Art Exhibition – Sidney Cardew at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Sidney Cardew would welcome your company at an art exhibition of his paintings.

Largely a self taught artist, Sidney Cardew started painting in 1970 – developing a fascination for marine subjects on the backwaters and coastal inlets of Essex

He is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, The Wapping Group and exhibits throughout the country including the Mall Gallery London

Exhibition: Shakespeare and the Forest at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Seek, spy and discover our sylvan trail of Shakespearean quotations and narrative about forests, woodlands and what you can find in them. No booking required.

Model now on display at Ilford Hospital Chapel

After Hours at Rainham Hall

Join us for evening of Coffee and conversation on Thursday 28 April. There will be a series of mini talks and demonstrations throughout the evening and we will reimagine the taste of coffee from 300 years ago. Don’t worry we will also brew some cutting edge and modern alternatives. Our resident expert barista will talk about the process of making coffee and where they went wrong in the eighteenth century. Other talks will look at the history of the coffee houses in London.

Tickets are £12 and, of course, include a cup of coffee and entry to the Hall.

Thursday 28 April 2016,  6pm- 9pm (last entry at 8pm)

Spanish Serenade at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Music from international classical and jazz guitarist Dominic Ashworth with guest pianist and soloist.

French-Canadian Dominic Ashworth studied guitar in Toronto and Spain before moving to England fulltime.  He joined Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen in 1998.  He works with many jazz musicians including Julian Marc Stringle, he has his own acoustic trio and teaches at Trinity College of Music.

He will be joined by Jill Luff on Jazz vocals and other guests.

Museums at Night daytime discovery at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Discover, discuss, touch and draw treasures and curiosities from our museum and handling collections.

Museums at Night Twilight at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

For further information or to book, please contact 020 7332 1911 or www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforest

Stormy Seas and Starry Skies at Rainham Hall

Immerse yourself in the life and times of Captain John Harle and discover the world of stormy seas and starry skies!

Friday 13 & Saturday 14 of May, 6pm-9pm (last entry at 8pm).

As part of Culture24 Museums at Night Festival, Rainham Hall will be opening its doors after hours for an evening of seafaring fun. How did the Captain navigate his ships through dangerous waters? What stars would have led his ships to their destinations? Where would he have learnt about pirates? What did he take with him on a long voyage? There will be performances from the Front of House Theatre Company and a chance to see the stars above Rainham Hall with the Havering Astronomical Society.

Explore the world of Captain Harle, the stormy seas and starry skies. Tickets are £7 (£4 for under 16’s) and on sale now through our website:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rainham-hall/whatson

Open Day at Ilford Hospital Chapel

The next Open Day at the Chapel is on May 14th from 10am to 2.30pm

The Etiquette of Taking Tea at The Old Chapel Upminster

Come and join Discover History as they entertain on the regency period and the etiquette of how to take tea. This fascinating talk will look at how tea was becoming a fashionable and addictive drink  as well as the development of tea into Britain’s favourite drink. It will look at how it was kept under lock and key within the higher members of Regency society and the intricacies of making a good brew – did you know we ruin it today by adding milk! It will also show how later on both high tea and afternoon tea became a fashionable way of life as well as the differences between the two. Never before had a lady been seen taking tea outside on the lawns!  There are benefits of drinking tea for your health…… so long as you haven’t bought tea of the smuggled kind which may have a few nasty hidden extras included…..

Saturday 21 May, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Booking required, please call 01708 222660 or email gsmith@mary.havering.sch.uk

Free entry

Build an insect Mansion at Rainham Hall

Join us in the gardens to help build a mini mansion (just like Rainham Hall) which will provide a great habitat for insects and encourage biodiversity. The session will be led by our Community Gardener who will give you tips on how to attract friendly insects to your own gardens. It’ll be fun for all the family.

