Collier Row news from Havering Council

Collier Row News

News and information about Collier Row from Havering Council

Week ending Friday 09 October 2015

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 Collier Row. Find out more about volunteering.

To volunteer please email your details to Pam Morris.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Havering Adult College is offering this one day course to enable learners to achieve this Level 2 qualification. The next course will be held on Wednesday 28 October, 9:15am – 5pm at the Bower Park Centre. The cost of the course is £62. Enquire about enrolment here.

More information on professional development

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.

On the beat with Collier Row Police

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

The next meeting is on Wednesday 2 December - public meeting

More information available here about Havering Park SNT.

Need a helping hand?

Family Mosaic runs monthly drop in sessions at Collier Row Early Children’s Centre. The next one is from 12noon – 4pm on Wednesday 7 October.

If you see something that needs improving in Collier Row 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.

Bus stop consultations

Consultations are currently underway regarding accessibility of bus stops at:

Avelon Road, Gobions Avenue and Highfield Road, Collier Row

Collier Row Lane, Collier Row

Details of the proposals can be found at Accessible Bus Stops. Comments on the proposals should be emailed to The Principal Highways Engineer, not later than Friday 16 October.

Cycle grant for St Patrick's School

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, in Collier Row, has received £2,050 from Transport for London for an initiative to create a small fleet of bikes for their pupils’ use during cycle training, to provide cycle storage at the school and run a cycle club for pupils.

Events in Collier Row

If you are running a community event in Collier Row, get free publicity by completing the online form here.

St Patrick's School stained glass window

New parents' visits

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, in Collier Row, is holding five sessions when parents of prospective pupils can visit the school on:

Monday 2 November at 1.30pm

Wednesday 4 November at 10am

Monday 9 November at 10am

Wednesday 11 November at 1.30pm and at 4.30pm

Book your place for a visit.

What's happening at Collier Row Library?

Find out more about Collier Row Library here.

Collier Row Community Group

This group organises the Collier Row Carnival, among other local events, and is always looking for new volunteers.

Find out more on Facebook.

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