Healthy Harrow

20/10/2026

💚 A special evening celebrating our amazing volunteers!

Last night, we brought together volunteers from across our across Voluntary Action Harrow programmes including Healthy Harrow, Sustain It and Wild Harrow, for a well-deserved evening of appreciation.

It was a lovely evening filled with great conversations, delicious food and a fun fact-finding quiz! It was also a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to meet, connect and learn more about the work happening across our programmes.

👏 A huge thank you to all our volunteers for the time, energy and dedication you give. Your contributions make a real difference to our programmes and the communities we support.

Interested in volunteering with us? Explore our volunteering opportunities here - https://www.vah.org.uk/volunteer/

20/10/2026

Harrow Interfaith Week Walk

Join us for the Harrow Interfaith Walk as we explore Kinsbury's diverse faith communities. Together, we'll walk through Roe Green Park, visit two Jain centres and visit a Roman Catholic Church along the way. We'll finish with a vegetarian lunch, and everyone is warmly invited to stay. A wonderful opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the rich faith and cultural diversity within our local community.

Explore our Health Walks programme https://healthyharrow.org.uk/walks/

30/09/2026

Explore, learn and get involved with Wild Harrow this October

There’s a great mix of Wild Harrow activities coming up this October, with opportunities to get outdoors, learn new skills, support local nature and discover more about Harrow’s green spaces.

From conservation working parties and orchard management, to bird watching, biological recording and a listening walk, there’s something for anyone interested in nature and the environment.

You can also join us for the People’s Emergency Briefing, an opportunity to explore how communities can prepare for environmental challenges and emergencies.

Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or completely new to conservation, you’re welcome to get involved.

No previous experience is needed for many of our activities.

Find out more about Wild Harrow and upcoming activities:
https://www.vah.org.uk/wild-harrow/

Harrow Nature Conservation Forum Harrow Parks Harrow Biodiversity and Environment

29/09/2026

CALLING ALL BEAN LOVERS!

🫘 Are you ready to Bang in Some Beans? 🫘

As part of Veg Power's national 'Bang in Some Beans' campaign, the public health team at Harrow Council is challenging Harrow residents to get keen with beans in the kitchen!

Beans are good for your health, good for your wallet and good for the planet. Currently, two thirds of the British population eat less than one portion (80g) of beans per week – we can do better than that!

From 28 September to 16 October, they're inviting you to cook or prepare as many bean dishes as possible:
✅ Salads
✅ Dips/toast toppers
✅ Soups/stews
✅ Curries
✅ Bean burgers
✅ Family favourites and new creations

To take part in the Harrow challenge, simply send to [email protected]
📸 A photo of your bean dish
📝 The recipe (even if it's from a cookbook or website)

At the end of the challenge, they'll combine their favourites into a Harrow bean recipe collection.

Ready to get cooking? Let's see how many different bean dishes Team Harrow can create!

25/09/2026

Fancy getting out for a walk, meeting new people and exploring Harrow?

Why not join the Grove Open Space & Roxborough Park Health Walk?

These free, friendly Health Walks are a great way to build more walking into your week, enjoy some fresh air and connect with other people. You don’t need to be an experienced walker – the walks are led by trained leaders and are suitable for different ages and fitness levels.

Grove Open Space & Roxborough Park Walk
🌿 Every Saturday 6:30 pm
🌿 Meeting point outside /opposite Morrisons at 19 Pinner Road Harrow, HA1 4FR
🌿 A friendly, supported wellbeing walk
🌿 Come along at your own pace

Whether you're looking to become more active, improve your wellbeing, explore local green spaces or simply enjoy a walk with others, there's a Health Walk for you.

Find out more and discover Health Walks across Harrow:
healthyharrow.org.uk/walks



Harrow Council

29/08/2026

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17/08/2026

🌟 EXCITING NEWS FOR WEST HARROW PARK! 🌳🏃‍♀️

We’re really excited about the prospect of Junior parkrun coming to West Harrow Park! 🎉

Junior parkrun is a fantastic way for children aged 4–14 to get active, have fun and become part of a friendly community — and we’d love to see it happening here in our park! 💚

Want to find out more? Come along to our Musicfest this Saturday, 22nd August, from 1–7pm and have a chat with the team to find out what’s being planned.

🎶 Live music
🍔 Food & bar - kids activities
🏃‍♂️ Junior parkrun info
🌳 All in your local park!

Free entry — we’d love to see you there! 🤩

Community GetActive WestHarrow

08/07/2026

An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been called for London, from 9am Wednesday 8th July until at least 9pm Sunday 12th July 2026.



To help yourself and your community, you can:

❤️ Check in on older people & those with a health or mental health condition

🚨 Be alert to signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, following NHS guidance

🗺️ Use and promote our Cool Spaces map, for those who seek respite while out and about

💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated

🔥 Take care to avoid wildfire risks, including with outdoor disposable BBQs, follow guidance from London Fire Brigade

☀️ Avoid being out in the sun from 11am-3pm and wear sun protection

🌊 Be mindful of water safety, water can be very cold and can cause shock, follow guidance from London Fire Brigade