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Hello Everyone,

 

We hope that you are still managing to stay happy, healthy and occupied as we move through another week of Lockdown.

Over the last week we have been gathering more ‘At Home Activities’ for you and your families to get involved with so you can be #CreActiveAtHome. This list covers art, sport and music – so the range of options are varied.

 

Stay Safe!

 

  1. Getting Active

Active Essex

Active Essex has launched a YouTube Channel to help you get fit from home and there's a workout for everyone. Whether you're getting back into exercise or setting new fitness targets, they've got the variety. Try seated aerobics, get the family involved with children's classes, or brush up on netball skills with an England Netball trainer. Check out the full schedule on the Active Essex website, which is updated every Sunday.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6884snA6rAX34ohUayf7gA?

Website: https://www.activeessex.org/keep-essex-active-youtube/?utm_source=your%20essex&utm_medium=may%20edition&utm_campaign=Active%20Essex


NHS Gym-Free Workout

Put the fun back into fitness with these equipment-free workouts for all levels. These illustrated guides are designed to help make your workouts effective and easy to follow. Created with busy people in mind, these routines from fitness expert Neila Rey can be done anywhere, at any time. Many of these routines count towards your recommended 150 minutes of exercise too.

Link: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/gym-free-workouts/


This Girl Can

A range of simple enough at-home exercises and relatable stories from many different women online. See what they have in store for you.

Link: https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/activities/home-exercise/


The Premier League

Premier League teams are using their expertise in fitness and putting together exercise videos to help keep us active. As the coronavirus outbreak forces football fans across the world to become socially isolated, clubs are sharing advice on how to keep your mind and body healthy from the comfort of your own home.

Find your team’s specific exercises here: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1647476


Everyone Active

Missing your favourite class or group fitness instructor? Why not follow their live and pre-recorded classes featured on their social media channels? From Bodycombat to Pilates, there’s no need to miss your weekly fix. Follow Everyone Active on Facebook and subscribe to their YouTube channel to make sure you never miss out on free classes.

Facebook: @everyoneactive
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/everyoneactive


London Youth Games Quiz

Back by popular demand! Come and test your knowledge by taking us on in the London Youth Games Quiz. Thursday 14th May at 1pm.

Link: https://myquiz.org/I/277368

 

  1. Getting Creative

Havering Arts At Home

Havering Council's Arts Development team and Fairkytes Arts Centre have created lots of videos for you to follow at home. So far your choices are:

  • Learn to juggle
  • Beginners clay craft
  • Portrait drawing tips and techniques
  • An introduction to macramé
  • Make your own bunny hat
  • Make your own pop up card
  • Make your own unicorn clay hanger

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSngA58KjA5WtH5FZ1j3Gg
For further information email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Fairkytes Arts Centre

This is a community arts centre (currently closed) in the heart of Hornchurch offering a wide range of activities for adults and children, rooms for hire, a large number of clubs and societies, and occasional events and demonstrations. You can keep informed about events and activities by following them online.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FairkytesArtsCentre
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairkytesarts

 

Para Arts Exhibition

Later in the year, Havering Arts Development team will be hosting the third Para Arts Exhibition. This exhibition is open to all local SEND artists. All ages are welcome to take part. Each artist can contribute a maximum of two pieces of art work. Perhaps now might be the perfect time to start working on your submissions. We are able to accept online submissions only at this time, so if you would like to enter your work now, please email a picture of just the art work, which should ideally be 1MB or larger in size to make for a good quality print out. Please include the artists name and age in the email. We will then print out the image and install it in the exhibition later in the year.

For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01708 434135

 

Havering Voice

*Calling all local singers* This is your chance to be the Havering Voice of the Year, 2020. Registrations are now open for our annual singing competition. The venue for this competition is Fairkytes Arts Centre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX

To register or for more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01708 434135

 

Rainbow Art

Can you create a piece of art that shows support for your community and will help people stay positive and smiling through this challenging time? Create anything from a beautiful landscape to a graphic design, perhaps including positive words and put it in your window for others to see. When it’s up in your window take a photo so that we can share your creations online.

