Activities Organised and Led by Di's Diamonds

Di’s Diamonds – November 2018 Contact [email protected] or phone 020 8220 6000 or 07724 508967 / 07375 704448 Please let me know which events you are attending so I can make arrangements for people to meet up. All activities are open to residents of all 3 boroughs unless stated.

Activities organised and led by Di’s Diamonds

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 2 3 4 Irish Dancing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE TURN THE PAGE 1-4.30pm

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Diamond Geezers 3.30-5.30pm Bowling at Namco Ciao Bella 12.30pm The Mall Gallery Swimming 2.45pm 10.15am 9.30am

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 HVC Coffee Morning 10-12 noon *Spitalfields trip Thurrock garden Tasty Treats Lunch at Diamond Geezers 3.30-5.30pm 10am centre for lunch coffee morning Braza Swimming 2.45pm Meet 10am 10-12.30pm 12.30pm

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Queens Theatre Coffee Morning Mandarin Palace Trip to Chelmsford First Step Companionship 10-12noon 12.30 9.30am Bazaar Club 1.30- Diamond Geezers 3.30-5.30pm 12-3.30pm 2.30pm Swimming 2.45pm

26 27 28 29 30 *If you have special dietary Diamond Geezers 3.30-5.30pm Techy Teas Vue Cinema Moon & Stars Coffee needs please make your own Swimming 2.45pm 10-12noon Romford: Film & Morning 10-12 noon enquiries before booking. All Brand Museum time to be restaurant phone numbers are 9.45am announced listed in the relevant date details Di’s Diamonds – November 2018 Contact [email protected] or phone 020 8220 6000 or 07724 508967 / 07375 704448 Please let me know which events you are attending so I can make arrangements for people to meet up. All activities are open to residents of all 3 boroughs unless stated.

Di’s Diamonds Events

Over 50’s Free Swim for Havering Residents Sapphire Leisure Centre 24 Western Rd, Romford. Meet in the Foyer 2.45pm. REGULAR EVENT Sign up for your free Everyone Active Card and swim 3-4pm

EVERY MONDAY Diamond Geezers 3.30-5.30 Tesco Roneo Corner RM11 1PY For information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected]

Thursday 1st November Irish Dancing 1.30pm Durning Hall, Earlham Grove E7 9AB 020 3740 8100 £3 including tea and cake. Enjoy a friendly afternoon of Irish music, singing and dancing. Meet at Romford Station at 12.30 to go to Forest Gate Station. Exit station, turn right and take first turning on right.

Tuesday 6th November Bowling at Namco Meet 10.15am outside McDonalds 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 [email protected] 01708 551627 REGULAR EVENT FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH

Thursday 8th November Lunch at Ciao Bella South Street, Romford. Italian food & pizza. Rene & Herta meeting and greeting. To book call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected] For dietary information Restaurant number: 01708 725700.

Friday 9th November The Mall Gallery (North Korean Art Exhibition & British Wildlife Photography) Meet at Romford Station at 9.30am Diana hosting. To book call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected]

Monday 12th November Coffee morning at Havering Volunteer Centre 10-12noon. Havering Volunteer Centre, Community Reach House, 32-34 High Street, Romford RM1 1HR 01708 922214 REGULAR EVENT SECOND MONDAY OF MONTH

Tuesday 13th November Spitalfields: Look around the market and have lunch at Aladdin - Indian restaurant must be booked 2 weeks in advance so please let us know if you want to come a.s.a.p Carol McCarthy will meet and greet: Meet at Romford station at 10am. To book or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected] For dietary information call Alladin on 020 7247 8210

Wednesday 14th November Thurrock garden centre for lunch Meet 10am at bus stop M outside Asda, Mercury Gardens Romford. Thurrock Garden Centre Woody’s Restaurant: 01708 851991. Iris & Herta hosting. To book or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected]

Friday 16th November Tasty Treats First Step Coffee Morning 10.00- 12.30 at First Step, Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5PP. On 252 bus route with a 5 min walk from the stop.

