Around Ealing Winter 2014-15 | Page 54

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