FAIRKYTES ARTS CENTRE PROSPECTUS 2026-27
www.havering.gov.uk/fairkytes
51-59 BILLET LANE HORNCHURCH RM11 1AX
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Classes and Workshops for Adults Activities for Children & Young People Exhibition and Display Spaces Clubs, Societies, Enthusiast Groups etc. Room & Hall Hire How to Join Fairkytes Workshops About Fairkytes Arts Centre
TERM DATES 2026-27
w Winter Term – From 14 September 2026 w Spring Term – From 8 January 2027 w Summer Term – From 12 April 2027
(dates subject to change at short notice; please contact us for confirmation)
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Welcome to Fairkytes! Fairkytes is a friendly, sociable centre for all ages and interests from music, dance and drama to pottery and painting. Most workshops run for ten weeks from the start of each term, although you are welcome to join most of them at any time. Start dates and term lengths are subject to change at short notice, so please check before booking. Our welcoming and helpful staff are available to show you round during opening hours. Phone 01708 456308 for more information.
FAIRKYTES ARTS CENTRE
w 51-59 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX w 01708 456308 w fairkytes@havering.gov.uk w www.havering.gov.uk/fairkytes w Facebook: www.facebook.com/fairkytesarts w Instagram: www.facebook.com/fairkytesarts w Twitter/X: www.x.com/fairkytesarts
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am-10.30pm Saturdays (school term time only) 9am-4.30pm Sundays 9.30am-1.30pm Other times by arrangement (additional fees apply). Closed on all public holidays.
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ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS visual ARTS
Multi-media Art With Peter Barnes
Learn basic techniques or hone already existing w Mondays 7.30pm-9.30pm skills using a range of mediums, including w Tuesdays 10am-12pm colour and graphite pencils, soft pastel pencils, w Tuesdays 1pm-3pm watercolour pencils, watercolour paint, acrylic w Wednesdays 1pm-3pm and oil paint. This class is designed to suit w Thursdays 10am-12pm all abilities for hobbies and beyond. Subjects covered include landscapes, portraits, still-life, w Thursdays 1pm-3pm wildlife, pets, and people. The only limit is your 10 weeks cost £70.00 own imagination! Beginners welcome. 12 weeks cost £84.00 fairkytesarts
Art
Mixed Media Art
An informal art class in which Nursen will guide you with your paintings and drawings, using different mediums to create artwork on canvas, hardboard or paper. Beginners are welcome.
Creative wellbeing and mixed media art workshops combining mindfulness, yoga-inspired relaxation and artistic selfexpression. Sessions include texture art, assemblage techniques, colour exploration and calming creative practices in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Suitable for beginners and all experience levels. Friendly classes available in both English and Russian languages for adults and children.
With Nursen Ibrahim
w Mondays 10am-12pm For cost and more information, contact Nursen on 07890498407, email nursen-i@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.nursenart.com
With Svetlana Voronovskaia
w C lasses held on the last Sunday of each month 10am-1pm
Email s.voronovskaia@gmail.com, telephone 07907965658 or follow @ yogart_soulfully on Instagram for more information.
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CRAFTS Patchwork & Quilting
With Sarah Sparkes Create both hand and machine sewn quilts, cushions and other patchwork items, both for yourself and as gifts. Classes are suitable for beginners as well as more advanced quilters. w T uesdays 10am-12pm 10 weeks cost £70.00 For more information, visit Sarah’s website: www.tortoisecrafts.uk
S.E.N.D. Pottery With Lindsay Matthews
A purpose run group for people with special educational needs and disabilities (S.E.N.D.)
