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?
5th December - 6:00 PM
Come and join our famous Christmas Market at St Mary’s Church, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BE, 6pm-8pm. Visit Santa’s Grotto, post your letters to the North Pole, shop for Christmas gifts, enjoy festive food and drink, listen to our Madrigal singers and join the countdown to switch on the Christmas lights.
St Mary's Wivenhoe5th December - 7:30 PM
We meet the first Thursday monthly at the United Reform Church, 6 Carnarvon Road, Clacton CO156PH. December 5th will be the christmas social and astronomy quiz by Roger Sidwell. Visitors welcome £2. Further details at clactonastronomy.co.uk or tel: David Pugh 01255 429849.
Clacton & District Astronomical Association5th December - 8:00 PM
At the Royal British Legion, The Quay, Wivenhoe, CO79BX, Doors open 7.30 p.m. Admission £8, concessions £7, Floor spot performers £5 (cash only please), Licenced bar (card p;ayments only please).
Wivenhoe Folk Club6th December - 10:00 AM
Members only at McGrigor Hall this month for our Christmas meeting. We will be entertained by Tendring Male Voice Choir and there will be festive refreshments. You can't join at this meeting but we'd love to have you join in January for 2025. Members, bring your (free) ticket!
Frinton Walton And District U3a6th December - 10:00 AM
Our friendship group meet every week at the Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester. This week we have Seasonal Christmas Songs by Canon Chris Bishop. Guests are welcome at £3 per session. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available, with free car parking at the site.
Peter And Teresa6th December - 3:00 PM
Beautiful arts & crafts by talented local creatives. The Waterside Artists Exhibition is a perfect place to browse for unique gifts. Open for Brightlingsea's Late night shopping Fri 6th Dec 3-730 pm & Sats & Suns 11-430 from 30th Nov-22nd Dec Brightlingsea Museum, Dove House,Station Road CO70DT
Nicky Sheales6th December - 3:00 PM
Brightlingsea Late Night Shopping and Christmas Market will return again this year, on Friday 6th December, from 3:00pm until 7:30pm. With loads of stalls and great entertainment already planned it is going to be a great way to start you 2024 Christmas celebrations.
Brightlingsea Late Night Shopping6th December - 3:30 PM
Drop in during Late Shopping evening and for a few minutes become part of our Bethlehem Stable scene in borrowed costumes to have your photo taken. Family groups and others welcome. Activity tables ongoing for all ages run by our youth groups. No entry charge. Ends at 8 pm.
Churches Together Brightlingsea6th December - 7:30 PM
A celebration of the magic of Christmas as seen on the Broadway Stage. Featuring songs from beloved favourites such as ‘White Christmas’ a host of modern day classics, and a bit of everything else in between! This spectacular show promises to leave you singing, smiling and full of Christmas cheer!
Headgate Theatre Colchester7th December - 9:00 AM
Local food, meat, jam and chutney, bread and pastries and cakes. Various crafts, cards, knitted and sewn items, glass art, wood craft, artisan soaps, jewellery, Christmas gifts and more. Cafe serving drinks and breakfast baps. Free entry, car park and disabled facilities. 9 am-Midday. CO7 8AT
Alresford Craft And Farmers Market7th December - 9:30 AM
We are holding a Christmas Bazaar at The Catholic Church, Richard Avenue, Brightlingsea. Saturday 7th December 2024. Doors open at 9.30am - Free Entry. For more details contact Mary on 01206 303703.
St Sabina's Church Guild,, Brightlingsea7th December - 10:00 AM
Cafe style Christmas Craft Fair, tea, coffee, cakes and mice pies available for donations and many crafts stalls for beautiful gifts for friends and family or yourself! 10am till 2pm. Proceeds to Mano y Mano missionaries we support in Ecuador.
Frinton Gospel Chapel7th December - 10:00 AM
Another day of wellbeing at Venture Centre, Lawford CO11 2JE. 10am-4pm. 1-2-1 Tarot/Palm/Spiritual readings. Healings/Therapies to try out. Have a photo taken of your Aura. Plenty of retail stalls. Free mediumship demo & workshops. Food n drinks available. Supports The Brain Tumour Charity.
Purple Feather Events7th December - 10:00 AM
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Clacton. Craft and Collectables Fair. 10.00 am to 2 pm St James' Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton. Entrance £1 includes free drink. Hand made gifts, cards, jewellery and much more.
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Clacton And District Branch7th December - 10:30 AM
Find a stocking filler, Christmas gift or just a good deal. Held at 6th Colchester Scout Group, Rear of 55 Collingwood Rd, CO3 9AX. Craft Stalls, Bric-a-Brac, Tombola, Tea, Coffee, Refreshments etc. FREE Entry. PLEASE PARK CONSIDERATELY. Book a table £6 or BYO £5 Set-up 9.30
Wildlife And Dog Sanctuary Fundraising7th December - 11:00 AM
All welcome to our Christmas Coffee Morning at Christ Church United Reformed Church, Carnarvon Road, Clacton on Sea. Essex. Co15 6PH. 11:00AM - 2:00PM Crafts, New & nearly new gifts, Cakes, Books, CD’s, DVD’s, Puzzles, Jewellery, Tombola, Raffle & light refreshments. Admission free.
Christ Church United Reformed Church7th December - 12:00 PM
Coggeshall's Annual Christmas Market returns again this year from midday until 5 pm, around the centre of town with lots of stalls indoor and out, great festive entertainment, and of course Santa's Grotto and the Christmas Tree light switch on!
Coggeshall Christmas Market7th December - 2:30 PM
A celebration of the magic of Christmas as seen on the Broadway Stage. Featuring songs from beloved favourites such as ‘White Christmas’ a host of modern day classics, and a bit of everything else in between! This spectacular show promises to leave you singing, smiling and full of Christmas cheer!
Headgate Theatre Colchester7th December - 2:30 PM
From Mad About Theatre, a mysterious adventure sees life's losers win over, as they visit a magical junk shop. Music, adventure and comedy for all the family. Tickets Just £6 for Adults and £4 for children. Refreshments on sale and charity raffle! At St Osyth Village Hall!
The Mad About Theatre Company7th December - 3:00 PM
Cantate Vocal Quartet A light mixture of festival music with audience participation and seasonal refreshments with Gilli Dulieu (Soprano), Francesca Goulding (Alto and Flute), Duncan Archard (Tenor and Piano), Alec Dixon (Bass). Admission free retiring collection for Operation Christmas Child.
St Mary's Parish Church, Frinton