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Leader’s welcome Earlier this year, we said that we want Havering to be a clean and safe borough, where our residents are proud to live. In this issue, we look at how we can all help make Havering clean, safe and proud. Proud residents, waved flags and cheered, as Army Reservists, cadets and veterans marched on Armed Forces Day led by the Romford British Legion Band and Corps of Drums. Havering Hurricanes, our team in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games, also made the Borough proud with so many young people, their coaches and parents, giving their time to represent us in such a wide variety of sports. Our parks and open spaces make Havering a great place to live and work, and we are featuring some of the less well-known ones in a double-page picture special.
Safe Havering is a very safe place and we’re working hard, with the police and others, to keep it that way. The highly successful Junior Citizen days, involving Year Six pupils from our local primary schools, explain to our young people how they can be responsible citizens. The launch of Safe Havens in Romford Town Centre is another great initiative, providing places where young or vulnerable people can get help when they need it. We also report that our work with local banks and Post Offices stopped rogue traders taking £6,000 from one local couple, while we ask for your help so we can launch another 100 Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in the next year.
recycling more of their waste items. In this issue we explain what can be reused and recycled and the best ways to do that. We’re also cracking down on businesses and individuals who fly-tip and again we are able to report on the successful prosecution of people responsible for illegally dumping rubbish. We turn the spotlight on the work we are doing to remove chewing gum from our Town Centre pavements and the action we are taking to further reduce dog mess on our streets and in our parks.
Havering Show When I attend the Havering Show I always feel very proud of that event as it gets better every year, drawing together community groups, public services, businesses and residents. Working together makes it an event for us all to enjoy so don’t miss Boney M and Bad Manners topping the bill on Sunday 30 and Bank Holiday Monday 31 August. So if you come to the Havering Show, do call in to the Council marquee and say hello; we’ll be very pleased to see you.
Clean Keeping our Borough clean is important and every resident can play their part from the comfort of their own home, just by reusing and
Councillor Roger Ramsey Leader of the Council
Meet the Leader and Cabinet
Residents can meet the Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Roger Ramsey, and members of the Cabinet on the following dates: • Friday 11 September, 1pm until 2pm at Sainsbury’s 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TX • Friday 9 October, 1pm until 2pm at The Liberty (behind Starbucks Coffee), Romford RM1 3RL • Friday 6 November, 1pm until 2pm at Tesco, Bridge Road, Rainham RM13 9YZ • Friday 4 December, 1pm until 2pm at The Liberty (behind Starbucks Coffee), Romford RM1 3RL
The cover picture shows members of the Dagenham Girl Pipers in Elm Park 80 years after they performed at the opening. Full story page 9
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Business backing Six businesses in Elm Park have each agreed to water a newly planted flower bed near their shops, as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of Elm Park Garden City. The green-fingered retailers are Bits and Bobs, Greggs, Hair, Body and Soul, Readings, Sainsbury’s and Webbs.
Collectors wanted
Living alone? If you live alone and claim the 25 per cent discount on your Council Tax, Havering Council may be writing to you to confirm your details. If you don’t reply to that letter you automatically receive a £70 penalty, and could be investigated for fraud. If you do not respond to further requests you could face a £280 penalty. More information www.havering.gov.uk/spdreview
Time to trade Romford Market wants new traders, especially if you want to sell speciality food, antiques, arts and crafts or customised fashion and accessories. Pitches cost from £17.80 per day. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ RomfordMarket
Residents donated £937 at the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal stall on Armed Forces Day
The red poppy from Flanders fields is not just an iconic image worn with pride to show we remember those who have given their lives for their country; it is also the key to raising thousands of pounds each year to support the work done by Havering branches of the Royal British Legion. If you have a couple of hours to spare and wish to volunteer then your offer will be welcomed by the Poppy Appeal team in your area. There are six branches in Havering – Collier Row, Elm Park, Harold Wood, Hornchurch, Romford, and Upminster and Cranham – with contact details on the website.
More information www.britishlegion.org.uk E pammorri@gmail.com
HMOs consultation avering Council is currently H consulting on proposals to bring in two legal steps to tackle the increase of homes being converted to houses in multiple occupations (HMO’s) in the Borough. Two Directions have been made, the first covers Brooklands, Gooshays, Heaton and Romford Town wards. The second Direction covers the whole of the Borough, except Brooklands, Gooshays, Heaton and Romford Town wards. The deadline to respond to the consultation is Monday 31 August. More information www.havering.gov.uk/Article4
Volunteer befrienders needed Tapestry is currently looking for friendly, empathetic people to provide companionship to older people in Havering. If you can spare one or two hours a week to have a friendly chat with someone, please get in touch. Training, support and expenses are provided. More information E volunteering@tapestry-uk.org
Painting on tour Francis Bardsley Academy is promoting its Autism and Disabilities Club through a Pilgrimage Painting that is on tour around Havering. Unveiled at the Havering Autism Art Exhibition the painting, which was created by young autistic members of the club, will be on display at venues across the Borough until February 2016. The painting was organised by Ade Ogunleye, founder of the RIEES Autism Club, based at Romford Baptist Church, and Reverend Father Roderick Hingley, Vicar of St.Alban's Church, Romford. Teacher-in-charge of the FBA Autism and Disabilities Club, Ivan Corea, said: “I am
delighted that FBA students had the marvellous opportunity of working on this painting alongside young people with autism in our community.”
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On Thursday 5 May 2016 Havering residents will be voting for a new Mayor of London and Greater London Assembly representatives. Before you can vote you must be on the electoral register. Every property in Havering should have received a Household Enquiry Form, which lists the names of people registered to vote at that address. If you have not already checked, amended if necessary, and returned your form, please do so as soon as possible. This must be done even if the details are correct. If you don’t return the form reminders will be sent out and election staff may personally visit that property to collect the form. Adding a name to the form DOES NOT add them to the electoral register, that should be done online by each individual living at the address. More information www.gov.uk/register-to-vote www.havering.gov.uk/elections
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Using Direct Debit means you don’t have to remember when your Council Tax or rent is due as the payment is made automatically and for the right amount every month. You can choose whether the Council Tax payment is on the 1st or the 15th, and your rent on the 1st, 7th, 14th or 21st of each month to suit your financial situation. All you need are your bank account details and your Council Tax or rent reference number. The Direct Debit continues until you cancel it, which you can do at any time, and we will tell you of any changes to the payments before they are taken. And as long as the payments are made you will never get in arrears. So why delay? Check out the right website and sign up to pay by Direct Debit. More information www.havering.gov.uk/pay www.havering.gov.uk/counciltax www.havering.gov.uk/RentDirectDebit
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New Mayor elected
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Are you missing out?
Councillor Brian Eagling is the new Mayor of Havering and Councillor Philippa Crowder is the new Deputy Mayor. The Mayor, who wants to put children and families first, has chosen First Step, which support families of children with additional needs, and the neonatal special care unit for premature babies at Queen’s Hospital as the charities he’ll be raising funds for this year. He said: “It’s not just babies and children who are supported by these charities, but their families too.” More information www.havering.gov. uk/mayor
More than 52,000 residents have signed up to receive one, or more, of Havering Council’s different email updates so they get the latest news direct to their inbox. If you’re not already a subscriber, sign up today to keep in touch with your Council.
