What's On and Things To Do Around Rayleigh

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).

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.

We have many cats of all ages and colours looking for new safe forever homes. Please come along and view our cats. Home checks apply. 01268 750831 for more information and to arrange the home-visit that will be needed before the cat or kitten is homed with you.

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.

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.

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.

Come and join Wild Warrior Events again for a wonderful magical day of fun, music, dancing, stalls and so much more!! as we celebrate our 10th year! Live music, tribal dancers, morris men, workshops, Punch & Judy, market stalls, Beltane ritual, ice creams & food, face painting, and much more!

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).

Glen Cooper and his music to dance or listen to

Tea Dance with David

A cheese and wine tasting evening all welcome to come and enjoy

John’s poker night

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

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.

Join us at Leigh Library for our Bedtime Reading Night. Bring a pillow and a grown-up to enjoy the stories and games! Suitable for ages 6+

John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group present a Summer Concert An evening of Jazz and Popular tunes Thursday 21st June 2018 - 8pm to 10pm Free admission and refreshments Free parking Raffle

Come and explore RSPB West Canvey Marsh as part of a fun day out for the whole family. With lots of activities for children, craft and wildlife stalls, food and drink and the photography competition being judged by the BBC The One Show’s Mike Dilger. This is a day not to be missed!

A chance to see former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close at what is a great day out for aircraft enthusiasts and the general public of all ages. Our team will be on hand to give guided tours of Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee you can climb inside the Vulcan’s cockpit.

We Remember Joe Cocker. Artists performing: We Remember Joe Cocker .: Tickets avaiable.

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.

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.

Fabulous charity rock day featuring tributes to Oasis (Shoasis), Bon Jovi (Just Jovi) and Muse (Musek). Also appearing: The Most, The Stents, The Small Wonders, Smudger and The Show Choir, all in support of HARP - Southend’s local homeless charity. Licenced bar and food. Tickets £15 / £20 on the door.

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.

Our Museums Education Lecturer will study three key themes surrounding Southend during the war: women, air raids, and POWs & "aliens". We will analyse the cause, nature and consequences, of these themes in detail.

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.

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

Competitions. Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Alan Taylor (Secretary).

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.

Enjoy an evening on the reserve learning about nocturnal wildlife, including bat detecting, small mammal trapping and pond dipping. Suitable for 7-15 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

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.

Popular 3-day sausage and cider extravaganza! Sip on over 20 varieties of cider and sample some of the best sausages money can buy, while enjoying music from some of the UK’s best tribute acts.

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.

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.

Fiji (C.W. Mead). Organised by Billericay & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Alan Jubb (Secretary).

Irish Life (P. Wood). Organised by Shoeburyness & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Sue Stacey (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.

Fun for all the family. Plants, cakes, refreshments, hog roast, tower tours, sweets, bottles, crafts, hoopla, darts, bowling for a pig, and many more.

Carters Steam Fair is back in town for 9 days with rides and attractions for all the family to enjoy! Your local vintage funfair is back in town! Visit us in Promenade Park (Maldon, CM9 5JQ) this weekend - free entry & free fireworks! This is our only event in Essex so don’t miss out.

Join our Comedy Club for a night full of laughter. We have a brilliant line-up. Get your friends together for drinks, food and a night full of live comedy!

Relive the nostalgia of Luther with this emotive tribute. With his warm, rich voice and charismatic performance, this is an artist who has created a tribute full of love and devotion. Food Served from the Menu Licensed Bar Serving Drinks Free Parking This event is held inside in the main hall.

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.

Tucked away in the gentle Essex countryside, the glorious garden at Elwy Lodge offers a welcome that is hard to beat.

Tucked away in the gentle Essex countryside, the glorious garden at Elwy Lodge offers a welcome that is hard to beat.