Email your art to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Let’s Waste Less

The Havering Council Arts Development Team, Waste Team and Havering Libraries have been working together and now challenge you to create a piece of art from something that you might have previously thrown away. Some examples include a picture out of milk bottle tops, a train with carriages made from empty toilet roll centres, a collage of old magazines/newspapers, or a sculpture made from cereal packets - just to name a few. If you want to get involved please email a photograph (ideally at least 1MB in size) of the finished masterpiece to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with the artists name and age.

For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01708 434135


Last Band Standing

Fairkytes Live Last Band Standing at Home invites every household in Havering to form a band and record a video of your group performing a song live. Open to all ages and abilities. The closing date is Friday 22 May (videos can be posted by WeTransfer or DropBox).

For information and entry criteria please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Towngate Stories

The Towngate are delighted to bring you stories online for the very first time. Their lovely Education & Outreach Leader Hayley will take you and your little ones on a magical adventure whilst they are closed to the public.

Link: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/towngate-stories/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

 

Short Play Submission Sundays, Greenwich Theatre

Are you a budding writer with the thirst for creativity? Every Sunday the Greenwich Theatre will set a theme for a piece of short writing to be submitted by the following Sunday. Their top picks will have the opportunity to be performed once the theatre is reopened in a sharing event or even an online table reading. Email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the chance of a performance for the Greenwich Theatre community.

Link: https://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/greenwich-connects


Gareth Malone and The Great British Home Chorus

This is to give everyone the opportunity to contribute their voices and instruments to an ambitious digital music project, conceived in the light of many closures to communal rehearsal spaces nationwide. To get involved follow the link below and they will contact you by email with all the information you need.

Link: https://decca.com/greatbritishhomechorus/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GreatBritishHomeChorusISSbackingtracks140420&utm_content=UMGUK19628-717332&vvsa_consumer_id=33954584&vvsa_tracking=_vvsa_NjM07o4C339016

 

Queens Theatre, Hornchurch - Seated Dance Workshops

Tuesdays at 11am.
Each session goes live on the Queens Theatres Facebook page at 11am on a Tuesday, and will be available to catch up through their Facebook and YouTube channels for the rest of that week.

Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZktkdMge68<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZktkdMge68>

 

Queens Theatre, Hornchurch - Musical Theatre Sing-A-Long

Thursdays at 11am.
Local musician and Musical Director Andrew Linham invites you to join him for a sing-a-long every Thursday at 11am. Warm up those vocal chords and learn a classic musical theatre number each week.

Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T5hasOBybM<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T5hasOBybM>

Facebook: www.facebook.com/QueensTheatreH<http://www.facebook.com/QueensTheatreH>

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/queenstheatrehornchu<http://www.youtube.com/user/queenstheatrehornchu>

 

Cecil Beaton’s Bright Young Things Competition

Use the time at home to create your own Beaton inspired portraits and enter the National Portrait Galleries photography competition. The deadline for submissions is Midday Monday 18 May 2020.

Find out more here: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/cecil-beaton-bright-young-things/exhibition?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LMMKTWhat'sOnApril2020&utm_content=version_A&promo=6098

*When you follow the link, please scroll down the page to find information about the competition. Please read all terms and conditions before taking part*

 

3Foot People Festival, at home activity pack…

Help bring a little bit of 3foot magic to your stay at home adventure. The team behind this festival have put together a free downloadable activity pack. Each activity represents one of the festival's fantastic zones, offering something to entertain all our little festival goers.

Link: https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/leisure-theatres-and-museums/festivals-and-special-events/3foot-people-festival/3foot-activity-pack/


‘Deafinitely’ Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe

Deafinitely Theatre created a new interpretation of Shakespeare's comedy, accessible to theatregoers of all backgrounds. This is the first time this has been attempted with a full Shakespeare play.

