Boston Manor House has now Re-Opened

Where: Boston Manor House
When: Until Sunday 28th October 2012
           12 noon – 5.00pm

Boston Manor House, one of West London’s lesser-known gems, is a fine Jacobean manor house built in 1623.

Open every Saturday / Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 12 noon until 5pm Until Sunday 28th October 2012. More info here: Boston Manor House

Celebrating the Queen's Jubilee

Where: Hounslow Library
When: May & June

Where: Brentford Library
When: May

Where: Bedfont Library
When: June

Queen Elizabeth will mark the 60th year of her reign this June. We present this display to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee. royal occasions, such as local celebrations of her Coronation, and royal visits to the borough are illustrated.

Admission: Free

Manga Workshop

Where: Studio 700 - Hounslow Library
When: Saturday 19th May 2012
             2.00pm - 4.30pm

Manga and comic book workshop from two London based illustrators.

Tickets are 50p and available for those aged 11 to 19 from any Hounslow Library.

All equipment will be provided.

Cost: 50p

Hold On To Sports

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Saturday 19th May 2012
             11.30am - 3.30pm

The HOTS is the London 2012 Inspire Project for Hounslow and we are celebrating all things creative and digital!

As part of our mission to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics the Together We Create team are running a series of fun digital taster workshops open to children aged 7 to 14 years old.
These workshops are free and take place in locations across Hounslow throughout the summer.
No booking necessary. For more information please check out the Together We Create website www.togetherwecreate.org.uk

Cost: FREE

Hold On To Sports

Where: Studio 700 - Hounslow Library
When: Sunday 20th May 2012
             11.30am - 3.30pm

The HOTS is the London 2012 Inspire Project for Hounslow and we are celebrating all things creative and digital!

As part of our mission to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics the Together We Create team are running a series of fun digital taster workshops open to children aged 7 to 14 years old.
These workshops are free and take place in locations across Hounslow throughout the summer.
No booking necessary. For more information please check out the Together We Create website www.togetherwecreate.org.uk

Cost: FREE

HEALTHY LIVING - An informal chat at Osterley Library

Where: Osterley Library
When: Tuesday 22nd May 2012

            3.30pm - 4.30pm

Local resident Shashi talks about her interest in healthy lifestyle and diet.
Come along and share your experiences – what has worked for you? An informal, friendly chat.

10 places only – tickets are available now at Osterley Library.
Cost: FREE

Age UK IT sessions for the over 50s - Online banking and Internet security

Where: Feltham Library, Skills Suite
When: Thursday 24th May 2012
             There will be two sessions. First session will be 10.00am – 12 noon

             and the second session from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.

Hounslow Libraries working in partnership with Age UK Hounslow. Are you confident using a mouse? Have you done computer basics and would like to learn more? Age UK are running this course.

Cost: £1.00

Health, wellbeing & dementia care - in partnership with Alzheimer's Society & NHS

Where: Hounslow Library, Paul Robeson Theatre
When: Saturday 26th May 2012
             11.00am – 3.00pm.

to celebrate the end of Dementia Awareness Week, join us to find out more about both the illness and the support services in place. View an art exhibition created by people living with dementia and other mental illness.

try taster sessions in clay as an art form, create story boards for reminiscence sessions (bring your collection of photos) and other crafts.
Free health screening available on the day; get your cholesterol and blood checks.

Cost: Event is free   -   £1.00 for finger food

Southfield Parent & Staff Association Sunflower Fete

Where: Turnham Green
When: Saturday 26th May 2012
             11.00am – 4.00pm.

From a carousel to face painting and fine food there’s something to amuse all ages. Little ones will enjoy showing off their artistic talent in Craft Corner or trying their hand at traditional games such as hook-a-duck and panning for gold, while older children will love the bungee run, food stalls and old favourites such as the coconut shy.

Cost: Free entry

Heritage Walk and Boston Manor House

Where: Meet at the junction of High Street and Half Acre, Brentford
When: Sunday 27th May 2012
             2.30pm

Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Grand Union Canal. Hear about its history and importance.
Then, join a tour of Boston Manor House. the 3 storey Jacobean gem set in extensive
parkland contains original features and some rare 18th century wallpaper.
In partnership with Hounslow Heritage Guides. For a full programme of walks see
www.hounslow-heritage.org.uk or telephone 020 8560 3718

Payment to the Heritage Guide on the day.
Cost: £3.00

Shakespeare in Kabul

Where: Brentford Library
When: Monday May 28th 2012
             7.00pm

Stephen Landrigan & Qais Akbar Omar speak about their book, Shakespeare in Kabul and their experience of staging Shakespeare in Afghanistan.