Mayor of Havering, Councillor Brian Eagling and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Philippa Crowder
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was raised in her year of office by former Mayor, Councillor Linda Trew, for her charities, Add+Up, Havering Alzheimer's Society and Havering MIND. years ago, Elm Park Garden City was created. The anniversary is being marked by the Elm Park Regeneration Partnership, including refurbishing the Little Train on the Hill. More information www.elmparkregeneration.com
parks in Havering have received the Green Flag Award 2015 from keep Britain Tidy. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ greenflagparks
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£2,790 was raised by a fundraising cake sale in memory of 18-year-old Aashi Sinha, who collapsed and died in 2013. The event was held at Christ Eternal High Priest Church, 410 Brentwood Road, Gidea Park. The money was donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Sainsbury’s, in Hornchurch, was among the firms that donated items to the sale. Pictured are Lynn Winsbury, Michelle Farriers and Brad Daniels from Sainsbury’s giving the cakes to Madhuri Nair, of Gidea Park, who helped at the event.
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Frances Bardsley has female, male and fully accessible toilet facilities and disabled parking. Our Halls are available to hire evenings and Saturdays (day and evening). All facilities are more widely available during school holidays. Please contact Mr Brown for more information: michaelbrown@francesbardsley.havering.sch.uk Brentwood Road, Romford RM1 2RR Tel: 01708 447368
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Green light for Beam Park The Mayor of London has given a green light to the Council’s £40 million Housing Zone bid to transform the A1306 New Road and old industrial sites into a new residential area. The announcement will allow for significant investment into new housing and infrastructure for Rainham and South Hornchurch. The exciting future for the run-down industrial areas along New Road includes: • 3,500 quality new homes
• A 2km long park along the A1306 • A new school and health provision • A new railway station • Creation of new jobs • New safe pedestrian and cycle routes. A master plan and planning framework, identifying key proposals for the development of the area, is currently being finalised. Further consultation will take place so that the views of local residents, businesses and partners help to shape the final proposals. Leader of the Council, Councillor Roger Ramsey, said: “This is incredibly exciting news for residents in Rainham, and the Borough as a whole. The changes this funding will allow us to make will have a lasting positive impact.” More information www.rainhamandbeampark.com
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Wasting food costs the average household £480 per year, rising to £680 for a family with children, the equivalent of around £50 a month. Havering Council is looking for volunteer Love Food, Hate Waste Champions to spread the message on how to reduce food waste and cook healthy meals. Rainham Royals Youth Centre host regular workshops to show young people how to prepare tasty and healthy meals, and it proved great fun too as Emily and Jack Kirk from Rainham show in our picture. More information www.havering.gov.uk/lovefood
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Elm Park celebrates 80 years Hundreds of residents took to the streets of Elm Park in July to mark the 80th anniversary of the opening of Elm Park Garden City. Elm Park Garden City was a planned community by the developer Richard Costain and Sons Ltd. Land at Wyebridge, Elm and Uphavering farms was bought in 1933 for the development of 7,000 houses on 600 acres for private sale. Elm Park station, served by London Underground, along with Elm Park Garden City were officially opened by Minister of Health, Hilton Young, in May 1935. Celebrations to mark the opening included a performance by the Dagenham Girl Pipers who also performed at the 80th anniversary event, which was organised by Elm Park Regeneration Partnership.
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During the day the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Brian Eagling, took part in a 1930s-themed tea party as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations. More information www.elmparkregeneration.com
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Bin your loaf and feed them seeds If you’re going to enjoy the sunshine in Raphael Park, Romford this summer be careful what you feed the ducks and geese as Dave the Duck may be watching. Dave the Duck, better known as Friends of Raphael Park's volunteer Lake Regeneration Manager, David Drury, has been encouraging people to feed proper food to the birds rather than bread, which can be fatal. Dave said: “Raphael Park lake is my passion, I first played in the park 46 years ago and was taught how to fish at the lake so it saddens me to see how the number of ducks has dropped.
Dead ducks “Two years ago both the Aylesbury ducks and some Mallards were killed by a botulism outbreak here; that is often caused by uneaten bread decomposing at the bottom of the lake.” Dave’s wife Teresa, a Friends of Raphael Park volunteer, said:
“People don’t realise that by feeding bread they’re harming the ducks as the birds eat up most of what they are given, but it’s like giving children so many sweets they make themselves ill.”
Killing with kindness Dave said: “Over the May Bank Holiday we ran a bread amnesty bin and collected more than 50 loaves of bread in three days. “It’s far better to feed them porridge oats, dried or frozen peas or a seed and corn mix. You can also get proper food from the park kiosk for just 50p.”
Volunteers needed More volunteers are needed to help The Friends, including someone who can make a few noticeboards,
Dave the Duck with his bread amnesty bin
people willing to help with the bread amnesty or litter picking. More information www.friendsofraphaelpark.org
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Hospice set for new challenges The Saint Francis Hospice strapline is “doing more than you think” and a quick chat with the new Director of Quality and Care, Tes Smith, shows there’s a lot of work being done to back up those words. The most recent service, launched in July this year, is an out-patient clinic run by specialist nurses every Thursday. People are currently referred by professionals but the aim is to allow self-referral in the near future. Tes, who took on her new role this April, said: “We’re running 33 different pilot projects to see what extra services we can provide to meet the needs of the people we serve.” Saint Francis Hospice serves Brentwood, Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge and West Essex, providing services free of charge thanks to a team of 266 staff and more than 800 volunteers, who raise in excess of £7 million every year to pay for the services offered.
People first Tes added: “All of our services are provided to people, by people, and it’s important we treat them all as individuals rather than calling them patients, staff or volunteers. We need to understand who we are providing a service to. “Our emphasis is on quality and care whether it’s the in-patient services, where we help people live with dignity as their life comes to an end, or the family support services we offer. “Around 80 per cent of our services are provided in people’s homes, something most people don’t realise we do, and our strategy for
Tes Smith (far left) ready to serve scones at the Carers Cream Tea
the next five years sees an increase in providing such services and stresses our need to be flexible so we meet individual requirements.
