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December Bulletin now online
The December 2019 edition of The Bulletin is now available online via this link.
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Havering Christmas Land - Harrow Lodge Park
Havering Mind are holding a unique and spectacular attraction this year in Harrow Lodge Park - the Havering Christmas Land!
The attraction is a Christmas lights walkway inside the 'Secret Garden' next to Harrow Lodge House (situated adjacent to the existing sports centre) and will contain light-up decorations and thousands of lights. There will also...
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Can you help us with Bulletin deliveries?
We are always very grateful to the large number of people that help to deliver the Bulletin. At present we are looking for a couple of people in the Cranham area to assist us as Area Controllers once a month, distributing Bulletins to our deliverers.
If you have a vehicle and are able to deliver...
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Stewart Avenue Allotments Christmas Fair - 07 December
Stewart Avenue Allotments are holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th December from 11am to 2pm.
As well as homemade allotment grown jams, chutneys and pickles for the holidays or to give as unique gifts, there will be other homemade goods including cakes, mince pies and biscuits.
You can indulge in a hot drink and a...
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Ongoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
Please note that the timescale for the ongoing gas main replacement works in Ockendon Road, North Ockendon, near to the junction with Fen Lane, has been extended by nearly two weeks and they are now due to continue...
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Reduce Waste and Save Money
Havering Council have a section of their website devoted to giving tips on reducing waste and saving money at the same time.
The Reducing Your Waste pages cover everything from 'Reuse Centres', where non-profit organisations match people who have things to get rid of with people who can use them, to schemes to reduce plastic...
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Kerry Drive Planning Application - 'Call-in' by Cranham Councillors
Following the recent well attended public meeting, held by Cranham's Residents’ Association councillors, yesterday (26 November) we officially informed the Local Planning Authority (LPA), Havering Council, that the three Cranham Councillors are conditionally 'Calling-in' the planning application for development of up to 98 houses and flats on Green Belt land south of Kerry Drive,...
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London Ambulance Service partnership with Macmillan
Since August 2018 Macmillan (whose nurses are renowned for providing end of life care) have funded a two year programme to improve the palliative and end of life care provision delivered by the London Ambulance Service (LAS).
Amongst other things, in their first year they have:
Delivered end of life education, in mandatory training to...
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New Lower Thames Crossing - Archaeological Trial Trenching beginning soon
Residents’ Association councillors received the e-mail below from Highways England at the end of last week. We will continue to update you with any further information.
'We are currently undertaking a series of ground investigations and surveys at locations in Thurrock, Havering and Gravesham. These surveys are helping us improve our proposals and develop our...
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Upminster Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival
From 30 November-08 December Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane will be holding their annual Christmas Tree Festival. This will be the ninth year the church has arranged this and it provides a lovely introduction for all ages to the Christmas season.
The theme this year is “Space-Out of this World” and they have invited local schools...
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Ongoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
Please note that ongoing gas main replacement works in Ockendon Road, North Ockendon, near to the junction with Fen Lane, are now due to continue until 15 January 2020. This will include multi-way temporary traffic light control at...
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Havering East Rotary Club Quiz Night - 29 November
Havering East Rotary Club are holding a Fund Raising Quiz Night on Friday 29 November at the Conservative Club, North Street, Hornchurch. The quiz starts at 7.30pm. Bring your own nibbles
Tickets are £10.00. For table reservations please phone 01708 780 158.
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WaterSure scheme
Some people receiving benefits may be eligible to have their water bills capped if they already have a water meter fitted in their home, under the WaterSure scheme. People who qualify for WaterSure, do not pay more than the average household bill for their water company, even if they use more than the average...
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Land of the Fanns 100 Stories Project
The Land of the Fanns (who are part of the Thames Chase Trust) have come together with Kinetika, a Purfleet based arts organisation, to create a Community Mapping project.
They are looking for local people and communities to identify and celebrate 100 Stories gathered in response to the different Landscape Character Areas within the Land...
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Inherited State Pension - Many missing out
The Government has urged people whose spouses died before April 2016 and before reaching State Pension age, to check whether they may be eligible for a higher State Pension due to their late spouse's National Insurance contributions.
The Department of Work and Pensions have said that around 250,000 people are receiving an inherited State Pension...
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'Techy Buddy' help at Upminster Library
Most people are aware that Havering's libraries have public access computers available for use but many do not realise that they also offer support for people needing to set up e-mail accounts, access the internet or similar computer related issues.
At Upminster Library, 'Techy Buddy' help is available on Thursdays from 10.30am-12.30pm. Booking is required...
