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?
12th March - 10:00 AM
Every Thursday 10.00am - 1.15pm Come in, connect with others, make new friends. Tea/coffee available, bacon roll, and then 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 the Naze CO14 8EB.
Emmanuel Church12th March - 1:30 PM
Gunfleet (Walton) Wi momthly meeting Emanual Church New Pier Street Walton, this month our entertainment is musician Martin Simmonds, bring your voices and song suggestions and sing along. Join us for tea and biscuitts and make some new friends. Visitors always welcome £2 .
Gunfleet Wi ( Walton )12th March - 1:45 PM
We are a friendly club who play Short Mat indoor bowls. Open to everyone, even if you've never played before. (Outdoor players can use their existing bowls). We meet Mondays 9-45am to 12-15pm and Thursdays 1-45pm to 4-15pm at Holland Public Hall, 137 Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea CO15 5UR
Frinton Road Short Mat Bowls Club12th March - 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.
Ellie12th March - 7:30 PM
There will be a talk by Andrew Watson on “The Siege of Colchester” at the Great Bentley Village Hall. All interested persons welcome, members £2, non-members £4.
David Gollifer12th March - 7:30 PM
Join Andrew Watson as he looks at The Siege of Colchester – a mixture of Wrong but Romantic and Right but Revolting. Colchester suffered a good deal from the fighting which took place between the Royalists encamped in the city, and the besieging Parliamentary army. Visitors always welcome £4
Great Bentley History Society12th March - 7:30 PM
Join Andrew Watson as he looks at The Siege of Colchester – a mixture of Wrong but Romantic and Right but Revolting. Colchester suffered a good deal from the fighting which took place between the Royalists encamped in the city, and the besieging Parliamentary army. Visitors always welcome £4.
Great Bentley History Society12th March - 7:30 PM
Workshop - Tabletop Photography- We're a friendly group of photography enthusiasts who normally meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays of the month 7.30pm, Mistley Village Hall. Visitors welcome. See website https://e-voice.org.uk/manningtreeanddistrictphotographicsociety for more info.
Manningtree And District Photographic Society12th March - 7:45 PM
Serge has bought a painting for a huge sum of money.Marc hates it, cannot believe that his friend could possibly want it. Yvan attempts, unsuccessfully,to placate both sides. If friendship is based on tacit mutual agreement,what happens when 1 person does something completely different & unexpected.
Headgate Theatre13th March - 11:00 AM
The British Storm and Flood of 1953. The storm of 31 Jan 1953 brought tragedy on land and sea. This presentation by Adrian Wright analyses the factors which provoked it and considers likely recurrence. £3 per talk, must be booked in advance. Doors open at 10.30am, free refreshments provided.
Friends Of Jaywick Martello Tower13th March - 11:00 AM
The British Storm and Flood of 1953. The storm of 31 Jan 1953 brought tragedy on land and sea. This presentation by Adrian Wright analyses the factors which provoked it and considers likely recurrence. £3 per talk, must be booked in advance. Doors open at 10.30am, free refreshments provided.
Jaywick Martello Tower13th March - 2:00 PM
At our meeting on 13 March, Rosie Parker will be helping us cope with the modern world by telling us about Mindfulness. 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.
Janet13th March - 2:00 PM
Monthly Meeting - Andrew Mowbray talk ‘The Astronomers' Guide to Strange Things in the Sky.' Refreshments included. Meetings open to members and potential members. Stanway Village Hall, Villa Road, Colchester CO3 0RH. Doors open at 1.30pm
U3a Stanway In Colchester13th March - 7:30 PM
We welcome Kevin to Weeley Village Hall via Zoom, to present his talk that covers the topics of Wildlife, Macro, Land/Seascape, Studio. Kevin will be providing details on the images, including settings and the story behind the taking of them. Cost: £5. Website for details: clactoncameraclub.co.uk
Clacton Camera Club13th March - 7:45 PM
Serge has bought a painting for a huge sum of money.Marc hates it, cannot believe that his friend could possibly want it. Yvan attempts, unsuccessfully,to placate both sides. If friendship is based on tacit mutual agreement,what happens when 1 person does something completely different & unexpected.
Headgate Theatre14th March - 9:00 AM
DVD & CD sale outside our shop in Victoria Place Brightlingsea 9-3pm weather permitting. The charity runs lunch clubs in Brightlingsea and Alresford to combat social isolation in those towns and surrounding area. We need volunteers for the lunch clubs and our shop. Can you help? Tel 01206 303702.
The Autumn Centre14th March - 9:30 AM
WI Repair Cafe at McGrigor Hall Fourth Avenue Frintion on se CO13 9EB. Got an item to be repaired or clean clothing to be mended, come along to our Repair Cafe. Repairers include Jewellery, Watches, Electrical, Hand Sticher,Sewing Machinists, Odds & Ends repairer.
Frinton Wi14th March - 10:00 AM
At St Bartholomew's Church Hall, Frinton Road, Holland on Sea, on Saturday 14 March 2026, 10am - 12noon. Admission £1 including a coffee or tea & biscuit. Stalls include lifeboat gifts, bric-a-brac, books, home-made cakes, raffle, etc. In aid of Clacton lifeboat. All welcome.
Royal National Lifeboat Institution14th March - 10:00 AM
Join broadcasters Steve Scruton and Ian Wyatt on Layer Marney Tower's historic Routemaster bus! Departing at 10am, let them take you to places they've talked about on the radio for years. With fun commentary and music, returning at 3pm for a delicious afternoon tea. £79. www.layermarneytower.co.uk
Scruton Wyatt Media14th March - 10:00 AM
Venture Centre 2000 Bromley Road, Lawford CO11 2JE 10am to 12 noon Fabric, Yarn, Patterns, Haberdashery, Card Making, & Loads more. So if your starting a new craft or want to top up your current supplies come along and grab a bargain. Free Entry & Free Parking
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