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JULY 2016

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UPMINSTER & CRANHAM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONhard throughout the year to promote andenhance the course and have brought about anumber of improvements. The course is openfrom 10am to 6pm, £5 for adults and £3 forunder 16s/concessions.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

Welcome BruceI am delighted to informyou that long- termlocal resident BruceNicholls will besucceeding me asBulletin editor. Bornand bred in theBorough, Bruce hasbeen assisting merecently with theBulletin.Bruce is a keen cyclist

and enjoys cycling around our lovely GreenBelt land and community forests/parks. He isalso particularly interested in local communityevents, especially any with live music. He hastwo daughters who attended Coopers CobornSchool.When I took over the editor's position 25 plusyears ago, we were delivering over 6,000Bulletins with 4 pages. We now deliver over19,500 Bulletins of 24 pages, at a time whenjournal circulations are dropping ordisappearing. In fact, we are increasing ourreadership. It has been an absolute pleasure tohave assisted hundreds of individuals andorganisations through the Bulletin, in factmany started through the Bulletin. We havealso led on many local battles. It has become"The Voice of the Community”. I wish Brucethe best for the future.I will still be involved in the background and ofcourse representing you as one of yourResidents' Councillors.

Cllr RON OWER

Cost of Waste Weighs HeavilyDisposing of our waste is something many of us take for granted.In Havering we produce some 110,000 tonnes of waste per year,and much of it is food and drink. Disposal not only has anenvironmental impact but is very expensive, some £14m for thisyear alone. However, it is not so much the volume of what wethrow away which determines the cost but the weight, as this isthe metric used to calculate the cost. Bearing in mind that nearlyhalf of all waste is food, and food is usually quite heavy, it may beuseful to think twice about not only what we throw away, butwhat we buy in the first place. For example, many supermarkets

offer ‘three for two’ deals or hugely discounted prices on perishable items. While thiscan potentially help with bills, it can also have the opposite effect as it can lead tooversupply and, as use-by dates come and go, the surplus food is disposed of whichadds weight to the overall cost.If we can throw away less food, it will not only reduce disposal costs but save onhousehold bills. Useful tips about how to save money and reduce food waste can befound at lovefoodhatewaste.com.


Old Police StationMy Council colleague Linda Hawthorn reported in the Bulletin last yearthat plans to build properties on the former Police Station in St. Mary'sLane were unanimously agreed by the Council's Planning Committee. Inthe report to committee, Council Officers pointed out: "to meet housingneed efficient use of Brownfield land is required."The application was for eight three and four-bed dwellings plus 17 carparking spaces.Access to the dwellings will be from St. Lawrence Road. Landscaping isproposed along the the site boundaries. Recently diggers, etc have been onthe site which has been empty for some time.

Cllr RON OWER

Swing into Summer at Upminster Mini-GolfWith the summer holidays upon us, why not visit the Upminster Mini-Golf Course in Hall Lanewhich will be open right through the summer break. The Friends Group have been working

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No Right TurnWe reported last year that "illegaltraffic manoeuvres "will beenforced by Havering Council.Locally these "moving trafficoffences" cover parking on Schoolzig-zag lines, bus lanes, no Uturns, priority over vehicles inopposite direction (eg HarwoodHall Lane), no right turn (egHoward Rd into Station Rd andChampion Rd into St. Mary'sLane). A number of drivers havebeen issued with fines for turningright from Howard Rd into StationRd. Existing CCTV andenforcement officers will be usedto undertake the scheme.

Here to Help theCommunityThe Upminster & CranhamResidents’ Association not onlyplay a pivotal role on HaveringCouncil, but we are alwaysmindful that putting the interestsof our residents and community isour prime motivation. Thanks toyour membership and the successof the Bulletin, we have beensupporting local causes andorganisations for many years withdonations of varying sizes. For

example, Guides and ScoutGroups, Youth Clubs, St FrancisHospice, First Step, Hall MeadSchool, Disability Groups – toname just a few. Over the comingmonths we aim to share with youthe outcomes of our localdonations and, at the same time,invite fresh applications fromvoluntary groups or individualswho are doing something for thebenefit of our local community.Please get in touch if you wouldlike to find out more.


