PM Gallery & House
Libraries in Ealing
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane,
Ealing W5 5EQ
There are 13 public libraries in the
borough where you can borrow
items, from books to DVDs and
CDs. Free internet access is
available in all libraries to members
and non-members. Libraries are
free to use. Events are also free
unless otherwise specified.
The house and gallery are closed
to the public for restoration until
spring 2018. However, Pitzhanger
will continue to hold a range
of heritage and arts activities,
workshops and classes at the new
Rickyard venue in Walpole Park,
and in spaces across the borough.
For information contact
020 8567 1227 or visit
www.pitzhanger.org.uk
Gunnersbury Park Museum
Gunnersbury Park Museum is
currently closed for restoration until
January 2017 however there are still
lots of activities to attend.
Enjoy fun and free summer activities
at Gunnersbury for children,
young people, families and adults.
Activities and events will include
Arts Award workshops, mini-beast
safaris, archaeology-themed event
days and concerts.
For full details of all workshops and
activities, visit the Gunnersbury
website: www.visitgunnersbury.org
Should you have any queries
please contact the public
programmes officer, Sharon Walters:
[email protected]
For information contact
020 8992 2247/1612
For information contact
your local library or email
[email protected] or visit
www.ealing.gov.uk/libraries
Ealing Autumn Festival: Travelling art exhibition
June-September at Jubilee Gardens Library (now,
until 16 June); Perivale Library (18 June-7 July);
Hanwell Library (9-21 July); Greenford Library
(23 July-4 August); Northolt Leisure Centre Library
(6 August-1 September). The tour continues at
other libraries until January
This year’s Ealing Autumn Festival is based around the
theme of Truth and Reconciliation – with one of the
highlights an exhibition of paintings that has been touring
libraries across the borough. Get more information at your
local library or at www.ealingautumnfestival.co.uk FREE
Bunny Park Dog Show
12 June at Churchfields Recreation Ground,
Hanwell, 12noon-4pm
The popular dog show is back for the third year. Raising
money for an incubator at Brent Lodge Animal Centre
(‘the Bunny Park’), this day of fun activities will feature an
array of handsome hounds and pretty pooches and will
have a royal theme to tie-in with the Queen’s 90th
birthday. Visit www.bunnyparkdogshow.co.uk for
information.
Hanwell Carnival
Saturday 18 June at Elthorne Park, Hanwell, 12-6pm
It kicks off with a parade at 11am which snakes its way
along the streets from Hanwell Community Centre to the
park in Boston Road. This year’s theme is ‘Fairytale of
Hanwell’, so watch out for some magical characters. There
will be a fairground, children’s attractions, dog show,
acoustic tent and charity stalls; as well as stages with live
music and dance; and food and drink. FREE
Father’s Day Craft Activity
Show how much of a Superman you think your
dad is. Come to your local library to make a card for
father’s day. Suitable for four-nine year-olds.
Saturday 18 June at:
Northfields Library, 11am
Hanwell Library, 11am
Greenford Library, 11am
Acton Town Hall Library, 11am
Perivale Library, 2pm
Northolt Library, 2pm
Southall Dominion Centre and Library, 2pm
Jubilee Gardens Library, 2.30pm
Library Craft Fair
18 June at Ealing Central Library, 11am
Check out our spring and summer craft fairs for locally
handmade arts and crafts, gifts, homeware and clothing.
Suitable for families. FREE
Local History Talk – Murder Houses of Ealing
21 June in the Green Room at Ealing Central
Library, 6.15pm.
Dr Jonathan Oates’s talk looks at the murders that have
occurred between 1880 and 1957 in houses in the borough
(and which still stand). £3 library members, £5 non-members.
Contact the local history centre on 020 3700 1055 or email
[email protected]
Norwood Green Village Day
Saturday 9 July, On the green at 12noon
Charity stalls, arena displays, dog show, Mini-tique road
show, and special guest Trevor Baylis, inventor of the
wind-up radio. Good day out for all the family. Part-funded
by the council’s Norwood Green ward forum. FREE
Council meetings
JUNE
Tue 7
Thu 9
Tue 14
Wed 15
Thu 16
Tue 21
Tue 28
Thu 30
Full council
Overview and scrutiny committee
Cabinet
Planning committee
Lic ensing committee
Standards committee
Regulatory committee
Ealing Business Partnership
JULY
Thu 7
Tue 12
Thu 14
Tue 19
Wed 20
Thu 21
Overview and scrutiny committee
Cabinet
Education joint committee
Full council
Planning committee
Health and adult social services
scrutiny panel
Thu 28 Audit committee
AUGUST
Thu 4 Overview and scrutiny committee
Wed 17 Planning committee
Meetings due to be held at Ealing Town Hall
at 7pm. Correct at time of publishing. Visit
www.ealing.gov.uk/committees to check dates
and times.
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