Let's make Harold Wood blooming lovely
Following
outstanding success in winning 47 prizes at last year's London in Bloom awards, the borough will compete at national
level in the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Britain in Bloom competition 2016
Britain
in Bloom is an opportunity for everyone in Harold Wood to get involved either
by joining or starting community projects or simply by making your own home as
beautiful as possible. Find out how
you can help here.
Keep up to date with all the different ways to
get involved by visiting and liking our Facebook page, Britain in Bloom Havering, and Britain in
Bloom Havering on Instagram.
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Harold Wood Library is looking for volunteers to work alongside
staff.
Volunteers can help with everything from
creating exciting book displays to shelf stacking, from 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.
A127 lane
reopens during daytime
The
eastbound lane which was closed as part of the Ardleigh Green Bridge
replacement, will now be open during daytime working. This should continue
until June.
Lanes
on the A127 may still be closed overnight to allow work to take place as part
of this scheme.
Access
to the A127 from Bryant Avenue, Harold Wood will close for around eight
weeks from mid-April while essential utility works are carried out.
Lane
closure for road surface testing
Working
with the Transport Research Laboratory, TfL will be
carrying out road surface testing on the A127 on the evening of Wednesday 13
April.
The
A127 will be closed eastbound from Hall Lane from 9pm until 5am on Thursday
14 April. There will be no through route from Gallows Corner to the
M25, however local access will be maintained.
During the surface testing works, the diversion
from Gallows Corner to the M25 will be via the A12.
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 On the beat with Harold Wood Police
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Meeting the public
Each police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) hold
meetings where the public can attend, ask questions, and get crime prevention
advice. More information available here about Harold Wood SNT.
Wednesday 6 April - drop-in surgery
Friday 15 April - drop-in surgery
Wednesday 20 April - drop-in surgery
Thursday 28 April - drop-in surgery
Friday 6 May - drop-in surgery
Saturday 14 May - drop-in surgery
You can follow Harold Wood SNT on Twitter here or
Havering
Police on Facebook here.
Harold Wood Station
From April until
June, work will begin on refurbishing the existing ticket hall, and the
temporary ticket hall in the car park will come into use.
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 Street light not working?
Seen a pothole?
Our website gives you a simple way to access
whatever you need – from planning applications to swimming pool opening times –
on your computer, tablet or smartphone, at a time that suits you. If you
don’t have your own device, you can log on at your local library, where staff
will be on hand to offer help.
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 Let us know
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.
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Party for the Queen's Birthday
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 90th
birthday, on
Sunday 12 June 2016,
Communities across Havering can be part of
this national celebration by organising a neighbourhood street party. Street parties are a great part of British life and an opportunity for
communities to come together and celebrate national occasions. The deadline for street party applications is Friday 29 April.
Find out more about street parties in Havering here.
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 What's happening at Harold Wood Library?
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New Library opening hours
Monday and Tuesday closed; Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday 10am – 4pm; Thursday 2pm - 8pm.
Wine appreciation
Havering Adult College is offering a five-week Wine Appreication course at Redden
Court School, in Harold Wood, starting on Wednesday 27 April, 7:00pm – 19:00pm, at
a cost of £122. Enquire about enrolment here.
More information on classes at Havering Adult College here.
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 Romford FC star to be guest speaker
Romford Referees' Society meets each month at Harold Wood Sports Pavilion, Harold Wood Park,
Harold View, Harold Wood, RM3 0LX.
Former Romford FC star, Barry Cappi, will speak on Monday 18 April, 8pm. Existing and would-be referees are welcome to attend.
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Harold Wood Bridge Club
Meet weekly, at the old school building in Gubbins Lane,
Harold Wood, on Wednesday and Friday 12.30pm - 4 pm and Thursday, 6.45pm - 10pm. Fees £1 per session for members and £2 for visitors. Email Ron Lockhart for details.
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German
Shepherd Dog Club of Essex
Training
sessions take place every Wednesday, 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Havering Dog Training
Centre, Painsbrook
Park, Church Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0SH. For more details email Sheila Rankin.
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Havering Antique Collectors Club
Meets
on the third Friday of each month from 7.30pm at Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre, Gubbins
Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 0QA.
Volunteers needed
The Harold Hill and Harold Wood Division of St John Ambulance is
looking for volunteers to join the unit. More information from Doug Croxall.
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