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Romford market transformation

Langtons restoration project

Havering's leisure centre revolution

Christmas events guide

A round-up of the latest news in Havering

Council cracks down on rogue landlords Proposals to license all HMOs across the borough

Money Matters How the council is coping with reductions in funding

Day of Action Council join police to crack down on crime

Education is expanding How Havering is keeping up with the demand

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This Christmas give the gift of fostering Open your home to someone this Christmas

Looking back at Langtons House Over 50 years of births, deaths and marriages

Havering's nature in numbers Our wildlife stats for the borough

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News in Brief French Chairman of town twinning honoured

Welcome to the winter 2016 edition of Living magazine which previews this year’s Christmas events programme, including a new pop-up events space which will showcase a variety of exciting activities and performances.

While many of us feel joyous at this time of year, Christmas can also be a lonely and difficult time for some. Our feature on Fostering shows how you can help make Christmas extra special for someone this season.

In this issue we also take a look at the major restoration project at Langtons Gardens and preview plans for both the Romford Town Centre transformation and the Leisure Centre improvements across the borough. We are also pleased to announce the results of this year’s Business Awards and much more. I hope you enjoy our new look edition.

Councillor Roger Ramsey Leader of the Council www.havering.gov.uk/Leader

Bronze for our Amy!

Monsieur Jean de Rapper has been presented with a Civic Award by the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Philippa Crowder in recognition of his services to the twinning communities of Havering and Hesdin. Hesdin is a small French town located some 55 miles south of Calais with a population of around 3,000 people.

In 1995, Havering citizens met with the Mayor of Hesdin with a view to establishing a twinning arrangement similar to the one that already operated

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Protecting school children Havering Council is taking action against the dangerous parking practices of some parents who are putting children at serious risk when taking them to and from school.

Despite years of campaigns, a small but determined minority continue to park dangerously outside schools, putting the lives of children at risk. To combat this problem, Public Space Protection

Orders (PSPOs) will come into force around four primary schools following extensive public consultations.

Wykeham Primary School in Hornchurch will be the first school in the borough to be subject to a PSPO from 7 November. James Oglethorpe, Engayne and Parsonage Farm schools will be covered by PSPOs soon after.

The dropping off or picking up of school children between 8 and 9.30am and between 2.30 and 4pm within the PSPO area will be prohibited and offenders automatically fined £100.

Anyone who commits three of more offences will be brought before the Magistrates Court, which could result in a fine of £1,000 and a criminal record.

Hornchurch resident Amy Marren won bronze in the women’s 200m individual medley swim in the Rio Paralympics this summer.

The 18 year-old also reached two other individual finals finishing fourth in the 4x100m freestyle relay.

Amy Marren with her medal in Rio (courtesy Romford Recorder)

between Havering and Ludwigshafen in Germany. The group was named the Channel 2H twinning group. Jean has chaired the group for the last 20 years and is now retiring from his position.

The Leader of Havering Council, Cllr Roger Ramsey said, “Jean has done so much for the friendship between our two countries. Whatever the situation regarding our membership of the EU, our friendship with our twin towns of Hesdin and Ludwigshafen will continue.”

Amy first learnt to swim at four and now trains with Romford Town Swimming Club. She puts her determination down to watching Ellie Simmonds win two gold medals in the 2008 Paralympics.

Amy debuted as one of the youngest athletes in the London 2012 Paralympics, recording best personal times and qualifying for two finals. A year later she went on to win four world titles, four gold and two silver medals at the Swimming World Championships in Montreal.

ParalympicsGB won a total of 147 medals in Rio, putting them second in the medal table behind China.

We look forward to following Amy in Tokyo 2020.

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Havering on TV 'Kam' with presenter Dominic Littlewood

Havering’s Parking Wardens and Community Wardens have been starring in TV shows, including BBC’s Dom on the Spot, ITV’s Parking Wars and the soon to be aired Housing Enforcers. Film crews have been following parking wardens Kamaldeep ‘Kam’ Paul and Dan Onyewuenwi, and Bailiff Officers John Gresty and Shane James over the last few months as they have gone about their daily work. Since filming, Kam has become quite the celebrity, with requests for selfies and autographs; people have told her they are much more sympathetic to her job. If you have missed the action, you can go online and watch Dom on the Spot on at www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer and visit www.itv.com/hub for Parking Wars. You can still catch Housing Enforcers, which will air in January 2017.

New Harold Hill library is now open for business The new Harold Hill Library, based in the eastern arcade of the Hilldene shopping centre, off Farnham Road, is now open to the public.

The new state-of-the-art building opened on Monday 5 September with lots of new faces and members in attendance.

The library is bigger and brighter than the previous 1950s building and offers local residents contemporary facilities including 19 new public access PCs and a meeting room available for hire with seating for approximately 50 people with a smart TV. i www.havering.gov.uk/haroldhilllibrary

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Telecare In our last edition we featured an article on Havering’s Telecare system which supports residents to live independently.

To find out more about the equipment and services on offer, contact the Havering Telecare Centre on 01708 756645 or email telecare@havering.gov.uk

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Romford Market is changing Things are set to change in Romford Market Place.

Havering Council and its partners have a vision to transform Romford Market, which will see a fundamental change in the way it looks, feels, and is managed and operated on both market and non-market days.

The needs of Romford residents and visitors are changing, with a growing older population, more young professionals and a large proportion of young families living in the borough. The market has long been at the heart of Romford and is seen as a valued and much treasured local amenity, but we know that the local community wants to see changes to the market.

A ÂŁ3.1 Million programme has been developed

by Havering Council in partnership with the Mayor of London, that’s designed to see the historic Romford Market return to the heart of the community. It will also provide the features that successful town squares provide, including a place where people can meet, eat, shop and relax, and retain current customers while also attracting new ones.

Some things will always stay the same – the proud heritage and theatre of the Market, the vista of the historic St. Edward the Confessor Church, and the stories of generations of families who have met, socialised and shopped there.

There will be investment in new stalls, covers and utilities to provide a modern market that will work for traders and shoppers alike. Plans also include a new Market House (see panel opposite). The Market Place will become more accessible with existing paving renewed or altered to remove the various levels and steps that are currently in place. On market days, visitors will be able to walk around with ease, and on nonmarket days there will be a clearly defined, well laid out parking area at the eastern/clocktower end that will complement the pedestrianised area in front of the church.

As an addition on current Market days, a new smaller parking area will be created at the eastern end of the Market Place, providing the opportunity for short-term parking for up to 60 cars and adding to the convenience of shopping in Romford Market.

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At the end of September 2016, a consultation on plans to reinvigorate Romford’s historic market place was launched. Information stalls were held in the market and the Liberty shopping centre, an exhibition was mounted in Central Library and an online survey form is provided on the new Romford Market website: www.romfordevents.co.uk Hundreds of people took part in the process and it was very encouraging that 90 percent of all respondents said they supported the Council’s proposals to invest in Romford Market.

The design for the new Market House that was overwhelmingly favoured included a roof matching that of the nearby Church House. This design (pictured left) would provide a roof terrace and framework for canopies that can be used on rainy days.

An independent food and drink offer in the new Market House was the most popular response. Other popular requests were for moderately-priced casual and a familyoriented dining.

When asked what additional stalls people would like to see in the market, arts and crafts was the most popular request followed by gifts and garden.

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Transforming Rainham Plans to transform a large part of Rainham along the A1306 are moving ahead.

The planning framework that will guide all the developments in the area was adopted by the Council in February this year. Ultimately the area will see the creation of around 3,500 new homes, a brand new railway station on the C2C line, a new three-form entry primary school, and the provision of additional health facilities for new and current residents of the area.

A ÂŁ2m grant earlier this year from Transport for London will allow a proposal to develop a series of green open spaces along the A1306 to be taken forward. The scheme is designed to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to move around the area, and remove barriers between the northern and southern sides of the road. An 18-month programme of consultations and planning is well under way with work scheduled to begin in a series of phases later in 2017.

Developer SEGRO are also proposing to develop a new business park called Beam Reach 5 in the area between the CEME Centre and the A1306. SEGRO recently launched its Community Fund in East London, which supports people in getting the skills they need for employment.

A four-page supplement on the exciting plans for Rainham will be distributed with this magazine to residents living in the South Hornchurch and Rainham & Wennington wards and can also be viewed online at:

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Council cracks down on rogue landlords Private rented and shared premises play a valuable role in Havering’s housing market. In most cases, these properties are well managed but with recent changes in the housing market and society, Havering has seen an increase in rented accommodation and as part of this an increase in the formation of Houses of Multiple Occupation(HMOs), some of which are creating problems

Rogue Landlords

What's caused the increase in rogue landlords?

Most landlords in the borough provide decent well-maintained homes, but there is a small minority who fall under the heading of “rogue landlords”, who knowingly rent out unsafe and substandard accommodation with poor management and control over tenant’s actions which can lead to anti-social behaviour and other negative impacts on neighbours’ living conditions.

Societal change, changes to housing benefits legistation and net migration from Central London Boroughs are just some of the factors which may be causing an increase in rogue landlords.

The council has introduced measures to improve its control over rogue landlords including the introduction of an Article 4 Direction in July to bring much wider planning controls over HMOs, proposals to licence all HMOs across the whole of the borough and new one-stop email address for people to report any concerns to the council prs@havering.gov.uk

What is a HMO? A HMO is a building which is occupied by more than one household but not formally arranged as flats.

