LIVING
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Issue 189 • www.havering.gov.uk
Edition sponsored by Wates Residential
Looking to the future – building new homes for Havering residents See pages 20–23
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Leader's welcome 2020 not only brings another exciting year ahead for Havering but heralds a new decade for our special borough. We will continue to invest in our roads and pavements – £30milllion over the next three years. We will see the opening of the new sports centre in Hornchurch and you can read much more about that on page 5. We can also now proceed with our plans to bring a new leisure centre to the south of the borough and you can read about the new Rainham Sports Centre on page 11. The Council's ambitious regeneration plans are progressing quickly. Over the next 15 years, the 12 Estates Project with Wates Residential and joint venture in Rainham with Notting Hill Genesis, will greatly increase the number of affordable homes for local people. We are committed to creating not only homes but communities.
In mid-October together with the Chief Execuive and cabinet colleagues I visited the Solar, Serena and Sunrise site in South Hornchurch. We met key executives from Wates Residential to see first-hand the work underway as part of our exciting 12 Estates redevelopment programme.
As you have probably noticed this edition of Living in Havering magazine is sponsored by one of our joint venture partners, Wates Residential. Pages 20 – 23 of this magazine give you a taste of how we are committed to working with our regeneration partners to deliver so much more than just bricks and mortar. 2020 also marks the 75th anniversary of VE and VJ Days and the end of World War II. It is therefore fitting that later this year a new heritage centre marking the significant role RAF Hornchurch played during that conflict is opened to the public. Read about that on page 27. Lastly, over this year, the Council will be celebrating young people in our borough through our Youth Takeover. This will include a programme of events and activities, all kicking off with a special edition of Living in Havering magazine in March that will be co-edited by some budding young journalists. 2020 is the start of a great decade for Havering and I am proud to be able to take our borough forward, together.
Councillor Damian White, Leader of the Council www.havering.gov.uk/Leader
CONTACT DAMIAN Tell Damian what you think. Complete this form and post it to: Councillor Damian White, Leader of the Council, Havering Council, Town Hall, Romford, RM1 3BB. Alternatively you can email him at: CouncillorDamian.White @havering.gov.uk
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In mid-December I joined Cabinet colleagues Cllr Robert Benham and Cllr Roger Ramsey to plant a Silver Birch tree outside the Town Hall in Romford. My Council’s arboriculture service is working with City Suburban Tree Surgeons Ltd, to plant 55 trees to help improve the quality of air at air quality hotspots in the borough, including Roneo Corner, Romford, Rainham Village, the Romford ring road and Rush Green Road. This is just the beginning of our Air Quality Action Plan.
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Sport for all Plans for a new leisure centre in Rainham move ahead
Tackling homelessness Working together to end rough sleeping and prevent homelessness
Cover picture: Built Environment students from Havering College visit the Napier and New Plymouth House construction site in Rainham, November 2019.
Building talent Better journeys Thousands of metres of roads and pavements are being resurfaced
Students learn their craft in Rainham
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Youth takeover In March we’re turning over Living in Havering magazine to the young people of the borough. We’re inviting them to write about the issues that matter to them the most. If you’re a young person aged up to 24 (or you know someone who is), then get in touch with your ideas. However, be warned, we’ll probably ask you to write about the topic you’ve suggested. The edition will also be edited by young people. We’ll consider all ideas and do our best to cover as many as possible, where space allows. We’ll be in touch with further instructions and ask you to have your articles completed and submitted by Friday, 14 February. Please contact living@havering.gov.uk. Please add “Youth Takeover” and your chosen subject in the heading.
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shape Havering’s Poppy Appeal was launched at the Town Hall for the first time with the unveiling of a poignant poppy installation created by Havering Council, schools and local community groups. The unique art project involves six wire sculptures of soldiers, covered in handcrafted poppies, in all shapes and sizes, and placed in blankets of red flowers lining the entrance to the Town Hall. Local schools were involved, with Redden Court School,
Construction work on the new Hornchurch Sports Centre has hit another milestone with the roof now in place. The new facilities are being delivered by Havering Council, working in partnership with Everyone Active, who manage the Council’s leisure centres. It is part of a huge investment in leisure and sport facilities by the Council, including Sapphire Ice & Leisure in Romford, which celebrated its first anniversary in February 2019. At the new centre, residents will be able to enjoy a 25 metre long eight-lane swimming pool, a 20m wide learning and diving pool with movable floor to change the depth, a 100 plus station health and fitness suite, three exercise studios and top-class changing facilities. Cllr Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said: “It is very exciting to see the great progress we’re making towards delivering a fantastic new sports centre for Hornchurch.” The steel frame was completed in October 2019 "We are committed to investing and improving our leisure and sport facilities in the borough. With the continuing success of Sapphire Ice and Leisure, this new centre in Hornchurch, and a new sports centre south of the borough, we’re providing the facilities residents need to live healthy and happy lives.” The new centre is expected to open in September 2020.
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News Enforcing standards
Switch and save
The Big London Energy Switch is a way of saving money on your gas and electricity. Residents group together and then the energy companies bid against each other in an auction to get their custom. By grouping together residents can get much lower tariffs as the energy companies want to get lots of customers in one go and so offer much lower tariffs than if an individual customer had contacted them. Nearly 16,000 Havering residents have already signed up to save. You can too! The deadline to sign up is 11 February 2020.
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Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards team have been out across the borough checking on whether local retailers and pubs are selling age-restricted goods and alcohol to young people aged under 18. In a recent operation officers accompanied by teenage volunteers, re-visited four traders, to see if they had followed previous advice to be compliant and adhere to the law, when it comes to selling the age-related products. Three retailers passed this time around and one failed again. Officers will now return to that premises to let them know what the next course of action is, if further advice is not taken on board, it can lead to prosecution. As well as local shops, the team visited pubs as part of the Challenge 25 initiative. Challenge 25 is a scheme that encourages anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID when they want to buy alcohol. The premises they visit should ask for the ID if they look under 25. After visiting nine pubs with a 20-year-old volunteer, they found three failed the test and didn’t ask for ID. Officers will re-visit these premises for further tests and if they fail again, will take the necessary enforcement action. Cllr Viddy Persaud, Havering’s Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Safety, said: “We urge residents to be our eyes and ears and report any concerns they have, so we can help keep our young people keep safe.”
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Parking: what's next? Last year the council embarked on a parking review of nine areas in the borough (Elm Park, Romford, Upminster and Upminster Bridge, Hornchurch, Emerson Park, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Hylands and Rainham). This was to hear from households what issues they had with parking in their street. We received a massive response with over 5,600 responses. The information we gathered from this review is now being used to help form a clear understanding on what measures households want, to make it easier to park. This could include proposals for Control Parking Zones (CPZs), double or single yellow lines, disabled parking bays or something else. Or it might mean no action at all. These proposals will be presented back to residents in these areas to see what they think, to give them an opportunity to express their views. If residents decide they do want a change, like a CPZ, then a formal consultation will take place. Alongside this, there were four engagement sessions to talk to businesses about the challenges faced in Hornchurch and
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Upminster from parking and a drop in customers. To help improve this, the council set up free parking in town centres at the weekend leading up to and just after Christmas and launched a shop local campaign. More work is taking place on other solutions to encourage shoppers to continue using our high streets. Cllr Osman Dervish, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “We said we will listen to residents about the issues they faced on parking in their streets. We will continue to do this over the next year to make sure we find a suitable solution for each street and area covered in the review. We know that it might become harder in the future with more commuters parking near stations when the Elizabeth Line is finally up and running. So we need to prepare for this. “With regards to our high streets, we know they are changing and it is, for some, a challenging time. Nationally, we have seen a change in people’s habits due to a number of reasons, including different use of our high streets and more online shopping. This is why we are looking at a number of ways in how we can try and compliment these changes and work with businesses in continuing to make them attractive places to enjoy, visit and spend money. This includes everything from improving the general environment and marketing to loyalty schemes and much much more.”
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Help to reduce loneliness A new service for people aged 65 and over who would like to connect with people or interests in the community has launched in Havering and the neighbouring borough of Barking & Dagenham. Reconnections by Independent Age will be aimed at people who are feeling lonely, providing support and advice on making new local connections.
Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Independent Age, said: “Social disconnection can happen to anyone at any stage in life and is a growing problem across Britain. We believe one of the best ways to address this challenge is through meaningful, sustained, local engagement that doesn’t just provide companionship, but builds community too.”
The locally-run service will be supported by volunteers who will work alongside participants to understand what matters to them. It’s not always fun or easy to go it alone so Reconnections will work with local partners to bring together a network of people who want to support each other. From ten-pin bowling to a meal out; to sharing a trip to the cinema or a walk with the dog - everyone enjoys something different and the Reconnections team will help match people to what will be fun for them and help them feel better connected. It can be hard to find that motivation or confidence, so the service offers one-to-one support along the way.
The service is supported by local partners including Havering Council and Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
Reconnections by Independent Age will build on the success of the original Reconnections service in Worcestershire.
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Ceri Jacob, Managing Director of those CCGs, commented: “This important programme will help us work collectively with our local communities, the voluntary sector and other statutory partners to reduce loneliness. As a local system we are committed to preventing avoidable ill health or intervening early to prevent deterioration in health, and the Reconnections programme will make a valuable contribution to that commitment.” Independent Age is currently recruiting sociable and creative people to join the local Reconnections team. It’s easy to volunteer and just an hour a week could make a huge difference to a local older person. It’s very flexible and can be planned around other commitments. To find out more or to apply email Chrissy.Damien@ReconnectionsLocal.org. For more information about Reconnections, or to sign up to participate in the service call 020 7050 6565 or visit their website. i www.ReconnectionsLocal.org
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The new Mercury Land Holdings development in Hornchurch, Winterberry Court, is now over 75% secured with new tenants set to move in this month (January 2020). If you are looking for brand new rented accommodation in the heart of Hornchurch visit www.placetocallhome.co.uk
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If so, The Havering Telecare Centre may be able to help you. We provide assistive technology in your own home and could also attend to your property 24 hours a day in case of an emergency, all at a low weekly cost. Assistive Technology includes but not limited to: Pendants that can be worn in the garden and bath, Smoke & Carbon Monoxide detectors monitored 24 hours a day (we call Emergency Services if you are unavailable i.e. in hospital), Bed sensors that can switch on lamps when you get out of bed. If you would like to be more independent in your own home or help someone else, then please contact us for further details quoting LM20.
