DECEMBER 2016

Delivered by the Residents’ Association

THE BULLETINThe Voice of the Community

Harold Wood, Hill, ParkResidents’ Association

Season's Greetings

We wish all our deliverers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and aHappy New Year.

Fair Funding for Council Budgets?The financial challenges faced by the Council is not just about making difficult decisions withreduced resources, but doing so when the funding formula is so inherently unfair. Take forexample a house in Westminster worth £2.7m, the household would pay £755 per year inCouncil Tax and would receive government funding of £248 per head of population. Contrastthat with a house in Havering worth £270,000, which would pay £1,062 in Council Tax butreceive only £85 per head in government funding! In addition, by 2019 Havering will see itsgovernment grant reduce by 96% compared with a 59% cut in Westminster. Challenging thiswarped way of funding is an ongoing battle, but our focus is always to place the interests ofour residents’ first and foremost and to provide the best services we can within the resourcesavailable. More budget updates fromme over the coming months.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

Romleighs Car Parking UpdateFollowing complaints from residents with regards to appalling parking problems in theRomleighs area, Councillors and Officers visited this area and the Officers are recommendingthat a Residents Parking Scheme be implemented which will prevent students from theUniversity campus on the Kings Park Estate and commuters parking there. Consultationletters will be issued and the scheme being proposed is for the following roads: Lister Ave,Fleming Gardens, Bartholomew Drive, Chadwick Drive, Ormond Close, Whitmore Ave, WardGardens, Mason Drive, Nightingale Crescent.

Cllr DARRENWISE, Cllr BRIAN EAGLING, Cllr ALEX DONALD

A Great Community SpiritWe would like to thank the following formaking a donation towards the ChristmasLights on the lamp columns in Station Roadthis year as without them this would nothave been possible.Bamboo GardensBombay PalaceDelaney's PropertiesHaart Estate AgentHarold Wood Funeral ServicesHarold Wood Neighbourhood CentreHarold Wood Post OfficeHarold Wood TravelNicky NewsagentRedden Court SchoolRainbow Trust Charity ShopSt Peter's ChurchStation Tuck ShopThe Chippy (Fish & Chips)Williams Bakery

Extra Parking SpacesWe are pleased to inform you that there arenow more parking spaces available in HaroldWood Park via entrance from Harold View.This was made possible from the PlanningObligation money that was obtained fromthe new Kings Park Development.

Cllr BRIAN EAGLING

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Cllr ALEX DONALDCllr DARRENWISECllr BRIAN EAGLING

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Solar Farm inDagnam ParkAs councillors for Harold Wood wehave been discussing views withour residents and others includingthe 'Friends of Dagnam Park'committee when visiting the sitewith regards to the proposed solarpark that the council is consultingupon for Dagnam Park which issituated in our neighbouring ward(Gooshays).We are concerned that theproposal will impact the localenvironment, the wildlife, the deerand will be an intrusion on thegreen belt which this council soproudly claims to be one of its keyattributes.Whilst we believe there may beeconomic benefits over the longterm with Solar Panels, our viewon this occasion for this particularsite is that the council should lookat other alternative options.

Cllrs Eagling, Wise, Donald

Christmas CarolsHarold Park Baptist Church isinviting you for Christmas carolsand great company this festiveseason. Get those vocal chordsworking and join the wonderful

congregation for this festive get-together on Sunday 18thDecember at 2.30pm at thechurch on Harold Court Road.

Cllr ALEX DONALD

Harold WoodMethodistChurchWe warmly invite you to join usfor the following special events: -Sun Dec 11th at 4.00pm -Christingle Service - a familyevent for all ages Sun Dec 18th at4.00pm - Carols by Candlelight -come and find the carolsdecorating the Christmas trees inthe church. Sun Dec 25th at 10am- for Christmas Morning Worship.Harold Wood Methodist Church,Gubbins Lane.

