CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ENTHUSIAST GROUPS ETC

visual ARTS & CRAFTS

Fairkytes Painters

Art group for older people interested in painting and drawing and meeting like-minded people.

w Mondays 10am - 1pm

Contact Ralph Mason on 01708 456784 or email christine224@aol.com

Lenu Life Drawing Club

A life drawing group with naked male and female models. A friendly atmosphere with experienced artists, advice given to novice artists. Also suitable for A-Level art work.

w Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Cost £10 per session or £80 for 10 weeks in advance.

Contact Adrian Henderson on 01708 370649 or email a.henderson1943@yahoo.com

Crafty Crafters

A friendly group working on embroidery on paper, upcycling, crystal art, cross stitch, quilling, decoupage and more. Any handycraft welcome. Ages 18+.

w Wednesdays 10am – 12pm

Contact Karen Garner on 07707628290

Fairkytes Pottery Society

A friendly group where both experienced potters and beginners are welcome. Guidance and advice are shared among the members. Ages 18+.

w Thursdays 7pm - 10pm

Contact Emma Christmas on 07981320386 or email emma.christmas19@gmail.com

Havering Quilters

Small, friendly group who meet to sew and chat. Out programme includes group and charity projects as well as led sessions by group members. All levels welcome, ages 18+.

w Every second and fourth Monday (except August) 7pm – 9.30pm

Contact Suzie Persaud at haveringquilters@gmail.com

Havering Sculptors

The Potty Fridays

A fun and friendly group where all are welcome regardless of experience. Guidance and advice given to those who need it. Come and have fun with clay! Ages 16+.

w Fridays 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Contact Emma Christmas on 07981320386 or email emma.christmas19@gmail.com w Wednesdays 10am - 1pm

A small group playing with clay to make everything from simple pots to more complex pieces and sculptures. Coil, pinch, slab build, throw, model, decorate and glaze your unique creations. Experienced potters and those wishing to explore a new art/craft warmly welcomed.

Contact paulinechampkins@gmail. com for more information.

Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicle Association

Local branch of the Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicle Association (MAFVA). We are a friendly military modelling club and happy to share our knowledge.

w First Tuesday of every month 7pm - 10pm £5.00 per session.

Contact Chris Banting at cbanting128@yahoo.co.uk

Romford Model Railway Society

We meet each Monday evening when we plan and build model railways in the 3 popular gauges, N, OO and O, and run the layouts as built. Tea and biscuits are available each night!

w Mondays 6.30pm - 9.30pm

For more details contact Alan Kay on 07946615381 email romfordmodelrailwaysociety@gmail.com or visit www.rmrs.org

Patchwork & Quilting

A group of ladies who are interested in patchwork and quilting. No teacher, we all bring our own things and help each other out.

w Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Contact Fairkytes for more information.

music & performing ARTS Royal Liberty Morris Dancers

We teach Morris dancing and sword Dancing. We do days and evenings out performing including Weekend festivals during the summer, camping.

w Every other Thursday from October to April

Call for details.

Terry 01708 765708 or mobile 07983 347902

Fairkytes Accordion Club

Meeting socially to make music playing Accordions or other instruments.

w First Wednesday of every month 7pm -10pm

£4 per session

Contact Mrs Valerie Coe on 01708 225313/07803 657257 or Jon Polden on 01708 458373/07951 345813

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