Saturday 21 May, 11am-3pm

Tickets are £3 per person and available online: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rainham-hall/whats-on

After hours: music at Rainham Hall

Experience the sounds of the early eighteenth century and explore Rainham Hall by candlelight. You will be serenaded as you wander around the Hall by the melodic sounds of a harpsichord and cello. Our talented musicians will be performing  pieces by Marais, Vivaldi, Purcell and J.S. Bach.

Tickets: £12 (booking online is essential)

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rainham-hall/whats-on

Exhibition: Val Lawson “A Forest Path” at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

An exhibition of woodland water colours by Val Lawson

National Maritime Museum Art Group at Havering Museum

Archive Film Afternoon at The Old Chapel Upminster

Sunday 5 June, 2.00pm – 5.00pm – Show starts at 2.30pm

London: A Bigger Picture is a major Film London project aiming to get Londoners enjoying the city’s archive film while building a wider picture of London life.

This event will see an expert from London’s Screen Archives showing films from your area, exploring their history and explaining how you can donate your home movies to preserve them for future generations. The show will start at 2.30pm with a chance for Q&A.

For more information contact Gemma Smith on gsmith@mary.havering.sch.uk or call 01708 222660

Havering Numismatic Society at Havering Museum

Thames Chase Community Forest’s annual 10K and family fun run at Thames Chase Forest Centre

10K Run

Multi-lap and very gently undulating 10K route through picturesque park and woodland. Off road and completely traffic free on network of flat surfaced paths, with a small section of grass/meadow.

Date: 12th June 2016

Time: 10.00

Location: The Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NS

Family Fun Run

The 10K will be followed by our family fun run at 11.30.

Entry Fees –

• £10 per family.
• £3 per child between 11-16 running alone
• Please email enquiries@thameschase.org.uk to register, or drop into the Forest Centre

Facilities – Toilets, Onsite parking, Refreshments

Big band Concert on the meadow at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Brentwood School Big Band, an afternoon of picnics, barbecue and Big Band.

Welcome back to Brentwood School Big Band for an afternoon of incredible sound on the Forest Centre meadow. Bring your garden chairs and enjoy a picnic whilst listening to the band. Hampers available and a barbecue to follow the concert.

Venue: Forest Centre meadow and barn

Tickets: Free, Donations to Thames Chase Trust welcome.

The Art of Tea at Valentines Mansion & Gardens

A special photographic exhibition by Still Life photographer Stuart Duff featuring previously unseen antique teaware.

Tea Talk at Valentines Mansion & Gardens

Tea expert Mark Nicholls has circumnavigated the globe searching for the best tea and brings his findings to you in this talk on the history of the nations favourite drink.

Tea Masterclasses at Valentines Mansion & Gardens

Are you a tea lover but not sure of your Long Jing’s from your Darjeeling’s? Then why not attend a tea master class with Mark Nicholls as part of Valentine Mansions tea extravaganza?

Valentines Cream Tea at Valentines Mansion & Gardens

Enjoy a traditional English cream tea accompanied by unique green and black teas, specially blended for Valentines Mansion.

After Hours: Gin at Rainham Hall

In the eighteenth century there was a craze sweeping London! The city was overcrowded, poverty was rife and one spirit seemed to be the answer… GIN! Bermondsey Gin Ltd, who are purveyors of historical gins, will be in residence for the evening so come and taste a bit of the eighteenth century and discover the story behind this much loved spirit. There will be talks, tastings and a G&T bar.

Tickets: £15 including a gin tasting session (booking online is essential).

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rainham-hall/whats-on

Dog Show: Paws at The View at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Fun activities for dogs and their owners

Jazz in the Barn at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Enjoy an evening with Dave Browning’s Jazz band in the unique setting of Thames Chase 17 century barn.

Bring your own drink and nibbles. Tea and coffee available. Warm clothing advised.

Victorian Tea Room at The Old Chapel Upminster

The Old Chapel will be transformed into a Victorian Tea Room so come along and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with tea and cake.

Hilary Barkwith with be playing the harp throughout the afternoon and there will be a display of work by local artists.

