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Can Crushing Cycle @ Stirling Road

I didn't see this or go to Stirling Road but having been to the Blues & Jazz Festivals and a Comedy Night in Ealing this particular year there was definitely a place for this bike.Now that the food stalls all seem to be able to use compostable paper and wood plates and utensils and the drinks are served in reusable plastic cups and aluminium cans we have moved a long way forward towards sustainability.  However the separation of waste leaves a lot to be desired.  Being able to see aluminium cans crushed and reduced in volume and learning more about this endlessly reusable packaging might have encouraged festival goers to not mix and then put everything into the same unmarked bin.  What we saw was everything including food waste all mixed together.  Bins need to be very clearly marked on all sides to make it extremely obvious what was to go in them from a distance before trying to make your way towards a bin!  Food waste mixed with everything in an open bin is not at all pleasant.

Philippa Bond ● 2d1 Comments ● 2d

Film Reviews 2025

If reviewing a new film, please reply to this first posting to keep the thread tidy.If reviewing a film someone else has already reviewed, reply to that, giving a chance of keeping them together.

Susan Kelly ● 214d87 Comments ● 2d

Acton Post Office

For those who are not already awareAt the Post Office we are continually looking to refresh our network and ensure we meet our customerneeds. I’m therefore pleased to let you know that we are planning to open a new Post Office in yourarea in Chatime, 96 High Street, Acton, W3 6QX on Tuesday 08 July 2025 at 13:00.The service will be one of our local style branches with a low-screened, open-plan Post Office servicepoint carefully integrated into the retail counter. Customers will be able to carry out a wide range ofPost Office transactions alongside retail purchases. The new service will offer long opening hours,with the Post Office opening hours in line with the retail business.

Maire Lowe ● 53d11 Comments ● 4d

Oaks stakeholder meeting 6th August.

There will be a meeting of this stakeholder group next week If anyone has any comments, or suggestions, the members of the group are as follows.South Acton ward Councillors (The High Street is now part of South Acton Ward.) Gary Malcolm, (Lib Dem) Julian Gallant (Con) David Wooten & Maureen Colledge (CCA) Natasha Patel (Your Acton BiD) Jackie Ross (Pop up shops)  Serena McBeth & Maire Lowe (residents) Plus of course. Council officers. representatives of L&Q leaseholders NFU Leaseholders and CBRE who manage the Oaks on behalf of the Leaseholders and chair the meeting. Lots of people you might say.

Maire Lowe ● 5d3 Comments ● 4d

Coffee shop closures

Yes, there probably were too many coffee shops on Churchfield rd but we’ve now lost Zola, chimney cake and mill deli, and aquired 2 vape shops. Be careful what you wish for…

Lee Harding ● 49d7 Comments ● 8d

Pond in Acton Park

Evening all,Anyone know what has happened to the pond in Acton park (it has looked somewhat sick for a while now ) and if the council has plans to revive ?

Tom James ● 27d3 Comments ● 12d

Dan Crawford , North Acton Ward Councillor apparently removed as LAB candidate for the 2026 Election

If this doesn't tell you ALL you need to know about how Ealing Council Labour operates, then you need your head read.Dan has integrity, is always available & works very hard for his Ward constituents, and asks questions of his Liebore Party.It is so obviously the latter that has seen him sacked.We have a lovely Council.    🤣

Rosco White ● 26d14 Comments ● 17d

North China Restaurant

We moved out of Acton to North Devon a few years ago and this evening over a Chinese meal, we were discussing the times when we used to eat at or order from the North China in Acton.Imagine our shock to discover, according to a TripAdvisor review, that the owner, Lawrence, sadly died in 2023 (the review from 2024 just quotes "last year"). Lawrence was a friend to our family for many years. It's good to see that this Acton staple is still going as reviews are still being posted, so it is obviously in safe hands.

James Vertigan ● 20d0 Comments ● 20d

Spare packing boxes?

Hi does anyone have any unwanted packing boxes please?

