Britain's What's On Event Guide

What's on around Cambridge

Today to Tue 22 Dec, closest first.

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Coronavirus: Do check with venue for Cancellations

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

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THE PHYSICAL LECTURES ARE POSTPONED FOR NOW BUT PLEASE RING TO ARRANGE A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE. A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening.

Friends Meeting House The Aldren Wright Room (1st Floor) 12 Jesus Lane Cambridge CB5 8BA

Fri 27 Nov

Virtual Computing History Tour - Generations

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How have computers become so small, so fast, so cheap, so ubiquitous and so much a part of our everyday life?

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Virtual Gaming History Tour!

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Join gaming experts Dan & Adrian for a LIVE gaming history tour of the museum! Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster...

Virtual Event

Fri 4 Dec

Discover Clubs & Organisations around Cambridge

Christmas Virtual Gaming Tour!

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’Twas a week before Christmas and all through the Centre, Not a creature was stirring except for Adrian and Dan as they take a stroll through a Winter Wonderland of Christmas games!

Virtual Event

Fri 18 Dec

Nathan Caton headlines Custard’s Dec gig @ Storey’s Field - 7.45pm

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Virus and Boris permitting, we’re enormously excited to be back at Storey’s Field again. But this time, we’re coming at you on a SATURDAY: December 12th to be...

Storeys Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge CB3 1AA

Sat 12 Dec

Nathan Caton headlines Custard’s December gig at Storey’s Field - 5pm

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Virus and Boris permitting, we’re enormously excited to be back at Storey’s Field again. But this time, we’re coming at you on a SATURDAY: December 12th to be...

Storeys Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge CB3 1AA

Sat 12 Dec

Santa’s Grotto

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Santa is on his way to the zoo! It’s not long before the big day, and our elves have been busy with their Christmas preparations ...

Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road, Shepreth SG8 6PZ

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Cambridge Virtual Careers Fair

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Out of work due to the current global pandemic? Join us at our Cambridge Virtual Careers Fair, the perfect place to find your next career!

Virtual Event

Today

Xmas Online Book Fair

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Our Xmas Online Book Fair will go live on 29th November at 12 noon. Plenty of time for you to send that special something to a loved one or treat yourself to a cheeky gift!

Virtual Event

Sun 29 Nov to Thu 10 Dec

Saffron Walden Christmas Gift Fair

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Upstairs in Saffron Walden Town Hall. -- Unique gifts to suit everyone. Homemade refreshments. FREE ENTRY Crafts, collectables, fossils, bric-a-brac, etc., etc.

Upstairs in the Town Hall, Saffron Walden CB10 1HR

Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec

Thurlow Handmade & Homegrowm Market

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Thurlow Handmade & Homegrown Market is run on the first Sunday of each month, the market brings local producers, growers and craftspeople together to showcase their varied produce.

Thurlow Village Hall, Great Thurlow, Haverhill CB9 7HX

Sun 6 Dec

Dame Dora’s Panto Party

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That’s Entertainment Productions is refusing to let the Covid Grinch steal our Christmas and Dame Dora Trolley has offered to help save the season hosting her very own panto party.

Haverhill Arts Complex, High Street, Haverhill CB9 8AR

Sat 19 Dec to Wed 23 Dec

Dunton Community Garden stall at St Mary Magdalene Church Xmas Fair

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Dunton Community Garden will be hosting two stalls at the Christmas Fair in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Dunton. We are usually located in the area near the altar, under the carved angels.

St Mary Magdalene Church, Church Street, Dunton, near Biggleswade SG18 8RR

Sun 6 Dec

Christmas Barns at Lannock Farm

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Festive family fun! Christmas Barns is a destination festive event located in a collection of rural barns on a farm near Hitchin and Stevenage.

Lannock Farm, Hitchin SG4 7EE

Sat 28 Nov and Sun 29 Nov

Talking Francis

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Written and performed by I. Britten-Hull, the play is set in Frankie’s dressing room one night before a performance where he remembers many episodes of his life.

Virtual Event

Fri 27 Nov

Meet Santa

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As everybody knows because of Covid-19 Santa is finding it difficult to meet everyone to ask them what they want for Christmas, but he is still very keen to see everyone.

Virtual Event

Tue 1 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Down Old Memory Lane

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A fun packed variety show with something for everyone. Reminiscent of the old music halls of the Victorian era but with a modern flavour.

Virtual Event

Fri 11 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Bishop’s Stortford) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed (afternoon). Confirm status with organiser before travelling. Organised by Bishop’s Stortford & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised.

Ground Floor Club Room, Community Centre, Lancaster Way, Bishop’s Park, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 4DA

Wed 16 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Bishop’s Stortford) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Confirm status with organiser before travelling. Organised by Bishop’s Stortford & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised.

