Photos of picnic in H.A.D garden on 15-8-2013.Weather was good that day.It was generally agreed to come again next year.

1. Helen Mundy – A retired headteacher and former Ofsted inspector,who wrote and delivered a training programme for Reading Buddies at Havering’s libraries.
These are adult volunteers who help children improve their reading skills.

2. Councillor Andrew Curtin – Cabinet Member for Culture, Towns &Communities will be speaking about culture and leisure activities planned for the Autumn.

Also discounted price tickets for MUSIC HALL at the Queens theatre ,16th Jan:2014.
Shirley has managed to reserve rows A,B, and C. Diane will be selling tickets.
This was enjoyed by many of our forum members

Did you know that Havering libraries provide free access to computers and computer training courses, plus others for a small fee. The following are some of the upcoming events.

Central Library

Laptop Course 21.08.13, 10am-12noon
Adults, Tickets £6 / £6.50
2 hour course for laptop owners wishing to get the best from their machine

5 Week Computer Beginners Course 06.09.13 – 04.10.13,
10am-12noon, Adults, FREE
Get online with our computer basics course. Booking essential as spaces are limited.

Gidea Park Library

EASY COMPUTER BASICS
Every Tues : 3pm-4pm & 5-6pm,
Every Thurs : 5pm-6pm
Every Sat : 10am-11am
Adults, FREE
A five week computer course ideal for beginners or if you want a refresh on computer basics.

Rainham Library

COMPUTER BASICS Tues & Thurs, 11am, Adults

FREE (by appointment only)
Beginners class, please ring the library to book a place for this popular course.

Havering Libraries also have an online resource Library

FREE 2 HOUR TASTER SESSIONS ON OUR ONLINE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE
Contact your local library to book a place. The best way to access these resources is to login to www.anywhere.me/havering and select from the Virtual Library.
If you experience any difficulty please telephone 01708 432387.
You will need a library card to access the resources.

Dear all, since bringing cycling as an activity to the forum at least 10 have received personal bike training to a level where off-road cycling is now possible.

I am willing to set up a series of club rides aimed at getting people more experienced on their bikes. I can do this by arranging rides for people during the week or at weekends.I have a number of off-road, on-road and combination routes of various distances we can use, and we can slowly work up to longer rides over time.

Alternatively we can make block bookings for Skyrides. A suitable one is a ride from Upminster to Rainham along the Ingrebourne Valley due to take place on Sunday 18th August at 14:00.

Let me know if you are interested and I’ll start setting it up.

Regards  Ray Whitehouse

contact@havo50forum.org

New Running Club in Harold Wood.

Every day we pass numerous joggers and runners in the Harold Wood and Harold Hill area, sometimes alone and sometimes in small groups.

Good news! A new club has been formed, based at the Harold Wood Sports Club in the Harold Wood Park. Not only do we have access to the beautiful park and the surrounding areas, we also have access to the excellent facilities at the Harold Wood Sports Club which are surely the best in the region including change rooms, showers and a very social bar. The club is easily accessible through public transport, a ten minute walk from the Harold Wood Station and on bus routes.

The club caters for everyone from the beginner taking his or her first run, to experienced runners who want to share their enjoyment of the sport with fellow runners. Advice is available for training methods and programs, shoe selection, diet, health and injuries.

We also recognise that not everyone can run so we hope to extend the club to include walkers as well as runners.

The social aspect of sport is well catered for and runners and walkers will be welcome to stay at the club for something cool to quench their thirst after a good run!

The costs will be normal annual running club membership fees.

Meet every evening, Monday to Thursday at the Harold Wood Sports Club, 6.30 pm : Harold Wood Park, Harold View, Harold Wood, Essex RM3 0LX.

Contact Barry:

bwiseman46@gmail.com

Mobile: 07855447226.

Following our successful trip to Canterbury in April, we have now arranged a day trip to the charming town of Saint Albans.  The trip takes place on Wednesday 21st August, and will depart from Romford Town Hall at 10.00am.  There is plenty to do in Saint Albans, including a visit to the Abbey, bargains in the market, stroll down to the river and nice shops

The cost will be £15 per person.  Tickets will be available at our next Forum meeting on 13th August.  Tickets will also be available at out garden party at HADD on 15th August.

Please contact Diane Meid at the meeting or garden party, or email contact@havo50forum.org with your contact details if you can’t make either of these.

 Bring your family and friends, suitable for all abilities and ages

The Essex Way Sunday 21st July at 10.00am

Starts Rainham station and goes to the RSPB Rainham Marshes and return.

This is an 8 mile flat off-road ride where you can spot a variety of interesting, sometimes rare, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians as well as bugs and beasties of all kinds. RSPB Rainham Marshes is just a stone’s throw from London, easily accessible by public transport, on foot and by bike. Located on ancient marshland nestled beside the river Thames, it really is a special place to enjoy the great outdoors. – Register at www.goskyride.com

Hainault Forest Family Ride Saturday 20th July at 10.00am

Come and join us on this fantastic ride around the great Hainault Forest.  This 3 mile completely traffic free ride is perfect for familys and newby’s to cycling who want to enjoy being on the bike away from any traffic.  With plenty to see in the forest this is the perfect Sunday ride! – register at www.goskyride.com

Now that summer has finally arrived we are glad to announce that the Summer Picnic has been arranged for Thursday 15th August from 13:00 to 15:30.

To be held at H.A.D. (Havering Association for people with disabilities) from 13:00 to 15:30

Whittaker Hall,
1a, Woodhall Crescent,
Hornchurch,
Essex
RM11 3NN

On the corner of Woodhall Crescent and Wingletye Lane near to railway bridge and parade of shops.

Tickets will be available at the next Forum meeting on 13th August. Cost per ticket is £3.00 which includes admission and refreshments.