Featured Events in Hounslow in September 2025 (July Updated)

Small but mighty! The work that you do through your toddler group is vital. Though it might feel like your contribution is small, you not only provide a safe space for parents and their little ones to take time out and have fun, but also offer help, happiness and hope for all those who attend.  It might sometimes seem like your toddler group is undervalued, or that you put in a whole lot of effort but don’t have all that much to show for it. You might see just a few families a week, and feel it’s not enough, or perhaps you reach many but wonder if it has any spiritual significance.   The truth is that whatever the shape and size of your toddler group, when you sow into families you have a far-reaching impact on whole communities. God is doing so much beneath the surface that you might not see.  Join us at this year’s Playtime Conference as we explore how God can do mighty things through that ‘small’ that we offer.   It’s not just toddlers who are small but mighty – your group is too!  Keynote speakers Mark Chester, Care for the Family Mark has been involved in running parent and toddler groups for over twenty years and is the founder of Who Let The Dads Out? , a network of groups specifically for dads and their children. He is the author of several books and regularly speaks to audiences throughout the UK and beyond. Rachel Turner, Parenting for Faith Rachel Turner is the discipleship pastor at Hope Church, Harrogate, and the founder of Parenting for Faith. She is the author of ten books for families, parents and church leaders including Parenting Children for a Life of Faith, Comfort in Uncertain Times, and It Takes a Church to Raise a Parent. She lectures on leadership and intergenerational church at theological colleges and consults and speaks internationally. A flavour of the day: A fantastic choice of workshops packed with fresh and creative ideas for your group A great line-up of guest speakers providing encouragement and insight Unique opportunities to network with other toddler group leaders from across the UK Time to worship, share and pray together Lunch and refreshments included An exhibition zone and shop filled with resources A chance to renew your vision and feel recharged to continue the incredible job you’re doing! Travel information We suggest using Google Maps for travel directions. However, due to limited car parking spaces onsite (40 available on a first-come, first-served basis), please car share or use public transport. The venue is also accessible via South Western Railway trains to Feltham Station. Please avoid parking at the ‘Leisure West’ centre opposite the venue. They have a four-hour maximum restriction, and a fine will apply after that. Accommodation information The Premier Inn in Sunbury is the closest hotel to use, but near Heathrow Airport there are many more options. Booking info Early bird ticket up to and including 6 June 2025 A packed lunch is included in the ticket price, you'll be given a wristband on Saturday at registration. The Riverside Vineyard Church would also like to encourage you to bring your own reusable coffee cup and water bottle so they can reduce the amount of waste produced during the event Feel free to call us on 029 2081 0800 and the team would be glad to help you with your booking Please note we do not have facilities to accommodate babies and young children at this event Information Source: Care for the Family | eventbrite

Join IEMA London & South East for a unique in-person site visit to Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest transport hubs, to explore its forward-thinking approach to climate resilience and biodiversity management. Climate change and biodiversity loss are deeply interconnected. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme events disrupt ecosystems, alter species distributions, and threaten habitats. Protecting and restoring biodiversity is therefore not only vital for nature but also a key strategy in climate adaptation and mitigation This IEMA-hosted event will spotlight Heathrow Airport’s strategic approach to climate resilience and biodiversity. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how one of the world’s busiest airports is addressing climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and advancing nature-positive initiatives. This event will focus on Heathrow Airport’s strategic approach to climate resilience and biodiversity in a world where climate change and biodiversity loss are deeply interconnected. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how one of the world’s busiest airports is addressing climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and advancing nature-positive initiatives. Speakers Michael Murphy , Masterplan Manager, Heathrow Airport. Topic: Climate Change Adaptation at Heathrow Michael will present Heathrow’s climate change adaptation process, from conducting risk assessments to embedding strategies within operational teams. His talk will emphasise the role of Blue Green Infrastructure in managing climate-related risks. Nicholas Gabriel , Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager, Heathrow Airport. Topic: Heathrow’s Nature Positive Plan Nick will outline the airport’s Nature Positive Plan, highlighting initiatives aimed at restoring and enhancing natural ecosystems. Gayle Barclay , Senior Environmental Engineer, Heathrow Airport. Topic: Biodiversity Management at Heathrow, Galye will share how Heathrow manaages its 13 boidiversity sites, showcasing practical approaches to ecological stewardship within a complex operatinal environment. This event is hosted by IEMA London and South East , but we welcome members from other regions to join us as well. Why not connect with IEMA London & South East on our LinkedIn page, here. This webinar counts as 1 hour of IEMA recognised CPD. You can add this to your IEMA CPD. Please check our CPD guidance pages at www.iema.net/skills/cpd for further details on how to do this. Information Source: IEMA | eventbrite

We meet outside Hounslow West tube at 10.30 am . This practical hands on cooking course will teach you about spices, how to buy, use and store them and how to use them in a variety of dishes such as Pulao Rice, Chicken Masala Curry, Aloo Gobi, Tarka Dal, Onion Bhajias and  Cucumber Raita.   Please let us know of any food allergies/intolerances FAQs   Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? The course is open to over 18 year olds.   What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? The Piccadilly Line serves Hounslow West which is 35 minutes away from Central London.   What can/can't I bring to the event? Everything you need will be provided.   Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? You can email Monisha at monisha@cookingwithmonisha.com   Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No, as we will be taking into account any food intolerances/allergies of participants Can I update my registration information? yes   What's the cancellation policy? Cancellation policy (please see FAQs on www.cookingwithmonisha.com) If you cancel over 2 weeks before the start of the course you can choose an alternative date or course of an equivalent value. If you cancel within 2 weeks of the course, no transfers are permitted and you will forfeit your place. Information Source: Cooking With Monisha | eventbrite

*TWO DAY COURSE* (Ticket date is for the first of two consecutive days) Due to popular request, this special course has been designed to help you master hard cheese and sourdough bread in ‘real time’. Over the TWO days, you will develop your artisan culinary skills as we separate curds and whey, press cheeses overnight, stretch and fold sourdough bread and so much more… Sara Ward will welcome you to Hen Corner with fresh coffee and home made bakes. After an introduction to our time together we will start making our first cheese following the whole process from beginning to end. Whilst the milk ripens and sets, we will turn our hand to sourdough bread; the original craft. Other skills, techniques and recipes will be woven into our time together as will opportunity to stroll around the garden visiting the chickens and bees, and discover how we are choosing to live a more sustainable life. This course is a natural follow on to Introduction To Making Cheese and Full Day Making Sourdough Whilst the cheeses are straining and breads are proving, we will enjoy a simple lunch to fuel us for the tasks of the afternoon. We are pleased to bring you this London cheese and sourdough course. Organic Recipes for the course may include: Dairy: Farmhouse Cheddar (approx 850g) Stilton Style Blue (approx 850g) Burrata Handmade Butter Cheese Waxing Demonstration Grain: Spelt & Rye Sourdough Seeded Tin Sourdough Sourdough Focaccia Sourdough Crumpets Whey Soda Bread Buttermilk Scones Everyone takes home their own creations, with cheese maturing instructions, and are sent the recipes to make each item again. Information Source: Sara Ward, Hen Corner | eventbrite