News for the community, by the community.
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.
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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The 39 Steps performed at Queen’s Theatre is an absolute riot; a nostalgic romp that’s ripe with puns and lashings of physical humour, each element captures the imagination for a spellbinding performance of action and accidental adventure.
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Romford’s Brookside Theatre presents a dazzling new production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical. The show combines iconic songs with new numbers, promising a delectable experience. Catch it from 6th – 23rd December 2024.
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Havering will continue to develop the borough’s cultural legacy despite missing out on the London Borough of Culture 2025 and 2027 titles.
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The Hilldene Shopping Experience hosts a monthly ‘Discount Day’ at Hilldene shops, offering incredible savings and fun activities.
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Sunday 26 February was another historic moment in Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s (QTH) history as the Theatre was nominated for nine Off Stage Awards, and took home an extraordinary four of them at the 14th Annual Off West End Awards, held in front of over 850 guests at Woolwich Works.
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Amidst the vibrancy of London’s streets and grandeur of its cultural scene, London is apparent with opportunity and excitement. Yet, underneath, a silent struggle brews amongst its young residents.
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This is a very special stage production of My Beautiful Laundrette, not least because it features Gordan Warnecke – the original actor who played our young protagonist, Omar, in the 1985 Film – as Omar’s physically ailing, but relentlessly wise Papa.
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“Stepping Out” at Brookside Theatre offers relatable characters, lively humor, and uplifting entertainment.
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Exciting news for Rainham and Wennington residents and beyond, a series of workshops to create a collaborative artwork – which will then be proudly displayed at both The Royals in Rainham, and Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch’ – has been commissioned by Rainham Changemakers, and funded by Havering Changing.
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Chronicling the history of the life of a Canvey Island boy: from humble beginnings meeting his Canvey Island wife and conception of the great Dr Feelgood, to the dizzying heights of sex, and drugs, and Blockhead fame; the play takes us on a globe-trotting, conscience twisting journey.
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