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APRIL 2015

The Voice of the Communityemail: [email protected] www.ucra.co.uk

Upminster TownCentre

At the February wardmeeting we had apresentation on localeconomic developmentfrom council officers.Whilst it seems we havea high number ofvacant premises in ourhigh streets, comparedacross the Borough,Upminster has a higher

occupancy than all other Town Centresexcept Hornchurch. Our vacancy rate is 5.6%which is better than Harold Hill, Elm Park,Romford, Collier Row and Rainham, Romfordbeing 8.8%. There are three vacant premiseslikely to be occupied very soon. There is noreal incentive to keep premises vacant longterm as after three months Business Raterelief ceases. 70% of our outlets are occupiedby Independent Traders, many are foodoutlets and Restaurants, as well as our biggerstores such as Waitrose and Aldi. The TownCentre Team are always seeking ways toimprove the occupancy of our premises andevents such as the Italian Market and ourChristmas event are ways to improve thefootfall in our High Streets. Partnershipworking with the Upminster ConservationPartnership (this was originally the CentralUpminster Conservation Group which we setup) where my colleague Linda Hawthorn issecretary also helps with ideas to make thevacant premises attractive with visuals of therich heritage Upminster enjoys. Your wardcouncillors work with officers to maximiseoccupancy in our Town Centre.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

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UPMINSTER & CRANHAM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Dunton Garden SuburbFurther tothe articlein lastmonth’sBulletinregarding a"proposeddevelop-ment byBasildonand

Brentwood Councils to build approx. 6,000 houses, along with traveller pitches,between West Horndon and Laindon."Please see map above which outlines the area we are referring to.This Association has successfully defended our local Green Belt countrysideand we are very concerned over the possible loss of this Green Belt. The knock-on effect on local roads, especially the already busy A127, could be disastrousfor our community. Havering Council has formally objected to the proposal.We will keep you informed on this.

Cllr RON OWER

Budget Set for 2015/16Against a backdrop of unprecedented budget cuts, the budget and Council Tax for 2015/16was agreed last month. By working as a Joint Administration we listened carefully to theconsultation feedback and made numerous amendments to the original proposals, such askeeping Upminster Library open full time, scaling back parking fees in parks to 20p for threehours and 50p for five hours (free weekends and Bank Holidays), extending the Queen'sTheatre Grant reduction over three years rather than two, putting more money into Children'sServices and supporting an employee led mutual to run the Youth Service, possibly with the YMCA.After the precept for the Mayor of London, Council Tax for 2015/16 will rise by 1.3%, the firstincrease since 2009.Despite the very tough financial challenges we continue to face, it is vital we maintain goodfront line services while protecting our most vulnerable people. As such, we will make everyeffort to ensure our residents receive the best possible service and value for money is obtainedat every turn.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

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Old WindmillHall SiteAs we go to press, please note thatPlanning Permission has beengiven to build retirement flats onthis site in St Mary’s Lane.Full details next month. Manylocal people including yourResidents’ Councillors. Friends ofthe Park were against this.

Cllr RON OWER

UpminsterPolice changes

I reported in the last Bulletin thatthere were changes to thenominated ward Constable, with

PC Sarah Morris returning to usand PC Mark Edwards moving tobe the schools officer. Mark willcover Coopers, Gaynes, SacredHeart and Hall Mead, in additionto the primary schools of bothUpminster and Cranham. Sarahwill be dedicated to Upminsterward and hopefully will beavailable to attend our regularward meetings to update us onlocal issues.


AssociationAGMThe Upminster and CranhamResidents’ Association AnnualGeneral Meeting took place at theSt. Josephs Hall, St Mary’s Lane inFebruary.Mr Jan Derewicz gave apresentation on the Association’sactivities in the last year.Pointing out the success of havingsix Councillors returned again atlast year’s local elections.Jan was given a vote of thanks andwhilst not re-standing as

Chairman will remain on theExecutive.Brian Peters gave a full FinancialReport.The following were elected asAssociation Officers for 2015:Chairman Chris Wilkins; Vice-Chairman Garry Procter;Treasurer Brian Peters; SecretaryMike Long.

GP Talk atCranhamAs part of our monthly meetingsfor residents, we are delighted tohave a representative fromHavering Healthwatch give a talkabout new arrangements for localGP out-of-hours service. The talktakes place on April 9th at theCranham Community Centre,Marlborough Gardens (7:45pm).All welcome.

Upminster WardMeeting SpeakerThe speaker for the 1st April Wardmeeting, 8 pm at St. Joseph’s Hall,

St. Mary’s Lane, is Nigel from theSamaritans. As you know, theSamaritans provide valuableadvice in times of need and arealways available to give support.Come along and hear more aboutthis organisation.


An EasterMessageAfter the dark evenings and coldwinter days, it is a relief to seesigns of the spring flowersbeginning to appear - anindication of the new life about tobreak out in our gardens andparks. And we thank God for thegreen spaces in our communityand the trees which line many ofour streets.So for us in this country, it seemsappropriate that Easter shouldfall at this time of the year,because the important messageof the festival is not just that Jesusdied, but that he rose again fromdeath – an indication of the new

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life which was breaking out inthis world through him, andavailable to everyone. This is thegood news of Easter which bringshope for the future in a fracturedworld where hope seems in shortsupply.We invite you to join us incelebrating the good news thisEaster in one of our churches, orin Upminster Park on GoodFriday morning. You can finddetails at: www.ctucno.org.

