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Some members prefer not to have their contact information published on the Web.
If you find no information below, the Ealing Arts Line on 020 8998 4465 should be able to help.
List fully updated March 2008, with amendments to 2.11.11.

EA+L ART & CRAFTS MEMBERS
The 4020 Art Group
Information from the EA+L line, 020 8998 4465.
Acton Arts Forum
Information from the EA+L line, 020 8998 4465.
Art Classes with Bronwen Dace
Children’s art classes based around a theme. Art classes for adult beginners and refreshers. Individual tuition in small, friendly groups. All materials and home-made refreshments included. www.bronwendace.co.uk
Director:
 
Bronwen Dace
158 Midhurst Road, West Ealing, London. W13 9TP
020 8840 8528
bron158@hotmail.com
Art Classes by Eva Swiderska
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
Art Classes by Pamela Lloyd-Jones
Weekly art classes, monthly life drawing workshops, painting holidays UK and abroad. www.pamelalloydjones.com
Pamela Lloyd-Jones
7 Roman Close, Acton, London. W3 8HE
020 8993 5697
pamelalloydjones@hotmail.com
Art in your Own Language
1. Offering tours of art galleries and museums in English and other languages
2. Offering illustrated art talks in English and other languages
Director:
 
Colin Lomas
109 Southdown Avenue, London W7 2AE
07909 896541
colin.lomas@wlc.ac.uk
Brent Lodge Park Arts Collective
Weekly art workshops held at a studio in Brent Lodge Park. The collective consists of artists with and without learning disabilities creating interpretive artwork for the park’s animal centre. If you are an artist with a learning disability or a clean CRB, contact Matt or Lynda for more information. http://ealingartscollective.blogspot.com
Co-ordinator:
 
Matthew Coulam, BLP Studio, Brent Lodge Animal Centre, Church Road, Hanwell, London. W7 3BL 07837 186733
matt_the_mo@hotmail.com
Co-ordinator: Lynda Elson tynda@hotmail.co.uk
Drawing Dancers with Nadja Plein
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
Ealing and Hampshire House Photographic Society
Friendly camera club welcomes all new members. Meetings held on Thursday evenings, 8-10pm, in Ealing Town Hall. Events include photographic talks, interactive evenings (bring your camera along) and printed and projected image competitions. www.ehhps.org.uk/
Secretary: 
 
Ed Farrell
19 half Acre Road, Hanwell, London. W7 3JH
020 8579 0043
edwardluke@btinternet.com
Treasurer:
 
Martin Creedy
23 Rosebery Gardens, West Ealing, London. W13 0HD
07790 494230
martincphotos@yahoo.com
Ealing Art Group
Talks/demonstrations by professional artists held monthly on Thursdays: valuable opportunity to observe/ask questions about their technique (small charge for non-members). Appreciation evenings: members bring work, finished or in progress, for friendly discussion. Studio evenings: monthly on Mondays – no tuition but model or still life provided. Venue: Ealing Town Hall. Various exhibitions. www.ealingartgroup.org.uk
Secretary: 9 Corfton Road, Ealing, London. W5 2HP 020 8998 5662
Chairman:
 
David Webster
67 Meadvale Road, Ealing, London. W5 1LP
020 8998 1293
dehw@btconnect.com
Ealing Flower Club
Ealing Flower Club meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7.30 in Liz Cantell room, Ealing Town Hall. It’s a club where flower enthusiasts meet to watch and enjoy a flower demonstration by qualified NAFAS demonstrators. At the end of the evening all designs are raffled.
Come and join us one evening and enjoy the evening amongst friends and flowers.
www.nafas.org.uk/londoclubs.htm
Secretary: Pam Roberts 020 8845 7233
Chairman: Pat Parsons 020 8578 8568
Ealing Lacemakers
The Ealing Lacemakers has been running successfully for over 100 years now. We are an enthusiastic group of the young and not-so-young, lacemaking to ensure the continuation of this heritage craft, as well as experimenting with contemporary designs. We have expert tuition from a master craftsman in needle, bobbin and tambour laces on group and exhibition as well as individual projects.
Tutor: Suzanne Jarvis TheLaceTeacher@aol.com
Contact person: Cathy Ball cathy.ball@btinternet.com
Ealing Quilters
Ealing Quilters welcome everyone with an interest in patchwork and quilting. We are not a class, but a group of enthusiasts from beginner to expert. At our monthly meetings we have a “show and tell” of members’ projects or items of interest, and either demonstrations of techniques or a guest speaker. We also hold occasional day-long workshops.
Contact 1: Ann Turk 020 8997 2548
Contact 2: Kaisa Mills 020 8845 2056
Ealing Video and Film Makers
Every aspect of film-making, from the most basic up to animation and editing on computer. We're a friendly group, and welcome new members whatever their ability. www.ealingvideo.com
Ealing Arts rep:
 
Neville Withers
55 Gunnersbury Court, Bollo Lane, Acton, London. W3 8JN
020 8992 9137 /
07773 970431
Secretary:
 
