June 2008 Archives

The Chronicle has 10 pairs of tickets to give away for a new music and sports festival in Lampton Park this summer.

Punk legends Subway Sect are already among the line-up and organisers hope to confirm ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena and former Atomic Kitten Nicole Hamilton soon for the event on August 31.

Fridays

Earl Haig, 286 Bath Road. Disco, dancing. 9pm-1am. Free. Call 020 8570 2758.

Veterans have been urged to join an annual tea dance organised by Hounslow MPs Ann and Alan Keen.

Ex-servicemen and women can enjoy music from a military band and a Pearly King & Queen Band at the event next Sunday, June 29.

A thief made of with half a gold chain after ripping it from around the neck of a 58-year-old woman on Saturday.

The victim had been walking with a friend along The Great West Road, in Hounslow, at 6.15pm, when the thief grabbed the necklace, breaking it, and then fled.

He was described as a thin black man, aged around 25, 5ft 11ins, wearing a navy top and jeans.

An army regiment based in Hounslow today took up the honour of guarding the Queen.

The 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers - based in Beavers Lane, Hounslow West - faced 15,000 spectators at 11.30am this morning as they performed their first public duties parade in their new role.

The ever-popular Older People's Festival continued to thrill last week with hundreds of visitors flocking to exciting activities and day trips.

Events, including the Age Concern Celebration Day (pictured), drew huge crowds and provided opportunities for the borough's over 50s to try their hand at yoga, poetry, storytelling, singing and dancing.

"Everyone's enjoying themselves so much they're already asking if we can extend the festival to two months next year," said diversity and development coordinator Seema Bhogal.

Were you a pupil, parent, teacher or governor at St Michael and St Martin Primary School in Hounslow?

It has been 30 years since the school moved into its Belgrave Road site and to mark the occasion the school association in partnership with the staff and governors are organising a summer fete on July 20.

Edwardian fashion made a comeback yesterday as pupils at Hounslow Heath Infant & Nursery School continued their 100th anniversary celebrations.

Youngsters donned traditional costume and used chalk and slate boards throughout the day at the school in Martindale Road, Hounslow.

Dance

Fridays

■ Earl Haig, 286 Bath Road. Disco, dancing. 9pm-1am. Free. Call 020 8570 2758.
Karaoke

Fridays

■ The Duke of Wellington, 279 Staines Road. Disco karaoke with Posh Paul. 8.30pm-midnight. Free. Call 020 8890 6636.

Saturdays

■ Karaoke with Harryoke. Free. The Duke of Wellington (as above).

Fridays and Sundays

■ The Wishing Well, 66 Staines Rd. Karaoke with Harryoke. Free. 9.30pm. Call 020 8814 0533.

Events

Friday, June 13

■ Paul Robeson Theatre. Hounslow's Older People's Festival. Age Concern Celebration Day. Singing, dancing, yoga, poetry, storytelling and more. £2.50. 11am-3pm. Call 0845 456 2840.

Monday, June 16

■ Meet at the Junction on Lampton Road and the High Street. Hounslow's Older People's Festival. Canal Trip: Willow Tree Narrow Boats. £8. 9.45am-1pm aprox. Fish/chicken w chips available, but book in adv. £4.95.

Tuesday, June 17

■ Meet at the Junction on Lampton Road and the High Street. Hounslow's Older People's Festival. Day at the Races: Royal Ascot. £15. 9.45am.

Wednesday, June 18

■ Heston Day Care Centre. Hounslow's Older People's Festival. Enjoy the facilities. Free. 10am- 4pm.

Thursday, June 19

■ Meet at the Junction on Lampton Road and the High Street. Hounslow's Older People's Festival. Steam Train, Watercress Line Day Trip. Unhuried journey from Arlesford to Alton and back. £7.50. 9.45am.

Worship

Monday to Saturday

■ Holy Trinity Church: Bridge Centre, open for prayer and reflection. Volunteers welcome. Coffee shop open Mon to Sat, 9.30am-4.30pm. Bookshop open Mon to Sat, 9.30am-5pm.

Kids' Stuff

Weekdays

■ Stepping Stones Pre-School play group and Friday Club is at St Paul's Church, Bath Road, Hounslow West, 7pm.

Tuesdays

■ Parent and toddlers group, SS Michael and Martin Church, 94 Bath Road, Hounslow, TV3 3EH. Call 020 8570 1693.

