There will be no changes to bin collection dates over the festive holidays this year, so please continue to put your bin out on your usual day.
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I heard there was a fire over Mayesbrook Park this evening. I did smell smoke couldn't tell where it was coming from.
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OW 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.
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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. -
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Tomorrow in Barking (Edited)
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 -
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Local makers market coming to Barking Riverside this Christmas
A Christmas market showcasing products from local makers is coming to Barking Riverside next month.
The inaugural Barking Made Winter Market, planned for December 4 and 5, will include food stalls, home-made goods and entertainment. -
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)
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Just thought I'd let you know on the 14th August 2021 the British army are having a free families day at Barking Rugby club.. With lots vehicles and Military kit and equipment.. Army working dogs stand and much much more..
We are also running a community level 10s rugby and five a-side football tournament if you wish to take part in this let me know via Email: Luke.seeley589@mod.gov.uk.
Also if you're a local business and would like a free stand to promote your company drop me an email -
Angry parents have slammed a library service in London after a monkey costume with a fake penis was used to promote a children's summer reading challenge at the weekend.
An actor in a multi-coloured outfit, with genitalia and nipples, was brought out, as part of an event to encourage children to look at more books over the holidays.
The library, which is run as an arm of Redbridge Council called Vision, first responded to comments online about the penis with "if you have got it, flaunt it". -
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This weekend, something amazing is coming to Old Dagenham Park...
Event by Creative Barking & Dagenham and Imagineer Productions
Old Dagenham Park
Tickets
www.imagine-bridge.co.uk/barking_dagenham_2021.aspx
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
A bridge appears in Old Dagenham Park and becomes the setting for an exhilarating live performance. Gravity-defying circus acrobatics, dance, comedy, theatre and live music, inspired by local people’s stories, create a thrilling and moving montage of the courage, compassion and humour needed to bridge a divide.
Performances take place on Friday 9 & Saturday 10 July, 8.45pm to 10.00pm
FREE but booking essential:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bridge-tickets-158974357583
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PLUS visit the bridge by day and enjoy a series of FREE events and experiences created in collaboration with Barking and Dagenham communities.
Thursday 8, Friday 9 & Saturday 10 July.
Find out more: https://www.imagine-bridge.co.uk/barking_dagenham_2021.aspx
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Bridge is presented by Imagineer Productions and Creative Barking and Dagenham.
See full details about access and Covid safety precautions here: https://www.creativebd.org.uk/covid19 -
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Looking for a gardener to dig out a clump of Bamboo about 3ft round, already cut down.
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Ridiculous organisation by the NHS (Edited)
There is a really stupid scenario going on locally for people having surgery at Queens hospital.
They have to go to Goodmayes hospital for their pre op. tests, then the same day go to King George hospital for a Covid test - literally 5 mins walk away, but the covid test at King George is drive through only and they must stay in the car and then be driven straight home to isolate.
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Mini tornado or lightning strike or something in Barking, walls knocked down and trees uprooted.
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Missed bins - ridiculous rules (Edited)
In this borough if you have a missed bin collection you can only report it on line between 10pm that day and 6am the next day.
How stupid is that.This discussion is now closed.
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One of the police's biggest raids on New Year's Eve was at an unlicensed music event on Alfreds Way in Barking.
Multiple police units descended on the area after reports of 70 to 100 people in attendance.
Sound equipment was seized along with "1,000 bottles of alcohol".
The police said they are reviewing CCTV and working to locate organisers and have asked anyone with information to contact them.
Barking and Dagenham police had a very busy evening with officers also attending a house part on East Street
Barking and Dagenham MPS wrote on Twitter: "Officers attended East Street, Barking to reports of House Party, Covid Breach & anti-social behaviour. Resulted in issuing of 6 x Fines to individuals found to be in breach at location." -
The largest in Europe’: 29,000 trees planted in Dagenham at Forest of Thanks for Covid-19 keyworkers
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Whatever happened to Ernie ?
He is on my friends list, didn't appear to belong to any groups and hasn't commented on anything for a year.
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The council sub contractors are down my banjo today supposedly marking yellow lines and parking bays. 2 cars have not moved so there are gaps in the yellow lines and now they have gone - no bays marked out and cars coming back and parking up.
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https://skwawkbox.org/2019/10/10/breaking-absolute-mayhem-at-barking-agm-member-threatens-to-call-police-on-hodge/
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The autumn equinox occurs at 07:50 tomorrow 23rd September. Astronomical events are to be wondered at. So interesting.
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I’ve sent two questions of the same ilk to Scooploop Administrators now with absolutely no acknowledgement thus far. Does anyone else have problems contacting them?
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Defected London FSTVL Saturday 14th September
I had been forewarned of the above event about a week ago. It’s in Central Park Dagenham and runs from 11am until 11pm. There’s going to be 4 music stages and apparently the decibel levels are going to be monitored. I live near the West Ham Training ground on the opposite side, so I envisage a day of loud “House music”. I’m not looking forward to it one bit.
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Anyone know what this creeping weed is coming through my cousin fence. And the best way to get rid of it.
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Hello everybody. I’m back after an absence of 5 months. I was extremely ill but am now recovering albeit slowly. I’d just like to pass on my gratitude to all the well wishers on here for their messages of support who I received thanks to Dave. I’m blessed to have such a good and helpful friend. Thank you to you all.
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Sorry Boots i couldn't find your post.
Its now coming up to Autumn, just wondered did anyone see any of these painted lady butterfly, that were swarming to England, from across the channel. I didn't, just wondered if anyone else did. Have had 2 wasps this year so far, so not a lot of those about either. -
This programme is now taking almost 4 hours to do a full scan - it used to be 45/50 minutes
Why has it slowed down so much and how can i speed it up ? -
In the group 'name the .... i have not received 3 notifications today, just had 1
