Communities - West Ealing & Hanwell

West Ealing footbridge to receive new lights

2010-09-02T15:49:15Z

A poorly lit footbridge is to receive new lighting which is expected to be installed by late October.

Network Rail has given Ealing Council the go-ahead to replace the lighting on Jacob's Ladder, a footbridge linking Felix Road with Manor Road/Drayton Green, over the railway lines.

]]> Currently, only three lights work and are kept on all day but the five new lights will work only at night.

West Ealing teen misses out on TV talent final

2010-09-01T08:51:57Z

A talented teenager who appeared on Channel 5's 'Don't Stop Believing' programme narrowly missed out on winning the final.

Francesca Barberis of Argyle Road, West Ealing, starred in the television talent show as part of Songtimers, a 20-strong all singing, dancing and acting group.

]]> But the 17-year-old, who performed Alicia Key's 'Empire State of Mind' song lost out to rivals DaleDiva.

Matthew Chandler, principal of Songtime theatre school, said: "I'm so proud of the entire group.

"We have learnt so much during the process and our students have worked so very hard."

To watch their performance, visit http://dontstopbelieving.five.tv/catchup/highlight/songtimers-0

Blood on pavement where man assaulted in West Ealing

2010-09-01T08:45:02Z

A man in his fifties was assaulted on Uxbridge Road just after 6pm on Saturday.

One witness said she could see blood stains on the pavement outside Hawelis restaurant in West Ealing and the road was cordoned off by police tape.

]]> Police and ambulance crews were called at around 6.15pm to reports of an assault and paramedics treated a 52-year-old man before he was taken to hospital.

Environmental fun day at West Ealing sports club

2010-08-26T11:49:40Z

Youngsters organised a fun family day out to raise awareness of living in an environmentally friendly lifestyle and hundreds turned out for the event.

The Youth Task Force, a group of eight to 15-year-olds with the help of A2 Dominion's Community Involvement Team, held the event at Trailfinders Sports Club in Ealing on Saturday.

]]> During the day, there was plenty to do and see, including an exhibition of artwork from recycled materials, football training sessions, street dance workshops, adult gardening activities, egg and spoon race, gladiator duals and a free barbecue.

Lorna Anderson, A2Dominion's Director of Customer Services, said: "The Youth Task Force organised a fantastic event, and we've had brilliant feedback from those who came along.

"There was a great choice of activities to suit people of all ages, from face painting and a bouncy castle for children, to arts and crafts exhibitions and information and advice about training and employment opportunities for adults."

The event, organised especially for A2 Dominion residents, also gave people the opportunity to learn about volunteering, training and employment opportunities for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Ealing's Environment Cabinet Member Cllr Bassam Mahfouz,said; "Young people are passionate about the environment and it showed through the enthusiasm on their faces.

"Linking issues such as recycling with fun activities for young people alongside vital advice for parents is innovative and I'd like to see more events like this in future."

Ex-cabinet minster and convict coming to St Stephen's Church

2010-08-25T15:00:22Z

DISGRACED ex-cabinet minister turned prison reformer Jonathan Aitken will be coming to St Stephen's Church in West Ealing for a special event next month.

Mr Aitken, who served seven months in prison after being convicted of perjury in 1999, will be answering questions about his experiences in the prison system on Sunday September 12.

]]> He spent 23 years as an MP and was Chief Secretary to the Treasury before losing a high-profile libel case against The Guardian.

Mr Aitken became a Christian while serving his sentence and since his release has worked with prisoners and for prison reform.

His career includes spells as a senior reporter for the Evening Standard and as a war reporter in Vietnam, where he narrowly escaped with his life.

He has written his prison experiences in the book 'Pride and Porridge' and now writes regularly for the American Spectator.

The event is free to attend and everyone is welcome. There will also be Christian worship and a cafe. The talk begins at 6.30 at St Stephen's Road, Ealing W13 8HB.

Ealing teenager through to final of live TV talent show

2010-08-18T11:46:17Z

A teenager from Ealing has made it into the final of a television talent show as part of an all singing, dancing and acting group.

Francesca Barberis of Argyle Road, West Ealing, is thrilled to have made it to the last glee-like group on Channel 5's 'Don't Stop Believing' show being aired on Sundays.

]]> The 17-year-old, who is part of Songtimers, a 20-strong group of the most talented Songtime Theatre Arts students, performed live in front of the audience and judges to win the public vote.

The judges, made up of Anastacia, ex-Eastender Tamsin Outhwaite and boy band Blue's Duncan James, applauded their energetic and passionate showdown.

They will perform again this Sunday (22) at 5.45pm and Francesca, a student of Notting Hill and Ealing High School, said: "I am just so excited.