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Crossrail is on its way Whether it’s commuting, holidays or just days out, your journey is about to get a whole lot easier Havering has made a successful bid for Transport for London funding to invest £4.1million in the areas around the stations in Romford, Gidea Park and Harold Wood, ready for the much anticipated Elizabeth Line. The new line will give Havering access to Central London and through to Heathrow, taking the stress out of commuting, holidays and trips, and breathing new life into the area.

In Romford, this will include improvements to pavements, better lighting, signage, tree planting, bins, seating and the creation of a larger pedestrian plaza to accommodate the number of people Crossrail will attract to the already thriving area.

By 2019, the platforms will be longer, the ticket halls re-designed and stepfree access will allow easier movement than ever before. Also, the environment surrounding each station will also be undergoing some changes. Civil engineering consultants, Jacobs, have plans for Crossrail “Complementary Measures” around the stations and work will begin later this year.

Jonathan Baggs, Community Relations Manager for Crossrail said:

The first phase of works in Romford started in October. There will be a break over the Christmas period so shopping is not affected.

“A huge amount of work is also taking place to prepare the railway for the arrival of the first new train, which will start running between Shenfield and Liverpool Street from May next year.

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Romford Station Walkway

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Money Matters It’s been five months since the people of Britain voted to leave the European Union.

Everything is still uncertain, but one thing we know is that it will be a while before things become clear.

The period of withdrawal will take up to two years, but the council has more pressing concerns around how it will become self-sufficient by 2020, when government funding falls to just £1.3M per year. To put that into context, it’s a reduction of £19.5M in funding over four years from 2016/17.

By way of managing this change, the Council has already found £22.5M of savings over the last four years, compensating for the loss of Government Grant.

One item that the Council is keeping a close eye on is the government’s proposed changes to business rates. Havering currently gets to keep 30 per cent of the money paid by businesses in the borough, while the rest goes to the Greater London Authority and to Central Government. If the changes go ahead, the Government also want to transfer more services to Councils, thereby increasing Council spending.

However, the Council will be lobbying to retain all business rates so that they can be used to provide much-needed services for local people.

In addition, the Council is continuing to find ways it can generate income, and is currently consulting on creating solar farms at two locations in the borough, Gerpins Lane and land near to Dagnam Park. The scheme is estimated to generate up to £1M each year.

SOLAR PARK SITES Gerpins Lane is ex-landfill and the proposal is to restore this site to allow public access, as well as the solar park, to link surrounding woodland and parks Land adjacent to Dagnam Park proposal includes establishing of a ring-fenced community fund to maintain and improve Dagnam Park as a whole for the benefit of the local community.

HOW THIS WILL BENEFIT RESIDENTS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES Residents will be given the opportunity to invest in solar parks and thereby receive a better, longer-term, financial return than from a bank or savings account. This a positive initiative for the Council, for the community and also for the environment.

There will be a community fund set up for Dagnam Park using a portion of the revenue from the land adjacent to Dagnam Park site to maintain and improve the area for the benefit of local children and families.

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Help us improve our website We’re making the Havering Council website simpler, clearer and easier for you to use.

The homepage has been redesigned, the search engine improved and it’s now much quicker to reach the most used sections on www.havering.gov.uk from any device.

We’re also making it easier to find our most popular online services. If you need to order or renew a parking permit, change your address for council tax, tell us that we’ve missed your rubbish, need a housing repair or pay for a wide range of services, visit the new look website where you can do all of this and much more online.

These are the start of improvements we’re making to the website. Over the next few months we’ll be changing the complete look and feel of www.havering.gov.uk making all the pages clean and straightforward. We’ll be getting rid of the information that doesn’t help you and improving the information that does, making sure you are never more than four clicks away from any part of the site.

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As we improve the website section by section there will be links to the current site but these will all be replaced with new easy to navigate pages by April 2017.

Check out www.havering.gov.uk and let us have your views on the first stage of the improvements in our online survey.

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Keeping you safe

Havering Council join Police to crack down on crime in – Council officers were joined by the Police as they took to Victoria Road, South Street, Romford, to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour in the first of a series of Days of Action. Officers dealt with drug paraphernalia, fly-tipping, indecent exposure, licensing, homelessness, food safety and also carried out a weapon sweep.

On Friday 7 October, six people in the area were arrested by the Metropolitan Police for various offences as part of the operation. During the day, the Council worked with the police to swab all pubs visited for the presence of drugs, which were later taken away for later analysis. The community pay back team also came out and took part in a clean-up project at Kingsmead Mansions.

Councillor Osman Dervish, Cabinet Member for Community Safety said: “We are determined to help the police improve safety across our borough, and by working together on days like this, we will do just that. While Havering is, and continues to be one of the safest parts of London, there will always be a minority who try to flout the law, and this is what we are addressing through this day of action”

Community Pay Back Team at work

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Results • • • •

Two arrests for Class A drugs on South Street, Romford.

One arrest for the breach of a sex offenders order One arrest for indecent exposure One arrest for possession of cannabis outside Romford train station • One arrest for criminal damage

Havering Council seeks new strategy to tackle illegal Traveller camps

This year has seen a significant increase in traveller encampments in the borough, both on Council and privately-owned land. Fly-tipping and resulting anti-social behaviour costs the Council and landowners tens of thousands of pounds to clear up.

What is the Council doing about this?

The Council has since increased security measures on its land and has been working closely with the police and landowners to use appropriate legal powers to move travellers off land as quickly as possible. The Council is exploring a joint approach with neighbouring boroughs who are experiencing similar issues.

The Council is also exploring joint action with the Environment Agency to identify and take action against those responsible.

Officers assist in the clean-up

What can residents and businesses do about this?

If you witness a new traveller incursion, please report it to the Police by dialling 101 (or 999 if immediate assistance is required.) Please also report it to the Council on 01708 433100 or 01708 433999 (out-of-office hours).

Whether you are a householder or a business do not allow or pay anyone to take waste from you unless you have confirmed that they are a registered waste carrier. Illegally deposited waste can be traced back and you may be prosecuted.

If you have vacant buildings or land, make sure they are secure and make regular checks on locks and gates. Consider installing CCTV or other security measures.

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Child Sexual Exploitation Know the FACTS One of the methods of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is peer-on-peer exploitation; when young people are sexually exploited by peers from school, friends or the community. This can lead to sexual bullying, the expectation that a young person performs sexual acts for peer groups in exchange for gifts, money, alcohol or protection.

Another concern is inappropriate relationships when young people have boyfriends or girlfriends that are much older. There may be concerns that a child is too young to understand the “relationship”, and where power, control, violence and coercion are factors.

Spot the SIGNS

A young person may not even realise that they are being exploited, but through their peers, older boyfriend or girlfriend, they are being persuaded to post inappropriate images of themselves or engage in sexual acts.

Parents and carers should be aware that social media including Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and WhatsApp must be supervised, and young people should be helped to use these safely.

They must understand that any images they place on websites could be seen by people they don’t know.

• Changes in behaviour and/or appearance • unexplained gifts • missing from school or home • breakdown of relationships with friends and family • use of drugs or alcohol • signs of physical harm (self-harm, unexplained bruising, pregnancies, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) • involvement in gangs/youth violence

If you have a concern about yourself or a young person please email tmash@havering.gov.uk or call 01708 433 222 for help and support.

All our parking officers now have body cameras. Any physical or verbal abuse will be recorded – and could lead to prosecution.

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Havering’s multi-million pound A multi-million pound renovation programme is set to transform leisure facilities across the borough with the creation of new sports centres in Romford, Hornchurch and Broxhill, Harold Hill and a large scale refurbishment project at Central Park, Harold Hill.

continue to manage,oversee, clean and maintain the borough’s leisure centres for a further 20 years.

Everyone Active will work with the Council to provide a wide range of leisure facilities, accessible for all residents in much improved or new buildings.

Harold Hill and a new Romford Leisure Centre, as well as major improvements to Central Park Leisure Centre. The borough-wide renovation will aim to generate millions of pounds worth of savings which will be reinvested in other crucial frontline services.

Sports and Leisure Management Limited (SLM), the Council’s current leisure centre operator, will

Havering residents will see new facilities at Hornchurch Sports Centre, Broxhill Sports Park in

Residents will have a brand new sports centre in Hornchurch which will include a new diving and learner

Broxhill Sports Park Everyone Active will manage Broxhill Sports Park, a brand new development that began earlier this year with the facilities due to open by January 2017. This facility will include: • New changing rooms • Full size 3G artificial pitch • Havering Disabled Sports Association • Multi-use games area with four floodlit Clubroom tennis courts - also used for netball, basketball and five-a-side football • Catering facilities • New Sport Pavilion • Physiotherapy room • Two indoor sports halls

The new Broxhill Active Centre under construction

Romford Leisure Centre

Romford Leisure Centre

Romford Leisure Centre is currently being built and is due to open in early 2018 and was part-funded by Sport England. The new Leisure Centre will include: • Fitness suite (100 stations approximately) • Large dance studio • Spinning studio • Sauna and steam • Café area

• Eight-lane 25m swimming pool with moveable floor, timing system and spectator seating • Teaching pool • Ice rink 56m x 26m with spectator seating (860 seats approximately)

Hornchurch Leisure Centre A new Centre and car park will be built in the summer of 2019. The new centre will include:

Central Park Leisure Centre Central Park Leisure Centre opened in 2004 and will be refurbished by April 2017 to include: • New reception with a retail area • Extension of the fitness suite including an

additional area for cardio and resistance equipment with feature lighting • New exercise studio

• Eight-lane pool • 20m x 10m learner and diving pool with a moveable floor to change the depth of the water • 150 station health and fitness gym

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• Four badminton court sports hall • Two new studios which can be used for cardio activities • Sauna and steam room • Café

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leisure centre renovation plans pool with a moveable floor to change the water depth. Modern facilities will also be established across existing leisure centres including the extensions of fitness suites in Central Park Leisure Centre to create a larger gym and also new studio space. The contract

include the management of the new Broxhill Sports Park in Harold Hill.

