It’s a fine life is coming to The Queen’s Theatre – 29th April to 5th May 2024
April 2024 marks 25 years since the death of legendary, British songwriter Lionel Bart. We are delighted to be able to commemorate the story of Bart in this anniversary year,…
Cast announced for powerful docu-theatre show coming to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Tara Theatre have announced the full cast for the UK tour of Silence. A powerful, radical and thought-provoking docu-theatre show that dives deep into the unheard stories of those who…
Abnormal load movements – Tilbury to Millbrook – Saturday PM / Sunday AM
Information just recieved about traffic this weekend Just a reminder that there will be slow-moving, abnormal loads on our roads in Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire on two further weekends, the…
Review of The 39 Steps at The Queen’s Theatre
In this adaptation of the 1915 novel and 1935 film, crafted by Patrick Barlow, the actors steal the show with their hilarious reactions and lively movements. With minimal props and…
Maisonette fire – Hornchurch
Firefighters are warning smokers to dispose of smoking materials, like cigarettes, carefully after a maisonette fire on The Broadway in Hornchurch yesterday. Part of the second floor of a split-level…
National Theatre’s nationwide schools tour of Jekyll & Hyde to visit school halls across Havering
The National Theatre’s nationwide schools tour of Evan Placey’s radical reimagining of Jekyll & Hyde will be seen by 4 schools from across Hornchurch and its surrounding areas in partnership…
Review of My Beautiful Laundrette at The Queen’s Theatre
Set within London in the 1980s, it portrays the spirit of a city in transformation. The stage is brought to life with a multitude of colourful personalities, each with their…
Alice in Wonderland – Coming soon to Towngate Theatre
Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” has long been a source of creative interpretation. Presented by Immersion Theatre and coming shortly to Towngate Theatre in Basildon, I was fortunate to be…
My Beautiful Laundrette, based on Hanif Kureishi’s Oscar-nominated screenplay tours to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are delighted to share the exciting news that the highly praised production of Hanif Kureishi’s My Beautiful Laundrette, produced by Leicester’s Curve, will tour to Hornchurch 28…
Emerson Park line to be renamed ‘The Liberty Line’
In a historic re-imagining of London’s public transport network, each of London’s six overground lines will for the first time ever be given a unique name and line colour. This…
Review of Wilko at The Queen’s Theatre
Wilko tells the story of Wilko Johnson, a musician and songwriter who was an integral part of the Dr. Feelgood band, which was formed in 1971. Written by Jonathan Maitland,…
Star-studded Opening Night for Wilko at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
A dazzling Opening Night unfolded on Saturday, marking the world premiere of Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s inaugural show for their spring season. Wilko is a production skilfully written by renowned journalist…
Review of Spamalot at The Queen’s Theatre
Performed by the Shenfield Operatic Society, the amateur production of “Spamalot” was an absolute delight as the cast and crew brought Monty Python’s comedic brilliance to the stage. The cast…
Residents to have say on new strategy to phase out obesity in Havering
Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking residents for their views. A new consultation is asking residents to give their views on living…
Havering have released information about the 346 replacing the 497 bus route
Following careful consideration of the consultation responses and a further review of what was proposed, we have decided to modify the original proposals and to proceed with a revised scheme…
Mathew Russell to leave as Chief Executive of Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch after seven years
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is today announcing that Mathew Russell will be leaving his role at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch at the beginning of May 2024, after seven years working for the…
Advice on Tube Strikes
TfL has advised passengers to only travel ‘if journey is essential’ during planned RMT tube strikes next week (Sunday 7 to Friday 12 January 2024) Towards the end of 2023,…
Planning application submitted for Bridge Close, Romford
Bridge Close Regeneration LLP, a development company wholly-owned by Havering Council, has submitted the planning application for the regeneration of Bridge Close, Romford. The planning application seeks approval for up…
Hole Farm Community Woodland given go ahead.
Forestry England has announced today (19 December 2023) it has been given the green light to provide the proposed infrastructure and facilities for visitors at this new community woodland, including…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch pantomime receives rave reviews and earns two Off West End Award nominations
Dick Whittington, this year’s annual pantomime at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, has received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. This week The Offies (Off West End Theatre Awards) have announced…
c2c advises customers to plan ahead for Christmas and New Year
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is advising customers to plan ahead and be flexible with their travel plans over Christmas and New Year. Due to engineering work between Fenchurch Street and…
Review of Dick Whittington at The Queen’s Theatre
I was excited to hear that Dick Whittington was this year’s panto at The Queen’s Theatre and lucky to be invited along with my girls who are now 8 &…
Council launches consultation on plans to transform underused car parks
Havering Council launches a consultation this Friday (17 November) on its intention to appropriate (make use) of the underused car parks at Dorrington Gardens, Keswick Gardens, Como Street and Angel…
Havering Christmas Land returns
Returning for 2023….local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham presents a unique and magical Christmas Attraction……Havering Christmas Land! With over 25,000 visitors in 2022 we are delighted…
Londoners advised to check before they travel ahead of DLR strike next week
Due to a planned RMT strike on the DLR next week, Transport for London (TfL) is advising customers to plan ahead, consider alternative routes, check before they travel and allow…
Hole Farm community tree planting days
We’re excited to let you know that Hole Farm will be beginning year 2 of tree planting, and we’d be delighted if you could in. Forestry England will be running…
The Habbit Factory releases the cast for their upcoming pantomime “Rapunzel”.
“Let your hair down and don’t miss the Habbit Factory’s enchanting pantomime, Rapunzel! Following on from the successes of Jack and the Beanstalk, this timeless fairy tale comes to life…
From Fenchurch Street to Fleet Street: c2c creates spooky Halloween trail
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is celebrating Halloween this year with the launch of a trail to unmask lots of spooky sites across the City of London. Customers can follow lots…
Review of the Genesis Dance Project and New Works
New English Ballet Theatre (NEBT) is a dynamic, critically acclaimed ballet company founded in 2010 by artistic director Karen Pikington-Miksa, and I was very proud to be invited along to…
Cast and creatives announced for Dick Whittington at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are thrilled to announce the cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Dick Whittington, playing from 23 November – 31 December 2023. As a beloved annual…
Cast announced for Killing Jack
Inspired by the limited writing spotlighting the women murdered by one of the most famous serial killers in British history, Jack the Ripper, Killing Jack is a darkly thrilling plunge…
New English Ballet Theatre coming to The Queen’s Theatre
The renowned NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE bring a dynamic mixed bill of world-class ballet to the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Essex on October 19th. Featuring the music of the one-and-only prog-rock…
Windmill sailing high again
Havering Council joined in the celebrations yesterday (Thursday 14 September) to mark the official re-opening of the historic Upminster Windmill to the public. The windmill has been restored to full…
Review of The Invincibles at The Queen’s Theatre
The Dagenham Invincibles were a women’s football team from Dagenham, Essex, UK, who played during World War I. The team were known for their unbeaten record over two seasons Especially…
Secondary School Open Evenings 2023
We’ve only just started school in 2023 but the open evenings are already beginning, check out the below list of open evenings coming soon (also available on Havering.gov.uk)
Review of New Beginning at The Queen’s Theatre
Written and directed by award-winning artist David Shearing and performed by over 100 young people, New Beginning is a night that immerses you in a one-of-a-kind show that really focuses…
Havering pupils make the grade
GCSE pupils in Havering were gearing up to decide on their future after receiving their exam results today (Thursday, 24 August). More than 3,000 Year 11 students received their grades…
No c2c trains on 1 September, reduced service on 2 September
Following the recent ballot for strike action on passenger services in England and on London Underground by the train driver’s union, The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF),…
c2c supports students preparing to travel by train to school
With a new term on the horizon, Trenitalia c2c has produced a short film to support students who will be travelling by train to school unaccompanied for the first time.…
c2c announces ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles, and e-hoverboards, ensuring passenger safety and comfort
East London and South Essex train operator, Trenitalia c2c, is pleased to announce a ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles, and e-hoverboards on its trains and stations, effective from 4 September. Prioritising…
Cast announced for The Invincibles at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Telling the little-known true story of the Sterling Ladies, this world premiere from one of the most widely performed playwrights in the UK celebrates the Lionesses and the pioneering women…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch opens new outdoor café seating area
Earlier this week Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch opened their new outdoor café seating area, located at the front of the Theatre adjacent to the Queen’s Green.Lovingly dubbed QGardens by the Theatre’s…
Variable Matter and Queen’s Theatre present New Beginning
A World Premiere one-of-a-kind performance30 August – 2 September 2023Press Night: 31 August at 8.30pm New Beginning is a one-of-a-kind immersive production that blends stunning projections, a newly composed score…
Former Councillor Nic Dodin dies
Former Havering Councillor, Nic Dodin, has passed away. Nic represented Hacton Ward on behalf of the Hornchurch Residents’ Association Group from 2010-2018. As a Councillor, Nic served on a number…
Opportunity for Young People at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
This intensive performance experience is free for young people to participate in, and there is a free introductory workshop for anyone interested in signing up on: Friday 4 August, 2-4pm…
Bedrock given chance to move to DAB?
Various radio stations around London will be given the opportunity to move to DAB and it’s possible that Bedrock Radio will be included If a new licence is rewarded then…
Havering Council has successfully retained its 16 Green Flags for the third year in a row.
A Green Flag Award means the parks boast the highest possible standards, are well maintained and have excellent facilities. The recognition is awarded by environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy. This…
Bleed kits handed out to help save lives
Havering Council has delivered life-saving bleed kits to secondary schools across the borough that will help keep pupils and residents safer. The equipment can be used in the event of…
c2c calls for customer feedback on the future of station ticket offices
Trenitalia c2c launches a public consultation on plans to modernise customer service across the rail network, as part of a nationwide review of current ticket office usage. The proposals include…
Local performers wanted for upcoming production of the hit musical comedy, SCHOOL OF ROCK
The Brookside Theatre, Romford is looking for talented young performers for their exciting summer production, SCHOOL OF ROCK – THE MUSICAL. Auditions will be held on Sunday 9th July 2023…
New Green welcomes residents
Cabinet and Council colleagues to mark this milestone moment in the 12 estates programme with our New Green residents. “I want to warmly welcome them and their new neighbours to…
c2c donates 60 bags of lost property to HARP
Rail operator c2c has donated more than 60 bags of lost property to Southend-based homeless charity, HARP, after the organisation called for emergency support and donations following a severe fire…
The Doctor Will See You Now
Join Alan Fletcher (AKA Karl Kennedy) Ramsay Street’s most famous doctor, as he looks back and celebrates almost three decades of the TV hit series ’Neighbours’ while looking ahead to…
The Toy Factory is coming to The Queen’s Theatre
Watch The Habbit Factory’s children’s company supported by its volunteer Blue Tees as they tell you a tale of an old toy shop named BITS, Opened in 1966 and happily…
Review of ‘Happy Birthday Sunita’ at The Queen’s Theatre
‘Happy Birthday Sunita’ is a UK-wide performance that will include Windsor, Leeds and Peterborough and I was so proud to be invited to their Queen’s Theatre performance. As the show…
RIP Councillor, Linda Hawthorn
Havering Councillor, Linda Hawthorn, has died. Councillor Hawthorn represented Upminster Ward on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group from 1990 to date. As a Councillor, Linda served on a…
Have your say on crime and safety in your community
Residents can have their say on how they feel about crime and community safety in a survey by the Havering Community Safety Partnership. The online survey will help to shape…
Join the festivities of Happy Birthday Sunita!
