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.

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.

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,

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)

Booster jabs for 40+ available (must be 6 months after 2nd dose)

https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/barking-mad-about-christmas-2021

Hello you lovely lot - have just been appointed joint moderator on this and other local loops.

I'm learning as I go so you are welcome to make any suggestions to help.

Hardly used. Hoover Cylinder Cyclone. Very powerful suitable for pets. In perfect condition. Cost £150. Will sell £50 only. Buyer collects. Call 02085925509.

Can anyone recommend a reliable & reasonable person to fix a broken post & fence panel please. Thanks very much.

Could anyone please recommend an odd job man in the Dagenham area who could clean my conservatory roof.
Please email me : evelynkarstadt@hotmail.co.uk.
With many thanks.

Everyone beware. I had my handbag stolen in Lidl longbridge rd. they made full use of my credit card before I could cancel it , also my mobile phone. I am 92 yrs old & the shock has completely unnerved me.

Is it possible to replace the HDMI ports (3) on a TV. Here's the story (in brief) Thunderstorm, lightening strikes Virgin cable in the street, power surge fries my HDMI ports on my Tivo box, (and incidentally two of my neighbours boxes as well) my Blu-ray disc player and my Samsung TV. Virgin replaced the Tivo box, I replaced the Blue-ray player, and brought a spare tv back from my caravan. All back to normal now, except I have a 32" Samsung TV which can only work with a digital aerial for Freeview tv. It cant be connected to any peripherals such as virgin, blue ray, x-box etc because the three HDMI ports are no good. This is a beautiful TV, HD quality picture, full black piano finish with swivel base. I cant just junk it. Any ideas ?

I have a Xerox 4800 Flatbed Scanner and an HP Deskjet F4100 All-in-one Printer/Scanner/Copier which I don't need anymore both are in fine working order and I have the leads, installation CDs and Quick start instructions for both. If anyone is interested a small donation for charity will secure the item. I'd like to see them gone by the end of the week.

My gardener has let me down. My garden is landscaped and he usually comes once a year and cuts everything back. Usually takes him 2-3 hours. This year he agreed to paint the decking too but he hasn't got back to me. Anyone interested in quoting for this work.

Can anyone recommend an osteopath in the area

Just had my Desktop serviced by Bunty. I would highly recommend him. A very nice man, polite and personable and did a really good job at a reasonable price. He also solved the problem I had with my iPod classic. I can now listen to my late mother's music again, nostalgia at it's best.

Thank you Bunty

Hi , I have just joined scooploop on recommendation.looking foreword to hearing from you.

Thank you to everyone who came to my coffee morning on Wednesday, so far we have raised £131. For those who would have liked to attend but were unable, you can still contribute if you wish by making a donation by Text using my unique code. Text MUG CXG4 to 70550. We all had a lovely time, the sun was shining and we were able to sit in the garden and enjoy what may be the last of the summer, the company was good, and the donations generous what more could we ask for. I am holding raffle prizes for James UK and Irene. (missed you both at Breakfast Club on Thursday) James also won the Find the Golden Coffee Bean competition. I haven't yet had time to analyse the quiz results, watch this space for a further announcement.

Hi folks, just joined today, is Joy N on here ? No result when I search. Found Lesley D and Lynne T and a couple of other names that I think I know, but info sketchy, so not sure.

Anglian fitted my new front door 10 year guarantee.

Lock changed after burglary by Griff independent locksmith from Streetlife.

Yesterday I couldn't get in. The key turned ok pushed handle down ok but key wouldn't turn to release the door. I thought oh no my mat has jammed under the door. Got in thru the back but the mat was a good 3" away from the door so that wasn't the problem. I don't know if the problem is with the door lock or the door lever mechanism. I've had this problem before fro the inside but never from the outside.

Do I call Anglian so they can check all the aspects of the door. Does having a new look fitted invalidate the warranty ?

Or do I call Griff to check the lock ?

Alternatively do I call Homeserve, with whom I have a home emergency policy ?

What would anyone advise ?