Staying warm and well with Healthy Homes Ealing
“I would give them 10 out of 10 for everything,” said Mary Pio about Healthy Homes Ealing, which offers free advice on staying warm in the winter and cutting fuel bills. She found out about the council-run service through the warden at her sheltered housing complex in Ealing. The service has a free hotline all […]
Did trunk discovered in shed belong to local war ace?
A trunk seemingly belonging to a local First World War hero with a remarkable tale has been uncovered in someone’s garden. And the public is being asked for help to trace the trunk’s rightful owners. The well-aged, wooden trunk, engraved with the name HW Medlicott, could well belong to the flying ace Harold William Medlicott. […]
Around Ealing magazine – winter 2019
Welcome to the winter 2019 edition of Around Ealing magazine. There is a diverse range of articles in this edition. I have not typically used this space to promote something that is primarily on this website (Ealing News Extra) rather than in the magazine but, in this case, I had to make an exception. Our […]
Get up to speed at Ealing Business Expo 2020
Five speed networking sessions will take place across two days as part of Ealing Business Expo 2020, giving you the chance to meet lots of other local business people in a short space of time – and start to build valuable contacts. The popular annual event is free to attend and will take place across […]
Hop to it and register to vote by tomorrow
Residents who are not currently registered to vote are reminded that they only have until tomorrow evening (Tuesday, 26 November) to register their details to vote in the UK parliamentary elections taking place on 12 December. A national online registration system is the quick, easy and secure way to register. You need to register online […]
What’s going on locally this Christmas?
Christmas lights will be twinkling and, inevitably, Santa is likely to be dropping by once or twice; so, why not get down to your local town centre to enjoy the build-up to the big day? Chances are, you will be able to find mulled wine, carol singing, mince pies and everything you need to buy […]
Living with HIV: A survivor’s amazing story
“I thought I’d die in total loneliness,” said an Ealing woman who, when she was diagnosed with HIV, was told she only had a few years to live. She was also told to expect a life of isolation. Instead, she has lived with the condition for well over two decades, lives a full life and […]
HIV support service aims to build on success story
People living with, and affected by, HIV in our borough receive a wide range of support services to help them cope with the mental, emotional and physical impacts. Ealing HIV Support Service aims to provide those who are affected by it with a central point to find help, while building on the success in improved […]
Christmas bin dates and festive ‘hacks’ to be green
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but an indulgent festive season is not just sometimes bad for your waist line, it can be pretty bad for the environment as well. You can see the revised bin collection dates over the festive period at the bottom of this article – but, first, […]
Fishing for carp…in the park
Fishing may not be a pastime you would expect to be able to try your hand at in your local park – but people are being given the opportunity to cast their line at Gunnersbury. In fact, at 21-feet deep at its centre and well stocked with carp, the Potomac lake is an ideal place […]
Your views wanted on plan for safer routes to school
A plan for safer routes for children to walk or ride their bicycles to school is under public consultation in Perivale. Ealing Council wants to hear your views. The council’s transport projects and policy team outlined the ‘Healthy Streets around Schools’ programme – its plan to create green spaces, cycling lanes and wider-walking routes – […]
Keeping vulnerable people safe
It is national Safeguarding Adults Week (18-22 November), which aims to raise awareness of the need to keep vulnerable adults safe from abuse or neglect. Financial abuse, doorstep crime, or even harm within the home, are all potential risks. The Ealing Safeguarding Adults Board leads on work within the borough to address such issues. Ealing […]