Home‘Promoting economic and community regeneration’ ACTION ACTON is a REGISTERED CHARITY, and VOLUNTARY BODY delivering a wide range of community, economic and business initiatives. The organisation also runs Action Acton Learning Centre, based on the South Acton estate, The Doughnut Factory - business workspace located at Acton Vale Commercial Estate and Acton Market - based in the heart of Acton Town Centre. Action Acton successfully managed an £11 million government funded Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) programme for 4 years until March 2004 when it became a registered charity. ACTION ACTON is based in Crown Street, Acton. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: ‘To work in partnership with statutory, voluntary, community and private sector agencies to promote economic and community regeneration in Acton and the Borough of Ealing and to help develop Acton as a thriving multi-cultural community, which has a clear identity and sense of belonging, where all residents and businesses are able to benefit from the opportunities arising from its West London location’. We are recruiting now! Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Officer YOCC/NEET Project Worker
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News... 30th January 2010 - Aid for Haiti You can make a difference to someone's life, no matter how big or small your donation. Descendants are also taking donations of clothes, books, toys, unwanted Christmas presents and more. Any donations can be left at 33a Woodhurst Road. Please ring in advance to arrange a drop off time,
contact number: 0208 992 4476. For more information please call : 020 8993 1237. 17-24 December 2009 - Shop Local at Acton Market Action Acton will be running Acton Market every day up to Christmas for a selection of food, jewellery, home -made cards, clothes, hand bags, shoes and many other Christmas gifts. There is special entertainment, carols, turn up and join in Nativity event and Santa's Grotto with FREE gifts on Saturday 19th December. Contact Action Acton on 0208 993 9605 When: 17-24 December 2009 Come along and shop local! Find out more, visit www.actonmarket.com or contact Action Acton on 020 8993 9605. Community event supported by Action Acton 22 December 2009 - It's a breeze - www.breeze.fm - Young people special internet radio show at Acton Market Young people from Acton will be broadcasting a special end of year radio review show on Tuesday 22nd December December 2-4pm. When: 17-24 December 2009 This is a partnership project between Ealing Youth and Connexions, Ealing City Learnnig Centre and Action Acton. To find out more, contact Tim on 07912 580162. 12 & 19 December 2009 - Acton Winter Fair at Acton Market Join us for an exciting programme of festive winter events! Come to Acton Market to get started on your Christmas shopping! It is a perfect opportunity to soak up a lively atmosphere and explore many stalls, all providing unique and interesting gift ideas. A range of food, clothing, crafts, gifts and more... Free entertainment for the whole family: Carol singers, arts & crafts activities, FREE face painting and Santa’s Grotto with a FREE gift. When: Saturday 12 & 19 December 2009 Acton Market opens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm. Every Saturday from 9am-1pm Acton Market hosts Farmers Market Traders. Write it in your diary as an event not to miss. Find out more, visit www.ealing.gov.uk/acton or www.actonmarket.com Community event supported by Ealing Council and Action Acton 2 December 2009 - London Olympics public & private sector contracts Opportunities Event Contract Opportunities available for small businesses at 2012 London Olympics To find out more register for this FREE event. With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games fast approaching, it’s an exciting time for London Businesses. There are around 75,000 business opportunities arising from the games. The London Development Agency, Transport for London, Westfield Shopping Centre, Serco DLR, and Arts Council England are among private and public sector buyers that have already sourced suppliers through Compete For. When: Wednesday 2nd December 2009 Refreshments will be available. DETAILS: The London ‘Compete For’ team will introduce businesses to the range of contract opportunities already available. You will find out how to register on the dedicated London 2012 procurement portal ‘CompeteFor’. You can even register your Company on the website at the event. Register now by contacting event organisers: Event supported by West London Business, Thames Valley University, Action Acton and Acton Business Forum. 15 October 2009 - Action Acton awarded an LSIS-IfL Research Development Fellowship Grant Action Acton has been awarded an LSIS-IfL Research Development Fellowship grant designed to enable organisations to carry out action research projects in order to improve an aspect of professional practice. 15 September 2009 - Action Acton wins 'Excellence in Community Enterprise' Award The DTA has awarded the first Chris Woodcock 'Excellence in Community Enterprise' Award this year to Action Acton's Acton Town Centre Market Regeneration Project. The award has been created in memory of Chris Woodcock, former Chair of the DTA from 2002 to 2004. His work both nationally, as Chair for the DTA, and locally, with Moss Side and Hulme Community Development Trust, High Peak CVS and many other local organisations, was an inspiration to us all and changed many lives. Chris sadly passed away earlier this year and to commemorate his amazing achievements in the field of community enterprise the DTA will be awarding one organisation each year with the ‘Excellence in Community Enterprise’ Award in recognition of an outstanding community enterprise project.
