All for animals charities
Saturday 26th August
Shame it's the same day as Valance house market, I would like to do both.

Saturday 26th August 11am til 5
Free entry

Driving along Rush Green Road earlier today on the way home, I was surprised to see a very large crowd with police in attendance congregating outside the entry gates to the West Ham training ground. Does anyone know what was going on?
I’d have posted this in the Rush Green group but I’m still awaiting permission to join.

I’ve joined this group but alas there’s very little input. Have I made a mistake I wonder.

HOW YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY

The Resident Survey 2021 is now live!

What is it like living in Barking and Dagenham?

What are your concerns?

Do you feel able to make a change in your local community?

It will take no longer than five minutes for you to complete the survey, and your response will really help us understand your experiences and perceptions of living in Barking and Dagenham.

Together with other residents, you will help inform service development so that we can continue to improve as a Council.
https://oneboroughvoice.lbbd.gov.uk/lbbd-residents-survey-2021/survey_tools/barking-and-dagenham-residents-survey-2021

Barking and Dagenham MPS

We have been made aware of a hoax around masks being delivered which contains a substance which makes you unconscious.We want to assure you that this is a hoax and we have not been made aware of any incidents. Be mindful of purchasing anything on your doorstep @lbbdcouncil

The Pipe Major pub is to host its first ever Christmas market this weekend.

Opened in 2015 on Dagenham’s former Sanofi site, the family-friendly pub near Dagenham East station is known for its carvery, atmosphere and extensive menu.

From 12pm on Saturday - December 11 - the Yewtree Avenue venue will join forces with small local businesses to offer customers a one-stop-shop for their Christmas presents.

The market is set to include personalised decorations, stockings, hampers, homemade teddy bears, beauty products, Christmas wax melts and more.

Join the Christmas lights switch on this Saturday!

This Saturday, join Paddington Bear at Barking Town Square for carols, crafts, an elf hunt while you wait for the Christmas tree lights switch on. Starting at 11am,

This also covers part of Dagenham.

Mary @maire has joined us in the loop- welcome Mary, it's nice to have you here.

New Radio Station for Becontree

Becontree Broadcasting Station is an online community radio station serving the Becontree Estate and residents of Barking and Dagenham.

We love music shows, talk shows, radio dramas, interview shows. If you have an idea for a radio program, or want to learn more about DJing and podcasts, or you're interested in reaching the community and growing your brand, please contact our Artist-in-Resident Joe, jnamy@lbbd.gov.uk to get involved.

Big Vaccine Weekend!

This weekend, there will be a number of walk-in clinics taking place across the borough where anyone can pop in without an appointment to get their Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid-19 case numbers are increasing in the borough, so we’re encouraging everyone who needs to have their vaccine to go and get their jab, as it’s the best way to protect yourself from getting seriously ill from the virus.

Walk-in clinics this weekend:

Sue Bramley Centre (Library), Bastable Ave, Barking IG11 0LH

Friday 26 November, 11am to 4pm

Vicarage Field Vaccination Centre, Ground Floor, Ripple Road, Barking IG11 8DQ

Friday 26 and Saturday 27 November, 9am-6pm

Sunday 28 November, 11am-5pm

Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham RM10 9QS

Sunday 28 November, 11am to 4pm*

*12-15 years old for your 1st dose only

16-17 years old 1st and 2nd dose available (2nd dose must be 12 weeks after 1st dose)

18+ years old 1st and 2nd dose available (2nd dose must be 8 weeks after 1st dose)

Booster jabs for 40+ available (must be 6 months after 2nd dose)

https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/barking-mad-about-christmas-2021

Hello you lovely lot - have just been appointed joint moderator on this and other local loops.

I'm learning as I go so you are welcome to make any suggestions to help.

I have just watched this on Virgin 40 [Sky 301] it was a joy to watch, sad in places but not a weepie. Cant recommend it enough, brilliant performances from Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes. Really liked it.

i have received an e mail supposedly from above telling me they hold a parcel for me for which I owe £2.95 or they will send it back, pls contact
htttp:/royal-accountservice.american/luxurylimosf.com
which sounds very suspicious and I have not any parcels pending especially not from the US .
anyone else had one of these ?

I need some kind soul to put felt which I have bought on my small shed roof asap, the person who promised has let me down. Usual rate paid. I have other small jobs jobs too if anyone is interested ?

the cafe will reopen on Tues 18th August.
Home cooked lunches and snacks inc home made cakes at very reasonable prices indeed.
So pleased they will reopen soon.

Anyone know where I can get one overhauled, it belonged to my late hubby though he gave up smoking way back but I would like to give it to my son, it definitely needs a flint & service and Dupont only do this under guarantee, website doesnt help.

from tomorrow Talking Pictures [Freeview 81] are repeating all 28 episodes, who remembers Adam Faith as Budgie a pre Del boy type, Ian Cuthbertson & Georgina Hale [ oooh Budge !] going to watch the first one to see if it wears well !

not a nice day to restart the job ,but I am not complaining, I asked would he come & do the inside windows for me & I would double his price & he has done this for me a while back, and now I cannot use my right arm, what was I thinking ? he reminded me they are not allowed to enter the house ! but he will do them another time.

another one bites the dust whilst until recently Greiggs seems to be doing well.
Does anyone remember Bartons the bakers ? when younger I loved their cream splits and it wasnt even fresh cream, were they called Devon Splits I think so ? and their fresh strawberry tarts were second to none at the time.
When did they close must have been ages ago.

watched it again on tv last night & it is an all time Western great. Eli Wallach far out acts the rest of the cast, he was "the Joe Pesci" of his time. Anyone else stay up yo watch ?