High demand “Our Specialist Crisis Support Team involves our highest qualified Clinical Nurse Specialists who are experts in symptom management and palliative care. Demand for this service is high. In August 2014 they took 189 calls. In just two days this June they took 86. “Managing that increase in demand, and finding the money to pay for it, is a challenge but that’s our problem – all each individual, and those important to them need is for their problem to be resolved quickly and effectively.” More information www.sfh.org.uk Cut out and keep
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Havering Council has welcomed the Government’s new get-tough approach to fly-tipping. Environment Secretary Liz Truss has announced that on-the-spot fines for fly-tipping could be raised to £150. In the past year there were 2,889 incidents of rubbish being dumped on Havering’s roads and open spaces – nearly eight fly-tips every day. Removing fly-tipping costs Council Did ? Tax payers almost £750,000 a year. w o you kn re Havering Council has been cracking a Weeds times down on fly-tippers, using existing d four powers to prosecute offenders. spraye d can take Recently Lee Bousefield, age 49 of 3 an a year Love Lane, Aveley, pleaded guilty to to die s y a d 21 . dumping a mattress in Bramble Lane, d praye s e c n Upminster, and was fined £150, with o costs of £381.28 and an additional £20 victim surcharge. More information www.havering.gov.uk/cleanerhavering
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If you’re a gum chewer you could be costing Council Tax payers thousands of pounds by not putting your used gum in a bin. Chewing gum dropped on pavements is a major problem. Havering Council is fighting back using special machines that use chemicals and steam to loosen the gum before removal. Each piece of gum takes up to 10 minutes to remove and the cost of the operation is around £37,000 per machine, per year. You can help by wrapping used gum in a tissue and putting it in a bin – that helps keep our streets clean and means you avoid getting an £80 fine, if you drop your gum on the floor. More information www.havering.gov.uk/chewinggum
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Bag it, bin it Residents are joining forces to tackle dog mess in their neighbourhoods by setting up Dog Watch schemes. Members of the scheme keep an eye open for dog owners who don’t clean up after their pets, take photos of offenders (if safe to do so), and let the Council’s enforcement staff have details of the problem, such as when regular offenders are in a particular road. Failure to clean up can mean an £80 Fixed Penalty, or up to £1,000 if the case goes to court. Details of how to join Dog Watch are on the website. Report dog fouling www.havering.gov.uk/dogmess
Bag it and then bin it is the message. Any plastic bag without holes is suitable and when securely tied it can be put in a black sack, in moderation, with your household rubbish or in public litter bins or the special dog mess bins. More information www.havering.gov.uk/dogfouling
£5,339 cost for company rubbish Not clearing rubbish from the rear of 12 King Edward Road, Romford has cost property company Primeacre, of Station Road, Manor Park more than £5,000. Piles of rubbish were found at the property, which made the area look unsightly and unsafe. Having failed to remove the rubbish, and repair fences to prevent fly-tipping on the land, Primeacre was fined £5,000 in its absence and ordered to pay costs of £339 at Barkingside Magistrates Court on 1 May 2015. Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Robert Benham, said: “I hope this result encourages other businesses to be proud of their surroundings and play their part in keeping the Borough clean. “Business owners have a responsibility to keep their premises and land clean and to make sure that others cannot fly-tip on their land.” More information www.havering.gov.uk/cleanerhavering
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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Havering is now recycling a third of its waste, which is excellent news and something residents should feel very proud of. The next three pages give tips on how waste can be further reduced. Most households in the Borough put out two black sacks each week. Reducing and reusing is better than recycling, so check out on the next few pages some steps that stop things from being thrown out altogether. The more household waste that is reduced or reused, the more money Havering Council will have available to provide services for residents. Havering residents can also benefit by collecting points for reducing waste and recycling through the London Green Points – Havering scheme. The points can be exchanged for goods and services, including shopping vouchers. More information www.havering.gov.uk/greenpoints www.havering.gov.uk/wastemin
Glass We have a good network of 60 Recycling Bring Banks in the Borough, which are very well-used by residents. Glass is a great material as it can be repeatedly recycled without losing quality. More information www.havering.gov.uk/bringbanks
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Home composting Composting is an ideal way to turn some types of food waste, garden waste, shredded paper and cardboard (and even cotton or wool clothing) into useful compost for the garden. Havering residents can now order a compost bin and a kitchen caddy for only £10.99 (including delivery). To take advantage of this offer simply visit the Get Composting web site. London Green Points – Havering members can earn 1,200 green points for ordering. More information www.getcomposting.com
Cut food waste: save £700 Nearly half of black sack rubbish is food waste. If we didn’t waste the food we buy the average Havering household would have an extra £700 a year to spend on things they want and enjoy. The Love Food Hate Waste campaign offers practical ways to help you use your food. Ideas for using up leftovers, advice on portion sizes and making use of your freezer, are on the website.
More information www.lovefoodhatewaste.com More than 1,130 residents have attended a Havering Love Food Hate Waste cookery workshop, since April 2013. More than 96% said they learnt tips to help make more of their food and waste less. If you would like to attend a free workshop, book online.
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Havering’s Recycling Advisors offer a free Compost Doctor Service and you can request a free guide to home composting, DIY waste such as wood, laminates, soil, rubble, ceramics and via the website. plasterboard are classed as restricted waste so should not be placed ke a a T in black refuse sacks. They should be disposed of in carefully More information a t a e i f controlled ways, ideally through a licensed skip company. sel www.havering.gov. and k n a B uk/compostdoctor More information Bring 0 0 2 , www.havering.gov.uk/restrictedwaste arn 1
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Garden waste Garden waste should be disposed of using one of the following: 1. Home composting 2. Wheeled Bin Garden Waste Collection Service 3. Garden Waste Compostable Sack Service 4. Take it to Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre. More information www.havering.gov.uk/greenwaste
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Washable nappies can save you money and reduce waste. Havering Council is offering parents with children younger than 18 months, a Real Nappy sample pack worth more than £30 for just £5 by ordering online. We can also offer support and advice to parents.
Havering residents can recycle household batteries by putting them in a plastic bag next to their recycling on collection day. More information www.havering.gov.uk/recycling The City of London offers a collection and disposal service for wrapped asbestos and boxed chemicals including paint. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ restrictedwaste
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Food tins and drink cans can be recycled through the orange sack service. Simply give them a quick rinse and put in the orange sack.
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Plastics
Paper/Card Recycling paper and card is easy, just use the orange sacks, the Bring Banks or shred it for your home compost bin. You can also sign up to the Mail Preference Service to reduce the amount of unwanted mail that you receive by visiting www.mpsonline.org.uk Think about magazines you could read online, or share with friends or family.
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All kinds of plastic bottles can be recycled in the orange sacks. You can reduce the amount of plastic food trays by cooking more meals from fresh. If you take a bag for life when going shopping you won’t need carrier bags from the shop. Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, The Co-operative and Waitrose offer plastic bag recycling at larger stores.
Textiles Turning rags to riches is easy by reusing and recycling. All types of textiles can be reused or recycled, with most charity shops welcoming even damaged or unwearable items to sell them on to be recycled in to rags. If you have got something you just don’t feel like wearing any more, you could hold your own clothes swap event. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ loveyourclothes
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AUGUST
Rubbish & Recycling Collection Dates 2015 Normal Collection Date Revised Collection Date Monday 31 August
Tuesday 1 September
Tuesday 1 September Wednesday 2 September Thursday 3 September Friday 4 September
Wednesday 2 September Thursday 3 September Friday 4 September Saturday 5 September
Collections return to normal on Monday 7 September. Please note that all revised collection arrangements also apply to the clinical, bulky and Garden Waste Collection services.
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Are your voter registration details correct? Every property has been sent a form detailing who is currently registered to vote
Everyone needs to respond even if there are no changes www.havering.gov.uk/ elections
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Top 10 place for Hurricanes Havering Hurricanes finished in 10th place in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games 2015. Two gold medals – St Edward’s Church of England Primary School in the 3v3 basketball and in the Quadkids athletics – started the weekend in fine style, followed by silver in the badminton. On Sunday Havering Hurricanes girls’ athletics team took gold, while in the pool the diving team took silver. Planning is underway for the 2016 games so if you can help please email sportsdevelopment@havering.gov.uk
A smooth handover between Jade Kavanagh and Mayi Hughes in the girls’ relay
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Action from the girls’ badminton
Reaching for the sky to return a volley in the tennis
Rising above it all – Angela Mbeike in the netball
Concentration and determination on the face of Poppy Binding in the girls’ football
Mercy Fisher in action at the indoor rowing
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80s hits and local at The annual Havering Show, the borough’s biggest free event, is taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August and will have plenty of 80s nostalgia with performances from Boney M and Bad Manners. Boney M, famous for hits including Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Brown Girl in the Ring and Rivers of Babylon, will be headlining on the Time FM main stage on Sunday. While on the Monday, English Ska band Bad Manners, known for their hits My Girl Time 107.5 FM is part of Lyca Media II Limited
Lollipop, Can Can and Lip up Fatty, will be topping the bill. Local youngsters James Smith, Hope Murphy, Aaron Floyd (all pictured in circles) and Sweetchix of Britain’s Got Talent fame, will be delighting their younger fans with performances on the main stage, as will the winner of the Mercury Mall Summer of Sound contest.
