Living in Havering 172 Summer 2016 by Havering Council

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Contents Living in Havering

Issue 172 Summer 2016

Living in Havering Issue 172 Summer 2016 Better air for BID

Business Focus

Calling all residents to help Havering win gold

Caught then Court

Community projects

Crackdown on fly-tipping

Don’t fake it when clubbing

Features

Fostering Teenagers Transforming Lives

Free show now better and bigger

Havering Compact supports voluntary organisations

Havering youth making music this summer

How to get involved

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Listings

Making tree feathers fly away

New man at Havering’s helm

News in brief

News in numbers

Parachute Regiment

Plans to tackle dangerous school parking to go ahead

Queen's visits

The Queen and Havering

Transforming families Face to Face

Underage sales cost retailer £1,000

Volunteers needed to help history 17

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Features

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Find out how Havering Council is tackling weeds and tree growth this summer.

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Fostering Teenagers Transforming Lives

Find out how rewarding providing foster care for teenagers is.

Parachuting in to Romford

Havering is one of London’s greenest borough with more than 100 parks and open spaces for you to enjoy. Why not see how many of the main ones you can visit this summer? More information www.havering.gov.uk/parks

Discover why the Parachute Regiment has dropped into Romford’s Army Reserve Centre.

Andrew Blake-Herbert

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The Queen & Havering

Celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday with a look back at her visits to Havering.

Britain in Bloom

Get involved to help Havering win gold in Britain in Bloom.

What is the new Chief Executive’s vision for Havering?

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Four pages of Business news and information starts here.

Five pages of events listing and news about local clubs starts here.

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News in brief 108,000 subscribers keeping up to date There are now more than 108,000 subscribers to the email updates produced by Havering Council. Residents can keep up to date with what’s happening and the latest Council information through the 36 different newsletters produced. This month has seen some new email updates launched including Fairkytes Arts Centre and Havering Music School.

£1,060 prize from Everyone Active Frances Robinson, of Pettits Lane, Romford won prizes worth £1,060 in the Everyone Active competition in the last edition of Living in Havering. Frances received her prize from General Manager Chris Spencer, with the correct answer of December 1956 as being the date when Hornchurch Sports Centre opened. More information www.everyoneactive.com

The 800 school governors in the borough have also received their first email briefing on changes affecting schools. Make sure you are informed about things that interest you by checking out the full list of available email updates on the website.

More information www.havering.gov.uk/enews

A127 works The next phase of works for the Ardleigh Green bridge replacement scheme on the A127 Southend Arterial Road will include the partial demolition and replacement of the bridge. Work begins this summer. Once these works start, new traffic management measures will be introduced between Gallows Corner and Squirrel’s Heath Road. Two-way traffic will continue but the Essex bound carriageway will

be closed and two-way traffic will use the London bound carriageway. During this time, the exit from Bryant Avenue onto the A127 will also be closed until the new bridge is built. Keep up to date with the latest travel news by signing up for the weekly Travel Update email. More information www.havering.gov.uk/enews

Get your dog chipped Every dog must now be microchipped by law. The Dogs Trust is offering free microchipping of dogs on Wednesdays, 11am – 4pm: 15 June at Suffolk House, White Hart Lane, Romford 6 July at Rush Green Gardens, Romford 17 August at Camforth House, Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill and also on Sunday 12 June, at the BETRA Fun Day Barnstaple Road, Harold Hill. More information

www.havering.gov.uk/dogchipping

Making it easier to ask Sometimes it can be difficult to know which Council service is the right one to answer your question. That’s why we’ve created three forms to make life easier: www.havering.gov.uk/askhousing www.havering.gov.uk/askparking www.havering.gov.uk/askstreetcare Just complete the form and we will make sure it gets direct to the right person to contact you with the information you need.

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News in numbers £36,000

A total of £36,000 has been given to HOPWA House by Veolia North Thames Trust to begin the modernisation of its wellbeing centre in Hornchurch. The centre has provided facilities for elderly people for the last 50 years. More information www.havering.gov.uk/HOPWAHouse

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An impressive 87.71 per cent of Havering’s children starting primary school in September were offered their first choice of school, an increase of one per cent on 2015.

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Making tree feathers fly away Every year more than 2,500 trees across Havering start producing epicormic growth – these are shoots that come from the base of the tree – and these can cause problems by blocking sight lines or growing over pavements and roads. Removing this growth is called feathering. Senior Arboricultural Officer, Robin Parker, explained: “The main trees that have these growths are Limes and Acer Saccharinium so we have a programme where two teams work from mid-May and will be completed by mid-June removing this epicormic growth.

becomes an obstruction so we try to get our timing right. “All the trees are then re-inspected in October so that any further growth can be removed before winter sets in“.

“Our problem is that if we cut too early the growth reappears and if we leave it too late the growth

More information www.havering.gov.uk/treefeathering

How you can help • Use secateurs to cut the growth off as close to the tree base as possible • Do NOT remove anything over head height – leave that to the Council • Dispose of the cut shoots in your home compost bin, your green waste bin or take to the Reuse and Recycling Centre at Gerpins Lane, Upminster.

Weeding out the weeds Weeds are a problem throughout the Borough but the Council has a ward based treatment programme, which runs through until November, and is available on the website. The chemicals are not effective in wet weather, so if it rains the schedule will be delayed. Every road is visited four times during those eight months and visible weeds will be sprayed, taking up to 21 days to die.

The Council is not allowed to use residual weed-killers, which stop weed seeds germinating, on the pavements. The Council can only use contact weed-killers which only work on visible leaves. During wet weather contractors remove by hand the weeds which are difficult to kill with the spray.

Perennial bindweed

Dandelion

Broad leaved dock

Perennial nettle

Cats ear

Couch grass

More information www.havering.gov.uk/weeds

Street sweeping teams remove dead weeds

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Crackdown on fly-tipping Havering Council is promising to come down hard on fly-tippers after ten tonnes of garbage was dumped in Little Gerpins Lane in Upminster during April. The massive fly-tip, which was nine feet high and 23 feet long, completely blocked the road. Initial estimates suggest that it will cost more than £10,000 to remove and dispose of correctly. The past year has seen nearly 3,000 cases of rubbish being dumped on Havering’s roads and open spaces, which amounts to almost eight fly-tips a day. These incidents have cost the Havering Council Taxpayer a minimum of £140,000 this year, without including the cost of unreported fly-tips which increases the cost to nearly £1million. Council chiefs are promising to install more hidden CCTV cameras into rural parts of the borough, which are seeing record numbers of fly-tips, with very large scale fly-tips now happening every couple of months. Residents are being urged to report any fly-tipping they see happening.

Gerpins Lane fly tipping

More information www.havering.gov.uk/flytipping

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Don’t fake it when clubbing On one Saturday night recently 25 driving licences and five passports were seized and destroyed when they were presented by someone who wasn’t the owner. In many cases people were presenting documents from older brothers and sisters. Anyone presenting a fake ID could be banned from going to clubs when they reach the legal age. The document owners will now have to pay for replacement documents along with the inconvenience this causes. More information www.havering.gov.uk/communitysafety

Transforming families Face to Face

Underage sales cost retailer £1,000

Our Children’s Services team is changing, and Face to Face is an exciting approach to modernising how we work with families in Havering. The aim is to allow our social workers to spend more time doing direct work with families, supporting them to make and sustain positive change. To achieve this we are developing a team of systemic family therapists, these are social workers who will examine and test new ways of working. All of our social workers and their managers will be offered a foundation course in systemic family therapy. To support them we will make changes to the working

Havering Council has had another successful prosecution of a Designated Premises Supervisor for selling alcohol to someone under the age of 18 years. On Friday 15 April at Barkingside Magistrates Court Mrs Jagruti Patel, of Sheena News, 129 Wennington Road, Rainham was ordered to pay £1,000 for selling a bottle of Kopperberg cider to someone under the age of 18 on Wednesday 3 June 2015. Mrs Patel pleaded guilty and was fined £135, ordered to

environment to enable a different way of working, ensuring that more time is spent Face to Face with families, and cutting down on office time and form filling. New mobile technologies will go a long way to helping us achieve this. We’ve already started the process and a transformation team is in place to tackle some of the current things that stand in the way of social workers having the time they need to meet, talk to and support families in need. Our systemic team will take shape in mid-summer and training for all of our staff involved starts in September.

pay £845 in costs and a victim surcharge of £20, a total of £1,000. As part of the Safer Havering campaign test purchases will continue across the borough. Licensees must make sure staff are properly trained to avoid breaking the law. Combatting under-age sales The Chartered Institute of Trading Standards offers an online course for staff to make sure they are informed of current legislation.

