parks

27 Mar 2017

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 …

8 Mar 2017

Spring into play time

It is play time across the borough this spring, with all kinds of fun play areas to explore. Some playgrounds have been given a …

3 Mar 2017

Get planting at Southall’s new orchard

Work has started on planting the new orchard at Southall Recreation Grounds. And now you can go along tomorrow (Saturday, 4 March) to help finish …

1 Mar 2017

Horsenden Hill: Saxons, spies and the odd surprise

Horsenden Hill stands tall at the heart of our borough – our largest open space and a part of life, but it is also …

27 Jan 2017

Orchards project is bearing fruit – take a bite

Members of the public can join in and help a project take root when a second community orchard is planted in Southall. The Southall …

1 Dec 2016

Gunnersbury Park: Stately progress

Gunnersbury Park and its many historic buildings have been closed to the general public while a large and complex restoration has been taking place. …

24 Nov 2016

Christmas tree-cycling

It is exciting buying a Christmas tree because it feels like festive season has truly started and the build-up to the big day can …

16 Sep 2016

Conservation club

Ealing has long been called ‘queen of the suburbs’ – not least because of its tree-lined streets and many parks. It is also, however, …

25 Aug 2016

Carving a trail across the hill

You may have noticed the new Gruffalo trail snaking across Horsenden Hill for children to chase along, finding characters as they go. But ever …

12 Aug 2016

Take your best shot

If you love taking photos, or are always whipping out your smartphone or camera and snapping away, then try showing off your skills by …

27 Jun 2016

Park rangers: Could you help on James’s patch?

James Morton is one of the six park rangers who look after our borough’s open spaces, and work to preserve the plants and wildlife …

7 Jun 2016

Footgolf: A hole lot of fun

There is a good chance you have played football before; and you may have had a go at golf. But have you ever heard …

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