - Informal Demonstration (One Session)Beavers Library Tuesday 5th April 1.00pm - 3.00pm this is an informal demonstration for complete
beginners. Learn how to use
basic tools and materials to
make something you can wear.
Admission Free |
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Grow Your Own ProduceBedfont Library Tuesday 5th April 10.00am - 12.00 noon Always wanted to grow your
own vegetables but not sure
how to start? Come along
Cost: £1.00 |
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Reptile WalkHounslow Heath Saturday 9th April 2011 9am Look out for the lizards and snakes that live on Hounslow Heath and learn about the lives of these elusive reptiles.
£1 per child / concession, £2 per adult. |
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Awesome Archeology ! Free Family Activity Day Exploring Archeology Gunnersbury Park Museum Sunday 10th April 2011 11.30am - 4.30pm Hands-on activities and lots of fun! Bring history
to life by dressing as a Roman Legionary or Queen
Boudicca, handle 2000-year-old artefacts and
quiz our visiting archaeologist; experience life
‘below stairs’ as a servant in our original Victorian |
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An A - Z of FelthamFeltham Library Community Room Saturday 16th April 2.30pm for 3.00pm start A series of illustrated short talks of business and industries delivered by the Feltham History Group. Organised in partnership with Hounslow Libraries Local studies service.
Entrance is free |
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Easter Holiday Events Beavers: Mon 11th-Thur 14th April 10.00am-12.00 noon: Drop in Craft Drop in Easter Bunny Craft Price for each activity: 50p per person. Tickets will be available one week in advance from the library running event.
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Easter Fun DaysBedfont Lakes Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd April (Easter Holidays) 2011 10am - 2pm Bring the family along for some Easter fun at Bedfont Lakes. • Take part in our Treasure Trail and earn yourself a chocolate treat.
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Beading / Jewellery - Workshop (This event is run over two Sessions)Heston Library Thursday 28th April Thursday 5th May 10.00am - 12.00 noon Taster session from Adult education. This is a workshop for beginners. Learn how to use
basic tools & materials to make
something you can wear. Cost £4.50 for materials & covers both sessions
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Stargazing EveningBedfont Lakes Friday 29th April 2011 9pm - 11pm Search the sky above Bedfont Lakes for constellations, satellites, planets and
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Darbar Festival 2011Paul Robeson Theatre - Treaty Centre, Hounslow, TW3 1ES Saturday 30th April 2011 7pm - 9.30pm Darbar & Chakardar host a unique form of Tabla Tarang. 2nd half: Pandit Suresh Talwalker / Tabla, Savani Talwalkar / Tabla , Sameehan Kashalkar / Vocals, Omkar Dalvi / Pakhawaj, Chinmay Kolhatka / Harmonium, Bernhard Schimpelsberger (Taalis) / Drums. 1st half: Harmeet Virdee / Sitar, Gurdain Rayatt / Tabla Tickets: £15 / £12 Available online or at the door. Box ofice www.chakardar.com or Call Harkirat on 07714 065078 / 07889 367844
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Tips on using the internet and emailBedfont Library Tuesday 3rd May 2011 9.30am - 10.30am Need help setting up an email or paypal account, paying your bills & buying things online? Admission FREE
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Stargazing EveningBedfont Lakes Saturday 7th May 2011 9pm - 11pm Another chance to join the rangers for some sky searching. Wrap up warm and bring binoculars or a telescope if you have them.