Pre-Preparatory Department, Bishop’s Stortford College, Great Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 4BT

Wed 2 Dec

Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market

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Bury St Edmunds’ Farmers’ Market is firmly established as a favourite local market and was a finalist in Best Newcomer for the EADT Food and Drink Awards in 2018!

The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1BJ

Sun 13 Dec

Moyse’s Hall: The Museum Strikes Back

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The 12th Annual Sci-Fi and Action Exhibition! Moyse’s Hall strikes back with an intergalactic exhibition for all ages.

Moyse’s Hall Museum, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1DX

Thu 3 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sat 2 Jan 2021 to Wed 20 Jan 2021

Father Christmas at Moyse’s Hall

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Meet Father Christmas at Moyse’s Hall Museum in his traditional Grotto! Pay a visit to see Father Christmas, tell him your wishes for Christmas, all before he heads off for his busiest day...

Moyse’s Hall Museum, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1DX

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sun 20 Dec

Hockwold Christmas Fayre

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Hockwold Christmas Fayre On Sunday December 6th 2020, Hockwold Hall in Norfolk will be playing host to a wide range of exhibitors with an array of Food, Drink and Christmas gift ideas to make

Hockwold Hall, Station Road, Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk IP26 4HZ

Sun 6 Dec

The Ghostly & Macabre Walk

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Want to see some of the more bizarre and macabre corners of Bury St Edmunds and the Great Churchyard? Want to hear tales of ghostly apparitions, spectres and monks?

Around Bury St Edmunds IP33 1DT

Fri 4 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, and more dates until Fri 29 Jan 2021

Nowton Park Wreath Workshop

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Make and decorate your own Christmas wreath using natural materials collected from Nowton Park. Construct the frame from willow and adorn it with freshly cut greenery including holly, ivy, and...

Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5LU

Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec

Father Christmas at Nowton Park

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Father Christmas and his elves are coming to Nowton Park this year! Visit him in his grotto, listen to his stories and receive a special present. Book your time slot to visit Father Christmas!

Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5LU

Sat 12 Dec and Sun 13 Dec

Long Melford Farmers Market

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Long Melford’s farmers market returns for another year and it’s been a joy to revive this once popular market and fill the village hall with marvellous market smells, tastes and colours

Village Hall, Long Melford CO10 9JQ

Sat 12 Dec

Long Melford Book Fair - Cancelled

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Up to 14 exhibitors will be offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale. From paperbacks to antiquarian. Often also postcards and ephemera.

Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel), Long Melford CO10 9LQ

Sat 28 Nov

Story Telling Sundays

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Join us for online Story Telling Sundays to create and tell your own imaginary story inspired by a piece of art or object from the collections at The Higgins Bedford.

Virtual Event

Sun 29 Nov

Christmas CrafterZoom

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Join us as we make festive decorations together on Zoom. This is a free creative workshop with illustrator, Katie Allen.

Virtual Event

Fri 4 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Sudbury) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Organised by Sudbury & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: David Gottesmann. Potential new members welcome.

Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NL

Tue 15 Dec

Switch on of Christmas Lights in Halstead, Essex - Cancelled

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The Mayor and three invited children will switch on the Christmas Light display in Halstead Public Gardens on Saturday 28 November 2020 at about 4.30p.m.

Halstead Public Gardens, Trinity Street Halstead CO9 1JE

Sat 28 Nov

Annual Torchlight Procession and Town Carol Service - Cancelled

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This traditional event will take place on Wednesday 2 December 2020 starting at the top of High Street, Post Code CO9 2UK. Torches will be handed out from 6.15pm, for a start time of 7.00pm.

Halstead High Street and Halstead Public Gardens CO9 1JE

Wed 2 Dec

Meet Santa

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Santa will once again be meeting the families of Braintree here at George Yard Shopping Centre this December! ?? Taking place on the following dates: ??

George Yard Shopping Centre, Braintree CM7 1RB

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec

Lavenham Farmers Market

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Lavenham Farmers Market is officially the best market in Suffolk. This fantastic Farmers’ Market boasts over 30 of the highest quality, small scale producers in Suffolk.

Lavenham Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham CO10 9QT

Sun 20 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Braintree) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Organised by Braintree & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: John Birch. Potential new members welcome.

Archer Community Centre, 28-32 East Street, Braintree CM7 3JJ

Today, Tue 8 Dec, Tue 22 Dec

Bookworms’ Bonanza! Online free children’s book festival

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Bookworms’ Bonanza! Free online version of the Lavenham Children’s Book Festival, available 24/7 to all children globally.

