News for the community, by the community.
Havering is getting set for Christmas with various town centre, Christmas tree, and light switch-on events taking place across the Borough. This year’s town centre Christmas tree and light decoration displays have been generously supported…
Read more
Donate a chocolate orange to help bring Christmas cheer to local hospital patients. Here’s where to deliver or post your contribution.
Read more
Get ready for an evening of Christmas magic as Upminster prepares to welcome families and friends for Christmas in Upminster
Read more
Staff at Queen’s Hospital have thanked members of the community for an outpouring of handmade donations for patients.
Read more
A community campaign is gathering handmade gifts for patients at BHRUT this Christmas. Despite a strong response, organisers seek more donations, particularly Christmas-themed items, to ensure every patient feels festive. Supporters are thanked for their kindness and encouraged to contribute.
Read more
Havering’s very own hero, firefighter Tony Gladman, is gearing up to spread Christmas joy across our borough! 🎄✨
Read more
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.
Read more
Havering Council is announcing the launch of its “Christmas Means Community” campaign, running from 1 to 24 December.
Read more
Imagine 2,800 children waking up on Christmas morning with nothing under the tree… now imagine being the reason that changes.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
Havering residents were concerned it was going to be somewhat of a bah humbug Christmas this year due to the council’s financial constraints.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
Havering Council has secured sponsorship to ensure every town centre will now be able to celebrate Christmas.
Read more
Well done to Tony Gladman and his family who spent the Christmas holidays donating gifts to Care Homes across Havering.
Read more
The Co-op Funeralcare in Romford have recently donated a Christmas tree to a local Havering Care home, the Willows. The tree
Read more
Tony Gladman and his family really are incredible community champions. Every year the Gladman family raise money to buy Christmas
Read more