Issue 60

The cover of this issue features young people who helped clean up Ealing after the riots this summer and inside Eric Leach reflects on the aftermath of the riots and how we can move forward. NP 60 also discusses whether Olde Hanwell’s housing and crime issues are a microcosm of today’s current social problems and features the Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham Sickle Cell and Thalessemia Support Group, the success of Ealing Skateboard Association’s new Skatepark and the latest news and campaigns across our borough.

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Issue 59

In this edition we ask who really runs Ealing? We look at the campaign to address the noise pollution in our borough and there’s a look at the ideas to improve the transport links around Haven Green. The British Heart Foundation and Operation Wellfound, a Christian charity based in Greenford are the charities featured in NP59. We spotlight stickyboard.co.uk, the brainchild of two brothers from Ealing Common and interview Alan Carroll, chairman of Ealing’s basketball club, The Phoenicians.

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Issue 58

This issue looks at the fight to save our libraries and the NHS as well assessing how the localism bill might affect us. There are features on Oxfam, the West Ealing Arts project and Ealing Cricket Club. We reflect on Ealing during WWII and highlight the history of Drayton Manor. All mixed in with a dash of humour, culture, news and events.

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Issue 57

Neighbours Paper (NP57) looks at Ealing's Arts effort: There's an update on the proposed Arts Centre and Film Strikes Back via Pitshanger Pictures, Ealing Film Club and a petition to get Ealing Cinema rebuilt. Issue 57 also has features on IMPACT (IMagine, Perform and Create Together), PACE (Physical Activities Club in Ealing), a spotlight on Boston Manor Road and a directory of Safer Neighbourhood Teams in the borough.

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Issue 56

The winter edition (NP56) of the Neighbours Paper shines a spotlight on Ealing Golf Club, Hanwell's historic William Hobbayne Centre and Charity and "Britain at Work 1945-95," an oral history project. The project is collecting memories of the working lives of men and women and seeks volunteers from Ealing.

The local directory this month covers Children's groups and there's a feature on the free legal advice available in Ealing. We update you on the development plans across the borough from Acton to Greenford in the Ealing Notes section.

If you're looking for Christmas cheer, there's a heart warming (true) tale of a good neighbour and some jokes, puzzles and a guide to the events around town from comedy to carolling.

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Issue 55

Autumn approaches, and the latest edition of the Neighbours Paper offers students some back to school tips courtesy of our youngest contributor and STIG explain how they hope to safeguard the future of Gunnersbury Park's trees.

NP 55 also features Ealing, Southall & Middlesex Athletics Club, Southall's GWR Preservation Group (the only standard-gauge live steam railway centre in London); the return of Ealing LETS and an investigation into Ealing's live music scene.

There's a directory of local health organisations, all the latest community news and much more.

(click here to see our list of Ealing pubs with live music).

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Issue 54

The summer edition of the paper features Haven Green and Elthorne Park Playing Fields bids for Village Green status, West Ealing getting creative and looks at an intriguing ritual in Hanwell called Beating the Bounds. There is a guide to the voluntary organisations in the borough, a World Cup inspired crossword and lots more community news. While the sun shines don't forget to enjoy your local summer festival, see inside for more details.

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Issue 53

Posted by Jamie Anson

NP53 reaches you in time to consider who you might vote for at the forthcoming elections. We argue the choice might be difficult, but urge people to participate. Don't leave your future in the hands of people who feel they can ignore you and your family's needs and wishes. Look out for candidates who are responsive to the electorate - the people who pay their wages, after all! If you are concerned about the amount of high rise flats being proposed for our borough's town centres along the Uxbridge Road and the wholesale sale of council estates, then the NP Housing Special is for you. Or are you looking for some active pastime? We carry a Sports Directory this time - look for your sport in our centre pages.

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Issue 52

Posted by Jamie Anson

In this we once again suprise our regular readers with a new designers vision of our magazine. Experimenting with a 2 column format see what you think and tell us if you like it (neighbourspaper[at]hotmail.co.uk). In this latest issue we look at the oldest house in the borough - it was built in the 1500s. We highlight the new rollerdome, revisit the Hanwell debate, learn about the Southall Fashion & Development Centre and finally for fun we look back at the last 10 years to see the highs and lows of what Ealing Council has done. Our pull out spread features all the Arts Organisations in Ealing.

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Issue 51

Posted by Jamie Anson

51 and its time for a fresh face. We are starting our battle into the next half century with a more vibrant and flexible page design. New in this issue are competitions, two photography and one poetry, all with impressive prizes.

This issue we are highlighting the Hanwell area with articles on the boxing club, the canalside, and the Hanwell regeneration. Our pull out section is features all the Resident Associations in Ealing and explains why they exist and what they do.

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Issue 50

Posted by Jamie Anson

It's here our 50th Issue! It has been just over 12 years and we are still going strong. We look back over the last 50 issuses at the key moments where Neighbours Paper has been leading the charge to make a positive difference to our community.

In this issue we have a special pull-out of voluntary organisations. We have a double bill about Ealing Enclosures. Plus a roundup of the alternative festivals this summer and much more.

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Issue 49

Posted by Roving Reporter

One issue before our historic 50th Issue we are hot on the heels of our local Government. Ealing Councillors are making huge decisions without taking into account the peoples voice. Residents are being pushed out of "public" meetings. Children being squeezed into classrooms. Cross Rail inprovements are not improving anything. This is not good enough. We are supporting Save Ealing Centre (SEC) in their battle to give the Councillors and developers fresh views. Fresh views which actually support and improve the area. Despite having lots to say about our councillors and developers we also talk to Marion founder of the Phenix Project. The Phenix Project provide emotional support to users of Mental Health services. Michael Holmes explains the history of swimming and the story of Actons Baths.

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Issue 48

Posted by Ann

Issue 48 is fired up about the future of Ealing Broadway. There is a 4 page pull-out featuring: the attach of the high rises on Ealing, the Save Ealing's Centre campaign group set out their idea for the future and we talk about the demand for more cultural space in Ealing.

Also in this issue, we talk to the Commander of Ealing Police station about their plans for the future of Policing in Ealing. We visit the Ealing Central Library to find out how the new library is doing and why there are so few books in there. Finally we talk to Andy Cillen, Youth Chairman, about the huge success and history of 131 year old Ealing Rugby club.

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Issue 47

Posted by Ann

In this issue we highlight the troubled lives many people have for political, economic or personal reasons and shows how people try to resolve their problems.  In particular we have an article explaining the work of the Samaritans. We also asked four immigrants to talk about their lives, from 1945 to the present day.

Local issues update you on the antique lamppost saga; on residents responses at the Council’s regeneration meetings; and on the problem of closing shops in Ealing Broadway. Also; Young people playing music; volunteering; visiting from Africa; 2 pages on Acton children and tenants.

Our  youthful team of volunteers has brought you a wide round up of life in Ealing.  Picasso’s drawing on our front cover depicts the struggle for life and for peace against the war machine.  ‘Put People First’ is our motto.

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