Havering Volunteer Centre

Knitting and Crochet Craft Group
2024-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY, ARUNDEL ROAD, RM3 0RX

National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre festival - Connections 2024
2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Connections is the National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. The programme is 29 years old and has a history of championing the talent of young people from across the UK. Every year, the Connections commissions ten new plays for young people to perform. The programme brings together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow. In 23/24, Connections are working with nearly 270 youth companies from every corner of the UK.
As a partner theatre, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are thrilled to be welcoming six companies over three days to present their work
T Connections Day 1 – Thursday 18 April
Shout by Alexis Zegerman, performed by Roding Valley High School
In a world full of words, how can Dana survive when she can’t speak? Dana has selective mutism, but that doesn’t stop her vivid imagination. Shout is a funny, moving play about anxiety, celebrating difference, and finding your voice. A play that wonders what exactly it takes to overcome anxiety and mental health issues when you’re a teenager. It’s not just the noise you make, that makes you who you are. Suggested content guidance: Recommended for ages 14+. Play explores experiences of anxiety disorders, moments with characters struggling with poor mental health
Back in the Day by Yasmeen Khan, performed by The King Edmund School
A group of classmates are charged with the responsibility of being their school’s well-being champions. In a freak occurrence they are transported back to the 80’s via an impromptu and heavily improvised roller disco. Here they discover they’re not the only ones with skeletons in the cupboard, and there was more to the 80s than glitterballs and strange haircuts. Suggested content guidance: Recommended for ages 13+. One moment of strong language

Warm Space Cafe
2024-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | St John’s Church, Southend Road, Rainham, RM13 7XT

FREE FILM: A comedy about an incompetent detective
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham, RM13 8PJ
This incompetent police Detective must foil an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
Rated: PG

FREE FILM: About an old archeologist called back to action
2024-04-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham, RM13 8PJ
A famous archaeologist / explorer races against time to retrieve a legendary artefact that can change the course of history.
Rated: PG

Eid Mubarak Celebrations at The Brewery this April
2024-04-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Romford Brewery, RM1 1AU
The Brewery are excited to announce that we will be celebrating Eid this year with free activities and giveaways. Eid is one of the most important festivals in Islam and starts on Wednesday 10th April in the UK. This is the start of the month of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar.
Feasting on sweet foods is a big part of the tradition of Eid so we have arranged for dates and bags of celebratory vegan sweets to be handed to visitors on 10th April from 11am to celebrate the start of the festival.
As a special surprise, we are also hosting two henna tattoo artists so visitors can also get a unique henna tattoo created on them. The henna artists will be in the main Brewery building on the ground floor, in between Sainsbury’s and Nuffield Health, between 11am – 4pm.
All event activity is free and there is no need to pre-book your henna tattoo, simply show up on the day.

Help the Easter Bunny find his Easter eggs!
2024-04-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Romford Shopping Hall, 43 Market Place, RM1 3AB
Children of all ages are invited to join our Easter Egg hunt around the Shopping Hall gathering chocolate and goodies from some of our fabulous shop owners. You will help the Easter Bunny SAVE Easter and locate all his lost eggs! You may pop along anytime during the day – please pre book so I know how many children are expected. You may even bump into the Easter Bunny too.

Easter Pizza School!
2024-04-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Romford Shopping Hall, 43 Market Place, RM1 3AB
Welcome to the Easter Pizza School! Join us at Romford Shopping Hall for a fun and delicious event where you can learn how to make your very own pizza from scratch. Our experienced chef will guide you through the process of creating the perfect pizza, selecting the freshest toppings, and baking your creation to perfection. Whether you’re a pizza enthusiast or a complete beginner, this hands-on experience is perfect for anyone looking to have a great time while learning a new skill. We will play some games too! This is not JUST for the kids – if adults would like to get creative purchase a Adult Pizza Ticket for you too! These are £15 if you would like to join in or £2 just to attend. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to impress your friends and family with your homemade pizzas! Over 5 years only PLEASE 1 adult to 1 child to help. Thank you NB we are unable to cater for food allergies at this event.

Create and Play – Treasure Trails
2024-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Suitable for 4 – 6 year olds

Leave the kids with us for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities.
Each session is themed around a popular children’s story, and includes a ‘make to take home’.