Rev. Mark DavisonUpminster Baptist Church

The ConventSacred Heart ofMaryThis wonderful Grade two listedbuilding in the heart of theUpminster Conservation Areanext to the sacred Heart Schoolin St Marys Lane was a conventfrom 1927 to 2014.It was originallybuilt as a family house.Many local residents will

remember seeing the nuns inUpminster.The Council’s PlanningCommittee in Februaryunanimously agreed to giveplanning permission for "erectionof two 2 - storey sideextensions, internal alterations tofacilitate the conversion of thebuilding into seven apartments;provision of car parking, cycleand refuse stores and formationof access drive to rear andconstruction of two 2 - storey 5bed linked-detached dwellingswith car parking " and I ampleased to say that the companydoing the conversion are verysympathetic with the building,taking and following the advicegiven by English Heritage.The hideous 1960s extension atthe rear is to be demolished. Allinternal features, such as theimportant Burns-Jones stainedglass window will remain.Being so close to other wonderfulbuildings, the school, the OldChapel and of course theWindmill.It will be great to see the building

being used again especially forthe potential residents.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

ProposedEngayne SchoolExpansionAt the time of writing theEngayne planning applicationP0072.15 has been withdrawn,due to inaccuracies in the TravelStatement. A new applicationshould have been submitted bythe time you read this;submission date is not currentlyknown. Unfortunately due toadvance printing dates we mayhave missed the opportunity toprovide you with the newapplication details however, wewill always post details of majorapplications or points of intereston the notice boards in AvonRoad and in Cranham Village, soplease keep an eye out for details.I will also post details on my

Facebook page Councillor GillianFord.The new application will have anew application number and willrequire new letters of comment.If you submitted letters on thefirst application, you will receiveletters notifying you of the newapplication but the originalletters cannot be returned, as theCouncil scans them and thendestroys them.

Cllr GILLIAN FORD

Upminster ParkFundaySaturday 9th May. 11am- 4pm.Friends of Upminster ParkFunday.Lots to do and see, includingdonkey rides, slide, walking balls,castles, kiddies’ rides, side shows,brass band. Variety of stalls tobrowse and ride on a train.Please join us for a family day out.

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Parking inCranhamResidents may be aware ofproposals to introduce Pay &Display to Cranham as part of aborough wide scheme. Whilethere are ongoing issues withcommuters and ‘long stayers’using up available free spaces, theproposals this time round willallow 30 minutes free parking.More details to follow.


Street Watch“By the Community, for theCommunity”We are running a new schemecalled STREET WATCH thatinvolves residents wearing highvisibility jackets and patrolling astreet of their choice in pairs. Thiswill enable residents to be seenand to engage with their localcommunity and will be piloted inthis area.There is an induction to start offwith which will include followinga code of conduct and generaladvice around the scheme. All

members will be covered by apublic liability insurance. If youare suitable you could become amember and work alongside yourlocal police service.If you want to know moreinformation please contact one ofthe following:Cranham Saferneighbourhood [email protected] Safer [email protected]!TAKE BACK YOUR STREETS!

AdventureIsland 2015Hornchurch District Scouts(charity no.303699) are sellingAdventure Island wristbands atdiscounted prices. Big Adventurebands (over 1.2m tall) are £14.50each and Junior/Mini Adventurebands (under 1.2m tall) are £12each. Also available, SouthendSea-life Adventure ticketsAdult/Child £3 each.Wristbands expire November2015 and are available topurchase, just call Debbie on07805 612 706.

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Guided WildFlower WalksMary Smith, local botanist, will beleading more interactive wildflower walks this year at BelhusWoods Country Park, which liesbetween Upminster and Aveley.This is a place with lots ofdifferent types of plants, so wewill never be bored, and there willbe plenty of plants to see. Eachwalk is 3 hours (but we moverather slowly!), meeting by theVisitor Centre (grab a cuppa first,if you want) for 1:30pm start,ending back at 4:30pm.Dates for 2015 are all Wednesdayafternoons: 8 April, 13 May, 24June and 19 August. No busesrun anywhere nearby, but walkingor cycling are fine. Parking a carcosts £2.20 for the day, so come inshared cars if you can! The Parkcharge £4 per person per walk,not much for 3 hours learningand enjoyment in the outdoors, isit?Please wear old tough clothing,

with old trousers and stout shoesor boots (to cope with mud,nettles, brambles etc), with macsand wellies if it is wet. The climateis dry at this Park, so you won'tneed wet gear much. Bring awildflower guide if you want, anda pencil and notebook, and acamera, and a sunhat and anti-insect spray, but none of theseitems are essential. A small x10hand lens is essential, but I haveones for loan if you don't haveyour own.You don't have to be fit, but youdo need to be able to stand stilland walk gently for 3 hours, andkneel on the ground to study arare flower, and get up againunaided! Bring a walking stick if ithelps, and/or gardenerskneepads.Each walk is a stand-alone, or youcan come for all 4 to make abetter course, if you want.Please leave your dog insomebody else's care, as, beingcurious animals, they always tryto put their faces exactly wherewe all want to look!