Rifco Theatre Company in association with Watford Palace Theatre presentHappy Birthday Sunitaby Harvey Virdi The party comes to Hornchurch 23 – 27 May The Johals are celebrating Sunita’s birthday in…
Refurbished footbridge improves connections at Upminster station
Local train operator c2c has re-opened the country-end footbridge at Upminster station after an extensive refurbishment project, giving customers better connectivity between platforms serving c2c as well as London Underground…
European Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s
The Book of Will
Nominated for Three Prestigious
London Theatre Awards
The Offies (Off West End Theatre Awards) today announced three nominations for the brand-new production of Lauren Gunderson’s award-winning comedy, The Book of Will which opened in April at Queen’s…
Review of The Book of Will at The Queen’s Theatre
‘The Book of Will’, which is presently playing at The Queen’s Theatre, was jointly produced by Shakespeare North Playhouse, Octagon Theatre Bolton, and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. As we entered the…
A co-production from Queen’s Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton and Shakespeare North Playhouse of lauren Gunderson’s award-winning play
European premiere // Marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio // With award-winning cast and creative team A brand-new production of Lauren Gunderson’s award-winning comedy, The Book of Will,…
Coronation weekend celebrations in Havering
Coronation weekend celebrations in HaveringPlans are well underway for a memorable weekend to mark the King’s Coronation in Havering. From Friday 5 May to Sunday 7 May, residents will be…
c2c traces royal footprints in honour of King’s Coronation
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is celebrating His Majesty The King’s Coronation on 6 May with the release of a special map to showcase the numerous locations linked to royals throughout…
Havering schools’ achievements celebrated
Schools in Havering are being celebrated after achieving a “good” or “outstanding” Ofsted rating. To mark their achievements, the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Trevor McKeever, has given the latest recipients…
More frequent trains and new journey options mark one year of Elizabeth line operation
The full peak Elizabeth line timetable will be introduced on Sunday 21 May 2023. Peak time frequencies will increase from 22 to up to 24 trains per hour between Paddington…
Secret Postcard Sale in Havering
Local artist Shema Ladva has arranged a Secret Postcard Sale in support of the Trussell Trust. She is seeking local artists to submit postcard size artworks on the theme of…
Finalists announced for Havering Small Business Awards 2022/23
The finalists have been revealed after thousands of Havering residents nominated their favourite local businesses for this year’s Havering Small Business Awards. Havering Council received over 4,200 nominations throughout the…
Havering & Romford Plus – A social group for people aged 18-65
We are one of a national group in the area. Plus has been going on for 80 years. Its a social group age 18-65. We meet up at the Golden…
A twist in the tale
After being introduced to Lark the Shark during lockdown, the environmentally-friendly shark, is back with his latest tale. The story, which was chosen as one of the best fun books…
Review of ‘The Flood’ at The Queen’s Theatre
Vickie Donoghue commemorates the 70th anniversary of a flood that hit Canvey Island and reflects on what the tragedy taught us. When the incident happened on the evening of 31…
Roy Williams’ Sucker Punch receives first major revival touring to 10 theatres across England as part of
National Theatre Network
Roy Williams’ SUCKER PUNCH is to embark on its first major tour across England from March – June 2023 as part of theatre network Theatre Nation Partnerships made up of…
London to Brighton Bike Ride 2023
Have you ever lost a loved one to cancer? The Loss Foundation is the UK’s only specialist cancer bereavement charity, and we’re looking for cyclists for the sponsored BHF London…
Havering marks anniversary of the war in Ukraine
The Mayor of Havering, Cllr Trevor McKeever, joined the Leader of the Havering Council, Cllr Ray Morgon, Ukrainian residents, their sponsors, borough representatives and Council staff to mark the anniversary…
Cast and creatives announced for world premiere of Vickie Donoghue’s The Flood
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch today announce the cast and creatives for the world premiere of The Flood – a new play by Essex writer Vickie Donoghue. Playing 3 – 18 March…
Plant a tree with St Andrews Church – Saturday 4th March
All ages are welcome to join in a tree planting session in the grounds of St Andrew’s Church, High Street, Hornchurch Saturday 4th March 2:30-3:30pm No previous experience necessary! If…
£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “I want to make bus travel affordable for all, that’s why we’re continuing to cap fares at £2 and protecting local routes, ensuring we have…
Harrow Lodge Park project enhances lakes and wildlife habitat
Major restoration of the lakes at Harrow Lodge Park has now finished and will help to boost wildlife and enhance surrounding areas to be enjoyed by residents and park users.…
Nominations for Havering Small Business Awards 2022/23 now open
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Havering Small Business Awards, nominations are now open for you to tell us who your favourite Havering small businesses are for 2022/23.…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch achieves record breaking success at the 13th Annual Off West End Awards
Yesterday was one of the most historic in Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s history, as the Theatre achieved record breaking success at the 13th Annual Off West End Awards, held in front…
c2c calls on customers to share the love this Valentine’s Day
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is calling for commuters to celebrate Valentine’s Day next week by sending in special Valentine’s messages for their loved ones. It’s the season of bouquets of…
Review of Rubus: A Game Called Malice at The Queen’s Theatre
It’s 2023 and The Queen’s Theatre has started the year with the cream of the crop. Written by internationally bestselling author Ian Rankin, ‘Rebus: A Game Called Malice’ is a…
Help re-open Upminster Windmill
The restoration project is now in its final stages and we are expecting to re-open the mill for public and educational visits in 2023. We are now looking to recruit…
Dick Whittington announced as Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s 2023 pantomime
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to announce this year’s panto extravaganza will be Dick Whittington. This family favourite will run from 23 November – 31 December 2023. This new version…
The transformational Elizabeth line clocks more than one hundred million passenger journeys
London and the South East by dramatically improving transport links, cutting journey times, providing additional capacity, and transforming accessibility. My team and I are already focused on continuing to improve…
Council flies Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2023. The flag includes all the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag, widely recognised…
The Chelmsford Ballet Company
This classical ballet brings together humour, with the notorious Stepsisters, magic, with the Fairy Godmother, & elegance with the masked ball. Along with her assistants, the Fairy Godmother magically transforms…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and The Habbit Factory announce exciting new partnership
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and The Habbit Factory today announce an exciting new partnership for this current academic year. Both local arts charities will work together to develop a partnership that…
Blue Badge fraud enforcement continues
Havering Council is continuing to crack down on residents fraudulently using Blue Badges. Misuse of a disabled parking badge – commonly known as Blue Badges – causes issues for those…
Cast and creatives announced for world premiere of Vickie Donoghue’s The Flood
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch today announce the cast and creatives for the world premiere of The Flood – a new play by Essex writer Vickie Donoghue. Playing 3 – 18 March…
Join us in remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day
Havering residents are invited to remember the millions of people killed in genocides across the world at a memorial service. This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day is 27 January 2023, and…
Made in Dagenham is coming to The Queen’s Theatre – 25-28th January
Inspired by a true story based on the movie which dramatises the Ford sewing machinist strike of 1968 that aimed for equal pay for women, Made in Dagenham is an…
Council awards new waste contract
Havering Council is pleased to announce that a new waste and recycling collection contract has been awarded to Urbaser Ltd. The new eight-year contract is due to start on 30…
Rail firm c2c seeks new recruits for Passenger Panel
Train firm c2c is calling for new customer representatives to join its Passenger Panel to champion the needs and views of customers travelling on the railway network. c2c is seeking…
Replacement of Rainbow Bridge
Harold Wood Residents Association have announced that the Rainbow Bridge is to be replaced at the end of this week The bridge was declared unsafe in June 2021 and then…
New project to upgrade West Ham lift
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is advising passengers about planned work to replace the lift on the c2c platforms serving West Ham station, which is due to start on Monday 23…
Cast and creatives announced for world premiere of Ian Rankin and Simon Reade’s Rebus: A Game Called Malice at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch will open its Spring 2023 season with the world premiere of Ian Rankin and Simon Reade’s Rebus: A Game Called Malice.This exciting on stage exclusive is produced…
Review of Sleeping Beauty at The Queen’s Theatre
Walking into the Queen’s Theatre there’s always a special atmosphere at this time of year. The buzzy-ness of children and family the tree and lights and the Queen’s Theatre always…
Havering Arts Council – A Seasonal Festival
The Chase Players, in association with Stubbers Adventure Centre, Upminsterpresent Saturday 17th December 2022; 11.00am – 4.00pmWith Carol Singing from 3.00pmJoin us as we celebrate Winter Fun for all the…
Hornchurch to Marrakech charity trip
“Isla was not defined by cancer, she was a normal happy little girl who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed every single moment of it and had the most…
Langtons Junior Academy Christmas Market
Have you got something to sell? Langtons Junior Academy are holding their Christmas. Market on Thursday 15th December from 3:15 to 5:15pm. If you are interested in having a stall…
Keeping well this winter
As we are set to face the challenges that winter brings, Havering Council has put together some tips for keeping well this winter. Our top tips tell you how you…
Havering Mind Christmas Land 2022
Wow it’s already Christmas and that means it’s the fantastic time that Havering Mind are holding their Christmas Land. It’s a fantastic collection of all kinds of Christmas lights and…
ULEZ expansion: Havering Council response
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, writes: We are very disappointed to hear the London Mayor’s decision to go ahead with the expansion of ULEZ into Havering. This will…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Octagon Theatre Bolton and Shakespeare North Playhouse announce the European premiere of The Book of Will for 2023
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Octagon Theatre Bolton and the recently opened Shakespeare North Playhouse are delighted to co-produce the European premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will in 2023. This…
Businesses celebrate impact of Elizabeth line as transformational railway marks six months in service
Six months on from the opening of the Elizabeth line, business groups and small businesses in and around the new stations are hailing its transformative effect. Nearly 70 million journeys…
Havering switches on to Christmas
Thousands of Havering residents took to Market Place, Romford yesterday (17 November) to celebrate the Havering Christmas lights switch-on. Pop legends East 17 headlined the entertainment, performing a set that…
Hole Farm community tree planting day
Forestry England is excited to let you know that they’ll be holding the first planting day for Hole Farm, a new sight near to Upminster google maps iframe generator The…
Ensign Buses Running Day – Saturday 3rd December 2022
Just a heads up for anyone interested in vintage buses. Ensign Buses are again having a Running Day on Saturday 3rd December 2022, the number X54 route will once again…
Cabinet endorse East Havering £5.3bn datacentre opportunity
“This is a nationally significant project that will help to drive data security, energy and food security for the UK for decades to come. “’Although we will be using a…
Council and police support new crime fighting app
Havering Council has joined forces with police and the Safer Neighbourhood Board in supporting the launch of a new app for the neighbourhood watch scheme, OWL. OWL makes it easier…
c2c commemorates Remembrance day with school poster competition
Local train operator c2c will be offering free travel for service personnel on Remembrance Sunday and is also commemorating the event with a Remembrance day poster designed by a local…
Warm Spaces launched across Havering
Havering Council is working alongside voluntary, community and local organisations and businesses to set up a network of Warm Spaces across the borough this winter. These include libraries, leisure centres,…
Remembrance in Havering
Residents across the borough are invited to gather at Remembrance services this month to honour those who have served our country. A service for Armistice Day will take place on…
Cabinet to consider £5.3bn investment opportunity for Havering