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Tips on using the internet and emailBedfont Library Tuesday 10th May 2011 9.30am - 10.30am Need help setting up an email or paypal account, paying your bills & buying things online? Admission FREE |
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THE ARTISTS @ REDLEES - SUMMER OPEN STUDIOS Join us to celebrate original, hand-crafted art ! Redlees Studios - Redlees Park, Worton Road, Isleworth, TW7 6DW Friday 13th May 2011 - 6pm - 9pm Saturday 14th May 2011 - 11am - 6pm Sunday 15th May 2011 - 11am - 6pm After visiting the gallery, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the individual studios where you can appreciate, purchase or commission a diverse range of work by over 30 artists and designer-makers. Disciplines include jewellery, ceramics, glass, fine art as well as fashion accessories and small gifts. There will be a series of popular demonstrations and workshops throughout the weekend. FREE PARKING - FREE ENTRY www.redlees.org
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Preparing For Job SuccessIsleworth Library Tuesday 17th May 2011 10.00am - 12.00 noon Be prepared for job success by picking up information & tips, learn about interview techniques, what employers want, how to write a
CV & covering letter. Cost: £1.00 |
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Tips on using the internet and emailBedfont Library Tuesday 17th May 2011 9.30am - 10.30am Need help setting up an email or paypal account, paying your bills & buying things online? Admission FREE |
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Exhibition - The Voice Of Iranian Artists Gunnersbury Park Museum March 1st - May 8th 2011 The lives and experiences of twenty artists have been recorded on film and in an illustrated catalogue. The interviews with these artists are reproduced in the exhibition. Also on show are some examples of their paintings and books, together with a selection of the Iranian musical instruments on which many of them perform. This exhibition has been put on by the Iranian Artists Association, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. |
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Feltham High Street Local HistoryFeltham Library Community Room Saturday 21st May 2.30pm for 3.00pm start An illustrated presentation by members of the Feltham History Group on the history of the high street and changes over the years.
Admission FREE |
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Tips on using the internet and emailBedfont Library Tuesday 24th May 2011 9.30am - 10.30am Need help setting up an email or paypal account, paying your bills & buying things online? Admission FREE
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Spanish for HolidaysBrentford Library Mondays beginning 16th May for 6 weeks 6.30pm - 7.30pm Learn phrases that will get you through from the
airport to your accommodation, ordering your
food, shopping & getting around. Cost: £5.00 |
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Sugarcraft - Taster Session from Adult EducationFeltham Library - Friday 6th May - 10.00am - 12.00 noon Isleworth Library - Thursday 2nd June - 10.00am - 12.00 noon Have you wanted to decorate cakes but not sure
where to start? Come and learn basic skills in
decorating your cakes using sugar paste. Cost: £2.00
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A Walk On The HeathHounslow Heath Sunday 29th May 2011 2pm Join nature enthusiast John Wells and the rangers for a relaxing amble on the Heath and see the wildlife that is out and about.
£1 per child / concession, £2 per adult. |
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May Half Term CraftLooking for something interesting to do this half term, we have events for children aged 6–11 in the following libraries: Beavers: Tue 31st May-Thur 2nd June 10.00am-12.00 noon: Drop in craft Price for each activity: 50p per person.
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Survival SkillsBedfont Lakes Wednesday 1st June (Half Term) 2011 9am - 11.30am and 12.30pm - 3.00pm Become a survival expert. Learn skills
such as shelter building, fire lighting
and find out which foods are safe to eat.
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Metal Monsters - (A family activity for children of all ages) Gunnersbury Park Museum Wednesday 1st June 2011 Session One:11.00am - 12.30pm Session Two: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Join one of our fun and creative half term holiday
workshops. create your own “metal monster”
design using materials, threads, sequins and
embroidery. What will you invent? Perhaps a
robot, a space rocket or even a Dalek. Workshop
led by members of the Isleworth and District Eembroiderers’ Guild and coincides with their
Heavy Metal exhibition at Gunnersbury Park
Museum. Fee: £3.00 per child (includes cost of all materials) |
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Bats and Bugs: A Candlelit PicnicBedfont Lakes Saturday 4th June 2011 8pm - 10pm Come along for a picnic with a
difference. Bring a thermos, a
blanket and some
snacks and search
for bugs and bats by
torchlight. There will
be activities taking
place throughout the
evening for the whole family. £1.50 per child/concession, £3 per adult. |
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Brentford Local History and Family History Day Brentford Library (Upstairs) Saturday 4th June 2011 11.00am - 4.00pm An annual event provided by Hounslow Local
studies Department working in partnership with
local historians. This years theme is on Pubs & Inns in and around
Brentford. Admission FREE
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Money Made Clear Feltham Library Wednesday 8th June 2011 2.00pm - 4.00pm Free and impartial guidance on how to manage
your finances.
Just the facts about making the most of your
money, taking control, borrowing, saving &
investing, planning for retirement etc. Admission FREE
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Starting your own business ? Current challenges within your small business? Isleworth Library Saturday 11th June 2011 10.30am - 12.30pm Are you thinking of working for yourself? Is this
an option that would suit your lifestyle? Or is
your small business struggling in this economic
climate?
