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number ofrenovations havetaken place to improvethe environment forthe pupils, staff andfamilies. Investmenthas been made toimprove the front ofthe school includingvisitor space andsignage. Small internalwalls have been

removed, pathways upgraded and the schoolhall and stage decorated. The school Gymhas also benefited from improvement withthe floor being repaired and re-dressed,along with replacement flooring to thecorridors and entrance. Pupil and staff toiletshave been upgraded. But renovations willnot be stopping there, as they are planning tomake further improvements over the comingmonths including the creation of additionaloutdoor student space.

Cllr GILLIAN FORD

All Change for PostBox Collection TimesCollections to local post boxes have beenbrought forward (or put back, depending onyour viewpoint) as part of an efficiency driveby the Post Office. Of the 115,000 post boxesacross the country, 50,000 will move to anearlier collection time – typically between9am and 3pm – with many of our local postboxes affected. The new system, which hasbeen ushered in with little consultation, willsee the mail picked up by post men/womenduring their rounds rather than by acollection van. Post boxes affected are thosewhich collect less than 50 items a day or arewithin half a mile of late collection box. Formore information call 03456 011399 or visitthe Post Office website at royalmail.com.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

Cranham and Upminster Edition

UPMINSTER & CRANHAM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Speed Check on Local RoadsOver the past two months the police have conducted anumber of speed checks on local roads. These includeCorbets Tey Road towards Gaynes Park Road, Park Drive,Howard Road, Hall Lane, Front Lane and St. Mary's Lane.Overall a total of 19 warnings were issued by the police,mostly to local drivers. The times these checks have beenmade have varied to include school run times, as well asevenings. Clearly whilst police undertake this activity theywear High Viz jackets for safety and this does have adeterrent effect on drivers. These checks will continue at

random and as a result it is hoped the roads in Upminster and Cranham willbecome safer.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

What's the Weather like?Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have rescheduled this talk from last month to October 8th(7.15pm) at the Cranham Community Centre (Room 5), Marlborough Gardens. All welcome!

Upminster Ward SpeakerRepresentatives from Pinney Talfourd Solicitors will be attending the Upminster ward meetingon 7th October to talk about Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney. These talks are veryinteresting and informative so please come along. Meeting takes place at St Josephs Hall,St. Mary's Lane.


November Ward MeetingWe are very lucky to have the Thames Community Forest on our doorstep. Their Headquartersis at Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Cranham and we regularly publicise their events. We aredelighted to inform you that Mary Wright from Thames Chase will be giving a presentation ontheir work at our Ward meeting on Wednesday 4th November 8pm at St Josephs Hall, St.Mary'sLane. This promises to be very interesting and you are all invited.The area that Thames Chasecovers has grown enormously.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

Gaynes SchoolIn my role as Chair of the Children & Learning Scrutiny Sub-Committee, I recently had thepleasure to visit Gaynes School Upminster, a school that is not standing still. Since 2013 a

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Double YellowLines SunnysideGardensAt last after many requests, theCouncil have extended thedouble yellow lines from thejunction with St. Mary's Lane tooutside No 2 Sunnyside Gardens.Unfortunately due to vehiclesbeing parked there the day thelines were painted, they have acouple of gaps which thecontractors will remedy soon.These lines will make access andegress from the garage safer andwill avoid vehicles effectivelyblocking the road at the junction.If you have any comments aboutthis pelase let me know.


Linda's WalkI am pleased to say I completed111 kms of the Camino toSantiago de Compostela withouttoo many aches and pains. Myfeet were fine but the old kneesgave me some trouble. It was agood experience as it means I amnow a 'Perrigrino' or Pilgrim and Ihave the certificate (Compostela)

written in Latin with my name onit to prove I have completed thewalk. This requires you getstamps on 'the pilgrims passport'as you travel through differentvillages on the route. I have raised£1000 plus for First Step but ifanyone wishes to sponsor me mycharity page iswww.justgiving.com/lindascamino.


67 Corbets TeyRoadFurther to the article in theAugust Bulletin.Kindly note the further planningapplication to buildfive dwellings at the rear ofnumber 67 was unanimouslyrejected by the Council'sPlanning Committee.

