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Contents Living Issue 168 Summer 2015

Living Summer 2015 Issue 168 A

Air Pollution and pollen 04

Make a connection this Foster Care Fortnight 23

Making sure it’s as safe as houses 12

Be careful what you feed the ducks 08

MASH brings agencies together 22

Benches double benefit 06

Boney M and Bad Manners top the bill for Havering Show 09

Neighbourhood Watch Awareness Day 06

Business news to your inbox 34

C Caring for carers 26 Cash help to create childcare 34 Cycle for Saint Francis 04

D Don’t let burglars spoil your holiday 20

E Emergency response as house falls down 13

F Food courses to boost business 05 Front Cover 01

G Garages for rent 04

H Hall is ready for hire 08 Havering Hurricanes blow away opposition 18 Havering’s half-century 11

I Investing in future professionals 16 It's time for businesses to shine 31

L Leader's welcome 03 LiberTeas 04 Listings 35 Lorry hits bridge 12

Networking group dates 34 News in Numbers 09 News in Numbers 07

P Park life – patrols lead to enjoyable days out 28

R Raising the roof on business success 32 Remembering Gallipoli 04 Romford lawyers are best conveyancers in UK 33

S See the world with us 26 Signals want Havering recruits 27 Silver service for runners 14 Students on Show 04 Summer Reading Challenge 04

T The air that we breathe 24 Top award for leasing scheme 04

U Use strong passwords to deter computer hackers 21

W Work starts at Romford Station 26

Y Youth Service: have your say 05

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Contents Living Issue 168 Summer 2015

List of Advertisers Armed Forces Day Parade – www.havering.gov.uk/armedforcesday Saint Francis Lottery – www.sfh.org.uk/lottery Recycle for Havering – www.havering.gov.uk/recycling Langtons Summer Concert – www.havering.gov.uk West & Coe Funeral Directors – www.westcoe.co.uk Stubbers Adventure Centre – www.stubbers.co.uk Military & Flying Machines – www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk Havering Youth – www.havering.gov.uk/holidayactivities Crow Skip Hire – www.crowskiphire.co.uk Restart – www.havering.gov.uk/restarters Havering Summer Activities – www.havering.gov.uk/sports Cycle Training – www.havering.gov.uk/cycling Everything Glass Ltd – www.everythingglassltd.co.uk ITC Service Litd – www.itcservicesltd.co.uk Little Adventurers Nursery – www.littleadventurersnursery.co.uk Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors – www.mplaw.co.uk Age Uk London – www.aubdlondon.co.uk Garages for Rent – www.havering.gov.uk/garage Harold Wood Funeral Services – www.hwfunerals.co.uk/ Adoption – www.havering.gov.uk/adoption Romford Market – www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket Hall Lane Mini Golf – www.havering.gov.uk/minigolf High-Tech Membrane Roofing – www.flatroofs.net Liberty Housing – www.havering.gov.uk/libertyhousing KallKwik – www.romford.kallkwik.co.uk Lingham Place – www.nhhg.org.uk/lingham Fostering – www.havering.gov.uk/fostering

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Leader’s welcome Welcome to the summer 2015 edition of Living in Havering. Summer is here and with more than 100 parks and open spaces there is no better place to enjoy it than in Havering. Whether it’s enjoying family picnics, cycling with friends or just a Sunday afternoon stroll, we have somewhere you can relax and enjoy yourself. In this issue we feature the Parks Protection team, which does an excellent job making sure our parks are safe for everyone to enjoy as well as providing help and advice to anyone who needs it.

Keeping our wildlife healthy

Keeping fit

One thing we would ask is that if you do feed the ducks, geese or swans in one of our parks, please don’t feed them bread, as this goes mouldy and creates bacteria in the water, which can kill fish and wildfowl. The posters in the parks, and our article on page six, give details of healthier food for the ducks so please help keep our wildlife healthy.

Every year The Havering Hurricanes, our team in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games, does extremely well and this year is no exception, with the team, at the time of writing, in fourth place out of the 33 London Boroughs. We celebrate this continuing success with a round-up of recent events where the team has won medals. Also celebrating this year is the Havering ’90 Joggers, which was formed 25 years ago and is celebrating with a 10k run at Thames Chase Community Forest later this month – our feature on the club gives more details.

Keeping busy I never cease to be amazed at how many people give so much time to organising clubs and societies in our Borough. These volunteers do an amazing job and help make Havering a place where we can all be proud to live. Recognising their work is important, and for this edition we received a record number of events to publicise, so have increased listings to five pages and still couldn’t fit them all in. Do check the events pages of the Council’s website – www.havering. gov.uk/events – for the latest information and, if you are organising an event, please use the online form to send us details.

Keeping safe The warm weather often tempts us to leave our windows open but this can be tempting for burglars. So please do have a look at our tips on how to prevent summer burglaries to keep you and your property safe.

A piece of good news for Havering is that the Army has reopened its Reserve Centre in London Road with 71 Signals Regiment now on parade there. If you’re looking to serve your country, and for a different challenge, which is fun and exciting, look out for our Army Reserve beer mats in local pubs, or go along on a Tuesday evening to find out more.

Keeping informed Since our last edition more than 11,000 extra subscribers have signed up for our email updates, taking the total to around 48,000. Make sure you don't miss out on the information we send out by signing up at www.havering.gov. uk/Havering-Updates

Councillor Roger Ramsey Leader of the Council

The cover picture shows members of Hornchurch Cycle Club, which celebrated its first anniversary in April, cycling through Hornchurch High Street. The Town Centre has seen £3million of improvements, including safer access for cyclists, completed in 2013. There is a further £300,000 of investment planned over the next year. The work has been largely funded from successful bids for funding by Havering Council to Transport for London.

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LiberTeas Residents are invited to organise a LiberTea with family and friends at 3pm on Sunday 14 June to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, which took place on 15 June 1215. The LiberTeas will coincide with a national peal of bells rung at churches across the country. More information www.liberteas.co.uk

Remembering Gallipoli The First Secretary of the New Zealand High Commission London, Kenneth Ryan joined the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Linda Trew (both pictured at the Hornchurch memorial) and more than 200 guests at a special Anzac Day memorial service at St Andrew's Church, Hornchurch. The service marked the centenary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing at Gallipoli during World War I and also marked the 99th anniversary of England's first depot, for the New Zealand contingent opening at Grey Towers in Hornchurch.

Summer Reading Challenge To help set a new Guinness World Records title, children, aged between four and 11, across Havering should head to their local library between 12noon and 3pm on Saturday 11 July and hand in their pledge card for the Summer Reading Challenge 2015. To get their certificate children need to collect stickers as they read six or more books during the summer holidays. Full details are on the leaflet they will receive at school during June. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ readingchallenge

Students on show Havering College students will be showcasing their talents this month. Dance students are on stage at The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch on Monday 8 June; a college open event on Tuesday 16 June will include a Creative Arts Show at the Ardleigh Green campus and from Wednesday 24 June until Saturday 4 July Graphic Design and 3D Design Craft students will be exhibiting at the Business Design Centre in Islington. More information www.havering-college.ac.uk

Air pollution and pollen

Garages for rent

Top award for leasing scheme

Havering Council has garages available for rent. All are refurbished to a good standard before a new tenant starts using them. Garages in certain locations can also be used as general storage, which may be suitable for businesses. More information www.havering.gov.uk/askhousing

Cycle for Saint Francis Cyclists can support Saint Francis Hospice, Havering-atte-Bower, by taking part in a number of rides this year including the London Nightrider on Saturday 6 June, the Prudential Ride London to Surrey 100 on Sunday 2 August or the London to Paris on Monday 15 June or Wednesday 9 September. More information www.sfh.org.uk

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Havering residents can receive free alerts about pollution and pollen levels in the Borough, or elsewhere in London, via email or text message if they sign up to the airText service. More information wwww.havering.gov.uk/airTEXT

The Council’s Liberty Housing team, which provides management services for landlords, has received a UK 2015 Housing Award. These awards recognise excellence across the housing sector. The service won the award in the Diversifying Your Business category, for turning its successful leasing scheme into one of the country’s first fully Council-run property management services. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ LibertyHousing

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Food courses to Youth Service: have your say boost business When Havering Council held its budget consultation Staff in food businesses across Havering can gain new qualifications and help the business meet tough food regulations through courses organised by the Council. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene and Catering courses will be run at Romford Baptist Church, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BL. Professional trainers will cover topics leading to a multiple choice exam, which, if passed, leads to a certificate.

