MARCH 2017

The Voice of the Communityemail: bulletinra@yahoo.co.uk www.ucra.co.uk

Cranham and Upminster Edition

UPMINSTER & CRANHAM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONUpminster PoliceUpdateIn the past few weeks there has been asignificant increase in burglaries in the area.Many were via the rear of the propertyoccurring during the day and evening. Therehave been some arrests in connection withburglary from non-residential dwellings aswell as for motor vehicle crime. Shopliftingcontinues to be an issue but again severalarrests have been made for this offence.Please remember to ensure doors andwindows are securely locked, keep a light onduring the dark evenings and leave no itemson show in cars which encourages theft.Upminster, together with all other wards inHavering, are getting an additional dedicatedward officer, a Police constable, who will beworking alongside PC Sarah Wilbrow andPCSO Julie Wade. Remember if a crime is inprogress always call 999 and if you want toreport one that happened call 101. You canuse the yellow phones outside the policeoffice in Corbets Tey Road.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

Council tax IncreaseAs council budgets continue to decline we need to make surethat the money we do spend is done so wisely and in line withthe priorities of the community. We have worked very hard toproduce a balanced budget for next year that provides a decentand affordable service to our residents whilst ensuring our morevulnerable people get the care they deserve.With central government grant reducing from £21m this year to£1.4m by 2019/20, coupled with greatly increased costsassociated with Adult Social Care, Children’s Services andHousing, the 2017/18 budget will need to include an additional£5m to support these specific services. Also, a further £1.3m will

need to be found to pay for our waste disposal while maintaining a weekly waste collection.Although £11m of savings have been found for next year, it includes some difficultchoices. For example, to maintain the 30-minute free parking period, longer staycharges will need to increase.However, maintaining investment in our roads, schools and heritage are allincredibly important, for example we will see the Tithe Barn Roof repaired,improvements to libraries and allotments along with £2m set aside for Highwayrepairs and Street Lighting.Against this background the Council Tax increase from April is set to be 3.5%.This is a little lower than the 4.99% increase which is being proposed by most Councilsacross the country.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

Lion Dance ParadeThe Chinese New Year was greeted in style inJanuary as the Lion Dance Parade performed infront of hundreds of spectators in Upminster andCranham. The parade started off at Bell Cornerwhere I had the privilege of bringing the ‘Lion toLife’ through the ceremonial eye dotting ritualwhich awakens the lion. The parade thenproceeded down Corbets Tey Road beforeheading down to Cranham. All monies collectedin the charity buckets went to Children withCancer UK. Well done to the organisers who puton a great show and for supporting such afantastic cause.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

Help NeededWe are looking for someone to take on therole of Treasurer for the Upminstersubscription work. This entails preparingthe receipt books ready for Bulletinsubscription collectors, receivingsubscriptions from collectors and simpleaccounting. This does not involvecollecting subscriptions from individualresidents. If you think you can help, pleasecall Linda on 01708 223761 for moreinformation.

STOP PRESS -Planning Application page 2

2

Urgent News:PlanningApplicationFurther to our article in theBulletin last year, the Council hasnow received a planningapplication for a 65-bedResidential Care Home and aBrain Injury Unit on land in StMary's Lane beside CoopersCoborn School.If you wish to comment on this,please write to London Borough ofHavering, Mercury House,Romford RM1 3SL or emailplanning@havering.gov.uk -please quote Planning Applicationnumber P0125.17The land is on "Green Belt " andhas been called in by Cllr LindaVan den Hende so it will have togo to the Council's PlanningCommittee for a decision.We will keep you up to date on this.

Chapman’sFarm for SaleChapman’s Farm, located on HallLane opposite Bird Lane andcurrently used for horse riding and

stabling, is up for sale in the regionof £1m. The farm, not thesurrounding fields, covers an areaof 1 acre and, like the fields, issituated on Green Belt land. Asyet, no planning application hasbeen received for potentialdevelopment. We shall keep youadvised on this.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

Ashvale GardensAllotmentsThere are a few spare plotsavailable if anyone is interested ingrowing their own fruit and vegwhilst keeping fit. Gardening is areally good exercise and you getthe additional benefit, satisfactionand value of doing it yourself.Advice is always available ifrequired.Contact Mike Willcocks 01708501505 or mike@willcocks.me.uk

Jobbers RestOpens SoonThe Jobbers Rest, part of theWhite Brasserie Pub & Restaurantchain, opens for business on 13th

March. The pub, in St Mary’sLane, closed in September lastyear and has since undergonesubstantial refurbishment works.

Friends ofUpminster MiniGolf - UpdateWe are a small group who haveonly been officially formed sinceFebruary 2016. Our aims are toraise the profile of the Mini GolfCourse and to raise funds torenovate the hut and the crazy golfcourse.We have made considerableprogress since then, promoting thecourse, providing score cards, newsignage and picnic tables. Weheld a quiz night in October andobtained funds from Waitrosethrough the green token scheme.We are also applying for grantsand exploring the idea ofsponsorship. Would you like tosponsor a hole at the course, oradvertise your company on abanner at the course? Would yoube interested in joining theCommittee? We are a small

friendly group, but do need a fewmore people to contribute ideasand help safeguard this valuableasset to Upminster. Please emailupminigolf@virginmedia.com, orphone 01708 640167. Our nextmeeting date is our AGM onThursday 30th March 7.15 atCranham Community Centre,Marlborough Gardens. Our nextquiz night is Monday 6th March7.30 at the Golden Crane, AvonRoad.