Create and Play Egg-cellent Adventures
2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT

SPRING CRAFT FAIR - ELM PARK
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:00 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom

THURSDAY TEA DANCE
2024-03-28 12:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-21 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-14 12:30 - 13:30 | New Windmill Hall, St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QH
Are you looking for something to do on a Thursday afternoon?

Why not give the Havering Tea Dance a go?

Enjoy a Friendly, social afternoon of Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence Dancing led by Rita.

For more information email sportsdevelopment@havering.gov.uk

Havering Small Business Award Applications Open
2024-03-28 08:00 - 17:00
Havering Small Business Awards are back for 2024 thanks to the support of our main sponsor, Wates, Time FM (our media sponsor) and our individual category sponsors listed below.
This year, the awards format is changing to help attract even more businesses from across the whole borough to enter.
The first round of nominations will be made by the businesses themselves.
It’s designed to be straightforward and easy, giving Havering businesses the opportunity to select the one award they think they deserve to win.
When you enter, you’ll be asked to explain and evidence why you should be shortlisted for that award. Don’t worry, we’ll provide some helpful pointers for you to do this quickly and easily.
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll do a cross check with council teams such as business rates, public protection and environmental enforcement teams, to ensure that you qualify for the next and final voting round, which then puts the decision with Havering residents to vote on who they think is best!
The three businesses with the highest number of votes will then be invited to an awards evening in September 2024.

BREAKFAST CLUB - DICING WITH DAN
2024-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Join Dan from Dicing With Life who will talk about his gaming society and introduce some fun and simple games
Free to join and all materials are provided for the activities. The Breakfast Club is a social space where you can enjoy some mindful activities to start your week off on the right foot. Every Monday, 10am – 12pm, at Caffe Della Continental.

2024-03-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Havering Mind, The Garden, Harrow Lodge House, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU
Join Havering Mind for a special ‘Start of Spring’ Wellbeing Walk!
Open to all and free to take part!
The walk will start outside our office building in Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch – next to Harrow Lodge Leisure centre.
We will be walking approximately a 6 mile route through Harrow Lodge Park, Elm Park, Hornchurch Country Park, Gaynes Parkway and through Hornchurch Town centre and back to Harrow Lodge!
Afterwards teas and coffees will be availble.
The whole idea of this walk is to promote wellbeing, walking and physical activity and positive mental health.
You don’t need to do the whole walk if you don’t want to!
Hopefully it will be a nice sunny spring day!
Please bring water and snacks.

RM13 Open Mic @ Royals, Rainham
2024-03-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Rainham Royals, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG
Join Havering changing for a night of music and performance from the emerging artists of Rainham, RM13. Sam Bibby & Charlotte Gaish will bring an amazing line up promising a showcase of creativity and passion.
Grab a seat (or comfy cushion), sit back and enjoy the sounds of local people.
Book your FREE ticket on the link below.
Fancy performing? If you would like to grab the mic and dazzle the crowd at the event please contact charlotte.gaish@mail.com separately from booking your ticket.
You can bring your own bottle and snacks.
Please note that this event is strictly for those over 18s and ID will be required. Please drink sensibly.

Community Litter Picking
2024-03-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, RM11 1JR
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of litter picking in Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch. This is a great opportunity to get together with your neighbours and make a positive impact on our community. We’ll provide all the necessary equipment, including gloves, bags, and litter pickers. All you need to do is bring your enthusiasm and energy!
This event is a fantastic way to meet new people, get some exercise, and do something good for the environment. We hope to see you there!

Great British Spring Clean
2024-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 | ROMFORD MARKET, MARKET LINK, RM1
As part of this year’s Great British Spring Clean campaign run by Keep Britain Tidy, the Romford BID is leading a community clean-up event on Saturday 16 March from 11am in Romford.
The event, supported by Havering Council, will see volunteers litter pick and carry out a general tidy-up. Meeting place is at the Romford BID gazebo outside Church House, Romford Market.
Volunteers will be put into groups to clear different areas. All those taking part will get a voucher for food and drink refreshments supplied by market traders. To join up and for more information contact Romford BID.

