Learn how to grow your own potatoes at a free event in Brentford and Isleworth.

Visitors to Syon Park Garden Centre in London Road and Osterley Gardens Centre in Windmill Lane, will have the chance to learn about spuds from Saturday, March 20 to Sunday March 28.

New jobs are to be created as Chiswick's Volkswagen dealership moves to new larger premises.

After 40 successful years based on Kings Street, the car retailer has relocated to a new site at Gillette Corner in Great West Road, following a £400,000 revamp.

The iconic Lucozade sign which has returned to its original Brentford home on the M4 - was officially turned on today.

The original neon "replaces lost energy" sign was taken down in 2004 after more than 50 years of battling the elements and has been in Gunnersbury Park Museum ever since.

A reverend is trying to persuade people to choose Fairtade when doing their weekly shop.

Reverend Derath Durkin of St Faith's Church in Brentford, is holding a "Big Swap" after her usual Sunday services on February 28 and March 7, where people can stay behind for a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee and biscuits.

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A VICAR is swapping bibles for beer as she exchanges jobs with a Brentford pub landlord for one night only.

The job swap will see Reverend Derath Durkin of St Faith's Church, pulling pints at the Lord Nelson pub and landlord Lee Bartlett giving a talk about his role in the community at the church in Windmill Road.

A MOTHER-OF-ONE narrowly escaped jail after admitting trying to pass off fake £20 notes in Brentford, writes Robert Cumber.

Danielle Eales bought a toothbrush at Butts dental practice on September 24 using the counterfeit cash and then attempted to exchange another note for two £10 notes at Watermans art centre on October 10.

The 30-year-old, of Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, admitted two charges of passing fake notes when she appeared at Feltham Magistrates Court last Friday (January 15).

She received a suspended four-month prison sentence for each count and was also given a three-month curfew order.

A Very Funny, Feel-Good Night Out
Sunday 17 January @ 7.45pm
Feel-good priced tickets. Buy 1 get 1 free - £10 for 2
Box Office: 020 8232 1010
Watermans, 40 High Street
Brentford TW8 0DS
www.watermans.org.uk

Rob Rouse, Dougie Dunlop and Dave Ward are three consummate professionals. Not for them cheap laughs at the audience's expense or trying to shock the audience into submission by using indelicate language.

Rasa with Oxfordshire Theatre Company presents
Handful of Henna
Written by Rani Moorthy
Directed by Karen Simpson
Thurs 28 - Sat 30 Jan @7.45pm
Press Night Thurs 28 Jan @ 7.45pm + experience a handful of henna

HANDFUL OF HENNA is an evocative new play, by the performer and writer, Rani Moorthy. Thirteen year-old, Nasreen is being dragged back to the family home by her mum, Saheeda, to attend a wedding. The petulant teenager is annoyed at being separated from her friends and her mobile phone, not to mention being far away from her comfort zone so continues to bait and irritate her mother.

But thanks to the mystical powers of henna, and a little bit of help from the wagging tongues of the Aunties, Grannies and neighbours, Nasreen discovers some unexpected truths about her mother's past. Skipping back and forth across time and between two cultures, four actresses create a bustling, colourful world bursting with music and celebration.

Based on true life stories, Handful of Henna explores the mystical and healing powers of henna, which is used traditionally in celebrations, body adornment, and as an antidote to ward of evil spirits and nightmares. With warm humour and moving drama, Handful of Henna reveals how mother and daughter's fractious relationship is cemented by this cooling and soothing plant.

Based in Manchester, Rasa produce exiting and heart-warming drama that unites both South Asian and Western theatre. (Credits include: Curry Tales, Shades of Brown), whilst Oxfordshire Theatre Company has been specialising in touring high quality theatre to rural areas.

Handful of Henna opens at Watermans on January 28 before going on a national tour until 28 March at various venues around the UK. www.rasatheatre.co.uk

For the three performances at Watermans, our very own henna artist, Riffat will work her mehndi magic on your hands using hundred per cent natural henna weaving designs that will look simply sensational. Riffat will be available before the show, so do arrive early. For more information visit www.riffat.co.uk

Tickets: Thurs £8 (£6 advance)
Fri & Sat £10 (£8 advance)
Box Office: 020 8232 1010
40 High Street
Brentford TW8 ODS
www.watermans.org.uk

A small Brentford social club raised over £5,000 for charity Help the Heroes.

Members of Inverness Social Club in Boston Manor Road, were surprised with people's generosity after collecting £5,300 over just six weeks.

The Landlord of popular Brentford boozer the magpie and crown is forced to move out as rent negotiations break down - however the doors stay open.

Stephen Bolton has confirmed that his last offer was rejected by owners, the Wellington Pub Company, after he declared himself unable to meet demands for a 15 per cent rent increase.