North Ockendon flag design competition  North Ockendon is launching a flag design competition, and the organisers want local people to help represent the village’s identity, heritage and future in a bold new flag. Anyone can enter — all ages and skill levels welcome but you need to live in Upminster, Cranham, North Ockendon or Corbets Tey. The winning design will become... Read More Havering Health and Wellbeing Board Pharmacy Questionnaire Havering Health and Wellbeing Board have launched a community engagement questionnaire to assess and plan for pharmaceutical services in the area, as they are currently conducting a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). This important review will help them understand whether local pharmacy services meet the needs of residents and identify any gaps or opportunities for improvement. By sharing... Read More National Mill Weekend at Upminster Windmill On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May 2025 Upminster Windmill will be throwing open its doors from 10am–4pm as part of National Mill Weekend. Step inside this beautifully restored landmark and take a guided tour (£6 adults, £2 kids – minimum height 100cm, and don’t forget your closed shoes!) to see the magic of... Read More Friends Of Upminster Park – Volunteers required The Friends of Upminster Park (FOUP) would like to encourage more volunteers to join the Group. The Friends’ Group bring together the strengths of local communities and the Council, to make a real difference to local parks. The work of a well-organised volunteer group can be extremely beneficial to both the volunteers and the... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association May 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the May 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the May 2025 Bulletin link.   Read More Hall Mead School looking for production raffle vouchers Do you own a local business or work for a business in the area? Hall Mead School in Cranham are looking for organisations who are kind enough to donate a voucher, of any value, to their raffle, in return for a thank you/advert in the school production programme (performances 20-22 May 2025). This will... Read More The Arts Society, Havering May 2025 lecture The Arts Society, Havering will be holding their next lecture at 10.15am on Tuesday 13 May 2025, in The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster. The lecture is titled Masterworks of 20th Century Photography by Barry Venning. In the nineteenth century, photography struggled for recognition as an artistic medium on a par with painting, but... Read More No change to refuse collections after May Day Bank Holiday 2025 Once again, there will not be any changes to refuse and recycling collections following the May Day 2025 Bank Holiday. Please leave your bags out on the normal day by 7am. Read More Planning applications in Havering (29 April - 05 May 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 29 April - 05 May 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More The Wesley Players present Cheshire Cats The Wesley Players will be performing Cheshire Cats, a play By Gail Young, at Upminster Methodist Church, 10 Hall lane, Upminster on Thursday 15 May, Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May 2025, starting at 8pm. A group of friends embark on a charity moon walk for Breast cancer. Hilary, Siobhan, Yvonne, Vicky and Maggie are... Read More POSTPONED - Havering Association for People with Disabilities Golf Day 2025 *** Due to unforseen circumstances, H.A.D's golf day has been postpned to a later date. If you would like to be added to their contact list for the event, please e mail admin@hadhavering.co.uk or call them on 01708 476 554. ***   Following the success of their recent events, Havering Association for People with Disabilities (H.A.D)... Read More Planning applications in Havering (22 - 28 April 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 22 - 28 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Market and Craft Fair at St. Laurence Church Hall On Saturday 03 May 2025 there will be a Market and Artisan Craft Fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster from 10am to 4pm. With over 25 stalls both inside and out, they will once again be showcasing local crafts people, selling a wide variety of goods which are handmade and that... Read More Havering Astronomical Society May 2025 Havering Astronomical Society's Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) next meeting will be on Thursday 01 May 2025, from 7 to 8pm. This is a mix of space news, talks, activities and observing when possible. Please contact young.astronomers@havastro.co.uk for further details. The Adult group will be holding their meeting on Wednesday 21 May 2025, 7.15 for 7.30pm.... Read More Planning applications in Havering (15 - 21 April 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 15 - 21 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Thames Chase Spring Fayre There will be a Spring Fayre at Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster from 10am - 3pm on Sunday 27 April 2025. There is no charge to visit but some activities may be bookable. For further information visit tickettailor.com/events/thameschase . Read More No change to refuse collection dates after Easter Havering Council have stated that there will not be any changes to black bag rubbish or orange sack collections in the week following the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays. Bags should be left out by 7am, as normal. Read More Cockney knees-up at New Windmill Hall The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster will be hosting a Cockney sing-a-long from 1pm on Monday 21 April 2025. The cost is £20 per person, and