Pottery
With Lindsay Matthews Get creative with clay! You will learn the three handbuilding techniques; pinching, coiling and slab building (handbuilding/ sculpture only - no potter’s wheel). You can choose to join in with group projects where we might do anything from sculpt a bust or a gargoyle to creating Christmas ornaments. Alternatively, you can work independently on your own ideas but help and advice is at hand whenever you need it. We cover techniques such as sgraffito, bubble glazing, carving and decorating with sprig moulds, and the use of oxides and glazing.
w Fridays 2pm-4pm
w Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm w Thursdays 10am-12pm w Fridays 10am-12pm
Cost £8.00 per week
WAITING LIST ONLY fair
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Sewing & Dressmaking
With Nichole Goodison Friendly beginner sewing classes. Gain confidence and get creative making clothing and soft furnishings, and upcycling. Learn about patterns, fitting and alterations.
w Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm w Thursdays 7pm-9.30pm w Saturday 1.30pm-4pm Call for details 07947399647 email info@elashacreations.com or visit www.elashacreations.com
Sewing Bee With Carol Allen
The Joy of Sewing
With Patricia Murphy
Home sewing is currently enjoying a revival. Let experienced tutor Carol Allen guide you through pattern cutting, fitting and making up, alterations, repairs, making soft furnishings, and more. Please note you will need to bring a sewing machine with you to the class.
JoyZ Sewing Circles, where you can “Discover the Joy of Sewing”. Bring your sewing machine, and with your ideas, and my sewing experience, guidance and encouragement, together we will bring your projects to life. All abilities are welcome.
w Fridays 1pm-4pm
w Mondays 10am-1pm w Tuesdays 6.30pm-9.30pm
Call for price details Lessons take place once per month.
Ten weeks cost £130 Call 07522844909 or email patriciajm001@gmail.com
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MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS Drum Kit Lessons
With Richard Manley Learn to play for fun or work towards a professional qualification. All music genres and techniques taught from beginners to advanced. Graded exams from 1 to 8 are available through the Trinity College London syllabus. For more information please contact Richard on 01708 451652
Adult Tap & Street Dance
Please see the entry in the children’s section.irkytesarts
Music Lessons With Michelle Manley
Learn piano, flute, recorder or music theory. Beginners to advanced. ABRSM music exams are available for those who are interested in taking the grades. For more information please contact Michelle on 01708 451652
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EDUCATION Art & Music Studies
French for Pleasure
We look at art and listen to music of all sorts and from all ages and then discuss. The choice of subject is based on anniversaries and exhibitions.
Joyce will help you keep alive the smattering of French you may have learned in the past by doing crosswords and puzzles and reading articles and short stories.
w Tuesdays 10am-12pm
w Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm
£120 cost per ten weeks For more information contact Gill Blake on 07788751407 or email arwb@aol.com
£100 cost per ten weeks For more information contact Joyce Winn on 07890323914
With Andrew Rothwell
With Joyce Winn
HEALTH & WELLBEING Integrative Counselling
with Mrs E Allen BA (Hons) MBACP NCPS (Accred) Counselling in a confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life, providing both short and long term therapy to adults and children using a variety of modalities and creative approaches. Daytime and evenings cost £60 per session More information at eeacounsellingservices.co.uk For a free confidential initial chat, telephone 07598 678004
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Integrative Counselling & Clinical Supervision
With Claire Huzzey BA (Hons) MBACP (Accred) PNCPS (Accred) Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? As an integrative counsellor, Claire offers a warm, supportive space tailored to your individual needs, drawing on humanistic, CBT, psychodynamic, and creative counselling approaches. Together, explore challenges, build self-awareness, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating. Claire also provides reflective, ethically grounded supervision for counsellors and helping professionals, supporting both personal and professional growth. Claire offers a free telephone consultation, giving you the opportunity to discuss your needs and explore how counselling may support you. Online and in person sessions available.
w Monday to Friday 9am-3pm or 5.30pm-9.30pm Contact Claire for more details on 07508524408 email claire@serenitycounsellingservice.co.uk or visit www.serenitycounsellingservice.co.uk
Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling
With Manjula Surendran MSc, BSc (Hons), MBACP As an integrative psychotherapist, Manjula offers a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences without judgment. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual. The focus is on creating a supporting environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional healing and personal growth.
w Monday to Friday 9am-7pm w Saturday 9.30am-11.30am For more information call 07984373354 or email mindspacetherapy.counselling@gmail.com
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HEALTH & WELLBEING Mediumship Tutoring With Pam Trott
Learning and understanding how to use our own abilities and senses to connect to spiritual energies, life after Earth death, soul journey. Living true spiritual, loving and giving with fellow Earth people. Learning your own purpose of life on Earth. How to give comfort to fellow people through spiritual message and healing.