Shakespeare in Kabul is a memoir which tells the story of staging Love's Labour's Lost in Kabul in 2005 and 2006, by an Afghan troupe of actors. The book was co-authored by Stephen Landrigan, an American playwright, and Qais Akbar Omar, an Afghan writer and journalist. Stephen was responsible for creating the adapted screenplay of Love's Labour's Lost and its translation into Dari. Qais was the Assistant Director.

Tickets available from Brentford Library.
Cost: £1.00

Age UK IT sessions for the over 50s - Switching utility supplier

Where: Feltham Library, Skills Suite
When: Thursday 31st May 2012
             There will be two sessions. First session will be 10.00am – 12 noon

             and the second session from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.

Hounslow Libraries working in partnership with Age UK Hounslow. Are you confident using a mouse? Have you done computer basics and would like to learn more? Age UK are running this course.

Cost: £1.00

Jubilee Celebration

Where: Studio 700 - Hounslow Library
When: Saturday 2nd June 2012
             10.00am - 4.00pm

A celebration of the Queen's 60th year of her reign.

Come along and join us !

Cost: FREE

Commufest Football Festival and Diamond Jubilee Party

Where: Inwood Park
When: Saturday 2nd June 2012
             11.00am - 12 noon Football Tournament

             12 noon - 5.00pm Jubilee Party

Community groups from Hounslow will be putting on the 2012 Commufest in Inwood Park to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. There will be a football tournament food and craft stalls plus Nordic walking, performances by community groups and delicious refreshments served by Friends of Inwood Park.

Queen's Jubilee Tea Party and Evening Outdoor Film Screening

Where: Boston Manor House
When: Sunday 3rd June 2012
             1.00pm - 4.00pm

Join us to enjoy the Queen's Jubilee. Be part of our very own madhatter's tea party with this
fantastic Alice in Wonderland theme party. + Evening Outdoor Film screening - see below...

There will be a small charge for the tea and cakes.
Cost: FREE

Queen's Jubilee Tea Party and Evening Outdoor Film Screening

Where: Boston Manor Park
When: Sunday 3rd June 2012
             9.00pm (film screening starts)

Please arrive and set up your pitch by 8.30pm. Bring your own picnic and be part of our royal celebrations. + Tea Party See event above...

Cost: FREE

Stamford Brook Diamond Jubilee Fete

Where: Stamford Brook
When: Monday 4th June 2012
            12 noon - 5.00pm

In 1897 the Stamford Brook residents commemorated Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, with Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee over the June weekend the Stamford Brook residents have recreated the wonderful celebration at the same place. Food stalls, performances by local church choirs, scout groups as well as a parade ceremony will bring the local residents together in honour of Her Majesty the Queen.

Lighting the Beacon

Where: Lampton Park
When: Monday 4th June 2012
            9.30pm

2012 beacons will be lit by communities and individuals throughout the UK, as well as the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Commonwealth. Her Majesty the Queen will light the final beacon at approximately 10. 30pm in Central London, broadcast on live television.

Cost: FREE

Hounslow Libraries Half Term Activities: Make a crown to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee

Our activities are normally aimed at children aged 5+. Younger children attending these sessions are at the discretion of the individual libraries and would need to be accompanied by an adult.

Beavers Wednesday 6th June 10am - 12noon
Bedfont Thursday 7th June 10.30 - 11.30am
Brentford Thursday 7th June 10am - 12noon
Chiswick Thursday 7th June 11am - 12noon
Cranford Thursday 7th June 3.00 – 4.00pm
Feltham Thursday 7th June 10.30am -11.30am
Hanworth Thursday 7th June 10.30am –11.30am
Heston Friday 8th June 2.00 – 3.00pm
Hounslow Thursday 7th June 11.00am – 12 noon
Isleworth Thursday 7th June 11.00am – 12 noon
Osterley Saturday 9th June 10.00am – 12 noon & 2.00 – 4.00pm

Advanced booking is essential. Please book through the respective library.
Cost: 50p

Family Half Term Activity - Shields & Coronets

A Family Activity for children of all ages

Where: Gunnersbury Park Museum
When: Wednesday 6th June 2012
             11.00am – 12.30pm

             1.30pm – 3.00pm.

Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee by designing your own royal shield or coronet using embroidery, sequins and jewels. Workshop led by members of the Isleworth and District Embroiderers’ Guild and coincides with the Jubilee exhibition at Gunnersbury Park Museum.
Please note that younger children may require adult help to complete the activity.

Booking Details: Advance booking essential as places are limited. To reserve your place please call our Education Department on 020 8992 2247. Please note that the session fee is payable in cash on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times (accompanying adults free).

Cost: £2.50 per child (includes cost of all materials)

Age UK IT sessions for the over 50s - Price comparison sites

Where: Feltham Library, Skills Suite
When: Thursday 7th June 2012
             There will be two sessions. First session will be 10.00am – 12 noon

             and the second session from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.

Hounslow Libraries working in partnership with Age UK Hounslow. Are you confident using a mouse? Have you done computer basics and would like to learn more? Age UK are running this course.

Cost: £1.00

Dance Workshops

Where: Cranford Library
When: Saturday 9th June 2012
             10.00am – 11.00am

Big dance is coming to the borough!

Join us to learn the steps to help you take part in the Big Dance from 7th – 15th July.

Book in advance through library.

Cost: £1.00

Feltham and Bedfont Carnival Fete Event

Where: Blenheim Park, Feltham
When: Saturday 10th June 2012
             12 noon - 6.00pm

The Feltham and Bedfont Carnival has been running for over 60 years and boasts an array of stalls, displays and competitions – with the ever popular Glamorous Granny contest !

Feltham and Bedfont Carnival

Where: Blenheim Park, Feltham
When: Sunday 10th June 2012
             12 noon - 6.00pm

Bring your friends and family to watch the Feltham and Bedfont Horse and Dog Show at Blenheim Park, Feltham come rain or shine.

Age UK IT sessions for the over 50s - Buying second hand goods online

Where: Feltham Library, Skills Suite
When: Thursday 14th June 2012
             There will be two sessions. First session will be 10.00am – 12 noon

             and the second session from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.

Hounslow Libraries working in partnership with Age UK Hounslow. Are you confident using a mouse? Have you done computer basics and would like to learn more? Age UK are running this course.

Cost: £1.00

Bookstart Party and Celebration

Where: Heston Library
When: Friday 15th June 2012
            1.00pm – 3.00pm.

Let’s have a party! Join us to celebrate the 20th birthday of Bookstart. Come dressed in your favourite party clothes. Make a party hat and other craft. Get your face painted. Come and listen to special stories. Join in with songs and rhymes. Tthere will be a prize draw for a Bookstart bear soft toy at the end of the session.

Cost: Free

Big Dance Bus

Where: Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre and Library
When: Saturday 16th June 2012
            1.00pm - 5.30pm

The Big Dance Bus is set to get everyone dancing this summer. As it weaves across London, it will be stopping for one day at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre & Library, Hounslow. The quirky double-decker route-master is the ultimate pop up ballroom, complete with its own dance-floor, pumping sound system, compere and DJ.  Come and experience spectacular performances by professional dancers and local dance groups. Join in free dance workshops and learn the routine for Wayne McGregor’s Big street Dance in Hounslow. The Big Dance Bus promises to give you a multitude of dance styles, from hip hop to hula via contemporary and tango all on your doorstep - a dance experience for all to enjoy.   Organised by Watermans, Fusion Lifestyle and Big Dance Bus.

Detailed programme of events nearer the time.

Admission: Free

Homelanz Event

Where: Boston Manor Park
When: Saturday 16th June 2012
            11.00am - 9.30pm

Homelanz is a one day festival celebrating the best Southern Hemisphere culture, entertainment, music and dance. It gives Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans the chance to reminisce about home and gives the rest of the community the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Southern Hemisphere experience all in the beautiful surroundings of Boston Manor Park.

Isleworth Royal Connections Talk

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Thursday 21st June 2012
           6.00pm for a 6.30pm start

Prince Richard, money lender brother of King Henry III built a palatial mansion in Isleworth. King Henry VIII’s body was accompanied through the area by a procession several miles long. The house, in which one of King William IV’s illegitimate daughters lived, still stands.

There’s this and more to fascinate in this talk by Christine Diwell, local heritage guide.

