What's On Hockley

Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down.

The Alter Eagles are a six piece Eagles tribute band based in the south of England. Since their debut gig in January 2004, they’ve established themselves as one of the top UK tribute acts, playing numerous theatre shows across the UK and at festivals such as The Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival and...

Arguably one of the UK’s best tribute acts return to Touchline Live Music, Hockley. Soul of Santana the UK Santana Tribute Show. Soul of Santana with their meticulously crafted instrumentals and tight arrangements, bring back to the masses the classic songs of the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana.

Come along and dance Jive and stroll at the 50s Record Hop. Everyone welcome - all types of jive are welcome. Playing rock n roll music from the 50s and current rock n roll bands. Lovely dance floor - car park bring your own drink. Soft drinks provided.

60th Annual General Meeting. Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Ray How (Secretary).

Victorian 2d Blue (A. Davis). Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Ray How (Secretary).

Hilary and her team’s quiz night maximum 8 to a table

Live music with the Juke Box Junkies to listen or dance to

John’s poker night

Bingo and Hoy Bingo come and join us

Sissy’s getogether to chat with like minded people all welcome

Terry will be playing the songs from the 60s 70s 80s with a few other years added

Cockney Sovereign play the music with food Prawns/Cockles,/Jellied eels or Mussels £3.50 per portion order with catering team or at the bar before Wednesday 25/04/2018

The Freight House, Rochford (adjacent to Rochford Railway Station) is holding an Indoor Boot Sale on Sunday 22nd April 2018. Come along, grab a bargain and leave the cold outside! Event is open from 10am to 1pm, free entry and free parking. Refreshments available. For sellers, tables must be pre-booked (£10.

Join us this Spring for our annual Havens to Havens Walk. Starting from Little Havens, you will walk through the beautiful grounds of Hadleigh Castle, down to Old Leigh and along Chalkwell’s coastline to Fair Havens Hospice.

Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. At our Southend sale we will have around 40 stalls of high quality, nearly new items (up to 90% off the RRP!) and a small selection of businesses offering goods and services of interest to parents.

Eastwood Chorale and Southend Choral Society, with the world famous Southend Boys Choir and professional soloists, are performing the fantastic Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, made famous by the Old Spice advert of the 1970’s. We will also be performing several other beautiful choral pieces.

ALPINE FLOWER SHOW, plant sales including many rare and unusual, refreshments, free entry and good parking Top exhibiters will be showing alpines at their best .

An evening of music from the talented John Charles. John will cover music from a variety of genres and generations. You may want to join in with some of the songs and dance to others. Patriotic bunting and head wear to celebrate St George’s day on the 23rd April will decorate the room.

State of mind and its effects on mental wellbeing and performance is a hot topic. Whether that’s for entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals in business. Or people who just want to do well generally and be happy in life.

Two Tree Gallery is in the main alleyway that links Rectory Grove to Broadway West. Located next to Ten Green Bottles, it is a co-operative of 8 local artists. All the artists live and work locally and share all aspects of running the gallery between them.

Each week we feature a Guest Artiste PLUS a Showcase of other great acts in a variety of styles 6th REMEDY Great group playing Rock & Pop classics from the 50s to the 80s.

A quirky Family Quiz Night with our quiz master David. Bring your friends and make new ones! Ten rounds include "Guess the white powder". You can play a Rubber instead of a Joker and rub out your worst round!

Following the success of our last pop up shop, we are excited to announce that Pretty Luscious Lippy will be back at Nelly McNally on 21st April. All products are vegan and cruelty free. The make up is long lasting and super water, smudge and kiss resistant. Test it out for yourself!

8 fantastic races on a big screen with music before and after the races to keep the atmosphere going for a fun filled family evening.

Come along and enjoy an evening of mediumship with Jeanie Jackson

Columbo super-fan, Jenny Hammerton, will give an entertaining presentation about the food and drink which are so prominently sprinkled throughout the greatest television detective series ever made.

Chantel McGregor + CONNOR SELBY BAND + JOE ANDERTON. Artists performing: Chantel McGregor.: Tickets avaiable.

Please come along and view our cats of all ages and colours. We have many cats needing new safe and forever homes. Home checks apply. We have a stall with products for your cat available to buy. Plus our new goods stall with lots of exciting things to buy. Tea and coffee served.

The Charity Family fun day and Celebrity Football match is on Monday 7th may 2018 at BOWERS AND PITSEA F.

We hold a book sale and coffee morning as a fund raising event for our Hanna’s Field Charity which manages the village hall and field. It also helps support our beautiful village church, All Saints.

Why not come along and test your general knowledge at our Quiz Night. With a variety of questions from ‘If you had a ‘Cambridge Rival’ in your mouth, what would you be eating?’ to ‘In which British city is the soap Hollyoaks set?’ there is something for everyone.

Paraphernalia Revisited (M. Nunn). Organised by Shoeburyness & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Sue Stacey (Secretary).

Come down to Gunners Park and enjoy spring migration. We will walk through the park exploring the habitats and hopefully find some migratory birds. Wheatear, Spotted Flycatcher, Willow Warbler and Garden Warbler can be seen during this time as they make their way north to their summer breeding grounds.

Delightful, 1-acre established walled garden surrounding Grade II listed house (not open) and bee house. Charming agapanthus and hydrangea beds. April is ablaze with 3000 tulips and fritillaria. July shows 200+ varieties of agapanthus incl ’Queen Mum’ and ’Black Magic’.

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.

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.

I can’t think of a better opener for our new venue than The Tom C. Walker Band who make a welcome return visit fresh from their storming gig at the British Rock & Blues Festival.

In 2012, Chris was given the ultimate accolade of being one of the top undiscovered guitarists worldwide by the acclaimed international music photographer Robert Knight, who in partnership with guitar manufacturer Fender was searching the globe to find the next great guitarist.

Rainbreakers, a four piece outfit from Shrewsbury, have been hailed as one of the freshest new sounds on the UK Blues Rock and Soul circuit. The band have developed a distinctive sound that embodies a fusion of dynamic musical elements that bridges the gap between Blues, Rock, Pop and Soul.

’Forever Jackson’ is the ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson setting the industry alight and selling out venues wherever he goes. Come and see him at Maldon stadium! Book tickets online now at: boxoffice.maldonstadium.

Kevin Fitzsimmons is known for his amazing live Frank Sinatra soundalike vocal performances as he delivers respectful Frank Sinatra tributes. Come and see his tribute to Frank Sinatra at the stadium!

Martin Jarvis as Tom Jones, a tribute unlike any other, performing songs from a career that spans six decades, hits including “Delilah” “She’s a Lady” and everyones favourite “It’s Not Unusual.” Book tickets online now at: boxoffice.maldonstadium.

Our Comedy Club is sure to have you laughing all night long. Get all of your friends together for a night of top quality entertainment! Food Available from the Menu Licensed Bar Serving Drinks Free Parking

Vicky Jackson’s Tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008, this will be a evening you wont want to miss! Food Available from the Menu Licensed Bar Serving Drinks Free Parking

To celebrate the Trust’s 70th Anniversary we are opeing Centaur and Pudge two historic Thames sailing barges to the public. Homemade cakes, teas and coffees will be available and all Children between the ages of 5 & 11 will receive a Free Activity Pack