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FREE Electrical Repair and clothes repair workshop 08/02

⚡️ Repair, Reuse, Reduce! ⚡️ Join Ealing Recycles and Ealing Repair Cafe on Saturday 8th February for a FREE clothes & electrical repair workshop in Acton! Learn to mend your clothes with the Ealing Repair Cafe, upcycle old t-shirts & jeans, and get your small electricals fixed by the Restart Project.  Limited electrical repair slots are available - book now! atwww.shorturl.at/LOTUc  Join Ealing Recycles and Ealing Repair Cafe on Saturday, February 8th, for a FREE clothes and electrical repair workshop in Acton! Drop-in for clothes repair & upcycling 12:30-3pm at St Mary's Acton.  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../acton-free-clothing... Let's fight waste together!

Zahra Shah ● 54d0 Comments ● 54d

FREE The Reduce & Recycle Hub 01/02/2025

The Reduce & Recycle Hub returns to Acton this Saturday 1st February 1st from 11:30am - 3:00pm at St Marys Church, The Mount, Acton W3 9NWWhat's on:School Uniform Swap (12pm-3pm): Bring up to 3 items (donations welcome) and swap for free!Refresh an old outfit: Get help from a stylist (limited spots, book now: www.shorturl.at/LOTUc)Recycling collection (until 2pm): Clothes & small electricalsEaling Repair Cafe: Mend clothes & make draft excludersBook swap with CCAFood bank donations: Unopened, long-life food & snacksMore info: https://marketw3.co.uk/february-reduce-recycle-hub-school-uniform-swap

Zahra Shah ● 61d0 Comments ● 61d

Ward Policing Priority Survey - Low Response Levels. (If you don't Ask, you don't Get)

Dear Watch Member,We have 566 residents registered on OWL, yet so far only 30 people have responded to the survey. The purpose of the survey is to get a clear picture of the issues effecting those who live on the ward. If you don't tell us what we need to focus on, we run the risk of targeting our resources elsewhere. So please can I ask that you spare us a few moments of your time on this wet, windy Sunday afternoon and complete the survey. The results will be shared with the ward panel and used to decide the next round of ward priorities. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NAOCT24/

Rosco White ● 160d4 Comments ● 70d

Acton Reduce and Recycle hub and electrical repair party 11/01/2025

The Reduce and Recycle hub is back on Saturday 11th January for a Bumper Bundle event!!We are teaming up with the Restart Party and Ealing Council to bring you a special indoors edition of the The Reduce and Recycle hub. You will find us from 11.30am to 3.00pm at St Marys Church , the Mount, Acton W3 9NWThe event will include:🔧A free electrical repair party , come along with you small electrical appliances that are slow or now working - booking is essential and appointments limited. Check what you can bring and book your fixing slot here - https://shorturl.at/MqauP🎁 Christmas gift Swap - Bring along your new unloved christmas gift and swap it with someones elses♻Our usual recycling collection points for clothes and small electricals items( Until 2pm)🧺Ealing Repair Cafe will be on hand to to help people to mend and fix clothes and will be running draft excluder making workshops.📚Our usual book swap with the CCA.🌱A Seed Swap with Cultivate London👗Get help to refresh an old outfit with our personal stylist (book at: actonmarketw3@gmail.com)🍞Taking Donations of, unopened, long life food and snacks for Ealing Food BankFor more information visit : https://marketw3.co.uk/

Zahra Shah ● 98d2 Comments ● 73d

Advice please for a neighbour

An elderly lady living nearby has a pre-paid meter. but her current provider expects her to pay by direct debit or via the internet, she does not use direct debit or have internet access'Does anyone know which company provides help for residents who have a pre-paid meter. I am not sure how to advise her.Please help. Thank you.

Jean F Fernandez ● 74d4 Comments ● 73d

Two bed, two bath flat in Bryant Court for sale (60+ only)

My mum’s sheltered housing flat is for sale for £300k - which anyone round here will know is a steal - about half open market price. It’s because it’s for people over 60 only.Lovely flat, great location overlooking park but amazing transport access. Also free parking, guest suite, laundry room, lounge, well-maintained, pretty garden, emergency care line, nice concierge…Happy to answer any questions..https://www.astonrowe.co.uk/property/33403648/w3/london/the-vale/flat/2-bedrooms

Sara Nathan ● 80d2 Comments ● 76d

Evening opening of Acton Park

Does anybody know of any efforts being made to open Acton Park later in the evening? A family member uses Birkbeck Road as an alternative route to walk home after work if the park is closed but, after recent events, has become nervous of going that way. If the path through the park was well lit, many might find that a better option.

