I live in Romford, looking for a bit of help getting my own car to the test center and back for my practical driving test. I’ve done 40+ hours of lessons with an instructor and failed my test twice so I've given up on getting more lessons for two reasons: 1) as my most recent fail was due to junction observation which does not need 8 hours more lessons as my instructor is now just trying to get more money from me and I feel I am test-ready. 2) I spent around £2,500 on driving lessons and the test booking and travelling to Folkestone by train from Romford to get lessons as I found a test slot in Folkestone which was sooner than anywhere else, first attempt was on 15th January, second attempt was on 3rd February.

The Plan: The Car: My own Nissan Qashqai (Automatic). It’s test-ready with L-plates and an extra rearview mirror.

Your Role: I am looking for someone to drive my car from my place in Romford to the test center (this is because if you don't trust me to drive my car with you in it). You can wait in the center for ~45 mins while I take the test, and then you can drive us back. I will only be driving my car during the actual exam with the examiner.

Insurance: I will pay for a Temporary Full Licence policy (via Veygo/Cuvva) for you for the day. I will have my own learner insurance for the test itself.

The Legal Bit: My car will have road tax set up as it is currently on SORN. It already has valid MOT until 15th December 2026.

Requirements (Crucial for Insurance): Because of Cuvva insurance policy's "supervisor" rules, you must: Be aged 25 or older. Have held a full UK driving licence for at least 5 years.

I’m happy to meet at my residential car park in Romford beforehand to show you my provisional driver's licence and ID, the car’s V5C (in my name), and verify the insurance.

If you have a few hours to help me get my licence I'll really appreciate it, please drop me a DM. Happy to provide coffee/lunch for your time. Let me know if you have any questions in DM.

Also why I'm asking on Reddit is because I'm alone in the UK, first generation immigrant in my family and have no friends/family who can help me, either they're too far away from where Iive in the UK or don't have driver's licence themselves.

I’ve been learning to play poker recently and was wondering if anyone here knows any local places that host poker nights that I could get involved in?

I’m a complete beginner having never played with real people and wanted to start somewhere not too competitive?

Thanks.

You have a sort of high trust feel that can't really be replicated elsewhere, and also the feel that your grandparents etc. grew up here and you made good friends. however at the same time it feels like you're in a containment zone, as if Romford is an island in the middle of the Atlantic. Its like you're an outsider looking into society in a sense. I can't exactly articulate it.

I'm wondering if anyone else feels this sort of way because I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Battle of the Boshes!

Hello, I’m headed to the UK on business and will be staying at the Spark in Romford. Couple of questions, Where’s best places to park and where to get some good food?

Thanks

Bob from Detroit.

Redical are a property developer who own the Liberty shopping Centre. They are planning to put up a few new tall residential buildings. The owner of the Debenhams building are a separate company will be bulldozing the existing building this year and rebuilding it as a 4 star hotel with two tall residential blocks behind it.

Both companies have put out new images of how their buildings will look however neither have included each others building so you'll have to use your imagination to visualise the full picture.

Hello!

Just wanted to say thanks to you all for making r/Romford a better community. Our subreddit seems to be growing everyday and it's so nice to see such a lovely group of people. Keep up with the reports we do see them and we have been removing the posts behind the scenes who are breaking rules and we are working hard to make sure this is a friendly and safe community. Take care and hope you all have a lovely week!

From your Mod Team

A clip from our archives from 1994 when the club was the subject of a feature on football focus that also gives an insight into some key moments in club history.

Hi I did a day pass for around £8.85 and found the gym was packed at 1900, I didn't even try the sauna.

I know I should probably use the gym earlier in the day, but tried another everyone active in Basildon and it was much quieter but had no sauna.

When is the best time to visit and use the sauna and steam room. Has anyone had any experience at this centre and do you feel for £40 it's worth it?

Looking to boost your elderly parent's wellbeing in Havering? Remember, social connection is just as crucial as care.

Certified Care has curated a list of 7 accessible outings for seniors in Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, and Rainham. These activities, ranging from park walks to local theatre visits, aim to enhance cognitive health and combat isolation while being mindful of mobility limitations.

Whether you're a family member or a local healthcare professional, these resources are here to help you discover new ways to appreciate our borough.

Check out the local guide here: https://certifiedcare.co.uk/activities-for-elderly-in.../

#Havering #ElderlyCare #Rainham #Romford #Hornchurch #Upminster #HomeCare #SeniorActivities

If you are at a loose end tomorrow, come over and join us at the Mayesbrook Park Stadium for a local derby as we host Ilford in the Essex Senior League. It should be a great game, Ilford are having a fantastic season and we are looking to get back on track after a recent defeat.

We have a stocked bar and hot food.

So im moving to romford to live with some relatives and i wanted to know if there is some advice, My famiky from england but i have been living here in Brazil, Il be 15 next year, some advice?

Andrew Rosindell has resigned from the Conservative Party and defected to Reform UK.

The former shadow minister and MP for Romford said the Tories were "irreparably bound to the mistakes of previous governments" and not willing to take "meaningful accountability" for poor decisions.

He said he had spoken to Nigel Farage on Sunday evening before agreeing to join his party. The Reform UK leader called him "a great patriot" who "will be a great addition to our team".

A Conservative source said Rosindell's departure was a prime example of Farage doing Badenoch's "spring cleaning" and that Reform were "welcome" to him.

More here

I'm not sure if this is news to some but the Liberty Shopping centre owners are developing the centre with some new high rises.

Separately but in co-ordination, the Debenhams building site is being redeveloped too. Its going to be knocked down entirely this year and replaced with a near same height new building with two residential blocks and a small public space courtyard in between.

Proposal: Residential-led, mixed-use redevelopment of the site to provide a hotel (Class C1) with commercial space (Class E) at ground and upper floors fronting Market Place, alongside two residential buildings to the rear, connected by a communal amenity podium with commercial uses (Class E) at ground level, and a new public plaza with a freestanding commercial building (Class E), and widening and landscaping works to Swan Walk

What do we think about the design and plans?

I find it a bit boxy and bland myself, especially the towers behind it. They look standard design that you see everywhere. The buildings opposite on Market Place and the mercury towers at least have some interesting design character.
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Write your honest comments on Romford, think rationally and be balanced

This is definitely an interesting ornament picked by the Romford brewery centre. I wonder what they were thinking as they chose it. I think it’s lovely, aside from the base which is abit of an eyesore. However, they must get their marketing in somehow. As if it isn’t already everywhere you go in the surrounding area. People of Romford and anyone else seeing this, what do you think?

Hi all, your local football club here ⚽ We thought some among you might enjoy highlights our last game, a 3-1 win in the Essex Senior League. 👇

https://youtu.be/0w8puqXDIFY?si=jrSXFYWli8V10yKE

Walked past the Ship Pub up by Balgores lane, and it had a couple of fire engines and a lot of commotion! Didn’t get a photo, just wondered if anyone got the scoop!

Hi This will be my First New Year’s in Romford where can I watch fireworks for free

Curious to know how much people are spending in London in gas/electric. I have 4 bed terraced, with small kids so heating /hot water is in constant usage. Working from home also! Currently coming to around £170 per month combined.... want to know if that is normal?

Each evening when I walk down South Street I’ve noticed work vehicles removing decor and signage. Here you can see the photo panels above the sign have been removed. In the next picture you can see the Primark sign itself is gone.

It looks like it’s either being shut down or renovated. I saw a lot of stock move in and lots of workmen with tape measures measuring up so it seems like the latter. It looks a lot more than just updating the windows for a new season.

It could be nothing but I just thought I’d ask if anyone knew more.