The People’s Kitchen, a touring community art project that aims to bring people together for a hot bowl of soup and meaningful dialogue, is set to arrive in Rainham, Havering from 8-18 March 2023.

Following the success of last year's celebrations, we're bringing the joy of Diwali to Romford once more! Join us for an afternoon of fun activities and entertainment for all the family on Saturday 22nd October, 12-4pm @ Romford Market.

The first major production for Blouse & Skirt! is Rice & Peas – a three-course, three-act immersive dining experience. The show will be touring to Harold Hill, Orchard Village, Rainham ad Romford at much loved community venues, including Harold Hill Children’s Centre, Mardyke Community Centre, Rainham Royals, and the YMCA in Romford.

A new exhibition at The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch documents The Rising Sun, an immersive sound and light installation by art collective Variable Matter.

The Rainham Creativity Squad (Havering Changing) and Rainham Hall set out to uncover all the hidden and unknown artists of Rainham, RM13. 

Bluerskies Mindful Creatives head over to Orchard Village for an Art Jam.

Havering Changing will be bringing spectacular performances from international artists, arts workshops and music to your high street in Romford, Hornchurch and Upminster!

Find out how to apply for Arts Council Englands Let's Create Jubilee Fund to create your own arts & cultural events to celebrate the Jubilee

On Sunday 23rd January, the Havering Changing steering group, the Romford Change Makers, headed into London's Soho for Chinatown Stories, a walking tour of the area.

Member Serena told us: "I thoroughly enjoyed this - it was fascinating to learn about the history of the area and the communities that have called it home. There was a great balance between hearing information and having time to wander and ponder."

The Rainham Creativity Squad & The Orchard Collective Creators presents ‘Winter Warmer’, hosted by Rainham Hall.

Havering Changing is ecstatic to have been awarded Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places National Portfolio Funding for the people living in our community to continue to lead their own inspiring creative programmes.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A PART OF A LARGE SCALE MURAL PROJECT?

We are looking for individuals age 16+ who live in Harold Hill to share their creativity and stories onto parts of a larger artwork!

On Sunday 5th September, Romford’s first selfie factory opened its doors at Collier Row Methodist Church.

The YMCA Thames Gateway in Romford hosted Havering Changing’s Choose to Reuse on September 11th. They invited the public and residents of the YMCA to get involved in creative activities designed to help us be more mindful about reducing our waste, and some tips and ideas on how to reuse or recycle it instead.

The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra took place on Saturday, 18th September in the church grounds of St Edward's The Confessor in Market Place, Romford.

Visitors to Romford town centre were treated to surprise performances of Love Birds: A Pigeon’s Tale on Sunday 12th September.

The popular comedy cabaret-performing band Graffiti Classics made a very welcome return for Havering Changing to Romford’s Mercury Shopping Centre for a joyful, fun performance in full view of the busy and bustling Saturday shoppers and traders on Saturday 4th September 2021.

Rainham Hall Relaxation Afternoon, Graffiti Classics and Outdoor Cinema events in review, by Creative Producer Georgia Smith

We are excited to share that we will be hosting an Outdoor Cinema Screening at Harris Academy in Rainham!