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Cranham and Upminster News

News and information about Cranham and Upminster from Havering Council

Week ending Friday 16 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 Cranham and Upminster. Find out more about volunteering.

To volunteer please email your details to Pam Morris.

Remembrance Sunday

Upminster’s Remembrance Day Service and wreath laying ceremony will take place at the War Memorial, St Mary's Lane, Upminster on Sunday 8 November. The two minutes’ silence will take place at 11am.

Fly-tipping costs builder £4,289

Fly tipping Poynter Little Gerpins Lane 110714

Mr Liam Poynter, a builder of 70 Maxey Road, Dagenham, was engaged by a householder in Belvedere through the MyBuilder.com website, to complete some decorating work and remove waste.

On 11 July 2014, this waste, which included building and decorating products, a table, radiator cover and packaging material, was dumped in Little Gerpins Lane, Upminster a regular spot for fly-tipping. Havering’s officers found evidence at the scene, linking the waste to Mr Poynter.

At Barkingside Magistrates Court on 25 September 2015, Mr Poynter failed to attend but was found guilty and fined £3,000, with costs of £1,169 and a victim surcharge of £120, a total £4,289.

On the beat with Cranham and Upminster Police

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

The next meetings are:

Wednesday 14 October - drop in surgery

Thursday 15 October - drop in surgery

Wednesday 21 October - drop in surgery

Wednesday 4 November - public meeting

More information available here about Cranham SNT and Upminster SNT.

Language Classes for Children

Your children can start their language learning from the age of four at these courses run by the Europa Centre and Havering Adult College. French, Spanish and Italian are all on offer. For Primary aged children, these courses cost £180 for 30 weeks. Enquire about enrolment here.

More information on dates and times of the language classes here.

If you see something that needs improving in Cranham and Upminster 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.

Events in Cranham and Upminster

If you are running a community event in Cranham and Upminster, get free publicity by completing the online form here.

Quiz Night

Thinking caps on for a quiz night at Coopers Company and Coborn School, Upminster on Saturday 17 October from 7pm to 10.30pm. Book tickets and get more details by email.

The Old Chapel, St Mary’s Lane, Upminster.

The Leaning Walls of Rainham in Upminster

Professor John Burland, of Imperial College, London is the guest speaker at the Upminster Historic Environment Forum meeting on Tuesday 20 October, from 1pm until 2.30pm, at The Old Chapel, Upminster (pictured).

He will be talking about the work he has done on the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the leaning walls of St Helens and St Giles Church, Rainham.

Christmas Bazaar

Branfil Primary School Parent Teacher Association is holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 21 November from 11am until 2pm.

Try Nordic Walking

Havering Nordic Walkers Club is holding a free taster session on Saturday 17 October. The club also holds monthly ‘Learn to Nordic Walk’ sessions at Thames Chase Community Forest Visitors’ Centre in Pike Lane, Upminster. Regular Workout Walks, Ski Fit and Sunday Walkout sessions are also held. Book a place now.

Havering Board Gamers

Havering Board Gamers meet on the first, third and fifth Thursday of each month from 7.30pm until 10pm at Cranham Community Centre. Email Fran Snook for more details.

Upminster Camera Club

Upminster Camera Club meets every Tuesday from 7.45pm until 10pm at Cranham Community Centre.

What's on at Upminster Library?

Upminster Library has one meeting room available for hire as well as exhibition space for use by community groups. Find out more about Upminster Library 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.

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