More information www.tradingstandards.gov.uk

Teenagers need Foster carers too Help change a life g Haverin er Fost Council n up ar Carers e per to £428 week

Take the next step and come along to an information Event Thursday 2 June • 6 - 7.30pm • Havering Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BB Thursday 7 July • 6 - 7.30pm • Havering Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BB

Call today 01708 434 574

email fostering@havering.gov.uk

www.havering.gov.uk/fostering

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Fostering Teenagers Transforming Lives Being a teenager is a time of huge change. Physically we are changing almost daily; turning from children into young women and men. Mentally we have to take in so much; education, relationships with our families, friends and those we encounter along the way. We begin to understand what we believe in, what we want, where we want to go. It’s tough enough in a stable home and educational environment, but for many teenagers, along with those huge changes, they also face turbulent times with their families, sometimes meaning they can no longer stay there. At any one time, Havering has approximately 140 teenagers who need a temporary foster family. A home where they can feel safe, focus on their studies, be understood and cared for. Living in Havering talked to John, an 18 year old student studying A levels at college. John has been with a foster family for three years, while it wasn’t possible for him to stay with his own. “Things were tricky at home and it was decided that the best thing for me was to step away and go into foster care.

Facts about Fostering • Havering has 243 looked after children at the moment. • We need foster carers for Children aged 11 or older. We currently 143 children in this age range. • 14 is the average age of a child needing a foster carer.

“I was a bit worried about it at first and home sick. “I stayed with one family and they made me really welcome. “At first it was strange, but I feel safe, and I’ve been able to carry on with my schooling without any problems, it was a tough time with my GCSEs but I got them all. Now I’ve decided I want to study environmental sciences and I’m working hard to achieve that. My foster family have been really supportive and kind. We have our run-ins, but who doesn’t?” What does John think the most important skill a foster carer needs? “The most important thing for a foster carer to do is make you feel safe and wanted. I was given the space I needed to deal with my own problems, and when I wanted to talk, I could talk. I think listening without judging and showing respect are really important too.” Olive has been a foster carer for 16 years. She specialises in looking after teenagers. “I began fostering in 2000 and since

then I’ve looked after 20 young people. The longest I’ve cared for someone is four years, but some have been a lot shorter stays. “One of my proudest achievements is working with a young man who had lots of problems, including not being able to read or write. I worked with him starting from the very beginning again and ‘Janet and John’ books. He’s 26 now with his own place, girlfriend and job.” What advice does Olive give those thinking about being a foster carer? “When you’re working with teenagers, it isn’t a second job. You’ve got to be a really good listener for starters, you’ve got to have a great sense of humour and above all, you must be able to adapt and compromise – you can’t go into this thinking that they will do exactly as they’re told! “What I would say is that the support I’ve had from Havering social services has been marvellous. They’ve trained me and been with me every step of the way, always on the end of the phone when I need them.”

Information events Havering’s next fostering information events are in Havering Town Hall Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB 6pm-7.30pm • Thursday 2 June • Thursday 7 July • Thursday 4 August

• Foster carers can earn up to £428 per week. • Essential requirement is a spare bedroom. • We have approximately 77 foster carers but need to recruit a further 20 households.

Become a Havering Council foster carer apply today 01708 434 574

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Havering Council is taking tough action to deal with dangerous, inconsiderate and illegal parking by a small number of parents, which has put children into real danger. At least one child has been taken to hospital as well as many near misses.

This initiative proposes using Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO), under the Crime and Policing Act 2014. Where the consultation supports the PSPO, enforcement will be by fixed CCTV cameras, with offending motorists fined £100. Failure to pay, persistent offending or inconsiderate driving will lead to court action. The move follows research into the danger caused by motorists near schools during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Statistics from evidence gathered at The James Oglethorpe Primary in Upminster indicated a 26 per cent chance of a pupil being involved in an accident during the morning school run. Consultation meetings have been held at each of the six schools in the pilot, with most meetings

The six schools where consultation meetings were held are: ■■ Broadford Primary School, Harold Hill ■■ Engayne Primary School, Upminster ■■ Parsonage Farm Primary School, Rainham ■■ St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford ■■ The James Oglethorpe Primary School, Upminster ■■ Wykeham Primary School, Hornchurch showing strong support for the scheme from both parents and people living near the schools. Consultation meetings will be held in June at five more schools Ardleigh Green Infant & Junior, Crownfield Infant & Junior, Gidea Park Primary, Hylands Primary and Rise Park Academy. More information www.havering.gov.uk/schoolparking

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Get recognised as a Havering Carer You can get registered as a Havering Carer if you are an unpaid carer for a relative or friend in Havering who depends on you. By being on the Carers’ Register, we will: • Send you updates about developments to services, support and other information which may be of interest to you • Sign you up to receive regular Carers’ News • Send you invitations to carers events including the Havering Carers’ Forum and to celebrate Carers’ Week with us • Send you occasional invitations to complete surveys that will influence new services for carers.

Download a form www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/ OnlineForms/Carers-Register-Forms. aspx

Receive your form in the post Contact us for a registration form to be sent to you at CarersServices@havering.gov.uk Tel 01708 434343 to sign up over the phone. Or pick up a form at your local GP surgery or the PASC in Liberty Shopping Centre. The Havering Carers’ Register will be kept confidential in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

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Caught then Court Romford retailer's under-age sale costs him £619 On Friday 18 March 2016 at Barkingside Magistrates Court, Mr Janmak Patel was ordered to pay a total of £619 for selling alcohol to a 15-year-old female volunteer Mr Patel, who was the premises license holder and Designated Premise Supervisor at Mcintosh News, 19 Mcintosh Road, Romford, RM1 4JU, pleaded guilty to the offence under section 146 for an underage sale of alcohol to a minor. He was fined £290 for the offence, ordered to pay £300 costs and a victim surcharge of £29, a total of £619.

Fouling park costs dog walker £548 On Friday 1 April 2016 at Barkingside Magistrates Court, Michelle Nash, age 40 of Carlisle Road, Romford, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a Dog Control Order by allowing a dog to foul in Hornchurch Country Park. Ms Nash is a professional dog walker and owner of The Only Way is Dogs. In March 2015 she was issued with an £80 Fixed Penalty Notice for a similar offence. Magistrates ordered her to pay a £330 fine, £185 in costs and a £33 victim surcharge, a total of £548.

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Work starts on Romford Leisure Development Surveying and building work is now underway as work starts on Romford’s new, £25 million, leisure centre which will include an ice rink and two swimming pools.

The Council completed its land-swap deal with Morrisons foodstore in March allowing work to start on the development of one of the Council’s most ambitious projects to date, with the investment aimed at regenerating the area and providing competition-level sporting facilities for the entire borough. In November 2015, the Council entered into a supplemental contract with Morrisons, which required the foodstore to complete demolition works on the Western Road site with the aim of handing the land back to the Council by April. Contractor Willmott Dixon has been surveying and preparing the land on Western Road, with building work on the leisure development starting in May. The project is due to be finished by Spring 2018. Managing director of Willmott Dixon in North London and the Home Counties, Chris Tredget, said: “This is a fantastic project to work on and will leave a real legacy in the local community. This will bring huge opportunity to Romford and we are delighted to be working for the Council to deliver this scheme.” The development involves a number of partners, including Sport England, which has put £2 million into the project, Saunders Boston chartered architects, CBRE property consultants, and Sweett, which provides services for the construction and management of building projects. More information www.havering.gov.uk/RomfordLeisureDevelopment

Key Facts The new leisure development will: ■■ have two swimming pools: a 25m, eight-lane lane main pool,

and a 15 x 8m learner pool

■■ have more than 1,062,030 litres of water in the swimming

pools

■■ be covered in 932 polycarbonate sheets in four differing shades

of blue

■■ have capacity for more than 1,200 skates for users of the ice

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■■ take more than 721 days to build ■■ have a state-of-the-art drowning detection system in the

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Free show Havering youth now better making music and bigger this summer Around 500 young people from across Havering will spend the first week of their school holiday taking part in an intensive musical summer school run by Havering Music School, at Havering Sixth Form College. The summer school, now in its third year, gives young musicians a chance to build and strengthen their skills, developing their musical progress in a less formal setting away from normal school life.