Meeting RoomBranfil RoadThere have been three planningapplications to demolish theMeeting Room and build flats.The latest was for 4, two bed flatsand a meeting room on theground floor for flexible use. Oneach occasion, I have called this inand in each case the applicationhas been refused under delegatedpowers. The principle reason forrefusal has been the size, bulk,height and positioning relative toother dwellings. It would alsohave led to loss of amenity tonearby dwellings. This may not be

Tel: 01708 229857 Mobile: 07415 096551 / 07860 801377

continued on page 3

3

the last application but so farplanners have agreed it is not anappropriate use of the site.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

Book SaleMassive Book Sale- Saturday 18thMarch 10am - 12noon. St.MaryMagdelene Church Hall, ChurchLane, North Ockendon. RM143QH, Free Parking. All books £1each or 6 books for £5.Refreshments available.

Parks ProtectionService

Unfortunate-ly, there hasbeen anincrease inanti-socialbehaviour inUpminsterParkresulting indamagedfences andother similar

damage. The police are awareand are investigating. Haveringdoes have a Parks ProtectionService which undertakes patrolsin the Boroughs many parks and

open spaces. They have thepower of arrest inside the Parkboundary. They have also beenalerted to this issue. If you seeany anti-social behaviour inUpminster or any Park you cancall the Park Protection Servicedirect on 07904 805872 to report.Their patrols do take place out of'office hours’ which is when theanti-social activity tends to takeplace.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

Guided WildFlower WalksLocal botanist Mary Smith willlead 4 guided and interactivewild flower walks at BelhusWoods Country Park. Meet bythe visitor centre at 1:30pm,finishing at 4:30pm. You willlearn how to identify wildflowers, and it is gentle exercisein the open air, very good foreveryone's health! The dates for2017 are: 5 April, 3 May, 14 June,16 August. You need to be able tostand and walk slowly for 3hours, and kneel on the groundto study special flowers, and getup again unaided. You will needto wear tough trousers and tough

shoes or boots (there arebrambles, nettles and mud), witha mac if it showers or a sunhat ifit is very sunny. You might like tobring a wild flower book, or anotebook and pencil, or acamera, or a hand lens (x10) ifyou have any of these, but onlythe hand lens is essential and Ihave some to lend out. Wantmore information? Phone Maryon 01708 228921, or email her atmary@smith33gpr.fsnet.co.uk.

The BritishEvacueesAssociationCranham has been privileged tohave local resident JohnTownsend as an advocate andambassador for the Evacuees ofWorld War II along with his wifeJoy. Their Grandson Jamie Giffordis running in the Brentwood HalfMarathon on Sunday 19th March.He will be raising funds towardsThe British Evacuees Associationfund. If you would like tocontribute, cheques can be madepayable to the British EvacueesAssociation and delivered to Joy &John Townsend, 18 LaburnhamGardens, Cranham, RM14 1HU.

Cllr GILLIAN FORD

Moor LaneChurchMembers of Moor Lane Churchwould like to invite you to theirmonthly Saturday Cafes. These areusually held on the first Saturdayof the month, from 10-12. We offeryummy homemade cake, coffee,tea and friendly company.No charge, donation only. Weoften have a for sale table, on the4th March it will be a homemadecake table and on the 1st April, amade and grown.Why not come and see us? MoorLane church is next to 226 MoorLane Cranhamand the 346 bus will stop outside.We would love to welcome you.

Thank YouLong term resident George Cooteof Nightingale Avenue, Cranham,would like to thank friends andneighbours for their kind wishesfollowing his wife Iris passingaway at the end of January. Iriswas a School Dinner Lady at theBell School in Upminster for overtwenty years.

4

PLASTER ING

CONTACT: CLAY DAWKINS

TEL: 07961 379277 / 01708 470841

EMAIL: CLAY.DAWKINS@LIVE.CO.UK

• Professional • High Quality

• Reskim over Artex • New ceilings

• Clean and Reliable

• Cove & Cornice • Painting

• Cheapest Rates

• OAP Discounts

• Free Estimates

• 27 Years Experience

• Hornchurch and Surrounding Areas

M B r a ypainting and decorating

all aspects of decorating coveredsmall jobs to complete re-decorations

over 20 years experiencepolite service - clean and tidy work with a high quality finish

local references availableTel: 01708 223608 / 07983 486655e-mail: mathew.bray@sky.com

Olympic LevyCan we have our £750,000 Back?Residents may recall theimposition of an annual £20 levyon all Council Tax Payers acrossthe Capital to contribute £625mtowards the total cost of the 2012Olympic Games. The firstpayment was made in 2006/07and the final balancing paymentof £8 was made in 2016/17, withthe other £12 was returned to us.As the full £625m had now beenpaid off, the expectation was thatthe remaining £8 would also bereturned to us in 2017/18, thiswould be worth £750,000 per yearto Havering. However, the draft2017/18 budget from the Mayor ofLondon does not propose toreturn this sum, instead tosubsume it into his generalbudget. We face significantfinancial pressures, such as SocialCare, demographic growth andHousing as well as substantialreductions in local governmentfunding. While the Games were agreat success and enjoyed bymany, the levy meant thatHavering Council Tax payerscontributed some £16m towardsthe Games with little quantifiablebenefit to residents. As such, it isentirely reasonable that the£750,000 should be returned to

Havering in 2017/18 to help fundcouncil services to our residents.We have challenged the Mayor ofLondon on this and secured crossparty support through a Councilmotion in January. We shall keepyou updated.

Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT

Local Elections2018

At the last local elections in May2014, Upminster and CranhamWards again returned sixResidents' Councillors who werejoined by three Residents'

Councillors for Harold WoodWard: Alex Donald, BrianEagling and Darren Wise.Sadly, we missed out havingthree Residents' Councillorselected for Emerson Park Wardby less than 100 votes. I amdelighted to inform you that ourResidents' team there:Laurance Garrard, DavidGodwin and John Stone, who alllive in the ward, are working hardon a number of local issues andthat we will be contestingEmerson Park Ward in next year'slocal elections. Without anydoubt, residents who haveResidents' Councillors whoactually live in the area theyrepresent know the localproblems and are working all yearround, not just at election times.Laurance, David and John will beholding a meeting on Wednesday29th March at 8pm at NelmesURC Church, Nelmes Road,RM11 3JA.They are looking forward tohearing your views on localissues. Local police will also be inattendance.

