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Keep Learning: 9 November to 15 November

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Whatever your age, you can learn something new! Learning new skills can boost self-esteem, help build a sense of purpose, and help us connect with others.

Spotlight on: West London Wellbeing and Recovery College

The West London Wellbeing and Recovery College offers free courses and workshops for anyone aged 18 or over who lives, works or studies in Hounslow.

Courses cover physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as recovery and personal development.

Local services to help you learn

Use the sections below to find local opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence and try something new.

Learn Hounslow

Learn Hounslow, delivered by Hounslow Adult and Community Education (HACE), offers courses for adults looking to:

  • develop new skills for work

  • support their children with learning

  • improve their health and wellbeing

  • take up a new hobby

Courses take place at Meadowbank Adult and Community Education Centre in Cranford. Many courses are free for people on low incomes.

Learn Hounslow adult courses

Adult cycle training

Free group cycle training is available for people who live, work or study in Hounslow.

Qualified instructors provide training for beginners and improvers. Bicycles and helmets are available free of charge.

Sessions take place in:

  • Heston Park

  • Feltham Park

  • Boston Manor Park

  • Osterley Park

  • Lampton Park

  • Hanworth Park

Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Adult cycle training

Digital drop-in sessions

Digital drop-in sessions can help if you need support with:

  • using a device

  • setting up an email account

  • using social media

  • accessing online services

Digital Champions are available at Jobcentre Plus in Hounslow and at community hubs and libraries in:

  • Hounslow

  • Feltham

  • Heston

  • Chiswick

  • Meadowbank

Digital drop-in sessions

Let's Go Outside and Learn

Let's Go Outside and Learn helps people connect with nature through community activities and learning opportunities.

Monthly women's walks take place at Avenue Park, Cranford (TW5 9RG).

Upcoming sessions include:

Saturday 7 November, 10.30am to 12pm Learn about food growing in Avenue Park and explore the orchard and planting areas.

Saturday 12 December, 10.30am to 12pm Explore ways spending time outdoors can support wellbeing and connect with others.

Let's Go Outside and Learn

Chiswick Repair Café

The Chiswick Repair Café is a monthly community event where volunteers help people repair broken or worn household items.

You only need to pay for any replacement parts and make a small contribution towards running costs.

The next event is:

Saturday 21 November, 10.30am to 1pm (Last entry at 12.30pm)

Christ Church Turnham Green Town Hall Avenue London W4 5DT

Chiswick Repair Café

U3A Hounslow

U3A (University of the Third Age) Hounslow is a learning and social organisation for retired and semi-retired people.

Members can take part in a range of activities, including:

  • language learning

  • book groups

  • art appreciation

  • current affairs discussions

  • Mah Jong and bridge

  • walking groups

  • theatre visits

U3A Hounslow