w Alternate Thursday evenings 7pm-10pm Contact Pam on 07949038550 or email pamtrott@hotmail.com
Chair Aerobics With Laura Wilkins
A fun and inclusive class suitable for all. Seated exercises.
w Mondays 1pm-1.30pm (term time only) £5.00 pay as you go. For more information call Laura on 07941060512
Meditation and Mindfulness With Karina, The Calm Workout
This class combines mindful breathing, gentle grounding techniques, meditation, movement and a herbal tea break to support relaxation and inner calm. All levels welcomed. A supportive and no-pressure environment. Chair based participation is also available.
w Wednesdays 8pm-9pm £9.00 drop in Contact Karina on 07791027989 or email: the.calm.workout@gmail.com Instagram: @the.calm.workout
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Pilates
With Virginia McGowan-Brown A regular Pilates class will improve your health and wellbeing. Classes are fun and friendly and you can try a class for £10 before signing up for a regular place. The classes consist of low impact yet strong mobilising and lengthening exercises that improve posture, release tension, boost energy and strengthen your body. Your mobility and strength will improve noticeably after just a few weeks.
w Wednesdays 9.15am-10.15am And 10.30am-11.30am
For enquiries and bookings call Virginia 07766528216, email virginia@acclaimpilates.co.uk or visit www.acclaimpilates.co.uk
Strong & Steady Movement Class
With Kim McClean Strong and Steady follows the FaME programme. Do you want to get up, stay up, and live your best life? Regain control of your wobble. Gain movement range. Bend, reach and carry better. Build muscle for resilience. Kim is a fully qualified postural stability instructor (PSI) and can help you to learn how to regain balance, retrain reactions, get up from the floor, feel confident walking, feel stronger carrying, and feel “you can”.
w Mondays 1.30pm-2.30pm Sessions paid for in advance, call for details. Please contact Kim to check suitability and reserve a space. Call 07776213764 or email kim_dance17@live.co.ukfairkytesarts
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HEALTH & WELLBEING Chair Yoga
With Michelle Spencer Enjoy all the benefits of yoga in a supportive and accessible class designed to help you move with greater ease and confidence. Chair Yoga is ideal for older adults, those with limited mobility, anyone recovering from hip or knee surgery, or anyone looking for a gentler approach to exercise. Using a chair for support, you’ll improve flexibility, balance, strength and posture, while learning simple breathing techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Classes are friendly, welcoming and suitable for complete beginners, offering a wonderful opportunity to improve your wellbeing while meeting new people in a relaxed and supportive environment.
w Wednesdays 11.30am-12.30pm For more details or to book your class, please go to www.anahatayogawithmichelle.co.uk/book-online
Yoga for All
With Dawn Pellicci Come and join us on a Sunday morning in the most beautiful surroundings. We provide a safe space for people of all abilities to practice. You will leave feeling rejuvenated and better connected to your body – treat yourself to some ‘me’ time!
w Sundays 10am-11am £15 pay as you go Visit @stilldawnyoga on Instagram for more information
or ‘Yoga for All Sunday at Fairkytes’ on Facebook”
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Kundalini/Hatha Yoga and Soundbaths With Chloe Newman
Harness your life force energy with group yoga classes (a fusion of Kundalini and Hatha) with a cool vibe, suitable for beginners. Studio 1 is beautifully lit and we have medicine music and incense to enhance the experience. Expect movement, mantra, breathwork & meditation all in one class. Be prepared to float out! Monthly Soundbaths: lay down and be immersed in the healing therapy of gongs, crystal healing bowls and other instruments. Come with an intention and begin your healing journey today.
w Mondays 7.30pm-8.30pm w Wednesdays 7.30pm-8.30pm £14.00 drop in or £12.00 if block booking. Free tasters available. Contact Chloe on 07986524346 or email chloenewmanyoga@gmail.com or visit chloenewmanyoga.co.uk
Gentle Yoga for Every Body With Michelle Spencer
Michelle’s gentle yoga classes are designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of their level of ability or experience. Through a series of slow-paced and gentle movements, you will learn how to breathe deeply and mindfully, while promoting flexibility, strength, and relaxation.
