Heston West Big Local

  • Home
    • Latest News >
      • Big Local Mapping Report 2023
      • Big Local Research Report 2019
      • Board Blog
    • HWBL Documentary
    • Newsletter Archive
  • About Us
    • Equality, Inclusion and Diversity
  • What's On
    • Multi-Sports
    • Community Podcast
  • Events
    • Community Awards 2021
    • Community Awards 2019
    • Community Awards 2018
    • Community Awards 2017
    • Community Awards 2016
    • Big Local Event Films
  • Youth Action Team
    • Youth Film Club >
      • Youth Film Club Sign Up
    • Big Local Music
    • Youth Action Blog >
      • Fashion Blog
      • Creative Writing Blog
  • Volunteer
    • HWBL Board
    • HWBL Board Meetings
    • The Brian Clark Award
  • Contact
  • Home
    • Latest News >
      • Big Local Mapping Report 2023
      • Big Local Research Report 2019
      • Board Blog
    • HWBL Documentary
    • Newsletter Archive
  • About Us
    • Equality, Inclusion and Diversity
  • What's On
    • Multi-Sports
    • Community Podcast
  • Events
    • Community Awards 2021
    • Community Awards 2019
    • Community Awards 2018
    • Community Awards 2017
    • Community Awards 2016
    • Big Local Event Films
  • Youth Action Team
    • Youth Film Club >
      • Youth Film Club Sign Up
    • Big Local Music
    • Youth Action Blog >
      • Fashion Blog
      • Creative Writing Blog
  • Volunteer
    • HWBL Board
    • HWBL Board Meetings
    • The Brian Clark Award
  • Contact

Latest News

Falls Prevention film inspiring and educating local residents to stay safe at home and in our community

26/9/2017

0 Comments

 
By MADE in HESTON WEST
Special thanks to the Hounslow Hope Project and NHS England for their support in making this video.

Also big thanks to our valued Heston West Big Local volunteers and supporters: Terry Noad, Dee Cree, Tony Durham, Sharnjeet Bhalla and Amar Riya for contributing to our Falls Prevention film. We hope this short film inspires, educates and guide the elderly and those with mobility difficulties.

This short film was story boarded, filmed and edited by our young people participating in our MADE in HESTON WEST Film-making programme with Make A Difference Entertainment (MADE).
0 Comments

'It's OK Not To Be OK' Short Film

6/9/2017

0 Comments

 
By Serena Lola
This is a short film was created by our MADE in HESTON WEST young film crew. The film was written by Abbie McFerran and Juhi Kumra and filmed at Cranford Community College on Sunday 26th March 2017. The short film highlights self-esteem and body image issues young people face.

The 'It's OK not to be OK' campaign is led by our Youth Action Team.


It’s OK not to be OK. As a society we have created these outrageous ideals of how a person should look and dress instead of looking at what matters and what makes them who they are. And, no matter what society says those ideals don’t matter because despite what we have been brought up to believe we are all beautiful and unique and that includes you, me and everyone around us. So if you ever feel you are not good enough remember that you are and talk to someone because at one point in our life we have all felt like there is something wrong with us when in reality there isn’t. Don’t be afraid to share your feelings because there is many just like you and if you’re not OK then the world is not OK.

It’s all right to feel nervous or scared when going to talk to someone but trust me it could make all the difference and there are many people out there who would be willing to listen to you whether that be friends, family or teachers there is always someone you can turn to for help even if you feel like you’re alone.

It doesn’t matter how small or big the problem is because there will always be someone to help and a problem is still a problem despite the size of it so all I can say to you is be happy with who you are because you are perfect and beautiful in every way and if you ever doubt that remember there is always someone you can turn to and there people out there who feel the same way you do because despite what we may look like on the outside we could be the complete opposite on the inside.

Also if you ever feel that a friend or relative or anyone doesn’t seem themselves or something doesn’t feel right you could be the one to say: “Hey are you OK?” because that lets them know they are not alone and it could change everything for them because you never know what might be going on in someone’s head. Be the one who helps them through a dark time to get them to a bright and happy place and remember It’s OK not to be OK.

0 Comments

Going to Parliament VLOG!

4/9/2017

0 Comments

 
By Serena Lola
Check out Serena Lola's amazing VLOG documenting our recent Big Local trip to Parliament!
0 Comments

Big Local Community Heroes: Dee Cree

4/9/2017

0 Comments

 
​By MADE in HESTON WEST
Be inspired! Part 5/5 in our series of Big Local Community Heroes.

For our final week in the series, we interview Dee Cree, making a real difference in our community and society by raising awareness of dementia through her amazing feats whilst raising funds for the Alzheimer's Society.