Plans for a new £5.3bn inward investment project for East Havering will be reviewed at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 9 November). The Council has been in negotiations with a…
Pumpkin dumping a scary threat to wildlife this Halloween, warns the Woodland Trust
With Halloween looming the Woodland Trust has issued an urgent plea to witches, wizards and spooks everywhere not to endanger wildlife by dumping pumpkins in woodland. The UK’s largest woodland…
New analysis shows that pay as you go with mobile on the Tube now more popular than before the pandemic
More people are using contactless via a mobile phone or smart watch to travel on the London Underground than they were prior to the pandemic, new analysis by Transport for…
Havering set for festive season switch-on
The countdown to Christmas in Havering will begin with the festive lights being switched on in Market Place, Romford this November. The big switch-on event, taking place from 4.30pm to…
Residents urged to bin their gum
Bin your chewing gum, don’t drop it on the ground is the message after deep cleaning which included the removal of chewing gum from pavements, took place in South Street,…
Cast and creatives announced for Sleeping Beauty at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s annual pantomime is always a firm family favourite, and it is a pleasure to now be able to reveal the cast and creatives for the upcoming production…
The Santus Circus is back in town – Oct 2022
As we approach the Halloween the weather gets dark, but that just means one thing… The Santus Circus is back in Havering My family has grown up with this amazing…
c2c calls on local schools for Remembrance art competition
South Essex train operator c2c is once again running a Remembrance Day art competition with its local adopted primary schools to commemorate those lost in the world wars. This year…
Jekyll and Hyde are coming to The Queen’s Theatre
Jekyll and Hyde, currently running to great critical acclaim at Derby Theatre, will arrive at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch 26 October – 12 November. Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic tale will be…
Murder, mystery and mayhem at The Brookside Theatre this October
Murder and blackmail are on the menu at Romford’s Brookside Theatre this October as the theatre present the brand new comedy thriller, CLUE. It’s a dark and stormy night in…
Havering celebrates Black History Month
Havering Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month this October. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK,…
French’s Cafe Christmas Dinner
Please Don’t Be Alone This Christmas Day! Due to the success of previous years, all of us at French’s Café are delighted to announce we will be opening our doors…
Review of Kinky Boots at The Queen’s Theatre
When I learned that “Kinky Boots” would be appearing at The Queen’s Theatre, I was ecstatic. I’ve only seen this musical a few times, so I knew it would be…
Havering’s parks have a golden glow
Havering has bagged a number of top awards in the London in Bloom competition – placing the borough’s parks among the best in London. The borough was awarded 12 Gold…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces three new productions for Spring 2023
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has today announced three productions for its Spring 2023 season, which will include the world premiere of Rebus: A Game Called Malice by Ian Rankin and Simon…
Pre-pandemic parking charges to return
Havering Council is continuing to support the borough return to business as usual following the pandemic with the re-instatement of pre-Covid parking measures. The Council was one of the few…
‘Topping out’ marked at new Hornchurch retirement village
A “topping-out” ceremony was held at the former Solar, Serena and Sunrise site in Hornchurch last week (Wednesday, 21 September). The ceremony was attended by Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member…
New Blueprint Festival earns three prestigious London Theatre award nominations for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
The Offies (Off West End Theatre Awards) today announced three nominations for two Blueprint Festival productions at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, The Empty Chair and In This Smoking Chaos. Assessors have…
TfL reminds customers to plan ahead if visiting London for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Services are expected to be extremely busy, so customers are advised to plan return journeys and check status updates regularly Travel advice is available on TfL’s website Road closures and…
Cast and creatives announced for Laura Ann Price’s In This Smoking Chaos as part of the Blueprint Festival at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have today announced the cast and creative team for In This Smoking Chaos, playing 15 – 24 September as part of the Theatre’s Blueprint Festival. Part theatre,…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces full programme for Blueprint: a festival of new ideas
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch today announces the full programme for its extraordinary fortnight of new and unusual theatre. Blueprint: a festival of new ideas runs at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch from 12…
London Firefighter releases autobiography
Hornchurch Resident and former London Fire Brigade Borough Commander, Steve Dudeney, has released is autobiography of his 31 years in the London Fire Brigade. From Firefighter to Borough Commander, this…
Students celebrate GCSE results
GCSE students began arriving at their schools early this morning in anticipation of their exam results. It was the first time in two years that students were able to sit…
RAFA “OPEN DAY” event – SUNDAY 28th AUGUST
This coming SUNDAY 28th AUGUST (Bank Holiday weekend) – the RAFA Club in Carlton Rd-Romford we will be hosting it’s annual……..RAFA “OPEN DAY” event. * From mid-day until late* Food…
A visit to The Queen’s Theatre café
The Queen’s Theatre has always been a place that I’ve gone to for drinks and I was very lucky to be invited to the opening of their new café It’s…
A Flood Alert has been issued for the River Beam and the River Rom
The environmental agency has issues a Flood Alert for both The Rivers Beam and Rom This will be caused by the predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms which are forecast to…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch revamps its QCafé to enhance the much-loved community hub
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch today relaunches its QCafé situated in the Theatre’s large foyer space at the front of the building. The newly decorated café now ties in with the recently…
The Wesley Players Present
‘Fogbound’
The Wesley Players Present‘Fogbound’, a new play by Jayne R Jones.It’s 1946 and in a fogbound street in Brighton, a man with a past waits. A woman appears but is…
An Evening Of Burlesque – The Queen’s Theatre
UNVEILED – THE ON SALE DATE FOR TICKETS TO SEE AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE: COMING TO YORK BARBICAN ON SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER A scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment, the…
ELO ENCOUNTER – Bringing Blue Skies to Hornchurch
31 AUG 2022 (Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch) Roll over Beethoven because an acclaimed tribute to the fantastic music of ELO are bringing their hit packed show to theatre near you, as…
Only a week to get your audition clips in for S.M.I.L.E SUPERSTAR
S.M.I.L.E London & Essex are a local charity who support low income families with daily essentials. S.M.I.L.E are hosting a family fun TALENT SHOW in a bid to raise funds…
RIP Bernard Joseph Cribbins OBE
Bernard Joseph Cribbins OBE. 29 December 1928 – 28 July 2022 Amazing that the actor Bernard Joseph Cribbins was a Queen’s Players member at The Queen’s Theatre between 1954 –…
The Memorial Woodland – Hornchurch Country Park
Honoured by The Forestry Commission and the Mayor of London at the 2022 London Tree and Woodland Awards, The Memorial Woodland was officially opened on the 23rd March 2022 in…
Coming soon to The Queen’s Theatre – Kinky Boots The Musical
The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have today announced the full cast and creative team for the first UK revival and regional premiere of the Tony and…
TfL advises Londoners to check before they travel on Wednesday 27 July and Saturday 30 July with RMT and ASLEF strike action taking place across the country
Strike action is taking place on national rail services and will impact London Overground and Elizabeth line services as well as some of the London Underground On Wednesday 27 July,…
The Salvation Army launches JustGiving fund for Wennington fire
A dedicated JustGiving page is available to help the residents affected by the devastating fires in Wennington. The Romford Salvation Army Wennington Fire Support Fund, set up by the Salvation…
Review of The Dolly Show at The Queen’s Theatre
The Dolly Show marks the ultimate Dolly Parton Tribute and with Australian born singer leading the night I knew we were in for a fun time. Kelly definitely showed her…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces full programme for Blueprint: a festival of new ideas
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch today announces the full programme for its extraordinary fortnight of new and unusual theatre. Blueprint: a festival of new ideas runs at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch from 12…
Fire in Hornchurch Country Park
We were sad to see images of Hornchurch Country Park and Wennington burning, thank you to those who shared this video People who live around the park have said that…
c2c customers advised not to travel due to red alert temperature warning
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c is advising customers not to travel on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 July due to the Met Office forecast of extremely high temperatures, which could peak…
Waste collection changes to beat the heat
Rubbish and recycling collection times will change next week in order to protect staff as temperatures continue to soar. From Monday 18 July through to Friday 22 July, collections will…
Events this Weekend – 16th July 2021
Returning this weekend Saturday 16th July 2022. Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU. Gates open at 2pm. LIVE Music starts at 3pm. Concert due to end at 10pm Bar shuts…
The Hornchurch Round Table Santa is coming to Hornchurch for Summer
Only 10 days until… Santa is COMING TO HORNCHURCH!!!!🎅🏼🎉🥳 As mentioned, he will be joining us on Sunday 24th of July at 5pm for a special Summer Santa Route! ⛱…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show wiggles to the Queen’s Theatre next weekend
One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature will wiggle his way to the Hornchurch stage next weekend! Following multiple seasons in London and New York, The Very Hungry…
Review of The last Resort at The Queen’s Theatre
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 3 years since ‘Habbit Factory’ appeared on stage at ‘The Queen’s Theatre and the actors/actresses certainly showed it on stage. There were…
Fundraiser YOGA Event This Thursday 7pm (14/07)
Janna is running a money raising event this Thursday arold Wood Park Havering (right side of tennis court by the Weeping Willow trees) this Thursday from 7pm. Come along-spread the…
‘The Dolly Show’ National Tour Comes to Hornchurch July 21st 2022
World-renowned Dolly Parton tribute act, The Dolly Show, embarks on a national theatre tour and is at Queens Theatre, Hornchurch 21 July 2022, featuring West End star Kelly O’Brien.“There are…
Havering celebrates Pride weekend
Havering Council joined hundreds of other organisations in celebrating Pride in London for the very first time. A flag raising ceremony at the Town Hall, Romford on Friday (1 July)…
Renowned, Essex-based Musicians Take Chas and Dave Tribute Show Rabbit Rabbit on the Road
It’s time to “put your beer in the sideboard here” and get “yerself” along to see the brand-new theatre show Rabbit Rabbit, which celebrates the music of cockney chart-toppers Chas…
Thames Chase All Attributes of Wellbeing Day
Join Thames Chase this July for a fabulous day of wellbeing at Thames Chase Forest Centre. From 10am – 3pm on July 13th you can enjoy FREE taster sessions of…
Platinum Jubilee celebration film goes live
Havering Council has released a commemorative film, highlighting all of the wonderful celebrations that took place across the borough, in honour of Her Majesty, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The film…
Essential Travel Only: Reduced train service due to industrial action on Saturday 25 June
24 June 2022: As industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) on the UK rail network continues, customers are reminded to only travel on…
Junior Citizens learning skills to stay safe
Around 2,000 school children across Havering are learning important life skills to help keep them safer in their communities. As part of the annual Junior Citizens Scheme, Year six pupils…
Last few tables remaining for this Sunday at Reina Meze Grill
Last few tables remaining for this Sunday at Reina Meze Grill , Billiet Lane, Hornchurch #AlmostSoldOut That’s right Essex Drag Brunch is back…….. so sashay this way for a fierce…
Bike checkup this weekend
Do you need your bike checked? Then come along to Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre in Hornchurch Country Park this weekend, on Sunday 26th June between 11am till 2pm. Havering cyclists…
Butts Lane & Woodhall Crescent foot crossings to close
Network Rail have sent out fliers to let people know that both the Woodhall Crescent and Butts Lane crossing are due to close Full details taken from the letter sent:…
Myplace celebrates 10th anniversary
Myplace youth and community centre celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand party and community day in Harold Hill. The community centre opened its doors 10 years ago to provide…
‘The Last Resort’ comes to The Queen’s Theatre
The Habbit Factory’s Infant, Junior and Senior groups present ‘The Last Resort’ supported by the Blue Tees. Set in a nature reserve hotel and forest, Buddy the Badger goes on…
Can you help the 1st Upminster Scouts?