"I am thoroughly enjoying all the rehearsals and performing with my show choir- it has been a great experience so far and has certainly been keeping my mind off my exam results due out this week."

Matthew Chandler, principal of Songtime said: "We're thrilled to have made the finals of the show, and it's wonderful that all the rehearsals have paid off.

"The Songtimers have worked so hard to get to this stage and I am so proud of each and every one of them.

"We are also overwhelmed by the local support we have had, so please be sure to tune in once again on the 22nd - and most of all to vote."

To watch Songtimers, visit http://dontstopbelieving.five.tv/catchup/highlight/songtimers

Open day at Masonic Centre

2010-08-04T09:09:24Z

THE MASONIC Centre in West London is holding an open day this weekend on Saturday August 7 for anyone who wants to find out more about Freemasonry and Masonic activities.

]]> People can find out about the Masons support local and national charities as well as facilities for anyone who wants to hold their own conference or white table events.

The open day will take place at Churchfield House, Churchfield Road, Ealing W13 9NF from 10am to 4pm.

For more information phone Nick Woods on 0208 840 5262 or email wlmc1@tiscali.co.uk.

Healing Service at Ealing Christian Centre, 1st August at 6.30pm

2010-08-01T13:39:59Z

Have you been suffering from a long term illness or experiencing some other setback where you need a miracle of healing? A local church has had numerous testimonies of healings at their Healing and Revival Service on the first Sunday of every month. Tonight's Healing Service at Ealing Christian Centre, Northfield Avenue is at 6.30pm, all welcome.

For further information about Ealing Christian Centre, please refer to Ealing Christian Centre

Please see below just a brief testimony of some recent healings.

Katerina

Triple blessings by after years of pain and waiting.

I had severe back pains for at least 5 years. At the age of 18 years it all started when I contracted viral meningitis. It started when the epidural injection I was given on my back was not inserted in the right spot. From then on my back has given me a lot of pain. There were times when I would bend and not be able to straighten up. I had been ministered to in the past for my healing but it did not take place instantly.' As for Katerina healing has been a process for her and she kept on asking for ministry for her back. It was not until she came for the last revival and healing meeting that she felt her back has been healed and she does not have any more pain in her back which she is so grateful for. As she walked up the platform to share her testimony she was totally healed. The pain she had for five years is gone.

Oye

I had knee problem for seven years and the knee had gone worse over the last few months and I had to visit the GP. As Pastor called all those with knee problems to come forward with prayers, I came forward for prayers and I believed that the pain would be gone. God healed me.

'Gun shots' heard in Hanwell

2010-07-28T13:01:46Z

Armed police stormed the area around the William Hobbayne Centre in Hanwell on Monday evening after a member of the public reported hearing gun shots.

One eyewitness said he saw around 10 officers equipped with guns outside the centre in Lower Boston Road at 6.30pm.

]]> But, the police who were called to investigate a fire arms incident found that the gun shots were actually fire-works which had been let off.

Guided walk at Brent River Park, Hanwell

2010-07-22T09:39:13Z

People will be able to have their say on a boardwalk at Brent River Park this weekend which is due to be replaced after the Council pledged £35,000 of investment.

The park rangers will be taking people on a guided walk around Long Wood, a nature reserve, to hear their views on materials to be used on the new boardwalk which is 20 years old and succumbed to rot.

]]> The walk starts at 11am on Saturday 24 July and people should meet at the corner of Trumpers Way, off Boston Road and wear sensible shoes.

For more information, visit www.ealing.gov.uk/parks or email priorityparks@ealing.gov.uk

Top-flight comedy comes to West Ealing

2010-07-20T09:49:03Z

A SPECTACULAR night of comedy is coming to the The Drayton Court in West Ealing this Friday and next Friday (July 30).

Comedian Tom Binns will be appearing as two hilarious characters this Friday (July 24); first as Ivan Brackenbury in the Hospital Radio Roadshow and then as "actually psychic" Ian D Montfort, which he is taking to the Edinburgh Fringe next month.

]]> There will be a performance next Friday from Simon Brodkin as Lee Nelson, fresh from his hit new BBC TV show.

Support will come from Noel James and the ever-reliable Phil Zimmerman will be your host for both nights.

Tickets for both nights are available on the door or in advance from the website www.wegottickets.com.

Laughter keeps coming at Ealing Comedy Festival

2010-07-19T10:12:34Z

THE MAIN tent was filled with laughs as Ealing Comedy Festival got under way on Friday.

The six top-class acts packed in their side-splitting routines with their different styles ensuring there was something for everyone with a sense of humour.

