Havering 2022 Wellbeing Walks Programme now available

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Our new Wellbeing Walks programme is out now! Come and join us on one of the many great walks that take place across a variety of beautiful locations.

Wellbeing Walks is a national programme which encourages people to exercise for the benefit of their health. Walking is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Formally known as ‘Walking for Health’, our Wellbeing Walks programme began in 2003 and is run by volunteers and supported by Havering Council.
There are more than 16 venues, 20 trained Walk Leaders and our health walks take place six days a week throughout the year. Walks range from 30 minutes (suitable for complete beginners) to 90+ minutes in length and are graded from easy to hard. There are also longer walks run outside of the Wellbeing Walks programme aimed at those looking for an extra challenge.
Hard copies of our brochure, as seen below, can be collected free of charge from a Walk Leader directly when you attend a Wellbeing Walk. You can also see the full programme online by clicking here.

Havering Over 50’s Forum announces its re-launch meeting for 2022. – April 12th 10:30 in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall

HOFF – THE RETURN

Havering Over 50’s Forum announces its re-launch meeting for 2022.

In the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Romford

10.30 to 12.30

Tuesday 12th April

and every second Tuesday of the month going forward.

All old and new members welcome.

There will be no speakers at the first meeting it will be an opportunity for members to discuss their experience over the last 2 years and  raise issues and say what they want from the Forum. We will update you with concerns we have dealt with during the time we have been unable to meet.

There will be no refreshments as the Town Hall but there will be a warm welcome.

Look forward to seeing you.

From the Executive Committee

Coming soon! A great evening’s entertainment at The Little Theatre, Harold Wood, RM3 0DU, at 8pm nightly from 16-19 March, plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee.

Coming soon! A great evening’s entertainment at The Little Theatre, Harold Wood, RM3 0DU, at 8pm nightly from 16-19 March, plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee.

Our next show is the farcical comedy Moon Over Buffalo, by Ken Ludwig – and its going to be great evening’s entertainment!

Set in 1953, while Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo, New York (with a repertoire consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac and Noel Coward’s Private Lives), they receive word that Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee! They might just have one last shot at movie stardom after all …

With pratfalls, slamming doors and backstage shenanigans a-plenty, Moon Over Buffalo is both a hilarious comedy in the old tradition, and a love letter to the stage and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit the world of the theatre

Show dates are 16-19 March, at 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets are £8 and you can buy online from guildonian-players.sumup.link or reserve to pay on the door by calling 07762 133620

East London Waste are hosting a Repair Café on Saturday 26th February 11am -2pm at the Rainham Library, Celtic Farm Rd, Rainham RM13 9GP

Dear Community Colleagues,

East London Waste are hosting a Repair Café on Saturday 26th February 11am -2pm at the Rainham Library, Celtic Farm Rd, Rainham RM13 9GP

This is a free event where people can come along to have clothing mended or altered; broken furniture, electricals and toys fixed.  Learn how to maintain household electrical items and get involved in reusing and recycling initiatives.

Time slots can be booked via: enquiries@eastlondonwaste.gov.uk  or calling 0208 724 5803 (option 2)

Please find attached posters to advertise the event.  I would be grateful if you could display a poster, disseminate the information and promote to your members.

Kind regards

Kim

 

King’s College London would like to invite you to participate in a one-on-one phone interview. The interview will help us to explore themes of negative thinking (i.e., worry and rumination) in adults aged 65 and over.

Individuals who are interested in participating in the interview can find out more and sign up via this link: https://qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_6Wf0SEXF0avN1CS

For more information or questions, please feel free to get in touch with either me or other members of our research team at cedar-worry@kcl.ac.uk.

Winter Vaccines – myths & concerns, your questions answered

Winter Vaccines – myths & concerns, your questions answered

On Thursday 10th February, you will have the opportunity to put queries forward to speakers Dr Tehseen Khan, Senior Clinical Advisor to London Covid vaccination programme and GP in Hackney & Dr Leonora Weil, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.

They will answer questions on the day as well as any that have been sent in prior to the session via the Eventbrite registration page. Although all are welcome, the session is aimed at social housing residents and social housing staff who can share resources and information.

To attend the event and put forward your questions to the panel please register your details by clicking on the button below.

REGISTER HERE

 

The zoom joining instructions will be sent out closer to the event.  Please feel free to share this invitation or alternatively put in your newsletter.

If you would like a free Winter Vaccines toolkit and poster to be sent in the post to you, or if you would like some more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch via email at stynan@ageuklondon.org.uk

Help the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia with your views on care for those affected

Hi

Do you or your loved ones have experience of the social care system? Have you faced barriers when accessing care? The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia would like to hear from you.

Share your experiences with the inquiry!

As part of our political influencing efforts, Alzheimer’s Society works with a cross-party group of MPs and Peers interested in dementia.

From research funding to support during the pandemic, the APPG is vital in shaping new and existing policy and is now asking for your help to #CureTheCareSystem.

With the Government recently publishing their plans for the future of social care, the APPG have launched an urgent inquiry to understand how the social care system can support people affected by dementia to lead the lives they want, for as long as they can. This is our chance to be heard, and make sure social care delivers for those who need it most.