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Anti-Heathrow Expansion Mega Rally Saturday 27th April at 930 am

Mary Macleod MP is joining forces with Zac Goldsmith MP, other local MPs from all parties, the Mayor of London and Council Leaders to hold a ‘mega rally’ to demonstrate the strength of feeling against possible expansion at Heathrow airport. Mary Macleod MP for Brentford and Isleworth said: “This Government scrapped plans for expansion at Heathrow when it took office and this was absolutely the right decision. Building a 3rd runway at Heathrow would not be enough in itself in the long term so we are really talking about a 3rd and 4th runway – something that simply could not be tolerated by the residents of west London. Latest estimates show that up to two million people are already disturbed by aircraft noise from Heathrow. The health and well-being of local residents must be protected as we look at future options for aviation.” In October last year, the Government announced the Aiports Commission, headed by Sir Howard Davies, to look at how to maintain the UK’s aviation capacity. Expansion of Heathrow is one option that will be considered as part of this work. Everyone is encouraged to attend the event. Please see details below: Date: Saturday 27 April 2013Time: 9:30am until 10:30amLocation: Barn Elms Playing Fields, Barnes 

David Giles ● 4896d4 Comments ● 4891d

TNT Post under scrutiny

Those who've been complaining about the often-dreadful mail delivery service by TNT Post in Ealing Borough might care to tune into "Despatches" on Channel Four tomorrow (Monday, April 29). Not sure the problems in Ealing will be mentioned, but I do know that "Despatches" has been taking a keen interest in our problems.

Ian D. Richardson ● 4894d17 Comments ● 4892d

Pleasant surprise in Ealing

Recently went for a fish meal to William's Seafood and Grill restaurant at north end of Bond St W5. Pleasant surprise 'cos the meal was good almost brilliant. Their Dover sole and bream were some of the best and their seafood chowder was as it should be. We'll go again.

Gerry Tan ● 5063d5 Comments ● 4894d

Their Human Rights v Our Security

So once again Qatada wins another length of stay in this country, the judges decided that although this man was considered a danger to the public hew can not be sent to Jordan ad it would be a breach of his Human Rights!What does it take to get this man and others like him sent back to where they came from?What about the Human Rights of the long suffering British Public - don't we matter?Who are these judges for Heaven's sake? Sack the lot of them! Maybe they are afraid to make the decision to get rid of this dangerous man!

Jean F Fernandez ● 4926d18 Comments ● 4896d

I need staff to make cakes and coffee

Hello,Does anyone on this site know any young, attractive, polite student types who can bake and would like to work part time at a coffee shop in Ealing. The hours are flexible (meaning the staff will have to be flexible) but will be a maximum of 4.30-9pm Mon-Thursday and a weekend shift from 8.30pm-3pm. If the applicant isn't able to do all those shifts some may be available.The job requires the applicant to be able to make a cake or tart from scratch so this would suit someone who likes baking and is good at it. I would teach them how to make espresso based coffee. The applicant must live in Ealing or very close by. I want polite, well-spoken types with an interest in cafe culture which is why I'm asking my fellow Forum users. If anyone knows anyone please post back on here and we can get in touch. Ta.

Darren Halford ● 4898d21 Comments ● 4896d

Ealing's twin town in France.

What's Marcq-enBaroel(spelling?) like please?  Has anyone been there in spring/early summer?  Is it an attractive town to visit? Any restaurants/cafes recommended please? Thanks.

Gerry Tan ● 4902d17 Comments ● 4897d

Hanwell Clock Tower

Who maintains the clock tower in Hanwell? I noticed it isn't working.Has it not worked for a while?Thanks

James Rogers ● 4898d1 Comments ● 4898d

My last post about mosque

Who ever deleted my last post about a mosque being built in ealing and my disgust about this, you should be ashamed where is my right to free speech! Disgraceful.

Aaron Shaw ● 4907d289 Comments ● 4898d

Happy St. George's Day

It's good to see the cities of Liverpool and Nottingham holding celebrations today.I wonder if it has occurred to Boris.Have a good day to all.

