Can you help at Collier Row Library?
Collier Row Library is looking for volunteers to work alongside
staff.
Volunteers can help with everything from
creating exciting book displays to shelf stacking, to helping with baby-bounce
events or teaching people how to use computers and iPads right through to
fundraising or helping libraries reach more people.
See what we are looking for here and sign up here to register your interest.
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 Saturday 5 March - public meeting
More information available here about Havering Park SNT.
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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.
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Collier Row Community Group
This group organises the Collier Row Carnival, and
other local events, and is always looking for new volunteers.
Find out more on Facebook.
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Council consults on two per cent Council Tax
rise
Collier Row residents and business people are encouraged to comment on proposals to increase Council Tax to fund care for elderly and vulnerable adults before
the deadline of Tuesday 2 February. The current consultation is separate to the budget consultation which closed in December last year.
This new consultation has been launched after a £10.8 million cut in government grant to Havering for next year.
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 Get Up and Running
Aimed at beginners or those looking to get back
into jogging and running, Up and Running offers you free support and advice to
get you on your way. All you need is a pair of trainers. Register to receive information about
free running groups and learn to run sessions, the free couch to 5K running app
and more.
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Competition for winning leftovers
Here’s your chance to win either a Kenwood 3-in-1 Blender, Mill
& Smoothie Maker or a Cookworks handheld blender, to help you create all
those yummy Love
Food Hate Waste soups and smoothies with your ripe or excess fruit and
vegetables.
All you have to do is post a picture of a dish that you create
with your lovely leftovers, along with the recipe, on to Havering
Love Food Hate Waste Facebook page so that they can be shared. The winning
dish will be judged on creativity, variety of leftover items, and ease of
cooking.
Photos and recipes to be posted on to the site by 5pm on Friday 29
January 2016.
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Charity Quiz Night
A charity Quiz Night, in aid of St Francis Hospice, is being
held at Collier Row Catholic Club, Lowshoe Lane, Collier Row, RM5 2AP on Saturday
20 February, 7pm – 11.30pm, admission £5. Book tickets by email.
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 At the heart of Collier Row
The North Romford Community Centre
in Clockhouse Lane hosts a large number of community groups from pre-school
playgroup to badminton and from wine circle club to keep fit classes. See the full programme of events.
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 English Folk
Dance Group
The English Folk Dance Group meets at North Romford Community
Centre every Tuesday, 1.45pm – 3.45pm and is looking for new members.
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 What's happening at Collier Row Library?
Regular groups:
Every Friday
10.30am - noon and 1.30pm - 3.30pm Knit and
Natter
Second Monday of each month
6.30pm - 8pm, Reading Group
First Thursday of each month
11am - 12.30pm Reading Group
Find out more about Collier Row Library here.
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