For 2009 the award focused on projects that demonstrate best practice around engaging with diverse communities. This year's panel was made up of Sylvia Greene, Chris Woodcock's widow; George Nicholson, Special Advisor to the DTA and former DTA chair; and Gurdev Gahele, Special Advisor to the DTA. They chose Action Acton's Acton Town Centre Market Regeneration Project as the award winners. The panel agreed that "This was a really great example of a project that engages with diverse communities, is creative and inspiring in approach, transcends boundaries, improves appreciation between different groups and has had a positive impact on individuals." Action Acton received £5,000 and a certificate of achievement which was presented by Amy Woodcock, Chris Woodcock's daughter, and Gurdev Gahele, at the DTA’s national conference. 27 July 2009 - Action Acton at Westside 89.6FM! Westside Radio hosted Action Acton as part of their community radio schedule. Carla Batissti hosted the show on Monday 27 July 2009 with Dan Paskins from ECVS and Belinda McAtamney, Employer Engagement and Recruitment Consultant from Action Acton. There was a discussion about how the recession is affecting residents and the local community. Belinda talked about Acton Market in the Square in Acton (on the Mount, near Morrisons supermarket). There's a mix of many different types of stalls including art, jewellery, clothes, shoes and delicious food and the market is open Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Those with little or no experience can apply to Action Acton and get helpful training in running a stall from £15 a day, or £25 for 2 stalls. Support for businesses includes workshops, advice and guidance for those considering starting a business, and flexible subsidised desk space for rent from £55 per week, or office space for rent from £220 per week. This newly converted building, The Doughnut Factory, is in Warple Way located conveniently outside the congestion zone and encompasses meeting and open space for hire. Action Acton also provides lots of projects to help unemployed people from all areas of Ealing (as well as Hammersmith and Fulham, and Hounslow) to find work. This includes help for adult and young offenders. English as a second language (ESOL) and Skills for Life training and qualifications (literacy/numeracy/job search/employability skills) as well as a citizenship course. There is special help for young people aged 14-19 who are not in education, training or employment.
20 March 2009 - Win It In A Minute - 7th Annual Business Networking Event Action Acton has pleasure in inviting you to the 7th Win It In a Minute event. This unique networking opportunity for businesses is being organised by Action Acton as part of its commitment to developing sustainable growth for businesses in West London. When? Where?
What is it? Why should I take part?
What do I need to do? To reserve a exhibition stand and/or presentation slot, or to confirm your attendance (to ensure you receive lunch), please print out the booking form, fill it in and send it, with cheques payable to ‘Action Acton Ltd’, by Friday 13 March to: Win It in a Minute 2009 If you have any enquiries, please contact Matthew Wade at Action Acton on 020 8993 9605 or at business@actionacton.com.
