Don’t drive? Can’t drive? Won’t drive? Want to drive less?
Towards a new organisation for all those who travel without a car.

We don’t all drive cars. There are some 64.1 Million people in the UK. Less than half of them (31.9 Million) have a driving licence.  That means that over 32 Million people cannot drive. Many are too young – there are around 14 million children and young people, but there are 18 Million adults who simply don’t drive.

There are many reasons – the cost, they feel unsafe, they may have health issues that limit their ability to drive, or they simply choose not to drive. All these people need to use other modes of transport to access the places and services they use, but current transport policy and planning is massively focused on roads and car drivers.

We are therefore exploring the potential for an organisation to speak up for and support those who don’t drive.  I am writing to invite you to a discussion on the need for such an organisation, what it might do and how it would be run.

The workshop will take place on October 16^th at the Corams Fields Centre near Holborn in London . It will run from 11am to 4pm and a light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

If this is of interest please read through the attached papers that contain more detail. Please fill in and return the attached form (which also offers options for involvement if you cannot attend the session). If you cannot attend but know someone who might like to take part please share this information with them.

‘We Don’t Drive’ workshop information

With best wishes
Chris Church
We Don’t Drive development coordinator
E: chrischurch@cooptel.net

George Watling has a photographic exhibition in the bar area of the queens theatre Hornchurch.

From 28^th Sept: for one month.

This exhibition is also to promote H.A.D. (Havering Association for people with Disabilities)

George has put a lot of effort into the display, something he could never do again. As he has run out of puff!!!! ,his words.

Pop in for a coffee and take a peek, also support the theatre.

Due to the upgrading of the audio and visual systems in the Council Chamber  we are having to move the meeting to Romford Central Library.

The meeting will still start at 10:30.

Please note there will only be around 65 seats at the library so it will all be on a first come first served basis.

If you come too early you may find yourself helping us put the seats out as we will be doing that ourselves before the meeting starts.

Please let any friends or colleagues know, especially those who do not use the Internet.

HARVEST FESTIVAL!
Will We Break Last Year’s Record Harvest?
September 26, 2015
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location
Bedfords Park Walled Garden
Broxhill Road
Havering-atte-Bower
RM4 1QH

FREE ADMISSION! – Fun for all the family!

• Harvested garden produce – for sale
• Children’s activities – craft making, face painting and fairy hunt
• Live music through the day and into the evening
• Reiki healing*
• Arbonne skincare and makeup (pure, safe and beneficial) *
• Historical tours of the garden
• Crystal healing*
• Active meditation (for all the family)
• Yoga, learn the basics
• Tarot card reading*
• Composting Workshop (through Havering Council)
• Acupuncture (inc. cosmetic) *
  (* There will be a small fee for treatments etc)

For full details: http://bedfordswalledgarden.org/events/harvest-festival-2/

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE!

• Tea, coffee and cakes.
• Real ale bar
• Outdoor pizza oven will be fired up and there will be tastings of the garden’s organic vegetable soup.

The Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr Brian Eagling and Mrs Bunny Eagling as part of their Mayoral role from the London Mayors Association are organizing two Silver Sunday events in partnership with Havering Citizens Advice Bureau part of Havering Council’s Active Living 50+ project and Tesco Roneo Corner.

The events will take place on Sunday 4th October 10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm especially for isolated or lonely older citizens.

They are taking place at Tesco’s Roneo Corner where there will be a buffet and tea/coffee and soft drinks. There will be a quiz, music, and general chit chat.

It is a day when we are trying to locate the lonely in the community and give them an enjoyable day where they will find out about activities in Havering and also in the hope that they may make friends.

Please ring Kim Crisp 01708 629903 Bunny Eagling on 01708 373027 if you feel this would be something that would interest you.

Pinney Talfourd Solicitors released over 600 balloons at Upminster Cricket Club during their great charity balloon race on Thursday in a mass of purple across the sky.

Local residents and fellow businesses donated to Pinney Talfourd’s charity of the year Bertie’s Battle in return for a balloon tag. Support was fantastic and the event raised over £1,700 as well as lots of smiles from children who also got to take away a balloon.

Each tag was attached to one of the many balloons that took flight on a westerly wind towards Romford. They are now relying on the lovely local community to get in touch when they find a balloon tag to tell them where it landed. All successfully landed balloons will be mapped and the owner of the balloon that travels the furthest will win a prize. Tags have been returned from the South Coast and one from France! All landed balloons will be mapped on an interactive map displayed on their website. So if you bought a balloon make sure you check to see if yours has landed yet! www.pinneytalfourd.co.uk

Found a balloon?

Tweet  @PinneyTalfourd

Email – mail@pinneytalfourd.co.uk

Call – 01708 229 444

Post – 54 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2TU

Or drop in to any of their offices in Upminster, Hornchurch or Brentwood.

Our Christmas Lunch this year will be held at the exiting new venue, the YMCA Romford. on Wednesday 9th December, 12.30 for 1.00pm

There will be a sit down 3 course meal with a drink included all for a mouth watering £15.00.

Kay will have menu tickets at the October Forum, where either a deposit or full amount will be required.

Or if anyone wants to put their names onto the list they can phone, email or text Kay on 01708 372992, 07710 536666, krangold@talktalk.net

Information about the YMCA can be found at YMCA Romford Diner