Di's Diamonds Events

Di’s Diamonds – May 2019 Contact [email protected] or phone 020 8220 6000 (9am-3pm Mon-Fri) or 07724 508967 / 07375 704448 Please let us know which events you are attending so we can make arrangements for people to meet up. All activities are open to residents of all 3 boroughs unless stated.

Di’s Diamonds Events

REGULAR EVENTS Over 50’sFree Swim for Havering Residents Sapphire Leisure Centre 24, Western Road, Romford. Meet in the EVERY MONDAY Foyer 2.45pm. Sign up for your free Everyone Active Card and swim 3-4pm Diamond Geezers 3.30-5pm Tesco Roneo Corner RM11 1PY. For information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected]

REGULAR EVENT CWL Lunch Club 12 noon at St Joseph’s Social Club, St Mary’s Lane Upminster. £6 for either hot or cold lunch, EVERY WEDNESDAY pudding, cake or tea. Everyone will be very welcome. Money raised is donated to charity.

Thursday 2nd May Irish Dancing 1.30pm Durning Hall, Earlham Grove E7 9AB (020 3740 8100) £3 including tea & cake. Enjoy a friendly afternoon of Irish music, singing & dancing. Meet at Romford station at 12.30 to go to Forest Gate station. Exit station, turn right and take first turning on right. Art Appreciation Workshop 1:30 -3:30pm at Havering Museum for special price £3 admission (includes light refreshments) These informal and fun workshops will explore the meanings behind and appraise a variety of art works please book directly with museum 19-21 High Street Romford RM1 1JU 010708 766571 (Wed-Sat 11-16:00) [email protected] then To arrange to meet up with fellow Diamonds call Di’s Diamonds know:07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected]

Friday 3rd May Lunch at the Harrow Pub 12.30pm Herta hosting. 130 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch RM11 1DP. Call 01708 462611 for food information. To book call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Sunday 5th May Afternoon Tea Party Garden Party Rainham Hall 12pm -16:30pm. £15 includes refreshments, entertainment and a tour of the gardens. To Book email:[email protected] Please let Di’s Diamonds know if you are going so can arrange to meet up with fellow Diamonds call: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Monday 6th May Rainham Village May Village Fayre 10:00-16:00 see https://rainhamfayreevents.weebly.com/ Please let Di’s Diamonds know if you are going so can arrange to meet up with fellow Diamonds call: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Di’s Diamonds – May 2019 Contact [email protected] or phone 020 8220 6000 (9am-3pm Mon-Fri) or 07724 508967 / 07375 704448 Please let us know which events you are attending so we can make arrangements for people to meet up. All activities are open to residents of all 3 boroughs unless stated.

Tuesday 7th May Bowling at Namco Meet 10.15 outside MacDonalds for 10.30am start for bowling at The Brewery. Bowling and tea/coffee £5. Email or phone Ruth & Nat by Friday before to let them know you are going. REGULAR EVENT EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH If this is your first game then Contact Di’s Diamonds beforehand: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected]

Create Music Group 2pm part 4 of 8 week course Romford Community Hub space at Cottons Court & Fambridge Court – strictly prebookable only as restricted number of places. To book or for further information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm) [email protected]

Wednesday 8th May Southend day trip by train– Meet Kath at Romford station 9:30 and Marion at Upminster station 9:45 – Fun day at seaside. To book or for further information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm) [email protected]

Saturday 11th May Lunch at Braza Brazilian Grill 12:30 –1a Arcade Place Romford For food information call 01708 727010 To book call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Monday 13th May Coffee Morning 10-12 noon. Havering Volunteer Centre For information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] REGULAR EVENT EVERY SECOND MONDAY OF MONTH Tuesday 14th May Create Music Group –part 5 of 8 week free course at Community Hub space at Cottons Court & Fambridge Court – strictly prebookable only as restricted number of places - To book or for further information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm) [email protected] Wednesday 15th May New event *** Afternoon Coffee 2-4pm Santander 69 Farnham Road RM3 8XA. Just turn up or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected]

Thursday 16th May Fun and social afternoon 12-3pm RAFA club, Carlton Road, Romford. Hosted by Diana. They have a pool table, dartboard (if able please bring your own darts) bar. Meals cost £5 sandwiches £2. If you wish to attend call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday- Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] – We need to let the club know expected number for meals Monday 20th May REGULAR EVENT THIRD MONDAY OF MONTH Coffee morning 3rd Monday each month 10am-12noon at Queens Theatre, Hornchurch. Meet on the left by the comfy seats. Quote “Di’s Diamonds” for a 10% discount. For information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (9am-3pm) [email protected]