booking is essential. You can book at the hall or e-mail nwhsocials@outlook.com . Read More Havering and District National Trust Association dates Havering and District National Trust Association would like to invite people to join them at their meeting at 2.30pm on Saturday 26 April 2025. They meet at Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG. Their illustrated talk will be given by Vincent Davies and is entitled 'The Art of the Botanical Illustrator'. You do... Read More Planning applications in Havering (08 - 14 April 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 08 - 14 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More The Littlest Yak at Queen's Theatre Kent-based theatre company, LAStheatre, brings The Littlest Yak to the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch on Monday 14 April 2015 at 11.30am and 2pm. Join them for a dazzling adventure into the heart of the Himalayas, that is sure to get even the grumpiest of yaks into the Easter spirit. A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone, nominated for... Read More Lower Thames Crossing update Following our recent post regarding the granting of a development consent for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, National Highways have announced that now that they have the legal powers to build and operate the new road, they will be working with the government to secure funding. The type of finance that this will involve will... Read More Havering Small Business Awards 2025 Nominations are now being accepted for the Havering Small Business Awards 2025. This year, both members of the public and businesses themselves can nominate. Selected by judges made up of Councillors, sponsors and Council officers, the overall winner (selected from ten individual category winners) will win an advertising prize package from JCDecaux worth £25,000. Full information,... Read More Planning applications in Havering (01 - 07 April 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 01 - 07 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Easter Egg Hunt at Upminster Windmill Upminster Windmill will be open 10am - 4pm on the following dates in April 2025 - Saturday and Sunday 12-13 April Friday 18 April - Bring the family for an Easter Egg Hunt around the garden! Visitor Centre and Garden on Sunday 27 April Learn about the history of the Windmill site and the families... Read More Penalty Charge Notice fees rise Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) fees will rise across London (including Havering) on 07 April 2025. There are different levels of PCN fines, depending on the offence but, as an example, a £60 PCN (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days) previously imposed, will now rise to £90 (£45 if paid within 14 days). We would... Read More Unlicensed waste carriers Fly tipping is a problem across the country but is something that we suffer from locally, particularly in the country roads around Upminster and Cranham. Havering Council have recently been carrying out operations targeting unlicensed waste carriers. As part of this they have reminded residents that if they pay a company to take away waste,... Read More Afternoon tea and worship at Upminster Methodist Church Upminster Methodist Church will be hosting an afternoon tea and worship on Sunday 06 April 2025 from 3.45pm. They have an Easter theme of new life. Refreshments will include chocolate Easter nests and Easter biscuits. Come with your family and friends. Read More PCNs cancelled in Front Lane car park On Monday 01 April 2025, Cllr Gillian Ford spotted wardens issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles parked in the council car park in Front Lane, Cranham (next to the train deport), despite the parking machine being missing, as it had been knocked over by a bus the previous week, and no other signage... Read More Planning applications in Havering (25 - 31 March 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 25 - 31 March 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • North Ockendon flag design competition 
    North Ockendon flag design competition 
    North Ockendon is launching a flag design competition, and the organisers want local people to help represent the village’s identity, heritage and future in a bold new flag. Anyone can enter — all ages and skill levels welcome but you need to live in Upminster, Cranham, North...
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  • Havering Health and Wellbeing Board Pharmacy Questionnaire
    Havering Health and Wellbeing Board Pharmacy Questionnaire
    Havering Health and Wellbeing Board have launched a community engagement questionnaire to assess and plan for pharmaceutical services in the area, as they are currently conducting a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). This important review will help them understand whether local pharmacy services meet the needs of residents and...
    Read more →
  • National Mill Weekend at Upminster Windmill
    National Mill Weekend at Upminster Windmill
    On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May 2025 Upminster Windmill will be throwing open its doors from 10am–4pm as part of National Mill Weekend. Step inside this beautifully restored landmark and take a guided tour (£6 adults, £2 kids – minimum height 100cm, and don’t forget your...
    Read more →
  • Friends Of Upminster Park – Volunteers required
    Friends Of Upminster Park – Volunteers required
    The Friends of Upminster Park (FOUP) would like to encourage more volunteers to join the Group. The Friends’ Group bring together the strengths of local communities and the Council, to make a real difference to local parks. The work of a well-organised volunteer group can be extremely...
    Read more →