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Gardening Together at Chiswick House & Gardens

I would like to share with you a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors together this year. Gardening Together sessions are led by our expert team to help build gardening confidence and enhance wellbeing through a range of seasonal tasks in our beautiful and historical Kitchen Garden.
This year, we are expanding our offer to every Wednesday morning from 10:30am-12:30pm. If you would like to book your group in for a free session, we have availability beginning in March. The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month are currently most open, but please let me know your preferred dates.

Director of Community and Young People Innovative environmental social enterprise, Cultivate London, is seeking a dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic Director of Community and Young People to join our leadership team.

THE ROLE

Cultivate London is seeking a dynamic Director of Community and Young People to lead and expand our community engagement and youth programmes, advancing the organisation’s charitable aims. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to shape, develop, and deliver educational initiatives across a diverse range of community gardens and project spaces in West London.

Location: Isleworth, Acton, Hanwell, and various other community sites in West London

Hours: Part-time, permanent employment (minimum 2 days per week), with potential to expand; core hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu.

Salary: Competitive.

Reporting to: The Board of Directors

Closing Date for applications: 5pm, Friday 31st January 2025

For more info, visit: Vacancies – Cultivate London

 

Hounslow Council will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with special event

The event is part of celebrations for LGBTQ+ History Month in February.  

Residents across Hounslow are invited to attend an LGBTQ+ event on Wednesday 5 February at Hounslow House, hosted by Hounslow Council and its LGBTQ+ Advisory Group. The event will mark LGBTQ+ History month and celebrate the activism of the LGBTQ+ community and social change brought by their efforts in their quest for equality.  

LGBTQ+ community groups and charities will outline how they support LGBTQ+ residents and celebrate their role in Hounslow so far.  

Keynote speakers include  

  • Founder and CEO of West London Queer Project, that aims to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people in West London and beyond, offering fun events, a safe space, a welcoming, supportive and safe environment.  
  • Communication and Campaigns Lead from Galop , which have supported LGBTQ+ people experiencing hate crime, domestic abuse, and sexual violence.  
  • Groupwork Lead from project Cherish Hounslow – part of Metro Charity, which provides mental health support for LGBTQ+ people who live, work, or study in Hounslow.  
  • Engagement Team from LGBTQ+ Consortium, supporting LGBTQ+ organisations and groups

 

Along with the keynote speakers, the event will also highlight a special speech by NAZ Charity CEO and Co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Advisory Forum, Parminder Sekhon, on the importance of Zero HIV Stigma Day.  

The event will also host a quiz that highlights the momentous activism of the LGBTQ+ community.  

Councillor Ajmer Grewal, Cabinet Member for Residents Support, Communities and Equalities at Hounslow Council, said:  

“Hounslow is proud to have a vibrant LGBTQ+ community and our community partners play an integral role in fostering a culture where everyone is welcome in Hounslow.  

“This event highlights how the LGBTQ+ community have challenged discrimination, shifted attitudes and shown courage in making change a reality.  

“I would encourage residents to attend this event and learn how the Council is committed to making Hounslow a more equal borough – ensuring every resident can thrive and feel part of our diverse community.”  

Residents can book their place here.  For any questions or specific requests about the event, please email Hounslow Council at equalities@hounslow.gov.uk  

Znaniye Foundation community gardening day

Time & Location

01 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 13:00. Outside Old Oak Florist, Pitshanger Ln, London, UK

About the Event

Pitshanger Lane Green Community Wellness Day

Join us on the 1st of February 2025 between 10am – 1pm for a day of creativity, mindfulness, and community at the Pitshanger Lane Green Community Wellness Day!

This family focused event is all about bringing people together to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature through fun, hands-on activities.

Arts and Crafts Stall Paint your very own plant pots in a welcoming space for all ages. Our friendly team of volunteers will guide you through techniques and spark your creativity.

Gardening Stall Discover the joy of growing English native flowers, vegetables and herbs. Use your newly painted pots or eco-friendly containers to sow seeds that support pollinators and expand our local green spaces.

Mindfulness Tent Find your calm and learn tools for a healthier, happier life. Including creative activities and tips which can help us to be more mindful.

Time & Location

02 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 13:00. Outside RSK, Northfields Avenue, Northfield Ave, London, UK

About the Event

Northfields Avenue Green Community Wellness Day

Join us on the 2nd of February 2025 between 10am – 1pm for a day of creativity, mindfulness, and community at the Northfields Avenue Green Community Wellness Day!

This family focused event is all about bringing people together to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature through fun, hands-on activities.

Arts and Crafts Stall Paint your very own plant pots in a welcoming space for all ages. Our friendly team of volunteers will guide you through techniques and spark your creativity.

