Thursday, October 29, 2009

Police advice on Halloween

With Halloween upon us, the Police have issued advice to tricksters, treaters and householders.
For fun and safety, trick or treating is always better in groups of friends. Don't split up into smaller groups.

Younger children should only go 'Trick or treating' when supervised by an adult. Stay with them.
Think road safety! You should wear bright and reflective costumes to ensure you are visible to road users. Take a torch or glow stick with you.

Plan a safe route that is well lit and stick to it. Unsupervised children should have a time set for their return. Don't take short cuts through gardens, alleyways or parks.

Only go to houses where you or your friends know the residents or homes that display a ‘Trick or Treating Welcome Here' Halloween pumpkin. Never call at homes after 9pm.

Never go into a stranger's house even if you are invited – stay on the doorstep.
Don't demand money and be grateful for ANY treats. Ask your parents or guardian to check your treats before you eat them.

Don't vandalise anything or throw things like eggs, flour or paint at people, houses or animals, it could be classed as criminal damage or assault and a night of fun could end up with you being in trouble with the police.

Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the Police.
Remember large groups of young people can be very intimidating. Think about how your behaviour affects others. If you wouldn't want it done to your Parents or grandparents, don't do it to anyone else.

Extra advice to parents and guardians:

Please be aware where your children are at all times and be sure you know what they are doing.
Respect people's right not to accept ‘Trick or Treating. This activity is not part of traditional British culture and can be offensive to some people.

Make sure your children understand that they should not call at addresses after 9pm.
Please encourage your children to engage in a positive activity on this night. Halloween is not an excuse for loutish behaviour and the normal threshold test of what isn't acceptable still applies. Please don't allow your children to take eggs and flour out of the house.

Unsupervised trick or treaters have an increased risk of coming to harm or getting in trouble with police for excessive behaviour. For a fun and safe Halloween it is better that all trick or treaters are supervised.

Police time spent dealing with incidents caused by unsupervised children on Halloween impacts massively on our ability to fight crime and provide a service to those in real need. Don't let your children's behaviour be the reason we are unable to respond to an emergency call.

Please encourage your children to engage in a positive activity on this night. Halloween is not an excuse for loutish behaviour and the normal threshold test of what isn't acceptable still applies. Please don't allow your children to take eggs and flour out of the house.

Unsupervised trick or treaters have an increased risk of coming to harm or getting in trouble with police for excessive behaviour. For a fun and safe Halloween it is better that all trick or treaters are supervised.

Police time spent dealing with incidents caused by unsupervised children on Halloween impacts massively on our ability to fight crime and provide a service to those in real need. Don't let your children's behaviour be the reason we are unable to respond to an emergency call.

Please encourage your children to engage in a positive activity on this night. Halloween is not an excuse for loutish behaviour and the normal threshold test of what isn't acceptable still applies. Please don't allow your children to take eggs and flour out of the house.

Unsupervised trick or treaters have an increased risk of coming to harm or getting in trouble with police for excessive behaviour. For a fun and safe Halloween it is better that all trick or treaters are supervised.

Police time spent dealing with incidents caused by unsupervised children on Halloween impacts massively on our ability to fight crime and provide a service to those in real need. Don't let your children's behaviour be the reason we are unable to respond to an emergency call.

Please encourage your children to engage in a positive activity on this night. Halloween is not an excuse for loutish behaviour and the normal threshold test of what isn't acceptable still applies. Please don't allow your children to take eggs and flour out of the house.

Unsupervised trick or treaters have an increased risk of coming to harm or getting in trouble with police for excessive behaviour. For a fun and safe Halloween it is better that all trick or treaters are supervised.

Police time spent dealing with incidents caused by unsupervised children on Halloween impacts massively on our ability to fight crime and provide a service to those in real need. Don't let your children's behaviour be the reason we are unable to respond to an emergency call.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Half Term Haloween Fun


Havering Council has arranged fun activities for the borough's children and young people this half-term, which runs from Monday October 26 to Friday October 30.

Havering Council has arranged fun activities for the borough's children and young people this half-term, which runs from Monday October 26 to Friday October 30.

A sport camp will be taking place on Brittons School astroturf pitch from Wednesday to Friday with sports including football, cricket, rounders, tennis, athletics and handball. Sport camps are free and for children aged eight to 14.

