Havering Volunteer Centre

Ardleigh Green Family Hub
2023-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Ardleigh Green Family Centre, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SP
Tuesday 7th February join the Team at the Ardleigh Green Family Centre on Ardleigh Green Road for a coffee and a chat.

You’ll have the chance to speak with the school nurses, Primary Mental Health Team, HBBS – Havering and Brentwood Bereavement Service and Peabody

The People’s Kitchen Co-Creation Group - Rainham
2023-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Rainham Royals, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG
The People’s Kitchen Co-Creation Group
We are looking for people and partners to help us shape the direction of The People’s Kitchen – a new touring community kitchen that will invite people to enjoy a hot soup, engage in conversation about the things that matter and imagine new futures together. Initiated by art collective Variable Matter, the project will tour specific communities and venues in early 2023.
The group will be an open and inclusive space for creative thinking, sharing and shaping ideas – for imagining events that cultivate conversations, community and maximise change around food ecologies across the borough.
We are hosting a series of initial workshops on Tuesday 20th December, 10th January and 7th February for interested partners, people and groups to come together to help shape the vision for the project. NB: You only need to attend 1 workshop but would be welcome at all!

The People’s Kitchen Co-Creation Group - Orchard Village
2023-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham, RM13 8PJ
The People’s Kitchen Co-Creation Group
We are looking for people and partners to help us shape the direction of The People’s Kitchen – a new touring community kitchen that will invite people to enjoy a hot soup, engage in conversation about the things that matter and imagine new futures together. Initiated by art collective Variable Matter, the project will tour specific communities and venues in early 2023.
The group will be an open and inclusive space for creative thinking, sharing and shaping ideas – for imagining events that cultivate conversations, community and maximise change around food ecologies across the borough.

Upminster Indoor Market Feb 2023
2023-02-12 10:00 - 16:00 | UPMINSTER NEW WINDMILL HALL, St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QH, United Kingdom
Upminster’s indoor market brings you new and exciting crafts and general stalls from local sellers and makers. Held monthly we want to support our local community and charities. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event.
Upminster Indoor Market is run by Artisan Events UK. For more info on our events or to book a stall please contact us directly using artisianeventsuk@outlook.com

Big Smile Collective - Clothes Swap - Havering
2023-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 | NEW CITY COLLEGE, ARDLEIGH GREEN ROAD, HORNCHURCH, RM11 2LL
Bring quality items of clean clothing, shoes, bags and accessories you no longer wear and swap for a new wardrobe!
Brennan & Burch will be holding Big Smile Collective Clothes Swap on Tuesday 14 February 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at New City College, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 2LL. Come in via main entrance at front of building and find us in The STEM centre near the canteen!
£3 swap entry fee also includes 3 tokens you can swap for our pre-loved stock.
You can just turn up and pay on the door, or if you want to pre-register to save time and receive event updates then sign up on Eventbrite.

SOUND OF MUSIC
2023-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 | BROOKSIDE THEATRE, 21A EASTERN ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 3NH
Rediscover Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical, The Sound of Music, at the Brookside Theatre this February.The Sound of Music is considered by many to be the world’s most beloved musical. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography and the effervescent Julie Andrews-led silver screen classic, this musical smash tells the fascinating true story of of Maria, a spirited young woman who is failing miserably at becoming a nun in a mountain monastery.When she is placed with Navy captain Georg Von Trapp and his seven mischievous children as a governess, she fills their lives with kindness, music and overwhelming joy. The musical follows this world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of the Second World War.
With a timeless score The Sound of Music includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, My Favourite Things, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, Edelweiss and of course, the title song, The Sound of Music.
So join us this February as the much loved story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains works its magic once again, for young and old alike

Art Jam with Bluerskies Mindful Creatives
2023-02-18 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!

Informal Consultation Meeting - Young Adults Day Centre
2023-02-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | First Step, Tangmere Cresecent, Hornchurch, RM12 5PP

Romford Horror International Film Festival
2023-02-23 08:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00 | Premiere Cinema, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE
Catch a ‘HORRHIIFFIC’ film this February!

A little late for Valentine’s night, but you can’t beat a date/mate night at the movies! As previously shared, the Romford Horror International Film Festival (HORRHIFFIC) swoops back into town this month, from 23rd – 26th. Films will be screened at the Mercury Mall and great-value day and festival passes are now on sale. Catch it if you dare!

FEBRUARY TABLE TOP
2023-02-25 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 February – 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

EPCA QUIZ NIGHT
2023-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand is the first Quiz Night of the year in aid of Elm Park Community Association!
Tables of 8 – Booking and payment in advance only – £5pp
Bring your own drink and nibbles
Raffle ticket available on the night too
Book your place by emailing: dkhandmade2463@outlook.com

Skill Share Social
2023-03-01 09:30 - 13:30 | ESSEX
Havering Changing are delighted to announce that Lucy McDonald is their new Creative in Residence for Collier Row!

Over the coming months, Lucy will be working closely with residents to implement the brilliant creative proposal that impressed our Romford steering group so much.

Skill Share Socials launched last week at the North Romford Community Association, where Lucy was joined by our Area Worker Julia to chat to local residents about their skills and talents, and what more they’d like to learn.

Lucy said “There is so much hidden talent in Collier Row! People always say that they are not creative but once you get talking you find out they can do all kinds of things – wood work, acting, sewing, drawing, you name it! We are looking forward to running the Skill Share Socials, where people can come along and share their skills with others whilst having a go at something they have always wanted to try.”

Lucy and Julia will be back in at the community centre in Clockhouse Lane on Wednesday 1st March between 9.30am-1.30pm, so come along and have a cuppa and a chat. Alternatively, you can email your thoughts and ideas to hello@haveringchanging.org

Marvin's Great Create
2023-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Join Marvin’s Great Create!
For March, we will be full of the joys of Spring! Plant your very own sunflower, and see how tall it can grow!
Marvin’s Great Create is completely free, and doesn’t require booking, just pop in!
Located by the Helpdesk on Level Two, from 10am until 4pm

Music for the Mind
2023-03-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Immerse yourself in an uplifting and joyous concert on behalf of Singing with Grace.
Music for the Mind, is a concert to showcase local young talent as well as raise money for a very important charity MIND
MIND helps hundreds of people per year in mental crisis. This performance will be dedicated to raise awareness.
With Musicals, Disney, pop and more. Graces vocal students take the stage beside various special guests.
Spend your Sunday afternoon with us listening to songs through the years and raising money for a GREAT charity.

Havering Volunteer Managers Forum
2023-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Havering Volunteer Centre, RM1 1HR

Celebrating & Supporting Women and Girls
2023-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom

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

JUNIOR BOARD GAMES - HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY
2023-03-16 15:50 - 17:30, 2023-03-23 15:50 - 17:30 | HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY, ARUNDEL ROAD, RM3 0RX

SKILL SHARE SOCIALS - ZINE MAKING
2023-03-16 17:30 - 19:30 | COLLIER ROW LIBRARY, 45 COLLIER ROW ROAD, COLLIER ROW, RM5 3NR

WIGGLE AND GIGGLE - HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY
2023-03-17 10:15 - 10:45 | HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY, ARUNDEL ROAD, RM3 0RX

SKILL SHARE SOCIALS - CARD MAKING
2023-03-17 11:30 - 15:30 | COLLIER ROW LIBRARY, 45 COLLIER ROW ROAD, COLLIER ROW, RM5 3NR

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

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

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