Shipping container homes sail in to help homeless
Shipping containers have been ingeniously transformed into homes as part of a new block of temporary housing for people and families in need of emergency accommodation. Meath Court is due to get its first residents later this month after the launch on Thursday, 7 December. The development in Hope Gardens, Acton, consists of 60 self-contained […]
Christmas shopping supports our local businesses
It is Small Business Saturday tomorrow (2 December), when the whole country will be encouraged to do their shopping locally. In fact, the whole month ahead is packed with reasons to shop locally. When it comes to getting in the festive spirit and buying Christmas gifts, there is more happening on your doorstep than you might […]
Much more than words at our libraries
Our libraries are more than a place of books, computers and information; they unlock the joys of learning, foster friendships and provide social glue for a community – from the very young to the old. Giving someone the ability to read and a love of stories are wonderful gifts to give a child, and is […]
‘Apprenticeships work for everyone’ businesses told with days left of campaign
For the fifth year running, a ‘100-in-100’ campaign run by the council’s Ealing Apprenticeship Network has been achieving pledges from local businesses to create job placements. Only a few days are left for businesses to come forward to be part of it all. And young people are needed to fill the roles being created. Could […]
Around Ealing magazine – December 2017
Welcome to the December 2017 edition of Around Ealing magazine, writes editor Richard Nadal. Here is what to expect in this issue. It is a time for giving, so help yourself to a voucher on pages 16-17 for a free session at one of the borough’s leisure centres. You can also be generous too, by […]
Feel the winter snap and enter our next photo contest
After the success of our first Seasons of Ealing photo competition, themed around autumn, we are about to run a second. This time, of course, it will be all about winter. By showing off something great in our borough you could see your picture shortlisted and published on Ealing News Extra. The winner will, again, […]
Free Christmas gift of health with fitness voucher
Give yourself an early Christmas present with an exclusive fitness voucher to get you started at a local leisure centre. And, why not give a health trainer a try, free of charge, to help you begin the year in a positive and active frame of mind? FREE CLASS, SESSION OR SWIM If you have been […]
‘Fostering is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference’
Foster carers can make a genuine difference to children’s lives. Could you be one? Pete and Nicky Cornford started fostering this September. The Hanwell couple were inspired to start fostering by a talk that was given at church, at the end of last year. “I felt very challenged by what was said,” Pete (pictured) said. […]
Climb higher in your career with the skills escalator
If you are already in a job but still claiming some housing benefit to top-up your wages, the council’s Skills Escalator is a ‘rare’ scheme that can help you increase your chances of earning more money. By gaining additional qualifications to help you ‘up-skill’, or simply being given the right guidance with job applications, you […]
How living shared lives could work for you
Sharon and Fiona have shared their lives for two years, through a council scheme that places adults with local families. Fiona comes to stay with Sharon regularly. They came together through Ealing Shared Lives, which is an Ealing Council scheme which has run for 24 years. It is a flexible scheme that places adults who […]
How local people have become champions for Northolt
Local volunteers are helping to shape Northolt’s future…from a base inside the town’s library. We spoke to two of these ‘champions’ to find out more. The Northolt Library Hub meets every Thursday between 10am and 4pm. The project has been set up to offer face-to-face employment, health and well-being support to local people from trained and […]
Alcohol: Do you know your numbers?
With the party season almost upon us, it is easy to get swept up in the moment and drink more than we normally would. Do you know how many ‘units’ your drinks contain? And do you know your limit? The NHS defines binge drinking for men as having eight or more units of alcohol in one session. For […]