ABOVE and Beyond, an exhibition looking at faces from England’s football team, is among the activities planned at Gunnersbury Park and Museum from October to December.
Young visitors can also get in the Hallowe’en spirit during at a pumpkin carving class, while the adults can discover the story of Ealing Common on a street tour.
Here are some of the events and activities planned. For the full programme, go to https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/whats-on
Above and Beyond
October 1-31, 12-4.30pm with late opening until 8pm on Fridays
Free entry, https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/whats-on/exhibitions/above-beyond/
It features Matt Small’s painted portraits of footballers Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Ealing’s own Bukayo Saka, alongside England manager Gareth Southgate.
The exhibition “seeks to show how we can all be mindful and considerate, to go above and beyond the call of duty to make our society a more beautiful place to be.”
Citizen UK: Ealing Rises Up
November 29-March 31, 7am-dusk
Free entry, https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/whats-on/exhibitions/citizen-uk-ealing-rises-up/
An exhibition by The National Portrait Gallery in partnership with Ealing Local History Centre Archives, artists Asia Ahmed and Narvir Singh, and volunteer researchers.
It investigates stories of people who stood up and resisted racism and recognises some of the lesser-known figures involved. Using archive material, spoken word and film, it tells the stories of Ealing activists.
Halloween Pumpkin Carving
Friday, October 29, 10.30am-noon
£12, https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/whats-on/children-families/halloween-pumpkin-carving/
Work with experts to create a pumpkin with personality for Halloween. Pumpkin included!
Suitable for children aged 4-plus. £12 per child, adults free.
An interactive, promenade performance for all the family.
Museum on the streets - the story of Ealing Common
Sunday, October 10, 11am-12:30pm
A walking tour with Ealing and West London Tour Guides.
Learn about some of the famous people who lived in the area, the great houses and estates around the Common and its role in the lives of ordinary people.
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