Thames ChaseGet active and enjoy thecountryside

Thames Chase Community Forestannual 10k and family fun run –Sunday 11th June 10am.This annual event is a multi-lapand very gently undulating 10kroute through picturesque parkand woodland. Off road andcompletely traffic free on networkof flat surfaced paths, with a smallsection of grass/meadow.Bookings can be made via thewebsite and all profits will onceagain directly go towards thework of the Thames Chase Trustand ongoing regeneration of theThames Chase CommunityForest. Information about theevent, please visithttp://www.thameschase.org.uk/Events at Thames ChaseMusical cream tea – Friday17thMarch 2.30-4.30pm. Treatyourself or a friend to a deliciouscream tea whilst listening to livemusic.Sunday market – Sunday 19thMarch 10am-3pm. Wide selectionof craft and produce stalls.Guided walk to Warley Place –from 10am. Enjoy the amazingdisplay of spring flowers at thisEssex Wildlife managed site and

JOINERYEST 20 YEARS

HARDWOOD SPECIALISTS• Supply only or supply and install• High quality windows, doorsand conservatories

• Leaded lights and coloured glass• Unique old-fashioned front doorsFREE FRIENDLYADVICE • FREE ESTIMATES

01708 7576755

continued on page 7

Laurance Garrard:Top Left

John Stone: Left

David Godwin: Above

6

TudorConstruction Companyserving upminster since 1955

extensions, conversions, landscaping,maintenance free upvc barge boards,

fascias, soffits, guttering, windows and doorsphone 01708 222330/223241

where quality and service come first

LOVE CLEANINGNeed a cleaner for your home?

No contracts . Pay by the hourFriendly, honest cleaners

Check us out at: LOVELAUNDRY.CO.UKand let us make your life easier!

Also provide an Ironing,Laundry and Dry Cleaning servicewith Free Collection and Delivery

Call us on 01708 445921Or go to LOVELAUNDRY.CO.UK

Church View Dental ClinicWe provide NHS & Private care

Dental Implants, Invisalign, Six Month Smile, Dermal Fillers,Flexible Dentures, Whitening, Crowns & Bridges

Call now to speak to one of our friendly staff tobook an appointment on tel: 01708 220563

Or you can visit us at www.cvdent.co.uk34a Station Road, Upminster, Essex RM14 2TR

7

learn about the 19c plantswoman, Ellen Willmott, and hergarden. Meet in the EWT car parkat 10am.Singing workshop – Sunday 26thMarch 11am – 3 pm. A greatopportunity to record your ownvoice. Come and sing a songfrom the Great American songbook made famous by FrankSinatra and Peggy Lee. Ourmusicians and technician will beavailable to help in this specialworkshop. Guaranteed fun.Places are limited so book early toavoid disappointment. Costincluding recording and CD £18.For more information visit thewebsite www.thameschase.org.uk

AssociationCoach OutingsListed below are the proposedcoach outings for the 2017 season.20th May St. Albans17th Jun Henley-on-Thames15th Jul Eastbourne19th Aug Clacton-on-Sea16th Sep Southwold14th Oct Windsor(Venues and dates may be

subject to change)Kindly note trips cannot bebooked until booking details havebeen published.After much discussion and 4 yearsof maintaining an unchangedticket price, it is necessary for usto increase our prices to £15.00per person. This is due to anincrease in the cost of our coachhire.

Wingletye LaneRailway BridgeThank you for the numeroussuggestions and comments, wehave forwarded a report to theCouncil and hope this might pavethe way for a solution.Some suggestions called for trafficlight control allowing one way at atime, road humps to slow thetraffic and even the provision of acrossing at each side with thenarrow rather unsafe pavementbeing closed.Naturally there were argumentseither way and whilst we do notwish to add to local congestion weare concerned for the safety oflocal residents at this dangerouspart of the road.Once again we have asked the

Council to repair the damage tothe road surface, something thatseems to come back every yearleaving a patch-work of tarmacrather than the proper resurfacingthat we have been asking for.The message that most peoplewere giving was for the motoriststo just slow down and bear inmind the safety of other roadusers and pedestrians alike.

John Stone

Maylands Way/A12 JunctionFollowing various requests, wehave fought to get the Council toinstall double yellow lines at thejunction of the A12/Maylands Waywhich will improve sight lines forvehicles leaving and exiting thisjunction.

Cllr DARREN WISE

'A' BoardControlsIntroducedOver the years we have receivedmany complaints aboutadvertising boards outside

shops/cafes which restrict thepavement and are obstacles forwheelchairs/walkers/buggies andanyone with a visual impairmentand in addition make our streetsuntidy. I am pleased to say thatthe Council has at last agreed tointroduce a Code of Practicewhich is aimed at enablingbusinesses to advertise in acontrolled way, whilst adhering toa set of conditions. The Councilwill be informing all premises ofthis with full details of the size,position of the boards and issuessuch as liability insurance. Visitsto premises will be taking placeover the next few weeks and fullexplanations given. Once this isin operation, businesses who failto comply with the Code ofPractice, after reminders, may beliable for enforcement costs of£200. This action is not intendedto prevent businesses fromadvertising responsibly buthopefully will make ourpavements less cluttered andsafer for all.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

L. J. NICHOLLSINTERIOR & EXTERIOR

PAINTING, DECORATING &PROPERTYMAINTENANCE

UPMINSTER01708 288022 / 07958 492177

8

9

PhotographExhibitionUpminster Camera Club areexhibiting their photographs at theHavering Museum until the 25thMarch 2017. The Deputy Mayor ofHavering, Councillor Linda Vanden Hende opened the exhibition.There are 40 prints from the threeability levels of the club and acontinuous projection of severalhundred digital images on a largescreen. The exhibition showcasesthe work of the Club and aims toraise awareness of the club andencourage new members.Tel: 01708 766571 Web:www.haveringmuseum.org.uk.Open Wednesday - Saturday 11am- 5pm. Usual Admission PricesApply. Last Admission to Galleriesat 4pm, and Shop at 4.30pm.