Choose your date All the courses are on Tuesdays, starting at 9.15am and ending at 4.30pm. The proposed course dates include: ■■ 16 June ■■ 15 September ■■ 14 July ■■ 13 October

at the end of last year it received a large number of comments about the Youth Service. At the budget meeting in February Councillors reduced the level of budget cuts proposed for the youth service and promised that proposals about its future would be subject to consultation during 2015. That consultation is now underway and ends on Monday 24 August 2015. The proposal is to transfer the running of the youth service to a standalone Youth Trust or a voluntary sector partner, such as the YMCA. This would include the management of myplace in Harold Hill and possibly the Robert Beard Centre in Hornchurch. As with the budget consultation, other alternatives can be suggested including raising the Council Tax or making savings in other areas to provide extra funding for the Youth Service. Full details of the proposals, including the five suggested areas for the new service to focus on, can be found on the consultation website along with the online response form for your comments. Paper copies are available at libraries, myplace and other council buildings. Please take this opportunity to let us know your views on the future of the Youth Service.

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Join us in an afternoon of uplifting and varied entertainment, finishing with a dove release at 5pm. Dedicate a sunflower memory marker today by calling 01708 723593 or visit www.sfh.org.uk and click on the Sunflower Appeal Registered charity no. 275913

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Benches double benefit

A Neighbourhood Watch Awareness Day will be held between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 27 June at myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9ED. If you want to know more about Neighbourhood Watch, including how to start a new group then why not drop in. There will also be stands from other groups for you to find out more about their community safety work.

Ten joinery students at Havering College set the

For more information visit the Havering website or pick up a leaflet from your local library, the PASC in Romford, Mercury House or the Town Hall. www.havering.gov.uk/recycling

playground furniture to Scargill Junior School in Rainham.

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Havering residents can now recycle small electrical items through their kerbside recycling collection service.

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Post Offices across Havering are now part of the Banking Protocol which combats rogue traders. Staff in all 24 have been trained by Havering Council Trading Standards to watch out for signs of scams. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ bankingprotocol

was raised by the Romford Poppy Appeal 2014, an increase of more than £15,000 on 2013. The Royal British Legion (RBL) thanked Havering residents for their generosity. Volunteers are now being sought for the Poppy Appeal 2015 by the RBL branches across the Borough. More information www.britishlegion.org.uk

40 children and their parents tried Mini Tennis at the Hylands Club, at The Albany School in Hornchurch, during the Highland Spring Mini Tennis month. Further details of this popular sport are on the website. More information www.hylandstennis.co.uk

170 staff worked through the night at Hornchurch Sports Centre to count the 104,723 ballot papers used in Havering for the General Election. In Hornchurch and Upminster constituency 55,386 people voted (70 per cent turnout) and in Romford 49,337 (68 per cent turnout).

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If you’re planning on enjoying one of Havering’s great parks this summer please be careful what you feed the ducks. Havering Council is encouraging residents to feed the birds with healthier alternatives to bread so they have a more varied diet. Items on the menu include greens such as lettuce and spinach, uncooked grains including brown rice, linseed and plain porridge oats, bird seeds and corn. Last year there were some isolated incidents of botulism, a severe form of food poisoning, which killed fish and birds in some local parks such as Harrow Lodge and Raphael Parks. Uneaten scraps of mouldy bread can harm oxygen levels in the water and causes an increase in these harmful bacteria so please help keep the ducks healthy by feeding them the right foods instead of bread.

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The newly refurbished Hacton Lane Hall is now available for hire and is an ideal venue for club and society meetings or family celebrations. The hall can accommodate 80 people seated and 120 standing, has a modern kitchen with fridge freezer, microwave and cooker, as well as on-site parking. Hire charges are £33 per hour, Monday to Thursday and £55 per hour, Friday to Sunday. The hall is reached from Haydock Close, Hornchurch, RM12 6EA. More information hactonhall@havering.gov.uk

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Boney M and Bad Manners top the bill for Havering Show Havering Council has once again lined up great acts from the 1980s at this year’s Havering Show.

Bad Manners appear on Bank Holiday Monday

Boney M will be on stage on Sunday

On the bill at this popular Bank Holiday event, which is sponsored by West and Coe, are Boney M and Bad Manners Boney M, famous for hit records including Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Brown Girl in the Ring and By the Rivers of Babylon, will be the main act on stage on Sunday Topping the bill on Bank Holiday Monday is Bad Manners, the English Ska band which had hits with My Girl Lollipop, Special Brew, Can Can and Lip Up Fatty. On both days come along and join in with Live Band Karaoke or browse the attractions include daring stunts and feats, circus, fun fair, classic cars, and plenty of stalls and exhibitors. The Havering Show is free to attend and is held at Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch on Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August with gates open from 11am until 6pm. There is a charge for parking. If you want a stall at the event check out the website now as spaces are going fast. More information www.havering.gov.uk/haveringshow

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Havering’s half-century Havering Town Hall went back in time on Wednesday 1 April as the Borough celebrated its 50th anniversary. The celebration brought a range of vehicles from the 1960s for a display in the Town Hall car park, including a Routemaster bus and classic cars. The classic scooters proved too much of a temptation for the many former Mayors who came along

and joined Mayor of Havering, Councillor Linda Trew, to try out the mean machines, pictured bottom left, while staff dressed in 1960s fashions, bottom right. More information www.havering.gov.uk/50years

In 1965 keeping in touch with residents meant using Royal Mail or the local press but in 2015 more than 47,000 residents have signed up to receive one, or more, of the different email updates on our list so they get the latest news direct to their inbox. By choosing which update to receive they get the information they are interested in so if you’re not already a subscriber, sign up today to keep in touch with your Council. More information www.havering.gov. uk/Havering-Updates

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Making sure it’s as safe as houses Protecting the public is a key part of Havering Council’s work and one of the teams that does that is the 13-strong building control team.

Surveyors Scott Day and Ron Adams during a site visit to the new ice rink and leisure centre being built in Romford

Building Control Team Leader, Ron Adams, said: “Most of our work involves checking plans that have been submitted meet the building regulations laid down by law and making site visits to make sure work is being properly done. “It can be a small project, such as removing a supporting wall to create a through lounge or taking out a chimney in someone’s home, or a major development, such as the new ice rink and leisure centre in Romford, but all get the same level of attention as it is important the building at least meets the minimum legal standards. “We work hard to make sure we don’t delay the building work, for example if you complete our online form before 10am asking for a site visit, we will make that visit the same day.”

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Ron added: “The other part of our job is responding to emergencies when a building is thought to be in a dangerous condition. That is a service we offer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. “Our top three reasons for emergency call outs are due to fires, storm damage or vehicles hitting buildings – we only deal with dangerous buildings, not trees or street lights. “When we get the call we get on site as soon as possible to assess what needs to be done. We then contact the property owner to see if they

Lorry hits bridge

When a lorry ran into a shop in Upminster Road, Havering Council’s surveyor Ahmed Hamdan was called out to make sure the shop and flat above were supported so the lorry could be towed clear without them collapsing and so the road could be reopened as quickly as possible.

