November 2009 Archives

Eight voluntary groups have joined forces to help jobless people, many of whom fall through the net, find work.

Headed by Action Acton, Ealing One Stop Shop Jobs Network is a new project aimed at people who may be on benefits, have been made redundant or have health problems.

A pub has won the 2009 Loo of the Year awards after receiving a four star rating by inspectors.

The Sir Michael Balcon in the Mall, Ealing, was visited by inspectors who judged the toilets on décor, maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

A primary school will be holding a Christmas fair on Saturday November 28 from 1-5pm.

North Ealing School, Pitshanger Lane, will be holding the annual fair which will be selling gifts, local produce, second hand books, toys, CDs and DVDs, mulled wine and refreshments.

A ten-year battle to highlight disabled access to Ealing Hospital ended last week when a second sign went up.

Prof Alan Gillett, chairman of the hospital's League of Friends,unveiled the plaque named after him at the path leading from the car park to the main entrance. An easy access path was built in 1999 with a small sign, also named after him, which was not visible from the car park.

Volunteers who work with vulnerable families were praised for their efforts by MP Steve Pound during an award presentation.

He was handing over certificates to 20 volunteers who have completed their training with Home-Start Ealing at Jubilee Hall, Green Man Lane, West Ealing last week. (18)

Mental health trust staff and volunteers were praised for their caring and commitment when they received awards recognising their good work.

The West London Mental Health NHS Trust held its fifth annual Quality Awards in recognition of individuals and teams who have shown an 'outstanding commitment to championing positive mental health care for service users.' The 12 awards cover a variety of clinical and non clinical areas.

A boy had to be cut free from a bin after getting his finger caught in the metal on Sunday afternoon.

The three-year-old got his finger stuck in the bin in Lammas Park and the fire-brigade and ambulance service were called to the scene at 2:50pm.

A charity helping older people in the borough is encouraging the public to join a new membership scheme.

Age Concern Ealing's membership scheme has been set up to give the charity a better understanding of the needs of older people, to provide opportunities for people to get involved and to support their work.

The Ealing 135 Group will be holding their popular evening Christmas Gift Fair selling an unusual range of gifts and products, most of which are hand-made.

There will be jewellery, baby clothes, toys, bags, ceramics, photo albums and home produce as well as a raffle with great prizes.

Meadow House Hospice has been chosen by the Rotary Club of Great Britain and Ireland for its London tree-planting ceremony.

Trees are planted in each of its 29 districts and Alan O'Neil,of Hanwell and Northfields Rotary, put the hospice forward. Alan, whose club has earmarked the hospice for its annual charity, said:"We do a number of things to try and support them over the past six years and as we were involved in the garden so a tree fitted in very well."