The developments at Hornchurch and Central Park will be subject to planning permission.

opportunities for residents to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing, as well as support young people and amateur athletes to excel in their sport.

This investment into sport and leisure facilities throughout the borough will provide more

Councillor Melvin Wallace, Cabinet Member for Culture & Community Engagement said, “Sporting investment in Havering is an important aspect of the council’s plans to ensure residents remain healthy and happy, and I encourage all residents to make full use of these facilities when available.”

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Education is

School places is one of the hottest topics on any parents lips, over the last few years the UK has been struggling to keep up with the demand.

Havering's population, like the rest of London, is growing and planning ahead for the changing needs of our residents is critical.

To ensure the Council can meet its legal obligation to provide school places for all of those who apply from the borough, we are running a wide ranging consultation on a £63million investment programme in our schools. Any plan would maintain the high standards which make the borough’s schools so popular to parents far beyond Havering’s boundaries.

A number of schools across a wide area including Harold Hill, Romford, Rainham and South Hornchurch could benefit from the investment which would meet the needs of the additional 4,000 extra pupils who are expected to enter into Havering Schools over the next five years.

Young people looking to their future

A ‘Moving On’ careers and training event was recently held at Hornchurch Sports Centre, where year 10 and 11 pupils from across the borough were able to learn more about their future career options.

Colleges, sixth forms and training providers were on hand to answer questions and give advice about the options available. Young people could also find out about apprenticeship schemes, as well as the chance to talk to current

apprentices. Amongst the providers were Havering College of Further and Higher Education, the Metropolitan Police the Army and Prospects.

The event is part of the Government’s Raising the age of participation programme, where young people are required to remain in some form of education, training, apprenticeship or volunteering for up to 20 hours a week post 16.

The plans would see the removal of temporary buildings, replaced with permanent facilities which would be fit for purpose and have enhanced security and accessibility. Most importantly, it will mean more children being able to attend local schools closer to where they live.

As these new pupils move through primary school, there will also be a need to increase places within secondary schools and plans for that are also being looked at.

To take part in the consultation go to:

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Give a child a Christmas Time 107.5 FM will be running a campaign to help give local underprivileged children a better Christmas.

Between 1 November and 19 December, listeners will be asked to buy an extra toy while out shopping. When all the Toys are collected, they will be distributed to local children who otherwise, may not receive anything.

Toys can be dropped off at the Time FM studio in the Liberty Shopping centre or to GBP Estates in Victoria Road Romford until 19 December.

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Join us to help make Havering

Dementia Friendly

There are currently around 3,000 people living with dementia in Havering and it is estimated that around 2,500 family and friends are acting as primary carers.

A Local Dementia Action Alliance (LDAA) is the coming together of our member organisations in a local area and is seen as the vehicle to create a dementia-friendly community. To become a member of the Dementia Action Alliance, organisations will think of three simple steps they could take in becoming more dementiafriendly.

These steps will make up your action plan, which will then be displayed on the Dementia Action Alliance’s national website. You will then have the opportunity to join your local DAA and help create a dementia friendly community where you are.

For any help and support with becoming a member please contact your local DAA Coordinator on: 01708 432318

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A fresh approach to caring Shared Lives carers, service users and scheme staff at a recent coffee morning.

Havering Shared Lives Scheme is a new form of employment and care support for residents, which involves people with social care needs living and being supported within the family home of a fully trained Shared Lives carer.

People are matched with families with similar interests, choosing the family they feel most comfortable with.

Carers help people to build skills, increase confidence and participate fully in their community.

This kind of care allows people to maintain independence and relationships with family and friends. It’s not a replacement family, it’s an extended family.

Shared Lives is based in Havering Volunteer Centre 32-34 High Street, Romford, RM1 1HR. Interested in being a Carer or looking for support?

Attend a drop-in session – every Friday from 10am till 4pm.

Contact info@haveringsharedlives.co.uk or call Gisela Iveson on 07584 290965 for a chat and further information.

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Christmas is just around the corner and people are gearing up to the festivities. Planning the holiday, picking the menu and buying the presents.

However, what is Christmas like for those children who cannot spend it with their families? At any one time Havering looks after nearly 250 young people who, for various reasons, cannot live at home with their families.

You can help a child all year round by fostering with Havering Council. Living talked to some of its foster carers about their approach to looking after children during the festive period.

Julie and Colin Turner have been fostering since 1988, they said: “Planning for Christmas centres on making a very special and magical time for everyone.”

Not all children have experienced the fondest memories of Christmas and a foster carer can really transform the holiday season for a child in care.

“We have always shared both Christmas and Boxing day with close family and they, in turn, have included our foster children by giving them presents, including them in the games and making sure they enjoy themselves."

But being a foster carer at Christmas can also mean dealing with the more distressing side of looking after some of the borough’s most vulnerable children, as often, they will feel guilty when enjoying festivities.

“A lot of children have not had the fortune to have a celebration in their life and our aim as a family is to share that experience and build memories that they can remember forever.”

A recent foster carer for Havering Council is Lucy Lee who joined early this year; Lucy went through extensive training and now receives direct support from a dedicated social worker and ongoing training and development. Lucy explains how fostering has changed her and her family: “We have all come to understand the value of having time with each other rather than worrying about material possessions.

“It has been the biggest challenge of my – and our – lives having made the decision to foster we have never looked back. The smiles, hugs and sense of belonging you get back from a foster child are simply the best.

“It is a big adjustment for a family, but you do get there with the help and support available.”

Havering is always looking for foster carers from any faith, ethnic background or community group. If you think you could offer a safe home, love and guidance to a child going through some of the toughest times of their life, contact the fostering team at www.havering. gov.uk/fostering or by calling 01708 434574.

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Christmas Romford Christmas Lights Switch-on

Hornchurch Christmas Cracker Event

Market Place, Romford • Thursday 17 November • 4.30pm – 6.30pm

Hornchurch Town Centre

Come along and celebrate the start of the festive season with the switching-on of the Romford Christmas Lights. Sid & Scrat from Ice Age™ will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day. From 4.30pm enjoy performances from Lydia Lucy of the Voice and X Factor's Che Chesterman. Marvel at Bruce Airhead and get a preview of the Queen's Theatre Cinderella. At 6.30pm join Santa and Mrs Claus to switch on the lights with a spectacular firework display.

Saturday 19 November • 2pm – 5pm

Upminster Elf Treasure Trail Upminster Town Centre Thursday 24 November • 4pm – 6pm

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Christmas Ice-Rink Market Place, Romford 18 November – 21 December and 3 January – 13 January • 12pm – 9pm.

22 December – 2 January • 10am – 9pm.

Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day closed.

27 December 12pm – 6pm.

(Opening times may vary, please contact the booking website for up-to-date information before planning your skate).

Put on your skates, add some festive spirit, and bring along your friends, family or work colleagues for some fun on the ice. Children £6.50 • Adult £8.50 Book your tickets now at: ticketsource.co.uk/romfordice

Christmas Market

Frost Fair Lantern Parade

14 - 24 December • 9am – 4pm

Saturday 17 December • 4 pm - 7 pm

Romford traders will be opening their stalls with seasonal goods, offering everything you might need for that space under the tree, the Christmas larder or something sparkly for the party season.

Join us for a pre-parade party with our team of hair stylists and face painters to get your little ones ready and in the mood for the Lantern Parade. A free goody bag will be given to children who dress up as their favourite Christmas character.

Christmas Post Box 7 – 10 December • 9am – 4pm Bring the children along to write letters to Santa and have fun making some Magic Reindeer Food.

The Christmas Post Box will be housed in the new pop-up events space in Romford Market.

Frost Fair Saturday 19 November • 10 am - 4 pm Come and meet Princess Elsa, her good friend Olaf, watch out for the Cheeky Elves and soak up the icy atmosphere at the Frost Fair in Romford Market.

Makers Market 30 Nov – 3 December • 9am – 4pm Check out the fabulous Makers Market in the pop up events space on Romford Market Place. See what local makers, bakers, creators and designers in Havering have to offer - an ideal opportunity to pick up something a little bit special.

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Illuminating Elm Park Christmas Event

Rainham Village Christmas Fayre

Elm Park Town Centre

Rainham Village

Friday 25 November • 4pm – 6pm

Saturday 3 December • 10.30am – 3.30pm

Collier Row's Victorian Christmas Event Collier Row Town Centre Friday 2 December • 4.30 - 7.30pm

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Rustic Headwall on the lake Langtons Gardens and Fielder’s Field in Hornchurch have recently undergone a £2m transformation thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Big Lottery Fund, Veolia North Thames Trust and Friends of Langtons Estate.

