HAVERING OVER 50s FORUM 11^th JUNE 2024 AT HAVERING TOWN HALL

Our monthly meeting was held this morning to a good attendance.  As some of you will know, our Chair Cliff Reynolds has health issues at present and has decided to take a break from his duties for a while.  The decision was taken at an Executive meeting recently that Wendy Brice-Thompson, former Mayor and councillor would take on the role of Acting Chair until Cliff’s return.  We all wish Cliff the best for his health and look forward to seeing him in the not too distant future.

Our speaker this month was unable to attend and so the Acting Chair invited various guests present to give an update on their duties around the Borough and to take questions.

Firstly Met. Police Officers Chris Hackin and Sue Sullivan told us about crime levels locally, enforcement of rules for e.scooters, beggers on trains and the homeless problems. PCSO Sullivan spoke about the emergency telephone number of 159 for any bank emergencies i.e. loss of bank cards.

Two representatives from Healthwatch gave a brief update and our Champion, Cllr. Mandy Anderson told us about the PANTs campaign and the library consultation. Cabinet Member Cllr. Barry Mugglestone took questions on deer culling and the management of our neighbourhood trees.

Our President, Pam Light took a straw poll as to whom would be interested in a Garden Party on 28^th August.  After a positive show of hands, it was agreed that we go ahead with this event, at the HAD garden in Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch.

The Acting Chair reminded everyone that an Executive meeting would be held this Thursday at The Railway Tavern and that our next full meeting would be on the 13^th August.

Those of you who came along for our regular scheduled meeting this morning will know that unfortunately it had to be cancelled due to circumstances outside our control. This was because of an arson attack on the Town Hall on Monday evening which meant that the Council Chamber had been full of smoke and was deemed unusable by the fire brigade and Town Hall staff.

We gathered outside the main doors while we decided what was the best thing to do and although the Baptist Church across the road offered us a room for the morning, it would have come at a cost. Several members present would have found it difficult to get themselves up and down the subways and walk up the other side of Main Road so it was decided to cancel the meeting entirely.

A small amount of business was done though, al fresco in the rather chilly weather. Due to a lack of ticket sales, it was agreed that the Garden Party booked for June would be deferred until later in the year when hopefully there might be more interest.

Our Chairman, Cliff Reynolds then announced that he was standing down as Chair for a few months due to health reasons. We wish Cliff all the best and look forward to him resuming his duties when he feels better.

Our next meeting will be on the 11^th June. There is no meeting in July and at the meeting on the 13^th August, our speaker will be Denise Kabir from the Royal Institute for the Blind. Denise has recently taken up the post of ECLO (Eye Care Liaison Officer) at Queen’s Hospital. She will talk to us about diagnosis of sight impairment and take your questions afterwards.

HAVERING OVER 50’S FORUM AGENDA 21^st MAY 2024

• Welcome from the Chair
• Guest Speaker
  • Mark Newman, Head of Audiology, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust
• Events / Lucky Number
• Guest Speaker
  • Superintendent Simon Hutchison
• Members Question & Answer session
  • President/Chairman/Champion
• Information from partners/police/voluntary sector (when available)
• Any other business
• Date of Next Meeting : 11th June 2024

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL COMMENCE AT

10.00 A.M.

FOLLOWED BY THE GENERAL MEETING AT

10.30 A.M.

HAVERING OVER 50’S FORUM, AGENDA   – 9^th APRIL 2024

• Welcome from the Chair
• Guest Speakers

Digitalisation of Patient Records:

Linda Van den Hende
Gee Chandler
Adrian Captain

• Events / Lucky Number
• Guest Speakers
• Members Question & Answer session
  President/Chairman/Champion

• Information from
  partners/police/voluntary sector (when available)

• Any other business
• Date of Next Meeting :

Tuesday : 21^ST MAY

• Welcome from the Chair
• Guest Speaker
  • Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council
• Events / Lucky Number
• Guest Speaker
  • Anand Punj, Public Protection Manager, LBH
• Members Question & Answer session, President/Chairman/Champion
• Information from partners/police/voluntary sector (when available)
• Any other business
• Date of Next Meeting :

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday : 9^TH April 2024

HAVERING OVER 50’S FORUM AGENDA  – 13^th FEBRUARY 2024

• Welcome from the Chair
• Guest Speaker
  • Councillor Graham Williamson,
  • Cabinet Lead for Development, Regeneration & Inclusive Growth
• Events / Lucky Number
• Guest Speaker
  • Anand Punj
  • Public Protection Manager, LBH

• Members Question & Answer session,  President/Chairman/Champion
• Information from partners/police/voluntary sector (when available)
• Any other business
• Date of Next Meeting :

Tuesday : 12^th March2024

Wills and LPA Seminar

Why now is the time to make sure
your affairs are in order.

Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce two new dates at the start of 2024 for our popular seminars discussing Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.

Join our Private Client team in 2024, as they deliver insightful talks about the importance of having a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney in place.

After the seminars, our dedicated Private Client team will be available to answer your questions while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee together.

Why you need a Will

Did you know that over half of people in the UK currently do not have a Will? This oversight can lead to unfortunate complications after one’s passing. Without a valid Will, family members may contest your wishes, causing your assets to end up in unintended hands, potentially leaving your loved ones in financial distress. Moreover, resolving such matters can be both time-consuming and expensive.

The significance of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

It is estimated that over 850,000 people in the UK affected by Dementia and this number is projected to rise to one million by 2025. Dementia can deprive individuals of their ability to make decisions. However, a simple yet powerful document, a Lasting Power of Attorney, allows you to nominate a trusted person to make crucial financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf.

The seminars will take place on:

• Brentwood – Saturday 10 February 2024 – 09:45am to 11.30am – Pinney Talfourd, 30 Brentwood High Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4AJ
• Upminster – Saturday 23 March 2024 – 09:45am to 11.30am – Pinney Talfourd Solicitors, 54 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2TU

How to reserve your spot

To secure your place at one of these seminars, simply send an email to our Marketing Executive, John Wilcox, specifying the names of the attendees you wish to book places for. If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to call on 01708 229 444.

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