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47 Planes a minute overhead, at 2,000 feet in Ealing/Acton! - Object NOW before 13 Sept:-

If you haven’t already responded to Heathrow’s Consultation on a Third Runway, please send a short email message by Friday 13 September 2019 to feedback@heathrowconsultation.com from your home postal address, saying for example a simple  “I am opposed to the expansion of Heathrow Airport “ And adding one or more of the following that affect you:-It would bring many more planes over where I liveIt would bring many more planes over where I workThere would be aircraft noise overhead all the time, every dayI would be woken every morning by aircraft noise from 6amIt would cause increased pollution over the London areaThe air quality where I and my family live would be reduced from its present already poor levelI have asthma and the increased pollution caused by more aircraft would make it worseIt would cause the destruction of Harmondsworth and Longford villagesOver 750 homes would have to be demolished, and many more homes would become uninhabitable because of the noise and pollutionIt will alter the character of the whole of West London when the airport takes over all the land it says it needs for the third runway and associated airport use I will not be able to get on to the already overcrowded Piccadilly Line trains for my commute to and from workAny other comments you may wish to raise yourself and, of course, use your own wording and circumstances.And not to mention of course the drastic devaluation of your home if you're lucky enough to own one, after working hard all your life.Please note that The Department for Transport will take account of the actual number of responses, so it is important that we should all send our own response.   If you have neighbours or friends who share the same concerns, do please pass this message on to them ASAP..And then pat yourself on the back for getting off your backside and actually doing something - Strength In Numbers folks!     :-)

Rosco White ● 2602d4 Comments ● 2602d

new member

hi everyone i am new here

johnes michael ● 2617d4 Comments ● 2604d

For Sale VIP Pub In The Park tickets Sat 7th Sept

* 2 x VIP Pub in the Park (Chiswick) tickets for sale* Saturday 7th September 2019  - afternoon* SOLD OUT event    * VIP = Unlimited fizz, access to VIP areas, chef Q&As, fast track entry* 11.30am - 4.30pm* Artists: Scouting for Girls, Toploader and Holloway Road* Chefs: Rick Stein, James Martin, Monica Galetti, Angela Hartnett, Jason Atherton, Atul Kochhar and moreFace value: £83 per ticket.  Offers considered.

Jojo Finn ● 2608d0 Comments ● 2608d

B.B.C. Breakfast T.V. Tomorrow.

Jackie Malton, the unexpected Star of Dark Son - The Hunt For a Serial Killer is appearing on BBC Breakfast TV tomorrow morning to talk about "The Real Prime Suspect" coming soon on CBS Reality. Jackie expects to be on T.V. between 8.40 am and 9.15 am. Jackie, a former Detective Chief Inspector at Scotland Yard played a pivotal role in Dark Son which was aired on B.B.C. Wales and B.B.C. 4 earlier this year trying to ascertain whether Abertillery born Harold Jones was the culprit responsible for the murder of 8 women in the Hammersmith district of London between 1959 and 1965. Scotland Yard are into the 8th month of gathering information and records before deciding whether to review the unsolved London murders.

Neil Milkins ● 2609d2 Comments ● 2608d

Ealing Broadway Public Realm Consultation finishes on Tues27Aug

This unclear and poorly illustrated consultation closes on Tues 27 Aug. Please fill it in. It is on the council website under current consultationsPlease make sure they know that you may wish to be dropped off or picked up at the station at night in the pouring rain because they are stopping this activity in these plans Let them know that they are favouring the 2-3% who cycle over every other group by providing them with parking just meters away from the ticket office. Tell them you don't want seats and trees to encourage loitering where they could make provision for the elderly,the disabledthose with luggage and pushchairs. Tell them that there were better worked up schemes before that they have thrown out of their pram wasting thousands.Tell them that making three lanes into one (YES ONE) might affect traffic flows throughout the whole area and that this might affect air quality.Thank you and quickly tell you mates.

