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HEALING IN CHISWICK

Due to Easter Monday we are a week later this month.  Healing will take place at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD, this coming Monday, 16th April between 11am and 1pm anyone who would like to receive healing, or just an energy boost, is more than welcome.  We will have a number of healers waiting to meet you.Although the centre takes place in the Buddhist Temple the healing is NOT related to any religion, it is totally non-denominational everyone is welcome.No charge is made for healing however a donation is most welcome - all donations are given to the Vihara for the use of the hall.No appointments are necessary.  For any further information please give me a ring on 0788 189 6449.

Pat Smith ● 5310d1 Comments ● 5310d

How long have you waited to have rubbish collected

I have kept a track of the roads in my ward to see which ones have been collected and which haven't. The leader of the council, to his credit has been very busy trying to get the roads collected, so when a road is not done, I tell him and he reports it to Enterprise. This morning I met a resident on Campbell road, having a fag outside his front door. I asked him, when their road is normally collected and he told me Tuesdays. This road has Hanwell station on it. Today is Monday so the last time their rubbish and the rest was collected was 13 days ago. My road is done on Wednesdays and I am still waiting for my recyclables to be collected. Thats 12 days now since I have had a collection of recyclables. HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD TO WAIT

Colm Costello ● 5316d24 Comments ● 5310d

Ball/street hockey (children and adult beginners programme)

West London Ball Hockey Club presents this exiting new sport to the local community of Ealing.  "something different"  "Important:  We play with trainers not roller blades"We have just moved into this new facility  "Elthorne Sports Centre. Westlea Road, off Boston Road, Hanwell W7 2AD".This sport is hugely famous in Canada, Czech and Slovak. Our Values are; Respect, Sportsmanship, Considering others, Affordable, Family friendly, Fun.  These values resonate in our both, children's and adult beginners programmes.We are affiliated with UK Dek (Ball) hockey association. & International street/ball hockey association. "One of our Aim is to Celebrates multiculturalism by introducing children (boys/girls age 5-14 year) and adults (male/female) to this fast & active sport which is good for fitness and health.Our Children programme costs £16 per-child for the whole term(9weeks)or £3 per-session.  New term starts on the 21st of April 2012 from 09:45am - 10:45am, Saturday mornings. Equipment provided.  Coaching followed by a game. End of term prizes awarded.Our adult beginners programme is for male & female.  It costs £5 per-person and £3 for students and unemployed.  We play every second Monday.  Next session is on Monday the 16th of April 08:30pm-10pm.  From May its going to be 8pm-9:30pm. Equipment provided. Coaching followed by a game.To learn more about our aims, prizes for the children, and how do we ensure safe and fun environment for children and adults.Please contact: Nicky Rae on 07906 638 612 (for children's programme), OREmail: westlondonballhockeyclub@hotmail.co.uk for further details (you can also request e-brochure).Website:  www.londonballhockey.co.uk

waseem nayyer ● 5311d1 Comments ● 5311d

Ealing's Missed collection - Update and Petition

I can update residents on a meeting tonight I had with with Ealing Council's Chief Executive.A number of things were highlighted during the meeting:• Confirmation that in the ward of Southfield (contains parts of Acton and Chiswick) 25 percent of roads have not had their waste collected this week.• Acceptance that their needs to be a change of policy so that streets missed out on a particular day should be treated with a higher priority.• Part of the cause of the problem was that the contractor had too few staff, they were not fully trained with the new collection vehicles and the collection rounds were larger than before.• That the backlog of uncollected waste is reducing borough wide and they hope to have no backlog by the end of this week.• Confirmation that better communication is needed from the Council when communicating with residents who have made complaints about the poor service.As you can imagine I am currently taking all promises from the Council, and their waste contractor, with a large pinch of salt. But tonight Ealing's Chief Executive was open and honest about the issues he is facing and I could see he is active in trying to ensure that the problems are not repeated next week.I have set up an on-line petition to get the Council to hold a review so that this type of poor service cannot happen again. Please sign it yourself and then please pass it on to friends and neighbours. The more signatures the more powerful our statement will be.The link to click is: http://signme.org.uk/727

Gary Malcolm ● 5314d2 Comments ● 5311d

Removal of uninsured car

How do you go about getting uninsured car removed as its been parked in front of my garage gates for 3 months

Mark Ryan ● 5315d9 Comments ● 5311d

4th Building Exhibition Build EXPO 2012

Buduj.co.uk invites everyone to the 4th Building Exhibition Build EXPO 2012. This event is going to take place on 22th April in Ramada Hotel, 2-8 Hanger Lane, Ealing Common, W5 3HN London. It is the biggest event of Polish construction industry in the UK. 4th Building Exhibition Build EXPO 2012 will be a meeting of representatives of construction industry, manufactures, merchants, service providers, architects and engineers both from Poland and the UK.FREE ENTRY FOR EVERYONE!