Come and talk to an expert in the field who will
give you tips on how to get started as well as how
to survive in the down turn in the economy. This
workshop is run in partnership with the Federation
of Small Businesses. Cost £2.00 |
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Orchid WalkHounslow Heath Sunday 12th June 2011 10am See rare orchids and other wildflowers
that emerge this time of year.
£1 per child / concession, £2 per adult. |
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Chat about booksOsterley Library Monday 13th June 2011 4.30pm - 7.30pm Have you been reading the same authors, same genres & feel its time for a change? come and talk to our staff for fresh ideas, advice on books to read different genres to try out.
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National Reading Group DayIsleworth Library Thursday 23rd June 2011 6.00pm - 7.30pm Come along to celebrate National Reading Group Day. This event gives an opportunity to exchange ideas on starting and running reading groups. We are starting a new reading group in Isleworth Library. Come along if you want to find out more.
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Orange RockCorps: Gunnersbury Park ProjectGunnersbury Park Saturday 25th June 2011 12 noon - 4pm Calling All Volunteers! Would you like to help the Orange RockCorps team to renovate the Orangery by painting, washing, scrubbing, varnishing and just generally having a jolly good old time, then all you need to do is register as a volunteer online at: http://www.orangerockcorps.co.uk/ or call 0800 954 7625. Over 16s only ! After you give your 4 hours, you'll get given 1 ticket to see some great musical artists. Admission FREE |
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Arthritis CareIsleworth Library Tuesday 28th June 2011 11.00am - 12.00 noon Join our session where professionals will talk about coping with Arthritis and the support available.
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TW4 CarnivalBeavers Estate Saturday 2nd July 2011 11.00am - 4.00pm Watch the procession with its colourful costumes & floats heading towards Beaversfield Park.
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Creatures of the NightBedfont Lakes Saturday 2nd July 2011 9pm - 11pm See which creatures come out after dark at
Bedfont Lakes. Have a chance to see bugs,
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Summer StrollBedfont Lakes Sunday 3rd July 2011 2pm Take a leisurely stroll with local nature enthusiast John Wells and the rangers. See butterflies and wildflowers as they make the most of the summer sun.
£1 per child/concession, £2 per adult.
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Antiques and AuctionsChiswick Library Monday 4th July 2011 8.00pm start Chiswick Auction House is regularly featured on
television with programmes such as Cash In the
Attic, Dickinson’s Real Deal, Flog It!, and
Bargain Hunt. Admission £1.00 |
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Card Craft Using EmbroideryWhere: Hounslow Library
Admission £1.00
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Community Tea DanceWhere: Paul Robeson Theatre
Admission £2.50 to include lunch
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Beading / Jewellery - A taster session from Adult Education(This event is run over two sessions.) Where: Bedfont Library These sessions are for complete beginners
interested in making their own jewellery. Learn Cost £4.50 Payment must be made at the time of booking.
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Butterfly WalkBedfont Lakes Sunday 10th July 2011 10.30am Watch beautiful butterflies dance in the
sun and learn about their fascinating
lifecycles during this ramble with the
rangers.
£1 per child / concession, £2 per adult.
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Jersey Gardens Summer Fayre & Osterley Library Open DayJersey Gardens, Osterley > & Osterley Library > Sunday 10th July 2011 1pm - 5pm Annual Community event run by Friends of Jersey Gardens to promote Jersey Gardens, welcome resident families and visitors; encourage local businesses, residents, groups to take part.
