Events

Happening today, 8 June 2023

• Gidea Park Library Reading Friends Reading Group

  Our Reading Groups are great places to make new friends whilst discussing and sharing books.

  • Held on the second Thursday of every month from 6pm till 7pm between 14 October 2021 and 18 December 2025
  • Location: Gidea Park Library, Balgores Lane, Romford RM2 6BS
  • Cost: Free

• Ancestry - Tracing your family history at Upminster Library

  Start tracing your family history.

  • Held every Thursday from 2pm till 4pm between 1 December 2022 and 22 December 2023
  • Location: Upminster Library, 26 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB
  • Cost: Free

• Havering Tea Dance

  Join us every Thursday for an afternoon of fun, socialising, dance and, of course, tea.

  • Held every Thursday from 12:30pm till 2:30pm between 15 July 2021 and 1 January 2030
  • Location: The New Windmill Hall, St Mary's Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH
  • Cost: £3

• Baby Bounce at Romford Library

  Songs and rhymes for babies under 2 years of age.

  • Held every Thursday from 2:15pm till 2:45pm between 3 November 2022 and 4 November 2024
  • Location: Romford Library St Edwards Way Romford RM1 3AR
  • Cost: Free

• Havering Singing For The Brain - Thursdays

  Music and social group for people living with dementia and their carers.

  • Held every Thursday from 2pm till 4pm between 15 July 2021 and 25 January 2029
  • Location: St John’s Church Hall, Southend Road RM13 7XT
  • Cost: £5

• South Hornchurch Library Chess Club

  Calling all 5 to 15 years old, whether you are a pro or just starting out, all are welcome.

  • Held every Thursday from 4pm till 6pm between 2 March and 14 July 2023
  • Location: South Hornchurch Library, Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD
  • Cost: £1 to pay before each session

• IT help and advice at Upminster Library

  Spaces are limited so booking is essential.

  • Held every Thursday from 10:30am till 12:30pm between 1 December 2022 and 1 December 2023
  • Location: Upminster Library, 26 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB
  • Cost: Free

• Harold Hill Library Reading Friends Knit and Knatter

  Weekly knitting group.

  • Held every Thursday from 10am till 12 noon between 26 January 2023 and 8 February 2024
  • Location: Harold Hill Library, 19a Farnham Road, Harold Hill RM3 8ED
  • Cost: Free

• Maylands Green Adult Table Tennis - Thursdays

  Table tennis club that is both social and competes in Romford League.

  • Held every Thursday from 7pm till 10:30pm between 24 February 2022 and 30 December 2025
  • Location: The Barn (left of manor House), Brettons Outdoor Recreation Centre, Rainham Road RM13 7LP
  • Cost: Membership required or £5 per session

• Reading Buddies at Gidea Park Library

  Reading Buddies Volunteers will be at Gidea Park library to listen to your child read.

  • Held every Thursday from 3:30pm till 5pm between 2 February 2023 and 1 February 2024
  • Location: Gidea Park Library, Balgores Lane, Romford RM2 6BS
  • Cost: Free

• Reading Buddies at South Hornchurch Library

  Reading Buddies are here to listen to and help improve your child's reading skills.

  • Held every Thursday from 3pm till 6pm between 2 February and 29 June 2023
  • Location: South Hornchurch Library, Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD
  • Cost: Free

• The Cappella Singers of Upminster rehearsals for summer term

  Rehearsing choral pieces for a concert.

  • Held every Thursday from 7:30pm till 9:30pm between 20 April and 29 June 2023
  • Location: Trinity United Reformed Church, Station Road, Upminster RM14 2UD
  • Cost: No, unless joining the choir (see below)