School is top of the class for wellbeing
A high school in Southall has been given an award for its outstanding work in supporting students, staff and parents with their wellbeing and mental health. Featherstone High School was handed the Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS) this month for carrying out a shift in policies and practice to make sure mental health and wellbeing […]
Don’t be too slow to register and risk losing your vote
Residents who are not currently registered to vote are reminded that they only have until 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. If you do not have access to the […]
‘Teaching course put me on course for a career’
“I felt very professional by the end of the course. It gives you that edge,” said a resident who has started a new career thanks to adult learning courses. Could you follow in her footsteps? A substantial range of vocational courses are available through Ealing Council’s adult learning service – from learning English, maths and […]
Get yourself one of the council’s garages
Revamped garages are now available to hire all over the borough, offering a convenient parking or storage option at competitive prices. The garages are available from Ealing Council, after it recently appointed Secure Parking and Storage (SPS) as a contractor to refurbish and manage 1,500 of the council’s garages. As well as restoring them, the […]
Services to remember and reflect in silence
Members of the public are invited to join councillors and council staff who will be observing a two-minute silence outside Ealing Town Hall at 11am on Armistice Day – on Monday, 11 November. Remembrance Sunday events will also take place across the borough on Sunday, 10 November. Mayor of Ealing, Dr Abdullah Gulaid, and Deputy […]
‘Diabetes is a 24/7 job with no days off’
It is World Diabetes Day on 14 November and a local group is helping people to cope with the daily challenges of the lifelong – and life-changing – Type 1 version of the condition. The peer support group was the idea of Maureen McGinn, who works for the NHS and sits on the Ealing CCG […]
Winter can be bad for your health
The cold of winter can seriously affect the wellbeing of older people. It can also feel to others like a damp and dreary season that brings down their mood and worsens feelings of loneliness and isolation. That is why it is important to look after ourselves and check in on any vulnerable people we know […]
Ealing in 50 buildings – win a copy of new book
A new book takes readers on a tour of the borough through the tales surrounding 50 of its most significant buildings. Written by borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates and Paul Lang, we have two copies of the book to give away in a competition (see below). First, Dr Oates tells us more about the subject […]
Tackling obesity can be life changing
Tackling obesity means helping children and families adopt healthy eating habits and keep fit. It is a key priority for Ealing Council and the benefits can be life-changing. That is why the council leads a partnership of local organisations working to tackle childhood obesity – and on starting good habits as early in life as […]
A friend in need is a BEfriend indeed
“I see volunteering as an opportunity, it’s not about giving something to someone it’s more about mutual gain. I’ve learnt so much,” said a volunteer for the local BEfriend service. Dominic Agha-Rafei (pictured above) volunteers for BEfriend, formerly the Volunteer Link Scheme, which was established in 1994. It provides one-to-one befriending to residents in the […]
How you can help to spot, and stop, slavery
Slavery has not gone away. Unbelievably, more than 250 cases were reported in London last year alone. A new national campaign is showing how you might be able to help spot the signs of modern slavery. The campaign highlights how the problem is ‘hiding in plain sight’ and that there are a number of tell-tale […]
Plaque unveiled to legendary local musician
The wife of a celebrated musician was joined in Perivale by fans and the mayor to unveil a plaque outside the childhood home of her late husband. Nicky Hopkins (1944-94) was a renowned musician and considered by many to be one of the greatest session rock keyboardists ever. He played alongside some of the most […]