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1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Irish Tea Dance 2 3 Super Sleuth Tour of Library 4 Mall Gallery Japanese Art Exhibition Friendly Fridays Fish and Chips Card Making 5 Flower Arranging class Managing Stress Monday Moovers 6 Bowling at Namco Super Sleuth Tour of Library Coffee Shop at St Chads Church 7 Veterans Lunch Club Art Club Wednesday Workout Armchair Exercises (Havering only) 8 Poetry Please Armchair Exercises (Havering only) 9 Friendly Fridays HAD 10 Barking Folk Festival 11 Best of Music Fest Barking Folk Festival Heritage Teatime 12 Monday Moovers 13 Coffee Shop at St Chads Church Guided tour of Valentines Gardens Latin in a Line 14 Veterans Lunch Club Super Sleuth Tour of Library Monthly Tea Dance Wednesday Workout Musical Summer Cream Tea Friendly Fridays 17 Chinese lunch 18 Thames Chase Sunday Market Eastbrookend Country Fair

2 Latin in a Line 19 Di s Diamonds Coffee, Knitting and Chat at Queens Theatre 20 Coffee Shop at St Chads Church 21 Veterans Lunch Club Art Club 22 Carvery Lunch 23 First Step Coffee Morning Friendly Fridays 24 Open Garden Quiz Night 25 Open garden Romeo & Juliet Managing Stress Wednesday Workout Monday Moovers Cream Tea 26 Monday Moovers 27 Di s Diamonds Coffee morning Coffee Shop at St Chads Church Latin in a Line 28 Veterans Lunch Club Wednesday Workout 29 Di s Diamonds Coffee Morning at Bravo 30 Friendly Fridays Afternoon Film Club Latin in a Line Mall Gallery Japanese Art Exhibition Thursday 1st June If weather is nice we will start off with refreshments in the Embankment Gardens, followed by the Exhibition and ending with a visit to Gordon's Wine Bar for wine and home cooked meal. Free exhibition. Irish Tea Dance, 1 st June, 1.30 pm 3 inc tea and cake. Enjoy a friendly afternoon of Irish music, singing and dancing. Meet at Romford Station at pm to go to Forest Gate Station. Exit station, turn right and Durning Hall is just along next turning on right.

3 Armchair Exercises Free to Havering residents only over the age of 55years. Six week course at Dell Court, Ravensbourne Grove, Hornchurch, RM12 6JH. To book a place Card Making Every Thursday 1-3pm at Gants Hill Library, 490 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG2 6LA Phone for more information. Fish and Chips at Weatherspoon, Hornchurch. 2 nd June at 12noon. JJ Moons, Unit 3, High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4UN Why not come a long for lunch? Other food available. Friendly Fridays Every Friday 10am -1pm Chat, use the computer, play cards, Wii and board games and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. All welcome. We organise lunches each week varies from soup, pizzas, pie and mash, fish and chips (to be paid for by individuals) Bring your own lunch or lunch money per session. To book a place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN Super Sleuth Tours of the Library 3 rd June 1pm-1.45pm. Ever wanted to see behind the scenes? Curious about what's in "our stack"? Want to see and handle some of our "old books"? This library tour is for adult book lovers who would like to see and handle some of our precious cargo which is not usually on show. Venue: Redbridge Central Library, Foyer Cost: Free, just turn up Flower arranging workshop on 5 th June 10am 12 noon. You will have the chance to learn how to make a flower arrangement in a very small group. Everything you need will be provided and you will be able to take home your finished work. Tea, coffee and biscuits is included in the price of 10. Kelly and Victoria s Floral Designs, Harrington s of Upminster Bridge, 150 Upminster Road RM14 2RB. Booking for this is essential so please let me know if you would like to book a place. Very limited places Managing Stress Monday 5 th June 10-12noon followed by lunch. Learn how to manage the causes of stress and avoid burnout by using alternative therapies such as Aromatherapy Massage, Bach Flowers, and Indian Head Massage per session or 4.00 with lunch. To book a place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN

