Schools and families across the UK are being invited to pedal towards a greener future this September. Do you want to save money, get healthier and protect the environment? As well as have lots of fun on the journey to school? Then get involved with Cycle to School Week! This year, Cycle to School Week... Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Week 4 – 8 September 2023
This week it's Zero Waste Week so here are a few tips to get you started. Did you know? The UK uses 7 million disposable coffee cups every day. By 2050 there could be more plastic in our oceans than fish. It can take over 2,000 litres of water to make a t-shirt, from growing... Continue Reading →
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone 2023 expansion
From 29 August 2023, to help clear London's air, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expanded across all London boroughs, see TFL ULEZ expansion. Nine of ten cars will be able to drive for free, see ULEZ compliance data. Plus if you walk, scoot, cycle, hire an e-scooter or take public transport you won’t need to make any changes.
Feeding Ealing – Polytunnel Food growing and sharing projects
Feeding Ealing have two sites at present in Southall and Greenford, and are looking to plant two polytunnels which will grow and enhance life for the people of the London borough of Ealing.We aim to produce, educate and provide a learning space for people to grow as well as healthy, nutritious food all the year... Continue Reading →
Applications now open for new active travel grants
Got an idea for how to improve walking and cycling in your community? Then the Walking & Cycling Grants London may be for you! Funded by Transport for London in partnership with The London Marathon Foundation (LMF) and administered Groundwork London, the grant aims to support more people from all backgrounds to get involved in... Continue Reading →
ActForEaling (AfE) Goes Under the Ocean
On the evening of 27th July members of the ActForEaling (AfE) steering group and guests spent a riveting 40 minutes under the water as brightly coloured fish, octopus, dolphins and other sea creatures swam around them between beautiful seaweeds. But then everything began to go dark as plastic bottles and other waste fell to the... Continue Reading →
Acton Gardens Community Fridge – Volunteering Opportunity
The Acton Gardens Community Fridge is an initiative aiming to tackle food waste and food poverty. Acton Gardens Community, in Partnership with the Felix Project, receive food donations once a week on Tuesdays. Our team of volunteers then prepare food bags which are collected by residents in and around Acton Gardens. Food waste is a big... Continue Reading →
Autumn Watch – Litten Nature Reserve
A group of Ealing residents have come together to form the Litten Nature Reserve and (the group is not restricted to living in the borough) who are interested in the environment and the local area. The group started in the 1980's when the area now known as the Litten reserve was designated for building development... Continue Reading →
Summer at the Museum: Build Better – Six weeks of green-themed family fun!
Join the London Transport Museum for some family fun. The Green Journey installation returns to the Transportorium Garden this summer, with interactive family-friendly elements that help young visitors to learn about big topics like climate change and sustainability in a fun and engaging way. Explore four tactile areas that delve into subjects such as global warming... Continue Reading →
WildChiswick – Wildlife Photography Competition Now Open!
Celebrate the flora and fauna around Chiswick together with the WildChiswick Photography Competition! The competition, sponsored by The Chiswick Flower Market is now open for entries until 13th August. You don’t need to be a professional in order to take part and everyone is invited submit photos. There is also a special category for those... Continue Reading →