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And for the first time at the show, karaoke fans will be able to get their fix with a live band, known as Bandeoke. There will be lots more entertainment taking place in the arena,
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with attractions including daring stunts, an army display team and a performance from Knights of the Damned. Also on the showground will be a fun fair, classic cars and lots of trade stalls and exhibitors.
Popular Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Roger Ramsey, said: “The Havering Show is one of our most popular events, and I’m proud that it always attracts such a crowd. “It provides great entertainment for the whole family and I hope that everyone will come along and have a great time.” The show, sponsored by Time FM and West & Coe, is at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch 11am – 6pm. Free Entry. Parking is £2. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ haveringshow
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Could fostering be a perfect career for you? Havering mum Sharon Reeve says seeing fostering as a job helps to avoid any sad goodbyes When work was slow for selfemployed driving instructor Sharon Reeve and black-cab
driving partner Trevor three years ago, Sharon’s social worker cousin had the perfect solution – fostering! Sharon, 45, said: “We decided to look into it, and although there are meetings to attend, you do get free time too, so I’ve been able to fit my driving lessons around it.” Sharon, who has son of 14, a 27-year-old daughter and a twoyear-old grandson, is a short-term foster carer who has taken sibling groups since she started fostering. It is vital for the Council to find foster carers to look after siblings, as this prevents splitting up small family groups. Currently caring for brothers aged five and three, Sharon feels her family has been lucky with the outcomes for their foster
children. She said: “We’ve had some go back to mum, and some others went to live with their grandparents. I look at it as my job to help these children, then me and my family don’t look upon it as a permanent arrangement. “We’ve been lucky to have had positive outcomes, it can be tough but you need to persevere in difficult times, and we get a lot of support from our social worker.” Havering Council foster carers can earn up to £433 a week. To find out more attend the next open event, at Havering Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB on Thursday 3 September at 6pm. More information www.havering.gov.uk/fostering
Enjoy great shopping, family entertainment & service with a smile
Romford Market, Market Place, Romford RM1 3ER www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket
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Safe and streetwise The next generation of citizens were on parade at the Territorial Army Centre in London Road, Romford when Havering Council, Havering Police, London Ambulance Service and Transport for London joined forces to run a series of workshops as part of a Junior Citizen Challenge. The workshops were funded by MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) and aimed to help more than 1,200 Year Six pupils learn how to be safe and streetwise. Pupils from most Havering primary schools each spent half a day at Junior Citizen 2015. Living in Havering followed pupils from Parsonage Farm Primary School in Rainham as they went through the scenarios which included the dangers of entering derelict buildings, personal safety, protecting Havering’s environment, emergency first aid, road safety and eating healthily. The winning team was The Champions from Wykeham Primary School in Hornchurch. More information www.havering.gov.uk/communitysafety
Gaby Sarbutts, Conor Hattersley, Michelle Fitzgibbons of Romford Shopping Hall and Cllr Robert Benham clear litter
The Mayor and Mayoress discuss Cycle Helmet Safety with Erin Lang and Kieran Cooke
In the Youth Safety Bus using a NASA-approved scenario to learn about teamwork
Ambulance team demonstration by Paul Jeffrey with Jack Taylor, Grace Sawyer and Cllr Melvyn Wallace
Cllr Osman Dervish walking through the metal detector
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New powers for safer roads start in September Havering’s motorists are being asked to help make the Borough’s roads safer by obeying signs so the Council doesn’t have to use new powers to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs). Warning notices will be issued during August to allow motorists to get used to the new regulations, and the new powers to enforce Moving Traffic Contraventions (MTCs) in Havering start from Friday 18 September 2015. Most London Boroughs are already using these powers and by the end of the year they will be used by more councils across London, with FPNs of £130 for each contravention being standard across the capital. If paid within 14 days the penalty will be halved. Motorists who ignore the road regulations will also receive £130 FPNs from Havering Council.
new powers as that would mean motorists are obeying the law and not putting themselves, and others, at risk through illegal manoeuvres.”
Road safety
Fixed cameras will be installed at key hot spots across the Borough, with mobile cameras and the CCTV cars being used to enforce the MTCs in other areas. Enforcement will take place 24/7, although peak periods will see more enforcement action as the risk of accidents is higher.
Havering Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Robert Benham, said: “These new powers will help us make a real difference in the way traffic flows on the Borough’s roads but above all will make our roads safer, which is a key part of our Safer Havering Campaign. “Ideally no FPNs would be issued under these
270 key locations Across the Borough 270 locations have been identified where motorists regularly ignore traffic orders that are in place to improve road safety. These will be the first areas to be targeted for enforcement, with areas outside schools being a particularly high priority.
Enforcement
More information www.havering.gov.uk/MTCs
Ignore these signs, expect the fines
FPNs will be £130
These are the road signs that Havering Council will be enforcing. All of them are in places where road safety is a priority so please help keep the roads safe by obeying the signs and not getting any fines.
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To claim your points, you need to be a London Green Points – Havering member To sign up visit www.localgreenpoints.com/havering or phone 020 7326 5055 Simply tweet your photo to @RecycleLBH using #greenpoints or Post it on www.facebook.com/wastepreventionhavering For terms and conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/bringbanks
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Bank's quick action saves elderly couple £6,000 Fast action by staff at a Hornchurch bank stopped an elderly couple being scammed out of £6,000 for roof repairs they didn’t need. Staff at the bank had been trained by Havering Council Trading Standards, as part of the Banking Protocol, so knew the questions to ask. Senior Fair Trading Officer, Michelle Hammond, said: “Bank staff quickly found out that their customer had been brought to the bank by a builder, and two more workmen were at his home with his elderly wife. “The couple had been cold called and the ‘roofer’ had identified minor works, which on closer inspection became major works. “The police were called and although all three tried to abscond, one was detained,
together with a vehicle. The man arrested was found to be on bail for similar offences. Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, Councillor Osman Dervish, said: “Staff at banks across the Borough and at 24 Post Offices have been trained as part of the Banking Protocol, which is part of our Safer Havering campaign. “The bank staff acted quickly, so their customer saved £6,000, a suspect is in custody and a vehicle seized.” More information www.havering.gov.uk/bankingprotocol
Getting to know Neighbourhood Watch Residents wanting information about Neighbourhood Watch Schemes found all the detail they needed at a Neighbourhood Watch Awareness Day held at myplace in Harold Hill (pictured).