The 1st Upminster Scouts are looking for parts to build a DIY swimming pool. They recently listed the parts needed on the Upminster/Cranham Re Gifting Facebook page Each year the…
Havering flies flag for Armed Forces Day
Havering is flying the Armed Forces flag to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week. The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Trevor McKeever, raised the Armed Forces flag at a ceremony…
Brookside Theatre, Romford – “Greatest Songs From The Movies”
“Greatest Songs From The Movies” will be performing at the Brookside Theatre, Romford on 16th June. The show promises an unforgettable mix of famous film themes and songs from “Lawrence…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces Blueprint: A festival of new ideas
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are delighted to announce that it will be running a festivalof new ideas this September. Blueprint will be an extraordinary fortnight, taking placefrom 12 – 24 September,…
Hornchuch is alive with the sound of Music!
The Story & Music of Rodgers & HammersteinQueen Theatre, HornchurchTuesday 21 June at 7.30pm The Story & Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein tells the story of how Rodgers & Hammerstein…
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote: “Broadway Malady” – Wednesday 8 June 2022
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Hornchurch, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Broadway Malady”. Jessica Fletcher heads to New York City but soon gets…
Join in and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Havering
Havering will celebrate the Queen’s 70th year of service with special events over the bank holiday weekend. There will be plenty of ways to get involved with each event giving…
Free online course helps Havering small businesses become reality
Havering Council has teamed up with Rebel Business School once again with a free 10-day online course, helping local residents turn their business ideas into a reality. The programme, run…
Review of Maggie May at The Queen’s Theatre
Maggie (played by Eithne Browne) and Gordon (Played by Tony Timberlake) meet in 1971 and have been dancing to the sounds of Cliff Richard, Chairmen of the Board, and Jackson…
The Queen’s Theatre has officially been made a listed building
Hornchurch’s famous theatre has officially been given a Grade II listing to mark the Jubilee. The Queen’s Theatre began when ‘Hornchurch Urban District Council’ purchased a derelict cinema on Station…
Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as Government funded Elizabeth line officially opens
Elizabeth line officially opens to the public, slashing journey times and cutting thousands of travel costs by over a third New line will bring £42bn to the UK economy, and…
TV personality helps young people to chase their dreams
Young people in Havering went head-to-head with Chaser Shaun Wallace during a special visit to the borough. Shaun, a familiar face on the ITV quiz show, The Chase, spent the…
Thames Chase Celebrate: London Tree and Woodland Awards
Thames Chase is celebrating their London Tree and Woodland Award. London Borough of Havering and The Thames Chase Community Volunteers have won The Community Woodland Award. The award is for…
Havering celebrates local foster carers
Foster carers across Havering have been honoured for their service to children in care. Havering Council showed its appreciation for its foster carers at the Havering Foster Carer Awards where…
M25 junction 28 improvements development consent decision
The application is to upgrade junction 28 of the junction between the M25 anti-clockwise and the A12 in Essex, including the provision of a dedicated link for this right-turn movement…
My Dear Old Things, at the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch on Monday 20 June.
Legendary cricket commentator and broadcaster, Henry Blofeld OBE, known amongst his many fans as Blowers and famed for his plummy tones and all-round good humour, invites you to join him…
Havering ready to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Havering will celebrate the Queen’s 70th year of service with a variety of events beginning later this month in the run-up to the four-day bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2…
Woodlands proposed by Lower Thames Crossing
This week on Tuesday and Wednesday, Forestry England and National Highways will be hosting public drop-in days at Hole Farm in Warley, Essex offering tours of the site with opportunities…
Review of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ at The Queen’s Theatre
Written by Jake Brunger, with lyrics by Pippa Cleary, the show is based on the original book in the Adrian Mole series. A lot of us will remember growing up…
New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets
Competition launched for Britain’s noisiest streets to benefit from innovative noise camera technology trials backed by £300,000 Government investment Transport Secretary sets ambition to ‘banish boy racers’, encouraging MPs across…
Songs From Screen to Stage and the Stories Behind Them
There have been hundreds of songs composed for the stage and screen by top song writers. Our evening will take you through well known classics as well as some popular…
Notflix the Improvised Musical comes to The Queen’s Theatre
As seen on Sky News, STV and as House Band on Radio 5 Live. 3 SELL OUT EDINBURGH FESTIVAL RUNS AT THE GILDED BALLOON SELL OUT VAULT FESTIVAL RUNSSELL OUT…
Bridgerton’s Claudia Jessie to star in Lucy Kirkwood’s MARYLAND, hosted by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce the cast for the upcoming script-in-hand performance of Maryland, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Polina Kalinina. Maryland will be performed on…
C2C to reduce prices for spring
Customers on train operator Trenitalia c2c’s route will benefit from reduced fares this spring as part of the Great British Rail sale, which was launched by the Department for Transport…
Have a cracking Easter at Romford Market
Join the free Easter fun and festivities at Romford Market from 10.30am on Sunday 17 April. Children can take part in an Easter Egg Hunt trail amongst the market stalls…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch celebrates 30 years of nurturing young talent with an awfully big musical adventure
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to be celebrating 30 years of nurturing and showcasing young talent through its dynamic youth theatre, QYouth this July. To mark this brilliant achievement, the…
Rehearsal Shots released for The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
The Queen’s Theatre has released rehearsal photos for Adrian Mole. The Musical, based on the classic book we probably all read as a child, will appear at The Queen’s Theatre…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch name Graeae Associate Artists joining their 2022/23 creative leadership team
After the recent announcement regarding Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s (QTH) creative leadership team for the 2022/23 year, today the Queen’s are delighted to name three more Associate Artists joining the team.…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Leeds Playhouse and Curve announce cast for Maggie May – an inspiring play about love, hope & living with dementia
Former Brookside star Eithne Browne and musical theatre favourite Tony Timberlake have been cast in Maggie May, a new play by award-winning writer Frances Poet that shines a light on…
Plans underway to revitalise Havering’s town centres
Havering Council will be making upgrades to five of the borough’s town centres over the next four months, improving the look and feel of these public spaces for businesses, shoppers…
Queen’s Theatre Accouches Casting for The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ – The Musical
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch today announce full casting for their brand new fresh and joyful musical adaptation of The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ – the Musical (28…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich to co-produce first UK revival & regional premiere of Kinky Boots the Musical
The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have today announced that they will be co-producing the first UK revival and regional premiere of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces Essex on Stage showcase at the Bush Theatre, London
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is excited to announce that the Essex on Stage Showcase, previously to perform at the 10th anniversary VAULT Festival, will now be staged at London’s Bush Theatre,…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces 2022/23 creative leadership team
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch (QTH) is today announcing its creative leadership team for the2022/23 year, starting from 1 April 2022, with current Artistic Director, Douglas Rintoul, leavingto lead the New Wolsey…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces three course, three act immersive West Indian dining experience
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is excited to announce that Blouse & Skirt Theatre Company’s first major production, Rice & Peas, will be playing at Metal Culture, Southend-on-Sea 28 – 29 April…
Havering elects two new Members of Youth Parliament
Two new young people have been voted in to represent Havering in the UK Youth Parliament. Curtis Tobbs and Uno Borlasa are the new Members of Youth Parliament for Havering.…
‘All My Sons’ nominated for Second Offies Award
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are celebrating a second award nomination for their current revival of Arthur Miller’s moving and powerful landmark drama All My Sons, which closes on 5th March before…
International Queen Tribute Show Coming to the Brookside Theatre
THE FREDDIE & QUEEN EXPERIENCE are the UK’s premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band, internationally and critically acclaimed – an electrifying show that celebrates the music of unarguably the…
Oliver Hembrough Nominated For Award – for ‘ALL MY SONS’ at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to announce an Offies Award nomination for Oliver Hembrough for Supporting Performance in a Play in his role as Chris Keller in their current revival…
Havering Cabinet recommends record increase in funding for social care after difficult year
The Council’s Cabinet has recommend a record increase in funding for social care to support those who need it most. They have also recommended a 2.99 per cent increase in…
A statement from Havering Council on Storm Eunice
Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said: “Council staff are working tirelessly to keep the borough safe, maintain key services and support our residents in the face of Storm…
Search for new Havering school governors
A new recruitment drive has been launched to find more school governors in Havering. People from different backgrounds and with different experiences are needed to contribute to local school life…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is excited to announce that Princess Essex will be going on tour to Essex community venues and audiences can see it for FREE.
