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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 ● 148d3 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

Tree surgeon

Can anyone recommend a tree surgeon please.

Alison Taylor ● 232d2 Comments ● 188d

Reminder about the danger of Lithium Ion batteries

See front page.https://www.actonw3.com/default.asp?section=info&page=confire042.htmRemember to take batteries out of any electrical and electronic equipment before disposing of it ie recycling.  There are special battery collection containers in the shops where you can buy this equipment and you can usually recycle this equipment where this equipment is sold.www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk

Philippa Bond ● 189d0 Comments ● 189d

Handyman required

I need to have two towel rings fixed to the wall in the bathroom.  One is just a bit loose, the other one came off.  In  Acton W3 and any recs would be really appreciated please.

Danielle Fox ● 195d1 Comments ● 190d

Parking enforcement during the strike

Does anybody know if there is actually any parking enforcement going on in the borough at the moment? We've been finding it increasingly difficult to park in our road. There is building work going on but I'm suspicious that there is some commuter parking taking place. I haven't seen a yellow ticket on a vehicle for ages or one of the traffic wardens buzzing around on a moped with L plates.

Alan Fairchild ● 191d0 Comments ● 191d

Hornet just landed next to me.

A hornet according to the images an asian one just landed in my garden in Acton.Has anyone else seen them?.

Bob Crossley ● 257d3 Comments ● 196d

Horn Lane Pollution Monitoring has been closed down.

This seems to have been done very much "on the quiet", does anyone know anything?When and why it was closed down?Of course you have to be VERT suspicious, when this has been one of the most notorious and persistent pollution sites in London for decades.Yes, I have asked why, via X/Twitter.

Rosco White ● 198d4 Comments ● 196d

Acton real ale festival

As the Great British Beer Festival has been cancelled this year, we have decided to take up the baton and create a mini version in Acton, with free entry and all welcome.In cooperation with our friends at Portobello Brewery, we have curated  a selection of more than 10 cask ales from a wide range of independent, provincial and micro breweries, with styles including mild, best bitter, porter, IPA, oatmeal stout, real cider and an exotic bohemian dark. Our friends at the Pint of Hops beer shop will be complementing these with a choice of international bottled beers.Were that not enough, we have arranged a panoply of entertainment, with comedy acts on Friday, live music on Saturday, and a charity raffle and table quiz on Sunday to raise funds for Stonewall Housing. There will also be a barbecue on Saturday and Sunday, with V/VG options available.Our core range of rotating cask ales, keg craft lager and cider, Guinness and a rare cherry sour beer, along with fine wines, soft/hot drinks and bar snacks will of course also be on offer. Please join us at the West London Trades Union Club on Friday 30th Aug: 3pm - 11pm. Saturday 31st Aug/Sunday 1st Sept: 12pm - 11pm. You will find us at 33-35 High Street, Acton, W3 6ND (look for the red door!) on the Uxbridge Road.PUBLIC TRANSPORT:From the West, buses SL8, 207, E3, 218, 266, 70, 440 stop at Acton Old Town Hall.From the East, buses SL8, 207, 70, 440, 218 stop at Acton Central Station.On the Overground, Acton Central Station is around 6 minutes away. Turn left out of the station and take the first left down Birkbeck Road. On reaching the main road, we are across and to the right.On the Tube, Acton Town is a 15-minute walk away, or take the E3/70 bus; alternatively, go to Turnham Green and take the E3 bus.For accessibility assistance please see our website: https://wltuc.com/accessWe are looking forward to seeing you! If you have any queries, please email Emily at secretary@wltuc.com.

Patrick Green ● 215d2 Comments ● 205d

Drug addicts in Springfield Park

About 10 of drug addicts  sitting in the bushes off Springfield Park by Rosemont  Road side.  Two young boys one of Somali background one Asian delivering drugs on daily basis, to be precise few times a day, they look about 15. Than they have the audacity to sit by playground, looking to sell to kids. It’s absolutely horrendous what is happening in broad day light in a park full of kids. That was happening at 11 am today and it has been going on since the start of summer holidays!