The Real Thing lead the programme on Monday This year’s Havering Show will be even bigger and better. The two day free show – on Sunday 28 and Bank Holiday Monday 29 August – will have three stages this year, including The Fairkytes Live stage where top local acts will be performing. Live Music is the highlight of the show. On Sunday Paloma Faith’s live band, The Faithettes, perform a killer show of pop and soul covers with the tightness and vibe of one of the world's top festival acts. The Faithettes have played hundreds of shows, including Glastonbury and New Orleans Jazz Festival. British Soul group The Real Thing, famous for hits such as ‘You to me are Everything’, ‘Can you Feel the Force’ and ‘Can’t Get By Without you’ will be headlining the music stage on Monday. Other acts include Tyber and Pete Aka from The Dualers, Britain’s much loved Ska and Reggae band, which has had top 40 chart singles including Kiss on the Lips and Truly Madly Deeply. Also a Special Kinda Madness who combine the stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of Madness. The showground will also see major changes in its layout with even more trade stands on site alongside space for local charity and voluntary groups. More information www.havering.gov.uk/haveringshow

The varied activities will include composing, ensemble playing and music technology. Havering Music School is the specialist music service for Havering and has instrumental and vocal tutors serving nearly all secondary schools and most primary schools in the borough. It inspires children to make music from an early age and to develop their singing, playing, listening and composing abilities. Weekly lessons focus on developing sound technical and musical skills, developing self-expression, communications skills and confidence. If your child does not automatically have a place at the summer school (linked to their regular tuition), there are a limited number of additional places available. More information www.haveringmusicschool.org,uk

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Havering residents have welcomed home B Company, The 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, which is the latest Army Reserve unit to relocate to Romford. Its predecessor, 10 PARA, left Romford in 1965 and the Regiment’s return to the town is part of a recruitment drive to form a new platoon. This is the first step towards the possible formation of a second Reserve Battalion in the south of England. 4 PARA’s role as the Reserve Battalion of 16 Air Assault Brigade, based in Colchester, is to provide individuals to support 2 and 3 PARA on operations when called. 4 PARA also has a number of soldiers signed up on High Readiness Reserve and on short notice to move, so joining this unit means a good chance of deploying on operations. The Recruiting Warrant Officer explained: “4 PARA has been involved in operations since 2003 and this is a significant factor in our recruiting success.

70 years of memories Deputy Lord Lieutenant is briefed on the weapons used by the Paras

“We draw from across the entire social spectrum, however the common denominator for those considering a career with us is adventure and serving the country. “We are looking for fit young men between the ages of 18 and 34. There are also posts for men and women in non-PARA support roles. Those interested can arrange to attend one of our Insight Events by contacting us direct.”

In 1941 Jim Knox reported to The Drill Hall in London Road, Romford, to begin his military service. He lied about his age so he could join the Army, aged 16, before volunteering for the Parachute Regiment seeing action in North Africa, Italy and the Battle of Monte Cassino near Rome. Before joining the army his West Ham home was destroyed in The Blitz and he moved to Upminster. Now in his nineties, he is an active member of the Parachute Regiment Association and took great pleasure in returning to The Drill Hall where he signed up to see what today’s soldiers in his old regiment were doing and the equipment they use.

As well as the Tuesday training evenings 4 Para hold, on average, two training weekends each month. In April one of those weekends saw them flying to Scotland in an Osprey for an exercise involving live ammunition. There is also a two-week camp each year usually alongside airborne troops from other countries, last year in Spain. He added: “Our reservists gain life-long friendships, new skills, self-confidence and leadership abilities as well as completing courses that give them civilian accredited qualifications to help boost their career.”

More information

www.havering.gov.uk/reserves

Jim Knox (centre) was shown some of the equipment used by today’s parachutists

Armed Forces Day Havering will be showing its support for our Armed Forces with a parade through Romford on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 25 June. More information

www.havering.gov.uk/ArmedForcesDay

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Volunteers needed to help history

Havering Compact supports voluntary organisations

Havering Local Studies and Family History Centre, based at Romford Library, is looking for volunteers to help local people with their research, catalogue and archive artefacts and help arrange exhibitions. The centre is part of the Havering Library Service and is situated on the first floor of the Central Library in Romford. If you are interested in Havering's history, want to start tracing your family history, find an old newspaper report, information about your house or street in the past, a photograph or other illustrations of Havering's buildings and historical events we may be able to help you. If you are interested in helping people with their research please complete the online form for more details. More information

Over the last year a steering group made up of a range of local statutory and voluntary sector organisations has worked together to refresh the Havering Compact, the local agreement between the public and voluntary and community sectors on how to work together effectively. The Compact establishes rights and commitments for both the statutory agencies, and the community organisations that sign up to it, and it provides a mechanism for dispute resolution. The Havering Compact is and can be used to help organisations understand each other better, improve communications and understand what to expect of each other. It sets out commitments for each sector, and organisations which sign demonstrate their commitment to improving working relationships. More information www.havering.gov.uk/HaveringCompact

www.havering.gov.uk/volunteers

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Better air for BID Pavement parking and poor air quality in The London Riverside Business Improvement District (BID) area in Rainham were tackled together by a cleverly designed planting scheme. Extra-large standard Silver Birch trees were planted in a small square pit, which will be under-planted with species known to clean the air, lower emissions and provide habitat and refuge for native species. There will be a ground cover of white dead nettle which provide an excellent nectar source, with large leaved Hostas which will increase Oxygen levels (due to their large leaf surface) and put moisture in the air – a valuable asset in lowering air temperatures. The area is used by a large volume of heavy plant and traffic. These plantings will provide air cleaning benefits along with lowering emissions levels and put moisture back into the air. This project is part of Havering’s Britain in Bloom entry. More information www.havering.gov.uk/BritaininBloom

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Lamium White Nancy (above left) and Hostas (above right) are among the ground cover plants being used

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The Queen and Havering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has visited Havering twice, in 2003 and 2013, and in this special feature we look back at her visits to our borough and also at some of the celebrations to mark her 90th birthday this year.

Celebrating The Queen’s 90th birthday Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday 21 April and Havering joined in the celebrations on that day taking part in the Beacon lighting. Residents across the borough are also planning to celebrate her official birthday, on the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June with street parties booked in many roads so local residents can get together and party. Romford Shopping Hall is organising a special party on Saturday 11 June and at the same time is hoping for more than 538 people to turn up dressed as princesses to take the world record for the number of princesses in one place, winning Romford an entry in the Guinness Book of Records. Princesses can be any sex or age to count towards this record-breaking attempt. More information www.romfordshoppinghall.com Lighting the Beacon More than 250 residents joined the Mayor of Havering at The Green in Havering-atte-Bower when a special beacon was lit to mark the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Mayor of Havering, Anthem which was Councillor Brian Eagling, extremely moving. said: “After the service “The Queen has had at St John the Evangelist a remarkable reign and Church we then lit the I was proud to be at beacon as darkness fell. this event.” The Royal British Legion Havering was one of Band and Corps of Drums a 1,000 beacons lit across Romford played the National the UK and overseas.

When Her Majesty visited the Broadway Theatre in Barking last year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of London’s 32 borough councils, the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Brian Eagling, was one of two London Mayors to meet her (pictured above)

Queen's visits

On Thursday 6 March 2003 Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh spent five hours visiting Havering and were welcomed by tens of thousands of well-wishers cheering them on the streets. The royal couple arrived at Harrow Lodge Park by helicopter and then visited The Queen’s Theatre, which was celebrating its golden jubilee, just one year after Her Majesty celebrated hers. Community House, in Eastern Road, Romford was the next stop on the royal tour where they met representatives from some of Havering’s many voluntary organisations. The royal car drove slowly along South Street to Romford Market where they received gifts from market traders, including some jellied eels, before attending a reception at St Edward the Confessor Church. At the reception students from Havering Music School provided the background music while catering students from Havering College of Further and Higher Education prepared and served canapés. The last visit was to Redden Court School in Harold Wood, where George Barlow was a student. George had invited The Queen to visit Havering after she didn’t visit during her Golden Jubilee Tour in 2002. A special Souvenir Edition of Living in Havering was produced to mark the 2003 visit

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Her second visit Her Majesty’s second visit to Havering was on Friday 26 October 2012 when she officially opened the £25 million Draper's Academy in Harold Hill. As part of her visit she enjoyed a school dinner with students and staff.

