Welcometo 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 ftness 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 Sunday 10am - 1pm (Closed Bank Holidays)
Activities and Groups M nday
Allegretto Music Academy – 4pm - 9pm
Learn to play instruments in a fun way. Please contact Lavinia on 07968 865196 for information
VeDance studio – 5pm - 6pm
Acrodance classes for 4-10 yrs. Please contact Elena 07922 223018 for information
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
Tri-Oracle ftness & wellbeing – 6.15pm - 7.15pm Pilates class for adults. Bookings at https://bookwhen.com/trioracleftnessltd or contact 07949 668022
Tuesday
Table Tennis – 10am - 12pm
Active friendly group for adults over 50 interested in table tennis.
Please contact Colin on 01708 340761 for 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
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
Paintbrush Academy – 5pm - 6pm – £7
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 myplace on 01708 376004/ myplace@havering.gov.uk for information
Phoenix Drama Club – 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Suitable for 16-99 years.
All abilities welcome, work towards 2 shows per year.
Please contact Penny on 07789 177407 for information
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Activities and Groups Wednesday
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. 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.
Please contact myplace@havering.gov.uk for information
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 myplace on 01708 376004/myplace@havering. gov.uk for information
Yogalates – 7.30pm - 8.30pm Yoga class for all abilities.
Please contact Lydia on 07450 015064/ yogini597@gmail.com
Weight Watchers – 9.30am - 10.30am
Lose Weight—without giving up what you love. Food, celebrations and weight loss. It’s all on the table! Contact Ww.com for information
Table Tennis – 1pm - 3pm
Active friendly group for adults over 50 interested in table tennis. Please contact Colin on 01708 340761 for information
Starshine Stage School – 3.30pm - 9pm
Stage school for ages 2 ½ and up.
Teaching Tap, Modern, Ballet, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Drama & Singing. Please contact 07771 962396/ www.starshinestageschool.co.uk for information
Thur day
Allegretto Music Academy – 4pm - 9pm
Learn to play instruments in a fun way. Please contact Lavinia on 07968 865196 for information
VeDance studio – 5pm - 6pm Acrodance classes for 4-10 yrs. Please contact Elena 07922 223018 for information
Activities and Groups
Prospects – 11am3pm – 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 Friday Night Youth Club ~ 7:30pm9:00pm ~ 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 confdential 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 Check out our latest news please contact: at www.havering.gov.uk/ youthservice@havering. myplace gov.uk or pop in and pick up a booklet from the centre
Please check our social media accounts for details of our upcoming events
Counselling sessions available
WizeUp Havering provide a parent/carer support group for those affected by their young person’s drug or alcohol misuse.To fnd out more contact: Phone:07920807726 Email: WizeupHavering@cjl.org.uk
9am – 5pm – Drop in crafts and activities for the whole community All ages welcome. Contact hello@haveringchanging.org In
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 such as the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and working with a range of partners in developing young people’s skills and assets.
Our current and main areas of delivery are:
• The myplace centre – this multi-purpose centre, based in Harold Hill, offers direct youth services, as well as a range of community activities for Havering residents
• Rainham Royals Youth Club – the Council works with Royals to provide a weekly youth club
• Outreach – in partnership with Havering Housing, the detached team work with young people in communities, in parks and on estates to engage with young people excluded from mainstream settings
• Holiday activities – during school holidays, a range of projects and activities are organised such as sport, music and art
Great Spaces to Hire Performance/Co ferenc
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 MusicR m
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.
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 40 people.
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G mes Roo
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 75 people.
thLounge
A fun 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 youth or creative sessions but can just as easily be used for small meetings.
This space can hold up to 25 people.
alth 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
CounsellingRo
AG Room
A compact room, suitable for interviews, counselling or offce space.
This space can hold up to 4 people.
A compact room, suitable for interviews, counselling or offce space.
This space can hold up to 5 people.
Not currently available.
Monday to Friday 9am-9.30pm
10am-1.00pm
Activities and Groups
Monday – Saturday 9.00am - 9.30pm Sunday –9.30am - 1.00pm
6 months - 1 yr - £1 for 2 hrs
1 to 8 yrs - £4 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 Offce 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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