Karen Cherrington
41 Flemming Avenue, Eastcote, Middlesex. HA4 9LE
8429 8497
cherrington@beeb.net
For Arts Sake
The Printmakers’ Gallery: original prints, ceramics and bespoke framing. Buy with Own Art interest-free loans over 10 months. www.forartssake.com
45 Bond Street, Ealing, London. W5 5AS
 
8579 6365
info@forartssake.com
Lady’s Creative Circle
Only email address received lcccharity@aol.com
Noonaboo Jewellery Making Classes
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
Northfields Camera Club
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
Patricia Burbidge Water Colours
Watercolour painting classes. Have fun with water-based media. All levels welcome. Experiment and use different techniques. Enjoy still life, landscape, imaginative and abstract painting.
Tutor:
 
Patricia Burbudge
6 Marble Hill Gardens, Twickenham, Middlesex. TW1 3AX
020 8891 5115
artist@patriciaburbidge.com
Administrator:
 
Ian
Northfields Community Centre, 71a Northcroft Road, Ealing, W13 9SS
020 8567 2893
northcc@btconnect.com
Pitshanger Painters
A workshop group which meets every Wednesday morning at Pitshanger Methodist Church to draw and paint. Artists pursue their own projects in whichever medium they prefer, giving mutual comment and support. The group is not tutored.
Coordinator:
 
Margaret Dunn
6a Carlton Road, Ealing, London. W5 2AW
020 8997 1585 / 01235 818723
margaret@dunn.reid.fsnet.co.uk
Coordinator:
 
Ann Watkins
46 Lynwood Road, Ealing, London. W5 1JJ
020 8997 5997
ann.watkins@btconnect.com
Pottery Classes with Paul Tierney
Pottery sessions for beginners and intermediates, including techniques for hand-building, throwing, and decorating with slips and glazes. Friendly, mixed-ability groups. Sessions are run mornings and evenings.
Tutor:
 
Paul Tierney
Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London. W7 1PD
020 8840 0015
paultierney99@hotmail.com
Sage Community Arts Space
Details in the Multi-activity section below
Sew what?
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
West London Arts Scene
Details in the Multi-activity section below

 

 

EA+L CULTURE & LEARNING MEMBERS
All in Italian Language School
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
Anglo-Italian Circle of Ealing
Social gatherings, presentations, cultural talks, restaurant outings, food and wine tastings.
President:
 
Francesco Fruzza
38 Drayton Gardens, West Ealing, London. W13 0LQ
07833 452798
ffruzza@aol.com
Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Ealing Abbey’s adult education centre offers short courses in religious studies, languages and arts as well as a 2-year part-time Higher Certificate in Pastoral Ministry. www.bsac.ac.uk
Dean of Studies:
 
Mrs Anne-Marie Ryan
74 Castlebar Road, London. W5 2DD
020 8862 2156
centre@bsac.ac.uk
Ealing Decorative and Fine Arts Society (EDFAS)
A wide range of cultural activities, illustrated lectures, visits and tours  
Chairman:
 
David Mealing
59 Park View Road, London. W5 2JF
020 8997 2786
drm.drm@virgin.net
Ealing Libraries
Ealing Libraries hold a wide range of events in libraries, including author talks, local history talks, reading groups and events for children, including Baby Bounce ’n’ Rhyme, Toddler Storytime, character visits and the annual summer Reading Challenge. www.ealing.gov.uk/libraries
Reader Development
Officer:
Linda Davies
West Ealing Library, Melbourne Avenue, Ealing, London. W13 9BA
020 8825 7165
lidavies@ealing.gov.uk
Support Services
Manager, Libraries:
 
Tamora Powell
Libraries Admin., Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road,
Ealing, London. W5 2HL
020 8825 6783
powellt@ealing.gov.uk
 
Ealing National Trust Association
Purpose is to enhance membership of the National Trust and to raise funds for the N.T. To this end ENTA organises a programme of events which will be of interest to NT members living in the Ealing area and which will raise a small profit. Monies raised are donated to various NT projects. www.ealingnt.org.uk
Secretary:
 
Elizabeth Sunley
 
020 8567 0710
sunley@onetel.com
Essequibo Music
Details in the Multi-activity section below
Gunnersbury Park Museum
A museum of the local history of Ealing and Hounslow with collections of archaeology, costume, transport, toys, etc. Changing programme of exhibitions and events. Education service for schools, colleges and adults. www.hounslow.info/gunnersburyparkmuseum
Deputy Curator:
 
 
Vanda Foster
Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park, Pope’s Lane, London. W3 8LQ
020 8992 1612
gp-museum@cip.org.uk
 
Customer Services
Officer:
 
Lynn Acum
Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park, Pope’s Lane, London. W3 8LQ
020 8992 1612
gp-museum@cip.org.uk
 
Heritage Centre Greenford
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
Historical Association: Ealing Branch
A full and varied programme of monthly talks on historical topics from September to April, together with visits to places of historic interest
Secretary:
 
Colin Emmins
142 Haven Green Court, Ealing, London. W5 2UX
020 8998 4345
colin@emmins.btinternet.com
Chairman:
 
