News for the community, by the community.
Lumiere cinema, newly opened after a successful crowdfunding campaign, hosts its first major event on April 29th featuring a screening of the documentary Kim’s Video, combined with VHS tape swapping and live Q&A sessions.
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More than 200 chocolate eggs were donated for elderly people in nursing and care homes after an appeal by Romford’s Mercury Shopping Centre.
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Romford’s Cinema Reborn: Lumiere opens its doors to the public this Friday and promises a unique cinematic experience!
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Last week, The Mercury Shopping Centre Breakfast Club had the privilege of visiting the pre- and post-natal wards, as well as the baby bereavement department at Queen’s Hospital, with a very special delivery. Our heartfelt gifts—including beautifully hand-knitted baby hats, teddies, blankets, and cribs—were lovingly crafted by the talented ladies of our Breakfast Club.
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Last weekend, March 15 and 16 at the Lumiere Cinema in Romford, saw the success of the second East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The festival has grown significantly since its launch in 2023 with a second day of film, musical performances, and stylised photoshoots available for attendees.
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Join The Mercury Shopping Centre throughout March and beyond for a series of mindful activities designed to help you recharge and reconnect. From creative workshops to health initiatives, there’s something for everyone!
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News from the up and coming LGBTQ+ Film Festival being held at the Lumiere Cinema in Romford.
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Lawrie Brewster, the film’s director, describes the film as a ‘’Historical epic’ inspired by the likes of Excalibur and I, Claudius.
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Confined in an inscrutable time loop inside a Vampire’s manor, Grace must discover the hidden mysteries surrounding the house and her past to get home to her young baby.
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n the summer of 1986 in sunny Northern California, Olive Oyl embarks on a fun, once in a lifetime camping trip with her friends and brother – Castor – to witness a radiant meteor shower. When Halley’s comet hits earth, an old frail sailor turns into a lethal force.
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Romford Horror Festival kicked off for another incredible run. From February 27th to 2nd March, the festival screened an impressive 240 features and short films over 7 screens, including 19 world premieres, and 27 UK premieres.
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This year’s Romford Horror Festival run by Spencer Hawken, will be by far the biggest and best the borough has ever seen! If horror is your genre-then Romford is the place to be between 27 February- 2 March, at the Lumiere Cinema, top floor of the Mercury Mall.
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On Thursday 6th February, – The Appleby Gallery in Romford was proud to host the annual Havering Young Artist Prize Giving Event, celebrating the outstanding creative talent of young artists from across the borough.
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From February 27th to March 2nd, the festival will run at the soon to be Lumiere at the Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford.
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On Monday 20 January The Mercury was filled with fun, dancing and laughter as Havering community groups hosted by The Mercury’s Breakfast Club and Redbridge, Barking and Havering Age UK Di’s Diamonds came together to chat, enjoy a hot drink, cake and a dance, they celebrated by coming together as they enjoyed songs and music from local artist Joel aka @grimm_dreamurr
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The Mercury in Romford is preparing itself for the arrival of a fantastic new cinema. Lumiere will provide Havering residents with new opportunities such as amazing films, cabaret nights and even free films on certain days for over 60 year olds.
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A 2022 Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) semi-finalist performed live in the Mercury Mall for shoppers on Sunday 1st December. Twelve-year-old
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A very popular Santa’s grotto has re-opened its doors at The Mercury shopping centre in Romford yesterday.
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“Democracy isn’t free, it has to be fought for, defended and cherished. I thank all the veterans in Havering who have fought many battles and those who in the future will choose to do so. We stand with them, we salute them and we thank them for all they have done for our country.”
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This Saturday ten local musicians gathered at The Mercury Shopping Centre for a concert like no other. Joining together for one single purpose, to remember and honour their friend Paula Allibon wh
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