Ewa lysakowska ● 231d12 Comments ● 211d

Ealing Police deletes post about Islamophobia

I think there must be some sort of collusion between Ealing council and Ealing Police. Yesterday over on X I ask Ealing Police on there post of visiting Mosques in Ealing why they failed to mention the word Islamophobia and stated that this was part of the problem.Today I find out my reply post was deleted. I sat in meetings with police and council before and have stated clearly that unless you are prepared to call it what it is then it will remain and is part on the problem.

Abdul Maalik Tailor ● 230d1 Comments ● 213d

ePetition for more service at Acton Main Line

An ePetition was started to request more service at Acton Main Line.https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=35I expected more service than 4x/hour from the station. There is clearly demand as the trains in the morning often impossible to load due to overcrowding.  Even late at night, I note >200 people stopping at Acton Main Line after 22h which illustrates the value the stop offers.  It's clearly not enough service for section of the city within 7 miles of the city.The branch of the Liz line between Heathrow and the city is clearly what what most needed.  4 trains per hour with many passengers traveling with big luggage is sub-optimal and treats Acton as if it was a borough outside the M25 (eg. Outside the M25, Shenfield has 14 trains/hour that will bring you to Liverpool street, of which 8 to Paddington)Many people, myself included, now look to take the train in lieu of our car/cab.  It's better for the environment but the service needs to be reliable and frequent enough.https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=35

Felix Le Corre ● 220d2 Comments ● 217d

One-eyed black cat missing near the High Street

Report here from Pets Reunited

Alison Howard ● 221d0 Comments ● 221d

Government plans new powers for Council Compulsory Purchase Orders.

Government plans new powers for council CPOsThe UK government plans to introduce legislation to grant councils greater authority to issue compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for land, including green belt areas, ensuring landowners receive a "fair but not excessive return”. A section of the current planning reform consultation addresses ‘Benchmark Land Values’ and how these may be set. A range of options are presented that try to ensure that location-specific factors can be considered as part of local policy development, and that these can then factor into the need (or otherwise) for viability assessment of green belt sites.A proposed new annex to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) seeks to discourage the granting of planning permission “if land released from Green Belt is transacted above the benchmark land value and cannot deliver policy-compliant development”, whilst also stating that “where policy compliant development can be delivered, viability assessment should not be undertaken”.This initiative forms part of a broader effort to overhaul the planning system and address the housing crisis. These proposals aim to "get Britain back to building" and come alongside substantial proposed changes to the NPPF.  The green belt, established in 1947 to prevent "urban sprawl"—the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas—covers 6,300 square miles (13% of England). Under the new rules, developments on green belt land would require 50% affordable housing, with a focus on brownfield and grey-belt sites. This move follows a decade of declining housebuilding and planning system disruptions. At Planning Portal, we understand the pressures facing the planning system due to limited resources, a growing skills gap and local issues. By working closely with industry professionals, local authorities, and agents, we remain committed to our mission of transforming planning and building control, to support the development of vibrant communities, contribute to economic growth and keeping pace with the ever-changing built environment.  SOURCE:  https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/weekly-planning-news/planning-news-15-august-2024#government-plans-new-powers-for-council-cpos

Rosco White ● 225d0 Comments ● 225d

Street Art in Acton

Hi everyone, I am currently in the process of conducting research for my University of Edinburgh dissertation which focuses on street in Acton.As I am sure most of you are aware of, over the past decade, Acton has become home to multiple street art murals.I would love to know local residents opinions of these murals. For example, have you noticed a change in the area and community since their introduction? Have you noticed an increase in graffiti since their introduction? If anybody is willing to to have their opinions and stories anonymously included that would be amazing! Whether you just drop a small paragraph below or are willing to partake in a short interview, it is all about getting the voices of the residents included. Thanks! Beth 

Beth Ward ● 235d5 Comments ● 232d

East Acton Mosque receives threating Islamophobic phone calls

Had a phone call early afternoon today from the Mosque in East Acton Mosque called Ezzeitouna, of how they have received threating Islamophoic phone calls a number of times. "We going to blow you up!" and harsh Islamophobic abuse are being stated using foul language. At the time of writing this I've been told by the mosque again that the are still awaiting for the police to arrive despite calling them in the afternoon and promising to arrive in the hour. Stay safe all!

