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Welcome to myplace

We are a purpose built youth and community centre in Harold Hill which opened to the public in June 2012. We serve the community by providing a welcoming and friendly space hosting many different activities for all ages ranging from dance, drama, arts, education to fitness and special needs sessions. We are also home to Havering Youth Service who provide varied sessions for young people. In addition to this we have several rooms which are available for members of the public to hire including a fantastic Performance Hall, Counselling Rooms and even a Music Room!

Please feel free to pop along anytime between 9am - 9pm where you will be guaranteed a friendly welcome. Phone 01708 376004 for information.

01708 376004 myplace@havering.gov.uk

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Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 9.30pm Saturday 9am - 9.30pm Sunday 10am - 1pm (Closed

Holidays)

Activities and Groups Monday

Allegretto Music Academy – 4pm - 9pm

Football Fun Factory –10.15am-11am

Brand new tots football fun sessions for boy and girls aged 1-5 years www.booking.thefootballfunfactory. co.uk

Harvest Hope Food Bank –10.30am-12pm

Visit us throughout the week, providing food, drinks and takeaway items to support the local community. Please contact 07955015441 for more information.

Monday

Piano, guitar, vocal lessons age 5+, ABRSM exam grades 1-8, music GCSE exams preparation. Please contact Lavinia on 07904387899 for information.

Tri-Oracle fitness & wellbeing –6.15pm - 7.15pm Pilates class for adults. Bookings at https://bookwhen.com/trioraclefitnessltd or contact 07949 668022

Rhythm & Balls Juggling Club – 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Juggling and circus skills club for 11+ years.

Please contact Steve Mckie themckieclan@aol.com www.rhythmandballs.co.uk for information.

Table Tennis – 10am - 12pm

Active friendly group for adults over 50 interested in table tennis.

Please contact Colin on 01708 340761 for information.

Harvest Hope Food Bank - 11.30am-1pm

Visit us throughout the week, providing food, drinks and takeaway items to support the local community. Please contact 07955015441 for more information.

Harold Hill Seniors Club – 1pm - 3pm Social group for the over 60’s. Please contact Bob on 07401 431178/ 01708 722721 for information.

Starshine Stage School – 3.30pm - 9pm Stage school for ages 2½ and up.

Teaching Tap, Modern, Ballet, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Drama & Singing.

Please contact 07771 962396 www.starshinestageschool.co.uk for information.

Tuesday

GRL Academy – 4.30pm-6pm (FREE)

A safe space for girls ages 11-18 years to connect, create & collaborate.

Please contact: youthservices@havering. gov.uk for more information.

Focus Music – 4.30pm-7.30pm

Vocal & Guitar lessons focused on grades, teamwork & performance confidence. Contact admin@focus-music. co.uk or call 01708599640. www.focus-music.co.uk/

Aria Tuition – 5pm - 7pm

English, Maths & Science tuition from year 1 - year 11+ Stats & G.C.S.E. Please contact Aria Tuition on 07876 075977

Revellers – 7pm - 9pm (FREE)

Fun session for 11-17 year olds with additional support needs run by Havering Youth Service.

Please contact: youthservices@havering. gov.uk for my information.

Activities and Groups

Wednesday

Harvest Hope Food Bank –9am-10.30am

Visit us throughout the week, providing food, drinks and takeaway items to support the local community. Please contact 07955015441 for more information.

Joyz Sewing Club –9.30am - 12.30pm

Friendly adult sewing club.

Please contact Patricia on 07522 844909 for information.

