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Susan Kelly ● 84d24 Comments ● 6h

Looking for a veterinary nurse

My cat is coming out of hospital today and I am looking for someone local who will be able to assist with ensuring she is monitored and suppport with giving any meds, checking over her obs and potentially supporting with glucose readings. Any support is appreciated

Nicola Tyler ● 1d0 Comments ● 1d

Easter Church services

Here are details for some local churches where I could find them on their websites. All very welcome to all of these services! Anyone please feel free to add the details for those not included:**Good Friday 11:00am - Open Air service in the marketplace on the Mount outside St Mary's **Oaktree Anglican Fellowship216 High St, London W3 9NXMaundy Thursday - 6.30-8.30pm Maundy Thursday supper. A joint family supper at Oaktree. Please book if interested email administratror@oaktree.org.ukGood Friday Service 11am on the mount outside St Mary's ChurchEaster Sunrise Service 6.30am at Ealing Common (opposite Doubletree Hotel)Easter Sunday Celebration 10.30am - joint family celebration service with St Mary's, including an Easter egg hunt!St Mary’s ChurchThe Mount, High St, London W3 9NWMaundy Thursday - 6.30-8.30pm Maundy Thursday supper. A joint family supper at Oaktree. Please book if interested email administratror@oaktree.org.ukGood Friday Service 11am on the mount outside St Mary's ChurchEaster Sunrise Service 6.30am at Ealing Common (opposite Doubletree Hotel)Easter Sunday Celebration 10.30am - joint family celebration service with Oaktree, including an Easter egg hunt!Our Lady of Lourdes141-143 High St, London W3 6LXMaundy Thursday - 7pmGood Friday - children's service 10amGood Friday - Celebration of the Passion of the Word 3pmGood Friday - Tenebrae Service 7pmEaster Saturday - 8pmEaster Sunday - 9am, 10:30am and 12:00pmSt Martin’s West ActonHale Gardens, London W3 9SQMaundy Thursday - 8pm The Last Supper, Holy Communion and foot washingGood Friday - Walk of witness - meet at 10am at St Mary's on South Ealing Road, or at Christ the Saviour in Ealing Broadway at 11am. Followed by hot cross buns at St Martins.Easter Sunday  - 6am Sunrise service with Easter bonfire               - 10am Holy Communion and easter egg huntSt Dunstan’s East ActonFriars Pl Ln, London W3 7AWMaundy Thursday - 6pm Passover SupperGood Friday - 9.30am Good Friday meditation            - 11am Service outside St Mary's ActonEaster Sunday - 6am Easter dawn service               - 10am All age family communion Acton Baptist ChurchChurch Rd, London W3 8PPEaster Sunday - 10:30amActon Hill ChurchHigh Street Corner of, Woodlands Ave W3 9BUEaster Sunday - 11:00amBerrymead Church16 Avenue Rd, London W3 8NSEaster Sunday - 11:00amChurch of the AscensionBeaufort Road, London W5 3EBEaster Sunday Morning service - 10:30amChrist Church Turnham GreenTown Hall Ave, Chiswick, London W4 5DT(St Alban's S Parade, Chiswick, London W4 5LG)Maundy Thursday - 6.30pm at Christ ChurchGood Friday - 10-11.30am Kids Easter Experience at St Alban'sGood Friday - 3 hours at the Cross, reflective gathering 12-3pm at Christ ChurchGood Friday - 6.30pm movie night: the chosen at St Alban'sEaster Sunday - 9.30am Holy Communion at Christ Church              - 10.30am Easter Day celebration at St Alban's              - 6pm informal Easter Day celebration at Christ CHurchAnyone looking for an online service- Good Friday at 11am https://www.youtube.com/@HTBChurchLondon- Easter Sunday at 11:30am https://www.youtube.com/@HTBChurchLondon

Prabal Ray ● 3d0 Comments ● 3d

Pokemon Garden on the Mount

Does anyone know what has happened about this? The article says it was due to start on 16 March but I have been on The Mount since then and it seemed Pokemon free. I looked on the Ealing Council planning portal and it seems no decision has been made on it despite lots of supportive comments from local business people and community organisations.