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Cabinet and Full Council meetings are open to the public and are held at 7.30pm (unless stated otherwise) in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB. Forthcoming meeting dates are as follows: Cabinet – 12 February Full Council – 26 February Cabinet – 11 March Full Council – 25 March They can also be watched online at www.havering.gov. uk/webcast Dates may change, please check www.havering.gov. uk/calendarmeetings for latest information.
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The Compliance Team in Havering Council’s Housing team have been checking all of our apartment blocks as part of regular health and safety inspections and they discovered that in some locations tenants and leaseholders were storing items in communal electrical cupboards, and in some cases had even fitted their own private locks.
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The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their help to draw up a new pattern of Council wards for Havering. The consultation is the first part of an electoral review which will re-draw ward boundaries across the borough. The consultation runs until Monday 2 March 2020. The boundaries in Havering have not been reviewed since 1999, and the Commission, who are responsible for conducting reviews of local authority electoral ward boundaries, has determined that they should be reviewed in advance of the next Council elections in 2022. The Commission has also announced that Havering should have 54 councillors in future. That’s no change from the current arrangements.
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free childcare for working parents • Working parents can access up to 30 hours childcare in Havering from April 2020 if their 30 hour code has a start date on or before 31/03/2020. • If you already access 30 hours childcare make sure you reconfirm on time, by logging into your childcare service account. • Don’t delay. For further information and to apply now, visit www.havering.gov.uk/earlyyears or www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
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The new Rainham Leisure Centre has found its home at the Rainham Recreation Ground, following a Cabinet Meeting on 15 January and a community conversation around where the multi-million pound leisure centre should be located. An artist's impression of how the new swimming pool will look The new centre, which will have a dance and spinning studio, 72-station fitness suite and six-lane swimming pool, will be a modular design, meaning it can be built quickly. Council officers looked at a similar building – Becontree Heath Leisure Centre in Dagenham – when developing proposals. Chosen for its central Rainham location, good transport connections, the centre can be built quickly and economically. Residents also felt that this was the correct choice, with 66% preferring it to the alternative site. The alternative site was the Havering College grounds off New Road, which would have involved significant cost and would not be available until 2021 – by which time the central Rainham site could be well underway. Following the withdrawal from managing Chafford Sports Complex in June 2019, the Council has been working with Everyone Cllr Damian White with school children from Rainham Village Primary Active, our leisure centre operator, to find a School looking forward to the new centre they will be using site for a brand new replacement facility. The next steps are to progress detailed designs and "We’ve taken on board residents’ views and chosen a site that is submit a planning application. ideally located, quick to progress and within close proximity to Cllr Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said: other shops and facilities. We are committed to giving everybody “I am proud to say that we have agreed a new site for the the opportunity to get active and delivering a new sports centre Rainham Leisure Centre, following through on our commitment for the residents of Rainham strengthens this commitment to to providing state-of-the-art facilities for residents in the south of help residents live happy, healthy lives.” the borough. The new Rainham Leisure Centre is due to open in 2021. www.havering.gov.uk/living www.havering.gov.uk/living ||February February 2020 2020 | 11
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Before Enforcement action by Havering Council officers tackling the problem of unsuitable accommodation being used for homes of multiple occupation has now seen £569,500 issued in penalty notices to criminal landlords in the past 18 months. During this time, the Council's private housing enforcement team has: • issued 169 penalty notices • sent out 3,370 formal warning letters • run 45 multi-agency enforcement operations, working with the Council’s planning enforcement team, police and immigration. As well as carrying out enforcement action, the Council is working closely with landlords to help them make the necessary improvements to properties that have been found in poor conditions and give them advice on having the correct licence. A landlord in Fitzilian Avenue, Harold Wood, who was recently issued a final penalty notice and £2,500 fine for breaching licence conditions, has already met some of the recommendations required, including reducing the number of occupants in the property, installing new windows, and 12 | February 2020 | LIVING in Havering
After fitting new fire doors in the kitchen and a fully working fire safety alarm. Cllr Viddy Persaud, Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Safety, said: “This is a great example of us taking necessary enforcement action but also working with landlords to help them provide decent homes that are of a high standard for residents to live in. “Our officers will continue to be proactive to make sure tenants are living safely in private rented accommodation.” The Council’s Landlord Licencing Scheme, which began in 2018, requires private landlords of HMOs to apply for a licence. The scheme was introduced to tackle the poor management of private rented homes, overcrowding and anti-social behaviour. Over the next year we will be working even more closely with Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge. New government funding will enable us to work together to oust rogue landlords from Havering and our neighbouring boroughs.
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celebrate Havering will be celebrating the VE Day 75th anniversary weekend with an event in Romford Market on Saturday 9 May from 11am to 4pm which will include the following: • Anthony Bygraves – singing his dads sing-along wartime album • The Victory Vixens – performing wartime classics, including Roll out the barrel • The RBL Band and Corp of Drums • A 1940s Austin Utility bomb disposal car as part of the display and a Second World War bomb disposal display • Weapons table - various genuine World War II weaponry
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• Mine detection - manned by a member of The Royal Pioneers, this have-a-go activity will train the recruits (children) in the importance of the detection of mines during the war. They will have a go at detecting their own mines with child-friendly metal detectors. The Council is also encouraging residents to hold street parties on May 8, 9 or 10. Don’t forget that Friday 8 May is a Bank Holiday this year instead of the usual first Monday in May. Guidance on holding a street party and how to apply is available on the Havering Council website.
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Safe Havering
Tackling homelessness together
Have your say and help us end rough sleeping
Residents are being asked to comment on plans to prevent homelessness and make Havering a place where nobody needs to sleep rough. Havering Council has set out its draft Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeper Strategy, which includes innovative plans on how to tackle rough sleeping over the next five years through early intervention, improved partnership working, supporting vulnerable residents and increasing the supply of affordable housing. The strategy focuses on preventing homelessness in the first place, but also outlines efforts to reach out and assist people sleeping rough. This assistance involves working with organisations to provide not only housing support, but mental health, drug, and other care to ensure that the root causes of rough sleeping are being tackled. For known rough sleepers in Havering in 2018, more than 75 per cent had additional mental health, alcohol or drug related issues that needed addressing. The consultation consists of four priorities: 1. Managing homelessness demand • Is the prevention of homelessness the right priority for the Council and partners to be taking? • Is there more that the Council could do to access affordable private sector housing in the borough? • What action should we be taking to support people to remain in their own homes?
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2. Supporting vulnerable residents There is a clear link between homelessness and health* illustrating the significant health inequalities experienced by homeless people, especially those with complex needs and those sleeping rough. • How can we improve our joint working with partners in supporting vulnerable residents? • Is there more that we should be doing to develop services to meet gaps in provision? 3. Ending rough sleeping by 2022 Homelessness across the UK is a growing concern with people sleeping rough remaining one of the most vulnerable groups in society. Havering’s multi-agency approach to rough sleeping has seen a significant reduction in the number of rough sleepers. • Is our ambition to eliminate rough sleeping in Havering by 2022 achievable? • Are there any other actions we should be taking to deliver this ambition? 4. Increasing the supply of affordable housing and reducing the use and cost of temporary accommodation The Council has just under 1,000 households in temporary accommodation and approximately 2,000 households waiting for a council property. We also have increasing demand for genuinely affordable homes, as the local housing allowance is currently 35% below the cost for renting a private home in Havering. • What more should the council do to deliver more affordable homes? • Are there other supplies of temporary accommodation that the council has not taken advantage of? The consultation is open until 10 February 2020. Have your say and help us end rough sleeping. * The Council commissioned independent reviews of its services that have helped to inform its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy. The reviews were carried out in 2016, 2017 and 2018 by the Chartered Institute of Housing and iMPOWER.
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Gitana, a Lithuanian living and working in Havering writes for Living in Havering about modern day slavery. For New Year resolutions many of us have some challenges set for ourselves or our families, or the ones that surround us. We aim for a more peaceful life. We want for our families to be safe. We all want to do something good and rewarding. There are so many ways of building a strong community and helping to tackle the horrific crime of modern day slavery and people trafficking is one of them. As individuals and a community, we have the ability to help the most traumatised people to restore their lives. The victims of human trafficking are children, men and women of all ages, races and ethnicity. They are the most vulnerable human beings and cannot escape trafficking without you. They are traumatised and threatened. They cannot speak without you speaking first. May I ask you to stop for a moment and share your concern. Just one anonymous phone call, email, online application, letter or face to face conversation. It does not cost anything, but it might save someone’s life. Let’s take the moment to stop and observe, let’s take the responsibility to report and safeguard the most vulnerable human beings, who are trapped, locked, beaten, threatened, forced to work long hours with no pay, made to live in unhuman conditions and are treated as slaves. Victims of human trafficking have no window to escape and only you can help them. Victims of human trafficking agree with every condition placed by a trafficker in order to ensure their families back home remain unharmed. Victims are scared. They are made to believe they are in debt and their documents are being used to get loans and benefits that go directly to the trafficker’s account. They might not speak English and might not know what country they live in. They might be British citizens in the most vulnerable stages of their lives – such as the elderly, people with learning disability or with mental health issues, people who are abandoned by their family. It’s happening in your neighbourhood or very close to you. Next door. In your street. The car wash that you use. Nail bar. Night Clubs. Beauty and message salons. Hotels. Farms. Cafés or restaurants.