Lavenham CO10 9RB

Today to Mon 7 Dec

Bookworms’ Bonanza! Online free children’s book festival

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Bookworms’ Bonanza! Free online version of the Lavenham Children’s Book Festival, available 24/7 to all children globally.

Virtual Event

Tue 8 Dec to Tue 5 Jan 2021

Hertford Voices Christmas Zoom Singing Workshops

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Join Hertford Voices for 5 virtual Singing Workshops via Zoom themed on Christmas via Zoom with Vocal Coach Jessica Norton (www.jessicanorton.co.

Virtual Event

Mon 30 Nov, Mon 7 Dec, Mon 14 Dec

Hertford Christmas Gala - Cancelled

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The Hertford Christmas Gala is an annual favourite event with locals and visitors to the county town. The Gala evening includes Christmas markets throughout the town, live entertainment on stage,...

Hertford Town Centre SG14 1EZ

Fri 27 Nov

Hertford Castle Christmas Market - Cancelled

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Hertford Castle will hold its first Christmas Market set within the spectacular castle grounds for visitors to attend free of charge.

The Castle Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HR

Fri 27 Nov to Sun 29 Nov

A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage

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Hold onto your nightcaps, because this Christmas Lamphouse Theatre is returning live to the Key Theatre stage with a fun-filled one-man version of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

The Key Theatre, Embankment, Peterborough PE1 1EG

Tue 15 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

The Craft Market at Queensgate Shopping Centre

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The Craft Market will be arriving in Central Square, at Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre, this December.

Queensgate Shopping Centre Long Causeway Peterborough PE1 1NT

Wed 2 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Wed 16 Dec to Sun 20 Dec

The Classic Restoration & Spares Market

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It doesn’t matter if you’re about to start a classic vehicle/motorcycle or 4x4 restoration, looking for your next vehicle to restore or are in the final stages, you’ll find an amazing array of parts,

East of England Showground, Oundle Rd, Peterborough PE2 6XE

Sun 29 Nov

Strength and Balance Exercise Classes via Zoom

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These classes are 30 minutes long. There will be: Balance classes a standing class for falls prevention.

Virtual Event

Today, Thu 26 Nov, and more dates until Fri 18 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Harlow) - Cancelled

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Australia, New Zealand, Canada (displays by members). Organised by Harlow Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised. Potential new members welcome.

Maidmoore Room, Great Parndon Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow CM18 6YJ

Thu 26 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Harlow) - Cancelled

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Christmas Party & Activities. Organised by Harlow Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised. Potential new members welcome.

Maidmoore Room, Great Parndon Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow CM18 6YJ

Thu 10 Dec

Sing for Serve

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Sing for Serve is a FREE carol concert for the community! We have local schools performing and the 60’s club band alongside other local performers.

Park Road Baptist Church, Rushden NN10 0LH

Tue 1 Dec

Father Christmas at Church Farm

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Father Christmas arrives on the 28th November and is happy to see young visitors every Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun . He will be in his woodland retreat with his cheeky elves to help out.

Church Farm, Stow Bardolph, Kings Lynn PE34 3HT

Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Thu 3 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, Thu 10 Dec to Wed 23 Dec

Rushden Lakes Handmade and Vintage Christmas Market

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Now the festive season is drawing nearer, MK Handmade and Vintage is delighted to announce its brand-new Christmas event in partnership with Rushden Lakes, launching this December.

Rushden Lakes, Rushden NN10 6FH

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec

Hoddesdon Music Club Percussion Concert - Cancelled

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Matt Farthing - Percussionist, Programme to be decided

URC Church, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7BQ

Sat 28 Nov

VAMP Market

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Monthly Market second Saturday of the month Vintage, Antique, Makers and Producers Market of Vintage, Antiques, Hand made and local producers Quality traders of vintage, antiques, hand made

Sarah’s Attic Bridge Farm Barns IP7 7AY

Sat 12 Dec

With You In Mind

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With You in Mind is a social, inclusive wellbeing hub for Chelmsford, based at our Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre.

Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre, Salerno Way, Chelmsford CM1 2EH

Wed 25 Nov to Fri 27 Nov, Wed 2 Dec to Fri 4 Dec, Wed 9 Dec to Fri 11 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Witham) - Cancelled

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Think of A Continent - Europe (displays by members). Organised by Witham Philatelic Society - Local contact: Colin Fletcher. Potential new members welcome.

Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE

Thu 3 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Witham) - Cancelled

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Christmas-related. Organised by Witham Philatelic Society - Local contact: Colin Fletcher. Potential new members welcome.

Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE

Thu 17 Dec

BEDFORDSHIRE CHRISTMAS FAIR in support of BRITISH RED CROSS

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A Virtual, online christmas fair shopping event, in support of British Red Cross

Virtual Event

Today to Sat 28 Nov

Premium Listing

Wreath Making Workshop

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Come along to find out how to make a festive Christmas wreath and a festive floral table arrangement that you can take home.

EFDC training room 25 Hemnall street Epping Essex CM16 4LU

Tue 8 Dec

The Magic of Christmas

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From the beautiful surroundings of the walled garden come and enjoy a wonderful bit of shopping from the stalls, enjoy some mulled wine and a mince pie or stay for lunch at Henry’s

The Old Palace Lodge Hotel, Church Street, Dunstable LU5 4RT

Sat 5 Dec

Badger Boogie

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Swing Jive ~ Lindy ~ Balboa ~ Rock ’n’ Roll ~ Stroll Want to learn? A FREE 1 hour jive lesson is included at 7.00pm, then dance till 11.45pm.

Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham CM8 2DY

Sat 28 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Cheshunt) - Cancelled

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Members Entertain and Christmas Refreshments. Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Mike Cording. Potential new members welcome.

The Spanish Ambassador’s Suite, Broxbourne Council Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt EN8 9XQ

Mon 21 Dec

Craft and Gift Market at the Tithe Barn, Wellingborough

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Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft stalls. The goods, created by talented crafters range from Jewellery to Jam, and keepsakes to key-rings.

The Tithe Barn, Wellingborough. NN8 1AH

Sat 19 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford) - Cancelled

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Aspects of London (D. Connell). Organised by Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Anthony Edwards. Potential new members welcome.

Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW

Today

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford) - Cancelled

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Christmas stamps (displays by members). Organised by Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Anthony Edwards. Potential new members welcome.Christmas Stamps (displays by members).

Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW

Tue 8 Dec

Small Business Growth Club Online Networking Lunch Meeting

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A new benefit to the Small Business Growth Club is a monthly networking meeting. We will be holding a meeting early in the morning, lunchtime and early evening so you can pick which time suits you in...

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Small Business Growth Club Online Networking Evening Meeting

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Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Small Business Growth Club Online Networking Breakfast Meeting

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Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov

Wellingborough Young Actors 14 - 21

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This group is focused on developing the participants craft and harnessing their theatrical curiosities to explore and create theatre with, by and for them.

Wellingborough African Caribbean Centre 27 -29 Rock Street Wellingborough, Northants Wellingborough NN8 4LW

Wed 25 Nov, Wed 2 Dec

Young Producers Wellingborough

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Warts and All Theatre are recruiting a team of driven and committed Young Producers aged 12-25 to become the Festival Ambassadors for Warts and All Theatre’s Young Artists Festival 2021.

Wellingborough African Caribbean Centre 27 -29 Rock Street Wellingborough, Northants Wellingborough NN8 4LW

Wed 25 Nov

Wellingborough Young Actors 9 - 13

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This group is for Young Actors who want to expand their performance skills and explore, create and develop exciting theatre!

Wellingborough African Caribbean Centre 27 -29 Rock Street Wellingborough, Northants Wellingborough NN8 4LW

Thu 26 Nov, Thu 3 Dec

Wellingborough Young Actors 9 - 13

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This group is for Young Actors who want to expand their performance skills and explore, create and develop exciting theatre!

Wellingborough African Caribbean Centre 27 -29 Rock Street Wellingborough, Northants Wellingborough NN8 4LW

Mon 30 Nov

Theydon Bois Antiques & Collectables Fair

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We are hoping that this fair can go ahead. We will amend this ad if we have to cancel due to Covid19 social distancing rules.

Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois CM16 7ER

Sat 12 Dec

St Albans Antique and Vintage Market

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A unique and inspired Antique and Vintage street market with 80 superb traders in the heart of the ancient and picturesque City of St Albans.

St Peters Street AL1 3DH

Sun 6 Dec

Country Markets St Albans

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Country Market Saint Albans. Local food cooperative. Please note this is the Country markets stall that was near Marks and Spencers before lockdown this year.

St Peters Street, St Albans. AL1 3DH

Sun 13 Dec

Open Day at Kettering Busy Bees Nursery

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We are having an open day! Busy Bees in Kettering is a purpose-built, single storey building. The nursery is just off junction 9 of the A14 and is only five minutes’ drive from the centre of town.

Kettering Busy Bees Nursery, Lamport Close, Kettering NN15 6XY

Sat 28 Nov

The Enchanted Christmas Journey at Mead Open Farm

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Make festive memories with the whole family at the Enchanted Christmas Journey at Mead Open Farm. Begin your fully immersive adventure as you journey through the Enchanted Forest with magical...

