“Learn, Laugh and Live!”

Havering U3A meets at 2:30pm, second Wednesday of the month, at St.Michael’s Church Hall, Main Road, Gidea Park.

Wed Mar 11th Lesley Hall will be telling us about “The Birds of Prey Rescue Centre”

Wed April 15th Brian Carling will be telling us about “Life in the 1930s to 50s”

Interest groups run throughout the month.

Doors open 2:15pm. For more information come along or see our website.

www.u3asites.org.uk/havering

• Welcome from the Chair

• Guest Speaker : Steve Kitchen, Kingsheart

A church group based in Romford, who have taken over the running of the former Retailery (80-84 Market Place) now to be called Heart & Soul

• Trips/Events/Raffle

• Members Question & Answer session -President/Chairman/Champion

• Guest Speaker – Steve Middleton, London Fire Brigade

• Information from partners/voluntary sector

• Any other business

• Date of Next Meeting : Tuesday 11^th February

The Museum now has an online booking facility if people wish to book that way. There is an additional 80p charge for this facility. Bookings can also be made by telephoning 01708 766571 (Wed – Saturday, 11am – 4pm) or visiting the Museum, 19 High Street, Romford. In addition to providing an online booking facility the Museum now requires people to book and pay for events at the same time. There is no reservation facility now.

This months forum is on Thursday 16th January and NOT Tues 14th January. Please take note.

Peter Pan The Musical runs at the Brookside Theatre, Romford from Friday 13 December until Sunday 22 December.

Evening performances at 8pm Wednesday – Saturday. Matinees at 2pm on 14, 21 and 22 December.

Check website for full performance schedule.

Book via www.brooksidetheatre  or call the theatre Box Office on 01708 755775.

HAVERING OVER 50’S FORUM AGENDA 10^th DECEMBER 2019

• Welcome from the Chair
• Guest Speaker : David Bobin, Welfare Rights Officer
• Trips/Events/Raffle
• Members Question & Answer session – President/Chairman/Champion
• Information from partners/voluntary sector (when available)
• Any other business
• Date of Next Meeting :

            Thurs. 16^th January

The Slowbies Cycle Group – (Upminster)

Meets most Fridays at St Laurence Church Hall (Corbets Tey Road end Entrance) at 10:00.

Departs for a leisurely bike ride at 10:05.

Returns at about 12:00 -12:30.

Clothing to suit the weather! NO LYCRA or other cycle clothing needed!

Any bike* welcome: electric, tandem, road, MTB, Hybrid, recumbent, tricycle, sit up and beg!

If you have questions or doubts, please phone or text Nick on 07792 123 630

Dates: Future dates:

Nov 8^th, 15^th I am unavailable; 22^nd, 29^th,

Dec 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th

Destinations: agreed on the day, largely off road or on quiet roads; for starters: Hornchurch Country Park, Ingrebourne Hill, Rainham Hall, or towards Noak Hill, Harrow Lodge or Romford…other suggestions accepted.

This group:

• does not have a leader!
• has one or two experienced riders to help.
• is supportive of each other.
• enjoys a short cycle ride in a group.
• will support the shyest and slowest cyclist.
• *tries not bother about your bike; just that you will be safe.
• will have some tools and give help with a puncture and minor breakdowns.
• Will try to take a 20-minute-coffee-stop.

Join us for a curry in aid of our charity of the year, Havering Association for People with Disabilities (H.A.D) on Thursday 7 November 2019 at Uraswamys Indian restaurant in Hornchurch.

We will be welcoming guests from 6pm with a drink followed by a delicious two course meal before you can try your luck at some dinner party games and a raffle with some fabulous prizes.

Tickets cost £25.99 per person with all profits going to H.A.D.

For further information and group bookings of 10 or more, please contact communications@pinneytalfourd.co.uk or call 01708 229444.