O Come All YeFaithful!Yes, Christmas time is definitelyalmost upon us once again, andthat means a special St. Peter’sChurch ‘Men’s Lunch’ in HaroldWood is planned. Tuesday 6thDecember is the date at 11:30. All

being well, our very good friends -Harold Court School Choir willonce again entertain us with carolsand Christmas songs. So, after ourChristmas lunch we can lookforward to some festivemusic.Our Christmas lunch is alwayspopular, so please book your placea.s.a.p. by phone to St. Peter’sWelcomeDesk on 01708 342080, oremail:welcome.desk@stpetersharoldwood.org, or visit the website:www.stpetersharoldwood.org.(type ‘Men’s Lunch’ into the searchbox).On behalf of all the ‘Men’s Lunch’Team, we send you Every Blessingfor this Christmas time. JulianHarris, Chris Knowles and all theMen’s Lunch Team.

FootballFacilities inHaveringWe recently learned of the plight oflocal kids’ football clubs who useBretons fields, Upper RainhamRoad. Many local residents havechildren playing without adequatefacilities. A proposal had beensuggested to convert a disused

stable block into a changing roomwith toilet facilities and we will belooking into this as we feel that thisis an underdeveloped andmuchused part of our area. - John Stone.

Christmas LightsAs we look forward to Christmasmany local homes get into thespirit with magnificentChristmas Lights many peopleflock into the area to see themwith their children.One local property in particularwho also use the opportunity toraise cash for the excellentGreat Ormond Street Children’sHospital is in Herbert Road,Emerson Park. Go along and seethe wonderful display and pleaseleave some cash for theChildren’s Hospital.

Tree RootsI received reports of tree roots fromthe public pavement intrudingonto people’s properties in theHarold Park area. If you areexperiencing tree roots affectingyour property, please get in touchand a senior arborist will be askedto make a house visit.

Cllr ALEX DONALD

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Sub-AquaDiving ClubHavering/Ilford Branch of BritishSub-Aqua Club (next to Harold Hillswimming pool) welcome traineeand experienced drivers to a veryfriendly club with varied diveprogramme and social calendar.Come for a try dive at £15 (to bededucted from your newmembership should you join).Call BarryWingrave on 01708725165 orwebsite:www.bsac49.org.uk email:enquiries@bsac49.org.uk

WebsiteImprovementsI am liaising with the IT team at theCouncil to helpmake their websiteeasier for all to use. Please checkout the new design and let theteam know your thoughts,suggestions and general feedbackby clicking on “Take our survey” atwww.havering.gov.uk.

Cllr ALEXDONALD

TABLETSand their sideeffectsReaching 90, I’ve been inundatedwith birthday cards, well, over fiftyat least, andmost of them original.At this age, one has an excuse fornot remembering things, such asall those who were kind enough tosent cards. Having received aSamsung Tablet for my birthday, Ithought I’d sign up for Facebook, ifonly to send a general thank you toat least all those on Facebook whosent good wishes. Once I’d figuredout how to send amessage, I thenhad to find out how to stop beingpestered by strange people whowanted to “bemy friend” Thereseems to be an urgent need tocommunicate. One is constantlybeing nagged to sign petitions, buythings, or comment on howmuchone “likes” some inane piece on acelebrity one has never heard of.Do we really need to be in touch24/7, whymust I givemy opinionon everything? I’mwondering ifthe social media is really for me, Ithink I’ll write to those who sentcards.

Dennis Goodwin

VolunteerTrusteesWe are looking for volunteers tobecome Trustees to oversee therunning of a residential CareHome, specialising in Dementia,we are part of a well- knownRegistered Charity. The home isbased in Dagenham, a short walkfromDagenhamHeathway tubestation.We are seeking persons withbackgrounds in Human Resources,Marketing, IT, The Health Service,Business skills or just people whopossess good common sense. Ifthis applies to you why not comeand talk to us.For further information or todiscuss what would be involvedplease emailgbh.barnes@yahoo.com Ortelephone 01708 440169. TheAbbeyfield East London Extra CareSociety Ltd.

TravellersI recently witnessed a large numberof travellers setting up camp at theAustin hotel on the A127. Iimmediately contacted Cllr Eagling

and passed on the information,even though it was not part of hisresponsibility. I’m glad to say thatby lunchtime the following day thesite had been clearedwith theassistance of Police and the tons ofrubbish that had appearedovernight was being cleared.Thanks to Councillor Eagling s swiftintervention, another unauthorisedsite was unable to establish itselfwithin the Borough. Once againthanks Brian!