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Stop, observe and share your concerns. You may see people being housed next door to you, that are controlled, malnourished and dehydrated, unkempt, inappropriately dressed for the weather conditions and who do not give eye contact. They might be picked up every morning and dropped back by different cars. They are not allowed to see anyone or talk to anyone. The Job Centre workers might notice the person being brought by someone to attend the appointments regularly in order to receive benefits. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It is my responsibility to look after myself, my family, my neighbours and my community. Do not leave this responsibility to someone thinking that they will report it as it might cost someone’s life. Please be a voice of the most vulnerable people. Give them a present – save their life. No one should be treated as a slave. Spot it and report. Never approach the trafficker. Do not interfere, just report and all other actions will be taken by responsible agencies. Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger. Stay anonymous if you wish. Take the number plate, house number or any other evidence that you can spot at the time without placing yourself at danger. You can call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also simply send an email with as much detail as possible to corporateinfo@crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Investment in roads & pavements
Road works The £40m investment by Havering Council into improving the borough’s roads and pavements has seen 22,209 metres of road resurfaced since May 2019. As part of the programme, in partnership with Marlborough Highways, which is carrying out the works on behalf of the Council, there has also been 19,956 metres of pavements repaired. Over the next three years, the Council will be using this investment to resurface and repave further roads and pavements and fix hundreds of potholes, making residents journeys better. Cllr Osman Dervish, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “The programme of works is going well and you can see the difference as you go around the borough. “Residents had told us they were concerned about the condition of roads and pavements in the borough and that is why we made this a top priority to get them sorted. “This investment shows we are doing just that and it means for residents, they can get around the borough either on foot or by road, safely and it also helps to enhance the look and feel of the borough.”
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The investment programme will also see work carried out to maintain grass verges and the replacement of street lighting when and where required.
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Trunk road cleaning As well as carrying out resurfacing and repair work as part of our Highways Investment Programme, Marlborough Highways also deliver other services.
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One of these services is street cleaning in trunk roads on a monthly basis.
Roger Cricks, Contracts Director, Marlborough Highways, said: “We work very closely as part of our partnership with the highways maintenance team at Havering Council.
A dedicated team works through the night sweeping the A127 and A12 junctions. It consists of using two vehicles,
“We closely monitor progress in between carrying out the works and are pleased with the work that has been done and that will
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make a difference to people in Havering travelling around the borough. “We are over halfway through the current schedule of works in this area and we report back to the Council on the improvements that have been made after each sweep. “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with the Council on this, the trunk road cleaning, the street improvement programme and the highways investment scheme, fixing their roads and pavements.” www.havering.gov.uk/living www.havering.gov.uk/living ||February February 2020 2020 | 17
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carriers with on-the-spot fines and issuing warnings to individuals and companies after tracing the dumped rubbish back to them. Cllr Osman Dervish, Havering’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “We won’t tolerate the illegal dumping of waste and these figures reflect our hard work to bring those responsible to justice. “We have also launched the Love Havering App making it easier and quicker for residents to report fly-tipping and we continue to urge them to support us in reporting fly-tipping and also disposing of their waste legally and responsibly. “Working together will enable us to have a cleaner and greener borough.” Report fly-tipping by downloading the Love Havering App from our website. i www.havering.gov.uk/lovehavering
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to do so. when as they often use false number plates Those responsible are hard to trace te was the e trac to The Council will look dumping rubbish on a scale this big. . tion ecu pros to and this can lead back to where it originally came from d to look out for when using a waste Our website has tips on what you nee inesswaste carrier to dispose of rubbish. i www.havering.gov.uk/bus www.havering.gov.uk/living | February 2020 | 19
Looking to the future
“I’m really proud of the 11 students who celebrated their Building Futures graduation”
Steve Beechey, Group Strategy Director and Managing Director of Government Affairs for Wates Group Havering is a familiar borough for Wates. The 120 year-old family-owned construction, development and property services business has been working in the borough for more than half a century; from the 1960s, when it delivered crucial housing projects, as well as a new local maternity wing, and more recently, a number of primary schools and even a refurbishment of the local Primark in Romford. Today, the Group’s residential development arm, Wates Residential, is working in partnership with Havering Council on the ‘12 Estates’ regeneration programme. The borough’s largest and most ambitious regeneration project will see 3,500 homes delivered in Havering over the next 12 to 15 years, significantly boosting the number of high quality affordable new homes and council rented accommodation available in the borough for local people. This winter, the project reached a number of exciting milestones:
1. The Building Futures scheme
Young unemployed adults in Havering have been given specialist training to help boost their employment prospects through the borough’s biggest regeneration project. Eleven students from Havering graduated on 6 December from the first ‘Building Futures’ training programme held in the borough. The free two-week training course included a visit to the Napier and New Plymouth House site in Rainham to learn about the demolition process and gain hands-on experience of a construction site. Troy Short, 28, who was living in a homeless shelter in Havering, was amongst the graduates from the course. He described his experience: “I’m so happy with the course. It was very in-depth and the tutor was amazing. It’s given me the opportunity to get back into work, get back on my feet and progress in life. 20 | February 2020 | LIVING in Havering
“Now I'm on an apprenticeship with a company called Kilnbridge (the company contracted to demolish Napier and New Plymouth House in Rainham). I'll be doing a three-year apprenticeship in demolition and once I've finished I'll have a full-time job with the company.” Building Futures is a free two-week employment and construction skills training programme targeted at adults who are not in education, employment or training, helping them to gain valuable practical experience to reinvigorate their career prospects. The programme also provides participants with the skills they need to complete the industry standard Provisional Construction Skill Certification Scheme (CSCS) test.
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Speaking in December, Steve Beechey, Group Strategy Director and Managing Director of Government Affairs for Wates Group, said: “I’m really proud of the 11 students who celebrated their Building Futures graduation. Having started my career as a construction site labourer, I was able to share my journey with the students to give them an insight into the huge range of opportunities on offer to build a successful long-term career in the industry. “Bringing the Building Futures programme to the borough is just one of the ways our partnership with Havering Council is helping to deliver a lasting legacy for the local community, as well as thousands of high quality new homes.” Leader of the Council, Cllr Damian White, said: “The Building Futures programme is a shining example of how our regeneration projects can bring about real change for our residents, and strengthen communities in so many ways. “Regeneration is about more than just building homes, it is about having a lasting positive influence on the people who live and work in our borough, which will continue for generations to come.”
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Demolition began on the former Solar, Serena and Sunrise Court site in south Hornchurch in September. The site is set to become a modern retirement village and will provide 175 new high quality apartments designed to fully meet the needs and aspirations of local people who are approaching, or who have reached, retirement age. Under the plans, the building will feature communal facilities, which could include a residents’ lounge, treatment studio for health and wellness, and flexible use village hall. Plentiful green space including a garden area will encourage a range of activities, such as relaxation, lawn games and a community growing area. Many apartments will also be wheelchair adaptable.
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Plans for the first scheme on the regeneration programme were approved in October, following extensive public consultation. The Napier and New Plymouth House site in Rainham is set to include 126 new affordable homes, with a number earmarked for families, and 71 homes for private sale targeted at local buyers. Children’s play areas and plenty of green space will also help ensure the scheme reflects the borough.
As part of Havering Council and Wates Residential’s commitment to deliver a borough-wide legacy, local business Kilnbridge Construction Services is working on the demolition of the site, which is due to be completed shortly. This is part of a pledge made by Wates Residential to boost the local economy by using local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on a minimum of 10 per cent of the total programme, valued at £100m of contracts to be secured by local businesses. www.havering.gov.uk/living www.havering.gov.uk/living ||February February 2020 2020 | 21
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The Havering regeneration schemes run far deeper than just building new homes. Social value represents all the things are important to local residents and the Council, but that can’t be measured in the same way as financial value might be. By considering the wider economic, social and environmental effects that the regeneration plans have, Wates has been able to work with Havering Council and local groups to create more opportunities for local people and businesses. Here are a few recent examples of social value in action: The Havering Council and Wates Residential joint venture set out to bring Christmas seasonal cheer to the most vulnerable residents in the borough, through a series of festive events and activities in December. The first event saw 13 volunteers from the Council, Wates Residential, and The Salvation Army cook and serve threecourse festive dinners with all the trimmings for 27 homeless people while they pulled crackers and donned paper hats. Forty-five local volunteers from The Salvation Army in Romford were also rewarded for their efforts when they tucked into a festive feast themselves to celebrate the season. Downwell, a local demolition subcontractor on the Solar, Serena and Sunrise Courts development in Hornchurch, donated £300 of for each 22 | February 2020 | LIVING in Havering
3 volunteer to take tubs of chocolates away with them. A separate event with St Thomas Church in Harold Hill, Romford saw 30 Havering residents living with disabilities, along with their carers, enjoy a Christmas lunch and fun day at St George’s Parish Centre. The party included a festive feast, carol singing, dancing and team games. To further their support, Wates Residential and the Haveringbased demolition contractor, Kilnbridge working on Napier and New Plymouth House regeneration site, have also been assisting a local night shelter by donating food. Hope4Havering opens its doors to homeless people in the area 365 days a year, with space for 15 male and five female permanent beds. The commitment to support the local community is part of Havering Council's and Wates Residential’s joint pledge to deliver a borough-wide legacy through the ‘12 Estates’ project, building 3,500 new homes for local people over the next 12-15 years. This has already included the creation of a number of apprenticeships and work experience placements. A special workshop for primary school pupils to use their computer gaming skills to road test and improve the design of one of the sites was held, along with a pop-up business school to help residents who want to set up their own businesses. Cllr Robert Benham, Deputy Leader of Havering Council, said: “Events like these are a fantastic example of how regeneration can go far beyond building new homes. We are proud to be working with our joint venture partners to support not only our vulnerable residents, but the volunteers who work tirelessly to help them throughout the year.
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4 “We have just launched a consultation on our new Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeper strategy, which sets out our plan to tackle homelessness in Havering. I’d urge you all to have your say and help us to help the most vulnerable members of our community.” Kate Ives, Development Director from Wates Residential, said: “We are proud to support local organisations like The Salvation Army, St Thomas Church and Hope4Havering, which make such a difference in the borough. As an industry it is important that
we continue to look at what more we can do to help address homelessness, and support those who are vulnerable.” Captain Mark Cozens, Church Leader at the Salvation Army in Romford, (pictured far left in picture 2 above) said: “The Salvation Army works all year round to serve and enhance our local community so it was a real pleasure to have the volunteers from Wates Residential and Havering Council serve our guests both at the homeless drop-in Christmas lunch and the volunteer celebration."
Havering half marathon Wates Residential was the headline sponsor for the first Havering half marathon in October. The company put forward a team of runners along with our other partner, First Base, raising muchneeded funds for Havering Mind and other local charities.