Peter Hounsell
17 Downing Drive, Greenford, Middx. UB6 8BD
020 8578 0217
PHounsell@ealing.gov.uk
PM Gallery and House
PM Gallery & House, Ealing’s flagship cultural venue, comprises the Grade 1 listed Pitzhanger Manor-House, designed by the architect John Soane in 1800, and PM Gallery, West London’s premier professional contemporary arts venue. www.ealing.gov.uk/pmgalleryandhouse
Arts Administrator:
 
Rosa Appleby Amis
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, London. W5 5EQ
020 8567 1227
pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk
Arts Planning
Manager:
Helen Walker
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, London. W5 5EQ
020 8567 1227
pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk
U3A: Ealing and District University of the Third Age
U3A is a learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. www.ealingu3a.org.uk
Secretary:
 
Margaret Martin
8 Gilbert Court, Green Vale, Ealing, London. W5 3AX
020 8997 8630
mlmartin@btinternet.com
Chairman:
 
Ella Marks
119 The Avenue, Ealing, London. W13 8JT
020 8998 5776
davidella@tiscali.co.uk
University of West London
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
West London Humanists and Secularists
A local group for atheists, humanists, secularists, skeptics, rationalists and all like-minded people. We meet monthly to discuss social, political, religious, philosophical, artistic and other issues, with invited spealers who are experts in their fields. Our special interest is secular morality. westlondon.humanist.org.uk
Chairman:
 
Philip Veasey
147 Horsenden Lane South, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex. UB6 7NR
020 8997 6172
pveasey@axumbpm.co.uk
Workers’ Educational Association, Ealing Branch
Non-vocational classes for adults September to March. Programmes issued to libraries July. 2005/6 subjects may include literature, art, music, history, current affairs, architecture and London (walks), held in Ealing. Many others elsewhere in London area.
Publicity Secretary,
  enquiries:
June Lines
 
020 8567 1364
  

 

 

EA+L DANCE & MOVEMENT MEMBERS
Acton Ballet School
GCSE dance course starts September 2011 - register interest asap
Principal:
 
Bridget Hearne-Saliba
8 Cowper Road, London W3 6PZ
020 8992 6891
actonballetschool@hotmail.com
Ealing Country Dance Club
A club which meets first, third and fifth Monday evenings in Pitshanger, 8-10pm at St Barnabas’s Church Hall, to enjoy some traditional folk dancing, mainly English. All dances are called and walked through. Beginners always welcome.
Chair: Patricia Donnithorne 020 8567 1028
Secretary: Margaret Lydamore 020 8560 0544
Ealing Ballet School
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
Ealing Festival of Music, Dance, Speech and Drama
Details in the Multi-activity section below
Ealing Scottish Country Dance Club
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
Essequibo Music
Details in the Multi-activity section below
Greenford School of Dance
Argentine Tango Wedensdays. Beginners’ and Imporvers’ lessons 8.00 - 9.00. £8 for the evening. Ballroom dance last Saturday every month except march 19th and June 18th £6 8.00 - 11.00. Teachers are International Dance Teachers’ Assocation qualified. Venue Greenford Park Community Hall, 18 Queen’s Avenue, Greenford, UB6 9BX. www.beetango.co.uk
Contact:
 
Bernadette (BEE) Wyatt
35 Mansell Road, Greenford, Middlesex. UB6 9EW
07818 612328
bwyatt01@hotmail.co.uk
Alt contact:
 
Mark Fleming
 
07500 546567
mfleming024@yahoo.co.uk
Hanwell School of Dance
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
Madhurang, Bollywood Indian Dancing
Bollywood / classical Indian dance. Learn to dance through steps and movements. Pace is made easy and gentle; slow and fast tempo is gradually applied.
Secretary:
 
Crishna
 
07922 109289 / 020 8579 2168
crishna8@hotmail.com
Admin Manager:
 
Cam
 
020 8579 2168
crishna8@hotmail.com
Mambo City
Salsa and have fun. Meet new friends. Classes for everyone. Beginners to advanced. Fun, friendly. At Ealing Town Hall every Friday 8pm - 1am. www.mambocity.co.uk
Contact: 07050 696480
salsa@mambocity.co.uk
Nexos Latinamericanos
NLA is an organisation that promotes dynamic and effective fitness through music and dance. The classes are designed to introduce the joy of Latin-American dance to the broader community; among them are Salsa, Merengue, Chambo, Chachacha, Regueton, etc. www.nexosla.org.uk
Chair:
 
Margarita Zuluaga
 
07828 583152
nexosla@yahoo.co.uk
Co-ordinator: John Arnott 07886 6568549
The Pilates Clinic
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
PrefaceMorn Dance Theatre
PrefaceMorn is an experimental integrated dance and theatre company. We make accessible performance work and provide workshops and training for disabled and able-bodied communities and professionals. We are hoping to work more with the local community, and welcome any enquiries. www.prefacemorn.co.uk
Assistant to Director:
 
