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Delivered Every Month by the Residents’ Association of Emerson Park - Part of the Havering Residents’ Association Budget Cuts Target Town Centres Next Residents Meeting Our next meeting will be on Proposals to bridge a £37.8m funding gap over the next four Wednesday the 30th January at the years include huge increases to parking tariffs and charging United Reform Church in Nelmes people on Council Tax support significantly more. Just some of Road starting at 8.00pm. Everyone is the proposals approved by the conservative cabinet are: welcome to join us to hear from the • Remove the free 30-minute parking from , team what we have been involved and . in together with a report from our • Increase charges from £1.50 for two hours to £2 for one local PC Ed Zoltan. We will also be introducing Paul Knight who has hour. joined the Emerson Park Team. Hope • Introduce a flat £1.50 charge to park on Sundays. to see you there - Laurance, David • Introduce a Residents Only Parking scheme in a 1km and Paul. zone around town centres • Charge those on Council Tax Support 25% of Council Tax Christmas Lights rather than the current 15%, with disabled claimants increased to 20%. This giant hike will affect some 9,000 residents who are Members of the Emerson Park Team were pleased to assist with least able to pay and, with Universal Credit, will cause great the organising of the Upminster hardship. Christmas lights Recently. Here are Laurance and David pictured with the Our High Streets already face enormous challenges with Mayor who kindly attended to switch business rates, rents and on-line competition. These on the incredibly damaging proposals will be enough to deter any lights. would be shopper and demonstrates an astonishing lack of The attraction understanding or empathy in local economies. drew a large We shall work hard over the coming months to unpick this number poorly constructed budget and present an alternative which of local will focus on sustainability, fairness and common sense. residents who also enjoyed dancing and singing Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT from local groups and numerous stalls from local suppliers. BUSiness men and women, who From Our Local Cyril The Snow Queen wish to meet regularly for a social get-together over a meal, with PC Ed Zoltan Unfortunately we must report All Saints Players present “The entertaining guest speakers, covering that our eldest deliverer, Snow Queen” a pantomime at a huge variety of topics. Recent topics Crime in our area thankfully Cyril passed away recently in All Saints Church Hall, Ardleigh have covered African Wildlife, I am Dracula and the Ups and Downs remains low with the main a tragic car accident whilst Green Road, RM11 2LG on Thursday, Friday, Saturday of Ballooning. The Upminster and problem being vehicle on his way to celebrate his 17/18/19 January 2019 at 8pm District Men’s Probus Club meets for thefts caused by vehicles Granddaughters birthday. with a matinee performance on lunch at The Cranleigh Restaurant, left unlocked overnight. Cyril had been a regular the Saturday at 2.30pm. Details 84 Station Road Hornchurch, RM12 Apparently men have been 6LX, on the last Wednesday of each deliverer of the Bulletin for from 01708 607855 or boxoffice@ month. Unfortunately, there is limited observed trying vehicle doors many years and will be missed allsaintsplayers.org.uk parking at the Cranleigh. However so please ensure you always by the Emerson Park team. We the 193, 252, 256 and 652 buses stop lock your vehicles even if on a French Tuition outside. Hornchurch tube station gated forecourt. offer our sincere condolences is only a short walk. We also have to the Godwin family at this For Adults outings, which are run jointly with In the last two months only sad loss at this difficult time. the Deyncourt (Upminster) Ladies’ two burglaries have been New term starting Monday 7th Probus, many members of which reported which is the lowest January. Courses for beginners are wives of our members. This to advanced students. No exams. year we picked up the converted since I have worked this beat barge Victoria at Little Baddow which is good news. Contact valerie@amstramgram. for a very pleasant three hour trip co.uk for details or see website along the Chelmer. We have also Please remember to use www.amstramgram.co.uk. First visited Bressingham Gardens and alarms, lock doors and class FREE for new students. The People’s Post Museum and windows especially around underground train system. All our Christmas which is a busy time outings include a refreshment stop. for thieves. You can follow Seeking New If you think you may be interested in joining our club please contact local Police events on Twitter - Members our Secretary, Barry Walsh, on @MPSEmersonPark 01708 703783 and leave a message The Upminster and District Probus or send an email to: secretary@ PC Ed Zoltan Club is currently seeking new upminsterprobus.com members. Probus is an international Our web site is: www. association of clubs for retired and upminsterprobus.com semi-retired PROfessional and

