Havering Volunteer Centre

SINDERS - THE ADULT PANTO
2022-06-29 20:00 - 2022-07-02 22:00 (Europe/London) | BROOKSIDE THEATRE, 21A EASTERN ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 3NH
Fabulous, fun and flithy, the Brookside Theatre proudly present SINDERS. Will true love prevail in our naughty little fairy-tale?
Sinders lives with her two stepsisters who force her to do all manner of chores. With her best friend Buttons by her side, she dreams of a happy ever after. Prince Charming is desperate to meet the girl of his dreams so holds a ball inviting every girl in the land. With the help of Fairy Hanny, will all of Cinderella’s dreams true? Will Prince Charming get down on one knee, or will Buttons get there first?! With fantastic music, fabulous costumes and more innuendo than you ever thought possible… this promises to be one of the biggest balls in town! Don’t miss this outrageously naughty twist on the classic ‘rags to riches’ tale, for adult boys and girls only.
Running Time 2hrs
Age restrictions 18+
Additional Info Strictly 18+ due to strong language and adult orientated comedy. Not suitable for the easily offended!
PLEASE NOTE There will be no booking fee for this event and wheelchair spaces are not currently available. Children under 6 and babes in arms are not permitted into the auditorium under any circumstances.

Harold Hill Knit & Natter
2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Harold Hill Library, 19a Farnham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8HR
Harold Hill Library – Knit and Natter
Harold Hill Knit and Natter meet every Thursday from 10am to 12 noon at Hill Library in Farnham Road. Bring your knitting, crochet or other crafts and join the chat. Everyone welcome from beginners to those with experience.
Starts:10:00 Thu, 24 March, 2022
Ends:12:00 Thu, 29 September, 2022
Harold Hill Library 8ED, , 19a Farnham Rd, Romford , Harold Hill, RM3 8HR

New Dimensions Choir - Summer Concerts
2022-07-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Harold Wood Methodist Church, The Drive, Harold Wood, RM3 0DU

New Dimensions Choir - Summer Concert
2022-07-03 19:30 - 22:00 | All Saints Church, Ardleigh Green Road, RM11 2LU

Happy Circus at Benhurst Primary School
2022-07-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Benhurst Primary School, Benhurst Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4QS

Explorer with Q&A
2022-07-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Vue Cinema Romford, The Brewery, Romford
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is credited as being the World’s Greatest Living Explorer. Among his extraordinary achievements he was the first to circumnavigate the world from pole to pole

Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE – is credited as being the world’s greatest living explorer. Among his extraordinary achievements he has circumnavigated the surface of the globe from pole to pole, crossed the Antarctic on foot, broken countless world records and discovered a lost city in Arabia. He cut off his own frostbitten fingers with a saw after a trip to reach the North Pole unaided, and he was pipped to the post by Roger Moore when auditioning to play James Bond. At 60, he ran seven marathons, on seven consecutive days, on seven continents…after a double heart bypass and went on to climb Mount Everest and the North Face of the Eiger. But who is the man who prefers to be known as just ‘Ran’?
With exclusive access to Ran and his incredible film archive built up over decades of expeditions, EXPLORER tells the definitive story of a unique life of adventure but it goes beyond a simple retrospective, delving deeper into the audacious and eccentric dreams of one man to explore the complex motivations behind them. This is the story of a man who was bullied at school and thrown out of the SAS, still striving to live up to the reputation of a father he never knew. Alongside him on many of his exploits – and many would say his driving force and inspiration – was his wife Ginny. The film reveals an extraordinary love story borne out of their childhood friendship and the deep loss that Ran suffered as a result of her death from cancer in 2004.
As the film peels back the layers of Ran’s life, with contributions from life-long friends and colleagues, a different figure emerges. A sometimes stubborn and solitary figure Ran is also an inspirational leader and friend for whom many would go just that little bit further to please. EXPLORER is a revealing and tender portrait of the man behind the myth.