Want to know more?

If you are interested in Havering’s history contact the Local Studies and Family History Centre on the first floor of Romford Library, St Edward’s Way, Romford. More information localstudies@havering.gov.uk

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Calling all residents to help Havering win gold Havering is representing London in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom competition 2016 and we need your help to win. Last month Havering Council launched its campaign to win the Britain in Bloom competition and we're calling for all residents, community groups, schools and businesses to get involved. We have had many activities in schools and among some community groups but we need more. More information www.havering.gov.uk/britaininbloom

Azra Karatay is the proud winner of the Council’s Britain in Bloom Schools Logo competition. The Scargill Infants pupil’s design (pictured) was chosen as Havering’s official logo for its campaign to win gold in the Britain in Bloom 2016 Competition.

Daffodils outside the Church of St Edward the Confessor, Romford. Photo by Paul Harold

SNAP A SELFIE AT A RECYCLING BRING BANK TO EARN £3 WORTH OF GREEN POINTS Remember you can donate your points to local charities

To claim your points, you need to be a London Green Points – Havering member To sign up visit www.localgreenpoints.com/havering or phone 020 7326 5055 Simply tweet your photo to @RecycleLBH using #greenpoints or Post it on www.facebook.com/wastepreventionhavering For terms and conditions visit www.havering.gov.uk/bringbanks

Poppies

Scargill Infant School Bird Hide in the school’s Wildlife Area

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How to get involved

Community projects

Social media Since the launch of the campaign Havering Council has been running the Photo of the Week to create a collection of photos that display the beauty of the borough. If you think you have a photo of an outstanding garden, creative business greenery, unusual plants/green spaces, school or community group projects, then send this to bib@havering.gov.uk. We're also looking for gardening tips which you can share with us via the social media links below and don’t forget to use #HaveringBiB. You can find to grow flower out how and further tip ing plants s Britain in Bloomin the Havering Toolkit here: www.havering. BritaininBloom gov.uk/ Toolkit.

Whether you're a keen gardener or just want to have some blooming fun you can plan a community project based on improving gardens, open spaces or business areas. Projects can range from adding flowers to all front gardens on a residential street as a neighbourhood or creating a community allotment to grow vegetables. Community project tips: • Place plant pots or containers on concrete areas • Plant hardy annual flower seeds, such as Poppies, Love in a Mist, and Stocks in the open ground • Create hanging baskets planted with vegetables and herbs, tumbling varieties of tomatoes can be used along with a vast number of ornamental herbs • Plant climbers up existing walls and fence lines to create 'living' walls • Create an allotment and grow vegetables for your dinners • Plan a sensory garden, using plants that stimulate senses of smell, touch, sight and sound • Create a meadow area using a wild flower mix to encourage and support native species, these are available from garden centres and seed merchants.

@LBofHavering www.facebook.com/Britain-in-Bloom-Havering www.instagram.com/britain_in_bloom_havering

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Ground Floor, Unit M7 Romford Shopping Hall 43 Market Place, Romford RM1 3AB

T 0845 094 5186

You can also use the tips above for an individual project.

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Voting in the EU Referendum The referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union will take place on Thursday 23 June 2016. You need to be on the electoral register to vote. If you are already registered, you don’t need to reapply. If you need to register, the deadline to apply in time to vote in the referendum is Tuesday 7 June 2016. If you need to update your details on the electoral register or if somebody has moved out, you must email the elections team with the details. If you can’t get to the polling station you can choose to vote by post or by proxy, where someone else votes on your behalf. The application deadline for new postal votes or to amend or cancel existing postal and proxy votes is 5pm on Wednesday 8 June 2016. The application deadline for new proxy votes is 5pm on Wednesday 15 June 2016. Postal and proxy application forms can be downloaded from our website.

Polling station changes HW3 polling district voters will use Ingrebourne Centre on Gubbins lane, rather than St Peter’s Church. RT1 polling district voters will use Romford Central Library on St Edward Way, rather than Romford Baptist Church. Poll cards will be sent out towards the end of May to notify electors of their polling station.

More information:www.havering.gov.uk/ elections

Havering Council Heaton Ward by-election result In the Heaton Ward by-election held on Thursday 5 May Denis O'Flynn was elected as the new councillor. The full results were: Name

Description

CATON, Peter

Green Party candidate

COLES, Jonathan William Albert

Liberal Democrat

COOPER, Christopher John

Independent

LAYZELL, Kevin Henry

National Front

O'FLYNN, Denis Raymond

Labour Party

THURTLE, John Walter

UK Independence Party (UKIP)

UNDERWOOD, Denise

British National Party

WELLS, Keith Frank

The Conservative Party Candidate

Votes received 107 86 515 14 1122 864 73 951

London Assembly election result In the Greater London Assembly election held on Thursday 5 May Keith Anthony Prince was elected as the new Assembly Member for Havering and Redbridge. The full results were: Name

Description

Votes received

Ivana BARTOLETTI

Labour Party

63045

Lee BURKWOOD

The Green Party

Keith Anthony PRINCE

The Conservative Party Candidate

Ian Victor SANDERSON

London Liberal Democrats

Lawrence James WEBB

UK Independence Party (UKIP)

9617 64483 7105 26788

Mayor of London election result In the election for a Mayor of London held on Thursday 5 May Sadiq Khan was elected as the new Mayor.

More information:www.havering.gov.uk/electionresults2016

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New man at Havering’s helm:

From Thursday 19 May Havering has a new Chief Executive, with Andrew Blake-Herbert, taking over from Cheryl Coppell. Andrew has worked at Havering for nearly seven years so is no stranger to the borough, which was a key reason why he applied for the top job. He said: “We’ve been on a journey to make sure we deliver the best possible services for our residents, within the financial restrictions placed on the Council, and I want to see that journey through into the future. “Havering is a great borough with lots of opportunities and a first class team of staff at the Council. I know the borough well and am looking forward to hitting the ground running in my new role. Challenge “Austerity is a major challenge for us, but Havering has an appetite to try different ways of working and take measured risks, something we will need to keep doing. Sometimes what we try won’t work, so we’ll need to try something else.

“We also need to be innovative in looking for new funding which is why we have set up the housing company and are looking at solar energy as ways of generating new income for us. “Havering has made tough decisions to ensure it remains on a strong financial footing but we must keep working to make sure it remains there.” Desk bound Andrew added: “As Chief Executive it would be very easy to be tied to a desk all day, every day and while you do need to be in the office for some time each week I firmly believe you also need to be out of the Town Hall, meeting residents and staff, listening to what they want and expect from their Council.

Understanding problems “The Council is here to support local people, especially the most vulnerable who have nowhere else to turn. “It is important that Councillors and officers understand the impact decisions they take will have on individual residents when deciding budgets. My wife has MS so I understand the support that is needed for people who are ill or have disabilities. “Moving more services online is a good way of reducing costs, while making those services available 24/7 to residents. If that is to be successful we need to make sure that the web site is robust enough to cope with high levels of demand, which hasn’t always happened in the past”.

Andrew Blake-Herbert finds out if street sweeping staff have the right equipment for the job

Andrew Blake-Herbert at a meeting with Streetcare staff in Hornchurch

Outgoing message from Cheryl Coppell I’ve been the Chief Executive here in Havering for nine years, but it doesn’t seem anything like that long – the time seems to have sped by. I have really enjoyed getting to know the various communities that make up the borough and learning about the differences that brings us all together. It has been great to see how local people want to give their time to improve the quality of life here. The many volunteers who give up their time to support the community deserve more thanks than they usually receive.

You have inspired me and I am determined to become more involved in my local community. The council itself has changed a lot in the last nine years, mainly as a result of the reductions in public sector expenditure. Most of those changes have been inside the council as we have changed to be more efficient. We have tried to maintain services despite those spending cuts. One of the ways we have done this is by working more closely with partner organisations such as local NHS services. I hope those good relationships

between public organisations in Havering will remain one of the council’s strengths. As I move on to my retirement I wish Andrew Blake-Herbert well as the incoming Chief Executive and hope he will find the role as rewarding as I have. Havering is a great place and I wish you the very best for the future.