Queen’s TheatreLaugh-out-loud at the raucouscomedy drama Worst WeddingEver (15 Mar – 1 Apr) and feelinspired after watching WillyRussell’s timeless classicEducating Rita (22 Apr – 13 May).For more information about thespring season at the Queen’sTheatre Hornchurch, call the Box

Office on 01708 443333 or visitqueens-theatre.co.uk

RomfordMarketIt is with sadness that I have toreport that the application for thenew building in the middle ofRomford Market has been passed.The market, over 750 years old, isdying and urgent positive action isneeded to keep it alive - sadly theonly idea to date is a large building,called a market house, which is tobe placed right in front of thechurch house, built 15th centuryand the grade two listed church, StEdwards - their views destroyedforever. The building is for an upperclass restaurant, most of whosetrade will be evening, when themarket is not there - over 900 peopleobjected, on grounds of heritage,conservation area, and lack of need- put anywhere else, the buildingwould not have looked soobstructive, Despite all of this, onlymyself, my Harold Wood colleagueAlex Donald, and a UKIP Councillorlistened to the residents, used ourcommon sense and rejected theapplication.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

10

11

Coopers’ SaleThe next Indoor Table Top Salesat the Coopers' Company &Coborn School, St Mary’s Lane,Upminster, RM14 3HS will beheld on Sunday 12th March &Sunday 23rd April.School supplied tables are £12.Seller supplied tables, no biggerthan a 6ft paste table, are £8.Sellers from 7am and must bookand pay in advance. Call07508135449.Buyers doors open at 9am.Entrance fee is 50p for adults,children are free. Entrance freeafter 11am. Disabled access.Toilets & refreshments areavailable.

Stubbers SmashCampsFIGHT the kids’ school holidayboredom this April with the helpof Stubbers Adventure centre,Upminster with a range of fun-filled activities planned betweenMonday 3rd April and Friday 14thApril. Children in school yearstwo to 11 are sure to loveStubbers’ action-packed activitydays with 4x4 driving, climbing,tunnelling, rifle shooting andmuch more. Week programmes

are also available and a NewCommando week with survivalskills, laser tag ambushtechniques, overnight camp andspecial forces training.Places are limited, so book nowby calling 01708 224753 or checkthe websitewww.smashcamps.co.uk

Local FloodingReaders may remember thedreadful wet weather we had inJune last year, this led toflooding in several parts of theborough including a home inHacton Lane where the RiverIngrebourne burst its banks.North of this beside the WindmillPub in St Mary’s Lane we havereported and have had clearedthe build-up of broken treebranches etc.The Government’s EnvironmentAgency has published a report onthe incident giving full details ofthe flooding and how residentswere assisted.I did not see much on theprevention of how to stop thishappening again.Personally, I feel there are twomain options to stop this in thefuture one is to build up thebanks the other is to dredge them

continued on page 13

12

Upminster Osteopath & Sports Injury Clinic

HELPING YOU WITH:• BACK, NECK & SHOULDER/ARM PAIN• HIP, KNEE & ANKLE/FOOT PAIN• ‘TRAPPED’ NERVES• POST SURGICAL REHABILITATION• SPORTS INJURIES (INCLUDING KINESIO-TAPING)• ARTHRITISNO CONTRACTS/OBLIGATIONNO GP REFERRAL NECESSARYPRIVATE REFERRAL FOR MRI, ULTRASOUND WHEREAPPROPRIATE RECOGNISED BY ALL MAJOR INSURERS(BUPA, AXA-PPP, etc.)

41 FLEET AVENUEUPMINSTERRM14 1PZ

Tel: 01708 222932

www.upminsterosteo.com

email: upminsterosteopath@gmail.com

13

thus making them deeper anexpensive exercise but I feelshould happen.I am in contact with theEnvironment Agency on this.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

UpminsterFloral ArtWednesday 15th MarchUpminster Floral Art Society haveShirley Perkins with herdemonstration called "Nice to SeeYou". Doors open at 7pm for a7.45 start. Bric a Brac stalltogether with Refreshments at theNew Windmill Hall, Upminster.For more information pleasecontact Chairman MargaretReynolds on 01708 471977.

Please Clean UpWe have received the followingappeal from an Emerson ParkResident it could havecome from anywhere in our areaas the problem sadly occurs allover Havering."I am appalled at the behaviour ofsome dog owners. I have seenpoo bags in the gutter at thebottom of trees, behind greentelephone cable boxes and in

people’s front garden. Every timeI see a dog walker I wonder is ityou that throws your dog messaway rather than take it home anddispose of it. Nobody wants oneof those red dog boxes inresidential roads. So please have alittle respect for the place you livein and your neighbours too."

CommunityLibraryCould you spare to hours a weekworking in our CommunityLibrary at Cranham CommunityCentre, Marlborough Gardens,Cranham. The hours are Monday1-30 to 3-30 and Tuesday toSaturday 10-12. Full traininggiven. For more information callJanet on 222665 or Margaret on443250.