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Know yourBlood PressureDayHornchurch & UpminsterRotary Club will once again beoffering free blood pressurechecks in support of the StrokeAssociations “Know Your BloodPressure Day” campaign at theTrinity United Reformed Church,Station Road, Upminster onSaturday 11th April, between10.30am and 2.30pm.Stroke is the most common causeof adult disability and the thirdmost common cause of death inthe UK. High blood pressure isthe single biggest risk factor forstroke. 40% of strokes could beprevented by controlling highblood pressure so take advantageof a free check and protect yourhealth.

UCRA CoachOuting NewsSaturday 16th May, BRIGHTONLondoners have been travelling toBrighton for beach getaways eversince the railway arrived there in1841. From iconic touristattractions such as The RoyalPavilion and Victorian Pier to theexclusive boutiques in The Lanes,Brighton is a treasure trove ofthings to do. Vibrant, colourfuland fun, Brighton offers theenergy of a city by the sea.Don't forget to check the"Association Diary" each monthfor booking details of each trip.

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Cllr RON OWER

HornchurchPassion Play2015An exciting production followingthe last days of Jesus!Re-live the last days of Jesus inJerusalem from his grandentrance, teachings in the temple,trial, crucifixion and rise from thedead.

On the Green by the Queen’sTheatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch.On 3/4/5 April at 7.30pm. Totallyfree to attend! Just turn up onyour chosen night to witness theevents of Easter unfold…..A great play for adults andchildren alike. More information,photos and videos of previousshows at www.hpp2015.org, orfollow us on Facebook“Hornchurch Passion Play 2015”.

Dog FoulingMeans aPenalty!Dog fouling is a problem that notonly leaves a nasty mess but canbe a danger to health. While mostdog owners are very responsibleand do pick up after their pets,there are some who choose toignore the rules. If dog owners arecaught 'in the act', so to speak,they will be issued with an £80penalty charge notice. Residentscan now report offences byvisiting

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Havering ArtsFestival 2015Havering Arts Festival events inthe next few weeks include:Land, Sea and Sky: The Art ofRobert Bryan, and exhibition ofpaintings at Havering Museumfrom 4th April to 27th May;The Magic of the MusicalsWorkshop at Harold WoodMethodist Church on Saturday11th April;Havering Heritage Day atUpminster Old Chapel on Sunday19th April;Coin Identification and ValuationDay with Havering NumismaticSociety at Fairkytes Arts Centreon Saturday 25th April; and

Verdi's Requiem by HaveringSingers at Drapers Academy,Harold Hill on Saturday 2nd May.Full details of these, and all other,Havering Arts Festival events,available atwww.haveringartscouncil.org.ukLook out for the brochure in localbranch libraries."

Olympic LevyNears Finish LineBack in 2006, residents may recalla £20 'Olympic Levy' being addedto Council Tax bills by the Mayorof London in order to part fundthe 2012 Olympics. It may now beof interest, and indeed relief, thatthis payment is due to be reducedto £8 next year (2016/17) beforeceasing altogether in 2017/18.While there is no question thatthe 2012 Olympics was atremendous success andextremely well run, perhaps ofless certainty is the quantifiablevalue of the £16million raised byHavering Council Tax payers ascompared with our neighbours

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Sci- Fi CharityConvention

The next Charity Convention is atthe Harold Hill CommunityCentre RM3 9LB on Saturday July25th from 10am till 4pm. Thisyear it is Star Wars – Dr Who –Harry Potter with actors fromeach. Dr Who No 6 Colin Bakerwill be attending along with many

other actors, 18 in all. Raisingfunds for Little Havens Children’sHospice in Essex.

Clock HouseBowls ClubThe Club held an open day lastMay which was advertised in theBulletin. Thanks to this, and otheradvertising we had nearly fortypeople attending throughout theday. This enabled us to recruittwenty new members. Thanks tothis effort we are now in a muchbetter financial position and arelooking forward to the future. OurLadies who won the Albert CrabbCounty double fours competitionfor the first time ever, as well aswinning the Warley Woods Leaguefor the second year running. Thesecond team also finished secondin the second division. The menwon promotion to the first divisionof the Romford BowlingAssociation Triples, and avoidedrelegation to remain in the topdivision of the Brentwood and

District triples league.We are still in the position towelcome any new members nextseason, men or women, new orexisting bowlers. So if you areinterested please contact eitherJack Briton on 227054 or PamBowden on 222185.

Are you struggling with everydaylife after your loss?Grief is an ordinary and naturalpart of life – sadly, an unavoidableexperience for all of us. But whengrief strikes we so often findourselves unprepared. The worldseems to expect us to “get over”our loss within a few weeks of thefuneral and time passes and wefind ourselves wrestling with thesame unanswered questions.Joining a group of like-mindedpeople, such as a HOPEBereavement Support Coursedeveloped by West and Coe may

help you. The course allows youto talk things over in a friendly,confidential environment whereyou have the opportunity toexpress feelings and fears. Youwill learn about the grievingexperience, share feelings, andquestions with other people whohave suffered a loss, and so have achance of understanding whatyou are going through.Each course runs weekly for sixweeks. The sessions last about anhour and a half and are led bytrained facilitators. They are freeof charge and open to people ofall faiths and none. You are verywelcome to join our next HOPEbereavement courses starting onWednesday 15th April inHornchurch.To find out more, contact Lindaon 07500 [email protected] to: Linda Legrand, Heathand Havering HOPE GroupCoordinator,Trinity Church, Station Road,Upminster, RM14 2UD.

