Events

Happening today, 5 October 2023

• Black History Month - Art Exhibition

  To celebrate Black History Month African artist Olu Eche will exhibit work in Romford Library throughout October.

  • Held daily from 10am till 5pm between 29 September and 31 October 2023
  • Location: Romford Library St Edwards Way Romford RM1 3AR
  • Cost: Free

• Black History Month - Poetry/rap performance - 5 October 2023

  Poetry/rap performance by Triple O to celebrate Black History Month and African Caribbean contribution to the literature world.

  • 4pm to 5pm on 5 October 2023
  • Location: Romford Library St Edwards Way Romford RM1 3AR
  • Cost: Free

• Join Havering’s fostering community

  Potential foster carers are invited to meet our friendly staff and carers to find out more about becoming a foster carer.

  • Held on the first Thursday of every month from 6pm till 8pm between 6 January 2022 and 2 January 2025
  • Location: Online / Virtual
  • 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

• Art Works Summer Exhibition

  Range of works by local art group.

  • Held daily from 9am till 8pm between 15 September and 5 October 2023
  • Location: Fairkytes Arts Centre, 51 Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1AX
  • Cost: Free

• 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

• Reading Buddies at South Hornchurch Library

  Volunteers are available after school to listen to your child read. Term time only.

  • Held every Thursday from 3pm till 6pm between 14 September 2023 and 25 July 2024
  • Location: South Hornchurch Library, Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD
  • Cost: Free

• Chess Club at South Hornchurch Library

  A fun chess club for 5 - 15 year-olds. Whether you are a pro or just starting out, all are welcome.

  • Held every Thursday from 4pm till 6pm between 5 October 2023 and 25 July 2024
  • Location: South Hornchurch Library, Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD
  • Cost: £1 per session

• 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

• Havering Museum Photographic Group - On 1st Thursday of every month

  This photographic group is for people who love to have fun taking pictures and is not competitive.

  • Held on the first Thursday of every month from 1:30pm till 3:30pm between 2 February 2023 and 5 September 2024
  • Location: Havering Museum, 19-21 High Street, Romford RM1 1JU
  • Cost: £5 (includes light refreshments)

• Havering Museum Photographic Group's 13th Annual Exhibition

  A very creative photographic exhibition.

  • Held daily from 11am till 5pm between 30 September and 8 December 2023
  • Location: Havering Museum, 19-21 High Street, Romford RM1 1JU
  • Cost: £3.50 or £3 concession (free entry for children under 16 with a paying adult)

• 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

• Storytime at Hornchurch Library

  Storytime and Craft for ages 2 to 5.

  • Held on the first Thursday of every month from 10:30am till 11:30am between 1 December 2022 and 6 December 2024
  • Location: Hornchurch Library, 44 North Street, Hornchurch RM11 1TB
  • Cost: £1