Make a bracelet for yourself or your bestie! Choose from a variety of bead styles!

Kaleidoscope is a free LGBTQ+ space for 17-24s! We run every month doing different crafty activities.

There is no need to book, you can just turn up!

‘What if I’m not creative?’

Everyone has an ounce of creativity in them! But there is no obligation to join in with the craft, you’re welcome to join for the good vibes!

Scope Out is a new project starting in 2026!

Scope out is a series of creative events for the LGBTQ+ community aged 25 and over with the goal to co-design a queer-led legacy for Romford! We want to make Romford more colourful and inviting by placing small welcoming stickers, indicating that the LGBTQ+ community are safe here. We also want to accompany this with a pamphlet for businesses to spot and act on homophobic incidences.

Have your say!

Our final monthly session will focus on designing the Pride stickers and FAQ pamphlet for local businesses.

Thursday 28 May Lumiere, Bar area. Light refreshment available.

Book you FREE ticket here - Eventbrite.com

Kaleidoscope welcomes people of all races, faiths, abilities, sexualities, and genders, including straight and cisgender allies.

Lumiere is step free. If you have any accessibility questions please get in touch.

Kaleidoscope have teamed up with Lumiere to bring you a range of Mystery LGBTQ+ films each month!

The film nights are open to everyone and are age restricted to the film’s classification. This is the perfect event for date nights, group evenings out, or solo cinema goers!

If you ask nicely, we might just tell you what the film is!

Hint - A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.

Tuesday 11 March, 6pm

The film is a 15. Coming of Age, Drama (2016)

Tickets are £4 for Lumiere members, or £6.99 for non-members

Tickets are available here

Lumiereromford.com

About Lumiere

Lumiere is a unique community co-operative that will be under continual rebirth until 2028 - with new screens, new seating and decor, plus comfortable and safe spaces for community groups to gather. But we won't just be showing films and event cinema; we have plans for live music, comedy, theatre, social clubs and other events too!

Membership

As a Lumiere Member (£30 per year, and you can bring up to 3 family or friends with you who also receive the Member ticket price) you can take advantage of the following reduced ticket prices:

 Just £4 per ticket instead of standard £6.99 (Adult/Child/Over 65).

 Just £14 for a family of 4. Please note: family tickets are only currently available when booking in-person at the cinema.

Membership will also entitle you to 10% off drinks and snacks, and 25% off Events (such as film festival passes and tickets).

More information - lumiere.com

The weather is warming up! Come along and create a personalised fan to keep with you to cool off

Kaleidoscope is a free LGBTQ+ space for 17-24s! We run every month doing different crafty activities.

There is no need to book, you can just turn up!

‘What if I’m not creative?’

Everyone has an ounce of creativity in them! But there is no obligation to join in with the craft, you’re welcome to join for the good vibes!

Scope Out is a new project starting in 2026!

Scope out is a series of creative events for the LGBTQ+ community aged 25 and over with the goal to co-design a queer-led legacy for Romford! We want to make Romford more colourful and inviting by placing small welcoming stickers, indicating that the LGBTQ+ community are safe here. We also want to accompany this with a pamphlet for businesses to spot and act on homophobic incidences.

Scope Out 4 - Looking through history

Join us in exploring LGBTQ+ history and visions for the Pride stickers that will be placed across Romford.
Thursday 23 April, 6pm - 8pm Lumiere Bar area.

Book you FREE ticket here - Eventbrite.com

Kaleidoscope welcomes people of all races, faiths, abilities, sexualities, and genders, including straight and cisgender allies.

Lumiere is step free. If you have any accessibility questions please get in touch.

DYSBIOSIS: Creative Nature Workshop

Discover your queer connection with nature on Tuesday 7th April 2026, 6PM-8PM at Lumiere Romford, RM1 3EE

Join artists Kathryn Webb and Tasnim Siddiqa Amin in a relaxed workshop where you’ll explore our queer relationship to nature and consider local environmental issues, like air pollution, in a global context. Create your own artistic responses and collaborate on a group piece.

Presented by Daedalus Theatre Company, Havering Changing and Kaleidoscope.

This workshop is for people age 16+. Access needs or any questions email tasnimproduces@gmail.com

About the facilitators:

Kathryn Webb is an emerging, multi-disciplinary artist interested in catharsis and connection. Their previous work spans stage, screen, photography, and poetry. In 2025 Kathryn enjoyed working with Daedalus Theatre on Dysbiosis, a nature-focused project staged at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch.

Tasnim Siddiqa Amin (she/they) is an artist, theatremaker and community arts producer from East London. Her interdisciplinary practice spans theatre, performance and visual art. Tasnim is Assistant Director/Producer at Daedalus Theatre Company where she has developed creative nature workshops designed to confront environmental justice issues with working-class communities in Havering and facilitated collaborations with LGBTQ+, global majority, Bengali and Jewish communities. As a member of the Tower Hamlets Creative Health Forum Tasnim contributes to borough-wide conversations about integrating arts, health and community practice within local systems of care.

