CHRISTMAS
between 8am-6pm, seven
days a week.
Top tip: Do
not forget the
wonderful gift shops in
Oak Road and The Green
Greenford
A new and exciting
Greenford Community Market will be
launching in time for Christmas, on
Saturday, 6 December, between 11am4pm. There will be a variety of gift
stalls and festive entertainment and
activities for all the family to enjoy.
Top tip: Why not combine your
trip to Greenford with a visit to
its well-known fresh food stalls
Hanwell
By the time this article is published the
Hanwell Winter Fair would have already
taken place. However, you have not
missed out completely, there are some
wonderful shops for Christmas gifts
available in the town centre.
Top tip: Pick up your Christmas
wreaths and festive arts and craft
supplies from Boston Road
Southall
This festive season, Southall has
something slightly different to offer.
The new Southall Monthly Market
is now held on the first Sunday of
every month, with December’s market
embracing the Christmas spirit.
After a
Recycling
successful launch
Christmas tree
in September,
the market keeps
growing and in
December it will
host a mixture of
food and craft stalls
along with live
entertainment for
children and adults
to enjoy, all with a
festive touch incorporated.
Held on the 7 December,
it is an ideal time to buy
stocking fillers. Set-up
by Ealing Council, in
partnership with the University of West
London, the market will be held in the
newly created Southall Square (next to
Lidl), UB1 3HF, between 12noon-4pm.
Top tip: Ealing’s famous
‘recycling’ Christmas tree will
be in Southall Square this year from
7 December, with a Southall twist
West Ealing
The West Ealing Christmas Fair will be
taking place on Saturday, 6 December,
12noon-4pm in Dean Gardens. There
will also be the popular carol singing
event around the tree at The Avenue
(near the Drayton Court Hotel) on
Thursday, 4 December, starting at 6pm.
Also, check out the new Vintage
and Antiques Market in The Avenue
between 9am-5pm on the last Saturday
of each month. There will be a special
Christmas edition market on Saturday,
13 December, 9am-3pm, with
additional stalls and Christmas treats.
The weekly Ealing
Farmers; Market
held in Leeland
Road on Saturdays
will be in full festive
mood during
December. Farmers
will be taking orders
for their free range
poultry, while local
dry cure bacon
and Lincolnshire
sausages will
make for the
perfect ‘pigs in
blankets’. Freshly
picked Brussel
sprouts will be
available all month
along with a huge
range of seasonal
vegetables. On the
last Saturday before
Christmas there will
be free mince pies
and carols.
Top tip: You could also order
cheese and Christmas turkey from
the lovely shops in Northfields Avenue
Dates for the diary
■
The Avenue Christmas Party
Thursday 4 December, from 6pm
The Avenue, West Ealing
■
Greenford Christmas Market
Saturday 6 December, 11am-4pm
Greenford town centre
■
West Ealing Christmas Fair
Saturday 6 December, 12noon4pm. Dean Gardens
■ Southall Christmas Market
Sunday 7 December, 12noon-4pm
Southall Square (next to Lidl),
UB1 3HF
■
Acton Christmas Fair
Saturday 13 December, 11am-4pm
Acton town centre
■
Christmas Avenue
Vintage Market
Saturday 13 December, 9am-3pm
The Avenue, West Ealing
■
Ealing Christmas Market
Until 24 December
Ealing Broadway Shopping
Centre, The Broadway
For more information about
events taking place in Ealing visit
www.ealing.gov.uk/events
around ealing
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