Ron Fennell

Camborne Ave/Gooshays DriveUpdateWewould like to remind residentsin Camborne Ave and GooshaysDrive whom have the long vehiclecrossovers up to their propertiesthat they should not be parking onthe crossovers during theoperational times of the yellow linerestrictions between the hours of10.30am to 11.30am as youmay beliable and receive a Penalty ChargeNotice (PCN) as these are deemedto be part of the public highway.

Cllr DARRENWISE

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‘Design aChristmas Card’Competition atCorbets TeySchool

Pinney Talfourd teamed up withlocal special needs school CorbetsTey School for their ‘Design aChristmas Card 2016’Competition this month.Brandon Riches, aged 13 won firstprize with a cute design ofRudolph complete with baubles

for earrings. It will now be usedfor Pinney Talfourd’s Christmascard and Brandon will receive atoy of his choice at a specialschool assembly.The Bulletin were also delightedto offer a prize to the runner upZack Cassidy, aged 10 for hischeerful snowman.

Client ServicesPartner,Catherine Polli,said “Thank youto everyone at theschool for yourtime and effort.The children’sdesigns arealways brilliantand this year didnot disappoint.We are alsodelighted thatThe Bulletin hasdonated a prize

again this year as there are alwaysso many great entries it is hard tochoose just one winner.”Pinney Talfourd will also give adonation to the school for theirhelp in organising this annualevent.

c2c UpdateFollowingnumerousconcernsraised byrail users,24 newcarriageswill bedeliveredto c2c’sEast HamDepot

where they will be tested beforebeing pressed into service. Longertrains between Thurrock andLondon will be introduced, withat least three trains doubled inlength to eight carriages at peaktimes. The 24 British-builtcarriages, which have beenconstructed by Bombardier attheir factory in Derby, wereordered by c2c in April. Moreseating capacity will beintroduced before Christmas,with the final phase ofimprovements set to coincidewith a new peak-time timetableas from Monday 9th January2017.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

WingletyeBridgeRegular reports of collisionsbetween vehicles on this narrowbridge keep coming in and we arestill trying to find a suitablesolution, so far the railwaycompany will not extend thebridge nor remove the narrow,and I think dangerous, footpath.We have had proposals for one-way traffic controlled by lightsand speed humps to slow trafficnone of which seemed to pleaseeveryone. Let us have your viewsso we can seek another solution.

Laurance Garrard

Thames ChaseThe forest in autumn is full ofcolour and fruits – a beautifultime of year before the winterfrosts change the trees into bareskeletons. During half termPumpkins donated by Waitrosewere carved by children into scaryfaces to light the spooky walksthrough the Forest.Events at the Forest Centre during

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December include:Friday 9th December –discovering Thames Chase coffeemorning from 10.30am. Enjoysharing your memories of thecountryside as we explore thedevelopment of the Forest.Sunday 11th December – acelebration of winter andChristmas traditions whilstwalking through the Forest andthen enjoy refreshments in thecafe whilst listening to the NorthOckendon Hand bell Ringersfrom 2pm. The afternoon will endwith Carols with Upminster andCranham Churches Together at3.00pm.Friday 16th December – creamtea with Christmas music 2.30-4.30pm (Booking essential)Sunday 18th December –Christmas market with craft andproduce stalls and music. 10am-3pm.More information on the websitewww.thameschase.org.uk

U.C.R.A CoachOutingsThe members of the Upminsterand Cranham residentsAssociation Social Committee(coach outings) would like to wishall their patrons a very happy

Christmas & peaceful New Year.We are very grateful for yourongoing support and hope to runa full programme of coach trips in2016 which will be featured in theBulletin next year.

