Clubs/societies

An ex-servicemen's club has raised more than £1,000 for a charity helping Britain's wounded soldiers.

Ealing Ex-Servicemen's Club in Craven Road, raised a total of £1,500 for the charity, Help For Heroes, following a successful race night event, raffling off a cake with the club crest and a swear box for any foul-mouthed members.

Guests are invited to a unique musical experience organised by Ealing Choral Society and conducted by Jonathan Williams.

On Saturday March 6, starting at 7.45pm at St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, the 'African Sanctus' will be performed, including Latin Mass integrated with traditional African music recorded by composer David Fanshawe on his legendary journey up the River Nile to Egypt, Sudan, Uganda and Kenya.

A charity supporting older people in the borough is giving practical tips on how to stay warm and safe in the winter months.

Age Concern Ealing is advising the elderly to wear several thin layers of clothing, thermal underwear and hats and gloves when going out.

Children battled a fearless witch and discovered the magical world of Narnia as they performed a CS Lewis classic in front of their proud parents.

The 20 youngsters of the Perform Drama School, had just three days to learn songs, dance routines and a script for the story of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which took place at St Barnabas Millennium Hall in Pitshanger Lane.

A new collecting bin will be placed outside the YMCA site in St Mary's Road to allow people to drop off their unwanted Christmas gifts and help a charity.

The bin, next to the restaurant, Y two 5, invites people to donate gifts and items which will then be sold at the charity shop at 83, The Broadway, West Ealing, to help house young people at night and help them move on to independent living.

A charity carol concert raised nearly £2,000 in aid of the St Barnabas organ restoration fund.

The Ealing Choral Society conducted by Jonathan Williams sung traditional and less well known carols to an audience of 350 on Saturday December 12.

Young people were awarded for their commitment to volunteering at a special ceremony held at Ealing Town Hall last Friday.

The 95 volunteers aged between 16 and 25 were recognised for giving up their time in helping others, whether through administration work, football coaching or befriending elderly or isolated people in West London.

The Green Party applauded the decision to refuse the Arcadia scheme at Ealing Broadway.

Sarah Edwards, the Green Party candidate for the constituency which contains Ealing Broadway said: "We are delighted that the planning inspector turned down the application and we congratulate the Save Ealing's Centre group for their tireless work in opposing this scheme.

A statement issued by Ealing Civic Society read: "Naturally we are delighted with the Secretary of State's decision.

"Both the Secretary of State and the Inspector agreed with English Heritage and the Civic Society that the proposed development was out of keeping with the scale and character of Ealing Town Centre, particularly its listed building and Haven Green.

Save Ealing Centre said: "We are delighted that the Secretary of State has decided that Glenkerrin's Arcadia development is not to go ahead.

"This has proved that our decision to oppose the scheme at the Public Inquiry was entirely justified and that we were able effectively to represent the many residents who opposed it.