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Three priorities Andrew believes there are three main priorities facing Havering in the next few years: 1. Getting the Council’s organisational structure right so it can cope with the increased demand for services by working with partners, including the voluntary sector, to provide what local people need and want. 2. Working more transparently so everyone can see why the Council is making each decision. The Council should be prepared to say when services are not meeting the required standard and explain what is being done to improve. 3. Increasing engagement with local people. With more than 100,000 subscribers to the email update service it is now possible to survey different groups of residents about important issues as well as hold meetings. There will be times when the results are uncomfortable but the information will help the Council plan for the future from a position of knowledge and managing demand, which hasn’t always happened in the past, and also that people who don’t have their own access to the internet can still use the Council’s services.”

The Council is here to support local people, especially the most vulnerable who have nowhere else to turn.

A brief biography • Andrew is 45 years old, married and has three children • He was born, educated and brought up in North London • He graduated from Dundee University with an accountancy degree • His first job was as a trainee accountant at Hertfordshire County Council • He worked at Hillingdon and Slough Borough Councils before moving to Havering • He joined Havering Council in 2009 as Director of Finance and Commerce and has been promoted twice before being appointed Chief Executive • In his spare time he is a ‘chauffeur ‘ taking his sons to play football and rugby

Behind a desk for the minimum amount of time to do the job is Andrew’s pledge

• He has a passion for restoring old cars and is currently working on a Royal Blue TR6

FREE cycle skills in Havering Havering Council offers a range of free training for people of any age or ability. • • • •

Basic cycle skills - Grab life by the handlebars Urban cycle skills - Discover Havering by bike Advanced cycle skills - Commute smarter. Cycle further Family cycle skills - Cycle together. Explore your area

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to increase your confidence and skills, cycle training is available to anyone living, working or studying in Havering. Sessions are tailored to your needs and held at a time and location to suit you, plus if you don’t own a bike we can lend you one. To book free training for yourself or your family please call 020 3031 6730 or visit www.cycleconfident.com

www.havering.gov.uk

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Business Focus

Airport’s community pledge for Havering London City Airport has renewed its commitment to local communities in Havering, in a pledge distributed to nearly 6,500 households in the borough.

The Community Pledge follows a survey which shows 77 per cent of East London business decision-makers support London City’s expansion plans Business Start Up Surgery The Royal Bank of Scotland is holding a free-to-attend Business Start Up Surgery at its offices in Western Road, Romford on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 July. More information steven.elliott@rbs.co.uk Calling all entrepreneurs If you are self-employed or looking to start your own business The Workary at Rainham Library could be just right for you. Havering Council is sponsoring an initial sixmonth trial to provide a room, with wi-fi, where you can work, meet clients and discuss issues with other local entrepreneurs and experts to give advice and support. Kitchen facilities will also be available. The project is in partnership with Wimble Tech, which has set up similar centres in other London boroughs. More information www.theworkary.com Transport for Business Transport for London has launched a new Business Engagement website where you can find information on the support available for local employers to encourage their staff to be active, sustainable, and travel safely and efficiently. More information www.havering.gov.uk/businesstravel Building on success MGN Builders Merchants is moving to Harold Hill from Ilford after Kemsley LLP completed a letting of an 8,000 square feet warehouse and secure yard area.

London City Airport, which has been at the heart of East London regeneration for nearly 30 years, has set out new commitments to education, employment, investment in community and business, and the environment. The new Havering Community Pledge builds on the airport’s regular engagement and communication with the borough, summarising how the airport will continue to be a responsible neighbour and take its role in the community seriously. Chief Executive Declan Collier said: “We are absolutely determined that London City Airport should continue to be a good neighbour to Havering residents, building on the £2.7 million which has already been spent on East London initiatives since 2009. “Our pledge puts local residents at the heart of what we do, and this will continue if we expand." More information www.londoncityairport.com

The Community Pledge We will continue to: Jobs Ensure more jobs for locals – joining the East London residents who already work at London City and comprise 64% of our entire workforce Education Broaden our community outreach and work with more local schools to develop students’ education and career prospects, including work experience

opportunities at the airport Community Support and invest in initiatives, adding to the £2.7 million already spent by London City Airport in East London since 2009 Raise more money for local causes, including our longstanding commitment to Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton

Environment Operate more fuel efficient and quieter aircraft from and to the airport Business Create more procurement opportunities for local businesses – adding to success stories like our on-going contract with Greenwichbased start-up Crowd Vision

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Havering Business Awards

Proud to celebrate success If you are running a business in Havering, now is the time to let people know how proud you are of your achievements, staff and/or products by entering the Havering Business Awards 2016 Entry to the awards is free and there are 11 categories to choose from. Businesses are able to enter a maximum of two categories and individuals from that business can additionally enter the Apprentice of the Year and/or Business Person of the Year categories. At the Gala Awards Ceremony on Friday 7 October, at CEME Conference Centre, Rainham - one category winner, chosen by the independent judges, will also receive the Business of the Year award, sponsored by Time FM and the best finalist will receive the Highly Commended Award sponsored by Serco. Finalists and Winners will receive a package of public relations and promotion to celebrate their success. Entries close at midnight on Friday 24 June.

The catagories

Havering Council’s Head of Economic Development, Tom Dobrashian, said: “We know we have fantastic, successful and innovative businesses in Havering and in 2015 we were named Start-up Capital of Britain by Experian. “Those businesses – from sole traders to multi-nationals find our borough a place with good transport links and infrastructure, enthusiastic staff and excellent training providers. “That combination, coupled with the entrepreneurial spirit of Havering’s business community, means we have a good local economy. “These business awards aim to recognise that success and we look forward to a record number of entries this year.”

More information www.haveringbusinessawards.co.uk

■■ Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Neopost UK Ltd

■■ Excellent Customer Service Award sponsored by Metro Security (GB) Plc

■■ Business Person of the Year sponsored by NC Construction Services Ltd

■■ Growing Business of the Year sponsored by Haines Watts

■■ Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Award sponsored by London City Airport

■■ Innovation Award sponsored by Coborn Engineering Company Ltd

■■ London Digital Innovation Award sponsored by Romford Recorder

■■ New Business of the Year sponsored by Chigwell Construction Plc

■■ Employer of the Year sponsored by Havering College of Further and Higher Education

■■ Retail Business of the Year sponsored by Geraud Markets (UK) Ltd ■■ Small Business of the Year sponsored by SEGRO Plc

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Family business means flexibility “When you’re a family owned business you have the flexibility to provide personalised service to your clients,” is the message from West & Coe Managing Director, Jeremy West MBE, when asked what makes his business different Jeremy added: “We’re probably one of the largest independent family-run funeral directors in the country, but we stay true to our ultimate aim of providing an individual service to the highest possible standard for all who use us. “For us job satisfaction comes from supporting people at one of the hardest times of their lives, when a loved one passes on, not from money.

Community based

Challenges

The firm’s founders, Edward West and Henry Coe, were community spirited and served as parish councillors when Dagenham was a village of just 9,000 people, and that commitment continues.

Jeremy added: “Much has changed since our firm was founded. Today we are in a multi-cultural community with many different ways of dealing with the death of a loved one. For example we now are often involved in repatriating the deceased to their country of origin, something that never happened in 1903.

West & Coe is the main sponsor of Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club, as well as sponsoring the Havering Show and the Barking and Dagenham Show each year. Two years’ ago the firm raised £17,000 for testicular cancer research during Movember by growing moustaches and their annual charity golf day raises between £15,000 and £18,000 each year. This year’s event, in July, will be at Langdon Hills Golf Club with two charities – Basildon Women’s’ Aid and St Luke’s Hospice – set to benefit.

The White House where West & Coe was founded

“I’ve been involved in our family business for 44 years and knowing that you have helped someone at such a time is the most fulfilling part of the work. I am pleased that my son, Jamie who is the fourth generation of our family to work in the business, shares that commitment and gets the same level of job satisfaction from providing such help.”

Jeremy is a Patron of First Step, Chairman of Hornchurch Cricket Club and the Living the Dream Trust, which helps aspiring athletes, as well as being a Trustee of Age Matters Basildon and the May and Baker Sport and Social Club.