Tomasz Monczynski ● 5311d0 Comments ● 5311d

Olympics

Council Leader forgot to mention Lillian Board who trained with London Olympiads at the old Alperton track & was an Olympic silver medalist. Unfortunately she was struck down with cancer & died in her early 20's. There is a street named after her in Greenford/Sudbury Hill.

Susan Browne ● 5313d10 Comments ● 5311d

Refuse and Recyling 9-13 April & missed collections

Refuse and Recycling Collections Next Week:Usual collection day     Revised collection day Monday 9 April           Tuesday 10 April Tuesday 10 April         Wednesday 11 April Wednesday 11 April       Thursday 12 April Thursday 12 April        Friday 13 AprilFriday 13 April          Saturday 14 April Refuse and recycling should be left at the front of the property, not on the pavement, by 7am on the collection day.Missed collections:The council is apologising to anyone whose recycling or refuse collection has been missed this week. The number of problems in the first week of the new refuse and recycling contract is unacceptable and our priority is to work with our new contractor, Enterprise, to get the service back to normal as quickly as possible. Extra crews have been working longer hours including Good Friday and Saturday to clear up any missed collections.  Crews will also be out on Easter Monday if required. 

Ealing Council ● 5318d12 Comments ● 5311d

Hosepipe ban

Information on the hosepipe ban ....is the L B of Ealing included or exempt at present,as it will be grave concern for gardeners for weeks to come,especially those entering Ealing in bloom competition.....plus other various uses....then there's the queues at filling stations for fuel....supposed long waits at airports this weekend and travel on roads..... putting cold pasties on my shopping list to avoid (vat).....oh oh what a start to 2012....update on information on hoseban...thanks

Teresa Collins ● 5320d13 Comments ● 5312d

Refuse collection

My carefully sorted recyclable rubbish was collected today, two days later than expected this week. The collectors appeared to throw it all into one large truck thereby mixing it up. Previously of course it was divided on the spot. Was I mistaken or have we taken a step back.

Lynda Sixx ● 5313d4 Comments ● 5312d

Update - missed collections and recycling issues

A number of people have asked about Ealing Council and the operations from the new contractor - in that they are taking residents' carefully sorted recyclables and they are dumping all together in the van.When I asked, this is meant to happen as the recyclables will be sorted out by a machine when the vehicles are emptied. I am informed that non-recyclables mixed in would be taken out via the machine.Sadly the Council did not exactly get across this message to all of us at an early stage.I have started a petition to get Ealing Council to review what went wrong and how the same can be avoided again. The link is:http://signme.org.uk/727Any other related issues please let me know via:gary.malcolm@ealing.gov.ukThanks,Cllr Gary Malcolm

Gary Malcolm ● 5313d0 Comments ● 5313d

Marquee / Gazebo / Tent hire

Does anyone know a local company that hires out small-medium size marquees suitable for use in a back garden. Possibly 3m x 6m?The few big companies I've seen want to charge the same amount it would cost me to buy one!ThanksRob

Rob Charlton ● 5329d2 Comments ● 5313d

Reliable cleaner in Northfields area?

Can anyone recommend a reliable, good cleaner that covers the Northfields area?  Would like a cleaner on a weekly basis for approximately 3 hours a week, who can also speak enough English. Thanks!

Crystal Hirschorn ● 5316d2 Comments ● 5313d

Green bag for paper recycling

I,ve just found a green bag outside my door for paper recycling and on the label there is a picture of 3 different coloured bags for paper, glass and plastic.  I can only presume these are replacing the green bin and white sacks.  Fine in theory but they look like shopping bags and what about tins that used to go in the green bin.  I have animals and therefore quite a lot of tins, so what am I supposed to do with those - no rude answers please

Carol Atkinson ● 5314d6 Comments ● 5313d

No pickup on Gunnersbury Ave since 31 March

TFL is going to love Ealing when their main road is strewed with rubbish from torn bags.  Is it time this so called Gov't did the honourable thing and stepped down or call for a new election?  At the least get rid of the incompetent fools who created this farce.