The aim of the project has been to restore the gardens to their former glory and reconnect them to the adjacent Fielders Field, encouraging people to visit and enjoy both sites.

Works have been carried out to the walls, railings, driveway and main gate in Billet Lane.

New wildlife habitats have been created and heritage structures restored within the gardens. There is a new café and public toilets, and seating. Public access to the gardens/field have been improved by the repair to footpaths and the creation of three new entrances, one in Billet Lane, one in Cromer Road, and the other in Boscombe Avenue.

An informal children’s woodland play area is planned to go in Fielders Field and new signage throughout the two sites will be installed soon.

STABLEYARD & NEW CAFE

A key feature is the new and beautifully refurbished central stable yard and stable pavers. A small amount of the original Victorian pavers were found during the works and these have been reused and built into the paving. The yard will look to host various events including a farmers market and arts and crafts fair, in plans to increase visitor numbers. A new café will take pride of place in the yard; it will have a vintage feel in keeping with its heritage surroundings. To illuminate the area at

Three beautiful new entrances night salvaged, cast iron lamp columns with traditional lanterns have been installed.

GREENHOUSE

A stunning addition to the project is a 12.5 metre-long traditional greenhouse. Based architecturally on the original, it features a tiled floor, roof with automatic opening roof lights and temperature control. Mainly used for propagation purposes, the greenhouse will serve as an impressive backdrop for training and apprenticeship opportunities and be open to the public at certain times. The Orangery has also been provided with a brand-new roof.

THE LAKE

The lake has undergone some major improvements including a terrace area for children to feed the ducks. A key improvement has been the creation of a rustic headwall and waterfall feature. The wall gives the illusion of a bridge at the far end of the lake and will offer brides and grooms a photo opportunity and a new vantage point from which to admire the beautiful gardens.

GARDENS

Langtons Gardens is a very popular much-loved historical garden and the original design is attributed to the famous Landscape Gardener Sir Humphry Repton.

Changes to the gardens include the installation of a new petal bed; the idea is based on a similar scheme which Humphry Repton designed for Ashridge Park. Extensive planting is still being carried out throughout the two sites and will be completed later this year. Decorative flower beds will provide colour

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New & refurbished central stableyard

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throughout the year and a small new vegetable garden will adorn the furthest end of the Kitchen Garden. Two traditional orchards are to be planted featuring old Essex varieties, including apples, pears and plums.

By arrangement the public will also be able to visit the historic gazebo/ bath house which has been restored to its 18th Century splendour, including the plunge bath which has been repaired using the original stonework where possible. To book a visit please contact nigel.oxley@havering.gov.uk or write to Nigel Oxley, Historic Buildings & Landscapes Officer, Stable Block, Langtons House, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1XJ. Langtons is temporarily housing another piece of Havering's cultural heritage, the surviving parts of stone from the Romford Market Drinking Fountain. Originally erected in 1885 in memory of Christopher Innis Macarthy, the fountain was later removed from the Market Place in the 1970s when the area was remodelled. It is awaiting restoration and a permanent new home.

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ENVIRONMENT

The environment has been an important consideration of the project. An air source heat pump system has been installed, which heats the new Greenhouse & Gardener’s Bothy. It will cut the costs of heating and is extremely energy efficient. The restoration works will protect and enhance the historic and well-loved gardens, and give visitors and brides and grooms an even more memorable experience. All work is due to be completed by Christmas.

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Langtons House was originally built around 1760 on the site of a much older house by the Massu family who were wealthy silk merchants from Spitalfields, London.

Langtons c.1917

by Bursall Tonge

Langtons changed hands many times over the years and in 1929, both the house and garden were gifted to the parish of Hornchurch where it served as the headquarters of Hornchurch Urban District Council, until 1965 when it became established as the Registrar’s Office of Havering.

Hornchurch urban District Council in session in what is now the marriage room. 1964

Parking, cramped accommodation and a busy, noisy road were cited as the main reasons for transferring the Registry office from Brentwood Road to Billet Lane. The opening ceremony took place in October the same year, and the venue was open for business

by December.

The superintendent at that time, Registrar Mr. H. F. Pritchard, commented that the new premises,

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Working in the nursery at Langtons in the early 1960s

In early January 1966, a lady sent a letter to the town hall expressing her appreciation, Today I witnessed the marriage of my grand-daughter at the Registrar and his clerk and, with them, the Municipality for the ceremony which they provided.

The office was beautifully and warmly furnished and the setting is ideal. The Registrar performed the ceremony with simple and sincere reverence and both he and the lady clerk gave the occasion its full and proper meaning.

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Havering Review Vol 1 No 6 January –February 1966

Hornchurch UDC staff at Langtons c.1964

Special Offer on Package Weddings at Langtons House

The beautiful restoration of Langtons Gardens is nearly complete. To celebrate, a 25 percent discount is being offered on all Langtons Wedding & Civil Service packages and 15 percent on Langtons House ceremonies booked during the months of November and December 2016. Offer ends Friday 30 December 2016.

Langtons House, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XL e: registration@havering.gov.uk • t: 01708 433155/433481

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Mayor, Cllr Philippa Crowder with volunteers at Garden for the Blind

A Community Green and Clean-up for Hornchurch As part of the Employer Supported Volunteering scheme, on Friday 7 October a small team from Network Rail working in partnership with Havering Volunteer Centre and the Council Parks Team helped to rejuvenate the overgrown sensory garden known as the ‘Garden for the Blind’ (locally known as the Secret Garden) in Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch.

The Council, Parks Team, Havering Volunteer Centre and Havering Mind will continue to work together to maintain the garden to ensure that it can stay open for people to enjoy.

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The results are in!

Havering wins

Mayor, Cllr Philippa Crowder receives award on behalf of Havering

Silver Gilt in Britain in Bloom Awards

Havering has scooped a Silver Gilt award in the City category at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals Awards Ceremony.

It was Havering’s first time in the national awards and to win a Silver Gilt, the second highest award available, is a huge honour.

Councillor Melvin Wallace, Cabinet member for Culture and Community Engagement said: "This is a massive achievement and has raised awareness of keeping the borough clean and improving the environment.

We are raring to go again, but this time for Gold."

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Havering Refuse & Recycling Collection Dates Christmas/New Year 2016/17

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Collections will run as normal up to and including 23 Dec Normal collection date

Mon 26 Dec

Tues 27 Dec

Tues 27 Dec

Wed 28 Dec

Wed 28 Dec

Thurs 29 Dec

Thurs 29 Dec

Seasonal opening times at Gerpins Lane Reuse & Recycling Centre, Upminster: Christmas Eve 7.30am – 4.30pm Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day 9.30am – 4pm Tues 27 Dec 7.30am – 5.45pm New Year’s Eve 7.30am – 4.30pm New Year’s Day 9.30am – 4pm Mon 2 Jan 7.30am – 5.45pm All other times 7.30am – 5.45pm

Fri 30 Dec

Fri 30 Dec

Sat 31 Dec

Mon 2 Jan

Tues 3 Jan

Tues 3 Jan

Wed 4 Jan

Wed 4 Jan

Thurs 5 Jan

Thurs 5 Jan Fri 6 Jan

There will be no Garden Waste Service collections between 26 Dec and 6 Jan inclusive.

Normal collections will resume the week commencing Monday 9 Jan and will not be one day late as previously advertised, please see www.havering.gov.uk/greenwaste for the updated service calendar.

Revised collection date *

Fri 6 Jan Sat 7 Jan

Normal collections resume Monday 9 January 2017 *This also applies to the Clinical Waste Service.

There will be no Bulky Waste Collection Service from 26 Dec – 6 Jan inclusive.

Service recommences Monday 9 Jan.

Collection dates may change depending on weather conditions. Keep checking www.havering.gov.uk

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Havering Show 2016

busiest ever!

The sun shone

on Havering over the August Bank Holiday weekend and the crowds came out in their thousands to the Havering Show to make it the busiest ever. An estimated 50,000 people came along to enjoy the whole host of music and family entertainment on offer with the event even trending on Twitter #haveringshow.

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Councillor Roger Ramsey, the Leader of Havering Council said:

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We would like to thank everyone who came along, took part and helped make this year such a success, we hope you enjoyed it. I’m very proud that we were able to organise such a huge free event for the people of Havering made possible thanks to the generous support of all of our sponsors.

Musical highlights

included live performances from soul sensation Jocelyn Brown, legendary British soul band The Real Thing, The Faithettes, A Special Kinda Madness, Noasis and Tyber & Pete, aka The Dualers who all had the crowd rocking.

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‘Is it a bird? Is it a plane? @ romfordrecorder No it's Kip Sabian vs Kelly Sixx #RCWA wrestling stars’ ‘@joyceeb I cannot believe that my favourite @ daniellebutler song was being played on my doorstep #HaveringShow & I was not there’ ‘Great day @ the #HaveringShow with @ childsannamarie @LBofHavering on @FairkytesArts stage’ @ emmiehi ‘Lovely day at #HaveringShow well done to all involved’ ‘@LBofHavering @s_k_madness no ghost town @ toppiccoouk it's a house of fun it must be love in Hornchurch today’ ‘just seen r@NoasisOfficial at #haveringshow @ thewonderofstu They were excellent, hope to see them again #brillianttributeband ’

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In an office block in Canary Wharf, Berni King works as a Court Clerk at the East London Family Court. When she’s not behind her desk or in court Berni takes on an equally responsible role in the Army Reserve, on September 8 she combined the two. Army Reserves Day gives Reservists the opportunity to wear their army uniform to work, not all officers participate but Bernie took advantage of this and wore hers with pride.