Mead Open Farm Stanbridge Road, Billington, Near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 9JH

Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Fri 11 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, Thu 17 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

KETTERING VINYL , CD, and DVD FAIRS

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VINYL:CDs:DVDs:TAPES:BOOKS: MEMORABILIA FAIR From the 50’s to the present: Pop, Punk, Rock ‘n Roll, Northern Soul, Progressive and more! Free Admission!

Parish Church Hall, Market Place, Kettering, , UK. NN16 0AL

Sat 28 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Organised by Epping Forest & District Stamp Club - Local contact: Phillip Stevens. Potential new members welcome.

The Dining Hall, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Brook Road), Loughton IG10 3JA

Tue 8 Dec

Children’s Christmas Circus Workshops

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Kids will love learning the aerial hoop rig, acrobatics, tightrope walking, juggling, diablo, balance feathers, pedal goes and more. There is nothing else like it in Dacorum!

Grovehill Community Centre Henry Wells square HP2 6BJ

Mon 21 Dec and Tue 22 Dec

Colchester Farmers Market

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Colchester’s farmers market has had a new lease of life since its relaunch last April with a whole set of new traders alongside regular favourites - you’ll find organic fruit and veg,

Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street CO1 1NF

Fri 4 Dec

Brewery Comedy

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Proper Beer, Proper Comedy. Comedy in the Brewery. Leighton Buzzard Brewering Co opens it’s doors to it’s unique comedy club. Live on the factory floor.

Leighton Buzzard Brewing Co 23 Harmill Industrial Estate Leighton Buzzard LU7 4FF

Wed 2 Dec

A Christmas Carol

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Join Old Scrooge on his journey of enlightenment in Quantum Theatre’s delightful and heart-warming new production of the Dickens Christmas classic.

Stantonbury MK14 6BN

Thu 26 Nov

Jive Talkin

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Renowned as the original & very best Bee Gees tribute show, & THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees!

Stantonbury Theatre Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Sat 28 Nov

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

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Our story is set a long time ago, in a magical kingdom, which is ruled by Snow White’s stepmother, a wicked and vain queen. The queen owns a magical mirror, which is the source of all her power.

Stantonbury Theatre Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Tue 15 Dec to Thu 17 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sun 27 Dec to Wed 30 Dec

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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Our story is set a long time ago, in a magical kingdom, which is ruled by Snow White’s stepmother, a wicked and vain queen. The queen owns a magical mirror, which is the source of all her power.

Stantonbury Theatre Stantonbury Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Tue 15 Dec to Thu 17 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sun 27 Dec to Wed 30 Dec

Lunchtime Organ Music - Postponed

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Part of a series of summer Wednesday lunchtime organ concerts. Programme of music lasting 50 minutes, played by Jonathan Marten, Assistant Organist at Chingford Parish Church.

Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford, London E4 7EN

Wed 25 Nov

Nimble Crafters

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Community Action Dacorum are once again delighted to welcome back Bernadine Makins of Bernadine’s Creations for another low-cost community craft course.

Virtual Event

Today, Tue 1 Dec, Tue 8 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Colchester) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Organised by Colchester & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Christine Stroud. Potential new members welcome.

Room 6, Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LR

Sat 19 Dec

Stamford Record Fair - Cancelled

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Now well-established as a regular event in this beautiful market town, the pre-Christmas edition of Stamford’s Record and CD Fair offers Christmas shoppers the chance to buy lots of lovely

St Mary & St Augustine’s Church Hall, Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PG

Sat 5 Dec

Christmas Craft Market

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Last year’s Christmas Craft Market in the beautiful village of Dedham in the heart of Constable Country was such a success, we’ve had to come back!

The Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham CO7 6HJ

Sat 5 Dec

Brentwood 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples Friday 27 Nov

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A warm and inviting welcome awaits you at Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite which is situated at the end of the exclusive Hutton Mount.

Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite, Mount Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 2NS

Fri 27 Nov

Premium Listing

Father Christmas is Coming to Town

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Hey – did you know Father Christmas will be coming to Brentwood. Every year the Rotary Club of Brentwood help Santa and his Helpers by pulling his sleigh through the streets of Brentwood, spreading...

Virtual Event

Today to Thu 24 Dec

Premium Listing

Christmas Gift & Coffee Morning

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Christmas gift stalls, toys, preserves, raffles, tombolas. Refreshments including bacon butties, sausage butties, cakes, tea and coffee

St Lawrence Church Hall, St Lawrence Church, High Street, Abbots Langley. Herts WD5 0AS

Sat 28 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Billericay) - Cancelled

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Christmas Social (displays by members). Organised by Billericay & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: To be advised. Potential new members welcome.

The Fold Arts Centre, 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD

Thu 3 Dec

Concert : Glory - Hallelujah!