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is excited to announce that Princess Essex will be going on tour to Essex community venues and audiences can see it for FREE. Based on the little-known,…
Review of ‘All My Sons’ at The Queen’s Theatre
Written by Arthur Miller and inspired by real events, ‘All my Sons’ is the story of the Keller family and the street they live on. It starts as the story…
Half Term Fun For Havering Children As The Brookside Theatre Run Workshops
This February Half Term, the Brookside Theatre is doing all things Disney with their Musical Theatre Workshops! Bring your little ones along to one of the FROZEN Musical Theatre Workshops…
Passengers Name c2c as Britain’s Best Rail Service
c2c passengers are the most satisfied commuters in the country, according to the latest research from independent watchdog Transport Focus. The Transport Focus survey, which interviewed over 5,000 rail passengers…
Cast Announced for The 10th Anniversary Production Of The Kitchen Sink By Tom Wells
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announce casting for the 10th anniversary production of Tom Wells award- winning, irresistibly funny and tender play, The Kitchen Sink (17 Mar – 2 Apr 2022)Playing Martin…
Sleeping Beauty announced as Queen’s Theatre’s 2022 pantomime
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for more than 65 years. You can guarantee that the family will all enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment…
Council flies Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2022. The flag includes all the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag, widely recognised…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch joins biggest ever 2-for-1 ticket offer for National Lottery players through UK Theatre’s Love Your Local Theatre campaign
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has joined over 100 theatres UK wide for the new campaign, for which The National Lottery is providing up to £2 million to subsidise over 150,000 tickets…
Douglas Rintoul leaves Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch to lead New Wolsey Ipswich
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is today announcing that after six very successful years, Douglas Rintoul is leaving the post of Artistic Director at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, in mid May 2022, to…
Spitfire that served Hornchurch Airfield goes up for auction
A WW2 Spitfire that served on Hornchurch Airfield is about to go up for auction and could be yours for the low, low price of £4.5 million The aircraft, a…
Havering Youth Parliament elections launched
The race to become a member of the UK Youth Parliament has begun in Havering. Six young people have officially announced their plans to stand as Havering’s youth parliament members…
Havering Singer’s 75th Anniversary Concert – Handel’s Messiah
April 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm To celebrate our 75th Anniversary we are performing Handel’s Messiah accompanied by a Baroque Orchestra. With soloists Cheryl Enever (Soprano), Freya Jacklin…
Elizabeth line on track to open in the first half of this year as Trial Operations phase continues
Passenger services will commence in the first half of 2022 with initial services between Abbey Wood and Paddington Elizabeth line stations Thousands of staff from TfL and partner organisations will…
The Queen’s Theatre’s Tribute to Amy Whitehouse
The pressure is on Laura Jane Butler on Friday, February 4, at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch. Star of the Amy Winehouse show – A Tribute to Amy – Essex born…
New initiative to help make homes warmer, greener and save on fuel bills
People in Havering could be eligible for a special grant to make their homes warmer, greener and more fuel-efficient this winter. The Green Homes Grant is a new government fund…
Join us in remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day
Havering residents are invited to remember the millions of people killed in genocides across the world at a memorial service. This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day is 27 January, and Havering’s…
Leader of Havering Council announces Cabinet changes
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White, today announced changes to his Cabinet. The number of positions have been increased from six to eight. The changes are as follows:…
The Queen’s Theatre returns with a stunning revival from Director Douglas Rintoul
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch will open its Spring 2022 season with a stunning revival from Director Douglas Rintoul of Arthur Miller’s moving and powerful landmark drama All My Sons 10 February…
Christmas boxes gifted at the Harold Hill Community Hub
Today (23 December), Christmas has come early for dozens of residents in need of some extra help over the festive period, after receiving Christmas gift boxes from Havering Council’s Community…
Havering Christmas Land 2021
Lovely garden at Havering Christmas Land. Only £3 to visit the garden https://www.haveringmind.org.uk/christmas-2021/ Sadly the Grotto is sold out online but on the Grotto door tickets during weekdays may still…
c2c trainee driver following in her father’s footsteps
Local train operator c2c is celebrating the success of its current Street to Seat driver training programme with one trainee following in her father’s footsteps to become a mainline train…
Havering commits over a quarter of a million for SME support
Havering Council has allocated over a quarter of a million pounds to fund a business support programme that will provide free expert help for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs).…
Have a fun and free Christmas at Romford Market
Free Christmas attractions will return to Romford Market this year, for all the family to enjoy every day from Wednesday 15 December to Friday 24 December. The historic Romford Market,…
Havering Changing awarded £750,000 of Creative People and Places National Portfolio Funding by Arts Council England (April 2022 – March 2025)
Havering Changing are ecstatic to have been awarded Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places National Portfolio Funding for the people living in our community to continue to lead their…
Music Hall returns to the Queen’s Theatre
Thursday 3 February 2022 at 2:30pm
They’re back! A long awaited blast from the past packed with good singalong tunes, cracking jokes and fun as the ever-popular Queen’s Theatre Marvellous Music Hall returns to the Queen’s…
Review of Aladdin at The Queen’s Theatre
PANTO IS BACK!!!!!! After 18 long months of Covid lockdowns, shutdowns and losses, The Queen’s Theatre is certainly happy to open the door to their panto. The audience accompany Aladdin…
Santa Floats in Havering
Wow it’s almost that time of year and we are happy to hear that Santa will be visiting our streets. Hornchurch Round Table The floats start at 7PM each night…
Havering Council continues school holiday meal support over Christmas
Applications for the Christmas School Holiday Meal Scheme will open in Havering on Friday, 26 November. Through the Government’s Household Support Fund, the Council has allocated funding to continue the…
Discover Your Inner ‘Elf At The Brookside Theatre this Christmas
The world’s favourite Christmas comedy, ‘Elf’ is brought to life at the Brookside Theatre this Christmas, in a spectacular stage musical for the whole family. After mistakenly crawling into Santa’s…
Voices for Christmas is back!
Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd December at 8pm. A series of monologues retelling the Nativity Story from the point of view of eyewitnesses present at the miraculous event, interdispersed with…
Churchill House-Social Club – Open Day
The Churchill House Social Club (also known as the ‘Romford Conservative Club’), in Main Road Romford – will be holding its annual ‘Open Day’ event on Saturday 27th November, from…
Havering sets out path to becoming carbon neutral
Havering Council’s Cabinet have formally laid out how the Council will tackle climate change and become carbon neutral by 2040 or sooner – meaning the Council will emit no more…
Council to provide free weekend parking over Christmas and New Year
Havering Council is to provide free parking in all council car parks at weekends from 27 November until 2 January 2022. This is to help support local businesses in our…
Construction for new Hornchurch retirement village begins
Construction for a new retirement village in Hornchurch is officially underway. This kicked off with a ground breaking ceremony at the Solar, Serena and Sunrise Courts. Following demolition of the…
Map names Hornchurch the ‘Church with Pointy Gables’
Mark Forsyth is a writer, author of The Etymologicon, Horologicon, Elements of Eloquence, Unknown Unknown, Christmas Cornucopia, and Short History of Drunkenness. He created a map on his website that…
National Treasure, Richard Digance is back at the Brookside Theatre by public demand
By outstanding popular demand, following numerous ‘sell-out’ concerts, the legendary Richard Digance is back at the Brookside Theatre. Not many guitarists have dueted with Brian May, supported Steve Martin, played…
60th Anniversary of the introduction of Electric Trains on c2c
Local train operator c2c is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the introduction of electric trains on its route, providing a timely reminder of rail’s green credentials during the COP26 conference.…
St Andrews has been awarded an Eco Church Award
🎉We are very pleased to announce that St Andrew’s Church @PofHornchurch has been awarded an A Rocha UK Bronze Eco Church Award. 🌳The Eco Church Team have been working hard…
Council asks for residents’ views on proposed budget plans following COVID pandemic
Havering Council is urging residents to have their say on the borough’s spending plans for the next three years – following the impact of COVID-19. The borough currently faces a…
Remembrance in Havering
Residents across the borough are invited to gather at Remembrance services this month to honour those who have served our country. A service for Armistice Day will take place on…
Review of Dad’s Army Radio Show
‘Who do you think we are kidding Mr Hitler, if you think that England’s done?’ Heading to ‘Dad’s Army’ at The Queen’s Theatre already had me singing the song and…
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…
Residents support plans for living COVID-19 memorial
Havering Council has received strong public support to plant over 1,000 trees to commemorate the impact of COVID-19 on local communities. Earlier this summer, the Council launched a survey asking…
Performers Needed for Elf the Musical
Following on from their recent critically-acclaimed production of Hairspray, the Brookside Theatre is currently looking for talented local male performers including a young performer to join their cast of ELF…
Photos of the official opening of RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre
There was an amazing fly over on Sunday for the opening of the RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre on Suttons Lane and many people on have shared photos social media Some…
Cleaner Havering Autumn Blitz launched
Havering Council has launched its Cleaner Havering ‘Autumn Blitz’, a series of deep-cleaning activities across the whole borough, as part of its recovery plans following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Autumn…
Havering Children’s Centres – new timetable.
Most session require you to prebook but you can contact them on childrenscentres@havering.gov.uk
Heritage Weekend in Romford – Saturday 18th September
THIS WEEKEND Romford is celebrating Heritage Weekend and it would be great to see you there! Saturday 18th September 2021 from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Romford Business Improvement District have teamed…
WE LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT!! Coming soon to The Queen’s Theatre
ice&fire – renowned for their use of performance to explore human rights issues and Matthew Schmolle Productions have joined forces with a cast of immigrant performers to make a new…
Langtons release a programme of their autumn and winter activities
Langtons Estate Friends Group Page have unveiled their programme of activities for the autumn and winter months:
RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre Official Open Date – including flypast
RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre is having an official opening on the 19th September. This will include, weather permitting, an official flypast by the Battle of Britain memorial flight. They will…
Parking permits go virtual
Havering Council has launched a new virtual parking permit system across the borough. From Wednesday 8 September parking permit applications completed online will no longer be sent to the applicant…
Review of Beginning at The Queen’s Theatre
Sitting in the dark Queen’s Theatre before it all begins, with loud party music playing, there’s not much of the stage to see, a bit of trash on the floor…
TfL Prepose ending 497 bus route
The 497 bus route runs currently runs between Harold Wood Station to Harold Hill, Gooshays Drive via Gallows Corner Tesco. A short route that is often used by residents of…
Havering Half Marathon road closures
Havering Mind has released information about the planned road closures on Sunday 12th September The race itself starts at 9:30am from Abbs Cross Sports Centre, Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch. There…
Extinction Rebellion Havering to hold Cycling protest
Next Saturday (11th September) Extinction Rebellion Havering is joining together with Havering Cyclists to run a protest, demanding a better cycle plan for Havering Havering does not have a good…
Two Left Feet Theatre presents Love Birds – A Pigeon Tale
Two Left Feet Theatre Company will be taking to the streets of Romford on Sunday 12th September 2021 to present their specially commissioned Street Theatre show Love Birds – A…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces world premiere of a chilling new adaptation of Beth Underdown’s The Witchfinder’s Sister
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has today announced the exciting world premiere of Beth Underdown’s chilling and creepy tale of Essex witch hunts, The Witchfinder’s Sister. Based on the true story of…
Rasing Sun release a statement following three incidents
Rasing Sun have released the following statement regarding the previously reported incidents The Rising Sun Official Statement. 01.09.2021 For Clarification, we had three incidents linked to our venue over the…
TfL reminds returning schoolchildren and commuters on the best ways to travel comfortably and reliably
As we return to school, TfL are reminding students of the best way to travel A full bus service is running and parents should check their children have a valid…
Thank YOUth Music Event Coming to Romford
There’s a music event coming to Romford soon called ‘Thank YOUth’ It’s a celebration of young people coming out of lockdown. Thank YOUth is an event to celebrate young people…
Doorman knocks bloke out cold at Rising Sun in Hornchurch
The Rising Sun was recently closed because of an incident involving a man and the doorman At the time the Rising Sun was quoted as saying Since then this video…
It’s my turn now: A Journey Towards Freedom – new book published by a resident local to Hornchurch
Local resident, Claire Bloomfield, has recently published her first book. The book is called ‘It’s my turn now: A journey Towards Freedom’ and documents Claire’s highs and lows and the…
Walking back into History with the RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre
Walking into the Hornchurch Heritage Centre takes me back, previously I worked at St George’s Hospital and at the time I’d taken the chance to look around this very unused…
‘You can’t stop the Beat!’ Hairspray is coming to Romford!
