September 2009 Archives

Wouldn't it be great if there were alternatives to war? There are! Quaker peace workers will be talking about Peace Child International and other projects which attempt to prevent conflict before it happens. These are part of the Quaker run peaceworker scheme to boost organisations working for peace.

Like many people I always aim to keep fit and do regular exercise but in today's hectic world it can be difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. Even when you are armed with your best trainers and your membership card at the local gym the main issue becomes lack of motivation!

Suffering from lack of motivation when it comes to going to the gym myself, I decided to join some sort of a class where I could keep fit but enjoy at the same time. And this is the key- you need to enjoy it as that will keep you motivated.

A development in Heston has won an award for low-cost housing.

Banks Yard, in New Heston Road, was named best small development at the Affordable Home Ownership Awards 2009, hosted by Property Ladder presenter Sarah Beeny last month.

Banks Yard, built by Octavia Housing, was completed in July last year and has 28 homes, including 10 'affordable' properties for rent.

A cut-price gym in Hounslow West has closed suddenly, despite many members having paid for up to two years' membership in advance.

Vista Health Club & Spa, at the Vista Centre in Salisbury Road, opened to the public this time last year, with membership starting at just £3.99 a week.

An information day for people with disabilities is being held at Hounslow's Civic Centre, in Lampton Road, Hounslow, this weekend.

The free event, which takes place from 11am to 3pm on Friday, is organised by Hounslow's Community Services in partnership with Disability Network Hounslow, Hounslow Neurological Partnership, Independent Activities Project and the Middlesex Association for the Blind.

Elderly residents in Hounslow enjoyed a day at the seaside without leaving the comforts of their home last week.

Staff at Cloisters Care Home, in Bath Road, built a beach complete with deckchairs, parasols and buckets and spades last Tuesday.

More than 10,000 people attended a Hindu festival organised by members of a Hounslow temple on Sunday.

The Ganesh Visarjan festival, held in Southend, was organised by the Jalaram Jupadi Seva Trust, based in Barrack Road, Hounslow.