Havering Astronomical Society’s Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) next meeting will be on Thursday 01 May 2025, from 7 to 8pm. This is a mix of space news, talks, activities and observing when possible. Please contact young.astronomers@havastro.co.uk for further details. The Adult group will be holding their meeting

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 15 – 21 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

There will be a Spring Fayre at Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster from 10am – 3pm on Sunday 27 April 2025. There is no charge to visit but some activities may be bookable. For further information visit tickettailor.com/events/thameschase .

Havering Council have stated that there will not be any changes to black bag rubbish or orange sack collections in the week following the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays. Bags should be left out by 7am, as normal.

The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster will be hosting a Cockney sing-a-long from 1pm on Monday 21 April 2025. The cost is £20 per person, and booking is essential. You can book at the hall or e-mail nwhsocials@outlook.com .

Havering and District National Trust Association would like to invite people to join them at their meeting at 2.30pm on Saturday 26 April 2025. They meet at Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG. Their illustrated talk will be given by Vincent Davies and is entitled

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 08 – 14 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Kent-based theatre company, LAStheatre, brings The Littlest Yak to the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch on Monday 14 April 2015 at 11.30am and 2pm. Join them for a dazzling adventure into the heart of the Himalayas, that is sure to get even the grumpiest of yaks into the Easter

Nominations are now being accepted for the Havering Small Business Awards 2025. This year, both members of the public and businesses themselves can nominate. Selected by judges made up of Councillors, sponsors and Council officers, the overall winner (selected from ten individual category winners) will win an