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Glory - Hallelujah! A concert of choral music including selections from Handel’s Messiah, and carols for all. With orchestra and soloists.

Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell NN14 6BQ

Sat 12 Dec

Christmas Craft Fair

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Start your Christmas shopping early at Stonham Barns, come along to our Annual Christmas Craft Fair and see what special gifts you can find for your family and friends.

Stonham Barns Pettaugh Road Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT

Sat 28 Nov and Sun 29 Nov

Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 1st November October from 6am onwards

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WE ARE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY, BUSINESS AS USUAL. Good numbers again last Sunday and hopefully a rain free week. I’m positive as usual and expect the fields to have recovered for Sunday 1st November.

Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT

Sun 29 Nov

Jack And The Beanstalk

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Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum a giant of a sensational family pantomime comes to Stonham Barns with a larger than life affordable production for the entire family to enjoy.

Stonham Barns Pettaugh Road IP14 6AT

Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec, Sun 27 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

Aladdin - The Rockin’ Panto

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All your wishes will be granted in this feel-good festive treat, full of genies, glitter, and fantastic live music.

artsdepot 5 Nether St Tally Ho Corner London N12 0GA

Fri 4 Dec

Breaking the Ice

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Join us on a journey into the snow where music, shadows and projection will transport you to a place where polar bears and huskies really can be friends.

artsdepot 5 Nether St Tally Ho Corner London N12 0GA

Sat 19 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

Festival of Culture

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Barratt London is launching its Festival of Culture, a series of bi-weekly virtual events in the lead up to Christmas at its Ridgeway Views development in Mill Hill.

Virtual Event

Sun 29 Nov, Sun 13 Dec

Northampton 9 - 13 Young Actors

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This group is for Young Actors who want to expand their performance skills and explore, create and develop exciting theatre!

Delapre Abbey Northampton NN4 8AW

Today, Tue 1 Dec

Home Ed Drama

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Perfect for any young people aged 7-13 who are home schooled and want to build their confidence and take part in curriculum linked drama lessons.

Delapre Abbey Northampton NN4 8AW

Today, Tue 1 Dec

Northampton Young Actors 4 - 6

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Participants explore acting through play, in our fun and playful weekly sessions for the youngest of our Young Actors groups.

Delapré Abbey London Road Northampton NN4 8AW

Wed 25 Nov

Northampton Young Actors 4 - 6

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Participants explore acting through play, in our fun and playful weekly sessions for the youngest of our Young Actors groups.

Delapré Abbey London Road Northampton NN4 8AW

Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec

Northampton 7 - 10 Young Actors

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This group is perfect for any primary school aged children who want to build their performance skills and confidence.

Delapre Abbey Northampton NN4 8AW

Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec

The Creative Club

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A weekly wellbeing group for over 50’s to connect and create. This group is perfect for those who want to take part in relaxed weekly art activities that support their wellbeing.

Delapre Abbey Northampton NN4 8AW

Mon 30 Nov

Make. Play. Share.

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A weekly wellbeing group for under 4’s and their grown-ups to connect and create! Explore creative play and take part in arts activities.

Delapre Abbey Northampton NN4 8AW

Mon 30 Nov

The Aleksic Christmas Lights

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A brand new Christmas light show, bigger than ever before, with over 1400 individually controlled channels, fully programmed to ’dance’ to a 9 minute Christmas Music Soundtrack.

10 Lister Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5EQ

Tue 1 Dec to Thu 31 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Goodmayes) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Organised by Goodmayes Philatelic Society - Local contact: Cliff Cashman. Potential new members welcome.

Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Goodmayes IG3 8UA

Wed 2 Dec, Wed 16 Dec

Ipswich Mencap Christmas Collections with the float.

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Various locations within Ipswich and local supermarkets

M & S town centre Sainsburys. Hadleigh Road Morrisons. Sproughton Road Tesco. Ropes Drive kesgrave IP1

Today to Wed 23 Dec

The Story of Guitar Heroes

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“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to...

Grand Hall, Corn Exchange, King Street, Ipswich IP1 1DH

Sat 28 Nov

Ipswich Farmers Market

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Ipswich farmers market has been huge success since launching last April and we’ve been thrilled by the support from locals of Suffolk’s county town!

Corn Hill, Ipswich IP1 1DH

Sun 6 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Leytonstone & Wanstead) - Cancelled

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Meeting details to be confirmed (afternoon). Organised by Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Richard Wood. Potential new members welcome.

Function Room, The Plough & Harrow, 419 High Road, Leytonstone E11 4JU

Sat 12 Dec

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Santa Specials

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Take a train ride with Santa at the Northampton & Lamport Railway. Unfortunately, due to social distancing requirements we have had to come to the decision to close the Grotto this year.

