Local What's On

Events at Southlands Arts Centre
(9 April – 30 September 2026)

See the poster for full details.

All Saints Church coffee morning
(15 April then 22 April 2026)

A Weekly coffee morning at All Saints Church, Long Lane Hillingdon.

Evening at Uxbridge Library
(15 April 2026)

An Evening with.

Pinner chalk mines
(16 April 2026)

Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society are holding a free public drop-in event about Pinner Chalk Mines and local Chalk at Eatscote House Gardens
Stable Block on

*Thursday 16th April 2-4pm*.

Don Chisolm will be chatting about his memories of the mines and there will be local rock specimens and
displays including flint, sarsens and puddingstone.

All are welcome, parking and refreshments available.

Harlington Wellbeing Event
(17 April 2026)

Hillingdon Health and Care Partners (HHCP) have committed to deliver inreach work in Heathrow Villages aimed at improving health and wellbeing initiatives for their community. This programme is designed to make services more accessible and includes several key initiatives such as:

Health checks (BP, AF, BMI)
Promotion of the mobile X‑ray unit
Recruitment and introduction of Community Champions
Wider health messaging and signposting
Educational workshops on long‑term conditions (LTCs) and topics such as falls prevention

To support the delivery of these commitments, we are planning a local inreach event at the end of April, bringing these activities together in one place for residents. We have secured Lansdowne House in Harlington as the venue for the day, giving us a central and accessible location to deliver the event.

Details:

Date: Friday 17th April 2026
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Harlington Hospice, Lansdowne House, Saint Peter's Way, UB3 5AB

Please can you let us know if you are interested in becoming a stallholder or speaker at this event. For more information please contact Josh Thorpe joshthorpe@3stnwl.org.uk

Pottery Workshops
(18 April 2026)

Ruislip Duck Pond Market
(19 April then 3 May 2026)

Popular regular market located at Manor Farm site, Ruislip
1st and 3rd Sundays of each Month.

Macmillan Coffee Morning
(22 April 2026)

Orchard Lounge, 10am to 1pm
Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre.

Mayor's Quiz night
(23 April 2026)

MAYOR OF HILLINGDON'S CHARITABLE TRUST - ST. GEORGES DAY QUIZ 2026

Thu 23 Apr 2026 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Morello Lounge, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JN

Come and join the Mayor of Hillingdon for a fun packed St Georges Day themed Quiz hosted at Morello Lounge, Uxbridge.

Tickets are £5 per person, with a maximum team size of 8 people.
For a private table which seats up to 8 people, you must buy full priced 8 People table ticket.

All other tables size bookings may have the opportunity to make new friends by having additional participants added to their table to form a team of up to 8.

Quiz starts promptly at 19:30

Why not come along, grab something to eat and settle in for a night of fun!
There will be mini games throughout the evening, and a raffle at £1 a ticket so please do bring some change with you if you'd like to take part.

Should you require any further information, please contact civicandceremonial@Hillingdon.gov.uk

Rock n Roll lessons
(23 April 2026)

St Georges Day - Family Fun Day
(25 April 2026)

Located at Hayes Rugby Club

Secrets uncovered tour
(25 April 2026)

Date: 25 April 2026

Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

Location: Battle of Britain Bunker, Wren Avenue, Uxbridge, UB10 0BE

Discover the secret spaces of the Bunker in this special guided walking tour.

Explore the hidden rooms, corridors and objects that have been closed to the public for many years and find out more about the remarkable people who worked behind the scenes in the Battle of Britain and beyond.

Ticket information
Adults - £14
Senior (65-years-old and above) - £12
Children (under 16-years-old) - £0

https://hillingdon.gov.uk/
01895 238154

Sikh Community Festival
(26 April 2026)

Free Entry

Lao New Year
(26 April 2026)

Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
Time: 2pm - 9pm
Venue: Winston Churchill Theatre, Pinn Way, Ruislip, HA4 7QL
(plenty of free onsite parking)

There will be:
⋆ Baci ceremony
⋆ Song Nam ceremony
⋆ Lao food buffet
⋆ Traditional music and dance
⋆ Raffle
⋆ "Laos Got Talent" - your chance to share your talent in singing, stand-up comedy, magic tricks, martial arts, etc.

