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?
27th September - 9:30 AM
@ YMCA Hall, Portobello Road, Walton. 9.30am - 2.30pm, entry 50p, raising funds for Crohns & Colitis UK
028th September - 2:00 PM
Peter Lister FRPSL presentation on 'What an Inheritance Brings', at Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton on Sea, Essex. CO13 0AU. Contact Mick Carter.
Frinton And District Philatelic Society29th September - 10:00 AM
Join Vivien McGuinness, for a relaxing morning painting birds at the water's edge. Capture the texture of natural surfaces with 1:1 guidance. 10am-1pm, £26 pp, per session. Beginners welcome. Classes run fortnightly. Booking is essential via https://www.vivienmcguinness.co.uk/watercolour-classes
Nature In Watercolours Essex Wildlife Trust Visitor Centres30th September - 10:00 AM
Older residents in Tendring are invited to attend a free event offering vital safety information to help them stay safe both at home and out in the community. The event will take place at the Princes Theatre, Clacton, on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, from 10am to 3pm.
Tendring District Council & Community Safety Partnership1st October - 12:30 PM
FREE CONCERT THURSDAY 1st OCTOBER WITH THE MOTLEY CREW. 12.30PM - 1.30PM . LIGHT LUNCHES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FROM 12 MIDDAY. EVERYONE WELCOME. DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
St. Peter Ad Vincula Church, Coggeshall1st October - 1:30 PM
Come and try indoor carpet bowls in the Marks Tey Parish Hall. Beginners welcome, all equipment provided, first 4 weeks free. Simply turn up on the day or for more information please see contact details below. Every Thursday from 1.30pm to 4.15pm
Marks Tey Indoor Bowls Club1st October - 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.
Brightlingsea Unicycle Club1st October - 7:30 PM
We meet the first Thursday monthly at the CVST (Community Voluntary Services Tendring) 22 Rosemary Road, Clacton CO151NZ. Oct 1 will be an illustrated talk on "Dwarf Planets" by David Pugh and monthly night sky presentation. Visitors welcome £2. Details at clactonastronomy.co.uk or call 01255429849.
Clacton & District Astronomical Association2nd October - 2:00 PM
We meet monthly on the first Friday of the month at Holland Public Hall, Frinton Road, Holland on Sea. The speaker this month is Joanna Bogle whose talk is entitled The LIfe of Sue Ryder. New members welcome, for more information telephone Tom Craig on 07467 131890.
Tendring District U3a2nd October - 7:45 PM
The Demeter leaves Romania bound for England, carrying cargo & passengers hoping to begin new lives. But Captain Atkins has discovered a monster aboard. Locked away in the brig, the creature's presence breeds fear and suspicion. On the open sea, with no escape, who can be trusted? .
Headgate Theatre3rd October - 9:00 AM
Local food, meat, honey, bread and pastries, jam and cakes. Crafts, cards, knitted and sewn items, glass art, wood craft, artisan soaps, jewellery, 3d printing, plants and gifts, Cafe serving drinks and breakfast baps. Free entry, car park and disabled facilities. 9 am-Midday. Ford Lane, CO7 8AT.
Alresford Craft And Farmers Market3rd October - 10:00 AM
A craft event with a difference BIG destash…. fabric, yarn, patterns, card making, and loads more at bargain prices. So if you’re starting a new craft or want to top up your current supplies come along and grab a bargain! Twenty tables full of craft resources. Free Entry
Frinton Crafts3rd October - 2:30 PM
Something is rotten in Old London Town. A mysterious raspberry-blowing villain is terrorising Victorian society, leaving Inspector Corner of the Yard & Sergeant Bowles determined to solve the case. Packed with surreal humour, outrageous wordplay & quick-fire jokes, it is not to be missed!
Headgate Theatre3rd October - 7:30 PM
Something is rotten in Old London Town. A mysterious raspberry-blowing villain is terrorising Victorian society, leaving Inspector Corner of the Yard & Sergeant Bowles determined to solve the case. Packed with surreal humour, outrageous wordplay & quick-fire jokes, it is not to be missed!
Headgate Theatre3rd October - 7:30 PM
Join us for our Quiz night at St Luke’s Church Hall, Tiptree. Teams of up to 8. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Raffle. £5 entry per person payable on the door. Booking is essential so please email foslbookings@gmail.com to book your team’s place.
Friends Of St Luke’s4th October - 3:30 PM
SVAM's new season opens with the Alvor Trio playing flute, harp and viola at St Mary's Church in East Bergholt at 3.30pm. A lovely programme of Mozart, Ravel & Vaughan Williams. Tickets & further details via website www.svam.org.uk - tickets £18 & season tickets £54 offering great savings
Stour Valley Arts And Music (Svam)6th October - 6:00 PM
Join us at Bird and Bean, Frinton on the first Tuesday of each month, 6-7.30pm for some friendly crafting. Bring whatever crafty project you are working on, grab a drink and meet new friends. £5 per session which includes a hot drink of your choice.
Crafting Connections7th October - 7:00 PM
We meet the first Wednesday monthly at Clacton Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton. Oct 7 will be a Bourse and display on "The British Occupation of Italian Colonies" by Mick Carter. New members welcome £5 pa. For details contact David Pugh tel: 01255 429849
Clacton Philatelic Society8th October - 1:00 PM
Come along and talk to the CVST Winter Team for free support and advice. Speak to Essex Fire Service about a free smoke alarm and find out how the Energy Champions can help you prepare your home for winter. Plus more. Turn up at St Christopher’s Church, Meadow Way, Jaywick CO15 2HR
Community Voluntary Services Tendring8th October - 1:30 PM
Gunfleet WI (Walton) Emmanual Church Hall New Pier Street Walton, THis month is our Games Afternoon, with prizes, its always a fun afternoon. Join us for tea and biscuits, make some new friend's. Visitors always welcome £3
Gunfleet Wi ( Walton )