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Emergency response as house falls down

Regulatory Services, Councillor Osman Dervish, said: “Much of the work done by Building Control is out of the spotlight but it is essential for the safety of everyone who lives in our Borough.”

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Made 8,505 site visits to check on building works Checked out 1,618 planning submissions Responded to 70 dangerous structure reports in Havering

More information www.havering.gov.uk/buildingcontrol

Havering Council’s District Building Control Surveyor, Mark Butt, was called in by the London Fire Brigade when a house in Rodney Way, Collier Row, collapsed (pictured). The property was being converted into two homes. The collapse led to road closures in the area. The building regulations on this scheme were being supervised by a private sector Approved Inspector. Mark spent more than two hours on site to make sure that gas and electricity supplies were disconnected and to advise what needed to be done to make the adjoining property weatherproof. He then contacted the developer to advise of the Planning and Building Regulation implications if the building is to be rebuilt.

Restart your Electronics Free Repair Workshops Sadly, almost a quarter of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) thrown away each year could have been reused. Havering Council in partnership with The Restart Project are running a series of FREE electrical repair workshops in Havering. With the support of volunteers you will have the opportunity to see if your broken small electrical items can be fixed. For further details please visit www.havering.gov.uk/restarters ©Heather Agyepong

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Silver service for runners When half a dozen Havering residents met at Hornchurch Sports Centre 25 years ago to talk about forming a new club for local joggers little did they realise what they were starting.

Club members start one of their weekly runs

One of those people was Ron Dobie, who is now President of Havering Joggers ’90, and has seen the club grow to around 150 members attend the twice-weekly meetings at Abbs Cross Sports Centre in Hornchurch. Ron said: “We have had a number of homes but moved to Abbs Cross Sports Centre in August 2014 as they had the facilities we need to cope with our growth. “Anyone can come along to a meeting and, for the first four weeks, can take part without making a commitment to join.

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“We run a Learn to Run course for first timers so that within six weeks anyone can go from not having run before to being able to cope with a three mile jog. “People are partnered with runners of similar ability and we have all abilities in the club. “Perhaps our most impressive member is Paul Freeman who is 90 years old and is the oldest runner in the 2015 London marathon. Paul has run a lot of marathons,raising more than £100,000 for St Francis Hospice, receiving an MBE in

recognition of his achievements.”

Races and fun

Club media officer, Jeff Fenton, said: “In May each year we run a five mile event at Raphael Park in Romford and this year we have a special 25th anniversary 10k run at Thames Chase in June, we are still accepting entries for that with more information on our web site. “But it isn’t all serious running. Each Christmas we don pantomime or Father Christmas outfits and jog through Hornchurch and Upminster town centres collecting for charity." Club Chairman Dave Evans receives a post-run massage Club chairman, from Lewis Newham Dave Evans of Romford has been a club member for about five years. He said: “We encourage club members to complete training so they can be jog leaders or gain qualifications in running fitness

training so we can share expertise in the club. “At our meetings we often have a physiotherapist available who gives free massages to anyone who wants one after they have completed their jog. “The club isn’t just about running. We hold a number of social events, so people can enjoy themselves. More information www.h90j.org.uk

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Meetings are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm Annual subscription is £32, including subscription to UK Athletics There are no club night or meeting fees Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18

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Sunday 14 June: Silver Anniversary 10k run at Thames Chase Community Forest Saturday 20 June: Silver Anniversary Dinner at Havering Bowls Club, Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Saturday 15 August: Spitfire Scramble challenge at Hornchurch Country Park

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Investing in future profes Havering Council is committed to helping the Borough’s young people find work that suits their skills, which is why it supports local firms creating apprentcieships as well as offering a range of programmes across many of the Council’s service areas. Apprenticeships Last summer Havering Council created 20 apprenticeship posts for young people who live or study in the Borough. As well as leading to a nationally recognised qualification, each apprentice was paid £110 per week and received on the job training. Leah Palmer, of Gidea Park, said: “I’ve been in culture and leisure where I’ve certainly been kept busy. The work has included helping promote parks and library events as well as projects for Havering Music School and Langtons."

Apprenticeships were available in a number of services including Accounts, Arboriculture, Adult Social Care, Business and Administration, Children and Young People's Workforce, Construction, Customer Service, IT Support Applications and Surveying. Joseph Hills, of Elm Park, said: “I previously started a customer service apprenticeship in central London, but switched to business administration at Havering when this local opportunity came up. "It's been going really well and I'm hoping will lead to a permanent job as I enjoy this work."

Scott Day recently completed his apprenticeship with Building Control and has been appointed a Building Control Technical Surveyor. He said: “The apprenticeship gave me a lot of knowledge and skills as well as the opportunity to decide that Building Control was the career I wanted to follow. “I thoroughly enjoyed working as an apprentice and am delighted to have got a full-time post with Havering Council.” Building Control Team Leader, Ron Adams, said: “The apprenticeship programme is a great way of providing training and opportunities for the next generation of Building Control Surveyors."

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Rebecca Dowling, of Harold Hill, has been working in the legal department. She said: “I didn’t go to college but wanted to do legal work and this has been really good experience and very helpful in planning my future.”

Interns are recruited to a specific service area to use their skills during a yearlong contract to help deliver particular projects. The interns receive an annual salary as well as gaining experience to strengthen their CV.

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ssionals Graduates Havering Council’s graduate programme covers two years allowing each individual to work for six months in four different service areas. This gives them a breadth of experience, while also using their knowledge and expertise on a specific project for that service area. Richard Smith got a First Class Honours degree in History and Politics from Warwick University. He said “This is a really good scheme as you get experience in lots of different areas of the council both customer facing and back office. For example, I've been doing research on managing air pollution, working on service planning and providing advice on equality issues simultaneously.”

Sunisha Masih, graduated with a 2:2 in Social Policy & Government from the London School of Economics. She said: “I’ve always been interested in how policy implementation can change people’s attitudes and this gave me good experience. “I’ve been involved in the campaign to get faster broadband for businesses, the Invest in Havering website as well as High Street projects.”

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Stephanie Connelly graduated from King’s College, London with a 2:1 degree in Law. “I've been working as an Executive Assistant to the Group Director for Adults, Children and Housing, Joy Hollister, so am working across 11 different areas including doing peer reviews so there is a lot of responsibility. “I have previously worked in the legal department, where I handled my own case load as well as working on some major cases such as The Railway Hotel food poisoning case, and in the fostering and adoption team where I helped with rebranding and preparing for OFSTED.”

Giselle Agyare got a 2:1 degree in Politics from Nottingham University “The new Care Act came into force in April and part of my work was managing a pilot for a new app for carers to use which has been really interesting. “My next placement is with community safety which I am really looking forward to. “I've been surprised and pleased, at how much responsibility I've been given – support is there if you need it but there is no micromanaging at all.”

More information www.havering.gov.uk/graduates

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Havering Hurricanes blow away opposition Havering Hurricanes, the Borough’s team in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games, has been moving up the league table reaching fourth place with 166 points at the start of May.

Every one of the Borough’s teams, which are sponsored by Everyone Active, has improved on last year’s results with the medals rolling in.

School Shield success In the School’s Shield, Coopers’ Company and Coborn took gold in the badminton, Redden Court’s girls’ team won silver in the volleyball finals at the University of East London and Upminster Juniors secured a bronze in tag rugby. St Edward’s Primary School won silver in the mini water polo, while Rise Park Primary School won bronze in the mixed football.

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Perhaps the result of the tournament so far came in the Para Sport competition, where Havering’s Boccia team, Thomas Mundon, Rafferty Eastwood and Alfie Hayes, came through a tense finale to retain their title for the second year running. Boccia is a sport for disabled athletes, who throw red and blue leather balls as close as possible to a white target jack with their hands, feet or, if the competitor's disability is severe, an assistive device. With the very last ball of the match, captain Rafferty Eastwood conjured a perfect delivery to secure Havering a much needed 5-0 win over Hillingdon. Their joy was complete when Barnet surprisingly beat Lewisham to ensure Havering became champions once more.

