Havering Volunteer Centre

Warm Space Cafe
2024-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | St John’s Church, Southend Road, Rainham, RM13 7XT

Create and Play Egg-cellent Adventures
2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 | 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’.

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, 2024-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 | 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.

Mother's Day Bazaar!
2024-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | THE MERCURY MALL, THE MERCURY MALL, ROMFORD, RM1 3EE
Maia invites you to embrace the warmth of family and celebrate motherhood at our Mother’s Day Extravaganza! Join us on Saturday, 9th March from 10:00 to 17:00 for a heart warming day featuring delightful treats, enchanting stalls, and much more! This event is FREE and open to all ages – come make beautiful memories with us!

THURSDAY TEA CLUB - PIE AND MASH LUNCH and COCKNEY SING A LONG- Tracey
2024-02-29 13:00 - 15:00 | EASTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7UU
The Club meets every Thursday between 1pm and 3pm at Eastbrook Community Centre, Rainham Road, RM10 7UU
We have a different activity every week. There is no membership fee and it only costs £2 a week for drinks, biscuits and entertainment. New members are always made very welcome so if you want some extra company why nor come along

Romford Horror Festival 2024
2024-02-29 08:00 - 2024-03-03 17:00 | Premiere Cinema, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE
Over 100 movies over 2 screens, mixing brand new indie films with alltime classics. There will be a number of special guests including so far announced Cinizia Monreale. In addition there will be stalls, horror themed cocktails, student shorts session, short film roulette. Our special guests will be holding live interviews followed by autograph opportunities.
Full Festive Pass is £36.00

EPCA - QUIZ
2024-02-24 19:00 - 22:30 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom

EPCA - INDOOR BOOT SALE
2024-02-24 10:00 - 13:00 | ELM PARK ASSEMBLY HALL, 108 EYHURST AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, United Kingdom

Family Knees Up
2024-02-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Cor Blimey, Guv’nor, it’s a good old fashioned East-End knees up!
Fancy a change from nursery rhymes? Grab your ‘basin of gravy’ and your ‘dustbin lids’ and join us for some songs at the Ol’ Johanna!
Baby Knees Up is a zany, interactive family event with bubbles, puppets and plenty of singing along for adults, babies and children aged 0 – 100.
Tom Carradine (Carradine’s Cockney Singalong) will get you and your little ones Doing the Lambeth Walk, pondering How Much is That Doggy in the Window, marching with inflatable bananas “down The Strand” and much more!
“We had so much fun! We literally did get our knees up. Fab sing-a-long session” – @mothergoodofficial
“Fantastic family event” – audience member

THURSDAY TEA CLUB - A LITERARY CRUISE ALONG THE THAMES- Nick
2024-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | EASTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7UU
The Club meets every Thursday between 1pm and 3pm at Eastbrook Community Centre, Webscroft Road, RM10 7NL.
We have a different activity every week. There is no membership fee and it only costs £2 a week for drinks, biscuits and entertainment. New members are always made very welcome so if you want some extra company why nor come along

Collier Row Skill Share Socials
2024-02-17 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 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!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.

Rainham Breakfast Club
2024-02-16 09:00 - 10:00 | RAINHAM FOODBANK, First Floor The Mick Fury House, RM13 8HT
Fridays at Rainham Foodbank:

Breakfast Club from 9am. Toast and cereal served until 10:15

THURSDAY TEA CLUB - BODY AND SOUL YOGA- Mary
2024-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | EASTBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7UU

ROMFORD Cricut Tour in partnership with Hobbycraft
2024-02-10 10:00 - 12:30 | HobbyCraft, The Brewery, RM1 1AU
This event is for anyone who is new to Cricut or needs help making their first projects. You will have the chance to meet your local Cricut Ambassador and have your Cricut questions answered. You’ll learn how to get started, get the most out of your Cricut machine, discover tips and be inspired by live demonstrations and project ideas.
About this event:
-Please choose to attend either the first or second session; both last roughly one hour. NB: The first session tends to be busier. Please limit your stay to one session.
-Your Ambassador will answer your questions throughout the session, whilst demonstrating Cricut machines and sharing project ideas and inspiration.
-Every event is FREE TO ATTEND and every attendee will receive a FREE pack of Cricut Insert Cards, suitable for all Cricut machines (whilst stocks last, first come, first served).
• Is your machine still in the box?
• Do you need help with Cricut Design Space?
• Are you in need of craft inspiration or ideas for craft projects?
• Want to find out more about tools, card mats, foiling or other Cricut accessories?
Our Cricut Ambassadors can’t wait to meet you at one of the events during the Cricut Tour in partnership with Hobbycraft.
