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Christmas Church services

Here are details for some local churches where I could find them on their websites. Anyone please feel free to add the details for those not included:*** Everyone very welcome at all these services ***Oaktree Anglican Fellowship216 High St, London W3 9NX Tel: 020 8993 2060Friday 19th December 7pm – Nine lessons and carols joint service at St Mary'sSaturday 20th December 12-3pm Live Animal Nativity on the Mount Outside St Mary's, ActonSunday 21st December 10.30am - Crib Service at St Mary's: A Traditional Nativity Service with CarolsThursday 25th December 10am – Short Christmas Day service Sunday 28th December 10.30am - Service at St Mary'sSt Mary’s ChurchThe Mount, High St, London W3 9NWFriday 19th December 6.30pm – Nine lessons and carols joint service with Oaktree at St Mary'sSunday 21st December 10.30am - Crib Service: A Traditional Nativity Service with CarolsWednesday 24th December 11.00pm – Midnight MassThursday 25th December 8am – Christmas Day serviceThursday 25th December 10.30am – Christmas Day serviceSt Martin’s West ActonHale Gardens, London W3 9SQSunday 21st December 10am - Holy communion service and junior churchWednesday 24th December 4pm – Crib service: A Traditional Nativity Service with CarolsWednesday 24th December 11.30pm – Midnight MassThursday 25th December 10am – Family communion Christmas serviceSt Dunstan’s East ActonFriars Pl Ln, London W3 7AWSaturday 20th December 10am - Crafts and CarolsSaturday 20th December 12pm-3pm - outside Morrisons:  we join Acton Churches Together for Carols and Christmas Story with real live animalsSunday 21st December 9am - Sunday Holy CommunionSunday 21st December 10.45am - Morning PraiseWednesday 24th December 11pm - Midnight service (Holy Communion)Thursday 25th December 10am - Christmas Day Family Communion Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church41-143 High St, London W3 6LXThursday 18th December 7pm - Carols by CandlelightSaturday 20th December 7pm - MassSunday 21st December 9am, 10.30am, 12noon - MassWednesday 24th December 7pm - serviceWednesday 24th December 11.30pm - Carols and Midnight MassThursday 25th December 10am, 12 noon servicesSt Alban’s Church Acton GreenSouth Parade, Chiswick W4 5LGSunday 21st December 10.30am - All-together CarolsThursday 25th December 10am – Christmas Day ServiceChrist Church Turnham GreenTown Hall Ave, Chiswick W4 5DTSaturday 20th December  5.30pm - Carols in the Lamb Pub, 9 Barley Mow Passage W4 4PHSunday 21st December 6.30pm  – Traditional Carol ServiceWednesday 24th December 4pm - Carols on the GreenWednesday 24th December 11.15pm – Midnight ServiceThursday 25th December 11.15am – Traditional carols and Christmas communionBerrymead Church16 Avenue Rd, London W3 8NSTuesday 16th December 10.30am - Christmas Coffee MorningSunday 21st December 11am - Family ServiceActon Hill ChurchHigh Street Corner of, Woodlands Ave W3 9BUSunday 21st December 11am - Morning WorshipActon Baptist Church12 Church Rd, London W3 8PPSunday 21st December 10.30am - Sunday serviceAnyone looking for an online service:Holy Trinity BromptonSunday 21st December 11.30am - Christmas SpectacularThursday 25th December 11am - Christmas Day servicehttps://www.youtube.com/user/HTBChurchLondon

Prabal Ray ● 45d0 Comments ● 45d

AI Tools are assisting local planning objectors.

Instead of the playing field being far from level, and in reality near vertical, this helps tilt it a few degrees towards residents' favour?Generative AI tools are increasingly being used by local residents to help compile objections to planning applications. These tools can scan planning documents, identify potential breaches of policy, and generate objection letters, speeches and even videos for presentation at planning committees.Platforms users “policy-backed objections in minutes” for a fee. They are designed to help people navigate complex planning rules and make their voices heard without relying on professional legal support. According to the Guardian, some community campaigners have also encouraged the use of tools like ChatGPT to draft objection letters, describing it as “like having a planning solicitor at your fingertips.” Proponents argue that this technology makes the system fairer and more accessible to those without specialist expertise.However, experts have warned of potential risks. Some AI-generated objections have reportedly included references to case law and appeal decisions that do not exist - a result of so-called “hallucinations” in large language models. Planning lawyers caution that inaccuracies could lead to confusion or decisions being made on incorrect information.Guardian Article - https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/09/ai-powered-nimbyism-could-grind-uk-planning-system-to-a-halt-experts-warn

