Report it to stop it: Campaign film targets sexual offenders
A hard-hitting Report It To Stop It campaign is hoping to encourage more people to report unwanted sexual behaviour on London’s public transport system – and a short video has been released, which you can view here. The film shows a successful businessman, presenting to colleagues in an office. His face is pixelated. Voices of […]
Why not celebrate at the Rickyard?
Located in beautiful Walpole Park, in the heart of Ealing, the Rickyard is the perfect venue for small social celebrations It was built in 2014 as part of the Ealing Council’s project to lovingly restore the park to its Regency heyday when it formed the grounds to Sir John Soane’s Pitzhanger Manor House, and thereby […]
Running vote: Help local race to another UK victory
Ealing Half Marathon is in the running to be declared the best half marathon in the UK for the fourth year in a row – and you can help it to victory by voting. It is well known for its huge community support and atmosphere, with runners travelling from all over the country, and abroad, […]
Free exercise classes in Dormers Wells
From today (Monday, 3 April), Dormers Wells Leisure Centre is introducing a range of free exercise classes throughout the week to encourage first time users of all ages and abilities to try a new class as part of its Try It, Do It scheme. In partnership with Ealing Council and funded by Sport England’s Community […]
A story too far? Dr Toufar – librarian and man of mystery
From 1949-1969 Dr FA Toufar was employed as reference librarian at Ealing Central Library, then located in Pitzhanger Manor House, and he played an important role in the collection of local history. Dr Jonathan Oates, who himself is based at the modern equivalent of the same library and fills the role of borough archivist, explains […]
Garden waste bonfires: A burning issue
There are three main ways to get rid of garden waste: Composting it, taking it away to one of the borough’s recycling centres or by signing up to the council’s collection service. It is sometimes, however, also burned on bonfires by people during garden ‘spring cleans’ – but this can be a risky option. Guidelines […]
How an idea of note turned into a music group
Thanks to funding from his local ward forum, Gavin Birnbaum set up a local music group and workshop and now, almost one year on, people of all ages and abilities are dropping in to play. On 5 May, the Hobbayne Music Workshop will celebrate its first anniversary and is encouraging others to get involved. Gavin, 51, […]
Getting fit and doing good at the same time
If your new year’s resolution is to keep fit or volunteer to help others, then there is a website you could use to get inspired to do either of those things – or both. You might find what you are looking for on Bubble, the council’s website for community-led projects, funding opportunities and volunteering. See […]
Apprentices raise money for mental health
A group of enthusiastic Ealing Council apprentices teamed up to take part in a national apprenticeship challenge and collectively raised more £1,000 for charity. Each year, during National Apprenticeship Week, the council’s apprentices are set a challenge to ‘give back’ to the local community and this year they decided to raise awareness, as well as […]
RSVP and make a date to dance at the Hootie
The Hanwell Hootie is getting ever closer. It is only six weeks away now and the acts are being confirmed all the time. One of them, RSVP Bhangra took some time out to tell us how excited they were to be headlining the music festival’s new big top stage which can hold 2,000 people. You […]
Working together for Southall
A recent, wide-ranging operation responded to requests from residents by helping to make Southall safer and cleaner for all. The six-month operation looked at almost every aspect of life in the town centre that might need improvement including food businesses, beauty salons, shops selling alcohol, illegal traders, fly-tipping, and anti-social behaviour. By providing advice and support […]
Taking steps to safety on our roads
The number of people being killed or seriously injured on the borough’s roads is falling. Ealing Council is trying to make it fall further, and a trial of a new 20mph zone across Acton is one of its latest attempts. There were 63 people either killed or seriously injured on the borough’s roads during 2015, […]