Vicky Harrison
 
07833 491945
admin@prefacemorn.co.uk
Artistic Director:
 
Niall Cullen
 
07833 491945
niall@prefacemorn.co.uk
Sage Community Arts Space
Details in the Multi-activity section below
Sahaja Yoga
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
Salsa Calena
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
Shape and Tone
Exercise class for all ages and levels to keep fit and supple. Small, friendly group. Every Thursday 7pm to 8.15pm at Room 1, Northfields Community Centre, 71a Northcroft Road, West Ealing, W13 9SS.
Contact:
 
Loretta Lavery
020 8845 7873
shape.tone@blueyonder.co.uk
Shaw School of Dance
Our school is in Ealing and we teach ballroom and Latin-American dancing to all ages from four years upwards, from beginners to intermediates. Our aim is to teach the basic steps in waltz, jive, foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, rumba, quickstep, samba and salsa in a friendly atmosphere.
Principal: Valerie Shaw 020 8998 5138
Tango Inspiration
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
West London Arts Scene
Details in the Multi-activity section below
West London Backcare
Stretch exercise and relaxation for those with back problems or arthritis
020 8997 4848
Yoga Classes in Hanwell – Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar yoga helps to reduce stress and increase strength, stamina and flexibility. Small, friendly classes £4.95, or book a term (one class free).
Classes at William Hobbayne Trust Hall, St Dunstans Road, W7 2HB (Fridays 9 - 10am)
and Hanwell Health Centre, Church Road, Hanwell, W7 1DR (Fridays 2 - 3pm)
Teacher: Jan Ryder 020 8840 3416 (after 7pm)
Zumba Ealing
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.
Zumba With Riot
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465.

 

 

EA+L DRAMA & POETRY MEMBERS
Beaufort Players
A highly successful and respected amateur dramatic group founded in 1963, based in Beaufort Road, Ealing. Two major 3-act productions a year, occasional 1-act play evenings and revues, theatre outings, an annual barbecue and Christmas party. Currently seeking new members, both acting and backstage – no previous experience required. www.beaufortplayers.org.uk
Secretary:
 
Elaine O’Sullivan
 
01895 639863
secretary@beaufortplayers.org.uk
Chairman: Roger Dishley chairman@beaufortplayers.org.uk
Ealing Festival of Music, Dance, Speech and Drama
Details in the Multi-activity section below
Ealing Green Players
Information from the EA+L line.
Impact Theatre Company (Imagine Perform and Create Together)
A registered charity that runs activities and projects for adults with learning disabilities. It provides opportunities for learning disabled performers to promote positive images of disability, raise awareness and change attitudes. ionda.co.uk / impactondisabilityarts.com
Secretary:
 
Debbie Haynes
Stirling Road Centre, Stirling Road, Acton, London. W3 8DJ
020 8896 3682
impact_info@btconnect.com
Chair:
 
Kim Mughan
Stirling Road Centre, Stirling Road, Acton, London. W3 8DJ
020 8896 3682
impact_directors@btconnect.com
Popup Theatre (Amateur & Fringe Players)
Performance name of Pisces Players, a small theatre company presenting two full length plays per year, with workshop evenings and visits to other productions. Meetings on Thursdays at 8 pm. New members are welcomed at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Mount Park Road, Ealing W5 – just come along. Everybody is given a chance on stage if possible, but once a play is underway newcomers are welcomed to give a hand backstage, front of house and in stage management.
Contact:
 
Hazel Talbot
2 Carlton Road, Ealing, London W5.
020 8997 7131
Pitshanger Poets
We hold a workshop every Tuesday evening at 8pm at the Questors Theatre, at which we discuss our own poetry. Every year we hold a competition and publish a magazine. We perform our poetry at festivals and events put on by ourselves. www.pitshangerpoets.co.uk
Chair:
 
James Priestman
26 Arlington Road, London. W13 8PE
020 8810 6224
j.priestman@fsmail.net
Treasurer:
 
Alan Chambers
42 Cairn Avenue, Ealing, London. W5 5HX
020 8567 7234
nala.ques@virgin.net
The Questors Theatre
We're one of the largest amateur community theatres in Europe, with a membership of around 1500, and presenting a season of 15-20 productions to professional standards. We stage modern and classic plays and comedies, drawing our audiences from across west London. Our productions are staged by our 600 active members, who perform in them and work backstage, in our 350-seat Playhouse and 90-seat Studio. We have high-quality facilities including a large scenic workshop, wardrobe cutting rooms, and full lighting and sound control equipment - and also a bar which features in the Good Beer Guide! If you enjoy seeing good theatre or want to get involved, we'd love to meet you. Visit our website to discover more, or come along to one of our Open Evenings which are held most Wednesdays at 8pm. www.questors.org.uk
Contact
(9.30am - 5.30pm)
Jane Mason
 