H.A.D. Friendship Café –11am - 1pm – FREE

Come and join the Havering Association for People with Disabilities for games, activities and refreshments. Takes place once a month. Contact Nicola on 01708 476554 or nicolamcghee@had.co.uk

Habbit Factory – 5pm - 7.30pm

Inclusive theatre workshop and performance opportunities for ages 7 - 17 years. Please contact Lee on 07985 377781/ leegiles@thehabbitfactory.org for information

Aria Tuition – 5 - 7pm

English, Maths & Science tuition from year 1 - year 11 11+ Stats & G.C.S.E

Please contact Aria Tuition on 07876 075977

Men’s Space - 6:30pm - 8pm

A place for men to share thoughts, create & socialise. For information please contact myplace@havering.gov.uk

SAFE Youth Club – 7 - 9pm (FREE)

Hang out with friends, play pool, table tennis, make crafts, all supported by Havering Youth Service for ages 1318 years.

Please contact youthservices@ havering.gov.uk for more information.

Wednesday

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Table Tennis – 1pm - 3pm

Active friendly group for adults over 50 interested in table tennis. Please contact Colin on 01708 340761 for information.

Infant Feeding Support Group – 1pm-3pm

Whether you are a new or experienced parent, join us every week where our dedicated Infant Feeding Coordinator, will be there to support you.

Please contact infant.feeding@havering.gov.uk for more information.

Starshine Stage School – 3.30pm - 9pm Stage school for ages 2½ and up. Teaching Tap, Modern, Ballet, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Drama & Singing.

Please contact 07771 962396 www.starshinestageschool.co.uk for information.

Thursday

Activities and Groups

Prospects – 11am - 3pm – 16 - 25yrs – FREE

Looking for jobs, apprenticeships or back into education? Come and get free support. Havering residents only. Contact Haveringenquiries@ prospects.co.uk

EYCS Friday Prayers – 12.15pm - 3.15pm

Jumu’ah Salah - 3 Jamaats for more info please contact Imam 07956 662462

BOX UP Crime – 5.30pm-7.45pm

Empowering young people through boxing.

Ages 7-12 years5.30pm-6.30pm Ages 13-19 years 6.45pm7.45pm

Please contact 0280 85174446 or info@boxupcrime.org for more information.

Friday Night Youth Club –7.30pm - 9pm – 11-16yrs – 50p subs For more information please contact info@umcphab.org

Playdays Preschool open term time & school holidays.

Please contact Claire on 01708 456261 / 07595 603498 or email Claire.lakin1@btopenworld.com website: www.playdays-preschool.co.uk

The C-Card scheme provides young people with free condoms and confidential advice at various locations across London including myplace. https://comecorrect.org.uk

Colin Dove Practice OSTEOPATHS. For information call 01708 762441 or email: colindovepractice@gmail.com

Room Hire & Bookings

For information on hiring rooms for private events, meetings or corporate conferences please call: 01708 376004 OR email: myplace@havering.gov.uk

For Youth related enquiries please contact: youthservice@havering. gov.uk

Please check our social media accounts for details of our upcoming events

Check out our latest news at www.havering.gov.uk/ myplace or pop in and pick up a booklet from the centre

be found at this website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk

WizeUp Havering provide a parent/carer support group for those affected by their young person’s drug or alcohol misuse.To find out more contact: Phone:07920807726 Email: WizeupHavering@cjl.org.uk

Havering Youth Service

Havering Youth Service works with young people across the borough offering a range of projects that aim to support young people in their life development.

These projects include: youth clubs, one-to-one support, providing information and advice services, outreach projects, working with those with additional needs, promoting the voice and positive image of young people,facilitating accreditation programmes and working with a range of partners in developing young people’s skills and assets.

Our current and main areas of delivery are:

Great Spaces to Hire

Hall

This is our largest and most impressive space at myplace. Set up with multi use functionality, the hall can be hired for anything from childrens’ parties and dance classes to theatre performances and large scale conferences. The room comes with its own adjoining toilets and changing rooms.

This space can hold up to 200 people.

Equipped with a number of iMacs complete with creative sound and image software and a number of instruments, this space is ideal for those looking to edit tracks or practise their musical skills.

This space can hold up to 10 people.