UpminsterStationOver the years, we have liaisedwith the various rail authoritieson improvements at UpminsterStation.The service is recorded as the bestin the country. One outstanding

issue wehave beenworking onis trainscomingfromLondonstoppinghalf waydown theplatform.Please seethe latest

news we have received from C2CRail Company:"We are well aware of the issuewith the stopping location atUpminster station for coast-bound trains, particularly thosewhich are eight carriages long.The current locations are usedbecause they enable drivers to seethe entire length of the train inthe platform mirrorsunencumbered by platformfurniture.These stopping points will bechanged within the next year, andwe hope that Upminster will becompleted before the end of 2015.The current mirrors will bereplaced with a system of camerasand monitors which, while moreexpensive, enables the train to beviewed from a stopping pointwhich is more convenient forpassengers.

This £3m route-wide project willbe completed within the first 18months of the new c2c franchise. Iam sure you will remember thestart of the new franchise wasdelayed by the Department forTransport until November lastyear.With regards to safety, we havenot had a customer accidentreported at Upminster as a resultof the stopping points of thetrains since the autumn of 2012.Therefore while we are very keento resolve this issue because weknow it is improving the servicefor our customers, it is notcausing day-to-day safetyproblems."

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

UpminsterJunior SchoolFireworksThe Upminster Junior School PAand Upminster Infant School PTAAnnual Firework Display will betaking place on the school field onSaturday 7th November. Displaystarts at 6:30pm with the gatesopening at 5:30pm.

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ResidentsParking PermitsFurther to previous articles onparking, kindly note the Council'sHighways Committee haveagreed to consult on ResidentParking Permits for the roadsaffected by commuter parking,and also for the furtherintroduction of yellow lines wherethere have been complaints.Can we please, at this stage, just

read and respond to theconsultation, one way or the other- all too often residents ignorethese letters. It is essential yougive the Council your views. Yourco-operation would be muchappreciated.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

Cranham Over50s ClubThe club meets at the CranhamSocial Hall, Front Lane, RM141XL, on Thursday afternoons.They have various artists eachweek who entertain andrefreshments are free. For moreinformation, please telephoneRon or Glad on 01708 640 283 or

Sadie on 0208 593 5625.You will be very welcome.

Upminster ParkI am pleased to say that the play-site at Upminster Park wasfinished in time for the schoolholidays and was well received.The Play area has a wide range ofplay equipment for children of allages.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

Bus StopImprovementsFollowing on to my article in theAugust Bulletin, when I advisedthat the bus stops in St Mary'sLane were to be made "disabledfriendly" thus making it a loteasier for anyone with mobilityproblems: mothers with buggiesand those with shopping trolleys,etc., I am pleased to report thatthe two in Front Lane, fromWantz Bridge to the railwaybridge, have also now receivedthe go ahead. Also those inOckendon Road - the two in theCorbets Tey village will beseparated, to prevent incidents

where two buses can arrive at thesame time, thus blocking theroad; the two by Church Lane willbe up-graded, likewise others inOckendon Road, and a new stopwill be put outside the StubbersOutdoor Pursuits Centre - all inall this will be an improvementfor local residents.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

Events atUpminsterLibraryMini Pamper and MassageFriday 9th October12.00-4.30Treat yourself to a mini pamperor holistic massage.Treatments include a Back, Neck& Shoulder Massage usingessential oils.Hand or foot rescue massageShape and polish using VinyluxShellac Callus Peel.Please contact the library forprices and to book your place.(payment must be made within 3days of booking)Reflexology & Indian HeadMassageSaturday 10th & 31st October

9.30-3.00Reflexology £10 for 20 minutes or£18 for 45 minutesIndian Head Massage £15 for 30minutes(Includes consultation time)Please contact the library to bookyour place.(payment must be made within 3days of booking)Adult Craft WorkshopTuesday 13th October1.30-3.00Come along and make a card forthat special occasion.All abilities welcome. Allmaterials supplied.£6.00 Library Members / £7.50Non MembersBooking EssentialPlease contact UpminsterLibrary to Book your place01708 [email protected]

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Beginner Plus, Intermediate andover 60’s. Pilates courses arebooked in half termly blocksSept/Oct and then Nov/Dec2015. Suitable for all fitnesslevels, shapes & sizes, males &females. Tuesday mornings atThames Chase, Tuesdayevenings at a venue to beconfirmed, Thursday morningsupstairs at Upminster Library.Groups are kept very small(maximum 5 participants in aBeginner class) to ensure closesupervision and individualcorrections are given in order tolearn the technique withaccuracy and precision foroptimal results. Courses arepriced depending on level andrange from £66 - £96. For furtherinformation please visitwww.upminstersportsmassage.co.uk or call Charlene on 07411826721, or [email protected]

Welcome Brad'sBrad's Barbers has opened at 42Station Road, Upminster.They open every day and alsohave a hot towel and shaveservice.You can also follow them onTwitter @Bradsbarbers1.