Gardening Stall Discover the joy of growing English native flowers, vegetables and herbs. Use your newly painted pots or eco-friendly containers to sow seeds that support pollinators and expand our local green spaces.

Mindfulness Tent Find your calm and learn tools for a healthier, happier life. Including creative activities and tips which can help us to be more mindful.

Sign Up: https://www.znaniyefoundation.co.uk/events

Let’s Go Outside and Learn January activities

Women’s Walk and Mindfulness:

Come join in our Women’s Mindfulness walk with Apinder. Let’s take some time to explore nature in a mindful way, and go with the flow of the River Crane. We will be taking ideas about how the park makes us feel to send to decision makers.

Women’s Walk and Mindfulness with Apinder

When: Saturday 11th January 2025

Time: 11am – 12.30pm

Where: Avenue Park – High Street Entrance TW5 9RG

To register please email or sign up:

Email: ReclaimingtheRiverside@lgoal.org.uk

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1109258926309?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

TMTTR – Winter Trail Walk

Come on a walk with us on a part of the Crane Trail and discover the magic of the River Crane as part of the Take me to the River Project. Starting at Avenue Park in Cranford, we’ll walk along the River Crane to Crane Park in Hanworth.

Enjoy different habitats as we walk along the river and learn about some interesting history and wildlife along the way.

Bring walking shoes and water bottle. There are bus routes along the way if you can only join us for part of the journey

Workshop running in partnership with Habitats and Heritage and London Borough of Hounslow.

Winter Trail Walk

When: Saturday 18th January 2025

Time: 11am – 2pm

Where: Avenue Park – High Street Entrance TW5 9RG

*Starts at Avenue Park ends in Crane Park

To register please email or sign up:

Email: Takemetotheriver@lgoal.org.uk

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1112677090129?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Embroidery Workshop

Stitch the River Crane and Reclaim the Riverside! Connect with the River Crane in an indoor environment and learn embroidery skills. All materials provided. Embroidery pieces will become part of a collaborative community artwork.

Embroidery workshop Session 3 of 3 with Srividya

When: Thursday 23rd 2025

Time: 10.30am – 12pm

Where: Cranford Library Bath Rd, Cranford, TW5 9TL

To register please email or sign up:

Email: ReclaimingtheRiverside@lgoal.org.uk

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1095251730409?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Bird Watching Walk:

Join us on a gentle walk and learn how to identify different birds in Waye Avenue Open Space. We will look for birds on the banks of the River Crane. Find out how to take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. We will be joined by London Wildlife Trust.

Please wear appropriate clothing for cold/wet weather.

Bird Watching Walk with London Wildlife Trust

When: Saturday 25th January 2025

Time: 9am – 10.30am

Where: Waye Avenue Open Space – TW5 9SQ

To register please email or sign up:

Email: ReclaimingtheRiverside@lgoal.org.uk

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1113696398909?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Willow Crafting:

Have you ever wondered how to craft your own creatures? Join local artist Susie to learn how to craft your own willow weaving creatures.

All materials supplied.

Willow Crafting with Susie John

When: Tuesday 28th January 2025

Time: 10.30am – 12pm

Where: Cranford Library, Bath Road, TW5 9TL

To register please email or sign up:

Email: ReclaimingtheRiverside@lgoal.org.uk

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1106243396779?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Free Green Skills Bootcamp opportunity

This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Green Skills Bootcamp, a fantastic free opportunity for Hounslow residents looking to kickstart a career in land management and green spaces.

Course highlights: 

This four-week course combines classroom learning with real-world experience, offering training in

  • Trimming and maintaining trees, shrubs, and hedges
  • Planting and caring for green spaces
  • Habitat management and tree surveying
  • Operating landscaping tools and machinery

 

Why join? 

  • Completely free, with travel and childcare costs covered
  • 1:1 employment support, including CV building and interview preparation
  • Guaranteed job interview with one of our partner employers
  • Certificates awarded upon completion

 

Key information:

  • Start Date: Monday 24th February 2025
  • Part time course, 5 days a week (10.00-14.00)
  • Location: Meadowbank Adult Education Centre, Cranford
  • Eligibility:
    • Aged 19+ and a resident of Hounslow
    • Currently unemployed or in receipt of means-tested benefits

 

Don’t miss the Resident Q&A Session:

We’re hosting a Q&A session to answer all your questions and help with enrolment:

 

Apply now! 

To apply, visit: https://workhounslow.co.uk/Web%20Forms/WebUser/PublicVacancyOverview.aspx?VacancyId=CMijACBLvdPSgopNnyeT+g==

 

This is a wonderful chance to gain valuable skills, certifications, and job opportunities in a growing sector.