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M.O.T

Where do you take your car to get a M.O.T. Test?

Mark Yates ● 5299d6 Comments ● 5299d

Recognising truth from rubbish

Are the Ealing Council personnel responsible for administering the Environmental Services Contract clandestine Conservative supporters – why else has Roger Jones (Ealing Council, Director of Environment and Leisure – and the Cabinet empowered supervising officer) allowed this debacle to continue for so long under the Labour government. What controls have Labour put in place to address the core issue, or is it a case of the tail wagging the dog again.Is this politics or incompetence?

James Harrison ● 5300d4 Comments ● 5299d

Guitar needed urgently

I found a fabulous violin for my youngest via the forum so I thought I would ask if anyone out there has a classical guitar that their child has outgrown and they would be willing to part with. The opportunity of lessons has come up unexpectedly having been on a seemingly endless waiting list, starting with a trial class this Saturday, just need a guitar! Many thanks.

Milena Vincic ● 5302d1 Comments ● 5299d

Street cleansing

Judging by the vastly reduced number of posts the collection service seems to be settling down; either that or fingers have worn out from typing and patince has worn out.While the collectors actually picking the rubbish they drop when collecting is good; when, oh when, will many streets see a man (or woman) with a broom again.It's been over two weeks on Boston Road and driving a street sweeper at 10-15+ mph 'somewhere near' the gutters doesn't do anything for the pavements!

Nigel Brooks ● 5307d9 Comments ● 5299d

Old discs contain sensitive data

The BBC reports that about half of the computer discs bought second hand contained data, and over 1 in 10 carried significant amounts of sensitive personal data. I assume that any old disc will have sectors that contain both clean original data and corrupted data due to a computer crash, so I zero the first few sectors which carry the Master Boot Record and then re-format using software that writes then reads a series of test patterns over the entire disc, overwriting every bit three or four times before leaving the disc clean apart from some new formatting data. It takes time, but all errors are reported. I can supply the free software that I use, together with simple instructions, if anyone wishes to securely wipe a disc before re-use.

Chris Bell ● 5300d2 Comments ● 5300d

Recycling uncollected AGAIN

Around here (around St Mary's / South Ealing) once again the black sacks have been collected on the correct day (Tuesday) during the morning, but NONE of the recycling has been. A fortnight ago the recycling was collected just before dusk and last week it was done during lunchtime by operatives who really were not happy at doing it. This week we seem to be back to what now passes for normal - no recycling collection - and the foxes will have a fine time tonight redistributing everything all over the pavements and gardens.I really believe that the Council has truly fouled up the contract with Enterprise and that in reality they are only supposed to collect the black sacks - witness the lack of proper recycling vehicles and everything being dumped in standard rear platform compacting lorries as previously reported. Indeed on the first week of the new regime operatives collecting black sacks were heard to mutter along the lines of "what are we supposed to do with all this stuff?".This appalling mess has been going on for nearly a month now and it is time questions were asked in high places and for those responsible to be called upon to resign. I have no confidence in the Council's repeated assurances that these are merely teething troubles, nor in the assertions that recycling is not going to landfill. In my view it is time for the "opposition" to call a vote of "No Confidence" in the ruling group and to re-instate the previous contractors - at least then we might return to having a clean and pleasant borough.

Russell Maiden ● 5301d8 Comments ● 5300d

Perception: A Photographic Exhibition at the Dominion, Southall

In this new photographic exhibition, 15 photographers from Ealing’s London Independent Photography Group interpret the theme of ‘Perception’ through their diverse styles of photography. United by their shared passion for photography, the group explore perceptions of the area in which they live, things that go unnoticed in everyday life or perceptions about places further afield.  Ealing London Independent Photography is a satellite group of London Independent Photography; a group of local photographers who meet monthly to share ideas.Dominion Arts Education Centre112 The Green, Southall, UB2 4BQNearest Rail Station: SouthallThe exhibition runs from 13th May to 6th July 2012All welcome at our Open evening on Thursday 17th May from 7-9pm.Opening TimesMonday to Friday 10am - 6pm (weds/thurs til 8.30pm)Saturday and Sunday 9am - 2pmPublic Holidays Closed

Chris Moxey ● 5301d0 Comments ● 5301d

Free Printer

Free to any community or voluntary group who can make use of it.I have an HP Deskjet 640c printer.Old but pefectly seviceable and was fully working when I unplugged it this morning. Comes with two unopened orignal ink cartridges.It has both paralell and USB connections.Please drop me an e-mail via EalingToday if you would like it. First e-mail gets it!I really don't want to simply put it out for recycling as it is in full working order.Over to you.

Nigel Brooks ● 5306d3 Comments ● 5301d

What do you find more/less offensive.................

A picture on a tree of some poor soul who have lost their pet or luminous green fun fair posters which London Borough Ealing are no doubt earning money from?Just another faux pas in my opinion on behalf of LBE.

Simon Wycombe ● 5305d5 Comments ● 5302d

Live marriage debate this Monday in Chiswick...