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Old TymeMusic HallOn the 15th of January a group ofsixty senior citizens were treatedto a matinee performance of OldTyme Music Hall, followed by acream tea at the Queen's Theatre,Hornchurch. Provided by TheHornchurch and UpminsterRotary Club. The show was a sell-out and the house shook to thesound of audience participationin the songs of the Victorian andEdwardian eras. Transport to andfrom the theatre was provided byRotarians.

Springtime inSongSaturday 11th April, 7.30pmLocal Soprano Joanna MarieSkillett is returning to UpminsterMethodist Church for a Concertof Celebration. A night of Songfeaturing a cast of opera's leadingperformers and music from many

loved shows of Opera andMusical Theatre, this concertmarks the launch of JMS Music inthe Community; raising money tolaunch local Music projectsacross Upminster.Tickets are £15, including intervalrefreshments. For moreinformation and bookings, tel:01708 510031 / 07932 416 102 orcontact through:www.joannamariesoprano.com

New plan forthe CommunityForestAfter 25 years of landscaperegeneration, The Thames ChaseTrust has launched its bold newvision for the Community Forest –The Thames Chase Plan. The plancelebrates the existingachievements of the Forest forlocal communities:

• created 500 hectares of newwoodland planting making a70% increase in woodland

• planted 1.3 million trees• created or restored 41.2km of

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• transformed 20 square km ofquarry sites that covered 20%of the Forest area into greenhavens for wildlife and forpeople

• benefited from 12,050volunteer hours since 2005

The new plan will see a 30%increase in the amount ofwoodland in the forest by 2030,support improvements in poorlyrestored land, deliver and lobbyfor improved access betweenurban areas and the countryside,and also encourage use of theForest through recreation,volunteering, training, health andheritage. The Forest’s newwebsite www.thameschase.org.ukwhere you can view the plan willalso make it easier for localpeople to find out about theforest, its natural environmentand history, as well as about the

groups and activities whichresidents can enjoy throughoutthe forest area.Events at the Forest CentreFriday 10th April 3-5pm – MusicalCream Tea. £8 per personSunday 19th April 10am-3pm –We welcome Essex FarmersMarkets to the Thames ChaseFarmers market selling a widerange of regional produce alongwith local craft stalls.Friday 31th April to Monday 4thMay 10am-4pm each day – ArtExhibition by ARTest.Children’s holiday programme:Tuesday 31st March 10.30am-12.30pm – Learn all about treesincluding stories and crafts.5years and above.Wednesday 1st April 10.30am-12.30pm – making Easter bonnetsinspired by nature, ending with agrand Easter Parade for all thefamily.Tuesday 7th April 10.30am-12.30pm – learn about pets withWhiley’s Vets who will bebringing small pets and lots ofgames for all ages.

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Wednesday 8th April 10.30-12.30pm – ‘Crafty Wednesday’with lots of craft activities. 5yearsand aboveAll sessions cost £3 and must bebooked at the Visitor Centre01708 642970

Tasty Treats TeaRoomPop in to ‘Tasty Treats Tea Room’at First Step, for hot & coldrefreshments and delicious cakes.Tasty Treats Tea Room issupported by volunteers to helpraise funds for First Step.Neighbours, supporters and newfriends welcome!9.00am—12.30pm The next openday is Friday 24th this month.First Step, Tangmere Crescent,Hornchurch RM12 5PP.

All Saints QuizNight25th April at 7.30pm in the VestryHall, All Saints’ Church, The

Chase, Cranham. A Quiz. Tablesof 8-10. Cost £6 including coffee.Bring your own snacks/nibbles.Please contact Helene on 01708225 629.

Upminster CC vEssex CCUpminster Cricket Club is pleasedto announce that another BenefitMatch has been arranged thisyear. The Essex beneficiary is RaviBopara.The match will be played on theRecreation Ground, Upminster onSunday 16th August. Make a notein your diary and further detailswill be available in due course.

Craft FairA Craft Fair for Hopefield AnimalSanctuary, Brentwood again thisone taking place on Sunday 24thMay, exhibitors to arrive 9.30ampublic from 10.30am. If anyonewould like to book a stall they cancontact me on my email addressor mobile 07910 421 182 for details.

Shirley’s ToursPlease note Shirley has organisedthe following trips:Wed 15th April: Old TimeMusic Hall, Maidstone, 4 starMercure Gt Danes Hotel,tea/coffee/biscuits on arrival,11.30am 1st half of show; 12.30 - 3course lunch with tea, coffee,2pm/3pm 2nd half of show. £48includingcoffee/tea/sherry/lunch/show.Coach departs 9.30am ; homeapprox. 4.30pm.Thurs 4th June: “Beautiful”, theMusical, Matinee (BY COACH£58) pick up Spice of IndiaCranham) + Thurs 9th JulyMatinee(No coach) £48 Ticketonly. Celebrating the life story of60s singer and songwriter CaroleKing. Brilliant Show.Thurs 3rd Dec : ThursfordSpectacular Xmas Show withseating in raised tiered seats + 2course Christmas lunch prematinee show at Pensthorpe BirdSanctuary. Now Booking. £75,inclusive, coach, meal + show.For further information telephoneShirley on 01708 227 884.