Link: https://www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/deafinitely-digital-loves-labours-lost?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=95a98d8088-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_25_2018_20_58_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_087289d63a-95a98d8088-303994261

 

Performance Live on BBC iPlayer

The BBC are showcasing a spectrum of some of the most exciting artists working in performance today. Please check the age rating of each performance before watching.

Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b094rfj6/performance-live

 

English National Ballet

The English National Ballet is inviting audiences to join them for Wednesday Watch Parties, featuring full-length recordings of their performances.

Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnglishNationalBallet/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBHT8lX8cJ6y2V1barAKmvyfOlOiSWYGvXP0iN0jMyIVoOo8wEGdXigH2sXEBnn-0WX48-SEFJJyhOH

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDpj62qcW0k

 

Royal Albert At Home

This sees artists sharing their work from their homes to yours. Browse their free streaming programme. There are many more acts still to be announced – all sessions will be added to their website.

Link: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/series/royal-albert-home/?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=1ad48e63d0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_25_2018_20_58_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_087289d63a-1ad48e63d0-303994261


Virtual Culture Programme 2020

From Monday 6 April, Waltham Forest will be running a varied, accessible and free programme for all our residents and friends across / outside of the borough to get involved with from home. They are working in partnership with William Morris Gallery to bring these events to you, and the programme is supported by Great Place and the #GreatPlaceScheme. 

Link: http://www.wfculture.co.uk/virtual?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term

 

Disney On Stage

Disney Theatrical Productions is offering free downloadable creative activities from The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Frozen and Aladdin. From costume making and designing your own set model to creative writing and behind the scenes videos.

Find out more: https://disneyonstage.co.uk/education/?sc_src=email_1340260&sc_lid=81396721&sc_uid=ghd6F9LWGD&sc_llid=266912&sc_eh=632ee2a3339ed97d1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=emarsys&utm_campaign=2020-04-26+08%3A00%3A00-Sunday+News+ind+260420-

 

David Walliams' The Midnight Gang musical

This is available to stream online for free by Chichester Festival Theatre. The venue's musical adaptation of David Walliams' The Midnight Gang will be available from 30 April for 30 days.

Link: https://www.cft.org.uk/

 

#OurHaveringHeroes

Havering Colleges have launched a fantastic opportunity for school pupils in Years 7 to 11. Students are being asked to showcase someone who inspires or has made a positive impact on them in a creative way. They could choose to draw a picture, take a photograph or perform a song. All entries will be showcased at The Havering Museum for visitors to view and will be uploaded to the Havering Colleges website. Entrants will also be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes, with the overall winner bagging a £100 voucher with another £100 cash going towards their school. The closing date for entries is Thursday 14th May 2020.

Email entries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. along with the entrant’s full name, year group and school.

 

Bedroom Superstar

Seetickets are passionate about bringing this nostalgia-inducing, boogie session back where, in the comfort of your own home, you can blast out the tunes, put your leg-warmers on and get on a sweat with these iconic music video dance routines. Please check the video content is suitable for those watching.

Link: https://blog.seetickets.com/2020/03/27/bedroom-superstar-music-video-dance-routines-you-must-try-at-home/

 

The Brookside Theatre, Romford

The team will continue to make a new show available on their YouTube Channel every Wednesday evening. You can follow them on social media via:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEemYaGEd_DFWnWAnxGlSbw?sub_confirmation=1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrooksideTheatre

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooksideth

Instagram: https://twitter.com/brooksideth

 

Hello Everyone,

We hope you were able to have a nice Easter at home with your families. 

As we head into another week of Self-Isolation, we have been working to collate a range of exercises that you can take part in from the comfort of your own home. We have teamed up with our friends in the Arts Department to share with you some activities from them as well.

Let’s get Creative

Let’s get Active

Let’s get #CreActiveAtHome

  1. Getting Active*

*Whilst we are advising you to remain active, please do so in line with current government guidelines around isolation and social distancing. As always, please ensure that anyone engaging in any physical activity is wearing appropriate clothing and have the necessary space at home to do the activities. Please take guidance from the instructor you are following and note that any activity being done is at your own risk.