]]> Henning Wehn, the self-styled German comedy ambassador to the UK played on cultural stereotypes before Ian Stone told the crowd about his trip to entertain the troops in Afghanistan (apparently the Taliban are a tough crowd). Next came Stewart Francis's deadpan, fast one-liners and the comedy ditties of Steve Gribbin. The laid back style of Tom Stade kept the laughter coming before headliner Ed Byrne's observational comedy absolutely made sure the audience felt the cash they had shelled out on their tickets was money well spent. MC Mickey Hutton's jokes, mainly about the North/South divide, kept the comedy flowing between acts.

It is the 18th comedy festival, held in Walpole park, Ealing.

Seats are still available for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights but anyone interested must be quick because they are selling out fast.

Entrance costs £16 plus booking fees, call 0871 620 4016 to buy a ticket or visit www.ealing.gov.uk/ealingsummer to finds out more.

SEX EDUCATION FORUM EALING FRIDAY 16th JULY AT EALING CHRISTIAN CENTRE

2010-07-12T20:09:58Z

There will be an evening meeting in Ealing to establish a Parents' Forum on sex education. The meeting will concentrate on Ealing Borough, but there are principles at stake which apply to the whole of the UK.

Stephen Green from Christian Voice will be speaking at the meeting, which starts at 7.30pm and will be held at Ealing Christian Centre, 268 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, LONDON W5 4UB. ECC is right opposite Northfield Tube on the Piccadilly Line and there is also good parking.

Protecting children's innocence and demanding rights as a parent to be fully informed about the content of school sex and relationships education (SRE) will be on the agenda. The latter is no more than what the 2000 DfE Guidelines state, but too many schools are not following them, and instead are ignoring parents completely.

Does it not concern you that the increasing use of 'SRE' to sexualise children, with condoms given out to 12-year-olds and school nurses giving abortion advice behind parents' backs? In addition, there is the growing trend to use the 'relationships' side of SRE, bolstered by the 2010 Equality Act, to groom children for sexual activities.

The evening is for parents, school governors, teachers, pastors and all concerned with this issue.

Also opportunity to know more about PRAY FOR SCHOOLS EALING

Pray for Schools is a partnership between CARE, Youth for Christ, Scripture Union, New Generation, Association of Christian Teachers and Churches Together England. Together these organisations promote Pray for Schools in their networks, and provide resources for Pray for Schools groups and events.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the database of schools being prayed for is facilitated by CARE. In Scotland, it is held by Scripture Union Scotland, as the Schools Prayer Network Scotland. They maintain a record of all schools in the UK which are supported by prayer groups or praying individuals at any time.

Each region has a Pray for Schools coordinator, who sends out newsletters and supports prayer groups in the region.

Suzanne Fernandes is seeking more Prayer Co-ordindators for the London Borough of Ealing and surrounding areas, if you are interested in organising prayer meetings for your school, please join us.

Should you wish to join the above event, please contact: by email or phone
Suzanne Fernandes

Man suffers heart attack in Hanwell street

2010-07-09T09:00:57Z

A man in his forties suffered a heart attack just after 5am this morning in a Hanwell street.

Police and ambulance crews were called to Church Road at the Junction of Uxbridge Road, to reports of a man aged 45-47 who had collapsed in the street.

]]> Ambulance crews treated the man at the scene before he was taken to Ealing Hospital as a priority, suffering a cardiac arrest.

He is described as being in a critical condition and next of kin have been informed.

Church Road is cordoned off by Police tape and motorists and buses are being diverted onto Cherington Road.

A police spokesman, said: "At approximately 5.20am police were called by London Ambulance Service to reports of a man collapsed in the road in Church Road, junction with Uxbridge Road, Hanwell.

"The man, aged 47 years, was taken to a West London hospital for treatment.

"The circumstances of how he came to be injured are under investigation by Ealing CID.

An ambulance spokeswoman said: "We were called at just after 5am to reports of a person taken unwell.

"We sent one single responder in a car and an ambulance crew to the scene and our staff treated a 45-year-old man who was taken as a priority to Ealing Hospital and the patient was in cardiac arrest."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 020 8246 2020 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

Were you in the area? Contact palomakubiak@trinitysouth.co.uk

Open day at West Ealing's Masonic Centre

2010-07-08T15:56:56Z

Guests are invited to have a peek inside the Masonic Centre in Churchfield Road next month.

On Saturday August 7, the West London Masonic Centre at Churchfield House, will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.

]]> People will be able to find out about Masonic activities, their support of charities and whether they can help with organising conferences and white table events.

For more information, call Nick Woods on 020 8840 5262 or email wlmc1@tiscali.co.uk