020 8567 0011
jane@questors.org.uk
Raglan Players
One of the most successful groups in Ealing, having won the ADA (Ealing's Amateur Drama Award for best overall production) on 4 occasions. Two productions a year, in May and November. The Raglan Players have been established in Northolt for over thirty years. A great social calendar as well including: Sports days, dinner dances, quizzes, cine race nights and treasure hunts. Always seeking new members for on and off stage. No previous experience necessary, all welcome! www.raglanplayers.co.uk
Secretary: Emma Green 077758 33830
Chairman: Vince Alderman 01895 824132
Email: sharon.exelby@gallaherltd.com
Rainbow Recital Poetry Group
Monthly recitals at Hanwell Library – to hear and discuss poetry on a variety of themes. The Rainbow Poetry Movement also has branches in Kensington and several South Coast towns.
Contact:
 
Gabrielle Joyce
2 Alacross Road, London. W5 4HS
020 8566 1742
 
Alt contact:
 
Don Kennedy
63 Disraeli Road, London. W5 5HS
020 8567 4397
donkennedy@f2s.com
Theatre West Four
Providing theatre workshops, play readings, etc., leading to an eclectic mix of theatrical productions Website pending
Artistic Director:
 
Freddie Mauwer
10 Devon Waye, Hounslow, Middlesex. TW5 0NE
020 8570 6738
fredmauwer@btinternet.com
Treasurer:
 
Tom Dane
20 Nightingale Road, Hanwell, London. W7 1DG
tom.dane@btinternet.com
West London Arts Scene
Details in the Multi-activity section below

 

 

EA+L LEISURE MEMBERS
The Brentham Club
Information from the EA+L line.
Charlemagne Wine Club
Charlemagne members share a common interest in learning about and tasting fine wines. All levels of knowledge and experience are represented, and our professionally tutored programme includes both the popular and ‘classic’ regions of the wine world. A monthly newsletter is published, and tickets are booked in advance. www.charlemagnewineclub.co.uk
Contact:
 
David Carter
 
020 8567 1733
david@magnacarter.net
CLAN Social Club
Secretary:
 
Myrna Burger
4 Westfield Road, London. W13 9JR
 
020 8840 0287
 
Club West
A social club for unattached people in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. We go to theatre, cinema, walks, restaurants, pub lunches, quizzes, jazz, parties. www.clubwest.org.uk
Chairman:
 
Mike Tyzack
 
020 8992 6134
clubwest@tiscali.co.uk
Ealing Outdoor Club
We are a group of volunteers who organise social and outdoor events such as walking, pony trekking and cycling. www.ealingoutdoorclub.co.uk
Publicity Officer:
 
Jane Cable
 7 Midcroft, Slough. SL2 1HL
01753 644086
ealingoutdoorclub@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Alan Nolleth 020 8579 7253
Friends of Marcq-en-Baroeul
Ealing’s official French Town Twinning organisation
Chair:
 
Sarah Kahan
148 Murray Road, Ealing, London. W5 4DA
020 8847 0476
 
Committee member:
 
Peter Linton
3 Roseacre Close, London W13 8DG
020 8997 1218
peter@lintononline.co.uk
The Gardening Club
Talks, illustrated lectures, plant stall, coffee and chat!
Chairman/Secretary:
 
Mrs Gwenda Hillier
30 Shakespeare Road, Hanwell, London. W7 1LR
020 8567 5922
gwendahillier@yahoo.co.uk
Treasurer (contact
only if necessary)
:
Mrs Pat Taylor
67 Briar Crescent, Northolt, Middlsex. UB5 4ND
020 8864 1858
 
Minoo’s Hair & Beauty
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
Northolt and District Photographic Society
Our aims are to spread knowledge and interest in photography. A full programme of lectures, internal and external club competitions, demonstrations and discussions enable us to enjoy photography amongst friends. Meetings every Wednesday September to May at the Manor House, Northolt Village Community Centre, Ealing Road, Northolt. Free trial period. www.northoltcameraclub.co.uk
Secretary: Judith Webb 020 8866 7517
Members’ representative: Pat Twomey 020 8902 4855
Northolt Model Railway Club
Formed in 1950, the club meets every Friday evening at the Northolt Community Centre, Northolt.
All gauges catered for, including 00, 0 and live steam.
Secretary: Colin Thompson colin.thompson@talktalk.net
Ramblers’ Association: West London Group
Varied walks Saturdays, Sundays, some weekdays of 8-14 miles, starting from a railway station, usually a pub stop at lunchtime. www.btinternet.com/~westlondongroupra/
Secretary: Tom Berry 020 8422 3284
Membership
Secretary:
Ken Royce
 
020 8540 8938
  
St Stephen’s Church & Centre
Information from Ealing Arts Line 020 8998 4465
West London Birders
To join in with the activities of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds West London Local Group. No membership of the RSPB is required. We are a friendly bunch of men and women with a wide age range and a mixture of birding abilities. We also help to manage Church Wood, an RSPB Reserve at Hedgerly.
Field Trips: at least one Sunday a month throughout the year.
Indoor Meetings: in Ealing Town Hall, last Wednesday of the month (summer excepted).
Field Trips: 01895 252099
Indoor Meetings: 020 8998 4629
Email: westlondonRSPB@lineone.net
West London YMCA
Information from Ealing Arts Line 020 8998 4465

