Scope Out is a new project for the LGBTQ+ community to co-design a legacy for Romford located at Lumiere, The Mercury Mall RM1 3EE.

Scope Out is a series of free creative events for the LGBTQ+ community ages 25 and over.

We want to make Romford more colourful and inviting by placing small welcoming stickers in shop windows, indicating that the LGBTQ+ community are safe here.

We also want to accompany this with a pamphlet for businesses to spot and act on homophobic incidences.

Scope Out will consist of five different meet ups with local LGBTQ+ people to build on our existing community and work towards making Romford more inclusive.

  • Friday 30 January 2026 - Karaoke – Led by Drag artist Chamonix Aspen, queer-led karaoke will finally come to Romford!
  • Thursday 26 February 2026 - Creative Expression – A workshop inviting participants to express their emotions through creativity, focusing on mental well-being.
  • Thursday 26 March 2026 - Climbing session at Romford Rock and Boulder – An opportunity to try bouldering, open to all abilities.
  • Thursday 23 April 2026 - History vision workshop – A creative session exploring LGBTQ+ history and visions for the Pride stickers that will be placed across Romford
  • Thursday 21 May 2026 - Stickers and Pamphlet design - The final monthly session will focus on designing the Pride stickers and FAQ pamphlet for local businesses.

Contact kaleidoscoperomford@gmail.com.
 

Date: 29 January 2026 - 22 May 2026 Recurs monthly on Thursday, but only the 5th instance of this set.

Cancelled on: 30 April 2026

Also held on: 30 January 2026, 26 February 2026, 26 March 2026, 23 April 2026, 21 May 2026

Location: Mercury Mall, Romford RM1 3EE

Cost: n/a

Time: 18:00 - 20:00