Table TennisAfter over 30 years at HactonLane, the Havering 50+ Club ismoving to The CranhamCommunity Centre inMarlborough Gardens (Off AvonRoad). We play mainly tabletennis. Wednesday 3 - 5 pm andFriday 7-30 - 9-30 pm.If you would like to join us orneed more information pleasetelephone George on 609 283 orKen on 443 250.

Let’s get bakingThe next Vanilla Bake Club will beheld on Monday 20th April at TheOld Chapel, St Mary’s Lane,Upminster from 18.30 until 20.30.We are a group of amateur butkeen bakers who meet every 6 to 8weeks to share our baking, storiesand support. Please feel free tojoin us, we bake something tobring along to share. There is afee of £5.00 to cover hall, teas andcoffees. For further informationwww.vanillabakeclub.com oremail


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British SugarCraft GuildThe local guild have on Saturday11th April "Stand up Wobblies" byGeorge Godbold and Berylat Hornchurch Library 1.30pm to3.30pm. Entrance at the door £6,this includes tea and cake.Further details from Brenda on01277 810 498.

Exhibition ofPaintingsJanet and Terry’s paintings will beon display at Hornchurch Library,North Street, from Monday 27thApril to Saturday 23rd May.Subjects include Animals, LocalScenes and Landscapes inWatercolour and Oil. Theexhibition may be seen duringLibrary open hours and allpaintings will be for sale. Forenquiries ring 01708 532 967.

OglethorpePlayersFollowing on from the verysuccessful season curtain raiser,‘Let’s All Go To The Music Hall’,the Players are happy toannounce their programme forthe year, so far.Once again, the Players arehonoured to be invited to performat the annual UpminsterWindmill Craft Fair in June. Then,following huge public demand,they will give us a unique Panto,in November/December.Gerry is busy writing Cinder-elder, a hilarious and originallook at our usual heroes andheroines 50 years on. Will thegolden wedding anniversary ballgo smoothly for Cinders or willthe Ugly sister wreck thecelebrations? Will Button’sgrandson, Velcro get the girl of hisdreams, will the cast be able toget up off their chairs? One not tobe missed.If you would like to join thePlayers in any capacity, pleasecontact Gerry on 01708 221 923.

So You Want toDanceCRANAHAM SOCIAL HALLWednesday 3rd June 2pm to4.30pm Tea Dance.Plus Saturday 25th July 7.30pm to11pm Dance.Further details next month.

Dury FallsGreenAs part of our project to bringabout environmentalimprovements to Cranham,residents may have noticed thelandscaping works beingundertaken on the green adjacentto the entrance of Dury Falls byWingletye Lane. We are workingwith the Council by putting inflower beds which will make themost of the green and will alsocreate an attractive feature on the'gateway' into Dury Falls. Furtherimprovements are also beingplanned and we shall keep youupdated.


HummingbirdsThe Hummingbirds, closeharmony Jazz trio Cathy Edkins,Jenny Ewington and Jill Luffwill be performing at North WealdVillage Hall.North Weald Bassett, (nearHarlow) CM16 6BU .Take yourself back to the 1940sand enjoy Nostalgic vocalsin the style of the ‘AndrewsSisters’ with jazz piano anddouble bassSATURDAY 9THMAY, 7.30 pmtill late.Tickets £10.00 each, Forinformation & tickets, pleasecontactMike and Daphne Ewington on01277 221 984. 1940s style dresswelcomed.

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Various stalls, charities, tombola,raffle, hot and cold refreshmentsavailable all day. Come and visitall of our animals; permanentresidents and those looking fornew homes. Donations ofbedding and animal feedgratefully received.

The WesleyPlayerspresent…. Ding Dong - A Farce by MarkCamoletti, the playwright of theaward-winning comedy “BoeingBoeing”.Story: Bernard has discoveredthat his wife, Jacqueline, is havingan affair with Robert. Being areasonable businessman, Bernardgives Robert two options tocompensate for the affair: eitherhe will sleep with Robert’s wife inorder to keep things even, or hewill have him killed. Needless tosay, Robert chooses to let Bernardsleep with his wife. Scheming towoo her, Bernard arranges anevening meal with both couplespresent – much to the frustration

of their overworked andunderpaid maid, Marie-Louise.However, instead of bringing hiswife to the dinner, Robert paysBarbara, a call girl, to pose as hiswife for the evening. Meanwhile,Jacqueline does not know thatBernard has found out about theaffair, and is stunned to learn thattheir dinner guests are in fact herlover and, supposedly, his wife.The situation then becomes evenmore hilarious and confusingwhen Robert’s actual wife,Juliette, turns up for dinner!Prices: £7 for Adults, £5.50 forConcessions and £3.50 forChildren (under 16). As usual,Senior Citizens are admitted freeto the Thursday evening show. Tickets will be available on thedoor or may be booked inadvance via the Box Office (text orphone) 07708 214742 or [email protected]: are at 8.00pm onThursday, 14th, Friday, 15th andSaturday, 16th May 2015.Location: Wesley Hall, UpminsterMethodist Church, Hall Lane,Upminster, Essex. RM14 1AE.

