A Tribute to our Big Local Community Hero: "My Story, My Life, and My Way with Terry Noad."29/3/2024 We remember the remarkable life of Terry Noad in "My Story, My Life, and My Way." Terry, who sadly passed away at the age of 86 in January 2024, leaves behind an everlasting legacy and impression on all who knew him. From his early years growing up during World War 2 to his service in the British Army overseas in Cyprus, Terry's journey is one of resilience, dedication, and love.
Throughout the interview, Terry shares insightful anecdotes and wisdom from his life, including his time working as a stockbroker in London, his deep love for his wife Maureen, and the joy of raising their two children, Debbie and Tina. We also delve into Terry's passion for athletics, where he found fulfilment as a coach and mentor to countless young people, inspiring them to achieve their dreams. After experiencing the loss of his beloved wife Maureen, Terry found solace and purpose in serving his community through volunteering with the Heston West Big Local. For nearly a decade, he dedicated himself to supporting families and young people, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of many. Terry's legacy continues to inspire us to live with kindness, compassion, and a commitment to making a positive difference in our local community and the world. We're raising funds in memory of Terry, your donation will go on to inspire and help others within the community, carrying on the work Terry set out to achieve: https://terencenoad.muchloved.com/
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We are delighted to announce that we have launched Elevate Community Productions CIC (ECP), a legacy of the Heston West Big Local Youth Filmmaking programme. ECP is a dynamic social enterprise committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the creative industries. ECP will harness the power of storytelling to provide a platform for individuals from underrepresented communities to express their unique voices through film, performing arts, and digital narratives. The organisation's mission is clear: dismantle systemic barriers in the arts and media fields, champion social inclusion, and alleviate poverty. They will provide free training and support, equipping participants with the tools necessary to navigate the industry and make a lasting impact. By granting access to professional-grade production facilities, ECP aims eliminate cost and resource limitations that often hinder creativity and progression.
For more information about our Big Local legacy, please visit the new Elevate Community Productions website and get involved!
For nearly a decade, Terry played an integral role in our Big Local journey. His voluntary contributions and active participation in our activities showcased his dedication to community building. Terry had a remarkable ability to bring people together. To those who knew Terry personally or had the privilege of working alongside him, his infectious humour, guidance, and unwavering support will forever be remembered.
As we navigate this difficult time, we will keep you informed about funeral arrangements once we receive more information. With heartfelt condolences, Taz, Debbie, and the HWBL Board Experience the highlights from the Heston In The Loop Community Engagement Event, which took place on September 16th 2023, at the Heston Community Centre. This exciting event was made possible through a wonderful partnership with the London Borough of Hounslow, ReLondon, C-Change West London and Let's Go Outside and Learn.
We were also supported by a few incredible organisations such as the Heston Action Group, Creative Spaces London, London Bike Hub, Crane Valley Partnership, and Kitche, among others. Our day was filled with a plenty of engaging activities that brought the community together in unforgettable ways. Participants had the chance to unleash their creativity by designing unique tote bags, explore the art of flower arranging, and even whip up delicious smoothies using pedal power! But it wasn't all just fun and games. Together with the local residents, we embarked on a journey to create a circular economy vision board. This collaborative effort allowed us to envision a brighter future for our community, one where sharing, reusing, recycling, and reducing waste are at the forefront of our mission. We are not only enhancing our environment but also boosting our overall wellbeing. In collaboration with Let's Go Outside and Learn and the Crane Valley Partnership, we also embarked on a community consultation focused on the River Crane. Our primary aim was to gain invaluable insights into the ways our community interacts with this natural resource, identify the obstacles and challenges hindering engagement, and gauge the sentiments of our residents toward their local surroundings. For more information about Heston In The Loop, and to get involved, please visit: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/hestonintheloop To learn about the River Crane please visit: https://www.cranevalley.org.uk/ and Let's Go Outside and Learn, please visit: https://www.lgoal.org/ We had a fantastic celebration on Sunday, 7th May 2023, as our Big Local community came together to commemorate the King's Coronation. With approximately 150 local residents in attendance, we enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea filled with delicious cakes!
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers, participants, and supporters who contributed to the success of this event. A special thank you goes to our community partners, Cranford Community College, for their exceptional support in organising the festivities, as well as the London Borough of Hounslow, and Creative Spaces London. Filmed by participants involved with the Big Local Youth Film Club with Arfhan Razak and Kulbir Maras. On Sunday 16th April 2023, our dedicated members and volunteers from the Big Local Youth Film Club took on the challenging task of addressing the appalling fly-tipping zone on Church Lane in Cranford, Hounslow. Together, we made an effort to improve the area, but there is still much work to be done to prevent further damage caused by fly-tippers. We remain committed to preserving the well-being of our community and will continue our efforts to clean up and deter such irresponsible actions.
Big thanks to Hounslow Highways for their support. Filmed by participants involved with the Big Local Youth Film Club with Arfhan Razak and Kulbir Maras. Directed and written by local resident and Youth Film Club lead Kulbir Maras. 'Between Us' is our first ever feature film about a series of three short stories about young love and modern connection set in London: an unresolved past, a complicated confession and a chance will change the future of these young lives.
More information coming soon. Let's Go Outside and Learn (LGOAL) delivered their Summer of Culture Event at Avenue Park in Cranford, Hounslow. Our Big Local Youth Film Club captured the day's event.
A big thank you to all those who attended and to Sarah Salisbury, Lucie Bloomfield and Frances Bennett at LGOAL for your support. We hope you enjoy the highlights. For more information about LGOAL please visit: https://www.lgoal.org/ Massive thanks to all partners involved: • London Borough of Hounslow Council • Hillingdon Council • C-Change West London / Heston West Big Local • Creative Spaces London • Cranford Action Group • Crane Valley Partnership • The Conservation Volunteers • London Wildlife Trust • Earthsong • Earthwild • Early Ed Events • Elevate Tutors LGOAL's next Cranford Cultures in the Park will take place on Saturday 25th March 2023 from 12 to 3pm at Waye Avenue Open Green Spaces. We will be supporting the event alongside our community partners. We look forward to seeing you soon! Any questions please get in touch with us at [email protected]. Our Big Local Youth Film Club is a community filmmaking project designed for young people living and studying in and around our Big Local area. The project is in collaboration with filmmakers Arfhan Razak and Kulbir Maras and supported by C-Change West London.
During the sessions young people learn the art of filmmaking and community work. In the last 7 years our young people have been involved with making documentaries, short films, music videos and community related content. The sessions are an opportunity for young people to learn leadership, communication and creative skills in a safe, friendly and fun environment. The youth film club is often the first step for our young people to get involved with our community volunteering programme. Sessions are FREE and run weekly every Sunday at Cranford Community College from 11 to 3pm. To sign up please click here. On Saturday 17th December 2022, we held our Big Local Christmas Community Wonderland Event at the Brabazon Community Centre and on Johnson Road in partnership with Creative Spaces London and Dan's Diner.
We had over 100 local people attend, coming together to celebrate Christmas and our strong community spirit. Big thanks to all our amazing volunteers, including Inder Ramdeva as Olaf and Kapil Lund as Mickey Mouse and Dan's Dinner for helping us put together this event. In total we raised over £200 for Great Ormand Street Hospital. |
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