Saturday 17th November Lunch at Braza Brazilian Steakhouse 1 Arcade Place, Romford Brewery Lunch menu £12.99. Rene & Herta meeting & greeting. To book or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected] For dietary information call Braza on 01708 727010

Monday 19th November 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 [email protected] REGULAR EVENT THIRD MONDAY OF MONTH

Tuesday 20th November Lunch at Mandarin Palace – Chinese Cuisine 197-201 High St, Hornchurch RM11 3XT Kim meeting & greeting. Meet outside at 12.30pm. £11.50 To book or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected] For dietary information call the restaurant on 01708 437951

Thursday 22nd November Chelmsford Trip Meet at Romford station at 9.30am. Ruth hosting. To book or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected]

Saturday 24th November First Step Christmas Bazaar 12-3.30pm at First Step, Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5PP. On 252 bus route with a 5 min walk from the stop.

Sunday 25th November Companionship Club 1.30-2.30pm at Community Room Tesco’s, Roneo Corner. Want to make new friends – then come along! For details call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected] REGULAR EVENT LAST SUNDAY OF MONTH

Tuesday 27th November Brand, Packaging & Advertising Museum Trip 111-117 Lancaster Rd, London W11 1QT. Admission: £9 Over 60’s £7. The Museum is just a two minute walk from Portobello Road and also offers a beautiful cafe and award-winning garden for visitors to relax in. Hosted by Linda. To book or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected]

Techy Teas No need to book just turn up with your device for one to one support. 10-12 noon at NatWest 11 South Street Romford RM1 1RD. Just turn up! REGULAR EVENT LAST TUESDAY OF MONTH

Wednesday 28th November Cinema Trip to Vue 1-15 Waterloo Rd, Romford RM1 1AU, film and meet time to be announced during November. To book or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967 or 07375 704448 or 020 8220 6000 [email protected]

Thursday 29nd November Coffee Morning 10-12 at The Moon & Stars 99-103 South St, Romford RM1 1NX. Just turn up or for information call or email Di’s Diamonds: 07724 508967/07375 704448 [email protected] REGULAR EVENT LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH

Other Events in Havering Thursday 1st November Photography Group 1.30-3.30pm Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU 01708 766571 admission £5 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

Friday 2nd November Reminiscence – Diet and Eating Habits 1.30-3.30pm Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU 01708 766571 admission £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

Saturday 3rd November Barn Dance at Hall Mead School Cranham RM14 1SF 7.30-11.00pm. Tickets £10.00 Bring your own drinks and nibbles Tickets from Carol Vine 01708 223634 Proceeds to Multiple Sclerosis & British Heart Foundation.

Tuesday 6th November Crafty Afternoon 1.30-3.30pm at Thames Chase Forest Centre Thames Chase Forest Centre Broadfields Pike Lane Upminster RM14 3NS Booking essential 01708 642970 £3 donation for materials

Friday 9th November Reminiscence - War Memorials 1.30-3.30pmHavering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU 01708 766571 admission £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

Tuesday 13th November Gardening in the Third Age – Gadgets and Gizmos Anne Luder: why it is important to carry on gardening and how we can adapt our gardens to make them safer and more accessible. We will discover ways to prevent accidents and overexerting ourselves and explore various tools and gizmos on the market. Anne has worked as a garden designer for twenty years and recently retired as a lecturer at Capel Manor College. 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. New Windmill Hall, Upminster

Crafty Afternoon 1.30-3.30pm at Thames Chase Forest Centre Thames Chase Forest Centre Broadfields Pike Lane Upminster RM14 3NS Booking essential 01708 642970 £3 donation for materials

Wednesday 14th – Angels of War - a play by Muriel Box France, March 1918 – a farm labourer’s cottage several miles behind the British lines is the Saturday 17th November setting for our autumn play, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War – ‘the war to end all wars’. The Little Theatre Methodist Church The Drive Harold Wood RM3 0DU 8pm plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee Tickets £8 on the door, and can be reserved by calling 01708 782118

