The Murder Room – a mystery farce!

by Jack Sharkey 

Set in an English country house with a gold-digging bride and a delightfully dozy daughter – not a lot gets past the faithful housekeeper. Chuck in a couple of policemen and an American Millionaire and you have a recipe for an evening of sheer fun and entertainment. This mystery farce, in three acts, has a clever and complicated plot which rattles along at a pace, with laughs galore – not to mention contraptions …! A great way to spend an autumn evening. 

Runs 9-12 November, 2016 at 8pm nightly, plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. 

Conveniently at The Little Theatre, Methodist Church, The Drive, Harold Wood, RM3 0DU, tickets are just £7.

There is parking, and buses and Harold Wood mainline station is just a few minutes walk. 

Tickets available on door or reserve on 01708 782118 (or email susiedrama@gmail.com) 

guildonians.blogspot.com

twitter.com/guildosgo

“Following a recent report of fraud in Upminster we urge elderly and vulnerable people in particular to seek advice from a trusted friend or family before employing a trader. People should be wary of cold callers but also when responding to leaflets put through the door. This applies to all types of tradespeople, including gardening services. Ask the trader to leave a written quote and discuss it with someone you trust. If a trader is legitimate, they will not pressure you and will be happy to give you some thinking time. Never go to a bank with anyone you do not know or hand over your bank card. If you have any doubts, contact the police on 101.”

Kind regards  

PC Rosie Bennett 197KD

Romford Town Centre Team

Full list of events in October

Craft and chat, Date(s):  Every Wednesday
Time: 2pm-4pm, Price:  Free, All ages

Chess Tournament: Rainham Hall Rapidplay, Date(s):  Saturday 1 October
Time: 10am – 5.30pm, Price:  £18 standard – £23 for late entry, Age Range:  16+

Rainham Hall anniversary celebration, Date(s):  Sunday 9 October
Time: 11am-3pm, Price:  Free, Age Range:  All ages

Flavours of the eighteenth century garden (Harvest Festival), Date(s):  Wednesday 26 October
Time: 3pm, Price:  £2, Age Range:  All ages are welcome, but intended for an adult audience

Spring bulb planting (Harvest Festival), Date(s):  Thursday 27 October
Time: 11am-1pm, Price:  Free, Age Range:  All ages – great for families

Apple pressing demonstration (Harvest Festival), Date(s):  Thursday 27 October
Time: 11am-1pm, Price:  Free, Age Range:  All ages – perfect for families

Autumn mask making (Harvest Festival), Date(s):  Friday 28 & Sunday 30 October
Time: 11am-1pm, Price:  £2, Age Range:  4-16

All Hallows Eve (Harvest Festival), Date(s):  Saturday 29 October
Time: 11am-1pm, Price:  £3 per activity, Age Range:  5+

For more information: 01708 525579 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rainham-hall

https://www.facebook.com/RainhamHallNT/

If interested goto http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/get-involved/womens-stories-ford-dagenham/ or call Lucy on 07969008561or email lucy@changingfacecollective.com

A researcher from The Norah Fry Centre for Disability Studies, University of Bristol is currently doing some research about how hospitals in England make changes, or ‘reasonable adjustments’, to their services so that disabled people are not disadvantaged when accessing healthcare. Examples of reasonable adjustments include: providing a ramp entrance, a loop hearing system, or longer appointment times, as well as sending letters in easy-read format or large print.

They are interested in hearing about disabled people’s experiences of reasonable adjustments and are currently looking for people who would like to be interviewed about their experiences.  They would like to know how hospital services have provided reasonable adjustments to meet your needs, as well as learning about what has worked well, and what could have been better.

The interview will take about an hour, and they can either come and talk with you in person or talk to you over the telephone. All disabled people who take part in this interview will be offered a £20 gift voucher.

To be able to take part, they ask that you self-identify as a disabled person, are aged 18 or over, and have attended, or been admitted to any hospital in England in the last two years.

If you are interested in taking part in the project, or would like more information, please contact either Dr Stuart Read: stuart.read@bristol.ac.uk, 0117 331 0471; or Victoria Mason: victoria.mason@bristol.ac.uk, by Friday 30th September 2016.

Please note they would like to hear experiences from disabled people across all regions of England.  Stuart or Victoria will get back to you by Friday 7th October 2016 to let you know whether they will be able to interview you. They aim to complete the interviews in October-December 2016.

Baroque Theatre Company present this chilling, spine-tingling, mystery thriller by Ira Levin, author of Rosemary’s Baby and Deathtrap. An absorbing spider’s web, entwining fantasy and reality. Dare you enter Veronica’s Room?

The story begins in 1973; Susan Kerner, a young Boston college student, and Larry Eastwood, a young lawyer, have been enticed to the Brabissant mansion by the Mackeys, a charming, elderly Irish couple who are struck by Susan’s strong resemblance to Veronica Brabissant, long-dead daughter of the family for whom they work. Veronica’s room is untouched by time and has been left exactly as it was in 1935. The mystery deepens as twist after twist unravels the frail threads of reality. Is it 1973 or 1935? Will Susan ever leave Veronica’s room?

A fascinating piece of drama full to the brim with twists, turns and intrigue.

Fri 26 Aug 2016
8pm
£14 (Concessions £11)

This play contains adult themes and is not suitable for younger audiences.

PLEASE NOTE There is no booking fee for this event. Wheelchair spaces are available but subject to availability. Patrons with wheelchairs MUST book tickets by telephone at least three weeks prior to the date of the event.

See more at https://thelittleboxoffice.com/brookside/event/view/41016