Mark Evans ● 10d1 Comments ● 3d

Can Sara Nathan herd her sheep down Acton High Street?

Well done to this admirable women for being given the Freedom of the Borough. I know some people have issues with her for various reasons but, I for one, think this honour is thoroughly deserved.

Mark Evans ● 10d8 Comments ● 5d

West London orbital rail link (see front page)

Great news right?Alternatively, be very afraid…..This could mean twice as many trains using the Churchfield Rd level crossing.Already the barriers are down circa 50% of the time.So this could mean either CR being made a no through road (including for pedestrians)orA big bridge over the top.

Lewis Barnett ● 1087d20 Comments ● 7d

New Tennis Court floodlights in Acton Park

I'm all for improving the public realm but given how hard up the council always say they are, is it really necessary to spend money on floodlights for the tennis courts? Is there that much demand for playing tennis in the evenings in the park in winter?And can't we give nature just a little break by allowing some darkness for the birds at night?

Mark Jarvis ● 53d7 Comments ● 10d

Water Fountains

How can we get free water fountains at Acton Main Line and also at the Square outside Morrisons? This summer has been a nightmare with little easy free water access.Many thanks

Jerry Byrne ● 181d14 Comments ● 10d

Chatime Post Office , Acton High Street

Has this place closed down? It has been closed for almost a week with no notice in the window. Their website says temporarily closed. Any way of contacting them? Very poor service

Joe Morris ● 27d3 Comments ● 11d

FREE fitness for every woman in Acton (W3)

FREE fitness for every woman in Acton (W3)Do you feel shy about starting exercise? Are you a busy carer, a young woman (15+), or a grandmother? This space is for you!Movement on The Mount is back after Easter!  In partnership with Ealing Fit Club , we offer FREE weekly classes at St Mary's Church Hall. Our goal is simple: to build confidence, break down barriers, and make fitness fun for everyone, regardless of background or ability.Our Late April/May Programmes:• Street Dance for Girls (Ages 15–18): Elevate Arts UK will be delivering a free street dance programme for girls 15-18 on Monday at 6pm.• Relax & Stretch for Unpaid Carers: (Any age)Keep Fit with Karen will be hosting 30 minutes of relaxation and rest every Friday at 10:45am. If you are a busy carer for a partner or loved one, come and take some time out for yourself!• Get fit with HIIT : (Ages 18 to 60)  Ealing Fit Club will be hosting 30 mins high Intensity interval training and low intensity interval training sessions every Weds morning at 9.15am, perfect for any mum or nan who has just done school drop off.   These classes are suitable for all women between the ages of 18 to 60 with options and modifications given for those who need it!  Get your body moving and get fit Important Details: All classes take place at St Mary’s Church Hall and are fully funded. Places are limited, head to our website and complete our online application:https://actionwestlondon.org.uk/projects/movement-on-the-mount/Let’s move, laugh, and get stronger together!

Zahra Shah ● 17d0 Comments ● 17d

Marmalade makers

We have frozen seville oranges to make this years marmalade,but am starting new drugs which conflict with seville oranges and grapefruit.if anybody can use them they are welcome to collect

Bar Hickman ● 20d0 Comments ● 20d

Radiator painter required

I have four radiators that need painting. if anyone can do this, or have any recommendations, I'd be very grateful!Thanks in advance

Danielle Fox ● 21d0 Comments ● 21d

Power Station -  a film about turning your a street into a power station

Did anybody see anything about this with Q&A with the Director at ActOne recently?We've been so busy recently that we haven't managed to keep up with much of what has been going on around us and have missed out on quite a few things that we would have liked to go to.https://www.sheffdocfest.com/film/power-stationHere's a recent article but there was one some time ago that I read too about turning their street in Walthamstow into a power station to reduce their fuel costs.https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/artists-turn-london-street-mini-36050094

Philippa Bond ● 170d6 Comments ● 22d

Anyone actually making sense of their Apple Watch data?