Abigail’s ColumnSay no to drugs

Drugs areharmful,they canruin yourlife andotherpeople'slives too.Would youlikesomeone

else putting your life at risk justbecause they take drugs? Beforetaking drugs, think about what itcould do to you and what youshould have respect for.• Respect for life- drugs can kill.

• Respect for your body- drugscan damage all areas of yourbody.

• Respect for your mind- drugschange the way you think,often for the worse.

• Respect for money- drugs costmoney, isn't there anythingbetter to spend your money on?

• Respect for others- drugsmake people worry about youand change your friendships.

• Respect for your future- don'tgive drugs your future.

There are so many drugs, it ishard to know what is what. It isbest to avoid all drugs unlessgiven by a doctor. If you don'tknow what it is or what it coulddo to you, say no!If you are worried about drugs,talk to a parent, teacher or doctoror to a helpline, to stop youworrying. You can look at:www.childline.org.uk orwww.talktofrank.com forinformation and help.

Cranham Over50s ClubThe club meets at The CranhamSocial Hall, Front Lane, Cranham,RM14 1XL on Thursdayafternoons. They have various

artists each week who entertainand refreshments are free.For more details please telephoneRon or Glad on 01708 640 283.You will be welcome.

Corbets TeyToiletsOver the years we have constantlyhad a battle to have these CorbetsTey Road toilets refurbished andkept clean. As Upminster Parkhas become more popular it isessential we have decent localtoilets.Recently, sadly, the "Ladies" hasbeen closed for repairs on anumber of occasions, partlyas they have been blocked withnappies. The Council hasinformed us that tree roots havealso blocked the drains.It is likely that the trees behindthe toilets will receive attention.My Council colleague, Ron Ower,and I have been chasing thatwork takes place as soon aspossible. At the time of writing,the Council confirm that theyhave requested quotes and willcommence shortly.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

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Jissokan MartialArtsKarate classes for children aged 5-11 are now being offered.Classes incorporate variouselements of traditional Karate,with the right amount of fun &games to ensure a positivelearning atmosphere plusretaining attention & enthusiasm.Classes held at Cranham SocialCentre, Front Lane every Tues4.30 – 5.30pm.http://www.jissokan.com

'Aladdin' SummerWorkshop2 fun filled days for children aged5-16 to sing, dance and act theirway through this intensivemusical workshop, gaining insightinto the magical movie and stageshow Aladdin with a performanceat the end for family and friendsto enjoy.Tues 26th & Wed 27thJuly 2016 – 10 till 4 pm atUpminster Methodist Church,Hall Lane, RM14 [email protected] orwww.occasionaldance.co.uk Tel:07985 555966 or 01708 502818

We are FSTVLThe festival took place over thelate May bank holiday weekendand from the lack of complaints Ihave received, it went off with fewissues. The transport/trafficproblems of last year seem tohave been addressed with nofestival goers stranded as lastyear. In addition, as the soundlevels were reduced and thestages repositioned, the noisefactor has been reduced.Upminster Town Centre wasbusier but whilst traffic was heavyat times, no significant delayswere reported. There wasadditional stewarding at theStation and that appears to havebeen largely successful. Rubbishif reported to the hotline wasdealt with swiftly. There weresome complaints that the hotlinewas unanswered at times.Unfortunately, a small number offestival goers behaved in an anti-social way and one issue thatdoes need addressing isadditional toilet facilities for anyfuture event. There wereadditional police in evidence inthe Town Centre over theweekend which was to bewelcomed.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

GreenfingersGardening Club,CranhamIf you are interested in gardeningthen do come along and join us.We meet in the CranhamCommunity Centre, MarlboroughGardens, on the 1st Monday ofeach month but, if this falls on aBank Holiday, then we meet onthe 2nd Monday. No meetings inJanuary and August. We havespeakers, plants for sale,occasional outings and we are afriendly bunch. For more info,please call Sheila Woodrow on01708 228752.

Cafe BaccaratCAFÉ BACCARAT is now licencedso with our usual range of tea andcoffees you can enjoy acontinental brasserie atmospherewith the option to reach for atraditional English pint when youfeel the need.Choices include real ales from allover the country, fine wines fromaround the world and goodEnglish ciders.Our “secret courtyard” is also nowopen where you can enjoy yourmeal and drink alfresco.Look out for our special eventssuch as our Gourmet Pie and Pint

offer, and regular BBQs duringthe summer.The atmosphere is alwayswelcoming, and we’re oppositethe station and have bus stopsright outside so a great venue formeeting up with friends.p.s. We still provide a pictureframing service.

