All Ealing residents are invited to #ActForEaling’s first in-person event, an opportunity to meet the ActForEaling members, celebrate the winners of the inaugural photography competition and meet other climate conscious residents.

The event is being held between 3pm-6pm on Saturday 22nd January at Open Ealing, Unit 14, School Lane, Dickens Yard, W5 2TD.

Please be advised that masks will be required within the venue. Attendees are asked to take a lateral flow test before attending and to not attend if they have any COVID19 symptoms.

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If acting on climate change is one of your 2022 new year’s resolutions, then the ActForEaling Partners’ Mixer will help you take the first step.

Following a successful launch in September 2021, #ActForEaling is inviting all Ealing residents to pop in to Open Ealing between 3pm and 6pm on Saturday 22nd January to celebrate the climate action which took place in the borough in 2021, congratulate the winners of the inaugural climate-positive photography competition and find out how to ActForEaling in 2022.

The photography competition judges, including Ealing resident and Strictly Come Dancing celebrity, Mel Giedroyc, had a tough job choosing the winners from the excellent range of entries. After much deliberation, ActForEaling was delighted to announce the competition winners:

Youth Class

Winner: Zachary Avedian

With a special mention going to Leo Ghislanzoni

Adult Class

Winner: Maya Jagger

First runner up: Roly West

Second runner up: Gayle Labib

The winners will receive a private guided tour of Perivale Wood with rangers from the Selborne Society explaining the fascinating climate action that is taking place in one of Britain’s oldest private nature reserves.

The Selbourne Society is one of the many local partners keen to get involved with #ActForEaling, the borough’s new community-led climate action hub. #ActForEaling celebrates all the fantastic climate and environmental action that is taking place in the borough so that residents can learn what they can do to make Ealing a greener and more sustainable community. In 2022, #ActForEaling will continue to mobilise and support the borough to adopt climate positive steps as part of Ealing’s journey to reach net zero, restore nature and strengthen biodiversity. With plenty planned for 2022, #ActForEaling wants to bring out the very best of Ealing by connecting everyone who lives, works and learns in the borough with climate positive organisations, volunteering opportunities, events and learning materials.

Over the next six months visit the #ActForEaling photography exhibition which will showcase the winning photography entries as it tours the borough’s libraries. Everyone in Ealing can also visit the #ActForEaling mural which was painted by the community to inspire #ActForEaling’s 10 practical steps to boost everyday sustainability. This fantastic mural was showcased at COP26 to highlight the vital role of local communities in driving action for a more sustainable future.

Learn how you can get involved with the exciting climate positive opportunities available in Ealing at the #ActForEaling mixer from 3pm-6pm on Saturday 22nd January at Open Ealing, Unit 14, School Lane, Dickens Yard, W5 2TD.

Make 2022 the year you #ActForEaling!

If you would like to find out more about #ActForEaling, visit the #ActForEaling website, sign up to the #ActForEaling newsletter or connect via Twitter and Facebook.