Extra! Extra! More time to tell us your views
We’re
asking residents how they want to get the information they need from the
Council and also what their experiences have been of contacting us.
Our
thanks go to the more than 2,000 residents who have already completed the
consultation. Your views are very much valued and will help us find the best
way to communicate with residents.
If you haven't yet completed the consultation please do
so here - you now have extra time as the deadline has been
extended until midnight on Tuesday 14 June.
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 Bike parking for Hornchurch Tube Station
If you’re travelling by tube on the District
Line from Hornchurch and want to cycle to the station do remember there are now
stainless steel cycle parking bullrings between the station and The Railway
Hotel.
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Hornchurch help needed for Summer Reading Challenge
This summer more than 3,000
Havering children are expected to get involved in the Summer Reading Challenge
and we need volunteers, age 13 years or over, who are willing to spend
some time at Elm Park, Hornchurch or South Hornchurch library listening to children talk about the books
they have read.
Find out more about what’s involved here and apply to volunteer here.
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Landlord to pay more than £100,000 over illegal flats
Mrs Jaghtar Khaira of Elm Park has been ordered to pay £101,300 for building illegal flats at her property.
Mrs Khaira was ordered to pay £88,500 at Snaresbrook Crown Court
under the Proceeds of Crime Act. She was also fined £2,500 for a second
offence of failing to comply with an earlier Enforcement Notice and a
further £10,300 for prosecution costs. Further information available here.
 Harrow Lodge Park lake pollution solution
Thames Water
has told the Council that they have discovered misconnected plumbing in local
homes and businesses has been among the causes of years of pollution in Harrow Lodge
Park. Six properties have so far been identified as being misconnected, with nine
appliances sending waste water to the wrong place. One was a local café which
immediately rectified the problem and we are already seeing an increase in the
quality of the water in the lake.
Thames Water
needs to check about 1,100 nearby properties. A team goes from door to door and
using a harmless dye, can check that each is connected to the correct sewer
system. Get more information here.
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Volunteers wanted at visitor centre
The Ingrebourne Valley
Visitor Centre is looking for volunteers to help run the centre, answer
visitor’s questions and provide information. Volunteer by email.
 Secure your sheds
Havering Police are warning that there have been a spate of shed burglaries in Emerson Park.
Residents should make sure that side and rear gates are properly locked, that sheds are kept locked and any high value tools are made secure. Fitting an alarm to the shed or garage will also deter burglars. If you see anyone looking suspicious dial 999.
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 Keep your cash safe
Havering Safer Transport Team will be giving free advice on how to keep your cash safe when out and about on Tuesday 14 June, 10am - noon at Santander, High Street, Hornchurch and on Thursday 16 June, 10am - noon at Halifax Bank, High Street, Hornchurch.
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 Crime prevention advice
Havering Police will be providing crime prevention advice on Friday 17 June, 6pm - 7pm at Hornchurch Library, Hornchurch and on Friday 22 July, 3pm - 4pm outside Peacocks, High Street, Hornchurch.
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Meet your SNT
The next SNT meetings are:
Wednesday 15 June - drop-in surgery
Thursday 16 June - Cuppa with a Copper
Friday 17 June - Crime Prevention stall
Saturday 18 June - community event
Sunday 19 June - drop-in surgery
Saturday 25 June - public meeting
 Foster Care Bus comes to town
As part of Havering Council's Foster Care Fortnight activities the Foster Care Bus came to Hornchurch and got the largest number of enquiries of any stop on its route through the borough. If you missed the bus and want to know more about fostering get in touch with us here.
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 New library opening hours
The opening times are:
Hornchurch Library: Monday to Friday inclusive 1pm
- 10pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm.
Elm Park and South
Hornchurch: Monday and Tuesday closed; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am
– 4pm; Thursday 2pm - 8pm.
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 What's on at Elm Park Library?
Elm Park Library has a meeting room for hire.
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Regular events
Wednesdays:
10.30am - 11am, Baby Bounce, (term time only), Nursery rhymes and songs
for babies
11.30am - noon, Wiggle and Giggle (term time only) for over two-year-olds
Last Wednesday of each month, 2.30pm - 3.30pm, Young at Heart Club
Thursdays:
2pm - 4pm, Knit and Natter
3pm onwards, Reading Buddies
(term time only)
Fridays:
10.30am - 11am, Read and Rhyme (term time only).
Find out more about Elm Park Library.
 What's on at Hornchurch Library?