4 Monday Moovers Every Monday 1.30pm-3.00pm Designed specifically for people with reduced mobility, ideal for wheelchair users. All exercises are chairbased and individually tailored to your needs per session To book a place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN Bowling with Ruth and Nat Tuesday 6 th June, Namco, The Brewery. Bowling and tea/coffee inc. for 5. Meet at am outside McDonalds for am start for bowling. Please Ruth and Nat: rsymons24@yahoo.co.uk or phone by the Friday before to let them know you are going. Super Sleuth Tours of the Library Tuesday 6 th June 1pm-1.45pm. Ever wanted to see behind the scenes? Curious about what's in "our stack"? Want to see and handle some of our "old books"? This library tour is for adult book lovers who would like to see and handle some of our precious cargo which is not usually on show. Venue: Redbridge Central Library, Foyer Cost: Free, just turn up Coffee Shop at Saint Chad s Church, Every Tuesday 10.30am to 2pm Eric Road, Chadwell Heath. Coffee, Tea and Homemade Cakes and light lunches. Art Club 7 th June, 10am -12 noon This is a club for anyone interested in putting pencil or brush to paper and being creative. Complete novices welcome. To book your place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN per session or 4.00 with lunch. Wednesday Workout Every Wednesday Designed specifically for people with reduced mobility, ideal for wheelchair users. All exercises are chairbased and individually tailored to your needs. To book your place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN 3.00 per session. Heritage Teatime 7 th June 2-3pm Join the Heritage team for this special themed teatime. Learn about famous local crimes such as the Thompson Bywater murder and the mystery of the crime that never was! This event is part of the Adult and Families Learning Festival. Venue: Redbridge Central Library Cost: free, advance booking required at the library or by calling

5 VETERANS LUNCH CLUB Every Wednesday, pm Royal British Legion, Hornchurch, 205 High Street, Hornchurch, RM11 3XT Lunch group run in the Royal British Legion Hornchurch. We offer lovely fresh rolls filled with lots of tasty fillings. We are charitable to exserviceman and their families over 60. Non service people are also welcome at a charge of 2 50 per week. We offer activities and speakers covering a wide range of topics and are very friendly and lively. We aim to cut loneliness and encourage making friends. Why not come along and see how we roll and shoot the breeze with likeminded people? Wheelchair friendly and carers are most welcome. There is a yearly charge of Latin In a Line every Wednesdays from 10am to 11am at St Mathews Church Hall, Chelmsford Drive, Upminster RM14 2PH. It is a small friendly group led by Amy. The group dance to a wide variety of music. It is a fun way to workout and you do not need any prior knowledge of any dances. Contact number for Amy is Poetry Please Thursday 8th June 2pm-3pm. Monthly afternoon of poetry at Hainault Library. Bring along a poem to share or simply sit back and unwind with the soothing sounds of some of the nation s favourite poems. Hainault Library 100 Manford Way, Chigwell IG7 4DD FREE, just turn up. Armchair Exercises Free to Havering residents only over the age of 55years. Six week course at Thomas Simms Court, Wood Lane, Elm Park, RM12 5NN. To book a place Friendly Fridays Every Friday. Chat, use the computers, play cards, Wii and board games and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. All welcome. We organise lunches ach week varies from soup, pizzas, pie & mash, fish and chip (to be paid for by individuals) 3.00 per session (bring lunch/lunch money) To book your place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN Barking Folk Festival Saturday 10 th and Sunday 11 th June 11am -4pm Abbey Green and 3pm- 9.30pm Abbey Ruins. A free family festival celebrating the best in English and World folk music and dance plus poetry, street theatre, art and family fun! Live music, crafts and carnival

