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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?

The New Gift Box

9th April - 1:30 PM

We are a friendly group of people who knit for Charity. We knit lots of different items including seamen's hats, clothes and blankets for children, lap blankets for the elderly, twiddle muffs, hats, scarves, gloves, socks and more. WHY NOT COME AND JOIN US at the Brightlingsea Community Centre.

The New Gift Box

Parkinsons Uk Clacton Branch Club Meetings

9th April - 2:00 PM

We are a friendly group of people with Parkinsons, their carers and families who meet every 2nd Tues 2pm-4pm and 4th Thursday 6.30pm-9pm of the month at Holland Public Hall. Each session is £2pp which includes refreshments,entertainment and a raffle, so come along and have a chat.Tel: 07596 900740

Parkinsons Uk Clacton Branch

Parkinsons Uk Clacton Branch Club Meetings

9th April - 2:00 PM

We are a friendly group of people with Parkinsons, their carers and families who meet every 2nd Tues 2pm-4pm and 4th Thursday 6.30pm-9pm of the month at Holland Public Hall. Each session is £2pp which includes refreshments,entertainment and a raffle, so come along and have a chat.Tel: 07596 900740

Parkinsons Uk Clacton Branch

Dementia Cafe, Frinton Free Church

9th April - 2:00 PM

Magical Memories Singing Club - Come and join us for a good old sing song of the golden oldies. All carers and and their loved ones living with dementia welcome. Free event and free refreshments. Music, instruments, dancing and pompoms! A very friendly welcome, lots of fun and laughter.

Frinton Free Church And Home Instead

Carpet Bowls

9th April - 7:00 PM

We play twice a week and new members are welcome, all abilities, tuition available, equipment supplied. Gt Clacton Community Centre, Valley Road, near Ship pub Further information from Tony

Clacton On Sea Carpet Bowls Club

Village Link

10th April - 10:00 AM

We meet in Tattingstone Village hall on the second Wednesday of the month with a talk followed by refreshments and a raffle. The talk this month will be "54 Maritime heroes" presented by Cathy Shelbourne. New members and visitors are welcome.

Village Link Club

Colchester Anglo French Circle

10th April - 7:30 PM

"Echappée en Normandie" - a presentation, in French, by Brigitte Whiteing. Christchurch Hall, Ireton Road, Colchester CO33AT. Annual membership £25.00 Visitors £5.00 Refreshments included. All welcome. www.colchesteranglofrenchcircle.co.uk

Colchester Anglo French Circle

Modern Choir: Morning Coffee Session Tiptree

11th April - 10:30 AM

1st session FREE. Weekly modern CHOIR known not only for their performances but also subclubs (book, wild swimming, Afternoon Tea society, walking + holidays & socials). Infectious, welcoming & wonderful. Songs in all styles from any era. No experience. No sheet music. No audition. All welcome

The Sound Collective Chorus: Modern Choir & More

Mayday Friendship Group

11th April - 1:30 PM

Support And Social Group For The Lonely. Isolation, Bereavement, Mental Health Issues, Neurodiverse Autistic Spectrum, Social Phobia, LGBT Issues etc Join us Thursday afternoons 1:30pm – 3:30pm in Clacton. Get in touch for venue and further information.

Tom Wood

Unicycle Club At Thorrington

11th April - 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. £4.00 per session all ages welcome.

Ellie

Great Bentley History Society

11th April - 7:30 PM

Brian Nichols will be giving a talk on Felixstowe & Offshore Radio – 1964 heralded the start of a revolution in UK radio when Caroline dropped anchor off Felixstowe. Join us for a nosalgia fest on the days when radio was the greatest thing ever. Visitors always welcome £4

Great Bentley History Society

Barn Dance

12th April - 7:00 PM

Stour Valley Singers have organised another popular Barn Dance at The Community Centre, Bures, CO8 5BX. Music by The Hamlet Band and caller, Mick Bashford. Supper is provided but you need to bring your own drink and glasses. Tickets £15. From SVS 07713259312.

Stour Valley Singers

Brightlingsea In Bloom Spring Coffee Morning

13th April - 9:30 AM

Big Spring Coffee morning Parish Hall Victoria Place, lots on offer, Plants, Cakes, Good-as-New, Books etc. Entrance free. Coffee Tea Toasted Teacakes served. Raising funds for the town's summer floral displays

Brightlingsea In Bloom

Coffee Morning With A Clothing Swish

13th April - 10:00 AM

Join us for a fun and friendly coffee morning with stalls, activities, raffle, cakes, produce, quiz, bag-a-bola. music and jollity. Special Extra: A clothing swish! A fiver at the door includes coffee and a slice of cake. Further information on the clothing swish contact Dorothy on 07791974053

The Girl Child Project

Community Market

13th April - 12:00 PM

Community Market with lots of small business stalls with games and activities for children to enjoy. FREE ENTRY

Purple Rose Handmade Fairs

'Messa Di Gloria' Pucccini, And Opera Choruses

13th April - 2:30 PM

Concert at Mistley Church, CO11 1ER. Musical Director Susanna Rose, Organist Stephen Smith. Tickets, £15 adults, u18s free. Telephone 07511908213 or email: info@stourchoralsociety.co.uk, or cash/cheque on the door. Refreshments in aid of the church, and ample parking available.

Stour Choral Society

Badger Talk

13th April - 3:00 PM

At EWT Fingringhoe one of our resident mammal groups are badgers. These are monitored by our staff and volunteers. Two of our volunteers are also active members of the North East Essex Badger Group and will be providing a presentation about badgers, their lives and how they are protected.

Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park

Mystical Songs

13th April - 4:00 PM

Clacton Choral Society concert will include performances of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten. This will take place at St James Church Clacton CO15 1LE at 4pm . www.clactonchoral.org.uk

Clacton Choral Society

Concert Of Popular Music By Renowned Jenny's Accordion Band

13th April - 7:00 PM

Doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm. All Saints Church, Fordham, CO6 3NL. Ample free car parking. Tickets £10, incl tea, coffee & cake. Reserve by email - contact@jennysaccordionists.co.uk or pay on the door, cash only please. Concert to celebrate the life of Richard Gregory in aid of St. Helena Hospice.

Glenis Caley, Jenny's Accordion Band

Concert Of Popular Music By Renowned Jenny's Accordion Band

13th April - 7:00 PM

Doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm. All Saints Church, Fordham, CO6 3NL. Ample free car parking. Tickets £10 incl tea, coffee & cake. Reserve by email - contact@jennysaccordionists.co.uk or pay on the door, cash only please. Concert to celebrate the life of Richard Gregory, & in aid of St. Helena Hospice.

Glenis Caley, Jenny's Accordion Band