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?
18th April - 7:30 PM
Our principal cellist, John Chillingworth, is our soloist in Haydn's Cello Concerto in C. The lively overture to the Barber of Seville (Rossini) opens our programme that includes Schubert's Symphony No. 9. Tickets £18 (under 25s free) email: csotickets1@gmail.com, phone 01206 271128 or at the door.
Colchester Symphony Orchestra20th April - 2:00 PM
COME AND PLAY PETANQUE/BOULE We play Petanque/Boule on the Sports Field at Vista Road Sport Centre, Clacton, Monday & Thursday afternoons 2pm to 4pm, weather permitting throughout the year. No Club Fees, Car Park, Toilets & Boule are available. Contact Derek 0797 334 1818
Clacton Petanque20th April - 7:30 PM
Join us at our last speakers evening of the season to hear Ian Bull of the RHS talk about the Herbaceous Border at Hyde Hall, a local gem that many of you will know. Visitors welcome. Complementary tea and coffee available.
West Bergholt Gardeners21st April - 10:00 AM
Come and join us at the wonderful garden at Frinton Crossing Cottage Garden, Station Approach, Frinton CO13 9JT for tea, coffee & biscuits in aid of Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust 10am - 12 noon. Archive exhibition and Railway Museum also open to visit.
Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust21st April - 2:10 PM
Rummikub Group meet every Tuesday at Holland Public Hall CO15 5UR {next to library and Maffia's}. Car park at rear. Start at 2.10pm till 4.15pm. £2 including tea and coffee. All welcome.
Rummikub Group21st April - 7:30 PM
A film about the unlikely friendship between two very different women, one played by Brenda Blethyn and the other by Andrea Riseborough. Written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams who directed the TV series Broadchurch. William Loveless Hall, ices and drinks for sale on the night
Moving Image Wivenhoe21st April - 7:30 PM
Thinking of joining a photography club? Come as a visitor (£3 or £5). Tea, coffee, and biscuits included. We meet at Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester, CO3 3AU on Tuesdays for competition nights or specialist talks; members enjoy workshops year‑round. Details: colchesterphotosoc.co.uk
Colchester Photographic Society21st April - 7:30 PM
Meet at Feering Community Centre, Feering, CO5 9QB. Tuesday 21st April 2026 - 7.30pm start. Our Club Show with 5 classes to enter for Members only but Visitors are welcome to attend. We always seek new membership to join our club. A warm welcome to all members and visitors at our monthly meetings.
Feering Flower Club22nd April - 2:00 PM
Tendring U3A play every Wednesday at Ship Pub Kirby. All U3A members are welcome to join us. For more information please contact Keith
U3 A22nd April - 7:45 PM
The Invincibles, a women’s football team formed in 1917. But when peace was restored, the girls had to hand in their boots, & their story faded into obscurity. Maya is following England’s progress in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. 2 time zones, 2 sets of Lionesses, 1incredible, forgotten, true story.
Headgate Theatre23rd April - 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 Church, New Pier St, Walton On The Naze Co14 8 Eb23rd April - 1:00 PM
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. 1pm - 4pm. New Exhibition. Refreshments available. All welcome.
Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust23rd April - 1:30 PM
Come and try carpet bowls in the Marks Tey Parish Hall. Beginners welcome, all equipment provided, first 4 weeks free. Simply turn up on the day or for more information please see contact details below. Every Thursday from 1.30pm to 4.15pm.
Marks Tey Indoor Bowls Club23rd 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. £4.50 per session all ages welcome.
Brightlingsea Unicycle Club23rd April - 7:30 PM
Print Competition - Landscapes & Seascapes 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 info.
Manningtree And District Photographic Society23rd April - 7:45 PM
The Invincibles, a women’s football team formed in 1917. But when peace was restored, the girls had to hand in their boots, & their story faded into obscurity. Maya is following England’s progress in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. 2 time zones, 2 sets of Lionesses, 1incredible, forgotten, true story.
Headgate Theatre24th April - 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. 10am - 4pm. New Exhibition. Refreshments available. All welcome.
Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust24th April - 2:00 PM
We now have vacancies available every Friday afternoon 2 pm in the village hall. (we are the club that don't take bowls too seriously). Any questions contact Alan on 01206241372
Alan Dunn24th April - 2:00 PM
Make and Meet at Frinton Library meet on the last Friday of each month, 2-3.30pm. The group also incorporates Essex Knitters and Stitchers who make knitted, crocheted and stitched items for various charities. All welcome, free to attend and tea and coffee provided.
Crafting Connections24th April - 2:30 PM
The speaker at the next Guild meeting will be Roger Smith talking about The Essex Air Ambulance Service. We meet every fourth Friday of the month at Shrub End Social Centre, Shrub End Road 2 15pm for a 2 30 start. Visitors always welcome .
Carol