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Coach departing Upminster at 10am Why Havering is Chapman’s U.C.R.A Coach after usual pick ups. We have a few remaining tickets called Havering Farm - Update Outing News available for our Mountbatten Festival of Music at The Royal Albert On moving to the newly built In December local residents packed We have lots of exciting trips planned Hall on Friday 15th March. Upminster Park Estate in 1956, I into the Cranham Community Centre for 2019 season Featuring the Massed Bands of Her was invited to join the Residents’ to express concerns over the planning with many new destinations and Association Committee and then Majesty’s Royal Marines, the concert application to build 9 houses on the some of your old favourites !!! displays the outstanding versatility asked to write the Rules as none Make sure you never miss out on a existed. Having been elected in 1958 Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm of some of the world’s finest military (stable yard), Hall Lane. The public trip by joining our mailing list for all musicians . as one of the original R.A. Councillors, the latest news . ultimately serving as Chairman of meeting, organised by the Residents’ Tickets are £42.50 including return Sunday 24th March the Hornchurch Council’s Finance, Association with lots of help from Julie coach. SEATS AT THE ROYAL Law and Parliamentary Committee, Thriplow Daffodil Festival ALBERT HALL ARE LOCATED IN Amrani, started with a presentation Every year Thriplow and its in 1963 I led a delegation which met outlining the application (P1673.18) THE RAUSING CIRCLE Q. Sir Keith Joseph, the Government surrounding communities work hard Coach departing Upminster at approx Minister involved with determining which was given by Cllr Clarence to pull off one of the best loved charity 5pm after usual pick ups. the name of the new London Borough Barrett along with Cllr Gillian Ford. events in Cambridgeshire. Contact details being created from the merger Among the many concerns raised Over two days, visitors can walk the Joan Carroll on 07789 956399 of the Hornchurch and were the incursion into the Green car-free village to look at the famous [email protected] Councils, under the provisions of Belt, insufficient analysis of wildlife daffodil displays, visit the attractions, Gina Savill-Turner on 07958 006503 or the London Government Act 1963. habitat (bats, swallows), poor public open gardens and potter the stalls & 01708 228270 Older residents may remember the transport links, negative visual crafts. Refreshments are served in the email [email protected] motto ‘A Good Name Endureth’ on tea rooms with homemade cakes and the former Hornchurch Council’s impact, inaccurate traffic movement sandwiches or delicious hot street Coat of Arms. The name of the new assessments, late or no notification of food can be eaten while listening to Parking Problems authority was originally proposed by the application to nearby residents, live music. the Government to be the “London located too close to an accident Step back in time and experience The area has a record number of cars Borough of Hornchurch”, which blackspot and slip road to A127. The the warm and friendly atmosphere was opposed by Romford Council. and sadly your Councillors post bags, timescale for objections/comments of village life as it used to be. (Please or should we now say emails, bring Consequently, Godfrey Lagden, note that this event takes place in M.P. arranged for a delegation of was extended to 28th December. If a number of complaints. We have recommended for approval, it is likely all weather condition and refunds received many complaints over drives to be considered by the Planning cannot be given unless the organiser’s being blocked . Committee in February. We will cancel the event). Please note the following Council Tickets are available at £22.50 each continue to keep you updated on this parking enforcement numbers including return coach and entrance Office hours 01708 432787, Out of important matter through our website to the event. and The Bulletin. hours number 07946 738 495.