‘What if I’m not creative?’

Everyone has an ounce of creativity in them! But there is no obligation to join in with the craft, you’re welcome to join for the good vibes!

Kaleidoscope is a free LGBTQ+ space for 17-24s! We run every month doing different crafty activities.

There is no need to book, you can just turn up!

Scope Out is a new project starting in 2026!

Scope out is a series of creative events for the LGBTQ+ community 25 and over with the goal to co-design a legacy for Romford! We want to make Romford more colourful and inviting by placing small welcoming stickers, indicating that the LGBTQ+ community are safe here. We also want to accompany this with a pamphlet for businesses to spot and act on homophobic incidences.

Scope Out 3 - Rock and Boulder!

Come along and moving! (or enjoy the café space upstairs)

We want to bring you to another safe venue for the LGBTQ+ community in Havering. Come along for a climbing session at Romford Rock and Boulder on Thursday 26 March. This is an opportunity to try bouldering in a safe environment, open to all abilities. The venue may not be step free, if you have an accessibility concerns please get in touch with us.

Not one for sports? No worries, come along and enjoy the atmosphere. No skills are required and there is a cafe spot upstairs!

Thursday 26 February, Romford Rock and Bolder. 6pm - 8pm

Book your FREE ticket here - Eventbrite.com

Kaleidoscope welcomes people of all races, faiths, abilities, sexualities, and genders, including straight and cisgender allies.

Local creative Rogue is bringing archiving techniques for a special Valentine's craft session!

Practice self love and design your own card, reflect on what makes you a great person and put it into words using a typewriter.

‘What if I’m not creative?’

Everyone has an ounce of creativity in them! But there is no obligation to join in with the craft, you’re welcome to join for the good vibes!

Kaleidoscope is a free LGBTQ+ space for 17-24s! We run every month doing different crafty activities.

There is no need to book, you can just turn up!

Scope Out is a new project starting in 2026!

Scope Out is a series of creative events for the LGBTQ+ community aged 25 and over with the goal to co-design a queer-led legacy for Romford! We want to make Romford more colourful and inviting by placing small welcoming stickers in shop windows, indicating that the LGBTQ+ community are safe here. We also want to accompany this with a pamphlet for businesses to spot and act on homophobic incidences.

Scope Out 2 - Creative Expression

Come along and be a part of history!

This is a workshop inviting you to express your emotions through creativity, focusing on mental well-being.

Not creative? No worries, come along and enjoy the atmosphere. No skills are required and all materials are provided!

Thursday 26 February, The Mercury Management Suite on Level 3, best accessed through the Level 3 carpark if driving, or using the Asda lifts if you need step free access.

Book your FREE ticket here - Eventbrite.com

Kaleidoscope welcomes people of all races, faiths, abilities, sexualities, and genders, including straight and cisgender allies.

Lumiere is step free. If you have any accessibility questions please get in touch.

Join Carrie in creating a unique print!

Experiment with different tools to carve an image and print onto paper.

‘What if I’m not creative?’

Everyone has an ounce of creativity in them! But there is no obligation to join in with the craft, you’re welcome to join for the good vibes!

Kaleidoscope is a free LGBTQ+ space for 17-24s! We run every month doing different crafty activities.

There is no need to book, you can just turn up!

Scope Out!

Scope Out is a series of creative events for the LGBTQ+ community aged 25 and over with the goal to co-design a queer-led legacy for Romford! We want to make Romford more colourful and inviting by placing small welcoming stickers in shop windows, indicating that the LGBTQ+ community are safe here. We also want to accompany this with a pamphlet for businesses to spot and act on homophobic incidences.

Scope Out 1 - Drag Karaoke

Come along and be a part of history!

Get ready to blast your favourite songs in the comfort of a cinema screen! Hosted by the gorgeous Chamonix Aspen

Did you know? Singing is good for you. Singing can boost your mood, increase confidence and makes for great socialising too!

Not a singer? No worries, come along and enjoy the atmosphere.

Book your FREE ticket here: Eventbrite

Kaleidoscope welcomes people of all races, faiths, abilities, sexualities, and genders, including straight and cisgender allies.

Lumiere is step free. If you have any accessibility questions please get in touch.

FAQ -
I am under 25, can I come along? - Unfortunately not, Scope Out was founded to fill the gap for social meet ups for anyone over the age of 25. Instead, why not come along to Kaleidoscope! A social group running the first Tuesday of every month at Lumiere for 17-24s!

What if I am not creative/can’t sing? - We don't believe in not being creative! But if making art isn't for you, come along and enjoy the atmosphere. We won't force you to participate in anything, and you will still have your chance to let us know what you'd like to see more of in Havering.

Do I need to attend all sessions? - Not at all, it would be great if you did but sometimes life gets in the way!

How much is it? - Free

If I book a ticket and can't make it, does it matter? - If you can no longer make the event and have booked a ticket, please cancel. It allows us to manage expectations and enrusre that everyone who is able to go can book a space.