Abdul Maalik Tailor ● 232d0 Comments ● 232d

A phyton in Acton Park

A fellow dog walker told me yesterday that a phyton was spotted earlier in the week in Acton Park. Can anybody confirm and, if so, what happened to it?

Alison Howard ● 234d7 Comments ● 232d

Petition for Winter Fuel Payment

I saw this on  chiswickw4.com:The good people at Age UK,have a petition on their website to sign for all those borderline, vulnerable older people who are about to lose this payment.So, if you are borderline and not eligible for Pension credit,Or have a loved one who is about to lose this payment.Or even some one with a Heart of Gold.Please sign and pass on the word.Thank you.https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/campaigning/save-the-winter-fuel-payment/

Marlene Plimley ● 233d0 Comments ● 233d

AHK Flooring, 321a Acton Lane - brilliant

I cannot recommend this carpet/flooring shop too highly. If you want someone helpful and knowledgeable then look no further. Ayman, Ash and their father are all lovely people, keen to get the best possible outcome for you. Ash is based in Acton and Ayman is based in Upper Richmond Road.

Jann Grant ● 242d2 Comments ● 234d

Britain's Blingiest Apartment is in Acton

According to the Daily Mail it is — £100,000 paid on gold leaf in a flat only selling for £450,000. I'm not sure I'd be able to get to sleep.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/property/article-13668413/Britains-blingiest-apartment-100-000-goldleaf-sale.html

Alison Howard ● 246d5 Comments ● 244d

Oaks Shopping Centre car park

Does anyone know how soon you can return to the Oaks car park after parking there earlier the same day? I left my wallet at home and want to return to buy the stuff I was supposed to pick up on my first visit. I couldn't find out the rules online. If I can't get a definitive answer I'll use Morrisons instead but it would be easier to park at the Oaks if I could.TIA

Mark Evans ● 255d3 Comments ● 246d

Upholstery cleaning recs

Hi, I need to get my sofa deep cleaned.  Does anyone have any recommendations for upholstery cleaning companies please?

Danielle Fox ● 254d0 Comments ● 254d

Found: black rucksack with sports gear strewn along road

Found: a black rucksack containing a hi-vis top, water bottle and some sports shoes.These were strewn along the road at the W4 end of the Rugby Road/Scout hut alleyway. I know there have been quite a few muggings over the last few days and these may have been discarded after one of those. If you think they might belong to you let me know what type/colour the sports shoes are.

Aimee Morgans ● 254d0 Comments ● 254d

Ealing Beer Festival 2024

Hi folks, Just a reminder that the Camra Ealing Beer Festival 2024 is on this week in Walpole Park, Mattock Lane from the 10th to 13th July stating at 12pm each day with Real Ales, Craft Beers, Ciders, Perries, Wines and Imported Beers including Live Music and Food Stalls

Simon Lee Swinn ● 262d0 Comments ● 262d

Concrete debris in Morrisons car park

Please be aware of concrete curb pieces scattered in the car park of Morrison Last week I went to shop in Morrisons, I parked my car and  I didn’t notice that in front of my bay  was a pile of concrete debris. As I got back to the car and tried to get out of the parking a massive pieces of concrete got lodged in my wheel destroying the engine cover, windscreen washer container and the break fluid wire. I went back to the shop as the car was completely stuck. A member of stuff came out of the shop and was really rather shocked as to what has happened. He admitted that they had reports about it before as in front of my car was a massive oil stain, which means someone else damaged their vehicle before me. I asked him why didn’t you cordon it off? He said we don’t do that and he did say that the car park doesn’t belong to them.He filled in some sort of form, gave me no reference as he said there isn’t any. I asked for email or snap shot of the form, he’s said it’s a one off and once submitted it’s gone. He said someone will contact me within 24 h. Nothing happened. I called him twice in the next couple of days, he said I should contact my insurance and that was it! He also told me to call a Morrisons customer service, which basically deals with home deliveries and they couldn’t help me.I have a disabled child and I really needed my vehicle and i was expecting Morrison to at least check if I sorted things out - but sadly they did NOT.My husband drove by the other day and the debris has been moved to little pavements in between the bays so please be aware as it’s still there.Really disappointed in customer service of the shop I have been using for good 15 years if not more.I also want to use this post to say a very big thank you to Eugene a lovely man from a local business who came with all his tools and got the concrete slab out. Thank you so much

Ewa lysakowska ● 263d0 Comments ● 263d

We have interesting changes to Planning Legislation about to happen.

