What’s on

Community Café at New Windmill Hall takes place every Friday from 10.30am to 3.30pm, offering free entry, affordable food and drinks, friendly company and activities for wellbeing.

Open to everyone, it provides a welcoming space to meet others, relax and take part in community life.

Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun was an eighteenth century artist, painting the aristocracy of France during the Revolution. 

A funny, sunny show full of toe-tappers and singalong favourites!

Come and test the old brain matter at our 4th July themed quiz night – booking in advance by emailing events@epca.org.uk

A talk on the Secrets of the Bletchley Park Girls followed by a clotted cream tea. Advance booking required.

A stroll around the lovely gardens and squares of Bloomsbury and nearby, exploring the rich history of the area and the famous people who lived there. Book at museum.   9.30am at Romford Station returning by 16:00. Information sheet provided once a booking placed.

Blue Plagues Talk by Gary Lewis starts at 13:30

Another chance to visit Peek Frean, Biscuit Museum, Bermondsey

Built in 1866, Peek Frean and Co’s biscuit factory gave Bermondsey the nickname ‘Biscuit Town’ for popular creations that included the bourbon and the Garibaldi. Collect an  information sheet on booking. 

Join us on 5th June to discover Chafford Georges

Join us for a summer solstice walk at Thames Chase and make the most of the longest day of the year!

Join Yoga with Lauren on Saturday 22nd August for a deeply nourishing morning of yoga, meditation, and sound healing set in the beautiful surroundings of Thames Chase Forest Centre.

Nick Dobson will fascinate you with his virtual visit of the cemetery with its history, architecture, wildlife and the famous people resting there.

Janet Brewer shares the incredible experiences offered by the newly opened Egyptian Museum, in Cairo. The building is breath-taking and the exhibits fantastic.

Nick Dobson shares Agatha Christie’s fascinating and intriguing life story and looks at Poirot and Marple characters.

This talk will cover the golden age of the Butlins, Pontins and Warners holiday camps when millions of Britons flocked to them every year for their holidays

How to search UK Criminal and Court Records and unlock the secrets of the “black sheep” in your family tree!

How to search for your ancestor’s wartime records and find what military records exist and where to access them.

Join us to experience the work of local artists and take part in our free workshops.

Come and celebrate Blossom from Friday 20 March at Rainham Hall Community Garden.​

The UK’s ultimate tribute to Billy Joel returns to the Brookside Theatre!

Get ready for Romford Food Festival 2026 – bigger, better, and more delicious than ever!

Discover an incredible lineup of street food stalls, enjoy live music, sample delicious treats at tastings, and get involved in interactive workshops and exciting competitions happening throughout the weekend.

Dog lovers, mark your calendars! A tail-waggingly fun event is coming to Romford, as Scruffy’s Angels hosts a delightful Dog Competition as part of the exciting Romford BID Food Festival.

A 2-day music festival for all the family. Saturday 11th July- 80’s and Soul and Sunday 12th July- Family and Rock.

Marina Spiteri shares the unique 300 year history of the Royal Hospital, the Chelsea pensioners and some of their stories.

Tour the fully restored and operational Mill.

Use touch screens in the Visitor Centre or talk to our Guides to learn about the history of the mill, its people and its restoration.

Relax in our peaceful, sunny, award winning garden with tea/coffee and cake from our refreshment kiosk.

Save the date to celebrate one of East London’s urban treasures, Rom Skatepark: a concrete icon in Hornchurch.

Enjoy the premiere of a short film, co-created with the next generation of Rom’s community plus the unveiling of a mural capturing the park’s iconic history. More activities to be announced!

For over 775 years, Romford Market has been a place of exchange, encounter and community. This August Bank Holiday, Market Town transforms the historic market and surrounding streets into a 24-hour stage celebrating the voices, stories and everyday experiences that define this place.

Free weekly rehearsals in Romford, Open to everyone asylum seekers, refugees and new residents. All skill levels welcome. All instruments welcome. Exciting concerts!! Build friendships and share your culture.

The UK’s Level 42 Tribute, Never 42 come to Brookside Theatre in Romford on Saturday 22 August 2026.

Experience an exciting youth-led showcase! Young organisers create a concert-style event where emerging musicians and performers take the stage to share their talents.

Free weekly rehearsals in Romford, open to everyone  – asylum seekers, refugees and new residents.

Explore this rural part of Havering that retains many of the historic features of an agricultural community that lived and worked in the east London fenland through many centuries. Take time to absorb the tranquil natural setting of the church that sits next to St Cedd’s Well, where pilgrims walked.

Join us every first Tuesday of the month for our Memory Cafe; a small group in a relaxed environment with opportunities to participate in group or solo themed dementia friendly activities.

Our monthly BYOC (bring your own craft) social is a relaxed, welcoming space for women who love to make things – or simply wants a cosy afternoon surrounded by creativity.

Come and join our friendly Creative Writing Club which runs fortnightly. £1 per session, refreshments provided.

Learn new skills and meet new friends whilst taking part in gardening and nature based activities.

Gentle yoga session in the garden.