Meets on the first Thursday of every month
6:30pm -7:30pm
If you are interested in either group or would like further information, please ask at the Feltham Library Reception Desk.
Where: Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
FREE
Doors 5:30pm, Film 6:00-7:20pm
Where: The Hub, Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
Feltham Arts are delighted to host a Community Film Screening of the first ever Heston West Big Local feature film 'Between Us' by upcoming Hounslow director Kulbir Maras in partnership with C-Change West London. A series of three short stories about young love set in Hounslow and wider London. The film Producer, Director and some of the Actors will also be present to meet the audience and answer questions at the end.
Certificate 12A, Running time 80 minutes.
FREE
Boston Manor House, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9JX
You are invited to join artist Kate Evans to visit and sketch two newly refurbished historical gems in West London which have recently reopened to the public. The first; the home to William Hogarth the great painter, engraver and satirist and the second; a Grade I listed Jacobean house.
Please bring a sketch pad and pencil, all abilities welcome.
FREE
Access Information
Step free access to the site is via the Cafe entrance, which the group will walk round to, to start the session. Thanks to National Lottery Heritage Fund project, all floors of the house are accessible via lift. Toilets are located by the café area on the ground floor. There is one accessible toilet. If you have specific queries, please email bostonmanorhouse@hounslow.gov.uk . The Boston Manor House Visitor Experience Assistants will be happy to assist you and can answer any questions prior to and during your visit.
Doors 4:00pm, Show 4:30-6:00pm
Where: Feltham Assembly Halls, Hounslow Road, Feltham, TW14 9DD
In collaboration with Feltham Arts, Springwest Academy’s Performing Arts Department and Ambassador programme are delighted to present This is HeART: an Arts Showcase from Feltham, Bedfont, Hanworth and beyond. There would be no Heart without Art (quite literally) and this showcase celebrates the power of the Arts and how we can share, stimulate and celebrate empathy through Art created by young people relating to global themes and topics.
Tickets will be available from 1st June.
FREE
12:00-4:00pm
Where: St Dunstan’s Church, St Dunstan’s Road, Feltham, TW13 4JY
12-4:00pm doors open with a welcome and refreshments (Tea and Coffee) and local history display and showing of Shunter Blacks Night Off and a local film pertaining to the Gunpowder Mills at Hanworth. Short talks will be between 2-4:00pm. The talk is sponsored by Feltham History Group.
FREE
No booking required.
Thursdays: 8th June-20th July
1:00-3:00pm
A seven week mosaic taster course led by artist Susie John, for members of the Hounslow Wellbeing Network in partnership with Feltham Arts. To join Hounslow Wellbeing Network and book the class email daisy@theatremanagement.co.uk as spaces are limited. Spaces can only be booked through the Hounslow Wellbeing Network directly.
The classes are suitable for complete beginners, to learn new skills, get creative and make social connections in a friendly and relaxed environment based in the heart of Feltham. The class is FREE and materials will be provided. The venue will be shared upon booking.
The Hounslow Wellbeing Network is a social network that connects people, organisations and services to help reduce stigma and mental illness. We welcome those who are experiencing difficult times and those on a journey of personal recovery. Our aim is to combat social isolation, loneliness, depression and anxiety and improve the health and wellbeing of local residents. We’re a social network, co-produced and co-designed by Hounslow residents, and is made up of local people, friends, families, carers and professionals living and working in the borough. Some people may have experienced difficulties with physical or mental health. Others may feel that this supportive and social environment contributes to their life and helps them to develop their social network.
Where: The Piazza & The Hub, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
A creative and fun-filled event for all ages. Just come along.