The 26 year-old from Havering had always been interested in joining the Army so when she saw a recruiting campaign for the Army Reserve in a previous edition of Living, she grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

Berni says it was the enthusiasm, commitment and motivation of the soldiers she met that attracted her, as well as the chance to meet new people, gain confidence and face up to challenges not available in civilian life.

Berni has been a trained soldier with 151 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) for eight months.

151 Regiment has lots of different roles available to Reservists including chefs,

communications specialists, clerks and combat medics and Berni is keen to get stuck in to learning how to maintain, service and drive the Army’s large goods vehicles on and off road.

While she’s already learnt a wide range of skills from shooting, to map reading to field craft, for Bernie the big benefit of joining the Reserves has been improved physical fitness: “It has enabled me to join a Rugby team and book a holiday to go hiking up volcanoes, which would have been unthinkable before joining the Army.”

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Proud to celebrate 12 years of Havering Business Awards Over 300 people, representing 54 businesses, attended the prestigious Havering Business Awards Gala on Friday 7 October, which was hosted by Leader of the Council, Councillor Ramsey, and took place at the CEME Conference Centre in Rainham.

Thirty two of Havering’s finest businesses competed for thirteen awards. Councillor Roger Ramsey said, "It was an opportunity to celebrate the success and fantastic contribution our businesses make towards Havering. The Council is committed to supporting local businesses and that the borough is a vibrant place with good opportunities for a growing economy.

Entrepreneurial spirit has been demonstrated by all of this year’s finalists and it has been no mean feat to demonstrate their successes and business acumen. Thank you to all the sponsors, finalists and winners for their contribution and making the twelfth Havering Business Awards a tremendous success."

Councillor Roger Ramsey

The main award of the evening went to Crafty Arts Ltd as they picked up the Havering Business of the Year Award in addition to the Excellent Customer Service Award. Natasha Necati, the Marketing and Accounts Manager at Crafty Arts said: “We were blown away! The award shows what we have achieved over the last 25 years. We are so proud and blessed to have such an awesome team. It was our third time of entering and so we’re doubly delighted to pick up two awards!”

Crafty Arts Ltd receive their Award

Time 107.5 FM sponsored the Business of the Year Award and Station Manager, Lorna Waters, said: “Every year we say how great it is to be involved with the Havering Business Awards and again this year we have to say what a phenomenal event it is. Everything about the Awards and the ceremony is put together so well it really is something Havering should be proud of. Havering has some amazing businesses that have developed here over the years and some of the winners this year had applied before and not actually won so it was encouraging to see them entering and winning this year."

A big thank you to all our proud supporters Without our sponsors we would be unable to host the Havering Business Awards. Our supporting sponsors enable us to provide a prestigious event and we are so grateful for their generosity and support.

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CEME Centre in all its glory

Growing Business of the Year Award Stubbers Adventure Centre Sponsor: Haines Watts Employer of the Year Award OpenView Security Solutions Ltd Sponsor: Havering College of Further & Higher Education Small Business of the Year Award Purple Valentine Aesthetics Ltd Sponsor: SEGRO Plc

Zak Barratt Jazz band

New Business of the Year Award Heavenly Ladies Gym & Spa Ltd Sponsor: Chigwell Construction Ltd

Mayor, Cllr Philippa Crowder enjoying the evening events

Apprentice of the Year Award Nancy Brincat – Doggie Delights Sponsor: Neopost UK Ltd Business Person of the Year Award Dan Evans – Evans Insurance Brokers Ltd Sponsor: NC Construction Services Ltd Innovation Award The Quadrant Sponsor: Coborn Engineering Co Ltd

Jam Dance Company

Excellent Customer Service Award Crafty Arts Ltd Sponsor: Metro Security (GB) Plc Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Award Hambro Roofing Ltd Sponsor: London City Airport London Digital Innovation Award Uber Plumbers Ltd Sponsor: Romford Recorder Retail Business of the Year Award Marvling Bros Ltd Sponsor: Geraud Markets (UK) Ltd Highly Commended Award Valor Hospitality Europe Ltd Pinney Talfourd Solicitors Sponsor: Serco Group Plc Business of the Year Award Crafty Arts Ltd Sponsor: Time 107.5 FM

Thanks to Scott James We were pleased to have Scott James, Director, Commercial & Private Banking for NatWest Bank as the Ratification Chair this year. His role this year included ratifying the decisions of the award judges and to also make the final decision for the Highly Commended and Business of the Year winners.

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The Retailery Thanks to funding from the Mayor's High Street Fund, Made Public have joined forces with Havering Council to build a creative business hub in the heart of Romford.

The Retailery is a creative hub for makers, thinkers and doers, that we believe will revolutionise the high street. Whether you sell cupcakes, coffee, crafts or clothes you will be the perfect fit for our retail area, a space which is dedicated to providing inexpensive retail and finance & business units to start-up vendors.

We also offer business solutions for office based start-ups, including affordable fixed desk space, a hot desking area and a unique, fully equipped meeting room.

Housed on Romford Market in what was previously known as Pacific Edge nightclub, The Retailery promises to offer innovative opportunities to all, as well as free business support to all of our tenants.

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The Workary Rainham The Workary in Rainham is a brand new Council-backed, affordable community-based co-working hub for entrepreneurs, freelancers, start-ups and small businesses. As a Community Interest Company, The Workary’s aim is to provide local people a supportive, inspiring environment where they can make their business dreams a reality and ultimately contribute to the economic growth of the area through both the creation of new jobs and the provision of great new products and services.

Rainham Library was the first choice to be a new Workary site because of its great location, helpful outgoing staff and versatile building space. Since opening its doors a few months ago, the library has been working hard to help acquire new members.

Working together with Havering Council who part funded the project, The Workary is currently planning similar community development initiatives to those it has previously implemented in other boroughs; from coding workshops for children to free business networking events for local Rainham residents as well as hiring local interns to assist with community development. The Workary staff will also be collaborating with the library to run creative writing workshops and other fun, educational events for those living in the area.

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The CEME Launchpad Centre

An inspirational environment for technology business growth

The Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, Havering Council and The Greater London Authority are working together to support growth in start-up and early stage businesses from the manufacturing, engineering and technology (MET) sector in a new state of the art hub on the campus at CEME – The Launchpad Centre.

To support the tech community in Havering as well as businesses wishing to move in to the borough, CEME is offering a 25percent discount on the first three months’ rent for hot desks or office space in the Launchpad Centre. www.ceme.co.uk

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Funded by The London Regeneration Fund, the new Launchpad Centre will open in January 2017 as a stateof-the-art micro business accelerator for Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) businesses. It will

consist of 15 small offices (1-4 person) plus a large, ultramodern co-working space with super-fast connectivity. A resident entrepreneur will work with the businesses to help them grow.

www.havering.gov.uk/hmd

Commemorative Service Sunday 22 January 2017, 2pm Coronation Gardens, Main Road Romford RM1 3BL

“For the survivor death is not the problem. Death was an everyday occurrence. We learned to live with death.

The problem is to adjust to life, to living. You must teach us about living.”

Author and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel /haveringevents

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Arts & Culture Art HAVERING ARTS COUNCIL

Havering Arts Council represents arts groups in Havering and has a full programme of events www.haveringartscouncil.org.uk

PRIVATE EMPIRE: NEW TERRITORY - PAUL WYE Brentwood Road Gallery 31 October – 25 November By appointment lwalker@fbaok.co.uk

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Saturday 19 November, 10am – 4pm e kj@mary.havering.sch.uk

FESTIVE CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

Reminiscences Group Fridays, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Indoor Christmas Market Sunday 27 November, 12noon – 4pm Reminiscences Club Fridays, 1.30 – 3.30pm

HAVERING SINGERS MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS

Saturday 17 December, 7 – 9.30pm e tickets@haveringsingers.org.uk

CRANHAM ART SOCIETY

Wednesdays, 10am – 12pm t 229715 e maureen.hunter44@yahoo.com Tuesdays, 2 – 4pm e beenaphoenix@gmail.com

Museums & Exhibitions Havering Museum

www.haveringmuseum.org.uk Free Family Open Day 19 – 27 November, 11am – 4.30pm Free War Films Reminiscence Session Friday 25 November, 1.30p – 3.30pm

John Clayton’s Magic and Fun Show Saturday 19 November, 11.30am Cinderella - Story play for ages 5-7 Saturday 3 December, 10am Cinderella – pantomime Saturday 3 December 2016 – 14 January 2017 More events on the website www.queens-theatre.co.uk

Second Sunday of each month 5.30 – 7pm www.facebook.com/snlromford

HORNCHURCH PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Tuesdays, 7.45 – 10pm www.upminstercameraclub.org.uk

QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE ROMFORD

PHOENIX ART GROUP

UPMINSTER CAMERA CLUB

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am – 3pm www.bedfordswallegarden.org/