UpminsterBowling Club Open afternoon on Saturday, 30thMay at 2.00 pm at 114 Hall Lane.Experience not required -Coaching available Please bring flat shoes - Newmembers welcome.For more information telephoneJennifer Spearman-Adkins on01708 450250 or Sydney Hill on01708 229981.

Mini Golf isOpen! The Hall Lane Upminster Mini-Golf Course is now open for the2015 season. This is a wonderfulcommunity attraction which thenewly formed 'Friends of theMini-Golf Course' is working withthe Council to bring aboutimprovements for its short andlong term future. The Crazy Golfis also the focus of a communitycompetition inviting fresh designsfor the facility. More details willfollow in the next issue. Thecourse is open weekends andschool holidays until 1stNovember. Fees are £5 for adults

and £3 for children, OAPs andstudents.


WednesdayMusic Evenings Wednesday 8th April - ComedyTonight - presented by GeorgeSaddington who offers a lighthearted programme of musicconcerning clowns, jesters, jokers,buffoons, fools and comedians.Mainly laughs but a few tears aswell.Wednesday 22nd April - ThatOld Black Magic: The Genius ofStanley Black presented by localmusician Brian Luck who will bedelving into the recorded musicarchive of the great pianist,composer and conductor. Bestknown for his contributions tolight music Stanley Black workedwith vocalists as diverse as AnneShelton, Vera Lynn and CliffRichard but also conducted andrecorded music with some wellknown classical orchestras.Both events at HornchurchLibrary, First Floor 7.30pm to9.30pm.Further details from Stephen on01708 470 670.

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Sunday NightLive This is a great music event inCosta Coffee, which takes placeon the second Sunday eveningeach month, featuring goodquality live Christian musicians(generally singer/songwriters).The evening's free, though weencourage you to buy a drink andcake, and it's suitable for Youthand Adults. The next one's onSunday 12 April, 5.30-7.30 inCosta, 34 Station Road,Upminster, RM14 2TR.Information: 07876 682 402.

LunchtimeRecitalsThe recitals take place again thismonth at St Laurence Church,Upminster.On Thursdays 1.05 pm to 1.50pm.Free admission. RetiringCollection. All Welcome.16th Richard Brasier Organ. 23rdAthena Duo Violin 30th GrahamDavies Organ and on ThursdayMay 7th (General Election day )Atea Quintet. Oboe, Clarinet,

Basoon, Flute and Horn.A wonderful selection of recitals.

Scout LeadersWanted1st Upminster Scout GroupA Friendly Family Group at 25/27Brookdale Avenue, Upminster.Established Since 1917. Requiresmen or women to becomewarranted leaders to work withBeaver Scouts 6—8 Years.No Experience Necessary -working alongside ExperiencedLeaders Until Training completed– Group will pay for UniformCRB Checks will be required inaccordance with government safeguarding policy for children.Beaver Scouts meetings are heldon Monday Evenings 6.30pm –7.30pm. You would be made verywelcome. Contact 01708 449863.

Cranham ArtSociety The Society will be holding anexhibition of paintings in the

Upminster Library from the 27thApril to the 9th of May.Paintings of a variety of subjectsand media will be on sale.For further information pleasetelephone01708 229 715 or 01708 642 114.

Dury FallsAlleyway The problem of accumulatedrubbish along the alleywayleading from Berkeley Close toUpminster Station is a persistentand unwelcome eyesore,particularly on the other side ofthe railway fence. While theCouncil do make efforts to keepthe path clean, it is mostfrustrating that a fewirresponsible people think it is okto chuck litter (and assorted otheritems) over the railway fence. Ihave now been in touch withNetwork Rail about clearing awaythe accumulated rubbish and alsothe Council about placing binsalong the alleyway.


What doesEaster mean toyou? Just the fun giving and receivingof Easter eggs (which we all love)….or understanding that Jesusloves you so much that he gavehis life for you! Join us on Sunday5th April at 10.00am for ourspecial Easter service. (There’ll beEaster eggs too!)Regularly meeting at 10am at TheOld Chapel, St Mary’s Lane,Upminster, RM14 2QR. For moreinfo see our website:www.gracecommunityc.co.uk


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Old ChapelEvents Please note the following events thismonth at the refurbishedOld Chapel in St. Mary’s Lane:Spring Craft Fair, Saturday 4th10am to 5 pm. Entrance Free.Lost Country Houses in Essex. JoinPaul Sainsbury as he rediscovers localcountry homes and mansions thathave disappeared. Free admission. Starts at 10.30 am.Havering Heritage Day. Sunday19th, 2pm to 5 pm.Come along and plan a day out inHavering. Entrance Free.Further details on 01708 222 660email [email protected]

FUTURE EVENTSAPRIL 2015

4 Saturday - The Havering Branch of theEast of London Family History Societyhold meetings on the first Saturday ofevery month at Trinity Church, StationRd, Upminster RM14 2SJ doors open at1pm meeting starts at 2pm. This monththe talk is ‘Men of Bad Character’ wagedecline in farming 19cwith Jeffery Page.The Computer Group meets at the samevenue 11am – 1pm where a Q&A sessionis followed by ‘Family History @ YourFingertips’ by Meryl Catty. Teas andcoffees can be purchased. Members and

visitors welcome to either or both.Admission free.

