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Peony restaurant on Acton Hill

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

Susan Kelly ● 247d6 Comments ● 192d

Builder

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

Alison Taylor ● 192d0 Comments ● 192d

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 ● 208d2 Comments ● 197d

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 ● 198d0 Comments ● 198d

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 ● 200d0 Comments ● 200d

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 ● 206d1 Comments ● 204d

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 ● 211d3 Comments ● 209d

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 ● 229d5 Comments ● 218d

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 ● 233d1 Comments ● 230d

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 ● 231d0 Comments ● 231d

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 ● 237d0 Comments ● 237d

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 ● 450d27 Comments ● 243d

Guitar Tutor for kids

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

Sandeep Mestry ● 246d0 Comments ● 246d

Waste disposal repair

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

Danielle Fox ● 251d0 Comments ● 251d

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 ● 295d11 Comments ● 252d

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 ● 297d3 Comments ● 252d

Tree surgeon

Can anyone recommend a tree surgeon please.

Alison Taylor ● 295d2 Comments ● 252d

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 ● 253d0 Comments ● 253d

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 ● 259d1 Comments ● 254d

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 ● 254d0 Comments ● 254d

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 ● 321d3 Comments ● 259d

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 ● 262d4 Comments ● 260d

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 ● 279d2 Comments ● 269d

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 ● 294d12 Comments ● 275d

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 ● 293d1 Comments ● 277d

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 ● 283d2 Comments ● 280d

One-eyed black cat missing near the High Street

Report here from Pets Reunited

Alison Howard ● 284d0 Comments ● 284d

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 ● 288d0 Comments ● 288d

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 ● 298d5 Comments ● 295d

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 ● 296d0 Comments ● 296d

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 ● 298d7 Comments ● 296d

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 ● 297d0 Comments ● 297d

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 ● 305d2 Comments ● 298d

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 ● 310d5 Comments ● 307d

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 ● 318d3 Comments ● 310d

Upholstery cleaning recs

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

Danielle Fox ● 317d0 Comments ● 317d

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 ● 318d0 Comments ● 318d

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 ● 326d0 Comments ● 326d

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 ● 326d0 Comments ● 326d

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 ● 327d0 Comments ● 327d

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 ● 328d1 Comments ● 328d

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 ● 328d0 Comments ● 328d

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

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

Rosco White ● 333d2 Comments ● 333d

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 ● 338d1 Comments ● 337d

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 ● 342d10 Comments ● 339d

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 ● 344d3 Comments ● 341d

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 ● 345d0 Comments ● 345d

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 ● 355d1 Comments ● 345d

Dark Black/brown cat found wandering in Lynton Road area

See this report on Pets Reunited for details

Alison Howard ● 345d0 Comments ● 345d

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 ● 362d3 Comments ● 352d

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 ● 387d3 Comments ● 353d

Churchfield Road baking shop is closing

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

Sara Nathan ● 394d13 Comments ● 354d

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 ● 613d9 Comments ● 365d

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 ● 380d5 Comments ● 366d

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 ● 372d0 Comments ● 372d

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 ● 373d0 Comments ● 373d

Hard-working Afghan refugee seeks room to rent in or near Acton

Do you have a room to rent to a really nice young man in steady employment?My Afghan refugee guest, Dawood, has now had a proper job in the kitchen of a city lawyer since January and is looking for a room to rent either in a family home as a lodger or a shared flat or house. He can afford about £600-£650 a month. He’s keen to be in Acton as he wants to play cricket here (SO keen on cricket!!) and be near the Elizabeth Line because his job is near Farringdon.He is 26, quiet and tidy and has good English…Obviously I can give him a good reference as he has been with me since November…Any ideas?

Sara Nathan ● 397d2 Comments ● 378d

Used bicycle for sale

Hello,I'm on the hunt for a used bike but have hit a snag with popular platforms like eBay and Gumtree, which only offer pickup options and don't ship as they don't have boxes to put the bikes into.Considering that a new 16-inch bike costs around £450, I'm looking for more affordable alternatives. Any suggestions or tips would be immensely helpful. Thanks!Zee

Zee Kalim ● 402d1 Comments ● 380d

Park where ever you want!

