Havering Volunteer Centre

CORONATION CELEBRATION CRAFT FAIR
2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Romford Shopping Hall, 43 Market Place, RM1 3AB
Pay our Coronation Celebration Craft fair a visit on Saturday 6th May. You will be able to catch the coronation of our King on the large screen placed on the market place too! 10 am – 4 pm Tables available at £20 for the day. Hope you can join us – call Michelle 01708740492 for more info!

LANGTON'S ECO FAYRE
2023-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Langtons Gardens, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XJ
Havering Green Streets are back on again! 30th April 10-2pm come and join us

Paddington comes to The Brewery!
2023-04-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Romford Brewery, RM1 1AU
The Brewery, Romford is excited to announce that Paddington Bear will be visiting the Centre on Saturday 29th April and will be making appearances throughout the day between 11am-4pm!
Visitors on the day will be able to collect a free Union Jack flag and snap a selfie with the Nation’s favourite bear. Paddington has always had a special connection with the Royal Family and in recent years visited Buckingham Palace for tea with Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebration
Paddington will be located on the first floor of the Centre for the duration of the event. Attendance is free so no pre booking is required

APRIL TABLE TOP SALE
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom
We look forward to seeing you at our table top sale lots of bargains to be had, as well as a hot cup of tea and a slice of cake (or two)!
For all enquiries: elmparkcommunityhall@outlook.com

ROMFORD DOG SHOW
2023-04-28 14:00 - 16:30 | ROMFORD CARE HOME, 107 NEAVE CRESCENT, HAROLD HILL, RM3 8HW

HAVERING GREEN STREETS - COLLIER ROW
2023-04-27 08:00 - 17:00
27th April, Rodney Way Collier Row Looking For Volunteers
We have a whole host of jobs for this site, and Thames Chase volunteers will also be helping us to improve a green into a site the locals can get involved with if they would like to! Would love you to join us, please let me know if you would like to be there on the day!

Breakfast Club - Bowel Cancer Awareness Guest Speaker
2023-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Your health matters, and it is important to have open discussions about the signs and symptoms of Cancer. Chat with a Health Improvement Specialist for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
The Breakfast Club is free for anyone to join and is held in Caffe Della Continental from 10am until 12pm every Monday.

Spamalot
2023-04-19 20:00 - 22:00 | BROOKSIDE THEATRE, 21A EASTERN ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 3NH
Funnier than the black death… !
Outrageous, uproarious and endlessly entertaining… Lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a riotous comedy that tells the ‘real’ story of King Arthur, his knights of the round table, The Lady of the Lake and a very angry rabbit…
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best New Musical, the hilarious show was written by Python legend, Eric Idle, with a fantastic score co-written by John DuPrez and features songs including Find Your Grail, The Song That Goes Like This, He’s Not Dead Yet and, of course, the Monty Python classic, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.

Join King Arthur as he travels with his hapless knights on a divine mission to find the illusive Holy Grail with uproarious consequences. An unforgettable story filled with flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers, Spamalot contains a plethora of humorous oddities that has continuously exhilarated audiences for years.
Don’t be a knight who says ‘no’ … Grab your coconuts and gallop down to the Brookside Theatre and book your tickets today!

“You can’t prevent yourself from laughing even if you want to” – Journal News.

Ticket price £20-£23 (EARLY BIRD OFFER. Book more than a month in advance for £2 off each ticket)
Running Time 2hrs 20mins
Age restrictions 6+

MERCURY MALL - BREAKFAST CLUB
2023-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Practice your watercolour skills with artist Nigel. All materials provided.
The Breakfast Club is free for anyone to join and is held in Caffe Della Continental from 10am until 12pm every Monday.

The Jive Aces
2023-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
The Jive Aces are renowned for their high-energy swinging music and spectacular live show and have toured in over 40 countries worldwide. They strive to spread smiles and cheer with their swingin’ music and classic vintage style from crooning smooth ballads to blasting honking rhythm and blues. Having played for Her Majesty the Queen, selling out the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the first band to reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent or just entertaining at one of their 250 live shows a year, they continue to prove that they are the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band!
With their hallmark yellow suits and a repertoire that stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack with a dash of classic rock’n’ roll, they perform songs in their unique upbeat style by such great artists as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald as well as a selection of superb original tunes.
The Jive Aces have earned their reputation and won several important awards including the City Of Derry International Music Award, the Variety Club Of Great Britain Award for their contribution to music & charity work and several film festival awards for their high production value music videos.
They have worked with many celebrities such as Van Morrison, Chick Corea (who performs two songs in their ‘Recipe for Rhythm’ album), Kenny Ball (appearing on their ‘King of the Swingers’ album, Kenny’s last ever recording), John Travolta, The Proclaimers, The Undertones, Status Quo, Keely Smith, Jamie Cullum, Priscilla Presley and Kirstie Allie to name just a few.
When the Jive Aces released a music video for their upbeat version of a much-loved theme song in the UK, ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ it immediately went viral and to date has over 3.6 million views on YouTube. It is so popular in fact that a Doctor in Seattle has actually prescribed the video to his patients to cure the blues! Their version of the song has also been used in countless TV shows including twice on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
At the start of the pandemic with all their shows having just been postponed, the band decided to do an online live-streaming show called the JiveStream to keep up everyone’s spirits. Not knowing how long this would last, they promised to do it every day which ended up being 500 daily consecutive shows and as a result have made a host of new fans and friends the world over.
The band are now glad to be back on the road doing what they do best, delivering their high-energy vintage-style entertainment to audiences of all ages!
We know some of you like a song and dance, however, we request that you take to the aisles if you’d like to get up and have a dance, to ensure everybody is able to enjoy the performance, some of whom may be less able to stand.

