What’s on

Come and join us at The Meeting Place to share stories about Raphael’s Park and create over a cuppa!

The Friends of Cottons Park are holding a Summer Fun Day on Sunday 2nd August 1pm – 5pm, free entry and everyone welcome!

St Mary and St Peter welcomes you to an evening of poetry and entertainment Friday 17th July from 6.30pm

Looking for some free, magical fun for little ones?

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

Free summer activities for children and young people living in the Beam Park area.

An exhibition showcasing two contrasting artistic styles – Fluid Art by Joanne Readings and Paintings by Jenny Hazard.

A celebration of art, film, music, skateboarding, BMXing and scootering at Rom Skatepark  – one of East London’s urban treasures – an awesome Grade II listed icon in Hornchurch. Tickets on sale now

Step inside a modified VW Golf and experience a sound journey inspired by Romford’s rave years.  BOSH will appear as part of MEGA MEGA’s Collection Days, where visitors can contribute photographs, flyers, recordings, memorabilia and memories connected to Romford’s rave, club and music culture for possible inclusion in the exhibition and archive.

Were you part of the Romford rave scene between 1989 and 1999? What have you still got from those years; a carrier bag of flyers, box of mixtapes or maybe photos? Come down to a MEGA MEGA Collection Day where visitors can contribute photographs, flyers, recordings, memorabilia and memories connected to Romford’s rave, club and music culture for possible inclusion in the exhibition and archive.

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

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.

All are welcome to this Summer Social Event, all proceeds go towards the church building improvements.

Join Sarah from ReVamp Boutique for a fun and inspiring Tie Dye Workshop at Thames Chase Forest Centre.

Join us for a guided heritage walk to learn about the rich history of the site now known as Thames Chase

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

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

Join us on Sunday 9th August from 2pm – 6pm for a fantastic live music session featuring Maximum Beat and Rhythm with The Most. Bringing you the very best of Ska, Mod, and Northern Soul, expect classic hits from legendary bands like The Who, Oasis, The Kinks and more.

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

For over 779 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.

A lost landmark returns to the heart of Romford — a meeting point between past, present and future.  As night falls, one of London’s largest and oldest markets comes to life.

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!

Its time for a flashback with a selection of the best, most fun movies of the 1980’s

This all day marathon features a selection of incredible 80s movies you’ll love.

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

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

Festival of Archaeology. There’s so much to discover at Rainham Hall. Come on in and start exploring.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.