Canal entrance transformed by art and hard work
A piece of public art and a huge clean-up operation have transformed an entrance to a local canal – with the aim of attracting more people to use it again. The entrance to the Grand Union Canal in close to the Southall Army Reserve Centre, in Bank Side, had become a bit of an unloved […]
School standards are top of the class
An impressive nine out of every 10 of our borough’s schools are now rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, demonstrating how high standards have been kept despite the challenges of the past couple of years. Ofsted inspections resumed last summer after being interrupted by the pandemic, with eight of our schools being visited. Another […]
Ealing Project swaps nightclubs for a hit of culture
Ealing Project is on the ground floor of the Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre – transforming the dark basement area that used to house Club Karma and LA Boulevard nightclubs into a surprisingly roomy and high-ceilinged neighbourhood arts and culture miniplex. The new venue opened this summer and features a three-screen cinema, a café, a bar, […]
Summer holiday activities and food
Ealing Council is gearing up for the summer holidays, when it will be delivering its Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) to young people in the borough. The HAF scheme is available to children and young people in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. There are also limited places available for vulnerable children and young […]
Get involved and ready for race day
Have you entered this year’s Ealing Half Marathon in September? If so, training plans have been prepared for you – whatever your ability level. The organisers are also calling on residents to join the ranks of the race day volunteers who have helped make the event such a popular staple of the local calendar. From […]
Warning: COVID-19 rates on the rise
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has not gone away. And rates are on the rise again both nationally and in our borough, with more people testing positive throughout June. Residents are being reminded by public health officers to take simple, effective steps to protect themselves and loved ones. Get vaccinated and get your booster dose The best way […]
Win tickets to Ealing Summer Festivals
Around Ealing and Ealing Summer Festivals have teamed-up to give away 12 tickets to readers in a competition. There are three chances to win, because three lucky entrants will be able to win one of the following prizes: Four tickets for Ealing Comedy Four tickets for Ealing Blues Four tickets for Ealing Jazz. There is […]
Saving money with some Common Sense
We are happy to bring you this regular Common Sense With Money feature by Steve Allen, the business manager of Hillingdon Credit Union. He will be providing tips and help with managing your money and providing ways to reduce save money and improve your finances – especially useful given the cost-of-living issues we are all […]
Cost of living: Could credit union help?
As the cost-of-living crisis starts to bite, a little-known alternative to high street banks is offering you simple and affordable savings and loans. Residents struggling to get a bank account, or an affordable loan, can join the Hillingdon Credit Union The union (soon to be renamed the London Community Bank) has been trading for 31 […]
Ealing Summer Festivals back again
Set in our borough’s stunning parks, Ealing Summer Festivals is returning with its renowned comedy, blues and jazz events – as well as welcoming back the Ealing Beer Festival and Acton Carnival. Acton Carnival brought to you by Artification Acton Carnival is the biggest festival in Acton and a vibrant celebration of the town’s rich […]
Around Ealing magazine – summer 2022
Welcome to the summer 2022 edition of Around Ealing magazine. It is available to view (below) as a PDF or as an interactive version. Whether its being in the local park, with the sun on your back; or the long, hazy stretch of the school holidays; or even just catching up with friends in the […]
Town centre proposal aims at 3,000 jobs
A proposed, multi-million-pound office redevelopment for Ealing’s town centre could bring thousands of new, well-paid jobs to the borough. The scheme, called The Broadway Connection, is being proposed by British Land and, if approved, it is believed that it has the potential to attract new businesses, deliver up to 3,000 new jobs, and bring hundreds […]