THAMES CHASE SPRING FAYRE
2023-04-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Thames Chase Forest Centre, Broadfields Farm, Upminster, RM14 3NS
Thames Chase Spring Fayre 2023!
Join us on Sunday April 16th from 10am for our annual spring event to celebrate the heritage of the local landscape and Broadfields Farm at Thames Chase Forest Centre.
The timetable for the day will include:
Heritage Book Talks from 10.30-11.30am. This FREE session will include 4 guest speakers led by local author and historian Sue Smith.
*Ian Mercer: Geology and Ice Age
*John Phillips: General Oglethorpe and Cranham Hall
*Thurrock Library
Books will be for sale along with lots of local historical information provided by:
*The Land Of The Fanns
*Tithe Barn
*Valance House
*Essex Rock and Mineral Society
*Thurrock Local History Society
Plus many more.

*Orchard Blossom Walk.
A guided walk from 1pm-2pm. This walk will be led by our tree nursery manager and a knowledgeable Forestry England Ranger. Suggested donation £3 per person.
Children’s activities will include: Make a mini scarecrow and seed planting.
Hot Food and Refreshments will be available to purchase on the day from local providers.
Craft stalls plus spinning demonstrations and traditional woodcraft inside the heritage barn.
Entrance is free to the event, please call the Thames Chase Visitor Centre for further information.

Art Jam with Bluerskies Mindful Creatives
2023-04-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham, RM13 8PJ
This is a new, regular, social art making session. Each time you come you can expect something new to explore.
BluerSkies Mindful Creatives (BMC) are a local creative duo who believe passionately in the positive power of creativity for people’s wellbeing. They were recently commissioned to bring regular, creative sessions to Orchard Village by The Orchard Collective Creators, a group of local people that live or work in the local area who make decisions about what art and cultural activities to bring to their community.
BMC tried out some sessions earlier this year that has led to this brand new programme, you can read all about them on the Havering Changing website.
Everyone is welcome at Art Jam, including those who:

Enjoy being creative.
Don’t think they’re good at art but want to be more creative.
Not convinced art is for them, but curious to find out more.
Enjoy meeting people and socialising.

This is a four hour event, however please feel free to drop in and out as suits you!
Please note: anyone under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
During the sessions you will also share some delicious food from local businesses. Please answer the dietary requirements question when booking your tickets so we can ensure we cater for everyone.
Art Jam is held at Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham RM13 8PJ. We look forward to seeing you there!

ADULT BOARD GAMES - HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY
2023-04-13 12:30 - 16:30, 2023-04-06 14:30 - 16:30, 2023-03-30 14:30 - 16:30, 2023-03-23 14:30 - 16:30 | HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY, ARUNDEL ROAD, RM3 0RX

SECRETS OF HEVER CASTLE
2023-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 | New Windmill Hall, St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QH

JUNIOR BOARD GAMES - HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY
2023-04-06 15:50 - 17:30, 2023-03-30 15:50 - 17:30, 2023-03-23 15:50 - 17:30 | HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY, ARUNDEL ROAD, RM3 0RX

WIGGLE AND GIGGLE - HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY
2023-03-31 10:15 - 10:45, 2023-03-24 10:15 - 10:45 | HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY, ARUNDEL ROAD, RM3 0RX

REPAIR CAFE - REDBRIDGE
2023-03-25 14:00 - 15:45 | REDBRIDGE CENTRAL LIBRARY, IG1 1EA

MARCH TABLE TOP
2023-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom
We look forward to seeing you at our table top sale in March – lots of bargains to be had, as well as a hot cup of tea and a slice of cake (or two)!
For all enquiries: elmparkcommunityhall@outlook.com

Centre Stage
2023-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
It’s back! Centre Stage showcases the greatest of Essex/East London deaf/disabled and neuro-divergent talent in an evening of fun, community, and raffle prizes!
An evening not to miss!
Performances include but are not limited to poetry, songs, monologues, and more!
Age suitability: 18+ years

REPAIR CAFE - NEWHAM
2023-03-23 14:30 - 17:30 | BECKTON GLOBE LIBRARY, E6 5JQ

The Dumb Waiter
2023-03-22 20:00 - 22:00 | BROOKSIDE THEATRE, 21A EASTERN ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 3NH
In an airless basement room in a derelict building, two hired killers await confirmation of the identity of their next ‘hit’. They’re a team from way back but today something has disturbed their normally efficient routine. Unseen forces bear down on them in their precarious and darkly funny world. Meanwhile, increasingly bizarre orders start arriving via a serving hatch?
David Stone and Jai Sepple star in Harold Pinter’s iconic masterpiece, a classic comedy of menace not to be missed.
Ticket price £13-£16
Running Time 1hr 20mins
Age restrictions 12+

REPAIR CAFE - HAVERING
2023-03-22 14:30 - 17:30 | NORTH ROMFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE, 32 CLOCKHOUSE LANE, COLLIER ROW, ESSEX, RM5 3QJ

REPAIR CAFE - BARKING AND DAGENHAM
2023-03-21 14:30 - 17:30 | DAGENHAM LIBRARY, RM10 9QS