Christmas TreeFestivalUpminster Methodist Church willbe holding its annual ChristmasTree Festival between the 3rd and11th of December. In its sixth yearthe theme this year is “Let’sCelebrate” and we have invitedlocal schools and organisationsfrom the church and communityto decorate trees for this eventusing this idea.The opening times are Saturdays10-5pm, Sundays 2-5pm andWeekdays 2-6pm.The Festival opens on Saturday3rd December at 10am and therewill be refreshments available allday. In the church halls there willbe a Christmas Market with craftand charity stalls selling cards,gifts, cakes and other festivegoods. Entrance is free: donationsto our chosen charities.For more details, please contact

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CranhamCommunityCentreThe community centre has lots ofactivities for all ages - Dancing,keep fit, table tennis, Pilates,Yoga, darts, games afternoon, artclasses, indoor bowls, dogtraining and lots more. Rooms arealso available for hire formeetings, parties, quizzes etc. Ifyou want to start your own groupgive us a call.Come along make new friendsand see all that is on offer. Pleasecontact us on 01708 220941.

Shirley WardToursJan 2017, Thu 12: EnglishNational Ballet, LondonColiseum: Giselle. Matinee; BestDress Circle Seats £58. Coachdeparts 10.30 for free time inLondon Pre Ballet.May 2017, Thu 4th: New ComedyMusical “The Girls”, by GaryBarlow + Tim Firth. Based on

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Gaynes SchoolPrize-givingAs Deputy Mayor I presented theprizes at Gaynes School for lastyear’s Year 11 students. It waspleasing to see so many studentsreceiving awards for achievement,progress and effort. 99% of allleavers had either gone on tofurther education,apprenticeships or employment,which is a very credible result. Itwas also good to be entertainedby some accomplished musicians.Well done to the Head teacher,the Governors and all staff.

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Temporary IceRink ApprovedAs part of the festive season, atemporary ice rink has beenapproved for Romford market foreveryone to enjoy. Get your skateson before 15th January whateveryour skill level and get involved inthe seasonal fun!

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Christmas at theQueen’s TheatrePinney Talfourd has once againteamed up with Queens TheatreHornchurch to host ‘Christmas atthe Queens’ on Tuesday 6December (11am – 1pm).We are delighted that the DawnChorus have once again agreed tojoin us in singing a range ofupbeat Christmas songs including“Let it Snow” and “Jingle Bells”.There will be a raffle in aid of theQueens Theatre charitable trustand Pinney Talfourd’s own charityof the year, Motor NeuroneDisease Association (South Essexbranch).Finally, after all the excitement

you are welcome to stay for acoffee and cakes courtesy ofPinney Talfourd.This event has attracted a fullhouse every year so call theQueens Theatre Box Office on01708 443333 to reserve yourspace early or visitwww.pinneytalfourd.co.uk formore details. P.S. Christmasjumpers and Santa hats arewelcome.

This is HaveringThe Councilhas producedfantasticstatistics onthe "demo-graphic andsocio-economicprofile ofHavering" i.e.givingpopulation

profile, household profile andeconomic profile. I have left acopy of this at Upminster Libraryfor your perusal. It is well worth aread.If you cannot get to the library,please contact me on 07721 780372 and I will get a copy to you.

Cllr RON OWER

Dog FoulingPenaltiesDog fouling continues to be aproblem that not only leaves a nastymess but can be a danger to health.While most dog owners are veryresponsible and do pick up aftertheir pets, there are some whochoose to ignore the rules –

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MacmillanCoffee MorningT. Cribb & Sons had a verysuccessful coffee morning in aidof Macmillan. In fact, it was anALL DAY event as people werearriving constantly from 9.30am -4.00pm!! We were overwhelmedby the offers of cakes and cookiesand even raffle prizes that wereceived in the days running up tothe event. The people of Cranhamwere so generous and we evenhad one lady come back to helpme wash up and tidy the officewhich was most appreciated! – Astaggering £343.10 was raised andis being banked by my 88-year-old mother! We deal with manyfamilies in our work who withoutthe help from Macmillan wouldprobably not get through such adistressing time. It is, therefore, acharity close to our hearts! If youneed any more information,please do not hesitate to contactme.Jan Nash - T. Cribb & Sons -01708 259097

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Hornchurch F.C.Please note the following homefixtures this month:Saturday 10th Ware Kick Off 3pmTuesday 13th 7.45pm WithamTown.Boxing Day 26th Aveley Kick Offat 3pm and on Saturday 7thJanuary. Waltham Abbey Kick Offat 3 pm. Please keep in touch withtheir web sitewww.afchornchurch.com.Go and support your local team.

