r/Ealing

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a good locksmith, carpenter etc that works in the Ealing / specifically Acton area - that would be able to replace the hinges on our front door? They're not appropriate for the weight and the door is now jamming due to sagging.

I've called 10+ people and they've all been let downs, either don't work with hinges or unavailable. One guy has quoted £660 to put two new hinges on....which seems a bit excessive.

Many thanks in advance.

I just got my bachelors in VFX.

Never had a paid job before, only volunteering roles.

I create generative AI content.

But, I am struggling with finding the most simple job just to get by. How should I approach this? I can provide more info when asked.

Can some foundation Ealing dwellers please confirm And reminisce with me about the Belgian waffle van that used to be Ealing Broadway shopping centre. Outside the ground floor lifts. Irresistible smell wafting up into the carpark.
We're really talking like 30 years ago now, but they really was special.
Best waffles I've ever had and always think about them.

Was in the centre today and I see they have a churros kiosk available. And was going to try them, but there was nobody in it, so I took it as a sign from
God to say no.

Hi, I am 27/F/Ealing. I’m looking for a friend: Female, Lives in Ealing , around 27 age.

I want a low effort friendship, meaning someone closeby who’s adventurous and up for living live but who’s down for being chill: where we don’t need to get dressed up or stress about performing to just hang out and do stuff together.

Ideally:
- Went to university (Ideally, but not exclusive)
- Adventurous, wants to live life
- likes reality shows
- likes running / gym / exercise

Key want is for someone who’s down for being chill, (but knows how to dress up if they wanted). I’m really looking for someone to do casual basic stuff together without competition or performance, let’s go run errands or walk in the park or go to a free course & upskill , talk about a reality show. We can grow from there.

Hi all! As per title, I'm looking for an independent vet recommendation. We've been with Village Vet for nearly 10 years now and we've always been happy with the team and their care for our pets. However, their prices have gone through the roof in the past ~2 years. For comparison, we had take our dog to two different vets in Chelsea last week (one of them was out of hours emergency appointment) and both charged less for services and medication!

We find the fact that Mars owns Village Vet also rather motivating to switch.

We're based in West Ealing. I've checked The Avenue Vet and Alcombe Vets but they are also owned by corporations.

Could anyone recommend a good vet practice that isn't? Thanks in advance!

Hi,
We are a young family with 2 kids (a 4 year old and a 6 month old) and are looking to move to Ealing. We have liked a house in pitshanger area (2-3 min walk from lane). While the house itself is nice, couple of things that are bothering me are as follows hence would really appreciate inputs.
- Grocery run - where do folks do grocery shopping? Is it easy to find car parking in ealing broadway or west ealing for shopping?
- Are there any kids activities in pitshanger area? All i can find online is stuff happening in lammas park or walpole park which are like 45min walk or 30min by bus. We do not want to be over-dependent on car for day to day activities.

Wondering if there is decent Indian community in pitshanger like people come together to celebrate Indian festivals? We are new to this area and liked a house and while we love diverse community, we would also want our kids to grow up connected to their culture and for us as well, have a bit of friend circle from Indian community in the area.

Sudden surge of ants in the house - random/related to the recent weather up turn or something else? I’ve checked and there’s no food residue or anything like that.

I’ve seen a property on Leighton Road W13 that seems good but have read on the Ealing website that it’s a notorious cut through road, though a width restriction has been placed on it. Ive been down the road a few times on the way to see other houses (on foot) and I can’t remember thinking it was too busy but I probably wasn’t paying much attention. any insights on what it’s like to live there?

Anyone know any shops selling solar eclipse glasses around Ealing?

Hi everyone,

I’m considering renting an apartment in Greenford and would love to hear from people who actually live there or know the area well.

I’ve never lived in the UK before, so I’m trying to get a better idea of what day-to-day life in Greenford is like. Things I’m particularly curious about:

• Safety: Are there areas/streets you’d avoid, especially at night?
• Noise: Is it generally quiet, or is there a lot of traffic/aircraft/other noise?
• Shopping: Are there decent supermarkets and shops nearby, or do you usually go elsewhere?
• Food & coffee: Are there nice cafés, restaurants, pubs, etc., where you can actually spend some time?
• Walking / green spaces: Is it pleasant to walk around, and are there parks or nice areas nearby?
• Transport: I’ll be commuting to Heathrow 2–3 times a week for work. I noticed there’s a direct bus connection that runs both during the day and at night — is it reliable in practice?
• General vibe: What do you like/dislike about living in Greenford?
• And anything else you think someone moving there for the first time should know.

I’m not necessarily looking for the “best” area — I’m more interested in what living there day to day is actually like, including the less glamorous parts.

Many thanks

I moved from central London hoping to escape all the traffic noise, only to land in Ealing where the seagulls are soooooo loud! At sunset and dawn it’s a cacophony.

Why? What are they doing on so many houses?

3D/2N solo getaway from London over the upcoming bank holiday — recommendations? I’ve been living in the UK/London for about 6 months now, but so far I’ve only managed to visit Bath! 😅 I’m planning to take advantage of the upcoming bank holiday and do a 3D/2N solo trip somewhere from London. Looking for somewhere that’s easy to get to by public transport and has a good mix of sightseeing, nature, and things to do solo.

Where would you recommend for a first-time visitor? Open to cities, countryside, coastal towns, or anywhere else that’s worth exploring.

Thanks!

38 M

Hi everyone does anyone have extra eclipse glasses I can buy.

I ordered some last week but apparently my order got lost.