Legally Blonde - The Musical Blonde
2022-07-14 19:30 - 2022-07-16 23:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Havering Music Makers presents Legally Blond.
Omigod, you guys, don’t miss your chance to see this hit musical, based on the popular 2001 film. Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of fashionable sorority queen, Elle Woods, whose perfect life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her and heads to Harvard Law School. With a lot of determination and a couple of new friends, Elle tackles stereotypes, uncovers scandals, and proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Packed with memorable songs, it’s so much fun, it should be illegal!

FAMILY FUN DAY - UPMINSTER PARK
2022-07-16 11:00 - 18:00

HAVERING MIND'S - ESSEX TRIBUTE FEST
2022-07-16 14:00 - 22:00
Local mental health charity Havering Mind is excited to present:
The ESSEX TRIBUTE FEST 2022!
(Formerly Havering Tribute Fest at Damyns Hall Aerodrome)
THIS EVENT IS HELD BY LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY HAVERING MIND AND ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE!
An open air concert featuring live tributes to:
ABBA
MICHAEL JACKSON
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
ADELE
WHITNEY HOUSTON
LITTLE MIX
KYLIE MINOGUE
Adults £20, under 18s FREE!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
Tickets are now on sale!

COVID IMPLEMENTATIONS
Whilst national restrictions have been lifted we will still be implementing extra cleaning and hygiene procedures to ensure the safety of our guests and staff.
All money raised goes towards local mental health charity Havering Mind to help support their services to local people who are experiencing problems with their wellbeing.
Gates open at 2pm.
LIVE Music starts at 3pm.
Bar shuts at 10:30pm.
Disco Tent!
Childrens rides
Bar
Food vendors
Please note:
-The Essex Family Fest is a SEPARATE event which takes place at the same site the day after (Sunday 17th July tickets for this can be purchased separately.
-No alcohol is to be brought into the event. This will be strictly enforced by onsite security. There will be a bar onsite serving a range of alcoholic drinks and refreshments at very reasonable prices.
-All money raised on the bar will go to Havering Mind.
-There is no dedicated carpark for this event. There is a public carpark in the park next to the event site but this will get full early. We highly recommend to get public transport to the event as there are great links close by.
Picnics allowed.
There will be onsite caterers.
For more information please contact Ciaran:
ciaran.white@haveringmind.org.uk

Havering Mind's Family Fest
2022-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, RM11 1JR
We are very thrilled to see the launch of the ESSEX FAMILY FEST at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch.
(formerly Wings & Wheels Family Festival at Damyns Hall Aerodrome)
THIS EVENT IS HELD BY LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY HAVERING MIND AND ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE!

Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, RM11 1JR
Find out more: www.facebook.com

NT Live: Prima Facie
2022-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Vue Cinema Romford, The Brewery, Romford
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live from the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

1613: Murder & Scandal at the Tower - A talk by Dr. Ian Browne
2022-07-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Havering Museum, High Street, RM1 1HR
1613: Murder & Scandal at the Tower
Dr Ian Browne will delve into the intriguing story of the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury at the Tower of London and the subsequent scandal and fallout which damaged the reputation of James I and his court.
Admission £5.00 (Inc. Light refreshments)
ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL

OVER 50'S MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE WORKOUT
2022-08-03 08:00 - 2022-10-19 17:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Over 50’s Musical Theatre Workout classes
Instruction from a fully qualified dance teacher.
A comprehensive,
full-body workout.
Exercise along to a soundtrack that includes all of your favourite show tunes such as Hairspray, Grease, A Chorus Line, The Greatest Showman and more.
You’ll be so busy singing-a-long, you’ll forget that you are
working out!
Lessons take place in our purpose-built and well ventilated new Learning Space.
Make new friends and have fun.
Book in advance either through the website link below or by calling the Box Office on 01708 443333.
Places are limited so book soon!

