My Trade: A fitness instructor for body and soul

BEING a fitness instructor isn’t all about toiling in the gym but a fantastic chance to see people transform their lives for the better.Read

'Stylish fish and chip shop to lift Acton's image'

THE BOSS of Acton's latest fish and chip shop is hoping to create a business of which residents will be proud.Read

My Ealing: West Ealing cafe which serves up art

THE Ceramics Cafe is a business that evokes the baking heat and colourful bazaars of Morocco and suitable for all ages, says the woman in charge.Read

My Trade: Meet the Ealing artist all set for her first London exhibit

A SPANISH artist has hopes for a large countryside studio as she launches her first London exhibition.Read

My Trade: Northolt pet store struggles with the economy

THE owner of Oldfield Pets in Northolt is being forced to close after 12 years due to the tough ecomony.Read

Opera stardom awaits Northolt electrician

AN ELECTRICIAN is impressing audiences across the capital after discovering a prize-winning passion for opera singing which he hopes to pursue full-time. Read

My Trade: Greenford hairdresser who refused to retire

GREENFORD proved the perfect place for a young hairdresser to set up a successful business 38 years ago.Read

Nurse launched her own elderly care service

A NURSE is drawing on her 15 years experience by opening a care company for the elderly.Read

Former Xbox game designer brings expertise to school

A TEACHER is inspiring children to put down their controllers and explore how their computer games are actually made by introducing them to the world of programming.Read

Star Wars shop takes boredom out of business

A NORTHOLT shopkeeper reckons he has the best shop in the galaxy - running a Star Wars shop.Read

Ealing bookseller defies trend towards e-readers

A BOOKSELLER is helping keep the knowledge and ideas of the past alive by making sure the words of interesting and important authors are still available to the public.Read

My Trade: It's fun to work at the Ealing YMCA

MUCH more than just a place to stay, West London YMCA helps transform the lives of vulnerable young people every day thanks to a small army of volunteers.Read

My Trade: The man who's job is to boost Ealing Broadway

BUILDING relationships is key to creating a bustling town centre, according to the man charged with keeping Ealing Broadway thriving during difficult economic times.Read

My Trade: Radio philosopher tackles big questions

A PHILOSOPHER is helping people get to grips with the big questions in life by taking to the airwaves.Read

My Trade: Ealing man's cheese harks back to another era

A CHEESE expert from West Ealing is hoping to put the heart back to the high street with a new business harking back to an age before supermarkets.Read

My Trade: Northolt man prospers with non-permanent tattoos

IMPRESSED by the artistic tattoos sported by family members but aware he could regret going under the needle, an entrepeneur took a drastic career change to give people all the fun but without the worry. Read

My Trade: Ealing yoghurt shop customers love the quirkiness

WHEN picturing a low-fat frozen yoghurt shop, you might imagine a slick interior and the inevitable brigade of yummy mummies cooing over the zero-calorie count.Read

My Trade: Switched on to a high-powered job

A WOMAN who followed in her father's footsteps on building sites back in Ireland is now the only female electrical installation lecturer to have taught at Ealing Acton and West London College.Read

My Trade: Acton teacher still moving to music after 70 years

AN EXPERIENCED ballet teacher is hoping to inspire youngsters with the same passion for dance which has kept her moving to the music for almost 70 years.Read

Mum hopes to make wooden toys popular

A NORTHFIELDS mum is selling 'high-quality toys' she believes will become treasured keep-sakes, in a bid to restore a sense of childhood.Read