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3 Raring2go! Copyright © 2023 Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage & retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the publishers. All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without prior written permission.Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses which are featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any businesses featured. Printed by Gemini Print. Website Member E-newsletter emailed monthly with latest offers and events Download vouchers and save £££’s Access all our online competitions with great prizes to be won Become a CONTACT US: T: 07892 402 687 E: craig.french@raring2go.co.uk www.raring2go.co.uk/Havering Hello Havering! Welcome to the first EVER Raring2go! Havering Edition. As a Havering resident myself I really hope that I can bring you both a fun & fact-filled magazine which focusses on everything that is happening in the local area for you and your family to enjoy. It has been a pleasure to take on the role as Editor of Raring2go! Havering and I have had the great pleasure already of speaking with so many families and business owners in the area who I am sure are going to be a great support for keeping Raring2go! the best place to be within the community for everything you need! Also thanks to everyone who have reached out on Instagram (@raring2gohavering) to say hello too! Spring is such a fun filled season with lots to enjoy. I hope we get to see lots of sunshine while enjoying lots of chocolate and Easter Eggs! Havering and the surrounding area have so many great activities taking place and I have tried my best to list as many as I can for you in the ‘What’s On Guide’ to see what’s happening in Havering over the coming months. This issue also includes discounts and other great advice to help your family navigate through Spring. I would like to ask a big favour to all readers – if you make a purchase from one of our advertisers or decide to attend a class or event then please can you make them aware that you noticed them in Raring2go! I am sure they would really appreciate this also. Have a great Spring! PS – I would always love to hear from readers so always feel free to drop me an email whenever you like on: (craig.french@raring2go.co.uk) To ADVERTISER WITH US or to have Raring2go! delivered to your School or Business Contact: Craig French Email: craig.french@raring2go.co.uk Whatsapp: 07892 402 687 Please Follow us on Social Media: Instagram - @raring2gohavering Facebook – Raring2go Havering Tik Tok – r2ghavering
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Raring2go! 5 In 1968 - Norman French who was living in Bryon Way, Harold Hill launched Byron Red Star Football Club to give the local children from his road a chance to access all the benefits which being part of a football team had to offer. Norman’s passion for football dates right back from his own childhood, all the way through to his own playing days alongside Jimmy Greaves in the 1960’s. Norman then carried this passion for the next 50 years while concentrating his efforts on spotting the young football talent which Havering had to offer. Fun Fact – Did you know that ‘Bryon Red Star Football Club’ took its name from the combination of where Norman was living (Byron Way) and his Dad’s team (Plaistow Red Star). The logo was then created by one of the original team members living in Bryon Way. Thousands of children have played within Norman’s teams at Byron Red Star but some professional footballers you may have heard of include Clive Allen, Paul McKenzie & Bobby Robson. Norman was rewarded for his outstanding contribution to grassroots football by the BBC Unsung Hero’s Programme and was asked to carry the 2012 Olympic Torch through Havering before later being awarded an Order of Merit by the FA for 50 years’ service to youth football. Sadly, Norman passed away in 2019 but he will be proud that Bryon Red Star is still going strong in the Havering community with teams ranging from Under 6 to Under 18 alongside a newly launched Men’s Team. The club is FA Accredited as a communitybased youth football club and is always welcoming to new players looking to join. Byron Red Star’s Norman French Pictured: Steve Potts ex-West Ham captain, Norman & Craig French
Raring2go! 6 raring2go.co.uk Meet The Easter Bunny Date: Friday 29th March | 1pm-2pm Venue: Thames Chase, Upminster, Essex Easter Egg Hunt Date: 29th March – 1st April Venue: Epping Ongar Railway, Epping, Essex The Easter Festival Date: Friday 29th March – Sunday 14th April Venue: Old MacDonalds Farm, Brentwood, Essex 2k Easter Obstacle Family Run Date: 30th, 31st March and 1st April Venue: Wild Forest, Kelvedon Hatch, Essex Easter Fun Weekend Date: 30th & 31st March Venue: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood, Essex Easter Activities and lots of Eggscellent Fun! Easter Crafting Date: 5th April | 2-3pm Venue: Hornchurch Library, North Street, Hornchurch Easter Holiday Activities & Fun Date: 6th-22nd April Venue: Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay, Essex Easter Holiday Fun Drop In Date: Wednesday 11th April – 10am-11:30am Venue: Keith Axon Centre, Grove Rd, Chadwell Heath Nicky Trix Easter Egg Stravaganza Date: Sunday 14th April | 1:30pm Venue: Brentwood Theatre, Brentwood, Essex Children’s Creative Workshop Date: 14th April | 10am-11:30am Venue: Gidea Park Library, Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, Essex