Hidden Nature - Power Carving!
2022-08-05 10:00 - 15:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Watch Power-Carving Artist Matt Darge sculpt an animal live!
Calling all sculpture lovers!
Watch artist Matt Darge carve a ‘hidden animal’ local to Havering out of a piece of wood. This captivating process is appealing for all ages to watch!
Obviously this activity is not participatory as it is a super intense (and dangerous) skill – but we welcome you to pop by to watch the process and guess which animal he is carving!
All children MUST be accompanied by adults. Tickets are not essential to watch on the day, however ticket holders will be prioritised if the area becomes crowded and the organisers need to limit the numbers watching.
Once the sculpture is carved, it will find a new home in a local park in Havering. Find out more on the day from the Havering Changing Team.

BREAKFAST CLUB - GEMSTONES WITH BUTTERFLY NUR
2022-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Sherifa from Butterfly Nur will talk about all things crystal as this month’s guest speaker. You will learn about the meaning behind certain gemstones; and what healing powers they may offer.
The Breakfast Club is free for anyone to join

MEET YOUR ST EDWARD'S WARD COUNCILLORS
2022-08-13 11:00 - 13:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
If you live in the St Edwards Ward district, then pop into the Mercury on Saturday the 13th of August, where you will have the opportunity to meet the conservative councillors David Taylor, Nisha Patel, and, Joshua Chapman. This is the perfect opportunity to bring up any issues you may have, ask any questions about the local area, or their policies.
They will be hosting their advice surgery from 11am until 1pm at the Helpdesk on Level two.

COLLIER ROW MARKET
2022-08-13 11:00 - 16:00 | NORTH ROMFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, 32 CLOCKHOUSE LANE, COLLIER ROW, ESSEX, RM5 3QJ

FAMILY PICNIC - LANGTONS GARDENS
2022-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Langtons Gardens, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XJ

SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY
2022-08-14 13:00 - 17:00 | COTTONS PARK, LONDON ROAD, RM7

BREAKFAST CLUB - QUIZ WITH KAREN
2022-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Challenge yourself and join quiz mistress Karen, who will host a general knowledge quiz at Caffe Della Continental

BAD FORM BY EMMA WHITE
2022-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Two schools in Essex set apart by one fence: Bad Form explores the relationships between year 10 students and teachers over the course of one academic year. Private vs State – Can their relationships survive the class divide?Written and directed by Emma White, Bad form is a melting pot of her own secondary school years and her 15 year teaching career.
Warning: contains adult themes and language.
Cast List:
Kirsten Moore
Victoria Heath
Yasmin Prendergast
Alex Tonkiss

COMEDY CLUB
2022-08-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
The biggest stars of stand up played here on their way to stratospheric fame.
See the stars of tomorrow, right here on your doorstep!
Acts contain strong language. Off the Kerb Productions (talent agency company)reserves the right to alter line-ups.
TO BOOK
Tickets are on pre-sale to our Queen’s Angels from Fri 10 Jun | 12 noon, until Mon 13 Jun | 12 noon.
Priority booking
Queen’s Angels receive priority booking to all of our shows.
If you are already a Queen’s Angel, be sure to log-in to your account before trying to select your tickets.
To become a Queen’s Angel and receive priority booking click here. Add the membership to your basket, before you select your show tickets.
General sale
All remaining tickets will go on general sale from 12 noon on Mon 13 Jun.

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE – THE DIRECTOR’S EDITION
2022-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Vue Cinema Romford, The Brewery, Romford
For the first time on the big-screen, director Robert Wise’s definitive vision, eagerly anticipated by Star Trek fans for over two decades, has been meticulously restored and remastered with enhanced visual effects.

For the first time on the big-screen, director Robert Wise’s definitive vision, eagerly anticipated by Star Trek fans for over two decades, has been meticulously restored and remastered with enhanced visual effects. The adventure begins when an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers. Captain James T. Kirk boldly returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command. This bold adventure launched one of the longest running movie franchises of all time, and features the cast of the original Star Trek series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.

BFI PRESENTS: QUEEN OF GLORY
2022-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Vue Cinema Romford, The Brewery, Romford
Ghanaian-American Sarah is all set to abandon her Ivy League doctoral program to follow her married lover across the country.