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Regeneration – Update
Bridge Close, Romford
A Havering Council, First Base and Savills joint venture partnership Supporting businesses within the development There has been some recent coverage in the local press, about the joint venture’s work with businesses in the Bridge Close area. We felt it was important to let everyone know that the Council is committed to continuing to work with all parties affected by the plans to regenerate Bridge Close, including providing assistance for relocation, maintaining jobs and minimising disruption as much as possible. We have met with every business owner, on several occasions over the past two years, to update them on the progress of the Bridge Close project and to discuss their wider plans for their businesses. Every business has also received the offer of independent advice, paid for by the Council and its joint venture partners, to assist them with understanding their rights and gain independent advice on property matters, including Compulsory Purchase regulation, property valuation (which is at full market value), and their entitlement to further compensation. Where possible, we are exploring opportunities to relocate some existing businesses onsite - as new fit-for-purpose office accommodation will form part of the development at Bridge Close. In other instances, if businesses are required to relocate off-site, we are working with the owners to help find alternative premises.
Rainham and Beam Park A Havering Council and Notting Hill Genesis joint venture partnership The Compulsory Purchase Order process for the sites marked in red on the map within the proposed development is now fully underway. The deadline to lodge objections to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government closed at Joint the end of October. The next step will be for the Secretary, or a delegated inspector, to review A130 the objections and be 6 satisfied that the proper Countryside procedure for serving and development publishing notices has site been observed. Beam Park Station
businesses affected by the development, recently offering a free business support programme with confidential and tailored advice to help their businesses grow, delivered by Enterprise Nation.
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Havering Council is taking action to encourage residents to reduce their fizzy drink consumption and switch to drinking water as their main drink throughout the day. Our Waste and Recycling team is persuading local businesses to sign up as free water refill stations. We currently have 64 stations across Havering which can be found through the Refill London app on your smartphone. The Council’s Catering service has discontinued any drinks that were affected by the government’s sugar tax to encourage staff to drink lower sugar alternatives or water. This February, see if you can match our commitment and #gofizzfree!
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Historic Havering
Secrets of Hornchurch
Welcome to Carol Cannavan’s journey of discovery in Hornchurch
What do you feel made you the right person to write this book? I’ve always been interested in local history. I like researching, and I love a mystery. There is something very special about delving into the past and discovering an aspect of someone’s life that is a complete surprise. I’ve enjoyed talking to people from different walks of life that have wonderful stories to tell.
Where and when will it be on sale? Online and bookshops from 15 February, priced £14.99. Carol Cannavan has written a new book about Hornchurch. Carol was a trade press editor in the plumbing and heating industry for around eighteen years and has had over thirty short stories published in women’s magazines. At present she produces The Woman Writer, for the Society of Women Writers & Journalists. Living in Havering’s Lynda Shepherd spoke to Carol.
What inspired you to write Secret Hornchurch? Many books have been written about Hornchurch, but I wanted to uncover little known facts. It’s a bit like having a jigsaw with pieces missing – my mission was to find them. Sometimes, this was difficult to do; records would be missing, illegible or destroyed. Writing this book has been a journey of discovery. I hope readers will feel the same way.
Can you tell us a little about the writing process? Research is key. I spent a lot of time at the Essex Records Office; although sometimes this could be frustrating. For instance: I’d get excited when I found a document going back to the 15th or 16th centuries – only to find it was written in Latin. I also read newspaper articles, going back hundreds of years. I found the Local Studies section at Romford Library invaluable.
What can the readers expect? Expect the unexpected! I’ve come across some fantastic characters: misers, villains, heroes and outstanding members of the community. For instance: Augustine Garland, who owned Peacocks Farm in South Hornchurch in 1637, was one of the signatories on the death warrant of Charles I. 26 | February 2020 | LIVING in Havering
Finally did you learn anything that surprised you? Absolutely! I now feel a deep connection with Hornchurch; I find myself looking at buildings that have been in use for hundreds of years and try to imagine the people that lived there, and the type of lives they would lead. There are many reminders of the past, including street names. I have a deeper appreciation for the town that’s been my home for 43 years.
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The centre piece of the museum will be the ‘Battle of Britain’ room downstairs which will feature British and German artefacts, uniforms, photographs and models to tell the Hornchurch story, whilst upstairs will feature a replicated Officers' Mess including the original oak fireplace from the former Officers' Mess in Astra Close. Other rooms will cover the First World War when the airfield operated as RFC Suttons Farm, the inter war and post war years, Bomber Command and a ‘Home Front’ room telling the story of civilian life during World War II. Finally, there will be a remembrance room and a vintage tea room and garden, and it is anticipated that it will become a popular historical attraction in Havering. The Trust is always on the lookout for historical artefacts and memorabilia, so if you have anything of interest to loan or donate, you would like to register an interest in volunteering or you just want to follow progress, contact the Trust via its website, on facebook, or call the Treasurer, Jeff Skillman, on 07773 267357. www.rafhornchurch.com
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hoard unearthed Roy Stephenson, London’s Historic Environment Lead at the Museum of London, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to display this momentous discovery for the first time at the Museum of London Docklands as the centrepiece of a major exhibition in April 2020.
“The Hoard is hugely significant in the long history of Havering”
Our thanks go to Archaeological Solutions, Historic England, Ingrebourne Valley Ltd, and Havering Museum who we’ve worked closely with on this find.”
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The largest ever Bronze Age hoard to be discovered in London, the third largest of its kind in the UK, has been unearthed in Havering and this hugely significant find will go on display to the public for the first time as the focal point of a major exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands in April.
Peter Stewart, Chair of the Havering Museum, said: “Havering Museum is very proud to be associated with the Museum of London and to be given the opportunity of displaying artefacts from the incredible Bronze Age hoard following the major exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands. The Hoard is hugely significant in the long history of Havering and London and will prove to be a great attraction and educational resource for both museums.”
Consisting of 453 bronze objects dating between c.900 and c.800 BC, the hoard includes weapons and tools including axe heads, spearheads, fragments of swords, daggers and knives alongside some other unusual objects rarely found in the UK. Almost all the weapons appear to be partially broken or damaged, raising questions as to why these objects ended up being carefully buried in groups close together. The deliberate placement of these items may suggest a specialist metal worker operated in this area, and this large scale deposit of bronze may represent an accumulation of material akin to a vault, recycling bank or exchange. Could this treasure have been a religious offering, or did Bronze Age tools lose their value with the emergence of iron technology? Objects from the hoard and an in-depth look into these questions will be presented to the public for the first time at the exhibition. 28 | February 2020 | LIVING in Havering
Opening on 3 April and running until 1 November 2020, Havering Hoard: A Bronze Age Mystery will present the objects in their entirety and offer an in-depth look in to life in the Bronze Age. Entry to the exhibition is free. The Museum of London Docklands is located at West India Quay in east London. Opened in 2003 it tells the story of the port, river and city – focusing on trade, migration and commerce in London. The museum is open daily 10am – 6pm.
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Havering Safer Neighbourhood Board The Havering Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) was set up in 2014 by Havering Council and the police to give local people and victims a greater voice in setting policing priorities and improve consultation between the community, the Council and other partners. The SNB meets quarterly to discuss crime and disorder in our communities and how to tackle issues affecting the residents of Havering. There is an independent Chair of the SNB who is elected to hold office for three years. Currently this position is held by Shelley Hart who can be emailed at chair.havering. snb@gmail.com. What is the board responsible for? • Setting local policing and crime priorities – to ensure the right focus on the most important crime and safety issues for local residents • Monitoring police and partner performance and the communities confidence in tackling crime • Ensuring communities are more closely involved in problemsolving and crime prevention • Deciding how project funding provided by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is spent in Havering. Who sits on the board? Membership is made up of a range of community representatives including members from Police Safer Neighbourhood Panels, faith groups, Victim Support, Student Unions, the Independent Custody Visitors’ Panel, the Stop and Search Monitoring Group, Hate Crime Forum, LGBTQi Forum,
The SNB is independent of the police, Council and other statutory bodies and no politicians or police officers have voting powers or hold positions such as Chair or Vice Chair. The Board is pleased to have representatives from the Youth Forum and Youth Parliament to ensure the voice of young people is heard in our community safety work. The aim of the SNB is to give local residents and victims a greater voice in setting policing priorities. The range of duties proposed by MOPAC for Safer Neighbourhood Boards includes: • To hear and monitor complaints from victims • Monitoring public complaints against borough based police officers • Establishing policing priorities in the borough • Delivering stop and search community monitoring • Monitoring crime performance and community confidence • Ensuring the system of custody visiting is delivered • Playing a significant role in Community Payback • Ensuring all wards have a ward panel of residents • Supporting Neighbourhood Watch. Get involved You can voice your concerns and opinions through your local safer neighbourhood panel or neighbourhood policing team at any time – these will then be fed back through the board. For information about your local safer neighbourhood panel, or community safety advice and information please contact your local neighbourhood policing team Sergeant or dedicated ward officer via the Metropolitan Police website. SNB Havering is hosting a community conference where members of the public will be invited to meet the SNB Team, local Met Police officers, Council staff and local Councillors. The date for this conference will be published soon and it will be held locally within the next few months.
Nursery Nursery applications applications for for The The Mawney Mawney Foundation Foundation School School Applications Applications for for 15 15 hour hour and and 30 30 hour hour funded funded spaces spaces are are now now open open for for September September 2020, 2020, for for 33 year year old old and and 44 year year old old children children for for morning morning and/or and/or afternoon afternoon sessions. sessions. If If you you have have any any enquiries, enquiries, wish wish to to arrange arrange aa visit, visit, or or to to apply apply for for aa place, place, please please contact contact 01708741612, 01708741612, or or visit visit the the School School Office. Office. Alternatively, Alternatively, application application forms forms can can be be downloaded downloaded from from the the school school website: website: www.learningandachievingfederation.co.uk www.learningandachievingfederation.co.uk under under The The Mawney Mawney Foundation Foundation School’s School’s Admissions Admissions page. page. “Pupils “Pupils spoken spoken to to were were adamant adamant that that teachers teachers are are very very effective effective inin helping helping them them overcome overcome difficulties difficulties when when they they struggle struggle with with their their learning. learning. They They were were equally equally enthusiastic enthusiastic when when explaining explaining how how interesting interesting teachers teachers make make lessons lessons for for them.” them.” Ofsted OfstedMay May2016. 2016.
