What's On

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.

Soldiers from the Second Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, will take part in a homecoming parade through the streets of Hounslow on Thursday.

Troops returned to Hounslow Barracks at the end of October after six months in Afghanistan, during which seven soldiers were killed in action.

Musicians from places of worship in Hounslow will be taking part in an exciting and unusual concert on Saturday 21 November. The groups, from St Michael and St Martin's Church, the Laxmi Narayan Hindu Temple in Neville Close and the Sikh Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Alice Way are presenting music as heard in worship in 'Music from the Faiths'. Other contributions will include Anglican and Russian Orthodox Church Choirs, Jewish music, plus the Muslim call to prayer and Quaker silence.

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.

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.

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.

THE 25th Barrio Fiesta will take place in Lampton Park, Hounslow, tomorrow and Sunday despite rumours it had again been cancelled at the last minute.

Thousands of revellers are expected to descend on the park for the annual Filipino event, where crowds can enjoy a mixture of music, dance and traditional food.

As part of the Aiming High for Disabled Children project, Parents in Touch have organised a Summer Fun Day and Teddy Bears Picnic in Hounslow on Saturday, 1 August.