Romfest 09

Earlier this year, Havering won a prestigious Beacon award  from the Improvement & Development Agency  for its work in creating a safer night time economy - the only London borough to have achieved such status.

It's an achievement to be proud of, and one that merits celebration.

So, tying in with the Cultural Olympiad  and the London Week of Peace, on Sunday 27 September Havering Council will present 'Romfest'; a free, day-long festival of music, dance, sport and the arts.

The day will get off to a flying start at 10am with a 5 kilometre Fun Run  in Raphael Park.

Walk, run, jog or be pushed around in a buggy – it doesn't matter. The key word here is fun... and there's lots more in store throughout the day.

From midday until seven in the evening, Romford market place will be the venue for a non-stop programme of free, live entertainment featuring a host of superb local talent.

The programme also includes some great headline acts - Chico, Blazin' Squad  and the fabulous Lemar – with some of our most popular local presenters from Time 107.5  and Link 92.2  compering the lavish stage show.

Don't worry if you can't make it to the front of the stage – we've laid on an overhead big screen so you don't miss out on any of the action!

And there will be lots of other things going on to keep visitors of all ages entertained.  Why not try your hand at the arts and crafts workshops on offer; pick up some handy personal safety advice from the borough's experts; check out the active sports zone or pop along to the fashion show in The Liberty Shopping Centre?

There'll be street entertainers, amusements and, at 5pm, the Romfest Best Rock Band competition  taking place at Brannigan's  in South Street concluding with a special performance by London Blackmarket.  Doors open at 5pm at Brannigans and entry is FREE before 8.30pm.

Romfest will offer something for everyone.  And the great thing is.. the admission's FREE.  So mark the date – Sunday 27 September – on your calendar, tell your friends and join us for a great day out.

It's time to celebrate!

With huge thanks to our supporters...