Book in advance through Isleworth Library.

Cost: £1.00

Age UK IT sessions for the over 50s - Financial advice for older people's banking

Where: Feltham Library, Skills Suite
When: Thursday 21st June 2012
             There will be two sessions. First session will be 10.00am – 12 noon

             and the second session from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.

Hounslow Libraries working in partnership with Age UK Hounslow. Are you confident using a mouse? Have you done computer basics and would like to learn more? Age UK are running this course.

Cost: £1.00

Big Dance Pop Up Cinema

Where: Gunnersbury Park
When: Friday 22nd June 2012
            7.30pm Event opens

            9.30pm Film starts

A Bollywood film screening will take place in the heart of the park. A festival atmosphere with food and other show stopping entertainment.

Brought to you by Watermans and Big Dance Pop up Cinema.

Admission: Free

Feltham Library Local & Family History Day

Where: Feltham Library
When: Saturday 23rd June 2012
           11.00am - 4.00pm

Hounslow Libraries in partnership with Feltham Local History and Family History Group and West Middlesex Family History society open day. Library staff will be running taster sessions on searching family history using the ancestry.co.uk website. Come along with your family history details to find out more.

Book your taster session at Feltham Library.

Admission: Free

Torch relay workshops

Where: All Libraries
When: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2012

In the lead up to the Olympics all libraries will be creating unique bunting to get ready to wave
along the route, welcoming torch bearers as they enjoy their moment in the limelight.

Be creative and come along with ideas for bunting in different designs to be displayed across our libraries. Check your local library for more information.

Admission: Free

HOTS Events - Hold On To Sports

Where: Studio 700, ground floor, Hounslow Library
When: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2012

Hounslow HOts is back for its final year as part of the run up to London 2012. A project designed to engage and enthuse young people in sport.

For more details contact rachel.bowles@laing.com

Admission: Free

Tudor & Stuart Royal Visits to the Hounslow Area

Where: Bedfont Library
When: Monday 25th June 2012
            6.30pm

An illustrated talk by Andrea Cameron, a local historian for the Borough of Hounslow for 50
years. The talk covers the Manor of Hanworth, which came into royal ownership with King Henry VII, who used the Manor as a Hunting Lodge. Queen Elizabeth I came to stay with Sir Thomas Gresham at his newly built Osterley Park House, whilst Syon House had royal visits from King Edward VI through to Queen Anne, the last Stuart Monarch.

Book in advance through Bedfont Library.

Admission: £1.00

Dance Workshops

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Saturday 30th June 2012
             10.00am – 11.00am

Big dance is coming to the borough!

Join us to learn the steps to help you take part in the Big Dance from 7th – 15th July.

Book in advance through library.

Cost: £1.00

Barrio Fiesta

Where: Lampton Park
When: Saturday 30th June 2012

                          &

            Sunday 1st July 2012
             10.00am – 7.00pm

2012 is the Barrio Fiesta’s 28th anniversary! On the 30th June and 1st July, Lampton Park will be full of wonderful food stalls and activities for all to enjoy. The main stage boasts international talented singers, dancers and performers just like a true Filipino Festival. Organised by ABS-CBN Europe Ltd and Philippine Centre.

The Chiswick Summer Fair

Where: Turnham Green
When: Saturday 30th June 2012
             11.00am – 5.00pm

An array of homemade goodies, tea, cakes, craft stalls plus a barbeque and food tent. Live music, entertainment and children’s activities for all the family as well as something for the adults from the Fuller’s Brewery.

London Pride Fun Run - Charity Fun Run (Cancer Research UK)

Where: South Homefields Recreation Park
When: Sunday 1st July 2012
             10.00am – 4.00pm

A charity fundraising event for families and individuals to support Cancer Research UK supported by Fuller’s Brewery. After the run, Home fields site will have food and drink stalls and children’s activities.

Big Dance Evening Event

Where: Lampton Park
When: Saturday 7th July 2012
             7.00pm - 11.00pm

An evening of fun, food and entertainment. Spectators can marvel at magical cone dance and soak up the sounds from the amazing London school of samba and then sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of the timeless classic ‘Grease’.

TW4 Carnival

Where: Beaversfield Park
When: Saturday 7th July 2012
            Times TBC

Take part in a procession of colourful costumes in Beaversield Park. Enjoy activities provided by Beavers Library together with other stall holders running activities throughout the afternoon. Organised TW4 Community Development Trust.

