Hounslow Council and partners to provide warm spaces and places for residents this winter
Published: Tuesday, 5th December 2023
As temperatures drop and fuel bills rise, Hounslow Council and partners are teaming up to provide spaces and places for residents to keep warm and to keep the bills down, while at the same time accessing help, support, and the opportunity to learn new skills.
There will be a variety of offers available at different locations across the borough, from dance classes to simply accessing free wi-fi, having a hot drink, or reading a book.
The one important, common factor is that they all take place in a warm and safe environment.
Furthermore, free ‘warm packs’ will be distributed to vulnerable local people known to Adult Social Services including clothing, toiletries, door hanger room thermometers, and advice on how best to keep the fuel bills down.
Councillor Shivraj Grewal, Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Culture, said: “This isn’t just about saving money on energy bills, but also about providing places where residents, especially those who are isolated, will get a warm welcome from the council and our partner organisations, while at the same time, maybe learning new skills or meeting new people. Sadly, the cost-of-living crisis doesn’t stop for Christmas”.
Keep an eye on www.hounslowconnect.com as we add more venues across the borough.
What’s available where:
Bedfont
Bedfont Lane Community Centre, 9 Proctors Close, Feltham, TW14 9NB**
This busy hub boasts daily sessions for everyone, whether you’re into Bulgarian dance, Zumba, Pilates or Boxing, there’s an array of activities available.
Hot drinks available
Bedfont Library, Staines Rd, Middlesex TW14 8DB
- Monday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Salvation Army, 166 Bedfont Lane, TW14 9NJ
Community Support Drop In: a weekly drop-in session providing employment support, food support, and professional advice and guidance.
Hot drinks and food available
Southville Community Centre (Age UK), Southville Road, Feltham, TW14 8AP**
A lively mix of daily activities for everyone from salsa to sit and get fit – with a hot lunch thrown in too.
**Part of the Feltham Community Hub
Brentford
Brentford Library, 11F Boston Manor Rd, Brentford TW8 8DW
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Digital Drop-in
London Museum of Water and Steam, Pump and Grind Coffee Shop, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0DN - Every Friday 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Hot drinks available
Six Bells Pub, 148 High St Brentford, TW8 8EW
This welcoming pub is open daily from 12.00pm - 6.00pm. They offer soup and bread to anyone that needs it on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays plus free use of WiFi and sanitary wear for ladies that need it.
Chiswick
Chiswick Library, 1 Duke's Ave, London W4 2AB
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Cranford
Beavers Library, 103 Salisbury Rd, Cranford, Hounslow TW4 7NW
Hot drinks available
Cranford Library, Bath Rd, Cranford, Hounslow TW5 9TL
- Monday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Feltham
Community Hub:
Feltham Assembly Hall - Feltham Park, Hounslow Rd, Feltham, TW14 9DN
Join the Community Solutions team and partners every Tuesday from 2.00pm - 4.00pm, for advice, guidance and support.
Hot drinks available
Feltham Library, The Centre, TW13 4AU
The second day of the Feltham Community Hub is now open for business at Feltham Library every Thursday from 1.00pm - 4.00pm with a mix of partners and Council teams.
Feltham Library will also be open for residents seeking a warm space, with free wi-fi and hot drinks available.
- Monday and Thursday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
- Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Feltham Community Development Association (FCDA), Belvedere House, Lemon Grove, Feltham, TW13 4DH
A vibrant community centre that offers activities including a sewing club, arts and crafts, a busy youth club and much more.
Hot drinks available
Digital Drop-in
Feltham Library, The Centre, High Street, Feltham, TW13 4GU
- Every Tuesday 10.00am - 12.00pm
Hot drinks available
Riverside Vineyard
Storehouse - Offering clothing and other items for children aged 0 to 5 years each Thursday from 10am - 12.00pm.
Meeting Place - Providing English language classes to those that don't have English as their first language. An opportunity for people to engage in English conversation, have fun learning, and to make friends. Help for other challenges such as form filling and letter writing can also be received - run every Wednesday, 9.45am - 12.00pm. If you’d like to join, find out more information, or join the team, get in touch: meetingplace@riversidevineyard.com / 07361 806 323.
Hanworth
Hanworth Library, Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre & Library, Uxbridge Rd, Hanworth, London TW13 5EG.
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Heston
Heston Library, New Heston Rd, Heston, Hounslow TW5 0LW
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Digital Drop-in
Heston Library, New Heston Road, TW5 0LW
- Every Wednesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Hot drinks available
Heston Repair Café, Heston Community Centre, 343 Vicarage Farm Road,TW5 0EE
Open on the last Saturday of every month from, offering:
- Money saving tips by learning how to do minor repairs to your own clothing & bikes
- Fun for the kids, learning how to fix small gadgets or create some crafts
- An opportunity to donate unwanted clothing (for people in need or for recycling) and small electronic items
- If you have some free time & would like to join us, please email: hestonrepaircafe@gmail.com
Hot drinks available
Hounslow
Digital Drop-in
Holy Trinity Church - 7th, 14th and 21st of December from 11.00am - 12.00pm
Hot drinks available
Hounslow Library, Hounslow House, First Floor, 7 Bath Rd, TW3 3EB - Every Thursday 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Hot drinks available
Hope Church, Bath Road TW3 3DA
Play Cafe: A friendly cafe for all parents, grandparents, or carers with pre-school children. There is lots of time to play, followed by singing and a story. Play Cafe runs every Tuesday morning during term time from 10.00am - 11.30. Everyone is welcome.
The Good Company: If you're over 50, then we'd love to invite you to join us on Mondays during term time between 12pm – 1.30pm for food, fun and friendship, in a friendly and caring atmosphere. Come along and be part of a community and make new friends. Every week, a free light lunch will be provided. Donations welcome for those that would like to.
Hounslow House Community & Family Hub, 7 Bath Road TW3 3EB
Join the Community Solutions team and partners every Tuesday from, for advice, guidance, support from 10.00am -1.00pm
Hounslow Library (address as above)
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
- Sunday: 11.30am - 4.00pm
Hot drinks available
Hounslow Methodist Church, Bell Rd, Hounslow TW3 3PB
Every Friday 11.00am to 2.00pm. Light lunch and friendship plus free WiFi and opportunities to charge phones.
Hot drinks available
Maswell Park Church, Heath Rd, Hounslow TW3 2NN
- Tuesday Mornings, 9.00am - 12.00pm, breakfast included
- Thursday Evenings, 6.30pm - 9.00pm, dinner included
Hot drinks available
Trinity Church, 6 High St, Hounslow TW3 1HG
- Monday: 10.00am - 3.00pm
- Tuesday: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
- Thursday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
- Friday: 9.30am - 1.00pm
- Saturday: 9.30am - 1.00pm
- Sunday: 8.30am - 6.00pm
Hot drinks available
Isleworth
Isleworth Library, 9 Twickenham Rd, Isleworth TW7 7EU
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Osterley
Osterley Library, 11 St Mary's Crescent, Isleworth TW7 4NB
- Monday and Thursday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
- Tuesday and Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed
Hot drinks available
Our ten libraries will be hosting various activities aimed at children, families, and adults, so search ‘library activities’ at hounslow.gov.uk for the full programme.
Keep an eye on Council Hounslowconnect and Council social media channels, as we confirm distribution of warm packs, and further ways to stay busy and save money in the coming months.