The Brookside Theatre has assembled a hugely talented and energetic cast of performers to star in their upcoming production of the Tony Award winning, feel-good family musical Hairspray this September.…
How you felt during Covid lockdown
A group in the Romford Mercury Shopping Centre were creating a poster that showed how people felt during lockdown It allowed people to draw on the wall with images of…
RAFA Club Open Day
On Sunday 29th August (next Sunday) the RAFA Club-Carlton Rd-Romford will be holding its annual “Open Day” event. Obviously, because of the Covid pandemic, we were unable to hold the…
Have your say: Help to improve Town Centres across Havering
As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Havering Council wants to hear from residents, businesses and visitors about how we can improve and revitalise five of our town…
Estate Improvement Programme back underway following pandemic
Council-owned housing estates across Havering are set for major improvement works over the next five years, as part of the Council’s pledge to ensure no resident is left behind. The…
Plans for an enduring and living COVID-19 memorial
Havering Council has announced plans to commemorate the impact of COVID-19 on our communities through the planting of over 1,000 trees at selected sites. It is hoped that these trees…
Havering Town Centre Recovery Plan
Havering Council says they are looking for ways to improve the town centres To do this they have released virtual maps of Collier Row, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster.…
Students in Havering celebrate A-Level results
Hundreds of pupils across the borough received their A-level results today for the second year in a row without sitting their exams. The continued pandemic meant that pupils’ grades were…
Hornchurch FC players celebrate with fans during victory parade tour
Fans and residents alike finally had the chance to celebrate this weekend, after Havering Council rolled out an open top bus for Hornchurch FC to parade the FA Trophy. Football…
RAF Hornchurch
If your into the history of The Battle of Britain and RAF Hornchurch, then this is the place to visit, RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre in Hornchurch, Essex. There are many…
Havering Mind event this weekend
Havering Mind are delighted to see the return of our annual summer events – the ‘Essex Tribute Fest’ and ‘Essex Family Fest’. These take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday…
Review of ‘Love Letters’ at The Queen’s Theatre
Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul brings a new jukebox musical to The Queen’s Theatre called ‘Love Letters’ in which he asks what would you do if you received a love letter…
c2c launches special new Mini Break ticket for staycationers
South Essex train operator Trenitalia c2c has launched a new money-saving Mini Break ticket for customers planning a long weekend in the capital or a seaside break in Southend, and…
Hornchurch FC to parade FA Trophy
Hornchurch FC will be parading with the FA Trophy 2020/2021 We are soo proud of the local football club who lifted the FA Trophy for the first time in the…
Queen’s Theatre releases photos of Love Letters
Ahead of the release of ‘Love Letters’ next week, with Lucy Benjamin, The Queen’s Theatre has released photos showing a first look of their rehearsals Looking forward to the musical…
A shark tale
Everyone has a lockdown tale to tell – and that was exactly the case for Natalie Newman and her nine-year-old son, Henry. In fact, the mum and son teamed up…
Free swimming launches for school aged children
Havering Council is offering free swimming sessions for school aged children and young adults until summer 2022. The scheme is a boost to local leisure that will see up to…
Havering Council extends school holiday meals funding support for summer holidays
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Holiday Meal Scheme for those most in need during the summer holidays. The scheme is a way of providing funds to ensure…
Summer Unlocked returns!
A programme of in-person holiday activity for young people of all ages. These summer activities are designed to help offer safe and inclusive spaces for young people to develop friendships,…
Havering remains at the bottom of the Healthy Streets Scorecards
Ranked at 32 out of 33, Havering remains at the bottom of the Healthy Streets Scorecards Healthy Streets coalition are a group of transport, health, road safety and environment campaigns…
Council launches summer of celebrating “hidden gems”
Between July and August 2021, Havering Council will be sharing photos, videos and clips of your favourite areas in the borough, highlighting the lesser known places, people or activities unique…
Cllr Ciaran’s ABSEIL for Havering Mind
Cllr Ciaren White works for Havering Mind and will be performing an abseil on the 10th July. This is to raise money for the garden project currenting being undertaken at…
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Tales from the Thames, a Creative Estuary co-commission with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, premiered online for free
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have announced today that they will be streaming their new epic play that tells the story of five lives colliding on a single day along the banks…
Changes to Havering’s Rapid Testing sites as more people test at home
With more residents using rapid Lateral Flow Covid-19 home tests , Havering Council is closing the Collier Row and Upminster Methodist Church rapid testing sites on Wednesday 30 June. The…
Safety-critical repairs to the southbound Blackwall Tunnel in July
TfL needs to undertake planned safety critical works within Blackwall Tunnel, which will require closures of the southbound tunnel in July These works are to install a linear heat detection…
Recycling Glass in Hornchurch
The recycle tanks in Sainsbury Hornchurch seem to be getting smaller and smaller and more and more people are simply dumping their glass right next to the tanks Hornchurch Social…
Lucy Benjamin to star in brand new jukebox musical Love Letters at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce the cast for its summer musical Love Letters,a brand new world premiere production written and directed by Douglas Rintoul. Love Letters runs 30…
Havering Council Leader urges everyone to get their jab
The Leader of Havering Council is urging everyone aged 18 and over to get their vaccine – and the over 40s to get their second jab. The doors have now…
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Brookside Theatre this Summer to see The Wizard of Oz
Soar over the rainbow, follow the yellow brick road and skip into the Emerald City to fulfil your heart’s desire, as the Brookside Theatre whisks you away on an unforgettable…
Free open day at Liberty Outdoor Bowls Club – Saturday 17th July 2021
Come and have some fun at Liberty Outdoor Bowls Club (Harrow Lodge Park). Looking for new members to join our friendly club. Get some fresh air, keep active, have fun…
Guildonian Players return to Harold Wood in a New production
Drama group Guildonian Players return this month in their first production since the original lockdown. The show will is open air and socially distanced, for everyone’s comfort and safety. In…
Minster Way traffic scheme
Havering have changed the rules when it comes to turning onto Minster Way from Wingletyle Lane There are now 3 rules in this area: You are no longer allowed to…
Vaccine Centre at Hornchurch library to remain open temporarily
It has been confirmed that Hornchurch Library’s vaccine Centre is to remain, for the time being Councillor Gillian Ford said: Whilst the original plan had been to fully decommission the…
Review of Ballet Central at The Queen’s Theatre
Post-lockdown and the theatre is buzzing with excitement for the return of Ballet Central at The Queen’s Theatre. The Theatre group have been hard at work during lockdown with lots…
Complaint received about railway crossing
A complaint has been made about a footpath that crosses the push and pull, Emerson Park railway line. Footpath 138 is the most popular crossing of the line that does…
New Harold Wood Station plaza opens
Harold Wood Station has had a complete overhaul of the look, feel and safety of the station, including the creation of a plaza with a new ramp providing step-free access,…
HRA draws attention to an attempt to build a road without planning permission
Hornchurch Residents Association (HRA) have posted photos on Facebook drawing people’s attention to a developer that is building a road that will cross over a footpath that leads from the…
Man fined for messy garden
A man who failed to clear up his garden after being served two ‘untidy land’ notices has been successfully prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court ( 8 June 2021). The Notices…
Ballet Central performance in Hornchurch, 17 June at 7.30pm
Ballet Central comes to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch with its new tour this summer. This renowned company of young graduate dancers will be performing a crowd-pleasing mix of dance pieces by…
Cyclists Call For Fair Shares For Havering
Campaigning group Havering Cyclists have welcomed the news this week that as part of a TfL’s bailout deal with the government, £100m of funding has to be allocated to walking…
Pothole repairs gather pace
Havering Council is fixing hundreds of potholes every month – with over 3,500 potholes repaired year on year. Nearly 400 potholes were fixed between January and April this year alone,…
Caremark (Havering) has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.
The care at home service works predominantly with older people living with age related conditions such as dementia. It also provides care and support to those requiring end of life…
Harold Hill community hub opens
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, is now open and is ready to welcome residents. The community hub is part of the new way the Council are delivering localised…
Langtons Summer Concert falls silent for second year
Havering Council’s Langtons Summer Concert will not go ahead this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic caused last year’s event to be cancelled due to restrictions on…
Queen’s Theatre receives £100k COVID-19 grant from Council
The show goes on for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, as it receives a £100,000 grant from Havering Council to help the cultural landmark recover from COVID-19 restrictions. The significant financial boost…
Community hub revamp complete in time for new opening in June
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, will be opening for residents on 8 June. This is thanks to a team of volunteers from Wates Residential who have turned the…
c2c Provides Extra Trains For Half-Term DayTrippers
South Essex train operator Trenitalia c2c will be doubling the number of direct daytime off-peak services between Southend and London during the half term holidays. The trial scheme from Tuesday…
Council and Romford BID team-up to run street triage team
Havering Council and Romford BID have teamed-up to run a street triage team in Romford on Friday and Saturday nights. The team, consisting of two medics and a security guard,…
Tales from the Thames
A Creative Estuary Co-commission with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch A new play will bring live theatre to parts of South Essex where it is rarely, if ever, staged. From a village…
Join Thames Chase and The Pantaloons for a family friendly outdoor performance of The Wind in the Willows
Join Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger on a wild adventure filled with motorcar madness, wicked weasels, exciting escapes and plenty of messing about in boats. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company…
Review of Neville’s Island at The Queen’s Theatre
Neville’s Island is a rather strange tale of 4 friends… umm colleagues… aww no suppose more team mates, who find themselves lost on a fog bound island in the lake…
Brookside Theatre Reopen’s with a brand new Musical Adventure ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’
This half term, the Brookside Theatre, in partnership with the Badur Foundation, invite audiences on an unforgettable adventure as one of Beatrix Potter’s most popular and well-loved characters is brought…
Local young people talk about life in lockdown
As we’ve started to come out of the pandemic, Havering Council has been asking local young people what life in lockdown has been like for them. We asked them to…
Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre fully opens as COVID restrictions ease
Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre has opened the majority of its facilities for the first time, following the further easing of restrictions on 17 May. The new multi-million pound leisure centre,…
The circus is in town
The Manning and Thurston’s family fun fair is back in town in one of the first events like this since lockdown The fun fair is in Harrow Lodge Park, just…
The Habbit Factory is returning
The Habbit Factory is a not for profit inclusive arts organisation working with people, aged 7+, in the London Borough of Havering (a borough of low engagement in arts and…
Londoners are the “Most Wasteful” when moving home, WeBuyAnyHome study reveals
UK’s leading home buying company WeBuyAnyHome have polled the nation (by region) on their knack for leaving things behind when moving home. Revealing the most common/weirdest items those living in…
Havering Council to provide school meals funding support for May half term
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Meal Holiday Scheme for those most in need during the May half term. The scheme is a way of providing funds to…
Romford BID launch RM1 Club App
On Saturday 8th May 2021 Romford BID launch their new bespoke app for Romford! RM1 Club is a local promotional App built and developed in collaboration with Romford BID by…
Ballet Central announces return to touring this summer
The renowned graduate performing company Ballet Central makes a welcome return to touring this summer with a five week, 11 venue tour across England, commencing 17 June at the Queens…
Demolition starts at Waterloo and Queen Street, Romford
Demolition work has started at Waterloo and Queen Street Romford, as part of Havering Council’s ‘12 Estates’ regeneration programme with Joint Venture partners Wates Residential, one of the UK’s leading…
Cast and creative team announced for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production of Tim Firth’s smash hit comedy Neville’s Island
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces the cast and creative team for its production of Neville’s Island, playing 20 May – 12 June and 22 June – 3 July 2021. This fresh…
Over 50 places to get rapid tests in Havering
There are now over 50 places for people to get rapid COVID-19 tests in Havering, meaning it’s now easier than ever to get tested and help keep Havering safe. Havering…
Kid’s Bootcamp
Kids’ Bootcamp over Gaynes Parkway, Upminster will be starting on Thursday 13th May. I still have slots available (see below) so if interested, please send me a message 🙂 Thursday…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch commission two writers and a composer for exciting new South Essex collaborative project – Tales from the Thames
This summer, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is leading an exciting new collaborative project, a Creative Estuary Co-commission, stretching in impact across South Essex, titled Tales from the Thames. The Theatre has…
Havering among best-in-class for primary school places
Figures released today by the Government show that Havering continues to outclass most other London boroughs offering over 88% of pupils their first choice of primary school place. This compares…
Announcing top Essex music artists to be featured in brand new jukebox musical Love Letters
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce that their summer musical Love Letters will include hits ranging from the 60s to today from Essex’s very best! Artists include Alison Moyet,…
Havering Council’s statement following the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
A statement from Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, in response to the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. “On behalf of the residents and businesses…
Havering’s libraries set for COVID-secure reopening from 12 April
Havering’s libraries will begin to reopen from Monday 12 April as government restrictions lift. The service will re-open as a full ‘browse and borrow’ service starting with Harold Hill, Upminster,…
Havering Council extend CCTV at Ardleigh Green for six months
New temporary CCTV cameras have been installed in Ardleigh Green following a trial to combat anti-social behaviour in the area. Havering Council set up a CCTV tower at the junction…
Residents transform walkway in Gidea Park
The walkway between Cambridge Avenue and Amery Gardens has been transformed. For years neighbours have been plagued by drug dealers who found it an ideal place to do business; it…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch ‘Springs into Creativity’ with Clarion Futures partnership
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in partnership with Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group, are delighted to be launching a new project ‘Spring Into Creativity’ this week for residents…
Egg-citing events go online for Easter
Havering Council’s helping residents to celebrate another cracking Easter – with a series of online events. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the Council won’t be able to hold traditional Easter…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch receives further funding for digital workshops from Clarion Futures
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to announce that it has received further funding from Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group, to reinstate its offering of two strands…
5-year-old Ez cycled 311 miles (500km) in winter for India
5-year-old Ezra-Zion has been enjoying his new bike with gears since just after his 5th birthday in December. And after he heard about the amazing work of some good friends…
House fire – Hornchurch
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on Rochester Road in Hornchurch yesterday. Part of the ground floor and part of the fascia of…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch reopens its doors in late May!