Big Street Dance

Where: Hounslow High Street
When: Saturday 14th July 2012
            12 noon - 5.00pm

We will get Hounslow dancing with Kuljit Bhamra's Chutney in the Street and the Jiving Lindy Hoppers. Performances from local dance schools will animate the high street as part of the West London Story 2012 Outreach Project.

Jersey Gardens Summer Fayre

Where: Jersey Gardens
When: Sunday 15th July 2012
            1.00pm - 5.00pm

Jersey Gardens is an annual Community event brought to you by the Friends of Jersey Gardens, incorporating Bowls Club and Library, with stalls, children’s events, live music, food and refreshments. Opening at 13:00 by the Mayor on Hounslow.

Torch Relay

Where: Throughout the Borough and Lampton Park
When: Sunday 15th July 2012
            Times TBC

In the lead up to the Torch Relay libraries will be creating unique flags for children and their families to wave along the route, and welcome torch bearers as they enjoy their moment in the limelight running with the torch across the borough. Hounslow’s Celebrations will culminate with the torch bearer arriving at Lampton Park with big band and picnic for all to enjoy.

Royal Opera House On A Barge

Where: Brentford Lock
When: Saturday 28th July 2012
            Times TBC

The Royal Opera House will present an opera about 30 to 40 minutes long based on the Owl and The Pussycat. The barge will sail along the River Thames starting in Brentford and finishing in East London.

Great Brentford Picnic

Where: St. Paul's Recreation Ground
When: Wednesday 1st August 2012
            12 noon - 4.00pm

Free play and sporting activities for children during the summer holidays, celebrating National play day and the Olympics coming to London!

SHOWTIME !

Where: Hounslow High Street
When: Saturday 18th August 2012
            Times TBC

As part of A Summer Like No Other the London Outdoor Arts Festival will be captivating Hounslow’s High Street with a range of creative performances of high quality artistic animation, events, installations and interventions across live performance, film and visual arts are showcased to local residents.

The London Mela

Where: Gunnersbury Park
When: Sunrday 19th August 2012
            11.00am - 11.00pm

Eight zones packed with contemporary, classical and new music. DJs, street arts, dance, visual arts, comedy and children’s area. Food from around the world with markets and a giant funfair, plus over 90,000 people in Hounslow’s beautiful Gunnersbury Park makes this year’s O2 London Mela a definite one to go to!

West London Peace Market

Where: Turnham Green
When: Saturday 8th September 2012
            Times TBC

The Bandstand Marathon

Where: Dukes Meadows Bandstand
When: Sunday 9th September 2012
            1.00pm - 5.00pm

Come and join free outdoor summer celebration and enjoy a showcase the talents of local musicians create a fun day out for the entire family and people of all backgrounds. One of the largest national closing events of the London Olympics and Paralympics, the 2012 Bandstand Marathon will see over 500 events in bandstands and other open spaces happening across the UK.

Bedfont Lakes Conservation Volunteer dates

Where: Bedfont Lakes
When: Saturdays (dates below)

Meet at the Information Centre at 10am

26th May 2012

23rd June 2012

• Looking to gain experience in the conservation industry?
• Wanting to meet like-minded people?
• Interested in putting something back into your local park?
• After a greener way to lose weight?

Then why not join Bedfont Lakes Conservation Volunteers?

Please bring clothes appropriate for the weather, sturdy footwear, plenty to drink and some lunch. For more information, see www.blcv.co.uk  >

Toddlers Storytimes (Term Time Only)

A time to share stories and songs. These weekly events last for approximately half an hour and are suitable for under 5s.

Cost: FREE

After-School Clubs (Term Time Only)

Cranford Library & Bedfont Library

Every Tuesday 4pm - 5pm

Need help to find information for your school projects?  Don’t know where to start?
Schools over and you're just looking for something fun and interesting to do?
The Cranford Library after school club has it all for children aged 6 - 11.

Admission FREE

Booklovers/Reading Groups for Children and Teens

CHILDREN

A range of activities exclusively for children aged 7-10 who enjoy reading for fun.

