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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?

Marks Tey Indoor Bowls Club

7th May - 1:30 PM

Come and try 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 Club

Unicycle Club At Thorrington

7th May - 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 Club

Clacton & District Astronomical Association

7th May - 7:30 PM

We meet the first Thursday monthly at United Reform Church 6 Carnarvon Road Clacton CO156PH. May 7th will be an illustrated talk "The Inner Solar System" by guest speaker Jonathan Clough and May night sky presentation. Visitors welcome £2. Details at clactonastronomy.co.uk or call 01255429849.

Clacton & District Astronomical Association

Phantoms Of The Popera Clacton

7th May - 7:30 PM

Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet & original X Factor stars Venue details: Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1SE, United Kingdom Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Amick Productions Ltd

Festen

7th May - 7:45 PM

A family gathers to celebrate their father's sixtieth birthday with a black-tie dinner but a traditional party night of food, wine & song is shattered by some shocking revelations. By the time the eldest son, Christian, completes his speech in praise of his father nothing can ever be the same again.

Headgate Theatre

Wivenhoe Folk Club

7th May - 8:00 PM

Wivenhoe Folk Club, at the Royal British Legion, The Quay, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BX, Doors open 7.30 pm. for 8.00 pm. start. Admission £8, concessions £7, floor spot performers £5. Admission - cash only, bar - card only, please.

Wivenhoe Folk Club

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

8th May - 10:00 AM

Museum and Heritage Centre - everyone is invited to come along to see the new displays and artefacts at the Heritage Centre, 120 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton CO13 9JT. New Exhibition. 10.00-16.00hrs. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

Ballroom & Sequence Dance

8th May - 2:00 PM

J & J's Ballroom & Sequence Dance in St. Michaels' Church Hall, Kirby-le-Soken, CO13 0EF from 2.00pm. to 4.00pm. £4.00 includes tea and biscuits. Why not join us for some gentle exercise and social chat. You could even learn to dance. Every Friday afternoon. Tele. John or Jill on 01255 679630.

John F Felgate

Tiptree Priory Heath Wi

8th May - 2:00 PM

At our meeting on 8 May, Gary Egerton will be taking a humorous look at The Devious British. Our meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 2pm in St Luke's Church hall, Tiptree. Visitors are always welcome - £3 including refreshments.

Janet

U3a Stanway In Colchester

8th May - 2:00 PM

Monthly Meeting. Talk by Nick Wickenden (Museum Curator at Wilkins & Sons Ltd). Meetings open to members and potential members. Stanway Village Hall, Villa Road, Colchester CO3 0RH. Doors open at 1.30pm

U3a Stanway In Colchester

Concert By The 'Friday Night Singers'

8th May - 7:00 PM

Occasional concert by the "Friday Night Singers", at Frinton Methodist Church, Ashlyn's Road, Frinton, at 7pm, on Friday 8th May. Expect a very varied and enjoyable programme; something to suit all tastes. Entry is £5, which includes light refreshments.

Frinton Methodist Church

Festen

8th May - 7:45 PM

A family gathers to celebrate their father's sixtieth birthday with a black-tie dinner but a traditional party night of food, wine & song is shattered by some shocking revelations. By the time the eldest son, Christian, completes his speech in praise of his father nothing can ever be the same again.

Headgate Theatre

Kelvedon Players Present A Seat In The Park By Cherry Vooght

8th May - 8:00 PM

8/9/15/16 May at Kelvedon Institute - 8.00pm (Doors 7.30pm) Tickets £10 / £8 (concs) from: The Sandwich Bar, High Street, Kelvedon or Book online – www.ticketsource.co.uk/kelvedon-players Telephone Bookings: 0333 666 3366 Full details - www.kelvedonplayers.co.uk

Kelvedon Players

Dvd & Cd Sale

9th May - 9:00 AM

DVD/CD sale outside our shop in Victoria Place Brightlingsea 9-3pm weather permitting. The charity runs lunch clubs in Brightlingsea & Alresford to combat social isolation in those towns & nearby areas. We need volunteers for the lunch clubs, our shop and mini bus drivers. Can you help? 01206303702.

The Autumn Centre

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

9th May - 10:00 AM

Museum and Heritage Centre - everyone is invited to come along to see the new displays and artefacts at the Heritage Centre, 120 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton CO13 9JT. New Exhibition. 10.00-16.00hrs. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

Woods Bowls Club Open Days May 2026

9th May - 10:00 AM

Watched the Curling? Well, Bowls is like Curling on grass minus the sweeping! Come & have a go, the basics are easy to learn. We're open on four Saturdays 9, 16, 23, 30 May between 10am - 2pm come to any or all! Woods Bowls Club, Keepers Green, Colchester CO4 5UT. https://www.woodsbowlsclub.co.uk/

Woods Bowls Club

Coggeshall Jumble Trail 2026

9th May - 10:00 AM

Each year, Coggeshall has over 75 addresses participating and selling antiques, collectibles, toys, books, clothing, bikes, gardening tools, plants, cakes Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Venue details: Colchester, England, CO6, United Kingdom Category: Community | Garage / Yard Sales

Coggeshall Jumble Trail

The Friday Singers Present 'The Journey'

9th May - 2:00 PM

Musical Director Kathryn Cavender Guest Singers 'The Gunfleet Shantymen' Tickets £7 which include Tea/Coffee and Cakes Venue St Paul's Church, Church Road, Clacton, CO156AU Tickets Available from Choir Members and on the door Proceeds to St Paul's Church, Church Road and St Helena Hospice

The Friday Singers

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

9th May - 2:00 PM

Trevor Bright Railway Museum open 2pm - 4pm every Saturday at Frinton Crossing Cottage Garden, Sation Approach, Frinton CO13 9JT. Come and see the new displays.

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

Festen

9th May - 2:30 PM

A family gathers to celebrate their father's sixtieth birthday with a black-tie dinner but a traditional party night of food, wine & song is shattered by some shocking revelations. By the time the eldest son, Christian, completes his speech in praise of his father nothing can ever be the same again.

Headgate Theatre