Charles Campbell ● 5314d4 Comments ● 5314d

Recycling collections week commencing April 10

Food waste has been collected on time in Grange Park W5. (Wed, normally Tuesday)Other recycling still waitingLooking encouraging

Simon Bell ● 5314d6 Comments ● 5314d

Waste food still not collected in Church Gardens after waiting a full week - truly Beyond Disrespect

So, Councillor Mafouz, all this ostentatious eating of humble pie in public and all your assurances are worthless. No 'Bicycling Bassam' or officers spotted in this neglected backstreet, and endless waits on Council phoneline (boy am I sick of that repetitive dreary whining muzak) despite claims of extra customer 'services' phoneline staffing.The story from Church Gardens, South Ealing:- Black sacks and dry-recycling green boxes were collected on normal day (Tuesday) last week but not the food waste. After waiting a day or two I phoned to report this last Thurdsay and (when I eventually got through) was assured it would be collected from this street by end of next day (Friday) at latest. It wasn't. So, phoned up again today, no explanation as to why the promised 'mop-up' late collection didn't happen - just an assurance that it would be collected by end of tomorrow (Wed). No answer to my query as to how we could be sure that would happen in view of last week's failure, or what we are supposed to do about the accumulated waste if it wasn't.Tomorrow is the due day for refuse and recycling collection here - day later than normal due to bank holiday. I have no confidence whatever that performance will be any better than last week, and am not prapard to risk being lumbered with this container of festering food waste - some of it now a fortnight old - for a further week or more, plus the last few days' further accumulation.So, all that will be going into the black sack tomorrow morning, as will all this household's food waste from now on. The weekly task of dealing with this muck and cleaning out the container after collection (otherwise it stinks) was a messy time-consuming stomach-churning weekly task at the best of times. I see no reason to be lumbered with it if the Council isn't going to bother to collect it or to rectify pronto if it's missed on normal collection day.Well done Ealing Council!!

Chris Veasey ● 5315d1 Comments ● 5314d

See if it settles

Clearly it has been an inept start to the cleansing contract and given that this has happened on several previous occasions, inexcusable.As it seems to be acceptably normal for teething troubles of this sort and that it is easter week which always creates a hiccup, the proof of the pudding will be from next week.What is clear is that the plant being used for the job is way too big for too many streets.How can the council officers or councillors not questioned that right from the start when plenty on this very forum raised this at the first hint of a change of contract?If it is still poor by next friday week then officers and councillors responsible will have to do the honourable thing, accept failure of duty and resign.  Nothing less will be satisfactory.

Michael Brandt ● 5314d1 Comments ● 5314d

Calling all parents - find out more about cloth nappies

Ever thought about using cloth nappies on your little one?  Did it all seem a bit complicated?  Maybe you are about to have a baby and wondering whether cloth nappies might be for you?  Is your nipper a few months old so you're wondering if you've missed the boat?The answer to that last one is most definitely no, it's not too late. As for the other questions, why not join us for a coffee, a cake and a good old natter. Ealing 135 and the lovely online baby shop, Peas & Love have teamed up and will be on hand to offer any advice or encouragement.Peas & Love will be bringing lots of nappies for you to look at and is offering some great Real Nappy Week bargains.  As a mum and cloth nappy user, is perfectly placed to answer all your cloth nappy questions, and she'll be joined by some other cloth nappy using mums, so it really is your chance to find out all you need to know to figure out if it's for you.If you already use cloth nappies, why not pop along and share the fluffy love with other soon-to-be and other mums?There will be toys for the little ones to play with and colouring and stories for toddlers so do come and join the fun.When: Monday 16th April, 3-5pmWhere: Pauline's Cafe, Little Ealing Lane (opposite the Plough)

Mary Horesh ● 5315d0 Comments ● 5315d

Beyond Disrespect

Subject: BEYOND DISRESPECT WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!Abraham asked the Lord to spare 50 righteous people. God responded to Abraham's plea, "If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I  will spare all . . . . Genesis 18:16-33The movie " Corpus  Christi " is due to be released this June to August. This disgusting film set to appear in America later this year depicts  Jesus and his disciples as homosexuals!  As a play, this has already been in theatres for a while.  It's called " Corpus  Christi " which means "The Body of Christ".  It's revolting mockery of our Lord.  But we can make a difference.That's why I am sending this e-mail to you.  If you do send this around,  we just might be able to prevent this film from showing in Australia. Let's stand for what we believe in and stop the mockery of Jesus Christ our Saviour.  Where do we stand as Christians?  At the risk of a bit of inconvenience, I'm forwarding this to all I think would appreciate it, too.  Please help us prevent such offenses against our Lord.  There is no petition to sign, no time  limit, or minimum number of people to send this to.  It will take  you less than 2 minutes!Apparently, some regions in Europe have already banned the film.  All we need is a lot of prayer and a lot of e-mails.I address myself to all muslims and Hindus or believers or non believers .JUST GET THE WORD OUT ....  will God  be able to find at least 50 righteous people who are willing to express their concern and voice their opinion against this act of blasphemy?I AM NOT A PERSON WITH DEEP RELIGIOUS BELIEFS BUT THE TEXT ABOVE CAME TO ME FROM A FRIEND WHO IS UNHAPPY ABOUT SUCH RISREGARD FOR THE FEELINGS OF CHRISTIANS . I AM OUTRAGED. 

Os A Whittle ● 5316d5 Comments ● 5315d