Collier Row resident, Michael Sanders, gets information from Michael Winter watched by other exhibitors
Chairman of the Havering Neighbourhood Watch Association, Michael Winter, said: “The event brought together Havering Council’s community safety and housing services community wardens, along with Victim Support and Neighbourhood Watch representatives from across the Borough. “We currently have 500 Neighbourhood Watch Groups in Havering and our target is to have 600 within the next 12 months." To find out if there is a Neighbourhood Watch Group in your area, put your postcode into the search facility on the website. More information www.ourwatch.org.uk www.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoodwatch
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Pictures in the Parks Havering Council looks after 105 parks and open spaces for residents, visitors and wildlife to enjoy, making it the greenest Borough in London. Many have play areas for children and open space for games; some have floral displays in formal beds or wildflower meadows, others have quiet areas where you can sit and relax or walks through woodland and fields.
Tyle Green open space include a lake which is home to this family of Mute Swans
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Three generations of one family enjoy Harrow Lodge Park, even though two of them now live in Inverness. Lucy McConnachie, age three, walks the trunk with help from mum Belinda and Grandmother Jenny Knowles Belinda said: “I enjoyed playing in this park when I was young but it’s changed a lot, the old black pipe that used to go through the park has gone and it’s much better looked after now."
www.havering.gov.uk/ trees
Strange sculptures at Cranham Brickfields
Sculpture of King Harold in Harold Wood Park
Rustic benches and clever planting provide quiet places at Jutsums Park, Romford
Most parks have good information signs like this one at Cranham Brickfields
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Spring Farm Park in Rainham is popular with families
Magpies enjoy insects in a stag’s coat in Bedfords Park, Havering-atte-Bower
Canadian Redwoods in Havering Country Park, Collier Row
William Young, of Beehive Court, Harold Wood takes a walk in Harold Wood Park with his visitors from Wales - son-in-law, Michael Joel, and Dougal, their West Highland Terrier. William said: “I used to walk in this park a lot with my wife before she died, it’s pleasant with a nice layout and is well looked after. It’s also nice watching the football here at weekends.”
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71 Signals join parade Havering residents turned out in force to show their support as the borough marked the national Armed Forces Day. Among those marching the parade route were Army Reservists from 71 Signal Regiment, which now has a base in London Road, Romford. Also on parade were local army and police cadets and Air Training Corps members along with veterans and Royal British Legion members. Before inspecting those on parade, The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Brian Eagling, said: “Here in Britain we have the finest and most professional military in the world and I was proud to lead Havering’s tribute to them on Armed Forces Day.” More information www.havering.gov.uk/armedforcesday
The Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums led the parade
Mayor of Havering. Councillor Brian Eagling, inspects the parade
Members of 71 Signals on parade at the Town Hall
Matt on school duty
Reservist Matt Galliers
Matt Galliers, a 21-yearold teaching assistant at Pyrgo Priory Primary School, in Harold Hill, marked the annual Reserves Day, by going to work in his uniform. Matt is with 124 Transport Squadron based at Warley.
More information www.havering.gov.uk/reservists
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The judges have been busy looking at all the entries received for the 12 categories in the Havering Business Awards 2015. The entries will be narrowed down to a maximum of three in each category with the winners announced, and receiving their award, at a gala ceremony on Friday 16 October. Categories are 1 Golden Anniversary Award for Achievement 2 Havering Business of the Year 3 Growing Business of the Year 4 Innovation Award 5 New Business of the Year 6 Apprentice of the Year 7 Customer Care 8 Best Small Business 9 Environmental Business of the Year 10 Business Person of the Year 11 Best Family Business of the Year 12 Staff Training and Development
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Get your tickets for a great night out Imagine the opportunities for great networking when you have 320 of the Borough’s leading business people in one room, set to celebrate at a prestigious venue with first class after dinner entertainment. Tickets for the Havering Business Awards 2015 gala presentation evening, on Friday 16 October at the CEME Conference Centre, Marsh Way, Rainham, are selling fast. Hosting the evening will be impressionist and comedian Francine Lewis, whose Britain’s Got Talent finalist clips went viral, becoming the most viewed clips from the show. She is renowned for her mimics of Sharon Osbourne, Cheryl Cole, Kim Kardashian and Alan ‘Chatty Man’ Carr, which will make this a thoroughly enjoyable night out.
Tickets, which include a threecourse dinner, pre-dinner drinks and wine with the meal, cost £80 plus VAT each or £750 plus VAT for a table of 10. Book your tickets booking@havering.gov.uk
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Accountants you can count on “Accountants need personality as well as technical expertise,” says Mac Robertson, Managing Partner at the Hornchurch offices of Haines Watts and just a few minutes in his company shows you he practises what he preaches. Mac was the country’s youngest qualified chartered accountant when he started his career with KPMG in London before setting up his own practice in partnership with fellow Coopers Company and Coburn School student Ian Milroy in 2000.
People first Mac continued: “It’s the people that make our business a success. “Out of the 28 staff we have at this office, eight of them are trainees. I believe that we should be encouraging young people to gain professional qualifications.” Daniel Rose (pictured left), joined Haines Watts four years ago, and said: “Since completing my professional qualification, I have taken on a permanent position. It’s a lot of responsibility, but I’m happy to work here as the people are really friendly.” Christie Little, (pictured left), who
Red Nose Day is just one of the charity events run each year
began at Haines Watts as a trainee, said: “I have one of the recently qualified accountants as a mentor and already have my own client list of nine companies. “There’s a lot of support available from colleagues as well as the opportunity to take on responsibility too, which is great.”
Community involvement Mac added: “We’re a local firm employing local people so we get involved in our community.
“All of our staff get involved in events such as Red Nose Day, and we also hold dress down days for different charities throughout the year. “In short Haines Watts gives a high standard of professional service for our clients, a good working environment for our staff and a commitment to our local community.” More information www.hwca.com
Coopers House, the Haines Watts offices in Hornchurch
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Practical advice for better business Havering entrepreneurs looking to launch or grow their own business can now get practical advice, tailored to suit their individual needs at no cost thanks to Enterprise for London, which has more than 100 years collective experience of successfully helping businesses grow. The three partners in Enterprise for London are Enterprise First, NBV and NWES. Enterprise for London Area Manager, Richard Salmon, said: “We have two contracts running in Havering, which are funded by central Government, and will be using the Havering Skills Academy in Romford High Street as our base to deliver free advice.
Crucial support “Initially our advisor we will be there one day a week and to make an appointment entrepreneurs need to ring 0207 101 0696 “The support is available for up to 24 months as we know that is the crucial time to get the foundations in place for a successful business.
Courses “We will also be running courses and seminars in the autumn to bring together local business people. “Our aim is to increase the marketing and financial management skills of Havering’s entrepreneurs to help them develop, create more local jobs and support the local economy.”
Business Awards Enterprise for London is also sponsoring the Golden Anniversary Award for Achievement at the Havering Business Awards 2015. Richard added: “We chose to sponsor this award because it is for businesses that have succeeded over at least the last 10 years, making a positive contribution to the economy, and such a long and successful future is what we want for the start-up businesses we are helping.
