Sheath of the Sword of Acton, bearing the former Borough arms.
Hilt of the Sword of Acton, showing acorns and oak leaves that reflect the origin of the settlement's name
The blade notes its manufacture by Wilkinson Sword
The sheath bears the arms of the Acton Borough Council, and the hilt features oak leaves and acorns, reflecting the origin of the name Acton.
A close of of the partially unsheathed Sword of Acton, bearing the former Borough Council of Acton's motto, Floreat Actona.
An honour to bear the Sword of Acton - manufactured and presented to the Acton Borough Council by Wilkinson Sword in the 1960s - at this morning's annual Crayle Service at St Mary's
Don’t just judge it by its beautiful cover - Laura’s books are fab. Really looking forward to getting stuck in
If you’re out and about in today’s hot weather, our cool spaces map shows you where you can take respite from the heat, cool down and find any nearby water fountains:
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Cannot wait to read this! If you've not pre-ordered already...this indie edition looks amazing
We're supporting over 70 primary schools in Ealing who've pledged to go smartphone free
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Unless it’s actually what she means - some years you get CPI, some years you qualify for 2.5%. Everyone’s ‘basic’ state pension ends up unique to them and their changing circumstances…??
For more historic maps I recommend the National Library of Scotland. Mostly UK but has a few world, and WW1 trench maps too maps.nls.uk
Wes and Stephen with Charlie and his family and team
Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation:
£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology
£26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices
An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
Exceptional hazing of Claire Coutinho. "You stated 'the climate change lobby have been itching to get this on the statute book for years'. As the person who put it onto the statute book, can you confirm if you are or have ever been a member of the climate change lobby?" @pollybillington.bsky.social
Technological developments are out-stripping our capacity to tackle violence against women and girls.
Sexually-explicit deepfakes are becoming an increasingly worrying issue - in and out of schools.
So, I am today calling on the Government to ban nudifying tools and apps.
Now includes @bassammahfouz.bsky.social as a bonus Assembly Member
Have put together an Ealing Labour starter pack - hope to expand as more sign up here
go.bsky.app/MtbboWb
I’m giving this a go.
I think it’s important we still exist every space, even if it’s uncomfortable. You can’t find the compromises you need to make to live in a cohesive society if you don’t engage with those who you disagree with.
But it would be nice to have nice spaces too.
