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Relative Connection – An Exhibition by Brenda and Lois Doo

Saturday 18 April to Wednesday 29 April • Fairkytes Arts Centre

Fry’s Gallery

Exhibition by Lois and Brenda Doo, at two stages in their careers, depicting the links that arise through being related.

The Swinging Sixties: The Times They Were A-Changin’

Wednesday 29 April 2026 • Havering Museum

Havering Museum
This talk will cover the exciting decade of the 1960s and will focus on developments in fashion, music, TV and radio.

TMC Havering Cinema Club – The Devil Wears Prada 2

Monday 4 May 2026 • The Mum Club Havering

Lumiere

Come and enjoy the first parent and baby screening for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The space is lightly dimmed and sound levels are suitable for little ears which makes it super easy for feeding and nap time.

 

 

 

 

Festival of Blossom

Friday 20 March - Sunday 17 May • Rainham Hall

National Trust, Rainham Hall

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

Billy Joel Tribute UK

Friday 22 May • Gaz Jenkins

Brookside Theatre, Romford

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

Romford Food Festival

Sunday 24 May and Monday 25 May 2026 • Romford BID

Romford Market

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.

Romford’s Paw-Some Dog Competition

Monday 25 May 2026 • Romford BID

Romford Market

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.

Essex Summer Fest

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026 • Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham

Harrow Lodge Park

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

The Royal Hospital and the Chelsea Pensioners

Thursday 16 July 2026 • Havering Museum

Havering Museum

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

Windmill Open Days

Saturdays and Sundays, various dates • Friends of Upminster Windmill

Upminster Windmill

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.

Free

Skatepark Revived

Saturday 25 July 2026 • Rom Skatepark

Rom Skatepark

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!

Free

Market Town

Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August 2026 • Havering London

Romford Market

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

Havering Global Orchestra

Every Friday • Pete Merry

Hope Cafe

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.

Never 42 – The Level 42 Tribute

Saturday 22 August • Brookside Theatre

Brookside Theatre, Romford

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

Free

Ionians Music Events

First Saturday of Every Month • Havering Changing

MyPlace Youth and Community Centre

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

Havering Global Orchestra

Every Friday • Pete Merry

Hope Cafe

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

Free

Exploring a hidden gem

Every Saturday morning • Mary Wright, Hidden Gem group

St Mary Magdalene Church, North Ockendon

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.

Free

Home Instead Romford Memory Cafe

First Tuesday of every month • Home Instead Romford

Hornchurch Library

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.

 

Free

Wednesday Fun Club

Every Wednesday (except half-term) • Havering Changing

Mardyke Community Centre, Orchard Village, Rainham, RM13 8PJ

Join us every week at Wednesday Fun Club! A friendly craft session for kids and adults filled with painting, creative projects, and hands-on fun.

BYOC – Social Crafting Meet-Up

Last Saturday of every month • Pretty Mess Society

Fairkytes Arts Centre

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.

Adults Creative Writing Group

Every Monday fortnightly • Havering Libraries

Harold Hill Library

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

 

Young Rangers

First Saturday of the month • Rainham Hall

National Trust, Rainham Hall

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

Havering Singing For The Brain

Every Wednesday • Singing For The Brain

Tweed Way Hall

Music and social club for people with dementia and their carers.

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