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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?

Colchester Jazz Club

14th December - 7:30 PM

14th Dec. San Jacinto Stompers. 21st Dec. Jazz Bandits. 28th Dec. NO JAZZ, CLUB CLOSED. 4th Jan, Tony Scriven Jazz Band. 11th Jan. Graham Hughes Sunshine Band. Trad Jazz every Sunday Evening at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Dancing & limited Bar, Doors open 7pm, Music 7.30-10pm. Entry £10. Guests £12.

Colchester Jazz Club

Coggeshall Bridge Club

15th 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

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

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

16th December - 10:00 AM

Third Tuesday in the month: Coffee morning in aid of Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust 10am - 12 noon at Frinton Crossing Cottage Garden, Station Approach, Frinton CO13 9JT with refreshments available. Members and non-members welcome.

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

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

Rummikub Group

16th December - 2:10 PM

Rummikub Group meet every Tuesday at Holland Public Hall (next to Library and Maffia's). Car park at back. 2.10pm start till 4.15pm. All welcome. £2 including tea and coffee.

Rummikub Group

Colne Probus Meeting

17th December - 10:15 AM

For retired professional and business gentlemen that meets at Kingsland Church, Lexden every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month to hear interesting presentations on a wide range of subjects. We also have golf and walking groups for those who would like to participate. Visit www.probus.org.uk/colne

Colne Probus Club

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

Warm Welcome Hub, Walton

18th December - 10:00 AM

Every Thursday 10.00am - 1.15pm Come in, connect with others, make new friends. Refreshments available with sandwiches or homemade soup and a roll served from midday. All free of charge, a warm welcome for all. At Emmanuel Church, New Pier St, Walton on Naze CO14 8EB. emmanuelnazewelcome@gmail.com

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

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

Mayday Christmas Party & Reunion!

18th December - 1:30 PM

Mayday Mental Health Community / Mayday Friendship Group / Mayday Self Help Groups / The Self Help Groups - Welcomes all friends, allies, associates, current and former colleagues and members to it's annual Christmas Party & Reunion. Please get in touch for further details.

Mayday Mental Health Community

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

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