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?
9th July - 6:30 PM
We play carpet bowls every Thursday evening at Coppins Hall, Maldon Way, CO16 7PA. We recently moved to a new hall and can now increase our membership. We are a friendly club and new members, all levels of ability are welcome, all equipment is supplied. For more information please contact Sue
Clacton On Sea Carpet Bowls Club9th July - 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 Club9th July - 7:30 PM
This month we have a floral demonstration from Janet Dye, a NAFAS demonstrator from Ipswich, titled ‘Island of Flowers’. With a raffle to win her designs. At St Luke’s Church Extension CO5 0SU 7.30pm start. Visitors £8.00 All welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tiptree & District Flower Club9th July - 8:00 PM
Special guests- folk rock duo Armoured Man. Starts 8.00 p.m., doors open 7.30 pm. Admission £8, concessions £7, floor spot performers £5, cash only please, licenced bar, card payments only please. At the Royal British Legion, the Quay, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BX
Wivenhoe Folk Club10th July - 1:00 PM
We meet every Weds & Fri 1-4pm, refreshments provided, at a cost of £3.00 per session. Any age or ability welcome, no experience needed, tuition & equipment can be provided. We need new members to allow the club to grow & be more viable, just be willing to have a go, no need to attend every session
Dumont Short Mat Bowls Club10th July - 2:00 PM
Our July meeting will be a celebration of our 60 years as a WI. There will be special refreshments and Chris Hadfield will be telling us All about Oysters. The meeting will be held at 2pm in St Luke's church hall, Refreshments for July £5.
Janet10th July - 2:00 PM
"Leather : Legacy Not Landfill" - Presentation by Karen Turnbull. Refreshments included. Meetings open to members and potential members. Stanway Village Hall, Villa Road, Colchester CO3 0RH. https://stanway.u3asite.uk/ Doors open at 1.30pm.
U3a Stanway In Colchester10th July - 7:30 PM
Brantham Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) presents our summer play - Look Out He's Got a Gun! A light hearted comedy by Phil Mansell at Brantham Village Hall 7.30pm. Tickets available from www.batsonline.co.uk or Guys & Dolls 2 Hair Salon, Acacia Ct Brantham.
Bats (Brantham Amateur Theatrical Society)11th July - 9:00 AM
DVD/CD sale at 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 nearby areas. We need volunteers for the lunch clubs, our shop and mini bus drivers. Can you help? 01206303702
The Autumn Centre11th July - 12:00 PM
Summer Fair Bric a brac , games, crafts, strawberry tea
Elim Pentecostal Church11th July - 2:30 PM
After ten uproarious years, £10,000 raised for the Mayor’s Charities from classic comedies and fresh absurdity, The Crunchy Frogs are shuffling offstage — into the (non) smoking lounge, bowties untwirled, dignity questionable, comedy canon thoroughly bruised.
Headgate Theatre11th July - 3:00 PM
Summer Concert, St Paul’s Church, Clacton- on-Sea CO15 6AU 3pm Tickets £7 on the door. The Holland Singers and The Coastal Singers present a concert, under one Musical Director, Julia Clarke and accompanist, Peter Thorne. Refreshments included. Contact:01255 863757 for more details.
The Coastal Singers11th July - 7:30 PM
After ten uproarious years, £10,000 raised for the Mayor’s Charities from classic comedies and fresh absurdity, The Crunchy Frogs are shuffling offstage — into the (non) smoking lounge, bowties untwirled, dignity questionable, comedy canon thoroughly bruised.
Headgate Theatre11th July - 7:30 PM
Join us for an inspiring evening of music as two exceptional local young talents take centre stage. Bethany Reynolds will play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17, full of lyrical beauty. Oliver Toms presents Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, a showcase of virtuosity. £15, concessions available from sbms.org.uk.
St Botolph's Music Society11th July - 7:30 PM
Brantham Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) presents our summer play - Look Out He's Got a Gun! A light hearted comedy by Phil Mansell at Brantham Village Hall 7.30pm. Tickets available from www.batsonline.co.uk or Guys & Dolls 2 Hair Salon, Acacia Ct Brantham.
Bats (Brantham Amateur Theatrical Society)12th July - 2:30 PM
Michael Wooldridge will be playing live keyboard music to suit all tastes.Admission £10 to include refreshments and raffle.St Margarets Church Hall,Stansted Road,Colchester,CO2 8RA
Colchester Keyboard Concerts12th July - 2:30 PM
Brightlingsea United Church are having an afternoon Tea Dance at the YMCA hall, with cream tea, entertainment and dancing. A lovely way to spend Sunday afternoon. Tickets are £5 and you can get them from Spirals.
Brightlingsea United Church12th July - 7:30 PM
12th July, Tony Scriven's J. B. 19th July, Louisiana Rhythm Kings. 26th July, Sarah Spencer's Transatlantic J. B. 2nd Aug, French Quarter. 9th Aug, Forest Hill Owls. Trad Jazz Every Sunday Eve. at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Dancing & Ltd Bar. Doors open 7pm, Music 7.30-10pm. Members £10 Guests £12.
Colchester Jazz Club13th July - 1:00 PM
We meet between 1300hrs and 1700hrs every Monday(excluding bank holidays) at Elmstead Market Community Centre, School Road. Come and join an enthusiastic and friendly group of amature artists who like to paint. All abilities welcome. Bring your own materials. £2 per session.
Elmstead Market Art Group13th July - 2:00 PM
We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. You are invited to join us for a chance to chat with others who are at different stages of coping with loss. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)
St John's Church, Gt Clacton