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon) - Cancelled

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Chairman’s Evening. Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society - Local contact: Alan Taylor. Potential new members welcome.

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Mon 7 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon) - Cancelled

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Festive Night and Tomex Quiz. Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society - Local contact: Alan Taylor. Potential new members welcome.

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Tue 22 Dec

Blood Donation Session, NHS Plasma Centre Westfield Stratford.

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NHS Blood and Transplant are holding blood donation sessions in the Westfield Stratford City area, Through November. Do something amazing, Save a life Give Blood.

NHS Plasma Centre Stratford Lower Ground Floor Westfield Stratford City E20 1EJ

Today to Thu 26 Nov

Westfield’s ’Journey Through The Stars’ Grotto

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This Christmas, Westfield Stratford City will host ‘Journey Through The Stars’, an enchanting grotto inspired by Disney and Marvel for families to experience over the festive season.

Montfichet Rd E20 1EJ

Thu 3 Dec to Thu 24 Dec

Big Deal Seniors aged 13-19, Drama sessions

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Resident theatre practitioner Valentine Olukoga will direct the Big Deal Young Actors Company in the iconic coming-of-age play DNA, written by Dennis Kelly, tells the story of a group of teenagers

Park Centre, Rectory Road, Dagenham RM10 9SA

Mon 30 Nov, Mon 7 Dec, Mon 14 Dec, Mon 21 Dec, Mon 28 Dec

Be & Do meetings, LBGTQIA

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FREE: you can book tickets at studio3arts.org.uk Social gatherings for the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and chat about forthcoming events and discuss how to make a safe space for the...

Park Centre, Rectory Road, Dagenham RM10 9SA

Thu 10 Dec

Red Riding Hood

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Come on a festive adventure at Stratford East and follow the thrilling story of our red-cloaked heroine, in the must-see pantomime of 2020.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square Stratford London E15 1BN

Today, Sat 28 Nov, Mon 30 Nov, and more dates until Sat 9 Jan 2021

PETRICHOR - a new dystopian, immersive experience at Stratford East!

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Virtual reality theatre arrives at Stratford East this December! Come and explore ThickSkin’s PETRICHOR, a new immersive show filmed for 360° virtual reality.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square Stratford London E15 1BN

Tue 8 Dec to Sat 12 Dec

Ipswich Mencap Open Coffee Mornings

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Open coffee/social morning held on a regular basis

Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich IP3 9AD

Tue 15 Dec

0-5 Storytelling: BLinK BLonK

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Welcome to the world of BLinK BLonK, where nothing works quite like it should and one sparky scientist is left to figure out WHY.

Discover Children’s Story Centre 383-387 High Street Stratford London E15 4QZ

Mon 21 Dec

The Princess and the Pea

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The famous and much loved fairy-tale was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen about a young woman whose royal identity is validated by a test of her sensitivity.

Eastbury Manor House, Barking IG11 9SN

Thu 10 Dec to Sun 20 Dec

Miss Kiddy and the Cads - The Lockdown Shuffle

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Join The UK’s hottest vintage extravaganza Miss Kiddy and the Cad for The Lockdown Shuffle - a multi-cam live streamed theatre show to celebrate their new single.

Virtual Event

Fri 27 Nov

Santa HQ

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SANTA HQ is an all-new digital adventure in which children and their families can purchase and download an app to participate actively in a magical story during the month lead-up to Christmas.

Virtual Event

Wed 25 Nov to Thu 24 Dec

Zoom Talk .... The History of Transport in Suffolk

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A fascinating talk given by Chris Turland on the fascinating story of The Transport History. We are bound to see previously unseen stories and hear new stories on aspects of this subject.

Virtual Event

Sat 5 Dec

Virtual Christmas Carol Service

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On Thursday 3rd December at 6.30pm, KIDS will host a beautiful Carol Service from St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge to reflect on 2020 and recognise our achievements in this challenging year.

Virtual Event

Thu 3 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh) - Cancelled

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23Nov: Pete Maslanka Entertains; 14Dec: Christmas Social. Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Ray How. Potential new members welcome.

Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA

Mon 14 Dec

Lymphoma Action Virtual Santa Run

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lymphoma-action.org.uk/virtual-santa-run Celebrate Santa with Lymphoma Action and help spread festive cheer by participating in our Virtual Santa Run!

Virtual Event

Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec

Mum2Mum Market Rainham

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Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. At this sale in Rainham, Havering we will have 30 stalls of high quality, nearly new items and a small selection of businesses offering...

