Celebrating a Ukrainian Christmas
You are invited to attend a special evening to experience the culture, art, music and cuisine of Ukraine, and it’s Christmas traditions – and to show your support for its people during the country’s endurance of invasion by Russia. This magical event on Thursday (19 December) will offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the […]
Beaver boom in London is a boon for climate
In a historic step forward for urban rewilding, 2 separate beaver reintroduction projects in north west London—one in Greenford and another in Enfield —are thriving. Both projects have been the result of partnerships between local councils, environmental groups, and Capel Manor College. They have also both marked remarkable progress since beavers were reintroduced to the […]
Foster care: ‘They made us feel safe and protected’
A couple who have cared for a group of siblings for more than 7 years have been handed Ealing Council’s Foster Carer of the Year Award. Zeineb Sebri and Mukhtar Hassan, who have been fostering for the council for 11 years, were honoured at a ceremony on Saturday (30 November). They have been caring […]
Local charities win prestigious King’s Award
A pair of charities based in the borough – the Znaniye Foundation and MindFood – have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024. MindFood supports people struggling with stress, depression, anxiety and isolation; while the Znaniye Foundation (pictured above) works to empower young people and build community connections. The King’s Award […]
Win Dame Elizabeth’s memoir
Have you read our article on the incredible life story of Dame Elizabeth Anionwu? Want to know more about her life? Enter our competition for a chance to win a copy of her memoir. Dreams From My Mother is an inspiring story about childhood, race, identity, family, friendship, hope and what makes us who we […]
Fighting ignorance: John Barbour-James
October is Black History Month. In the second of 2 local history articles, with the help of borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates, we take a look at a prominent black man who, from Acton and beyond, battled racism and strived to overcome ignorance 100 years ago. John Alexander Barbour-James was a former colonial civil servant […]
Footie, films and tales off the telly
In the 17th instalment of Reel Life blog, we take a look at what the glamorous world of telly, showbiz and movies has been doing recently, hanging around the borough with their crews and clapperboards. As the summer months lazed along, it wasn’t all lemon and lime gin and fashionable wellies at festivals for the […]
Ealing’s pioneering black bookshop
October is Black History Month. In the first of 2 local history articles this month, borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates looks at a groundbreaking bookshop. In the 1960s, and later, it was difficult to buy books in the UK about black history and culture for both adults and children. In 1966 the first British black […]
Win a place in award-winning race
The award-winning Ealing Half Marathon is returning once again to the town’s streets and parks in September – and we have a race place and hoodie to give away. Up to 4,000 runners are expected, along with thousands of spectators, on Sunday, 29 September 2024. The race starts outside Walpole Park at 9am. The 13.1-mile […]
A night to celebrate Ukraine
You are invited to attend a special evening to pay tribute to the culture, art, music and cuisine of Ukraine – and to its people’s enduring spirit despite the invasion by Russia. This unique event on Wednesday (31 July) offers guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in Ukrainian mythology, music, art, and gastronomy. It is […]
V1 rockets: 80-year anniversary of deadly attack
On 6 June 1944, the Second World War entered its final phase. The eventual Allied victory in Europe seemed certain, with the success of the Normandy landings on D-Day. But it wasn’t over for those at home, as Dr Jonathan Oates explains. This included an awful incident on 21 July – 80 years ago. For […]
Watch Euro 2024 final on big screen
To celebrate England’s historic journey to the Euro 2024 final, the council is helping to bring football home – to an outdoor screen in Walpole Park. Millions of people watched England take on the Netherlands in a nail-biting semi-final match on Wednesday (10 July), with the Three Lions claiming a 2-1 victory over their Dutch […]