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It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our great friend and colleague, Councillor Linda Hawthorn. Linda passed away late on Friday night (19 May 2023), following a period of illness. Linda was a true servant to the people of Upminster, serving continuously

The long-awaited re-opening of Upminster Windmill has arrived! Following several years of extensive restoration work, the first open days will be on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023 from 10am-4pm. For further details see the poster below and to book tickets visit www.upminsterwindmill.org/ .

Liberty of Havering Outdoor Bowling Club is holding recruitment days on Sunday 21 May and Saturday 10 June 2023 between 11am – 4pm. Their sociable, friendly club is looking for new members, especially Ladies and they invite you to ‘Come & have a go’. Equipment is provided

Havering Council will shortly be undertaking overnight carriageway resurfacing work in Front Lane, between the junction with St. Mary’s Lane and just north of Ingrebourne Gardens. The works will take place from 7.30pm to 6am on Monday 15 to Friday 19 May 2023 (ending 6am on Saturday

With reference to our previous post highlighting Upminster Methodist Church’s open meeting to discuss how the Church can remain active and relevant for the next 100 years to be part of the local community, they are holding a follow-up meeting on Sunday 14 May 2023 at 10.00am

The Museum of Nostalgia in Upminster Tithe Barn, Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 1AU will be open from 10.30am – 4pm on two Saturday’s a month throughout summer 2023. For anyone who has never been there, the museum is well worth a visit. Entry is free but a

Many of our post boxes are capped by wonderful knitted covers at various commemorative times and other important events – This was particularly true during lockdown, when seeing these fantastic creations cheered many people up. They have again been in evidence in the lead-up to the King’s

Havering Council officers have confirmed that after a concerted campaign from Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) councillors, followed by repairs to the facilities, the public toilets in Corbets Tey Road, Upminster (next to the library) will be re-opening on Tuesday 02 May 2023. UCRA councillors will

Havering Council have confirmed that they have refused the latest planning application at the former Ruskin’s site, on land immediately east of Coopers’ Company and Coborn School in St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster. Reasons given for refusal include the ‘…harmful impact on the character and appearance of the

Roomes Furniture and Interiors store in Station Road, Upminster (the store nearest to Bell Corner traffic lights) will be holding a special event from 12.30-2.30pm on Friday 05 May 2023, when the well known furniture restorer and television presenter, Jay Blades, will be in attendance to celebrate