Ealing Half Marathon and the school run
Ealing Half Marathon consistently picks up awards and has become a firm fixture of local life each September; but did you know about the enormous amount of work the team behind the event does to inspire thousands of local schoolchildren to stay active and healthy? The sixth annual Ealing Half Marathon will take place on […]
Kitchen garden’s community roots
If you go down to a playground in Acton Green today you might be in for a surprise because, right next to it, there is a small, living kitchen garden that has been growing fragrant, perennial herbs and fruit and edible flowers. Even national judges inspecting parks were impressed. Acton Green Community Herb Garden was […]
Join the march, sign the petition; save our hospitals
Residents are being called on to join a public march on 30 September and sign a petition to protest against proposed changes to local hospitals that have been described by the leader of Ealing Council as a genuine risk to health. The NHS has closed the maternity unit and children’s ward at Ealing Hospital and […]
Could you be an ‘ICV’ and check on people in police custody?
Volunteers are needed to visit police stations to check on people being held there – and make sure they are being treated fairly. Could you do it, and become an independent custody visitor (ICV)? In London, the elected mayor is responsible for overseeing the work of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on behalf of the […]
A whale-sized effort sees borough hit recycle target early
Thanks to your efforts, the borough has already hit its 2018 recycling target. At roughly 140 tonnes in mass, the blue whale is the largest creature on Earth – so imagine how heavy 300 of them put together would be; that is getting towards the weight of all the recycling collected across the borough over […]
Around Ealing magazine – September 2017
This is the September 2017 edition of Around Ealing magazine, writes editor Richard Nadal. There is a focus on education and schools at the front part of the magazine, with it being the beginning of a new academic year. You can open the magazine in two formats below: As an interactive digital version or as […]
Building brighter futures for young people in care
For young people, leaving home for the first time is exciting but it can also be daunting; even frightening. A parent often provides the reassurance they need. For young people who have spent their childhood in care, Ealing Council is the ‘parent’ that gives them that support. Recognised nationally for the terrific support it provides, […]
Street Elite: Providing job chances through sport
A scheme being used to inspire young people into work and education is ‘an actual opportunity through sport’ to change your life, claims Anton (pictured below) who recently started a new career thanks to its effect on him. We spoke to Anton at the Street Elite festival this summer, which included demonstrations by professional freestyle […]
Meet the borough’s proud new mayor
Celebrating the tremendous diversity of the borough and the strong community cohesion that exists will be one of the key aims for Councillor Simon Woodroofe during his year as Mayor of Ealing. He took on the role in May and now has his feet firmly under the table. “One of the great things about Ealing […]
Mosaic bench and Hanwell scene are our latest photos of the month
Your excellent photos keep on coming. Jayson Hurwood has been at it again and, this time, sent in this shot of his son Harley at South Acton Recreation Ground, sitting on its distinctive mosaic bench. The bench was created by artist Carrie Reichardt (from the Treatment Rooms collective) who has been involved in a mosaic art […]
Save our hospitals petition launched
The leaders of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham councils, Councillor Steve Cowan and Councillor Julian Bell, launched a petition to halt the partial closure of Ealing and Charing Cross hospitals This partial closure would result in the loss of vital services, including blue-light accident and emergency services. Under the ‘Shaping a Healthier Future’ proposals, there will […]
Tony’s DIY tips #5: Fixing door handles
If you are in doubt about your ability to carry out a home maintenance project it is always best to consult a professional. However, learning how to fix a few common maintenance problems can save you time and money. In our latest short video, our DIY expert Tony explains what to do if a door […]