6 workshops, crafters and stalls. Street theatre, circus shows and delicious street food. Get your free ticket through Eventbrite for both the Saturday and Sunday events. Please note the ticket will not guarantee entry as it will be on a first come first served basis. Get your ticket fast to avoid disappointment! Best of Music Fest Sunday 11 th June, 11am -3.30pm Best of the Music Fest returns to the Walled Garden for a 5th great season! Redbridge Music Lounge and Redbridge Green Fair Music Club will once again be running their popular live music sessions amidst beautiful gardens, in the welcoming surroundings of the Gardener s Cottage Café. A feast of musical pleasures will be provided by many high quality musicians and singers from in and around Redbridge, mixing folk and jazz, soft rock and classical, pop and country, and everything around and in between! A limited amount of seating will be available but you may wish to bring your own chairs or picnic blankets. 11am-3.30pm, FREE Walled Garden, Valentines Mansion Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA For enquiries visit Monday Moovers 12 th June please see above for details Guided Tour of Valentines Gardens Tuesday 13 th June, 11.30am-12.30pmJoin Valentines Park Manager Simon Litt Dip. Hort. for a guided walk around the incredible gardens at Valentines. Highlights include the Old English Garden, Victorian Rose Garden, Dry Garden and Walled Kitchen Garden. Simons in depth knowledge will give you a fascinating insight into the historical gardens and maybe even some tips for creating your own vibrant outdoor spacejoin Valentines Park Manager Simon Litt Dip. Hort. for a guided walk around the incredible gardens at Valentines. Highlights include the Old English Garden, Victorian Rose Garden, Dry Garden and Walled Kitchen Garden. Simons in depth knowledge will give you a fascinating insight into the historical gardens and maybe even some tips for creating your own vibrant outdoor space Tickets: 3.50 per person. No need to book, just drop in. Meeting point Reception. Coffee shop at St Chads 13 th June please see above for details

7 Super Sleuth Tours of the Library 14 th June 1pm-1.45pm. Ever wanted to see behind the scenes? Curious about what's in "our stack"? Want to see and handle some of our "old books"? This library tour is for adult book lovers who would like to see and handle some of our precious cargo which is not usually on show. Venue: Redbridge Central Library, Foyer Cost: Free, just turn up Veterans Lunch Club 14 th June please see above for details Wednesday Workout 14 th June please see above for details Latin In a Line 14 th June from 10am to 11am at St Mathews Church Hall, Chelmsford Drive, Upminster RM14 2PH Monthly Tea Dances takes place Wednesday 14 th June, 1.30pm 4pm at Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broom Hill Road, Woodford, Essex, IG8 0BG. Bus route 179,275. Last chance Entry is normally 5.00 Di s Diamonds members 3.00 Entry if you mention Age UK until June Musical Cream Tea 16 th June 2.30pm-4.30pm at Thames Chase Visitors Centre, Pike Lane. Upminster, RM14 3NS with sounds of classical music to enhance the enjoyment of scones with cream and jam, cakes and a pot of tea per person booking essential please ring to book your table. Friendly Fridays 16 th June for further information please see above Chinese lunch Saturday 17 th June 12noon. Mandarin Palace, High St, Hornchurch, RM11 3XT. Special lunch menu for a four course meal. Please contact Kim to book a place Thames Chase Sunday Market Sunday 18 th June at Pike Lane. Upminster, RM14 3NS for more information please check the website Eastbrookend Country Fair Sunday 18 June 11 am to 4 pm Eastbrookend Country Park Escape to the Dagenham countryside for the day at our country fair. Meet the Rangers and find out what they do. See traditional woodland craft and activities including chainsaw carving and