Wednesdays & Thursdays

■ Hounslow Toy Library. Toy lending library for children with disabilities. Parents can also chat over a coffee. Inwood Park, Inwood Road, Hounslow. Wed 9.30am-12.30pm, Thurs 1.30-5pm. Call Meryl/Jill 020 8569 5451.

Thursdays & Sundays

■ Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Hounslow: :Source, a youth fellowship for 11-19yrs. Suns 6pm and The WEB (youth group for 11-19yrs). Thurs at 7.30pm.

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

■ Youth groups, Sat, seven-11yrs; Fri, 11-14yrs, Sun, 14yrs and up. Rainbows and Brownies, Weds. Contact Father Tony Convery 020 8570 1693 or email hounslow@rcdow.org.uk.

Wednesdays

■ Fourth Hounslow Scout Group. Beavers, five-eight yrs 5.15-6.30pm. Cubs, eight- 10yrs 6.45-8.15pm. Members/helpers wanted.100a Lampton Road. Call 020 8577 1406 or Sue 020 8751 6133 or 07956 564 987.

Fridays

■ Scouts. 10-14yrs 7.15-9.30pm. Fourth Hounslow Scout Group (as above).

Clubs & Societies

■ Clan. Social events for singles over 40s. Parties, dancing, walks, tennis, cultural events and more across west London. After trial period, £25 annual membership. Call Tony 020 8230 8680 or Irene 020 8751 0164.

■ South Middlesex Referees' Association. Meet monthly in Gresham Road, for basic training courses leading to full qualification. Call Denis Gilgallon 07956 543 055/020 8570 2334 or Tom Croad 07773 100 561/ 020 8568 5164.

Mondays

■ Ascent Group for older people, SS Michael and Martin Church, 94 Bath Road, Hounslow, TV3 3EH. Call 020 8570 1693.

Mondays & Saturdays

■ Royal Air Forces Association - Twickenham Branch and Airscrew Club: 142a Argyle Avenue, Hounslow. Meets Mondays 8-11pm for socialising. Bingo first Saturday of month, linedancing monthly, entertainment most Saturdays. Call AJ (Jim) Newstead 020 8894 6314.

Tuesdays

■ Inner Wheel Club of Hounslow. For wives, relatives and friends of Hounslow Rotary. Third Tues of month, 7.30pm. The Master Robert Hotel, Great West Road. Call 020 8570 2024.

■ Hounslow and District History Society lectures. Last Tues of month, 8pm, Montague Hall, Montague Road. Call Ray 020 8890 5078.

■ Hounslow and District Philatelic Society. Two Tues a month at Hounslow Community Centre, Montague Road. Call Peter 020 8864 4721 or Dave Turner 01784 242 455.

■ Hounslow Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. Second Tues of month, Montague Hall, Montague Road, 1.30-4pm. Speakers, outings and events for retired civil servants, local authority staff and visitors, prior to membership. Call RJ Woods 020 8230 5533.

■ Hounslow Plus Group. Meets every Tues from 9.30pm. Social group for people 18-35yrs. The White Bear pub, Kingsley Road, Hounslow.

Wednesdays

■ Hounslow Spiritualist Centre, 14/15 Hanworth Terrace. Clairvoyance. Visiting medium will give evidence from a loved one in the spirit world to audience members. 2pm and 7.30pm. £2. Call 07940 729 790.

■ Feltham and Whitton Lions. Charity fundraising group. New members welcome. Meetings at The Shire Horse, Whitton Road, Hounslow, second and fourth Weds of the month at 8pm. Call Alf Sanders 020 8847 2407.

■ Hounslow West Townswomen's Guild. Guild meetings at Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow, fourth Weds of the month, 7.30pm. Call Mrs E Klesel 020 8570 9387.

Wednesdays & Thursdays

■ Hounslow Retired Teachers. Social gatherings, usually with a speaker. Second week of month at 10am, The Education Centre, Martindale Road, Hounslow. Call Meher Merchant 020 8384 6494.

Fridays

■ Christian Community Church, 101A Pears Road. Explode. Weekly gathering for teenagers/ young people. 7.30-9.30pm. Call 020 8569 5359.

Up to 40,00 revellers descended on Lampton Park to celebrate Philippine Independence Day on Sunday.

Comedian Rufa Mae Quinto joined on-and-off-screen couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo on stage as crowds enjoyed traditional music, dance and food throughout the day.