Alan Fairchild ● 108d8 Comments ● 78d

"Exceptional Living In West London" - All prices in Euros!

But LBE under Liebore (and Mayor Khan) of course insist that all these Towers are "for Londoners."  We have a lovely Council, they are SO concerned for Londoners.  🤣https://homesgofast.com/property/exceptional-living-in-west-london-with-breathtaking-views/

Rosco White ● 93d4 Comments ● 79d

Petition calling for a General Election.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143?s=09Oh go orn, you KNOW it makes sense!      😉

Rosco White ● 124d26 Comments ● 80d

Admin assistant wanted

Work from home.Approx 3hrs / weekBasic excel and telephone skills needed.Long term position.£15/hr.Apply info@copthallhealth.co.uk

David Powers ● 121d4 Comments ● 85d

A church service with the Chaldeans of West Acton

An article in The Spectator which I'm sure many of you will find interesting:https://archive.ph/nD3jT

Alan Fairchild ● 94d0 Comments ● 94d

A church service with the Chaldeans of West Acton

An article in The Spectator which I'm sure many of you will find interesting:https://archive.ph/nD3jT

Alan Fairchild ● 94d0 Comments ● 94d

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 2060Saturday 21st December 6.30pm – Nine lessons and carols joint service at St Mary'sSunday 22nd December 4.30pm - Carols and CommunionWednesday 25th December 10am – Short Christmas Day service with breakfast followed by communionSunday 29th December 4.30pm - Short communion serviceSt Mary’s ChurchThe Mount, High St, London W3 9NWSaturday 21st December 6.30pm – Nine lessons and carols joint service with Oaktree at St Mary'sSunday 22nd December 10.30am - Crib Service: A Traditional Nativity Service with CarolsTuesday 24th December 11.00pm – Midnight MassWednesday 25th December 8am – Christmas Day serviceWednesday 25th December 10.30am – Christmas Day serviceSt Martin’s West ActonHale Gardens, London W3 9SQSunday 22nd December 10am - Holy communion service and junior churchTuesday 24th December 4pm – Crib serviceTuesday 24th December 11.30pm – Midnight MassMonday 25th December 10am – Family communion Christmas serviceSt Dunstan’s East ActonFriars Pl Ln, London W3 7AWSunday 22nd December 9am - Sunday Holy CommunionSunday 22nd December 10.45am - Morning PraiseTuesday 24th December 11pm - Midnight service (Holy Communion)Wednesday 25th December 10am - Christmas Day Family Communion Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church141-143 High St, London W3 6LXSaturday 21st December 7pm - MassSunday 22nd December 9am, 10.30am, 12noon - MassTuesday 24th December 7pm - serviceTuesday 24th December 11.30pm - Carols and Midnight MassWednesday 25th December 10am, 12 noon servicesSt Alban’s Church Acton GreenSouth Parade, Chiswick W4 5LGMonday 25th December 10am – Christmas Day ServiceChrist Church Turnham GreenTown Hall Ave, Chiswick W4 5DTSaturday 21st December  5.30pm - Carols in the Lamb Pub, 9 Barley Mow Passage W4 4PHSunday 22nd December 9.30am - Traditional service with communionSunday 22nd December 3pm and 6pm  – Traditional Carol ServiceTuesday 24th December 4pm - Carols on the GreenTuesday 24th December 11.15pm – Midnight ServiceWednesday 25th December 11.15am – Traditional carols and Christmas communionDestiny HouseRectory Road Acton London W3 9NRSunday 22nd December 11am - Christmas Carol ServiceWednesday 25th December 7pm - Bible StudyBerrymead Church16 Avenue Rd, London W3 8NSSunday 22nd December 11am - Family ServiceActon Hill ChurchHigh Street Corner of, Woodlands Ave W3 9BUSunday 22nd December 11am - Morning WorshipActon Baptist Church12 Church Rd, London W3 8PPSunday 22nd December 10.30am - Sunday serviceAnyone looking for an online service:Holy Trinity BromptonSunday 22nd December 11.30am - Christmas SpectacularWednesday 25th December 11am - Christmas Day serviceTuesday 31st December 10pm - New Year's Eve Kingdom Comehttps://www.youtube.com/user/HTBChurchLondon

