Hillingdon What's On

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

See the poster for full details.

Rock and Roll classes
(30 July – 24 September 2026)

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

Local talent needed

Dances for over 65s
(3 September then 1 October 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

Dovetail Dining Centre
(3 September then 4 September 2026)

Prices kept the same since 2024

Southland Garden
(3 September then 5 September 2026)

Gardening group
(3 September then 5 September 2026)

Hillingdon Fire Station Open Day
(5 September 2026)

Ruislip Duck Pond Market
(6 September then 20 September 2026)

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

Harefield Bowls
(6 September then 13 September 2026)

We are a mixed bowling club whose aim is to enjoy the game of bowls in a warm, friendly and informal atmosphere.
The Club has weekly organised roll ups, as well as internal competitions, which are strongly supported.
As a mixed club we take part in both the Three Counties and The Chiltern & Thames leagues. In addition to this there is a very full, friendly weekday and weekend fixture list.

Many of our players compete in Bowls England National, Middlesex, Harrow, Hillingdon and many more external competitions.
The social side is also well supported with B.B.Qs, bowls drives and other fun days during the summer season. In winter we arrange indoor matches plus Christmas celebrations, quiz nights, bingo etc.

We currently have around 60 members and we are always looking to welcome new members whether you are a beginner or more experienced.
Don’t think that bowls is just a game for the older generation. Bowls has something to offer to everyone and is a great opportunity to meet new people of all ages. It can be a highly skilful and competitive sport.

Just joining a club can open the doors to county, national and even international competition! Having said that, you may prefer just to take part in the local leagues or even just join as a social, non-bowling member.

Venue: Taylors Meadow, Hill End Rd, Harefield, Uxbridge UB9 6LD
Contact: 07768 611226
https://harefieldbowls.weebly.com/

Fun run and fun day
(6 September 2026)

End of Summer event
(6 September 2026)

Cancer centre coffee morning
(6 September 2026)

Fassnidge Coffee Mornings
(7 September then 8 September 2026)

Good for girls
(8 September then 15 September 2026)

All Saints Church coffee morning
(9 September then 16 September 2026)

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

Community Club
(9 September then 14 October 2026)

Mayors Bunker Tour
(10 September 2026)

Open Day
(12 September 2026)

Breakspear Fair
(12 September 2026)

Heritage open day
(12 September 2026)

Murder Mystery
(12 September 2026)

Disabled Strong man/woman event
(13 – 14 September 2026)

Battle if Britain commemorations
(19 September 2026)

Battle of Britain 86: The 15 Nations - Saturday 19 September 2026

To mark the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, BB86: The 15 Nations explores the remarkable stories of the countries that came to Britain's aid during its 'finest hour'.

Through a full day of tours, talks, stalls, family activities, music, food, and living history, we'll discover the vital contribution these nations made to the greatest air battle in history.

Join us at the Battle of Britain Bunker on Saturday 19 September as we commemorate the courage, sacrifice, and international cooperation that helped shape its outcome.

Tickets start from just £3.25 - Package Deals available, FREE for Hillingdon Heritage Members and FREE for Under 16s.

For all ticket enquiries, call 01895238154 or email bunker@hillingdon.gov.uk

Cleaner greener festival
(19 September 2026)

Bollywood dancing
(19 September 2026)

SEN Meet and Greet
(19 September 2026)

Wanted
(19 September 2026)

Big Break
(19 September 2026)

Desi Dances for over-65s
(25 September then 30 October 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

Healthy cooking
(25 September – 4 December 2026)

DLF Fun Day
(26 September 2026)

Coffee morning
(28 September 2026)

Coffee and crime
(2 October 2026)

Join us for Coffee & Crime with Simon McCleave. Simon will be talking about his latest book The Liverpool Killings.

Simon McCleave is a multi million-selling crime novelist who lives in North Wales with his wife and children. His debut novel, The Snowdonia Killings, was a #1 Amazon Bestseller and sold over 400,000 copies. The subsequent books in the DI Ruth Hunter series have all been bestsellers and have collectively sold over 3 million copies. The Liverpool Killings is the 23rd book in the DI Ruth Hunter series.

The Dark Tide, the first book in an Anglesey based crime series, was a hit in 2022 and was the highest selling Waterstone’s Welsh Book of the Month ever.

In 2025 McCleave launched a brand-new series Marshal of Snowdonia featuring Frank Marshal, a retired police officer and now ranger in Snowdonia National Park. The books, which are also bestsellers, are now in audio from Simon & Schuster.

Before writing novels, Simon worked as a script editor at the BBC and a producer at Channel 4 before working as a story analyst in Los Angeles. He then became a script writer, writing on series such as Silent Witness, The Bill, Murder in Suburbia and many more.

Timbers through time
(3 – 4 October 2026)

Timbers Through Time: A Story of 600 Years

Date: 3rd and 4th October 3pm

Location: The Great Barn, Harmondsworth

Description: To celebrate 600 years of the Great Barn of Harmondsworth, Outline Theatre will be weaving the tale of the barn through the centuries through folk song, dance and drama. Walk with us through time as we tell the story of the common folk: the medieval craftsmen who built the barn, the people who worked the land, gathered the harvest and survived the cruel upheavals of history. A testament to a medieval miracle that is admired today as the Cathedral of Middlesex.

Curtain up!
(6 October then 3 November 2026)

Come along to their monthly play reading sessions, led by Zoe from Ruislip Dramatic Society, and enjoy the chance to read a character, or just listen as the group brings a play to life.

Date: 03 March 2026 - 31 December 2026. Reoccurs monthly on the first Tuesday of the month
Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Location: Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, UB10 8PD
Cost: £3

Dementia Friendly Choir
(7 October 2026)

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

Bunk down at the Bunker
(11 October 2026)

Quiz Night
(23 October 2026)

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

Winter walk
(30 – 31 January 2027)

30 – 31 JAN 2027

See London’s most iconic sights with this fantastic walking Challenge and kickstart your 2027. The London Winter Walk is the best way to start the year strong and fundraise for an important cause. Whether it’s the full marathon walk across London, a scenic half marathon along the Thames Path, or the family friendly 10km and 5km.

All routes start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground and take in both sides of the Thames & the capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team, or as an individual, and families are welcome. There are rest stops packed with snacks & drinks, a finisher’s t-shirt & medal, and hot food back at the finish line.

• Walk • Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km • Family Friendly & Accessible • Food & Drink Included • Medal & Finisher’s T-Shirt Included

To register or find our more - https://www.ultrachallenge.com/london-winter-walk/listed-charity/