To avoid disappointment please purchase your tickets early as spaces are limited, and we don't want to turn anyone away at the door.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://lao-association-in-the-uk.sumupstore.com/products

See you there! 💦

Ickenham Railway open day
(2 May 2026)

Passenger carrying miniature railway using steam and diesel locomotives on our portable track on our track behind the Coach & Horses Pub, 1 High Road, Ickenham, Middlesex UB10 8LJ
1200 -1700hrs
Rides, all ages, £1.
More info. at www.idsme.co.uk

Charity Football match
(4 May 2026)

Tickets are selling fast for our Celebrity Charity Match hosted by Sellebrity Soccer on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May 2026 at the Skyline Roofing Stadium - all in support of Mount Vernon Cancer Charity.

We start the day at 12.15pm with the Northwood all-stars game featuring players from the club’s last five years, two sides managed by former Woods Managers Ben Bukowski & Dennis Quigley.

Then at 1.45pm we shall showcase the future of the Club with some of our youth teams at the club taking part in mini matches.

This all builds up to the main feature at 3.15pm as two teams of celebrities from TV, Sport and Social Media take to the field. It’s all compared by Ricky Groves (Eastenders) with a real party atmosphere! Lots of music, fun and surprises and all in a good cause.

It’s one of Northwood FC’s big Centenary celebration events and we’d love to see you there.

Dementia Friendly Choir
(6 May then 3 June 2026)

Dementia Friendly Choir held at The Winston Churchill Theatre, Manor Farm, Pinn Way, Ruislip HA4 7QL

Dances for over 65s
(7 May then 4 June 2026)

Our free tea dances are suitable for beginners, intermediate dancers and those who just want to enjoy the atmosphere. Learn various dance styles, such as the waltz, quickstep and ballroom, at our tea dances

Dancing starts at 1pm. Doors open at 12.50pm.

Please bring your HillingdonFirst card with you.
If you're joining others on the dance floor, please wear comfortable footwear.
Light refreshments (cold drinks and biscuits) will be available.

Tea Dances are held once a month at the Winston Churchill Theatre, Manor Farm, Pinn Way, Ruislip HA4 7QL

Thursday 7 May, Thursday 4 June, Thursday 9 July, Thursday 6 August, Thursday 3 September, Thursday 8 October, Thursday 5 November and Thursday 3 December

To book visit https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/8547/Tea-dance

Coffee & Crime - Andrea Mara
(8 May 2026)

Ruislip Manor Library. Linden Avenue, Ruislip Manor, HA4 8TW

Jumble Sale - The Music Box
(9 May 2026)

In aid of Give and Share Charity.
Tables £8.

Community Resilience Roadshow
(9 May 2026)

Saturday 9th May 2026
12:00–16:00
Hillingdon Fire Station, Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon

We are excited to bring together partners and residents to promote community preparedness and resilience.
Residents will be able to meet local responder partners including Hillingdon Council, London Ambulance Service (LAS), London Fire Brigade, Met Police Service, the Environment Agency, Affinity, British Red Cross, the Military, Rapid Relief Team and the Hillingdon Federation of Community Associations. They'll be able to explore emergency vehicles, take part in fun hands‑on activities, and learn practical steps to keep themselves, their family, and neighbours safe. For example, the LAS will be teaching CPR.

There will also be free food available! The Rapid Relief Team will be serving burgers; meat, vegetarian and vegan options available! And spreading awareness about how their organisation contributes to resilience.

Eventbrite link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-resilience-roadshow-tickets-1983525590436?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information contact Fiona Gibbs, Stronger Communities Manager and Prevent Lead at Hillingdon Council by emailing her at fgibbs@hillingdon.gov.uk

Charity Race night
(9 May 2026)

Michael Sobell House Plant Sale
(9 May 2026)

Our incredible volunteer gardening team present another fabulous Michael Sobell House Annual Plant Sale.

Whilst you browse and buy from our range of beautiful gardening goodies, you'll also be able to purchase hot drinks and homemade cakes, all in support of your local hospice.

There will also be a raffle with lots of prizes to be won!

Time: 10.00 - 12.00
Venue: Michael Sobell House, Northwood, HA6 2RN

Family Support Volunteers Needed
(15 May then 22 May 2026)

Charity quiz night
(15 May 2026)

Quiz night raising funds for Radio Hillingdon

Denham Village Fayre
(25 May 2026)

Come to the annual Denham Charter Fayre on the last bank holiday in May.

The village will be closed to traffic and we will host a selection of local artisan stalls, food court area, funfair, Brass Band, Punch & Judy, Morris Dancing and homemade Teas and cakes in our historic Church and Memorial Hall.

Parking is available on two field sites in the village for only £5 per car for the whole day with golf buggy transport to the heart of the Fayre for those who need it. Come and enjoy a fun filled day.

