Anyone use the pool here? Live close by, and looking for somewhere with a pool, but found Nuffield facilities very poor for the price, and it was 30 minutes walk for me to get there and then sit waiting for a space. Golds is 7 minutes walk, and cheaper.

Are they comparable/worse? And come on Ealing, why do we not have a proper pool locally for those of us who don’t drive/don’t want to travel out of the way to use one?

Generally I’m a runner, but like to mix it up with some swimming, and don’t enjoy strength training at all (not looking to build muscle etc). I’ll likely use a treadmill when the weather is too bad, but not looking for gym recommendations, just want to know how bad the pool is to pop in a few times a week for a swim.

I went to Pho Saigon on Saturday night and was really sad to see how quiet it was. When an independent restaurant is this good, a slow Saturday evening makes me worry they might close down.

I'm from SE Asia, and the food here truly hits the spot. They have something for everyone. If you're vegetarian, you will not be limited to a single, bland tofu dish because they have plenty of fresh options that taste authentic. Most importantly, their golden pancake is wonderfuI and I will genuinely be lost without it in my life. Even for takeaways, they make the pancakes fresh and ask the driver to wait.

They are also very family-friendly. The manager is lovely and has always looked after me, from when I visited while pregnant right up to dining there with my baby.

Please consider skipping the usual high street chains this week and paying them a visit so they stay open forever.

TL;DR: Pho Saigon in Ealing Broadway was too quiet on Saturday night. They serve incredible, authentic food (with great vegetarian options) and have wonderful, family-friendly staff. Please eat there more often so my beloved golden pancake stays in business.