ID Studios London, a unique dance studio facility nestled in Dickens Yard, offers a thrilling and enjoyable experience for both beginners and dance professionals. Their vibrant Instagram @idstudioslondon showcases the excitement they bring. Explore their website here.

Also based on Dickens Yard is Yayaka Greek Granny's Corner, founded by two professional chefs of Greek origin. They decided it was time to expand their online bakery business and offer a modern Greek cuisine experience that respects the love and emotion interwoven into traditional Greek recipes. They are hosting A Greek Odyssey Pt—II with Michelin-grade chef Emmanouil Kompogiannis from June 13 to 15. Check out tickets here.

On Thursday, May 16, Pitzhanger hosted a free public celebration of its 5th anniversary and the acquisition of Julian Opie's Curly Hair.

On Sunday, May 19, The Green will see a lift in footfall as the BBC films the BBC Antiques Roadshow at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. The show runs from 9 to 5 p.m. With over 3000 tickets across morning or afternoon timeslots distributed, businesses may see an uplift in people looking for refreshments. 

More info on the blog is here.

The Employee of the Year scheme, now in its 4th year, is a testament to our commitment to recognising and rewarding exceptional employees within the BID area.

This initiative  is a fantastic opportunity for Make It Ealing businesses to show appreciation and motivate their teams. Don't miss the chance to nominate your staff for one of four categories, each offering a 1st and 2nd prize of £300 or £200 respectively.

Nominate your deserving colleague or employee today to acknowledge their loyalty and hard work.  

Our recent dinosaur event on Town Square was a resounding success, thanks to the overwhelming participation and support from our community. The event saw a significant uplift in footfall, our highest level of Google searches for the Dinosaur event, and a record number of hits to the website. Feedback was highly positive, reflecting you can't beat free family fun!

We will build on the event for next year and welcome businesses interested in getting involved to promote their business. 

We have vacancies for directors on the Board of Make It Ealing

The board of Make It Ealing comprises of business owners, managers or representatives to ensure the focus and aims of the voted business plan stay on track and are delivered effectively and within budget.

The role is voluntary, but the time commitment is structured as six meetings per year and one AGM. As a director, you will be supported by a dedicated team of paid staff who will manage the expected deliverables within the planned budget and schedule. This support ensures that you can focus on strategic contributions that will help shape Make It Ealing's offer and maintain a thriving town centre. 

As our current chair prepares to stand down, the directors will elect a new chair, taking on additional bi-monthly meetings with the CEO. We are particularly eager to engage with individuals from the services, entertainment, office, and retail sectors. We recognise each sector's unique value to our organisation and look forward to welcoming your contributions.

For more information, feel free to talk to any of our existing directors or contact Gerry in the BID office. 

Small independent restaurants in London and Manchester can now apply for £11,000 from a £220,000 pot to help grow their businesses as an American Express-supported grant programme returns to the UK for a third year. 

Twenty eligible restaurants of community significance across Manchester and London will each receive a grant of £11,000 to enhance their business operations and diners' experience. Please read our blog for more info, how to apply and Terms & Conditions.

We appreciate many businesses seek community engagement to promote and elevate brand awareness within Ealing-based families. 

Natasha, our digital marketing reporter, will initiate outreach to a curated selection of 7 to 10 local schools offering raffle prizes for their upcoming summer fetes sourced from our Business Improvement District (BID) members.  This is a fabulous, affordable opportunity for product placement within the local community and will be much appreciated by the schools and parent associations. 

If you want to participate or need more details, please get in touch with natasha@thecreativecaboodle.com 

If you would like to contribute, please provide the following details by Monday, May 20. 

• Details on the raffle prize you wish to offer.
• The contact person's name and details of who will be coordinating the prizes within your business
• Any applicable terms and conditions associated with the offered prize.

 Armomella has left the BID office for new pastures, we wish her the very best of success. Her position as Office Admin Support will be advertised on our job board shortly.