4 Saturday – Upminster Windmill OpenDay, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Mill Field, StMary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QL

5 Sunday - Upminster Windmill OpenDay, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Mill Field, StMary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QL.

7 Tuesday - Oglethorpe Women’sInstitute please note there will be nomeeting at the hall this month.

10 Friday – RSPB Havering Groupwillpresent an illustrated talk by NaturalHistory photographer Peter Warne“Copped Hall” in Hornchurch Library onFriday 10 April at 7.45 pm. Meeting fee£3. Contact Janet Silver on 01708 452171for more information.

13 Monday – Essex Wildlife Trust HaveringGroupwill present an illustrated talk“Langdon Living Landscapes” by RodCole at Hornchurch Library at 8 pm.Requested donations £2. Lightrefreshments. For further informationcontact Joy Emerson on 01708 440297.

14 Tuesday NADFAS(Havering)welcomesMrs Kate Strasdin giving a talk on “ARoyal Wardrobe Unlocked” – thesurviving garments of Queen Alexandra”.Lecture 10.45 am, Coffee from 10.00 am.Visitors welcome at £6. Meetings held atThe Willow Hall, Romford BaptistChurch, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BL.Further details about the Society andfuture lectures can be found atwww.haveringdfas.org.uk

14 Tuesday – Upminster and District

Horticultural Society have GuestSpeaker Nick Dobson talking on TheWorld of Flowers. Nick’s horticulturaltalks stem from a lifelong passion forgardening. He is an accomplishedspeaker and specialist in Fuchsia forwhich he is a former National ShowChampion. However, tonight he will beincluding Dahlias and Pelargoniums inhis slide show. The season allowing hewill bring his plants and cuttings for sale.The talk will take place in the NewWindmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminsterfrom 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm, doors open at7.15 pm. Entrance is Free to members,non-members very welcome for a fee of£2.00.

17 Friday – Coffee & Conversation, 10.30am at Cranham Social Hall, Front Lane,has Speaker Jackie Hurley of BreakAwayTours. Entry £2 including refreshments.

17 Friday – Havering Antique CollectorsClubmeet at The NeighbourhoodCentre, Gubbins Lane, Harold Woodhave Guest Speaker Judith Miller(Antiques Roadshow) on Candle-sticks.7.30 pm for 8 pm start. Chairman Mrs Jan Halsey on 01708 373574. (Pleasenote due to Easter falling on our usualdate of 3rd Friday, the April meeting willbe on 17th instead).

18 Saturday - Quiz Night in St LaurenceChurch Main Hall. Doors open at 7.00pm; quiz starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets £6.Maximum table size of 10. Bring yourown food and drink. Tickets availablefrom St Laurence Church Parish Office

01708 220696.18 Saturday – Upminster Windmill Open

Day, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Mill Field, StMary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QL

18 Saturday Quiz Night in support of theChannel 2H Twinning Association ofHavering at The Cranham CommunityCentre, Marlborough Gardens,Upminster, RM14 1SR. Doors open at7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Tables of upto 8. Bring your own drinks, glasses andsnacks. Tickets £6. To book a tablecontact Anne Sambidge: 01708 224703.


22 Wednesday – Upminster ParkTownswomen’s GuildMeetings are heldin Derham Hall (behind the Library inUpminster) from 1.45 pm – 4 pm once amonth.

25 Saturday – RSPB Havering Group havearranged a coach outing to Sussex WildLife Trust, Rye Harbour, East Sussex fora day’s birding. Cost £17 each. Pick-upsin Ilford, Romford and Harold Hill. Forfurther information and booking contactEd Neller on 01708 558399.

25 Saturday – Fundraising Quiz at TrinityChurch, Station Road, Upminster at 7.00pm for a prompt start at 7.15 pm. Fishand Chips supper, bring your own drinksand glasses. There will be a raffle.Tickets are £7.50 and proceeds will bedivided between the church and St.Francis Hospice. Tickets from Sonia


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May Day FunDayAll Saints Church May Day FunDay and Classic Car ShowTo be held in the grounds ofJames Oglethorpe School inAshvale Gardens on 4th May,11am - 4pm, admission includingprogramme £1.This is a fun day for all of thefamily with something to do foreveryone, with events such as TheBillericay Dog Agility Team, MrCrazy Legs childrens entertainerand the Sutherland Pipes andDrums.Come and hold a live Owl, take aride on a Riffams Donkey or onthe minature railway, or marvel atthe Classic Cars on display.Lots of stalls to choose fromBooks, Plants, Coconut Shy,Home Made Cakes, Grand Raffle,Pimms Tent, Afternoon Tea andCakes and much much more.The Fete Organisers would like tothank the Businesses both largeand small in Cranham andUpminster who have sogenerously sponsored this event.

