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Omid Djalili to headline Ealing Comedy Festival
Published on 4 June 2013
Actor and comedian Omid Djalili has been confirmed as the special guest and headline act at this year’s Ealing Comedy Festival.
Tree-mendous volunteers get awards
Published on 29 May 2013
Ealing’s flagship street tree initiative received national recognition last week when it took home a highly commended award from the RE:LEAF Tree and Woodland Awards at City Hall.
Picnic in the park this weekend
Published on 29 May 2013
Pack a picnic and come along to Gunnersbury and Walpole parks on Sunday 2 June for a day of history, horticulture and family fun, as part of the nation’s Big Lunch and Chelsea Fringe Festival.
Comedy and cinema tickets on sale from 6 May
Published on 1 May 2013
Tickets for Ealing Comedy Festival and Ealing Summer Screenings presented by Nomad will go on sale from Monday 6 May.
Go bats for local wildlife
Published on 16 April 2013
Monthly wildlife monitoring events are kicking off in Walpole Park at the end of this month (26 and 27 April) and people of all ages and abilities are invited to take part.
Cinema added to Ealing Summer Festivals
Published on 3 April 2013
This year it’s all about ‘lights, camera and action’, as the borough’s first ever pop-up cinema is added to the renowned Ealing Summer Festivals line-up.
Creative young people wanted for new panel
Published on 26 March 2013
Pitzhanger Manor Gallery and House (PMG) are looking for creative young people aged 14-20 years to take part in a new youth panel.
Small mansion to receive big improvements
Published on 25 March 2013
Plans to restore Gunnersbury Park moved a step forward last week (Monday 18 March) when Hounslow Council’s cabinet agreed on a preferred developer to carry out the improvements to the small mansion.
Dates announced for 2013 Ealing Summer Festival
Published on 20 March 2013
Event dates have been announced for the 2013 Ealing Summer Festivals.
Go the distance in Ealing's parks
Published on 15 March 2013
Distance markers will be placed in more parks around the borough this year to encourage local people to get active and stay healthy.
Get in touch with nature this January
Published on 16 January 2013
Local nature lovers are invited to sign-up for two free events being held on Saturday, 26 January.
New park for historic Three Bridges
Published on 20 December 2012
Work to transform an unused piece of land into a park in Norwood Green is almost complete, with the site expected to be open for visitors by March 2013.
Join the Walpole Park bridge dig
Published on 12 December 2012
History lovers and amateur archaeologists are invited to take part in an excavation project at Walpole Park to uncover a relic from the site’s past.
Young curators given career kick-start
Published on 11 December 2012
Eleven young history lovers have been given a career kick-start after being selected to take part in a project to create ‘The Pop-Up Museum’ – a travelling exhibition showcasing local history.
£95,000 park regeneration begins
Published on 14 November 2012
Work began this week to rejuvenate a section of land at King George’s Playing Fields in Hanwell, thanks to a £95,000 investment from the council.
Parks bloom with volunteers
Published on 24 October 2012
More than 15 local residents joined with volunteers from a special needs group to help restore natural landscapes in Pitshanger Park this week.
Parks celebrate for Open House London
Published on 18 September 2012
Ealing residents are invited to help shape the future of two of the borough’s most historic parks while enjoying a weekend of free activities.
Parks celebrate for Open House London
Published on 18 September 2012
Ealing residents are invited to help shape the future of two of the borough’s most historic parks while enjoying a weekend of free activities.
Gunnersbury Park up for The Challenge
Published on 17 September 2012
A group of 12 green-thumbed teenagers joined with volunteers last week to help build and plant a new community kitchen garden at Gunnersbury Park.
Walpole Park welcomes resident artist
Published on 21 August 2012
Creativity is flowing in Walpole Park this month with the arrival of Ealing Council’s very first artist-in-residence.
Gunnersbury Park wins support for two lottery bids
Published on 31 July 2012
Ealing and Hounslow councils have received two grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), including development funding of more than £700,000, to help progress plans to transform Gunnersbury Park.
Playing fields secure Olympic funding
Published on 24 July 2012
Ealing Council’s Lord Halsbury Memorial Playing Fields in Northolt has secured an Olympic legacy grant of £50,000 from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
Ealing parks celebrate green flag status
Published on 23 July 2012
Two of Ealing’s parks have been awarded Green Flags, recognising them as among the best in the country.
Bramley Road open space officially opens
Published on 4 July 2012
The Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Mohammad Aslam, joined local councillors and members of Northfield Ward Forum to officially open the Bramley Road open space on Tuesday 26 June.
Celebrate at Acton Carnival
Published on 2 July 2012
Residents will party their way into summer with a vibrant celebration of culture and community at Acton Carnival on Saturday 7 July.
Building repair work begins at Gunnersbury Park
Published on 26 June 2012
Maintenance work has begun in Gunnersbury Park on several of the historic buildings thanks to a £250,000 investment from Hounslow and Ealing councils and English Heritage.
Spikesbridge Park pavilion – can you build it?
Published on 26 January 2012
Next month Ealing Council will start looking for a building company to start work on Spikesbridge Park’s new pavilion.
Appeal after wallaby is killed and mutilated
Published on 21 October 2011
Ealing Council is today assisting police in their investigation into the killing of a wallaby at Brent Lodge Park, Hanwell.
Hundreds turn out to open new skate park
Published on 20 September 2011
Ealing’s first state of the art skate park opened on Sunday, 18 September with a free skate jam and fun day.
Park's pavilion opens its doors
Published on 4 August 2011
Ealing Council has today (5 August) opened the doors to the newly refurbished community areas at North Acton Playing Field’s pavilion.
Budding gardeners grow skills in council scheme
Published on 21 July 2011
As Love Parks Week (23-31 July) approaches, Ealing Council is looking for more volunteers to lend a hand in the walled garden in Walpole Park, Ealing.
Walpole Park’s hidden heritage to shine
Published on 13 July 2011
Ealing Council has been awarded a £2.4m grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore and preserve Walpole Park’s historic features.
Park transformed for future generations
Published on 12 July 2011
A Hanwell park that is approaching its 100th birthday was officially reopened at the weekend.
Plans for Spikes Bridge Park – have your say
Published on 11 July 2011
Ealing Council is urging residents to have their say on plans for £2million improvements to Spikes Bridge Park.
Major improvements for Hanwell park
Published on 6 July 2011
Conolly Dell will reopen on Saturday after it was transformed as part of the Help a London Park programme.
Carry a flame for London 2012
Published on 28 June 2011
Ealing Council is offering two residents the chance to carry the Olympic torch next year.
Butterflies create a flap at Bunny Park
Published on 18 April 2011
Butterflies from all over the world fly into Brent Lodge Park Animal Centre.
Have your say on perking up local parks
Published on 23 February 2011
Ealing residents are being invited to have their say on new proposals for Lammas Park and Bramley Road open space.
Walpole Park's masterplan unveiled
Published on 26 January 2011
Residents and visitors are invited to attend a presentation of Ealing Council's plans for Walpole Park this weekend.
Council gives veteran lime trees a fighting chance
Published on 26 January 2011
Ealing Council will be carrying out urgent work on two heritage trees in Walpole Park in a bid to keep them alive.
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