Thurrock MaleVoice ChoirThe Thurrock Male Voice Choirwill be holding a concert onSaturday 3rd December at theUpminster Methodist Church,commencing at 7.30pm. as part ofthe Christmas Tree Festival.Tickets, at £10 each, can beobtained from Ray Hare. Tel.01708 223218.

Trinity ChurchEventsChristmas Market at TrinityChurch, Station Road, Upminster,

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Windmill QuizNightCan I please inform readers thatthe annual Quiz Night, in aid ofour Windmill will take place onSaturday 18th Feb, at the mainhall, St Laurence Church, 7.00pmfor 7.30pm. Cost is £6, bring yourown food and drink - Stephenand Gillian Roome will be ourquiz masters as before. This isalways a popular event, so pleasephone or e-mail me (see p22 forcontact details) to reserve yourspace.

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EmersonPark Teammemberrode over100 milesin theL’Etapeone-dayrace, andothermembersrode toParis last

year and the Alps this year showingthat cycling not only helps withfitness but also a great socialatmosphere.

LOCAL FUTURE EVENTSDECEMBER7 Wednesday – Harold Wood Evening W.I.

are holding their Christmas Social, ticketswill apply and need to be purchasedbefore the event, for further details pleasecall Joanne on 0787 5670419. Meetingsare held at the War Memorial Hall inGubbins Lane 7.30 for 7.45 pm start.

9 Friday – RSPB Havering Local Groupwill hold their Christmas Social inHornchurch Library at 7.30 pm for 7.45 pmstart. A time for exchanging Christmascards, chatting, a quiz, a raffle and ofcourse the buffet supplied by all of ourmembers. It’s a fun evening andentrance is FREE. All meetings takeplace upstairs in the Meeting Room atHornchurch Library, Hornchurch.

10 Saturday – RSPB Havering Local Groupare holding a Christmas Ramble atRainhamMarsh Reserve.Come and join us for a gentle stroll

around our local RSPB reserve to enjoythe views, fresh air and see some birds atthe same time. Our local reserve with itsmodern visitor centre which has a café,gift shop and toilets. We meet in thereserve car-park, off New Tankhill Road,Purfleet at 10.00 am. For moreinformation call Mike Hughes on 01708250585 oremail: mich@el-hughes.wanadoo.co.uk.

12 Monday – Romford & District HistoricalSociety meet at myplace, 343 DagnamPark Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, RM39EN. Acess from 7.30 pm Meeting 8 pmto 9.30 pm, are holding their ChristmasSocial.

12 Monday – Havering Essex Wildlife Trusthave an illustrated talk on Birds andWildlife in Trinidad and Tobago byTony Loveless. Meetings are held inHornchurch Library 1st floor meetingroom, at 7.45 pm. Requested donation£2.50 including Light refreshments. Formore information from Joy Emerson on01708 440297.

13 Tuesday NADFAS Havering welcomesback Dr David Bostwick with a Christmastalk ‘Deck the Hall – Yuletide Customsand Traditions’. Coffee from 10.00 am.Lecture at 10.45 am. Visitors welcome at£8. Meetings held at The New WindmillHall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, RM142QH. Further details of forthcominglectures, speakers and visits can be foundat www.haveringdfas.org.uk

13 Tuesday Upminster HorticulturalSociety – Soft Fruit a talk by Mike Abel.His talk will cover propagation andplanting, pruning and training, diseasecontrol, etc.The talk will take place in theNew Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane,Upminster from 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm.Doors open at 7.15 pm. Entrance is Freeto members, non-members are verywelcome for a fee of £2.00. For furtherinformation on Upminster HorticulturalSociety see our websitewww.upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.ukorinfo@upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.uk