We will be open from 2pm-5pm and operate on a first come, first served basis.

After Hours: Summer Garden at Rainham Hall

Join us after hours in the Rainham Hall gardens for an evening of botanical cocktails. The Cocktail Gardener will be in residence for the evening serving her delicious creations using flowers, plants and herbs. It is the perfect opportunity to explore the Garden with a cocktail in-hand and discover the exciting story of Rainham Hall and its residents.

Tickets: £10 (booking is essential)

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rainham-hall

Discovering Thames Chase – Guided Walk at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Guided walk to Warley Place Friday 22nd July 2016 10am

During 2016 guided walks will run on the 4th Friday of each month starting in March and will have the theme of ‘Discovering Thames Chase’. Each walk will start at 10.00 and last between 2-3 hours.

The walk will start from the visitor car park at 10:00am.

The short leisurely walk will take between 1.5 and 2 hours and will follow established paths which can be a bit slippery in wet weather.

Shakespeare scholar’s memorial window at Ilford Hospital Chapel

Included in the crowd-sourced exhibition 'Shakespeare in Redbridge' in Valentines Mansion is a copy of the book 'Shakespeare's Bones' by Dr Clement Ingleby (1823-86), which discusses the ethics of opening Shakespeare's tomb. The author lived at Valentines Mansion, and the West Aisle Window in Ilford Hospital Chapel by Edward Burne-Jones is a memorial to Dr Ingleby.

You can view the window on the Chapel's next Open Days - Saturday 10th September 10am to 2.30pm, and the Open House Weekend Saturday 17th September 10am to 4pm and Sunday 18th September 1pm to 4.30pm.

Apothecaries & Potions: Meet our Tudor Herbwife at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

An introduction to Tudor medicine with activities for all the family: why plants, pee & leeches were important for your health.

Windmill Open Afternoon at The Old Chapel Upminster

The Old Chapel will host the Friends of Upminster Windmill for an open afternoon exploring the history of the site as well as updating the local community about the on-going restoration work.

Entrance is free, 2pm-5pm.

Local History Summer Fair at Eastbury Manor House

Eastbury Manor House is hosting their first Local History Fair! This is an exciting opportunity to find out about local history in your neighbourhood.

Havering Museum Photography Group 4th Annual Exhibition at Havering Museum

Discovering Thames Chase – Guided walk at Thames Chase Forest Centre

During 2016 guided walks will run on the 4th Friday of each month and will have the theme of ‘Discovering Thames Chase’. Each walk will start at 10.00 and last between 2-3 hours.

Guided walk around Hornchurch Country Park, Berwick Glades and the Ingrebourne Valley

The guided walk on Friday 23 September will start at 10.00 from Horchurch Country Park car park (Car park off Squadrons Approach)

September Song with ‘Sus2’ at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Vocalist Rachele Russell and Guitarist Richard James Poll known collectively as ‘sus2’ will entertain you with acoustic versions of popular songs from the ’70s through to the present day mixed with a handful of jazz standards.

Allow sus2 to provide you with a relaxing Sunday afternoon of live acoustic music in the wonderful setting of Thames Chase.

Tea/Coffee and Cake included

Tea and Dance at The Old Chapel Upminster

Hornchurch Jive Bombers will be helping us get into the swing of things at our Tea and Dance on Saturday 2 October. Join them for an interactive afternoon of dancing and a cuppa afterwards.

Doors open at 1.00pm to 5.00pm, with dancing from 1.30 onwards. Entrance is £2 for non-members, free for Friends.

Entrance is first come, first served and booking is not required.

The East Anglian Witch Hunt 1645 – 1647 at Havering Museum

Touring exhibition from the Epping Forest District Museum

Murder Mystery at Eastbury Manor House

Moneypenny Productions present a unique blend of live theatre and audience interaction with the emphasis on FUN! With actors as Suspects and the audience as teams of Detectives.The winners at the end of the evening are the team that correctly solve the crime by finding the Murderer, Weapon and Motive.