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Don’t let burglars spoil your holiday

But returning home to find that burglars have visited you while you’ve been away is not the welcome home we would want. Burglary rates in Havering have been going down and our Borough is one of the safest places to live in London with low levels of crime. The Safer Havering campaign aims to build on that success. In previous years the number of burglaries has increased over the summer, so before going on holiday this year there are some simple crime prevention steps you can take to reduce the risk of a burglary.

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reach windows or balconies • Property mark and photograph your valuables (keep the photos somewhere safe) and use the stickers to let burglars know as marked property is much more difficult for them to sell on

Watch scheme as neighbours who work together to keep an eye on what’s happening in their street are less likely to be burgled. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ communitysafety

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Holiday checklist • When you are out make sure laptops, game stations, cameras, jewellery and other valuables are locked away out of sight so they can’t be seen through windows or letterboxes • Make sure you have good quality locks on the doors and windows of your house • Make sure you also have good quality locks on the doors and windows of sheds, garages and other outbuildings as burglars often break in looking for tools • If you keep tools in a shed, secure them in a lockable metal box • Make sure ladders are securely chained so they can’t be used to

1. Make your house look like someone is at home 2. Don’t close your curtains – in daytime this is a clear sign the house is empty 3. Use a timer switch for lights and radios for the mornings as well as the evenings 4. Cancel any milk or other deliveries 5. Ask a neighbour or friend to push your mail right through the letterbox 6. Don’t talk about your holidays on social media or where strangers may overhear you 7. Mow the lawn before you go 8. Leave important documents and valuables in a secure place such as a safe or bank 9. Don’t put your home address on your luggage tag 10. Make sure you’ve locked all doors and windows and if you have a burglar alarm make sure it’s set.

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Use strong passwords to deter computer hackers Making sure you’re safe when using computers is increasingly important as hackers get cleverer in targeting their victims. Password security is important as Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Councillor Osman Dervish, explains: “Fraudsters can hack into your personal online accounts to get details they can then use to defraud you. “It’s very important to use strong passwords when using online accounts, especially online banking. “The tips below can help you create a strong password, which will help protect your accounts, but if you think you have been hacked it is important to change all of your passwords." Security coding iPhones, iPads, laptops and other computer equipment with your postcode and house number and, using an ultra-violet pen, helps the police return items they recover. Putting a sticker on the item saying it has been security coded deters thieves.

Passwords that protect 1. Think about how you could change the l3tt3rs in your n0rmal pa55w0rds to make them more difficult to guess 2. Make sure passwords are unique and memorable so you don’t need to write them down 3. Make sure you change passwords regularly 4. Use long, non-dictionary words and different ones for each of your personal accounts and online banking 5. Make sure passwords are not stored on devices that have shared access by other people such as when using public Wi-Fi.

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MASH brings agencies together Havering is the first London Borough to bring together care and support for adults and children under one roof, the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The MASH involves different agencies, including Havering Council, Havering Police and the NHS, all of which have a role to play in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Havering Police Borough Commander, Chief Superintendent Jason Gwillim, said: “The MASH

is an excellent initiative as it puts professionals from all the different agencies that help keep people safe together in one room, so they can talk to each other and work together. Making communication easier ensures that we get the best possible solution for those that need help.” The MASH recently helped a parent, who had some mental health problems. Those issues led to unsafe DIY work in their council home. There was a clear need for a number of different agencies to get involved to support the family and protect them from further harm, which is where MASH proved a success.

Closer working After the agencies got involved the parent was provided with help in coping with their mental health issues and housing services were able to give a clear timeline for housing repairs to be completed, while the child went to live with other relatives until the family could be reunited.

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Integrated Care Director for Havering at North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT), Caroline O'Donnell, said: “The closer working e Th relationships MASH between s e l d NELFT, as han the leading 850 around h community c a e s and mental e s a c health h t mon provider in Havering, the Council, police and other partners has meant we can coordinate our responses to be much more effective for the most vulnerable people in our community. “Identifying these people is essential for supporting individuals

and families who need early help from our services to prevent adults and children being placed at risk.”

Whole family Havering Council Chief Executive, Cheryl Coppell, who was Chairman of the London Safeguarding Board when the MASH launched, said: “The aim is to focus on assessing vulnerable people in the round, including the wider issues facing other family members. “The all-age MASH makes sure we can help someone in the best possible way, we need to have every piece of information available about how each agency is involved, which often didn’t happen in the past. “MASH provides faster, more coordinated and consistent responses

to safeguarding concerns, which means a better level of care and support for residents who need it, while also saving money as early, coordinated intervention costs less.

Advantages “For example, in the past, once a young person was 18 years old, they moved from children’s services to adult services without any follow up, but now staff take responsibility for the young person so the transition runs smoothly.” Cheryl added: “We are already looking to add more partners to the MASH so we can get the widest possible range of information, but the foundation of all its work is to provide the earliest and best possible support to those members of our community who need it.”

Make a connection this Foster Care Fortnight There’ll be lots of ways to connect with fostering in Havering this Foster Care Fortnight (Monday June 1 to Sunday June 14). The theme of this year’s event, run by the Fostering Network, is ‘make a connection’, and the Council is encouraging residents to connect with its fostering team to find out more about fostering. With more than 250 children in care in the Borough at any one time, the Council always needs loving, caring and patient people to become foster carers. It is particularly encouraging people to consider fostering siblings, preventing young children from being separated from brothers and sisters while in care.

The allowances available for foster carers can total up to £433 per week for one child. Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, Councillor Meg Davis, said: “Foster carers do one of the most important jobs, helping to raise other people’s children, who cannot live at home for a number of reasons, and we are very grateful for everything they do. “An event like Foster Care Fortnight is a great way to encourage more people to become foster carers. All you need is space in your home and time in your life.”

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The air that we breathe London has some of the worst levels of air pollution of any European city with busy roads and congested traffic being the main causes of poor air quality. In 2006 Havering was declared an Air Quality Management Area. Since then the Borough has received funding from the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund for projects in Hornchurch, Rainham, Romford and Upminster. Those projects have included putting see-

through plastic tubs on lamp posts at 32 sites to monitor pollution, particularly the level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from vehicle exhausts.

Schools work A lot of work has been done with schools across Havering to reduce NO2 and particulate pollution at school gates. This has included travel plans such as walking and cycling schemes to reduce the number of “school-run” vehicles, and creating areas with plants that help reduce pollution.

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New planting at the roundabout where Main Road meets St Edwards Way includes plants that help improve air quality

Green screens and planting provide protection from particulate pollution (dust) by using plants that are particularly good at reducing pollution and you can help by planting them in your garden. Trees, green screens and shrubs take carbon dioxide, ozone and nitrous oxides out of the air and such vegetation assists in temperature reduction and other microclimatic effects, which reduce the impact of air pollution. More information www.havering.gov.uk/airquality

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See the world with us

Ten thousand beer mats encouraging Havering residents to join the Army Reserve have been distributed to pubs and clubs across the Borough in the latest stage of the Council’s campaign. Council Leader, Councillor Roger

Ramsey, said: "We are committed to supporting the Army Reserve and the beer mat campaign was designed to encourage local people to think about using their spare time to have some adventures by joining the Army Reserves.”

More information www.havering.gov.uk/reservists

Caring for carers Don’t forget to take some time for you too… Havering Council is marking this year’s annual Carers Week with an event aiming to give carers something back, as well as a chance to find useful information. The event, run in partnership with mental health charity Havering Mind, will take place at the Salvation Army Hall in High Street, Romford, from 11am to 5pm on Wednesday 10 June. At the free event, there will be a chance to pick up information and advice, as well as enjoy some pampering sessions.