 

 

EA+L MUSIC MEMBERS
Brentham Ladies’ Choir
We perform all types of music, giving two concerts annually, plus regular entertainments for residential homes around Ealing. Anyone who likes to sing for the sheer pleasure of singing is welcome to join this very friendly Choir – there are no auditions. We meet at the Pitshanger Methodist Church Hall on Thursdays, 1.30pm -- 3.00pm (school term time). On bus route E2 or E9.
Conductor:
 
Margaret Elvin
50 Fowlers Walk, Ealing, London. W5 1BG

 
Secretary:
 
Patricia Watts
1 Oakley Close, Hanwell, London. W7 3BQ
020 8567 9158
patriciawatts@onetel.com
The Broken Consort
A friendly group of musicans who meet with a tutor to play in small chamber groups and orchestral arrangements. Thursdays 7 - 9.30pm at St Thomas the Apostle, Boston Road, Hanwell, W7 2AD www.brokenconsort.blogspot.com
Chair:
 
Angela Ayton
58 Lammas Park Road, Ealing, London. W5 5JB
020 8567 0080
brokenconsortealing@hotmail.co.uk
Capital Chorus
Men’s close harmony singing, ‘barbershop’ style
Public Relations
Officer: 
Harold Blackburn
25 Amherst Avenue, Ealing, London. W5 8NQ
020 8810 9983
harold@hba.uk.com
Chairman:
 
Paul De Ridder
29 Portland Square, Wapping, London. E1W 2QR
07768 487045
paulrobert42@hotmail.com
Corinne Morris – professional cellist
Professional cellist, on the list of official solo artists for the BBC. Has performed all over Europe and Asia as solo cellist and chamber-music player. www.myspace.com/corinnemorrisofficial
 
 
Corinne Morris
 
07702 705723
corinne@corinnemorris.com
Da Rocha Pastorale
Recitals given by soprano, flute and/or violin and piano. Very varied repertoire. About £2000 a year raised for charity.
Contact:
 
Margaret Morrell
31 Minster Court, Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London. W5 1HH
020 8998 2392
 
Ealing Abbey Choir
A Catholic choir consisting of boys and Lay Clerks. The choir sing two services a week as well as the Easter and Christmas liturgies. The choir regularly tours and performs concerts, both at home and abroad. ealingabbeychoir.org.uk
Director:
 
Chris Eastwood
Ealing Abbey, Charlbury Grove, W5 2DY
020 8862 2045
abbeychoir@ealingabbey.org.uk
Ealing Blues/Rock Club (the Ealing Club)
The Ealing Club has been set up to preserve and promote Ealing’s Blues and Rock heritage for the benefit of Ealing’s future. www.ealing-club.com
Co-founder
and secretary:
Alistair Young
 
Co-founder
and chairman:
Bob Salmons
 
Ealing Chamber Music Club
Members are active musicians combining to give monthly chamber concerts at St Mary’s Perivale. We also have occasional master classes and playing days. www.ecmc.org.uk
Secretary:
 
Hilary Potts
45 Lynton Avenue, Ealing, London. W13 0EA
020 8997 1227
hilary.potts@ukonline.co.uk
Treasurer:
 
Anthea Sharma
15 Queen’s Road, Ealing, London. W5 2SA
anthea.sharma@btinternet.com
Ealing Choral Society
Ealing Choral Society has been established for over 40 years and has at present over 90 members. We perform a wide variety of choral works, with professional orchestras and soloists. Our Music Director is Dr. Jonathan Williams. Concerts take place in Ealing and at the Cadogan Hall. Rehearsals in Central Ealing Monday evenings 7.30-9.40pm. www.ealingchoralsociety.org.uk
Secretary:
 
Mrs Sue Clark
20 Mount Avenue, Ealing, London. W5 2RG
020 8998 0006
secretary@ealingchoralsociety.org.uk
Membership Secretary:
 
Kathryn Thomson
07932 460388
membership@ealingchoralsociety.org.uk
Ealing Common Proms
Arranging a series of concerts with a regional flavour – accompanied by food and wine – to raise money for St Matthew’s Church
Chairman:
 
C P E Evans
50 Denison Road, Ealing, London. W5 1NU
020 8357 1215
cpeevans@gmail.com
Artistic Director:
 
Corinne Morris
 
07702 705723
corinne@corinnemorris.com
Ealing Festival of Music, Dance, Speech and Drama
Details in the Multi-activity section below www.ealingfestival.org.uk
Ealing Folk and Blues Club
1. Every Monday Term Time: Folk Workshop led by Laurel Swift. All instruments welcome. £6 a session. Drayton Court Fuller's pub in West Ealing. 2, The Avenue, W13 8PH
2. Every first Wednesday of the Month: Ealing Folk and Blues Club at the magnificent Drayton Court Fuller's pub in West Ealing. 2, The Avenue, W13 8PH. Free entry. All standards welcome. Play/sing or just enjoy the entertainment.
www.Oddfellas.co.uk
Contact:
 
