Good Causes

Guests are invited to attend an evening of music to raise money for a charity which sends teenager on a life-changing trip to Africa.

John Dalby, John Evans, Alistair Bown, the Twyford School gospel choir as well as an array of musicians and composers will be performing at St Mary's Church, The Mount, on Friday March 5 from 7:30-9:30pm.

A petition has been launched calling for further investment to bridge the funding gap in the regeneration of Gunnersbury Park.

Councillors Jon Ball, and Andrew Dakers of Hounslow, launched the petition on Monday and are hoping to reach 1,000 signatures to send a strong message that more money needs to be committed to restore the park, museum and mansions.

More than 150 elderly and vulnerable people living in East Acton were helped by officers of the Safer Neighbourhood Team.

As ice and snow prevented many from leaving their homes, East Acton SNT used their own funds to buy bread and milk and then delivered the items to those struggling to cope with the severe weather conditions.

People are being urged to help a charity break a world record in the New Year.

Scope, with a store at 88 High Street, Acton, are asking people to donate old mobile phones during the week of Friday 8 January to Friday 15 to help support their work with disabled people.

Readers asked to sponsor a light on a Christmas tree in memory of a loved one to raise more money for Marie Curie Cancer Care appeal. 

The appeal, which has raised over £40,000 so far, was launched by the charity and Ealing Gazette in July to raise money locally to boost nursing care for people with cancer and other terminal illnesses in the borough. Around £170,000 is needed.
The Lights to Remember event is being held in Acton market place (next to Morrisons) next Saturday (19) from 4.30pm, where people can sponsor a light by making a small donation to the appeal.

Youngsters are invited to attend a free after school club to learn literacy and numeracy skills as well as keep fit.

Staff at a car dealership were tickled pink after raising more than £250 for a charity.

The Renault London West staff in Concord Road, Western Avenue, Acton, wore pink for the day and made a donation to the charity, Breast Cancer Awareness.

Guests are invited to attend an evening of fun at a pub to raise money for charity.

The George and Dragon pub in Acton High Street will be hosting an evening of bingo, quizzes, desginer auction and much more in aid of the Teenage Cancer Unit at the University College London Hospital.

Age Concern Ealing in partnership with EON are offering free energy saving tips for older people in the borough.

The EnergyRight Campaign will bring tips on saving money on energy bills, advice on winter fuel allowance payments and the Government's warm front grants.

Ealing has scooped the silver-gilt award for the first time in the large city category at the London in Bloom awards.