FREE
MAKE A CARNIVAL CRAFT, 7+ Years, 11:00-11:35, The Hub, next to Feltham Library
LIBRARY CRAFT WORKSHOP, 5+ YEARS, 10:30-11:30, Feltham Library (50p per child)
CHILDREN’S PARADE AROUND THE CENTRE, FELTHAM, 11:40-12:00, starting in The Piazza
THE ROYAL BARAAT LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT, 12:00–12:30, The Piazza
BOOM PIRATE’S… PRESENTED BY BOOM CIRCUS, 12:30-1:00, The Piazza
CHEERLEADERS FROM RESOLUTION DANCE COMPANY, 1:10-1:30, The Piazza
BHARATANATYAM DANCERS FROM TAMIL COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1:35-1:55, The Piazza
JEAN INWARDS SCHOOL OF DANCE, 2:00-2:20, The Piazza
DAN THE HAT - COMEDIAN & JUGGLER, 2:30-3:10, The Piazza
STREET DANCERS FROM ALLUMINAE DANCE COMPANY, 3:15-3:35, The Piazza
BOLLYWOOD FUSION FROM IGNITE DANCE, 3:40-4:00, The Piazza
Hogarth’s House, Hogarth Lane, Great West Road, W4 2QN
You are invited to join artist Kate Evans to visit and sketch two newly refurbished historical gems in West London which have recently reopened to the public. The first; the home to William Hogarth the great painter, engraver and satirist and the second; a Grade I listed Jacobean house.
Please bring a sketch pad and pencil, all abilities welcome.
FREE
Access Information
Step free access to the site is via the House’s double gates and through the new lobby.
The first floor of the House can only be accessed via a narrow stair-case of 12 steps and low height clearance, but the exhibition room on the ground floor of the House contains two digital presentations with an on-screen model of the whole of the building. There is level access throughout the Weston Studio and the Mulberry Garden. Toilets are located in the new lobby. There is one accessible toilet.
If you have specific queries, please call 020 8994 6757 during opening hours and the Hogarth’s House Customer Service Assistants will be happy to assist you and can answer any questions prior to and during your visit.
LOCAL HISTORY TALK: ‘Rivers, Brooks, Streams of the area of the old Feltham Urban District Council’
Saturday 13th May
2:00-4:00pm
Where: St Dunstan’s Church, St Dunstan’s Road, Feltham, TW13 4JY
2:00pm doors open with a welcome and refreshments (Tea and Coffee).
The talk is sponsored by Feltham History Group.
FREE
No booking required.
Thursdays, 4th-25th May
1:30-3:30pm
Where: The Hub, Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
This four-week course led by artist Aysha Khan looks at a variety of arts and crafts; Japanese Shibori Scarves, Scandinavian inspired block printing, Indian pattern inspired silk painting, Moroccan style painting on tiles and/or canvases.
Materials provided and all abilities welcome.
FREE
Tuesdays 10am-1pm, Fridays 12pm-3pm & Saturdays 11am-1pm
6 week course starting week commencing 17th April
Where: Belvedere House Community Resource Centre, Lemon Grove, Feltham, TW14 4DH
Come along to the FCDA Sewing Club to learn how to alter clothing, repurpose garments, make fabric items from donated, recycled or dead stock. All skill levels welcome, from total beginners to expert sewers looking for new skills! Tuesdays and Fridays are for adults and Saturday are for parent and child.
FREE
Booking: email with your preferred day and time to fcda.bookings@gmail.com
Where: Meadowbank, Community Close, Bath Road, Cranford, TW5 9QX
Hounslow Adult & Community Education offer a variety of creative courses ranging from 4-10 weeks in duration, such as; jewellery making, knitting, sewing, art, sugar craft, yoga, pottery and floristry. Visit www.hace.ac.uk for more information and course codes.
Price: Various (full free remission available, contact to check eligibility)
Booking: 0208 583 6000 courses@hounslow.gov.uk
Where: Meadowbank, Community Close, Bath Road, Cranford, TW5 9QX
Learn Hounslow’s Designed & Made in Hounslow courses allow you to learn or hone your creative skills over a short course between April and July and then sell you handmade products at a local pop-up market. There are several crafts to choose from, learners must be ages 19+.
Price: Various (full fee remission available, contact to check eligibility)
Booking: 0208 583 6000 courses@hounslow.gov.uk
An Introduction to the History of Feltham
A talk in three parts:
Pre-Domesday
Domesday & Beyond
The Great Fire etc
St. Dunstan’s Church, St. Dunstan’s Road, Feltham, TW13 4JY
Refreshments available
FREE
How heavy industry shaped West London
Gunnersbury Park Museum needs your help. We are looking to uncover stories about your experience of working life at 3 major buildings: Firestone, Trico and AEC.
We are keen to speak to people from local Afro-Caribbean and South Asian groups and individuals who worked in these buildings during the 1970’s-1990’s and look at the impact that factory closures had.