Acton Business Forum Events in January and February On Monday 12th January at 6pm, local Conservative Candidate Angie Bray will be talking and holding a Q & A session, which will be followed by an opportunity to network informally with local businesses. On Monday 16th February at 6pm, Rosanna Henderson of Conker Consulting will be giving a presentation, “Making the most of Networking”, which will be followed by Valentines speed networking! Both events take place at George & Dragon, 183 Acton High Street, W3 and are free to ABF members or £5.00 to non-members. For further information contact Matthew Wade at Action Acton on 020 8993 9605 or at business@actionacton.com
Acton Market Christmas Festival This Christmas Season, Acton Market will be the place for all of your shopping. Stroll among the stalls selling homeware, jewellery, African art, clothing and shoes. Christmas trees will be on sale from Thursday Friday 19th December: 12o'clock - 3pm – music from Dick Laurie’s Elastic Band Saturday 20th December: Throughout December, the London Farmers’ Market food traders will be on hand with delicious seasonal produce including Christmas cakes, mince pies, Dundee cake, fresh meats including buffalo meat, Christmas stollen, shortbread and more. The Farmers’ Market traders are at the Acton Market every Saturday from 9am until 1pm. Acton Market is open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 5pm.
Acton Christmas Fair - Saturday, December 6th Acton Christmas Fair opens an exciting programme of festive winter events in Acton Town Centre. Come to Acton to browse market stalls for a huge range of arts, crafts and one-off quirky Christmas gifts as well as more traditional holiday treats and food. Date: Saturday 6th December Highlights include: The event is follow up by a series of events and markets at Acton Market Christmas Festival to celebrate the Joy of Winter and the Holiday Season. Come to Acton Town Centre and see it all for yourself. For more information on the Acton Christmas Fair visit www.ealing.gov.uk/acton and/or Acton Market Christmas Festival visit www.actonmarket.co.uk All brought to you by Ealing Council and Action Acton. Acton Market Now Open Thursdays! From Thursday 20th November, the Acton Market will now be open every Thursday. We’ve decided to do this for a trial period. The Sunday Market will continue to open until Sunday December 21st, after which there will no longer be a market on Sundays. January is always a tough time for retail businesses and with winter weather, shoppers seem to refer to hibernate on Sundays, rather than shop. All your favourite stalls from Sunday should be available on Thursdays, including quite a few more, so come and have a look on Thursday 20th November.
Second- Hand Market now every Sunday! Due to the great success of the recent Second- Hand Market trials
in August and September, If you are interested in having a stall at the Second Hand Market, you MUST book ahead of time by contacting Sajida Bibi or by calling the Action Acton office on 020 8993 9605. Acton Market are proud to announce that the There will be a range of stalls selling ‘pre-loved’ items, along with our regular art and craft stallholders. Visit the Acton Market website at www.actonmarket.co.uk for more updates what's new at the market...
September 2008 - Great Success for Acton Food Festival The Acton Market Food Festival run smoothly despite the major twists in the weather during the three day festival on the 5th, 6th and 7th September. The Festival began with the opening speech from the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Ian Green. He was delighted to know that the event was to continue regardless of the weather conditions. The Mayor then took time to greet the traders at Acton Market and taste some of the variety of foods from around the world. Market shoppers were also treated to wonderful tastes ranging from delicious samosas, Caribbean jerk chicken, fresh salmon sushi and much much more. Despite torrential downpours, the event was a great success as drummers, face-painters, balloon twisters, dancers and all other entertainment scheduled continued to perform keeping a jolly atmosphere all round as children lined up to have their faces painted. The Mayor found it a pleasure to be invited to Acton Market to open the festival. It was a great success for Acton Market and we look forward to organise other events for the future.
August 2008 - Acton Market continues to grow with Live Entertainment and more Events! Acton Market are introducing new events attracting more and more families to Mount Square. Come along to Acton Market on Sunday 10th August and Sunday 14th September for our new Second-Hand Market.We're hoping this will be the start of a regular monthly event, so come on out and beat the credit crunch. The Second- Hand market stalls will be open from 9am until 1pm on these two Sundays. Our regular Handicraft Market will be open as usual from 10am until 5pm. Visit the Acton Market website at www.actonmarket.co.uk
August 2008 - HOT NEWS: Doughnut Factory Creative and Media workspace now open for business! Desk space inlcuding free Wi Fi and broadband avaiable at £65 per week inclusive on flexible licence terms.
