Don't miss the HFTRA 'Lighting the Flame' annual conference - takes place 8 September 2012
The Hounslow Federation of Tenants and Residents Associations (HFTRA) conference will be held on 8 September 2012, at the Civic Centre, Hounslow.
In the spirit of the London 2012 Olympics the theme this year is 'Lighting the Flame'. HFTRA have full day planned, with a quiz in the main hall, presentations from Dave Cox, Chair of HFTRA, Councillor Steve Curran and Bernadette O'Shea and a housing bingo session in the afternoon. The market place will be also be open with interesting stalls to visit.
Each annual conference has a range of workshops for you to attend and this year is no exception. You'll be able to choose from:
Resident Scrutiny Goes Live
Practical Repairs
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour
Activity centres for older people
Welfare Reform-Benefit changes
Empowering residents
Health & Safety for volunteers
How to set up a social enterprise
Healthy Living on a budget
Lunch and refreshments will be provided and you'll even get the chance to win some great raffle prizes!
For more information about the day or to request an application pack, please phone 020 8569 5823 and leave your details (voicemail checked daily). Alternatively, you can email
dave-hftra@hotmail.co.uk
Find out more about
HFTRA
Getting there
The Civic Centre is based in: Lampton Road Hounslow TW3 4DN.
Download a travel guide for detailed information.
By Tube
The closest underground station is Hounslow Central on the Piccadily line. Turn right out of the station and it's a 5 minute walk to the Civic Centre.
Mainline trains
The nearest mainline station is Hounslow which is about a 20 minute walk to the Civic Centre. Hounslow railway station is in Travelcard Zone 5. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains.
The typical off-peak service from the station is six trains per hour to London Waterloo, four via Brentford and two via Richmond, and two trains per hour to Weybridge.
By bus
The following buses stop in Lampton Road or outside the Civic Centre.
The H20 bus stops outside Civic Centre and goes from Ivybridge to Isleworth
The 120 runs between Hounslow & Southall and also stops outside Civic Centre
By Car
Parking will be available in the main staff car park, look out for the marshalls on the day who will direct you to the entrance