If you would like to tell your story we will be at Feltham Library on Monday 6th February 12-2pm.
Please bring any objects, images or documents you may have of just come and have a chat with us to find out more about the project.
Come closer, don’t be shy! Let these stories from different corners of the world into your living room, put those tips into practice… and share with us your story.
Storytelling is one of the oldest methods of communication and helps us share our history, heritage and culture with others through music, dance, performance and spoken word.
The Digital Festival of Storytelling will be a free weeklong online programme from a vibrant variety of storytellers, talks and workshops from Monday, 6 February until Sunday, 12 February. The programme will be complemented by a toolkit of video tips from our storytellers to help you put together your own stories in creative and imaginative ways.
From 13 February to 6 March we will open our inbox to your stories – record them and be part of the oral history collection of Hounslow!
Your stories can be about the tales you or your family members were told as a child, family myths or how you ended up in Hounslow. You will have three weeks to send us your stories, which will form part of an archive for the borough.
FELTHAM HISTORY GROUP
1st Tuesday every month (except January, July and August)
7:45pm onwards
Where: Christ Church, Hanworth Road, Feltham, TW13 5EB
A group of local history enthusiasts who came together to promote
the historic past of Feltham, Bedfont and Hanworth. They also have a programme of events throughout the summer months including talks, displays, and walks, additionally there is two Spring talks.
FREE
Saturday 3rd December
12-4pm Hounslow Community Brass Band & Joel Questle as part of the Welcoming Winter event
Monday 5th December*
12-1:30pm Steel Pan Agency Christmas Carols
Tuesday 6th December*
12-1pm Rivers Academy Choir
Thursday 8th December*
1-2pm Springwest Academy Performing Arts Group
Friday 9th December*
1-2pm Reach Academy Primary School Choir
&
4-6pm Feltham Community Choir
FREE
The Piazza, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
*Raising money for Feltham Food Bank
Free Run and Walking Tours. Discover more about our local parks and the rich history our borough has to offer as you walk or run with the positive movement project - Medal for Every Finisher!
All events will be a 5KM distance with run or walking options at the following times:
5KM Run at 10am & 2pm
5KM Walk 10am
Sunday 16th October at Hounslow Heath meet at car park, access from Frampton Road
Saturday 29th October at Boston Manor Park meet at car park, access from Boston Manor Road Entrance
Sunday 30th October at Hanworth Park meet at car park, access from Hounslow Road
For more information and to book email info@thepositivemovementproject.org
Tuesday 22nd February-Tuesday 22nd March
1:00pm-3:00pm
A friendly and supportive class for those who want to try watercolours and make new friends. This class is for Hounslow residents of all abilities and will be led by local artist Kate Evans as a five week trial on Tuesday afternoons. Different topics and subjects are explored across the sessions.
Where: The Hub, next to Feltham Library, The Centre, TW13 4GU
Phone: Feltham Arts 0208 844 1802 for more information
Price: FREE
Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm
A mosaic class for referred local adults who support the design and creation of beautiful public artworks for the area with resident community artist Susie John. Term time only.
Phone: Feltham Arts 0208 844 1802 to join our waiting list (limited spaces)
Where: Belvedere House Community Resource Centre, Lemon Grove, Feltham, TW13 4DH
Price: FREE
Please contact info@felthamarts.org to be added to our waiting list
Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm
The Spring term starts on 11th January 2023.
We are a small friendly choir who sing a variety of of mainly classical music with occasional lighter works. We are always looking for new singers. No audition required. We just ask that you are willing to learn and fit in both vocally and personally. We perform at least 3 concerts a year. Other events include a quiz with fish and chip supper and a Summer social event. 16 years+
Where: St Dunstan’s Church, St Dunstan’s Road, Feltham.
Website: www.felthamchoralsociety.org.uk
Fees:
Fully Waged: Spring term £51 [including music hire and heating surcharge]
Summer term £48 [including music hire]
Unwaged: Spring term £42 [including music hire and heating surcharge]
Summer term £39 [including music hire]
Tuesdays (TERM TIME ONLY)
6:00-7:30pm
FREE
16+ years old
Reach Hub, Axiom House, Feltham TW134AU
The Feltham Community Choir is a mixed ability choir that sings a variety of different music from contemporary to rock music! We are an easy-going group of people who enjoy singing and we welcome you to come join us. No previous singing experience is required!