UpminsterLibrary EventsThursday 9th AprilEaster Storytime, Songs and

CraftJoin us for Easter fun, stories, craftand songs.10.30am- 11.30am, 3-5 years£4.00 members £5.50 nonmembers. Booking essential asspaces limited.Tuesday 21st AprilAdult Craft Workshop- Blue andWhite CardsSimple and Elegant cards,embellished with concertinaflowers. All abilities welcome. Allmaterials supplied.1.30-3.00. Adults £6.00 Members£7.50 Non members. BookingEssential.Saturday 25th AprilWas Shakespeare Italian?A talk by Alex Dunitz fromPassione Italiana.Shakespeare… England’s literarygenius, great storyteller and poet.But was the Bard in fact Italian?Join us for this fun andcontroversial presentation onShakespeare’s origins. 11.00am-12 noon. £3.00 members £4.50non members. Booking Essential.Saturday 11th & 25th AprilReflexology & Indian HeadMassage9.30am – 3.00pm. Reflexology £10for 20min or £18 for 45 min.Indian Head massage £15 for 30min (Includes consultation time).Booking is essential. Payment to

made on day of booking.Bookings by phone must be paidwithin 3 working days.Friday 10th AprilNails and Massage12.00- 4.30. Callus Peel £15Shellac £15. Shape and polishusing Vinylux weekly polish £10.Other treatments available pleaseask. Booking is essential. Paymentto made on day of booking.Bookings by phone must be paidwithin 3 working daysFriday 10th AprilHolistic Massage12.00 – 4.30. Back, neck andshoulder massage using essentialoils. £7.50 per treatment (eachtreatment lasts 15 min).Booking is essential. Payment tomade on day of booking.Bookings by phone must be paidwithin 3 working days.For more information or to bookyou place contactUpminster Library 01708 434 [email protected]

Damyns HallThe owners of Damyns Hall,Aveley Road, have submitted aClub Premises license. They wishto use the club house/café as aMembers club and sell alcoholfrom 11am to 11pm, 7 days aweek. I have objected to this asthere are issues of public safety

and public nuisance should thelicense be granted. ClubPremises Licenses are moredifficult to control than otheralcohol ones as they are regardedas private clubs which means that'policing' them is morechallenging. There will have to bea Licensing sub-committeehearing as my objection isdeemed to be valid. Whilst I haveasked for the license to berefused, if it is granted I haveasked for a reduction in the hoursof operation. On a slightly morepositive note, I have been toldthat the silver hanger close to theAveley Road is likely to be takendown in the summer.


Lymphoma andBlood cancersupport group(Supported by the Lymphomaassociation)Although primarily a lymphomasupport group we welcome allwho are affected by blood cancerssuch as myeloma and leukaemia.We are a very informal group ofpatients and carers who meetapproximately monthly in thefoyer of Upminster Baptist

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27 Monday – Romford & District HistoricalSociety,meet at Myplace, 343 DagnamPark Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN, Doorsopen 7.30 pm Meeting starts 8.00 pm –9.30 pm, have speaker Pauline Obee,MBE talking on “The Hazards ofManaging a Charity Shop”. Visitor fee£2.50.

MAY 20152 The Havering Branch of the East of

London Family History Society holdmeetings on the first Saturday of everymonth at Trinity Church, Station Road,Upminster RM14 2SJ doors open at 1pmmeeting starts at 2pm. This month thetalk is ‘Home Office Certified IndustrialSchools’with Dr. Gillian Gear. The

Computer Group meets at the samevenue 11am – 1pm where a Q&A sessionis followed by ‘Irish Family History,Resources on the Internet with PeterChristian. Teas and coffees can bepurchased. Members and visitorswelcome to either or both. Admissionfree.



5 Tuesday - Oglethorpe Women’sInstitute have their Resolutions andAnnual General Meeting. Our meetingsare held at Cranham Social Hall, 103Front Lane, RM14 1XL at 7.45 pm.Visitors are welcome as our guests fortheir first visit.


9 Saturday – Cancer Research UKwill beholding a fundraising day in CranhamSocial Hall, Front Lane 1pm – 3.30 pm.There will be lots to do and see for Adultsand Children. Come and be turned into

a Lion, or a Tiger or anything else by ourexpert face painters, or purchasesomething for someone special. Pleasesupport this worthy cause.


15 Friday – Havering Antique andCollectors Clubmeet at theNeighbourhood Centre, Gubbins Lane,Harold Wood have Guest Speaker SteveLester on “Insights or a ProvincialAuctioneer”. 7.30 pm for 8 pm start. Forfurther details please call our ChairmanMrs Jan Halsey on 01708 373574.

ASSOCIATIONDIARYAPRIL1 Wednesday Upminster Ward Meeting at St. Joseph’s SocialCentre at 8.00 pm.

10 Thursday Cranham WardMeeting/AGM at CranhamCommunity Centre, MarlboroughGardens at 7.45 pm.

AssociationCoach OutingSaturday 16th May. Cranham Social Committeecoach trip to BRIGHTON.Leaving the Bell School,Upminster at 9am after usual pickups.Brighton is an ideal place tospend a leisurely day.Walking along the pier orbrowsing its historic streetswhere you will find an excellentmix of shops and plenty of choicefor refreshments.Tickets £12.00 From Gina Savill-Turner (01708 228 270) fromMonday 13th April between 6pm- 9pm please.

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