Do you know someone who would benefit from a Relaxed or Dementia Friendly performance?

Our Relaxed and Dementia Friendly performances welcome people who will benefit from a relaxed, quieter and supportive environment including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, Dementia, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability.

These specially adapted performances of Beauty and the Beast will provide a comfortable and informal environment to enable everyone to just be themselves. You can feel assured that audience noise is permitted throughout the performance and individuals who may feel overwhelmed by the experience are free to leave to a ‘chill out’ area in the foyer and return when they feel ready at any point during the show.

A Visual Story will sent out before the shows which contains information and pictures about the performance, storyline, characters and the venue so you can prepare for your theatre experience in advance. To receive a copy of the Visual Story in the post, bookings must be made before Sunday 17 December.

Relaxed Performance
Tue 2 Jan | 5.30pm

Dementia Friendly Performance
Wed 3 Jan | 1.30pm

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office on 01708 443333 or in person at the theatre.

The Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have today announced the first round of winners of a new multi-million pound funding programme, which will transform neighbourhoods across the capital into greener, healthier, more attractive public spaces.

Ealing, Greenwich, Hackney, Haringey, Havering, Lewisham and Waltham Forest boroughs were all successful in their initial bids for funding from the new ‘Liveable Neighbourhoods’ programme, which is the first scheme set up to directly deliver the Mayor’s new Health Streets Approach across London. The seven boroughs will now develop their proposals further to secure a share of the £114 million in funding for their schemes. They will involve changes to town centres and their surrounding residential areas to directly improve conditions for walking and cycling, while reducing traffic dominance and supporting businesses by making local town centres more attractive.

Romford Town Centre, Havering

• The project will enable more walking and cycling in Romford town centre by making the busy Ring Road easier to cross on foot and by bike. Existing subways will be replaced by pedestrian and cycle crossings at street level along with new bus lanes and public spaces

At this stage £1.25m is being given to the boroughs to help develop their proposals further.

For more info goto https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2017/november/boroughs-secure-liveable-neighbourhoods-fundi

Your invitation to ‘Christmas at the Queen’s Theatre’

Pinney Talfourd has once again teamed up with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch to host Christmas at the Queen’s on Friday 8 December.

Paul Rhodes and the fabulous Dawn Chorus have volunteered their services to sing a range of upbeat Christmas songs including “White Christmas” and “Let it Snow” as well as a range of carols during this lively event.

After the singing, the Mayor of Havering Cllr Linda Van De Hende will say a few words before helping to call the winners of the charity raffle which will include Christmas hampers, champagne, pamper gift sets, restaurant vouchers and much more. There will also be tea, coffee and mince pies available afterwards.

This event is in aid of the Queen’s Theatre charitable trust and Pinney Talfourd’s own charity of the year, SNAP (Special Needs and Parents).

Date: Friday 8th December 2017
Time: 11am – 1pm (Doors open 10:30am)
Venue: Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, RM11 1QT
Book tickets via Queen’s Theatre Box Office:  01708 443333

This event has attracted a full house every year so reserve your space in advance or visit www.pinneytalfourd.co.uk for more details. Tickets are free but donations will be accepted at the time of booking.

P.S. Christmas jumpers and Santa hats are welcome.

Come an join us on the Forums’ next Bike ride, bring the whole family – Thursday 12th October at 10:30 a.m. Meet at Hornchurch Country Park Visitor Centre

For more information and to book a place on the ride, please visit
the Cycle Confident website at www.cycleconfident.com/sponsors/havering

or call Andrada Jichici on 0203 031 6730

Meeting point: Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre.

Saturday, 14 October 1pm

Hidden Rainham  –  £3.50

Join us for a fascinating afternoon learning about hidden Rainham and some of its secrets!!

 Saturday, 28 October, 1.30pm

Death in Victorian London  –  £3.50

Dr Ian Browne explores the harsh realities of death and the development of funeral rituals in Victorian London.

 Thursday, 30 November, 7pm

Romford Football Club 1967 — 1981 from Brooklands to the final Whistle  –  £5

Reminisce with Terry Felton and others about the final days of the club and celebrate the launch of the 5^th  and final volume.

 Wednesday, 13 December,  1pm

Christmas Traditions & Cake Tasting – £7

A festive afternoon looking at the magic of Christmas and cake tasting.

Saturday, 9 December, 11.30 am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Santa and the Wishing Tree

£6.50 per child, adults free

Bring the children along to meet Santa, listen to his adventures and receive a present and a magical bell.  Includes craft activity. Suitable for 4- 10 year olds.