Sunday 18th November St. Mary the Virgin, Stapleford Abbotts, Christmas Market Various stalls including, Refreshments, Cakes, Jams and Pickles, Tombola, Raffle, Jewellery, Small gifts. 10am-2pm £1 entry Free Parking Stapleford Abbotts Village Hall, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex RM4 1EJ

Friday 16th November Reminiscence - Neighbouring Boroughs Redbridge & Barking & Dagenham Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU 01708 766571 1.30-3.30pm admission £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

The Good Old Days Cream Tea 2.30-4.30pm £9 at Thames Chase Forest Centre Thames Chase Forest Centre Broadfields Pike Lane Upminster RM14 3NS Booking essential 01708 642970

Friday 23rd November Reminiscence – Memorable Speeches 1.30-3.30pm Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU 01708 766571 admission £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

One Night of Ska presented by Yesterday's Men - one of the country's finest exponents of Ska. 8pm £17 All tickets Brookside Theatre, 21a Eastern Road, Romford, Essex RM1 3NH

Friday 30th November Reminiscence – Film Theme Tunes 1.30-3.30pm Havering Museum 19-21 High St, Romford RM1 1JU 01708 766571 admission £3 which includes entry to the Museum and refreshments. Bring your photographs and memories to share or just come to listen to others. All are welcome to these friendly sessions.

Events in Barking & Dagenham

Saturday 24th November Quiz Afternoon 1-4pm at Valence House Becontree Avenue Dagenham RM8 3HT £5 per person. Booking essential call 020 8227 2034

Events in Redbridge

Every Tuesday Bird Walk 9.30am-11.30am, Valentines Park Meet at Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA Enquiries Mike 07973 724069 [email protected] or Jacqueline 020 8530 2974/07565416128 [email protected]

Friday 2nd November Foul Deeds and Murder In and Around Chadwell Heath Local Historian Linda Rhodes will be talking about the sinister side of the history in and around Chadwell Heath. 2pm-3pm FREE, please book in advance at the library or on Eventbrite Goodmayes Library 76 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford IG3 9QB 020 8708 7750

7th November Tea Dance 1.15-4pm £5 Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill Road, Woodford Green IG8 0BG Enquiries: 020 8708 3044

Sunday 11th November  Water bird count Meet: 10am by Tea Hut, Wanstead Park, Northumberland Ave entrance Led by Tim Harris 020 8989 5453 [email protected] 65 Belgrave Road, Wanstead, E11 3QP

Tuesday 13th November Any Hope for Farming? The RSPB has been managing Hope Farm in Cambridgeshire since 2000. Ian Dillon is the Farm Manager running a profitable farm that is great for wildlife. 8pm-10pm in the Gwinnell Room, St. Mary's Church, 207 High Road, South Woodford E18 2PA. £4.50 non-RSPB members

Events Further Afield Monday 29 October - Remembrance Art Trail Inspirational exhibition by artist Mark in association with the Royal British Legion. Throughout Canary Sunday 11 November Wharf London E14. FREE visit between 10am and 6pm when pieces will be staffed. Trail map available at: https://canarywharf.com/arts-events/events/remembrance-art-trail-nov-2018/?instance_id= Saturday 10th November The Lord Mayor's Show Beginning with a River Pageant from Westminster Bridge 8.30am Lord Mayor disembarking by HMS President at St Katherine's Dock 9.30am.The road procession starts at Mansion House at 11am, passing down Poultry and Cheapside before turning left past One New Change, and then down the side of St. Paul's 11.18am. The gold coach will set off from Guildhall at11.45am arriving at Mansion House at 12.05pm, where it will pick up the new Lord Mayor and process to the Royal Courts of Justice The parade will then form up again along the Victoria just past Temple Station, and set off at around 1pm to Mansion House. The day will end with a firework display over the river between 5.15-5.30pm. The best vantage points will be between Waterloo and Blackfriar's Bridge. So you need to stand either on the South Bank or Victoria Embankment.