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Stepping back into work
As part of our commitment to invest in the local community through the 12 Estates Regeneration Programme, joint venture partners Wates Residential and Havering Council applied for an £11,500 grant from Wates Giving, to support the Stepping Stones Lunch and Learn Project at Havering Volunteer Centre for 12 months from January 2019. The programme has now provided 40 three-hour ‘lunch and learn’ training sessions, 20 mini workshops and 40 one-toone support sessions to help residents, many of whom are living at one of four homeless hostels or two women’s refuges in Havering, to improve their confidence and skills, in preparation for their transition to the job market. All participants have now passed their Accredited Level 2 qualification, with 27 now in full time employment, a further 10 currently in further training or education and 13 in volunteering roles to help build their practical skills. A participant in her late 40s commented on her experience: “This learning module gave me the confidence to put myself forward for interviews and job positions that I would never have considered 30 | February 2020 | LIVING in Havering
previously. I now feel I have the experience and self-belief that I could do it. I am so happy to have secured full time paid employment as result of engaging with the Lunch and Learn project. I cannot thank the Council and Wates Giving enough for the opportunity to try after many years of feeling overlooked, unworthy and unemployable. You helped me prove them wrong.”
The programme was also recognised with the Improving Life Chances ‘runners up’ Award at the Mayor of London's Team London Volunteering Awards in October. This was no mean feat against around 300 nominees! The Havering Volunteer Centre has over 3,000 volunteers and 780 different volunteering roles, with more than
270 individuals going into paid employment to date as a direct results of volunteering in Havering. Shelley Hart (pictured above left in main image), Chief Executive of Havering Volunteer Centre, said: “We are delighted with the success of the project and the fact that everyone has passed their individual courses. The benefits this has brought to so many is outstanding, not only for the learners themselves but their families and our wonderful volunteers who have commented that they never thought helping others succeed would make them feel so good too. Doing Good really does make you feel better!” Anyone wishing to enrol onto the Stepping Stones Lunch and Learn Project or to engage into volunteering, please contact 01708 922214 or volunteering@haveringvc.org.uk
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As well as helping Troy get on to the Wates Building Futures programme, Robert, from the HaveringWorks team, shares another recent success for one of his clients: I first met Davinia at St Kilda’s children centre, and approached her thinking she was one of my new clients. I tried to say hello to her only to discover she struggled to hear me, as she was deaf. I was impressed that she did not consider this a barrier to seeking employment.
Lisa Whitehall and Robert Higgins from the HaveringWorks team
We initially communicated by written notes before organising for a colleague who knew sign language to join our meetings and help with conversations. After a couple of unsuccessful interviews, Davinia has now found paid employment. It just goes to show you that with personal determination, and an employer who is willing to work with talented people with particular needs, just what can be achieved. Davinia, who is settling in really well to her role, told Robert that she’s over the moon, and can’t thank the HaveringWorks team enough. It is results like this that makes Robert so proud of the work he does, helping people back into work. If you think HaveringWorks can support you, please send an email to havering.works@havering.gov.uk or call the team on 01708 434456.
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Arts & Culture Arts
Upminster shops and memories: model shops from the 1960s
CRANHAM ART SOCIETY
15 February – 28 March 2020 Sarah Hardy exhibits her amazing models of Upminster shops from the 1960s. Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm Last admission to museum 4pm. £3 Adults, £2.50 Concessions, free for under 16s accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays, 10am –12pm t 01708 229715 e maureen.hunter44@yahoo.com
ELMWOOD ART SOCIETY
Mondays, 7.30 – 9.45pm Hall behind Baptist church in Rosewood Avenue, Elm Park t 01708 709227 e b.lucas7@ntlworld.com
HAVERING ARTS COUNCIL
Havering Arts Council represents arts groups in Havering and has a full programme of events e arts@havering.gov.uk t 01708 434135
collected by Anthony Denney. The Hayloft (above cafe) Rainham Hall, Rainham www.the-materialgirls.co.uk t 07773 031780 e thematerialgirls2@gmail.com
Music FAIRKYTES LIVE Fairkytes Arts Centre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX t 01708 456308 fairkytes@havering.gov.uk for tickets to any event go to www.seetickets.com
bringing the music to you, starting in Vienna, Austria in 1791 with Mozart’s Overture to his opera ‘The Magic Flute’. Then off to France, in 1909, to hear Faure’s ‘Pelléas et Mélisande’. Back a few years to Bohemia in 1878, for Dvorák’s ‘Slavonic Dances’. Then Spain for Rossini’s overture to ‘The Barber of Seville’. Finally, we know we are home when we hear the nostalgic tones of Elgar’s ‘Engima Variations’. www.hcoweb.co.uk
Theatre BROOKSIDE THEATRE
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LIVES REMEMBERED
HORNCHURCH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
This exhibition put together by Havering Council’s bereavement service, reveals the intriguing tales behind 80 weathered headstones and bare cemetery plots where many of our past residents are laid to rest in Romford Cemetery. Open every day between 9am and 3.45pm at Romford Cemetery, Crow Lane, Romford, RM7 0EP.
Mondays, 7.15 – 10pm www.hornchurchphoto.com
S.E.N.D Performance Showcase An evening of performance in a relaxed environment by people with special educational needs and disabilities, of any age or genre. Friday, 28 February, 7pm. To take part, email arts@havering. gov.uk for information or phone 01708 434135.
PHOENIX ART GROUP
Tuesdays, 2 – 4pm An art club for adults to socialise and create art with the help of a professional artist tutor. Tuesdays 2 – 4pm 3 Elgin Avenue, Harold Park beenaphoenix@gmail.com
UPMINSTER CAMERA CLUB Tuesdays, 7.45 –10pm www.upminstercameraclub.org.uk
Museums & Exhibitions HAVERING MUSEUM
19 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JU t 01708 766 571 e info@haveringmuseum.org.uk www.haveringmuseum.org.uk
TEXTILE ART EXHIBITION “Anthony Denney – Patterns of Inspiration” 1 – 16 February, 11am – 4pm. Weds - Sun only - closing at 3pm on 16 Feb. Free to enter. The Material Girls Textile Artists Exhibition: Meet the Artists Sat 1 and Sun 2 February. The Material Girls are a group of textile artists based in Hornchurch and creative partners to the Rainham Hall National Trust property. The exhibition is inspired by the artists and art work
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Women in Rock Friday 31 January The hit live show celebrating the world’s greatest female rock legends. Women In Rock deliver a show stopping performance covering all the great legends through the ages. Not just a tribute, but a celebration to all women who simply 'rock'!
HAVERING CONCERT ORCHESTRA Music from the Grand Tour of Europe Sunday, 29 March, 3pm New Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminster. RM14 2QH Adults £12, Students and Children £6, Family ticket £25. In times past the well-off would do the 'Grand Tour' - journeying round Europe - absorbing the music, literature and art. Now the Havering Concert Orchestra are taking you back in time and
An Evening with Duncan Norvelle Friday 7 February Since appearing on Saturday Royal with Lionel Blair, Duncan was rarely off TV throughout the 80's and 90's, appearing on shows like Celebrity Squares and Blankety Blank.
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Red Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 February The sound of wolves howling from deep within the forest leads the cast’s characters to tell the story of one of their ancestors - a mysterious girl who wore a red hood.
Magic – A Kind of Queen Thursday 5 March Widely regarded as the finest tribute to Queen, this show celebrates the music of one of the greatest rock bands in the world.
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OSCiLLATE Sunday 1 Mar 7.30pm An evening of dance.
Macbeth Friday 7 – Saturday 29 February Three witches on a heath have a disturbing prophecy for a victorious warrior.
Bond in Concert Sunday 16 February 7.30 Music from the Bond movies.
Manilow: A Celebration of Barry Manilow Monday 24 February With a live band and stunning backing vocalists, this production celebrates the timeless songs and melodies of ‘Barry Manilow’ the man & his genius. With all of his classic hits from Even Now, I Write The Songs, One Voice, Copacabana, Could It Be Magic, I Made It Through The Rain, Mandy and many more.
An Evening of Eric and Ern Monday 2 March 7.30pm From the Olivier Award-nominated duo Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, this nostalgic show evokes memories of a time when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings.
Soul Kinda Wonderful Saturday 14 March The UK’s No.1 award-winning tribute to The Drifters, The Four Tops and The Temptations.
