What is going on in the ROMFORD TOWN WARD of the London Borough of Havering Your Councillors are: Cllr. Wendy Brice-Thompson Cllr. Joshua Chapman Cllr. Frederick Thompson
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Victoria Road Bridge
Just been advised by Network Rail that the weight restriction on the bridge in Victoria Road, Romford is to be lifted.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
HORNCHURCH LIBRARY
Ancestry Help sessions for residents researching their family history are available every Monday between 10.30am-11.30am and are free. More information is available from the library on 01708 434903.
NEW SERVICE FROM AGE CONCERN HAVERING
"Pomelo" is a new enterprise from Age Concern, which offers a simple and affordable option for older people who want to stay in their own home and need support and care to do this. To find out more about this please contact Age Concern on 0208 270 4939.
DEMENTIA PEER SUPPORT CLUB
This club is offered by Age Concern Havering for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia. It provides a wide range of meaningful and stimulating activities which enable club members to enjoy themselves in a friendly environment. For more information about this and other support which Age Concern offers for people with Dementia and their carers please phone 01708 797700.
LOCAL HISTORY WALKS
A number of leaflets outlining local history walks which residents can enjoy are available from Havering Museum or local libraries free of charge. The "Havering Walks" include ones on the Transport Heritage of Romford, the royal heritage of Havering-atte-Bower, the manors of Harold Hill, Gidea Park Garden Suburb and Arts and Culture in Hornchurch.
Ancestry Help sessions for residents researching their family history are available every Monday between 10.30am-11.30am and are free. More information is available from the library on 01708 434903.
NEW SERVICE FROM AGE CONCERN HAVERING
"Pomelo" is a new enterprise from Age Concern, which offers a simple and affordable option for older people who want to stay in their own home and need support and care to do this. To find out more about this please contact Age Concern on 0208 270 4939.
DEMENTIA PEER SUPPORT CLUB
This club is offered by Age Concern Havering for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia. It provides a wide range of meaningful and stimulating activities which enable club members to enjoy themselves in a friendly environment. For more information about this and other support which Age Concern offers for people with Dementia and their carers please phone 01708 797700.
LOCAL HISTORY WALKS
A number of leaflets outlining local history walks which residents can enjoy are available from Havering Museum or local libraries free of charge. The "Havering Walks" include ones on the Transport Heritage of Romford, the royal heritage of Havering-atte-Bower, the manors of Harold Hill, Gidea Park Garden Suburb and Arts and Culture in Hornchurch.
Monday, 19 December 2011
ANYONE FOR TENNIS?
There are 15 tennis clubs and centres in Havering, including at Hylands Park, Harrow Lodge, Raphael Park and Lodge Farm Park. For more information on any of the clubs and centres in the borough please see http://www.haveringactive.co.uk/tennis
24 HOUR VIRTUAL LIBRARY
Reliable and verified online reference material is available to all members of Havering Library Service for free at home and in the library, including health reference material, legal and business resources, homework help and practice information for those taking driving tests. For more information please see the website http://www.anywhere.me/havering and select from the Virtual Library. If you experience problems please call 01708 432387 or 01708 434907.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
It has been excellent to see temporary art exhibitions and attend open theatre rehearsals in the library over recent months. Very many thanks to all those who have contributed to them.
GIDEA PARK LIBRARY
Messy Play sessions for children aged 2-5 are available of the first Thursday of every month and cost £2 for library members, £2.50 for non-members. More information is available from the library on 01708 434978. Membership of Havering Libraries is free.
There are 15 tennis clubs and centres in Havering, including at Hylands Park, Harrow Lodge, Raphael Park and Lodge Farm Park. For more information on any of the clubs and centres in the borough please see http://www.haveringactive.co.uk/tennis
24 HOUR VIRTUAL LIBRARY
Reliable and verified online reference material is available to all members of Havering Library Service for free at home and in the library, including health reference material, legal and business resources, homework help and practice information for those taking driving tests. For more information please see the website http://www.anywhere.me/havering and select from the Virtual Library. If you experience problems please call 01708 432387 or 01708 434907.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
It has been excellent to see temporary art exhibitions and attend open theatre rehearsals in the library over recent months. Very many thanks to all those who have contributed to them.