Armed Forces Day Havering will show its support for our Armed Forces with a parade through Romford on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 27 June. More information www.havering.gov.uk/ArmedForcesDay

Work starts at Romford Station Crossrail is coming and to make sure the longer trains can stop at Romford work starts this month on extending the western end of the platforms so they will be over the River Rom. The work is due to finish in May 2016 and will involve closure of some footpaths in the station area. Keep up-to-date with progress – sign up for the weekly Travel Update at www.havering.gov.uk/Havering-Updates

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71 Signals want Havering recruits When the Spanish Armada threatened Britain’s shores in 1588 beacons were lit to send warnings across the country and the 71 (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment can trace its roots back to that historic event.

And over the last 437 years, whenever the Army has needed to set up communications, signallers have been there to provide that service. Now they are in Romford and looking to recruit new members from across the Borough. Captain John Donaldson said: “71 Signals is basing a troop of 30 soldiers at the Army Reserve Centre in London Road, Romford and we are looking to recruit them from Havering. “Men and women are equally welcome to join us if they have that

Tom passes assessment Romford’s Tom Evans has passed Army Assessment and was attested into the Army as a member of the reserves, swearing allegiance to the monarch and being formally accepted into service as a member of the Armed Forces. Tom will now join 124 Transport Squadron, Royal Logistics Corps, based at Warley, near Brentwood. Major Paul Billings, who is Officer Commanding 124 Transport Squadron Royal Logistics Corps, said: “It is a great honour to formally attest applicants and welcome them into the Army Reserves. "As Officer Commanding 124 Transport Squadron, Private Tom Evans will be serving in my Squadron. “His training started

Tom Evans is issued with his uniform

immediately with basic Phase 1 recruit training. This intense training will teach him how to be a soldier. Once he has completed this, we will train him to be an LGV Driver capable of driving heavy vehicles on and off road. I look forward to him working within the squadron and welcome him in joining our team”.

key skill of being able to communicate clearly and calm when under pressure. “No technical background is necessary as we will teach the necessary skills. It isn’t just communications specialists we need as the unit also has two chefs and two medics. “Our main role is to provide Information Communication Systems to the emergency services and local government in the event of emergencies, but our soldiers also deploy overseas to support specific operations.” Recruiting Sergeant, Steve Warren, said: “New recruits can join us for our parades each Tuesday evening where we will help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to pass the Army Selection process at Pirbright and then teach them the skills they need to work within 71 Signals. “Much of the training we offer includes qualifications which are recognised in civilian life from HGV driving through to NVQ level communications courses. “We also have some ceremonial functions to perform, including providing a mounted escort in the Lord Mayor of London’s Parade. “Anyone wanting to come along to find out how they can serve their country and for a chat can contact me via the website, I’m at the Romford centre most days." More information www.havering.gov.uk/reservists

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Park life – patrols lead to enjoyable days out Every year thousands of residents and visitors enjoy using the 100 parks and open spaces in Havering and the Council’s Parks Protection Team makes sure they have a safe and enjoyable day out. Parks Protection Manager, Stephen Rawlins, said: “The main purpose of the Parks Protection Team is to make the borough's parks and open spaces safe and pleasant for everyone to visit. “The team works seven days a week and covers key times throughout the day and evening. “We are based in Raphael Park but travel using a marked four-wheel vehicle and scrambler motorbikes so we can effectively patrol Havering's parks and open spaces.

Busy days “Havering’s parks are very popular. For example, on a busy sunny day we often get around 200 people at the skate park and using the newly Type example for captioning images installed play area at Central Park, Harold Hill.

Scrambler bikes proved invaluable to patrol Hornchurch Country Park during recent floods

“Our role is mainly preventative, though we will intervene and take action. A routine patrol can involve dealing with a problem quad bike, motorcycle or other vehicle that might otherwise make our parks unsafe. “This has been a particular problem in the past in our country parks but has very much improved. On other occasions, we may remind people not to drop litter, to pick up dog mess or keep a dog under control. “Education is what we are all about but we will issue a fixed penalty ticket or go to court if required. Often a parks visit can involve chats with park users, providing uniform presence, which is particularly reassuring for more vulnerable parks users. “In winter, we stress public safety, such as not going on ice on lakes and ponds. “The team may be out in extreme weather helping to identify unsafe trees, clearing storm debris from pathways or cordoning off risky areas, all to keep our park users safe. “In the height of a summer heat wave we may also help our lock up team clear the public from parks, at the end of a busy day. “During the football season our parks are packed with enthusiastic footballers. We are there to help make sure that these teams are using the pitches they have booked instead of a pitch they may prefer.”

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A Parks Protection Officer checks out a “cave” in Bedford Park to see how it is being used

Steve added: “We have many parks users who have volunteered to be Parks Watchers in our open spaces, as well as the support of Friends of Parks groups who have our contact number, so they can alert us if they see a potential problem. Often this early warning of trouble brewing

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The 4 x 4 vehicle is useful when patrolling areas such as Dagnam Park

means we can stop it before it becomes a serious issue. “We also give talks in local schools explaining how everyone’s behavior impacts on other people using a park.” All officers have body cameras which can record discussions with the public and the patrol vehicle also has a camera, which is also used to gather evidence, in case it is needed.

Safe parks Cabinet Member for Culture and Community Engagement, Councillor Melvin Wallace, said: “Each year thousands of people use our parks to watch plays and concerts, to participate in sport or just to relax in the sunshine. “Thanks to the Parks Protection Team they can do that in safety, which is why we attract so many visitors from neighbouring boroughs. “They work hard to build a good relationship with park users and the results are clear for all to see.”

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It's time for businesses to shine Entries are now open for the 2015 Havering Business Awards with 12 categories available to enter, or sponsor. The top award is the Golden Anniversary Award for Achievement, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the London Borough of Havering. Other categories are: • Growing Business of the Year • Havering Business of the Year • Innovation Award • New Business of the Year • Apprentice of the Year • Customer Care Award • Best Small Business of the Year • Environmental Business of the Year • Business Person of the Year • Best Family Business of the Year • Staff Training and Development Award There is no limit on the number of categories a business can enter and all finalists will be invited to the Gala Awards Dinner on Friday 16 October, at the CEME Centre in Rainham.

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Raising the roof on business success When Fred Breyer started his own asphalt and felt roofing business in 1956 in Leytonstone, it is unlikely he expected the firm to eventually turnover more than £100 million a year and employ more than 500 staff working across the country, but that is what the Harold Hill based Breyer Group now does. Fred’s son, Tim, now runs the firm, developing the roofing business to be the largest in the south-east, as well as setting up construction and repairs divisions. And it was that growth that prompted the firm to look for new premises. Managing Director, Tim Breyer, explained: “We wanted to stay in the Waltham Forest area but there were no suitable premises available. When the then Finance Director suggested Harold Hill we were unsure, but came along to see what he had found and were impressed.

Big investment “We moved our head office to Harold Hill in 2003; since then we have bought two neighbouring sites and invested more than £5 million in the area. He added: “We now have more than 200 staff based at Harold Hill and have been very impressed by the quality of candidates available locally when we advertise a vacancy. Our policy is that for any vacancy in

the firm we look for a suitable Havering resident first to fill the job.

Apprentices “There are currently 55 apprentices in the Breyer Group – around one in ten of our staff – and our apprenticeship scheme has won

national recognition as being at the forefront of such schemes. “We are committed to helping all our staff fulfil their potential. For example the person responsible for putting together contract bids for the roofing team is a graduate who joined us as an apprentice.”

