The older persons Freedom Pass allows free travel across London and free local bus journeys nationally. The scheme is administered by London Councils on behalf of the London boroughs. Any older person whose sole or principal residence is in a London borough and who meets the age criteria can receive a... read more →

Once again, Transport for London (TfL) have advised that the Upminster-Emerson Park-Romford ‘push and pull’ rail line will be closed on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January For details of services and planned closures visit the TfL Status Updates webpage.

Throughout summer 2020 the Queen’s Theatre 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 Jules Tipton. On Wednesday 27 January, the theatre is delighted to reimagine these free playmaking workshops delivered by telephone, especially... read more →

Havering Council are currently delivering orange recycling sacks to households in the borough. However, if you miss out or need any more, they are available from outside Hornchurch, Romford, Upminster, Harold Hill and Rainham libraries, even during the lockdown. For more information see the Havering orange sacks webpage.

Havering Council have announced that a Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) for COVID-19 is being opened up in Upminster Station car park. Testing will be available to all, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic. The opening hours of the MTU will be from 10am-3pm daily. It is anticipated that it will be open... read more →

On page 3 of January 2021's edition of The Bulletin, in the 'Lower Thames Crossing - application withdrawn' article, we inadvertently gave the incorrect e-mail address for contacting Havering Council about the Lower Thames Crossing. The correct e-mail address is ltcadmin@havering.gov.uk  . Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have... read more →

Transport for London (TfL) have advised that, once again, the Upminster-Emerson Park-Romford ‘push and pull’ rail line will be closed on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 January For details of services and planned closures visit the TfL Status Updates webpage.

The NHS has asked groups and associations, such as ourselves, to highlight the following messages regarding the current severe pressure they are under - Covid19 cases are increasing in London and the NHS is under enormous pressure. Please help the NHS by only calling 999 for life-threatening emergencies. For urgent medical... read more →

The East London Waste Authority (who run the Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre) have announced that although the centre will remain open with the normal opening hours of 7.30am-5.30pm Monday-Sunday, residents should only attend if the trip is essential and you cannot store the waste at home or have... read more →

With reference to our previous post regarding Saint Francis Hospice offering a free Christmas tree recycling service this weekend (09 and 10 January 2021), they have announced that unfortunately this has had to be cancelled due to the current government lock-down restrictions.

Havering Council have announced that all libraries in the borough will be closed from now until at least mid-February. This is due to the ongoing pandemic. The click and collect service for libraries is also suspended. The council will give further updates when they have them on the Havering Libraries... read more →

Just before Christmas, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a list of 12 popular myths concerning what people and businesses are not allowed to do. For anyone interested, it can still be found on their website hse.gov.uk  . Although many were obvious, one that does come up on a... read more →