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Wheel Repair for my Car

A couple of my car wheels have been badly damaged (kerbed) and need repair.Last week I received a quote from Desire Motorsport near Kwik Fit in West Ealing.The price sounded ok and I wondered if anyone had any experience of this company or recommendations for any other?Thanks.

Phil Kay ● 4711d3 Comments ● 4711d

Halloween events in Ealing?

Halloween is on the 31st October and I was wondering if there are any festivals or events happening in Ealing.

Asha Smith ● 4711d3 Comments ● 4711d

Waitrose Xmas advert

Now being filmed at the West Ealing store (Sunday).

Ben Owen ● 4712d5 Comments ● 4711d

Julienne vegetables machine.

Is there a cheap kitchen machine that is easily used to produce Julienne vegetables please?  If so, where in Ealing might one find a good kitchen utensils shop?

Gerry Tan ● 4712d1 Comments ● 4712d

Experts are rubbish.

Experts differ amongst themselves. Some say such-and-such are good for you, yet others champion a completely contrary claim. Take statins for example - I keep reading about positive claims and glowing praise for statins and the very next day I'll read an expert saying statins are dangerous and quite unnecessary for one's wellbeing. As an innocent and unknowing nobody I'm getting very confused and frustrated. I wish so-called experts would keep their opinions to themselves! Rant over.

Gerry Tan ● 4713d8 Comments ● 4712d

Melbourne Ave Hotel West Ealing

So, many weeks on - this development looks way, way behind schedule. I have read elsewhere that the butcher won't be back till AFTER Xmas (bang goes my black ham !) plus, call me suspicious, but this development seems to have gained a bigger footprint.  It seems a lot nearer to the bus stop and I think the flower stall is being squeezed too.

Viv Ellis ● 4715d5 Comments ● 4712d

SELF-PORTRAIT OF AN URBAN CYCLIST

SELF-PORTRAIT OF AN URBAN CYCLISTPublished by Peterborough/Daily Mail Friday 18 October 2013Mail to: pboro@dailymail.comOBEY THE HIGHWAY CODE? DON'T BE DAFT!When I’m riding down the pavementIn my skin-tight lycra shortsAnd weaving round pedestriansI have such happy thoughtsI never stop at traffic lights,And what’s a one-way street?Pelican crossings are for wimpsAs I shout at those I meet.In my little wedge-shaped helmetTo protect my empty headAnd my brains quite near my saddlePeople fear I’ll knock them dead.I’ve no licence or insurance,And, of course, I don’t pay tax.I use my anonymityTo cover up my tracksI’m the modern Urban CyclistSo I know I own the road;I’m proud that I’m too selfishTo obey the Highway Code.I’m a self-styled eco-warriorAnd I’m holier than you:So step aside, you fools on foot,There’s an angel coming throughKen Elvy, London EC1

Tony Purton ● 4720d45 Comments ● 4712d

restaurant ratings

I don't know about you but I find that you can tell a lot about a restaurant or cafe simply by the state of its toilets.Where the wash room was filthy, no toilet paper, dirty wet floor, no soap or hot water, I dread to think how the chefs wash their hands after going. It sure puts you off eating at these places.So when health inspectors check kitchens, do they ever inspect toilets.

Asha Smith ● 4713d3 Comments ● 4713d

Hospital Trust rankings

Interesting ratings for our local hospitals under the new CQC inspection regime.Trusts are rated from 1 (high risk of poor quality care) to 6 (very low risk of poor quality care).So, how did your local hospital fare?Hillingdon 6Charing Cross 4Ealing 3West Middlesex 2North West London Trust (Central Middlesex and Northwick Park) 2Only two choices really!

Nigel Brooks ● 4715d11 Comments ● 4713d

Beach hut wanted.

Does anyone know of a beach hut for sale please? We are looking to buy such a hut in a seaside resort within about about 2 to 3 hours drive from west London. Condition not important,'cos we hope to renovate interior and exterior. Thanks.