Strong commitment The Breyer Group has a strong commitment to the area and is supporting Havering College in developing a construction campus to provide people with the skills they need to work in the industry. Tim added: “It also shows our continuing commitment to Havering, as being based in the Borough has proved beneficial for the business, our staff and the wider community.” More information www.breyergroup.co.uk

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Cash help to create childcare If you’re thinking of starting a childcare business or nursery the Government has announced that the Childcare Business Grant is being doubled and that businesses which have received their OFSTED certificate in the last year can also benefit from the scheme. Under the scheme up to £1,000 can be received to help a new childcare business. More information www.childcarebusinessgrants. dcms.gov.uk

Networking group dates Business Networking is a proven way to build good relations with news to other businesses, which can lead to referrals and new contracts. There are a number of networking groups in your inbox Havering including those listed below. 4N This networking group meets every fortnight at Liberty Bell, Mercury Gardens, Romford RM1 3EN on Thursdays from 8am until 10am. www.4networking.biz/Events

BNI Valour chapter This networking group meets each Tuesday morning at YMCA, Roneo Corner, Rush Green Road, Romford, RM7 OPH. www.bni.eu/chapter.php?chapter=2200

ebn (Effective Business Networking) Upminster and Hornchurch group meets at Manor Hotel, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham RM13 9EL from 8am until 10am on alternate Tuesdays. www.effectivebusinessnetwork.co.uk

Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) and Essex FSB This group hold joint networking events on the first Friday of each month from 7.30am until 9am. www.haveringbusiness.org.uk/events

NELE (Networking in East London and Essex) This group meets at The Railway Hotel, Station Lane, Hornchurch RM12 6SB, from 12.30pm until 2.30pm on: ■■ Tuesday 16 June 2015T ■■ Tuesday 14 July 2015 www.networking-in-east-london-and-essex.co.uk

More than 5,100 subscribers receive Havering Council’s monthly Business Briefing email update, which includes details of forthcoming events, awards, changes in legislation and how to access funding to boost their business. If you are not getting a copy go to the website below and choose Business Briefing from the list More information www.havering.gov.uk/Havering-Updates

Diary Dates Leader’s Business Network Events 5.30pm, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BD ■■ ■■

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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 Cabinet and Full Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB. All meetings are on Wednesdays and start at 7.30pm. They can also be watched online at www.havering.gov.uk/webcast The Cabinet meetings are scheduled for 17 June, 8 July, 12 August, 23 September, 14 October, 18 November, 16 December, 20 January, 10 February (Budget and Council Tax), 16 March, 13 April and 11 May. Full Council meetings are scheduled for 10 June, 15 July, 16 September, 25 November, 27 January, 24 February (Budget and Council Tax), 23 March and 18 May. Dates may change, please check www. havering.gov.uk for latest information.

Libraries Havering Libraries hold many events, of interest to all ages. Please check the website for latest details or phone your local library. Booking is usually advisable. Collier Row – 434936 Elm Park – 434919 Gidea Park – 434978 Harold Wood – 434975 Harold Hill – 434973 Hornchurch – 434903 Rainham Library – 434970 Romford – 432387/89 South Hornchurch – 434921 Upminster – 434933

Give and Take Days Last Wednesday of the month 10.30am – 1.30pm Romford Central Library www.havering.gov.uk/ Giveandtakedays

Museums Havering Museum 19-21 High Street Romford RM1 1JU www.haveringmuseum.org.uk Exhibitions Until 12 June, Free 50 years of Havering Until 27 June, Free Land, Sea and Sky Until 27 June, Free Stuck in the M25 Havering Museum Photographic Group: First Thursday of the month 1.30 – 3.30pm Friday Afternoon’s Reminiscences: 1.30 – 3.30pm Coach Trips Book: billcdale@gmail.com 4 July to Bury St Edmunds 12 September to Portsmouth and Southsea

Historic Buildings and Gardens Bedfords Park Walled Garden Broxhill Road, Vyner Street Havering-atte-Bower RM14 1QH First Wednesday of every month Growing Friends, the over 50s club, meets. kirsty@clear-village.org Tuesdays and Fridays 10am – 4pm Rainham Hall (gardens only) The Broadway, Rainham RM13 9YN www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ rainham-hall Upminster Tithe Barn Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 2TX 10.30am – 4pm 6, 7, 20 and 21 June 4, 5, 18 and 19 July 1, 2, 15 and 16 August 5, 6, 19 and 20 September 3 and 4 October www.upminstertithe barn.co.uk

Upminster Windmill St Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 2QL 2 – 5pm 6, 7, 20 and 21 June 4, 5, 18 and 19 July 1, 2, 15 and 16 August 5, 6, 19 and 20 September 7 June Craft Fair 5 July Classic Cars Display www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk

Arts Havering Arts Council represents arts groups in Havering and has a full programme of events. www.haveringartscouncil. org.uk Upminster Art Society Summer Exhibition 8 June to 21 June The Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT T 532967 Crafty Arts Creative House, Bryant Avenue, Harold Hill, RM3 0AP Tuesdays, 10am – 2pm Knit and Natter Group 24 July, 10.30am – 12noon Kids Summer Activities 31 July, 10.30am – 12noon Puppet making sales@craftyarts.co.uk

Music Fairkytes Arts Centre Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 3AX Fairkytes Accordion Club First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm fac.enquiries@outlook. com Fairkytes Live 5 June, 7.30pm Jazz, Blues and Roots Doug MacLeod 19 June, 7pm Fairkytes Unplugged open mic night 26 June, 7pm Friday Night Guitar Ramon Ruiz 3 July, 7pm

American blues, soul and country star Lisa Mills 31 July, 7.30pm Rebecca Baulch and David Black present their classical repertoire 4 September, 7.30pm British guitar legend Gordon Giltrap www.havering.gov.uk/ FairkytesLive Funky Voices Mondays, 8 – 10pm www.funkyvoices.co.uk Havering Concert Orchestra (HCO) Wednesdays during term-time 7.30 – 9.30pm North Street Halls North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1QX www.hcoweb.co.uk Concert at Frances Bardsley School 27 June, 7.30pm 21 November, 7.30pm Brentwood Road Romford RM1 2RR www.hcoweb.co.uk Havering Schools’ Music Association Junior Festivals 15 to 19 June 7 – 9pm The Queen’s Theatre Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT musicschool@havering.gov.uk Havering Singers Summer Concert 4 July, 7.30 – 9.30pm St. Peter’s Church Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood RM3 0QA www.haveringsingers.org.uk Langtons Summer Concert 7 June, 3 – 5pm Langtons House, Billet Lane Hornchurch RM11 1XJ Admission free www.havering.gov.uk/Langtons Raphael Park Bandstand Main Road, Romford RM2 5EB Sunday 12 July, 1 – 3pm Free Havering Music School Concert Sunday 13 September 1 – 3pm Music for a Summer’s Day. The Salvation Army, Romford www.havering.gov.uk/ raphaelspark

Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest by The Guildonian Players 10 to 13 June, 8pm 13 June 2.30pm The Little Theatre,

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36 | SUMMER 2015 | living IN HAVERING Methodist Church The Drive, Harold Wood RM3 0DU www.guildonians. blogspot.co.uk 18 to 20 June 8pm 21, 25 to 27 June 3pm Love’s Labour’s Lost The Rockery, Raphael Park Main Road, Romford RM2 5NT www.romford summertheatre.com Wednesday 1 July, 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew Fairkytes Arts Centre Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3AX Illyria Theatre Company presents Shakespe fairkytes@havering.gov.uk

The Queen’s Theatre Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT Details of the full events listings can be found at www.queens-theatre.co.uk

Brookside Theatre 21a Eastern Road, Romford RM1 3NH Details of the full events listings can be found at www.brooksidetheatre.com