8 woodturning. Take a look into a beehive. There are shows-a-plenty with: The Lamb National Sheep Racing, Coda Falconry Display, Essex Dog Club display team But the fun doesn t stop there, there are: Pony Rides offered by Eastminster Riding Stables, Live music, Bouncy castle, Face painting, Crafts, Go-Karts, Local arts and craft sales and much more Plus for the active ones there is also: a climbing wall, a bouldering wall and archery. The Parks and Countryside Ranger Service The Millennium Centre, The Chase, Romford RM7 0SS Coffee, Chat and knitting Morning at Queens Theatre, Hornchurch, Monday 19 th June, pm. Meet on the left by the comfy seats. Quote Di s Diamonds for a 10% discount. Managing Stress Monday 19 th June 10-12noon followed by lunch. Learn how to manage the causes of stress and avoid burnout by using alternative therapies such as Aromatherapy Massage, Bach Flowers, and Indian Head Massage per session or 4.00 with lunch. To book a place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN Monday Moovers Every Monday 1.30pm-3.00pm Designed specifically for people with reduced mobility, ideal for wheelchair users. All exercises are chairbased and individually tailored to your needs per session To book a place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN Coffee shop at St Chads 20 th June please see above for details Veterans Lunch Club 21 st June please see above for details Wednesday Workout 21 st June please see above for details Art Club 21 st June, 10am -12 noon This is a club for anyone interested in putting pencil or brush to paper and being creative. Complete novices welcome. To book a place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN Latin In a Line 21 st June from 10am to 11am at St Mathews Church Hall, Chelmsford Drive, Upminster RM14 2PH

9 Rainbow Trust's Cream Tea Wednesday June 21st Time 3-5 pm at Harold Wood Memorial Hall 53 Gubbins Lane RM3 0PU (Opposite Harold Wood Station) Tickets 6 Tickets from paulineobee@onetel.com Carvery Lunch 22 nd June 12 noon. The Brewery Shopping Centre, Romford, Essex, RM1 1AU Two course meal 7.99 Please book your place with Kim. First Step Coffee Morning Friday 23 rd June, at First Step, Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5PP. On 252 bus route with a 5 min walk from the stop. Friendly Fridays 23 rd June for further information please see above Quiz night 24 th June at First Step, Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5PP. On 252 bus route with a 5 min walk from the stop. please contact Michelle Mitchell, Fundraising Manager, on or fundraising@firststep.org.uk Open Garden Saturday 24 th June and Sunday 25 th June 18 Pettits Boulevard, Romford RM1. A garden 80ft x23ft on 3 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. Admission Homemade teas available. Romeo & Juliet - Outdoor Theatre with Oddsocks Sunday 25 June 6pm. Tickets: Adult 12 in advance, 14 on the day, concession/child 9.50 in advance, on the day, family ticket (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children only) 35 in advance, 40 on the day Bookings: Box Office Oddsocks are delighted to be breathing new life into Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet by giving it a musical Mods & Rockers theme. Enjoy hilarious outdoor theatre in the beautiful surroundings of Valentines Mansion. Find out more on the booking page. Monday Moovers Every Monday 1.30pm-3.00pm Designed specifically for people with reduced mobility, ideal for wheelchair users. All exercises are chairbased and individually tailored to your needs per session To book a place please call HAD, Whittaker Hall, 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3NN

10 Di s Diamonds and Havering Volunteer Centre Coffee Morning. Tuesday 27 th June 10am 12noon at Havering Volunteer Centre, Community Reach House, The High Street, Romford, RM1 1HR. Why not come along to our new coffee morning enjoy tea or coffee and cake for Veterans Lunch Club 28 th June please see above for details Wednesday Workout 28 th June please see above for details Afternoon Film Club 28 th June film starts at 2:30pm, Gants Hill Library 490 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG2 6LA Phone for more information. Latin In a Line 28 th June from 10am to 11am at St Mathews Church Hall, Chelmsford Drive, Upminster RM14 2PH Coffee Morning at Bravo, Thursday 29 th June pm. Meet at Bravo cafe opposite McDonalds and Asda in Romford. Just quote "Di's Diamonds" and you get coffee/tea and cake for only Friendly Fridays 30 th June for further information please see above Further Activities Havering Below are activities at YMCA 29 Rush Green Road, Romford, RM7 0PH. For more information ring Disabled Yoga sessions Every Tuesday 11.30am-1.00pm at YMCA 50+ Yoga Sessions Every Thursday 1.30pm- 2.30pm at YMCA YMCA Social Club every Tuesday and Thursday 1.00pm -3.00pm at YMCA Tap Dancing Classes Every Friday 9.30am am at YMCA. Line Dancing Classes Every Friday 12noon 1.00pm at YMCA Widows and Widowers Club Every Friday 7.30pm at YMCA.