Big Draw gothic shadow puppets and the Wanstead story at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Cut and create spooky shadow puppets inspired by gothic goings on, grottos and sad tales of family downfall in Wanstead Park.

Free drop in event – no booking required.

Apple Weekend at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Apple Weekend at Thames Chase Forest Centre National Celebration of regional diversity

• English apples and apple juices for sale
• Apple pies, preserves and cakes
• Local and country crafts including spinning, willow weaving and corn-dolly demonstrations
• Woodcraft
• Children’s activities and treasure hunt
• Liberty Morris
• Local honey and local and regional foods on Sunday

Tree Nursery Opening Day at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Join us for the opening of our Tree Nursery!

We hope you can join us on the opening day 24th October 11am-1pm to plant a tree and talk to our volunteers about the nursery while enjoying tea and cake. There will also be children’s activities.

Black History Month – Discover and draw Tudors at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Discover the stories of ordinary Tudors described in historic sources as African or black. Help us decorate the Hunting Lodge with your drawings.

Free – no booking required.

Museums at Night – Tudor pyjama and welly party at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Three spooky Tudor family activities at our 1543 hunt standing. Tudor snack mid- evening. Dress code optional: pyjamas and wellies. Bring additional clothing for a walk in the woods, weather permitting.

Pumpkin carving at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH

Join our annual pumpkin carving event. Eight years plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per person – includes pumpkin, tealight and use of carving tools. £2 per non–carver.

Linda Bondy art exhibition at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH

Artwork by local artist Linda Bondy, featuring oils, watercolours and drawings of

Epping Forest. Free – no booking required.

Candlelit Tour at Eastbury Manor House

As the winter nights draw in experience Eastbury Manor House by candlelight with costumed tour guides. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours.

A Year In 20 Objects – 2016 at Havering Museum

20 new objects that have been acquired by the Havering Museum in 2016.

Christmas Craft Fair at The Old Chapel Upminster

Some fantastic local craftspeople will be at the Old Chapel for our Christmas Craft Fair. Come and pick up a unique gift or treat yourself.

10am-4pm, free entry. Refreshments will be available.

Christmas Bazaar at Ilford Hospital Chapel

Deck the Halls! at Rainham Hall

Come and help us decorate Rainham Hall!

Frost Fayre at Rainham Hall

Traditions from three-hundred years ago will be revisited this Christmas at Rainham Hall. The festive season will start with the wintry tradition of an eighteenth century Frost Fayre on the weekend of the 26 and 27 November 2016.

Half Term High Low Dolly Pepper: Skipping songs and activities at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

A traditional winter afternoon’s skipping festivity for all ages at The View, next door to Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge.

Exhibition: Epping Forest UK to USA at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

An opportunity to see some of our museum objects with an American link at The View, next door to Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge.

Festive Forest Fayre at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Come and enjoy Epping Forest’s winter wonderland over our festive Forest weekend.

Sing and Celebrate the Midwinter Festival at Thames Chase Forest Centre

Come and join us outside in the forest to hear stories, myths and beliefs about Midwinter. There will be poems and carol singing around some of the trees at Thames Chase.

The forests and woodlands have always played a very important part in the lives of the people and communities who have lived, and still live around or near them today. People have enjoyed the celebration of midwinter for thousands of years and now this ancient pagan festival has become an important part of our modern Christmas celebrations.

Candlelit Tour at Eastbury Manor House

As the winter nights draw in experience Eastbury Manor House by candlelight with costumed tour guides. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours.

Christmas Market at Thames Chase Forest Centre

A chance to find a last minute unique gift or a personal treat from local craftsmen as you listen to live music and indulge in seasonal fare from our centre cafe.

Children’s craft and activities

Merry Christmas

Gin & Gingerbread at Rainham Hall

Beautiful botanicals and sumptuous spice combine as taste buds are tantalised by the combination of gin and gingerbread.