Governors help schools and children thrive: Have you got what it takes?
Have you ever thought about becoming a school governor but wondered what it involved? You can find out all the facts and meet current governors at a special event. The information event will be held on Thursday, 4 May between 5.30-7pm at Ealing Town Hall and will be hosted by Ealing Council and the Governors […]
Could you join a ride to rebuild lives?
A local charity called EACH is offering you an opportunity to saddle-up and take one of its four places on a prestigious, 100-mile bike ride to help it rebuild lives. For the last 26 years EACH Counselling and Support, based in Hanwell, has been helping people affected by drugs and alcohol, mental health issues or by […]
Chariot races to a full restoration at Gunnersbury
A chariot once used by the glamorous and wealthy Rothschild family is to be restored as part of the wider conservation and development project at Gunnersbury Park. The Leche Trust has given a grant of £2,500 for the work on the Rothschild Town Chariot, which was always the star attraction for visitors at Gunnersbury Museum before […]
At risk of diabetes? Free health courses now available
Ealing Council’s leisure centre partner, Everyone Active, has teamed up with The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme to run a series of free nine-month courses for local people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sessions will start at Brent Valley Golf Course and Fitness Centre on 19 April; at Perivale Park Athletics Track on […]
How walking can put you on the path to a better lifestyle
Walking is an amazing – and easy – way to improve your health. This spring and summer, why not take advantage of our lovely parks and the milder weather to get out and join in an organised walk? Or perhaps you could just build more walking into your daily routine. There are 10 walks arranged […]
Daughter finds her father’s war medal on Ebay
The daughter of a First World War fighter-plane pilot accidentally found her father’s RAF war medal on the internet. Lieutenant Harold Wilfred Auerbach was from Ealing. He flew as a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps, the precursor of the RAF, between 1917-19; and he was awarded the Campaign War Medal. His daughter, Patricia Aubrey, […]
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 […]