“A Firefighter’s Christmas Mission: Gifts, Smiles, and Community Joy”
Havering’s very own hero, firefighter Tony Gladman, is gearing up to spread Christmas joy across our borough! 🎄✨
Christmas
Elm Park Sparkles as Hundreds Celebrate Christmas Light Switch-On
Elm Park burst into full festive magic this year as hundreds of families braved the chilly but mild winter evening to watch the much-loved Christmas light switch-on. The atmosphere was buzzing, with laughter, music and twinkling lights filling the town centre.
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Havering Council Launches ‘Christmas Means Community’ Campaign.
Havering Council is announcing the launch of its “Christmas Means Community” campaign, running from 1 to 24 December.
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“2,800 Local Children Could Wake Up to Nothing This Christmas — Here’s How You Can Help”
Imagine 2,800 children waking up on Christmas morning with nothing under the tree… now imagine being the reason that changes.
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Havering Gets A Christmas Boost.
Havering Council has announced additional sponsorship for this year’s Christmas trees and street light decorations from FCC Environment, NC Construction Services, and Moss & Coleman Solicitors.
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Mardyke Community Centre celebrates annual Christmas lights switch-on
The Mardyke Community Centre hosted its annual Christmas tree lights switch-on event, uniting locals for festive celebrations, featuring the Newtons Primary School Choir, appearances from The Grinch, and the official light switch-on by MP Margaret Mullane.
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Local Firefighter And Community Champion Prepares For His Christmas Donation Campaign.
Elm Park’s Tony Gladman is not just a brave firefighter but also a local community champion who spends his free time helping to raise money for endless charities and donating gifts at Christmas time to those in need.
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Endless Christmas Festivities Coming To Romford Thanks To Romford BID.
Havering residents were concerned it was going to be somewhat of a bah humbug Christmas this year due to the council’s financial constraints.
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Donate A Toy And Give Joy-Support The Kids Bank HQ Helping Children Without Christmas Gifts.
Local charity The Kids Bank HQ is running a special appeal to give hundreds of children who would be without a gift-the magic of Christmas.
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Has Christmas Become Too Commercialised? Have We Lost The Spirit Of Giving?
This Christmas let’s consider what really makes the season special. It’s not the flashiest toys or the most elaborate decorations but the moments spent with loved ones, the memories made and the kindness shared. With a little mindfulness and intention, families can redefine Christmas for themselves, finding joy in simplicity and meaning in togetherness.
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Romford Councillors propose Sunday Market for Christmas.
We understand the need for budget cuts and the role government has played in forcing Havering into that position. However, to keep Romford going, we need to seize opportunities like this and find ways to do things differently.
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Havering Council secures sponsorship deal to allow town centres to have Christmas celebrations.
Havering Council has secured sponsorship to ensure every town centre will now be able to celebrate Christmas.
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Local firefighter spends Christmas donating gifts to the elderly and vulnerable.
Well done to Tony Gladman and his family who spent the Christmas holidays donating gifts to Care Homes across Havering.
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Romford Co-op donate Christmas tree to local Care Home to put a smile on residents faces.
The Co-op Funeralcare in Romford have recently donated a Christmas tree to a local Havering Care home, the Willows. The tree
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Havering firefighter launches his Christmas appeal to help the elderly and vulnerable in the area.
Tony Gladman and his family really are incredible community champions. Every year the Gladman family raise money to buy Christmas
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6.5 Million struggle to heat homes as much as they need this Christmas.
6.5 million people in the UK (14 percent) will struggle to heat their homes as much as they need
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Ricky Hayden Memorial donates 55 presents to the Dunelm Christmas Appeal.
In September Sue Hedges from the Ricky Hayden Memorial joined forces with Dunelm Romford to support their Christmas Appeal. Sue,
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West Ham players surprise visit to meet patients at Saint Francis Hospice.
Patients and families at Saint Francis Hospice received a very special Christmas surprise when West Ham United football players came
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St Francis Hospice patients enjoy a trip to see the Christmas lights in London.
Patients and families at Saint Francis Hospice had the most wonderful festive experience when they were taken to London to
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Year 5 Children at Suttons Primary School donate toys to Queen’s Hospital.
A teacher at Suttons Primary School wrote to parents asking them to donate toys to Queen’s Hospital this Christmas instead
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