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Ealing Storytime: The Rolling Stones

Another day, another Ealing storytime… Did you know that The Rolling Stones formed after the members met at the Ealing Club, a venue in a cellar beneath a cafe in the early 60s, opposite Ealing Broadway station. (Mick and Keith already knew one another, but met the other main guys

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The Christmas issue has landed!

We're very proud to bring you this very special issue of Ealing Living Magazine. IN THIS ISSUE: We once again call upon the expertise of our locals but this time with a Christmas bent. With so much to think about before the big day, our contributors have offered

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Christmas at Kew

Last night we were thrilled to attend the opening of this year’s Christmas at Kew. This is, honestly, in my humble opinion, one of the most magical events of the year. It’s beautifully curated and choreographed with stunning new installations and plenty for all the family. Our excitement

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Ealing Picturehouse: the launch

The other day, we had the absolute pleasure of visiting Ealing Picturehouse and experiencing it in all its splendour. After so much anticipation and having been the butt of several hundred satirical wisecracks (there was a fair thwack of time when a large proportion of the Broadway was under development

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West London Chambers Business Awards

Here at Ealing Living Magazine we're so excited to be a finalist in the West London Chambers Business Awards 2023. The awards takes place later this month so keep tuned! We spoke to the team at West London Chambers about how they can support and motivate West London

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Top Things to do in November

HAPPY NOVEMBER! Before we dive head-first into festive madness, let's take a breath to witness the plethora of incredible activities happening ON OUR DOORSTEP this month. Not forgetting the launch of the third issue of the magazine on the 17th (which, we have to admit, is fairly Christmas

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Ealing Storytime: Charlie Chaplin

Back with another Ealing storytime and this time about a Hollywood legend... #didyouknow that Charlie Chaplin moved to Hanwell at the age of 7? Chaplin's parents, who were both music hall performers, had separated and life became hard for his mother. She was forced to move into the

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In Good Company: Sharon & Sayu Sinha

At the beginning of 2022, Sharon & Sayu Sinha made headlines by transforming a derelict Ealing house into a completely unrecognisable perfect family home. Their Instagram account @that_ealing_feeling, which now has over 30k followers, shows their wonderful interiors journey which inspired them to develop Room AI, to help

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October Half Term - Museums

October Half Term! They're back at home again!! Did you know we have a number of museums in and around the borough? We've listed our top three below in case you're in need of a bit of inspiration over the next week... 🌌 head to

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Hallowe'en fun

MOOHAHAHAHAHAHAH It's under 2 weeks until Halloween - will you be taking the kids to any local events? We've done a quick round-up of Ealing fun that will correspond with the spookiest day of the year... 👻 Northfields Allotments Ealing will be holding their annual Halloween Trail

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Sole to Soul Wellness

Last week, I had the great pleasure of being invited on a Day retreat organised by Sole to Soul Wellness. Co-ordinated by wellness gurus Virginia Offiah and Lynden Bugler, the day was hosted at Ealing Quaker House near the Broadway. The Wellness Day was attended by around 14 women, mainly

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Have you booked your Bonfire Night tickets?

Have you booked your firework night's tickets yet? Here are some banging local displays to consider if you're planning to celebrate the UK's noisiest night... 🎆 Brentham Club 4th November  Gates open at 5pm EARLY BIRD TICKETS are on sale until 15th October @trashandtreasuremarkets are

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Pitzhanger Manor: Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies

Today Pitzhanger Manor opens its new exhibition, Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies. What I love about visiting new exhibitions at Pitzhanger Manor is seeing how cleverly they work with the manor house itself; integrating the sculptures and paintings into the rooms so that they look as

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In Good Company: Ben Finch

Ben Finch is a Landscape Photographer based in Hanwell. He has a passion for global adventure, which he captures through photography, but he's also keen to capture the beauty of living in Ealing. His Limited Edition Prints can be found on his website. At what stage in your

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Top things to do in October

A very Happy October one and all! We're entering Ealing's most picturesque time of year (see below post). As ever, there are a tonne of things to look forward to within the Borough. Here's our top five... View this post on Instagram A post

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New Ealing-founded app: Fantasy Gameday

In recent years there has been an upward trend for American sports in terms of their popularity on UK shores. American football, more specifically the NFL, has become much more prominent in UK culture. Back to 1985, Channel 4 picked up broadcast rights to show highlights from that season, including

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London Shopfronts

We're so excited to be partnering with beautiful coffee table book London Shopfronts which launched on the 25th September to bring one lucky Ealing Living Magazine reader the chance to win a copy. Created by Wes Anderson-inspired illustrator Joel Holland with the expert descriptions of Time Out journalist

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In Good Company: Natasha Rawley

Natasha Rawley is a social media manager and content creator based in Ealing. She works with a number of independents within the Borough and is a particular fan of her little corner of The Queen of the Suburbs, Pitshanger. We talk to her about what she thinks are the jewels

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Have you got any beautiful photography of Ealing at Christmas?

Are you a fantastic photographer with BEAUTIFUL photographs of Ealing at Christmastime? We'd love to hear from you! We're in the process of putting together the Christmas issue (out beginning of November) and would love photographers (professional or hobbyists) to send in their snaps of our

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Who was Ada Lovelace?

Heard of the school Ada Lovelace but don't know who she was? Here we are with another storytime and this time with a pinch of girl power. Ada Lovelace was the daughter of world-famous poet Lord Byron and his wife, a Victorian social campaigner and school benefactor Anne

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In Good Company: Ian Kelly

Ian Kelly is a photography aficionado and sunset enthusiast. At Ealing Living we're huge fans of his work and his photograph of Walpole Park featured in the Editor's Notes of the Summer Issue. Ian shares with us what he loves about the area... At what stage

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How to Appear in Ealing Living Magazine

A few people have been in touch to ask how they might feature in a future issue of the magazine or be mentioned on Instagram or the website. There are a few ways...! ✍️ Be a contributor... The magazine is seasonal and we're always looking for local experts to

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The Unlocked Exhibition

Will you be visiting any of the locations on the Ealing BEAT this weekend? In celebration of the Ealing art trail we're shining our Appealing Ealing spotlight on Ealing Police Station. The Unlocked Exhibition which adorns the station on Ealing Broadway was the submission for the Ealing London

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In Good Company: Bonnie Gibbons

At the beginning of what will be a very artistic week in Ealing (BEAT begins this weekend - read more about it on page 40 of the Autumn Issue), we speak to Ealing-based artist, Bonnie Gibbons. Bonnie is an artist working primarily with landscapes. She works from life, whatever the

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Top Things to do in September

HAPPY SEPTEMBER Ealing buddies! Lots happening this month! Including.... * Brentford Festival West London's friendliest festival is back! With live music, street food, kids' activities and arts and crafts stalls. At Blondin Park on Sunday 3rd September * Ealing BEAT is Ealing’s first ever Art Trail. This year