CharitySponsored SwimFurther to my article in the JuneBulletin, I have recentlycompleted 100 lengths atClearview Sports Centre forcharity. I have raised over £700which will be matched by myemployer, totalling £1,400. Fundsraised are going to the charitySTAND-BY-ME based inHornchurch which help childrenin crisis all over the world,including the Nepal EarthquakeAppeal. Many thanks for all yoursupport and to those whosponsored me. Thank you..www.standby.me/projects/swim-by-me"

Christine Dawkins

Christmas LightsPlease note the Upminster TownCentre lights will be switched onThursday 26th NovemberMayor and Mayoress, Cllr BrianEagling and Mrs Bunny Eagling,will be attending.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

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Bonfires a Boneof Contention?

It isinterestingthat theorigins ofthe word‘bonfire’ isbelieved tobe derivedfrom theCelticcustom ofburning

the bones of the cattle which wereslaughtered. In modern times,bonfires can be a bone ofcontention between residents aswhat is reasonable and what isexcessive. The government haveproduced useful guidance onbonfires, safety and the law whichprovides helpful tips and seeks toclarify the legal position[direct.gov.uk]. However, therearen’t any specific laws againsthaving a bonfire nor at what time,but there are several laws thatdeal with the nuisance bonfirescan cause. It is an offence to getrid of domestic waste in a waylikely to cause pollution or harm

to human health, includingburning it. Burning plastic,rubber or painted materialscreates poisonous fumes and canhave damaging health effects forpeople who have asthmatic orheart conditions. Most bonfiresare relatively infrequent andcause little concern. However, fora bonfire to be considered anuisance, it needs to be a regularoccurrence and to seriouslyinterfere with your well-being. Ifthe bonfire is only occasional, ega couple of times a year, it’sunlikely to be considered anuisance in law. If the Councilconsiders a bonfire to be anuisance, it can issue an‘abatement notice’. The Councilhave published furtherinformation athttps://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Smoke-bonfire-problems.aspx


Havering ConcertOrchestraHavering Concert Orchestra,

along with their leader, Jane-May

Cross(pictured)welcomesyou to theirconcert onSaturday21stNovember,7.30pmFrancesBardsleyAcademy.Tickets £10

(on the door), £8 (advance). If youwish to become a member, aHCO Friend or attend arehearsal/performance, find uson Facebook, follow us @hcoweband see www.hcoweb.co.uk.Jane-May began learning theviolin aged three, through theSuzuki method. She attended theRoyal College of Music JuniorDepartment (Leverhulme TrustScholar) studying violin underErica Dearing and piano withJennifer Stern. During Jane-May'stime at RCMJD, she led the Stringand Sinfonia Orchestras. Jane-May also received the IanStoutzker Memorial Prize for thehighest marks for Grade 7 Violinand the Sheila Mossman

Memorial Prizes for the highestmarks in Grade 6 and 7 Piano.Jane-May enjoys living inUpminster with her family. Sheworks for Thomson Reuters aseditor for Practical Law China,and is a qualified lawyer.On behalf the HCO, we invite youto our concert, along with theMayor and Mayoress, who havekindly accepted our invitation.Great programme including theNutcracker Suite - a perfectpreparation for Christmas..

Autumn in theForestIt’s that time of year when

Thames Chase Community Forestis full of fruitfulness and when wecelebrate regional diversity usingapples as the symbol. Our annualcelebration, Apple Weekend, is on17th and 18th October 10am-4pmeach day when the Forest Centreis full of the smell of ripeninglocally sourced English applesthat are for tasting and for sale.There will also be local produceand country crafts as well as

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activities for the children. Entry isfree (parking £1) Children’s halfterm activities include Hallowe’encraft on Tuesday 27th October10.30am-12.30pm and pumpkincarving for spooky walks between10.30am-2pm on Wednesday 28thOctober. Both days cost £3.00 perchild. The month ends withSpooky Saturday on 31st October.During the day there will be craftand other activities for the under6 year olds from 11am-1pmcosting £3.00 per child, familyspooky walks through the forestand crafts in the barn from 5-8pmand extra spooky walks forfamilies with youngsters over14yrs. from 8.15-8.45pm. Spookywalks cost £6 per person or £20for a family of 4. Booking essential(no admission without a ticket!)from the Forest Centre. Also atthe Centre in October: MonthlyCream Tea 9th October from 3-5pm, with homemade scones andcakes accompanied by live music.£8.00 per person (bookingessential). More information onour websitewww.thameschase.org.uk

Fly TippersCaughtWe have been having liaising withthe Council's StreetCareDepartment regarding a numberof locations experiencing flytipping. Whilst it is an on goingproblem, I am delighted to informyou that several local fly tippershave been identified andprosecuted.Also there has been oneindividual who was taken to courtfor dumping a sofa and atelevision in Bramble Lane. Thisepisode cost him just under threethousand pounds. HaveringCouncil will and does prosecuteoffenders.Let's keep Havering clean!

