Councillors Linda Hawthorn and Chris Wilkins were at the recent unveiling of the magnificent village sign at Corbets Tey, on the green close to the Huntsman & Hounds Pub. Otis, Chris’ dog, also attended, with around seventy residents. The sign was provided following fundraising by local residents
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Transport for London (TfL) have announced changes to the Congestion Charge in London. Below is a summary of the changes for people who live outside the charge area – Phase 1 (from 20 December 2021) The charge level will be £15 No charge will be applied between
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Upminster Baptist Church has benefited from collaborative working to produce and install a wonderful nativity scene outside their church in Springfield Gardens. The story of the nativity is displayed alongside it for all to read. Passers-by are invited to enter a colouring competition by collecting an entry
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Our Police Safer Neighbourhood Team for Upminster Ward have issued the following advice with regard to keyless car thefts – Does my car have keyless entry? A keyless entry car is one that can be opened by simply walking towards the car and the fob will emit
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On Saturday 11 December, Eastbury Concert Band (ECB) raised the magnificent sum of £181 for Saint Francis Hospice by playing carols and seasonal music outside Roomes Store in Upminster. They send their thanks to everyone who gave money, for their generosity, and to Roomes Store management, for
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The Metropolitan Police have launched ‘Walk and Talk’, where women can email the Police and the message will get passed to a local female officer to make contact and arrange to meet up, so you can tell them about your experiences and concerns. To contact them e-mail
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Pinney Talfourd has teamed up with Corbets Tey School again for their annual design a Christmas card 2021 competition. Children from all years designed cards that Pinney Talfourd judged, with the winning and runners up cards being used to create the firm’s Christmas card sent to clients
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Christmas can be the most magical time of the year, but it can also be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for those affected by dementia. DementiaUK’s Admiral Nurses have put together a list of twelve tips to help those living with dementia and their families and carers,
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Havering Council officials recently gave a briefing to Elected Members on the current proposals for the local authority’s customer services provision once normal council services can completely resume. Below is a summary of what we were told. Future Customer Services will be divided into internet/telephone services plus
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Are you a retired gentleman? Upminster and District Probus Club welcome new members to their meetings, which are held on the last Wednesday of every month at The Cranleigh Restaurant in Hornchurch. At their first meeting of the New Year, on 26 January, they shall be enjoying
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