London Borough of Hillingdon

18/08/2025

👨‍🌾 Do you want to learn more about nature and get some gardening practice?

🌿 Join our Green Skills Volunteer Day this Thursday (21 August) between 11am to 1pm at Cranford Park.

Find out more and book 👉 https://buff.ly/bG8VSyi

16/08/2025

Popular theatre workshops, The Stage is Yours return for new sessions at The Compass Theatre from Monday 18 August 🗓️

It’s the chance for creative kids to work with an experienced director, choreographer and musical director to rehearse songs, drama scenes and dance routines from hit West End and Broadway musicals for two performances 🎭

There are 5-day workshops for children aged 7 to 16 and 2-day workshops for those aged 4-6 along with a final show for both age groups 🎤

Find out more and book 👉 https://buff.ly/IFssNiq

16/08/2025

16/08/2025

🌟 Thinking About Learning Something New?
If you're 19 or over, there's a place for you here. Whether you're looking to change careers, build your confidence, or simply try something different, we’re here to help you take that next step.
We offer flexible, supportive adult learning courses in:
🎓 Career skills – Childcare, IT, Floristry, Health & Social Care, BSL
💡 Essential skills – English, Maths, ESOL, Digital Skills
💚 Health & wellbeing – Healthy lifestyles, Emotional Wellbeing, Community Learning
🌈 Inclusive learning – Courses for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities
Find out more and start your journey this September👉https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/adultlearning

15/08/2025

We marked VJ Day with a flag raising at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge today, and the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Philip Corthorne, attended a wreath laying ceremony in Ruislip.

He was joined by representatives of the Ruislip branch of the Royal British Legion and RAF Northolt.

15/08/2025

Signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge yet? 🤔

Encouraging children aged 4 to 11 to discover the joys of the outdoors and reading, the challenge runs until 13 September 😍 ⛺

Simply register in any library, then visit and borrow a book at least four times to complete it 📚

Find out more 👉 https://buff.ly/E5UYgye

15/08/2025

Following our C2 rating by the Regulator for Social Housing, we're asking tenants and leaseholders to share their views on our draft engagement and empowerment strategy for 2025 to 2028🏡

Co-designed with residents, the draft sets out how we will continue to work closely to deliver improvements to housing services and measure our performance📈

Have your say👉https://buff.ly/QkulPwc

15/08/2025

🏠 Keep your home cool during warm weather by closing curtains and creating a breeze with open windows and doors 🌡️

🔌 Turn off non-essential lights and electrical equipment.

More tips 👉 buff.ly/vkworIY

14/08/2025

The Great Barn in Ruislip was buzzing today (14 August) for this year's Imagination Station📚😁

There were plenty of fun craft activities, steel pan demonstrations, story times and even a visit from the Barclays Premier League and WSL trophies🏆

Thank you to everyone that joined us.

Don't forget there is still time to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge👉https://buff.ly/yx0zfV8

14/08/2025

☀️ It's set to remain very warm for the rest of the week.

👵 Don't forget to check on older neighbours and relatives often, reminding them to drink plenty of water.

👉 For more tips on looking after yourself and others during a heatwave, visit buff.ly/vkworIY

13/08/2025

Want to help shape how we deliver our services?✅

Join our accessibility and editorial panel on Friday 15 August, 10 to 11.30am, online or in-person at the Civic Centre.

The session will provide an opportunity to review and discuss actions being taken to improve the council's website for residents💻⌨️

Book your place👉 https://buff.ly/Zdsr6F9

13/08/2025

🎭 “The Stage is Yours” gives every young performer their moment in the spotlight.

✨ Confidence-building, creativity-fueling, and curtain-call-ready.

📅 Starts Monday August 18 at Compass Theatre — book now!

👉 https://buff.ly/IFssNiq