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Today to Sun 22 Nov, closest first. by start date.

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Stamp Club Meeting (Sudbury) - Cancelled

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 17 Nov, Tue 15 Dec

Stagecoach Sudbury Performing Arts

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In the recent pandemic, Stagecoach Sudbury very quickly switched to online classes, ensuring that Creative Courage could continue.

Ormiston Sudbury Academy Tudor Road Sudbury CO10 1NW

Sat 31 Oct, Sat 7 Nov

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 14 Nov, Sat 12 Dec

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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

Today, Sun 22 Nov

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

Festive Fayre

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Festive Fayre Festive Fayre of Vintage, Antiques, Hand made, Christmas products, local producers, Mulled wine and food Quality traders of vintage, antiques, hand made and locally grown and

Sarah’s Attic Bridge Farm Barns IP7 7AY

Sat 14 Nov

Dolly Parton Tribute Night

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Join us for a tribute to the Queen of Country music, Dolly Parton! Grab your Cowboy hats and boots and head on down to the JobServe Community Stadium!

JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5UP

Fri 6 Nov

NSPCC Book Fair 2020 - Cancelled

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This Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books, jigsaws, games CDs and DVDs.

Holmwood House School, Chitts Hill, Lexden CO3 9ST

Today

Mind Body Spirit Festival

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The Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday 24th-25th October 2020 10am to 4pm. The weekend sees Life Arts 8th year running Mind Body Spirit Festival at Marks Tey Parish Hall.

Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1EJ

Today

Popcorn Movies Drive-in Cinema Colchester

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HALLOWEEN DRIVE-IN MOVIE EVENT Welcome to Popcorn Movies Drive-in Cinema Colchester. Set in an idyllic countryside location just off the A12 where Colchester Clacton and Ipswich meet Come join us...

Popcorn Movies Drive-in Cinema Colchester Old Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester CO7 7QR

Thu 29 Oct to Sat 31 Oct

Skyrocket Drive In Fireworks Display Colchester

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Fireworks Display Colchester Great Family Fun easy to get to from Ipswich or Clacton we are just off the A12 at Colchester Fri 6th-Sat 7th Nov Tickets - www.skyrocketdrivein.com

Popcorn Movies Drive-in Cinema Colchester Old Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester CO7 7QR

Fri 6 Nov and Sat 7 Nov

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 6 Nov, Fri 4 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

Tue 27 Oct

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

Tue 10 Nov, Tue 24 Nov, Tue 8 Dec, Tue 22 Dec

Colchester Virtual Careers Fair

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

Virtual Event

Fri 13 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Colchester)

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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

Fri 20 Nov, Sat 19 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 1 Nov, Sun 6 Dec

Forest School Camp

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At Forest School Camp we provide enriching activities that give children aged 5-10 the opportunity to immerse themselves in our safe woodland area; to develop their wellbeing and social skills with

Horringer Preschool, Meadow Dr, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5SB

Wed 28 Oct

Abbeygate Concert Band free Autumn Concert

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Abbeygate Concert Band free concert at Layer de la Haye village hall. Raffle and refreshments available. All welcome, including children as it is half term. Retiring collection for charity.

Queen Elizabeth Hall, New Cut, Layer de la Haye, Colchester CO2 0EH

Wed 28 Oct

Essex Christmas Fair - Cancelled

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Free Parking Set in the grounds of lovely Cressing Temple Barns between Braintree and Chelmsford in Essex, you can enjoy a huge range of stalls set within the historic barns themselves as well as

Cressing Temple Barns, Essex CM77 8PD

Sat 7 Nov and Sun 8 Nov

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 8 Nov

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 30 Oct, Sat 31 Oct, Fri 6 Nov, and more dates until Fri 18 Dec

Halloween Trail

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No trick or treating this year? No problem! Get the kids dressed up and come and have a go at our spooky quiz. We have scary prizes to give away!

Abbey Gardens, Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1XL

Sat 31 Oct

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

Today to Sun 20 Dec

Purple Feather Events MBS Holistic Fair Lawford

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Come along for the next fab MBS Holistic Fair with loads of stalls offering a range of holistic gifts, be pampered by one of our various therapists/healers offering treatments such as Reiki, Indian

Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Rd, Lawford, Manningtree CO11 2JE

Sat 7 Nov

Giant Early Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre

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Take the stress out of Christmas and start your shopping early at the annual Christmas fayre at the Ipswich Hotel (formally Cameo Hotel), now in its 11 year.