Colin

World RecordMax Law, of Holden Way,Upminter, who attends Hall MeadSchool, has bettered the"Recorded World Age 13 Best"with the 700gm javelin with athrow of 55.19m at Lee Valley,Edmonton on the 9th April - thereare no world records as such forthese age groups, just bestrecorded performances.Max also set a new British age 13best with the lighter 600gmweight javelin of 62.97m at theend of March. He is the reigningEnglish Schools javelinChampion and UK rankednumber 1 for javelin and number3 for discus for his Under 15 agegroup. He has previously won theHavering Sports Council Juniorperformer of the year award. Maxis a member of Havering AthleticClub and is coached atHornchurch Stadium by localcoach Sam Harrison.Congratulations.

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Lower ThamesCrossing LatestFurther to the recent consultationon the proposed Lower ThamesCrossing, Highways Englandhave confirmed that over 47,000people took part in the process.The responses are currentlybeing analysed before a finaldecision on a preferred route ismade by the government laterthis year. From there, HighwaysEngland will develop the next

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CongratulationsLinda

We aredelightedto informyou thatourUpminsterResidents'CouncillorLinda Vanden Hendewasappointed

Deputy Mayor at the Council’sAnnual Meeting at the end ofMay.Linda joined the Council in 2006.Residents will remember she wasvery active in stopping thebuilding on our local Green Beltby travelling showmen. She is

currently the Chairman ofUpminster Ward and is heavilyinvolved in the organisation anddistribution of the Bulletin. Untilthe Council's AGM she was theChairman of the Council'sLicensing Committee.Linda is also Chair of the PoliceStop and Search MonitoringGroup. She also serves as atrustee of First Step the localCharity for pre-school childrenwith special needs.We hope Linda and her husband,Laurie, have a great year.

UCRA CoachOuting NewsThe annual seaside trip to theever- popular Eastbourne is onSaturday 13th August.Everything is within easy reachwith the seafront promenadevirtually leading straight on to thefoot of the beautiful EastbourneDowns and Beachy Head. Thetown centre is just a few yardswalk from the centrally- locatedVictorian Pier.There's a huge range ofrestaurants and cafes to choose

from when it comes to eating outin Eastbourne from tea rooms to'fish 'n chips' you will find plentyto satisfy your palate or just relaxon the beach with a cold beer.The annual Eastbourne Air Showis taking place on this date andwe have a pre-arrangedboarding and departure permitfor our coach at 5 pm.Please see Diary on p22 forbooking details.

Upcomingevents at theOld ChapelCreative Craft SessionsWeds 6 July, 3.00pm-5.30pm Let¹sgo to the Beach!Weds 3 August, 3.00pm-5.30pmWonderful Windmills.£3 per child, suitable for ages 4+, noneed to book.Wednesday 13 July, 10.30am - Teaand Talk, Suffolk Coast WalksPeter Caton is back to share hisexperiences, this time of the SuffolkCoast. Please book on 01708 222 660or [email protected] 17 July, 2.00pm 5.00pmVictorian Tea Room.

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Join us as the Old Chapel is onceagain transformed into a VictorianTea Room. Hilary Barkwith will beon the harp, and there will also beartwork displayed by local artists. Wewill operate on a first come, firstserved basis.August preview:Wednesday 10 August, 10.30 Teaand Talk, The Royal Liberty ofHavering during the Civil War,Geoff Hartnell.

Thames ChaseSummerDuring July and August the ForestCentre will be full of music andBeatrix Potter characters.Sunday 3rd July - Matt Lowrie isbringing his popular and awardwinning trio (Guitar, Bass andTrombone) to the Forest Centrefor an afternoon of rhythmic andrelaxing music. Suitable for allages. Tickets £10.Friday 15th July enjoy a creamtea whilst listening to live musicfrom our resident musicians.Friday 15th July 8-11pm - DaveBrowning¹s Jazz Band returns tothe Forest Centre for the first Jazzin the Barn evening of traditionaljazz. The second concert will beon Friday 18th August. Ticketsfor each evening costs £12

including tea or coffee andbiscuits during the interval.Sunday 17th July Sunday Marketfrom 10am-3pm.Friday 1st July at 10.30am andFriday 29th July starting at 10amat Davy Down DiscoveringThames Chase coffee morningand guided walk to Davy Downand the Mardyke Valley.Throughout the school summerholidays we will be celebratingBeatrix Potter’s 150th birthday,using her books for a wide varietyof activities including “meet thehedgehogs”, orienteering andtreasure trails, drama andcreating pictures and storiesabout the natural environmentinspired by her books andcharacters. The programme isavailable from the Visitor Centre.More information on all ouractivities from the Visitor Centreor the websitewww.thameschase.org.uk

