February 2012 Archives

BEDFONT Library will be hosting an introductory flower arranging session next week.

The two-hour session will focus on the basic skills and techniques of flower arranging and attendees will construct a simple floral table decoration.

THE team behind Hounslow Borough's entry into this year's London New Year's Day Parade will celebrate their success with a Medal Ceremony and performance this week.

The entry, masterminded by Feltham Arts Association (FAA), featured a succession of performers, dancers and musicians showcasing their cultural traditions and costumes and was led by a group of young sports people carrying world flags.

A HOUSING patrnership, which manages properties on Hanworth's Butts Farm estate, has been named one of the UK's best companies for employees.

Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) took fifth spot in the not-for-profit company category in the annual Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For survey.

MORE than 120 youngsters have benefited from a series of events held over last week's half-term holiday.

The Youth Nites were held from 7-10pm each week night at Bedfont's Southville Community Centre and allowed youngsters from the age of 11 to get involved in a number of activities.

A GROUP of budding young performers have taken to the stage to show off their skills as part of Feltham Festival 2012.

Throughout last week's half-term holiday, youngsters were given the chance to take part in a range of AQA accredited courses from stage and costume design to street dance.

A FELTHAM vicar will end his 38 year association with the town when he retires later this week.

Reverend Peter Wragg has been vicar of St Dunstan's Church for more than 17 years, but first came to the parish as curate in 1974.

He will conduct his last service on Sunday, February 26, before moving to Eastbourne with his wife Christine.

AROUND 150 children and their parents descended on Southville Community Centre each day this week to take part in a series of half-term activities.

Youngsters up to the age of 15 were able to try their hand at a number of different activities and develop their artistic skills with sessions run by Feltham Arts Association.

THE world premiere of the first every 'BollyBrit' film, Naachle London, will be held next week at Feltham's Cineworld cinema.

The movie, which features the debut performance of young Hanworth actor Aaron Pandher, was shot in West London last summer.

A CRACK house has been closed down after magistrates were told residents living nearby had suffered harassment and violence from drug users and dealers.

The drug den, at 29 Bethany Waye, Feltham, was shut down on Monday,February 6, after a court order was issued banning the homeowner, Hussein Mohammed, from entering the property for three months.

WEST Thames College has joined forces with the Hounslow Chamber of Commerce to encourage more businesses to take on apprentices.

As part of last week's National Apprenticeship Week, the organisations hosted a Business Breakfast for construction industry employers aimed at promoting the benefits of hiring apprentices.