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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?

Unicycle Club At Thorrington

18th December - 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

St Luke's Ladies Group

18th December - 7:30 PM

The group meets of the 3rd Thursday each month in St Luke's Church Hall, Tiptree. Fee £5 includes raffle and refreshment. Our December event is our Christmas meal at a local venue - places still available. If you wish to attend please contact Jane on 01621 816950 or Carol on the number below.

St Luke's Ladies Group

Cvst Winter Warmers Collection Point

19th December - 10:00 AM

Come and talk to the CVST Winter Team to see what help and support we can offer you, and receive free winter warmth items. You can also talk to Essex Fire Service about getting a free smoke alarm. We will be outside the YMCA, 55 High St, Brightlingsea between 10.30am-12noon. Just turn up!

Community Voluntary Services Tendring

Folk Dancing In Kirby Le Soken

19th December - 7:30 PM

Deck the halls with boughs of holly then come & have a dance at St Michael's Church Hall, The Street, Kirby le Soken, CO13 0EF. Dance, laugh, have a cup of tea & a mince pie. A fun night out, £3 on the door. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Kirby Le Soken Folk Dance Group

The Jazz Duo Gets Festive

19th December - 7:45 PM

With Laura Wyatt on vocals and Darrel Mayhead on guitar, The Jazz Duo return to get you feeling festive as the final countdown towards Christmas begins! Expect Christmas classics from Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald – plus mince pies in the interval! £14 plus booking fee

Headgate Theatre

Christmas Sales

20th December - 9:00 AM

Sale of Christmas decorations, cards, wrapping paper etc outside The Autumn Centre shop in Victoria Place, Brightlingsea from 9-3pm. All proceeds support the charity

The Autumn Centre

Christingle Service

20th December - 4:30 PM

This much-loved simple service offers a pleasant approach to our preparations for Christmas week. Family-friendly, but welcoming all ages, with a brief candlelit finale. Come along and join in.

St James' Church, Brightlingsea

Ghost Stories For Christmas

20th December - 7:30 PM

Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting dark delights set during Christmastide. This year’s night of seasonal spirits features chilling tales from classic authors M.R. James and Marjorie Bowen, brought to life in a one-man performance directed and haunted by Matthew Wood.

Headgate Theatre

Crab & Winkle Country Music Club

20th December - 7:30 PM

Live Country Music once a month @ Brightlingsea Comm, Centre, for Line/Freestyle Dancers or just sit & listen to some of best in UK Country Music. Tea, coffee & refreshments available + licensed bar. For our Xmas party we welcome 4 piece band "Rocky Road Ramblers". Everyone welcome

Crab & Winkle Country Music Club

Carol Service At St James', Brightlingsea

21st December - 4:30 PM

Come along to our traditional service of 9 Lessons & Carols, supported by St James' Singers, recounting the Christmas story as we prepare for the big celebration. We offer a warm welcome with light refreshments to follow.

St James' Church, Brightlingsea

A Christmas Carol

21st December - 6:00 PM

Anthony brings Dickens’ beloved festive tale to life in a funny & dramatic word-perfect recital, accompanied by pianist Jamie Cunliffe. Through Dickens’ own evocative language, experience Scrooge’s ghostly journey of redemption on the streets of old London. Tickets £9 plus booking fee.

Headgate Theatre

Carols By Candlelight

21st December - 6:30 PM

Carols by Candlelight service at St Michael's Church, The Street, Kirby le Soken. CO13 0EF. For information and updates see our website stmichaelskirby.org.uk

St Michael's Church

Coggeshall Bridge Club

22nd December - 1:00 PM

we welcome visitors of a reasonable standard playing Acol to our friendly club We meet every Monday at 13.00 at Coggeshall village hall We pay £4 normally playing about 20 boards If you need a partner please text me and I will try my best to find you a partner. Yvonne 07973279412

Coggeshall Bridge Club

Blue Christmas Service

22nd December - 7:30 PM

A warm welcome to this quiet contemplative service devised for those who wish to celebrate the Christ-child's Nativity gently and respectfully, but may feel overwhelmed by more lively worship.

St James' Church, Brightlingsea

Blue Christmas Service

24th December - 10:00 AM

For those who like to celebrate gently and respectfully, a repeat of Monday evening's quiet contemplative service, but with optional Communion. Warm welcome with light refreshments to follow.

St James' Church, Brightlingsea

Christmas Eve At St Michael's

24th December - 4:00 PM

A warm welcome awaits on Christmas Eve at St Michael's Church, The Street, Kirby le Soken. Christingle service 4 pm and Midnight Late night service 11.30 pm

St Michael's Church

Children's Nativity Presentation

24th December - 5:30 PM

Popular Christmas Eve family event. Our Sunday group and other young friends perform a new version of the Nativity story, with familiar carols for the congregation to join in. Lasts about an hour, with light refreshments to follow. All welcome.

St James' Church, Brightlingsea

Midnight Mass At St James', Brightlingsea

24th December - 11:30 PM

Our traditional service with optional Communion, heralding the great festival when we can wish each other Happy Christmas at 12 midnight. A warm welcome to people from any church, or none in particular.

St James' Church, Brightlingsea

Christmas Morning At St Michael's

25th December - 9:30 AM

All are welcome at our Christmas Morning Family Service at St Michael's Church, Kirby le Soken.

St Michael's Church

Christmas Family Worship

25th December - 10:00 AM

Join us for a special family service with optional Communion on this joyous morning.

St James' Church, Brightlingsea