Shirley's ToursShirley has organised thefollowing trips:July 26th Tuesday: BRIGHTONDAY TRIP: Adults £25; OAP £24:Child £17; Family Prices available.July 30th Saturday: MILL ATSONNING THEATRE, READING,

“The Hollow;” Agatha ChristieMurder Mystery Matinee: BrianBlessed directs, 2 courselunch/coffee/show/Programme/coach/by River Thames: £70ph.September 9th Friday – 12thMonday: BLACKPOOLMarket/much more: £240 H.B, +1 lunch Inc. SAVOY HOTELSHORT BREAK, View Blackpool’s6 miles of lights by coach, pluscanal trip/free time in Blackpooland Fleetwood Market.December 15th Thursday:ALADDIN New DisneySpectacular Musical straight fromBroadway, with special effects,sure to be a hit show, at PrinceEdward Theatre London 2.30.pmMatinee, Mid D/CircleSeats/Coach £65.Call for more information/book:01708 227 884 Mrs Ward or [email protected]

Clarence to Runfor St FrancisHospiceI shall be taking part in theLondon 10,000 metres on July 10th

to raise funds for St FrancisHospice. I have seen how theHospice care not only for thosewith life-limiting conditions, butalso for the families and carers ofloved ones. When the need ismost, and times are tough, theservice provided by St FrancisHospice is an invaluable asset tothe community. It is inspiring tosee how dedicated personal care,compassion and love are suchmotivating qualities that embracethe whole philosophy of theHospice. The Hospice needs£7.7m a year to run, and while theNHS provide some £2.3m, theremaining £5.4m is down tofundraising, gifts, legacies and thegenerosity of people to undertaketheir own personal challenges tosupport a great cause - and that'swhy I want to do my bit! 10k isn'tquite a marathon, but if I can raiseas much money as possible for theHospice it will be worth every stepof the way. If you would like tosponsor me and help the hospice,visithttps://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Clarence-Barrett5 or call07863 116029.


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London LiveryHalls WalkA walk around the Livery Halls ofthe City has been organised forJuly 8th starting at the GuildhallYard off Cheapside at 18:15 andlasting 90 minutes. The Guildhallyard is a short walk from MansionHouse tube station on the Districtline or Bank on the Central Line.The cost is £10. If you areinterested please contact ChrisNicholls on 07813560080 [email protected]

Essex OutdoorCinemaEssex Outdoor Cinema aredelighted to be back at UpminsterWindmill this summer. It is ourhometown and where it all started.On Saturday 30 July we will bescreening the 2014 Oscar winningbiographical romantic drama TheTheory of Everything. Bring apicnic, blanket or chair and join uswatching the stars under the stars.Tickets are £10 and are availablevia our website

www.essexoutdoorcinema.com.We will back on Saturday the 3rdof September for a screening of theclassic Top Gun. “I feel the needthe need for speed!"

Speed limitchangeWe have received a number ofenquiries from residents aboutspeed limit changes on theapproaches to Gallows Cornerroundabout and we would like toremind residents that as part ofthe traffic calming measures forGallows Corner proposed byTransport for London (TFL) intheir consultation from January toMarch, they stated the followingchanges:• 150 metre extension of the

30mph speed limit on theapproach to the junction fromA12 Eastern Avenue.

• 120 metre extension of the30mph speed limit on theapproach to the junction fromA12 Colchester Road.

• 80 metre extension of the30mph speed limit on theapproach to the junction fromA127 Southend Arterial Road.

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New CommitteeMembersNeededHelp is needed as without newcommittee members theAssociation Coach Outings couldcease on completion of this year'sprogramme. The monthly trips areenjoyed by many so a little of yourtime would give enjoyment toothers . We are a relaxedcommittee with a minimum ofpomp and lots of laughs. If youcan help please ring ThelmaBezant on 01708 226815.

