On Saturday 09 November 9th 2024 there will be a Market and Artisan Craft Fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster from 10am to 4pm. With just six weeks to Christmas, this will be an ideal opportunity to start your Christmas shopping and discover

The Havering Astronomical Society will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday 20 November 2024, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Nik Szymanek, amateur astronomer, renowned astrophotographer and author, will present a talk entitled ‘The New Astronomy – A Centaurus A Case Study’. The Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) meet on

The Arts Society, Havering’s November 2024 Lecture is The Painter’s Craft, presented by Steven Barrett, from 10.15am on Tuesday 12 November 2024 in the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane. Why do some paintings retain their glowing colours for centuries whilst others darken or fade in a

Upminster Library will be hosting an event with author David Vaughan on Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11am. Copies of his book Harry Heal – The Friendly Footballer will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets priced at £3 are available from Upminster Library or by visiting

Come along to the Coopers’ Company and Coborn School Annual Fireworks Display on Saturday 09 November 2024. Gates open at 5.00 p.m. with the display due to start at 6.30 p.m. Pop up craft fayre, BBQ/bar and music throughout the evening. Limited free parking available on site.

As fireworks season approaches, the RSPCA have launched their #BeAKindSpark campaign, to help reduce their impact on vulnerable people, pets, and other animals. In 2023, the RSPCA received over 1,200 reports of animals affected by fireworks, with 67% due to backyard displays. Neighbourly tensions also rise during

The Havering and District National Trust Association meet at Ardleigh House, Hornchurch. RM11 2LG on the 4th Saturday of the month at 2.30 pm. You do not have to be a member of the National Trust to attend. The visitor charge is £3, with refreshments £1. 26

One of our local Guides groups is looking for a wonderful person who can help enhance the lives of their group of girls. You only need to give one hour a week on a Wednesday evening (term time only) to come and support their group in an

The 3rd Upminster Scout Group currently have a few vacancies at their Wesley Beaver Colony for boys or girls aged 6-8. They meet on Thursdays 6-7pm at Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane RM14 1AE. Beavers enjoy a whole range of indoor and outdoor activities, craftwork, games and