Best Western Ipswich Hotel Copdock Ipswich (formally The Cameo Hotel) IP8 3JD

Sun 1 Nov

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Artisan Christmas Craft, Art & Gift Fayre

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Over 65 stalls selling unique works of art and festive crafts. The ideal venue to buy some totally different Christmas presents for family and friends.

Best Western Ipswich Hotel Copdock Ipswich (formally The Cameo Hotel) IP8 3JD

Sun 22 Nov

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The East Anglian Winter Fair 2020.

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This is the event with something for everybody, we have amazing main ring attractions, amazing shopping. Father Christmas and his reindeer, fun and festive cookery demos. There is also so much more.

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex, . CM3 1QP

Sat 7 Nov

The East Anglian Winter Fair

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The Shows with something for everybody Whether you be a Country Show fan, an avid foodie, a dog lover, want loads for the kiddies to do, love living history or simply want a fun filled day out,

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex CM3 1QP

Sat 14 Nov and Sun 15 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Witham) - Cancelled

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Members display Anything beginning with U. Organised by Witham Philatelic Society - Local contact: Colin Fletcher. Potential new members welcome.

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

Thu 5 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Witham) - Cancelled

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Victoriana (QV GB stamps, ephemera, fiscals, etc.) (C. Drake). Organised by Witham Philatelic Society - Local contact: Colin Fletcher. Potential new members welcome.

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

Thu 19 Nov

Hollywood Evening - The Ballroom Experience Co.

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Join us for a Hollywood Evening with hot food and plenty of fun. Just £20 per person.

Great Barton Village Hall, Elms Close, Bury St. Edmunds IP31 2NR

Sat 14 Nov

Ipswich Mencap Christmas Fayre

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Open to the public

Norbridge Social Club Norwich Road Ipswich IP1 4HA

Sun 22 Nov

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

Thu 19 Nov to Wed 23 Dec

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 1 Nov

Ipswich Mencap Annual General Meeting

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Open to all members and non members

Rushmere Community Hub Humberdoucy Lane Ipswich IP2 8EZ

Wed 18 Nov

Essex Jewellery Fair

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Great Dunmow Jewellery Fair Rural Magpie is pleased to be taking the successful Jewellery Fair to Great Dunmow as an addition to our Great Chesterford Jewellery Fairs.

Foakes Hall, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow Essex CM6 1DG

Sat 21 Nov

RSPCA Christmas Fair

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Our popular Christmas Fair will be back on Saturday 21st November. This lovely event will showcase a number of different stalls; including craft stalls, bric-a-brac, yummy refreshments including...

Holbrook Village Hall,Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2PZ

Sat 21 Nov

Spooky Saxons!

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Half term horrors at West Stow! Enjoy our fun family activities in the Anglo-Saxon Village and Museum. There will be quizzes and stories to keep you entertained...

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG

Today to Sun 1 Nov

The Real Middle-earth Tour

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The Anglo-Saxon origins of The Lord of the Rings story are explored in this guided tour. Find out about the links between Tolkien and the Anglo-Saxon world on a guided tour from a member of the...

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG

Today

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 17 Nov, Tue 15 Dec

Saffron Walden Emporium

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Upstairs in Saffron Walden Town Hall, Crafts, collectables, fossils, etc.etc. You never know what you might find. FREE ENTRY.

Upstairs in Saffron Walden Town Hall CB10 1HR

Tue 17 Nov

Saffron Walden Christmas Gift Fair

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Upstairs in Saffron Walden Town Hall. This event is linked to the Christmas Lights Switch on - this is on Sunday 24th November.

Upstairs in Saffron Walden Town Hall. CB10 1HR

Sat 21 Nov and Sun 22 Nov

Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 25th October from 6am onwards

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WE ARE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY, BUSINESS AS USUAL. 100 odd sellers last week and hoping for a rain free Sunday this weekend. The field is unused all week so will have recovered for Sunday 25th October.

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

Today, Sun 1 Nov, and more dates until Sun 29 Nov

Glass Eye Comedy Club - Jayde Adams

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Glass Eye Comedy provide laughter for the masses well across Suffolk. Glass Eye have five wonderful acts that will leave your sides hurting.

Stonham Barns Pettaugh Road IP14 6AT

Sat 14 Nov

Suffolk Christmas Fair - Cancelled

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Free Parking A wide range of Christmas and seasonal goodies including art, craft, design, food and drink.

Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich IP3 8UH

Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov

Ipswich Mencap Darts Presentation Evening

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A social evening with the knockout final and presentation of trophies

Kesgrave Social Club Edmonton Rd Kesgrave IP5 1EE

Fri 13 Nov

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 28 Oct, Fri 30 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, and more dates until Fri 11 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Ipswich)

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Subject/speaker to be advised. Check with organiser before travelling. 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 4 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Ipswich)

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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 18 Nov, Wed 2 Dec

Essex Jewellery Fair

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Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair Held at The Chesterfords Community Centre, near Saffron Walden Essex Doors open 10am - 4pm A prestigous shopping event showcasing a superb range of jewellery

The Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Gt Chesterford Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1NS

Sat 7 Nov and Sun 8 Nov

Freckenham Village Hall Farmers & Crafts Market inside & outside!

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Royal British Legion Poppy stall inside! We are still partly in the garden but some stalls are moving inside, we will include some craft stalls (some weather dependent!

Freckenham Village Hall, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8JB

Sat 31 Oct

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford)

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Annual General Meeting. 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

Tue 27 Oct

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford)

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BOFIC, Abu Dhabi (N. Harris, J.W.J. Copeland). 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

Tue 10 Nov

SUNDAY MARKET St.OsythBeach Sunday Market SAILOR BOY

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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

Hutleys Caravan Park, ST.OSYTH BEACH,St.Osyth,Clacton on sea CO16 8TB

Today, Sun 1 Nov

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Rickinghall Car Meet, Autojumble & Car Boot

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Rickinghall classic car meet, autojumble and trunk trade now on due to it’s popularity on the 14th of November, set up from 8am, free stalls & entry, large field behind the farmer’s

Rickinghall Village Hall, Rickinghall, Diss IP22 1HD

Sat 14 Nov

Apple Tasting Challenge

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A safe, family friendly, Apple Day celebration at Lathcoats Farm. Instead of our usual busy one day event we would like to invite you to our fortnight long Apple Tasting Challenge!

Lathcoats Farm, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford CM2 8LX

Today to Sat 31 Oct

Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)

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Nov: Bourse and To be Arranged; Dec: Xmas Beano. Organised by Clacton Philatelic Society - Local contact: David Hacker. Potential new members welcome.

Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6NA

Wed 4 Nov, Wed 2 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Frinton)

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Instant Auction. Check status with organiser before travelling. Contact society to check if taking place. Organised by Frinton & District Philatelic Society. Local contact: Geoff Miller.

Room 5, Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU

Mon 2 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Frinton)

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16Nov: Displays by Bob Peters and Mike Carter; 7Dec: Members display Letters T, U, V; 21Dec: Christmas Celebrations and 8-page displays by members.

Room 5, Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU

Mon 16 Nov, Mon 7 Dec, Mon 21 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Bishop’s Stortford)

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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 4 Nov, Wed 2 Dec

Stamp Club Meeting (Bishop’s Stortford)

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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 18 Nov, Wed 16 Dec

Virtual Computing History Tour

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Join Jason for a LIVE Computing History virtual tour! How can a computer be programmed by a strip of paper?

Virtual Event

Thu 29 Oct

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 30 Oct

Spooky Virtual Gaming Tour!

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Join Dan & Adrian for a spookily spectacular LIVE gaming tour of the museum! Play some ghostly games with them, but beware of some ghoulish goings-on!

Virtual Event

Sat 31 Oct

Virtual Coding Workshop - Spooky Pong!

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This Halloween join Dan for some spooky Scratch coding to make your very own version of Spooky Pong, or Spong as we call it!

Virtual Event

Sat 31 Oct

Great Chishill Antiques & Vintage Fair

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Rural Magpie are pleased to host and together with their stallholders welcome you to this warm and friendly antiques and vintage fair, held on the first Sunday of the month.

Village Hall Hall Lane Great Chishall SG8 8SH

Sun 1 Nov

Pop Up Print Shop in Framlingham

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Orford printer Aspen Press will open a Pop Up Shop in Framlingham from October 28th to November 3rd. Aspen Press produces a range of cards and stationery.

The Carousel Gallery IP13 9AH

Wed 28 Oct to Tue 3 Nov

Mountnessing Antiques & Collectors Fair

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We are currently checking with the venue as to their Social Distancing set up and are hoping it will go ahead. We will change this ad if the event is cancelled.