Essex WildlifeTrustIngrebourne Valley EventsSunday 10th July -

Essex Kite Group Flying Displays(Weather Permitting). WatchEssex Kite Group Memberspractice flying their kites on themain/large field near SquadronsApproach.Sunday 10th July 10 am 12 noon- Birdie Birds- A SociableBirdwatching Fortnightly Club forWomen. Join our friendly andknowledgeable volunteer andenjoy a walk around HornchurchCountry Park and surroundingareas spotting and identifyingbirds and other wildlife along theway. £5 donation.Sunday 17th July 10 am 4 pmAn Introduction to the Study ofBumblebees with AdrianKnowles. £30 per person. Part ofthe day will be spent in theHornchurch Country Park,looking for bumblebees to nameand discuss their behaviour andecology.Starts Thursday 28th July 10 am- 12 noon - Merlins Bird WatchingClub for Young People.Armed with binoculars, birdguide and notepad (all provided)join Brenda our birdwatchingguide to spot, observe and

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identify the bird life ofHornchurch Country Park.Suitable for 8 year olds +(unaccompanied). Taking placeevery Thursday morning duringthe school summer holidays andthe first Saturday of the monthfrom October. £6 donation perchild sibling £4.Hornchurch Country Park,Squadrons Approach,Hornchurch, RM12 6DF (6TS SATNAVS). To book your placeplease call into the centre, call01708 520364 or [email protected].

Cardio &Strength TrainingNeil Carpenter brings the MOTR®fitness machine to the UK for pre-booked “drop-in” classes onMonday evenings in Cranham(maximum 8 per class). TheMOTR® and its resistance bandswill challenge your strength, corestability, stamina, control andagility in a full body athleticworkout. This is a fast paced classso you must be injury free with abasic level of fitness. Flexible

online booking is ideal for thosewith unpredictable schedules.Want to try out the MOTR® forfree? Book a free class via ourwebsitewww.upminstersportsmassage.co.ukor email us for further [email protected].

All or NothingWithout any doubt, anyone livingthrough the sixties was blessedwith such a fantastic range ofmusic.The huge number of bandswas simply unbelievable- the list isendless.We all know the Kinks,Beatles and, of course, The Whoand The Rolling Stones who stillperform regularly. Anyone comingfrom the East End will know theSmall Faces, four guys who hadhits with Lazy Sunday,Tin Soldier,Watcha Gonna Do About It,Itchycoo Park and, of course, All orNothing! A musical based on thelife and the music of the SmallFaces is going on tour. I was luckyto go and see this musical in townand pleased to report it will be atThe Palace Theatre, Southend. (Itwould be great if The Queen's

could also stage this) from the1stto the 3rd September.Tel: 01702351 135 for further details /booking.It is a great show. Sadly, the onlyremaining member of the bandstill with us is Kenny Jones, thedrummer; his part is played by theextremely talented local residentDrew-Levi Huntsman.The show will bring back fantasticmemories. See you there.

Cllr RON OWER

HuskardsThe Ken Rhodes Window &Conservatory Company Limited,part of the Ken Rhodes Group,were recently awarded thecontract to replace the existingwindows and doors at theHuskard’s retirement complex inHall Lane. The family runcompany, who have been servingthe local Upminster communityfor over forty years were awardedthe contract after a successfultender process aided by theglowing feedback they hadreceived from residents fromprevious installations. Managingdirector Mr Ken Rhodes

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Queen'sTheatreAutumn SeasonThis autumn, Artistic DirectorDouglas Rintoul presents his firstseason at the Queen¹s TheatreHornchurch - which launcheswith the first ever revival of the hitmusical Made in Dagenham.Heralding a new era of creativecollaborations with some of theUK’s best theatre companies,autumn begins with Made inDagenham The Musical, a


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U3A inUpminsterNo longer working full time orraising a family?Now is the time to make the mostof life by becoming a member ofU3A. U3A gives you the chance todevelop your interests, make newfriends and thoroughly enjoyyourself.It is completely voluntary withmembers sharing their knowledgeand experiences with others ininterest groups encompassinganything from art to zoology.Social events, dining out, theatretrips anything members feel a

need.We are looking to open a branchin Upminster, covering allsurrounding districts, with aLaunch meeting on Tuesday 19thJuly 1.00-3.00pm when everythingwill be explained in detail.Venue is: Upminster MethodistChurch Hall, Hall Lane, pleasecome along or contact Tony on01708 [email protected] formore details.

