Every July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages us to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics and make more sustainable choices in our daily lives. Here are our tips on how to reduce single use plastics in our lives. At ActForEaling, we know that... Continue Reading →
Tips to keep your house cool in a heatwave
We all need some advice on how to keep your house cool in a heatwave and Ealing resident Kate Watson has done comprehensive research and testing on what works best to have a cool house in a heatwave. A headline in the Guardian on 30 June 2026, about living through the heatwave in Paris reads... Continue Reading →
LAGER Can celebrates local heroes at The LALAs
On Sunday, 21 June 2026, the Litter Action Group for Ealing Residents (LAGER Can) proudly hosted The LALAs, LAGER Can Legends Awards. LAGER Can celebrates 2026 with these awards. This was an inspiring afternoon dedicated to recognising the outstanding individuals. Those who make a difference to the open spaces of the London Borough of Ealing.... Continue Reading →
Free school uniform in August available across Ealing
ActForEaling is helping residents save money and reduce waste through a series of events for free school uniform in August. From Monday 17th August to Saturday 29th August 2026, families can get good quality free school uniform. It will help to reduce back-to-school expenses while giving clothes a longer life. You can also donate old… Continue Reading →
July at ReActon Hub: Repair, Reuse, Revive!
Located on Stirling Road, Acton, W3 8DJ, ReActon hub is your local reuse, repair and circular-economy hub. It is committed to prolonging the life of items, reducing the waste in Ealing and supporting community. We have all the great reuse activities in July at ReActon. Such as free school uniform, household paint and book. Ealing Repair... Continue Reading →
Join Ealing council free climate resilience webinar
Join a free lunchtime Ealing council community climate resilience webinar at 12:30pm on Friday 26th June 2026. You will learn more about how we can adapt to the future. Book place As the climate crisis continues, it’s more important than ever that communities can come together and talk about climate action.Ealing Council has been working... Continue Reading →
ReActon Hub: Free Books, Uniforms & Paint & clothes repair
ReActon is open in June on Mondays from 11 am-2 pm and Fridays from 12 noon-3 pm. This is a opportunity for everyone to get reusing & recycling. Ealing Repair cafe are running sessions for clothes repair and learning how to upcycle t-shirts into yarn. You can also get free books, school uniforms, and household... Continue Reading →
Discover West London Cycling Mela at Osterley Park
For bike week, Osterley Park is hosting the West London Cycling Mela on Saturday 13 June 2026 from 12 noon to 5 pm. This is a festival of all things cycling including a bicycle ballet, cargo bike try outs, a bike juke box, and bike tune ups. Cyclists are converging from all over west London... Continue Reading →
Take school uniform for free in West Ealing
Come along to West Ealing Community Library for their School Uniform free shop and swap on Saturday, 6 June 2026 from 10 am to 12 noon. Pick up to 4 school uniform items per child for free. Drop off any items that have got too small. Location West Ealing Community Library, Melbourne Avenue, West Ealing,... Continue Reading →
Saving the Hazel Dormouse: A Conservation Success Story at Hanwell Zoo
Once common across the UK, hazel dormice are now rare. Hanwell Zoo have a breeding programme and have sent off five young dormice to participate in the Hazel dormouse re-introduction programme. The youngsters are in quarantine at The Zoological Society of London before being put forward for release in areas around the UK to re-establish wild populations.... Continue Reading →
