Safety first at school

Harold Wood Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) is doing extra patrols at Harold Court Primary School after complaints from residents and parents about parking being dangerous for pedestrians and other road users.

Cooking Skills – For Entertaining

Havering Adult College is offering this five week course to enable learners to develop confidence in the kitchen and create delicious meals for guests. The course will start on Wednesday 4 November, 7:15pm – 9:15pm at Redden Court School. The cost of the course is £50, with an extra £10 for resources. Enquire about enrolment here.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at a nearby Harold Hill address and is currently on bail.  

Light up your home

Harold Wood Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) is reminding residents to use timers on lights and radios to make homes look lived in now that the nights are drawing in.

The peak time for burglaries is between 4pm and 8pm during the winter months. Lights and radios can deter criminals from breaking in as they prefer empty houses.

Free home security survey

The SNT will also provide tailored advice on how to secure your home with a free security survey. Email them to make an appointment.

On the beat with Harold Wood Police

Each police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) holds meetings where the public can attend, ask questions and get crime prevention advice:

Saturday 17 October - drop in surgery

Saturday 24 October - drop in surgery

More information available here about Harold Wood SNT.

You can follow Harold Wood SNT on Twitter here or  Havering Police on Facebook here.

Weekend GPs’ service in Havering

Did you know that GPs in Havering have opened a weekend service? Local GPs are ready and waiting to see you from 12noon - 5pm on Saturday and 12noon - 4pm on Sunday.

Weekend GP appointments are easy and convenient, so if you are unwell or injured and can’t get to see your own GP during the week – call us this weekend. 

Any patient registered with a Havering GP can call to book an appointment direct on 020 3770 1888. Phone lines are open from 9am - 3pm on both days. 

Harold Wood Station work

Crossrail is currently working on building a new footbridge at this station.

Click for further details of Crossrail's work and how it may impact on your journey.

What's happening at Harold Wood Library?

Find out more about Harold Wood Library here.

Poppy Appeal collectors wanted

If you have a couple of hours to spare and wish to volunteer to help the Royal British Legion then your offer will be welcomed by the Poppy Appeal team in Harold Wood. Find out more about volunteering.

To volunteer please email your details to Pam Morris. 

Remembrance Sunday

Rainham’s Remembrance Day Service and wreath laying ceremony will take place at the War Memorial, Harold Wood on Sunday 8 November. The two minutes’ silence will take place at 11am.

Events in Harold Wood

If you are running a community event in Harold Wood get free publicity by completing the online form here.

Run for fun and Mayor’s charities

If you’re looking to keep fit and help a worthy cause at the same time this Fun Run on Sunday 18 October, from 11am, is for you.

Going through Paiges Wood and Harold Wood Park the run will raise money for the Mayor of Havering’s charities, which are First Steps and The Queen’s Hospital Special Care Baby Unit.

More information on how to enter is available by email here.

Havering Singers at St Peter’s Church

Havering Singers’ Autumn Concert will take place at St Peter’s Church, Harold Wood on Saturday 14 November from 7.30pm. Buy your tickets online now.

Road works alert

Until Sunday 15 November Transport for London is reducing the A127 to a single lane in each direction at the Ardleigh Green bridge, which may cause delays at the Squirrels Heath Road traffic lights. Sign up here for a weekly email update on travel issues in Havering.

Green points for swims

You can use 1,120 of your Green Points to pay for a junior swim at Central Park Leisure Centre in Harold Hill and at Hornchurch Sports Centre.

Check out the website for other activities available. 

If you see something that needs improving in Harold Wood please report it using the Council’s online forms.

The forms cover a wide range of issues from fly-tipping to potholes. Completing the correct form sends it direct to the right people to deal with that issue.