Yasmeen Alzubaydi ● 22d0 Comments ● 22d

Acton Market's mini Food Festival on Saturday 19th July 2025

This weekend, Acton Market's mini Food Festival on Saturday 19th July 2025, is a culinary adventure you shouldn't miss!Dive into delicious dishes from Ghana, Jamaica, Morocco, the Middle East and much more.We are also going to have a FREE face painter for the kids from 11.30am to 3.30pm , operating on a first come first served basis. Join us at Acton Market, The Mount, W3 9NW, from 11am to 3:30pm on Saturday 19th July.We will be joined by@buns.n.boba - Smashed burgers and bubble teas@smokybites.uk - South Asian BBQ@auntiebonnies - Jamaican @comfortkitchenldn - Ghanaian @chunkysstroopwafels - Stroopwafel and Barista CoffeeSerenity Kitchen - Jamaican and TunisianActon Market Falafel - Middle EasternActon Market Juice Bar - Fresh Pressed Juiceshttps://www.actonmarket.co.uk/acton-market-mini-food... #ActonFood #FestivalVibes #LondonMarkets #WhatOnInLondon #Ealing #FoodLovers #MulticulturalFood #SummerEvents #FreeEvent #SupportLocal

Zahra Shah ● 23d1 Comments ● 22d

Event in Acton Park

I understand that the Carnival has been cancelled due to lack of funds. However,an application from an organisation called Kenya and Friends in the Park has been made for an event to be held 26/27 July. This is to include music from 11.00-22.00, supply of alcohol 11.00-21.30 Saturday, 11.00-21.00 Sunday.If the licence is granted by Ealing Council this will cause a huge amount of inconvenience to those of us living in the immediate vicinity of the Park in terms of noise, parking and general disturbance.If you would like to object to this, please do so in writing to the Licensing team at Percival House by 7 July. The application can be seen at www.ealing.gov.uk/info/200063/licences_and_street_trading.

Nina Battleday ● 50d8 Comments ● 24d

Java Fusion

Think I might be a bit late to the party on this one but how good is Java Fusion? Particularly nice in this weather with the small courtyard at the back and very affordable particularly as you can pick up your drink at local supermarkets it being a BYO.

Alan Fairchild ● 43d5 Comments ● 24d

Grooming Gangs decades long cover up - Lefties on here got anything to say?

All rather embarrasing for you innit?Of course your ideology was never at fault. It never is.

Rosco White ● 50d8 Comments ● 26d

The roadworks nightmare continues

This is possibly the best yet. People digging up half the big roundabout causing tailbacks in all directions.When will it ever end?

Susan Kelly ● 39d3 Comments ● 28d

Shower fitter / plumber

Hi, can anyone recommend a shower fitter / plumber locally?Thanks

David Powers ● 38d1 Comments ● 28d

What’s the racket?

It’s usually so quiet - putting aside the parakeets who are all tucked up safely.But tonight there’s fireworks, loud music and a sound system.Surely not Gunnersbury?But can’t think what would be audible in Acton Central

Sara Nathan ● 34d2 Comments ● 33d

Ealing Beer Festival 2025-Wapole Park Next Week

Hi folks, Just a reminder that the Camra Ealing Beer Festival 2025 is on next week in Walpole Park, Mattock Lane from the 9th to 12th July, with Real Ales, Craft Beers, Ciders, Perries, Wines and Imported Beers including Live Music and Food Stalls

Simon Lee Swinn ● 37d0 Comments ● 37d

Obnoxiously loud music at The Rocket

It's Saturday 11:34pm and the absolute cretins are having an outdoor party with bass reverberating across the road. I'm hearing people whistling and raving. How is this allowed? We're trying to sleep, I have a young kid that keeps waking up from the noise. We're a few numbers down from The Rocket and have our windows open because it's hot. Ridiculous behaviour from everyone involved. Council out of hours don't pick up due to limited staff

Peter Jeong ● 39d0 Comments ● 39d

Halford's site on Acton Hill

Just wondering if anyone knew what is planned for this site which turns out to be a lot larger than it looked when Halford's were there.Might be something exciting!

Susan Kelly ● 78d5 Comments ● 41d