Sport England - Join the Movement

Sport England recently launched #StayInWorkOut. They’ll be posting inspiration, tips, and more from people across England and want you to join in. This includes free exercise content and advice from organisations such as the NHS.          

Link: https://www.sportengland.org/stayinworkout/?utm_source=London+Sport+subscribers&utm_campaign=5384140cb8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_05_04_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f124d59b59-5384140cb8-244947761&mc_cid=5384140cb8&mc_eid=d4abc72d4a


British Cycling

British Cycling has launched a daily activity calendar to keep kids moving and help them to develop new skills, as millions across Britain adjust to life out of school.

Link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/go-ride/article/20200325-goride-news-We-re-launching-a-daily-activity-to-keep-kids-moving-during-school-shutdown-0

London Sport - Transfer your classes online 
Deliverers and instructors are under pressure as face-to-face sessions come to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak. London Sport recently spoke to Marie Page, a digital marketing expert and part-time yoga instructor, about how to shift to delivering online classes. You can too.

Link: https://news.londonsport.org/news/covid-19-number-stayinworkout-moving-your-activity-classes-online-398376?utm_source=London+Sport+subscribers&utm_campaign=5384140cb8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_05_04_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f124d59b59-5384140cb8-244947761&mc_cid=5384140cb8&mc_eid=d4abc72d4a


Havering Sports Collective

The team are posting regular challenges and useful resources via Twitter and their website. They also have their Havering Big Dance online which you can be a part of.

Link: https://haveringsportscollective.org/

Twitter: @HavSchoolSport


3D Leisure at Home

The team are hosting live exercise and workout classes for adults and children. Thankfully, if you miss the live time they add them all to their YouTube account so you can do them later.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmdJqfUWFraeAETOQNZdLYQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3dIeisureathome/


Our Partners

All of the following are partners whom we work with and are posting challenges and exercise routines for people to follow regularly online. Take a look at the corresponding links and find something that suits you.

Right Development Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/RDFsport/

Disability Sport Coach: https://www.facebook.com/DisabilitySportsCoach2013/

Above Parkour: https://www.facebook.com/Above-Parkour-269205153626561/

West Ham Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/WHUFoundation/

She Can Play: https://www.facebook.com/SheCanPlayUK/

Everyone Active: https://www.facebook.com/everyoneactive


Dance 4 Fitness

Online Dance Aerobics classes for those aged 18+, every Wednesday from Facebook  Live.

Search on Facebook: Dance 4 Fitness with Crazy Craigy

 

Walking for Health #RoamSweetHome

#RoamSweetHome aims to help people stay connected and active by roaming close to home and connecting with walking friends from afar. You can see what everyone is up to on the #RoamSweetHome campaign be following the link below

Link: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/roam-sweet-home?utm_source=Roam+Sweet+Home+members+launch&utm_campaign=8975260d38-roam-sweet-home&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cbbc28f516-8975260d38-50663604&mc_cid=8975260d38&mc_eid=b38d20cbc4&utm_source=Scheme+coordinators+Autumn+2017&utm_campaign=4a9f787f63-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_03_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd65075e71-4a9f787f63-422148127

 

  1. Getting Creative

 

Havering Arts At Home

Havering Council Arts Team are busy making videos for you follow whilst you are at home. Subscribe to the Havering Culture YouTube channel to be informed about our newest releases.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zan0tz8BD8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UXRisTAr4Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3cjNp5f5Pg


Primary Colours

This is an online art competition & exhibition for School Years 1 – 6. The entry deadline 27th April 2020. Please submit your entries by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and for more information please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Culture At Home

Havering Council Arts Team is sharing a daily ideas with you to try at home. It might be an activity that you can do or something that you can watch to help you relax. Please follow us on social media to receive this information on a daily basis.