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7 8 programme of attractive seasonal RM11 2LG on Thursday, Friday, RIBA with a BA in Art, Design with us please contact Ian or Jill offerings featuring a Viennese bias Saturday 17/18/19 January 2019 at and Architecture and is an active on 01708 641718. with perhaps just a nod towards 8pm with a matinee performance member of the Georgian Group Hogmanay and the forthcoming on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Details and the Architectural Panel of the Burn’s Night celebrations. We will from 01708 607855 or boxoffice@ National Trust. also enjoy music from other countries 60th allsaintsplayers.org.uk Janet Archer and doubtless our speakers will also take the opportunity to preview their Anniversary own forthcoming 2019 programmes. Singers Required Celebrating the 60th Anniversary Wed 30th January at 7.30 p.m. Dan Cruickshank of the Stone Laying Ceremony ‘Do you sing? Can you read An Evening Of Classical Favourites At Upminster music? Do you love classical brought past and present members presented by Jim Uffindell of the 3rd Squirrels Heath (Gidea This evening Jim offers us a music from different ages? Library The Cappella Singers of Park Methodist) Sea Scout Group, programme of immediately attractive (formally known as the 2nd Gidea music that includes some of his Upminster perform three concerts On 21 November I was present at a year in Upminster, and have Park Boy Scout Group) together at own particular favourites featuring a talk given by Dan Cruickshank, Robert Falcon Scott Lodge in Upper such well-known composers as been singing here for over 40 the famous Historian from years. We are a friendly chamber Brentwood Road, on Mendelssohn, Strauss, von Suppe, London, who spoke to a large Sunday 16th September 2018. The Verdi, Elgar and other popular choir (currently 20 members) and audience in the main hall of we would welcome new voices Reverend P.D Beckwith, County Scout musicians. Upminster Library. He was Chaplain laid the foundation stone The programme will take place in - especially bass or tenor. We invited as part of The Havering rehearse on Thursday evenings, on 13th September 1958 marking the the main meeting room, 1st floor of Literary Festival in November. end of a project instigated by Mr Don Hornchurch Library, North Street and 7.0 - 9.0 pm, during school term Dan has written books on the times, at Trinity United Reformed Watts, Group Scout Leader to build will commence at 7.30pm, finishing history of art and architecture, a Scout Headquarters for the Scout at 9.30pm. Entrance is free of charge Church, Station Road. specifically Adventures in If you are interested in singing Group. This Stone can still be seen but a small donation is requested Architecture and Bridges: Heroic continued on page 11 to cover the refreshments. No need Designs That Changed the World, to book, just come along but should which was for sale on the night, you require more details call Stephen but SOLD OUT! Another recent 01708 470670 or email sraindle@aol. book Spitalfields: Two Thousand com. Years of British History in One Neighbourhood was also on sale, also personally autographed. I The Snow Queen am sure that Swan Books in Corbets Tey Road would be All Saints Players present “The Snow pleased to supply any book you Queen” a pantomime at All Saints need. Church Hall, Road, He is an Honorary Fellow of

9 10 today at Scott Lodge marking the Leaders rekindling friendships and tremendous efforts of past supporters sharing memories with people not of the Scout group which was officially seen for years, travelling far and wide opened by Mr Peter Scott, son of the to be a part of the celebration. They artic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, in talked over sandwiches and cups of April 1959. tea/coffee followed by large portions of cake. Outside the music played, the barbecue was on, burgers and pig roast cooking whilst Scouts and their families enjoyed having a go at Tomahawk throwing, archery, circus skills, and open One hundred and twenty-six visitors air table signed the register but there appeared tennis to be more than this number when amongst glancing around the field at the back other games of the hall and observing the ensemble under the enjoying the sunny Autumnal day. watchful Inside, the hall was decorated with eye of balloons, table top displays of past and Leaders: Neville Lamkin, Stuart Gray, present endeavours and a seating area Matthew Foakes and James Youngs. with tables decorated with unusual Mr Brian Watts, son of GSL Don Watts, centre pieces- camp burners of various opened the proceedings by unveiling types and sizes! There was a real buzz a banner attached to the fence which during the day long celebration, ex depicted photos from the early days of Scott Lodge. He then gave a brief history of how it came into being before handing our youngest Scout, Sam, an envelope continued on page 13

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