Is anyone else as excited as I am by the fact that you can seemingly park ANYWHERE you want in Acton? It’s so convenient! Pull up onto ‘the mount’ and do your shopping. If that’s too crowded just park on any nearby pavement. And an added bonus is when you park your car on the pavement it prevents those nasty e-bikes and scooters from doing the same thing. God I hate them! It’s a win win!

Howard Davidson ● 389d4 Comments ● 381d

Evening Standard yesterday

https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/acton-london-development-tall-buildings-b1157688.html

Maire Lowe ● 381d1 Comments ● 381d

Asda Park Royal development in the FT

Not often Acton makes the front page of the Financial Times but it does today, full story is inside (online you need a paid account https://www.ft.com/content/6b05cdc3-5e36-404e-a1b4-da445dfe3ba2)News is Asda and Barrett want to redevelop the Park Royal site. There will still be an Asda but there will also be around 2,000 "homes". Not a lot of detail but the 2,000 seems like 1,500 full price and 500 "affordable" and there will be towers :(They also talk of creating a new town centre. What is not clear is whether this is the same new town centre that has been talked about befpre for the North Acton area, or whether Acton will get 2 new town centres!It is also unclear whether this is seen as part of the Old Oak development.Would be a big change to that part of town, maybe the harbinger of more changes to come there. If they were to develop the units on Corporation Road it might join up with the Lakeside Drive devleopment which always seems a bit cut off.Personally, except during the pandemic that Asda has always seemed too big, and not that more people have food delivered the car park always seems half empty so its probably not a surprise. But, showing my age, it still feels that Asda is new, I remember the old one being knocked down for this one. Feels like less than 10 years ago but I suspect it is closer to 20!

Allan Kelly ● 382d0 Comments ● 382d

Female  Ex- Offenders Employment Programme

Action West London in partnership with Heathrow Community Trust and the Lottery fund are excited to launch our new programme for female ex-offenders in Ealing, Acton, Southall, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Greenford.  Our Ex-Offenders Careers Hub will help woman who are ex-offenders to receive specialist employment support to help them become economically active or move into employment. We will offer – Tailored 1-1 career, employment and skills training guidance– CV workshops– Money management workshops– Confidence building– Travel to work support i.e., route planning for work– In work support, coaching/1-1 support/mentoringTo join the this programme you should be: – Female– An ex-offender – A resident of Ealing, Acton, Southall, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Greenford. For more information or to register email: recruitment@actionwestlondon.org.uk

Zahra Shah ● 387d0 Comments ● 387d

The Aeronaut has it closed.

We tried to call to no avail

John Kennedy ● 394d2 Comments ● 392d

Street Cleaning woes - does anyone know what company Ealing Council sub-contract this to ?

Submitted a street cleaning request on the Ealing Council 3 weeks ago - it met some of their criteria for a quick response - animal excrement, drug paraphenalia, and broken glass. There are several young families on the street and this encvironment is hazardous for their children's welfare. Needless to say the request has been stuck at 'Submitted' stage since I raised it. I've rang 5 times to enquire as to why this hasn't been addressed - each time got the same answer back - we have emailed our street cleaning department but have not heard back and if you aren't happy then raise a complaint. So i raised a complaint 8 days ago and surprise surprise that also hasn't been moved on from 'Submitted' stage either. I know local councils have suffered budgets cuts but my word is it too much to expect a minimum level of competency? So frustated I'm considering trying to connect with the company they sub-contract the work to directly (i'm assuming here it's not in house) just to see if i can identify what the delay is.

Jon Robinson ● 431d9 Comments ● 394d

Reduce and Recycle hub on Saturday 4th May!