Special events All Saints’ Church Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG 6 June 10am – 4pm 7 June 12 – 4pm Annual Flower Festival and Fayre 8 and 9 June, 10am – 4pm Flower Festival patabaumber@hotmail.com Bedfords Park Broxhill Road, Havering-atteBower RM4 1QH 7 June, 10am – 4pm The Big Lunch and Essex Wildlife Trust summer event

Elm Park Horticultural Guild The Assembly Hall, Eyhurst Avenue, Elm Park RM12 4RA 27 June, 2.30 – 4.30pm Summer Show 27 – 31 July Warners Corton Holiday Village visit with excursions 5 September, 2.30 – 4.30pm Autumn Show 17 October, 7 – 11pm Social Dance 31 October, 2.30 – 4.30pm Winter Show www.ephg.co.uk Rotary Club of Hornchurch & Upminster Summer Fete 4 July,1 – 5pm The Queen’s Theatre Green, Billet Lane Hornchurch RM11 1QT E brian.taffs@btinternet.com Grow, cook, eat – children’s summer activity 28 July to 28 August,one day per week, 8am – 6pm Bedfords Park Walled Garden, Broxhill Road,

Havering Arts Festival Thursday 18 to Saturday 27 June Romford Summer Theatre Love’s Labour’s Lost www.romfordsummertheatre.com Saturday 20 June Havering Saturday and Weekday Music Centre Concert 3 – 5pm Havering Saturday and Weekday Music Centre Concert 7 –9pm Upminster. Free entry. E musicschool@havering.gov.uk Sunday 21 June, 2 – 5pm Winds of Change Images of Upminster Windmill The Old Chapel, St Mary’s Lane

Upminster. Free entry. T 221298 Friday 26 June, 7.30 pm Fairkytes Live: Friday Night Guitar Ramon Ruiz E fairkytes@havering.gov.uk Saturday 27 June, 10am – 3pm Rainham Library Comic and Craft Fair T 434970 Havering Junior Musician Finalists’ Concert 7 – 9pm Romford Salvation Army Hall, free. E musicschool@havering.gov.uk

Havering-atte-Bower RM4 1QHww www.bedfordswalled garden.org Essex Wildlife Trust Havering Group 19 July, 12 noon – 6pm Open gardens at 26 Courtenay Gardens Upminster, RM14 1DD and 8 Frank Cottages, St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NU 14 August, 8.30 – 10.30pm Bat and moth evening at Parklands, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2ED T 440297 Fairkytes Arts Centre Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 3AX Saturday 13 June 10am – 3pm Arts Centre Open Day fairkytes@havering.gov.uk Friends of Redden Court School 14 June and 19 July 9am – 12 noon Car Boot Sale Redden Court School, Cotswold Road Harold Wood RM3 0TS T 342293 Friends of Scotts Association 4 July, 1 – 4pm Summer Fayre Scotts Primary School Maybank Avenue Hornchurch, RM12 5SF fosa.vicechair@gmail.com Goodrington School 13 June, 11am – 2pm Summer Fete and 80th Birthday Celebrations Goodrington School 17 Walden Road, Hornchurch RM11 2JT www.goodrington.org Havering MIND 7 June, 9.30am – 1pm The Big Blue Run 5km charity fun run 19 July, 10am – 6pm Wings and wheels show Damyns Hall Aerodrome,

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Warwick Lane Upminster RM14 2TF www.haveringmind.org.uk myplace 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN 4 July Handmade and Vintage Summer Fete www.havering.gov.uk/myplace Neighbourhood Watch 13 June, 10am – 3pm Havering Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators Annual Meeting, Sanders School, Suttons Lane, Hornchurch RM12 6RT 27 June, 10am – 2pm Awareness Day, myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN The Old Chapel St Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 2QR 5 July, 2 – 5pm Traditional Craft Afternoon Thursdays, 23 July to 27 August, 10am – 2pm Pottery Painting Café 16 August, 2 – 5pm Puppet Show with the Puppet Theatre Barge www.theoldchapel upminster.co.uk Army Reserve Open Day 9 June Army Reserve Centre, London Road, Romford RM7 9NH www.havering.gov.uk/ reserves Business to business event 16 July, 8.30am – 2pm Right Choice Insurance Group, St James House, 27-43 Eastern Road, Romford RM1 3NH Havering Council and Right Choice Insurance Group event to encourage firms to use local suppliers. Richard.smith@havering. gov.uk

www.havering.gov.uk/living | SUMMER 2015 | 37 Elm Park 80th Birthday Celebration 18 July, 11am – 4pm A summer event to mark the 80th anniversary Elm Park Garden City’s creation www.elmparkregeneration.com St Andrew’s Park Family Fun Day 18 July, 12noon – 4pm St Andrew’s Park, Burnway, Hornchurch RM11 3SQ Tesco Social and Community Group 19 July, 11am – 4pm Circus-themed Charity Event. Tesco, Airfield Way, Hornchurch, RM12 5AF Ccazz68@aol.com Military and Flying Machines 8 and 9 August Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Warwick Lane, Upminster RM14 2TF www.militaryand flyingmachines.org.uk

Groups & Societies Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia Self-Help Group Second Thursday each month, 8pm North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ E margaret.kingston1@ ntlworld.com Barn and Folk Dance Group Tuesdays,1.45 – 3.45pm Collier Row Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane Collier Row, RM5 3QJ jessiebenham@hotmail.co.uk British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) Upminster and District Branch Thursdays, 8 – 10.30pm St. Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road Upminster, RM14 2BB

British Cactus and Succulent Society Havering Branch Third Saturday each month, 7 – 10pm Carries Hall, 27 Roneo Corner, Romford RM7 0PJ T 447778 British Sugarcraft Guild Hornchurch and Upminster Branch First Saturday each month 1.30 – 3.30pm Hornchurch Library North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB Collier Row Townswomens Guild First and third Tuesday each month, 1.30 – 4pm Collier Row Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ mclary2012@btinternet.com Crafty Arts Knit and Natter Group Tuesdays, 10am – 12 noon Creative House, Bryant Avenue, Harold Hill RM3 0AP wwwcraftyarts.co.uk Dance for fun: ballet, tap and modern Tuesdays, 4 – 5pm Saturdays, 9.30am – 1pm South Hornchurch Community Hall Nelson Road, Hornchurch RM13 8AP T 559275 East of London Family History Society Havering Branch First Saturday each month Trinity Church, Gaynes Road Upminster RM14 2YS Meeting starts at 2pm The Computer Group meets at the same venue 11am – 1pm 6 June talk is ‘The Variant Spelling Surnames’ with Derek Palgrave. www.eolfhs.org.uk ebn Hornchurch and Upminster Alternate Tuesdays 8am – 10am

Manor Hotel, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham RM13 9EL www.effectivebusiness network.co.uk/hornchurch Elm Park Horticultural Guild Sundays, 9.30am – 12noon (February to November) Trading huts open At side of Elm Park library St. Nicholas Avenue Elm Park, RM12 4PT www.ephg.co.uk Four Seasons Knitting and Craft Club Mondays, 7 – 10pm Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford,RM7 0LB www.rgcasc.org Gadabouts Club First Tuesday of the month 8.15 – 10.30pm Havering Indoor Bowls Club, Rear of Hornchurch Leisure Centre, Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road Hornchurch, RM11 1JU gadabouts@live.co.uk Haven Ladies Club Alternate Tuesdays, 8 – 10pm Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford, RM7 0LB www.rgcasc.org Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) Yoga Class Mondays, 10 – 11.30am Wednesdays, 9.30– 11am Lunch Club Wednesdays, 12noon – 2pm Coffee Stop Thursdays, 2 – 4pm Punjabi Class Thursdays, 6 – 7.30pm HASWA, Greenfields, Kilmartin Way, Elm Park RM12 5NB www.haswa.org.uk Havering East Rotary Club Tuesdays, 7.30 – 10pm Upminster Golf Club, Hall Lane, Upminster, RM14 1AU www.haveringeastrotary.org

