What's On and Things To Do Around Rainham

An exciting urban community garden, with lots of unusual projects, in the London Borough of Havering. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

Bring you family and join us for a cycle ride in nature! Explore the RSPB Rainham Marshes Riverwall, and discover the wildlife and the amazing views! We will be exploring and enjoy wildlife, and playing lots of games along the way!

Come and learn about the changes taking place on the reserve throughout the seasons at our sessions designed especially for those educating their children at home.

A great event for the Daredevil at Heart Take part in the experience of a lifetime where you will take to the skies on the wings of a plane reaching speeds of up to 130mph, whilst raising funds for vital care in the community.

The Jack Clifford Swingtette. A wonderful end to the month with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack blowing clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with regulars including Tim Huskisson on piano, Alan Clarke drums and Roger Curphy bass.

Rance’s Rocking Chair Band. Led by the ever sartorially elegant Dave Rance and his trumpet with Brian Webb trombone and Derek Scofield reeds, this Dixieland seven-piece jazz band entertain with plenty of vocals, a dash of humour for good measure and always provide an evening of foot-tapping jazz.

The Ken Turner Big Band. Hornchurch’s very own 17-piece big band featuring the vocals of the dynamic Mark Stratford. The band plays the fabulous music of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Arrive early for a good seat, a packed club guaranteed.

Paula Jackman’s Jazzmen. Paula Jackman blowing clarinet leads her Jazzmen all the way from deepest Cambridgeshire. The six-piece jazz band with the usual from line of trumpet, clarinet and trombone play their very own brand of Dixieland jazz as well as traditional jazz.

Hornchurch &Upminster Fundraising Group for Little Havens Children’s Hospice are having their annual Summer Fayre at St Laurence Hall Corbets Tey Rd Upminster Rm14 2BB.

The Queen’s Theatre presents a special musical matinee of music from Glenn Miller through songs from Hollywood Classic Film Musicals, to tunes from the 40’s 50’s 60’ & 70’s.

An exciting world premiere of a dramatic new play by Kenton Hall. It is 1965 and Winston Churchill is dead.

Following last year’s hugely successful production of ’The Ghost Train’, the Brookside Theatre are proud to present a stylish and exciting new production of the Queen of Crime’s classic thriller, MURDER ON THE NILE.

Following last years ’sell out’ Golden Anniversary Tour, Richard is back on the road again with a brand new show, telling stories and singing songs from his new album, Once Upon A Time.

Attention theatre-goers... Local law enforcement are on the look out for two men dressed in black suits, hats, ties and sunglasses... They’re here and they’re on a mission, the incredible BLUES BROTHERS EXPERIENCE - one of the UK’s No.

Join us for an outdoor Shakespeare performance by The Three Inch Fools in the Grade I listed Walled Garden. Eastbury Manor House will be serving a variety of hot and cold refreshments from 6.15pm and the performance will start at 7pm.

A grade I-listed 16th-century manor house with walled and herb gardens enclosed by their original walls. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

Come along to see our lovely Grade 1 listed church and enjoy the afternoon. Cake Stall Bring and Buy Sale Book Stall Refreshments Raffle ...and games for the children (outside weather permitting)

IBF World Featherweight Champion Lee Selby will be appearing at Worldwide Signings. Lee will be signing photos, trunks, gloves and belts.

The Guild of Essex Craftsmen are holding a Late Spring Craft Show in The Thames Chase, Forest Centre, Upminster Come along and see the talented artists and craftsmen and artists and who will be exhibiting and selling their handmade arts and crafts, some demonstrating .

Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club is holding it’s usual monthly open day with train rides (sometimes steam) for all the family. The train rides will be on our 7¼ inch outside railway for 50p a ride (£3 all day pass) and refreshments available. Children positively encouraged.

We are holding a blood donation session at Sainsbury’s DHL Distribution Centre, Rennie Drive, Dartford, DA1 5FD on Monday 11th June 2018 and have appointments available between 13.00 - 16.00 & 17.00 - 19.00. To book an appointment please visit us at blood.co.

Our headliner for this Bexleyheath Comedy Show is American comedian and the Ferrari of comedy - Tanyalee Davis! As always there’s a great supporting lineup direct from the London Comedy Circuit! Limited Ticket Availability! For more information visit www.houseofstandup.co.

This WEA course, led by a well qualified tutor, will explore works of art and music, their creators and context, linked to anniversaries of births and deaths and to current exhibitions in London. We look at paintings and, sometimes, sculpture and architecture and listen to music.

