2017 Open Days at Ilford Hospital Chapel
Feb 6th to Sep 17th | Ilford Hospital Chapel |
The next regular Chapel Open Day will be on September 9th, from 10am to 2.30pm, with guided tours, refreshments, memorabilia, and stalls.
The following week is Open House weekend, when we shall be open on Saturday 16th September from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday from 1pm to 4.30pm.
Extraordinary Eggs exhibition: Romanian eggs and more at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
Mar 25th to Jun 25th | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Our Extraordinary Eggs season celebrates spring in the Forest with a case of exquisitely decorated Romanian eggs from the Horniman Museum and Gardens’ Object in Focus loan programme along with beautiful native British birds eggs from Epping Forest’s historic egg collection.Free. No booking required.
Exhibition: 30th Essex Art Club exhibition of artwork at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
Apr 1st to Apr 30th | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
30th Essex Art Club exhibition of artwork. Free. No booking required.
Sebastopol to Dagenham Exhibition at The Old Chapel Upminster
Apr 2nd | The Old Chapel Upminster |
Sunday 2nd April
The first open day of 2017 at the Old Chapel will welcome our friends at Valence House Museum who will be showcasing this exhibition. Free Entry: 2pm-5pm.
Childrens Painting Pottery Cafe at The Old Chapel Upminster
Apr 4th | The Old Chapel Upminster |
Come to the Old Chapel and see how creative your little ones can be!
Children’s Easter Holiday Programme at Thames Chase Forest Centre
Apr 4th to Apr 13th | Thames Chase Forest Centre |
Drop in for as long as you like and take part in our planned activities or explore the natural play trail, our tree trails or woodland trails!
Enjoy being outdoors this Easter Holiday and explore part of the Community Forest that you may not have found.
When | 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th & 13th April |
Time | 10:30am-12:30pm (10:30am onwards on Thurs) |
Where | Thames Chase |
Cost | £3 donation requested |
Extraordinary Eggs arty afternoon: egg speckling for cuckoos at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
Apr 6th | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
As you may know, cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds’ nests. Have a go at painting and speckling eggs to imitate the beautiful colours and patterns of some of our native bird species. Free drop in event. Papier mâché eggs 35p to 75p each.
Pirate Pete Easter Egg Hunt at Havering Museum
Apr 12th | Havering Museum |
Wednesday 12 April, 11.30am
£5.00 per child, accompanying adult free
Join our Pirate Pete Easter Egg Hunt, look for clues to discover where the treasure is hidden and receive an Easter Egg. Prizes available for best dressed young pirate and craft activities.
Extravaganza at Havering Museum
Apr 13th | Havering Museum |
Adults £2.50 (Concessions £2:00) Children FREE. One Adult admission admits up to four children. Come and have a great time doing Easter crafts, playing games and getting involved in our competitions. Drop in anytime during the day.
Musical Cream Tea at Thames Chase Forest Centre
Apr 14th | Thames Chase Forest Centre |
Enjoy the traditional Cream Tea at the Forest Centre with the sounds of live classical music to enhance the enjoyment of scones with cream and jam, cakes and a pot of tea.
So which would you prefer- tea, cakes or scones? Is there a better way to spend an afternoon?
Why not treat someone to our Cream Tea. Gift vouchers are available from the Forest Centre.
To Book:
- At reception at the Forest Centre
- Phone: 01708 642970
- Email: enquiries@thameschase.org.uk
When | Third Friday of each month |
Time | 2:30-4:30pm |
Where | Education Room |
Cost | £9 per person (Booking essential) |
More information: http://www.thameschase.org.uk/news-events/upcoming-events/musical-cream-teas
Raising funds for Thames Chase Trust (Charity No.1115627)
Easter fun at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge
Apr 17th | Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge |
Come along and join the Easter fun. Egg decorating and Easter crafts. Easter Trail – Finds clues along our woodland trail and meet the Easter bunny. Join in the Easter egg rolling at 2pm. Free. Hard boiled eggs for £2 each. No booking required.
The Andrew Linham Duo at Thames Chase Forest Centre
Apr 23rd | Thames Chase Forest Centre |
Music for an Afternoon
The Andrew Linham Duo with Rich Perks
We are pleased to invite you to hear one of our local, well known musicians serenading us with music from the golden age of swing and introducing some original jazz compositions.
Andrew is much sought after as a performer, composer and theatre music director this is an afternoon not to be missed.
Booking is essential
When | Sunday 23rd April |
Time | 2:30-4:30pm |
Where | Thames Chase |
Cost | Adults = £10 Under 16 = £5 |
To Book:
- At reception at the Forest Centre
- Phone: 01708 642970
- Email: enquiries@thameschase.org.uk
Raising Funds for Thames Chase (Charity No.1115627)