What's On and Things To Do Around Billericay

DADS GO FREE WHEN YOU BOOK ONLINE Around every corner Father’s Day goers can expect to find those little unexpected touches that truly make it a special day out.

Turn wildlife detective to learn how to spot the tell-tale signs of elusive wildlife in a variety of habitats.

Food & Drinks (Members’ displays). Organised by Billericay & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Alan Jubb (Secretary).

Talk in French by Thierry Viennois "un petit tour de certaines expressions a la mode". Hear about expressions which are an important part of the French language, how they develop, evolve, and disappear.

Quiz Night - organised by the Thalian Theatre Group. Monies raised will be to fund its November 2018 production of "The Snow Queen" (a children’s play based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson) at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon.

Storm Warning are one of Britain’s most talented and well respected Blues acts and have earned a reputation as one of the UK’s best and individual blues bands.

An accomplished Pianist and Hammond player, Greg is also a gifted guitarist and singer/songwriter specialising in Rhythm & Blues. In 2010, at the age of 19, he joined the legendary two- tone band The Selecter.

Drawn to the Blues music his parents introduced him to, artists such as Muddy Waters, Son House, Eric Clapton and Albert King, it became obvious to Ash that his ambition as a 14 year old was to become a great Artist like his heroes. Early in his career he co-founded East Midlands based Blues band The Melt aged 16.

These guys have been causing a real stir on the circuit with their raw energy and very authentic take on the early Dr. Feelgood years. They are becoming one of the most sort after acts on the circuit, in particular in the South East where Dr.

On Sunday 17th June 2018, Basildon Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

Annual General Meeting. Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Alan Taylor (Secretary).

We’re delighted to announce that our popular Roller Disco sessions are back at The Place for 2018. Our 3rd Roller Disco session of the year will be on Thursday 31st May, with more dates to be announced. Suitable for the whole family.

Have you ever seen a Shakespeare Play before? Well, this one is only one hour long and only has one act!!! The touring company ’This is my Theatre’ are performing this ’one-off’ short play A Midsummer NIght’s Dream inside Old Vange Church on Saturday 2nd June at 2:30pm.

We are now holding our ‘ Bargain Fridays’ ‘ on the last day of the month. Come along and grab a bargain in our newly refurbished Bric a Brac shop, everything at knockdown prices including Books, Toys, Clothing, Home and Garden, Ornaments and much more.

Come and visit us and meet the ponies, pigs, goats, chickens and ducks. Grab a bargain in the newly refurbished Bric a Brac shop. Refreshments available in the information centre. Plenty of parking. We look forward to meeting you.

5-acre garden with mature native and specimen trees. Restored horticultural buildings. Series of garden rooms including Paradise Garden, Garden of Reconciliation, Alhambra fusion. Long herbaceous/mixed border. Temple of Antheia on the banks of a lily lake.

Our summer concert is a celebration of British folk song, including John Rutter’s cycle of folk song settings - The Sprig of Thyme, as well as other traditional folk songs. Refreshments and a programme are included in the ticket price.

A delightful white garden with 100 David Austin roses, unusual perennials and shrubs nestled into a tiny plot. Shady fernery walk with white hydrangeas, waterfalls, pond and blooms surrounding a lush lawn provide interest all summer long.

Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society (RODS) present ‘After the Watershed!’, an evening of comedy and music with profits going to The Royal British Legion Rayleigh Club, on the 8th and 9th of June 2018 at the Mill Arts and Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh RODS invite you to join us for a feel good summer...

The Saar 1935-1948 (Mrs M.A. Thompson). Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Ray How (Secretary).

An Evening of Clairvoyance, Private one-to-one readings £7 (Tarot and Angel cards), Psychic Surgery by donation only with Healing Hearts Psychic Surgeons limited slots between 6-8pm , crystal jewellery & other Stalls, Luxury raffle £1, FREE refreshments including cakes, biscuits and freshly baked sausage rolls .

Healing Hearts Psychic Surgeons are a unique group providing the most powerful spiritual healing available anywhere. Our Psychic Surgeons all have high energy Psychic Surgeon guides who are able to work with them and independently.