On Wednesday 28 October at Collier Row Library at 2.15pm children can make their own creepy Halloween bat. There will also be a fancy dress competition with a prize for the best dressed. Tickets cost £1 and it is for children aged five and under.

A similar event will take place at Collier Row Library on Friday 30 October, also at 2.15pm where spookily dressed children can make their own Halloween themed characters. Tickets cost £2 and the event is aimed at children aged five and over.

Children should bring a packed lunch, water and waterproof jacket to sport camps. Book by calling 01708 434 743. To book for the events at Collier Row Library call 01708 434 936.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Clocks Go Back Tomorrow


This weekend marks the end of British Summer Time, with the clocks going back on Sunday 25 October 2009. If you don't remember this on Sunday morning, you may start to wonder why everyone else is late.

The change will bring brighter mornings, but darker nights. Avoid confusion - and missed appointments - by getting ready in advance. If you reset your household clocks and time-based equipment on Saturday night, you won't spend Sunday trying to figure out what is going on, and when.

British Summer Time (BST) starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October, at 01.00 am Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Since 2002, the clocks have changed on standard dates throughout the EU, making things easier for travellers. Britain and Ireland constantly remain an hour behind most of Central Europe. This is because we are on Greenwich Mean Time instead of Central European Time.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Secondary School Admissions


Parents are reminded that the deadline for receipt of secondary school admission applications is Friday 23 October. We recommend that applications are made online to avoid delays. If you prefer to complete the paper form, please make sure we receive your application before the deadline. Late applications could reduce the chances of getting a place at your preferred school.

Parents wishing to apply online for a Secondary School place for September 2010 may do so via the E-admissions Website until the 23 October 2009.

Parents wishing to apply for a Primary School place for September 2010 may do so online between the 1 October 2009 and 11 December 2009.

Any problems that parents are facing with the site can be dealt with via mailto:support@eadmissions.org.ukor by calling 0208 255 5555

Some schools in Havering require parents to complete supplementary forms. You can find these via the See Also section on this page.

If you require more information on this area please contact the Admissions Team on 01708 434600

Saturday, October 17, 2009

North Romford Area Committee

The next meeting of the North Romford Area Committee will be held this week, on Thursday 22nd October, starting at 7.30pm. StreetCare officers will be present from 7pm, along with Cllr Mann and other members of the Residents Association.

The meeting is being held at Clockhouse Primary School, in Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row.

Items on the agenda include a report about proposed yellow lines in the new Havring's estate (the former Gobions school site) and in Litten Close, off Lodge Lane.

Their is also the opportunity to raise question in a public forum for 30 minutes. For more information and to see the agenda, click on the link below.

http://www.havering.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=19542&p=0

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Say No to Dartford Crossing sell - Off


SIGN THE PETITION TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

Gordon Brown has recently announced a car boot sale of British owned assets, to ballance the books after bringing the Country to its knees.

The proposed sell-off of the Dartford Crossing will mean that the toll will not only remain but is likely to increase significantly as private operators seek to maximise profits.

The Crossing should not be sold off and, furthermore, the toll should be scrapped at the earliest possible opportunity in order to prevent the unacceptable levels of delay, pollution and cost to business.

SIGN THE PETITION TO THE PRIME MINISTER TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

Monday, October 12, 2009

2nd Annual Horseman Sunday Service


Cllr Andy Mann attended the 2nd Havering-Atte-Bower Conservation Societies “Horseman’s Sunday Service” held on the village green last Sunday.

The event started with a parade of horses from across the various stables based in the Village, approx 50 where on display whilst an open air service was conducted by the Revd David Marshall of St Johns Church, with songs being sung and prayers said for the horses and for the residents of the village.

After the horses had all been presented with a rosette by the M.P for Romford and myself. A BBQ was kindly laid on by the Church and HABCOS, which some 100 plus people took advantage of in the glorious Autumn sun that came out especially for the day.

The whole event was fantastic and really brought out the best of the village, my thanks to Nicky Gates and Heather Sherry (who are the Chairman and Secretary) and their team of helpers for putting the event together, I very much look forward to the 3rd annual service, next year.

Cllr Andy Mann