Support “We are also working with Havering Council to identify what business support already exists in the Borough so we can then see what else is needed and how we can help provide it.” More information www.EnterpriseforLondon.com
One to one tailored advice is available
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Business news to your inbox More than 6,700 subscribers receive Havering Council’s monthly Business Briefing email update, which includes details of forthcoming events, awards, changes in legislation and how to access funding to boost their business. If you and your staff are not getting a copy, log onto the website below and choose Business Briefing from the list. Don’t miss out, sign up today. More information www.havering.gov.uk/Havering-Updates
Networking group meetings Networking is a proven way to build good relations with other businesses, which can lead to referrals and new contracts. There are a number of networking groups in Havering including those listed below.
4N This networking group meets on alternate Thursdays at The Liberty Bell, Mercury Gardens, Romford RM1 3EN from 8am until 10am. www.4networking.biz/Events
BNI Valour chapter This networking group meets each Tuesday morning at YMCA, Roneo Corner, Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 OPH. www.bni.eu/chapter.php?chapter=2200
ebn (Effective Business Networking) The Upminster and Hornchurch group meets at Manor Hotel, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham RM13 9EL from 8am until 10am on alternate Tuesdays. www.effectivebusinessnetwork.co.uk
Forum of Private Business This group meets on the second Friday of each month at YMCA, Roneo Corner, Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 OPH, from 7.30am.
gerrygoldner.fpb@gmail.com
Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) and Essex FSB
Diary Dates Leader’s Business Network Events 5.30pm, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BD ■■ ■■
Thursday 1 October Thursday 10 December
Women in Business (WIB) 5.30pm, Havering College, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LL ■■ ■■
Wednesday 9 September Wednesday 11 November
Booking and more information www.havering.gov.uk/businessevents
These are joint networking events on the first Friday of each month from 7.30am until 9am. www.haveringbusiness.org.uk
NELE (Networking in East London and Essex) This group meets at The Railway Hotel, Station Lane, Hornchurch RM12 6SB, from 12.30pm until 2.30pm. Dates available on website. www.networking-in-east-london-andessex.co.uk
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Recycling Initiatives
Historic Buildings & Gardens
Give and Take Days Romford Library, St Edward's Way, Romford RM1 3AR Last Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 1.30pm www.havering.gov.uk/ Giveandtakedays
Bedfords Park Walled Garden Broxhill Road, Vyner Street Havering-atte-Bower RM14 1QH kirsty@clear-village.org
Museums
Growing Friends over 50s club First Wednesday of each month
Cabinet and Full Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BB. All meetings are on Wednesdays and start at 7.30pm. They can also be watched on line at www. havering.gov.uk/webcast Cabinet meetings are scheduled for 23 September, 14 October, 18 November, 16 December, 20 January, 10 February (Budget and Council Tax setting), 16 March, 13 April and 11 May. Full Council meetings are scheduled for 16 September, 25 November, 27 January, 24 February (Budget and Council Tax), 23 March and 18 May.
Havering Museum 19-21 High Street Romford RM1 1JU www.haveringmuseum.org.uk Spy Catchers Talk 26 August, 7pm Olympic Park Guided Walk 7 September, 11am Stained Glass Spectacular Exhibition Wednesday – Saturday until 29 August 11am – 5pm Anything Goes Exhibition Wednesday – Saturday until 29 August 11am – 5pm Havering Museum Photographic Group First Thursday of the month 1.30 – 3.30pm Reminiscences Club Fridays 1.30 – 3.30pm
Dates may change, please check www. havering.gov.uk for latest information.
Portsmouth and Southsea coach trip. Book through billcdale@gmail.com 12 September
Libraries
Children’s events Forensics: Discover the Mystery of Crime Solving 20 August 11am – 12noon 21 August 2 – 3pm
Havering Libraries hold many events, of interest to people of all ages. Please check the website for latest details or phone your local library. Booking is usually advisable. Collier Row – 434936 Elm Park – 434919 Gidea Park – 434978 Harold Wood – 434975 Harold Hill – 434973 Hornchurch – 434903 Rainham – 434970 Romford – 432387/89 South Hornchurch – 434921 Upminster – 434933
Children’s mobiles & bunting 21 August 10.30am – 12noon Children’s puppetry 26 August 10.30am – 12noon Children's’ mask making 28 August, 10am – 12.30pm Free Summer Fun day 29 August, 10am – 4pm sales@craftyarts.co.uk Phoenix Art Group Francis Bardsley Academy Brentwood Road Gidea Park RM1 2RR Tuesdays from 2 – 4pm beenaphoenix@gmail.com
All numbers are 01708 unless stated.
Cabinet and Council meetings
19 August 10.30am – 12noon
Pirates and Sea Monsters 20 August 2 – 3pm 21 August 11am – 12noon Carnival time around the World 26 August 11am –12noon Toys: Family fun afternoon 26 August 2 – 3pm Harry Potter and the Museum of Spells 28 August 11am –12noon
Music Rainham Hall The Broadway, Rainham RM13 9YN www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ rainham-hall Hall open daily from 7 October 10am – 5pm Rainham Hall Festival 11 October, 11am – 3pm Upminster Tithe Barn Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 2TX 5,6,19 and 20 September 3 and 4 October 10.30am – 4pm www.upminstertithe barn.co.uk Upminster Windmill St Mary’s Lane Upminster RM14 2QL 5,6,19 and 20 September 2 – 5pm www.upminsterwind mill.co.uk
Arts Havering Arts Council Havering Arts Council represents arts groups in Havering and has a full programme of events. www.haveringarts council.org.uk Crafty Arts Creative House, Bryant Avenue, Harold Hill RM3 0AP Knit and Natter Group Tuesdays 10am – 12noon Children’s watercolour experimentation
Fairkytes Accordion Club Fairkytes Arts Centre Billet Lane Hornchurch RM11 3AX First Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm fac.enquiries@outlook.com Fairkytes Live British guitar legend Gordon Giltrap Fairkytes Arts Centre Billet Lane Hornchurch RM11 1XL 4 September, 7.30pm www.havering.gov.uk/ FairkytesLive Funky Voices Fairkytes Arts Centre, 51 Billet Lane Hornchurch RM11 1AX Mondays, 8 – 10pm www.funkyvoices.co.uk Havering Concert Orchestra (HCO) North Street Halls North Street Hornchurch RM11 1QX Wednesdays during term-time, 7.30 – 9.30pm Concert at Frances Bardsley Academy, Brentwood Road Gidea Park, RM1 2RR 21 November, 7.30pm See website for programme details www.hcoweb.co.uk Havering Music Makers Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith’s Lane Hornchurch RM13 7AH Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 – 10pm join@haveringmusic makers.co.uk
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36 | AUTUMN 2015 | living IN HAVERING The Salvation Army Raphael Park Bandstand Main Road, Romford RM2 5EB Music for a Summer’s Day Sunday 13 September 1 – 3pm The Queens Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT www.queens-theatre.co.uk Charity Concert 14 October 2015, 2pm