Times: 10am - 4pm
https://www.denhamparish.church/denham-village-fayre
St Mary’s Church, Village Road, Denham, Uxbridge, United Kingdom, UB9 5BH

Desi Dances for over-65s
(29 May then 26 June 2026)

Our free desi dances are suitable for beginners, intermediate dancers and those who just want to enjoy the atmosphere.

With a mixture of different dance styles (including classical Indian dance, street and jazz), our desi dance classes are energetic and lots of fun.

Being held at Botwell Leisure Centre. East Avenue, Hayes. UB3 2HW

Friday 29 May, Friday 26 June, Friday 31 July, Friday 28 August, Friday 25 September,
Friday 30 October, Friday 27 November, Friday 18 December

Tel. 020 8561 0956
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/desi-dances

Crime Festival
(13 June 2026)

Our Crime Fiction Festival is back for its second year — bigger, bolder, and packed with even more thrills for crime and mystery lovers!
Join us for a full day of author talks, conversations, and crime‑themed sessions featuring some of the most exciting names in the genre. Your ticket grants access to all talks throughout the day, and you’ll keep the same reserved seat for every session.
📅 Saturday 13 June 2026
⏱ 10:00am - 16.30 (end time TBC)
📍 Winston Churchill Theatre, Ruislip
⭐ Authors Confirmed So Far

T M Logan
M J Arlidge
C M Ewan
Louise Candlish
Araminta Hall
Ilona Bannister
Luca Veste
G D Wright
Simon Mason
Remi Kohn

More authors will be announced soon. Line-up and event details are subject to change.
🍕 On the Day

Licensed bar
Tea & coffee
Bookshop
Pizza truck
Full programme timings and themed sessions to be published shortly

🎟 Tickets: £12 + booking fee
One price for the whole day of events.

Box office 01895 277643

Harefield Village Fete
(13 June 2026)

Meet the team from Radio Hillingdon at this event!

British Legion - Auto Show
(21 June 2026)

Author Talk at Ickenham Library
(25 June 2026)

Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location: Ickenham Library, Community Close / Long Lane, Ickenham, UB10 8RE
Cost: Free
https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/author-events

Award-winning and internationally bestselling author Ross Montgomery will be joining us to discuss his first adult novel 'The Murder at World’s End'.

About the book
Downton Abbey meets Knives Out in the gripping new crime series where an unlikely sleuthing duo - an under-butler and a foul-mouthed octogerian - hunt a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world. Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges and rising terror to unmask the killer before it's too late...

Hillingdon Heritage Workshop
(30 June 2026)

Hillingdon Heritage Home History Workshop
Tuesday 30th June 13:00 - 14:00

Interested in learning more about your home? Our workshops can help you!
We can help you with...
🌳 Getting started with your research
🗺️ Navigating Ancestry’s record collection
📖 Advising on how you can use other resources such as FindMyPast and our archive to complement your Ancestry research.

This event is FREE, and hosted at Hillingdon Museum (currently accessed through Uxbridge Library).

Pottery Workshops
(11 July 2026)

John Locke Summer Fair
(11 July 2026)

Meet the team from Radio Hillingdon at this event!

Denham Green Summer Festival
(12 July 2026)

E-Act Denham Green PTFA are looking for participants.

Author Talk
(20 July 2026)

Date: 20 July 2026
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location: Great Barn, Manor Farm Site, Bury Street / Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 7SU
Cost: £5
https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/author-events

Hillingdon Council are thrilled to welcome international bestselling author David Baldacci to the Great Barn, Ruislip, for the opening night of his UK tour.

With more than 150 million books sold worldwide, Baldacci is one of the most successful thriller writers of our time.

He’ll be in conversation with Matt Nixon, Features Editor at the Daily Express, for an evening of insight, storytelling and discussion.

Signed books will be available to purchase at the event.

YWDCC TALENT SHOW COMPETITION
(28 August – 14 November 2026)

Local talent needed

Desi Dances for over-65s
(18 December 2026)

Our free desi dances are suitable for beginners, intermediate dancers and those who just want to enjoy the atmosphere.

With a mixture of different dance styles (including classical Indian dance, street and jazz), our desi dance classes are energetic and lots of fun.

Being held at Botwell Leisure Centre. East Avenue, Hayes. UB3 2HW

Friday 29 May, Friday 26 June, Friday 31 July, Friday 28 August, Friday 25 September,
Friday 30 October, Friday 27 November, Friday 18 December

Tel. 020 8561 0956
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/desi-dances