Ardleigh HouseThursday 6 April - “The QuirkyCorners in The Garden ofEngland”With a Blue Badge guide we willexplore the various quirky parts ofKent known as “The Garden ofEngland” included is a picniclunch accompanied only bynumerous ducks and we willprovide a large bag of duck food

to feed them.The afternoon continues or questto find quirky places beforefinishing at Rochester Cathedralwith some free time before wehead back home.Price includes morning tea/coffeeand the picnic lunch for bothguests and ducks!!!Price £40.00……Members £37.50The price is for coach only Price£18.50……Members £16.00. (Full

details are on the Ardleigh Housewebsite www.ardleighhouse.org)

Ping PongDid you used to play ping pong?well why not start again. Comeand join our very friendly club.We play on Wed 3-15 to 5-15 andFri 7-30 to 9-30. Every other Wed

continued on page 15

The Foot SurgeryEstablished 2002

11A Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1TSFor appointments tel 01708 621194

Ms Meena MatharuSRCh MChS BSc FCPodS State Registered Chiropodist/

Podiatrist& Specialist in Foot Surgery

Ms Matharu has 18 years clinical experience in Private PracticePreviously consulted for Harrods and Harley Street

In 2002 attained Fellowship in Foot Surgery

Treatments availableNail surgery, electro-surgery and cryotherapyCortisone injections for pain management

Sports medicine: bespoke prescription orthoticsComprehensive foot care for Diabetic and Arthritic patientsRoutine foot care i.e. nail cutting, corn and callous treatment

Verrucae treatment

Family run business- est 1978Fully licensed & Air Conditioned

Opening Hours7 days a week, incl Bank Holidays

Sunday- Thurs: 12 noon to 2.30pm & 5.30- 11.30pmFriday & Saturday: 12 noon- 2.30pm & 5.30- midnight

174 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 3BTTel: (01708) 220038 or 222606

14

Upminster Plastering &Building Services

01708 221297 or 07765 013623Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishment

Exterior/Interior PaintworkExtensions & AlterationsPlastering & Rendering

Guttering & FasciasPebbledashing

LOCAL TRADESMAN WITH OVER40 YEARS EXPERIENCE (references given)

01708 221297 or 07765 013623E-mail: upminsterplastering@gmail.com

Can’s Restaurant & Meze BarFinest Turkish Cuisine

Our chefs have years of experience and take pride in providingthe best variety of tastes. Can is the anatolian term for an opencharcoal fire used for cooking when family and friends gather toeat, drink and socialise. Can uses the freshest ingredients andchargrills them to perfection to make the finest kebabs in Essex.We also have a special lunch offer from Monday to Friday from 12till 4. Two courses for £6.99- walk-in and booking welcome.

Open 7 Days a week, 12 to 11pmFull delicious menu - Lunch time specials

A warm welcome awaits you

127 Avon Road, Cranham, UpminsterTel: 01708 224 997 www.canmeze.com

LOCKSMITHSEmergencycall out

All locksopened, supplied& fittedMLAapproved locksmithsUPVCdoor lockspecialist

Newdoorssupplied& fitted, safesopenedNewsafessupplied& fitted

Freequotes -nocall out charge

Tel: 01708 640699, mobile: 07890 920 258

L I A N E R Y A N

15

BOILER REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS PLUMBING SERVICING RADIATORS

GAS SAFE Reg No. 47924 / 57629214 Birch Crescent, Ardleigh Green, Hornchurch

01708 47714607761 04985207973 220270

BOILER CHANGERaymond Coomer

Sarah Cordell

** Air Con Regas Only £49.95**

cards 7-30to 9-30 at CranhamCommunity Centre, MarlboroughGardens, Cranham.For more information phone Kenon 443250 for table tennis. forcards phone George on 609283.

WednesdayMusic EveningsWednesday 15th March - JazzMusicians I Have MetWednesday 29th March - TheBest of BritishAll Music Evenings are held in themain meeting room 1st floor ofHornchurch Library andcommence at 7.30pm ending by9.30pm. Admission is free but asmall donation is requested forinterval refreshments. All arewelcome. Buses 165, 256 and 370stop near the library building inNorth Street. For more info callStephen Raindle 01708 470670 oremail sraindle@aol.com

Ray CoomerRaymond Coomer was a mangreatly invested in thecommunity. He was heavilyinvolved in the local residentsassociations, even running forlocal council on 2 occasions. Hewas also involved with the safer

neighbourhood team and waschairman for the IAG(independent advisory group).Ray was a great believer inhelping to make the local area abetter place to live in, particularlyin Ardleigh Green, where he livedwith his wife and son for manyyears. Ray would help support AllSaints Church on Ardleigh Greenroad where possible and becauseof his great love of flowers woulddonate to their annual flower day,and because of this his wife Jackiedonated the flowers from Ray’sfuneral to them so the parishcould enjoy the beauty that Rayhimself would have appreciatedso much.He was a great heating engineerand helped many residents withboiler problems over the 30 yearsthat he was gas safe registered.Sadly on the 14th of January atthe age of 59 Ray lost his nearly 3year battle with bowel cancer. Heremained strong and positive tillthe end, which was very much hisway.Ray is a great loss to thecommunity and his family andfriends. He will always beremembered and his memory willlive on in many ways for years tocome. A great friend, neighbourand true gentleman, you will be

continued on page 17

We emphasise the need to preserve your natural teeth by theprevention of tooth decay and gum disease

New NHS and Private Patients WelcomeDental Implants now availableModern Friendly EnvironmentEmergency TreatmentCosmetic DentistryFlexible DenturesZoom Laser WhiteningHygienist AvailableAir Polish

Denny HookingsSilicone Pointer30yearsexperience

Bathrooms&kitchensaspeciality

07766 404235

16

We specialise in private swims and swimminglessons for babies and toddlers

Our pool is heated to at least a toasty 32oCso is suitable for babies from birth and children with

special and additional needs

Please phone us for more information on07961 750173

161a Hacton Lane, Upminster, RM14 2YE

Please like us on

Finest Indian CuisineRecently Refurbished

Open 7 days a week 6pm - MidnightIncluding Bank Holidays

and 12 noon - 2.30pm for lunchTake away menu availableFree Home Delivery

32 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2ADTel: 01708 222263 / 228516 / 07903 800003

17

forever missed and always in ourhearts.