ArtRoom

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A compact Art Room suitable for small art classes, evening tuition and small counselling sessions. This room is equipped with two sinks and a projector.

This space can hold up to 10 people. Not currently available.

Great Spaces to Hire

Designed to provide an exceptional meeting space, this room comes with a built in projector and screen with built in speakers.

Tables and seating can be changed to suit individual requirements.

This space can hold up to 45 people.

G mes Room

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A large, bright and airy space, the Games room provides the perfect environment for fun. With colourful panels along one side and equipped with multiple gaming facilities, the room can be hired for anything including group sessions, creative meetings and childrens’ parties.

This space can hold up to 80 people.

M eting Room

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A space that has easy access to the car park, it comes with a sink, sofas, TVs, pool table and plenty of power points.

This is an ideal space for small meetings, workshops, for youth or creative sessions..

This space can hold up to 30 people.

Health Room

This space is ideal as a nurse’s or physio room, complete with desk and sink. It can also be used for counselling sessions, physio treatments and health checks.

This space can hold up to 4 people.

Great Spaces to Hire

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A compact room, suitable for interviews, counselling or office space.

This space can hold up to 4 people.

IAG Room

A compact room, suitable for interviews, counselling or office space. This space can hold up to 4 people.

Monday to Friday 9am-9.30pm

Saturday 9am-9.30pm (Peak Rate)

Sundays 10am-1.00pm

Performance Hall ~ access to audio/lighting room (must be trained to use equipment by a technician)

Performance Hall ~ Staging (staging set up/pack down by myplace staff)

Opening times

Monday – Saturday 9.00am - 9.30pm

Sunday –10am - 1.00pm

1 to 8 yrs - £4 for 2 hrs Prices

6 months - 1 yr - £1 for 2 hrs

About myplace

Over 60 myplace centres were built between 2008 and 2013 to serve disadvantaged communities throughout the country. myplace Harold Hill opened in June 2012 with the aim of helping young people to become happy, independent, mature citizens and responsible members of their community. It is an award winning eco friendly building situated in the heart of the community. We are fully wheelchair accessible and have 2 disabled parking spaces available.

Awards

• Green Apple Environmental Award 2012

• Public Sector Sustainability Award 2012

• Team work and Outstanding Contribution to Havering Social Care Team 2019 awarded to the myplace team

• Best supportive manager in Havering Social Care Team 2019 awarded to Jane Herbert, Youth Service Manager

• Heavy lifter and Outstanding Contribution Award in Havering Social Care Team 2019 awarded to Lisa Kane, Youth Worker

• LBH S.T.A.R. Colleague of the Year 2019 awarded to Penny Burgess, myplace receptionist

• LBH S.T.A.R. Volunteer of the Year 2019 awarded to Sophie Burgess, myplace volunteer

• LBH S.T.A.R. Unsung hero of the Year 2019 awarded to Julie Clark, myplace cleaner

LBH S.T.A.R Spotlight Back Office Service Award 2023 and 2024 awarded to Daniel Beckford, myplace Administration Manager

myplace is run by Havering Council’s Children’s Services directorate. Manager: Ian Weir. Around 50 different clubs, societies and independent specialist groups meet at myplace every week. See p3-8 or phone 01708 376004 myplace is available to hire for cultural activities, meetings, fund raising events, conferences, parties, leisure activities, tuition and so much more. We offer adaptable spaces with reasonable rents (see page 17 for prices or call for more information)

343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN 01708 376004 myplace@havering.gov.uk

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A Supported Employment programme

Are you looking for work, or worried about falling out of work?

Connect to Work is a fully funded programme that helps people with health conditions, disabilities, or other challenges to find and keep meaningful employment. We know that getting into work – or staying in work – isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer personalised, one-to-one support to help you take the next step and achieve your goals.

For the latest room hire prices, or to make a room booking please call us on 01708 376004, email us at myplace@havering.gov.uk or feel free to pay us a visit. 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 9EN