150 days of community in West Ealing: Week 8

Today is the start of Week 8 of our 150 days of community project. Don’t know what we’re talking about? Then click here. Here are some of the things that we’ve been up to in West Ealing in the past week:

@WENeighbours @ealingtodaycouk @Zipcar I replace all my car journeys as I no longer have a car. Perfectly feasible in London. @CityCarClub

— Josa (Keyes) Young (@JosaYoung) March 30, 2014

@WENeighbours Loving the community act tip of the week! Car clubs are indeed a great way to do our bit towards saving the environment.

— Zipcar UK (@ZipcarUK) March 30, 2014

“@WENeighbours: Act of community #3 for this week: Participate in political campaigns http://t.co/aenPYLTbrQ” How about an #EalingSpring?!

— Ealing Flâneur (@EalingFlaneur) March 30, 2014

I am collecting Actimel yoghurt pots and shape yoghurt pots to be recycled to raise money to repair the Organ At St Thomas church (next to Elthorne park) Pots can be dropped off in Church Porch which is open 8am till 6pm most days.I am also collecting Coffee jar lids, Tassimo Pods, non Savoury Biscuit wrappers (any sort) and Baby wipe packets ( any Sort). I am particularly needing baby wipe packets. if there is a nursery or baby minder who can collect but not deliver them to the church please email me and i will arrange collection
please help me and rid the landfill of these items
-Pauline 

My act of community this week – Cakes baked ready for the PTA cake sale tomorrow at Christ the Saviour C of E Primary school. Must try one myself now!
-Diane

994 members now – we just need 6 to make the 1000 – should we have a prize for the 1000th? If so, what would be a good gift (preferably free or nearly) for a West Ealing Neighbour?
-Gill – 2 April at 14:55

Stuart Melville We could donate two iPhone 5 B&O Play leather cases to your 1000th member?
2 April at 15:04 ·

Gill Adams Oh, my goodness – how lovely. Thanks Stuart Melville. Not what I was expecting. I wonder who will be the lucky one…other admins, can you hold off ‘accepting’ people for a wee while so we don’t fall over each other?
2 April at 15:05 ·

Gabriela Flores-Cerbone I can give a free coffe and a muffin!!! from Amalfi Caffe
2 April at 15:08 ··

Well we have it up and running! And I have met some lovely people willing to donate a little of their time to make items for Preemies.

THANK YOU x Calling all knitters and crocheters , can you spare a little time to make one item for a premature baby? We are a local collection point for Preemies the non profit charity delivering to hospitals around the country.

Did we miss anything? Let us know!

We have another great list of seven ‘acts of community’ for this week – see how many you do – maybe you already do them!

• Join Streetbank to start sharing tools and important items with your neighbours
• Start having lunch times (and chats!) with your co-workers
• Join Ealing Freecycle to declutter and save money
• Offer a neighbour a lift to work
• Employers: give employees time (e.g., 3 days per year to work on community projects)
• Plan a “Walking Tour” of a local historic area
• Eat breakfast or brunch at a local gathering spot on Saturdays