Sarah Cordell

UpminsterParking UpdateConsultation on further parkingrestrictions in Upminster Wardhave been extensive, with severalresidents meetings with councilofficers and meetings betweencouncillors and officers over manymonths. Residents haveresponded to the consultationletters in large numbers andsubmitted petitions. In respect ofthe proposal for residents parkingpermits in roads north of St. Mary'sLane, where residents hadexpressed concern aboutcommuter parking, we have,following reviewing the figuresfrom the consultation, concludedthat a clear majority of residents donot want permits. We have alwayssaid we would abide by themajority view, therefore permits inthis area will not go ahead. Interms of the consultation resultsfor the Tree roads and South ViewDrive, where there are currently noparking restrictions, again a mixedresponse from residents. The

proposal was to restrict parkingbetween 8am and 9.30am Mondayto Friday. We are still in discussionwith officers on this beforedeciding whether to put a report tothe Highways Advisory Committeein March. We will keep youupdated on this.

Saturday TalksThe History of Tea. The speakeris John Neal on Saturday March11th at 2.15pm. (Doors open1.45pm) Venue Roope Hall,United Reform Church, StationRoad, Upminster. Cost £4.00including tea and biscuits.Contact Mrs Blake 01708 227512or Mrs Bland 01689 858701 forfurther information.

HornchurchFootball ClubKindly note the following Homefixtures at the Bridge Stadium,Bridge Avenue.Saturday 18th Wroxham, 25thNorwich United and on Saturdaythe 15th April Phoenix Sports.Kick Off at 3 p.m. come along andsupport the Urchins.

LOCAL FUTURE EVENTSMARCH7 Tuesday - Oglethorpe Women’s

Institute have a return visit by SharonGould who will talk about “Who is H”.Our meetings are held at Cranham SocialHall, 103 Front Lane, RM14 1XL at 7.45pm. Visitors welcome.

8 Wednesday - Nelmes Women’s Institutemeet on the 2nd Wednesday of everymonth and welcome new members of allages. Meetings are held at NelmesUnited Reformed Church Hall (corner ofNelmes Road and Burntwood Avenue,Hornchurch, RM11 3JA). Meetings startat 2 pm promptly. After conducting ourbusiness and a cup of tea, our speaker isNorman McDonald and his talk isentitled “The Honey Bee”. Please contactRuth McDougall on 01708 448431 orRuth.wellwisher@gmail.com for furtherdetails.

9 Thursday – Upminster and CranhamW.I. are looking for new members. Wemeet in the St. Laurence Hall (next to theLibrary) in Upminster on the secondThursday in the month. Doors open at1.30 pm for a 2 pm start till 4 pm. Wehave talks on a wide range of subjects.We have lunches, afternoon teas, Outingsand more. Why not come along and giveus a try and meet new friends. For moreinformation please contact PresidentMargaret Reynolds on 01708 471977.

10 Friday - Live music with the Old StreetRockers in the Golden Crane, AvonRoad, Cranham. Free admission.Fundraising for the Brain Tumour Charity.

13 Monday –Havering Branch EssexWildlife Trust have an illustrated talk byMary Smith on Orchids of Britain andEurope. Meetings are held in the 1st floormeeting room in Hornchurch Libraryfrom 8.00 pm to 9.45 pm. Donation of£2.50 to help cover hall hire, this includestea, coffee and biscuits. For more infor-mation contact the Secretary Joy Emerson

on 01708 440297.14 Tuesday - NADFAS (Havering) Annual

General Meeting followed by Mr JulianHalsby with a talk on ‘The ExtraordinaryLife of Misa Sert – Queen of Paris 1872-1950’. Coffee from 10 am, Lecture at10.45 am. Visitors welcome at £8.Meetings held at The New Windmill Hall,St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QH.Further details of forthcoming lectures,speakers and visits can be found atwww.haveringdfas.org.uk

14 Tuesday – Upminster HorticulturalSociety have Guest Speaker KenCrowther on Control of Pets andDiseases with and without Chemicals.The talk will take place in the NewWindmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminsterfrom 7.45 pm to 9.45 pm, doors open at7.15 pm. Entrance is free to members,non- members very welcome for a fee of£2.00. For further information onUpminster Horticultural Society see ourwebsitewww.upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.ukor info@upminsterhorticulturalsociety.co.uk

16 Thursday - Upminster Wine and SocialClubmeet on the third Thursday of themonth at 8 pm in the Cranham SocialHall, Front Lane, Cranham. We holdmeetings every month with a variety ofspeakers and wine tasting. For moreinformation contact Maureen Jasper on01708 223956, or simply come along onthe night. You will be most welcome.

17 Friday -Havering Antique andCollectors Clubmeet at theNeighbourhood Centre, Gubbins Lane,Harold Wood. Guest Speaker MarkLewis on ‘Hester Bateman andWomenSilversmiths of the 18th Century’.7.30 pm for 8 pm start. Guests £4.For further details please call ourChairman Mrs Chris Lovett 07947 367258.

18 Saturday – Pussycat Lodge Trust Quiz atNorth St Hall, Hornchurch, RM11 1QX.7pm for 7:30 start, price £6, tables 8-10.Bring your own drinks & nibbles. Raffle,

continued on page 19

Free design & planning serviceFrom replacing doors and worktops to full refurbishment

New worktops supplied and fi!edOther carpentry services

Internal & external doors supplied & fi!edGarage side doors / windows and frames replaced

Wood flooring fi!ed

Also available: minor building work, carpentry, electrics,plumbing, plastering and tiling

FITTING ONLY SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE

18

My HomeMaintenance ServicesGarden Landscaping & re-shape

Hedge-cutting & pruningGrass cutting & lawn maintenance

Driveway & patio cleaningGutter cleaning

Painting interior & exteriorRe-stain fencing & decking areas

Fully insured – competitive rates – LocalFor further information call us on

Home 01708-229946 Mobile 07904204417

19

prizes and new goods. All enquiresJacqui: Jacquelineduly@outlook.com

21 Tuesday - Cranham Engayne W.I.welcomes new members and visitors.Meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of eachmonth at 2 pm to 4 pm at the CranhamCommunity Centre, MarlboroughGardens.