Hornchurch Library has two classrooms and a meeting room available for hire.
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The Krays and Gangsters
Thursday 7 July, 2.30pm, a talk by Ian Porter. Tickets £6 for library members, £7.50 for others. Booking essential.
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Regular events
Mondays:
First Monday of month, 2.15pm, Reading Group
Tuesdays:
First Tuesday of month, 2pm - 4pm,Techy Teas IT support
2.15pm - 2.45pm, Read and Rhyme, (term
time only)
In Stitches, every Tuesday 2.30pm
Wednesdays:
2.15pm - 2.45pm, Baby Bounce for 0 to two-year-olds, (term
time only)
Thursdays:
First Thursday of month, 7.30pm, Reading Group
Fridays:
First Friday of month, 2.15pm, Reading Group
Second Friday of each month,
7.30pm - 9.45pm, RSPB Havering
Find out more about Hornchurch Library.
 What's on at South Hornchurch Library?
Regular events
Wednesdays:
2pm - 4pm, Knit and Natter
Second Wednesday of every month craft event (term time only)
Thursdays:
Second Thursday of every month, 2pm, Reading Group
Fridays:
10.30am - 11am, Baby Bounce for 0 to two-year-olds, (term
time only)
11.30am - noon,
Wiggle and Giggle (term time only) for over two-year-olds
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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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Is an Elm Park or Hornchurch business a winner?
If you know an Elm Park or Hornchurch business that gives
good customer service or if you have a favourite local retailer why not
nominate them for the Havering Business Awards 2016.
It’s free to enter and the business will
benefit from a higher profile and if it wins there is a package of PR and
marketing for it too.
There are 11 categories to enter and full details can be found here.
 Free help to tackle your IT troubles
If you need a helping hand with the internet, email or your mobile IT device pop along to your local library for free help and advice.
Call in at South Hornchurch Library any Saturday, 1.30pm - 3.30pm - no need to book - or to Hornchurch Library for a Techy Tea on the first Tuesday of every month, 2pm - 4pm.
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Shakespeare in the Garden: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Saturday 16 July, 6pm
Once again, Equity approved touring
performers Illyria
will be visiting Hornchurch for our annual performance of Shakespeare in the
Fairkytes garden. Marking the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s passing, this
year’s production is the comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Book your tickets here.
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Children’s Arts and
Crafts Club
Children aged 5+ can develop their drawing, painting and
crafts skills on this enjoyable after school workshop at Fairkytes (wheelchair accessible).
Mondays, 4pm - 5.30pm, £45 for a 10-week
course. Email to book a place.
 Havering Writers' Circle
Meets at Fairkytes Arts Centre on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm - 10pm.
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Beard Lunch Club
If your 16-to-19-years-old, then head down to the Robert Beard
Centre, 233 High Street, Hornchurch, RM11 2XU, any Tuesday, 12.45pm – 2.45pm there
is free information, advice and guidance plus pool, sport, music, Xbox, iMacs
and free WiFi.
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6th Squirrels Heath Scout Group
has places available for Beavers (six - nine years) and Cubs (eight - 10 years) for weekly meetings during term time at Brooke Hall, 95A Harwood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2NR. Email for more details.
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 Inspired Health
and Fitness
holds Yoga, Pilates and Barre Pilates every Saturday, 9.20am - noon at Havering College, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2ll.
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 Coffee social evening
Every Tuesday, 6.30pm - 8pm at iCoffee, 7 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RD.
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Pub Clubs
Tapestry organises a Pub Club on the third Tuesday of each month, noon - 2pm at The Village Bar and Grill, Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6NA.
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Elm Park
Coffee Club
This club
meets every Friday, 10am – noon at The Annexe, Elm Park Assembly Hall,
Eyhurst Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4RA.
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 Hindu Cultural Society of Havering
Regular meetings are held each week at Emerson Park Hall, Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3BU. More information by email.
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 Bilingual presentations
Second Monday of each month, 6.30pm - 7.30pm at Osteria Due Fratelli, Station Lane, Hornchurch. Italian and English presentations.
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Men’s
walking football
Walking Football is a slower paced version of the beautiful
game, aimed at men who are keen to keep an active lifestyle despite their age
or ability.
Booking is required. For more information email Stuart Robinson.
Sessions cost £3 and are on Thursdays from 7pm at Abbs Cross Health and Fitness, Abbs Cross
Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4YB.
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 Tell us about it
If you see something that needs improving in Hornchurch 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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