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The London Food & Drinks Festival on July 27th at Hainault Recreation Ground offers a delightful day out with diverse food stalls, refreshing drinks, chef demos, kids’ entertainment, and live performances. Free entry upon registration. Visit eelassociation.com for details. Don’t miss the event and follow EEL Association on Instagram for updates.
Elevation Performance Academy, a dance school in Havering, has quickly become a beloved part of the community since its establishment in 2019. Despite pandemic challenges, the academy has thrived, offering classes for all age groups and aiming to have its own premises. It fosters support, dedication, and personal growth, making it an excellent choice for Havering residents. For more information, visit their Thursday classes at the Mardyke community centre or contact them via their website.
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Le Hope Balti House in Rainham Village is celebrating its 30th year with 50% off dine-in meals and 25% off takeaway orders. Owner Ali expresses gratitude to the community for their support and highlights the restaurant’s involvement in local initiatives, including providing free food during the pandemic. Join the celebrations and enjoy great deals!
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In a new health series for the Havering Daily, Fiona Flaherty, a skilled registered nurse and respected nutritional therapist, explores
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Every Wednesday from 10am to 11am registered nutritionist Sharon Adkins runs free sessions at Rainham library to help locals with any nutrition advice, health issues such as poor sleep, menopause, weight loss and diabetes.
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Havering Friends of the Earth were present leading the way alongside Havering Cyclists, Havering Green Streets, Rainham Honey, and even the lovely Lola the owl from the Raptor Foundation.
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The Romford Film Festival, starting on May 24th, showcased a diverse range of films and drew over 150 enthusiastic attendees. The event, running until May 28th, featured a launch party attended by local VIPs, film industry professionals, and avid fans, with the Mayor of Havering making an appearance. This festival unites cinema enthusiasts and celebrates creativity.
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It’s that time of year again! It’s May, and just after the Cannes Film Festival, which can only mean it’s time for the Romford Film Festival.
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Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces its inaugural season under the stewardship of Co-Creative Directors: Aisling Gallagher, Alex Thorpe and Kate Lovell.
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The Mercury shopping centre in Romford offers a variety of fashion brands like George at Asda, Bonmarché, and Yours. George at Asda is the UK’s third-largest fashion retailer, offering affordable family-friendly fashion, including the Billie Faires collection. Bonmarché features a stunning collection collaborated with designer David Emmanuel. Yours offers a range of plus-size casual wear.
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On April 21st, Romford District Scouts celebrated St. George’s Day with a parade in Collier Row. Over 700 young scouts and leaders, supported by 400 adult volunteers, marched through the town. The event included a church service, awards ceremony, and a play for younger members, showcasing unity and dedication.
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Mitchells Miracles is hosting a community event at Raphaels Park in Romford on June 22nd, 2024. The event features over 40 local business stalls, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The charity is also seeking volunteers for various roles. This is a great opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a fun day out.
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Brought to you by Romford artist David Shearing who created The Rising Sun and New Beginning, David has made an exciting new art installation – in keeping with The People’s Kitchen theme – titled WORLD KIOSK, Bringing the World a Little Bit Closer.
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A young couple played by the wonderfully engaging Tia Dutt and Aaron Gill, defy a colonialist history built on destructive division by seeking to combine their individual heritages. They end up questioning the very narrative that people with different Indian religious backgrounds really do differ beyond the arbitrary fault lines brutally and artificially carved by British imperialism, resulting in violent religious conflict.
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On 5 May a special music festival is taking place at the Railway pub in Hornchurch in memory of much loved dad Martin Peake
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The Habbit Factory is an Inclusive Theatre Charity based in Havering and on 9 April they celebrated their 20th Birthday.
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Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Shepherd as its next Chief Executive, starting from 1 July.
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The naughtiest puppets in town are coming back to the Brookside Theatre later this month as Avenue Q returns with all of your favourite fuzzy friends.
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A powerful, radical and thought-provoking docu-theatre show that dives deep into the unheard stories of those who lived through the partition of India.
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Wanis International Foods in Rainham welcomed Lithuanian Vice Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Vytenis Tomkus from the Lithuanian Embassy, highlighting the company’s global engagement. Wanis aims to promote cross-cultural understanding through its diverse staff and the import of Lithuanian products. Head of Community, Paul Harrison, emphasized the company’s commitment to expanding global reach and fostering international connections.
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