22 Wednesday - Upminster Park TownsWomens Guildmeet on the fourthWednesday of every month at 2 pm to 4pm in Derham Hall (behind UpminsterLibrary), Upminster. Afternoon tea, talksand outings amongst a friendly group ofladies, all most welcome. For moreinformation contact Deborah Pryor on01708 226127 or Ann Monk on 01708226305 or simply come along.

25 Saturday- Trinity Church Quiz, StationRoad, in the Commemoration Hall. 7 for7.30. Tickets £5 each. Bring your ownfood, drinks and glasses. All proceeds toGreat Ormond Street Hospital. To book,phone 01708 222189.

25 Saturday- Easter Fayre. In aid ofRomford retired greyhounds. StLaurence’s Church Hall, Corbets TeyRoad, Upminster, RM14 2BB. 10am- 2pm.Other charities will be attending. Specialguest appearance by the Easter Bunny.Refreshments available- come and tryour lovely home- made cakes. Freeadmission.

26 Sunday- Upminster Methodist Churchhosting Privilegium, a Norwegian YouthGospel Choir and Band from aMethodist church in Norway. They willbe performing a Concert at UpminsterMethodist church. 7pm. Tickets £10adults, £5 children. Contact CarolineKinder on 07941 431091.

27 Monday - Breathe Easy - Haveringmeetat St Andrews Church, Hornchurch, inaid of the British Lung Foundation on thelast Monday of the month. We are asupport group for people with COPD,Asthma of other Breathing Difficulties.For details please ring Joyce on 01708226696 or Elaine on 01708 509127.

27 Monday – Romford and Historical Societyhave Guest Speaker Peter Caton with atalk on THE Essex Walk, meetings are

held at myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive,Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 9EN. Accessis from 7.30 pm and the meetingcommences at 8 pm. Admission is free tomembers and £2.50 to for visitors.

29 Wednesday -Upminster and DistrictProbus Clubmeet at The Cranleigh, 84Station Road, Hornchurch, RM12 6LX,generally on the last Wednesday of eachmonth. We also have outings, which arerun jointly with Deyncourt (Upminster)Ladies’ Probus. If you think you wouldbe interested in joining our club pleasecontact our Secretary, Barry on 01708703783 and leave a message or send anemail to:secretary@upminsterprobus.com.

31 Friday- Cappella Singers of UpminsterSpring Concert. 8pm at The Old Chapel,St Mary’s Lane, Upminster. Tickets £10includes light refreshments available ondoor or in advance from Ian Pirie 01708641718.

APRIL1 Saturday -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 1pm meeting starts at 2 pm. The Internet& Technology Group meet at the samevenue 11 am - 1 pm. Teas and coffeescan be purchased. Members and visitorswelcome to either or both.

1 Saturday – British Sugar Craft have ademonstration on “Gift Box Cake” bySadia Iqubal; at 1.30 pm –3.30 pm atFairkytes Art Centre, Billet Lane,Hornchurch, Entry Price is £6 includesTea and Cake.

3 Monday - Pussycat Lodge Trust areholding their Pub Quiz Night at theCrumpled Horn Pub, 33-37 Corbets TeyRoad, Upminster, Cost £6, you can haveas many on a table as you like. Includedin your entry fee is sausages (veggie onrequest) chips, bread & butter. Over 18’sonly. To book a place contact Jacqui on:Jacquelineduly@outlook.com or ring07751 199 037. Start Time 7 pm.

Contact David anytime 07790 927926 or 01708 227535d.gardenandhome@btinternet.com

All quotes free, OAP discount on all jobs

Are You a Home Owner aged over 55?Have you ever considered releasing the money in

your home to...

• Pay for Home Improvements• Debt Consolidation

• Luxury Holidays

For more informationCall: 0800 6127362Mob: 07964 282678

Kevin.hull@therightequityrelease.co.ukThe Right Equity Release Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial

Conduct Authority Registered in England and Wales No. 07166676

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Delivered to over 19,000 homesContact RON OWER

Telephone: 07721 780372E-mail: bulletinra@yahoo.co.uk

20

21

Tithe BarnThe Barn inHall Laneclose to thePlayingFieldsCranham hasa rich historybuiltover 500years ago andcurrently

home to the "Museum of

Nostalgia” with a huge selectionof domestic items from the 1800sand agricultural machinery (website for further information:upminstertithebarn.co.uk).It is one of Havering’s few ancientmonuments-sadly its conditionhas worsened over the years andis now in danger of being put onthe "At Risk List."Pleased to inform you that theCouncil have allocated cash for asurvey and decisions will bereached once this has been

completed.I will keep you up to date on this.

Cllr LINDA HAWTHORN

All Saints ChurchAll Saints Church, the Chase,Cranham are cooking breakfastfor all you weary ramblers, dogwalkers, and those who like avalue for money breakfast, eachSaturday during Lent.Starting on Saturday 4th Marchand ending Saturday 8th Aprilbetween 10-12 in the Church Hallit would be great to see youDuring a recent service at AllSaints Cranham we werepresented with a donation fromShirley Ward of Shirley WardTours on behalf of All Saintswould like to thank Shirley for hergenerous gift and her ongoingsupport. Many many thanksMarion Parish Priest, All SaintsCranham.All Saints Cranham are alsolooking for enthusiastic singers tojoin our choir, any age, any abilityplease call Marion 07967 339 079.