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to be able to reopen its doors to the public on Monday 17 May 2021 (subject to the Government’s Roadmap). The new season of produced…
Graffiti daubed on Harrow Lodge Park café painted over by locals
When locals discovered graffiti on external walls of the Lakeview Palace café in Harrow Lodge Park on Sunday morning, they rallied round to paint over the vandalism. Requests for help…
Havering Council to provide school meals funding support for Easter holidays
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Meal Holiday Scheme for those most in need during the Easter holidays. From Friday 26 March, eligible families will be able to…
Destruction in Copthorne Gardens
The residents in Copthorne Gardens, Hornchurch have woken up to a unannounced destruction of the land opposite their houses Before After We spoke to a resident of that road The…
Brentwood School students perform ‘Lockdown: The Musical’
Once again students at Brentwood School have come together to create an ambitious and unique pandemic production. ‘Lockdown: The Musical’ is a never-been-done-before project written entirely in lockdown by two…
Gary Fundraises for HAD
Gary Humphries found that he got extremely bored over lockdown and so he decided to bring out his punch bag and do some training at home. But soon after Gary…
Review of Sharon ‘N’ Barry Do ‘Romeo and Juliet’
It’s a tough time for movies and theatre, as we (hopefully) only just come to the end of lockdown (17th May). But The Queen’s Theatre definitely doesn’t want this to…
Parking permits to go virtual
Havering Council is to introduce a new virtual parking permit system across the borough, after it was agreed by Cabinet last night. The new virtual permits are electronic and can…
New funding to open for Havering early years providers
A new million pound package in grant support is being rolled out to help early years providers in Havering. The new £1.03 million discretionary grant is due to open to…
The hop shop is coming
The Hop Inn has taken the shop next door (which used to be Wags grooming parlour) at 124 North Street, and now have plans to create an Off License from…
Casting announced for world premiere of a new everyday comedy at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Full casting has been announced for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s upcoming production of Sharon ‘n’ Barry do ‘Romeo & Juliet’, a new everyday comedy, on Zoom from 25 February – 6…
Rapid community testing ramps up in Havering
Two extra rapid community testing sites have opened across Havering this week, offering COVID-19 tests to anybody who cannot work from home. The new sites, based in Gidea Park and…
Council flies flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month. The flag includes all the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag, widely recognised as…
Outer London sees 22 per cent rise in cycling as new TfL data further highlights vital role of active travel during the pandemic
New cycle count data suggests that cycling increased in both inner and outer London last year, with the greatest increases in outer London Despite overall journey numbers being significantly reduced…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces world premiere – Sharon ‘n’ Barry do ‘Romeo & Juliet’
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce the world premiere of a new everyday comedy, Sharon ‘n’ Barry do ‘Romeo & Juliet’, on Zoom from 25 February – 6 March…
Calling on Havering residents to become Covid Marshals
Havering Council is looking for residents to become Covid Marshals to help in the borough’s fight against coronavirus. One of their main roles would be talking to other residents, encouraging…
Better days are ahead if you get the jab
The Leader of Havering Council is calling for residents to ignore conspiracy theories and harmful misinformation and get a jab for a better future. This is why Havering Council has…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch launches Tiny Plays project by telephone
Throughout summer 2020 Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch ran a highly successful online initiative called Ten Tiny Plays. They invited members of the public to explore play-making exercises with local theatre director…
Havering residents join biggest vaccination drive in Britain’s history
Havering residents have come forward in their droves to volunteer as part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. More than 453 volunteers have registered to support the vaccine roll-out at three…
Havering to mark Holocaust Memorial Day online
Havering residents are being urged to honour Holocaust Memorial Day by joining an online service on Sunday 24 January. Havering Council has worked with Reverend Lee Sunderland, the Rabbi of…
Ingrebourne River overflows
The Ingreborne River is overflowing in several places due to heavy rain Reports have been coming in from Hornchurch Country Park, Dury Fulls Estate and other areas that have seen…
Council and local charities encourage residents to #BeNiceToYourNoggin in new mental health campaign
Havering Council has teamed up with Havering MIND and other local charities to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It comes as many residents are dealing with extra stress…
Andrew Rosindell is one of 16 MPs who voted against the new lockdown
With ambulances queuing up to get into The Queen’s Hospital, the hospital has seen the affects of Dagenham and Havering being number 1 & 2 on the boroughs affected by…
TfL issues travel advice to customers during national lockdown
Latest Government guidance requires everyone to stay at home wherever possible TfL services continue to run for those who need to travel for legally permitted reasons Following the Government’s decision…
Havering schools and colleges to move to remote learning for start of spring term
Following the latest announcement by the Department for Education (DfE), all primary and secondary schools and colleges across Havering will be included in a country-wide move to remote learning. Primary…
C2C rename some of their stations for Christmas
Train company c2c have renamed many of their stations today for Christmas Eve! c2c trains which start at ‘Frostchurch Street’ now call at the renamed stations: 🎅🏻 West Glazed Ham🎅🏻…
Council helps most vulnerable at Christmas
Havering Council is working with the local voluntary sector to ensure nobody is left behind this Christmas. The Council is donating some of its emergency food stocks, held in its…
New Tier 4 restrictions to apply in Havering and throughout Christmas period
The Government has announced new Tier 4 restrictions, which will be in force from Sunday 20 December to all of London, including Havering. The new restrictions from one minute past…
The Romford Battler visits Derham House Care Home in Upminster
Professional snooker player and seven time World Championship finalist Mark King A.K.A The Romford Battler visited Derham House Care Home in Upminster this week. Mr King who is aware of…
First COVID-19 vaccines carried out in the community
The first wave of the COVID-19 vaccines have started being rolled out in Havering to the most elderly and vulnerable residents. Council Leader Damian White went along to one of…
WaveLength Charity and Netflix partnership
NETFLIX and UK charity WaveLength launch Film Club to combat lonelinessAhead of the release of Netflix’s forthcoming Original Film THE MIDNIGHT SKY, the streamer today announces a new Film Club…
Havering to enter tier three
Havering is to move into tier three restrictions from 00:01 GMT on Wednesday. This will means the closure of pubs and restaurants except for takeaway and delivery, and tighter rules…
Review of Christmas Allsorts at The Queen’s Theatre
Christmas 2020 is going to be very different to 2019 and this sadly includes the performance at The Queen’s Theatre. 2020 marks the first year, since the Theatre was founded…
Non-symptomatic secondary school staff, pupils and their families urged to get tested
Covid 19 testing is being increased as cases continue to rise in Havering with more testing sites available from this weekend. All secondary school staff, students and families of children…
Thames Chase Community Forest to benefit from a national £12.1million Trees for Climate plan creating 500 hectares of new woodland by 2021
In the next five months, Thames Chase will be one of the ten England’s Community Forests across the country planting trees, in a push to help deliver the English portion…
c2c and Greater Anglia invite customers to join new Accessibility Panel
South Essex train operators c2c and Greater Anglia have joined forces to give local people who have lived experience of disability the chance to create a more accessible rail network…
Helping hand for most vulnerable this winter
Havering Council has unveiled a new package of financial support to help residents through the winter months. The COVID Winter Grant Scheme will allow the Council to help the most…
Transport for London issues advice to customers returning to the network as restrictions are eased
Customers asked to plan ahead and travel during quiet times and walk or cycle where possible Rigorous and enhanced cleaning of trains, buses and stations continues to ensure the network…
Santa Clause is coming to town
There has been an announcement on the Havering Rotary Club Facebook page Good News! Father Christmas and his sleigh will be arriving very soon on the roads of Upminster and…
New Pizza place coming to Hornchurch
There’s a new pizzeria coming soon to Hornchurch/Gidea Park, Ped’s Pizza; a street food business serving Neapolitan-style pizza. The shop has recently had to adapt and start a delivery service…
Upminster Windmill Sails to be mounted tomorrow
Exciting news, the Upminster Windmill Sails are due to be mounted tomorrow. Here are the details, provided by Upminster Windmill: BREAKING NEWS: CAP AND SAILS WILL BE INSTALLED ON UPMINSTER…
A new permanent testing site is opening in the borough
A new permanent testing site is opening in the borough to offer more capacity to help increase the number of people being tested for COVID-19. The new site at Havering…
Council asks for residents’ views on proposed budget amid COVID pandemic
Havering Council is urging residents to have their say on the borough’s spending plans for 2021/22 – following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, the Council has…
Casting announced for festive variety show Christmas Allsorts at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Full casting has today been announced for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s traditional seasonal special Christmas Allsorts. The Theatre is excited to be welcoming back actors who are no strangers to its…
Christmas events go virtual as lights go on around the borough
Festive lights and Christmas trees across the borough will be switched on, on Thursday 26 November. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional switch-on events across the borough have not…
Havering Minds Disco Bingo 2.0
Havering Minds Disco Bingo is BACK!! ……this time with a CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!! Disco Bingo is like ‘normal bingo’ except instead of numbers being called, you will hear clips of music…
Open meeting to tackle anti-social behaviour at college
A public meeting has been arranged by Havering Council to update residents following concerns about anti-social behaviour at a local college. Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, has set…
Fight against anti-social behaviour in Romford continues
Havering Council has extended the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre – which continues to crack down on anti-social drinking. The existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)…
Review of Misfit at The Queen’s Theatre
In a time of isolation, The Queen’s Theatre aims to get us back in touch with tales of everyday lives with Misfits. The show was written by 4 different writers…
Brookside Theatre’s Christmas Musical to star Britain’s Got Talent Finalist
There’s no place like the Brookside Theatre this Christmas for Britain’s Got Talent star, Becky O’Brien as she takes on the role of ‘The Wicked Witch of The West’ in…
New COVID Marshals hit the streets in Havering
New COVID Marshals have been deployed across Havering this week to support the Council’s fight against coronavirus. The Marshals will work with residents and encourage compliance with the current COVID-19…
