Around 50 enthusiastic volunteers got involved with our community clean up of Henlys Alley on Saturday 6th April 2019 supported by BSAG (Burns Way and Shelly Crescent Action Group), Hounslow Highways, Henlys McDonald’s and Hounslow Council. On a beautiful April morning we collected over 50 bags of rubbish, with many bottles, crisp packets and plastic containers being picked up. Everyone was in good spirit and enjoyed themselves during the event.

After the clean up, our volunteers were kindly treated to a free McDonald’s lunch funded by Hounslow Council Community Impact Fund. The McDonald’s staff were kind, helpful and positive during our stay. It was a great end to a wonderful day, everyone felt pleased and proud of themselves. It was especially brilliant to see new people join in to kick start their Big Local journey.

We would like to thank BSAG (Burns Way and Shelly Crescent Action Group), Hounslow Highways, Henlys McDonald’s and Hounslow Council for their exceptional support.   

On Thursday 4th April 2019 we attended the first ever London Borough of Hounslow Housing Volunteer Awards at the Ramada Hotel in Hounslow. We are proud to say and congratulate Layba Nisar for winning the Young Champion category, also a big well done to Rhys, Callum and Vijay at Heston West Big Local and Maxwell at Riana Development Network for being recognised for their fantastic community work.

We also like to congratulate our wonderful adult volunteers Alexandra, Sarah and Kailash for picking up their respected recognition awards. The award winners were voted by local councillors, The Mayor and Council leaders. Big shout out to all the winners: 

Voice of the People - Peter Harmes
Good Neighbour - Keith Head
Young Community Champion - Layba Nisar
Community Champion - Brindar Mann

Well done everyone including all nominees, you're all winners! Excellent event by Michelle and her team at Hounslow CPU and Housing.