PopUp success in Romford, Thunderbirds are go in Hornchurch, and a wartime love story.

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News for Havering residents, Thursday 6 June 2019.

Thunderbirds are go at Langtons

Langtons Concert crowd 2 June 2019

Crowds flocked to Hornchurch on Sunday for Havering Council’s annual Langtons Summer Concert sponsored by West and Coe.

Nearly 2,000 people enjoyed the Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra at the newly ticketed event performing a selection of light classics and theme tunes from stage and screen.

On a bright, sunny, but occasionally blustery day, the audience that included the Mayor of Havering, Cllr Michael Deon Burton, and his guests the Mayor and Mayoress of Brent, joined in with a vocal rendition of Puff the Magic Dragon. The concert concluded with the much loved theme to Thunderbirds.

PopUp success

Pop up Busijness school May 2019

A free training course that provides participants with the support and tools to start a business has proved a success in Havering after more than 80 residents took part. 

The PopUp Business School, held across the UK, helps potential entrepreneurs and small businesses kick-start their careers by boosting their confidence and providing a mix of practical sessions and workshops.

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Sport for all at the show

Havering show 2019 logo

The Havering Show returns to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch on the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August 2019.

This year's show will feature a Sports Zone sponsored by Everyone Active.This will include free sports activities for all ages to enjoy including football coaching, basketball sessions, egg and spoon races, relay races and para sports.

The main stage is sponsored by London City Airport and is hosted by Time 107.5FM.

Tickets are available now at a discounted rate of just £3 per day for the show which also features performances from Aswad and Toploader, the Fairkytes Live stage, a community performance stage, licensed bars, street food and children's attractions.

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What's the future for Romford?

Your Romford consultation 2019

Over the last five months there have been a number of opportunities for anyone who lives, shops, works, or visits Romford to have their say and help shape a new Masterplan for Romford, which will guide future development in the town.

Exhibitions have been held recently in the Liberty Shopping Centre and Romford Library, but don't worry, if you didn't catch them you can see the information and post comments online.

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Adding up

Euro elections count 2019

Havering's votes in the European Elections were counted in Hornchurch Sports Centre on Sunday 26 May.

The votes in Havering contributed to the overall London result declared by Lewisham Council. The London Region sends eight MEPs to the European Parliament.

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Fancy a cuppa?

Cake

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch will be hosting a Cake & a Cuppa Day in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society and the theatre on Thursday (13 June), between 12 and 2pm in the foyer.

On the day, Fairlytes Choir will be performing some memorable songs with members of the Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain group. The group uses singing and activities to bring together people with dementia or memory loss.

The event is free to attend and donations appreciated. All funds raised are being equally split between the two charities with match funding from Barclays Hornchurch.

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EU Exit advice

Home Office EU settlement scheme imagery March 2019

If you are an EU citizen living in Havering, a business that exports to the EU, or planning a holiday to an EU/EEA country this year, you may have questions about how the UK's planned exit from the EU will affect you.

Havering Council's website has a page of useful information and links.

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A list of places that offer an ID document checking service is updated regularly on the UK Government's website.

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Give your time

Volunteers week 2019 logo

It's National Volunteers' Week (1 - 7 June) and to mark the occasion the Havering Volunteer Centre will be hosting a Volunteering Awareness Day at Tesco Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, tomorrow (Friday 7 June) from 10am to 4pm.

Keeping kids safe

County lines training session May 2019

Havering parents heard about the harsh realities of the so-called "county lines", and the exploitation of vulnerable people, at a special training evening in Harold Hill last week.

The session, at the myplace Community Centre, provided vital information to help professionals and parents to be aware of how children and young people are being lured into gangs.

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Fascinating stories

RMC exhibition 2019

Fascinating stories are pouring in to Romford Cemetery about the lives of people laid to rest there.

Love stories, war heroes, two murders and the 1915 Ilford rail disaster are just some of the glimpses into the history of the borough that will be shown at an exhibition due to open in August. In one example, an eye-catching memorial inscription reveals the love story of a young British soldier and an inmate of the former Belsen concentration camp.

If you have a story about someone laid to rest in the cemetery, Havering Bereavement Services would like to hear from you. Contact: Meryl Bindon 01708 434421 or email: cemeteries@havering.gov.uk

Parking payments

Parking machine Como Street car park

Charges for use of Council car parks and on-street parking changed this week. Please check local signage for details of the new charges.

All pay and display parking machines in Havering accept various sterling coin payments.

If you register for the Phone and Pay facility you can pay for parking across the borough without needing cash.

The Phone and Pay facility also provides the benefits of text message reminders (where opted for) and the flexibility to extend a parking stay without the hassle of having to return to your vehicle.

This facility only applies to Council operated car parks or on-street parking locations in Havering.

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