14 Wednesday – Music Evenings atHornchurch Library - A Programme ofSeasonal Music & Readings. As always,this evening's yuletide programmecontains a diverse mix of seasonal itemsfrom this and other countries, a variety of

music associated with Christmas, as wellas readings of poetry and prose inspiredby the festive season. All the team willjoin proceedings with their own personalcontributions to the evening and therewill be an extended interval, duringwhich hot punch with mince pies will beconsumed. The evening will be held inthe 1st Floor Meeting Room, HornchurchLibrary at 7.30pm finishing around9.30pm. Admission is free of charge but anominal contribution will cover theinterval refreshments. For more detailscall Stephen on 01708 470670 or emailsraindle@aol.comThe spring 2017 programme willcommence on Wednesday 18th January.

15 Thursday – Upminster Wine & SocialClub. We are a fun group with an interestin wine appreciation and enjoying manysocial events. We hold meetings everythird Thursday of the month with avariety of speakers and a wine tasting.Meetings are held in the Cranham SocialHall, Front Lane, Cranham; start 8 pm.For more information contact MaureenJasper on 01708 223956, or simply comealong on the night.

16 Friday – Havering Antique andCollectors Club meet at theNeighbourhood Centre, Gubbins Lane,Harold Wood, 7.30 pm for 8 pm start areholding their Christmas Party.(Members and their Guests Only). Forfurther details please call our ChairmanMrs Jan Halsey on 01708 373574.

17 Saturday – Havering Singers Eventholding a Christmas Concert joined bythe Choir of Suttons Primary School. A

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concert of traditional and contemporarymusic to celebrate Christmas. Start 7 pm.at St. Michael’s Church, Main Road,Gidea Park, RM2 5EL. Seasonalrefreshments available in the hallafterwards. Ticket prices £10 Adults / £5Children aged 5-17 / Sponsor Patronsreceive a £1 Discount on AdvertisedPrices. Please visit our Performance pageon the website –www.haveringsingers.org.uk - for moreinformation.

17 Saturday – Stewart Avenue Allotmentsare holding their Christmas Event 11 am– 2 pm.

17 Saturday- Concert of varied Christmasmusic at All Saints Church at 7.30pm.This will be followed by mulled wine andmince pies in the Vestry Hall. Tickets £6.Contact Helene on 01708 225 629 or payat the door. Please come and join us.

JANUARY 2017HAPPY NEW YEAR!3 Tuesday - Oglethorpe Women’s

Institute are holding a Social Eveningwith a Chinese Auction. Our meetings areheld at Cranham Social Hall, 103 FrontLane, RM14 1XL at 7.45 pm. Visitors arewelcome.

4 Wednesday – Harold Wood Evening W.I.have a Fun Games Evening held at theWar Memorial Hall in Gubbins Lane 7.30for 7.45 pm start. Visitors are welcomeentrance is £2.50, which includesrefreshments. For more details pleasering Joanne on 0787 5670419.

6 Friday – Coffee & Conversation morningre-opens at 10.30 – 12.30 pm at CranhamSocial Hall, 103 FrontLane, RM14 1XL. Entrance £2, this

includes refreshment and as much cakeas you want!

7 Saturday - The Havering Branch of theEast of London Family History Societyhold meetings first Saturday of everymonth at Trinity Church, Station Road,Upminster RM14 2SJ doors open at 1pmmeeting starts at 2pm. The ComputerGroup meets at the same venue 11am –1pm. Teas and coffees can be purchased.Members and visitors welcome to eitheror both.

9 Monday – Essex Wildlife Trust HaveringGroup have an illustrated talk by LindseyJones from “the friends of West HamPark” on her recordings of the wildlife ofWest Ham Park. Meetings are held onthe 1st floor meeting room inHornchurch Library at 8 pm to 9.45 pm.Donation of £2.50 to help cover hall hire,includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Formore information please contact JoyEmerson on 01708 440297.

