Chef opens school’s ‘healthy’ new kitchen
Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala has officially opened Stanhope Primary School’s new kitchen to help pupils learn how to cook and prepare healthy food. It marked a remarkable turnaround at the school in Greenford. Until recently, Stanhope’s pupils were the most overweight pupils in the borough. But a number of initiatives introduced by headteacher Sahreen Siddiqui […]
Ealing under a mackerel sky: Send us your photos
These stunning images of Ealing under a fairly rare phenomenon called ‘mackerel sky’, were sent in by Mark Isles who works in the town. It is something renowned in folklore as signifying a change in the weather. It is given this name because of the clumps and rolls of clouds that resemble mackerel scales. According […]
School children learn about dementia
Last week was Dementia Awareness Week, and local schools have been working with a day care centre for older people so pupils can learn about the disease and also join in group activities. Dementia is a disease of the brain affecting 850,000 people in the UK, with numbers set to rise to more than 1 […]
Wedding belles in Acton
If you are a bride-to-be, then Acton could be the place to go in the next couple of weeks because a special pop-up shop is promising to offer you a dazzling selection of dresses to browse, and advice for your big day. As we reported in February, an empty shop unit next to the George […]
Have you got eco talent?
The council is looking for young people aged 16-25 to take part in an environmental volunteering programme. Those taking part in the six-month Eco-Talent scheme can build skills, confidence and add qualifications to their CV, as well as making new friends along the way. As a volunteer on the Eco-Talent programme, you would have the […]
Two schemes that have helped make 50 warmer homes
A number of local people have been lifted out of ‘fuel poverty’ thanks to a scheme which fitted central heating in 30 homes over the winter – saving them money and giving them warmer homes. And another 20 homes have been fitted with clever insulation ‘shells’ to make them more energy efficient. Local fuel poverty charity […]
Expo: Getting down to business
A two-day business expo will give you the chance to find out what is happening in the local business scene, network, promote your own business or get some entrepreneurial inspiration. The Ealing Business Expo & Networking Festival on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 June is a chance to have an exhibition stand, or go along […]
A manor view: Southall Manor House project
A £1.5million project to turn Southall Manor House into a centre of excellence for the hospitality industry, and a high-end restaurant, is well under way. You can view a gallery of some progress pictures at the top of this story. The historic manor house is being refurbished and extended and will have the addition of […]
Hootie magic gets Hanwell dancing…and there is more music to come
The fifth annual Hanwell Hootie took place this weekend (Saturday, 7 May and follow-up events on Sunday), and proved as popular as ever. With more than 85 bands performing across 14 venues, there was something for everyone. You can get a small taste in the video above, including shots of exciting acts 485C and Okapi performing in […]
New arrivals at the zoo include giant rodents
A pair of giant rodents have moved into Hanwell Zoo, along with a colourful flock of flamingos. Hydro and Tupi, who you can see in the picture, are capybaras – the world’s largest rodents. They have set up home in the zoo’s new South American space, which they share with three mara (the world’s fourth […]
Sky is the limit for football thanks to new pitch
This impressive new, all-weather football pitch and pavilion in Greenford was opened last week by Hayley McQueen of Sky Sports News. She was there (on 25 April) to check out the pitch and two-storey changing room pavilion at William Perkin High School in Greenford – along with Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Dr Patricia Walker. The […]
Why Foster Care Fortnight could change your life
Children come in to care for a range of reasons. They come from diverse backgrounds – some with more complex needs than others. Foster carers can make a genuine difference to their lives. Could you be one? Foster Care Fortnight starts next week and runs from Monday, 8 May to Sunday, 21 May. It is […]