An Evening of Meduimship with Becs
2024-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom

Drumming Workshop @ Royals, Rainham
2024-03-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Rainham Royals, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG
Join Havering Changing for a free interactive workshop in West African Drumming with Seneke. No musical experience is required to take part in this fun music-making session.
Please note that booking is essential and that children are welcome accompanied by an adult.

Electronics skillshare - Havering, Hornchurch
2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Fairkytes Art Centre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX
This event is a skillshare, where we will be learning new skills together. We won’t be repairing broken items. You must book a ticket to attend as there is limited space.

Restart Parties are pop-up events where we take action to prevent e-waste by helping people fix their own electronics. We rely on volunteers to help make this magic happen.
Do you have some basic fixing skills that you’d like to develop? Together we will be learning how to repair the most common items brought into community repair events.
These sessions are completely free, all we ask is that you attend your next local repair event as a volunteer.

The Restart Project and East London Waste Authority are running a series of skillshares for electronic repairers of all skill levels. The fourth and final session is on:
Wednesday 13th March 2025 6:00-8:30pm
Fairkytes Arts Centre, Billet Ln, Hornchurch RM11 1AX
This skillshare is designed for those who would like to start volunteering their skills at repair events but don’t know where to start.
You will be working in groups to troubleshoot and repair the most common electrical and electronic items brought to repair events, with the support of Restarters who will be on hand to help you when you get stuck.
These sessions are completely free, all we ask is that you attend your next local repair event as a volunteer.
Priority for this event will be given to Havering residents and those who haven’t attended a session before. So if you’re not from Havering or you’ve been to one of these already and the event gets sold out we may need to cancel your place.
Any questions please email london@therestartproject.org

BREAKFAST CLUB - WATER COLOURS WITH NIGEL
2024-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Practice your watercolour skills with artist Nigel.
Nigel is always happy to share his years of knowledge to help you improve your watercolour technique!
Free to join and all materials are provided for the activities.
The Breakfast Club is a social space where you can enjoy some mindful activities to start your week off on the right foot.
Every Monday, 10am – 12pm, at Caffe Della Continental.

FREE FILM: About two Elf brothers on a magical journey
2024-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Mardyke Community Centre, South Street, Rainham, RM13 8PJ
In a magical world full of technological advances, elven brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot set out on an adventure …

Collier Row Skill Share Socials
2024-03-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Sapphire Jubilee Community Centre, Bolberry Road, Collier Row, rm5 3fg, United Kingdom
This event is part of a series of Skill Share Socials for people who live or work in Collier Row.
The Collier Row Skill Share Socials project is a year long creative residency by Havering based creative Lucy McDonald, funded by Havering Changing and supported by The Romford Change Makers (a steering group of local residents).
Find out more about the project and join the Facebook group here.
At the start of 2023 Lucy hosted drop ins across Collier Row to meet people, find out what skills they had to offer their community, and what skills people wanted to learn. From this a series of social sessions have been created with the aim to create a regular space throughout 2023/24 for people to come along to meet each other and exchange their skills, interests and hobbies.
During this 3 hour session you can have a go at a range of skills and you will be guided every step of the way, so no need to worry if you are a complete beginner, this is a chance to try something out and get tips and tricks from those that are well practiced in their skill.
This month’s Skill Share will host the following activities:
Crochet and knitting with Mary, learn the basics of Crochet and or knitting, be inspired by Mary’s impressive makes and ask her any questions about your own projects. When learning with Mary you dont just get years of experience you are guaranteed some laughs too!
Card making with Joan, join talented local Joan to create a handmade card to gift to someone special or for yourself. Joan will guide you every step of the way, so you can create your own beautifully unique card.
Games with Danny and Mick, join the games table to play cards and other table top games, the perfect skill to bring people together and have a giggle. If you have any games, including board games, that you would like to bring along to play with your community please do.
MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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This event is FREE to attend and open to anyone that lives or works in Collier Row. All materials are provided and you get to take your learnings and creations home with you.
Under 18s are welcome but need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please book a ticket for everyone attending. Places are limited.
Food will be provided. Please let us know of any allergens when booking your tickets.
Please note there is a car park at the Sapphire Jubilee Community Centre.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements when booking your ticket, we will do our best to support you to attend this in person session.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, share, and connect with others. Register now and we’ll see you there!
* programme subject to change on the day.