w Mondays 7:15pm-8.15pm w Tuesdays: 7pm-8pm w Wednesdays: 9:30am-10.30am (followed by optional coffee and chat) w Thursdays: Calm Club 7pm-8pm (Breathwork, very gentle yoga and guided relaxation)
w Fridays: 9:30am-10.30am w Saturdays: 10am-11am (Women only - Midlife and Me) For more details or to book your class, please go to www.anahatayogawithmichelle.co.uk/book-online Cost: £13 PAYG; different class passes are available to purchase To contact Michelle, email anahatayogawithmichelle@gmail.com
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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Art
A fun, creative art workshop where children can explore and learn a variety of skills, such as drawing studies, perspective, basic colour work, sculpture, and printing, using different materials and media. Suitable for ages 5 and over. With Karen Carr w Mondays 4.30pm-6.30pm With Yvonne Pavitt w Saturdays 10am-12 noon 10 weeks cost £80.00
Pottery
With Lindsay Matthews Children will learn the three handbuilding and sculpture techniques; pinching, coiling and slab building. They will experiment with decoration techniques, glazing, sgraffito and bubble glazing. We follow set projects while offering lots of opportunities for children to be creative and come up with their own designs. We also exhibit their work annually in Fry’s Gallery. Let’s get creative with clay!
w Wednesdays 4pm-6pm w Saturdays 10am-12pm 10 weeks cost £80.00
Saturday Afternoon Art With Shema Mehta Weekly art class suitable for children aged 8 and up.
This afternoon class will follow a plan of painting, drawing, printmaking, observational art of still life and model drawing and other art disciplines. There will be a chance to produce experimental art using different mediums and following different artists, both historical and contemporary. Your child will explore style and create their own unique subjective views. Children should come prepared with an open mind, enthusiasm and an understanding that there is no such thing as bad art!
w S aturdays 1pm-3pm 10 weeks cost £80.00 Contact Fairkytes for information and enrolment.
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Creative Stop Motion Animation Workshops
Dance & Performing Arts
With Liz Smith Join animator and creative educator Liz Smith for a hands on stop motion workshop where children learn how to bring objects and characters to life using professional animation techniques. Working with plasticine and simple props, participants explore timing, movement and visual storytelling as they create their own short animated film. This workshop blends craft, imagination and playful experimentation, giving every child the chance to produce a unique mini movie to share with family and friends. Suitable for ages 6–14; all materials provided.
wD uring school holidays only –
Offering weekly classes for ages 2 – adult including Street Dance, Tots Ballet & Tap, Contemporary, Acro, adult Tap and Dance for Fitness, Musical Theatre and Zumba! Also offering elite classes for those who wish to compete.
w T uesdays 4pm-8pm w Thursdays 4.30pm-8pm w S aturdays 9am-3pm (exact class times vary)
Classes from £4.00 For more information telephone 07950475476 email admin@ultimatedancenrg.co.uk or visit www.ultimatedancenrg.co.uk
Drum Kit Lessons
Please see the entry in the adult days and times vary section. For more information contact Liz on 07487764198 or email gomotionanimationws@gmail.com
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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Maths and English Study Programme
With Mani Das Unlock your child’s potential! These personalised maths and English programmes help children build confidence, concentration, stamina and strong study skills while progressing at their own pace. Through small daily tasks and guidance, students develop independence, resilience and a love of learning. Whether your child needs support to catch up or is ready to get ahead, these sessions provide the tools for lasting academic success.
w Thursdays from 3.30pm-6.30pm w Saturdays from 9.30am-12.30pm £80 per subject per month email Mani Das: hornchurch@kumon.co.uk
Music Lessons Please see the entry in the adult section.
Children’s Holiday Workshops Fairkytes runs weekday arts and crafts workshops for children during the school holidays at Easter, Summer and selected Half Terms. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to be notified when activities take place.