The Greatest Show Tunes Friday 20 - Sunday 22 March Absolute Pitch Productions present a concert celebrating the modern day musicals both on Broadway and in London's West End. www.havering.gov.uk/living | February 2020 | 33
What’s on
12 noon. Indoor and outdoor fun for toddlers and pre-schoolers with 6TH SQUIRRELS HEATH SCOUT GROUP parents and carers. £6 per child per session. Wednesdays, 5-6.30pm e sixthbeaversgroup@yahoo.com GIRLS BRIGADE 3rd Hornchurch Girls Brigade Company BASKING BABIES ROMFORD meet Friday nights during term time at Tuesdays, 9.45-11.15am St Andrews Church Hornchurch t 07701 367883 between 6 and 7.30pm. For girls aged BROWNIES 4-8 years. The 1st Hornchurch Brownies for t 07951 744788 girls aged 7-10 years old meet in JUNIOR TABLE TENNIS COACHING Vicarage Road on Thursdays Tuesdays 7-9pm. The Havering Table between 6 and 7.30pm. Tennis Club run junior sessions (9+) t 07736 232239 at the Coopers' Company & Coborn e tanyamaidment28@gmail.com The 6th Harold Hill (Salvation Army) School, St. Marys Lane, Upminster Brownie Unit for 7-10 year olds KIDS BIRDWATCHING CLUB meet every Monday at 6pm at Held once a month at RSPB Rainham Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill. Marshes New Tank Hill Road, t 07834 206562 Purfleet, RM19 1SZ between 9.30am e abloomfield77@hotmail.com and 12.30pm e Rainham.Marshes@rspb.org.uk CHILDREN INSPIRED BY YOGA UPMINSTER LIMITLESS YOUTH GROUP Tuesdays, 1.15-4pm at Fairkytes Arts Fun, games and chill time. For 11 Centre, Hornchurch. -18 year olds. Every Friday night 7-9pm. 2A Newmarket Way, t 07561 014372 Hornchurch, RM12 6DS e upminster@tattybumpkin.com www.childreninspiredbyyoga.com/ e l imitless@haveringchristian fellowship.org upminster MOTHER AND BABY YOGA CLASS CRICKET COACHING SESSIONS Buddha Babes mother and baby Colt Coaching Sessions (aged 5+) yoga/massage class for ages 6 are organised by Havering-atteweeks+. Every Friday 12 noon-1pm Bower Cricket Club, Broxhill Road, St Andrews Church Hall, 222 High Romford, RM4 1QH Street, Hornchurch RM12 6QP t 07718 944051 havering-atte-bower-cc.co.uk/colts e chloenewman31@gmail.com ROMFORD AUTISTIC GROUP Can help with emotional support for families with children on the autistic spectrum. Call on Mondays or Tuesdays t 564871 www.rags-havering.org.uk SOUNDS RIGHT PHONICS CLASSES Weekly on Wednesdays from 1.45 to ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST 2.30pm at Harold Wood Library. To book your place on any of the events Classes are available for children at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre aged 12 months - 4 years. in Hornchurch Country Park www.soundsrightphonicsclasses. t 520364 co.uk Free Buggy Walks WIGGLE AND GIGGLE Every Tuesday 1.30-2.15pm A lively session of action songs and Bring your little one in their pram or rhymes for children aged 2-4. buggy for a brisk 45 minute led walk Term time only. Free Event. around Hornchurch Country Park. Elm Park Library – Wednesday 11.30am-12noon Little Badgers Parent and Toddler Harold Hill Library – Group Every Tuesday and Friday 10.30am- Friday 2-2.30pm
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COLLIER ROW TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD First and third Tuesday of the month, 1.30 -4pm e mclary2012@btinternet.com COLOURING CLUB At the United Reformed Church, Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP. Every Friday, 1.30-3pm. t 07890420598 GENERAL COMMUNITY COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS BEAD AND DRESSMAKING Wednesdays, 9.30 – 11am Weekly meetings on Thursdays 10am Ardleigh House Community - 12 noon. Association 42 Ardleigh Green Road Free to attend at North Romford Hornchurch RM11 2LG Community Association t 440660 32 Clockhouse Lane, Romford RM5 3QJ e office@ardleighhouse.org Teaching sewing, bead and jewellery CONCERT PARTY making. The Entertainers are a concert party BME FORUM WELCOME DROP-IN providing entertainment to care Mondays 3 - 5pm homes and social groups in Havering Volunteer Centre, 32-34 High Havering and the surrounding area. St., Romford, RM1 1HR t 07770 325720 The BME Forum are hosting 'drop in' e martinkelly1@hotmail.com sessions for all to find out what is on CRAFTY ARTS KNIT AND NATTER GROUP offer across Havering, especially if you Tuesdays, 10am -12noon are new to the area. e sales@craftyarts.co.uk BRITISH CACTUS & SUCCULENT CRANHAM ENGAYNE WI SOCIETY, HAVERING BRANCH Every third Tuesday of the month. Third Saturday of the month, 7-10pm 2- 4pm. Doors open at 1.30pm. t 447778 Cranham Community association CAKE DECORATING AND SUGARCRAFT Hall. 115A Marlborough Gardens, Romford group, Mondays 7.30-10pm. Upminster RM14 1SR t 443374 2nd Monday of the month at Forest DIABETES UK – HAVERING GROUP Row Centre, Lodge Lane, Collier Row, Third Monday of each month RM5 2LD. 7.30-10pm. (except January) North Street Halls, t 767145 Hornchurch Hornchurch group, Saturdays 1.30-4pm. 1st Saturday of the month t 935779 www.havering.diabetesukgroup.org at Royal British Legion, 205 High St, Hornchurch, RM11 3XT. 1.30-4pm. EAST OF LONDON FAMILY t 767145 HISTORY SOCIETY The Havering Branch of the East of CITIZENS ADVICE HAVERING London Family History Society hold Citizens Advice Havering is meetings on the first Saturday of celebrating 80 years of giving advice in Havering. Find out about every month at 2pm at Trinity Church, Station Rd, Upminster. our volunteering opportunities. www.familyhistoryfederation.com e lynn@haveringcab.org.uk for details or see the website. FAIRKYTES ACCORDION CLUB First Wednesday of month, 7.30pm COLLIER ROW BRIDGE CLUB Enquiries to Val Coe: Thursdays, 7-10.30pm t 225313 www.bridgewebs.com/collierrow FUNKY VOICES COLLIER ROW HORTICULTURAL Every Monday 8-10pm SOCIETY AND ALLOTMENTS www.funkyvoices.co.uk ASSOCIATION Saturdays and Sundays GADABOUTS 10am-12.30pm A social club for single/widowed/ t 756005 divorced people age 40-70. Meet at Harrow Lodge Bowls Club, Upminster Library – Thursday 10.30-11am YOGA FOR CHILDREN Mondays, 5-6pm at Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association www.haswa.org.uk
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KNITTING CLUB Every Monday 9.30 -11.30am at the Sunrise Café in the Romford Shopping Hall, 43 Market Place, Romford. LONDON AND ESSEX HERITAGE CLUB Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm Langtons, Billet Lane, Hornchurch t 07443 594240/607614 e btaylorville@gmail.com NELMES (HORNCHURCH) WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Second Wednesday of the month 1.45-4pm e ruth.wellwisher@gmail.com NORTH OCKENDON HANDBELL RINGERS Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm t 459339 PARKINSON’S UK HAVERING & DISTRICT BRANCH SUPPORT MEETINGS First and third Tuesday of each month, 2-4pm. Langtons Registry Office t 07793 642115 e janet.sampson1@btinternet.com www.parkinsons.org.uk PASSIONE ITALIANA Interactive talks on Italy. Every Monday of the month. 6.30-8.30pm t 07867 726634 e info@passione-italiana.co.uk www.passione-italiana.co.uk RAINHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 300 Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13 9JR Opening times: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 12.30pm £2 per household per year rainhamhorticulturalsociety.org REIKI SHARE Second Wednesday of the month 7-10pm e info@hands-4-healing.co.uk
po ROMFORD ns or ed AND by Wa t e s R e sid en tial BRENTWOOD FOLK DANCE GROUP Wednesdays, 8-10pm www.randb-folkdancing.btck.co.uk ROMFORD DRUM AND TRUMPET CORPS Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm www.rdtc.org ROMFORD EMBROIDERERS GUILD Second Saturday of the month, 2- 4pm www.romfordembroiderers.org.uk ROMFORD SPEAKERS An affiliated club of Toastmasters International for people who want to improve their public speaking skills and build their leadership abilities. Meetings take place every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 7 to 9 pm at Ed's Place, 40 High St, Romford. www.romfordspeakers.co.uk s
3.30pm. Entertainment and quizzes. £3 entry. Also last Saturday of every month at Saint Peter’s Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0QA. 2-4pm Music and refreshments available. £5 each. t 731325 e hawley1234@virginmedia.com HAVERING DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP A dementia carers group run by carers for carers. Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10.30am-12 noon, 2a Newmarket Way, Hornchurch, RM12 6DS t 07811 344523 e pam.shippen@gmail.com HAVERING EAST ROTARY CLUB Tuesdays, 7.30-10pm www.haveringeastrotary.org HAVERING MUSIC MAKERS Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-10pm e j oin@haveringmusicmakers. co.uk HAVERING NUMISMATIC SOCIETY This coin collecting club meets at Fairkytes Arts Centre, Hornchurch. First Tuesday of month. 7.30-9.30pm e pambob2@ntlworld.com HAVERING SINGING FOR THE BRAIN Every Monday 2-4pm at Memorial Hall, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0FB. Also every Wednesday from 10.30am to 1pm at Saint Michael’s Church, Main Road, Gidea Park, RM2 5EL. Visitors can take part in singing and dancing. Refreshments available. Carers and cared for welcome. £5 each. e hawley1234@virginmedia.com HAVERING U3A University of the Third Age. Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm at St. Michael's Church, Gidea Park. e suecrawleyu3a@gmail.com HAVERING WRITERS CIRCLE First Monday of month, 7.30-10pm t 375549 HORNCHURCH WARGAMES CLUB Mondays, 7-11pm e collin.fairman@ntlworld.com HUMANISTS OF HAVERING Second Saturday of the month 2-4pm Meet in the Community Room, Tesco, Roneo Corner t 442161 www.meetup.com/Essex-Humanists
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Hornchurch on the first Tuesday of each month at 8pm. e gadabouts@live.co.uk GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF ESSEX Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm e shiela_ranking@btinternet.com HAROLD WOOD BRIDGE CLUB Meets Wednesdays and Fridays 12.30 to 4 pm, and Thursday evening 6.45 to 10 pm at H.W.N C, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood. t 523513 or 07812 412611 e ronloc231@gmail.com HAROLD WOOD EVENING WI First Wednesday of each month, 7.30-9.50pm Harold Wood Memorial Hall e dianetyrrell@haroldwoodwi.co.uk www.haroldwoodwi.co.uk HAVEN LADIES CLUB Alternate Tuesdays, 8-10pm www.rgcasc.org HAVERING ACTIVE TEA DANCE Thursdays, 1.30-3.30pm e dancingrita@hotmail.co.uk HAVERING ANTIQUE & VINTAGE COLLECTABLES CLUB Every third Friday of the month at 7.30 for 8pm at Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood. t 07947 367258 HAVERING ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7.15 to 9.30pm at the Cranham Community Centre, 115A Marlborough Gardens, Upminster RM14 1SR. £3 (first meeting free of charge) Whether a beginner or expert, armchair astronomer or with own observatory, you will have the opportunity to meet other members and share in the wonders of space as well as exchange help and guidance. www.havastro.co.uk HAVERING BOARD GAMERS First, third and fifth Thursday of the month 7.30-10pm e fransnook@yahoo.co.uk HAVERING CONCERT ORCHESTRA (HCO) Wednesdays, during term-time 7.30-9.30pm www.hcoweb.co.uk HAVERING DEMENTIA CAFÉ Last Thursday of every month at HAD, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch RM11 3NN. 1.30-
ROMFORD SCRABBLE CLUB Wednesdays, 7.15-10.30pm e sandrad.richards@gmail.com RUSH GREEN FLORAL ART CLUB Third Monday of the month, 8-10pm www.rgcasc.org SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mondays, 1.30-3.30pm Fridays, 10-11.45am t 07976 438950 SILVER LYNX CRAFT AND SOCIAL CLUB Mondays, 10am-2pm e martie0707@sky.com SQUIRRELS HEATH GARDENING CLUB Last Monday of each month 8-10pm e essexgardens@hotmail.com ST JOHN AMBULANCE HAROLD HILL AND HAROLD WOOD UNIT Wednesdays, 7-9pm e doug.croxall@sja.org SUNDAY MARKET Thames Chase Forest Centre Pike Lane, Upminster t 642970 e enquiries@thameschase.org.uk www.thameschase.org.uk Sunday markets in the barn. Third Sunday of each month, 10am-3pm. Free entry TRAIN AID – LEVEL 2 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE First Saturday of the month 9am-3.30pm www.train-aid.co.uk
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TRINOVANTE A ladies club attached to the United Reformed Church in Western Road, Romford RM1 3LP. Weekly meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons from 1.30 – 3.30pm. All ladies are welcome for talks, outings and social events. t 07890 420598 UPMINSTER AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY New Windmill Hall Upminster upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.uk UPMINSTER FLORAL ART SOCIETY Windmill Hall, St Mary's Lane, Upminster. Third Wednesday of every month, 7.45-10pm £7 visitors. Free for members. t 01708 471977 UPMINSTER U3A University of the Third Age. Meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month, 1pm. New Windmill Hall, Upminster www.u3asites.org.uk/upminster UPMINSTER WINE AND SOCIAL CLUB Third Thursday of the month, 8pm at Cranham Social Hall. Talks on various subjects plus social evening. t 744023 e cwine151@gmail.com VOLUNTEERING AT BEDFORDS PARK WALLED GARDEN Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-3pm WHIST CLUB Wednesdays and Fridays, 7.30-9.30pm e lindaevans147@yahoo.co.uk WILDLIFE WALK A walk around the marshes. RSPB Rainham Marshes New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, RM19 1SZ First Wednesday of the month at 9.30am. Second Friday of every month at 10am. Third Sunday of the month at 1pm. e Rainham.Marshes@rspb.org.uk YAPPY YARNS KNITTING CLUB A chance to make new friends suitable for all ages and abilities Mondays, 9.30-11.30am Romford Shopping Hall, Market Place, Romford
LIBRARIES ADULT CRAFT WORKSHOP Elm Park Library – Craft workshop on the third Tuesday of the month 9.30-11am. Booking required. Upminster Library – Card making Third Fri of the month 1.30-3pm.