GIDEA PARK LIBRARY
Messy Play sessions for children aged 2-5 are available of the first Thursday of every month and cost £2 for library members, £2.50 for non-members. More information is available from the library on 01708 434978. Membership of Havering Libraries is free.
COMEDY CLUB
There is an excellent Comedy Club at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, with some of the very best stand-up comics in the country. For more information please contact the Queen’s Theatre Box Office on 01708 443333, or visit the website http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk.
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING IN ROMFORD
This is available at Romford YMCA in Rush Green. For more information please see the website http://www.yclimb.net/romford/
There is an excellent Comedy Club at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, with some of the very best stand-up comics in the country. For more information please contact the Queen’s Theatre Box Office on 01708 443333, or visit the website http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk.
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING IN ROMFORD
This is available at Romford YMCA in Rush Green. For more information please see the website http://www.yclimb.net/romford/
Friday, 16 December 2011
Crime and Punishment Talks Programme OFFER – ALL 6 TALKS AND ENTRY TO THE EXHIBITION FOR £17.95. |
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS
The Curious Case of Oldchurch Hospital’s Bogus Doctor Thursday 19th January 2012 - 6-7pm Dick Kirby, a former Flying Squad Officer now turned author, talks about one of his most astonishing cases - the investigation in 1991 which led to the arrest of a bogus doctor. | |
Homicide - How To Catch A Victorian Murderer Author Linda Rhodes shares local stories of true crimes from the Victorian era, before the discovery of DNA and fingerprinting. What evidence was used then to track down murderers? Thursday 26 January 2012 - 6-7pm | |
Wildlife Crime - 2 February 2012 – 6:30 – 7:30pm Ian Knox shares his experiences as a Wildlife Police Officer in Havering. | |
CSI Havering - 9th February 2012, 6-7pm Helen Windsor, Forensic Officer discusses the advances in forensics and the role it plays in catching criminals and successful court cases. | |
 | To Catch a Smuggler - Thursday, 23 February 2012, 6-7pm Steve Bridle, of HM Revenue and Customs provides an entertaining evening covering the history of smuggling to current day stories of smuggling techniques. |
A Fitting Punishment - Thursday, 8 March 2012 - 6-7pm Mike Hughes, author of ‘Judgment Impaired’ shares his experiences as a Police Officer whilst dealing with serious crime, the limitations of the legal system, the impact on the victim and the ineffectiveness of the judicial system. |
E-mail enquiries to
Registered Charity Number: 1093763
All talks are held at Havering Museum and refreshments will be served. Tickets are £3.50 each and can be purchased from the Museum in person or reserved by telephone. To reserve tickets telephone 01708 766 571. Payment must be made prior to each event. Cheques should be made payable to Havering Museum Ltd and sent to 19-21 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JU.curator@haveringmuseum.org.uk - www.haveringmuseum.org.uk
Bike Marking
THE BIKE’S FRAME IS MARKED WITH A UNIQUE CODE WITH ULTRAVIOLET INK. THE INK MOULDS TO THE FRAME ENSURING A PERMENENT MARK
THE CODE NUMBER IS THEN STORED ON A NATIONAL DATABASE WITH THE OWNER’S DETAILS. SHOULD YOUR BIKE BE STOLEN AND SUBSEQUENTLY RECOVERED, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO ITS OWNER STRAIGHT AWAY.
THIS IS A GREAT OPORTUNITY TO PERMANENTLY MARK YOUR BIKE AND IT’S FREE!
ON SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY AT
11AM IN ROMFORD MARKET
AS HAVERING IS ONE OF THE 13 IDENTIFIED
"BIKING BOROUGHS" WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT WE ARE ENCOURAGING CYCLISTS TO HAVE THEIR BIKES MARKED AND REGISTERED TO PREVENT CYCLE THEFT AND ENSURE STOLEN CYCLES ARE RESTORED TO OWNERSFREE!!! WE ARE WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH HAVERING MUSEUM’s NEW CRIME AND PUNISHMENT EXHIBITION WHICH RUNS FROM 14 JANUARY - 17 MARCH 2012. THE EXHIBITION COVERS CRIME AND PUNISHMENT FROM SAXON TIME HISTORY OF THE POLICE TO CURRENT DAY SMUGGLING IN HAVERING. THERE IS A GREAT HALF TERM ACTIVITY PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN, EVENING THEMED TALKS FOR THE ADULTS AND THE EXHIBITION IS VERY CREATIVE WITH LOT OF CRIME STORIES.
