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Save the Date, Acton! Join us to switch on the lights!

Don’t miss the Christmas family fun when Your Acton BID lights up the Town Centre. Enjoy festive shopping with Your Acton Makers Market, family activities, letters to Santa, Christmas card making, mulled wine, carol singers and so much more. Breathe in the festive spirit and enjoy shopping locally in Your Acton!

When: Sunday 24th November from 10:00 - 17:00. *We will have performances from 2pm. Light switch on after 4 pm!

Where: The Mount, W3 9NW  (in front of the Church and Morrisons)

Hope to see you then to start the festive spirit! 

Christmas is just around the corner…
Your Acton Christmas Guide

Our yearly famous Christmas guide will be coming your way on November 14th, making Your Acton the Christmas destination. Our high street quirky independents and marvellous online retailers will satisfy the most discerning of divas. So, there’s no excuse – breathe in the Christmas spirit and enjoy, shop local in Your Acton! Keep an eye out, you will be able to download it on our website soon!!

Christmas Workshops

This year, we will be continuing our partnership with ReStore W3 to deliver FREE Christmas workshops, which will be available from the 16th November to the 4th December. ReStore believes in promoting sustainability and reducing waste, especially during the holiday season when consumption tends to be at its highest. You will be able to book your workshop online here (coming soon).

 
Autumn Street Cleaning Update

Your Acton BID is working hard to make sure our town centre looks fresh and clean!⁠ From the 12th to the 18th of October, Your Acton BID worked hard in cleaning throughout our retail areas and in the South Acton industrial estate. The main tasks were to remove businesses shop front stickers, jet wash the bins and to remove major stains on the footpaths to help with the aesthetics of our retail areas and Town Centre. We have also cleared overgrown vegetation in the South Acton estate. Have you seen a difference??

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the street cleaning, please contact Natasha.

 
December Your Acton’s Makers Market

Save the date! Your Acton BID, in partnership with Design LED, will be hosting the upcoming winter sustainable market on the 14th December on Churchfield Road from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

This will be the last of our three markets after our summer and autumn success with over 30 sustainable makers and artists. Can’t wait to see you all then!

As part of the market day and set-up, part of Churchfield Road will be closed to vehicles between Alfred Rd and Burlington Gardens to allow for the necessary stall spaces.

For more information regarding the event, please contact Natasha.

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Joins us at our upcoming Networking Breakfast!

Our last meeting was held at ActOne Cinema. Thank you to Peter Truesdale, who was our MC for the morning and presented all the amazing work ActOne Cinema is doing for the community.  Thanks to Cllr Nagpal, who is the Ealing Council cabinet member for Decent Living Incomes who spoke about Ealing's newly acquired status as a Living Wage place. We also had a guest appearance from Rob Dawkins of Develop With Dawkins on improving business sales.

In collaboration with the West London Chamber of Commerce, Your Acton BID will host the next breakfast networking event on Friday, November 15th, at The George and Dragon Pub. Tea, coffee, and pastries will be available during the networking.

When: Friday, 15th November 2023 from 08:30 to 10:30

Where: The George and Dragon Pub 183 High St, London W3 9DJ

This is an excellent opportunity to network and meet local businesses and it is FREE for BID members.

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Natasha.

RSVP HERE
 
Congratulations to Action West London Reuse and Recycle Market

Congratulations to the Action West London Market Reduce and Recycle Hub for winning the BBC London Make a difference Award! The hub is where local volunteer groups come along to promote reducing waste and sustainability in Acton and surrounding areas. You can read more about their award here.

For upcoming events, Reduce and Recycle Hub will be on every Friday and the first Saturday of the month with their second hand bike sale and don’t miss out on their Christmas market on 7th December.

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Ealing London Living Wage Roadshow at ActOne Cinema

The Ealing Council is inviting you to the upcoming Ealing London Living Wage Roadshow:

  • Date: Friday 8th November 2024
  • Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Location: ActOne Cinema, the Old Acton Library, High Street, Acton W3 6NA

This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about what it means to be an accredited London Living Wage employer and to discover the range of free business support available to your organisation.

The event is free to attend and breakfast will be provided. We would be delighted if you could join us. Please contact invest@ealing.gov.uk if you have any questions. 

RSVP HERE
 
Welcome to Acton!
Roots Kitchen

Welcome Roots Kitchen to Acton who has recently opened at 120 Churchfield Road, W3 6BY. Experience the vibrant and authentic flavours of the Caribbean at Roots Kitchen. Their dishes offer a fresh and cultural interpretation of Caribbean cuisine, inspired by traditional recipes and local ingredients. Proudly serving Acton’s community & beyond.

Dr Noor Aesthetics

A big welcome as well to Dr Noor Aesthetics located at 103-105 Churchfield Road, W3 6AH. They are a doctor led clinic where they combine medical expertise with an artistic flair. Run by two sisters who specialise in a variety of treatments to help enhance your natural beauty and improve your confidence. Stop by to say hi and see what they can offer!

 
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Acton Town Hall to be closed for improvements

Ealing Council is to spend £900,000 on refurbishing and improving Acton Town Hall and Northolt libraries as well as Southall Library & Dominion Centre to provide space for cultural and community events. The government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund is funding this major project. Acton Town Hall will be closed from 4 November 2024 until March 2025.

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And Finally...
London in Bloom update

This year, Your Acton BID won a Silver award in the London in Bloom awards for its flower displays around the town centre and work at the South Acton Industrial Estate. We will be continuing to work on improving and embellishing our local environment with beautiful flowers. Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped up achieve this.

We are here to support you!

We are here to support you, so please feel free to contact us for any queries or information. 

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Natasha Patel
BID Manager

Natasha can be contacted on 074 83173 870 and email at natasha@actonbid.co.uk. 



CONTACT DETAILS

07483 173 870 | info@youractonbid.co.uk

Your Acton Business Improvement District (BID)

207-211 The Vale
Acton, LON W3 7QS
United Kingdom

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