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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?

Army Benevolent Fund Essex Christmas Concert 2025

11th December - 7:00 PM

The ABF Essex Christmas Concert will be held at St Botolph’s Church, Colchester on Thursday 11th December 2025. An outstanding evening of music performed by The Essex Yeomanry Band, with a selection of Christmas favourites and a few carols, it is the perfect way to start the festive season.

Army Benevolent Fund East Anglia

Great Bentley History Society

11th December - 7:30 PM

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh + AGM. All about festive presents. Please bring a raffle prize if possible. All members and non-members welcome.

David Gollifer

Great Bentley History Society

11th December - 7:30 PM

There will be an AGM at the Great Bentley Village Hall including “Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh” presented by Frances Boardman. Please bring a raffle prize and also a plate of food if possible. All interested persons welcome.

David Gollifer

Brightlingsea Essex Handicrafts Association

11th December - 7:30 PM

Our next meeting is on Thursday 11th December at 7:30pm at the United Church Hall, Chapel Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0HB. We shall be having our 'Christmas Celebrations', with nibbles and a Christmas craft activity. Visitors are very welcome.

Brightlingsea Essex Handicrafts Association

Festive Concert

13th December - 6:00 PM

Boxted Methodist Silver Band invite you to a Festive Concert in Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane Nayland CO64JH at 6pm on Saturday 13th December. Music and carols to welcome Christmas. Tickets not required but retiring collection. We hope you can join us. Enquiries to Liz 01206271511

Boxted Methodist Silver Band

A Christmas Carol

13th December - 8:00 PM

A fund-raising event for Moving Image. Anthony Roberts, director of the Arts Centre, performs his marvellous traditional reading of A Christmas Carol, accompanied by musician Jamie Cunliffe. An atmospheric evening to get you in the Christmas mood. Mince pies will be served!

Moving Image Wivenhoe

Clacton Model Railway Show At Clacton Leisure Centre

14th December - 10:00 AM

with 20 fully scenic working layouts, 17 model railway trade stands, free onsite parking, cafe, full wheelchair access. 10am to 4pm. Quest 1 which is a model train which is a contender for the World record for fastest model train. Tickets prices £5/£8. Book tickets @ www.modelrailwayquest.com

Clacton Model Railway

Emmanuel Church Walton On The Naze Co14 8 Eb

14th December - 10:30 AM

Emmanuel is a welcoming and inclusive church and we look forward to welcoming you into our midst, either regularly or just occasionally. Coffee after the 10.30 service. First and third Sundays at 9.30am, 2nd and 4th at 10.30. God with us, God for All, sharing Christ’s love by serving others.

Emmanuel Church Walton On The Naze Co14 8 Eb

Colchester Keyboard Concerts

14th December - 2:30 PM

David Last will be playing live keyboard music to suit all tastes,Admission £10 to include refreshments and raffle.St.Margarets Church Hall,Stansted Road,Colchester,CO2 8RA

Colchester Keyboard Concerts

Christmas Carol Service

14th December - 3:00 PM

Christmas Carol Service. All welcome at Emmanuel Church, New Pier St, Walton on Naze CO14 8EB.

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

Tendring Brass On Tour: A Celebration Of Christmas Music

14th December - 3:00 PM

All Saints' Church, High St, Walton, hosts Tendring Brass On Tour Christmas fundraising concert. Booking essential through www.tendringbrassband.co.uk/tickets. Tickets are £10 plus booking fee of 75p. Proceeds to the band and will be shared with All Saints' Church. Refreshments available.

All Saints' Church, Walton On The Naze

Carols By Candlelight At St James Church, Tower Rd, Clacton

14th December - 4:00 PM

Friends from Clacton Choral Society will sing with St James Church Choir for our annual carol service at St James Church, Tower Road, Clacton on Sea CO15 1LE. Join us to sing and hear carols and readings telling the Christmas story. This free event will have refreshments served afterwards.

St James's Choir And Friends From Clacton Choral Society

Community Cafe

15th December - 2:30 PM

Please join us for a free cuppa and a chat at our Community cafe in McGrigor Hall Fourth Avenue Frinton on sea CO13 EB would be lovely to see you. Organised by Frinton WI and Frinton Rotary

Frinton Rotary And Wi

Christmas Organ Recital

16th December - 1:00 PM

William Saunders, Colchester's new City Organist, will be giving a festive performance featuring a sparkling selection of seasonal favourites! Moot Hall Town Hall High Street Colchester CO1 1PJ Free Admission -retiring collection. www.moothallorgan.co.uk

The Friends Of The Moot Hall Organ

Frinton Community Association Sale Of Jigsaw & Books

18th December - 9:30 AM

Frinton Community Association, Soken House, Frinton on Sea, CO13 0AU- sale of jigsaws and books from inside or just outside of entrance (depending on weather).

Bob Peters

Bethany Again

18th December - 10:30 AM

We normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am – 12noon. Come and join us for all or part of the time to talk with others who have recently been bereaved. Bereavement Team Members on hand.

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Bethany Again

18th December - 10:30 AM

We normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am – 12noon. Come and join us for all or part of the time to talk with others who have recently been bereaved. Bereavement Team Members on hand.

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Bethany Again

18th December - 10:30 AM

We normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am – 12noon. Come and join us for all or part of the time to talk with others who have recently been bereaved. Bereavement Team Members on hand.

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Meet Up And Move With Miranda

18th December - 2:00 PM

A fun gentle exercise group for all ages and abilities to improve general mobility and wellbeing. All exercises can be done seated. No special clothing or footwear required, just dress to feel comfortable. 2-3pm. No charge. At Emmanuel Church, New Pier St, Walton on Naze CO14 8EB

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

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