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Christmas Tree Festival
Approx. 50 Christmas Trees decorated by church groups and outside organisations are displayed in the church and small chapel.
On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December there is an Art Exhibition by local artists in the church hall.
Lion Walk United Reformed Church, Colchester
Today to Sat 15 Dec
Legends of King Arthur
This magical show retells the famous legends of the Sword in the Stone and Arthur with his Knights of the Round Table.
Watch as Arthur grows from a young squire into the rightful King of England.
Brentwood Theatre 15 Shenfield Road Brentwood
Today to Sun 30 Dec
flyingleaps: Art on the Streets
Firstsite, Colchester, is delighted to announce a group exhibition featuring posters by eight artists: Magda Archer, Dolores De Sade, Jeremy Deller, Dr. D, Heath Kane, kennardphillips, Oddly Head, Simon Roberts and Mark Titchner.
Firstsite Lewis Gardens High Street Colchester
Today to Sun 6 Jan 2019
Open Mic (The Sunday Sessions After Party)
The Sunday Sessions After Party is an extension to The Sunday Sessions radio show on Phoenix FM. We showcase local talent in a chart show. The after party is for those who love live music, and would like to get to see the stars of the chart show in person.
RULES
1. Anyone can turn up and play on the night.
2.
The Essex Arms
10 Warley Hill, Warley, Brentwood
Today, Mon 17 Dec, Mon 7 Jan 2019, Mon 14 Jan 2019, Mon 21 Jan 2019, Mon 28 Jan 2019
The Bagman’s Uncle and The Bagman’s Uncle’s Friend by Charles Dicken
Robert MacCall performs his adaptation of two hilarious and exuberant tales from ’The Pickwick Papers’. Set in the ebullient pre-Victorian era, these are the rambunctious adventures of the Bagman’s Uncle and his friend.
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester
Today
Rayleigh Philatelic Society Meeting
Christmas Social. Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Ray How (Secretary).
Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh
Today
The German Christmas Market
Following its outstanding success in the last 3 years, the market is even bigger this year and is the longest running market if its kind in Essex in terms of both years and the fact it runs from November right through until December 23rd.
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Woodham Road
Battlesbridge
Essex
Today to Sun 23 Dec
Jack and the Beanstalk
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, it’s panto fun for everyone
When Jack sells Daisy, his beloved family cow, for magic beans, he soon discovers they open up an unexpected world of thrilling adventure.
Billet Lane Hornchurch
Today to Wed 6 Feb 2019
Forum Space Exhibition: ’My Portrait Gallery’ by Patricia Gibbons
A fascinating exhibition of portraits of ‘interesting people’ opens in The Forum Space next week.
Self-trained artist Patricia Gibbons presents her interpretations of the well-known and much-loved, juxtaposed with works from life.
Patricia loves experimenting with new styles and painting techniques.
The Forum Southend, Elmer Approach, Southend-on-Sea
Today and Tue 11 Dec
Gillian Wearing: Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere – The Making of the Millicent Fawcett Statue for Parliament Square
Firstsite is delighted to present Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere, an exhibition documenting the creation of Turner Prize-winning artist Gillian Wearing’s recently-unveiled statue of Suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett, situated in Parliament
Firstsite Lewis Gardens High Street Colchester
Today to Wed 6 Feb 2019
Forum Space Exhibition: ’A Less Fortunate Mind’ - Stephen Whinnet
An impressive exhibition of paintings by artist Stephen Whinnet will soon be arriving in the Forum Space.
The Forum Southend, Elmer Approach, Southend-on-Sea
Today and Tue 11 Dec
Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Seasonal Items (Members’ displays). Organised by Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Allan Boyce (Secretary).
Christ Church, United Reformed Church, New London Road, Chelmsford
Tue 11 Dec
Epping Forest & District Stamp Club Meeting
Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Epping Forest & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Roger Pearce(Secretary).
The Dining Hall, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Brook Road), Loughton
Tue 11 Dec
A Christmas Carol: In Concert
Green Matthews bring you a brand-new retelling of the best-loved Yuletide adventure of them all – Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”.
First published in 1843, the story is credited with reinventing and reinvigorating the British Christmas and has been loved and retold by every generation since.
Moot Hall
Colchester Town Hall
High Street
Colchester
Tue 11 Dec
Ilford National Trust Association
A monthly meeting of the Ilford National Trust Association.
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday each month, except for January and August.
In December and February we meet in Redbridge Central Library, at 2pm.
In other months, we meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall, The Drive at 8pm.
Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, (Gloucester Room)
Tue 11 Dec
Healing Hearts Spiritual Centre
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 .
BULPHAN VILLAGE HALL Church Road, Bulphan, Nr Upminster, London, Essex.
Tue 11 Dec
St Clare Hospice Light Up A Life, Epping
Join us to remember and celebrate someone special…
Light up a Life is a very special annual event, full of the warmth and love that St Clare Hospice has been bringing to local people’s lives for over 25 years.
St John The Baptist Church, St John’s Road, Epping
Tue 11 Dec
Braintree & District Philatelic Society Meeting
27 November: Members will display items linked to letters E, F, G or H; 11 December: Season’s Greetings Bourse and Quiz. Organised by Braintree & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: John Birch (Secretary).
Archer Community Centre, 28-32 East Street, Braintree
Tue 11 Dec
Lunch Club
Cissy’s leisurely chat and drink get together
Royal British Legion Club 2 London Hill Rayleigh
Wed 12 Dec, Wed 19 Dec
A Christmas Carol The Musical
Ready for Christmas? Neither is Scrooge. But it can take just one night to change your life forever..
This holiday season, rediscover the true joy of Christmas ’spirit’ as the Brookside Theatre take you on an unforgettable & magical journey with this exciting musical adaptation of one of Charles...
Brookside Theatre, 21a Eastern Road, Romford
Wed 12 Dec to Sat 15 Dec, Wed 19 Dec to Sat 22 Dec
Tea Dance
Tea Dance for all your ballroom latin and sequence dancing. Large Hall, great music, friendly atmosphere. Car park.
The Mill, Rayleigh, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh
Wed 12 Dec
Comedy Night
A new venue for comedy in Chelmsford featuring the best current stand up acts.
Performing on the bill we have Leo Kearse, Ben Norris and Wilson and your MC is the legendary Dave Ward.
Essex County Cricket Club, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex
Wed 12 Dec
Colchester Presents Christmas
Enjoy a day of festive fun and live performances across Colchester town centre ahead of the Big Christmas Lights Switch-On.
152 High St, Colchester
Wed 12 Dec, Wed 19 Dec
Christmas wreath making workshop
Come along and learn how to make a Christmas wreath and a Christmas floral table arrangement that they can take home.
All flowers, foliage and material will be provided.
We are hosting two workshops on different days at the same venue
December 13th - 10am- 12pm
December 20th - 11.30am - 1.30pm
The Roding valley hall Station Way, Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Thu 13 Dec, Thu 20 Dec
Christmas party Beaumont House
Join us for an afternoon of musical entertainment at Beaumont House. Annika Rands will be singing our favourite Christmas songs and there will be Prosecco and mince pies to share.
Beaumont House is a retirement community of one and two-bedroom apartments for rent to over 55s, with onsite care 24/7.
Beaumont House, Arthur Ransome Way
Thu 13 Dec