Theatre Ad Hoc Theatre Club The New Windmill Hall St Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 3NX Ad Hoc Players Quiz Night 21 August, 8 – 11pm Pre-booking required adhocplayers@live.co.uk Wesley Players Theatre Group Wesley Hall, Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1AE Death Walked In 24 – 26 September 8 – 10pm tickets@wesley-players.co.uk Brookside Theatre 21a Eastern Road Romford RM1 3NH www.brooksidetheatre.com Queens Theatre Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT www.queens-theatre.co.uk
Special events Team Havering Aquathlon Coopers Coburn School St Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 3HS 23 August, 8 – 11am www.runnersworld.co.uk/ teamhaveringaquathlon British Sugarcraft Guild Hornchurch & Upminster Branch Meeting Room, Hornchurch Library, North St, Hornchurch RM11 1TB A Demonstration on 'Fantasy Toadstool House' by Petra Skinner 5 September, 1.30 – 3.30pm A Demonstration on 'Collage on a Cake' by Ann Brooker 3 October, 1.30 – 3.30pm
Elm Park Horticultural Guild The Assembly Hall Eyhurst Avenue Elm Park RM12 4RA www.ephg.co.uk Autumn Show 5 September, 2.30 – 4.30pm Social Dance 17 October, 7 – 11pm Winter Show 31 October, 2.30 – 4.30pm Turkey and Tinsel break at Coppice Hotel, Babbacombe 16 to 20 November Pre-Christmas Party 28 November, 7 – 11pm New Year’s Eve Party Night 31 December, 7 – 11pm The Old Chapel St Mary’s Lane Upminster RM14 2QR Pottery Painting Café Every Thursday to 27 August, 10am – 2pm www.theoldchapel upminster.co.uk Havering Summer Sports and Crafts Roadshow Harrow Lodge Park Hornchurch RM11 1JR 18 August, 1 – 4pm Macon Way Cranham RM14 1NZ 25 August, 1 – 4pm Love Food Hate Waste Champion's Training Workshop Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BB 17 September 5.30 – 7.30pm www.havering.gov.uk/ lovefood Meet the Leader Sainsbury’s, 101-105 High St, Hornchurch RM1 1TX Friday 11 September 1 – 2pm The Liberty Shopping Centre (behind Starbucks Coffee) Romford, RM1 3RL Friday 9 October, 1 – 2pm Tesco, Bridge Road, Rainham, RM13 9YZ Friday 6 November, 1 – 2pm www.havering.gov.uk/ MeetTheLeader Saint Francis’ Hospice London Bridges Walk Pre-booking required 5 September 8am – 6pm www.sfh.org.uk/londonbridges-walk
Coach Tours Shirley’s Coach Tours Margate,19 August Regents Open Air Theatre, ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ 22 August Savoy Theatre, ‘Gypsy: The Musical’, 9 September St Omer, France 28 September Tinsel and Turkey, Llandudno 2 to 6 November Thursford Spectacular Christmas Show 3 December www.shirleytours.co.uk
Groups & Societies Active Living 50+ Salvation Army High Street Romford RM1 1JJ Silver Linx Mondays, 10am – 2pm Elm Park Community Association Assembly Halls, Eyhurst Ave, Elm Park RM12 4RA Coffee Morning Fridays, 10am - 12noon Namco Funscape Bowling The Brewery, Waterloo Road Romford, RM1 1AU The Ten Pin Bowling Club First Tuesday of the month 11am NatWest Bank 10 South Street, Romford RM1 1RD Techy Teas Helping 50+ residents get to grips with technology (iphones, tablets etc.) Third Thursday of the month 10am – 12noon kim@haveringcab.org.uk Barn and Folk Dance Group Collier Row Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane Collier Row RM5 3QJ Tuesdays, 1.45 – 3.45pm jessie_benham@hotmail.co.uk British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) Upminster and District Branch St. Laurence Church Hall Corbets Tey Road Upminster RM14 2BB Thursdays, 8 – 10.30pm British Cactus & Succulent Society Havering Branch Carries Hall, 27 Roneo Corner, Romford, RM7 0PJ T 447778 Third Saturday of the month 7 – 10pm
British Sugarcraft Guild Hornchurch and Upminster Branch Hornchurch Library North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB First Saturday of the month, 1.30 – 3.30pm Collier Row Horticultural Society and Allotments Association Autumn Show Collier Row Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane Romford RM5 3QJ 19 September 2 – 4pm valkenh@o2.co.uk Collier Row Townswomen’s Guild Collier Row Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row RM5 3QJ First and third Tuesday of the month, 1.30 – 4pm mclary2012@btinternet.com Dance for fun – ballet tap and modern South Hornchurch Community Hall, Nelson Road Hornchurch RM13 8AP T 559275 Tuesdays 4 – 5pm Saturdays 9.30am – 1pm East of London Family History Society Havering Branch Trinity Church, Gaynes Road Upminster RM14 2YS First Saturday of the month Doors open 1pm meeting starts at 2pm The Computer Group meets at same venue 11am – 1pm www.eolfhs.org.uk ebn Hornchurch and Upminster Manor Hotel, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham, RM13 9EL Business network Group Alternate Tuesdays 8 – 10am www.effective business network.co.uk/hornchurch Elm Park Horticultural Guild At side of Elm Park Library St. Nicholas Avenue Elm Park RM12 4PT Sundays (February to November) 9.30am – 12 noon Trading huts open www.ephg.co.uk
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Epilepsy Action Romford Coffee and Chat Group Jackson’s Café, 47 High Street, Romford RM1 1JL Third Wednesday of the month from 16 September, 11am – 1pm medgar@epilepsy.org.uk Four Seasons Knitting & Craft Club Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford RM7 0LB Mondays, 7 – 10pm www.rgcasc.org Gadabouts Club Havering Indoor Bowls Club Rear of Hornchurch Leisure Centre, Harrow Lodge Park Hornchurch Road Hornchurch RM11 1JU First Tuesday of the month, 8.15 – 10.30pm gadabouts@live.co.uk Friends of Raphael’s Park Raphael Park, Main Road Gidea Park RM2 5EB Litter Picks 1 September, 10am – 12 noon Raphael Park Café 20 September, 10am – 11am, Raphael Park Playground info@forlfp.org.uk
www.havering.gov.uk/living | AUTUMN 2015 | 37 Haven Ladies Club Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 0LB Alternate Tuesdays 8 – 10pm www.rgcasc.org Havering Antique Collectors Club Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood RM3 0QA Third Friday of each month, 7.30pm 07947 367258 Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) Greenfields, Kilmartin Way Elm Park RM12 5NB Yoga Class Mondays 10 – 11.30am Wednesdays 9.30 – 11am Lunch Club Wednesdays, 12 noon – 2pm Coffee Stop Thursdays, 2 – 4pm Punjabi Class Thursdays, 6 – 7.30pm www.haswa.org.uk Havering Board Gamers Cranham Community Centre Marlborough Gardens Cranham RM14 1SR First, third and fifth
Thursday of the month 7.30 – 10pm fransnook@yahoo.co.uk
Collier Row, Romford RM5 3LH Wednesdays, 12.30 – 3.30pm Maureen.hunter44@yahoo.com
Havering East Rotary Club Upminster Golf Club, Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 1AU Tuesdays, 7.30 – 10pm www.haveringeastrotary.org
North Ockendon Handbell Ringers St Mary’s Magdalene Church Hall Church Lane, North Ockendon RM14 3QH T 459339 Tuesdays, from 8 September 7.30 – 9.30pm
