Brentford Towers Residents Association
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welcome

So who are we?

We are the Brentford Towers Residents Association. The tragic events at Grenfell Towers touched us all, not just in London but all around the world, June 14th still makes me humble. It was because of Grenfell that the residents of Brentford Towers realised they had no voice to highlight the issues surrounding their homes, their immediate environment and community. So what did we do? We formed Brentford Towers Residents Association and we were born on the 4th of July 2017.


Brentford Towers itself  is a lively, diverse, multi-cultural community located in an area of natural beauty with a rich heritage dating as far  back as the Roman times and features in the Civil War of 1642 and the Battle of Trafalgar. Sitting by the Thames, the Towers also have links to the London Museum of Water and Steam due to the names of each of the Towers.

Our mission

Our association was created by the residents for the residents and we do not advocate any political parties, views or opinions. The BTRA are simply in place to protect and promote the interests of the local residents and foster local community initiatives. We work in partnership with Hounslow Council, the Metropolitan Police and other local borough community parties.


We are excited to be here, we are glad you have joined with us and we hope you enjoy the journey to a better,  brighter and even happier Community.


Chair, BTRA

Thanks for your visit

 There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. 


Email: info.btra@gmail.com

Community Updates

Grenfell

Remembering the 72

On 14th June, 2017 at around 00:54, a fire broke out on the 4th floor at a tower block in Kensington and Chelsea in west London, by 3am, the fire had fully engulfed all 24 floors taking 72 lives. Those lives included, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, mothers, fathers, uncles, parents, grandparents; even the unborn.

None of them should have died, no one has been brought to justice so far, no one has taken blame. The pain and suffering is still being felt across the community. The 72 must be remembered.

As long as we remember

As long as we remember them, they will never die, they will live forever, so remember them with the colour green. Remember them on Thursday 14th June at 12 noon for 72 seconds, hold the 24 hour vigil, keep the faith; remember!


Peace and love be with you all.

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Hey. Guess what? we're celebrating 2 years of the btra!

That's right, its now 2 years

The BTRA is thrilled to be celebrating 2 years since it formed following the tragic event at Grenfell. Since that time the BTRA has held events to launch its formation, the children's halloween party, taken part in the Brentford Festival and worked constantly alongside Hounslow Council on all kinds of matters that affects the Brentford Towers Estate and the neighbourhood in general.


The following year will be no different as we continue to support all activities that encourages a positive image of our homes, a safe neigbourhood and good citizenship.

Did someone say free?

Kids need to let of steam for summer?

At London Museum of Water & Steam we’re looking forward to the summer holidays! 

Kids go free every day all summer from Saturday 20th July until Sunday 1st September. We’ll be running the steam train every Wednesday and most  weekends. We’ll  also have paddling pools and the Splash Zone to keep cool, as well as  crafting our very own River Thames, a boat trail, and storytelling every  weekday at 11am.

We’d love to see some of our neighbours!

Details can be found at:

https://waterandsteam.org.uk/events/water-fun-summer-at-the-london-museum-of-wa

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COME TO THE BRENTFORD TOWERS GARDENING WORKSHOPS

You are invited to join us for gardening workshops.......

  where you can meet people, learn new horticultural skills and design a community garden!

No materials needed, just bring yourselves and invite friends…

Upcoming sessions

  Sunday 1st Sep - (12-4pm) Design, planning, paths and planting

Saturday 14th Sep - (12–3pm) Creating insect hotels and signage

Saturday 21st Sep - (12-3pm) Maintenance plans and launch party

Where?

  The park area behind Harvey House, Brentford Towers, Green Dragon Lane, TW8 0DA

  

For more information please contact david.cordell@groundwork.org.uk

See us in person!

Come along to the next residents meeting , visit the Events page for the next date and venue or visit us  at Facebook https://en-gb.facebook.com/BTRAteam/ or Twitter  https://twitter.com/@BTRAteam

Brentford Towers Residents Association

C/o Cornish House, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, Middlesex TW8 0DN, GB . Email us at info.btra@gmail.com

NEXT RESIDENTS MEETING

The next Resident's meeting has postponed due to the BTRA's close working with the council on themajor improvement works to alll six houses. Details on a suitable dateawill be posted here once a date has been identified.


This is my house!

What's going on in the house next door? Check out "Around the Houses" . Here  you'll find information, news, updates and more on what's happening in all six Houses at Brentford Towers 

HIGHLIGHT - NEW SIGNAGE ON THE ESTATE!

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BTRA and HOUNSLOW COUNCIL would like to invite all residents for the opening of both Concierges 

So what else is new?

As you can imagine, it has been a tad difficult to know which house is which with all that scaffolding obscuring the names so, new signage for the estate is being planned for the long term. In the interim some new signage is being put up around the estate, for more news on that just click the "Find Out More" button

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Lights please!

Yes, the joy of lights  they do wonders don't they? They bring comfort and little sense of safety, especially in these dark and long nights of winter. New floodlights have appeared on top of each house casting bright light down to the ground below but, more is needed, particularly outside Green Dragon Lane School, the play area outside and along the back of Boulton House so, its nice to hear there are plans for more lights on the estate so yes, lights please. 

REPORTING CONCERNS

At times things may happen around our estate but its not always clear to know who to contact or what to do so, if you have a concern please read the following advice.


Please remember, if you see anything suspicious or see illegal activities and it is not an emergency either:


Phone 101, or;


Contact the Brentford Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) by email: brentford.snt@met.police.uk to report it. 

Reporting incidents is invaluable to the local police and SNT.


ONLY CALL 999 IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION OR IF A CRIME IS IN PROGRESS.