£7. Booking required. AFTERNOON TEA GROUP Harold Hill Library – Wednesday 2-3pm BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE GROUP Romford Library – 2nd Friday of the month. 12.30-2pm. Chargeable event: £2 members / £3.50 non-members per session FAMILY HISTORY Help with researching your family history. Upminster Library – Thursday 2-4pm HORNCHURCH LIBRARY WRITERS’ GROUP Meet at 7pm on the first Thursday of every month. All writers (beginner or established) are welcome to join, and it’s free. t 07771 635847 e kevingill@ntlworld.com IN STITCHES GROUPS Join a friendly knitting and sewing group (small charge for refreshments) Meetings are held at each library. Contact your local library for meeting times. JEWELLERY MAKING Friday mornings, 9.30-11.30am at Upminster Library Booking essential. £12 t 434933 LISTENING GROUP Adults listening to books on CDs Rainham Library – First Tuesday of the month 10am QUICK READS READING GROUPS (Adults reading shorter books) Harold Hill Library – First Friday of the month 11am-12noon South Hornchurch Library – Second Thursday of the month 2pm RELAX AND INDULGE SESSIONS Treatments by trained therapists include Indian head massage, neck and back massage, reflexology. The first two Saturdays in each month at Gidea Park Library. 10.20am-3pm Cost: £10 per 20 minute session t 434978 e g ideapark.library@havering. gov.uk READING GROUP FOR ADULTS Collier Row Library – First Wednesday of the month 11am Elm Park Library – First Thursday of the month 6.30pm / First Friday of the month 10.30am Gidea Park Library – Second Thursday of the month 6.45-7.45pm (every other month) Harold Wood Library – Thursday
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Libraries Havering Libraries hold many events, please check the website for latest details or contact your local library. Booking is usually advisable. COLLIER ROW 45 Collier Row Road Romford RM5 3NR CollierRow.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434936 ELM PARK St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park RM12 4PT ElmPark.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434919 GIDEA PARK Balgores Lane, Gidea Park RM2 6BS GideaPark.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434978 HAROLD HILL 19A Farnham Road, Harold Hill RM3 8ED HaroldHill.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434973 HAROLD WOOD Arundel Road, Harold Wood RM3 0RX HaroldWood.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434975 HORNCHURCH 44 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB Hornchurch.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434903 RAINHAM 6 Celtic Farm Road, Rainham RM13 9GP Rainham.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434970 ROMFORD St Edwards Way, Romford RM1 3AR Central.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 432389 SOUTH HORNCHURCH Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD SouthHornchurch.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434921 UPMINSTER 26 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB Upminster.Library@havering.gov.uk tel. 01708 434933 6.30pm (approx. every 4 weeks) Hornchurch Library – First Monday of the month 2.15pm / First Thursday 7.30pm / First Friday 2.15pm Rainham Library – Last Monday of the month 6.30pm
Romford Library – First Thursday of the month 2-3pm Upminster Library – Last Monday of the month 2-3pm / First Thursday 6-7pm TECHY BUDDIES Sessions with our volunteer Techy Buddies to help you with your ICT problems. Collier Row Library – Saturday 1.30-3.30pm Elm Park Library – Thursdays 5-6pm (booking essential) Harold Hill Library – Contact library for details. Harold Wood Library – Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm / Thursday 2.30-4.30pm (booking required). Hornchurch Library – First Tuesday of the month 2-4pm Rainham Library – Thursdays 4 week course 10am-12noon. Booking required. Romford Library – Wednesday 10am-12noon
South Hornchurch Library First Wednesday of each month 10.30-11.30am Upminster Library – Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm (booking required, other appointments by arrangement.) YOUNG AT HEART GROUPS Collier Row Library – Thursday 2-4pm Elm Park Library – Last Wednesday of the month 2.30-3.30pm Harold Hill Library – Last Tuesday of the month 11am-12noon Harold Wood Library – Second Wednesday of the month 11am-12noon Rainham Library – First Tuesday of the month 2-4pm
OVER-50s 50+ EXERCISE MOVEMENT AND DANCE An exercise, movement & dance class to help keep you flexible, mobile and improve strength. Every Wednesday during school term time. 2-3.30pm St Laurence Church Hall Corbets Tey Road, Upminster e chrisbannister104@btinternet.com THE CAMEO CLUB KingsHeart Church, 262 Pettits Lane North, Rise Park, Romford RM1 4PJ. First and third Thursdays
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FIVE STAR BASKETBALL ACADEMY Tuesdays, 5-6.30pm e elvan.dixon@havering.gov.uk FUN AND FUNKY DANCE Variety of dance classes available www.funandfunkydance.com FUSION STREET DANCE TEAM Tuesdays, 5-8pm www.funandfunkydance.com HARE PARK BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm e anitaaudritt@btinternet.com HAROLD WOOD RUNNING CLUB Meet every night at 6.30 and 8am Sundays.Harold Wood Park e info@haroldwoodrunning.club www.haroldwoodrunning.club HARROW LODGE PARKRUN Meet at Warren Drive car park Seniors: Saturdays, 9-10am Juniors: Free 2km run aged 4-14 years, Sundays, 9am HAVERING 90 JOGGERS Meet at Abbs Cross sports centre every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7pm. Membership from 18 years upwards. www.H90j.org.uk HEARTFELT YOGA Tuesdays, 8-9.30pm www.heartfeltyoga.co.uk UPMINSTER AND DISTRICT HYLANDS TENNIS CLUB PROBUS CLUB HYLANDS MINI TENNIS ACADEMY Variety of events on the website Tots at 6pm and Red balls at 7pm www.upminsterprobus.com classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Orange ball at 6pm and Green ball at 7pm on Mondays. SPORTS & FITNESS JISSOKAN MARTIAL ARTS ARDLEIGH HOUSE SHORT Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm MAT BOWLS CLUB e garrylever81@aol.com Mondays and Tuesdays, 12.30JUDO 2.30pm. Thursdays and Fridays, The Black Dragon Judo Club run 10am-12noon judo classes at the Harris Academy t 440660 School, Lambs Lane South, e Ardleigh-house@sky.com Rainham, in the main gym from 6 ATTE BOWER SHORT MAT to 7.30pm. BOWLS CLUB t 07533 458303 Bower Hall, Wellingtonia Avenue, e joex15@mail.com Havering-atte-Bower, RM4 1QP Mondays 7.15-10pm and Thursdays JU JITSU Variety of classes on Mondays, at 9.15am-12noon Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays Beginners welcome www.ryujujitsu.com t 706833 KAIZENS GUNNS KARATE CLUB attebowerbowls.weebly.com For ages 6+. DODGEBALL Saturdays 12noon-1pm and In partnership with the Winger Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm Academy. Tuesdays. Age 8+ from Frances Bardsley School, Brentwood 5-6pm, Age 11+ 6.30-7.30pm at Road, Romford RM1 2RR Rainham Royals. t 07919 884679 www.haveringactive.co.uk e kaizengunns@gmail.com
po KEEP FIT ns or ed CLASS by Wa t e s R e sid en tial Keep fit training for people who find gyms intimidating. Every Tuesday at 1pm. Ardleigh House, 42 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2LG. £6.50 t 07717 317598 e samisaacs.pt@gmail.com KICKS FOOTBALL In partnership with the West Ham Foundation. Youth football on Mondays 5-6.30pm at Brittons Academy for ages 11+ www.haveringactive.co.uk LYDIA LACEY YOGA Wednesdays, 7.30-8.30pm facebook.com/lydialaceyyoga MODERN SEQUENCE DANCE CLUB Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre Mondays 8 - 10 pm. t 07814 368352 s
Wednesday 10.30-11.30am t 07722174210 e beverlycracknell@btinternet.com SEQUENCE TEA DANCE Every Monday at Hornchurch British Legion, 1.30 – 3.30pm t 474418 TAPESTRY – WALKING FOOTBALL Mondays, 12 noon-1pm Thursdays, 7-8pm www.tapestry-uk.org TEA DANCE Every Thursday at the New Windmill Hall, Upminster, 1.30-3.30pm £3 or £6 with a lesson from 12.45-1.15pm e dancingrita@hotmail.co.uk TUESDAY GROUP (OVER 50s LGBT+) Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at The Havering Volunteer Centre, 32-34 High Street, Romford, RM1 1HR. t 07757 122749 romfordtuesday.simplesite.com TWEEDWAY (50+) SPORTS CLUB Darts, short mat bowls, snooker, pool, table tennis, scrabble and more. Alternate Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm at Havering Road Methodist Church Hall, Rise Park, Romford, RM1 4YD t 07551221700 or 07500 057130