We have a superb line up for our Reduce and Recycle hub on Saturday 4th May!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- Find out how you can reduce your plastic use with Act for Ealing- Take part in our Bookswap run by the Churchfield Community Association- Meet Ealing Friends of the Earth and find out how you can make a change- Get your bike checked with Dr BikePlus- Sustrans Walk and Wheel hub in Acton, will be on site to let you know more about about their service- The Tiny Forest project from Trinity Way Acton will be sharing information  about their work- Cultivate London will be running a seed swap and sharing info on their Acton Green project- Ealing Council Waste and Recycling Team will be on site to help you find about more information about their servicesWe open at 10am next Saturday but check the times if you have someone you want to see!

Zahra Shah ● 396d0 Comments ● 396d

North China closed?

Anyone know why?

Chris Hurley ● 404d6 Comments ● 401d

Acton asylum-seeker needs volunteers.

EASE - the Ealing and Acton weekly drop-n for asylum-seekers and refugees living in the borough, has had an amazing first two years.We help about 100 people a week with English lessons, a hot meal, a free grocery food-bank (thanks City Harvest and Felix project) plus nappies and STs (thanks Good4Good and Bloody Good Period)This year we are one of the Mayor’s nominated charities (thanks Hitesh)So pretty successful. Growing means it’s bigger (duh) and needs more volunteers.We’re looking for people who are free Thursday mornings in Acton in term-time.Or even Wednesday afternoons…Or at other times to help with admin and organisation.It’s a lovely bunch of people doing amazing things to welcome and integrate guests from many countries.We can offer worthwhile work, ACE roast potatoes, regular socials mostly at ActOne and never a dull moment.So whether you are a teacher, like cooking, are organised, or friendly or both, or have some Arabic or Farsi or Urdu or Tigrinya or just English, do think about joining our crew.More information here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0_dAyXNjgN0wDa1GEc91huUBPnhMWHuyearqDucimTgFQAQ/viewform

Sara Nathan ● 401d1 Comments ● 401d

Art Exhibition Dickens Yard Ealing

The free  exhibition of my father’s paintings has been very well received. It is still on for the next two Sundays (21,28 April). The details are on the Ealing Today website:https://www.ealingtoday.co.uk/default.asp?section=info&page=evopenealing2404arvindoza.htm

Kalpana Oza ● 408d5 Comments ● 402d

Happy St Georges Day! Patriotism is not a crime.    Yet.

    😁

Rosco White ● 403d0 Comments ● 403d

The news we've all been waiting for.

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/acton-is-now-posher-than-chiswick/Discuss

Mark Frost ● 471d14 Comments ● 404d

Is Rishi Sunak the weakest PM we have ever had?

He seems to have no clear objectives, and the backbone of a jellyfish.And Keir Starmer is arguably worse.HOW did we end up with these pathetic losers?Maggie must be absolutely spinning in her grave..... 😆

Rosco White ● 424d7 Comments ● 416d

Lost rings

Last week I was in Ealing Broadway and Acton High Street and unfortunately somehow lost 3 rings which I had in my handbag. I checked with shops I visited but without success. This is a last resort in case some kind person found them.I have searched everywhere indoors but I fear they are lost forever!

Jean F Fernandez ● 416d1 Comments ● 416d

Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert Founder.

I am beginning to wonder whether M.S.E. founder Martin Lewis is  actively involved with the biggest fraud in British criminal history. He allegedly received £3 million damages from Fakebook more than 5 years ago because Fakebook had illegally used his name and image to scam people out of billions of pounds with the Bitcoin scam. Lewis claimed he gave the £3 million to charity. Why dozens of times ,every day over the past 5 years has Lewis allowed Fakebook to carry on using his image and name to continue the scam?

Neil Milkins ● 416d0 Comments ● 416d

Gunnersbury Park Grime protest song

From Bowie the Bengal. It's actually pretty good.