Not only a lot more Towers, but development on our green spaces too?I predict an utter planning disaster...

Rosco White ● 264d0 Comments ● 264d

3am Pile driving W3 driving our dog and me mad.

Where is the pile driving which is reverberating through my house on Saturday night?Out dog will not stop barking when it’s happening.

Bob Crossley ● 265d1 Comments ● 265d

Yemeni refugee with work seeks room to rent

I wondered if anyone might be looking for a lodger from August. I have a former guest, a refugee from Yemen, who works very hard and long hours, has been lodging in Shepherds Bush but just given one month’s notice as landlady about to have an operation and wants the room for family to come and look after her. He has a place at Birkbeck College in the autumn but will carry on working part time. Can afford up to £750 a month….Any chance? Or know of anyone?

Sara Nathan ● 265d0 Comments ● 265d

Police Survey - Complete to assist focussing their activities in North Acton and nearby.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NAJUL24/

Rosco White ● 270d2 Comments ● 269d

Mini Cabs in Ealing - Recommendations please

After a bad experience using BOLT I would love to find a reliable and reasonably priced taxi firm locally.Thank you.

Jean F Fernandez ● 274d1 Comments ● 274d

Ealing Central & Acton constituency hustings

Ealing Central & Acton constituency hustings Monday 24th June 20247pm - 9:30pmActon Mosque, 2-5 Oldham Terrace, W3 6LSAll candidates for the Ealing Central and Acton constituency have been invited to present their views and to take questions from the audience. If you would like to ask a question in advance, please send the question to: info@outreachealing.org The chair will select which questions will be presented to the panel. Attendees will also be able to ask questions on the night.This event is open to the public and all are welcome, but we ask guests to please dress modestly when entering the Mosque.Conservatives: James Windsor-CliveGreen party: Kate CrosslandIndependent: Julie CarterLabour: Rupa HuqLiberal Democrats: Alastair MittonSocial Democrats Party (SDP): Stephen BaloghWorkers Party GB: Nada JarcheOrganised by: Outreach West London and Acton Mosque

Abdul Maalik Tailor ● 279d10 Comments ● 275d

Zero alcohol wine

I've got 6 bottles of &Then zero alcohol cabernet sauvignon which are surplus to my  requirements. They're taking up valuable space. I can't put on Freecycle due to the no alcohol rule. Would like to give away to someone who could use it rather than pour down the sink.  Any ideas?

Julie Kaiser ● 280d3 Comments ● 278d

Match Day Volunteers Needed!

Actonians Girls & Women’s Football Club are looking for local volunteers to help us out on Match days with various tasks such as putting up nets and respect barriers, welcome teams and officials, run a tuck shop, and other things which may vary according to need.Our girls teams play on Saturday mornings so timing would be 9-1pm approximately depending on number of home games, between September and May. Games are played near Acton Main Line station off Horn Lane. A DBS check would be needed which we would organise.The women’s 1st team also need some helpers on Sunday afternoons at their home games at Rectory Park (in Northolt), with things like selling programs, putting up banners, welcoming supporters and organising match day events, competitions etc. Timings would be 1-4pm roughly and the season runs from mid-August until early May.No football knowledge is necessary for these roles which would suit anyone keen to join a fun and friendly community club where everyone’s welcome.To apply please email info@actonianslf.comFor more info about the club please have a look at the website www.actonianslfc.com

Linda Fox ● 282d0 Comments ● 282d

London Rivers Week 2024

https://www.thames21.org.uk/events/category/london-rivers-week-2024/and there isn't just the one London river and waterway!Check out the events - they vary considerably and some of them are free:Guided WalksHimalayan Balsam BashingOnline talksMudlarking (unfortunately already sold out)Stabilising Chiswick Eyot

