Friday 23 September
All About Cake!The finale of the Big Havering Bake Off, featuring Christine Garrett from Choccywoccydoodah and Edd Kimber (Winner of Great British Bake-Off). Includes a charity cake auction. This event may be filmed by Good Food Channel.
Admission: £5 Library Members, £6.50 Non-members
Time: 7.pm - 9.pm
Venue: Central Library, Romford
Enquiries: 01708 432 389Saturday 24 September
Hand-made in Havering Craft FayreCome along and see the wonderful array of products made locally. HobbyCraft will be on hand to demonstrate just a few of the current crafts.
Admission: Free (book in advance)
Time: 10.am - 3.pm
Venue: Central Library, Romford
Enquiries: 01708 432 389Saturday 24 September
Kew Gardens – Secrets of a Palace KitchenKew Gardens’ Jana helps you to explore the recipes and cooking ingredients of the Georgian period.
Admission: Free (refreshments 50p)
Time: 11.am - 1.pm
Venue: Harold Wood Library
Enquiries: 01708 434 975Tuesday 27 September
Creative Writing GroupIf you already write or have never tried but would like to, come along and meet like-minded people in a friendly setting.
Admission: Free
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Collier Row Library
Enquiries: Viv 01708 434 976
Tuesday 27 September
Nigel Oxley – Historic Houses and Gardens of HaveringLearn about Havering’s Hidden Heritage.
Admission: £1.50 Library Members £2 Non-members
Time: 2.pm - 4.pm
Venue: Central Library, Romford
Enquiries: 01708 432 389Thursday 29 September
Creative Writing GroupIf you already write or have never tried but would like to, come along and meet like-minded people in a friendly setting.
Admission: Free
Time: 2.pm - 4.pm
Venue: Central Library, Romford
Enquiries: Viv 01708 434 976Thursday 29 September
Creative Writing GroupIf you already write or have never tried but would like to, come along and meet like-minded people in a friendly setting.
Admission: Free
Time: 6.pm - 8.pm
Venue: Harold Wood Library
Enquiries: Viv 01708 434 976Friday 30 September
Lesley PearseLesley Pearse’s novels have sold close to 4 million copies in the UK alone. Her latest bestseller, Belle, is just out in paperback. Belle is a heroine for our times: a strong woman trying to be good in a world gone bad!
Admission: £5 Library Members, £6.50 Non-members
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Rainham Library
Enquiries: 01708 434 970Wednesday 5 October
Ian Porter – Murders of the East EndA great talk by Ian Porter, one of the foremost experts on Victorian crime. Ian will focus on four famous East End Murders, from the Ratcliffe Horror to the Siege of Sidney Street.
Admission: £3 Library Members, £3.50 Non Library Members
Time: 2.pm - 4.pm
Venue: Elm Park Library
Enquiries: 01708 434 919
Wednesday 5 October
Havering Poetry SlamCome along, don’t be shy! Read a poem you have written or one you love! 4-5pm is “child friendly” so poems performed during this hour will be appropriate for all ages and sensitivities.
Admission: Free
Time: 4.pm - 7.pm
Venue: Hornchurch Library
Enquiries: Viv 01708 434 976Thursday 6 October
Anna Robinson – William BlakeAnna will be introducing her own poems and the amazing life and career of William Blake.
Admission: Free
Time: 7.pm - 9.pm
Venue: Hornchurch Library
Enquiries: 01708 434 903Thursday 6 October
Jean Fullerton – The History of Victorian East LondonAward-winning novelist Jean Fullerton returns to talk about the history of Victorian East London.
Admission: £3 Library Members, £3.50 Non Library Members
Time: 7.pm - 9.pm
Venue: Harold Wood Library
Enquiries: 01708 434 975Wednesday 12 October
Creative Writing GroupIf you already write or have never tried but would like to, come along and meet like-minded people in a friendly setting.
Admission: Free
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Elm Park Library
Enquiries: Viv 01708 434 976Wednesday 12 October
The Primrose BakeryThe Primrose Bakery Book by Martha Swift and Lisa Thomas is full of quirky charm and over 80 gorgeously illustrated recipes for cakes. Sample cakes available!
Admission: £2.50 Library Members, £3 Non Library Members
Time: 2.pm - 4.pm
Venue: Collier Row Library
Enquiries: 01708 434 936