“In 2006 we launched a unique aftercare bereavement support programme, HOPE. This is open to people of all faiths and no faith and is free-to-attend. We are exceptionally proud of our six-week programme which helps support people and show there is hope for the future. “By continuing to provide that personalised service I am confident that West & Coe can be of help to many families in the future.” More information: www.westandcoe.co.uk

Key facts • West & Coe was founded in Dagenham in 1903 by Edward West and Henry Coe who had worked together as apprentice carpenters since 1896

The current main office of West & Coe

• The firm has 17 offices including three in Havering – Hornchurch, Rainham and Romford • An average of 60 funerals are conducted each week • The firm has a fleet of six hearses, 12 Bentley limousines and four Rolls Royce limousines as well as a number of horse drawn carriages

One of the horse-drawn hearses

One of the limousine fleet

• Around 70 staff are employed, with some having worked more than 25 years at the firm.

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Business Briefs Food courses to boost business Havering Council, has partnered with professional trainers 'Health Works' to offer a one day food hygiene course with an exam at the end.The course leads to a Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene and Catering. The courses are run at Havering Museum, 19-21 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JU. Book your place online.

Business news to your inbox More than 7,600 subscribers receive Havering Council’s monthly Business Briefing email newsletter, which includes details of forth coming events, awards, changes in legislation and how to access funding to boost their business. If you and your staff are not getting a copy log on to the website below and choose Business Briefing from the list. Don’t miss out, sign up today.

More information www.havering.gov.uk/foodhygiene Combatting under-age sales The Chartered Institute of Trading Standards offers an online course for staff to make sure they are informed of current legislation. More information www.tradesimple.org.uk Keeping trade local We provide a free online Havering business directory you can use to promote your business. More information www.havering.gov.uk/business Legal firm expands Havering-based Pinney Talfourd Solicitors, has opened a new office in Leigh-on-Sea and has moved to bigger premises in Brentwood. More information www.pinneytalfourd.co.uk

More information www.havering.gov.uk/enews

Diary dates Havering Council Business Women in Business Wednesdays, 5.30pm at Havering Network Events Thursdays, 5.30pm, venues to be confirmed

College, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LL

■■ 9 June - local initiatives for

■■ 19 October - dispute resolution ■■ 25 January 2017 - skills,

local businesses ■■ 22 September - funding and

investment in skills ■■ 8 December - celebrating

Havering businesses ■■ 2 March 2017 - sales and

growth for local businesses

apprenticeships and training ■■ Wednesday 13 July, a special

meeting from 9.30am until noon, on the theme of networking and pitches at Romford Library, St Edward's Way, Romford RM1 3AR.

More information www.havering.gov.uk/businessevents

Networking groups Networking is a proven way to build good relations with other businesses which can lead to referrals and new contracts. There are a number of networking groups in Havering including those listed below. 4N meets every fortnight at Liberty Bell, Mercury Gardens,

Romford, RM1 3EN on Thursdays from 8am – 10am More information www.4networking.biz/Events

BNI Evolution Chapter meets each Wednesday morning at Maylands Golf Club, Colchester Road, Harold Park RM3 0AZ from 7am – 8.30am BNI Valour Chapter meets each Tuesday morning at YMCA, Rush Green Road, Romford RM7 0PH from 7am – 8.30am More information www.bni.co.uk The ebn (Effective Business Networking) Hornchurch group meets at Manor Hotel, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham, RM13 9EL from 8am – 10am on alternate Tuesdays. More information www.effectivebusinessnetwork.co.uk

Forum of Private Business meets on the second Friday of each month at YMCA, Roneo Corner, Rush Green Road, Romford, RM7 OPH, from 7.30am More information www.fpb.org/events Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) and Essex FSB hold joint networking events on the first Friday of each month from 7.30am – 9am More information www.haveringbusiness.org.uk/events NELE (Networking in East London and Essex) meets at the CEME Conference Centre in Rainham 12.30pm – 2.30pm on Tuesdays More information www.networking-in-east-london-and-essex.co.uk

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Listings

If you would like your event featured for free in future Listings or on Havering’s website, please complete the online form at www.havering.gov.uk/events All numbers are 01708 unless stated.

Cabinet and Council meetings Cabinet and Full Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB. All meetings are on Wednesdays and start at 7.30pm

Autism Ambassadors Interactive Presentation Sycamore Trust Autism Hub, Unit H14, Laurie Walk, Romford, RM1 3RT 31 May, 2 – 3pm wautism.ambassadors@ sycamoretrust.org.uk

They can also be watched on line at www.havering.gov.uk/ webcast

Get to grips with grammar for language learning 2 June, 7 – 9pm

The Cabinet meetings are scheduled for 15 June, 6 July, 10 August, 21 September, 12 October. 16 November and 14 December.

CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety 6 June, 9.30am – 4pm

Full Council meetings are scheduled for 8 June, 13 July, 14 September and 23 November. Dates may change, please check www.havering.gov.uk for latest information. Marilyn Monroe: Tales and Tragedy 25 May, 7– 9pm

Special events Havering Carers Forum YMCA Thames Gateway, Rush Green Romford RM7 0PH 24 May, 10.30am – 2.30pm CarersServices@havering.gov.uk

Hand-tied bouquets workshop 26 May, 2.30 – 3.45pm www.haveringadultcollege.co.uk

hornchurch.library@havering.gov.uk

Learn to fish sessions 28 May - 5 June, daily 8 – 11.30am www.learntofish.co.uk

Guild of Essex Craftsmen Thames Chase, Broadfields, Pike Lane, Upminster RM14 3NS 29 – 30 May, 10am – 5pm www.essexcraftguild.org.uk

www.haveringadultcollege.co.uk

Midweek 5 Miles 7 June, 7.30 – 8.30pm www.h90j.org.uk

Right Royal Street Party 11 June, 10am – 4.30pm

www.romfordshoppinghall.com

Guinness World Record Attempt for most Princesses in one place 11 June, 11.30am – 2.30pm www.romfordshoppinghall.com

Meet boxer Nigel Benn Worldwide Signings, First Floor, Romford Shopping Hall. 11 June, 1 – 3pm www.facebook.com/ events/972551382830382/

Havering Mind Big Garden Party Queen's Theatre Green, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT 12 June, noon – 6pm ciaran.white@haveringmind.org.uk

Thames Chase Community Forest’s annual 10K and family fun run Havering '90 Joggers, Raphael Park, Main Road, Gidea Park, RM2 5JB 12 June, 10am – noon enquiries@thameschase.org.ukk

An evening walk round Cranham Brickfields Havering Essex Wildlife Trust, Cranham Brickfields Nature Reserve, Sunnycroft Gardens, Cranham, RM14 1HR 13 June, 7 – 8.30pm St Peter's Car Show Redden Court School, Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0TS 18 June, 10am – 4pm Boot Sale and Fete Bower Park Academy, Havering Road, Collier Row, RM1 4YY 2 July, 9am – 2pm www.bowerpark.havering.sch.uk

Summer Fete Mead Primary School, Amersham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 9JD 2 July, 10am – 4pm lettee2@yahoo.co.uk

Open Day Playdays Pre-school, Harold Hill Community Centre, Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9LB 7 July, 9.30am – 11.30am www.playdays-preschool.co.uk

LangtonS Summer concert Sunday 5 june 2016, 3-5pm featuring the

westminster philharmonic orchestra

admission free Langtons House Gardens, Billet Lane, hornchurch

www.havering.gov.uk

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Make do and mend 9 July, 10am – 4pm

www.haveringadultcollege.co.uk

Summer Fete 9 July, 1 – 5pm

www.rgcasc.org/summer

Wildlife at dusk Havering Essex Wildlife Trust, Davy Down, Back Lane, North Stifford, RM16 5UL 11 July, 8 – 9.30pm Infrastructure Careers Event 14 July, 2pm – 7pm www.havering-college.ac.uk/ college/events

Plants at Cranham Marsh Havering Essex Wildlife Trust, end of Park Drive, Upminster, RM14 3AU 8 August, 7 – 8.30pm Accessible Transport Road Show Romford Market Place 11 August, 10am – 4pm www.romfordshoppinghall.com