July 2008 - QUALITY MARKS! Action Acton has recently added two more Quality marks to its list of accreditations. GREEN ACTION ACTON - Action acton passed the GreenMark accreditation assessment MATRIX success – Action Acton successfully passed MATRIX assessment
Acton Market ... One Year On One year on, the Acton Market is growing from strength to strength. Now, with two regular market days, and the Friday market starting up again at the end of the month, the Acton Market is a regular fixture in the Acton Community. Why shop at the market? First, you are supporting small businesses. Second and possibly most importantly, the Acton Town Centre Market Regeneration Project was designed to help Acton's town centre become an economically and socially place. We want to make the Acton Market a place for the community, for social interaction, information, and of course, for shopping. So remember, Go Local, Go to the Market! Acton Market in the News
April 2008 - Sunday Market Opening The Sunday Market launch has been brought forward and will start on Sunday 6th April. We’re really excited about this new expansion of the market. The Sunday Market Supervisor will be Sajida Bibi, so if you are interested in trading, please get in touch with her via the Action Acton office. The Sunday Market will be a mixture of food and fashion. Hours will be 10 until 5pm every Sunday.
March 2008 - Action Acton's ACTON LEARNING RESOUCE CENTRE in the news Marcin Lewandowski, Co-ordinator of ALRC, features in the Guardian Education supplement (17/3/08) for work he has undertaken through the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA). Click here for details.
Kiosk Competition - And the Winner Is ... Congratulations to Tafari Grant. His design was chosen by Acton locals through the ActonW3.com website and market shoppers. While we know the kiosk is a hotly debated institution on the Market Square, we hope that by putting Tafari’s design on the outside, we can make it a little more of
Acton Business Forum has a new website!
December 2007 - Good Tidings at the Market this Holiday Season The Winter Week Festivities kick off at 5pm on December 14th with a tree-lighting ceremony. Throughout the week, there will be carol singers, live music and market stalls selling handcrafted
November 2007 - Action Acton's Creative Industry Workspace: ‘The Doughnut Factory’ - Creative Industry Workspace
October 2007 - £500 to be won in Acton Kiosk design contest A five hundred pound prize will be given to the person who comes up with the best design for The kiosk, owned by Ealing Council is located at the Churchfield Road end of the Mount, and The kiosk is currently being used to store the market stalls used during the weekly markets held The contest is open to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Acton or the Borough of Ealing. All ages may enter. The contest closes on 18 January 2008. The judges will decide on a shortlist For a full list of competition rules click here. Kiosk Dimensions Kiosk Photo
October 2007 - Free Business Advice Sessions Action Acton is offering two hours of Business consultancy worth 500 to help sort out a wide range
September 2007 - Ex-offender basic skills training Action Acton is currently running a project at its learning resource centre on South Acton Estate which offers one to one tuition in basic skills (literacy/numeracy) to ex-offenders who want to turn their lives around, get some qualifications & move into work or further training. People can work at their own pace with a personal tutor at our small, friendly centre, and take exams when they are ready. They will also get help with advice & job search from our experienced Advice & Guidance worker. For further information please click here
August 2007 - Free-cycling event Do you have things at home you don’t need anymore and want to get rid of? Would you like WHAT IS IT? The FREE CYCLE event at Acton Market is a waste exchange event, a chance
to get rid of things you don’t need anymore and pick up something you do need For further information contact the Market Team on 020 8993 9605.
May 2007 - Skills 4 Catering - Free courses for the hotel & catering sector The project uses the established expertise in the Catering COVE at TVU and the strong regional presence of the partnership. The geographical coverage spreads throughout London and surrounding areas. The FREE courses for both employed and unemployed range from practical cookery to management and IT. Unemployed beneficiaries will be assisted in finding work through the partners' strong links with employers. It is open to people who meet all the following criteria. You:
If you are unemployed or economically inactive please still contact us, as you are eligible for some of these courses.
April 2007 - Acton to host Weekly Farmers Market Acton’s refurbished town square will be the location for a weekly Farmers’ Market starting from Saturday 12th May. The Farmers’ Market will take place every Saturday 9am – 2pm alongside Acton Market on
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