Cllr RON OWER

Abigail’s columnWalking with usHave you spotted people in highviz jackets walking aroundUpminster?

They are agroup ofpeople whovolunteer towalk aroundthe streets tohelp keep ussafe.

At the end of last term there werelots of letters from the policewarning us of possible dangers wecan come across but no advice onhow we can take responsibility forsafety ourselves.Here are a few tips for keepingyourself safe:• Walk with people you know

when possible.• Keep to busy routes when you can.• Look confident.• Keep phones, headphones etc.

out of sight.• Make sure you cross roads

safely.• Let people know where you will be.• If you feel unsafe or see

anything suspicious go into thenearest shop, office etc andthen phone the police on 999 or101.

If you would like to be a walkvolunteer but you are too young

you could maybe join the localpolice cadets instead. Also whynot take a self-defence class orask your school to run one.Finally, thank you to all Streetwalk volunteers and keep safe.

£32m BridgeReplacementThe ongoing works to replace therailway bridge at the junction ofArdleigh Green Road and the A12is set to continue until the end of2017. It is estimated that theworks will cost £32m and will befunded by Transport for London.The main works will take placebetween mid 2016 and the end of2017. During this period only twolanes will be operational (onelane in each direction). Duringthe east (London) bound works,the exit from Bryant Avenue ontothe A127 south eastbound will beclosed for approximately ninemonths. The new bridge will behigher than the existing one toallow for Crossrail trains in thefuture.

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OctoberGeneral Open Days: 3,4 and 17,18– 2pm-5pm. Free entry.Events:Saturday 3 October, HarvestCelebration, 2pm-5pmJoin us for Harvest craft activitiesand traditional singingthroughout the afternoon.Sunday 4 October, 1pm-5pm1930s Prohibition Party.The dance team Swing Patrolreturn for our end of seasonfinale! Enjoy a cuppa and have adance!Free for Friends of the OldChapel, otherwise £2 per person.Weds 7 October, 3pm – 5.30pmCreative Craft Sessions: - Help usdecorate for Harvest FestivalWednesday 14 October, 10.30amTea and Talk – The GardenBehind TheWallLois Amos will be giving a shortillustrated history of an importantGeorgian Walled Garden in

Bedfords Park.The talk is free for Friends of TheOld Chapel, otherwise £2 perperson. Booking is required – call01708 222660 or [email protected] 27 October, 10am –2pm, Christmas PotteryPainting Café.Come and create a special gift ordecoration. Entry on a first come,first served basis.Wednesday 28 October, 7pm –9.30pmWatercolour PaintingDemonstration.Weds 4 November, 3pm – 5.30-pm - Make bonfire andfireworks pictures£3 per child, no need to book.Upminster Art Society - 60thAnniversaryTo mark this milestone theSociety the Friends of the OldChapel will be sponsoring ademonstration of WatercolourPainting by local professionalartist, William Newton. He is asuccessful author, tutor anddemonstrator, a past member ofour Society and a regular visitor to

us. If you would like to join us forthe evening to enjoy the paintingand share a glass of wine or teawe shall be pleased to see you.There will be no charge but if youwould like to make a smalldonation to the Chapel fundsthen this will be welcome. Seatswill be available on a first come,first served basis.Enquiries to Terry Doyle (UAS)01708 532967 or Gemma Smith(The Old Chapel) 01708 222660

Wesley GuildThe Wesley Guild inform us thatRainham Hall is the only NationalTrust property in Havering. TheHall has been closed to the publicfor major building work but willreopen on Wednesday 7 October.They have the following speakersfurther into October.Thursday 15 October - "The workof Christians Against Poverty" -Miles TicknellThursday 29 October - "FrankSinatra - the man and his music" -John Whitehead (Frank Sinatra

was born in 1915)Guild meetings are held in theMinor Hall, Upminster MethodistChurch, Hall Lane starting at 2pmalthough light refreshments willbe available from 1.30pm. Themeeting fee is £2 per head(including refreshments). All arewelcome.Full details of the programme forthe year can be found on theMethodist Church website -www.upminstermethodistchurch.org and follow the links to theGuild. All enquiries about theGuild should be addressed to theGuild Secretary - Ian Leadley (tel:229550 or email:[[email protected]][email protected]).

