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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?

Great Bentley History Society

14th May - 7:30 PM

Dr Jane Pearson will be taking us through Crime & Punishment in Essex 1700-1900 – with some surprising local connections. Visitors always welcome £4

Great Bentley History Society

No, No, Nanette

14th May - 7:45 PM

No, No, Nanette is a lighthearted musical including the popular songs "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy". The wacky story involves three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, with plenty of deception, romantic mishaps, and comical misunderstandings.

Headgate Theatre

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

15th 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

Folk Dancing In Kirby Le Soken

15th May - 7:30 PM

It's May - it's may I have the pleasure of the next dance. Come join the dance at St Michael's Church Hall, The Street, Kirby le Soken CO13 0EF. Caller Julie will guide you through. £3 on the door includes tea & biscuits.

Kirby Folk Dance Group

No, No, Nanette

15th May - 7:45 PM

No, No, Nanette is a lighthearted musical including the popular songs "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy". The wacky story involves three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, with plenty of deception, romantic mishaps, and comical misunderstandings.

Headgate Theatre

Severalls Bowls Club Open Day

16th May - 10:00 AM

Come and try lawn bowls, it’s fun, sociable and will help keep you fit! A warm welcome, Refreshments available and just need to bring flat soled shoes with you. Kirby Drive , off Mill Road, Colchester. (opposite the Hydrocentre)

John

Cats Protection Spring Fayre

16th 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

Tendring Cats Protection Spring Fayre

16th May - 10:00 AM

Spring Fayre, McGrigor Hall, Fourth Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9EB. 10:00am to 12:00pm. There will be stalls including, Cakes, Bric-a-Brac, Raffle, Tombola, Fancy Goods, Jewellery, Puzzles, Refreshments and Cat Goodies. Admission is free but donations of cat food would be greatly appreciated.

Tendring Cats Protection

Woods Bowls Club Open Days May 2026

16th May - 10:00 AM

Seen the Curling on TV? Well, Bowls is like Curling on grass minus the sweeping! So come & have a go, the basics are easy to learn. We're open on Saturdays 16,23,30 May from 10am - 2pm come to any date or all. Woods Bowls Club, Keepers Green, Braiswick CO4 5UT. https://www.woodsbowlsclub.co.uk

Woods Bowls Club

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

16th 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

Cats Protection Spring Fayre

16th 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

Free Concert By The Jupiter Singers

16th May - 11:30 AM

The Jupiter Singers are giving a free lunchtime concert on 16th May at the Frinton Tennis Club, Holland Road, CO13 9ES. We aim to begin at 11.30 am, but have to be a little flexible, as it is Frinton Tennis Club's OPEN Day. Varied repertoire. Enjoy a cuppa or a drink before the before the start.

Jupiter Choir

Fawlty Towers Weekend 16/05/2026

16th May - 2:00 PM

Weekend with Basil, Sybil and Manuel, what can possibly go wrong. Price: Fawlty Towers Weekend 2 Guests: GBP 290.00. Venue details: Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG, Abbotts Lane, Colchester, England, CO6 3QL, United Kingdom. Time: 2:00 pm to 11:00 am

Comedy Dining

No, No, Nanette

16th May - 2:30 PM

No, No, Nanette is a lighthearted musical including the popular songs "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy". The wacky story involves three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, with plenty of deception, romantic mishaps, and comical misunderstandings.

Headgate Theatre

Charity Bingo Evening

16th May - 7:00 PM

Bingo evening Alresford Village Hall Saturday May 16th. Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30 start. Free entry. Books £3 each. Raffle. Tea and coffee included. Bring your own nibbles and drinks. Funds raised support The Autumn Centre. We need lunch club, shop and mini bus volunteers. Can you help? 01206303702

The Autumn Centre

No, No, Nanette

16th May - 7:45 PM

No, No, Nanette is a lighthearted musical including the popular songs "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy". The wacky story involves three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, with plenty of deception, romantic mishaps, and comical misunderstandings.

Headgate Theatre

Clacton Classic Car Show

17th May - 10:00 AM

Plough Corner CO16 9ND. Expect 400 exhibits of cars, m/cycles & scooters, family entertainment, various traders, auto jumblers and good food vendors. Admission adults £5 under 12s free. Pre 2001 vehicles free, no booking required. Trade pitches from £15 www.clactonclassiccarclub.org/downloads

Clacton Classic Car Club

Plant Sale

17th May - 2:00 PM

Plant sale, Aldham Village Hall, (Off A1124), CO6 3QT. 2pm to 4.pm. Entry Free. Lots of bedding plants, geraniums, fuchsia, vegetable plants, etc. Grown by local residents. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes also being served. Come early as we sell out quickly.

Anne

Colchester Jazz Club

17th May - 7:30 PM

17th May, East Coast Wanderers. 24th May, Hersheys Hot Shots. 31st May, Allen Beechy's Jazz Band. 7th June, Mississippi Dreamboats. Traditional Jazz every Sunday Evening at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Dancing & limited Bar. Doors open 7pm, music 7.30 till 10pm. Members £10, Guests £12.

Colchester Jazz Club

Come And Play Petanque

18th May - 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 Petanque