An end to Pick a Pumpkin and Chapman Lodge Farm
Official statement from Pick a Pumpkin Dear Customers First and foremost we want to thank you on behalf of myself, my family, staff and friends for buying from, following on…
Brookside Theatre Announce Cast for this Year’s Spectacular Christmas Musical
Christmas is coming back to the theatres across the UK this year and the Brookside Theatre Romford are delighted to announce the cast and creative team for their festive family…
COVID-safe business sticker
Havering Council has launched a new COVID-safe shop window scheme for local businesses, giving residents the confidence to shop safely in the run-up to Christmas. The Let’s be safe together…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces Spring 2022 season
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has today announced its Spring 2022 season, which will include a major revival of Arthur Miller’s landmark drama, All My Sons, playing 10 February – 5 March.…
Trick or Treat safely this Halloween
Havering Council is joining the London Fire Brigade and Police in offering advice to children and parents to help them stay safe while trick or treating over the Halloween weekend.…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces cast and creatives for this year’s pantomime Aladdin
Panto is back in Hornchurch for 2021! Oh yes it is! Christmas is coming and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are overjoyed to announce the cast and creative team for the much-loved…
Iron Maiden Offshoot British Lion Coming to The Crown
British Lion, a band that was formed by Steve Harris from Iron Maiden, is coming to Hornchurch On November 18th the band will be playing at The Crown bar near…
Interview with the two stars of DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW at The Queen’s Theatre
In Dad’s Army Radio Show at Queen Theatre Hornchurch on Monday 1 November, just 2 actors, David Benson and Jack Lane transport the audience right back to Walmington, working from…
Coming soon to The Queen’s Theatre – ‘Dad’s Army Radio Show’
‘Dad’s Army Radio Show’ is back with 3 episodes newly adapted for the stage! Queens Theatre, HornchurchSunday 3 Octoberhttps://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/dads-army-radio-army-show-2/ Two actors, two microphones, over 25 characters – and lots of…
Working together to keep safer this Autumn
Havering Council and local Police have once again joined forces to launch the Autumn Nights campaign. The campaign offers residents advice on how to stay safe both at home and…
Flood alert for River Ingrebourne announced
The government flooding website have announced a flooding warning for the River Ingreborne in Harold Park and Hornchurch Heavy and persistent rain is forecast over east London overnight and into…
Romford’s festive switch-on is back
The countdown to Christmas begins with the festive lights being switched on in Romford Market Place this November. The big switch-on, taking place from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday 18…
Free swims for school-aged children returns for half-term
Free swimming for school-aged children during school holidays will return for the upcoming half-term as part of Havering Council’s commitment to 60,000 free swimming sessions for school aged children and…
Keeping the flags flying
Havering Council has successfully retained its 16 Green Flags for another year. A Green Flag Award means the parks boast the highest possible standards, are well maintained and have excellent…
Fireworks displays 2021
Here is a list of fireworks displays in Havering for this year’s bonfire Night Fireworks at Marshall’s Park Academy – Romford RM1 4EHThursday 4th November 6-9pm Mitchell’s Magnificent Fireworks Display…
Council offers school meal support for October half-term
Local schoolchildren will continue to benefit from the School Holiday Meal Scheme this October half-term with new funding from the government. The scheme is a way of providing funds to…
Review of The Witchfinder’s Sister at The Queen’s Theatre
The play is actually based on the true story of Matthew Hopkins (Played by George Kemp) who is said to be responsible for executing at least a hundred witches during…
Havering marks Baby Loss Awareness Week
Havering Council is marking Baby Loss Awareness Week (October 9 to 15) to highlight the help and support available to local parents who have experienced baby loss. The theme of…
Thames Chase Apple Weekend
Thames Chase are delighted to welcome the local community to our longstanding Apple Weekend taking place 16th – 17th October 2021. With lots of demonstrations, tastings, talks, performances and activities,…
Latest update regarding The Thames Crossing
Issues have arisen regarding The Thames Crossing. It has emerged that there is a potential conflict between the Lower Thames Crossing scheme and the Thames Freeport, one of 8 Freeports…
Mowing of the park wildflowers
We keep hearing people asking about the wildflowers in St Andrews Park and why they have been mowed recently We asked Councillor Gillian Ford why this would have been done…
“HypnoCat” to encourage Havering residents into recycling old electricals
The Recycle Your Electricals campaign is launching “HypnoCat” a pink fluffy cat on a mission to hypnotise Havering residents into recycling their small old electricals. The campaign has been launched…
Havering fireworks seller hit with explosive fines
A Romford-based fireworks trader has been lit up with a hefty fine for breaching COVID-19 regulations and opening his shops during lockdown, following an investigation by Havering Council. Luke Vardy,…
Havering celebrates Black History Month
Havering Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a range of events and activities planned throughout October. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the history, achievements…
Romford Conservative Club becomes the Churchill House-Social Club
“Churchill House-Social Club” (also known as the ‘Romford Conservative Club’) has been operating from its Main Road-Romford clubhouse since 1948. The Churchill House-Social Club is a safe, comfortable and friendly…
Review of Catch of the Day at The Queen’s Theatre
‘Catch of the Day’ is a comedy that is based on the true life story from 1966 of a skipper that arrived in Dingle Bay, Ireland, with a very unusual…
Cyclists release a new video begging cars to be careful
A new video has been released with information about Cyclists and asking cars to be careful Earlier this year Havering was placed second last out of all London boroughs in…
Upminster Christmas Tree Festival
Upminster Methodist Church has announced that they will be hosting their 11th Christmas Tree Festival this year. It will be take place in Upminster Methodist Church during the first week…