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South Hornchurch

Hayley N to Ardleigh Green and 9 more areas

Primary Schools in Elm Park

Are there just the Elm Park Primary School and Benhurst in Elm Park now? Does anyone have any knowledge of what these schools are actually like? Their Ofsted reports make me want to move before my daughter has to attend school!
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Hayley N
Thanks Juliette
Elaine C
My son goes to Benhurst Primary and is in Year 1. Granted, the latest Ofsted report wasn't the greatest it's ever had, but I'm told that they've changed the way of grading the reports, hence the lower grading (especially at junior levels). The current ... more »
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Phil E to Barking and 4 more areas

Woolwich attack

My heart goes out to the family of the young man in Woolwich who was attacked and murdered. I be thinking of his family this evening and all our troops.
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Dee S
it beggars belief that this could happen in our streets in broad daylight, I saw the soldier's family on tv and cried.
Colin N
I've never been in the armed forces, but I've read accounts of former soldiers who have said that as part of their training they are encouraged view their enemy in the lowest possibe terms, with racist overtones if not overt racism. This psychology, ... more »
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Lynne P to Barking and 9 more areas

Boot sale/craft sale

Valence Primary School Bonham Road  - Car boot sale/ craft sale Sellers @ 09.00 Buyers @10.00 Saturday 25th May 2013 Public car parking, refreshments and toilets £10.00 per pitch

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May 25
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Lisa W
Public parking? Hopefully not around the surrounding areas, the roads around here are always bumper to bumper at school times, even parking over dropped curbs!
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Katy L to Barking and 10 more areas

Looking for local community groups!

Hi, here at The Challenge Network we are currently preparing for our summer youth programme. We have hundreds of local 16 and 17 year olds from across Barking and Dagenham who have signed up take part in THE CHALLENGE this summer.  As part of THE ... more »
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Katy L
Hi Barbara,  Great to hear from you. How often does your group meet? I am looking for some local groups which the team of young people would be able to visit on 2 consecutive days, for a visit of about an 1.5 hours. During this time they get to know the ... more »
Barbara M
We teach crochet.......not on consecutive days........once a week at various libraries .....and elsewhere. They are hands-on workshops.......not it appears appropriate for others to to 'lead an activity'. Sorry we cannot help at this time.
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Barbara N to Barking and 8 more areas

Tea Danc

A Tea Dance is being held in aid of a day centre for people suffering from Dementia. It will be on Saturday 8th June from 12noon-3pm. Entry is free and refreshments will be provided. Memory Lane Centre is situated next to Porters Avenue Health Centre on ... more »
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Maria E
Hi Barbara n just checking to see if you need help for the tea dance.
Barbara N
Thanks for the offer Maria, but it is Carers charity that is running it so should have plenty of help.If you are passing you could pop in and ask them. Thanks again
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Ken G to Corbets Tey and 9 more areas

Next Streetlife meeting

We are about due for our next Streetlife meeting at the Queens Theatre cafe.Previous meetings have been a great success but we still want more people to attend.May I suggest next Tuesday 21st May after 2 pm or Thursday 23rd May at a time convenient to ... more »
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mags
Hope to be there.
Ken G
Thanks to all that attended the Streetlife meeting at the Queens Theatre on Tuesday.We are gradually getting more people attending each meeting.We will have to get a PA system soon so everyone can follow the conversation. See you all and hopefully others ... more »
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Derek W to Corbets Tey and 9 more areas

migraine

hi has any body got any experience with migraine I have just been told I get it  zig zag  lines then the pain it was very worrying at first how do you cope with it  . it would  be helpful to talk to some one that gets it
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Benita P
I use to suffer terrible migraines until I had BP check which was found to be high and ever since been on medication have not had a migraine....
BarryVP
Hi there, in addition to the great advice given already, Migraines can be brought on by all sorts of things I was astonised to discover. My second eldest brother has had migraines for years now, debilitating and painful, he loved eating pasta and loads ... more »
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Ken G to Corbets Tey and 9 more areas

M.Ps wage rise

Ive  just heard that our M.Ps are going to award themselves a 15% wage increase.I give up!This is a real slap in the face for  the working classes.Is there no end to their arrogance?
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Brian C
THIS lot we have in at the moment could not run a  sea food stall its about time we have some one who care's about the the people instead of just thinking about there own pockets just hit the poor all the time its about time we made our stand and say ... more »
Dee S
I agree with Leslie, but what can we do about it ? everyone up & down the country must feel the same. What action can be taken ?
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Jeangenie M to Barking and 9 more areas

butterflies

thanks to all that attended the butterflies this morning the group is rapidly growing lots of different conversations going on it was buzzing today hope it was enjoyed by all on the 4th june will be going to the brewers fayre dagenham meeting up at 1 pm ... more »
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Dee S
I go to Butterflies and agree its a nice relaxed atmosphere and a welcome for all. I hope to go to the first get together lunch on the 4th June .Hopefully we will plan together for other outings in the summer.
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Derek W to Corbets Tey and 9 more areas

hornchurch high street

is there any body who knows how far the improvements to Hornchurch high street will go as the pavements out side the new game shop are in a terrible state up and down with the roots of large trees which need to be cut back will thay go from Sainsbury ... more »
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LeeC
Unfortunately, they aren't "regenerating" the bit from Billet Lane traffic lights up to Abbs Cross Lane though.  Shame, as that pavement could really do with some attention.  Will also make the High Street look a bit unfinished.  Still think removing the ... more »
Lynne T
Hi all, there is another post on here today about the opening of the High Street. Seems it is a shamble as everyone predicted.
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Donna W to Dagenham and 4 more areas

development of flats on Shouthend Road

Does anyone know what is happening with a large development of flats on Southend Road, along by St Johns Church? They have all been boarded up and rumours are now circulating they are being developed into a hostel for the homeless. This would appear to ... more »
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Richard B
Contact your local councillors, particularly any Resident Association ones. I've always found them quite helpful and they should be in a position to find out what is going on in their own or neighbouring wards. Also, I believe they are all up for ... more »
Donna W
I believe, though I could be wrong, that one of our RA councillors abstained from the vote against the first homeless hostel on Southend Road. The main problem is that even if our councillors vote against something, the rest will vote for it to ... more »
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Karen E to Elm Park and 5 more areas

council exchange

Hi everyone.  I have a  large 2 bed maisonette near cherry tree lane, private road not council block, has 2 double beds, separate toilet and bathroom, large kitchen and  large garden.  I am looking to exchange to a 2 bed house in Hornchurch within easy ... more »
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