Lloyds BankUpminsterLloyds bank have just announcedthat they plan to close the

Upminster branch on 17 May. Iunderstand all customers havebeen notified. This will be thesecond bank to close in the TownCentre, HSBC closed in last year.I have written to Lloyds on behalfof all three Upminster Councillorsmaking the point that we have alarge older population and a tripto Hornchurch or Romford maynot be easy for them. In addition,we have many businesses in thearea who also use the bank. Iwould suggest all Lloydscustomers write to express theirconcern, if we say nothing it willbe assumed we are happy.

Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE

A Huge Thank YouThe Kushoombugh Restaurant inSt Mary’s Lane, Upminster, hasraised a fantastic £1,000 throughtheir popular fund raising night inaid of the Motor Neurone DiseaseAssociation (MNDA).The restaurant owners and staffreally embraced the occasion andmade it a superb evening foreveryone. The evening raised atotal of £1,833 from all donationsand the raffle. Thanks also toPoetic Design, Rose’s Tea room,Waitrose and Roomes for raffleprizes.

continued on page 22

Most of the funding for MNDacomes from donations –www.mndassociation.org. Sixpeople die fromMND every dayin the UK. More than half of thosewithin 2 years of diagnosis. It is afatal, rapidly progressing diseasethat affects the brain and spinalcord. It attacks the nerves thatcontrol movement so people canstill think and feel, but theirmuscles no longer work. It canleave people unable to move, talkand eventually breath. There isno cure.

DIARYMARCH9 Thursday Cranham WardMeeting at Cranham CommunityCentre, Marlborough Gardens at7.15 pm

APRIL5 Wednesday Upminster WardMeeting at Joseph’s Social Centreat 7.30 pm13 Thursday Cranham WardMeeting at Cranham CommunityCentre, Marlborough Gardens at7.15 pmAll welcome.

22

ASSOCIATIONCOUNCILLORS:

Upminster Ward:LindaHawthorn 225451

lindahawthorn@hotmail.co.ukRonOwer 07721 780372cllrronower@yahoo.com

Linda Van denHende 223761Cranham Ward:

Clarence Barrett 07863 116029Gillian Ford 641317

councillorgillian.ford@havering.gov.ukJune Alexander 227092

councillorjune.alexander@havering.gov.uk

ASSOCIATIONCONTACTS:

Editor:Bruce Nicholls 07505 289568bulletinra@yahoo.co.uk

Commercial Advertising:Ron Ower 07721 780 372bulletinra@yahoo.co.uk

Upminster Organizer:Cllr Linda van den Hende

(223761)lindavandenhende@btinternet.com

Residents’ Association Website:Cllr Clarence Barrett

(07863 116029)cllrclarencebarrett@yahoo.co.uk

www.ucra.co.uk

UpminsterFascias, Soffits &

Guttering• Fully Insured

• Free Estimates

• 15 year Guarantee

• Free advice and quotations

• 27 years’ experience

• Will beat any written quotation

• EPDM Rubber roofing

Office: 01708 225910 Mobile: 07747386321Email: upminsterfasciasandsoffits@aol.co.uk

StylebyJess is anewmobilehairdressingandstylingservicecoveringHornchurch,EmersonPark,Upminsterand the

surroundingareasofferingauniquesalonexperience in thecomfort of yourownhome.

Availableweekdaysandeveningsandwithanemphasisonpersonal attention,weaimtooffer anenjoyable, friendly and

relaxedhairdressingexperience.

Call or text 07817 379073 to bookwww.stylebyjess.co.uk

email: jess@stylebyjess.co.uk

Montessori Nursery in Gidea Park2 Sessions 9.00 - 12.00. 12.00 - 3.00 for 2-5 year olds.

Fully Qualified Staff.St Michael’s Church, Hedley Rooms,Main Road, Gidea Park, RM2 SEL

Government funded Free Placesavailable now for 3 & 4 year olds.

Secure oudoor play area. Affordable Fees.Come and See for yourself

01708 722964 www.orchid-montessori.com

Orchid Montessori Nursery School

23

TERRY LOWRYPAINTER AND DECORATOR

CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIEDALL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WORK UNDERTAKEN

VERY COMPETITIVE PRICESINCLUDING 10% OFF FINAL QUOTE FOR PENSIONERS

10% OFF FINAL QUOTE FOR 2 ROOMS OR MOREPHONE: 01708 227365MOBILE: 07526 785946EMAIL: t.lowry1@sky.com

J.WRIGHT - ELECTRICIANREWIRESEXTRA SOCKETSCOOKER POINTSSECURITY LIGHTS

CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIEDFOR ALL ELECTRICALINSTALLATION

FREE ESTIMATESCALL 01708 448402

OOAAKK RROOYYAALL NNUURRSSEERRIIEESS,, 335555a FFRROONNTT LLAANNEE,,CCRRAANNHHAAMM,, UUPPMMIINNSSTTEERR,, RRMM1144 11LLWW

TTEELL:: DDAAYY 0011770088 222244773333 EEVVEENNIINNGGSS && WWEEEEKKEENNDDSS 0011770088770000555577

MMOOBBIILLEE:: 0077778888 772255885533

DAVIDWILLIAMS & SONSLANDSCAPE GARDENER AND

NURSERY MAN� COMPLETE GARDEN LAYOUT� PAVING A SPECIALITY� PONDS, WALLING, ROCK GARDENS� TREE FELLING, FENCING� SHRUBS, TREES, ALPINES� CONIFERS

FFEEEELL WWEELLCCOOMMEE TTOO CCAALLLL IINN FFOORR AANNYY AADDVVIICCEE OONN LL AANNDDSSCCAAPPIINNGG AANNDD PPLL AANNTTIINNGG FFOORR YYOOUURR GGAARRDDEENN

Printed by FT Print, Centrus Business Park, Mead Lane, Hertford, SG13 7GXPublished by Upminster & Cranham Residents’ Association. Bruce Nicholls, 38 Derham Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3HA