Clubs/societies

It's the New Year and I have many resolutions that I made. All with good intentions of course but many of which have failed to materialise. But then again its quality and quantity that counts right?

So I am happy to say that I am still attending my weekly martial arts classes and am still enjoying it.

The World Gukwoone Federation (WGF) is not simply a martial arts institution. Our focus is on developing good high quality martial artists whilst embedding winning qualities such as self discipline, focus and respect.

The WGF is also an active member of the community and strive to give something positive back to the local community in which we operate in. This is why the majority of Gukwoone martial arts classes are held at community halls.

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 team of cadets from Hounslow braved the bitter cold to triumph in a hard-fought cross country competition.

The senior girls team from Hounslow's 194 Princess of Wales Royal Regiment ran away with the annual Middlesex & North West London trophy last weekend.

Sports lovers have been urged to head for Lampton Park and test their skills at a new brand of football which is sweeping the globe.

Futsal - like five-a-side soccer but with smaller, less bouncy balls - is already huge in parts of Europe and South America, but has been slow to catch on in the UK.

Spooky youngsters enjoyed traditional Halloween games like bobbing for apples and wrapping a mummy in Hounslow last Friday.

Dozens of children enjoyed some fiendish fun at Sutton Lane Community Centre at a themed tea and cakes afternoon.

Hounslow Light Opera's autumn show at Hampton Hill Playhouse this month is one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operettas, The Gondoliers.

The traditional topsy-turvey Gilbert plot takes us shores to the sunny streets of Venice at Carnival time in the search for a gondolier who is really a king.

The Hounslow & District Aquarists Society is holding its annual Fish Show on Saturday, September 20, at the Youth Centre in Kingsley Road.

There will be around 250 fish on display as fishkeepers from as far apart as Southend, Leicester, Port Talbot and the Isle of Wight bring along their prize pets to see which ones are considered the best.

Thes best time to see the fish is after all the judging has ended - around 4pm - and visitors can ask all the fish questions they want, and talk to some of the most experienced fishkeepers in the country.

Businesses can pick up tips on defying the credit crunch at a seminar next month.

Guest speaker Dennis Palmer will offer tips on improving sales during the economic slowdown at the Holiday Inn, Brentford Lock, Brentford High Street, on September 23 at 6pm.

If you want some reward for a hard year slaving over your vegetable patch then the Hounslow & District Allotments & Gardens Association annual show is the event for you.

Their event this weekend will showcase vegetables, fruit and flowers, floral art, cookery (including jams, jellies, bread and cakes), knitting, toys and craft work.