Havering Over 50s Forum Council Chamber, Havering Town Hall, Main Road Romford RM1 3BD Second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm www.Havo50Forum.org Hornchurch and District Historical Society Hornchurch Library, 44 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB Last Friday of the month except July, August and December, 7.15pm hdhs.barn@btinternet.com Ladies Guild Salvation Army Citadel, High Street, Romford RM1 1JJ Last Thursday of the month, 8pm charleswendythompson@ ntlworld.com Make and Take card-making club Worthington Scout Hall Collier Row Road,
Parkinson’s UK Havering and District Branch Langton’s Registry Office Langton’s House, Billet Lane Hornchurch RM11 1XJ First and third Tuesday of theh month (from 6 October) 2 – 4pm www.parkinsons.org.uk Passione Italiana Italian and English bilingual presentations Faraglioni Restaurant 42 Rush Green Road Romford RM7 0QA Second Sunday of the month 5 – 7pm lapassioneitaliana@gmail.com Positive Living Group 477 Mawney Road Romford RM7 8QA Every other Monday 7.45 – 10pm www.positiveliving groups.org.uk
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38 | AUTUMN 2015 | living IN HAVERING Psychic Café Friends Meeting House 7 Balgores Crescent Gidea Park RM2 6AB Last Friday of the month 7.30 – 9.30pm info@hands-4-healing.co.uk RSPB Rainham Marshes RSPB Rainham Marshes New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet RM19 1SZ Daily until 27 August, between 9.30am and 5pm (times vary) Family Summer Holiday Drop-in Activities Sundays 1 – 3.30pm Sunday Stroll www.rspb.org.uk/rainham Reiki Share South Hornchurch RM13 7AJ Second Wednesday of the month, 7 – 10pm info@hands-4-healing.co.uk Romford and District Historical Society myplace, 343 Dagenham Park Drive, Romford RM3 9DJ Last Monday of the month (except August) 7.30 – 9.30pm www.romford historicalsociety.org.uk Romford Embroiderers Guild Romford United Reformed Church, Western Road Romford, RM1 3LP Second Saturday of themonth 2 – 4pm www.romfordem broiderers.org.uk
RSPB Havering Local Group Upstairs Meeting Room Hornchurch Library North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB Second Friday of each month (September to May) 7.30–9.45pm Coach trips to nature reserves in the South-East Last Saturday of each month (September to May) 7am onwards www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ havering Rush Green Community Association Over 50s Club Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford RM7 0LB Fourth Friday of the month, 7.30 – 9.30pm www.rgcasc.org Rush Green Floral Art Club Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford RM7 0LB Third Monday of the month 2 – 4pm www.rgcasc.org Scottish Country Dancing Community Hall, Tesco Extra 300 Hornchuch Road Hornchurch RM11 1PY Mondays 1.30 – 3.30pm St Laurence Church Minor Hall, Corbets Tey Road Upminster RM14 2BB Fridays 10 – 11.45am T 07976 438950
Silver Lynx Craft andSocial Club The Salvation Army Hall, High Street, Romford RM1 1JJ Mondays, 10am – 2pm All welcome. Free to attend martie0707@sky.com Upminster and District Horticultural Society New Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH Second Tuesday of the month www.upminster horticulturalsociety.co.uk Upminster and District Probus Club Cranleigh Restaurant 84 Station Lane Hornchurch RM12 6LX Last Wednesday of the month, 11.30am – 3pm www.upminsterprobus.com
Sports & Fitness Havering Sports Council Havering Sports Council represents sports groups in Havering and operates a bursary scheme for young sports people www.haveringsports council.org.uk Albany School Badminton Club The Albany School Broadstone Road, Hornchurch RM12 4AJ Tuesdays during term time 8 – 10pm www.badminton.1court.net Elm Park Lawn Tennis Club Social Tennis Fridays, 7 – 9.30pm Junior Coaching Saturdays, 11am – 4pm
Upminster Wine and Social Club Social Centre, 103 Front Lane, Cranham RM14 1XN Third Thursday of the month T Jim Johnson 01708 224214
Adult coaching Sundays 10am – 11.30am
Whist Club Cranham Community Association, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham RM14 1SR Wednesdays and Fridays 7.30 – 9.30pm lindaevans147@yahoo.co.uk
Hare Park Badminton Club St Michael’s Church Main Hall, Main Road Gidea Park RM2 5EL Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm anitaaudritt@btinternet.com
Social Tennis from 12 noon – 5pm Next to 14 Woburn Avenue Elm Park RM12 4NG elmparkltc@gmail.com
Harrow Lodge Juniors Parkrun Harrow Lodge Park Hornchurch Road Hornchurch RM11 1JU Meet at Warren Drive car park from 9am. Free 2km run aged 4 to14yrs. Sundays, 9am www.parkrun.org.uk/ harrowlodge-juniors Havering 90 Joggers Abbs Cross Health and Fitness Centre, Abbs Cross Academy Abbs Cross Lane Hornchurch RM12 4YB Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm www.h90j.org Havering CTC (Cyclists' Touring Club) Outside Roomes Home and Fashion, Station Road Upminster RM14 2SX First Sunday of the month 8.45am www.ctchavering.btck.co.uk Havering Sailing Club Stubbers Outdoor Pursuit Centre, Ockendon Road Corbets Tey, Upminster RM14 2TY Saturdays, March – November 12 noon – 6pm www.haveringsailing club.org.uk
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Havering Thunder Basketball Club Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road, Hornchurch RM11 3AD Age over eight years Sundays, 10am – 12 noon T 07843 936170 Highlands Mini Tennis Academy The Albany School Broadstone Road Hornchurch RM12 4AJ Tuesdays or Thursdays Weekly during term time Tots 6 – 7pm Reds 7 – 8pm www.hylandstennis.co.uk Hornchurch Cycle Club Mecca car park 31 High Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TP Wednesdays, 7pm Social ride Sundays, 7.30am Medium fast ride www.hornchurchcc.com Hornchurch Swimming Club Hornchurch Sports Centre Harrow Lodge Park Hornchurch RM11 1JU www.facebook.com/ HornchurchSC
Ju Jitsu Clockhouse Methodist Church, Clockhouse Lane Collier Row, RM5 3QP Wednesdays Juniors 5.50 – 6.50pm (from 4 years old) Adults 7.30 – 9.15pm www.ryujujitsu.com North Romford Short Mat Bowls Club North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane Collier Row RM5 3QJ Mondays and Wednesdays 9am – 12 noon Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 1.30 – 4.30pm terry8266@btinternet.com North Romford Wine Circle North Romford Community Association Hall, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row RM5 3QJ Third Thursday of the month, 7.45 – 10pm Rush Green Community Association Indoor Bowls Club Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 0LB Alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 – 10pm www.rgcasc.org
Stubbers Young Mariners Stubbers Activity Centre, Ockendon Road, Upminster RM14 2TY Sundays, 1 March to 30 November, 9am – 4pm www.sym.org.uk Tapestry Walking Football Romford YMCA, Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 0PH Mondays 12 noon – 1pm Sanders School, Suttons Lane, Hornchurch RM12 Thursdays 7 – 8pm www.tapestry-uk.org Tweed Way (50+) Sports Club Havering Road Methodist Church Hall in Moray Way, Rise Park, Romford, RM1 4YD. playing darts, short mat bowls, snooker, pool, table tennis, scrabble, etc. Alternate Tuesdays tweedwaysportsclub@ ymail.com Zumba Derham Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB Fridays 11.45am St Helen’s Church Hall The Broadway, Rainham London RM13 9YN Fridays 1.30pm mandy55zumba@gmail.com
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