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5 December 2019
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From Saturday 14 to Tuesday 24 December, Romford Market will be a great place to get into the seasonal spirit.
There will be a host of special attractions and events including a mini funfair each day from 11am to 4pm (3pm on Christmas Eve), alongside stalls selling gifts and seasonal food.
This year The Narnia Experience, an interactive installation for children and families, will be free to visit with entry on a first come, first served basis.
Participants will enter the experience via a wardrobe and go into a magical winter-themed room where they encounter costumed perfomers. The room also features a 3D sound design and dazzling lighting installation.
Narnia is a registered trademark of CS Lewis Pte Ltd.
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To help with seasonal shopping and entertainment, there will be free parking in Havering Council car parks every weekend until 5 January 2020.
Havering Council is encouraging residents to support local businesses by shopping local this December and January.
The social media campaign, #LoveHaveringShops, ties in with the introduction of free weekend parking, and promotes the use of local high streets over the festive period.
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If you applied for a postal vote to use in next week's General Election you should return your postal vote now.
When you're ready to return your postal vote, take it to the postbox yourself.
If you can't post it yourself, you can ask someone you know and trust to post it for you. Avoid asking a candidate or party worker to post it for you.
Your postal vote needs to be with Havering Council by 10pm on polling day to be counted.
If you can't post your postal vote back in time, you can take it to your polling station or to Havering Town Hall on polling day.
Our elections page has information on a change to a polling station in Havering-atte-Bower and some changes to parking arrangements at a few other polling stations.
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Make sure you are prepared for winter this year.
Follow our twitter feed @LBofHavering for up-to-date information on ice alerts, the weather forecast and when we will be out gritting.
The Council’s winter roads maintenance service has been out gritting main roads earlier this week and have vehicles ready for snow or ice, should it arrive.
We also have a page of useful links on our website.
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Have you shared your thoughts on the draft edition of the Havering Cultural Strategy?
Following a series of public workshops held in venues across the borough, meetings with representatives of organisations, an initial online consultation, and meetings of a newly formed Cultural Stakeholders Advisory group, the three year culture strategy for the borough was drafted.
Now it's time for you to have a say on the draft strategy.
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Havering Council is celebrating winning two prestigious awards for its work with children and young people.
The Cocoon, already described as “highly impressive” by Ofsted, won the Leaving Care Award for the initiative that has done the most to help young people leaving care to make a smooth transition to adulthood, at the Children and Young People Now Awards.
Meanwhile, the Council’s Early Help Volunteering Service was awarded the Public Sector Children’s Team award for doing the most to improve the life chances of babies and young children, especially in disadvantaged and hard–to-reach communities.
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When you are shopping, remember there are lots of places now where you can refill a water bottle for free.
Swapping single-use plastic bottles for reusable water bottles is just one way that Havering Council’s Waste and Recycling team is raising awareness of waste and environmental issues.
Click to find out about free water refill points across the borough.
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Local charities will come together for a day of seasonal celebrations with festive fun and mince pies, organised by the Havering Compact Forum.
It's on Friday 13 December at the Brewery Romford, near McDonald's on Level 1, from 10am – 3pm.
The day is an opportunity to meet the local charities in Havering that support residents in receiving the best care and services for their needs.
If you like what you see there will be a chance to volunteer for one of them.
Organisations wishing to take part should email: volunteering@haveringvc.org.uk by 5 December or call 01708 922214 to find out more.
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Local GPs are urging people in Havering to have a free HIV test to ensure everyone living with the condition can receive the right support to stay healthy.
People with advanced HIV or AIDS are more likely to have a weakened immune system – meaning they are at much greater risk from flu. This makes it all the more important they book in for a free NHS vaccination this winter.
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Are you a parent on work-related benefits looking to enhance your skills and reach your full potential?
Havering Council's HaveringWorks team, working with the Early Help team, offer:
- free tailored action plans with a 1-2-1 session with a dedicated case worker
- free attendance on the ‘Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities’ course, including free childcare
- training and support to use your skills, boost your CV and contact the right employers.
For the full information please contact aggie.rachtan@havering.gov.uk
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There's a free Wedding Open Day at Langtons in Hornchurch this Saturday (7 December).
Langtons is a Grade II Listed 18th Century manor house. The house stands in picturesque landscaped gardens with an ornamental lake, orangery and bath house.
On the same day there will be a Christmas Fair in the courtyard between 10am and 3pm.
Bring all your friends and family along to enjoy these festive events.
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Havering Council's Youth Service run a Youth Theatre Group teaching young people dancing, singing and acting in a friendly and caring environment.
Held every Friday at myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN, classes for 5 - 7 year olds run from 4 to 5pm, and for 8 - 12 year olds from 5 - 6.30pm.
For more information email: myplace@havering.gov.uk
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The hunt is on again to find Havering's top sporting stars plus stalwart officials and helpers.
That's because it's time for nominations for the Havering Sports Council Annual Sports Awards. There will be eight award categories.
Awards will be made at a presentation buffet in Upminster Golf Club on Monday 10 February, sponsored by McDonald's Restaurants of Romford.
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