Come and have a ROARING time with us this May! Includes a hilarious story and dinosaur craft to take home. Advance booking required.

The Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley is held on the 1st Sunday of the month. The Farmers Market is open to the public between 10am and 2pm (ish) and is held in the Courtyard area. There is a variety of local produce available

Join Nick Dobson for his talk as you travel back to the year 1600 to take a virtual trip around our capital as it looked 400 years ago. You’ll see a few familiar landmarks, but be prepared to experience the sights of a city very different to modern London. Advance booking required

The first in a series of art classes run by our very own accomplished artist Anthony Nield. Understand the techniques behind ‘Pen & Wash‘. Complete your own masterpiece of the Jacobean Barn and pick up tips under the watchful eye of the expert. Join Tony for an informal lunch in the tearoom to discuss your day.

Dartford Farmers Market held on the 3rd Friday of the month offers a variety of local produce including meat, bread, seasonal fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves, eggs and much more

If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey’s red brick house. Guided highlights tours are the only way to visit the property in the morning.

If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey’s red brick house. Guided highlights tours are the only way to visit the property in the morning.

Garden and orchard surrounding the only house commissioned, created and lived in by William Morris, founder of the Arts and Crafts movement. Café and shop. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

Glow-worms are one of the most intriguing beetles, with their green glow a magical feature of summer evenings throughout the UK. Come and learn about the lifecycle and ecology of Glow-worms and find out how to actively manage habitats to increase their numbers.

Stamp auction. Organised by Goodmayes Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Cliff Cashman (Secretary).

Annual General Meeting. Organised by Goodmayes Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Cliff Cashman (Secretary).

A garden 80ft x 23ft on three levels with an ornamental pond, patio area with shrubs and perennials, many in pots. A large eucalyptus tree leads to a woodland themed area with many ferns and hostas. There are agricultural implements and garden ornaments giving a unique and quirky feel to the garden.

Join IODS Productions as they set musical theatre back a thousand years! Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is a new musical, lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful 1975 motion picture MONTY PYTHON and the HOLY GRAIL, from the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones,...

Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. At this sale in Harold Hill we will have 25 stalls of high quality, nearly new items and a small selection of businesses offering goods and services of interest to parents. Want to sell?

Enjoy a cream tea and stroll around the garden. Books stall. All plant donations very welcome. Entrance 50p – just turn up. Wheelchair accessible.

One of the UK’s most exciting cross-cultural sporting occasions, the annual London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival returns to London’s Regatta Centre on the slightly earlier date of Sunday 3rd June 2018.

Urban oasis, 85ft garden designed and planted by owners. Relying heavily on evergreen, ferns, foliage and herbaceous planting.

The UIM F1H2O World Championship Grand Prix of London is the British leg of the flagship series of single-seater inshore circuit Formula 1 powerboat racing The 6-metre long, 500kg powerboats will navigate turns at 90+mph and will hit speeds of over 150mph on the straights The Formula 1 class will be supported by

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Bring your family, friends or make new ones. Feel great and have loads of fun while you help raise vital funds to support people with a learning disability. Mencap’s Capital Challenge is split into 4 different walking events each taking in a distinct and fascinating part of London.

A secret haven with mature flower beds, vegetable beds, fruit trees and vines, heated greenhouse, wildlife area with pond, bird hide, chickens and beehives. Tours, pond-dipping and refreshments including cake made from our own honey.

A beautiful garden - yes, but one with a purpose. Long House Plants has been producing home grown plants for more than 10 years - here is a chance to see where it all begins! With wide paths and plenty of seats carefully placed to enjoy the plants and views.

We are so excited to have another great Mum2mum Nearly New Market in Sidcup, BEXLEY this June! BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment at our award winning pop up market. WHEN? Saturday 23rd June, 2 - 4pm WHERE?

An Evening of Clairvoyance, Private one-to-one readings £7 (Tarot and Angel cards), Psychic Surgery by donation only with Healing Hearts Psychic Surgeons limited slots between 6-8pm , crystal jewellery & other Stalls, Luxury raffle £1, FREE refreshments including cakes, biscuits and freshly baked sausage rolls .

Healing Hearts Psychic Surgeons are a unique group providing the most powerful spiritual healing available anywhere. Our Psychic Surgeons all have high energy Psychic Surgeon guides who are able to work with them and independently.