On Monday 30th April 2012 at Gunnersbury Baptist Church in Chiswick, there will be an exciting and relevant, free public debate on the subject of the Governments recent proposals to redefine marriage to incorporate same-sex couples.Two top-class speakers with differing opinions will discuss this very important topic.1) Adrian Trett is Chair of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) + Liberal Democrats since the Coalition Government was formed, and the author of the original motion on Equal Marriage in the UK for Liberal Democrat Conference in 2010. His campaigning group has been working with our Liberal Democrat Ministers, in particular Lynne Featherstone MP to enable this issue to be brought on to the Government's agenda, now with the public consultation and hopefully for legislation to be passed by 2015 to enable equal marriage in the UK.2) Rev. David Robertson is the Pastor of St. Peters Free Church in Dundee. He is the Author of 'The Dawkins Letters' and regular conference speaker and debater for the Evangelical Christian Church. There will be a chance, during this debate for questions from the audience.Doors will open at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Entrance to this debate is absolutely free although early arrival is recommended.Watch out for the formal publicity - fliers and posters!I hope you will support this important event,Many thanks,Laurence TruettDebate Coordinator

Laurence Truett ● 5302d0 Comments ● 5302d

DRAYTON GREEN

Anyone know whether the development of 51 drayton green is going ahead still?  It seems there were plans to knock it down a build flats for social housing a couple of years ago.

michelle fong ● 5305d1 Comments ● 5303d

Is There A Catsitter in Greenford?

Can anyone recommend a cat sitter in Greenford? I have got two adult cats and as the holiday season is upon us, I will need someone to visit the cats in the home. Thank you.

Carolyn Smith ● 5305d4 Comments ● 5304d

Panic stations over!

In case there were any animal lovers in and around W5 who were kind enough to look out for a tortoiseshell little cat I can now report that she has returned home after her escapade and looks no worse for wear.Looks like she hasn't got dementia either which is great!Thank you.

Pamela Kay ● 5304d0 Comments ● 5304d

Richmond Half Marathon -  May 6th - Have you decided not to run?

Hi - I`d really like to run this race but missed the entry deadline and it filled up quickly at the last moment!If you can`t run can I exchange your race entry?Thank you very much

Don Tanswell ● 5304d0 Comments ● 5304d

Grand Union Village Fun Day

GUV Community Trust will be having a FREE community fun day on Grand Union Village to encourage involvement and promote services.Venue: Weaver House, Grand union Village Higham Mews, Northolt UB5 6FP 12 – 3pm on Saturday 21st April 2012Activities includes:Cuban Boxing Club – exhibitionZumbalordies – exhibitionCycle Training- DR Bike SessionNHS – BMI measurementsWii TournamentSafer Neighbourhood Police -Crime PreventionSouthall Community alliance – Digital SwitchoverArts and CraftsUnder fives areaRefreshmentsAdditional Organisations that will be present include Ealing Mediation Service, SAFE, Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, Community Safety, Ealing Equality Council, Ealing law Centre.Everyone is Welcome!

James Wong ● 5306d1 Comments ● 5304d

Gunnersbury Lane closed this weekend

That's the road that runs from the North Circular, past Acton Town tube station and up to Acton Hill. Closed both Saturday and Sunday.

Susan Kelly ● 5305d1 Comments ● 5304d

Watermans to be removed from Brentford

If you thought things were a bit wonky in Ealing then you might take solace in knowing that Hounslow is run more like Cuba.Councillors have fallen silent over the revelation that they plan to hand the site over to developers for luxury riverside apartments.They plan to relocate the Watermans centre somewhere else, like Hounslow or beyond.This will almost certainly finish off the Watermans as they will lose their solid patronage which is from Chiswick, South Ealing, Brentford and Kew.Yet again as is almost customary in Brentford, it's local councillors have buried their heads in the sand choosing to be incommunicado on the matter. What little has emerged is rather   contradictory.  In fact, they are going to lengths to stop facts emerging. A petition has been launched, please pass this as far and wide as possible to all those who values the Watermans as an integral part of Brentford's public riverside.www.keepwatermansinbrentford.org.uk

Michael Brandt ● 5317d29 Comments ● 5304d

Ealing Cinema

Has anyone heard anything further about development of Ealing Cinema site. Is there a councillor who we can contact to find out if Empire have definite plans to start building. We need to keep up some sort of pressure

Eleanor Davies ● 5304d0 Comments ● 5304d

Garden Shed

My tortoiseshell cat has gone missing! She is not microchipped.She is fairly old and I fear she may have become disorientated and as a result hasn't found her way home.  She is also very timid and with the wet weather may have found shelter in someone's shed. Areas around Haven Green and up towards the Cricket Club. Do please keep a look out for a brown black and white small cat. Thank you

Pamela Kay ● 5305d0 Comments ● 5305d

cat sitter

Can anyone recommend a cat sitter? I live in W13 and have just got two 3 month old kittens and am thinking ahead to summer when might need someone to help with visits to the cats in our home. Thank you.

Rosie Blair ● 5308d6 Comments ● 5305d