Facebook: Havering Culture

Twitter: @HaveringCulture


The National Theatre

Enjoy a new full length play every week. The play is released Thursday and is available for streaming for the following week. Please check the age rating of each play before watching.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDq1XzCY0NIOYVJvEMQjqw


Andrew Lloyd Webber

ALW is releasing a different musical for our enjoyment each week, which can be viewed for 48 hours after release. Please check the age rating of each release before watching.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon


Sadler’s Wells - ‘Take Part’

A series of projects available to the wider community presenting online workshops and activities for audiences to dance along to in their own homes. These workshops have been specially created for families with younger children now unable to attend nursery or school.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuzlbdGtV_-bimq6JL5ArVit


The Natural History Museum

Dive into a virtual self-guided tour of the galleries, an interactive experience about Hope the blue whale and audio guides narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Link: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/virtual-museum.html


Tate Kids

Be inspired and create with Tate Kids. You could choose from many activities such as making an amazing messy painting, collaging a Matisse snail, making your own string den, playing a game or quiz, and taking a look at the online Tate kid’s gallery.
Link: https://www.tate.org.uk/kids


Home Learning with the Royal Shakespeare Company

Whether you are a parent or carer looking for inspiration or a student wanting to get creative, the RSC have lots of resources and ideas you can use.
Link: https://www.rsc.org.uk/education/about-rsc-education/home-learning-with-the-rsc


Cirque du Soleil

Come and witness their new CirqueConnect hour-long special. Enjoy a front-row seat to awe-inspiring moments of some of their iconic shows. You can then go behind the scenes to learn more.
Link: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect


Artist Activity Packs

As recommended by the BBC, Firstsite’s artist-created activity packs feature contributions from UK artists like Antony Gormley, Gillian Wearing, Idris Khan, Jeremy Deller, Mark Wallinger and more. Please check that each activity is suitable for the age conducting it before proceeding.
Link: https://firstsite.uk/art-is-where-the-home-is/


The Royal Ballet

In collaboration with The Royal Ballet School, see them perform Matthew Hart's Peter and the Wolf, choreographed to Prokofiev's charming music. Broadcast free online as part of the Royal Opera House's #OurHouseToYourHouse series. Designed for ages 11-16.
Link: https://www.roh.org.uk/streaming/peter-and-the-wolf


Silver Swans Ballet Classes

The Royal Academy of Dance is bringing ballet to you. Join RAD teacher Sarah Platt on Wednesdays as she brings her motivational and free virtual ballet classes directly to you at home - even if the kitchen counter is your makeshift barre. This programme is designed to get the older generation moving to music at home.
Find out more about #RADathome via this link: https://bit.ly/2vYLqD3


The British Museum

You are invited to discover the British Museum; a unique resource to explore the history of humankind, its past and its present, and to think about a better future. You could visit the online collection, the galleries, read their news and even listen to their podcasts.

Link: https://www.britishmuseum.org/closure#stay-connected


Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Watch ‘#MercuryPanto Cinderella’ via YouTube and ‘Story Time with Dale’ on their Facebook page on Tuesday afternoons at 3.30pm (Cinderella will remain available for you to watch until Sunday 19 April. Please check the content is suitable for those watching)

Cinderella: https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/cinderella-online/
Story Time with Dale: www.facebook.com/MercuryTheatre/


National Portrait Gallery

The Gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. Search online over 215,000 works, 150,000 of which are illustrated from the 16th Century to the present day.
Link: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LMMKTWhat%27sOnApril2020&utm_content=version_A&promo=6098


Matilda the Musical

Calling all budding playwrights, lyricists, or composers. Would you like to learn how to create a character like Matilda? Alternatively, perhaps learn how to create music and lyrics? Well this website could help you do just that.

Website: http://uk.matildathemusical.com/schools/matilda-school-resources/


Havering Mind

The #WeAreNotAlone online campaign has launched. Havering Mind are asking people to share a few inspirational words of advice and support with one another. By doing this we can help everyone that views them feel more together and less isolated.