Admission FREE |
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Diabetes CareWhere: Cranford Library
Admission FREE |
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Sugarcraft - (A taster session from Adult Education)Where: Hanworth Library Have you wanted to decorate cakes but not sure
where to start? Come and learn the basics skills in
decorating your cakes using sugar paste. We will
provide all the materials. Admission £2.00. Payment must be made at the time of booking. |
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Preparing For Job SuccessWhere: Cranford Library
Cost £1
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A-Z of IsleworthWhere: Isleworth Library Community Room Cost £1 to include tea/coffee |
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Silver Surfer SessionsWhere: Feltham Library Skills Suite
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Princess Amelia's FanWhere: Gunnersbury Park Museum
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Park and Pond ExplorersBedfont Lakes Saturday 30th July 2011 2pm-4pm Take part in Love Parks Week 2011! Be nature detective. Explore the park and find out more about its wildlife, then come and take a dip in our pond and see which creatures call it home. Cost: £1 per child
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Smells of Isleworth - A Circular WalkWhere: Isleworth library
Cost: £1.00 payable to The Hounslow Heritage Guides Association on the day. |
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Heathland WalkHounslow Heath Saturday 14th August 2011 12 noon The heather will be in bloom, so come and see the Heath at its best and hear about its history, wildlife and conservation. Learn about the management techniques used by the rangers to ensure that it remains one of the best areas of heathland in Greater London.
£1 per child / concession, £2 per adult. |
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Spanish for HolidaysWhere: Isleworth library
Places limited. Please book in advance through Isleworth and Hounslow customer services Desk respectively. Payment must be made at time of booking. Cost £10 |
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French for HolidaysWhere: Hanworth Library
Places limited. Please book in advance through Hanworth Library Customer Services Desk. Payment must be made at time of booking.
Cost £10
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Italian for HolidaysWhere: Feltham Library
Places limited. Please book in advance through Feltham Library Customer Services Desk. Payment must be made at time of booking.
Cost £10
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Fairytale WalkBedfont Lakes Saturday 3rd September 2011 12 noon - 2pm Make your own magic wand and take an enchanted walk around the lakes and hear stories about fairies, pixies, witches and wizards. Suitable for children aged 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult).
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Brentford FestivalWhere: Boston Manor Park
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London Mela 2011Where: Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, Ealing, London, W5 4NE
This is the last weekend of the summer holidays so we hope to finish the season off in style. There will be nine zones with The Main Stage, Mix tent, BBC Introducing, The Classical stage Community & Kids zone, Outdoor arts and ‘In conversation with’ not to mention the food markets and our fabulous funfair. Our line up for this year is even more exciting than ever with a host of recording stars and performers from the UK and around the world all mixed together with dance, theatre and classical performances
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Interview Skills WorkshopWhere: Hounslow Library
Admission £1 |
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Searching For Jobs OnlineWhere: Skills Suite Feltham Library
Admission £1
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Booklovers EveningWhere: Isleworth Library
Share your views about books and authors, whether you loved them or hated them! Come into the library and get a copy of your next book on your reading list. Admission FREE
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Autumn Wildlife WalkHounslow Heath Saturday 17th September 2011 10am Join the rangers for a wander. Watch migrant birds
pass overhead and admire nature’s beauty as the
leaves begin to turn.
Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for
uneven terrain and the weather conditions on
the day.
The event starts from the Hounslow Heath
£1 per child / concession, £2 per adult. |
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Autumn Art ClassBedfont Lakes Sunday 18th September 2011 12 noon - 2pm Use nature’s materials to create a masterpiece to take home. Make your own paint
from mud, leaves and berries and learn other nature themed crafts such as willow
weaving and lantern making. Turn up any time between 12noon and 2pm.
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Family History DayWhere: Bedfont library
Join Jill Williams who will be giving a talk on ‘An introduction to family history’, giving hints and tips on how to start. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to receive support from library staff on how to go about doing family searches on www.ancestry.co.uk, which is now freely available in all Hounslow libraries. Please book your places for the talk through
Bedfont Library. Admission FREE |
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Poetry Reading and Creative WritingWhere: Isleworth Library
Admission FREE |
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A Local History Talk: The Great West RoadWhere: Osterley Library
Light classical music performed by the Carnegie
Bees using wind instruments. Admission £2 |
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Zippos CircusWhere: Thornbury Park, London Road, Isleworth Performances daily Where: Edensor Gardens, Dukes Meadows, Chiswick for details & times
Admission: Children from £6 to £16 Adults from £8 to £22 www.zipposcircus.co.uk
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Craft FairWhere: Bedfont library
Admission FREE |
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Ghup Shup - (Asian Booklovers Group)Where: Cranford Library
Admission FREE
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Dementia CareWhere: Bedfont library
Admission FREE
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