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STAB IN THE DARK - Crime Scene Experience
It’s 1995. There has been a murder in a prestigious fashion store. You have been called in by the local police to help the investigation. Spend an hour in the crime scene looking for clues and collecting evidence.
24 Wallis Avenue, Southend-on-Sea
Today to Fri 1 Nov
DA Management
This popular Band makes a return visit come along and dance or listen in our large ballroom
Royal British Legion Club 2 London Hill Rayleigh
Today
Charity Concert by Essex Police Choir
Essex Police Choir are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year with a Charity Concert and as this event is usually a sell out and with what is on offer this year, the 200+ tickets will go fast!
St Luke’s Church, Tiptree
Today
Crab & Winkle Country Music Club
Longshot duo will be playing at the Crab & Winkle Country Music Club for Line & Freestyle Dancers (divided floor) or to just sit & listen and enjoy the atmosphere. Everyone welcome. Tea, coffee, rolls etc. available + licensed bar. Large Raffle. All proceeds to Charity.
Brightlingsea Community Centre, Lower Park Road
Today
The Dark – The Ultimate Scare Experience at Rollerworld
Can you brave The Dark? New to DX’s Rollerworld this Halloween! Come face-to-face with some of the infamous and terrifying events that have been documented across Colchester through its extensive and grisly history.
Limited spaces available.
Book now at www.rollerworld.co.uk/the-dark
ROLLERWORLD
EASTGATES
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
Today, Sun 20 Oct, Wed 23 Oct to Thu 31 Oct
Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home? ’Radiant Vermin’ is a fast-paced, pitch-black comedy.
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester
Today
Colchester & District Philatelic Society Annual Stamp and Postcard Fair
Stamp and postcard fair. Free parking. Refreshments. Many Dealers. For further details, contact organiser, Peter Nason.
Stanway Village Hall, Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester
Today
Mind Body Spirit Festival
The Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday 19-20th October 2019 10am to 4pm. The weekend sees Life Arts 7th year running Mind Body Spirit Festival at Marks Tey Parish Hall.
Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester
Today and Sun 20 Oct
Writtle Art Group Autumn Exhibition
Writtle Art Group
Saturday 19th -Sunday 20th October 11am -5pm
Writtle Village Hall CM1 3DU
admission 50p children free
paintings for sale
teas and refreshments
crafts
Writtle Village Hall
Today and Sun 20 Oct
Diesel Day
Unlimited rides on a diesel train plus miniature ride-on railway and garden railway (weather permitting) and large model railway layout. Working signal box, Travelling Post Office carriages, buffet carriage, shop and large free car park.
Colne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
Today, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 2 Nov
Art Exhibition at St. Mary’s Church Great Dunmow
Everyone is welcome to attend an Art Exhibition on Saturday 19th October at St. Mary’s church, Great Dunmow.
Over thirty local artists will be represented together with artwork from local schoolchildren.
St. Mary’s Church, Great Dunmow
Today
Chelmsford Model Railway Exhibition
The Chelmsford Model Railway Club’s annual exhibition is a well established occasion attracting modellers and families from far and wide. This year there will be aroun 17 layouts, some large and some small based on British and Continental scenes covering scales form N, OO, OO9 to O .
St John Payne School, Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford
Today
40s & 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance - Sold Out
Dance the night away at our 1940s & ’50s themed Vulcan Hangar Dance with the Sid Bolan Big Band.
The dance will take place in the Vulcan Restoration Trust’s hangar at London Southend Airport, known as Royal Air Force Rochford during the Second World War.
London Southend Airport
Today
Premium Listing
Fund Raiser for TCF (Supporting bereaved parents in Essex)
Our Grieving Hearts, Brentwoods group of The Compassionate Friends, provides support to bereaved parents by bereaved parents, who’s child has died at any age through any circumstance.
www.ourgrievinghearts.co.
Shenfield Cricket Club, 22A Chelmsford Rd, Brentwood
Today
Steam Day
Unlimited rides on a steam train plus miniature ride-on railway and garden railway (weather permitting) and large model railway layout. Working signal box, exhibition centre, Travelling Post Office carriages, buffet carriage, shop and large free car park.
Colne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
Sun 20 Oct 19
SUNDAY MARKET St.OsythBeach Sunday Market SAILOR BOY
Held every sunday throughout the summer from the week before Easter untill the end of october,this popular general market selling a vast amount of goods including CLEARANCE BARGAINS ladies and gents fashions,Guns and ammo..
Hutleys Caravan Park, ST.OSYTH BEACH,St.Osyth,Clacton on sea
Sun 20 Oct, Sun 27 Oct
Premium Listing
Afternoon tea dance
David plays the music for an afternoon of dances
Royal British Legion Club 2 London Hill Rayleigh
Sun 20 Oct 19
Autumn Open Day
Come and visit us for our last open day of the season, with seasonal activities for children!
The gardens open from 11.30am until 5pm with the last entry at 4pm.
Locally sourced bacon and cheese rolls and homemade soup will be available until they run out.
Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow
Sun 20 Oct 19
Blackmore Farmers Market & speciality foods
Delicious traditionally reared beef, lamb and pork. Fish and seafood, Vegetarian and vegan snacks and meals, Handmade cakes, local honey, locally grown flowers, seasonal vegetables and free range eggs, Locally grown plants, handmade cards and jewellery. Handmade bags and accessories.
Blackmore Village Hall, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore Essex.
Sun 20 Oct 19
Fragments (from everyday life) - Piano Concert
Award-winning pianist and composer Matinyas Bacsó is back at the Headgate Theatre to introduce his newest album of piano compositions ’Fragments (From Everyday Life)’.
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester
Sun 20 Oct 19
Swing Jive Dance Class
Beginners and Improvers swing Jive (this is not Lindy Hop) This is a Monday class which excludes Bank Holidays.
Car Park Refreshments provided. We sometimes practice social foxtrot, stroll, Palais stroll, Palais glide and all manner of retro dance. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.
Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall Ashingdon Road Rochford
Mon 21 Oct, Mon 28 Oct, Mon 4 Nov
The Jive Club
Come along any MONDAY night and learn to dance modern jive no partner necessary first night FREE to new members
Hamptons Leisure Beehive Lane Chelmsford
Mon 21 Oct, Mon 28 Oct, Mon 4 Nov, Mon 11 Nov
Billericay Horticultural Society
A talk Bring on the Hot Tubs
By Paul Harrison
St Mary Magdelen Church
Mon 21 Oct 19
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Ronnie Buckingham
If you’re not already convinced about an afterlife, why not come along, listen to Ronnie and let him help you decide?
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester
Mon 21 Oct 19
Tabby McTat
Freckle Productions present
Tabby McTat
From the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
“Me, you and the old guitar,
How perfectly, perfectly happy we are.
MEEE-EW and the old guitar.
How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!
Billet Lane Hornchurch
Mon 21 Oct 19 to Wed 23 Oct