Get creative with recycling truck art competition
Young artists are being invited to take part in a competition to share a positive environmental message with other people, via the side of each recycling truck in the borough. Greener Ealing Ltd, Ealing Council’s refuse, recycling and grounds maintenance contractor, is launching the competition to school pupils in the borough. Entrants must draw, colour […]
Win dance class with Strictly star Oti Mabuse
We have teamed-up with Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse to offer 10 lucky local children the cha-cha-chance to show off their artistic moves and win a free dance class with her. All your child needs to do to have a chance of winning the dance lesson is to get creative. Download a sketch of […]
Win a season ticket for the zoo – there is plenty to do
You may have read the news that another baby was born at Hanwell Zoo in the spring, and other newcomers are waiting to see you as well? Well, why not have a go at our competition to win a free season ticket to the local gem? “It’s our first baby loris, which is a huge […]
No complaints about career path for apprentice
“I had always thought apprenticeships were for school leavers,” said Natalie Burrage, who became an apprentice at 31 to restart her career after a tragedy made her rethink her future. She is now a complaints officer for Ealing Council’s adults and children’s services. It is a job she gained after completing a one-year apprenticeship last […]
Open to change: Council sets out new policy direction
Ealing Council’s new cabinet has set out a number of changes in direction and new priorities and has pledged to create a more open and transparent way of doing things – with residents at the heart of decision-making on policy. Here are some of the first actions they have taken. LTNs Ealing Council’s new leadership […]
Ambassadors needed to help save half marathon
The borough’s award-winning half marathon already relies on an army of volunteers from the community – but it is now looking for 10 ambassadors to ‘help keep the race alive’. EHM Legacy, the community interest company (CIC) behind the Ealing Half Marathon, is seeking community ambassadors to help preserve this much-loved annual event, which is […]
The Census of 1921: A window into 100 years ago
Since 1801 a census has been carried out in Britain every 10 years and now we have the latest census this year it seems appropriate to look back to the census of 1921, writes borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates. The individual contents of the 1921 census will be made available next year. This was the […]
When the Duke of Edinburgh came to visit
To commemorate the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died last month, we look back at the times he visited the borough – which he did on several occasions, as borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates explains. The first visit was on Tuesday 26 November 1957, when he went to the A.E.C. Works, on Windmill […]
Wanted: New foster carers
There is a shortage of foster carers in our area. Could you become one? Three events are being held to help you to find out why current carers strongly recommend doing it. Currently our borough has approximately 100 fostering families, but with around 320 looked after children, more carers from all backgrounds, ethnicity and ages […]
Your photos – and donations – needed at Pitzhanger
Have you taken any photos of your life in the lockdowns? Whether clapping for the NHS, queuing socially distanced, volunteering in the community, wearing masks, making rainbow displays, working at home, home schooling, meeting loved ones online, or going on walks for some fresh air; many facets of the pandemic became part of everyday life […]
Win a year’s membership for The Joy Club
We have teamed-up with The Joy Club to offer 10 readers the chance to win a year’s free membership. And all runners up will get the chance to grab three months’ free membership. The Joy Club is an online activity club for people aged over 65 that supports its members to afford a more active […]
Make a change – train in social work
Ealing Council is joining a national campaign to recruit more people into social work and is encouraging residents to sign up to the training programme. The Step Up to Social Work government programme gives graduates or people looking for a career change the chance to join the next generation of social workers. Applications must be […]