Summer Reading Challenge needs volunteers Havering Libraries are looking for volunteers aged 13+ to support the borough’s Summer Reading Challenge. The role involves listening to children aged 4-11 years discuss the books they have read as part of the nationwide reading initiative. As a volunteer, you can commit to as many two-hour sessions as you like and it’s a great way... Read More Mystical Fair at Thames Chase 28 June 2026 There will be a Mystical Fair for mind, body, spirit and well-being, held at Thames Chase, Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Upminster from 10am-3pm on Sunday 28 June 2026. Explore a variety of mystical stalls offering unique products and services, from crystals, clairvoyance, tarot, psychic readings, holistic therapies, healing, and spiritual gifts etc. The organisers of the... Read More Aveley Road Sewer Connection Works Thames Water are currently constructing a new public foul sewer along Aveley Road, between the junction with Gerpins Lane and outside 9 Aveley Road. The scheme has been designed to enable properties along Aveley Road to connect into the public sewer network via gravity drainage, replacing existing private drainage arrangements. The works are scheduled to... Read More New Dimension Choir Summer 2026 Concerts The New Dimension Choir are holding their Summer 2026 concerts, presenting a lovely selection of music from My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Oliver, The Greatest Showman, Gershwin, Cole Porter, and much more. Their two local concerts will be - Friday 03 July 2026 - Harold Wood Methodist Church, 1 The Drive, Harold Wood RM3 0DU... Read More Planning applications in Havering (02 - 08 and 09 - 15 June 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent lists see the 02 - 08 June 2026 Weekly Planning List  and 09 - 15 June 2026 Weekly Planning List links. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Havering Council weed control schedule 2026 Below is the weed control schedule published by Havering Council for 2026. All wards are due to have their roads sprayed four times during the growing season. As in previous years, if any areas appear to have been missed during spraying, ward councillors will bring this to the attention of the council. *** Please note that... Read More Planning applications in Havering (26 May - 01 June 2026) and new Benets Road application Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 26 May - 01 June 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. *** Please not that the widely anticipated planning application for 475... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association June 2026 Bulletins now online The online version of the June 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the June 2026 Bulletin link. Read More Upminster Art Society seeks new members Founded in 1955 by Dr John Anthony, a Cranham GP, Upminster Art Society is now celebrating over 75 years of creativity and community. What began as a small gathering of local art enthusiasts meeting in Dr Anthony’s surgery, quickly grew into a thriving society. Our first exhibition, held in January 1956 at Oglethorpe School,... Read More Gerpins Lane closed 01 - 04 June 2026 Havering Council have advised that Gerpins Lane, Upminster will be closed from 8am to 5pm on Monday 01 June to Thursday 04 June 2026, for resurfacing. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Read More Well done Sue Osprey! *** Update 31 May 2026 - Since posting the story below, a further last minute donation of £17,000 has been received, taking the total raised by Sue to over £105,000! *** At the end of May 2026, Havering Residents Association (HRA) Councillor Sue Ospreay came to the end of her year as the Mayor of... Read More Lower Thames Crossing community video newsletter National Highways have released a community video newsletter for the Lower Thames Crossing, giving details of their current work, community events and other information. To view the video newsletter visit LTC Community Video Newsletter May 2026. Read More Police property marking event Saturday 30 May 2026 Our local police Safer Neighbourhood Team officers will be holding a property marking event at Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham from 10am - 12 noon on Saturday 30 May 2026. Property marking is a simple and effective way to help protect your belongings and deter theft. Bring along items such as bikes, tools, and... Read More Planning applications in Havering (19 - 25 May 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 19 - 25 May 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More No change to rubbish collections end of May 2026 Havering Council have confirmed that there will not be any changes to waste and recycling collections following the Late May Bank Holiday 2026. Please leave bags and green bins out as normal by 7am. Read More Planning applications in Havering (12 - 18 May 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 12 - 18 May 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Sunday Lunch & Dancing at the New Windmill Hall Sunday Lunch & Dancing will take place at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster on Sunday 24 May 2026, hosted by Charles Richman. Doors open at 12 noon, with lunch served at 1.30pm, followed by ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing until 3.30pm. Tickets are £28 per person, including a two-course lunch and refreshments. Advanced... Read More Planning applications in Havering (05 - 11 May 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 05 - 11 May 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More UCRA candidates successful at 2026 Local Elections The last of the results of the 2026 