WHAT’S ON
Libraries events
Book Busters challenge at your local library –
ongoing until 16 February
There is a new, fun way to read books this winter at Ealing
libraries. The ‘Book Buster challenge’ is simple: Read six new
titles from a list at the library, and then vote for your
favourite, for a chance to win a £20 book store voucher.
Click here for more details.
Libraries in Ealing
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 nonmembers. Libraries are free to use.
Events are also free unless
otherwise specified.
For more information visit
www.ealing.gov.uk/libraries
Other events
Fostering, adopting information sessions –
5 January, 11am–1pm & 2 February, 7.30–9.30pm at
Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2BY
Your chance to find out more about fostering and
adoption. Also to meet people who are currently fostering
or who have adopted. Please call or email to book your
free place. Contact: Freephone 0800 731 6550, email
[email protected]
Aspects of Ealing History by Dr Jonathan Oates –
19 February, 6.15pm at Ealing Central Library,
Green Room
Based on stories from the author’s new book, Ealing: A
Concise History, this talk will take you through key
elements and interesting snippets of Ealing’s past. Tickets:
£4. Contact the library for information.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
11-week course – starts January
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes will
be held at Acton and Wood End libraries in January. The free
11 week course is for adults looking to improve their English
and who wish to learn how to speak English, progress to
other courses, or to get a job. For further information, please
contact either library directly: Acton Library on 0203 700
1052; Wood End Library on 0203 700 1084.
Chinese New Year celebration at Ealing Central
Library – February
This popular annual event for all ages is organised in
partnership with Ealing Chinese School. You can enjoy an
afternoon of dance performance, music and interactive
storytelling. For more information contact Ealing Central
Library on 0203 700 1052.
Do you have good quality,
unwanted furniture
or electricals?
FOR FREE AND FRIENDLY
COLLECTION,
CALL NEAREST BRANCH
Open 6 days a week
We are a social enterprise that recycles quality
unwanted furniture and electricals. Providing paid
employment and training to disadvantaged people
and bargain prices to the public.
Uxbridge: 01895 256655
Hayes: 020 8797 9505
[email protected]
www.trinityhomelessprojects.org.uk
Reg. Charity No. 1118222 Company No. 03683014
Comedy nights – Fridays 8–11pm at The Viaduct
Pub, 221 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell W7 3TD (at the
junction with Boston Manor Road)
Acts to have performed, or who will appear soon, include
Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Lee Nelson, Ricky Grover,
The Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue, Mitch Benn, and
Bobby Davro. This new event has been brought to Hanwell
by Hanwell Association of Traders (council partners) and
James Bearcat, who has been running a club in
Twickenham for 30 years. £13 on the door (or less if
booked in advance). Email james@bearcatcomedy, or visit
Facebook (Bearcat Comedy at the Viaduct) or Twitter
(@bearcatquiz)
For more events visit:
Council meetings
December
Tue 9
Full council
Wed 10 Health and adult social services standing scrutiny panel
Thur 11 Scrutiny review panel 3: Ealing’s customers
Tue 16
Cabinet
Wed 17 Planning committee
Thur 18 Overview and scrutiny committee
January
Wed 14
Thur 15
Tue 20
Wed 21
Thu 22
Tue 27
Wed 28
2015
Planning committee. Audit committee
Overview and scrutiny committee
Cabinet
Standards committee
Scrutiny review panel 4: Eali