A Royal Honour: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh Visits C-Change West London and Heston West Big Local22/11/2024 Credit: Mark Cuthbert / Getty Images On Monday 18th November 2024, we were honoured to welcome Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, to our community project, the Feel Good Inside and Out Project. The visit highlighted our impactful initiatives, run by C-Change West London and Heston West Big Local, alongside legacy projects such as Elevate Community Productions and Creative Spaces London. The Duchess was greeted at Cranford Community College, where the event was hosted, with the visit proposed by the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. She was welcomed by several distinguished guests, including the Mayor of Hounslow, Councillor Karen Smith; MP for Feltham and Heston, Seema Malhotra; Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Hillingdon, Manju Malhi BEM; and Rosie Prescott, Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Hounslow, who organised the visit. C-Change West London’s CEO, Taz Virdee, who has overseen the Heston West Big Local programme for over 9 years, and Alan Fraser, Chair of the charity and Deputy Head at Cranford Community College, also warmly received the Duchess. The visit showcased our diverse range of community projects, including the Ukraine film project, "Unbroken Cities," in partnership with One World Strong Foundation. Ukrainian students shared their experiences and premiered their heartfelt short film, which left a lasting impression on all present.
The event marked our first-ever royal visit, a truly momentous occasion. We are incredibly grateful to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, for taking the time to recognise and celebrate the incredible community work being done in Heston West. Her visit not only inspired our young participants but also brought widespread attention to the collaborative and inclusive spirit of the programmes we have built over the last decade.
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