Havering now included in new COVID-19 rapid tests
Havering Council has confirmed with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) that it will be able to participate in the early role out of rapid COVID-19 tests. The…
Fighting on despite Lockdown V2
25 years of cuts, colour and blow-dry! 6th November 2020: Independent Hornchurch salon, The Vanilla Room, reaches its 25th anniversary this week and will celebrate in style having cut over…
Council give go ahead to embedding Covid the Cobra
Great news!!! The council have given the go ahead. The stones will now be embedded and made a permanent feature in Hyland’s park with the story of how it all…
Design a poppy4Poppy
Poppy is looking for your help this Remembrance Day We’re wondering if you’d like to participate in our little venture this week. Design your own poppy, let your little ones…
Brookside Theatre announces The Show Must go on
Brookside Theatre has announced that they plan to still run The Wizard of Oz in December and they have released the trailer A trailer for our Christmas Spectacular, the classic…
Noakhill Christmas Lights House to return
Last year’s lights on the Noakhill House were brilliant and we’re happy to hear they will be going ahead again this year We have decided that because of these uncertain…
The Queen’s Theatre to Live Stream Misfits
It’s sad news that Misfits, due to appear at The Queen’s Theatre between the 12th and 22nd November, will no longer be performed to an audience, due to lockdown But…
Funny Bones raises over £10,000 for Saint Frances Hospital
The Funny Bones scene in Upminster have beaten their target and raised over £10,000 for Saint Frances Hospice There’s still a chance to donate here Day 1 Day 2 Day…
Join the Havering Pumpkin Trail
Are there some houses decorated for Halloween on your street? This year Havering Council are advising us NOT to Trick or Treat, so a new group was started called The…
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra Swings Into Town (8th Nov)
Chris Dean and his ledgenery Orchestra are the first “Big Band” to perform live in a theatre … to “switch the lights back on” since the theatres went dark earlier.…
Residents asked to ‘Remember at Home’ on Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated across the borough in a different way this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with residents encouraged to ‘Remember at Home’. The annual Remembrance…
Sad news of the closure of Brentwood Centre
Brentwood Centre has been in discussions with Brentwood Borough Council since July in trying to find a way to keep the services open and protect the jobs of all associated…
Getting excited about Misfits coming to The Queen’s Theatre
It feels like ages since we last visited The Queen’s Theatre and so we’re extremely excited to hear about the return to stage with ‘Misfits’ Misfits intertwines four inspirational tales…
Brookside Theatre brings us The Wizard of Oz
Christmas is vastly approaching and, although it’s looking like a very different Christmas, thankfully Brookside Theatre is ready to follow the ‘yellow-brick-road’ and bring us the magic of ‘The Wizard…
Engayne school’s Scarecrow trail
Wondering what to do next week? How about a Scarecrow trail Some of the children and parents of Engayne school are making scarecrows to be displayed outside their houses around…
Havering announces free school meal support for half term
Havering Council is funding free school meals for those most in need during half term. Each child in receipt of free school meals will, from next week, be able to…
Review of Jim Clapp’s Magnum Opus at The Queen’s Theatre
It’s opening night and someone from Radio 4 is in. However, the actors have quit last minute and his extravagant set is scattered and burning across the M4. Jim has…
Council and police ask residents to celebrate Halloween differently this year
Havering Council and Metropolitan Police are urging residents not to go trick or treating this year, instead opting for safer ways to celebrate. Halloween, like many other events, will be…
Posting your letter to Santa
Liberty shopping centre has already started to arrange ways to get your letter to Santa Here are details from Facebook EVERYTHING is different this year including your letters to Santa…
School Arts Competition
Creative schoolchildren are being given the opportunity to design an iconic Christmas ‘Window Wonderland’ to win some fantastic prizes for themselves and their school! And in a tribute to the…
Extra Date Added by Popular Demand
Due to popular demand The Queen’s Theatre has added another performance of A Night At The Musicals on Wednesday 28 October at 7.30pm! Four of Essex’s West End stars will…
Hornchurch Cattle Bridge
Walking across the bridge from Woodhall Crescent to St Andrews Park, I always call it ‘The Cattle Bridge’. But I’ve never quite understood why I call it that? This is…
A new company launches looking to bring Christmas to your doorstep
Covid has been a hard time that’s affected a lot of our yearly traditions. In a time you may not be able to shop for Christmas items yourself, a new…
Misfits is coming to The Queen’s Theatre and you can watch it from home
Ever wondered what would happen if you had to lockdown after purchasing theatre tickets? The Queen’s Theatre has They have raised a new service for Misfits, playing 12-22 November 2020.…
Havering launches new service to keep young people safe
A new Council-led partnership to support and safeguard young people has launched with a week-long digital event involving more than 800 delegates. The new Integrated Adolescent Safeguarding Service (IASS) is…
More Green Flags flying as Havering’s parks receive top recognition
Sixteen parks in Havering are now flying Green Flags after Hornchurch Country Park and Spring Farm Park were awarded the accolade for 2020. They join the borough’s 14 other parks…
Volunteer family coaches needed
Havering Council Early Help Service is looking for volunteers to help local families navigate family life. Volunteer Family Coaches would support families with issues such as budgeting, school attendance, illness,…
Can you find Scooby Doo?
Walking around Romford this month there’s a great surprise. You might spot ghosts around but don’t worry as a dog has come out to save us Keep an eye out…
Skeleton scene in Upminster
Coming soon to Upminster are some scary skeletons For 2 weeks Michelle De Vido in Upminster has a plan to make people smile and chuckle as they walk/drive past his…
Review of Santus Circus – Oct 2020
With most theatres and shows affected in 2020, it has felt dark. But then along came Santus Circus, returning to Havering in it’s first time this year and it feels…
Havering Council boosts NHS contact tracing capacity
Havering Council has announced details of its local approach to test and trace and a £500 “Havering Helps” package to support residents asked to self-isolate due to COVID-19. The Council…
Small minority of people failing to wear face coverings on public transport warned ‘wear one or face a fine’
Operations underway across TfL’s Transport networks targeting people ignoring the law and risking Londoners’ health Ignoring the law on face coverings could result in a fine of up to £6,400…
Lasers amaze at Santus Circus 2020!
The Santus Circus returns to us this week and this time they have a new act with a hi-tec power beams provide a fab display in the ring at this…
Tim Clapp’s ‘Magnum Opus’
Jim Clapp is coming to The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch with his latest and greatest production ‘Magnum Opus’. 22nd October 2020 – 8pm ‘Jim Clapp’s Magnum Opus’ is an anarchic and…
Goodbye to the old Push and Pull Train
Don’t panic, the Romford to Upminster service is not going, the trains are being replaced Trains on the soon to be crossrail service have all been replaced with modern trains…
Havering Secondary Schools Release virtual tours
Some Havering Secondary Schools have released virtual tours this week. Check them out below Abbs Cross Gaynes School Hall Mead School Hornchurch High School Redden Court School Sanders School The…
Not so scary Halloween Trail
Looking for something to do with the kids this Halloween? Havering Volunteer Centre and ‘The Friends of the Secret Blind Garden group’ are creating a ‘Not so SCARY Halloween Trail’…
New #YouCanAdopt campaign launches in Havering and Barking and Dagenham to debunk adoption myths
A new nationwide campaign, #YouCanAdopt, is being launched across London to dispel myths around who is eligible to adopt and encourage more people to consider adoption The number of adoptions…
London Fire Brigade to carry out training exercise
Tomorrow (Thursday), the London Fire Brigade will be carrying out a training exercise at Thomas England House, Waterloo Estate, Romford. Please don’t be concerned if you see smoke or fire…
Schools and colleges eligible for free sanitary products
Schools and colleges across the borough are being reminded that they can apply for free sanitary products to help fight period poverty amongst young girls. The Government-led scheme allows schools…
Havering council approves clearance of Upminster Pitch and Putt Site
In a meeting broadcast on social media, Havering Council have confirmed that they approve the clearance of the Upminster Pitch and Putt site Next on the agenda – proposal to…
We Are 500 told to close this weekend following rise in COVID-19 figures
Havering Council has decided to prevent the upcoming We Are 500 events in light of increasing coronavirus infection rates in the borough. This means that the events due to go…
Council launches new online tool to help communities stay connected during COVID-19 pandemic
Article thanks to Charlotte Mulvanertycharlotte.mulvanerty@havering.gov.uk A new online platform has been launched to bring the community together. Residents can now access simple Council services, community support groups and local charities…
Will you follow the yellow brick road?
The multi award-winning, Brookside Theatre are delighted to announce that they are looking for local male performers to join the cast of their exciting forthcoming Christmas production of THE WIZARD…
Residents urged to take action now as cases rise in the borough
With COVID-19 cases on the increase in Havering, Council bosses have warned that the borough faces government-enforced restrictions unless everyone in the borough “does their bit” to battle the pandemic.…
Pick up to clean up – supporting the Great British September Clean
Havering Council is supplying litter pickers for residents to borrow and hold their own socially distanced community clean-ups in the areas where they live this month. This is in support…
Urgent appeal for Essex families to talk about organ donation
During Organ Donation Week, September 7 to 13, NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people whose…
Almost time for Fun Palaces 2020
In the past Havering has celebrated a lot with fun palaces and the time has almost arrived, with one a month left As you can imagine, this year is very…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces Autumn 2020 Season
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has today (Tuesday 1 September) announced its Autumn 2020 season following the news it will be reopening its doors to the public on Thursday 3 September. The…
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch reopens its doors!
The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to be able to reopen its doors to the public on Thursday 3 September. The Theatre invites audiences to pop in to pick up…
Council consults on plans to tackle anti-social drinking in Romford
Havering Council has launched a consultation seeking views on plans to extend the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre. Created to crack down on anti-social drinking in…
Undiscovered Hornchurch now available over the Internet
In 2012 Mike Jones released his latest DVD titled ‘Undiscovered Hornchurch’ as the follow up to his previous DVD ‘Undiscovered Upminster’. As with Undiscovered Upminster, Undiscovered Hornchurch covered a wide…
What are those silver canisters I keep seeing along the road?
The question I always see on social media is: What are those silver canisters I keep seeing discarded along the road? These canisters previously contained ‘Nitrous oxide’, also called Laughing…