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Film Reviews 2022

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Joe Conneely ● 272d78 Comments ● 17h

Rupa

I hope Rupa gets "un" suspended soon.  I once wrote to her about an issue I was having and she responded really quickly and was very helpful.  It was an unfortunate remark. I'm sure she will learn to keep her thoughts - even if true - to herself.  In my dealings with people I have often said that someone does not sound "Irish" or "Scottish" or "Northern" (or whatever) and it was never said as a slur it was simply a fact. Politics is a dirty business and I hope Rupa recovers from this overblown off the cuff conversation.

Natalie McDermott ● 4d10 Comments ● 2d

Three new blocks opposite Morrisons

Yesterday our street got notice (on those yellow A4 sheets beloved of the council) of a huge development opposite Morrisons, where there will be two high rise blocks and a third smaller building, plus an underground car park. This will be among the present blocks, Moreton tower etc. Am I the only one who thinks that this is too much? How many new flats does Acton need?

Michael Thompson ● 37d18 Comments ● 5d

Builders Depot plans 227-229 Horn Lane, Acton

I've just been sent consultation plans for Builders Depot to move to Jewsons site along with more housing.Do we really need more high storey housing? I weep.www.horn-lane.co.uk

Ana Strachan ● 15d3 Comments ● 5d

Planning: The Castle pub / North Acton ... demolish for 2 more student towers

The Castle Public House Victoria Road Acton W3 6ULProposal Request for a Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for mixed use redevelopment comprising 36 storeys building (the Victoria Road frontage) and 27 storeys building (the Wales Farm Road frontage) to provide up to 534 student accommodation units (Class Use Sui Generis) and commercial flexible floorspace within Use Classes A1 and/or A2 and/or A3 and/or A4 and/or B1 and/or D1 and/or D2 (following demolition of existing public house unit)The outcome was that no EIA is required.https://pam.ealing.gov.uk/online-applications/centralDistribution.do?caseType=Application&keyVal=P92ZTIJM02A00

Paul Webster ● 1585d11 Comments ● 5d

Dermatologists recommendation

Can anyone recommend a Dermatologist. The waiting time on the NHS is making me think about going down the private route

Maggie Dodge ● 5d0 Comments ● 5d

EICR Electrician recommendations

I'm looking for an electrician that can carry out an EICR inspection.  There are so many out there, but I much prefer to use recommended tradesmen whenever I can, so if anyone has any recs, it would be much appreciated please.

Danielle Fox ● 10d0 Comments ● 10d

Ealing Town Hall Sell Off

Ealing Council and its chosen developer Mastcraft are holding an exhibition of their proposals in Ealing Town Hall as follows:Thursday 21 June 9:30 - 12:30Friday 22 June 14:30 - 17:30Saturday 23 June - 10:30 - 15:00You can see the plans and speak to the project team. Go and have your say!What you can do If you haven’t already done so, sign the petition at https://tinyurl.com/TownHallexhibition. Go to the exhibition (times below) and tell them you don’t want the Victoria Hall sold.Ask your councillors to object. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/vHwIP to keep in touch.

Martin Cain ● 1564d7 Comments ● 10d

Covid booster

If anyone due a booster has been resisting the idea of having to travel to Ealing, or further afield (yet again), I've just picked up mine at the mobile unit on the Mount. They are still there now (1745) and will be back on Sunday and Monday 1200-1800.They don't appear on the NHS website walk-in options and would be happy for the custom...

Lorna Dodd ● 11d1 Comments ● 11d

Spare food for charity

A neighbour has three large bags of tinned and dry food that she would like to give to a good bank. They would need to be collected from her. Any suggestions as to who could help ?

Nina Battleday ● 16d6 Comments ● 11d

Rubbish outside The Oaks

A few weeks ago a large commercial rubbish bin was positioned outside The Oaks Shopping Centre on Churchfield Road. Every week the bin has been left overflowing with rubbish collecting on the floor around it. It is an eyesore and the smell is appalling. I have written to the management of The Oaks as no common sense has been used in positioning this bin on a public road. I would like to make the council environmental services aware but cannot find a contact email/number anywhere on the website. Can anyone help? Thank you so much, Tom

Tom Croxall-Ingram ● 14d1 Comments ● 12d

Free Sanitary Protection

I realise that this doesn't really chime with this forum's demographic but I thought it worth flagging up. If you know a woman of child-bearing age who is struggling to afford towels or tampons, then both Morrison's and Tesco are offering free products to them.In both cases you go to the Kiosk, where they sell fags etc. At Morrison's you ask for a package left for you by Sandy; at Tesco the package has been left by Beth. Discreet service and packaging for women who are embarrassed by needing them.

Susan Kelly ● 15d2 Comments ● 14d

Wanted - room or flat to rent for French university student

Does anyone have a room or shared flat to rent for a French male university student who will be studying at the London School of Economics? He is arriving in London this coming week.

Jane F-Smith ● 15d2 Comments ● 15d

Grey cat found near Lynton Road

More details on the following link. https://www.petsreunited.com/acton/ealing/found/cats/found-cat/yghnskr7

Alison Howard ● 25d1 Comments ● 20d

Spare Iams Kitten Food

Has anyone local to Churchfield Road got a kitten or cat that likes the above?  I bought some to tempt my elderly cat who is not eating much but she didn't like this particular variety.I have 9 pouches left.

Sarah Vickers ● 29d5 Comments ● 23d

Short term reduced rent

I have an unfurnished, one bed flat in Acton W3 that I'm selling but am looking for someone that wants to rent (at reduced rent) for a couple of months. Please contact me on 07904 631 038 if anyone interested.

Danielle Fox ● 23d0 Comments ● 23d

EALING COUNCIL - RUBBISH COLLECTION - NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE

Has anyone had the misfortune to have to speak with EC about non collection of wheelie rubbish bins.  I have.  My bin was not collected on the due date even though the collectors were collecting in our street.  When I called I was told I would have to call the following day to report it. When I called today I was told that I should have called before 1.00pm.  Now I will have to wait another week for the bin to be collected and if any sacks are not pushed into the bin then it will not be collected.  I have know EC were useless and I should not have expected more from them.  The woman I spoke to sounded half asleep - usual incompetent service from EC.  They are truly the pits.  No wonder we are over run with foxes and rodents.

Natalie McDermott ● 31d5 Comments ● 25d

Leaving a baby outside of a shop

Yesterday I saw someone leave a baby outside a shop in Larden Road. The baby was in a pram which would have fit in with ease. I share this from a place of care. Please do not leave your baby or young children unattended. It takes seconds for someone to take them

Nicola Tyler ● 27d1 Comments ● 25d

Part time housekeeper wanted

Hello! I'm looking for a part time housekeeper, 2 hours a day (mid morning Mon to Fri). I need help with cleaning, cooking, ironing, laundry, a bit of garden maintenance (nothing heavy) and light shopping. The person doesn't have to be a professional housekeeper, just someone who likes housework and is good at maintaining a home. Driving would help but not essential. If anyone is interested, please email me. Thanks very much. Start date 12th September.

Ansa Sheikh ● 29d0 Comments ● 29d