‘Queen of Glory’ is the story of Sarah Obeng, the brilliant child of Ghanaian immigrants, who is quitting her Ivy League PhD program to follow her married lover to Ohio. When her mother dies suddenly, she bequeaths her daughter a Christian bookstore in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx where Sarah was raised. A follow-up on the classic immigrant’s tale, Queen of Glory provokes laughter and empathy, as its heroine is reborn through her inheritance.

TITANIC THE MUSICAL
2022-08-24 20:00 - 2022-08-28 22:00 | BROOKSIDE THEATRE, 21A EASTERN ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 3NH
To commemorate the theatre’s 10th anniversary and 110 years since the infamous tragedy, the Brookside Theatre are proud to set sail with the multi award-winning, highly acclaimed TITANIC THE MUSICAL.

In the final hours of 14th April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives. Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, TITANIC THE MUSICAL is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants’ dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever. The original Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. Step aboard the ‘ship of dreams’ in this spirited production with powerful and moving music, heartfelt lyrics and stories full of aspiration, love, hope and ultimately tragedy.

“A triumph. The day after seeing it I went back, it’s that good” – The Times
“Breathtaking” – The Guardian

“Magnificent – The Telegraph

Ticket price £18-£21
Running Time 2hrs 20mins
Age restrictions 6+
Additional Info There will be no booking fee for this event and wheelchair spaces are not currently available. Babes in arms and children under 6 are not permitted into the auditorium under any circumstances.

ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2022 MAASTRICHT CONCERT: HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
2022-08-27 08:00 - 2022-08-28 17:00 | Vue Cinema Romford, The Brewery, Romford
The wait is over! After 2 long years, maestro André Rieu is performing from his hometown of Maastricht once again!

The wait is over! After 2 long years, maestro Andre Rieu is performing from his hometown of Maastricht once again! We are proud to present Andre’s brand-new summer concert – Happy Days are Here Again!
The concert will be a jolly and captivating summer event on the iconic Vrijthof square, featuring popular feel-good classics, show-tunes, and of course, joyous waltzes. Together with the wonderful Johann Strauss Orchestra and very special guests, Andre is bringing an uplifting and romantic party to your local cinemas!
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and Andre’s first summer concert in over 2 years will be a magical experience for everyone to enjoy.
We proudly invite you and your loved ones to Andre’s unforgettable hometown concert in cinemas – let’s sing, dance, share tears of joy and laugh together because… Happy days are here again!

END TO END WITH AN EXCLUSIVE INTIMATE LIVE SET WITH GEORGE EZRA
2022-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Vue Cinema Romford, The Brewery, Romford
In 2021 George Ezra, one of the biggest music stars of his generation, made an unforgettable journey across the UK, walking 1,200 miles in 95 days from the most Southerly point of England, Land’s End, to the most Northern tip of Scotland, John O’Groats.

In 2021 George Ezra, one of the biggest music stars of his generation, made an unforgettable journey across the UK, walking 1,200 miles across 95 days from the most Southerly point of England, Land’s End, to the most Northern tip of Scotland, John O’Groats. Meeting musicians along the way, he both discovers and reconnects with the country after months of isolation, while reflecting on his relationship to his music and live performance.
End to End features acoustic performances and tracks from his number 1 best-selling album Gold Rush Kid. George’s journey across the UK filming End to End was sound tracked by the evolution of the new songs and creates an insight into his process of bringing his long-awaited third album to life. End to End is a life-affirming joyful and moving film.
End to End will be released in UK and Irish cinemas for one day only on 29th August. The film will be followed by an exclusive performance from George Ezra and broadcast live to cinemas from the World Premiere in London.

BREAKFAST CLUB - KNIT OR CROCHET WITH KAREN
2022-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
The Breakfast Club is a series of FREE events each & every Monday at 10am until 12 noon, held in Caffe Della Continental, located on Level 2. (next to McDonald’s)
All equipment is supplied.
Please join Karen for a social morning of knitting and crochet for our ongoing projects for various local charities.
Also a chance to talk about up and coming projects and finishing off current ones.
A great time to start the club if you love to make new friends and learn a new skill.