10 Tuesday Upminster HorticulturalSociety – AGM and Langtons Gardens :History and Restoration - Nigel Oxley.Following our AGM, Nigel, HistoricBuildings and Landscapes Officer atHavering Council, will tell us about thehistory and recent restoration anddevelopment of Langtons Gardens inHornchurch.The talk will take place inthe New Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane,Upminster from 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm.Doors open at 7.15 pm. Entrance is Freeto members, non-members are verywelcome for a fee of £2.00. For furtherinformation on Upminster HorticulturalSociety see our websitewww.upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.ukorinfo@upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.uk

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Local AuthorLocal resident Peter Larner haspublished his eleventh novel‘Deathbed Betrayal’ the fifth bookin his Jack Daly series of mysteries.‘An old friend of the Daly family ismurdered in a crowded Romfordbetting shop and yet there are nowitnesses. The police areconvinced that this is a vigilantekilling of a paedophile and theonly way to prove them wrong isfor amateur sleuth Jack Daly tofind out who killed BernieWoolaston and why.Not everybody is who they seem inthis follow-up to Larner’s best-selling novel DeathbedConfessions, which is being re-released too.Peter Larner has lived locally fornearly 30 years and the two bookswill be on sale at Swan Books inUpminster and through Amazon.

Christmas at StPeter's, HaroldWoodThursday 8th Dec: ChristmasPantomime. The Night BeforeChristmas Saltmine TheatreCompany. 7.30pm.Tickets (in advance) £7.

Saturday 17th Dec and Sunday18th: Carols by Candlelight. Band,orchestra, singers.Advent carols- Children'sChristmas Service- Youth Q&A.Christmas Eve Christingles-Midnight Communion- Carolsinging- Christmas DayCelebration- Watchnight.Full details:www.stpetersharoldwood.org tel:01708 342080.

Harold WoodRemembersResidents, Councillors, veteranswearing medals and local groupswere out in force at the HaroldWood Memorial Hall onRemembrance Sunday whenwreaths were laid in remembranceof those service personnel wholost their lives during conflicts ofthe World War.Wreaths were laid by the RoyalBritish Legion, the MetropolitanPolice, the Trustees of theMemorial Hall and the HaroldWood Residents Association and ashort service was celebrated bylocal Vicar David Banting of StPeter’s Church.Harold Wood ward Councillor

Darren Wise and Alex Donaldattended the service whilst CllrBrian Eagling was undertakingremembrance duties elsewhere asthe former Mayor.

Bass GuitaristWantedZiatika Essex who play 50s, 60sand 70s music with monies madeat gigs going to St Francis Hospiceor other charities need a Bassplayer. If you are a retired BassGuitarist and can rehearse everyFriday afternoon, we would like tohear from you. Telephone Barryon 01708 501 910 or 07879 697597.

Jack and theBeanstalkAll Saints Players next productionis “Jack and the Beanstalk”written by Alan Frayn.Follow Jack on his adventureswho sells the family cow for a bagof beans. But the beans are magicbeans which lead Jack to a Giantscastle high in the clouds, wherehe finds untold wealth but theGiant who wants to keep all thegold. “Jack and the Beanstalk” will

be staged at All Saints ChurchHall, Ardleigh Green Road,Hornchurch, RM11 2LG (next toHavering College).Performances on Thursday,Friday and Saturday 19/20/21January 2017 at 8.00pm (Doorsopen 7.30pm) Matineeperformance Saturday 2.30pm(Doors open 2.00pm)Tickets are priced at £ 5.00 andare available from 01708 725077or to reserve a ticket e-mailboxoffice@allsaintsplayers.org.uk

S & A WeddingShopThe Christmas Shop at thisfantastic Aladdin’s Cave of goodiesrear of High House GardensCentre, Corbets Tey Village isopen. Further details please seetheir ad on page 10.

Veterans ofWarJames from The Only Way Is Essexwho has his business Lockie'sKitchen in our arcade hasgenerously donated lovely suitsand shirts to the charity shop,Veterans of War in 28 QuadrantArcade, Market Place, Romford.

ChristmasHobby ReindeerFollowing our successful hobbyhorse making event come alongand make your very own reindeerto ride around the park. Completewith antlers, a red nose and jinglebells. Saturday the 10th Decemberfrom 1:00pm - 3:00pm at theIngrebourne Valley Visitor Centre,Squadron’s Approach,Hornchurch RM12 6DF.

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