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38 | SUMMER 2015 | living IN HAVERING Havering Over 50s Forum Second Tuesday each month, 10.30am – 12.30pm Council Chamber, Havering Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BD. www.Havo50Forum.org Hornchurch and District Historical Society Last Friday each month except July, August and December, 7.15pm Hornchurch Library 44 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB hdhs.barn@btinternet.com

charleswendythompson@ ntlworld.com Make and Take card-making club Wednesdays, 12.30 – 3.30pm Worthington Scout Hall, Collier Row Road, Collier Row, Romford RM5 3LH Maureen.hunter44@yahoo.com North Romford Wine Circle Third Thursday each month, 7.45 – 10pm Collier Row Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, RM5 3QJ

Humanists of Havering First Sunday, 10.30am First Thursday,7.30pm (alternate months) Locations vary www.meetup.com/ EssexHumanists

Parkinson’s UK Havering and District Branch First and third Tuesday each month, 2 – 4pm United Reformed Church 58 – 60 Western Road Romford, RM1 3LP www.parkinsons.org.uk

Juggling and Circus Skills Club Mondays, 7.30 – 9.30pm Myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN www.rhythmandballs.com.

Positive Living Group Alternate Mondays 7.45 – 10pm 477 Mawney Road Romford RM7 8QA www.positivelivinggroups.org.uk

Ladies Guild Last Thursday each month 8pm Salvation Army Citadel High Street, Romford, RM1 1JJ

Psychic Café Last Friday of month 7.30 – 9.30pm Friends Meeting House 7 Balgores Crescent Gidea Park RM2 6AB

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info@hands-4-healing.co.uk Reiki Share Second Wednesday each month, 7 – 10pm South Hornchurch RM13 7AJ info@hands-4-healing.co.uk Romford and District Historical Society Last Monday each month (September to June excluding May and December), 8 – 9.30pm myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford RM3 9DJ www.romfordhistorical society.org.uk Romford Embroiderers Guild Second Saturday each month, 2 – 4pm Romford United Reformed Church, Western Road Romford RM1 3LP www.romford embroiderers.org.uk Rotary Ckub iof Hornchurch and Upminster Thursdays,12.30pm Railway Hotel, Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6SB E brian.taffs@btinternet.com RSPB Havering Local Group Second Friday each month (September to May) 7.30 – 9.45pm Upstairs Meeting Room Hornchurch Library North Street Hornchurch RM11 1TB Last Saturday each month (May to September) 7am onwards depending on pick up point Coach trips to sites of interest www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/havering Rush Green Community Association Over 50s Club Fourth Friday each month 7.30 – 9.30pm Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford RM7 0LB www.rgcasc.org Rush Green Floral Art Club Third Monday each month 2 – 4pm Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford, RM7 0LB www.rgcasc.org Scottish Country Dancing Mondays 1.30 – 3.30pm Community Hall, Tesco Extra 300 Hornchuch Road Hornchurch, RM11 1PY

Fridays 10 – 11.45am St Laurence Church Minor Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB T 07976 438950 Silver Lynx Craft and Social Club Mondays, 10am – 2pm The Salvation Army Hall, High Street, Romford, RM1 1JJ All welcome. Free to attend martie0707@sky.com Upminster and District Horticultural Society Second Tuesday each month New Windmill Hall St Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH www.upminster horticulturalsociety.co.uk Upminster and District Probus Club Last Wednesday each month, 11.30am – 3pm Cranleigh Restaurant, 84 Station Lane, Hornchurch RM12 6LX www.upminsterprobus.com Upminster Wine and Social Club Third Thursday each month Social Centre, 103 Front Lane, Cranham, RM14 1XN T Jim Johnson 224214 Whist Club Wednesdays and Fridays 7.30 – 9.30pm Cranham Community Association, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham RM14 1SR lindaevans147@yahoo.co.uk

Sport and Fitness Havering Sports Council Havering Sports Council represents sports groups in Havering and operates a bursary scheme for young sports people www.haveringsports council.org.uk Albany School Badminton Club Tuesdays during term time 8 – 10pm The Albany School Broadstone Road Hornchurch, RM12 4AJ www.Badminton.1court.net Elm Park Lawn Tennis Club Fridays 7 – 9.30pm Social Tennis Saturdays 11am – 4pm Junior Coaching Sundays 10 – 11.30am Adult coaching Sundays 12noon – 5pm Social Tennis Next to 14 Woburn Avenue Elm Park, RM12 4NG elmparkltc@gmail.com

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Hare Park Badminton Club Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm St Michael’s Church Main Hall, Main Road Gidea Park RM2 5EL anitaaudritt@btinternet.com

Stubbers Outdoor Pursuit Centre, Ockendon Road Corbets Tey, Upminster RM14 2TY www.haveringsailingclub. org.uk

Harrow Lodge Juniors parkrun Sundays, 9am Harrow Lodge Park Hornchurch Road Hornchurch, RM11 1JU Meet at Warren Drive car park 9am. Free 2km run aged 4 to14yrs. www.parkrun.org.uk

Havering Thunder Basketball Club Sundays, 10am – 12noon Emerson Park School, Wych Elm Road, Hornchurch RM11 3AD Age over eight years T 07843 936170

Havering 90 Joggers Tuesdays, Thursday, 7pm Abbs Cross Health and Fitness Centre, Abbs Cross Academy, Abbs Cross Lane Hornchurch, RM12 4YB www.h90j.org Havering CTC (Cyclists’ Touring Club) First Sunday each month, 8.45am Outside Roomes Home and Fashion, Station Road Upminster RM14 2SX www.ctchavering.btck.co.uk Havering Sailing Club Saturdays, 12noon – 6pm March – November

Hornchurch Cycle Club Wednesdays 7pm Social ride Sundays, 7.30am Medium fast ride Mecca car park, 31 High Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TP generalsecretary@ hornchurchcc.com Hornchurch Swimming Club Hornchurch Sports Centre Harrow Lodge Park Hornchurch RM11 1JU www.hsc.website Hylands Mini Tennis Academy Tuesdays or Thursdays Weekly during term time Tots 6 – 7pm/Reds 7 – 8pm

The Albany School, Broadstone Road, Hornchurch RM12 4AJ www.hylandstennis.co.uk Ju Jitsu Wednesdays Juniors 5.50 – 6.50pm (from 4 years old) Adults 7.30 – 9.15pm Clockhouse Methodist Church, Clockhouse Lane Collier Row RM5 3QP www.ryujujitsu.com North Romford Short Mat Bowls Club Monday and Wednesday, 9am – 12noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1.30 – 4.30pm North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane Collier Row RM5 3QJ terry8266@btinternet.com Rush Green Community Association Indoor Bowls Club Alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 – 10pm Rush Green Community Centre, Rush Green Road Romford RM7 0LB www.rgcasc.org

Stubbers Young Mariners Sundays, 1 March to 30 November, 9am – 4pm Stubbers Activity Centre, Ockenden Road, Upminster RM14 2TY www.sym.org.uk Tapestry Walking Football Mondays 12noon – 1pm Romford YMCA Rush Green Road Romford RM7 0PH Thursdays 7pm – 8pm Sanders School, Suttons Lane Hornchurch RM12 www.tapestry-uk.org Tweed Way (50+) Sports Club Alternate Tuesdays Havering Road Methodist Church Hall in Moray Way, Rise Park, Romford, RM1 4YD. playing darts, short mat bowls, snooker, pool, table tennis, scrabble, etc. tweedwaysportsclub @ymail.com Zumba Fridays, 11.45am Derham Hall, Corbets Tey Road Upminster RM14 2BB Fridays,1.30pm St Helen’s Church Hall The Broadway, Rainham RM13 9YN mandy55zumba@gmail.com

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