Keith Iddon ● 4900d10 Comments ● 4898d

Ealing Trailfinders

Our local Rugby Union club Ealing Trailfinders became worthy winners of the National League Division 1 yesterday with games in hand after a victory over Cinderford.This promotes Ealing to the Championship (effectively the second national tier of English rugby union) their highest ever position in the national leagues and one (albeit giant) step away from Premiership Rugby to play alongside harlequins and Leicester et al.A wonderful achievement and congratulations to everyone who has made this a memorable season.

Nigel Brooks ● 4908d10 Comments ● 4898d

Ealing Fields Free School. Where?

Not very much being said about where this school is to be located.There are no free sites large enough to contain a substantial size school.If they are thinking of Parks or Allotments, No way.

Michael Brandt ● 4904d10 Comments ● 4898d

Dickens Yard revisited

Or visited for the first time, in my case. Went to look at the show flat on Sunday and very nice it was too: oak floors, underfloor heating, high-spec kitchen and luxury bathrooms. The saleswoman tells me the first phase has sold out apart from the infamous £2.75m penthouses.Wonder how they're getting on attracting shops and restaurants to the development.

Susan Kelly ● 4900d12 Comments ● 4899d

Why has The Valuation Office Agency being used in this way

They have sent out letters ONLY to some residents informing them that they will be looking into RE-BANDING their House. The letters arrive 4 days later than the date the official informs the house owner of a proposed visit. A week later another letter arrives that they have decided to raise the existing band to one step higher. NO Criteria form explaining the reasons for their decisions in the notification.The Question arises; How to they choose which resident to target or which residential homes to ignore? Is  it a lottery?My house is a 4 bed room HOUSE ,and was never added to for as long as i can remember thirty years ago when i came to live in it.It is home only for my immediate family and never been rented ever.So why have  only  40% of the houses been chosen on my street?   If the banding is raised then the Council Tax due will automatically be collected by the  Borough Council. Will that be used to fill the Budget CUTS The government has imposed on a Council.This is quite an Underhanded Way of doing things and it does not seem fair to me.

Os A Whittle ● 4902d15 Comments ● 4901d

Lammas Park - Pastel Study

Good morning,A quick pastel study showing a perspective of Lammas Park:http://pdrawingroom.blogspot.fr/A nice weekend to all,P

Pierre Meurice ● 4903d3 Comments ● 4902d

Jokes to lighten your mood in this gloomy weather

As there is so much gloom and despair around us and in the news, isn't it time to have a laugh and share a joke.A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.  The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.  The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.  Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah".  The teacher asked, " What if Jonah went to hell?"  The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples.  The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching."  Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.  A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."

Asha Smith ● 4909d7 Comments ● 4902d

Spring Cleaners Needed!

Hi,I need 2 energetic cleaners to spring clean my house from top to bottom with me on Saturday 4th May.  From 10am - 4pm.£8 per hour per person.HanwellThanks

Ann Ryan ● 4903d0 Comments ● 4903d

Skips

I see there is yet another story about unlicenced skips    Skips have been proliferating in Ealing over the last few weeksIn Ealing your skip must be chosen from a list of authorised companies and licenced and the first rule is that it must be lit at night   This is a safety matter

Philippa Bond ● 4903d0 Comments ● 4903d

Privatisation Means Choice...hmmmm...

For those 'of an age' you'll remember Thatcher wowing us all in the 1970s/80s with the joys of privatisation and how it would give us all choices.My annual water bill has just arrived from Thames Water (owned by an Australian Bank BTW). As it did last year it has gone up in price.Still I can of course switch to an alternative supplier can't I? But I can't seem to find an alternative supplier here in Hanwell. Can anyone out there help me with this one?

Eric Alan Leach ● 4950d19 Comments ● 4903d

Nursery Places

The Barbara Speake School in East Acton, are offering a number of free places for 3 year olds. If you would like further information please contact the school on 0208 743 1306.

Barbara Speake School ● 4904d0 Comments ● 4904d

We don't come out too well

Revealed: Britain's happiest places If you want to be content, steer clear of London and head north        : "With nine of the UK's least happy places to live in our nation's capital, it does beg the question – are those sacrifices worth it to be happy at home in London?"Top 10HarrogateStockportIpswichExeterSt AlbansKingston upon ThamesBathWorcesterBromleyTruroBottom 10West LondonCroydonEast Central LondonIlfordSouth East LondonEnfieldNorth West LondonWest LondonDudleyNorth London

Tony Price ● 4909d22 Comments ● 4904d