What’s on

A short introduction to art and life of Katsushika Hokusa, looking at his diverse career and artistic impact.

Meeting once a month to explore the history and heritage of North Ockendon, set in the last of Havering’s East London fenland.

Havering London is bringing Mercury Mall’s Sounds Like Summer sessions to a close with with a 90’s takeover!  Take a trip back to a decade when pirate radio, record shops, clubs and dancefloors helped shape Romford’s electronic music scene. Across The Mercury, you’ll find nods to the local 90’s rave scene and activities to get involved with, in support of the forthcoming MEGA MEGA: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution exhibition, celebrating the club and dance music culture of Romford and Havering. 

Discover the history of Romford Market 1247 to 2022 at this free exhibition.

Join us at the Thames Chase Forest Centre for this years Art & Sculpture Exhibition, showcasing the work of local artists.

Crafty Cow Markets welcome you to our Mystical Fair

A family event focused on celebrating personal growth and spiritual exploration.
Designed to uplift and inspire, join a community of like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in a 5-hour celebration of all things Mystical, Spiritual and Wellbeing

A free walking activity around Romford town centre. Meet first at Havering Museum to learn about the history before seeing it with your own eyes.

Join a 400 year old tradition and celebrate Heritage week with us!

Being the only village in Greater London that lies outside the M25 and sits on the last of the East London fenland, it holds a fascinating history of landscape, Christianity and rural life from the time before Domesday.

The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s Memory Café is a relaxed, informal and free drop-in, providing support for people with dementia and their carers.

An entertaining and relaxing evening watching expert flower arrangers create beautiful designs.  See how it’s done with tips from the pros.

Join us for a free children’s clothes, toys and books swap at Romford Salvation Army. Please bring along any gently used children’s clothes, toys and books and browse new-to-you items to take home, meet other local parents keen to reduce waste and take care of the planet.

You will be able to confidently control every aspect of your camera. You won’t just understand photography theory—you’ll know exactly where every setting is on your specific camera and how to use it in real shooting situations and celebrate with exhibtion at the end!

A fascinating look at personalities who were visionaries, trailblazers and legends  This talk will include Vera Lynn, Richard Burton and many more.

Join Romford BID and Scruffy’s Angels for a paw-some day celebrating our four-legged friends at the Community Dog Show & Pup Up Café.

Visit Rainham Hall as part of Heritage Open Day, a beautiful but hidden Georgian house and then wander around our perfectly formed Community Garden on the fringes of east London

Join us at the Thames Chase Forest Centre for a free Autumn Wellbeing Day on 10th October 2026.

A bold new drama about legacy, illusion, and second chances as one man risks everything for his last great trick.

String your bows and join us for some festive fun in the Forest of Havering!

New Dimension Choir meet on Tuesday nights during school “term Times” and begin gathering from 7.15pm with rehearsals beginning promptly at 7.45 pm.

Come along to Elm Park Library’s Kids Games Club! We have a selection of board and card games for kids to play with.

Looking for some free, magical fun for little ones?

Step into the Magical Sensory Garden and explore our fairy trail!

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 8pm for an unforgettable DJ & Karaoke Night with HPE.

Free folk tunes and sea shanty singing every Monday 7-9pm, The Golden Lion, Romford. No experience required. We teach you everything.

Social Gaming including board games, card games and wargaming

Social Gaming including board games, card games and wargaming, Level 3 

Orchard bowls club at the Mardyke Youth and Community Association (South Street, Rainham), is back holding their weekly indoor bowls games!

Join our friendly and welcoming space where the community comes together to learn, share and support one another.

Join our knitting session and help us create items to donate to local causes. All materials provided including patterns. We will provide a mix of knitting and crochet patterns.

Unleash your creative talents every third Thursday of the month with artists Gill and Nigel for FREE!

Unleash your creative talents every third Thursday of the month with artists Gill and Nigel, for FREE!

Join our friendly Elm Park Library group for some crafting! Bring your own project to work on and enjoy some knitting, crocheting and stitching together.

Come along to Elm Park Library to take part in our Chess Club! Our volunteer will give you tips and set up games between people. Maybe you’ll even get good enough to beat him in a game!

Do you know someone who needs help with reading, writing, speaking or spelling English? Romford Library has a dedicated team of volunteers who provide one to one help.

Come and meet new friends, play cards, chess, draughts and other board games

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.

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.

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.

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.