July 2013 – Page 2 – West Ealing Neighbours

July 15, 2013

New Clocktower Cafe opens in Hanwell W7

I know this is W7 and not W13, but I thought this new Cafe deserved a mention. Just opened last Tuesday I managed to vist at the weekend and talk to the new owner. It’s been busy since opening and looking at the decor and food on offer I can see why! We visted when the brunch was on offer, it’s a shame I was going out for lunch later otherwise I may have been tempted to order their eggs benedict or buttermilk pancakes. Instead I opted for a cappuccino. We sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine. Another welcome addition to Hanwell and a great representation of how West Ealing COULD be going forward. Check their Facebook page out and ‘like’ them.

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Secret cinema in Ealing Broadway – great views and some cult and contemporary classic films from 31st July

The Rooftop Society: Cinema & sundowners in Ealing

Ealing Broadway BID and Land Securities, in partnership with Ealing Council, are bringing a cinema back to Ealing, the home of London film.

From Wednesday 31^st July until Sunday 8^th September the seventh floor of Springbridge car park will be transformed into Ealing’s very own secret rooftop garden, and home to London’s favourite outdoor cinema the Rooftop Film Club. We are opening our garden to our friends, special guests and those in the know.

Come and join us from 7pm for a spectacular sundowner show with one of the best views of the sunset in London. After the lights go out, join us for an eclectic cinema programme, with the finest in cult & contemporary classics, including a few voted especially by you.

Feeling peckish? Take advantage of our ‘Best of Ealing’ kitchen – order from your local favourite restaurant (menu & numbers provided at our bar) and get it delivered directly to your cinema seat!

The films include:

Jul 31, 2013 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

Aug 1, 2013 Labyrinth (1986)

Aug 2, 2013 Top Gun (1986)

Aug 3, 2013 The Goonies (1985)

Aug 4, 2013 The Graduate (1967)

Aug 7, 2013 Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

Aug 8, 2013 The Big Lebowski (1998)

Aug 9, 2013 The Lost Boys (1987)

Aug 10, 2013 Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Aug 11, 2013 The Artist (2011)

Tickets are £12 and you’ll find details of how to buy tickets online at www.rooftopfilmclub.com http://www.rooftopfilmclub.comtherooftopsociety.com/

The cinema runs from Wednesday 31^st July to Sunday 8^th September, 5 nights a week (Wednesday to Sunday) The bar opens at 7pm each night, and the cinema starts at sunset. The event closes at 11.30pm.

Ealing Broadway BID, a Business Improvement District is delivering this in partnership with Cellar Door, Rooftop Film Club and Background Bars.

July 13, 2013

The Walmer Garden bees are happy

Beekeepers – from a safe distance

I know it’s a bit far away but the Ealing Transition beekeepers arrived this morning as we were tidying up around the apple trees in the Walmer Gardens orchard. I thought I’d take a look at what they were doing but saw lots of bees swirling around the hive so decided this is as close as I’m going. The bees get a weekly check and I’m told they are doing well. Last year was tough going for them so I hope this year is better and they can produce some honey.

As for the apple trees – they have a decent crop on this year. Last year was dreadful. So, looks like apple juice come September.

Our Abundance blog is the place to keep up to date with all these things – http://westealingabundancew13.wordpress.com/about/ – and don’t forget we have Elderflower Cordial for sale through the w7emporium in Hanwell.

July 12, 2013

West Ealing hotel site update – just Dean’s wall left standing

This is the first of an occasional series of updates on the progress of the new hotel in West Ealing. I took this photo at about 9.30 yesterday morning (Thursday 11th July). The site is almost fully demolished. The wall behind Dean’s flower stall is the only bit still standing. It’s only function seems to be to hold up his awning. He tells me his awning will be attached to the wooden hoarding when the wall finally comes down. I think they have to dig up all the concrete base next so they can start on the foundations. That could prove a bit noisy so be warned.

Oh, and one more thing – there’s talk of possibly adding another storey to increase the number of hotel bedrooms. Whether this is serious or not we shall see. There are questions about impact on light on O’Grady Court and other nearby buildings but it does seem to mean the developers or hotel chain see this as a sound commercial opportunity and are willing to invest in West Ealing.

July 1, 2013

More drama in West Ealing – this time an afternoon of Sherlock Holmes at OPENShop 8-10th July

New theatre at OPEN!

An Afternoon of Sherlock Holmes

A unique entertainment comprising a reading of Conan Doyle’s
The Adventure of the Creeping Man and a performance of the new play:

THE ADVENTURE OF THE CRYING BOY
by Wally Sewell.
Performed by Messrs Peter Saracen and Edmund Dell.
Directed by Mr Anthony Shrubsall.

At OPENShop 13 Drayton Green Road, Ealing, London W13 0NG

Monday 8th July at 1pm; Tuesday 9th July at 3pm and Wednesday 10th July at 1pm. Tickets £5.

^{NB. This production is not suitable for younger children}