Sewing Friendly beginner sewing classes for children aged 8+. Weekly after school sewing club and holiday sewing workshops for young fashionistas!
w Wednesdays 4pm-6.45pm w Saturdays 10am-12.30pm Call for details 07947399647, email info@elashacreations.com or visit www.elashacreations.com
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EXHIBITION & DISPLAY SPACES
Fry’s Gallery Fry’s Gallery is a space open to local artists, art groups, schools and educational establishments and community organisations to display their works. The gallery aims to encourage engagement in the arts in Havering by hosting a range of artworks of different types and styles. In addition to numerous community exhibitions throughout the year, the gallery is host to annual displays including the 11:18 competition for secondary school students and the Para Arts exhibition for people with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Craft Gallery & Shop Our Craft Gallery is a showcase for different types of crafts. The wide range of items on display are all hand-made by centre users, local craftspeople, or special guest artists. Items can include jewellery, pottery, glassware, handmade cards, metalwork, fabric crafts and more. Most items are for sale, so this is a great opportunity to pick up a rare, unique and unusual gift. The opening hours of the galleries are: wM onday – Friday 10am9pm w S aturday 10am-4pm w S unday 10am-1pm For more information and to arrange a booking please contact us on 01708 456308 or email fairkytes@havering.gov.uk
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CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ENTHUSIAST GROUPS ETC
visual
ARTS & CRAFTS Lenu Life Drawing Club A choice of two concurrent classes to draw or paint people from life. Two models provided each week with the option of short poses suitable for drawing or a long pose suitable for painting. Provision of a tutor once a term. Models are male and female and normally naked.
w Wednesdays
7.30pm-9.30pm 10 week term £95 or £12.50 per week Contact Natasha on 07445276472 or email lenulifedrawing@gmail.com
Fairkytes Painters Art group for those interested in painting and drawing and meeting like-minded people.
wM ondays 10am-1pm Contact Barry Page on 01708 475086
Monday Afternoon Art Group A friendly group of amateur artists who meet each week in term time. The work ranges from drawing or watercolour to various crafts. The group comprises mixed talents, the work is mixed media, and all members are mutually supportive. All welcome.
w Mondays 1pm-4pm Contact Joan Walcroft on 07900583541
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Tuesday Art Group (Mixed Media) A self-run group of amateur artists meeting on either Tuesday mornings or Tuesday afternoons. Sessions 3 hours each.
w Tuesday 9.30am-12.30pm w Tuesday 1pm-4pm Contact Theresa.francis1946@ gmail.com for more details
Fairkytes Pottery Society A friendly group where both experienced potters and beginners are welcome. Guidance and advice are shared among the members. Ages 18+.
Havering Quilters A 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 E very second and fourth Monday (except August) 7pm-9.30pm
w Thursdays 7pm-10pm
Contact Suzie Rider at haveringquilters@gmail.com
Contact Emma Christmas on 07981320386 or email emma.christmas19@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 18+.
w Fridays 6.30pm-9.30pm Contact Emma Christmas on 07981320386 or email emma.christmas19@gmail.com
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.
wW ednesdays 10am-1pm Contact paulinechampkins@gmail. com for more information.
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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 F irst Tuesday of every month 7pm10pm £5.00 per session. Contact Chris Banting at cbanting128@yahoo.co.uk
Romford Model Railway Society We meet each Monday evening where we plan, build and run model railways in the 3 most popular gauges; N, OO and O. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available.
wM ondays 6.30pm-9.30pm For more details contact Alan Kay on 07946615381 email romfordmodelrailwaysociety@gmail.com or visit www.rmrs.org
Pretty Mess Society A crafting community for ladies based in the local area. We run a variety of events, such as our monthly BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Socials, themed crafting get-togethers, and self-taught workshops. All offer a warm, welcoming space to craft, chat and connect. Most ladies come solo, making it an easy environment to settle into and enjoy a few hours of creativity surrounded by other like-minded women.