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box which we put up next to ourporch. A few weeks later,I received a letter fromNationwide Bank accepting myrequest to open a Flexi account, Icontacted them to advise that Ihad not requested such anaccount and it appears that I hadbeen the victim of Identity theft.When I checked on Experian Ifound out that accounts, creditand store cards had beenrequested in both mine and myhusband’s names.I think that it may be a good ideato warn people not to haveoutside post boxes or letter boxeswhich are low to the ground andcan be easily intercepted by thefraudsters."May I also suggest that if you aregoing away, get a friend orneighbour to empty your box.

WatercolourPaintingDemonstrationUpminster Art Society - 60thAnniversary

To mark this milestone theSociety, in collaboration with theFriends of the Old Chapel, will besponsoring a demonstration ofWatercolour Painting by localprofessional artist, WilliamNewton. He is a successfulauthor, tutor and demonstrator, apast member of our Society and aregular visitor to us.The demonstration will be held inthe Old Chapel on Wednesday28th October starting at 7pm andfinishing by 9.30pm. If you wouldlike to join us for the evening toenjoy the painting and share aglass of wine or tea we shall bepleased to see you. There will beno charge but if you would like tomake a small donation to theChapel funds then this will bewelcome. Seats will be availableon a first come, first served basis.There will be an exhibition ofmembers paintings and Bill willalso be displaying his work someof which will be for sale.Enquiries to Terry Doyle (UAS)01708 532967 or Gemma Smith(The Old Chapel) 01708 222660

LunchtimeRecitalsOctober Dates8th - Licence to Trill, wind trio.15th - Soprano and organ recital.22nd - Alto and piano recital.29th - Charles Wooler, organ.All on Thursdays at St LaurenceChurch, Upminster.1.05 - 1.50 pm. All Welcome. Freeadmission, retiring collection.

Queen's CarolsPinney Talfourd Solicitors andQueen’s Theatre have teamed upagain this year to hold Carols atthe Queen’s on Friday 11December at 11am. This charitycarol service is free to attend andtickets will be available from thetheatre box office in November.More details coming next month.

Saturday TalksClub"The Mafia: the Truth about CosaNostra", speaker Alex Dunitz,

begins the Saturday Talks seasonon Saturday October 10th, 2.15pm(doors open 1.45pm) at RoopeHall, United Reform Church,Upminster. The cost is £4 with teaand biscuits included. The seasonof talks continues on the secondSaturday of each month with thelast talk on March 12th 2016. Welook forward to welcoming you tothese interesting talks.Contact Mrs Bland: 01689 858701or Mrs Blake: 01708 227512.

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WednesdayMusic EveningsHornchurch Library 1st floorMeeting Room commencing at7.30pm (ending 9.30pm).Admission is FREE of charge butwe do request a nominal chargefor interval refreshments.Wednesday 7th October - 40thAnniversary ProgrammeGeorge Saddington presents aprogramme based on the past 40years since he presented the veryfirst Wednesday Music Evening inSeptember 1975.Wednesday 21st October -Those Dance Band YearsA musical tribute to Stuart

Brockbank given by StephenRaindle with help from BrianLuck and George Saddington.Stuart, who died earlier this year,was a long term presenter ofpopular programmes featuringmusic of the British & Americandance bands from the inter-war era.All are welcome - no need tobook, just turn up at the library.For further details contactStephen Raindle, telephone 01708470 670 email [email protected]

Wildlife at StowMariesAerodromeRSPB Havering Local Group willmeet in Hornchurch Library onFriday October 9th at 7.30pmwhen they will present anillustrated talk by Russell Savoryon the Wildlife at Stow MariesAerodrome. The wonderfulphotography of the owls andother wildlife have featured onseveral BBC wildlife programmes.Meeting fee £3. More informationfrom Janet Silver on 01708 452171

Essex WildlifeTrustEssex Wildlife Trust HaveringGroup will have an illustrated talkon the progress of the new area atFingringhoe Wick given by thewarden Matthew Cole on MondayOctober 12th at 7.45pm in themeeting room at HornchurchLibrary. Requested donation £2,light refreshments.More information from JoyEmerson on 01708 440 297.

Cranham ArtSocietyThe Society have an Exhibition atHornchurch Library from Monday26th October to Saturday 7thNovember. Some paintings will befor sale. Please contact Sue Baileyon 01708 642 114 for furtherinformation.