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We Are TheChurchAround 30 local Churchmembers, Street Pastors andStreet Watch people set up stall inthe front of Trinity URC Church,and worked alongside the Policeand event marshals, servinghundreds of young adults fromthe WeAreFSTVL with a hot drink,answered questions about localaccommodation, travel , etc, weprovided toilets and a room torest and warm up, and offeredpractical support to some a bit'worse for wear'.It was an overwhelmingly positive

experience for us to be involvedand our contribution was so wellreceived and appreciated byhundreds of very friendly people,that we would love to help againnext year!Paul Thompson (Coordinator),King's Church, Upminster

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Upminster CC vEssex CCCUpminster Cricket Club ispleased to announce that anotherBenefit Match has been arrangedthis year. As Essex do not have anindividual beneficiary this year,the match will be played in aid ofthe Essex Cricket Foundation.Thematch will take place on theRecreation Ground, (UpminsterPark), Corbets Tey Road on theafternoon of Sunday 4thSeptember and further details willbe available in due course.

Angling forSuccessA local resident is setting up a“Learn to Fish Carp” Academy toattract youngsters into the

nation’s most popular pastime.The classes, which will be held atTylers Common Fishery, NagsHead Lane, aim to teachyoungsters how to choose theright rod, gear and tackle andhow to fish safely. All catches arereleased back into the water. Formore information, please callSteve Deare on 07535 139632.

Ardleigh GreenCricket ClubCharity DaySunday the 3rd July sees theinaugural Ardleigh Green CricketClub Charity Day. This year¹schosen charity is Saint FrancisHospice. There is a Junior gameto watch in the morning (09:30)and an Adult game in theafternoon (13:00). There will be aBBQ, raffle and the club have alicensed Bar, with all profits goingto the Hospice. Please comealong and support this worthycause. The club is based inCentral Park, Petersfield Avenue,Harold Hill, and welcomes newmembers.

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VolunteerMinibus DriversTapestry is a charity dedicated tosupporting adults in leading apositive, fulfilling life. We offer arange of services for people whowant to get out and about andmeet up with old friends, or makenew ones. Our minibusestransport people to and from ourclubs as well as on day tripsfurther afield, and we are lookingfor Minibus Drivers to help us tocontinue to deliver this importantservice. Our drivers work on asplit shift pattern 1-4 days a weekand our buses depart fromHOPWA House, Hornchurch. Wecan provide an induction, trainingas well as opportunities toprogress within the Transportteam. For more information,contact Volunteering Services on01708 796 609.

Pleased to seeyouFaysal, formerly of the AlishanIndian Restaurant, has beendelighted to see a number of their

regular customers at TheKalijeera Indian Restaurant inCorbets Tey Road where he hasjoined Ali who has run theKalijeera for sometime.Faysal and Ali welcome allbookings and look forward toseeing you.

Bulletin - CanYou Help?We need a Bulletin deliverer forAvon Road (part) and subscollectors in the vicinity of MoorLane. If you can help please callPam on 01708 225472.

Here to HelpOver the years we have beendelighted to assist hundreds oflocal residents and theirorganisations publicising theirevents.In fact, many have been started orresurrected following an article inThe Bulletin.Please get your details to us assoon as possible. If the event isearly in the month, eg up to the8th of the month, we like topublicise the event in theprevious month's issue.

LOCAL FUTURE EVENTSJULY11 Monday – Havering Essex Wildlife Trust

are having an Evening walk at DavyDown for wildlife at Dusk. Meet in thecar park at 8.00 pm, North Stifford,Backlane (off Pilgrims Lane, RM16 5UL).The park is home to an amazing varietyof wildlife and habitats. ContactSecretary Joy Emmerson for more detailson 01708 440297.

13 Wednesday - Long House Plants will beopen for the National Garden Schemebetween 11 am and 5.00 pm. Long HousePlants, Church Road (opp church) NoakHill, Romford, RM4 1LD: 01708 371719 orwww.longhouse-plants.co.uk.

15 Friday – Havering Antique andCollectors Club meet at theNeighbourhood Centre, Gubbins Lane,Harold Wood are holding their AGM –followed by Tea and Cakes. 7.30 pm for8.00 pm start. For further details pleasecall our Chairman Mrs Chris Lovett on0794 7367258..