Harris Academy, Lambs Lane South, Rainham RM13 9XD

Sat 28 Nov

The Murdér Express

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‘The Murdér Express’ is the brainchild of Funicular Productions, a passionate collective of experience creators from across the spectrum of theatre and storytelling, specialising in creating truly

Arch 63 Pedley St, Bethnal Green, London E1 5BW

Today to Mon 30 Nov

FLA: Innovation Week Online

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Self-placed online programme specially created for experienced innovation professionals, service designers and business leaders.

Virtual Event

Tue 1 Dec

Butterfly Bazaar’s Winter Craft Fair 2020

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Following the success of our Autumn Craft Fair in 2019, Butterfly Bazaar are proud to present our Winter Craft Fair 2020 to be held at Wendover Memorial Hall on Sunday 13th December 11am-3.

Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Wendover HP22 6HF

Sun 13 Dec

Christmas Gift Market

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Come along to our Christmas Gift Market, this year we have sourced this exciting new location of Trinity Park (Home of the Suffolk Show) this venue lends itself to a large well ventilated open barn

Trinity Park (home of the Suffolk Show) Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 8UH

Sat 28 Nov

Christmas Farmers Market

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We are delighted to be working with the Suffolk Agricultural Association and Suffolk Farmers’ Markets again in 2020 when we will be bringing another top quality Spring farmers market to the

Trinity Park. Ipswich IP3 8UH

Sat 12 Dec

Creative Writing (Online class)

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Visit qpc.org for information on how to take part in our online workshops (including Terms & Conditions). The keys to our lives are hidden in our writing.

Virtual Event

Sun 6 Dec

Connected by Light

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Connected by Light, a vibrant collection of inspiring light artworks, is set to captivate Londoners from December to February 2021.

Canary Wharf E14

Wed 2 Dec to Wed 27 Jan 2021

Bucks Art Society Centenary exhibition

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Delighted to announce that the Buckinghamshire Art Society Centenary Exhibition will be held at The Buckinghamshire County Museum.

Bucks County Museum, 9 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2QP

Thu 26 Nov to Sat 28 Nov, Thu 3 Dec to Sat 5 Dec, Thu 10 Dec to Sat 12 Dec, Thu 17 Dec to Sat 19 Dec

Aylesbury Key Worker Duck Trail

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Navigate the Aylesbury Key Worker Duck Trail From Saturday 5 December until Sunday 13 December you’ll find the six dedicated ducks across the town. All you have to do is: 1.

Aylesbury town centre HP20 2QP

Sat 5 Dec to Sun 13 Dec

Star of Bethlehem

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Aylesbury Town Council are thrilled to bring you this brilliant online event with the amateur experts from UK Astronomy.

Virtual Event

Sun 13 Dec

Western Front - Eastern Promises

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SOAS’s Brunei Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition to commemorate the remarkable but largely overlooked contribution and experiences of the Chinese Labour Corps in the First World War, in this

BRUNEI GALLERY, SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, THORNHAUGH STREET RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1H 0XG

Today to Sat 28 Nov, Tue 1 Dec to Fri 4 Dec

Western Front - Eastern Promises

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SOAS’s Brunei Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition to commemorate the remarkable but largely overlooked contribution and experiences of the Chinese Labour Corps in the First World War, in this

BRUNEI GALLERY, SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, THORNHAUGH STREET RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1H 0XG

Sat 5 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Ipswich) - Cancelled

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Subject/speaker to be advised. Organised by Ipswich Philatelic Society - Local contact: Mike Smith. Potential new members welcome.

School Hall, Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive (off Ropes Drive), Kesgrave IP5 2ES

Wed 2 Dec

Purple Feather Events MBS Holistic Fair Weeley

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Purple Feather Events presents another fab Fair at this popular venue. ~Another day of pampering , wellbeing & friendship.

Weeley Village Hall, Clacton rd, Weeley. Essex. CO16 9DH

Sun 6 Dec

Street Photography Photo-Walk With Tas Black

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6/12 - Exclusive London’s Christmas Lights Photo-Walk, 18:30-21:30. LIMITED to just 5 attendees!

Various locations (see above) EC3

Sun 6 Dec, Sat 23 Jan 2021

Magnetic North

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COVID-19 and the climate crisis are changing our way of life, offering a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and look at our world from new perspectives.

The British Museum Great Russell Street WC1B 3DG

Thu 3 Dec

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

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The world’s most successful tribute to the BBC’s iconic sitcom welcomes guests back to London’s West End from 1 October 2020.

Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth, 97 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury WC1B 3LB

Thu 26 Nov to Sun 29 Nov

The Cherry Orchard

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Happiness Woke With Me Every Morning. Produced and presented by The Bridge Theatre Training Company ’Oh my childhood...All the days of my innocence I slept in the nursery.