History of Cockney London
Havering Adult College’s is offering this four-week course discovering the fascinating history of quirky cockney
traditions. The course starts on Monday 11
April, 1pm – 3pm at the Bower Park Centre. The cost of the course is £42.
Enquire about enrolment here.
More information on classes at Havering Adult College is available here.
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Let's make Collier Row blooming lovely
Following
outstanding success in winning 47 prizes at last year's London in Bloom awards, the borough willcompete at national
level in the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Britain in Bloom competition 2016.
Britain
in Bloom is an opportunity for everyone in Collier Row 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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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 meetings are:
Wednesday 6 April - Cuppa with a Copper
Wednesday 11 May - Cuppa with a Copper
You can follow @MPSCollierRow on Twitter.
More information available here about Havering Park SNT.
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Crack down on ASB
A three-month closure notice has been served on an address in Collier Row Road, Collier Row as part of Havering Police's crack down on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area.
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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Collier Row
Foodbank
The Collier Row Foodbank is at The Ascension Church
Hall, Collier Row Road, Collier Row, RM5 2BA, every Friday
12.30pm – 2.30pm.
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Do let us know
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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 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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Collier Row
Summer Fun Day
Collier Row Community Group will be holding its Summer Fun Day on Sunday 7 August so keep the date free in your diary.
Email here if you want to run a stall at this event or want to help out on the day.
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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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 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?
New opening hours
Monday and Tuesday
closed; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am – 4pm; Thursday 2pm - 8pm.
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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