Fun football camp for 5 - 12-year-olds 22 - 26 August, 10am – 3pm

Havering Museum Photographic Group First Thursday of the month 1.30 – 3.30pm Reminiscences Club Fridays 1.30 – 3.30pm

Cranham Art Society Wednesdays 10am – noon

Historic Buildings & Gardens

Maureen.hunter44@yahoo.com

Bedfords Park Walled Garden Volunteering at the Walled Garden Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am – 3pm Growing Friends over 50s club Every Wednesday, 11am – 3pm Saturday Club Every Saturday, 10am – 4pm from 11 June – 23 July 10 September - 22 October Grow > Cook > Eat 31 May – 3 June, 9am – 5pm

www.bedfordswalledgarden.org/learning/ growcookeat

Rainham Hall

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rainham-hall

Upminster Tithe Barn

www.upminstertithebarn.co.uk

Upminster Windmill

www.essexsoccerschool.co.uk

www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk

Museums

Arts

Havering Museum

Havering Arts Council Havering Arts Council represents arts groups in Havering and has a full programme of events

www.haveringmuseum.org.uk

Upminster Windmill through time and archaeology exhibition Until 28 May The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army 14 July, 7 – 8.30pm

www.haveringartscouncil.org.uk

Crafty Arts Knit and Natter Group Tuesdays 10am – noon sales@craftyarts.co.uk

T 229715

Make and Take Card Making Class Wednesdays 12.30pm – 3.30pm Phoenix Art Group Tuesdays from 2 – 4pm

beenaphoenix@gmail.com

Music Summer Concert 5 June, 3 -5pm Langtons House Gardens, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1AX www.havering.gov.uk/arts

Big Band Concert on the Meadow 26 June, 2 -6pm Broadfields, Pike Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NS www.thameschase.org.uk

Feelin Groovy 1 July, 7.30 - 9.45pm All Saints Church, Ardeligh Green Road, Raleigh Green, RM11 2LQ 2 July, 7.30 - 9.45pm St Chad's Church, London Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 6UB 8 July, 7.30 - 9.45pm Romford Baptist Church, Main Road, Romford, RM1 8BL 9 July, 7.30 – 9.45pm New Dimension Choir, Harold Wood Methodist Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0DU www.newdimensionchoir

Annie 14 – 16 July, 7.30 -10.30pm Havering Music Makers perform at The Queen's Theatre www.queens-theeatre.co.uk

The 'Unforgettable Songs of Nat 'King' Cole 15 July, 2.30 -5pm The Jeff Short Swing Band performs at The Queen's Theatre www.queens-theeatre.co.uk

Music in the Park 24 July, 1 -6pm

www.friendsofraphaelpark.org.uk/news

Fairkytes Arts Centre

www.havering.gov.uk/fairkytes

Fairkytes Accordion Club First Wednesday of month, 7.30pm fac.enquiries@outlook.com

Funky Voices

www.funkyvoices.co.uk

Havering Concert Orchestra (HCO) Wednesdays during term-time 7.30 – 9.30pm www.hcoweb.co.uk

Havering Music Makers Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 – 10pm join@haveringmusicmakers.co.uk

Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps Every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30pm www.rdtc.org

Sunday Night Live Romford Second Sunday of each month 5.30 – 7pm www.facebook.com/snlromford

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Theatre The Guildonian Players perform The Railway Children 8 - 11 June, 8 - 10pm The Little Theatre, Methodist Church, The Drive, Harold Wood, RM3 0DU www.guildonians.blogspot.com

Ardleigh House Community Association 16 June, 8am – 7.30pm Day trip to Downton Avenue country 6 July, 9am – 7.30pm Day trip to Margate 7 August, 9am – 7.30pm

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 ELM PARK St Nicholas Avenue Elm Park RM12 4PT ElmPark.Library@havering.gov.uk

Queens Theatre

Day trip to Le Touquet 31 August, 9am – 7.30pm Day trip to Eastbourne

www.queens-theatre.co.uk

www.ardleighhouse.org

Libraries

Basking Babies Romford Tuesdays, 9.45 – 11.15am

HAROLD HILL Hilldene Avenue, Harold Hill RM3 8DJ HaroldHill.Library@havering.gov.uk

Brookside Theatre

www.brooksidetheatre.com

Gidea Park Wednesdays, 11 - 11.30am Baby bounce (term time only) Fridays, 11.15 – 11.45am Storytime for children aged 2 – 5 years (term time only) Rainham Wednesdays, 10.30 - 11am 11 July, 8 – 9.30pm Wiggle and Giggle for children aged 2 – 4 years South Hornchurch Wednesdays, 11.30 - noon Wiggle and Giggle for children aged 2 – 4 years Fridays, 11.30 – 11am Baby bounce (term time only) Upminster 21 June, 1.30 - 3pm 19 July, 1.30 - 3pm Adult Craft Workshop

Coach Tours Shirley’s Coach Tours www.shirleytours.co.uk

Groups & Societies 6th Squirrels Heath Scout Group Wednesdays, 5 – 6.30pm sixthbeaversgroup@yahoo.com

T: 07701 367883

British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) Upminster and District Branch Thursdays, 8 – 10.30pm British Cactus & Succulent Society Havering Branch T 447778

Third Saturday of the month 7 – 10pm British Sugarcraft Guild Hornchurch and Upminster Branch Hornchurch Library, North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB First Saturday of the month 1.30 – 3.30pm Collier Row Bridge Club Thursdays, 7.30 – 10.30pm www.bridgewebs.com/collierrow

Collier Row Townswomen’s Guild First and third Tuesday of the month, 1.30 – 4pm mclary2012@btinternet.com

Cranham Engayne Women's Institute Third Thursday of the month, 2 – 4pm T: 228119

Collier Row Horticultural Society and Allotments Association Saturdays and Sundays, 10am – 12.30pm Trade Hut Open T: 756005

GIDEA PARK Balgores Lane, Gidea Park RM2 6BS GideaPark.Library@havering.gov.uk

HAROLD WOOD Arundel Road, Harold Wood RM3 0RX HaroldWood.Library@havering.gov.uk HORNCHURCH 44 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB Hornchurch.Library@havering.gov.uk RAINHAM 6 Celtic Farm Road Rainham RM13 9GP Rainham.Library@havering.gov.uk ROMFORD St Edwards Way, Romford RM1 3AR Central.Library@havering.gov.uk SOUTH HORNCHURCH Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD SouthHornchuch.Library@havering.gov.uk UPMINSTER 26 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB Upminster.Library@havering.gov.uk

East of London Family History Society First Saturday of the month 11am – 4pm neal25@hotmail.com

East of London Family History Society Havering Branch

Epilepsy Action Romford Coffee and Chat Group Third Wednesday of the month 11am – 1pm medgar@epilepsy.org.uk

www.eolfhs.org.uk

Four Seasons Knitting & Craft Club Mondays, 7 – 10pm

ebn Hornchurch and Upminster Business network Group

Friends of Raphael’s Park

www.effective businessnetwork.co.uk/ Hornchurch

www.rgcasc.org info@forlfp.org.uk

Elm Park Horticultural Guild

German Shepherd Dog Club of Essex Wednesdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm

English Folk Dance Group Tuesdays, 1.45 – 3.45pm

Haven Ladies Club Alternate Tuesdays 8 – 10pm

www.ephg.co.uk

jessie_benham@hotmail.co.uk

Shiela_ranking@btinternet.com

www.rgcasc.org

Havering Active Tea Dance Thursdays, 1.30 – 3.30pm dancingrita@hotmail.co.uk

Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) Yoga Class Mondays, 10 – 11.30am Wednesdays, 9.30 – 11am Lunch Club Wednesdays, noon – 2pm Coffee Stop Thursdays, 2 – 4pm Punjabi Class Thursdays, 6 – 7.30pm www.haswa.org.uk

Havering Board Gamers First, third and fifth Thursday of the month 7.30 – 10pm fransnook@yahoo.co.uk

Havering East Rotary Club Tuesdays, 7.30 – 10pm www.haveringeastrotary.org

Havering Numismatic Society First Tuesday of month, 7.30 – 9.30pm pambob2@ntlworld.com

Havering Over 50s Forum Second Tuesday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm www.Havo50Forum.org

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Havering Writers Circle First Monday of month, 7.30 – 10pm T: 375549

