What's On

A walk and a talk on the developments at Gunnersbury Park are to be discussed next month.

People are invited to the Small Mansion in the park to hear James Wisdom talking about the future of the green site.

It was a day of fun and games for the residents of a sheltered care home in Acton last Friday.

Torkington House residential care home in Creswick Road, put on an annual summer party for the residents, their families and staff.

THE MAIN tent was filled with laughs as Ealing Comedy Festival got under way on Friday.

The six top-class acts packed in their side-splitting routines with their different styles ensuring there was something for everyone with a sense of humour.

People are invited to a free arts and crafts exhibition at St Mary's Parish Church in Acton this weekend.

Since September, the church has been running an arts project and Jamie Treadwell and John Robinson will be displaying their work from 10.30am on Saturday 24 July.

Children hoping to be the next Ronnie O'Sullivan will be able to pick up some tips at the Hurrican Room snooker club in East Acton during the summer holiday.

The club has teamed up with John Woods, a world snooker accredited coach, to improve grass roots snooker in the capital.

A high school has been partnered with a school in Hampshire to document African-Carribean immigration after securing a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Pupils of Acton High School, Gunnersbury Lane, and Kings School in Winchester will record interviews with members of the African Caribbean community in West London, create a DVD, exhibition and drama performances to help others learn about the heritage after HLF granted £36,000 to the project.

Residents are invited to the next South Acton Ward Forum which takes place on Wednesday 21 July.

The meeting will begin at 7pm at the Armenian Centre, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton W3 8JF.

A business networking event will be taking place next Tuesday at Access Self Storage in Acton.

The Best of Ealing and Acton Business Forum will be hosting the networking event on July 13 from 6.30pm at 207-211 The Vale, giving businesses the chance to meet and share contacts.

Festival-goers are gearing up for Acton's event of the year - the carnival which takes place on Saturday July 10.

Thousands are expected in the audience to watch the 'We are family' themed procession, with its array of dazzling and colourful costumes and masquerades, leaving Woodlands Park at 12.

Saturday 3rd July from 12 -7pm

Why not get to Ravenor Park, Greenford with various acts and live performances for the whole family. It's the place to be..

Were you aware that every month at the Grosvenor Tavern, Oaklands Rd, Hanwell, local musicians have an opportunity to showcase their talent on the 1st Thursday of every month, one of those who have been participating lately is Delwin Walles who will be at this year's Greenford Carnival,

A-level student at Ealing&West London college, 18 year old Delwin Walles who is a self taught piano and keyboard player will be playing acoustic and electric guitar as well as singing on the day from 3.30- 4pm. "I love performing music, playing and recording my own music and backing tracks. I am so grateful to the Greenford Carnival and W7 edge group for giving me the opportunity to make myself known. Music is a passion besides a hobby of mine and I want to continue my Uncle's music legacy and make him proud, it's been a year on since he passed away"

Families visiting this year's carnival can take their pick from a series of talented musicians playing everything from jazz, RnB and hip hop to indie music. Kids and adults alike can enjoy a series of arts and crafts activities and live performances. There are going to be community stalls too.

Activities for children
Several exciting workshops will keep the kids entertained all day, with chances to get to grips with the likes of street dance and arts and crafts. Children can also join in with sports and games too.

This is a great time to support local talent in the Borough so please support our youth and local community event.

Make it a date in your diary and join the fun at the Greenford Carnival, Saturday 3rd July 12-7pm.