Contact: Eimear eimear.north@reachfoundation.org.uk
If you would like to know more about the choir, you can join our facebook page:
Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Watercolour class for all abilities. Different topics and subjects are explored across the year. Participants have the opportunity to display work in an annual exhibition in May/June as part of the Feltham Festival. Occasional classes are run by local artist Kate Evans. Term time only, excluding Bank Holidays.
Where: The Hub, next to Feltham Library, The Centre, TW13 4GU
Price: FREE
Please contact info@felthamarts.org to be added to our waiting list
Mondays 2:00pm-4:00pm
This friendly group has been established for several years and run by a local volunteer. Create mini sewing projects focusing on patchwork, applique, needlework and much more. Projects have included bags, soft toys and wall hangings. Join our friendly group for an afternoon of craft and chat. Term time only, excluding Bank Holidays.
Where: The Hub, next to Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
Price: FREE
Please contact info@felthamarts.org to be added to our waiting list
Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm
We launched our knit and natter group in 2015 and it has grown into a friendly flourishing group full of knit-spiration and chat. If you are already a knitter, please come and join us. If you don't knit but you would love to learn, come and give it a go! Term time only, excluding Bank Holidays.
Where: The Hub, Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
Price: FREE
First Thursday of the month excluding August, 10:00am-12:00pm
A friendly group of amateur artists of mixed ages and abilities who paint in all mediums. We do not have a tutor but twice a year we have visiting artists to provide a demonstration or a workshop. We have an outing every summer. Annual subscription fee is £20, plus £2 each meeting for refreshments and raffle. You will also receive a monthly newsletter.
Where: The Hub, Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham TW13 4GU
Phone: Chris for more details 020 8751 2045
Thursday 30th June
6:00-7:30pm
The Hub, next to Feltham Library, 2nd Floor, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
With interactive performances and art created by actors, writers, poets, singers, visual artists and many more. Join us at our scratch event, where Hounslow creatives will be exploring their personal responses to the theme of ‘Time’.
Suitable for 16+ years
No need to book, just come along
FREE Donations welcome to support future events
Saturday 19th March
Workshop 1 11:00am-12:00pm
Workshop 2 12:00pm-1:00pm
Join Creative People & Places for a workshop at Bedfont Library with artist Noelle Genevier where you can make your own nature-inspired creative collages!
Inspired by the exhibition Vibrant Landings, which is on display at Bedfont Library, you will explore different techniques and ideas, using found images and materials to create a piece of artwork that you can take home.
Suitable for all ages, with all materials provided, come along and explore collage in a relaxed atmosphere. Each session has 15 spaces, so please book to guarantee your place.
Where: Bedfont Library, Staines Road, Middlesex, TW14 8DB
Price: £2 per adult, £1 per child
Contact: cpphounslow@watermans.org.uk for more information
Saturday 2nd April
Workshop 1 1:001am-12:00pm
Workshop 2 12:00pm-1:00pm
As part of Creative People & Places new exhibition Superfluus, they are hosting a series of monthly ‘Mending Community’ workshops where you can relax, meet other people, and chat while you make and learn new skills to turn old fabric and material into something new!
This simple pom-pom making workshop is led by artist Helena Doyle, and is suitable for all ages, including children aged 4 years + with adult supervision. In this creative re-use workshop participants will learn to make pompom charms or keyrings from discarded / waste fabrics and materials that would otherwise end up in landfill. Materials provided, and you can also bring your own materials, if there’s something special you would like to recycle!
Book a ticket to guarantee your place (limited to 20 per session). You can also drop in on the day, if space is available.
Where: Feltham Library, 2nd Floor, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4GU
Price: £2 per adult and £1 per child under 16
Contact: cpphounslow@watermans.org.uk for more information
Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm
A mosaic class for referred local adults who support the design and creation of beautiful public artworks for the area with resident community artist Susie John. Term time only, excluding Bank Holidays.
Phone: Feltham Arts 0208 844 1802 to join our waiting list (limited spaces)
Where: Belvedere House Community Resource Centre, Lemon Grove, Feltham, TW13 4DH
Price: FREE
