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What's On

Have fun meeting new people enjoying the same interests as you. From knitting clubs to wildlife groups there's something for everyone. Find an event near you! Or why not add your own?

Jaywick Local History Society

10th February - 6:00 PM

Jaywick Sands Open Spaces - Past, Present and Future. Looking back over the last 100 years. Meeting at Golf Green Hall Jaywick CO15 2HR. Doors open at 6pm, meeting starts at 7pm. Visitors welcome £2. Refreshments available

Jaywick Local History Society

Infrared Photography – A Talk By Roy Essery

10th February - 7:30 PM

Roy explores infrared imaging techniques and creative possibilities for photographers wanting to push photographic boundaries. Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester, CO3 3AU. Visitors £5.00 For more info visit colchesterphotosoc.co.uk

Colchester Photographic Society

Start Course

11th February - 7:00 PM

Questions about life and the Christian faith? If you’re looking for answers maybe it’s time to make a Start. Each free weekly session is about an hour and involves video clips, exercises, group discussion and reflection. Course at Emmanuel Church, Walton CO14 8EB. Tea/ coffee served.

Emmanuel Church

Colchester Anglo French Circle

11th February - 7:30 PM

Tales of A Tour Manager. Presentation by Cherry Mullins (In French with English). If you have a love for France & all things French, you will enjoy our evenings, starting with refreshments (incl.) from 7.30pm & the speaker at 8pm. Visitors very welcome £5.00. Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road CO3 3AT

Colchester Anglo French Circle

Warm Welcome Hub, Walton

12th February - 10:00 AM

Come and have a natter. Every Thursday 10.00am-1.15pm. Tea and coffee from 10am, light lunch served from 12 noon. All free of charge.

Emmanuel Church, New Pier St, Walton On The Naze Co14 8 Eb

Gunfleet Womens Institute Monthly Meeting

12th February - 1:30 PM

Gunfleet WI (Walton)monthly meeting, Emanual Church, New Pier Street Walton, this month join us and be creative, paint and brushes supplied, you bring a jar or a glass to decorate. Join us for tea and conversation make some new friends. £2 for the afternoon. Visitors always welcome.

Gunfleet Wi ( Walton )

Unicycle Club At Thorrington

12th February - 6:45 PM

Fancy trying a new sport come along and join the Unicycle Club every Thursday Evening at the Thorrington Village Hall, Church Road, CO7 8HE. Beginners to Experts Ellie will teach you to ride our unicycles and then join in the fun and games and learn new tricks. £4.50 per session all ages welcome.

Ellie

Great Bentley History Society

12th February - 7:30 PM

There will be a talk on “Buffalo Bill in Colchester” by David Dunford at the Great Bentley Village Hall. All interested persons welcome, members £2, non-members £4.

David Gollifer

When Buffalo Bill Came To Essex

12th February - 7:30 PM

This evening David Dunford will be telling the story of when Buffalo Bill visited several Essex towns including Colchester with his Wild West show in the early 1900s. Visitors are always welcome £4 entry fee.

Great Bentley History Society

Jmt Spring Talk: The British Storm And Flood Of 1953

13th February - 11:00 AM

Spring Talks at Jaywick Martello Tower. The storm of 31 Jan 1953 brought tragedy on land and sea. This presentation by Adrian Wright analyses the factors which provoked it and considers likely recurrence. £3 per talk, must be booked in advance. Doors open at 10.30am, free refreshments provided.

Jaywick Martello Tower

U3a Stanway In Colchester

13th February - 2:00 PM

Monthly Meeting. "Versailles The Envy Of Europe" - Cherry Mullins. Meetings are open to members and potential members. Refreshments are included. Meetings take place at Stanway Community Centre, Villa Road, Colchester CO3 0RH. https://stanway.u3asite.uk. Doors open at 1.30pm.

Stanway U3a

Forget Me Not Dementia Group

13th February - 2:00 PM

Join this fun, friendly, informative group for those with Dementia and their carers. We meet every Friday for singing, quizzes, gentle seated yoga, memory sessions, speakers and information sharing and peer support. Chat over tea and cake all welcome. Contact Jackie on 01255 672189

Walton Community Centre

Great Bentley History Society

13th February - 7:30 PM

This evening David Dunford will be telling the story of when Buffalo Bill visited several Essex towns including Colchester with his Wild West show in the early 1900s. Great Bentley Village Hall CO7 8LW. Visitors are always welcome £4 entry fee.

Great Bentley History Society

Clacton Camera Club Brutalist Architecture (Online Only)

13th February - 7:30 PM

We’re looking forward to Stewart Wall joining us online, to present his talk -Brutalist Architecture. During this talk, he argues there is a lot more to brutalism than big lumps of concrete. Cost is £5 for a link. Our full Programme of events can be seen on our website - clactoncameraclub.co.uk

Clacton Camera Club

Valentine's Concert With Tendring Brass Band

15th February - 3:00 PM

Tendring Brass Band returns to All Saints' Church on Walton High St for a Valentine's Concert, their first of 2026 in Walton. Entry is free and all donations will be passed on to the band as part of their fundraising for a competition entry in March. Refreshments will be available

All Saints' Church, Walton On The Naze

Colchester Jazz Club

15th February - 7:30 PM

15th Feb. Jazz Incorporated. 22nd Feb. Golden Eagle Jazz Band. 1st Mar. NO JAZZ CLUB CLOSED ( Sinah Warren ) 8th Mar. Paula Jackman's Jazz Masters. Traditional Jazz Every Sunday Evening at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Doors open 7pm, Music 7.30 till 10pm. Dancing & limited Bar. Members £10, Guests £12.

Colchester Jazz Club

Frinton And District Philatelic Society

16th February - 7:00 PM

Display of GB stamps and local postal history by Kevin Marsden and Ray Rackham at Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton on Sea, Essex. CO13 0AU. Contact Mick Carter.

Frinton And District Philatelic Society

West Bergholt Gardeners Guest Speaker (At The Orpen Hall)

16th February - 7:30 PM

Join us at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start for speaker Sam Morgan of Stour Valley Farming and Conservation. Gardening on a different scale Sam manages Shalford Meadows by Sudbury Mill. Visitors welcome, £5 cash or card or come to all 4 of remaining meetings of the year for £15. £2 cash for raffle.

West Bergholt Gardeners

Mayday Friendship Group

17th February - 1:30 PM

Mayday Friendship Group in Clacton, a group for those who desire social life and opportunities for mutual support who might find socialising difficult. We meet every Tuesday afternoon. Once a month is a party to celebrate member birthdays or other significance. Please get in touch for further info

Mayday Mental Health Community

Rummikub Group

17th February - 2:10 PM

Rummikub Club meet every Tuesday at Holland Public Hall CO15 5UR (next to library and Maffia's). Car park at rear. All welcome. 2.10pm till 4.15pm. £2 including tea and coffee.

Rummikub Group