ONCE YOUR BIKES ARE MARKED PLEASE ENJOY THE EXHIBITION AT 19-21 HIGH STREET ROMFORD.
Thursday, 15 December 2011
BRENTWOOD ROAD GALLERY
Residents are invited to visit this excellent public art gallery in front of Frances Bardsley School. Forthcoming exhibitions include "I Never Said I had Answers" (23rd January - 10th February), an exhibition of textiles by "Material Girls" (20th Feb. - 2nd March) and a retrospective of work by Joanna Quinn (6th March - 30th March). The gallery is open to the public Wednesday-Friday 9am-4.30pm and on the second Saturday of every month 9am - 1pm. For more information please see the website http://www.fbsarts.co.uk or email: dhickey@francesbardsley.havering.sch.uk.
CHAMBER CONCERTS AT LANGTONS HOUSE
The Canteloupe Woodwind Trio will play at Langtons House on Thursday 19th January as part of the 2011/12 "Music for a Winter’s Night" series. The classical guitarist John Mills will play on Thursday 23rd February. Tickets are £13.50 (£9.50) usual concessions, available from Fairkytes Arts Centre in Billet Lane, Hornchurch, or by phone on 01708 456308. Credit cards are accepted.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AT HAVERING MUSEUM
Havering Hedgehogs group for children aged between 4-11 meets every Saturday between 12 noon and 1pm at Havering Museum in Romford High Street, offering arts and crafts activities and object hunts in the galleries. Annual membership is £10. The museum is run by the local voluntary charity Havering Museum Ltd.
Residents are invited to visit this excellent public art gallery in front of Frances Bardsley School. Forthcoming exhibitions include "I Never Said I had Answers" (23rd January - 10th February), an exhibition of textiles by "Material Girls" (20th Feb. - 2nd March) and a retrospective of work by Joanna Quinn (6th March - 30th March). The gallery is open to the public Wednesday-Friday 9am-4.30pm and on the second Saturday of every month 9am - 1pm. For more information please see the website http://www.fbsarts.co.uk or email: dhickey@francesbardsley.havering.sch.uk.
CHAMBER CONCERTS AT LANGTONS HOUSE
The Canteloupe Woodwind Trio will play at Langtons House on Thursday 19th January as part of the 2011/12 "Music for a Winter’s Night" series. The classical guitarist John Mills will play on Thursday 23rd February. Tickets are £13.50 (£9.50) usual concessions, available from Fairkytes Arts Centre in Billet Lane, Hornchurch, or by phone on 01708 456308. Credit cards are accepted.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AT HAVERING MUSEUM
Havering Hedgehogs group for children aged between 4-11 meets every Saturday between 12 noon and 1pm at Havering Museum in Romford High Street, offering arts and crafts activities and object hunts in the galleries. Annual membership is £10. The museum is run by the local voluntary charity Havering Museum Ltd.
Monday, 12 December 2011
M25 ROADWORKS
We understand that road widening on the anti-clockwise section between junctions 29-30 is scheduled until February 2012 and construction of the central reserve between the same junctions is scheduled between February and June 2012. More information is available from the contractors on 01708 256000 or online at
http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/5739.aspx
We understand that road widening on the anti-clockwise section between junctions 29-30 is scheduled until February 2012 and construction of the central reserve between the same junctions is scheduled between February and June 2012. More information is available from the contractors on 01708 256000 or online at
http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/5739.aspx
Park Protection
PARKS PROTECTION TEAM
Havering Council’s Parks Protection Team can be contacted on the mobile telephone number 07904 805 872 should you notice anything untoward going on in a Havering park.
Havering Council’s Parks Protection Team can be contacted on the mobile telephone number 07904 805 872 should you notice anything untoward going on in a Havering park.
