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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

With reference to our previous posts concerning a planning application for the former Time Tees Cars site at 11 Station Road, Upminster, which won approval from the Government’s Planning Inspectorate on appeal, it has now been confirmed that the 82-bed hotel will be run by the hotel

Havering Council has in the past received criticism of its customer services, particularly by people trying to contact council departments. They have committed to raising standards and as part of this, have joined the Institute of Customer Services. In the near future, they will be publishing an

Havering Council works with some of their contractors to provide funds for Social Value projects, providing social, economic and environmental benefits for our local communities. They are currently seeking residents views on how they spend the money that is available to them. To do this, they are

The Upminster and Cranham Royal British Legion have announced that their Poppy Appeal Total for 2023/24 was £21,569.74. They give thanks to all who have helped them achieve this. They now launch the 2024/25 Poppy Appeal for Upminster and Cranham with their annual Poppy Dance, which takes