AFC HornchurchKindly note our local football team

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Vanilla BakeClubLove to bake? Please join us. Ourbake club is next meeting onMonday 19th October at The OldChapel, St Marys Lane, Upminsterfrom 18.30 to 20.30. We are agroup of keen but amateur bakerswho meet every 6/8 weeks to swapsupport, stories and baked goods.We all bake something to bringalong to share. Octobers theme isHalloween (following the theme isnot compulsory). £5 fee to coverhall, tea, coffee etc. For moreinformation [email protected] orcheck out our websitewww.vanillabakeclub.com or findus on Facebook or twitter.

CongratulationsStudentsWe were delighted to see again thefantastic examination results thatlocal schools achieved.Our Congratulations.Best wishes and good luck forstarting University and thosestarting their work careers.

Cllr RON OWER

Pinney TalfourdShortlistedPinney Talfourd has beenshortlisted at the HaveringBusiness Awards 2015 for the‘Customer Care Award’ inrecognition of their achievementsin client satisfaction. In additionto this acknowledgement withinthe local community, PinneyTalfourd has also been shortlistedfor the ‘Private Client PracticeAward’ at the prestigious LegalExcellence Awards, organised bythe Law Society. Both awards willbe announced later this month.

Jimmy at theCranleighJimmy Jones the "Guvnor ofComedy" will be holding a veryspecial comedy night at TheCranleigh Restaurant andBanqueting Suite, 84 Station Lane,Hornchurch on Friday 20thNovember.Tickets are availablefrom the Cranleigh at £20 eachwhich includes a Bacon Butty.telephone 01708 - 443 229.Thispromises to be a fantastic night. Anice pre Christmas Evening.

Indoor TableTop Sale &Craft FairThese events will be held in twohalls. One for Craft Fair and theother hall for Table Top.Coopers Company & CobornSchool, St Mary's Lane,Upminster, RM13 4HS.Sunday 1st November andSunday 29th November.£8 seller supplies table; £12school supplies table.

Sellers must book and pay inadvance. Buyers doors open at9am. Entrance fee 50p for adults;children free. Call 07508 135449to book. Toilets and refreshmentsavailable. Disabled Accessavailable. The Table Top Sales areorganised by the Coopers ParentsAssociation.

MNDA QuizA Quiz Night in support of theMotor Neurone Disease Associationis being held on Saturday 17thOctober at St Laurence ChurchHall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster.Doors open at 7pm for a prompt7.30pm start. Tables of 8 - pleasebring your own drinks and nibbles.Tickets £6. Please ring 01708 250786 to book places.

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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 a splitshift pattern 1 – 4 days a week andour buses depart from HOPWAHouse, Hornchurch. We canprovide an induction, training aswell as opportunities to progresswithin the Transport team. For

more information, contactVolunteering Services on 01708796 609.

Take theUpminsterCircular WalkWe are lucky in Upminster andCranham to be close enough toLondon but far enough to enjoybeautiful countryside and naturewalks. The Upminster Circularwalk is a gently undulating terrainwith mostly well-definedunsurfaced footpaths, plus someshort sections on roads and anumber of stiles and gates.Songbirds and wild flowers areabundant in the nature reserveswhile wetland birds anddragonflies are found along theIngrebourne. To find out morevisithttp://www.wildessex.net/walks/EL4.html


Quiz NightPlease note date for your diary:Coopers Company & Coborn

School, St Mary's Lane,Upminster, RM14 3HS.Saturday 17th October, 7pm for7.30pm start. Tables max 10people. £5 per person. Bring yourown nibbles & refreshments.Contact: Debbie Heath,07969 013 570.

BritishSugarcraft GuildPlease note the next demon-stration by the Guild: Saturday31st October "Christmas CakeTops" by Ruby Buffong.Ladies, take a break from theshopping, you will be welcome.Hornchurch Library, at 1.30pm -3.30pm, admission £6 (includestea and cake) pay at the door.Further information from BrendaKenyon on 01277 810 498.

UpminsterFloral ArtSocietyWednesday October 21st theyhave Angela Merryfield with her

dem called "Curtain Up"7.15 for 8pm start. New WindmillHall Upminster.

HaveringAutism HubA new autism hub will be openedin Havering on 2nd October bythe Mayor and is aimed at AutisticAdults. The hub will be open for24 hrs a week (10 am to 4 pmWeds - Fri and 9 am to 12 noon

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Saturday) and is situated in UnitH14, Lawrie Walk in the LibertyCentre, Romford.The hub will help to supportadults with Autism who are not ineducation, it will develop servicesin partnership with local collegesand GPs and Dentists and willfocus on better health outcomesamongst many other activities.There will be access toinformation technology, user andpeer support groups and therewill be provision of quiet spaceand a sensory room. It isimportant that users do accessthis hub in order to make it asuccess, so come on down andplease utilise this valuableservice. Further information willbe available on our website asand when we receive this.