Mark Evans ● 436d8 Comments ● 418d

The loos in the Oaks

Would you good people consider signing the petition to open the loos in the Oaks?For clarity they can be accessed at the moment by finding a security guard with a key and having them open for you. That's not enough for anyone in a hurry, or shopping in their lunch hour. Thank you in advance.https://www.change.org/p/open-the-facilities-in-the-oaks-shopping-centre?recruiter=514767299&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=7b7846d0-f117-11e5-a242-d32bb420abbc&share_bandit_exp=initial-37925946-en-GB&utm_content=fht-37925946-en-gb%3A0&fbclid=IwAR14IP2vml7GhVuzK3c8kRbkHXhZBYRDJfYSQ8Ht9gvTb-8jpeEhioZq3kM

Maire Lowe ● 443d5 Comments ● 422d

STARBUCKS OPEN

anyone tried yet? Looks fancy inside. However, just remember to support local coffee shops and local businesses not the big chains.

Lee Harding ● 426d3 Comments ● 422d

Tabby and white cat found near Western Avenue

If it is yours or you know who's it is, there is a report on Pets Reunited

Alison Howard ● 423d0 Comments ● 423d

Easter Church Services

Here are details for some local churches where I could find them on their websites. All very welcome to all of these services! Anyone please feel free to add the details for those not included:**Good Friday 11:00am - Open Air service in the marketplace on the Mount outside St Mary's **==Oaktree Anglican Fellowship216 High St, London W3 9NXGood Friday Service 11am outside St Mary's ChurchEaster Sunrise Service 6am at Ealing CommonLocation: Ealing Common (North East Corner nearest the tube station)Easter Sunday Celebration and Communion 4.30pmPlease join us for our all-age Easter service.==St Mary’s ChurchThe Mount, High St, London W3 9NWMaundy Thursday - 7:00pm Communion serviceGood Friday - open air 11am outside the church              12pm stations of the cross               1.30pm Good Friday serviceEaster Saturday - 9pm Easter vigilEaster Sunday - 8am Holy Communion               10.30am Easter service==Our Lady of Lourdes141-143 High St, London W3 6LXMaundy Thursday - 7pmGood Friday - children's service 10amGood Friday - Celebration of the Passion of the Word 3pmEaster Saturday - 8pmEaster Sunday - 9am, 10:30am and 12:00pm==St Martin’s West ActonHale Gardens, London W3 9SQMaundy Thursday - 8pmGood Friday - 11am service outside St Mary's Acton            - 3pm stations of the crossEaster Sunday  - 8am Holy Communion service               - 10am service with Junior Church followed by an easter egg hunt==St Dunstan’s East ActonFriars Pl Ln, London W3 7AWGood Friday - 9am Good Friday short reflection            - 10.15am walk of witness ending outside St Mary's Acton            - 11am Service outside St Mary's ActonEaster Sunday - 6.30am Sunrise service + breakfast              - 10am All age family communion followed by Easter egg hunt and egg rolling competition==Acton Baptist ChurchChurch Rd, London W3 8PPEaster Sunday - 10:30am==Acton Hill ChurchHigh Street Corner of, Woodlands Ave W3 9BUEaster Sunday - 11:00am==Berrymead Evangelical Church16 Avenue Rd, London W3 8NSEaster Sunday - 11:00am==Church of the AscensionBeaufort Road, London W5 3EBGood Friday Service - 2pmEaster Sunday Morning service - 10:30am==Christ Church Turnham GreenTown Hall Ave, Chiswick, London W4 5DT(St Alban's S Parade, Chiswick, London W4 5LG)Good Friday - 3 hours at the Cross, reflective gathering 12-3pm at Christ ChurchEaster Sunday - 9.30am Holy Communion at Christ Church              - 10.30am Easter Day celebration at St Alban's              - 6pm informal Easter Day celebration at Christ Church==Anyone looking for an online service- Good Friday at 11am https://htb.org/online- Easter Sunday at 11:30am https://htb.org/online

Prabal Ray ● 431d0 Comments ● 431d

BITCOIN SCAM.

https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/the-woman-who-lost-40k

Neil Milkins ● 437d0 Comments ● 437d