Arthur Breens ● 2611d3 Comments ● 2608d

The Avenue Antique, Vintage & Retro Market Sat 31st 9-5pm

It's happening again!! From 9-5 in the Avenue outside the Drayton Court Hotel will be dozens of interesting stalls selling most things from the past you can think of... It is great fun to wander down and your memories will be stirred.  Kitchenalia, Books, Jewels, Walking sticks, umbrellas, China, Glassware, Vases, Linens, Material, sewing aids, Toys, Carpets, furniture, paintings, posters, vintage clothes for men and women.  A cornucopia of interest.Opposite West Ealing Station.   E11, E1, E7 buses.Big pub with garden; cafes; chemist, newsagent, corner shops.

Jools Lewis ● 2608d0 Comments ● 2608d

Crime on Eccleston Road

Did anyone witness the gang of boys running down Eccleston Road? Some of them wearing balaclavas. Police came and cornered them off. It seemed like they were breaking into cars but not sure.

George Jones ● 2610d2 Comments ● 2609d

Devastated

The man murdered yesterday at Norwood Green was Allan Isichei (this is now in the public domain).My wife worked with Alan's wife Sandra at Christ the Saviour school for over twenty years.Sandra had been married to Allan for 44 years and they had three children and four grandchildren.I have rarely met a more gentle and humble man who lived for his family, his rugby (he was a vice-President and coach at Wasps) and his music (a wonderful saxophonist and vocalist who regularly gigged locally).I cannot believe that he is gone and became the victim of a senseless murder simply visiting his local pub.Thank you Raj Grover for all of your efforts in trying to save Allan.RIP Allan and my thoughts and prayers are with Sandra and her family.When will the violence stop?

N V Brooks ● 2612d3 Comments ● 2611d

For children

If you've got children going into years 1-10, do come along to our holiday bible club at our church International Presbyterian Church starting tomorrow through Saturday the 31st. Book through the link below: https://hoop.co.uk/e/O2Bwva/

Graham Weeks ● 2612d0 Comments ● 2612d

W H Smith

When did they move into the mall?!?!?!

Susan Kelly ● 2622d5 Comments ● 2617d

Is EalingToday becoming the Daily Mail?

Headline story "Ealing's Litter Officers 'Tried To Fine Toddler Feeding Ducks'"Are you serious?! All you have to do is READ the story and it's clear it's rubbish.Silly sensationalist headline.Shame on you ET, you can do better than this.

Mark Vale ● 2621d7 Comments ● 2618d

Ealing Broadway Station Public Realm

Plans revealed yesterday indicate that here will be(1) 15 bus-stops(2) 180 cycle docking parking stations(3) 18 taxi spaces in the rankAnd No drop-off and pick-up facility at Ealing Broadway Station for car carried passengersNo Not None.We've waited almost 150 years for lifts to help guests with luggage, women with youngsters and buggies and the elderly and disabled to access the platforms and now we are stopped because we can't get near those lifts by car

Arthur Breens ● 3156d37 Comments ● 2618d

Diesel cars

First off, I declare an interest, I drive a Diesel car a 2018 Euro 6.2d Ford.  Electric and hybrids simply do not have the range that I need and the majority of hybrid engines are simply too big for my needs.Why are the new, clean Diesel demonised along with the old 'smoking lumps'?The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) recently produced findings based on older data, which claimed that all new diesel cars fail EU NOx emissions standards in real-world driving, this is patently wrong as both ACEA and DEFRA have stated that the monitoring equipment used by ICCT cannot even be calibrated to read the low levels of emissions from Euro 6.2d engines. This standard is mandatory on all new Diesel vehicles from next month (I simply got in early)DEFRA have even started to replace older petrol engines with new Euro 6.2 Diesels as both the emissions and particulates are lower (in some cases by up to 22% on a like-for-like engine).But still councils 'demonise' all Diesels - why if not simply to raise revenue and treat all Diesels as a nice little earner.