Hornchurch and District Historical Society Last Friday of the month except July August and December, 7.15pm hdhs.barn@btinternet.com

Hornchurch Photographic Society Mondays, 7.45 – 10pm www.hornchurchphoto.co.uk

Hornchurch Wargames Club Mondays, 7 – 11pm Collin.fairman@ntlworld.com

HUBB Support Group First Thursday of the month, 5 – 7pm ecofriendlyangel62@gmail.com

Humanists of Havering Second Saturday of the month, 2 – 4pm www.meetup.com/Essex-Humanists

ICoffee Social Team Tuesdays, 6.30 – 8pm T:07944 341060

Ladies Guild Last Thursday of the month, 8pm

charleswendythompson@ntlworld.com

Make and Take card-making club Wednesdays, 12.30 – 3.30pm Maureen.hunter44@yahoo.com

Nelmes (Hornchurch) Women's Institute Second Wednesday of month, 2 – 4pm Ruth.wellwisher@gmail.com

North Ockendon Handbell Ringers Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm T 459339

St John Ambulance Harold Hill and Harold Wood Unit Wednesdays 7 – 9pm

North Romford Wine Circle North Romford Community Association Hall, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row RM5 3QJ Third Thursday of the month, 7.45 – 10pm Old Chapel Upminster www.theoldchapelupminster.co.uk Parkinson’s UK Havering and District Branch www.parkinsons.org.uk Passione Italiana Italian and English bilingual presentations Second Monday of the month 6.30 – 7.30pm lapassioneitaliana@gmail.com

Romford and District Historical Society Last Monday of the month (except August) 7.30 – 9.30pm

Positive Living Group Alternate Mondays 7.45 – 10pm

RSPB Rainham Marshes Sundays, 1 – 3pm www.rspb.org.uk/rainham

www.thameschase.org.uk

Psychic Café Last Friday of the month 7.30 – 9.30pm

RGCA Chair Zumba Thursdays, 2 – 2.45pm

info@hands-4-healing.co.uk

www.rgcasc.org

Rainham Horticultural Society

Rush Green Floral Art Club Third Monday of the month, 8 – 10pm

Train Aid First Saturday of month, 9am –3.30pm Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work Course for local businesses and individuals.

www.positivelivinggroups.org.uk

www.rainhamhorticulturalsociety.org.uk

RCCG Life Changers Assembly Every Sunday, 10 – 11am rccglca@gmail.com

Reiki Share Second Wednesday of the month, 7 – 10pm info@hands-4-healing.co.uk

Romford and Brentwood Folk Dance Group Wednesdays 8 – 10pm shelagh.horsman@o2.co.uk

www.romfordhistoricalsociety.org.uk

Romford Embroiderers Guild Second Saturday of the month 2 – 4pm www.romfordembroiderers.org.uk

RSPB Havering Second Friday of each month (September to May) 7.30 – 9.45pm Coach trips to nature reserves in the South-East Last Saturday of each month (September to May) 7am onwards www.rspb.org.uk/groups/havering

www.rgcasc.org

Scottish Country Dancing Mondays 1.30 – 3.30pm Fridays 10 – 11.45am T 07976 438950

Squirrels Heath Gardening Club Last Monday of each month, 8 – 10pm martie0707@sky.com

Silver Lynx Craft and Social Club 10am – 2pm martie0707@sky.com

doug.croxall@sja.org

Tapestry – Pub Clubs pubclubs@tapestry-uk.org

Thames Chase Planting with the Conservation Team Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am – 2pm Coffee Morning Discovering Thames Chase Second Friday every month 10.30am – noon Cream Tea Third Friday every month, 2.30 – 4.30pm Community Market Third Sunday every month, 10am – 2pm

www.train-aid.co.uk/courses/emergency first-aid-at-work

Upminster Camera Club Tuesdays, 7.45 – 10pm www.upminstercameraclub.org.uk

Upminster and District Horticultural Society Second Tuesday of the month www.upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.uk

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Upminster Wine and Social Club Social Centre, 103 Front Lane Cranham RM14 1XN Third Thursday of month T 224214

Whist Club Wednesdays and Fridays 7.30 – 9.30pm lindaevans147@yahoo.co.uk

Adult coaching Sundays 10am – 11.30am Social Tennis from noon – 5pm elmparkltc@gmail.com

Essex Leopards Basketball Club Thursdays, 4.30 – 6.30pm

mary@bodyandsoulyoga.org

Dukes Modern Sequence Dance Club Wednesdays 1 – 3pm shaun22@btinternet.com

Elm Park Lawn Tennis Club Social Tennis Fridays, 7 – 9.30pm Junior Coaching Saturdays, 11am – 4pm

Romford Autistic Group Multi-Sport sessesions Fridays, 5.15 – 6.45pm

Hornchurch Swimming Club

Romford Junior Jujitsu-Karate classes Tuesdays, 7 – 8pm

www.facebook.com/HornchurchSC

www.stedwardsva.net

Hylands Mini Tennis Academy Mondays, 6 – 6.50pm Group coaching Tuesdays or Thursdays Weekly during term time Tots 6 – 7pm, Reds 7 – 8pm

Rush Green Community Association

elvan.dixon@havering.gov.uk

www.funandfunkydance.com

Body and Soul Charity Yoga First Sunday of the month 10.30am – noon

www.heartfeltyoga.co.uk

www.rspb.org.uk/rainham

Five Star Basketball Academy Tuesdays, 5 – 6.30pm

Havering Sports Council Havering Sports Council represents sports groups in Havering and operates a bursary scheme for young sports people

www.badminton.1court.net

Heartfelt Yoga Tuesdays, 8 – 9.30pm Hornchurch Cycle Club

Fun and Funky Dance Saturdays 9am – 5.30pm

Albany School Badminton Club Tuesdays during term time 8 – 10pm

www.haveringsailingclub.org.uk

Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve Running Fridays, 9.30 – 10.30am

www.leopardsbasketball.co.uk

Sports & Fitness

www.haveringsportscouncil.org.uk

Havering Sailing Club Saturdays, March – November noon – 6pm

Fusion Street Dance Team Tuesdays 5 – 8pm www.funandfunkydance.com

Hare Park Badminton Club Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm anitaaudritt@btinternet.com

Harrow Lodge Parkrun Meet at Warren Drive car park from 9am Seniors Saturdays, 9 -10am Juniors Free 2km run aged 4 - 14years Sundays, 9am www.parkrun.org.uk/harrowlodge

Havering 90 Joggers www.h90j.org

Havering CTC (Cyclists' Touring Club www.ctchavering.btck.co.uk

Havering Nordic Walkers

www.haveringnordicwalkers.co

www.hornchurchcycle.club

www.hylandstennis.co.uk

Hylands Tennis Club Tennis for Girls Weekly during term time 5.30 – 6.30pm www.hylandstennis.co.uk

Jissokan Martial Arts Wednesdays, 7.30 – 9pm Garrylever81@aol.com

Ju Jitsu

www.ryujujitsu.com

Lydia Lacey Youga Wednesdays, 7.30 – 8.30pm

www.rags-havering.org.uk

Indoor Bowls Club

Alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30 – 10pm www.rgcasc.org

Stubbers Young Mariners Sundays, 1 March to 30 November 9am – 4pm www.sym.org.uk

Tapestry Walking Football Romford YMCA

Mondays 12 noon – 1pm Sanders School

Thursdays 7 – 8pm www.tapestry-uk.org

Tweedway (50+) Sports Club Darts, short mat bowls, snooker, pool table tennis, scrabble, etc.

www.facebook.com/lydiasyoga

Alternate Tuesdays, 8 – 10pm

Mini Movers

tweedwaysportsclub@ymail.com

www.funandfunkydance.com

Tweed Modern Sequence Dance Club Thursdays 7.30 – 10pm

North Romford Short Mat Bowls Club Mondays and Wednesdays 9am – noon Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 1.30 – 4.30pm

shaun22@btinternet.com

Yoga for all Tuesdays, 8 – 9.15pm

terry8266@btinternet.com

www.janettibbleyoga.com

Occasional Dance www.occasionaldance.co.uk Rainham Harriers Running Club Saturdays, 9.30 – 11am

www.inspiredhealthandfitness.co.uk

Yoga, Pilates and Barre Pilates Saturdays, 9.30am – noon

www.rspb.org.uk/rainham

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