  • Create your own short video and add it onto the post on our Facebook page. Videos should ideally be simple, on point and be no longer than 4 minutes.
  • Alternatively you can take a picture of yourself holding up a #WeAreNotAlone sign and post that
  • Add the #WeAreNotAlone frame to your Facebook profile picture
  • Share the campaign across your networks to encourage others to get involved

You can view the video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haveringmindcharity/


Please Share
Please share images of your creations and any reviews of the shows that you watch from the above list via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We want to hear about your thoughts, experiences, exercises, and creations on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use the hashtag #CreActiveAtHome so we can see what you’ve been up to.


Questions? Email us!

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Hello Everyone,

We hope that you are all doing well and managing to keep your spirits high during these unprecedented and uncertain times.

As we near the end of our second official week of Lockdown Mode, we wanted to let you know of a few organisations who are still operating and offering advice and/or special services – should you need it.

Please do give us a call if you have any questions, otherwise all contact information is within the post below.

Take care,
Havering Active

 

Cancer Awareness
For anyone in need of advice who is currently undergoing treatment please contact your clinical nurse specialist or Alix Holmes, Macmillan Cancer Information Manager on 01708 435174

 

Carers (Havering Carers’ Hub)
Telephone support, information, advice and guidance for carers on 01708 961 111 (office hours)
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W: www.haveringcarershub.org.uk

 

Disability
Havering Association for the Disabled (HAD)
Telephone support only on 01708 476554 (office hours)
Or by text on 07599 998103 (out of hours)

 

Families/Children
Harold Hill Foodbank:
https://haroldhill.foodbank.org.uk/
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Rainham Foodbank:
www.rainham.foodbank.org.uk
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Romford and Collier Row Foodbank:
http://collierrowromford.foodbank.org.uk
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Health Services
For the latest local Public Health information: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20073/public_health
NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/…/nhs…/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-111/

 

Healthy Eating
NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
One You: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/eat-better/

 

Information and Advice
Havering news, advice and service changes related to Coronavirus: https://www.havering.gov.uk/covid19
Coronavirus helpline 0800 368 5201 open 8.30am – 6pm on weekdays (11am – 4pm on weekends)

Peabody: Are providing a reduced telephone support service offering help and advice on benefits, housing, rent arrears, drug and alcohol services, finances and budgeting.
T: 01708 776770
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Mental Health
For government guidance: https://www.gov.uk/…/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-…

 

Mental Health Organisations
Every Mind Matters: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Good Thinking: https://www.good-thinking.uk/
Havering MIND: Telephone support available on 01708 457040 or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Havering Talking Therapies: https://www.talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk/havering
Papyrus: Crisis support for young people https://papyrus-uk.org/
For young people under 35 who are feeling suicidal Call: 0800 068 41 41 or text: 07786 209697 (10am-10pm Mon-Fri)
The Samaritans: Free 24 hour support. E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Miscellaneous
Havering Volunteer Centre: If you wish to provide support during the current pandemic
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Older Persons
For anyone over the age of 70 the advice is to self-isolate. Help and support for anyone self-isolating can be found at Havering Volunteer Centre and on Havering Covid 19 Mutual Aid Facebook group.

 

Hello Everyone!

We know that life is quite challenging right now and that uncertainty levels are high.

Although our sport programmes and events are currently on hiatus, we still wanted to ensure we are doing our part to help you feel uplifted and to encourage you continue to be active during times of self-isolation and solitude.

As it is very important to remain healthy (both mentally and physically), we have complied a list of the various ways in which you can still take part in some form of exercise from the comfort of your home.

Whilst we are advising you to remain active, please do so in line with current government guidelines around isolation and social distancing. As always, please ensure that before engaging in any physical activity you are wearing appropriate clothing and have the necessary space at home to do the activities. Please take guidance from the instructor you are following and note that any activity being done is at your own risk.