I live locally and I'm building something I think some of you might find useful — but I need some curious guinea pigs to test it.Most of us with a fitness tracker have years of data sitting there. Steps, heart rate, sleep, workouts. But the apps just show you the numbers. They don't tell you what it means.What I've built reveals one specific insight from your data — something counterintuitive, something you couldn't have spotted yourself — based on your actual patterns, not generic advice. There are loads of health apps out there — but they're not doing this.Works best right now with Apple Watch and Whoop. No logging. No new app to wear. You just export what your watch already has.I'm looking for 8–10 people in the early stages to try it free and tell me what they think. Is it useful? Is what it reveals surprising?Runners, cyclists, gym regulars, or just people who've been staring at their HRV wondering what on earth it all means.If anyone is (a) interested and (b) happy to help please let me know and I'll drop the link in here.Thanks!

Hugo Bone ● 22d0 Comments ● 22d

Anywhere to donate bed linen and towels?

Does anyone know any organisation/charity which will take bed linen and towels (some never used)? I’d much prefer that they were useful to someone rather than all being recycled.

Cathy Collis ● 61d5 Comments ● 24d

Ealing Council 'jobsworths' order demolition of playroom

This story appeared in the soaraway Sun earlier this week and it has only just been drawn to my attention.While not being blind to the stress and financial loss caused to this family, for the paper to target people who are just doing their job and making sure that the law is being upheld is pretty reprehensible. If you are not inclined to read the full thing these two sentences tell you all you need to know about the quality of reporting: "Jon paid a top architect to build the room who had an 'incredible' portfolio, including projects for footballers."But it soon emerged the architect hadn’t bothered to sort planning permission, sending the future of the play room into crisis."https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38422256/boy-scared-council-demands-playroom-destroyed/

Alan Fairchild ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

YARD SALE

A.P.P.L.E's is holding a YARD SALE at the ARTBLOCK, Acton Park on Saturday 14th March, 1 to 4 pm. Funds raised will go to the Arts and Creative Activities Programme at A.P.P.L.E. For more details contact Vicki.appleplay@gmail.com

Vicki Barker ● 30d0 Comments ● 30d

Roadworks near Acton Town Station

NO, NO, NO!the people who live around Acton Town Station are totally fed up with the road works which have been going on for months and will continue to go on for months more!On top of the works which impede everyone on Gunnersbury Lane, we now have Avenue Road being closed until 5th March. The residents of Mill Hill and the conservation area have put up with incessant noise for months and the proper building of the propspective hotel hasn't even started yet, road and pedestrian walk ways are closed, traffic control lights which make getting out of our streets and unsafe access for school children and any other pedestrians,  and traffic hold ups causing pollution, unbelievable!Every day is a bad temper day!Who on earth authorised or planned this horror story?Planning permission should never have been given for a site which would close pedestrian and vehicle traffic for so many months, partcicularly as there is also construction across the road. Various other road closures have also been going on in Bollo Rd., and further up and down Gunnersbury Lane.....and now Avenue Rd. as well!This is outrageous!!Who is responsible for this?

Pamela Lloyd-Jones ● 52d9 Comments ● 38d

How about renting tax-free with the “rent a room” scheme?

I wondered if anyone has heard of this scheme:https://www.gov.uk/rent-room-in-your-home/the-rent-a-room-schemeIt means you can earn £7,500 a year tax free from renting out a room.I have a sensible, tidy, quiet, pleasant Eritrean refugee staying with me who would like to move on to rent under the scheme. He has a job at Nando’s and is studying data analysis as well. Good English. Anyone interested?

Sara Nathan ● 55d2 Comments ● 52d