FAIRKYTES LIVE

Regular live music and licensed bar located in the Annex of Fairkytes www.havering.gov.uk/fairkytes

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

TOMAS JIMENEZ FLAMENCO TRIO

Friday 2 December, 7.30pm Tickets £13 in advance (£16 on the door)

Graffiti Classics –

a classical, madcap comedy musical Friday 9 December, 8pm Tickets are £13 (£9 concessions) in advance or £16 (£12 concessions) on the door. t 456308 www.havering.gov.uk/fairkyteslive

Historic Buildings & Gardens VOLUNTEERING AT BEDFORDS PARK WALLED GARDEN

Music

Saturday 26 November, 10am – 4pm www.fayre-trade.co.uk

Mondays, 7.45 – 10pm www.hornchurchphoto.co.uk

Theatre

Saturday 7 January, 3 – 5.30pm e igiswilkes@gmail.com

BROOKSIDE THEATRE

www.brooksidetheatre.com Patsy Cline & Friends Friday 18 November, 8pm The Sounds of Simon Saturday 19 November, 8pm The Searchers and Hollies Experience Saturday 26 November, 8pm A Christmas Audience with Richard Digance Friday 9 December, 8pm Step into Christmas Saturday 10 December, 8pm We Three Kings of Rock ‘N’ Roll Friday 23 December, 8pm

COLLIER ROW HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION

Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 12.30pm t 756005

TALK: LANGTONS GARDENS HISTORY AND RESTORATION

Tuesday 10 January, 7.45 – 9.45pm e info@upminsterhorticultural society.co.uk

THAMES CHASE EVENTS

www.thameschase.org.uk Planting with the Conservation Team Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am – 2pm

SQUIRRELS HEATH GARDENING CLUB

Last Monday of each month 8 – 10pm e martie0707@sky.com Rainham Hall www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ rainham-hall Upminster Tithe Barn www.upminstertithebarn.co.uk Upminster Windmill www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk If you would like your event featured for free in future Listings or on Havering’s website, please complete the online form at www.havering.gov.uk/events All numbers are 01708 unless stated.

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Would you like to find out more about helping your dog stay happy and healthy?

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Come along and meet the team to find out more Tuesday 4 October, 11am - 3pm Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford RM3 7HS Wednesday 19 October, 11am - 3pm Maygreen Crescent, Hornchurch RM11 1EJ Thursday 17 November, 11am - 3pm Malan Square, Rainham RM13 7JA Wednesday 7 December, 11am - 3pm Hillrise Road, Romford RM5 3DG Friday 6 January, 11am - 3pm Kingsbridge Circus, Romford RM3 8PB

All welcome www.havering.gov.uk

DOGS TRUST EVENTS Thursday 17 November, 11am – 3pm Wednesday 7 December, 11am – 3pm Friday 6 January, 11am – 3pm e liz.marshall@havering.gov.uk CHRISTMAS FAYRE/PAMPER EVENING Friday 18 November, 6.30– 9.30pm e tickets@haveringsingers.org.uk CHRISTMAS FAYRE Rainham Village, The Broadway, Rainham, RM13 9YL Saturday 3 December, 10am– 5pm e join@haveringmusicmakers.co.uk ROMFORD FLORAL ART SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW Saturday 19 November, 2.30pm e rosemaryclayton1@btinternet.com TALK: SOFT FRUIT BY MIKE ABLE Sunday 13 December, 7.45 – 9.45pm e info@upminster horticultural society.co.uk BRITISH CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY, HAVERING BRANCH Third Saturday of the month 7 – 10pm t 447778 COLLIER ROW BRIDGE CLUB Thursdays, 7 – 10.30pm www.bridgewebs.com/collierrow

UNITED SINGERS COMMUNITY CHOIR PRESENTS ‘THE CHRISTMAS WAY’ Saturday 3 December, 7.45pm St Bede's Church, RM6 5RS (free admission) Sun 11 December, 3:30pm Hornchurch Methodist Church, RM11 1TP. Tickets £6 & £4 Under 5s free e rodgersmusic@live.co.uk COLLIER ROW TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD First and third Tuesday of the month, 1.30 – 4pm e mclary2012@btinternet.com CRAFTY ARTS KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Tuesdays, 10am – 12noon e sales@craftyarts.co.uk CRANHAM ENGAYNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Third Tuesday of the month 2 – 4pm t 228119 EAST OF LONDON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY First Saturday of the month 11am – 4pm e neal25@hotmail.com ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST 2nd Monday of each month from 14 November, 8 – 9.45pm www.essex.wt.org.uk t 440297 FOUR SEASONS KNITTING & CRAFT CLUB Mondays, 7pm – 10pm www.rgcasc.org FAIRKYTES ACCORDION CLUB First Wednesday of month, 7.30pm e fac.enquiries@outlook.com FAIRKYTES CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 3 December, lots of stalls and entertainment and a Christmas craft shop e fairkytes@havering.gov.uk FUNKY VOICES Every Monday 8 – 10pm www.funkyvoices.co.uk

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Cabinet and Council meetings Cabinet and Full Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB. All meetings are on Wednesdays and start at 7.30pm.

They can also be watched on line at www.havering.gov.uk/webcast The next Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 14 December.

Dates may change, please check www.havering.gov.uk for latest information.

HAVERING ACTIVE TEA DANCE Thursdays, 1.30 – 3.30pm e dancingrita@hotmail.co.uk

HAVERING MUSIC MAKERS Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 – 10pm e join@haveringmusicmakers.co.uk

HAVERING ANTIQUE COLLECTORS CLUB Third Friday of the month from 16 September, 7.30 – 9.30pm t 07947 367258

HAVERING WRITERS CIRCLE First Monday of month, 7.30 – 10pm t 375549

HAVERING BOARD GAMERS First, third and fifth Thursday of the month 7.30 – 10pm e fransnook@yahoo.co.uk HAVERING CONCERT ORCHESTRA (HCO) Wednesdays, during term-time 7.30 – 9.30pm www.hcoweb.co.uk HAVERING EAST ROTARY CLUB Tuesdays, 7.30 – 10pm www.haveringeastrotary.org

HORNCHURCH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Last Friday of the month except July August and December, 7.15pm e hdhs.barn@btinternet.com HORNCHURCH WARGAMES CLUB Mondays, 7 – 11pm e collin.fairman@ntlworld.com HUMANISTS OF HAVERING Second Saturday of the month 2 – 4pm www.meetup.com/Essex-Humanists

Libraries Havering Libraries hold many events, please check the website for latest details or contact your local library. Booking is usually advisable.

COLLIER ROW 45 Collier Row Road Romford RM5 3NR CollierRow.Library@havering.gov.uk ELM PARK St Nicholas Avenue Elm Park RM12 4PT ElmPark.Library@havering.gov.uk GIDEA PARK Balgores Lane, Gidea Park RM2 6BS GideaPark.Library@havering.gov.uk HAROLD HILL Hilldene Avenue, Harold Hill RM3 8DJ HaroldHill.Library@havering.gov.uk HAROLD WOOD Arundel Road, Harold Wood RM3 0RX HaroldWood.Library@havering.gov.uk HORNCHURCH 44 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB Hornchurch.Library@havering.gov.uk

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF ESSEX Wednesdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm e shiela_ranking@btinternet.com

RAINHAM 6 Celtic Farm Road Rainham RM13 9GP Rainham.Library@havering.gov.uk

HAVEN LADIES CLUB Alternate Tuesdays, 8 – 10pm www.rgcasc.org

SOUTH HORNCHURCH Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD SouthHornchuch.Library@havering.gov.uk

ROMFORD St Edwards Way, Romford RM1 3AR Central.Library@havering.gov.uk

UPMINSTER 26 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB Upminster.Library@havering.gov.uk

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MAKE AND TAKE CARD-MAKING CLUB Wednesdays, 12.30p – 3.30pm e maureen.hunter44@yahoo.com

RSPB INDOOR MEETING Friday 11 November, 7.45 – 9.45pm Friday 9 December, 7.45 – 9.45pm Friday 13 January, 7.30 – 9.45pm

NELMES (HORNCHURCH) WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Second Wednesday of month 1.45 – 4pm e ruth.wellwisher@gmail.com

RSPB CHRISTMAS RAMBLE Saturday 10 December, 10am – 1pm e mich@el-hughes.wanadoo.co.uk

NORTH OCKENDON HANDBELL RINGERS Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm t 459339 PASSIONE ITALIANA ITALIAN AND ENGLISH BILINGUAL PRESENTATIONS Second Monday of the month 6.30 – 7.30pm e lapassioneitaliana@gmail.com PSYCHIC CAFÉ Last Friday of the month, 7 – 9.30pm e info@hands-4-healing.co.uk

RSPB FILM NIGHT Friday 10 February, 7.45 – 9.45pm e alanshearman@hotmail.co.uk RUSH GREEN FLORAL ART CLUB Third Monday of the month, 8 – 10pm www.rgcasc.org

LIBRARIES GIDEA PARK LIBRARY Baby bounce (term time only) Wednesdays, 11 – 11.30am Storytime for children aged 2-5 years (term time only) Fridays, 11.15 – 11.45am HORNCHURCH LIBRARY Wiggle and Giggle for children aged 2 – 4 years Wednesdays, 11.30am – 12noon Baby bounce (term time only) Fridays, 10.30am–11am

