Fortunately, there is still a bank that believes in providing good basic banking services to customers.
It is not possible to advertise its name in this letter, but it shares the same name as a free daily newspaper
Rheumatology clinic moved
A Gidea Park resident and rheumatology patient, writes:
I have been under Queen’s Hospital (QH) rheumatology for 10-plus years diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and treated with a medicine call Banapali.
This is a specialist medicine, a drug which can only be prescribed by my consultant. I have been at QH rheumatology department throughout the entire period of my treatment.
The deer in Dagnam Park Reserve.
- Credit: Jan Sargent
We will fight to protect land for deer
A Romford resident, full name and address supplied, writes:
Oh deer! Once again, Havering takes the surgeon’s knife to Harold Hill.
It seems enough is NOT enough when it comes to the removal of much loved and used green space which has been a blessing to so many over the last year. It seems bursting-at-the-seams doctors’ surgeries are, in fact, not bursting at the seams and it seems, the deer population has a low cash value.
That value is packaged up as a very important parcel of land off Priory Road and a pivotal crossing point for the many wild stags and does who use it to access from the Manor to the fields around Harold Hill, driving a diversity of wildlife that is enjoyed by all residents and visitors.
Don Adams died on January 3. His funeral service is today (February 5).
- Credit: Archant
Funeral of barber Don Adams
David Adams, Barking, writes:
About six years ago, you wrote an article about my father Don Adams, who retired after 56 years in his North Street, Romford, barber’s shop.
Sadly, Dad passed away on January 3, another victim of Covid-19. He was 85.
I would like to take this opportunity to let his former customers and friends know, that the funeral will be held at Chelmsford Crematorium at 1.30pm on Friday, February 5.
Due to current restrictions, we are only allowed 20 people in the chapel. There is access to live streaming of the service (obitus.com, username: Diwa8275, password: 898123)
Ray Emery says some joggers in Raphael Park are not observing social distancing
- Credit: Ken Mears
Joggers ignoring social distancing
Is it safe to mix walkers and joggers together in Raphael Park?
I walk with my wife there and the footpaths are quite narrow, social distancing is possible.
However the joggers do not think social distancing is applicable to them and rush past almost brushing shoulders and exhaling huge plumes of breath over everybody.
They do not obey the 1 metre + rule and are becoming something of a menace to the other park users who for the most part are obeying the rules for public safety.
Romford Market after it reopened following the first lockdown.
- Credit: Ken Mears
Thank you to staff of renal unit and market traders
Mrs Mary Bryan, Havering Road, Romford, writes:
This Christmas has been different but it has made us all more aware to support the hungry, the homeless, those alone and those in need.
It has been different but, nevertheless, many people have worked hard to keep things as normal as possible.
I would especially like to thank all the staff at the renal unit at King George Hospital, Goodmayes. My husband needs to attend three times a week and we are so grateful for the care and dedication of the drivers and all the doctors and nurses at the unit.