16 Saturday - Stewart Avenue AllotmentsOpen Day – on site 11 am – 2.00 pm.

16 Saturday – Upminster Tithe BarnMuseum of Nostalgia Open Days, HallLane. Open 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. FreeAdmission.

17 Sunday – Upminster Tithe BarnMuseum of Nostalgia Open Days, HallLane. Open 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Free

Admission.19 Tuesday - Upminster Library, Craft

Workshop – Dog themed Cards.All abilities welcome with all materialssupplied. 1.30pm -3.00pm £6.00members - £7.50 non membersContact Upminster Library 01708 434933

20 Wednesday - Upminster Floral ArtSociety, “Herbal Verbal” with Susan ShawNew Windmill Hall, Upminster. DoorsOpen 7pm for 7.45 start.All enquires to Chairman. Margaret on471977.

21 Thursday – Upminster Wine & SocialClub. We are a fun group with an interestin wine appreciation and enjoying manysocial events. We hold meetings everythird Thursday of the month with avariety of speakers and a wine tasting.Meetings are held in the Cranham SocialHall, Front Lane, Cranham; start 8 pm.For more information contact MaureenJasper on 01708 223956, or simply comealong on the night.

23 Saturday- Kingsley Choral Group's 50thanniversary concert. Trinity Church,Station Road, Upminster, at 7.30pm.Tickets £8.50 (includes refreshments) tobe purchased in advance, tel: 01708222189.

23 Saturday - Long House Plants will beopen for the National Garden Schemebetween 11 am and 5.00pm. Long House Plants, Church Road


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(opp church) Noak Hill, Romford, RM41LD: 01708 371719 orwww.longhouse-plants.co.uk. Tea and

cake available.25 Monday – Breathe Easy – Havering is a

support group for people suffering frombreathing difficulties,COPD, Asthma. Etc. We meet on the last

Monday of the month at St. AndrewsChurch Hall, Hornchurch at 1.30 – 3.00 pm.Light refreshments are served and wehave guest speakers talking on a widerange of subjects such as – coping withCOPD, gentle exercising, home safety,etc. New members, family and carersare always welcome; a voluntarydonation of £3 is appreciated. Pleasecontact Joyce 01708 226696 or Elaine01708 509127 for more details.

26 Tuesday - Upminster Library, SummerCraft Workshop Suitable for ages 5+years. 11.00am-12.00 noon £4.00members - £5.50 non membersContact Upminster Library 01708 434933

27 Wednesday – Upminster Townswomen’sGuild Come along and join us at 1.45 pmin St LaurenceChurch, Derham Hall, Upminster. For

more details phone Shirley on 01708224219 or Bertha on 01708222410.

AUGUST2 Tuesday – Oglethorpe Women’s Institute

are holding a Celebration of the 90th

Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. If you would

like a fish & chip supper, please order at the

July meeting. Our meetings are held at

Cranham Social Hall, 103 Front Lane, RM14

1XL at 7.45 pm. Visitors are welcome.

3 Wednesday – Harold Wood Evening W.Imeet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at

the War Memorial

Hall in Gubbins Lane, 7.30 pm for 7.45 pm.

Visitors are welcome for £2.50, which

includes refreshments.

For more details please ring Marion on

01708 349038.

6 Saturday - The Havering Branch of theEast of London Family History Societyhold meetings at Trinity Church, Station

Road, Upminster RM14 2SJ doors open at

1pm meeting starts at 2pm. The Internet &

Technology Group meet at the same venue

11am – 1pm where a Q&A session is

followed by a workshop. Teas and coffees

can be purchased. Members and visitors

welcome to either or both.

6 Saturday – Upminster Tithe Barn Museumof Nostalgia Open Days, Hall Lane. Open10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Free Admission.

7 Sunday – Upminster Tithe Barn Museumof Nostalgia Open Days, Hall Lane. Open10.30 am to 4.00

pm. Free Admission.

8 Monday – Havering Essex Wildlife Trustare meeting at the end of Park Drive,

Upminster at 7.00 pm for Plants atCranham Marsh. How many floweringplants can be found? Contact Secretary Joy

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Dury Falls HouseIt's interesting to see that thislocal landmark, Dury Falls Houseon the corner of Upminster Roadand Wingletye Lane, built around1595 with later additions is up forsale at £1,350,000. The property isa Grade 2 listed building and hasbeen used as a residential carehome for the elderly for manyyears. The lot is 0.3 of an acre.Lets hope it has a great future.

