Libraries, parks and leisure news
Progress continues on Rainham Leisure Centre construction
Rainham Leisure Centre received the final piece of its external structure at a traditional topping out ceremony on Tuesday 31 January 2023.
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Your say on parks and open spaces
Havering Council wants to know residents’ views as it looks to update its parks and open spaces strategy.
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Havering’s parks have a golden glow
Havering has bagged a number of top awards in the London in Bloom competition – placing the borough’s parks among the best in London.
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Mighty Urchins look to outsmart Bulls at Wembley
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White, and his Cabinet, wishes Hornchurch FC the best of luck ahead of this Saturday's Buildbase FA Trophy Final against Hereford FC at Wembley.
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Havering’s libraries set for Covid-secure reopening from 12 April
Havering's libraries will begin to reopen from Monday 12 April 2021 as government restrictions lift.
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Extra funding secured for Havering’s leisure centres
Havering Council and Everyone Active, have secured over £580,000 from Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery Fund to support the reopening and recovery of the borough’s leisure centres.
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UK Rappers unite with Havering Council and youth charity to support mental health awareness
Havering Council has teamed up with four local rap stars for an online concert to help raise awareness of mental health issues made worse by Covid 19.
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Library buildings to close due to Covid 19
With Covid 19 cases in the borough continuing to increase, Havering Council has announced that libraries will close at end of day Friday 8 January and will stay closed until at least mid-February.
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Libraries, children's centres and MyPlace to close
Havering Council to close libraries, selected Children's Centres, and MyPlace in response to latest Government Coronavirus advice.
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Havering Music School closes its doors
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, Havering Music School is suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
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Library closures
Libraries are closed due to staffing availability.
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Topping out celebrates major milestone for Hornchurch Sports Centre
Havering Council’s newest sports centre took a step closer to completion this week after a topping out ceremony marked a major milestone in construction.
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Vote for your favourite book with Havering Libraries
Residents are being invited to vote for their favourite adult fiction book as part of the Havering Reads initiative to get more adults reading.
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State-of-the-art leisure centre finds new home in Rainham
The new leisure centre for the south of the borough has found its home at the Rainham Recreation Ground, following a Cabinet Meeting on 15 January and a community conversation.
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Literary Festival kicks off
Book your place to meet acclaimed authors, social media sensations and TV personalities.
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Havering Libraries new digital management system
During March 2019, Havering Libraries are introducing a new digital management system.
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Fun of the fair and more
The free funfair rides in Romford Market are proving a huge hit with visitors and shoppers.
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Read all about the Havering Literary Festival
Internationally acclaimed authors and TV personalities such as Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown, will be descending on the borough for the first Havering Literary Festival.
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Local leisure complex in the running for top industry award
A local leisure complex is celebrating after being told it is in the running to receive a top industry award.
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Nine swimmers, 11 medals
Havering Hurricanes won 11 London Youth Games Para Swimming medals
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Havering continues to back culture
Havering’s cultural strategy remains strong although the borough missed out on becoming the London Borough of Culture in 2020.
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Hornchurch to welcome new art gallery
Havering Council’s Fairkytes Arts Centre welcomes visitors to its new exhibition space - Fry’s Gallery.
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Thousands turn up to see Sapphire Ice and Leisure sparkle at grand opening
Over 8,000 people joined Olympic medalist, Colin Jackson, CBE and Dancing on Ice star, Ray Quinn, along with Council officials on Saturday 3 February, to celebrate the Sapphire Ice and Leisure opening
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Olympic gymnasts join Council Leader for official opening of Noak Hill Sports Complex
Havering Council and Everyone Active hosted an exciting free sports day extravaganza to mark the official opening of Noak Hill Sports Complex, on Saturday 25 November.
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From Buckingham Palace to Havering Music School
The Band of the Coldstream Guards hit high notes over the weekend (Saturday 4 November) as they visited Havering Music School in Hornchurch to deliver a large-scale performance with pupils.
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Gold rush for Havering in London in Bloom
Havering has shone once again in the London in Bloom competition, winning more than 30 awards.
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Councillors celebrate topping out ceremony on the roof of Romford Leisure Centre
Havering Council, Willmott Dixon and partners, all braved the height of the new Romford Leisure Centre to celebrate the completion of the roof.
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Young musicians awarded for their talent
Havering Young Musician’s Festival 2017 took place on Saturday 13 May at the Salvation Army Hall. The concert was organised by Havering Music School and included a night of high quality solo pieces played by talented young people in the borough.
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Central Park Leisure Centre to undergo £1.5M refurbishment
Major refurbishment works begin today at Central Park Leisure Centre to improve its facilities, following a significant investment from Havering Council and Everyone Active.
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Brand new Noak Hill Sports Complex in Havering
Havering welcomes another new sports centre in the borough as Noak Hill Sports Complex opened on Monday in Harold Hill.
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£1.3 million to help improve landscape in Havering and beyond
The Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme has been granted £1.3 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). This will help improve the quality of the local landscape and increase awareness of, and access to the natural and cultural heritage of the area. The partnership includes Havering Council, Barking & Dagenham Council, Thurrock Council, Brentwood Council, Essex County Council, Thames Chase Trust, Thames21, Forestry Commission and Thames Estuary Partnership.
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Council to build on its army of volunteers
Havering Council has launched its new and innovative five-year strategy to increase the number of committed volunteers in the borough.
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Local Councillors check out the future of fun
Councillors were joined by Havering and Willmott Dixon staff members for a grand tour of the multi-million pound leisure development site on Tuesday 22 November in Romford.
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Frozen feature for Romford
Romford Market is changing with new events, stallholders and from Friday 18 November until 15 January you will be able to skate on a large temporary ice rink that will bring festive cheer to the town.
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Fun for all the family
There’s a host of activities and events in Romford Market in the coming weeks to keep you entertained, refreshed and well-fed.