Prabal Ray ● 98d1 Comments ● 95d

CPZ ‘consultation’

Today I received a copy of a document from the Council claiming to be a consultation on extending CPZ operating hours where they currently operate one hour in the morning, one in the afternoon. Strangely, I’ve not heard anyone in my street complain that the operating hours are too short. The document claims there is ‘high parking stress’ in the area. It asks for responses online. I’ve given mine. The online form gives the game away in part; this is part of the Council’s plans for net zero by 2030, ie make it harder for people to drive anywhere. The most dishonest part of the consultation is the options offered to select: 8am-8pm, 8am-6pm or ‘other’. There is no option to retain the current hours unless you write that in the ‘other’ box. Anyone wanting to give their views can do so at www.ealing.gov.uk/consultation-extended-cpz by 11 December.

Vlod Barchuk ● 127d10 Comments ● 100d

Winter Solstice beer festival at the WLTUC

Hi all. The West London Trades Union club will be holding a Winter Solstice beer festival on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December 1800-2245. Please join us for some stout, porter, ruby ales and winter warmers. These will be on offer alongside our core range of ales, spirits, wines and soft cold and hot (including mulled wine/cider) drinks.Entrance is free (33-35 High St, W3 6ND - look for the big red door!), all are welcome and there will be entertainment on both days. We very much look forward to welcoming you. For further information, including accessibility visit:https://wltuc.com/access

Patrick Green ● 101d0 Comments ● 101d

Electrics, Damp, Plumbing

Need a good electrician and also a damp specialist, if anyone has any recommendations, please? Also a good, gas safe registered plumber for plumbing jobs and boiler installation - thank you.

Claire Moran ● 106d3 Comments ● 105d

Bondi Juice and Trading Store

Saw on FB that Bondi Juice cafe has been put up for sale and the Trading Store is closing down in January. 2 great little shops on Churchfield Road run by lovely people that are leaving us. As the old saying goes, use them or lose them.

Lee Harding ● 105d0 Comments ● 105d

The Belvedere Pub

Lots of internal demolition work happening at the moment, anyone know if this is being refurbed as a pub or likely to be something else?

Lee Harding ● 151d4 Comments ● 107d

Loud hi/pitched whining noise

Very loud hi-pitch shining siren type noise somewhere near Essex Road W3 9JA has been going on for two weeks. Any idea what it is?

Bob Crossley ● 114d3 Comments ● 108d

Acton library

What a great idea to close the library for 6 months - 6 months! over the winter when many people use it as a safe warm space. Crazy.

Chris Hurley ● 163d10 Comments ● 108d

Donate winter coats, christmas jumpers and books this winter

This Christmas, give back and embrace sustainability at the Acton Market Reduce and Recycle Hub!As part of the Community Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7th, you can help the community this Christmas in the following ways;Firstly, Swap your way to a sustainable Christmas!Skip buying new and join the Jolly Christmas Jumper Swap on December 7th (10am-3pm).Here's how it works:• Donate: Drop off your clean, unwanted Christmas jumpers, tops, or t-shirts at designated locations before December 6th:o ActOne Cinema & Cafe, Acton (119 High St, W3 6NA)o West Ealing Library (Melbourne Ave, W13 9BT)o Northfields Community Library (Northfield Ave, W5 4UA)• Swap: Exchange your donations for a new-to-you festive garment!• Enjoy: Wear your swapped item and celebrate a sustainable holiday season!Secondly, you can support Acton's homeless this winter!Winter Coat Drive! Donate your unwanted winter coats and accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, jumpers) to help those in need. McLaren Group, a local construction company, is spearheading this initiative. Their staff will be at the hub (10am-3pm) to receive your donations.Can't make it? No problem! Email lexden@mclarengroup.com to arrange a drop-off at their Acton office. Together, let's ensure a warm winter for everyone!Thirdly, keep Acton reading with pre-loved books!Join our book swap this Christmas on 7th December and help keep pre-loved books circulating in our community. Bring some books to swap or come and pick up some new reads! We’ll also have some wrapped mystery books ready for gifting to loved ones.Let’s spread festive cheer and minimize our environmental impact!

Zahra Shah ● 120d2 Comments ● 113d

Do you have a spare room?