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Result of Havering Council review of Pesticide/Herbicide use
Following a motion at the Full Council Meeting of 21 November 2018, calling called upon Havering Council to undertake a review of pesticides/herbicides used by the authority, council officers looked into the matter and produced a report that recently went to the Authority's Cabinet.
The main reason for the review was the publicity surrounding the...
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Christmas Market at Most Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, Harold Hill - 24 November
The Most Holy Redeemer Church, Petersfield Ave, Harold Hill are holding a Christmas Market in the parish hall on Sunday 24th November between 12 noon and 3pm. Entry is free.
There will be lots of craft stalls, games, raffles and refreshments and Father Christmas will be there in his Christmas grotto, accompanied by his elves.
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Upminster Police Office to remain open
We are happy to bring the welcome news that it has been confirmed that the Upminster Police Office in Corbets Tey Road will remain open for the foreseeable future.
Over the last year the Metropolitan Police have been looking to reduce costs and had earmarked the Upminster office for closure, with the expectation of providing...
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Christmas Lights Switch-on 21 November - With Free Parking!
Don't forget that the Upminster Christmas Lights switch-on event will take place from 3.30-6pm on Thursday 21 November. As well as the switch-on, there will be the usual mix of stalls and entertainment available.
This year there is free parking in all council car parks in Upminster from 3pm on Thursday until 8am on Friday...
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Ongoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
Please note that ongoing gas main replacement works in Ockendon Road, North Ockendon, near to the junction with Fen Lane, are now due to continue until 15 January 2020. This will include multi-way temporary traffic light control at...
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Planning Application for Land South of Kerry Drive
We have been advised that a widely anticipated planning application (P1687.19) has now been submitted to Havering Council for the development of up to 98 houses and flats on Green Belt land south of Kerry Drive, Cranham.
Cranham Ward Residents’ Association Councillors have organised a public meeting at 7pm on Monday 25 November at Cranham...
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Havering Concert Orchestra - Sounds of Scandinavia concert 23 November
The Havering Concert Orchestra is pleased to announce its Autumn Concert, ‘Sounds of Scandinavia’. This is the first concert where the music is selected by their new Conductor Lawrence Tatnall.
The concert takes place at 7:30 pm on Saturday 23 November at the Frances Bardsley Academy, Brentwood Road, Romford RM1 2RR.
For further details and advance...
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Havering Fifth 'Most Productive' Council in Country
Inpower, the country's largest independent consultancy focused exclusively on delivering better public services, have named Havering Council as the fifth most productive local authority in the country for the second year running, in their annual 'Which Councils Are Best?' list. This is a great achievement for Havering, as we are the only London council...
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Love Clean Streets app now used by Havering Council
Havering council have released an App you can download for free to your phone from the App Store or Google Apps, to report dog and animal mess, litter, graffitti and dead animals.
The Love Clean Streets app is an initiative to speed up the time it takes to deal with such problems and allows users...
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School Council Alliance Anti-Bullying march - Friday 15 November
The Upminster School Council Alliance is made up of the school council representatives from a group of schools based in Upminster who unite at various times during the year to raise awareness about issues important to them.
On Friday 15th November over 100 pupils from school councils in Upminster will march around the town centre...
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Cranham Councillors proposals re Dury Falls Alleyway
The condition of the public footway leading between the Dury Falls Estate and Upminster Station has been a concern to residents for many years, with incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour occurring. Indeed, residents undertook a pruning session in the early Autumn, frustrated at the lack of a promised clear-up by the council.
The Cranham...
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Citizens Advice Volunteer Recruitment Session - 13 November
Citizens Advice Havering are holding a volunteer recruitment information session at 10am on Wednesday 13 November, on the first floor of Romford Central Library, St. Edwards Way, Romford.
A local volunteer-led charity, volunteers help with everything they do and make their work possible. There are many ways to get involved. Volunteer opportunities include: giving advice, reception,...
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Remembrance Day Parade in Upminster
Remembrance Day was commemorated in Upminster with the annual parade and service at the Upminster War Memorial in Corbets Tey Road. Once again, a large attendance showed the strength of gratitude our community has for those who served in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
Cllr Linda Van den Hende laid a wreath on behalf...
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H.A.D. on Tour - Friday 15 November
Havering Association for People with Disabilities are going 'on tour' with a Christmas themed event in Romford at the Havering Volunteer Centre, 32-34 High Street, Romford RM1 1HR.
The event is free and runs from 11am-1pm on Friday 15 November.
There will be the chance to chat to a Health and Wellbeing practitioner, as well as...
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