U3A Dagenham 1:00pm Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club, Victoria Road, Dagenham, speaker will be Richard Dodd talking about his life in Broadcasting. U3A gives you the opportunity to live life to the full, make new friends, develop your interests and enjoy yourself. For more details contact Christina on 0208 599 7616 Tuesday 21st May Turkish Lunch at Harman Host Ruth & Nat Meet 11:45 Romford Station travel by bus. Lunch for 12:30 Harman Restaurant 376-378 Cranbrook Road IG2 6HW 0208 554 1121 Followed by walk around Valentines Park weather permitting To book call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am- 3pm) [email protected] Wednesday 22nd May Art Appreciation Workshop part 2 1:30 -3:30pm at Havering Museum £3 admission (includes light refreshments) These informal and fun workshops will explore the meanings behind and appraise a variety of art works need to book directly with museum 19-21 High Street Romford RM1 1JU 010708 766571 (Wed-Sat 11-16:00) [email protected] To arrange meet up with other Dis Diamonds Please call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] book early to reserve place. This is a special price Friday 24th May Tasty Treats coffee morning 10-12:30 at First Steps Tangmere Crescent in Hornchurch To book call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Saturday 25th MAY Little Havens Summer Fayre St Laurence Hall 10-4pm near hall by Upminster library. Lots of stalls and refreshments. Sunday 26th May Companionship Club 1.30-2.30pm Community Room, Tesco Roneo Corner. For information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Di’s Diamonds – May 2019 Contact [email protected] or phone 020 8220 6000 (9am-3pm Mon-Fri) or 07724 508967 / 07375 704448 Please let us know which events you are attending so we can make arrangements for people to meet up. All activities are open to residents of all 3 boroughs unless stated.

Tuesday 28th May Horniman Museum Forest Hill SE23 3PQ hosted by Renee & Herta Meet :10:00 at Elm Park Station

Create Music Group –part 6 of 8 week free course at Community Hub space at Cottons Court & Fambridge Court – strictly prebookable only as restricted number of places - To book or for further information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm) [email protected]

Wednesday 29th May Abbaphonics Concert Albert Hall – full booked. Those that have booked please ensure you have collected your tickets from coffee mornings. Thursday 30th May Coffee Morning 10-12 noon at The Moon & Stars 99-103 South Street, Romford RM1 1NX. Just turn up or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Friday 31st May Temple of Mithraeum Hosted by Laurie meet at 10am Romford Station. For information or book call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) [email protected] Events Locally Please contact the organisations directly beforehand to ensure taking place. No responsibility taken for any events listed. Please contact [email protected] if you want to list or de-list an event Silver Links Project A friendly and welcoming social club promoting a range of recreational activities including card Regular Event every making, sewing, knitting, music, art & crafts. 9.30am-1.30pm at Salvation Army, High Street, Romford RM1 1JJ. Contact Monday Martie van Deventer 01708 440193 or 07590 469174 or email: [email protected]. EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS Regular Monthly Event Roding Quilters Meeting Tuesday 14th May then Meeting every Second Tuesday of each month at St Mary's Church and Church Rooms, High Road, Chigwell. Meetings start at 7.30pm and finish at 9.30pm. Refreshments are served. Visitors are very welcome to attend and their fee is £3 per meeting. Annual membership is £25 per year plus a charge of £1 for each meeting attended. Please email Caroline Purcell at [email protected] or call on 07742 743 980 for further info Regular Event every Friday Afternoon 50+ games club Hornchurch Library. Every Friday 2-4pm. Come and meet new friends play cards, chess, draughts and other board games. Entry is £1.50 includes tea/coffee & cake. Please check your local library for events. Havering Museum Havering Museum 19-21 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JU 01708 766 571 Variety of exhibitions & talks held Exhibitions and displays www.haveringmuseum.org.uk [email protected] open Wed to Sat 11:00- 17:00 last entry 16:00 3 April – 22 June The Material Girls Presents: Goodnight Children Everywhere *13 April – 22 June Upminster Camera Club Exhibition note * Telephone for exhibition access times

Vivian Maier, Street Photographer Saturday, 11th May 1.30pm, £5.00 Dr Ian Browne will explore the amazing and Talks at Havering Museum incredible story of Vivian Maier, street photographer extraordinaire. Please book in advance at 01708 766 571 [email protected] Havering Museum 19-21 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JU Local Theatres Brookside Theatre 21A Eastern Avenue, Romford RM11 1QT. Box Office 01708 755775 – Regular events Brooksidetheatre.com General Enquiries [email protected] Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT Box Office 01708 443333 queens-theatre.co.uk General Enquiries [email protected] The Broadway Broadway, Barking Essex IG11 7LS 0208 507 5607 www.thebroadwaybarking.com general enquiries [email protected] Kenneth Moore Theatre Oakfield Road Ilford IG1 1BT 0208 553 4466 kmtheatre.co.uk [email protected] Everyone Sports Men’s Walking Football sessions, Tuesdays 10.30am – 12noon, £5.20, Hornchurch Sports Centre, Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU, 01708 454135. Thought your footballing days were over? Think again! Women’s Walking Netball sessions, Mondays 11.30am-12.30pm, £3.50, Hornchurch Sports Centre, Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU, Run in partnership with England Netball, for info or to book a place phone Lucy on 07854 090628 or [email protected] Women’s Walking Netball sessions, Wednesdays, 7.30-8.30pm, £3.50, Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford RM3 7YA, run in partnership with England Netball, to book a place phone the centre on 03330 050448 Free swimming for Havering residents over 50 years old at certain times at Hornchurch Sports Centre (01708 454135) and Central Park Leisure Centre (01708 382820) Everyone Active Referral Scheme, offering support and advice for Havering residents with low to medium risk medical conditions including diabetes, depression, obesity, overweight and high blood pressure. Referral is via your GP or practice nurse. Please note there is a cost to exercise sessions. For more information about the scheme contact 01708 463190

Eastbury Manor Eastbury Manor Tudor May Day Sunday 5 May, 11am to 4pm Come and celebrate May Day as the Tudor’s once did, including maypole dancing, arts and crafts activities for all the

family, and Tudor dining. Craft activities: £3 per child (all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult) Shakespeare at Eastbury: Friday 24 May and Saturday 25 May, 7pm