Local Elections in Havering were not announced until breakfast time on Friday 08 May 2026. Whilst the borough made national headlines, by Reform UK taking control of the council, locally, the six Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association candidates in Cranham and Upminster Wards, were all successfully... Read More Gallows Corner Flyover partially re-opening Transport for London (TfL) have announced that they will be partially re-opening the Gallows Corner Flyove and junction from Sunday 10 May 2026. Eastbound flyover open from A12 Eastern Avenue East to A127 Southend Arterial Road Roundabout to A12 Colchester Road (eastbound only) Straight Road in both directions and the roundabout Main Road (both... Read More Lego night at St. Joseph's Church Social Club A free Lego Project Night is being held at St. Joseph's Church Social Club on Friday 15 May 2026 from 7.30 - 10.30pm. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just in it for the fun, this is your chance to build, create and maybe even win. Bring your own Lego and build your best creation. Prizes... Read More Scammers targetting older people The TSB Bank have warned of an increase in 'friendship fraud', where fraudsters are targeting older people. The initial contact often seeks to exploit loneliness, and is frequently made via social media, with the scammer posing as a younger person. After gaining initial trust through daily messages, the fraudster starts to ask for money,... Read More Don't forget to vote on 07 May 2026! Just a reminder that the Local Elections will be held across Havering (as well as much of the rest of the country) from 7am - 10pm on Thursday 07 May 2026. Please see our previous post with regard to voter I.D and a link to the Havering Council elections and voting webpages. Read More Planning applications in Havering (28 April - 04 May 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 28 April - 04 May 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More The Wesley Players present The Book of Will The Wesley Players will be staging The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, a moving drama inspired by true events. A story of love, loss, and laughter as Henry, John, Alice, Elizabeth and Rebecca fight to preserve the works of their friend, William Shakespeare, before they are lost forever. Set in 1619 on London’s vibrant... Read More All Saints' Players next production All Saints' Players are performing a production of Love Begins at Fifty, a farcical comedy play by Raymond Hopkins. Clive has been married to Anita for 28 years. He feels deprived of love and affection whilst Anita believes she has married beneath her. In order to have some fun before his fiftieth birthday, Clive chooses... Read More Harwood Hall Lane closed 06 May 2026 Havering Council have informed us that Harwood Hall Lane in Upminster will be closed for carriageway patching from 8am to 4pm on Wednesday 06 May 2026. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Read More The Arts Society, Havering lectture May 2026 The Arts Society, Havering  will be holding their latest lecture on Tuesday 12 May 2026 in the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH, starting at 10.15 am. The lecture is titled Mirror Image: Elizabeth Vigée-Le Brun in Paint and Prose by Alison Barker. Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun was an eighteenth century artist, painting... Read More What’s on at Upminster Windmill in May 2026 The Upminster Windmill will open on National Mills Weekend, Saturday 09 and Sunday 10 May, and also on Sunday 24 May 2026, for visitors to explore the site, learn about the history of the mill and its people, or enjoy refreshments in their peaceful, award winning garden. At lunchtime on Saturday 09 May, enjoy the... Read More Judy D'Cruz Fund The Judy D'Cruz Fund have made a few changes from the previous years Afternoon Teas and the good news is they have been able to halve the price. So for just £10 you can have endless Tea and Cake whilst being entertained by the best young talent Upminster has to offer. This year it is... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Summer Reading Challenge needs volunteers
    Havering Libraries are looking for volunteers aged 13+ to support the borough’s Summer Reading Challenge. The role involves listening to children aged 4-11 years discuss the books they have read as part of the nationwide reading initiative. As a volunteer, you can commit to as many two-hour sessions...
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  • Mystical Fair at Thames Chase 28 June 2026
    There will be a Mystical Fair for mind, body, spirit and well-being, held at Thames Chase, Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Upminster from 10am-3pm on Sunday 28 June 2026. Explore a variety of mystical stalls offering unique products and services, from crystals, clairvoyance, tarot, psychic readings, holistic therapies,...
    Read more →
  • Aveley Road Sewer Connection Works
    Thames Water are currently constructing a new public foul sewer along Aveley Road, between the junction with Gerpins Lane and outside 9 Aveley Road. The scheme has been designed to enable properties along Aveley Road to connect into the public sewer network via gravity drainage, replacing existing...
    Read more →
  • New Dimension Choir Summer 2026 Concerts
    The New Dimension Choir are holding their Summer 2026 concerts, presenting a lovely selection of music from My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Oliver, The Greatest Showman, Gershwin, Cole Porter, and much more. Their two local concerts will be – Friday 03 July 2026 – Harold Wood Methodist...
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