A 1970’s housewarming dinner party descends into terror in this supernatural thriller by Don Taylor Dan and Margaret have come to spend the weekend with Rachel and Edmund in their renovated seventeenth-century labourer’s cottage.

History of the Dunmow Flitch (S. & Mrs P. Schorah). Organised by Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Allan Boyce (Secretary).

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Display by Witham P.S. Organised by Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Allan Boyce (Secretary).

A Victorian house surrounded by a garden designed, created and maintained by the owners to provide all year round interest. The colour coordinated borders and beds are enhanced with topiary, grasses,and climbers. April starts with thousands of tulips followed by Alliums.

Four contrasting, colourful and interesting gardens to enjoy in the delightful village of Writtle. 8 The Green offers creatively planted borders and a tapestry of colour, texture and form, with perennials, shrubs, ornamental trees, annuals and alpines, and a south-facing summerhouse.

Sunday 27th May. 11am - 3pm. FREE ENTRY. This event will host a variety of local artist’s stalls inside. I welcome all types of artistic media from the traditional acrylic artists to the modern digital design work. Outside will see a variety of food stalls.

As part of our celebrations marking 20 years of saving lives across Essex, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas we would like to invite you to An Evening of Celebration at Chelmsford Cathedral.

The fourth session of HOFS Summer Term 2018 watercolour sessions: enjoy the company of a small, friendly, group of painters, with demos, tips and individual guidance, as needed, from Susan Clare, SAA Professional Artist of the Year 2016.

Small walled wildlife, woodland garden with mature trees, shrubs, bamboos, palms and ponds. Historic Romany Vardo and Victorian Glasshouse.

A surprising acre town garden which is divided into 3 areas. A formal garden with lawn, monkey puzzle tree, flowering borders, fishpond, pergola with wisteria and a large patio. Enter through the rose arbour into a shaded area with a variety of specimen fruit and ornamental trees.

Can you crack the code and solve the crime? Suitable for all ages.

Come along and pick out that perfect Fathers’ Day card and gift from our range of stallholders.

Make your own Fathers’ Day card, badge and fingerprint pictures! Suitable for all ages.

On Saturday 26th May 2018, Brentwood Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

SKA-MITE an Essex Based (Old) Boy Band. The clue is in the Name. Covering the Traditional to the Modern SKA as they see it! As 70s Kids the Two Tone movement had a huge influence on the "Magnificent Eight". This experienced 8 Piece have a blend of sound that fills the room and makes you want to dance.

Experience the two greatest decades in rock… with the Total 60s and 70s Show by Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus.

Ladies’ Day by Amanda Whittington June 5th – 9th June 2018 Directed by Christine Davidson Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot! It conjures images the world over of glamour, culture and sporting excitement, but now four fish packers from Hull have decided they want in on the action.

15 acres; informal lawns with naturalised bulbs and wild flowers. Large tree collection, mixed shrubs, herbaceous borders. Landscaped gardens designed and built by students. Landscaped glasshouses and wide range of seasonal bedding displays.

Have a go at orienteering for all the family. Essex Stragglers Orienteering Society are organising a family-friendly event which is free for the children. You will be given a map and have to find as many controls around the park as you can in 30 minutes.

6Jun: Derek Connell with display "London Exhibitions"; 4Jul: Mark Routh will display "Titanic"; 1 Aug: Jeremy Gaskell will display "Edith Cavell, Queen Astrid and Fernando Poo". Organised by Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Robert Herbert (Secretary).

Garden Open Day, Bank Holiday Monday 28th May 2018 Visit a beautiful English Country Garden & enjoy Morning Coffee & Homemade Cakes, a Ploughman’s Lunch or Cream Tea. Plant Stall, Homemade Products, Cooksmill Honey, Admission £2.50. Open 10am - 5.

Beautifully maintained and designed compact garden (250sq yds). Owner is well-known RHS gold medal-winning exhibitor (now retired). Circular lawn, long pergola and walls festooned with roses and climbers. Large selection of unusual clematis.

Cissy’s get together for a chat and a drink or even tea or coffee

Bingo and Hoy Bingo everyone welcome

Mick’s line dance evening no tuition given

Glen Cooper and his music to dance or listen to