Cllr DARREN WISE

LOCAL FUTURE EVENTSOCTOBER3 The Havering Branch of the East of

London Family History Society holdmeetings on the first Saturday of everymonth at Trinity Church, Station Road,Upminster RM14 2SJ doors open at 1pmmeeting starts at 2pm. This month thetalk is ‘Weavers, Higgles&MozeMakers, occupations in 17th&18thC.’with Michael Holland. The ComputerGroup meets at the same venue 11am –1pm where a Q&A session is followed bya workshop. Teas and coffees can bepurchased. Members and visitorswelcome to either or both.

3 Saturday -TitheBarnOpenDay 10.30am – 4.00 pm. Free Entry.

4 Sunday -TitheBarnOpenDay 10.30 am– 4.00 pm. Free Entry.

6 Tuesday -OglethorpeWomen’sInstitute have guest speaker from theDogs Trust. Our meetings areheld at Cranham Social Hall, 103 Front

Lane, RM14 1XL at 7.45 pm. Visitors arewelcome.

10 Saturday –CranhamParkDistrictFriends of Guiding are holding aQuizEvening at Cranham Community Centre,Marlborough Gardens, 7.15 pm for a 7.30pm start. Tables up to 10 please. Price£7.50, which includes a PloughmansSupper. Bring your own drinks andglasses. For tickets contact Barbara Levison 01708 250941 or Doris Harding on01708 226725.

13 Tuesday –NADFAS (Havering)welcomes Mr Brian MacDonald giving atalk entitled ‘Treasures of theBlackTent:Tribal Rugs’ Lecture 10.45 am. Coffeefrom 10.00 am. Visitors welcome £6.Meetings held at The New Windmill Hall,St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QH.For further details of the Society andfuture lectures and visits can be found atwww.haveringdfas.org.uk

13 Tuesday –UpminsterHorticulturalSociety Lecture onWillow in theLandscape by Deborah Hart. Deborahhas worked for twenty-five years inhorticulture and is currently teaching atWrittle College. Her talk will cover thehistory and uses of willow and otherplants in garden sculptures, weaving anduseful growing plants. She will give us ademonstration of how to propagate andcut the willow. The talk will take place inthe New Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane,Upminster from 7.45 pm to 9.45 pmdoors open at 7.15 pm. Entrance is freeto members, non-members very

welcome for a fee of £2.00. For furtherinformation on Upminster HorticulturalSociety see our websitewww.upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.ukorinfo@upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.uk.

15 Friday –HaveringAntique andCollectors Clubmeet at theNeighbourhood Centre, Gubbins Lane,Harold Wood, 7.30 pm for 8 pm start.Guest Speaker is Stefan Dickers fromBishopsgate Institute – ‘TheTreasurersof Bishopsgate Library’ (can be followedup with Guided Tour).

17 SaturdayHornchurch&UpminsterRotaryClub’s annual Jazz Evening at 8pm in the Cranham Community Centre,Marlborough Gardens, Upminster.Tickets £15 which includes fish & chipssupper, contact Jim Haines on 01708226717.

26 Monday –Romford&DistrictHistoricalSocietymeet at myplace, 343 DagnamPark Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, RM39EN. Access from 7.30 pm – Meeting 8.00pm to 9.30 pm. Talk on LondonCemeteries and Crematoria by Dr IanBrowne.

26 Monday –Breathe Easy –Havering Inaid of British Lung Foundation, haveguest speakers every month held at St.Andrews Church, Hornchurch, 1.30 pm –3.30 pm. Cost £2 including lightrefreshments. For further informationplease ring Joyce 01708 226696 or Elaine01708 509127.


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Thank youDavid..On behalf of the residents ofCranham, I would like to say ahuge thank you to David Henry,who over the past few years hasbeen watering the plants inCranham Village. He has been areal support in making Cranhamstandout from the crowd of othersmall shopping centres in theborough, with planting displaysthat brighten up the area. He hasnow decided to put down hiswatering can and take a deservedrest. His public service will begreatly missed. Thank you David.

Cllr GILLIAN FORD

Vet Set forCranhamA planning application to convertan existing shop at 12 WillowParade, Moor Lane (was FourPaws) into a Veterinary Practicehas been received by the Council.A decision is expected in earlyOctober.

