Did you know that crushed batteries hidden in electrical items cause hundreds of fires every year in recycling centres, as well as bin and recycling lorries? Take your items to your local recycling centre or book a free collection through TRAID. They take both clothes and small electrical appliances.
What’s On
Design it yourself Easter workshop
Design it yourself freestyle upcycling denim workshop for ages 7+. Send along the kids on Wednesday 5th or 12 April for some Easter holiday creativity at Acton Gardens Community Centre. Toyah from Design it yourself runs brilliant creative workshops at after school clubs and holidays clubs. These workshops will inspire your children to create and... Continue Reading →
Reduce and Recycle at Acton Market
Come along on Saturday 1 April March to Acton Reduce and Recycle at MarketW3 and find out how you can reduce, recycle and repair more. The hub brings together inspiring organisations and businesses focused on reducing our waste. RECYCLE by bringing along your old or unloved: Clothing and shoes Small electrical appliances Laptops Toothbrush and... Continue Reading →
Open day at Perivale Wood
Perivale Wood is one of Britain’s oldest private nature reserves and a bird sanctuary run by Selbourne Society. So we all get to enjoy the bluebells in bloom, the Selbourne Society has Public Open Days at Perivale Wood. These open days support the Selborne Society‘s efforts to conserve this beautiful urban nature reserve and you... Continue Reading →
Spring Nature Activities at Boston Manor Park
There are amazing Nature activities in Boston Manor park. Whatever your interests, you're sure to find something1 Free Fitness, Nature, Wellbeing and Art: Bird Walk and Survey: Saturday, 1 April, 8:30am – 10am: Meet at Boston Gardens entrance to the park, at the top of the lake. All welcome, no experience necessary. Bring binoculars if... Continue Reading →
Ealing Cycling Campaign Leisurely Ride Event – 2 April 2023
Join Ealing Cycling Campaign for a local ride exploring the social and architectural history of Bedford Park and Brentham Garden Suburb. This will be a gentle ride, with plenty of stops to look at the buildings and hear about their history. It will be a “long half day” with a mid-morning refreshment break and returning... Continue Reading →
Volunteering opportunities with The Friends of Horsenden Hill
The volunteering sessions at Horsenden Farm & Hill are back! The Friends of Horsenden Hill welcome you to join their friendly group of volunteers, who enjoy being outdoors, to get stuck into a range of conservation tasks on the farm. No prior experience is needed, you’re welcome to just turn up on the day! All... Continue Reading →
London Repair week
🧵 Repair Week 2023 is taking place 20th-26th March! Lots of events happening around London including events in Ealing and online events to learn all the skills to fix your stuff. 🔧 Replacing stuff is expensive. Join us this Repair Week to learn free fixing skills! Whether it’s a pair of children’s jeans that need... Continue Reading →
Join Ealing’s Litter Heroes for the Great British Spring Clean 2023
Back for it’s 8th year, the Great British Spring Clean, run by Keep Britain Tidy, is a mass environmental action campaign calling for communities to take part in litter-picking to help protect the places and planet we love. Every individual act we take to protect the environment makes a difference, but when we all come... Continue Reading →
Ealing Wildlife Group: Open Day at Costons Lane Nature Reserve – 25th March 2023
Join Ealing Wildlife Group on Saturday 25th March for their Open Day at the beautiful Costons Lane Nature Reserve. The Nature Reserve is open to the public every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month so come on down and relax in the natural paradise of Costons Lane Nature Reserve. There’s a bird hide, several... Continue Reading →
Calling Ealing’s school governors: discover how to make environmental sustainability a whole-school activity
Is your school doing enough become sustainable? Do you feel your children are learning skills to help them secure the green jobs of the future? Can your school afford not to be reducing its energy bills? Is your school supporting local wildlife and tackling pollution? ActForEaling has been supporting eco-staff in Ealing through a variety... Continue Reading →