This half term, the Brookside Theatre proudly presents Big The Musical

Big, the heart-warming and hilarious Broadway musical based on the classic 1988 movie starring Tom Hanks, tells the story of Josh Baskin, a twelve year old boy who hates being little, until one night at the carnival the mysterious Zoltar machine grants his wish to be big. Trapped in an adult’s body and alone in New York, he innocently tries to find his way around a grown-up world where it’s all work and no play.

But whilst everyone around him tries to act their age, Josh just can’t help being himself. Maybe he can teach the real adults a thing or two…

Big is a joyous musical spectacular that will enchant audiences of all ages as it brilliantly brings to life the magic of one of the best-loved movies of all time. With a cast of 24 talented performers including a troupe of amazing young performers taking on the roles of Young Josh Baskin, Billy and friends; this show promises to be one you will remember for a long time to come.

Theatre manager and founder, Jai Sepple, who plays Josh Baskin, explains “This is a fantastic musical for anyone who has ever been a 13 year old. Whether you remember the movie or not, this is a high-energy, hilarious but touching musical not to be missed. A true feel good night out!”

This charming, family comedy features songs by David Shire and Richard Maltby with a book by John Wiedman. The show is directed and produced by the award-winning team behind other critically-acclaimed Brookside productions including Avenue Q, The Addams Family and The Woman In Black.

Big The Musical runs from Tuesday 31st May to Saturday 4th June and tickets are available online at www.brooksidetheatre.com or by calling the Brookside Theatre box office on 01708 755775

It is estimated that nearly one in four people in England suffer with conditions related to depression, anxiety and stress.

People with mental health problems may be accessing health and social care and know a lot about the quality of care. To encourage them to share their experiences of care with CQC, we will be launching a multi-channel public engagement campaign this summer.

We’re looking for case studies and would appreciate your help. We kindly ask that you share the following with your communities:

Do you get help from health professionals for feeling anxious, feeling stressed or feeling low? The Care Quality Commission (CQC) wants to hear about your experiences of health and social care for a public awareness campaign they’ll be running this summer.

Specifically, CQC are looking for men and women who are happy to be case studies for our campaign.

We will ask our case studies to take part in some or all of the following activity:

• Speak to a member of CQC staff about your experiences of care;
• Take part in a video where they talk about their experiences of care – whether positive of negative;
• Speak to media about their experiences of care.

If you are happy to talk to CQC about your experiences of care, please send an email to yourstories@cqc.org.uk leaving a short description of your experience. Someone from CQC will then be in touch with you to discuss next steps.

Come and try bowling and have a look round the club on our open weekend. Everyone is welcome!

You don’t have to have played before as tuition will be given. Just pop in any time between 10am and 2pm.

Have a look what a few of our members say on this short video:

http://youtu.be/GJ4cW8fJBqg

Just bring flat shoes!

Coach Trips with Friends of Havering Museum

Bookings for all Friends Coach Trips should be made via billcdale@gmail.com.  Email event enquiries  bookings@haveringmuseum.org.uk   Booking form attached.

Saturday, 21 May, 8.30 am, Coach trip to Lewes and Brighton. Pick up Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, £20

Saturday, 23 July, 8.30 am  –  Coach trip to Aylesford Priory and Whitstable (Oyster Festival period). Pick up Queens Theatre, Hornchurch.     –  £20.50

Saturday 10 September, 8.30 am –  Coach trip to *Carr Taylor Vineyard, guided tour, then travel on to Bexhilll on Sea. £24.50, *includes guided tour, wine tasting and tea and cake

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Museum

Saturday, 4 June, 2pm  –  WWI Memorabilia and People’s Stories   £3.50

An illustrated talk by Bill Fulton of the Western Front Association, telling various human stories from the Great War. If you have WW1 artefacts and want more information about them then bring them along. (no valuations)

Wednesday, 15 June, 7pm  –  Token Tour of Essex    £3.50

Stuart Adams share the fascinating history of tokens and coins from 1600s onwards.  Bring along your old tokens or coins and Stuart is tell you its background.

Thursday, 7 July, 7pm  –  The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army  £5

Carol Michaelson of British Museum,  talks about China’s Terracotta Army exhibition.

Please follow the following link and fill in the survey.

April Forum and AGM Survey

Havering Mind are honoured to be hosting ‘Rule Britannia: A classical concert to celebrate Her Majesty The Queens 90th birthday! Join the Essex Concert Orchestra for a one off classical music spectacular to commemorate this one off occasion. Featuring all your favorite patriotic numbers including land of hope and glory, the dambusters, the great escape and of course Rule Britannia, this will be a great night of nostalgia and flag waving!

Sunday 15^th May. 6pm. The Queens theatre, Hornchurch. Tickets £20 includes programme and waving flag. All money raised goes to the Havering Mind charity.

 For tickets see the Queens Theatre

http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/show/973/rule-britannia

01708 443333

We’re bringing back the good times…

at Add+up’s Fundraising

80s Night Disco

Fancy Dress – optional, but very much encouraged!

Prizes for the best dressed!

Come along, join in the fun & re-live your youth!

Sat 21^st May 2016   –   7pm to 10.30pm

at the YMCA, Romford

(in the restaurant, just off the reception area)

Tickets: £5 per person, bring your own snacks, licensed bar

(Adult only event – accompanied children 16yrs+ welcome)

For tickets, please contact: maureen@addup.co.uk

Tel: 07986 902 657

Our boat trip scheduled for 12th May is now fully booked and there is also a waiting list. If you’d like to join the waiting list please phone Diane Meid on 01708 348904.