Rosco White ● 78d0 Comments ● 78d

Acton Community Fund is open - 80k available for local projects

Acton residents, community groups and charities — it's time to act!The Acton Community Fund—backed by £80,000—is officially open for applications!  The Acton Town Team (made up of 16 enthusiastic local people and local Cllrs!) wants to fund your projects, big or small, projects that create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming town.As Town Team spokesperson Paul Mulcahy said: "Local people are best placed to identify the most effective ways to make a genuine difference in their own neighbourhoods."We are funding ideas that tackle:- Litter and waste reduction- Improving green spaces- Tackling fly-tipping and graffiti- Community clean-up events- Building community pride in our environmentThere are two types of grantsSmall Grants: From £150 to £1,500 for localised neighbourhood schemes.Larger Grants: Up to £15,000 for more ambitious, wider-impact projects.🚨 DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11:59 pm. 🚨Need Help or Inspiration?We're here to support you!Online Info Sessions (via Teams): Join the Town Team for a quick 15-minute presentation on how to apply:Tuesday - 11th November 2025 at 6.00pmMeeting ID: 932 337 891 992 1 Passcode: JF3gQ2 Tuesday - 11th November 2025 at 7.00pmMeeting ID: 939 256 841 022 2 Passcode: xx6p3V Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 6.00pmMeeting ID: 935 150 483 116 1 Passcode: Wc94CV Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 7.00pm Meeting ID: 935 657 831 562 2 Passcode: WW9R4D Drop-in Support: Get face-to-face help with EHCVS at Acton Library every Thursday between 10 am and 1:00 pm.Chat with the Town Team: Contact Paul Mulcahy for an informal chat: mulcahyp123@mail.comAPPLY NOW and turn your idea into action! ➡️ https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/.../actons.../

Zahra Shah ● 84d0 Comments ● 84d

Small Electrical Donation points Acton

Action West London are STILL continuing to collect to your old electrical items gathering dust? 💡 Please don't throw them away! We need your donations of small, unwanted but fixable electrical items for our Electrical Fixing Training programme.Your last donations were used to train unemployed individuals in our community with new repair skills, helping them get back into work. The revived items where then donated to those in the community who need them most.We need donations of small electrical items that are unwanted but fixable! Kettles, toasters and other small items make good practice for our workshop attendees.Items collected are be used in a ‘FREE repair workshop’ for unemployed people wanting to gain ‘Electrical Fixing skills’. The workshop is being run by Action West London & West London Waste Authority. Any revived items will then be donated back to those in the community, who need them the most, via local charities.Please note: We cannot accept the following items for donation and repair• Phones/tablets, Laptop screens• Large battery packs, for example e-bikes, scooters, hoverboards• Microwaves • Power tools or high-wattage electricals• Televisions , Monitors , Printers • Large white goods e.g. fridges/washing machines/dryers Donated items should be placed in the donation bins • In a bag or large enveloped along with any chargers or cables for them• They should include a note that states what is wrong so the fixers can understand what the issues are. Donation points can be found at:Action West London OfficesUnit 9 Morris House, Swainson Road, W3 7UP - Tuesdays from 11am to 2pmAct One Cinema Uxbridge Road,W3 6NA - Daily from 11.30am to 10pmActon Market Kings Street, W3 9NW - Fri & Sat from 10am to 4pm https://actionwestlondon.org.uk/2025/09/help-us-fix-up-our-community-%f0%9f%9b%a0%ef%b8%8f/

Zahra Shah ● 101d1 Comments ● 99d

Small electrical donations box stolen from its collection point

We are deeply sad to share disappointing news regarding our community initiative.This morning our small electricals donation box was stolen from its location at Acton Market. This box was crucial for collecting necessary broken or unwanted items to be used in our free electrical repair workshop next week — A programme designed to provide FREE vocational training and skills development for local unemployed individuals.This theft has left us with a significant shortfall in the items required to successfully run our upcoming repair workshop.We Need Your Help to Replenish SuppliesWe urgently request assistance from the community to help us replenish our supplies. If you have any spare small electrical items—functional or broken—such as kettles, toasters, lamps, hair dryers, blenders, or similar household devices, your donation would be invaluable.These items are essential for enabling us to deliver the full training curriculum and continue our work in promoting valuable repair skills while reducing local electronic waste.New Donation Drop-Off PointsTo ensure the continuity of donations, we are replacing the stolen collection box at Acton Market immediately. You can drop off items at the following locations this week:Acton Market: Tomorrow and Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.Acton Cinema: During their regular opening times.Acton West London Offices: This Tuesday, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.If you are a local business and can host a donation box for us please email us at market@actionwestlondon.org.ukWe appreciate your continued support in helping us maintain this important community resource that help others in the community.

Zahra Shah ● 120d5 Comments ● 101d