11 Redbridge The Redbridge Music Lounge For all musicians, composers and songwriters establishing an opportunity to network with local musicians of all genres and ages to promote develop and perform the diverse musical culture within the local communities. For more information please contact Chris Wyatt or Barking and Dagenham Dance All Dance activities below are 2.00 per session. Activity Day Time Venue Further information Bus routes Ballroom Monday 1.00pm to 2.30pm Becontree Leisure Centre , 175, 128, 173 Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7AY Waltz and Quick Step Monday 12.30pm to 3.15pm Park Centre, Rectory Road, Angela Green Dagenham, RM10 9SA Sequence Dance Tuesday 9.30am to 11.15am Chadwell Heath Community Centre, High Road. Chadwell Heath, RM6 6AS Line Dance Tuesday 10am to 12pm Rush Green Avenues 231 Dagenham Road Dagenham, RM7 0TP Angela Green , 86, 173,

12 Tea Dance Tuesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm Wantz Centre Eastbrook Community Centre Rainham Road North, Dagenham, RM10 7DX Line Dance Wednesday 10.30am to 12.00pm Line Dance Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am Line Dance Thursday 11.30am to 1.30pm Park Centre, Rectory Road, Dagenham, RM10 9SA Becontree Leisure Centre Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7AY Valance Library Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HS Line Dance Thursday 2.00pm to 3.00pm Becontree Leisure Centre Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7AY Sequence Dance Friday 10.30am to Chadwell Heath Community Centre, 12.00pm High Road. Chadwell Heath, RM6 6AS Ballroom Dance Friday 1.30pm to 2.30pm Abbey Leisure Centre Bobby Moore Way Barking IG11 7HW, Angela Green , , 175, 128, , , 175, 128, , 86, 173, , 687, 287, 387, EL1, EL2 Darts all sessions 2.00 Day Time Venue Further information Bus route Monday 10.30am to 1.30pm Fanshawe Community Centre , 174, 175, 364 Barnmead Road Dagenham, RM9 5DX Tuesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square, 5, 62, 169, 179, 238, 287, 366, 368, 387,

13 Barking, IG11 7NB Tuesday 12.30pm to 3.15 Park Centre, Rectory Road, Dagenham RM10 9SA Tuesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm Wantz Centre Eastbrook Community Centre Rainham Road North, Dagenham RM10 7DX Wednesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm Wantz Centre Eastbrook Community Centre Rainham Road North, Dagenham, RM10 7DX Cards 2.00 per session Angela Green , EL1, EL , , 174 Activity Day Time Venue Contact Buses Various card games including Cribbage Monday 10.30am 1.30pm Fanshawe Community Centre Barnmead Road , 174, 175, 364 Dagenham, RM9 5DX Various card games Tuesday 12.30pm 3.15pm Park Centre, Rectory Road, Dagenham RM10 9SA Hoy Wednesday 1.30pm 3.30pm Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB Angela Green , 62, 169, 179, 238, 287, 366, 368, 387, 687, EL1, EL2

14 Arts and Crafts Di s Diamonds June 2017 Activity Day Time Venue Contact Buses Crafty Crafters Monday 10.30am 12.00pm Park Centre, Angela Green 145 Rectory Road, Dagenham RM10 9SA Crafts Tuesday 1.30pm 3.30pm Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB Arts and Crafts Wednesday 10.30am 12.00pm Chadwell Heath Community Centre, High Road. Chadwell Heath, RM6 6AS 5, 62, 169, 179, 238, 287, 366, 368, 387, 687, EL1, EL2 62, 86, 173, 362

Daventry & District U3A Newsletter

Daventry & District U3A Newsletter September 2018 Please share this Newsletter with members who do not have email facilities. - Thank you Dear Members It was good to see so many of you enjoying the sunny