Robert Underwood
72 Ealing Park Gardens, Ealing W5 4EU
07739 506517
oddfellas@live.co.uk
Ealing Guitar Classes
Information from Ealing Arts Line 020 8998 4465
Ealing Junior Music School
EJMS is a Saturday morning music school, currently based at Twyford C of E High School, Acton, W3. We provide individual instrumental tuition, some 20 orchestras and ensembles, theory lessons, aural training, piano lessons, kindermusik and musicianship classes. We run 2 choirs – Ealing Youth Choir and Adult Chorale. www.ejms.org.uk
Adminstrator:
 
Chris Roberts
16 Brunner Road, Ealing, London. W5 1BA
020 8997 0084
admin@ejms.org.uk
Music Director: 
 
Richard Edwards
130 Cleveland Road, Ealing, London. W13 0EL
020 8991 9174
musicdirector@ejms.org.uk
Ealing Symphony Orchestra
Full symphony orchestra giving five main concerts a year and various other musical and social events, with a programme which includes less well-known music alongside the established classics. Rehearsals Thursday evenings in central Ealing.     www.ealingso.org.uk
 
 
Secretary:
 
Richard Partridge
68 Elers Road, West Ealing, London W13 9QD.
020 8567 4075
secretary@ealingso.org.uk
Chairman: Sally Romary
Ealing Youth Orchestra
The orchestra players are aged between 13 and 19 years. It meets every Friday in term-time at Twyford C of E High School, Acton, W3, and gives at least four concerts a year. Each summer EYO spends a week abroad to rehearse intensively and give performances of major orchestral works. www.eyo.org.uk
Chairman: Trevor Watson chair@eyo.org.uk
English Chamber Orchestra Ltd
Internationally renowned professional orchestra with busy concert schedule at home and abroad. Regular London concerts at Cadogan and Wigmore Halls. www.englishchamberorchestra.co.uk
Director:
 
Pauline Gilbertson
2 Coningsby Road, London. W5 4HR
020 8840 6565
pauline.gilbertson@englishchamberorchestra.co.uk
Essequibo Music
Details in the Multi-activity section below
Friday Opera Group
Opera lectures with Barry Jobling: Barry, a professional pianist, singer and conductor, talks about and plays music from a range of operas which are also performed currently at Covent Garden and Holland Park.
Venue: Friends’ Meeting House, Woodville Road, W5. £9 per lecture includes mid-morning refreshments.
Secretary:
 
Siggi Oldfield
 
020 8840 4364
p98old@talktalk.net
Alt contact:
 
Marjorie Meek
 
020 8579 0909
 
Friends of St Mary’s Perivale Music Section
St Mary's is a beautiful 12th century church which is now a lively and flourishing arts centre, with a full programme of musical and non-musical activities. We have 45 concerts per year, with top-class musicians, and we aim to become the premier centre for instrumental and chamber music in West London. Many of our concerts (including refreshments) are free with a retiring collection, and parking is easy. www.st-marys-perivale.org.uk
Chairman:
 
Hugh Mather
23 Amherst Avenue, Ealing, London. W13 8NQ
07711 293440
hmather@btopenworld.com
GLOC Musical Theatre
One of West London’s leading amateur musical theatre companies, specialising in the performance of contemporary musicals and music. www.glocmt.org.uk
Publicity:
 
Jane Salisbury
48 Cowper Road, Hanwell, London. W7 1EH
020 8933 0252
publicity@glocmt.org.uk
Chairman:
 
David Benny
68 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London W7.
020 8567 6435
chairman@glocmt.org.uk
Gregorian Chant Workshop
We are a parish-based group, meeting every Wednesday from 6.40 to 8pm in the New Chapel at Ealing Abbey. We study the chant in all its aspects – history, notation and modes. We learn and sing new chants every week, occasionally participating in services, though this is never a condition for being part of the group. All welcome. Only conditions are to love singing, and to do this in tune. First session September 8th 2010.
Director:
 
Jennifer Smith, RCM
3 Gumleigh Road, London. W5 4UX
07776 257472
je.ma.smith@virginmedia.com
Secretary:
 
Geoff Callister
 
07860 454510
geoff.callister@blueyonder.co.uk
HEOS Musical Theatre
A friendly amateur operatic society performing musicals, operettas, pantomime, old-time music hall, revues and the occasional concert. We aim to produce three shows a year to a high standard, and have a lot of fun. Chorus rehearsals are on Mondays in Northolt, with principals’ on Thursdays. www.heos.org.uk
Membership Secretary:
 
Margaret Partridge
 
020 8567 4075
memsec@heos.org.uk
Chairman: chair@heos.org.uk
Julian Light Operatic Society
Performances of light operatic and musical theatre, mostly G&S but we do forage out to Offenbach also. Each year we do one major production a year and one review concert. Auditions for principal part, none for chorus. Thanks to Fraser Grant, our director, everyone in the company learns loads about stagecraft. Rehearsals every Wednesday in central Ealing. www.julianoperatic.org
Secretary:
 
