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The East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to Romford’s Much Loved Lumiere Cinema for its fourth year!
The East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns on 7 November 2026, bringing the LGBTQ+ community together at Romford’s favourite independent
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Havering marked World Suicide Prevention Day with a Stories of Hope event sharing lived experiences and encouraging people to seek support.
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TODAY!
The Mercury will host a free 1990s takeover featuring live DJs, zine-making, synth experiments and an immersive rave car on Saturday 5 September.
A new film sharing the experiences of Havering residents affected by suicide will receive free public screenings in Romford on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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On Sunday, 13th September, Lumiere Cinema in Romford will open its doors for a dedicated charity evening to raise vital
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News from the much loved Lumiere Cinema. A two-day celebration of grassroots filmmaking brings international talent, local voices, and networking
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Man Baby is an ambitious and deliciously surrealist dark comedy, with a redemptive message of hope. Paralysed by fear of
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Founded in 2016, The Romford Film Festival is a labour of love, bringing unique stories to Romford. It is returning
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Lumiere Romford Unveils The Ultimate Horror Pass To See 100 Landmark Films, Including Classics Like The Exorcist and The Shining, At Unbeatable Value to celebrate the Halloween month in style.
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Lumiere Romford, the new independent cinema that has quickly become a cornerstone of the community, has been shortlisted for the prestigious British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Cinema of the Year, a remarkable achievement for a venue that has been open for just five months. The cinema is now calling on the local community and film lovers across the UK to help them win this coveted award by casting their vote.
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The Havering Small Business Awards 2025 are set to take place at the new Lumiere Cinemas in Romford, as the awards venue sponsor
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ust four months after its opening, Lumiere, the borough’s newest cinema, is already celebrating a significant level of success. Located on the site of the former Premier cinema, Lumiere has quickly established itself as a vibrant hub for the local community, fulfilling its promise to offer more than just a mainstream movie-going experience.
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The Romford Film Festival is thrilled to announce its return for a ninth consecutive year, promising an even richer cinematic experience for film enthusiasts.
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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 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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News from the up and coming LGBTQ+ Film Festival being held at the Lumiere Cinema in Romford.
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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 3rd March, Romford’s new event venue, Lumiere, will open to the public in the space formerly occupied by the Premiere Cinema. It will offer an eclectic mix of activities to provide real choice to both local residents and Londoners, giving them an alternative to venturing into Leicester Square.
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