If you have a spare room in London, want to earn rental income and want to support newly granted refugees, this is your chance! By becoming a Resident Landlord, you’ll provide a safe, stable room and help newly granted refugees rebuild their lives. You can earn up to £7,500 tax-free per year, and the charity Housing Justice will support you every step of the way. Learn more about how you can join this life-changing project and make an impact today! https://housingjustice.org.uk/refugee-lodgings We have provided over 800 nights of safe accommodation since March 2024. To hear about some of the positive stories from the project, please see our blog: https://housingjustice.org.uk/blogs/2024/refugee-lodgings-aGet involved today and make a difference!

Joe Rinvolucri ● 116d1 Comments ● 116d

Christmas Fair at St Peter's Acton Green, Saturday 30th November

Start your Christmas season with a visit to St Peter's Christmas Fair! A festive community event with: Crafts and Gifts, Homemade Produce, Jewellery, Scarves and Bags, Books and Toys, Italian Wines and Produce, Children’s Corner with Face painting, Father Christmas visits, Raffle, Bottle Tombola, Mulled Wine and Prosecco Bar, Hot Food and Cakes. Visiting stalls include: ActOne Cinema, Gelatorino (artisanal Italian panettone), Inky Flamingo (illustrated children's books & alphabet prints, My Sara Jewellery (bold & bright earrings), Silently Healing Candles (scented candles), Sticky Toffee Chic (colourful handmade textile gifts), Winseye Collection (handmade preserves, cards and cotton prints), Neville Forrest (recycled wood gifts), Alison Quince (craft jewellery) and Little Bees Day Nursery.Come and do some Christmas shopping, take the children to visit Father Christmas, or simply enjoy the opportunity to catch up with local friends and enjoy some home-cooked hot food and other delicious refreshments.Open 11am – 3pm1pm Special Guest: Magic Show with Jean-ClaudeAdmission free*Father Christmas visits are £7.00 per child or £15.00 per small group with a gift for every child and one polaroid per child or group visit. St Peter’s Christmas Fair is kindly sponsored by Andrew Nunn Associates and Little Bees Day Nursery.www.stpetersactongreen.co.uk/christmasfairSt Peter’s ChurchSouthfield RoadW4 1BBE3 bus stops outside

Shona Scott ● 120d0 Comments ● 120d

Peony restaurant on Acton Hill

It has a very closed look about it and I wondered if anyone had heard anything.

Susan Kelly ● 184d6 Comments ● 128d

Builder

Can anyone recommend a builder please. It's gor repairs to an outside and inside wall. Thanks

Alison Taylor ● 129d0 Comments ● 129d

EPC(Energy Performance Certificate) surveyor? help!

I have spent 14 months and 3 different EPC surveyors attempting to get an accurate EPC report. Even after raising complaints those reports have significant inaccurate data. EPC surveyors have all failed to properly check loft insulation or cavity wall insulation just "assume"and say not installed. Most don't even have a ladder to access loft! One surveyor spent only 5 minutes to complete the entire flat survey!Ealing Homes(ealing council) don't even have records that the loft and wall insulation is already installed so I have no documented evidence to prove this. I assure you it is installed already.Anyone recommend a professional EPC surveyor, who if necessary, go to the level of entering the loft and/or drilling holes into the brickwork to check that infill wall insulation is installed.?For those leaseholders living in flats, check out online Gov.uk EPC postcode search.... take a look at the conflicting reports for the same building! its a redtape box ticking lottery. Be warned when having these EPC inspections...

Glyn Bennett ● 145d2 Comments ● 134d

HEWSONS BOOKSHOP - BRENTFORD - TONIGHT!

Pop over to Hewsons at 6.30pm today!Support local independent bookshopsBees United presents, Jonathan Burchill, author of A Pub on Each Corner.Jonathan shares lots about the history of the Bees at Griffin Park.Stats, facts, fun and chat with a glass and  refreshments!Bees United - Unique as the only Premier League, fans group with a seat on the board of its club.You can join us! https://www.beesunited.org.uk/

Don Tanswell ● 135d0 Comments ● 135d

Where's Broggers? We need some old fashioned controversy to liven things up on here.

He hasn't posted in over two years, loved how he used to rev people up!    😂

Rosco White ● 137d0 Comments ● 137d

Lady on road being tended to by emergency services outside Acton Main Line this morning 

Anyone know what happened ? Always thought it an odd place to put a pedestrian crossing - on the bend of a relatively busy road.

