Havering Friends of the Earth

Our Local Group

Re-launched in 2010, we're based in the London Borough of Havering, some 20km to the east of the City, and bordering the county of Essex. Over half of Havering is "Green Belt" land, and we're determined to protect the whole area from overdevelopment, and from pollution of the rivers, the ground and the air we breathe.

We hold friendly, informal meetings; run stalls at events; talk with influential people, and often feature in the press and media. Why not come along and share your ideas to help the planet?

• We want lower vehicle emissions near houses and schools; better public transport, walking and cycling routes; fewer aircraft flights, and more trees to absorb CO2 and other pollutants.
• We campaign against pesticides that kill indiscriminately and persist in the environment. We've produced a leaflet about flowers to grow in spring, summer and autumn to attract bees and other pollinators.
• We strive to protect Havering's open spaces, woods and farmland from inappropriate building and development. And we want land where toxic waste is buried to be cleaned up.
• Recycling is good, but we think the rest of the Five Rs should come first: Reduce and Refuse excess packaging – especially plastics, and Repair and Reuse whatever you can!

Our Monthly Meetings

Circumstances permitting, we aim to meet on the last Tuesday of each month (except August and December) at 7.30pm, at Fairkytes, 51 Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1AX. We ask for an annual subscription from members to cover our costs, but newcomers are welcome to attend one or two free meetings before deciding whether to join the group. Please check our home page for scheduled times and venues.

How to get to Fairkytes

By bus: From the "Billet Lane" stops in Hornchurch High Street (165, 193, 248, 372), walk up Billet Lane; Fairkytes is on the left. From the "Queens Theatre" stops in North Street (165, 256, 370), take the footpath by the theatre, to Billet Lane. From the "Hornchurch Town Centre" stops (165, 193, 248, 252, 256, 370, 372), walk up North Street then take the footpath by the theatre, to Billet Lane.

By train: Trains to Emerson Park depart from Upminster at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour, or from Romford at 11 and 41 minutes past the hour. At the road, turn left, cross the bridge and take the right fork (Billet Lane); Fairkytes is on the right. If you plan to return the same way, check the last train times!