Harwood HallLaneFurther safety measures havebeen agreed by the Council’sHighways Committeefor Harwood Hall Lane,Upminster.Upminster Residents' CouncillorLinda Hawthorn has been closelyinvolved with previouswork including the previous 30mile per hour limit, she tried tohave the footpath extendedon the southern side of the Lane.This was not possible to achieve.Letters had been sent to theCouncil from pupils of theOakfields Montessori School,Councillor Linda Van den Hendepresented a petition fromresidents, parents etc requestingthat the Council install furthersafety measures along the lane.Oakfields School remains the onlyschool in the borough with out afootpath.Harwood Hall Lane also hasCorbets Tey School.All three of our UpmnisterCouncillors held meetings withCouncil Officers to pursue asolution.Harwood Hall Lane residentswere also very concerned overspeeding along the Lane.Council Officers proposed thefollowing "the removal of thepinch point west of Corbets TeySchool. The build out outside theproposed Oakfields schoolpedestrian entrance (the entrance


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Mayor's Charity RunThe Mayor’s Charity 4 mile run/walk is on Sunday 18th October. It is to take place in Harold Wood Parkand the start time is 11.00am. The cost to enter is £8.00. There is also a children's circuit and the price ofthis is £2.00. All competitors will receive a medal. Please obtain your entry form from Nick Joseph on01708 342348 or by email [email protected]

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here will be via an existingentrance and the school arearranging work in the schoolgrounds). Without this, nouncontrolled pedestrian crossingis possible.Harwood Hall Lane will becomea 20 mile per hour zone from thejunctions with Corbets Tey Roadand just west of Oakfields Schoolvehicular entrance.Three speedhumps will be installed, west ofBear Block Cottages and betweenCorbets Tey School and OakfieldsSchool entrances.Both schools will be able to usethe crossing facility during anemergency evacuation."The above was agreed by theHighways Committee.Councillor Linda Hawthorn whois also a member of the HighwaysCommittee commented "We aredelighted with this, it has been along drawn out campaign and wesincerely hope the safetymeasures work. Prevention isbetter than the cure."

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28 Wednesday – UpminsterTownswomen’s Guild have guestspeaker Marion Jacobs speaking on“Floral Crackers.” Fish & Chips lunch.Come along and join us on the fourthWednesday of every month at 1.45 pm inSt Laurence Church, Derham Hall,Upminster. For more details phoneShirley on 01708 224219 or Bertha on01708 222410 or just turn up!

NOVEMBER3 Tuesday - Oglethorpe Women’s

Institute have guest speaker HannahLewis from the National Trust talk onRainham Hall. Our meetings are held atCranham Social Hall, 103 Front Lane,RM14 1XL at 7.45 pm. Visitors arewelcome.

7 Saturday - The Havering Branch of theEast of London Family History Societyhold meetings on the first Saturday ofevery month at Trinity Church, StationRoad, Upminster, RM14 2SJ doors open

at 1pm meeting starts at 2pm. Thismonth the Branch AGM is followed by’Irish Immigration into East London’with Hamilton Hay. The ComputerGroup meets at the same venue 11am –1pm where Election of Officers isfollowed by Gedcom explained byCharlie Mead. Teas and coffees can be purchased. Members and visitorswelcome to either or both.

10 Tuesday – Upminster HorticulturalSociety Lecture on The Garden Behindthe Wall by Lois Amos.The talk will take place in the NewWindmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminsterfrom 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm doors open at7.15 pm. Entrance is free to members,non-members very welcome for a fee of£2.00. For further information onUpminster Horticultural Society see ourwebsitewww.upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.ukorinfo@upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.uk.

ASSOCIATIONDIARYOCTOBER7 Wednesday Upminster WardMeeting at St. Joseph’s Social Centreat 8.00 pm8 Thursday Cranham Ward Meetingat Cranham Community Centre,Marlborough Gardens at 7.15 pm

NOVEMBER4 Wednesday Upminster WardMeeting at St. Joseph’s Social Centreat 8.00 pm12 Thursday Cranham WardMeeting at Cranham CommunityCentre, Marlborough Gardens at 7.15pm

AssociationCoach OutingSaturday 21st November Coach Trip to NorwichOffering a rare blend ofhistoric interests withexcellent shopping. LeavingBell School, Upminster at 9am after the usual pick ups.Tickets £12.00 to be bookedwith Mrs Pam Hedges on01708 220236 from Monday12th October between 7 pmand 9 pm please.

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