December Brings

Before we start on December’s forward look there is an announcement – Books on Wheels. This is a voluntary service and an example of the Big Society. Volunteers will bring books, tapes etc to match the interests of the housebound or those with mobility difficulties. Click for details.

This year December starts the day before on 30th November when Max Reid hosts a meeting on Public Transport for All – a new local group. Details.

On December 1st there are some interesting looking speakers on environment issues just over the border in Buckhurst Hill and the same people are having a showing of the film End of Suburbia on Monday 6th. Click for 1st or click for 6th.

In between on Sunday 5th there is a rather interesting event at Valentines Mansion – Old Toys, the sort that children played with in long past times. Just in time for Christmas. Details.

Area 4 committee sits on Wednesday 8th. Agenda will appear here.

On Thursday 9th there is the King George Hospital campaign meeting over at Broadmead Baptist church in Chigwell Road. Details.

Getting into the swing of Christmas the Mayor of London invites you to a Christmas Carol Service on Monday 13th. Details.

And for the Pagans there is the Hainault Forest Winter Solstice Walk which is not on the solstice but on Wednesday 15th. Details.

So, with Christmas fast approaching it’s time for our usual annual message.

The committee of Barkingside 21 wish all our readers a safe and enjoyable Christmas followed by a Happy New Year. Please be extra careful on the roads, you may have left the car keys at home while attending the office party, but others may not.

And a reminder of the 6 advice sheets from yesteryear given out by the Barkingside Crime Prevention Office.

Be Safe, not sorry this Christmas
Bogus Callers
Cash Point Security
Internet Crime
Steer Clear of Car Crime
Street Wise