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Raring2go! 8 raring2go.co.uk WHAT’S ON IN HAVERING THIS SPRING Young Ballerz – Basketball Sessions Date: Friday’s at 5:15pm – 7:45pm Venue: Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill, Essex Details: Children of all ages are welcome to join. Highly qualified basketball coaches aim to encourage children from grassroots level to get into basketball. Drama After School Club Date: 6 Days a Week (Not Sundays) 4:30pm-6pm Venue: Fairkytes Art Centre, Hornchurch, Essex Details: Acting, Creative Thinking, Drama, Improvisation, Classroom Plays, Poetry & much more Blythe Theatre Arts – Musical Theatre Date: Every Wednesday | 4:45pm-5:30pm Venue: St Nicholas Church, Elm Park, Essex Details: Children aged 5-11, Singing & Acting included. Call in advance for details. JAM Dance Company Date: Every Saturday | 9am-11am Venue: Forest Row Centre, Collier Row, Essex Details: Primary: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Singing, Contemporary. Call in advance for details. Living Things Wildlife Show Date: 9th March from 11am Venue: Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, Essex Details: Come and see how animals behave in the wild. Learn the animals stories and backgrounds while interacting and watching the animals in a very wild way! Warley Place Spectacular Date: 16th & 17th March from 10:30am Venue: Warley Place Nature Reserve, Brentwood, Essex Details: Family walks seeing the spring flowers in full bloom as well as guided walks to make this is a spring spectacular experience. Roald Dahl’s – Matilda Jr. The Musical Date: 20th – 24th March Venue: Brookside Theatre, Romford, Essex Details: Based upon the much loved story of Matilda. This story shares the dream of a much better life and how inspiring she can be to other children along the way while teaching the grown-ups a lesson! Family Forest Fun in Hornchurch Date: 5th – 6th April Venue: Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Upminster, Essex Details: Discover mini beasts, digging in the mud, building dens, climbing trees, creative crafts and lots more. Superheros and Villains Date: Sunday 9th April | 11am-3pm Venue: Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex Details: Free Family Fun this Easter. Meet the Characters including Iron Man, Batman & Spider man. Meet the Easter Bunny and join the Treasure Hunt. Please ensure you check dates and times with venues before venturing out to avoid disappointment. Remember to mention Raring2go! when you attend any of these events.
9 Raring2go! Valence House – A Place of Discovery Eggcellent Easter Craft Date: Wednesday 10th April – 11am or 2pm Sessions Available Venue: Valence House Museum, Beacontree Avenue, Dagenham, Essex Details: Spring into Easter and get creative with Easter themed arts and crafts for children. The Havering Musuem Date: Wednesday – Friday 11am-4:30pm Venue: Havering Musuem, High Street, Romford, Essex Details: The old romford brewery building offers a fun educational day out looking at the history of Havering from pre-history to present day. The Moby Golf Adventure Date: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm and Sat-Sun 9am-6pm Venue: Moby Golf Adventure, Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath Details: Family Fun at its best. 18 hole crazy golf for everyone to enjoy from 3-83 years old. Great venue for birthday parties too. Pond Dipping and Easter Trail in Chigwell Date: 12th April from 10am-12:30pm Venue: Roding Valley Meadows, Chigwell, Essex Details: You will find out who calls the pond their home! Exploring the meadow will give you a chance to find lots of nature’s mini wonders along the special wildlife easter trail. Brightminds Sensory Stay & Play Date: Friday 19th April from 10am-11:15am Venue: Chadwick Hall, St Michael’s Church, Romford, Essex Details: A sensory stay & soft play including role play and outdoor areas. Get to know other parents while your child can take part in story times, lights, and music. All children not yet in school are welcome. Model Railway Exhibition Date: Saturday 27th April from 10am-5pm Venue: Marshall’s Park Academy, Romford, Essex Details: Family friendly day out with 15 different lay outs across various scales plus traders in attendance. Back for the first time in 4 years! Marvin’s Great Create Club Date: 11th-12th May | 10am-4pm Venue: Level 2, Helpdesk Area, The Mercury Mall, Romford, Essex Details: Join for some creative family fun. Unleash your creativity through the day and maybe also meet Marvin too! Three Art Thursday Date: 16th May | 4pm-5:30pm Venue: BB’s Muffins, The Mercury Mall, Romford, Essex Details: Aimed at families included is both drawing and crafts which everyone can take part within. Springtime Views is the main theme. RAF Hornchurch Centre Date: March - May | 11am-4pm Venue: RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre, Hornchurch, Essex Details: Family and School bookings are welcome. Support the trust by visiting the buildings used by RAF Hornchurch during WW2. Here you can be transported back in time to remember hero’s and get a feel for the important role the aerodrome and its pilots played.
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29 From local parks to school football pitches, the passion for children’s football can be seen through every kick, tackle and goal which takes place across the Havering community on a Sunday morning. Grassroots football across the UK is thriving as a vibrant community-driven acivity. It draws a love for the sport at the grassroots level. Local clubs, schools and volunteers play pivotal roles in nurturing young talent providing fun recreational opportunities for all ages. As a county, Essex boasts a rich football culture with many leagues and tournaments bringing communities together. All of these grassroots efforts not only help to improve football skills of the players but also instill in them values of working as a team, discipline and sportsmanship. The inclusive nature of grassroots football in Havering particularly ensures that the sport remains accessible to all and contributes to a healthier and more connected community. All this through the universal language of football. You can see the Havering community and all its diversities under the common banner of football to allow growth in both talent and friendships. The children learn essential life skills of teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Behind the scenes, dedicated volunteers keep the grassroots football engine running, from coaches shaping future stars to the parents and other helpers ensuring smooth matchdays. Their efforts create a nurturing environment where talent can blossom and dreams really do come true. In Havering, grassroots football isn't just a pastime; it is an established cornerstone of the community, that strenghens connections and encoruages a shared love for the game whilst connecting all generations through a common love. Grassroots Football in Havering
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