A new social club for Romford’s over-30s is to open on Thursday.

The club, which takes place at the Rush Green Road YMCA, will open on Thursdays between 7pm and 11pm. Entrance to the first night is free and includes a buffet, a disco and access to a licensed bar.

Denise Tokarski of the YMCA said the club hoped to put on activities such as horseriding and speed-dating.

“It’s for anyone over 30 - you could be 30 or you could be 90,” she added. “We want to get it out into the community that it’s a safe, secure place to go, and you never know – you might meet someone.”