​Filmed and edited by our talented young participants involved with our MADE in HESTON WEST Film-making Project with MADE (Make A Difference Entertainment).
0 Comments

Bounce Summer School Experience!

2/9/2017

1 Comment

 
By Serena Lola
Picture
The Bounce Theatre Summer School was set up by the Big Local and Bounce Theatre to allow up to 75 children to do something creative and innovative for 4 weeks this summer holidays. The idea behind it all was to give young people a space where they can express themselves through creativity in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment whilst learning new and amazing skills but also having fun at the same time with new found friends.

"The trips were amazing!”
Brooke, 11yrs old

Picture
This project also allowed them to get out of the area and go on some fantastic trips such as Hampton court Palace and the boat ride on the River Thames, all of which were enjoyed very much by the children. Brooke, 11yrs old, said: The trips were amazing!” Furthermore this project helped them to open their eyes and see what’s out there in the world as opposed to staying at home all day.

The theme of the project was Hansel and Gretel and with this theme they turned three normal and boring classrooms into the magical scenes of the story which were: the forest, the witches’ house and the market place and they all turned out to look spectacular and it also was something they could be proud of to have done this summer.
Picture
Picture
It’s also clear that they’ve had a lot of fun during their time here. Saani, 7yrs old, said: “I like the art, filming, fun and creativity, I just love it” and the same goes for the other children who said it was really fun and enjoyable.

In addition they had some exciting visits from people who helped with the performance such as Emma who did drama workshops and Andrea who created and helped with the art of the production. This was all done to encourage children to try something new and be allowed to have creative freedom but also have a good time whilst doing it and through this summer school that has been achieved.

Picture
The project was led by Rachel Doherty (centre) and Daniel Ramsden (right) at Bounce Theatre.
“I like the art, filming, fun and creativity, I just love it."
Saani, 7yrs old
At my time in the summer school I got to see sneak peeks of the performances and works that had been created and all I can say was that it looked terrific and I could see a phenomenal amount of time and effort was put into it which was amazing to see as it had been created by young people in a matter of 4 weeks.

Picture
Finally, it was not only the children who enjoyed this experience but out Big Local volunteers as well as they enjoyed helping the kids and just having fun with something that got them out the house during the holidays.

Picture
Picture
Picture
THE FINAL PRODUCTION:

Picture
When I first arrived I was amazed at how a simple classroom had been turned into a market place which was full of colour and life and it was also nice to see how all the children were involved in running their own market stalls which ranged from decorating bowls to fortune telling. What made this even better was we got to get involved by writing our positive messages and making things, which was pretty fun.

After hanging round the production began for the first time with handmade tickets in our hands we went through to watch. It began with a rap about Hansel and Gretel that had been written and performed by two of the boys. Then we were led through the door and were cascaded by tissue paper, which created a beautiful forest where the leaves were blowing around.

As we stood in this almost magical place two girls through the forest surprised us and the play began with them narrating through song that is different and really interesting to other things I’ve seen before. Suddenly we saw Hansel and Gretel come running in and then out like a flash and we are led into another room where the play continues.

Picture
Once again the room had been transformed and we were in the middle of the action, it was like we were apart of the story. The acting of the children was also amazing as you could see how much time and effort they had put into the whole thing and in the end was quite spectacular I particularly enjoyed the witch who was very scary and demanding. We not only saw the live play but we also got to watch a mini film they had produced throughout the summer school and it clearly showed all the new skills they had learnt and just showed how talented they are.

Picture
Finally we were then led back through the forest and into another room, which was transformed, into the witches house, it looked spectacular with an oven in the middle and covered in giant sweets and candy. The play continued and was really exciting as I was standing in the middle of all of it as Hansel and Gretel escaped and the witches were made good, it was a great ending to an amazing performance and I thought it was so good that I watched it again the second time.

Picture
They had done a magnificent job with everything and it was hard to believe that they only had 4 weeks it seemed like a full on west end production, it was quite impressive. Overall the final production was outstanding and many parents there agreed who thought it ‘was really good’ and ‘was something fun they could do in the holidays.’ It is something that is great to be involved in and will keep you busy in the boring old holidays.

Picture
Members from our Big Local Youth Action Team gained amazing work experience during the Summer School programme with (left to right) Harpreet Kaur, Megha Dahdrai, Anajli Kumar, Juhi Kumra and Abbie McFerran.
1 Comment
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Archives

    March 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    May 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    October 2023
    May 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    December 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

                   About Us | Board | Governance & Complaints Procedure | Privacy Notice | Cookie Usage | Public Liability Insurance | Big Local Plan    
   © COPYRIGHT 2015-2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.