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mondays, 1.30 – 3.30pm Fridays, 10 – 11.45am t 07976 438950

British Sugarcraft Guild Hornchurch and Upminster Branch First Saturday of the month 1.30 –3.30pm

SILVER LYNX CRAFT AND SOCIAL CLUB Mondays, 10am – 2pm e martie0707@sky.com

A year in the job and future plans with Andrew Impy, the Essex Wildlife Trust CEO 2nd of each month from 14 November, 8 – 9.45pm

ST JOHN AMBULANCE HAROLD HILL AND HAROLD WOOD UNIT Wednesdays, 7pm – 9pm e doug.croxall@sja.org THAMES CHASE EVENTS www.thameschase.org.uk

UPMINSTER LIBRARY Adult Craft Workshop Tuesday 15 November, 1.30 – 3pm e upminster.library@havering.gov.uk

RAINHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Tuesdays, 10am– 12noon Saturdays, 9am– 12noon Sundays, 10am– 12.30pm www.rainhamhorticultural society.org.uk

Cream Tea Third Friday of each month 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Beatrix Potter – Stories, Songs and Craft Tuesday 22 November 10.30 – 11.30am e upminster.library@havering.gov.uk

Community Market Third Sunday of each month 10am – 2pm

Christmas Tree Festival 3 – 11 December, 2 – 5pm e upminster.library@havering.gov.uk

REIKI SHARE Second Wednesday of the month 7 – 10pm e info@hands-4-healing.co.uk

Train Aid – Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work Course First Saturday of month 9am – 3.30pm www.train-aid.co.uk/courses/ emergency first-aid-at-work

Christmas Storytime Songs and Craft Tuesday 6 December, 10.30 – 11.30pm e upminster.library@havering.gov.uk

ROMFORD AND BRENTWOOD FOLK DANCE GROUP Wednesdays, 8 – 10pm www.randb-folkdancing.btck.co.uk ROMFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Last Monday of the month (except August), 7.30 – 9.30pm www.romfordhistoricalsociety.org.uk ROMFORD DRUM AND TRUMPET CORPS Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm www.rdtc.org ROMFORD EMBROIDERERS GUILD Second Saturday of the month, 2 – 4pm www.romfordembroiderers.org.uk RSPB RAINHAM MARSHES Variety of events on the website www.rspb.org.uk/rainham

UPMINSTER AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Second Tuesday of the month 11.30am – 12noon www.upminsterhorticultural society.co.uk UPMINSTER WINE AND SOCIAL CLUB Third Thursday of month, 8pm t 224214 WHIST CLUB Wednesdays and Fridays 7.30 – 9.30pm e lindaevans147@yahoo.co.uk ROMFORD SCRABBLE CLUB Wednesdays, 7.15 – 10.30pm e sandrad.richards@gmail.com

Christmas Shopping Evening (Stall Holders Needed) Wednesday 7 December, 6 – 10pm We are looking for craft sellers to take part in our Christmas Shopping Evening. Spaces are £10 and you must provide your own table, upminster.library@havering. gov.uk with a description and photo of your products if you are interested. FREE entry for buyers, t 434933 Christmas Coffee Morning Friday 23 December, 10.30am12.30pm, all ages welcome, free t 434933 Join the library staff for a cup of coffee/tea at their traditional Christmas get together

The Gingerbread Man Sunday 13 December, 10.30am e upminster.library@havering.gov.uk Christmas Craft Tuesday 22 December, 5 – 6pm Thursday 24 November, 4.30 – 6pm, £1, Suitable for all ages. Drop in event, no booking necessary. e upminster.library@havering.gov.uk t 434933

COACH TOURS SHIRLEY’S COACH TOURS www.shirleytours.co.uk RSPB COACH TRIPS Saturday 25 February, 7am – 7pm Friday 26 October, 7am – 7pm Saturday 29 October, 7am – 7pm Wednesday 4 January, 7am – 7pm Saturday 28 January, 7am – 7pm e mich@el-hughes.wanadoo.co.uk

CHILDREN 6TH SQUIRRELS HEATH SCOUT GROUP Wednesdays, 5 – 6.30pm e sixthbeaversgroup@yahoo.com BASKING BABIES ROMFORD Tuesdays, 9.45 – 11.15am t 07701 367883 KEN AND TOM’S CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG WITH QUIZ South Hornchurch Library Friday 2 December, 11am – 12.30pm Refreshments provided. £2 members/£2.50 non-members.

Booking essential, t 434921 CHRISTMAS STORYTIME SONGS AND CRAFT Upminster Library Tuesday 6 December, 10.30am £4members/£5.50 non-members.

Children 5 and under. Booking is essential as places are limited t 434933 BABY AND UNDER 5S FANCY DRESS PARTY Hornchurch Library Wednesday 7 December, 2 – 4pmTickets for under 5s £4, mums and babies free, e hornchurch.library @havering.gov.uk t 0434903 DECORATE A CHRISTMAS BAUBLE South Hornchurch Library Kids Craft Club Saturday 10 December, 11am ages 3+, £2 members/ £3 non-members, t 434921

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RGCA CHAIR ZUMBA Thursdays, 2 – 2.45pm www.rgcasc.org TAPESTRY – WALKING FOOTBALL Mondays, 12pm – 1pm Thursdays, 7pm – 8pm www.tapestry-uk.org FAIRKYTES CHRISTMAS CINEMA EXPERIENCE Fairkytes Arts Centre Thursday 22 December, 1– 4pm Join us on board The Polar Express!

5+ years £5 for 1 child and 1 adult ticket, £3 additional child tickets, £2 additional adult tickets Christmas fancy dress welcome HORNCHURCH LIBRARY CHRISTMAS CRAFT Friday 23 December, 2.30pm Age 3+, £6 e hornchurch.library@havering.gov.uk CHRISTMAS CRAFT Upminster Library Thursday 22 December, 5 – 6pm £3 members/£4.50 non-members Make cards and Decorations Suitable for children 5+ t 434933

OVER-50s HAVERING OVER 50S FORUM Second Tuesday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm www.Havo50Forum.org OVER 60S SOCIAL CLUB Thursdays, 12.30 – 2.30pm Robert Beard Centre, Hornchurch RM11 2UX www.bsocialclubs.co.uk/home.html

Lunch Club Wednesdays, 12noon – 2pm Punjabi Class Thursdays, 11.15am – 12.15pm Coffee Stop Thursdays, 2 – 4pm Punjabi Class Thursdays, 6 – 7.30pm www.haswa.org.uk HAVERING NUMISMATIC SOCIETY First Tuesday of month 7.30 – 9.30pm e pambob2@ntlworld.com

UPMINSTER AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB Variety of events on the website www.upminsterprobus.com TWEEDWAY (50+) SPORTS CLUB Darts, short mat bowls, snooker, pool table tennis, scrabble and more.

Alternate Tuesdays, 8 – 10pm e tweedwaysportsclub@ymail.com

WELLBEING EPILEPSY ACTION ROMFORD COFFEE AND CHAT GROUP Third Wednesday of the month 12noon – 2pm t 07704 979 654 LIVING WITH EPILEPSY WORKSHOP Tuesday 6 December, 10am – 4pm t 0113 210 8885 HAVERING ASIAN SOCIAL AND WELFARE ASSOCIATION (HASWA) Yoga class Mondays, 10 – 11.30am Wednesdays, 10 – 11.30am

HUBB (HELPING USERS BOUNCE BACK) SUPPORT GROUP First Thursday of the month, 5 – 7pm e ecofriendlyangel62@gmail.com PARKINSON’S UK HAVERING AND DISTRICT BRANCH SUPPORT MEETINGS First and third Tuesday of the month, 2 – 4pm Langton's Registry Office Hornchurch, RM11 1XL e brenda.crissell@ntlworld.com POSITIVE LIVING GROUP Alternate Mondays, 7.45 – 10pm www.positivelivinggroups.org.uk RAGS ROMFORD AUTISTIC GROUP SUPPORT Supporting families living with Autism in Havering www.rags-havering.org.uk RCCG LIFE CHANGERS ASSEMBLY Every Sunday, 10am – 11am e rccglca@gmail.com

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HATHA/DRU YOGA CLASSES Tesco Community Room Roneo Corner, Hornchurch Sundays,10 – 11.30am e mary@bodyandsoulyoga.org www.bodyandsoulyoga.org DUKES MODERN SEQUENCE DANCE CLUB Wednesdays, 1 – 3pm www.sequencedancing.co.uk/ ourclubs FIVE STAR BASKETBALL ACADEMY Tuesdays, 5pm – 6.30pm e elvan.dixon@havering.gov.uk FUSION STREET DANCE TEAM Tuesdays, 5 – 8pm www.funandfunkydance.com HARE PARK BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.30pm e anitaaudritt@btinternet.com HARROW LODGE PARKRUN Meet at Warren Drive car park Seniors: Saturdays, 9 – 10am Juniors - Free 2km run aged 4 – 14years, Sundays, 9am RAPHAEL PARKRUN Saturdays, 9am www.parkrun.org.uk/harrowlodge HAVERING SAILING CLUB Saturdays, March – November 12noon – 6pm www.haveringsailingclub.org.uk

