Calling all entrepreneurs
If you are self-employed or looking to start your own
business The Workary at Rainham
Library could be just right for you.
Havering Council is sponsoring an initial six-month trial to
provide a room, with wi-fi, where you can work, meet clients and discuss issues with other
local entrepreneurs and experts from Wimble
Tech, which has set up similar centres in other London Boroughs.
Email here
for more details.
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Two meetings to discuss new safer parking at Parsonage Farm School
Parsonage Farm Primary School, in Rainham, is among six primary schools in
Havering piloting a new initiative to tackle the
problem of dangerous parking outside schools.
Residents
can find out more at two meetings being held at the school on:
Monday
11 April,
4pm - 6pm, Residents’ Drop In Session.
Wednesday 13 April, 4pm - 6pm, Parents Drop In Session,
A key part of the scheme is introducing a
Public Space Protection Order under the Crime and Policing Act 2014, enforced by
fixed CCTV cameras, with offending motorists fined £100 for each offence,
with the threat of criminal prosecution for repeat offences.
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Let's make Rainham blooming lovely
Following
outstanding success in winning 47 prizes at last year's London in Bloom awards, the borough now
goes forward as one of London's representatives to 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 Rainham 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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 £17m for new homes in Rainham
In a £17million deal housing association, Circle Housing, has bought the former Somerfield depot in New Road, Rainham. The eight-acre site is next to the planned Beam Park Station, which is due to open in 2020.
Planning permission for 497 homes, a community hub, commercial premises and an energy centre exists for the site.
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Party for Queen's Birthday
On Sunday 12 June 2016, Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II will celebrate her 90th birthday.
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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Interior Design: Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Learn to design and plan bedroom and bathroom spaces on
this Interior Design course, held over five weeks at the Brittons Centre in
Rainham. This Havering Adult College course starts on Monday 18
April, 7pm – 9pm at a cost of £52.00. Enquire about enrolment here.
More information on classes at Havering Adult College here.
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No bridge too far for 3rd Rainham
Walking seven miles, crossing seven bridges from Westminster
to Tower Bridge in four hours was the latest fund raising adventure for 3rd Rainham Scouts, which
brought in £102 in donations from people they met along the way.
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 If you see something that needs improving in Rainham 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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Free swimming
Children aged under eight-years-old will be able
to swim for free at Chafford Sports Complex, in Lambs Lane, Rainham as Everyone Active
extends its swimming offer until October 2016.
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 Everyone Active also offers free swimming for adults
aged 50 and above, at specific times throughout the week, which will also be
extended until October 2016.
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Mardyke Community Centre
Check out
details of the programme of activities at Mardyke Community Centre.
 Job Club offers help
Just pop in for help in finding work.
Every Monday, 9am until 12noon at Mardyke Community Centre,
South Street, Rainham, RM13 8PJ.
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 What's on at Rainham Library?
You can hire rooms at Rainham Library as well as attend community events, workshops and meetings that take place there.
New library opening hours
The opening times for Rainham Library are Monday and Wednesday
10am – 8pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm.
Regular Groups:
Each month Rainham Library has an Author Focus.
Every Monday
10.30am, Wiggle and Giggle
Every Tuesday
2pm - 4pm, Knit and Natter
Every Thursday
10.30am, Baby Bounce
11am, Computer Classes - free four week
course, booking essential by email
Last Monday of each month
6.30pm - 8pm, Reading Group
First Tuesday of each month
10am, Listening Group
2pm - 4pm, Young at Heart Group
Find out more about Rainham Library here.
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Rainham Foodbank
The Rainham
Foodbank, Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham,
RM13 8PJ, is open on Mondays, 6pm –
7.30pm.
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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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