Gerry Tan ● 4716d23 Comments ● 4713d

Slimming.

What's the best way to lose weight? I'm an adult at about 5'10" and weighing circa 185kgs. I want to lose weight, but I don't want to lose-out on eating well and frequently. What's the answer?

Gerry Tan ● 4716d12 Comments ● 4714d

Ealing Libraries

I still follow Ealing Today from the other side of the world (!).  So in this shrinking world I thought you might be gratified to know that your Ealing libraries are no longer destined to be managed by a UK construction and property company, but now by  "The Carillon Group ... a global management consulting firm and the world wide leading advisor on business strategy" (quoted from their web site) The Tories couldn't have outsourced more disgustingly, Mr Bell.

Ann Pav ● 4715d0 Comments ● 4715d

Domingo's tapas bar and restaurant.

Tried this tapas eatery in Northfield Ave? Haven't been for yonks - wondering what it like these days?

Gerry Tan ● 4716d3 Comments ● 4715d

Lantern Restaurant Ealing Common

This Greek restaurant seems to have always been there but driving by tonight I noticed it was closed and in darkness. Anyone know why?

David P Archer ● 4715d3 Comments ● 4715d

Steam Train

I live on the mainline train line and every so often I hear (and once caught sight of) an old steam train going along the tracks.  Has anyone else seen this? Do you know anything about it?

Sally Donaldson ● 4721d6 Comments ● 4715d

Ealing Dentist Recommendations

Click for the Best Dentists in the Ealing area

EalingToday.co.uk ● 4715d0 Comments ● 4715d

Assyrain Centre - Planning Comment Deadline 23-10-13

I know there's another thread but started new.Tomorrow (23rd) is the last chance to place comment on Ealing Council Planning Portal etc about this development.Very briefly this would allow D2 useage of a place for 500 people which would entail music concerts parties, "gatherings", etc, etc and licensed till late hours.The facility currently has been overdeveloped without consent and if this application is approved it will blight South Ealing and the immediate local residents.The effects would be felt wider.In a farcical bid to cloud the huge parking issue the Centre are saying they will arrange parking for 500 guests at Wickes on South Ealing Road and the ECC (Northfields Oden / Top Hat) on Northfields Avenue. So a couple of hundred people milling around the whole of the local area at midnight, 1am etc on Thursdays to Sunday morning?!?!?!?!Please log onto Ealing Planning portal and OBJECT under PP/2013/4082 or email into planning@ealing.gov.uk and do your bit to keep Ealing a more peaceful borough!!!

Colin Goodman ● 4717d3 Comments ● 4716d

Old Actonians Girls Football - New Players Welcome

Old Actonians are running girls football teams at U10, U12 & U14 age groups and are looking for more players, especially U10's. Training is on Monday's 6-7pm (7-8pm for U14's) at Old Actonians Sports Ground, Gunnersbury Drive, W5 4LL, 5 mins from Acton town tube station. Games are on Saturday mornings in the Capital Girls League. Qualified coaches, good facilities and affordable fees. The club also runs 3 adult ladies teams and new players of all abilities always welcome to training on Thursday's. Contact Linda for more info Luksen@hotmail.com

Linda Fox ● 4716d0 Comments ● 4716d

Given up recycling

Those green plastic boxes are now gone.I have simply had enough of contacting the council when a collection has been missed or playing hunt the green box when they are taken and operators can't be bothered to place the box anywhere remotely near to my home.  Putting food into a slop bucket which attracts vermin such as foxy and flies.  All that is a thing of the past in this house, it all goes into one sack from now on.It was a nice little fad whilst it lasted, but I now have more time and more space so thought I'd share my news.

Bernadette Clover ● 4729d73 Comments ● 4716d

Solicitor

Can anyone recommend a good solicitor please either W13 or W5? It’s in relation to property management.  Thanks

Raj Brainch ● 4717d2 Comments ● 4716d