HELP NATURE IN ROMFORD
The RSPB has produced a guide to how we can turn our gardens in to havens for wildlife to be enjoyed all year round. It is available on their website at http://www.rspb.olrg.uk/hfw.
NATURE CONSERVATION IN HAVERING
Havering won the Biodiversity category in the annual London in Bloom competition this year, for the work that the Council and partners do throughout the borough to promote nature conservation. The judges noted that in Havering "biodiversity is a consideration in everything that takes place, innovation is used in many schemes and the valuable natural assets are recognised". Many congratulations and thanks to staff across the Council and members of Friends of Parks groups, allotment societies and others on this excellent work.
The RSPB has produced a guide to how we can turn our gardens in to havens for wildlife to be enjoyed all year round. It is available on their website at http://www.rspb.olrg.uk/hfw.
NATURE CONSERVATION IN HAVERING
Havering won the Biodiversity category in the annual London in Bloom competition this year, for the work that the Council and partners do throughout the borough to promote nature conservation. The judges noted that in Havering "biodiversity is a consideration in everything that takes place, innovation is used in many schemes and the valuable natural assets are recognised". Many congratulations and thanks to staff across the Council and members of Friends of Parks groups, allotment societies and others on this excellent work.
KING EDWARD ROAD
The Council’s Highways Advisory Committee has agreed to see whether extra resident parking bays can be installed.
OAKLANDS AVENUE
The Council is to consult residents on the idea of converting the meter bays to Pay and Display.
HIGH STREET
esidents are to be consulted on the provision of Car Club parking bays as part of a pilot to test the idea out in Romford.
LODGE FARM PARK
Lodge Farm Park has been awarded a "silver gilt" award by the judges of London in Bloom in the Large Park of the Year category. This adds to the Green Flag which the park has already received for excellence in environmental standards again this year. Many thanks to the Council and to Friends of Raphael Park and Lodge Farm Park for this welcome success.
The Council’s Highways Advisory Committee has agreed to see whether extra resident parking bays can be installed.
OAKLANDS AVENUE
The Council is to consult residents on the idea of converting the meter bays to Pay and Display.
HIGH STREET
esidents are to be consulted on the provision of Car Club parking bays as part of a pilot to test the idea out in Romford.
LODGE FARM PARK
Lodge Farm Park has been awarded a "silver gilt" award by the judges of London in Bloom in the Large Park of the Year category. This adds to the Green Flag which the park has already received for excellence in environmental standards again this year. Many thanks to the Council and to Friends of Raphael Park and Lodge Farm Park for this welcome success.
Friday, 9 December 2011
Friday, 2 December 2011
MILL PATH
Shops backing on to Mill Path from Victoria Road have been asked by the Council to produce waste transfer notes detailing how they dispose of their waste to ensure that it is done correctly. All the flats backing on to the path have been written to reminding them of how household rubbish should be disposed of and signage has been put up to re-enforce this. Action is being taken with regard to fly tipping. Waste which is incorrectly disposed of will result in those responsible being fined.
GEORGE STREET
Thanks to residents for reporting a paint spillage on the pavement here. Unfortunately the spillage is gloss paint on tarmac and so a chemical application to remove it would only destroy the pavement. The Council has arranged for the spillage to be scrubbed more regularly by the mechanical sweeper to gradually resolve the problem.
BRIDGE CLOSE
The Council has consulted on proposals to further restrict parking in Bridge Close, following requests from local residents.
Shops backing on to Mill Path from Victoria Road have been asked by the Council to produce waste transfer notes detailing how they dispose of their waste to ensure that it is done correctly. All the flats backing on to the path have been written to reminding them of how household rubbish should be disposed of and signage has been put up to re-enforce this. Action is being taken with regard to fly tipping. Waste which is incorrectly disposed of will result in those responsible being fined.
GEORGE STREET
Thanks to residents for reporting a paint spillage on the pavement here. Unfortunately the spillage is gloss paint on tarmac and so a chemical application to remove it would only destroy the pavement. The Council has arranged for the spillage to be scrubbed more regularly by the mechanical sweeper to gradually resolve the problem.
BRIDGE CLOSE
The Council has consulted on proposals to further restrict parking in Bridge Close, following requests from local residents.
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