The Dinosaurs are making a 'roaring' comeback on Town Square tomorrow, Saturday, April 13th, promising thrills and screams for those who dare to get close. The Dinosaur Dig, curated by Mary Anning's team, offers a thrilling opportunity to unearth a treasure trove of dinosaur bones and fascinating tales. We're introducing Baby Dragon and Wizard and eagerly await to meet you for memorable selfies. Don't worry; they are all friendly and not as ferocious as they look, and best of all, it's free to take part.

Spring is in the air, and new businesses are opening. The latest openings are Lola's Cupcakes in Ealing Broadway Centre and Terra-Mar Arroceria, a Spanish Restaurant on Ealing Green. Greek Granny's Corner Yayaka and Trailfinders are fitting out on Dickens Yard, along with a move by Yuzu Hair & Beauty from High Street. 

Make It Ealing launched Employee Of The Year at the Match 26th Business Social. It was a great opportunity to catch up with previous winners who appreciated their employers' recognition.

· Gifty from Primark
· Kira from Gardener Residential
· Pamela from Marks & Spencer
 
Entry is now open for 2023 -24 candidates. Remember, the Employee of the Year event is a fantastic way to show appreciation for your staff or colleagues. Every Employee in the BID area has a chance to be named outstanding!

Are you ready to showcase your brand and connect with a broader audience? We're looking for BID members to feature on our social media platforms. 

You may not use social media, but most of your customers do!

So, what will social media achieve?

• Visibility: Promote your brand, products, or services to our engaged audience and expand your reach, opening up new avenues for growth and success. Using our social media platforms, you can reach a wider audience and increase your brand's visibility in the community, leading to potential growth and success for your business.
• Showcase Your Products, Business or Services: Highlight your latest products, promotions, menu, events, or bestsellers.
• Connect with Customers: Engage directly with potential customers via social media channels.
• Boost Your Brand: Increase your brand awareness and recognition.

Need help figuring out where to start? Dont worry! 

Contact Natasha, our social media manager; you will be amazed at what you don't know! natasha@thecreativecaboodle.com 

The police have introduced a #Banksafe operation as Ealing is susceptible to 'cash over counter' crime due to the volume of banking facilities in the area. Criminal gangs target and follow people who draw out large sums of cash from over-the-counter inside banks. These people are then robbed as they go about their business. Within two days of the operation's start, four males were arrested for conspiracy to steal. We urge all community members to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to the police.

The police are also conducting intermittent facial recognition operations, tagging known offenders who have outstanding charges and are wanted by the police.

The SNT team has been visiting businesses to introduce themselves and hear some of the frustrations businesses deal with every day. Make It Ealing joined the team at the start of a long day! These visits are part of our ongoing efforts to support local businesses and address their concerns. Your feedback is essential and we encourage you to share any issues or suggestions.

In the latest Make It Ealing billing leaflet, we have detailed our security project and the daily issues our retailers face.

Ealing council are chasing businesses for their General Waste WTN. If you cannot produce one for your business, you will receive a £300 fine. Businesses using Make It Ealing recycling services receive a Recycling WTN, which should be in addition to a General Waste WTN.
Make It Ealing will be contacting businesses using our recycling services, as all businesses need to register to get their allocation. If you want more information about the Waste Transfer notices, please get in touch with the BID office.

PLEASE DO NOT USE BIFFA TAPE TO WRAP CARD UNLESS YOU HAVE A CARDBOARD COLLECTION CONTRACT WITH BIFFA. MAKE IT EALING NO LONGER PROVIDES A SEPARATE CARDBOARD COLLECTION SERVICE,

All recycling goes into bags. A bag can be stuck outside a wrapped bundle if the cardboard is too large.

We use PFM-Intelligence as our footfall provider for insight into how our retail and commercial visitors use the area. In addition, we benchmark visitor percentages in the surrounding areas of Southall, Chiswick, and Westfields so we can monitor and compare. PFM-Intelligence helps us collect and analyze data on footfall in the area, which is crucial for understanding visitor trends and planning future initiatives.

The team are here to help, so if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The office will not be staffed on Monday, April 15th, due to working on Saturday, April 13th, for the dinosaur event.