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each month from 2-4pm. Games, quizzes, talks and more. t 780787 CRANHAM OVER 60s CLUB Cranham Social Centre Every Thursday, 1-3pm Entertainment, dancing and more. t 020 8593 5625 or t 740492 FRIENDSHIP GROUP Every Thursday 10-11am. 55+ group for Havering residents to meet new local people. Romford Shopping Hall, Market Place, Romford. GEORGIANS Held every Friday from 2 to 4pm at St. George’s Church Hall, Chippenham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8HX. A chance to meet new friends with local guest speakers, games, quizzes and refreshments. t 07786 515594 e pat.knowles@hotmail.com HAVERING OVER 50S FORUM Second Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm www.Havo50Forum.org INGREBOURNE PROBUS CLUB A club for retired men who meet once a month for a meal followed by a speaker on various topics. Occasional outings and a Christmas lunch to which wives and partners are invited. t 01277 215702 OVER 55s FRIENDSHIP CLUB Every Thursday, 10-11am Romford Shopping Hall, Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB Free cup of tea for all visitors t 740492 RETIRED GENTLEMEN’S CLUB Meets at United Reformed church, Western Road, Romford, every Tuesday from 1.30 – 3.30pm. Board games, occasional social outings, chat and refreshments. RGCA CHAIR ZUMBA Thursdays, 2-2.45pm www.rgcasc.org SENIOR CITIZENS PILATES CLASSES Emerson Park Community Assembly Hall, Slewins Lane, Hornchurch Monday 11am to 12noon Hornchurch Conservative Club North Street Hornchurch Tuesday 9.30-10.30am Friday 10.30-11.30am Tweedway Hall, Rise Park
MAYLANDS GREEN COMMUNITY TABLE TENNIS Every Monday 10am - 1pm at the Bretons Outdoor Centre, The Barn (approx 20 metres to the left of the Manor House). Vehicle access via Rainham Road, RM13 7LP. All are welcome, bats provided or bring your own, 8 Tables, Professional coach available. t 07966 434662 e m6mbm@qsl.net MYPLACE COMMUNITY TABLE TENNIS CLUB myplace Centre, Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill RM3 9EN Tuesdays 10am-12noon Thursdays 1-3pm t 340761 NORTH ROMFORD SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-12noon Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30-4.45pm t 766308 www.nrca.co.uk OCCASIONAL DANCE Variety of classes on website www.occasionaldance.co.uk
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PILATES Pilates matwork with Angela Gill Friday 9.15am at Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Monday 9.15am and 6.45pm, and Saturday 8.10am and 9am at Tesco Community Room, Roneo Corner. t 07961 428911 PILATES CLASSES Beginners/mixed ability Monday 10-11am Senior Citizen Monday 11am-12noon Emerson Park Community Hall, Slewins Lane Hornchurch Beginners/mixed ability 9.30-10.30am Senior citizens Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30am Tweedway Hall, Rise Park Beginners/mixed ability/Senior Citizens Wednesday 7.15 - 8.15pm Hornchurch Conservative Club North Street, Hornchurch t 07722 174210 e beverleycracknell@btinternet. com RAPHAEL PARKRUN Saturdays, 9am e raphaeloffice@parkrun.com www.parkrun.org.uk/raphael RUSH GREEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7.30-10pm www.rgcasc.org SHORT MAT BOWLS Play every Tuesday at the Community Centre, Gooshayes Drive, Harold Hill, from 10 – 11.30am and noon – 2pm. TABLE TENNIS COACHING Tuesdays, 7-9pm The Havering Table Tennis Club run junior sessions (9 years +) at the Coopers' Company & Coborn School, St. Marys Lane, Upminster t 01708 340761 TABLE TENNIS COACHING Saturdays 9am-12 noon Junior table tennis coaching from the age of 8 years. Maylands Junior Table Tennis Club, Bretons Outdoor Community Centre, The Barn, Rainham Rd, Rainham. t 0208 503 8757 or 07932 233824 e clivevandome@btinternet.com
TWEED MODERN SEQUENCE DANCE CLUB Thursdays, 7.30pm-10pm e shaun22@btinternet.com UPMINSTER SPORTS MASSAGE & PILATES Pilates beginner courses, improver/ intermediate weekly classes, and Pilates for seniors, in a studio off Argyle Gardens in Upminster. Private 1:1 Pilates, reformer Pilates, and sports/remedial Massage appointments also available. Open every day. t 07411 826721 www.upminstersportsmassage. co.uk US GIRLS ACTIVITIES Sports and physical activities for women. www.havering.gov.uk/usgirls YOGA FOR ALL Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays www.janettibbleyoga.com YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES Yoga, Pilates and Ballet Barre classes for all levels at A Fine Balance Studio, Upminster. www.afinebalance.me YOGA, PILATES AND BARRE PILATES Classes on Monday to Saturday www.absoluteyogaandpilates.co.uk ZUMBA Zumba classes every Monday evening, everyone is welcome. 6.45 – 7.45pm at Rainham Library, 6 Celtic Farm Road, Rainham.
WELLBEING CHAIR PILATES Exercise class every Wednesday, 12.15-1pm. Ardleigh House Community Association 42 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG
EPILEPSY ACTION ROMFORD COFFEE AND CHAT GROUP Meets on the third Wednesday of each month 11.30 am-1.30pm at Heart and Soul, 80-84 Market Place, Romford. Feel free to just drop in or become a regular member. For more information contact Maria Edgar. t 07801 544520 e medgar@epilepsy.org.uk
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FAIRLYTES SINGERS Singing for fun, health and good causes. Rehearse on Tuesdays. No Auditions.12 - 2pm, £4 per week. Church Hall, Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest 410 Brentwood Road, Gidea Park Romford, RM2 6DH t 07947 825040 e janekeane@live.co.uk HAVERING ASIAN SOCIAL AND WELFARE ASSOCIATION (HASWA) Yoga class Mondays, 10-11.30am Wednesdays, 10-11.30am Lunch Club Wednesdays, 12noon-2pm Fitness Fusion Thursdays, 11.30am-12.30pm Bollywood Dancing Tuesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm Coffee Stop Thursdays, 11am-1pm Punjabi Class Thursdays, 6-7.30pm www.haswa.org.uk HAVERING CARERS’ HUB A local organisation offering support and information to adult carers, caring for individuals over 18.Come along to our groups: Me Time - 10am-12pm on first Wednesday of the month Better Together - 11am-1pm on second Wednesday of the month Time to Talk - 11am-1pm on the third Wednesday of the month Carers Conversation Café - on the fourth Wednesday of the month) Mental Health Group - Every last Tuesday of the month 6.30-8.30pm Turkish Support Group - Every last Tuesday of the month 1:30 – 3pm t 961111 e info@haveringcarershub.org.uk www.haveringcarershub.org.uk HUBB (HELPING USERS BOUNCE BACK) SUPPORT GROUP First Thursday of the month, 5 -7pm e admin@hubb.org.uk MEDITATION & WELLBEING CLASSES Monday morning 10.30am - 12.00 at the education hall,Thames Chase, Pike Lane, Upminster , RM14 3NS. A relaxing morning lead by a qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher. t 07785 901886
MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP Weekly meetings on Mondays. 7.15 – 8.15pm at The Friends Meeting House, Balgores Crescent, Gidea Park RM2 6AB A workshop using techniques from China. t 07847 509360 PARKINSON'S UK HAVERING & DISTRICT BRANCH First and third Tuesday of the month 2-4pm Langtons Registry Office Hornchurch, RM11 1XL t 07793 642115 e janet.sampson1@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/groups/ parkinsonsuk.havering PHASE (Prostate Health, Advice, Support and Education) Meets last Friday of November, January, March, May and July at 7pm at the Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre in Gubbins Lane. t 0203 745 7318 PREGNANCY YOGA All abilities pregnancy yoga class in Hornchurch from 12+ weeks Wednesdays 7.15-8.15pm Fairkytes Art Centre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch. RM11 1AX £12.50 RAGS ROMFORD AUTISTIC GROUP SUPPORT Supporting families living with Autism in Havering. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30am-2.30pm www.rags-havering.org.uk RCCG LIFE CHANGERS ASSEMBLY Every Sunday, 10-11am e rccglca@gmail.com ROMFORD BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Meets third Friday of each month, 1-2.30pm in the lecture room at YMCA, 29 Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 0PH e Info@headwayeastlondon.org TRUE COLOURS OF A BEAUTIFUL MIND Autism and SEN parent support group. Fridays 9am-12 noon Meet next to the soft play in Frankie’s café at myplace in Harold Hill. YOGA WITH JOULES Weekly on Fridays from 1.30 to 2.30pm at HASWA, Kilmartin Way, Elm Park, RM12 5NB Vinyasa flow yoga. All levels welcome, including beginners e joulesmurdock@gmail.com t 07581 386778
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