Cranham ArtSocietyWould you like to try your hand atpainting and make some newfriends?We are looking for new membersto join our long- establishedfriendly group who meet onWednesday mornings, 10 - 12, atCranham Community Centre inMarlborough Gardens. We willbe starting a beginners groupon January 6th and, whether youare an absolute beginner or havesome experience, you will bemade very welcome.For further details call Dot on01708 229 715.

Kennels SiteA further planning application(reference P 1688.15) this time forthe redevelopment of the existing

greyhound track and kennels inOckendon Road, NorthOckendon, for 22 new dwellings,has been refused by the Council.A previous planning applicationwas withdrawn and an earlier onefor 30 plus dwellings was alsorefused and also rejected at aplanning appeal. Readers mayremember at a packed publicmeeting in North Ockendon, localresidents pointed out when thefirst application was submittedthat they did not want to see thelocal Green Belt built on.

Coffee BloomCaféWhen looking for an area tosituate our Coffee Shop,Upminster was the perfect fit. Theresidents are loving and friendly,which is the type of communitywe wanted to serve. After 18 yearsin retail management and mywife’s 17 years in the hospitalitymanagement sector, we wanted toprovide a service of freshly groundcoffees, speciality teas, freshlymade milkshakes and smoothies,hot food, homemade deli andPatisserie all under one roof. As alarge family ourselves, weunderstand the necessity ofaccommodating everyone in thefamily. Our 100% RainforestAlliance Arabica Beans are the

finest quality blend from Brazil,Columbia and Honduras. Only thebest beans make it into yourcoffee cup.Our experienced chefs servedifferent, delicious daily specialsthat also cater for vegetarian andgluten free diets.We’re thrilled to have received awarm and positive welcome fromUpminster and in turn we lookforward to continue to welcomeall neighbours, families andfriends at Coffee Bloom Café.

Book Sale &Coffee MorningSt Mary Magdalene Church, inChurch Lane North Ockendon, ishaving a Book Sale and CoffeeMorning on Saturday, July 9th.10.30 – 12.00 noon. A massiveselection of books of all kinds willbe on sale in the church with noreasonable offer refused. A coffeemorning with a cake stall, bringand buy and a raffle will be in theadjoining church hall.

Jobbers RestFollowing much local speculationas to the future of the Jobbers Restpub in St Mary’s Lane, the currentlandlords, Sharon and Paul, havenotified customers that the leasewill be taken over by the The

White Brasserie Company inSeptember. Refurbishment works,subject to planning permission,will be undertaken.

Street WatchVolunteers

Volunteers from Street Watchwent out on the Saturday andSunday nights when the We AreFSTVL festival was going on andgave help and support to theyoung people getting off the busesat Upminster Station. Thanks toLinda Heather, Graham Miller,Jeff Long, Sally Miller andBarbara. For further details seethe news article on our websitehttp://www.ucra.co.uk

SubscriptionsWe are pleased to inform you thatthe annual subscription to theAssociation remains at £2 perhousehold. We are currentlycollecting subscriptions.

DIARYJULY6 Wednesday Upminster Ward

Meeting at St Joseph’s Social

Centre at 8 pm

14 Thursday Cranham Ward

Meeting at Cranham Community

Centre, Marlborough Gardens at

7.15 pm

All welcome.

There are no WardMeetings in August

COACH OUTINGSaturday 13th AugustCranham Social Committee'strip to Eastbourne.Leaving the Bell School at 9amafter usual pickups.Our annual seaside trip to thisever popular south coast resort.Seats are £12.00 each bookablefrom Gina Savill-Turner 01708228 270, from Monday 11thJuly between 6pm - 8pm.

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ASSOCIATIONCOUNCILLORS:

Upminster Ward:Linda Hawthorn 225451

[email protected] Ower 07721 [email protected]

Linda Van den Hende 223761Cranham Ward:

Clarence Barrett 07863 116029Gillian Ford 641317

[email protected] Alexander 227092

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Commercial Advertising:Ron Ower 07721 780 [email protected]

Upminster Organizer:Cllr Linda van den Hende

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