wB YOC Socials – last Saturday of every month 1pm-4pm wO ther events take place evenings (6.30pm-9pm) and weekends (10.30am-1pm) Contact prettymesssociety@gmail.com or visit www.linktr.ee/prettymesssociety
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writing & LITERATURE Havering Writers’ Circle
We read what we have been writing and offer constructive criticism of others’ pieces. We also share our knowledge of outlets for our work and any knowledge we have of writing competitions.
w F irst Monday of each month (2nd Monday on Bank Holidays) 7.30pm-10pm email johnstuartlester@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
EDUCATION
Havering & District Amateur Radio Club
Amateur Radio (HAM Radio) is a technical hobby which covers a broad range of subjects. Your local radio club offering talks, discussions, and training for exams. We provide supervised use of club equipment to help you make contact with other radio amateurs worldwide. We offer Morse code tuition, practice with soldering and building radio kits, hands-on help with repairs, and field day events. Ages 18+, under 18s welcome with parent/guardian.
wW ednesdays 8pm-10pm £4.00 per week. Contact Michael on 07732276509, email haveringradioclub@gmail.com or visit www.haveringradioclub.co.uk / facebook Havering & District Amateur Radio Club
Wingle-Tye Pre-School 2
Wingle-Tye Pre-School offers an environment that is not only educational but most of all friendly and fun for children aged 2-4+ years. All staff are experienced and have high expectations for academic achievement while respecting and valuing individuals. Staff ratios are high and staff turnover is low.
w Mondays to Fridays 9am-3pm £9.00 per hour Telephone 01708 438282 during above hours or email email@wingle-tye.co.uk
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CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ENTHUSIAST GROUPS ETC
health & WELLBEING
Havering Friends of the Earth A leading environmental group campaigning to save bees, clean up our air, protect the green belt, and tackle the climate crisis.
w L ast Tuesday of the Month 7.30pm-9pm Annual subscription £5.00 Contact Ian Pirie on 07538959777 or visit haveringfoe.org.uk
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ROOM & HALL HIRE
If you are looking for a room for your class or a meeting space for your club, Fairkytes has a number of adaptable rooms in a range of sizes - all at a reasonable cost. Whether you need a clear area for dance, tables and chairs for a meeting, or a cabaret style layout for a quiz night, we can be of help. ROOM RATES WITHIN NORMAL OPENING HOURS (valid until 31 March 2027)
w Monday to Friday 9am-10.30pm w Saturdays (school term time only) 9am-4.30pm w Sundays 9.30am-1.30pm Discounts are available for 3hr hires, multiple hires, long-term bookings, and under certain other circumstances. Eligibility criteria apply. Bookings that start before 6pm but cross into the peak rate period will be subject to the peak rate.
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ROOM & HALL HIRE Off Peak Rate Peak Rate (Weekdays until 6pm)
(Evenings after 6pm & Weekends)
FAIRKYTES HOUSE – GROUND FLOOR MAIN ROOM
£26.50ph
£31.00ph
ART ROOM
£20.00ph
£25.00ph
SCULPTURE ROOM
£16.00ph
£17.50ph
FAIRKYTES HOUSE – UPPER FLOORS ROOM 9 (GREEN ROOM)
£16.00ph
£19.50ph
ROOM 12
£20.00ph
£25.00ph
THE ANNEXE BUILDING STUDIO 1 (THE HALL)*
£36.50ph
£47.00ph
STUDIO 2
£25.00ph
£28.50ph
STUDIO 3
£16.00ph
£17.50ph
*(does not include functions on Friday evenings – see next page)
THE BILLET BUILDING BILLET STUDIO 1
£25.00ph
£28.50ph
BILLET STUDIO 2 (THE HUT)
£17.00ph
£20.50ph
£22.50ph
£27.50ph
FRY’S GALLERY GALLERY STUDIO
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Studios/Workshops
Are you an artist or craftsperson looking for a place to work? We have a number of smaller spaces ideal for private studios, workshops or offices. Exclusive access during opening hours and the privacy you need to create your masterpiece, all for a simple, reasonable flat monthly rent. Private Studio Workshop (Standard) £290.00 per calendar month Private Studio Workshop (Large) £360.00 per calendar month
Function Hall
In the mood for a party? Our main hall is available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for your party, function or quiz night. RATES FOR PRIVATE/COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONS & OUT OF HOURS HIRES (Out of hours hires by arrangement only – bookings accepted at the Manager’s discretion and with availability of staff permitting)
w Friday evenings 6pm-10.30pm £290.00 flat rate w Saturday evenings 6pm-11pm £400.00 flat rate w Sunday/Bank Holiday evenings 6pm-10.30pm £370.00 flat rate w All other out of hours hires As peak rate column plus £25.00 per hour staffing charge
w Payment must be made in advance or on the day of hire. w All bookings are accepted at the Manager’s discretion. We reserve the right to refuse bookings without giving a reason.