Did anyone else watch this "boys jolly up" on tv & find it as boring as I did ?

Happy St Georges Day everyone, now we have left the EU we should make this day [ in better times] a National holiday why not ? Rule Britania and all that.

In this time of isolation could we share ideas to keep busy and fit.

Chrome and glass light set

I had planned to come to sunrise the last two meetings and both times then something turned up and has stopped me.
I was wondering do you meet up any other time for a coffee / chat ?
Thanks

with tonights celebrations there are bound to be fireworks, so pls remember to reassure your pets.

Its that time of year of folks. pls kindly save the used stamps from your xmas mail , overseas and UK stamps all appreciated.
If you kindly P/M me after the New Year and I will give you the local address to send them,it doesnt cost you anything for a stamp because if you write ARTICLES FOR THE BLIND across the top of the envelope the PO will deliver for free.

the BBC programme For Love or Money 9.15am every day this week.
Well I am much too old for romance but I like to be aware of what is going on in the world, and what struck me as an impartial viewer was that all these ladies were [putting it kindly] not exactly smart well dressed middle age ladies who had looked after their appearance more the mumsy types , so why on earth did they not take stock of the situation and think to themselves why would a good looking trim man like this bother to give me a second glance let alone fall in love with me without meeting me ? It beggars belief !
I would like to string the scammer along and ask him for money before he asked me ! but its best not to get involved at all. I do feel sorry for these silly women who will never see their life savings again, what a horrible lesson they have learnt.
Do you feel sorry for these women folks or in the words of Roxy Hart [CHICAGO] ... they had it coming ..........

I have just heard of someone who got their money back from the credit card company for his Thomas Cook holiday due next month and he has been able to pick a different holiday with a different travel company.
Has anyone else had their money returned so promptly. ?

what happened to Peter the Romford/Isle of Wight guru famous for his " I'm leaving" blogs, did he really mean it last time ?

may I be the first to wish you a very happy birthday Bootsy......... 21 again no doubt............ have a great day
xxxdeexxx

I need a small area of floor to be laminated, someone who will advise me what to choose and charge a reasonable rate to lay the flooring.

you can all mock but ...... after yesterday do you all know where your emergency supply of candles / nightlights and matches are ? and should you not be home would your family know where to look.
Better to be safe than sorry.

above is being held at LITTLE ILFORD Spiritualist Church 111 third Ave Manor Park London E12 6DS
Only £1 entrance fee Raffle £1 per strip [optional]
One to one reading £15 to £20
Tarot Card readings
Crystals for sale
Home made jewellery
Book stall
Tea & coffee & gluten free Indian snacks.
All proceeds go to the church
No parking restrictions on Sundays, 86 bus from Romford passes the end of Third Ave
Bring any unwanted clothes, other items etc as Mandy collects for the homeless in the area.
Not to be confused with Ilford Spiritualist Church in Ilford High Street.

Just had a very nice young lady ring me on my mobile, [ not an overseas call which annoy me no end] she tells me there are a lot of burglaries in my area and because of this they are offering me a free burglar alarm system all I have to pay is one off £49 installation, the rest is absolutely free. What a marvellous opportunity for me and peace of mind too and she wafts on, then I asked how much is the maintenance and is it per month ? oh did I forget to mention this ... its £29.99 per month ! Obviously targeted at the elderly, luckily where I live now there has been no burglaries since the properties have been built.

Just heard that Beth his wife who was on the programme with him, has died from cancer at 51.
I used to like them and often watched, did anyone else watch too ? They always said a family prayer before they started work for the day.

Medicur drug free pain relief ? I am in agony with siatica/maybe slipped disc in my right leg and waiting patiently for an MRI scan , the pain killers prescribed have left me like a zombie and I have been given by a friend the brochure of MEDICUR pain free gadget.
Does anyone on here know if it works ? only the cost is £181 rather a lot if it doesnt help me and I am getting ripped off.
I would appreciate helpful comments.

I have just removed 18 largish snails from my garden,being a sweet little old lady I took them outside and left them on the grass outside my back gate, anyone got a good remedy so they dont come back , to me it was like an invasion, never seen so many in one garden.

why do people on here keep changing their names ? why cant they stay with their original ones ? it baffles me truly, I have been on here & Streetlife without a change so have most of us , but others feel the need to do this &several times in some cases why ?, so what makes people do this ?
Is it a game like spot the deliberate mistake, or spot that tune ? are they gutless or just sad I wonder ?

pls can someone recommend an electrician ? not a big job , a new wall fixture to plug the washing machine into this one is old and dangerous, job in the Upminster area,
Help appreciated, usual rates.

Sometime back I read a book about a children’s home in Hornchurch ( closed in the 1960s ) does anyone know the title of the book or the author. With thanks ...

I am looking for above, it comprises of a folding table with the chairs stored inside but although the flat pack sets look good the reviews are an eye opener so I don't want that , I need to see in a shop ready assembled & buy and have delivered.
John Lewis had a decent one but no more, any suggestions where to look pls.
I need something taking very little space.
I have a yew table in vgc & chairs to give away free collect from RM9 area if anyone is interested pls p/m me .

can anyone recommend a gardener please ? preferably one who would be available in the next week or so. Thanks.