Jon Robinson ● 143d1 Comments ● 140d

Donating to the Food Bank

Sorry to bang on about this again, folks, but we are short of items to give out. At today's shift in Acton we ran out of fish, baked beans(which is almost unheard of) and of coffee!Most of you know that you can buy items in shops and donate them in the bins provided but there is now a new way to donate without even the bother of going to the supermarket.https://givetoday.co.uk/ealingfoodbank/This will tell you which items are most urgently needed and you can decide what you would like to donate and it'll be delivered to the Food Bank on your behalf.I know times are hard, but thanks for any help you can give.

Susan Kelly ● 147d3 Comments ● 146d

Amazon lorry wipes out bollards in Acton Gardens

To be fair to Amazon they say they will pay for the repairs. Video from LagerCAN. ⁦@amazon⁩ ⁦@EalingCouncil⁩ this was witnessed this morning by one of our members. We assume remedial actions are being taken. The driver must not have realised how unsuitable this road in Acton is for such a long vehicle. pic.twitter.com/BBsaYyd0YT— LAGER Can (@CanLager) October 10, 2024

Mark Evans ● 165d5 Comments ● 154d

Capital Gains Tax Accountant - advice needed

Does anyone know an accountant who could give advice?  I have been quoted a fee of £500/600 + VAT which seems quite high? Many thanks.

Natalie McDermott ● 170d1 Comments ● 166d

Lib Dems Consolidate Role as Main Opposition in Ealing (Lead Story)

Being "Labour Lite", I guess that if the Lib Dems ever get power The Towers will reduce from 50+ floors to 40+ floors?The Virtue Signalling would undoubtedly ramp up though.                😁

Rosco White ● 167d0 Comments ● 167d

Barn Dance, Saturday 12 October at St Peter's Acton Green

St Peter's Barn Dance returns on Saturday 12 October!A fun social evening for all ages with dancing to live music from English ceilidh band The Jigalots, with experienced dance caller, tasty food and bar. Come with family, friends or alone and join in the dancing – no experience or partner required – or just sit and enjoy the music! Finger food buffet (included in ticket price) and pay bar.Tickets: £15 adults, £7.50 children (school age), £40 family ticket (2 adults and 2 children)Advance booking only. Book early to avoid disappointment!Book online at https://www.stpetersactongreen.co.uk/book-online.(To purchase tickets with cash/cheque please contact the Parish Office, email stpetersactongreen@gmail.com or phone 0208 994 4281)St Peter's Barn Dance, Saturday 12 October, 6pm - 9pmAt St Peter's Acton Green, Southfield Road, W4 1BBOn E3 bus route

Shona Scott ● 173d0 Comments ● 173d

South Acton's changing skyline

Should there not be more concern about the approval of two new skycrapers in the South Acton area recently. The Acton Gardens development is a medium rise estate but these new buildings set a precendent for the area each described as a 'one off'. It seems all a developer has to do is promise some remedial works on nearby roads to get a free pass to ignore the local plan for the area.

Alan Fairchild ● 387d27 Comments ● 179d

Guitar Tutor for kids

Any recommendations for a local guitar tutor please. Thanks in advance.

Sandeep Mestry ● 182d0 Comments ● 182d

Waste disposal repair

I'm looking for someone to fix my waste disposal unit.  Any recs would be much appreciated please.

Danielle Fox ● 188d0 Comments ● 188d

Leader of council fails to acknowledge Islamophobia

Our leader of Ealing council Peter Mason fails to acknowledge Islamophobia as a problem in a recent statement in wake of national public disorder. Not a single word. failing to acknowleding it also is a problem.I've been invited to emergency meetings and noticed the same that politicians and police officers are unable to say the word. I did make mention that no one has stated Islamophobia a single time, which is a problem.His statement: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/news/article/2240/statement_on_the_recent_national_public_disorderHis email:masonpe@ealing.gov.ukAs someone who is an Islamophobia specialist its been an aweful year for me. Responding to other Islamophobia crimes and helping others see it through but myself been a repeated target of it too, not only by far right but even this week when people decided to act of Islamophobic tropes.Changes can only really happen if leaders accept there is a problem and state it as so!

Abdul Maalik Tailor ● 232d11 Comments ● 188d

Solicitor for Probate?

I'm looking for a local solicitor that someone can recommend that does probate work. It doesn't have to be really local (as far flung as Hammersmith, even) but it does have to be a recommendation based on personal use.Many thanks.

Adam Kimmel ● 234d3 Comments ● 188d