Life lessons on the open seas
“We hope we’ve inspired some of our pupils to follow their dreams,” said a pair of teachers who have returned to shore after a gruelling 11-month sea voyage circumnavigating the globe. Katrina Boxall and Andy Kerrison used to teach at Northolt High School. A year ago, in August 2015, we ran a story on how […]
Win a rugby season ticket and a signed shirt
Did you know our borough has a professional rugby team? You could watch it in style if you enter our competition to win a season ticket worth £150 and a shirt signed by the players. Since playing their first match on Ealing Common in 1869, Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club now plays in the Championship, English […]
For whom the bells toll
For bell ringers, ringing church bells is a great way to serve God, make new friends and enjoy mental and physical exercise, writes Dr Jonathan Oates. The necessarily conscript audiences, however, do not always appreciate the music (or the work that goes into it), especially if it seems loud and prolonged. Certainly this was the […]
The Goodlet diaries: Week 32
Week 32 is dominated by an enjoyable sojourn to the south coast, including numerous walking expeditions and trains. Goodlet does, however, still keep an eye on the developments abroad as Spain’s civil war continued to rage, fuelled by other nations. If you are catching up and want to start from the beginning, read week one. August […]
Health: How are you?
Did you know around 40% of all deaths in England are related to lifestyle habits such as smoking, eating too much unhealthy food, and inactivity? But a simple online quiz – and a new campaign – can help you improve your health. The NHS spends £11billion a year on treating avoidable conditions and Ealing Council […]
‘Pop-up’ beach and other free fun this summer
Ealing will be buzzing with summer vibes over the next month with a series of free pop-up events and activities. A beach, a children’s fun bus and arts and crafts are just some of the events that will be on offer. Beach life comes to Ealing-on-Sea A little piece of the seaside is coming to […]
The Goodlet diaries: Week 31
Week 31 of our serialisation of Alexander Goodlet’s Ealing diaries includes the usual mixture of domestic preoccupations and international current affairs. Among many things, the Spanish Civil War and Japanese militarism catch his eye – along with Canadian diplomats holding a service at the Cenotaph (pictured) before heading for tea at Buckingham Palace. You can visit the […]
Disney-inspired swimming fun
An ocean of Disney-themed summer fun is available for families at two leisure centres from today (Friday, 22 July). And women-only fitness classes will be running, too. Gurnell and Dormers Wells leisure centres – both operated by ‘Better’ on behalf of Ealing Council – will be hosting the sessions inspired by the new Disney Pixar […]
Win Bertie books – and meet the author
A magical red balloon called Bertie is coming to local libraries this summer – and we are giving you the chance to win the first two books about his adventures. Children’s author Kim Robinson, who lives in Hanwell, will be appearing at four libraries to read from her books Bertie the Balloon at the Fairground […]
Loneliness and the ‘invisible disability’
Feelings of loneliness can affect anyone. They can impact mental or physical health, and even your life expectancy. But if you are blind or deaf the sense of isolation can become overwhelming. Ealing Council has pledged to work with the NHS and other local organisations as part of a new Loneliness and Isolation Charter for […]
The Goodlet diaries: Week 30
The Spanish Civil War, dancing with a plethora of women and domestic worries are the flavour of week 30 of our serialisation of Alexander Goodlet’s Ealing diaries from 80 years ago. The week ends with a long chat and a stroll down to Acton Station (pictured). Visit the history section to read the rest if […]
The Goodlet diaries: Week 29
Week 29 sees Goodlet pop down to Brighton himself, before returning home to Ealing and pondering the ever worsening situation in Europe while getting on with everyday tasks in town. He bumps into a Daily Mail reporter who lives nearby. July 1936 Saturday, 11.7.36 Woke late and had lunch with the Mater, the Pater having […]