w Fairkytes is usually closed over the Easter weekend, the period
between Christmas and New Year, all public holidays, and on Saturdays throughout August. Please contact us if you require further information.
w Other terms and conditions apply. Please ask for details.
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HOW TO JOIN FAIRKYTES WORKSHOPS Fairkytes is a friendly sociable centre with events and workshops open to everyone. Drop in for a look around anytime during opening hours.
wB y phone: To check availability please phone 01708 456308. wB y post: Send cheques payable to “London Borough of Havering” to our listed address (you are advised to check availability first.) wB y email: send to fairkytes@havering.gov.uk wB y calling in: Call in any time, no appointment necessary.
Workshops are normally organised in ten week blocks, generally commencing in early September, early January, and late April. Start dates are provided on request but may be subject to change at short notice. Workshop places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If a workshop is full, a waiting list will apply. Please note, workshops are subject to a required minimum number of students and may not run at all times of the year. Please contact us for more information.
Fees & Payment
We accept cash, cheques (made payable to “London Borough of Havering”) and credit/debit cards. Fees are listed in the subject sections. Generally, fees for adult workshops cover tuition costs only and do not usually include materials or equipment. Either bring your own or, in some cases, materials and equipment can be provided by the tutor for a small charge. Please ask for details before enrolling. Fees for children’s workshops cover tuition, materials (if applicable) and the cost of additional helpers. In some cases there may be small additional charges. Please ask for more details.
Access For People With a Disability
Our workshops are open to all. As Fairkytes is a listed heritage building, not all areas are accessible. If you have special accessibility requirements, please contact us on 01708 456308 or email fairkytes@havering.gov.uk and our staff will advise you and try to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
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ABOUT FAIRKYTES ARTS CENTRE A Brief History of Fairkytes
Grade II listed, Fairkytes was once a private house originally built in the mid18th century. Several later additions to the property were made up to the end of the 19th century. Previous occupants include Job Alibone, Joseph Fry (son of Quaker and prison reformer Elizabeth Fry) and Thomas Wedlake, who owned the Iron Foundry which stood opposite. Hornchurch Urban District Council bought the house in the 1950s and used it as the local library. Fairkytes became the London Borough of Havering’s Arts Centre in 1973 when the library moved to a purpose built building in North Street. Over time the centre has grown considerably, incorporating the Annexe building at the rear in 1992, the Billet building next door in 2001, and Fry’s Gallery, the former Citizens Advice Bureau office, in 2018.
General Information
Fairkytes is managed by the London Borough of Havering Arts Team, part of the People & Living Well Directorate.
w Around 80 different clubs, societies and enthusiast groups meet at
Fairkytes every week, daytimes and evenings. See the relevant section in this booklet or ask us for contact details.
w Fairkytes is available to hire for cultural activities, meetings, fund raising
events, parties and functions. We offer simple, adaptable spaces in a range of sizes with reasonable rents (see the ‘Room Hire’ section for prices, or contact us for more information).
w Fairkytes hosts occasional events, demonstrations and activities. Please contact us for details.
51-59 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1AX
01708 456308 fairkytes@havering.gov.uk @fairkytesarts
@fairkytesarts
@fairkytesarts
www.havering.gov.uk/fairkytes
Information correct at time of going to press. Centre Management reserve the right to alter, add to or cancel the services listed without prior notice. The inclusion of any private or commercial groups or services in this publication does not indicate the endorsement of the London Borough of Havering.