Welcome to the Live Well Havering newsletter!
This monthly newsletter is a space to find out about free health and wellbeing support, local groups and events in Havering.
To promote your group, event or service in this newsletter, email us.
Are you a barber, tattooist, hairstylist, personal trainer? Do you work in a pub or shop in Havering?
If so, you are invited to join our free in-person mental health and suicide prevention training session on Monday, 28 April.
You will learn how to support your client’s mental health with HereToTalk and BarberTalk founder Tom Chapman and receive a £30 gift voucher for attending.
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We will be opening the Havering Community Chest 2025/26 for the next round of bids soon (subject to funding approval).
The Community Chest gives small grants up to £5,000 for projects that help Havering residents with their wellbeing.
Join us on Tuesday 22 April 2025, 14:00-15:00 to find out who is eligible and how to apply. Please email us if you want to attend.
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Join The Magic Stork CIC at the St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch for an informative series of workshops tailored for parents of young children this May.
While these events are open to all, we especially welcome migrant parents, families with dual or multiple heritages, asylum seekers, refugees, and anyone navigating life across more than one culture.
If English isn’t your preferred language, let us know, we can arrange interpretation support.
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a new Patient Partner Chair.
This role needs you to connect with patients, listen actively, and work to understand their needs.
For more information, contact Ellen at 01708 435000 x 2996 or email bhrut.volunteering@nhs.net.
Apply by 30th April 2025.
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If you are a Havering resident aged 18 years or older, the Havering Energy Doctors can help you manage rising energy bills and keep your home warm.
An energy expert will come to your home to check how efficient it is and give you tips. They can also perform small tasks like draft proofing and installing energy-efficient bulbs.
Use the referral form below to request a visit. The Energy Doctors are available to all!
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Your guide to over 100 FREE health and wellbeing services in Havering.
Now available online or at a community location near you.
Find services that support with:
- Long term conditions
- Getting active
- Bereavement
- Loneliness & isolation
- Money, debt and finding a job
- Staying independent
- And much more.
Take a look at the online booklet or pick up a printed copy at your GP practice or local library.
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Are you grieving the death of a loved one or navigating the long-term effects of loss?
Join the bereavement journey support group at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub this summer.
We will talk about attachment, the impact of bereavement, anger and guilt, and moving on healthily.
Sessions will be taking place between 18:30 - 20:30, 9th June - 14th July 2025.
Contact karencondon@nhs.net for more information
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Join Sharon Adkins, local registered nutritionist and NHS Health Check specialist for free, essential information on self-care, nutrition, and arranging a regular health MOT on Tuesday 8 April at 1pm.
Get your questions ready and reserve your spot by contacting Zoey Griffin at hello@tapestry-uk.org or call 07860 635306.
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Calling all men!
Join us for a cuppa at St Georges Health and Wellbeing Hub.
This free drop-in session is designed for men to chat, unwind, and connect.
Stop by on 2nd April, 16th April, 23rd April, 7th May, and 21st May from 12pm-2pm to share your thoughts in a supportive environment.
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Free football and basketball this half-term
Join Havering Active's free football and basketball sessions this April!
Perfect for young people in primary and secondary school, these events will be held at various parks in Havering, including Harrow Lodge Park, Bosworth Field, and Central Park.
Football sessions for primary school children run from 11am to 12pm, and for secondary school children from 12pm to 1pm. Basketball sessions for primary school children are from 12pm to 1pm, and for secondary school children from 1pm to 2pm.
No need to book, just find us near the basketball courts.
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The following feedback opportunities are open for you to share your views:
C-Card survey
We want feedback from young people (16-24) in Havering about the C-Card service. How can we make it more known and used? Social media, school promotion, or discreet collection points? Your input will help improve accessibility and engagement. Complete the survey here.
SL12 - proposed superloop express bus service between Gants Hill and Rainham
TFL would like your feedback on proposals to expand the Superloop network with a new express bus service operating between Gants Hill and Ferry Lane in Rainham, via Romford. The route would be numbered SL12. Complete the survey here.
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7 April
8 April
12 April
12 & 13 April
22 April
24 April
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Havering sisters brunch: Rosebuds Havering Sisters are heading to Array — the stunning fine dining spot — for a well-deserved post-Eid brunch. Please book to secure your spot.
27 April
28 April
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Here to Talk training: Learn how to talk about mental health with your clients. Open to client-facing professionals in Havering. Please book to secure your spot.
29 April
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Clothes swap: Big Smile Collective will be holding their next swap on Tuesday 29 April 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at New City College. Please book to secure your spot.
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