Hounslow Children’s Book Lovers Group
When: 1st Tuesday of every month:
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Heston Children’s Book Lovers Group
When: 1st Thursday of every month:
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Cranford Children’s Booklovers Group
When: 2nd Monday of each month:
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Isleworth Children’s Booklovers Group
When: 1st Saturday of each month:
10.00am – 11.00am

TEENS

A chance to meet and chat about the latest trends and crazes for teenage booklovers.
Cranford Teen Group
When: 2nd Thursday of each month:
4.00 – 5.00pm
Osterley Teen Group
When: 3rd Thursday of each month:
4. 30 – 6.00pm

Admission: FREE

Reading Groups for Adults

Reading groups are held at the following libraries: These reading groups are currently full. you may wish to go on the waiting list. If you are interested in joining a reading a group or wish to have support to start up your own group please
contact: readinggroups-hounslow@laing.com

Bedfont 2nd Thursday of the month 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Brentford 1st Monday of the month 2.30pm - 4.30pm
                  3rd Thursday of the month 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Feltham Last Thursday of the month 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Isleworth 3rd Thursday of the month 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Osterley 2nd Thursday of the month 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Admission FREE

Do you run your own reading group or are you a member of one? If so, we’ve got a collection of reading group sets that are available to borrow. Each set has up to 12 copies and they can be borrowed for 6 weeks. You can have a look at our reading group sets here: www.hounslow.info/libraries/services.htm

Asian Language Reading Groups

Hounslow Library: Asian Women’s Reading Group

1st Wednesday of the month, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Cranford Library: Ghup shup - (Asian Booklovers Group)

4th Thursday of the month, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Heston Library: Ghup shup - (Asian Booklovers Group)

3rd Tuesday of the month, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Admission FREE

Games Club for ages 6 - 11 (Term Time Only)

Feltham Library on Wednesdays from 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Heston Library on Saturdays from 10.00am - 12.00 noon

A chance to play games with your friends and make new ones.

Puzzle Time for toddlers (Term Time Only)

Feltham Library on Thursdays from 11.00am - 12.00 noon

Brentford Library on Tuesdays from 10.30am - 11.30am

Heston Library on Saturdays from 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Cranford Library on Saturdays from 11.00am - 12.00 noon

A variety of puzzles and easy games for toddlers to enjoy in the library.

Cost: FREE

Creative Writing

Where: Feltham Library
When: Third Thursday of every month
6.30pm – 7.30pm

Are you a budding and enthusiastic writer? Come and join Feltham Library’s Creative Writing Group, ‘ReWrite’ to meet other writers and showcase your work. It will help you to identify your strengths and interests as a writer by giving you the opportunity to write in a range of genres: fiction, poetry, biography and autobiography.

What with Harry Potter now inished, we could use a new J.K Rowling.

Admission FREE

Hobbycraft Groups  (Term Time Only)

Interested in learning a craft? Want to meet other like minded people? Feel like a chat and natter while you knit, crochet or sew? Join one of our hobbycraft groups, work together and share tips from each other. All the groups are run by volunteers.

Where: Bedfont library
When: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday

1.00pm – 3.00pm.

Try a variety of crafts, sewing, knitting, card craft etc.

Where: Hounslow Library
When: Thursdays

1.30pm – 3.30pm

In partnership with Diabetes UK and other volunteers. Learn the basics of knitting.

Where: Isleworth Library
When: Tuesdays

10.00am – 12noon
Learn the basics of knitting.

Where: Osterley Library
When: Mondays

6.00pm – 7.00pm
Learn the basics of crochet.

All these events are FREE

English Conversation (Term Time Only)

Where: Heston Library
When: Tuesdays
             10.00am – 11.00am

Where: Feltham Library
When: Wednesdays
             9.30am – 10.30am

“Can you repeat the question please?” No need to make this your most frequently used
phrase as you can easily improve your English speaking at these regular sessions. So when
you’re in the street, on the phone or at work you can speak with confidence. Intended for anyone whose first language is not English. Practice your speaking skills in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Adults only. There are no crèche facilities available.

Admission FREE

Open Gallery

Where: Redlees Artists Studio
When: First Sunday of every month

11.00am - 5.00pm

Is it the Mona Lisa of Heston? Or the sistine chapel of Osterley? All will be revealed at Open Gallery.  Open Gallery offers you the opportunity to come and see artists’ work, as well as buy or commission work too.

• Dates for 2012:
  

6th May

3rd June

1st July

5th August

2nd September

7th October

4th November

2nd December

Cost: FREE