N V Brooks ● 2620d4 Comments ● 2619d

Charity Fun Day at Springfield Acton Bowls Club

If you are free next Sunday, why not pop along to the Bowls Club and help to raise some money for the Alzheimer's Society?http://www.springfieldactonbowlsclub.co.uk/news/charity_fun_dayHope some of our neighbours can make it.ThanksMark Phipps

Mark Phipps ● 2620d0 Comments ● 2620d

August smile

I went to see Doctor Murrigan and told her that I think I'm addicted to Facebook and I get upset because I don't get many "likes." She said " Er - I'm sorry - I don't follow you.😂😂😂😂😂

Graham Weeks ● 2620d0 Comments ● 2620d

Urban Foxes

Urban foxes have become a nuisance to the point something needs doing. In Northfields, they roam the streets, dig in the back garden, defecate wherever they like, they are not afraid of humans, squeal loudly and at a very high pitch throughout the night and fight each other. Yesterday a fox entered a house in Northfields through the back door.What are the council’s duties here? Obviously nothing is being done at present. Any ideas on action?These foxes are not cute cuddly animals as some less than sensible people think who choose to feed them which exacerbates the issue. They are vermin and need removing in some way.

James Putland ● 2622d3 Comments ● 2621d

Volunteers needed for community school in Ealing

I volunteer at a community school in Ealing teaching English to adults in the local community of all abilities. We keep growing in student numbers, which is fantastic, but we need more volunteer teachers to support us. We don't require experience, full training and support is provided. All you need is a spare Monday or Wednesday evening (18:45-21:00) and a willingness to help others. We're also looking for a volunteer admin assistant (ideally able to commit to both evenings). If you are interested or want to find out more, please email us at info@ecse.org.uk.

Ata Rahman ● 2622d1 Comments ● 2621d

Have your say on Ealing Broadway Station"improvements"?

I am told that no one understands my post "Age shall not weary them etc". What I hope I can make clear is that for many of us the proposals for the public realm at Ealing Broadway station will make life more difficult for many of us. On that basis the proposals cannot be considered improvements. See press release in news section.The plans make it easy for the most able bodied ie cyclists to park within metres of the station entrance and yet provides no planned drop-off or pick-up point even for the most disabled. This contrary to British Standard guidance for station forecourts. Many of us fall between those two categories or may become less able bodied as we fall pregnant, need to use a push-chair, carry cases or a use a crutch, stick or wheelchair.. Ealing Broadway Station won't be for us. This after millions have been spent bringing all passengers up to pavement level without steps. Have your say. Phone your councillors phone numbers in Around Ealing. Or if you are really clever try to find your way through the prize-winning consultation document on the council Website with a drawing showing no detail. I am trying to be fair but you couldn't make this up could you?

Arthur Breens ● 2642d19 Comments ● 2622d

Conrol Parking Permit Charges

Has any one been overcharged for their annual resident parking permit?My permit was quoted as being reduced from £83 to £75 due to my car being low admission vehicle. I went onto their new web site Tarantopermits to renew my permit and was charged an additional £50 for an additional vehicle (no details given by them) that I am supposed to have. I Tried contacting them by phone and was told by a recorded message to use the website I obtained there phone number from. I then emailed them and received a auto reply stating they would get back to me with in 10 days. Two weeks later I'm still waiting. So what should have been a £75 renewal turned out to be a £125 rip off.

Leslie Mann ● 2630d2 Comments ● 2622d

Volunteer at the Ealing Half Marathon 2019

Ealing Half Marathon still needs about 100 volunteers for this years event. You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy Ealing’s biggest event of the year. Last year, hundreds of volunteers got involved and had a great time making Ealing’s Half Marathon such a wonderful success for the runners and spectators alike resulting in the event winning the accolade of the Number One Best Half Marathon 2014, 2015 & 2016 at The Running Awards.This year we’ll be putting together an even bigger volunteer team of 700, looking after the race village in Lammas Park, and out on the roads of Ealing guiding the runners and helping local residents. It’s a fun & rewarding experience for all and we’d love you to get involved! You will need to be able to give between 4 to 6 hours on the day depending on where you are volunteering. The required start time for most volunteer areas will be 07:30am to allow for all the logistics on the day.As a thank you for creating such a great race we’ll provide you with a free breakfast roll, staff t-shirt and memento medal of the day for you to keep plus a FREE race place for 2020.There are a large number of roles available on race-day:Team LeadersTraffic co-ordinatorsRace marshalsWater station teamsBaggage & race village co-ordinatorsVolunteering is a great opportunity to feel part of the event and meet new like-minded people.You register at www.ealinghalfmarathon.com/volunteer

Sandra Courtney ● 2623d0 Comments ● 2623d