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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?

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

"20th Century & Beyond" At St Botolph's Church

9th May - 7:30 PM

Step into the bold soundworld of the 20th century and beyond, as our orchestra brings to life a programme brimming with drama, colour and unmistakable character. Experience the landscapes of America in Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody. Tickets £15 (concessions available) from sbms.org.uk.

St Botolph's Music Society

Festen

9th 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

Cats Protection Spring Fayre

10th May - 10:00 AM

Spring Fayre McGrigor Hall, Fourth Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, from 10.00am to 12.00 pm. There will be stalls including, Cakes, Bric a Brac, Raffle, Tombola, Fancy Goods, Jewellery, Puzzles, Refreshments, Cat goodies Admission is free but donations of cat food would be greatly appreciated.

Tendring Cats Protection

Colchester Keyboard Concerts

10th May - 2:30 PM

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

Colchester Keyboard Concerts

Community Cafe Organised By Frinton Wi And Rotary

11th May - 2:00 PM

Community Cafe, 2pm at Mcgrigor Hall Fourth Avenue Frinton on Sea CO13 9EB. Please join us for a free cuppa and a chat. Precision Optics will be in the hall at 1.30 to adjust or repair glasses and offer advice.

Frinton Wi And Rotary

Bethany Bereavement Café

11th May - 2:00 PM

We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. You are invited to join us for a chance to chat with others who are at different stages of coping with loss. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Bethany Bereavement Café

11th May - 2:00 PM

We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. You are invited to join us for a chance to chat with others who are at different stages of coping with loss. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Frinton And District Philatelic Society

11th May - 2:00 PM

Presentation by Graham Wylde, about Great Britain Line Engraved stamps at Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton on Sea, Essex. CO13 0AU. Contact Mick Carter.

Frinton And District Philatelic Society