Do also bear in mind that keeping fit also could mean doing activities as simple as more time in the garden, taking a brisk walk around the house or even going up and down the stairs a few extra times a day.

 

Here is our list of current activities:

 

Donna Negus – Yoga

Donna has been posting videos of Yoga sequences online for a few days now. They are about 30mins (max), accessible to all ages and abilities and have a focus calmness.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCathl7RLNqz4XUoe37nHD-A

Or via her website: www.donnanegusyoga.co.uk

 

Angela Gill – Pilates

Angela is livestreaming Pilates sessions 3 days a week and is extending the offer to anyone who is interested.

Days/Times: Monday’s at 6.45pm, Friday’s at 9.15am and Saturday’s at 9am.

Participants need to add her on Facebook to join in: Angela Gill Pilates (@aerobicange)

 

Sport for Confidence

The team will be posting regular videos to help people stay active at home. See their latest video here: https://twitter.com/sportforconf/status/1239901461905055749?s=20

Furthermore, if anyone would like support on completing ‘weekly wellbeing checks’ or with setting a routine to support physical and mental wellbeing then they are happy to provide support over the phone or via email.

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Joe Wicks - P.E For Kids

Starting Monday 23rd March, Joe Wicks (a.k.a The Body Coach) is going to be hosting a free workout aimed at kids live on his YouTube channel. Workouts will be fun and suitable for all ages.

Link: to https://healthedacademy.com/pe-with-joe-1254.html

 

Sunshine Support

For individuals with S.E.N.D please like Sunshine Support on Facebook – they have some great online advice and guidance.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have developed this very useful guide for supporting Children with Learning Disabilities or ASD through COVID-19 isolation.

Download this as a PDF here: https://www.sunshine-support.org/covid-19-downloads

Sunshine are there to help and have a dedicated team ready to answer any questions you may have.

Contact the team here: https://www.sunshine-support.org/covid-19

 

NetFlex

A Netflix-inspired website with quick daily workouts that has something suitable for everyone. Scroll the videos until you land on something that interests you and your exercise needs.

Link: https://sharelearnteach.com/wp-content/uploads/youzer/Netflex-Board-at-home-PE-board-1.pdf

 

Everyone Active

Please like and follow our partners over at Everyone Active. They will be positive daily online sessions to work out from home.  

Search: Facebook.com/Everyoneactive

 

Havering Active

We as a team will be posting regular health messages, exercise tips (as seen above) and general positivity online from our social media and website pages to help keep the spirits high. You can follow us elsewhere on:

Twitter.com/haveringactive

Facebook.com/haveringactive

We will also be running weekly competitions to keep people active during this period so keep an eye out on Facebook later today for the first challenge and rules.

 

Havering Active Challenge 1 (Monday 23 March – Friday 27 March)

1 - Number of consecutive catches of an object in a socially distanced group.
(Minimum 2 people – no maximum and please wash your hands thoroughly afterwards)

2 - Number of toilet roll kick ups – how many times you can keep a toilet roll up using anything other than your hands.

Twitter video can be found here: https://twitter.com/HaveringAct…/status/1242123586959220737…

To enter please comment under the post before 12pm on Friday 27th March with the following:

The total number of your best score for either or both challenges. Please feel free to share a video or selfie of you practicing and tag us so we can see you enjoying the challenge. Once we have a winner we will ask them to verify their score by sending us their video (if not already shared). Once verified, we can keep your details on file and get you a prize when we are all back to business as usual. Please note we will not share any videos on our page unless we have consent to do so when submitting.

Winners will be announced each Monday.

 

If anyone has any questions or queries around being physically active then do let us know and we will endeavour to help or guide you in the right direction.

- Your Sports Development Team

 

Our Indoor Rowing Club has a new addition! We just received a Concept 2 rowing machine thanks to a recent successful funding bid.

Looking forward to testing it out at our next session, Thursday 5th March, 4 - 5pm at Gaynes School (see flyer below)

To register for this FREE club, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Indoor Rowing 2020

Concept2 Model D Featured