Debbie Edwards
12 Sovereign Close, Ealing, London. W5 1DE
0870 7743 497
info@julianoperatic.org
The Questors Choir
 Affiliated to the Questors Theatre in Ealing, we are a 60-strong mixed-voice choir performing a wide repertory of musical styles. www.questorschoir.org.uk
Secretary:
 
Mark Pickles
 
020 8816 7734
mark.pickles2@btinternet.com
Treasurer:
 
Ann Tierney
8 Whitehall Road, London. W7 2JE
07802 720333
ann_nigel@msn.com
St Barnabas Church
Christian festivals and regular services.
Saturday concerts promoted by local organisations and artists.
Parish – Friday lunchtime series.
Concert Manager:
 
Helen Beddall-Smith
St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, London. W5 1QG
020 8997 5831
parish.office@barnabites.org
Parish Administration:
 
Margaret Lipka
St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, London. W5 1QG
020 8991 7650
parish.office@barnabites.org
St Mary’s Church, Ealing
www.stmarysealing.org.uk
Church Manager:
 
Andrew Lyle
St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Road, Ealing, London. W5 5RH
020 8579 7134
managerstmarys@tiscali.co.uk
St Matthew’s Concert Choir
Singing! We sing everything from Bach’s Mass in B minor to the Londonderry Air. We perform regularly accompanied by full orchestra, piano, organ or chamber orchestra. Singers of all abilities are welcome to join us. www.smce.org.uk
Choir Manager:
 
Alison Dalal
102 Cleveland Road, London. W13 0EL
020 8998 2879
choirmanager@smce.org.uk
Musical Director: Phiroz Dalal
Showcase
We are a long established amateur dramatics group located in Ealing. Currently we perform one concert and one major show each year, usually at the Compass Theatre in Ickenham. Rehearsals take place on Friday evenings and also Sundays nearer our performances. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you. www.socsingers.co.uk
Secretary:
 
Dennis Troughton
 
01494 815021
dennistroughton@aol.com
Chairman:
 
Eddie Hinds
 
020 8577 7846
eddieh@blueyonder.co.uk
West London Arts Scene
Details in the Multi-activity section below
West London Opera
Annual presentation of Grand Opera in Ealing. Rehearsals on Wednesdays. Full social life. www.westlondonopera.org.uk
Secretary:
 
Brian Ogilvie
24 Medway Drive, Greenford. UB6 8LW
Chairman:
 
Sheila Underwood
3 Villiers Road, Isleworth, TW7 4HW
020 8568 7642
 
West London Pianoforte Festival
Information from Ealing Arts Line 020 8998 4465
West London Sinfonia
A symphony orchestra of around 60 players. The faithful audience enjoy the friendly concert atmosphere, with introductions by the conductor Philip Hesketh, the high standard of playing and the local venues. The players enjoy the ambitious programmes, regular visits abroad, social events and low subscriptions. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7-10pm. For more info please visit our web site. www.westlondonsinfonia.org
Chairman:
 
Chris Eyre
74 Victor Road, Teddington, Middlesex. TW11 8SR
020 8255 4297
 
Contact:
 
Moira Cyriax
39 Mount Park Road, Ealing, London W5 2RS
020 8997 3540
 
EA+L MULTI-ACTIVITY MEMBERS
for members who belong in more than one of the above categories
Ealing Festival of Music, Dance, Speech and Drama
If you dance, act, sing or play an instrument, here’s your chance to perform before an audience in a friendly atmosphere. The Dance section is in April; Strings, Wind and brass, Piano, Vocal, Speech and Drama are held in various venues in the Borough of Ealing over three weekends in May each year. Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech. www.ealingfestival.org.uk
Chairman:
 
Prof. Alan Gillett
51 Park View Road, Ealing, London. W5 2JF
020 8997 2526
alan@grampa.demon.co.uk
Vocal section leader:
 
Angela Arratoon
22 St Leonard’s Road, Ealing, London. W13 8PW
020 8810 6753 / 07714 696 318
arratoon@arratoon.eclipse.co.uk
Essequibo Music
Information from the Ealing Arts Line, 020 8998 4465
Sage Community Arts Space
Sage is developing community spaces for people to develop their art, practise, and contribute to community provision. We currently provide a range of therapeutic, educational and social activities whuch include a weekly Saturday studio, a therapeutic walking programme, gardening and music improvisation. There are also opportunities to work alongside professional artists, exhibit work, and take trips to galleries and arts events. www.sagecommunityartspace.com
Chair:
 
Andrea Heath
 
07854 669194
andrea.heath@btinternet.com
Treasurer: Catherine Stephens 07534 273844
West Ealing Arts
Ealing’s new arts venue, for art classes, dance and music, exhibition galleries, films, etc. www.openealing.com
Secretary:
 
David Highton
113 Uxbridge Road, London. W5 5TL
020 8840 4101
info@openealing.com
Chairman:
 
Ann Pavett
113 Uxbridge Road, London. W5 5TL
020 8579 4925
info@openealing.com
West London Arts Scene
Information from Ealing Arts Line 020 8998 4465
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