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ARDLEIGH HOUSE SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Tuesdays, 12.30 – 2.30pm Thursdays and Fridays, 10am – 12noon t 01708440660

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HEARTFELT YOGA Tuesdays, 8 – 9.30pm www.heartfeltyoga.co.uk

FUN AND FUNKY DANCE Variety of dance classes available www.funandfunkydance.com

HYLANDS TENNIS CLUB HYLANDS MINI TENNIS ACADEMY Tots at 6 pm and Red balls at 7pm classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Orange ball at 6pm and Green Ball at 7pm on Mondays

NORTH ROMFORD SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Mondays and Wednesdays 9am – 12noon Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30 – 4.45pm www.nrca.co.uk

TENNIS 4 GIRLS Selected Fridays, 5.30pm One term free to first time applicants

OCCASIONAL DANCE Variety of classes on website www.occasionaldance.co.uk

TENNIS 4 U Four weeks tennis lessons free on Saturday mornings www.hylandstennis.co.uk e hylandsclub@gmail.com JISSOKAN MARTIAL ARTS Wednesdays, 7.30 – 9pm e garrylever81@aol.com JU JITSU Variety of classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays www.ryujujitsu.com/ LYDIA LACEY YOGA Wednesdays, 7.30 – 8.30pm www.facebook.com/lydiasyoga

ROMFORD AUTISTIC GROUP MULTI-SPORT SESSIONS Fridays, 5.15 – 6.45pm www.rags-havering.org.uk RUSH GREEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7.30 – 10pm www.rgcasc.org SYM SAILING CLUB Sundays, 1 March to 30 November 9am – 4pm www.sym.org.uk

TWEED MODERN SEQUENCE DANCE CLUB Thursdays, 7.30pm–10pm e shaun22@btinternet.com US GIRLS ACTIVITIES Sports and physical activities for women www.havering.gov.uk/usgirls

YOGA FOR ALL Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays www.janettibbleyoga.com YOGA, PILATES AND BARRE PILATES Classes on Monday to Saturday www.inspiredhealthandfitness.co.uk

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Details of advertising rates are available at www.havering.gov.uk/living or telephone 01708 432232. Advertisements are accepted subject to available space and Havering Council’s approval of copy. Terms and conditions available on request.

Products and services mentioned in advertisements or editorial do not carry the endorsement of Havering Council.

Living in Havering is written, designed and published by Communications, Havering Council, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BD. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden without the prior written permission of Havering Council.

If you would like to receive this publication in another language or format please contact us. An audio version is available online thanks to Havering Talking Newspaper.

More information www.havering.gov.uk/living

Christmas Road Shows

There are three opportunities for you to find out more about staying safe and making new friends this Christmas at some special roadshows being held in different parts of the borough.

All the events run from 12 noon until 2pm and are on: Tuesday 23 November at Royal Jubilee Court, Main Road, Gidea Park Wednesday 24 November at Thomas Sims Court, Wood Lane, Elm Park Thursday 25 November at Charlbury Court, Charlbury Crescent, Harold Hill These events will include advice, provided by Housing Services Community Wardens and Havering Police Safer Transport Team, on crime prevention including how to reduce the risk of: • your purse or wallet getting stolen while you’re shopping • your home being burgled when you are out or away Careline staff will show you how their pendants and pull cords can help in an emergency Age UK, Tapestry and Dementia Friends will give you details of their services, including befriending during the holiday season.

Vizbus will be demonstrating its telephone and other equipment.

These events are open to anyone over the age of 50 – just call in at your nearest one.

More information: www.havering.gov.uk/askhousing

Give the gift of fostering

Change a child’s life and foster all year round

Great

Take the next step and attend an information event: Thursday 1 December, 6pm – 7.30pm • Havering Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB Thursday 5 January, 6pm – 7.30pm • Havering Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Call today 01708 434574

email fostering@havering.gov.uk

Happy Christmas everyone! & a warm welcome to the Christmas events in Havering 2016 Romford Christmas Lights Switch-on

Illuminating Elm Park Christmas Event

Romford Market Place Pop-up events space

Market Place, Romford Thursday 17 November 4.30pm – 6.30pm

Elm Park Town Centre Friday 25 November 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Frost Fair

Hornchurch Christmas Cracker Event

Collier Row’s Victorian Christmas Event

Christmas Makers Market

Hornchurch Town Centre Saturday 19 November 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Collier Row Town Centre Friday 2 December 4.30pm – 7.30pm

Upminster Christmas Event

Rainham Village Christmas Fayre

Upminster Town Centre Thursday 24 November 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Rainham Village Saturday 3 December 10.30am – 3.30pm

Saturday 19 November 10.00am – 4.00pm Wed 30 Nov – Sat 3 December 10.00am – 4.00pm daily

Christmas Post Office Wed 7 – Sat 10 December 10.00am – 4.00pm daily

Frost Fair Lantern Parade Saturday 17 December 4.00pm – 7.00pm

Romford Christmas Market Wed 14 – Sat 24 December 9.00am – 4.00pm daily

www.havering.gov.uk/christmas

Transforming Rainham Planning for the future

Transformational plans Plans to transform a large part of Rainham along the A1306 are taking shape. The area between Rainham Village and the Beam Valley Country Park form one of the last locations in London where truly affordable houses can be built for Londoners looking to settle and raise their families, alongside apartments and starter homes. The area was designated by the Mayor of London as a Housing Zone in June 2015.

When local residents were consulted in a survey in Autumn 2015, 95% of people asked said they would like to see investment in the former industrial areas along New Road to provide new local homes and green spaces. Three large planning applications are now in preparation covering the old Somerfield site, Beam Park and one location on the north side of the A1306. Look out for notifications of public consultations on these applications.

The planning framework that will guide all the developments in the area was adopted by the Council in February this year. Ultimately the area will see the creation of around 3,500 new homes, a brand new railway station on the C2C line, a new 3 form entry primary school, and the provision of additional health facilities for new and current residents of the area.

A ÂŁ2m grant earlier this year from Transport for London will allow a proposal to develop a series of green open spaces along the A1306 to be taken forward. The scheme is designed to make the A1306 a residential street where it will be easier for pedestrians and cyclists to move around the area, and remove barriers between the northern and southern sides of the road. An 18 month programme of consultations and planning is well under way with work scheduled to begin in a series of phases later in 2017.

Transforming Rainham A new school & station for Beam Park

Green light for a new station A new school for Beam Park To cater for the growing population and new residents in the borough the Council estimates that an additional 5 form school entry will be needed and to provide that a brand new school is planned for Beam Park. It’s intended that this school will provide a 3 form entry – catering for around 90 pupils per year – with additional forms considered at other neighbouring schools.

The Beam Park site will also include provision for new health facilities and discussions are underway with Havering’s Clinical Commissioning Group as to how they can best be utilised to serve new and current residents.

Plans for a new station – one of just a handful of brand new overground rail stations to be built in Greater London over the last few decades – are well advanced to establish a station at Beam Park.

A million pound year-long design programme has been agreed with Network Rail to build the station. A planning application will be submitted early in 2017 for the new station building. The station, due to be opened in December 2020, will be served by C2C trains running on the London Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness line and will relieve pressure on Rainham station and provide fast connections to London for new and existing residents living in the housing developments planned in the area.

SEGRO Park Rainham – a new business park New business park A new business park is being developed by SEGRO that is expected to create up to 40 jobs during the construction phase and eventually up to 750 jobs could be created when the park is completed. SEGRO will be funding a job brokerage post to support businesses in the park with their employment needs.

Work began last month with an estimated completion next summer. The first phase near the former Newsfax building will include an innovation village of 42 units for start-up businesses providing them with between 500 and 2,000 square feet of space. Another plot will accommodate a number of warehousing units.

The development, previously known as Beam Reach 5, is in an area just north of the CEME Conference Centre bounded by the A13 in the south and the Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness railway line in the north and will be developed in two phases. A planning application for first phase was submitted in March 2016 following a public consultation event on 3 March.

The second phase of work to build one very large warehousing unit is estimtated to be complete

by June 2019. The developers are targeting an excellent “BREEAM” rating. BREEAM is a rating system for buildings which sets the standard for best practice in sustainable building design.

Rainham and Beam Park The plan is to create areas of distinct character

including new school

Beam Park Centre including new station

Transforming Rainham A1306 Beam Parkway project

A green ribbon connecting two country parks Earlier this year Transport for London (TfL) awarded Havering Council £2m to take the A1306 Beam Parkway project forward.

The idea is to make changes to the A1306 road and footways to improve links between the north and south sides of the road, and to help integrate existing communities and the new housing developments that will be built in the area.

The innovative project will see a series of green open spaces created along the road. Pocket parks, trees, play areas, a dedicated walkway for pedestrians and a cycling path will form part of the design that aims to enhance the natural features of the area, including the marshes and link Beam Valley and Hornchurch country parks.

It’s planned that the carriageway width of the

A1306 will be reduced to create a safer area for residents and their families. An 18 month programme of consultations, studies and design planning began in 2015 with work in a series of phases expected to commence in late 2017.

Councillor Ron Ower, Member for Housing Zones said:

“

We very much look forward to working with TfL on this project which will hugely improve the Rainham and Beam Park area through the creation of pocket parks, play areas, and also a dedicated route for residents to walk and cycle along this corridor. This will be a cleaner, greener and safer place which people will be proud to call home.

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