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England will look to defend their title, while Wales aims to make a bold statement. Expect high-paced action, dramatic moments, and passionate support from both sides in this eagerly anticipated clash.

Hounslow Youth Theatre (6 - 11 Years) Every Friday during Term Time The Arts Centre Hounslow is a vibrant community theatre and arts hub dedicated to making the performing arts accessible to everyone. For over 10 years, we have been providing high-quality theatre experiences, workshops, and events for the local community. We are passionate about nurturing creativity in children and young people, offering opportunities for them to develop confidence, teamwork, and performance skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our work with young people includes our much-loved annual pantomime, school engagement programmes, and a range of performing arts activities designed to inspire the next generation of performers. From acting and dance to singing and backstage skills, we give children the chance to explore their creativity and build valuable life skills. Our 611s Youth Theatre is perfect for young people who love to perform, build confidence, and have fun in a welcoming and encouraging space. Led by experienced professionals, our weekly sessions introduce key theatre skills through games, storytelling, and performance projects, helping children develop their talents while making new friends. Whether they dream of the stage or just want to try something new, our Youth Theatre is a fantastic way to explore the magic of theatre! + Bursary places and payment schemes are available. Please select the bursary ticket option and contact The Arts Centre, Hounslow for more information. SPRING TERM DATES: Friday 9th January - Friday 27th March Friday 21st February - NO SESSION Children already signed up to our Youth Theatre will be automatically enrolled to the next term. We will take payments from current students on the first day of the new term If your child is outside of this age group but would like to join our Youth Theatre please contact us directly. We do accept younger and older children on a case by case basis.

We are holding the next muslim marriage event on Saturday 21st June 2025 at Royal Nawaab, Hoover Building 7, Western Avenue, Perivale, London, UB6 8DB. We are excited to announce an upcoming event designed to provide a platform for Muslim British passport holders seeking partners for marriage. This event is open to all individuals who are fully divorced, widowed, or single. Event Details: Age Groups: Group 1: Females: Ages 21 - 29 Males: Ages 21 - 32 Group 2: Females: Ages 30 & over Males: Ages 33 & over Important Notes: This event is open to everyone, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of professional experience. We encourage participants to engage with each other. Advisors will be present to assist those who may feel shy or need support in starting conversations. The event will be conducted in a professional and formal manner. To ensure an equal ratio of participants, space will be limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment Information: If you wish to pay by card or bank transfer, please contact Mo at 07738638325. There is no booking fee. If you believe you would benefit from this opportunity and would like to secure your place at our event, please reach out to one of our advisors using the contact details provided. Spread the Word: Please help us by sharing this message with Muslim brothers and sisters seeking a partner in marriage. For More Information: Call Alisha at 07737309349 or Mo at 07738638325. Visit our website: https://muslimmarriageevents.info/event/muslim-marriage-events-london/ We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful event!

This October, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery unveils Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden — the largest institutional exhibition of original prints by the acclaimed British artist to date. Curated by renowned art historian Richard Calvocoressi, this landmark show features around 60 vibrant, emotionally charged prints that span five decades of Hodgkin’s career, from 1966 to 2016. Installed throughout Pitzhanger’s contemporary gallery and the atmospheric rooms of the historic Manor itself, this retrospective-in-print immerses visitors in Hodgkin’s world of colour, memory, and abstraction. His bold, gestural works — full of nuance and feeling — transform the building into a living canvas of moments remembered and reimagined. As curator Richard Calvocoressi notes, “In the case of Howard Hodgkin, the term ‘prints’ is perhaps misleading. Many of them were hand-coloured by the artist or his collaborators and come close to being one-offs, like paintings; and as such, they make a powerful impact on their environment. Working from memory and imagination, Hodgkin created images of transience, in which ambiguous, dissolving forms are the pictorial equivalent of an autobiographical sensation or perception. I hope visitors will be both moved and exhilarated by this exhibition.” Highlights include Venetian Views (1995), a rarely united series of lyrical cityscapes, and Swimming (2011), created for the London 2012 Olympics. This marks the second time Hodgkin’s work has been exhibited at Pitzhanger. He was drawn to the building’s distinctive light and architecture for a 2009 exhibition — before the major restoration and reopening in 2019 — establishing a meaningful connection with the site that continues today. A setting steeped in art and architecture, Pitzhanger Manor was the country home of visionary architect Sir John Soane, built between 1800 and 1804. Designed as a showcase for his most experimental ideas, the Manor also has a rich artistic legacy – Soane often welcomed leading artists of the day, including frequent guest and kindred spirit J.M.W. Turner. Further details about the exhibition will be released closer to the opening date—subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on this exhibition.

This workshop invites participants to reflect on how identity is formed, expressed and transformed, particularly within hybrid or migrant contexts. Through conversation, analysis of artworks, creative making, and storytelling, participants will explore their own cultural narratives. Each participant will produce a visual piece and the option of a recorded story, contributing to a growing archive of Anglo-Polish experiences. The workshop will be led by artist, Ania Ruszkowski [https://www.aniaruszkowski.com/]and inspired by our current exhibition, My Country is My Home: The Polish Community in the United Kingdom

The Art Centre Hounslow's Youth Advisory Board (YAB), is made up of some of Hounslow's most talented young performers and emerging creative leaders! On Thursday 15th January they are coming together and taking over The Arts Centre Hounslow to showcase their performing talents! With singing, music, dramatic performances, and comedy, this will be a night to remember. Not only will the evening be performed by our very special group of young creatives, every part of the event will be led and produced by them as they discover what it takes to put on a successful evening of creativity and performance! Come along to support the next generation of leading performers and creatives that are making things HAPPEN in their local area. Each ticket will go towards supporting this showcase event and providing a vital budget for our YAB to put on incredible future events with The Arts Centre Hounslow. If you are interested in joining the YAB, come along to meet them this January and reach out directly to [email protected]