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The Crisis in Social Care – a public meeting
Monday 29th January 2-4pm at Bakers House, 37 The Grove, Ealing W5 5DX
The discussion will be led by Eric Leach, researcher in to healthcare, and Mary Lancaster UNISON organiser in the borough. Ealing councillors will be invited.
Further information: SAGE secretary Colin Lomas
colinlomas83@gmail.com 07909 896541
It sometimes feels that West Ealing is caught in a ‘perfect storm’ of reasons to attract street drinkers. West Ealing is home to Ealing Magistrates Court in Green Man Lane, the Probation Service in Leeland Road, RISE (drug and alcohol recovery service) in St James Ave and, at least what was, a 24-hour off licence at International Broadway. Finally, near all of these is Dean Gardens which offers a very accessible venue for street drinkers with excellent public transport links. The situation with International Broadway may have changed for the better as it has now got a new name, Istanbul Gate, and no longer appears to sell alcohol. International Broadway lost its licence at a recent review but appealed and the appeal hearing was due to be heard in August. How this now stands with the change of name and withdrawal of alcohol is not yet clear.
Are you bored of the Metro? Or, do you rush out the door and forget to take a book with you on your morning commute? Well, WEN has something that might help you, at least at West Ealing Station.
Several weeks ago, we installed a Book Swap in West Ealing Station – and it’s had a great response since. We’ve been inspired by other successful schemes, such as the one in Wimbledon. The idea is to offer commuters the opportunity to read a good book travelling to and from work.
Where is it, and how does it work?
It’s just inside the ticket office at West Ealing Station, on your right, as you enter from the street.
It’s very, very simple. Just have a look at our shelf, if you see a book you like, grab it!
Do I have to return my book?
If you like, yes, but you don’t have to. There are over 60 books on the shelves and we hope some books get returned for other travellers to read but we’ll also keep an eye out and stock up as and when needed.
If you do have any spare books that you think others might want to read, leave those instead.
Any comments and ideas on the WEN Forum about how we could develop Book Swap in West Ealing are very welcome.