Your chance to star in a show…with a difference
Take On Me is a theatrical show set in the 1980s but in unusual surroundings for a performance because all the action unfolds inside a real leisure centre. And you could star in it, too. It is being put on by theatre company Dante or Die from Friday 22– Sunday 24 February, after hours at […]
The truth behind the Truth of Murder
Some readers may have seen the TV drama shown on Channel 5 in December titled Agatha Christie and the Truth of Murder, writes Dr Jonathan Oates. But you may not have realised that the true story behind it had links to our borough. It was the story of how, during her 11-day disappearance in 1926, […]
Park users lap up new fountain
A new drinking fountain has been installed in an Ealing park by a community group, giving walkers, runners, playing children and even pet dogs somewhere to parch their thirst. It was installed in Lammas Park, owned and managed by Ealing Council, by the Ealing Half Marathon Legacy Community Interest Company (EHM Legacy). The not-for-profit organisation […]
How you can brighten February with music and film
The Ealing Music and Film Festival is back soon for its seventh year of live performances, talks and screenings. And we have teamed up with the organisers to offer you the chance to win tickets to two of its main concerts. So, this Valentine’s week (between 13-17 February), put the chocolates to one side and let the […]
Who should win? Vote now for your favourite winter photo
You can pick your favourite winter photo and, by voting, help decide the winner of our sixth Seasons of Ealing photography competition. Entries closed Wednesday night (2 January). We have picked a shortlist of six pictures sent in to us by readers – and we are running a public poll for residents to select a deserving winner. You have a week to vote […]
Ealing is a giant film set
What do Brad Pitt, Idris Elba, Sandra Oh, Guy Ritchie, Holly Willoughby, Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine all have in common? They have all filmed in Ealing recently. And your home could get in on the act, too. The West London Film Office is based at Ealing Council and, every month, handles hundreds of requests […]
Christmas message 2018
I’d like to, on behalf of Ealing Council, wish everyone a very happy Christmas. Christmas is a wonderful time for families, for enjoying each other’s company and for giving. And for enjoying that opportunity to give to others and particularly to remember those who are in need, those who are vulnerable. So I’d ask you […]
New year, new start? Do something good
New year is a time of resolutions, fresh starts and good intentions. Why not begin 2019 with a visit to a community website with a host of opportunities for you to get involved in doing something good locally? You can find the Do Something Good website at dosomethinggood.org.uk – it champions local, grassroots projects, helping […]
We wish you a berry Christmas and a winter win here
Have you entered the winter 2018 Seasons of Ealing yet? Entries have been coming in since 1 December for our sixth successive seasonal photo competition. You have until 2 January to capture a wintry moment on camera. The winner will again be selected by the public and published in Around Ealing magazine and on this website. […]
Safety is the key for rented homes
For almost two years Ealing Council has been working with landlords to make improvements in the standards of privately rented homes in the borough, and this is set to continue. New licensing schemes were introduced in January 2017 which meant most local landlords renting private properties had to obtain a new licence. Under these licences, […]
Landlords: Why not ‘let’ council help?
You might think being a landlord sounds like a great way to earn a living, but it can be tougher than you imagine. Letting homes is not always easy – and finding the right tenants is often a challenge. This is where Ealing Council can help busy landlords. It has come up with a hassle-free […]
Bright idea for schools brings solar energy
Schools are becoming partially powered by the sun, thanks to a solar power scheme which has involved the coming together of community organisations, the council and residents. Local sustainability group Ealing Transition offered residents a chance to invest in clean energy for pupils by paying for solar panels through ‘crowd-funding’ via the Schools Energy Co-Operative. […]