Philippa Bond ● 291d1 Comments ● 282d

Dark Black/brown cat found wandering in Lynton Road area

See this report on Pets Reunited for details

Alison Howard ● 282d0 Comments ● 282d

New Sudanese restaurant in high street

Toteil - near Zahra pharmacy and opposite town hall - only opened about a month ago. It’s an authentic Sudanese restaurant and really enjoyable.Service is a little slow - still finding its feet and it seems everything is really freshly cooked. The food is both amazing and stunning value. Seven of us ate ourselves to a standstill for £120.We were lucky and guided by two Sudanese chaps in our party and they chose well: the chicken coated in peanut was delicious and I loved the lamb stew - which you eat, messily with injeera-style Ethiopian bread. There’s also kofta and a delicious foul madama. Apart from the latter, it’s hopeless for vegetarians. Sudanese baklava (no nuts) or sort of doughnuts - delicious - for dessert.Not licensed and like the Somali place we also like, you can’t take in alcohol. At least we didn’t see anyone do so - unlike Anokha or Java Fusion.Will definitely go again…

Sara Nathan ● 298d3 Comments ● 288d

Ex Offender - Employment programme

Action West London in partnership with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to help people in Ealing who are ex-offenders, unemployed or who are economically inactive. These residents will receive specialist employment support to help them become economically active or move into employment.We offerTailored 1-1 career, employment and skills training guidanceCV workshopsMoney management workshopsConfidence buildingTravel to work support i.e., route planning for workIn work support, coaching/1-1 support/mentoringTo join the this programme you should be:ex-offenders, unemployed or  economically inactiveA resident of the London Borough of EalingFor more information or to register email:recruitment@actionwestlondon.org.uk This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity FundUK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) – and include the following text:‘The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus.’

Zahra Shah ● 324d3 Comments ● 289d

Churchfield Road baking shop is closing

Apparently it’s selling its stock off for half price.Shame but unsurprising - beyond niche…

Sara Nathan ● 330d13 Comments ● 291d

West London Trade Union Club Open Day on Saturday

What’s behind the red door? West London Trade Union Club open day, Saturday 30 September 3pm–7pm.Please come and visit our friendly club at 33-35 High Street W3 6ND on Saturday 30 September, 3pm–7pm. The bar will be open and if you are interested in becoming a member our team of volunteers will be on hand to explain how and give you a tour of the club, theatre/function room and courtyard garden.Look forward to seeing you.

Patrick Green ● 550d9 Comments ● 301d

Lead Story - "Cap The Towers Alleges Council Dishonesty Over Friary Park"

And this is FAR from the only allegation if you have ever had a highly informative conversation with the indefatigable Mr Victor Mishiku of The Covenant Movement.Or indeed any resident who has had dealings with LBE Planning under Liebore.WHO votes for this rotten crock infesting City Hall?

Rosco White ● 316d5 Comments ● 302d

East & South-East Asian Fiction Book Club - June

For avid readers in the area, or those looking to expand your reading list - why not join the ESEA Book Club that celebrates authors and literature from East and South-East Asia. Books being discussed in June: Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park and The Life of a Banana by PP Wong. Pick one book/session or attend both on June 8, Saturday. Asian tea and snacks provided. Get your tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/esea-book-club-june-love-in-the-big-city-by-sang-young-park-session-1-tickets-909075277627

Ame Chia ● 308d0 Comments ● 308d

Reduce and Reuse Event - 2nd June 2024

We have another great line up for our June Reduce and Recycle hub on Saturday 2nd June!Come down to Acton Market and:- Learn to mend your clothes with Ealing Repair Cafe- Drop off unwanted clothes or small electricals to Traid for recycling ( until 2pm)- Find out how you can reduce your plastic use with Act for Ealing- Take part in our Bookswap run by the Churchfield Community Association (until 2.30pm)- Meet Ealing Friends of the Earth and find out how you can make a change- Get your bike checked with Dr Bike (2pm - 5pm)Plus- ReActon will be onsite selling a great selection of refurbished bikes for all the family- Cultivate London will be running a seed swap and sharing info on their Acton Green projectWe open at 10am next Saturday but check the times if you have someone you want to see!Find out more at : https://marketw3.co.uk/june-reduce-and-recycle-hub-in-actonSee you on Saturday

Zahra Shah ● 309d0 Comments ● 309d