Roman Road, Mountnessing, Essex CM15 0UG

Sun 22 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh) - Cancelled

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September meetings cancelled. Meetings expected to resume 26Oct: Originally planned to be Competitions & Bourse Night; 9Nov: An Evening with Mac Nunn.

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

Mon 26 Oct, Mon 9 Nov

The Old Jet Market November 7th

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Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and delicious food and funky music! It’s a smash.

Old Jet, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2TW

Sat 7 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Billericay)

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Essex Stamp Exhibitions (L.C. Stanway). 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 5 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Billericay)

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Birds (A. Harris) and bring and buy sale. 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 19 Nov

Your Awakening Psychic Day

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The Harlow and Ongar Spiritual Society Very proudly presents Your Psychic Awakening Day Due to co-vid 19 we have given you two dates to choose from so that we can spread the attendance,

Shooters Football, Rayley Lane, North Weald Bassett CM16 6AR

Fri 6 Nov

PBFA Online Book Fair

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We are pleased to announce our October Online Book Fair goes live on the 29th October at 12 noon. With up to 100 book dealers, there will be a large selection of secondhand, rare and antiquarian...

Virtual Event

Thu 29 Oct to Wed 11 Nov

Come along for coffee!

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Come along and join us for coffee, tea and chat! Refreshments Raffle

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Sat 7 Nov

Libera in Concert

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Legendary British boys’ choir returns to Ely Cathedral for its 2020 UK celebration concert A British group of seven- to sixteen-year-old boys who have been wowing audiences across the world will

Ely Cathedral, The Gallery, Ely CB7 4DL

Wed 28 Oct

Curious About Ely

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Have fun discovering Ely with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Ely?

Ely City Centre Starts: Sacrist’s Gate, High Street Ely CB7 4DL

Sat 7 Nov

Orwell Outdoor Pannier Market

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The biggest village market for miles! Come and visit the Orwell Outdoor Pannier Market with circa 30 stalls selling a mixture of food, crafts, horticulture and skincare.

Orwell Recreation Ground, Town Green Road, Orwell nr Royston SG8 5QJ

Sat 7 Nov

The Townswomen’s Guild of Buntingfords and Beyond

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The Townswomen’s iGuild of Buntingford and Beyond is welcoming new members. Campaigning, crafting, cooking and of course chatting!

Virtual Event

Wed 28 Oct

Christmas Craft Fair by Louise’s Events - Cancelled

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Louise’s Events is pleased to share a NEW Christmas Craft Fair for 2020! Taking place at the Holiday Inn, Southend Airport with over 45 stalls supporting handmade small businesses, plus...

Holiday Inn (Southend Airport), 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6XG

Sun 1 Nov

North Weald Antiques & Collectables Fair

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As at 1.9.20 we are awaiting advice from the venue as to whether they can let us have our usual set up in the hall. We will amend this ad once we know.

North Weald Village Hall, High Road, North Weald Bassett, Essex CM16 6BU

Sat 7 Nov

Santus Circus 2020

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SANTUS CIRCUS is back! Circuses have official permission to re-open under strict controls. Social distancing - reduced seating capacity - well ventilated tent - careful cleaning between...

Sadler’s Farm Car Boot Field, A13 South Benfleet SS13 2HD

Today to Sun 8 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Harlow)

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General Discussion and Activity (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 12 Nov

Southend Virtual Careers Fair

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

Virtual Event

Fri 6 Nov

October Half-Term Activity Camps in Brentwood

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Outstanding Ofsted-registered activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do!

Brentwood School Sports Centre, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood Essex CM15 8EE

Mon 26 Oct to Fri 30 Oct

Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)

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Football World Cup (T. Lemon). Organised by Benfleet & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Colin Evans. Potential new members welcome.

Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ

Wed 4 Nov

Leigh Singles Social Club - Postponed

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Single? Aged over 45 and looking for something to do? Come and join our lively social club. We have a range of events to suit everyone.

The Oakleigh, 1008 -1012 London Road, Leigh -on -Sea SS9 3NE

Wed 28 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 18 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon) - Cancelled

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Recent Acquisitions (displays by members). Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society - Local contact: Alan Taylor. Potential new members welcome.

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Mon 2 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon) - Cancelled

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Luposta (G. du Boulay). Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society - Local contact: Alan Taylor. Potential new members welcome.

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Tue 17 Nov

Troy Hawke headlines Custard’s November night at Storey’s Field

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Virus and Boris permitting, we’re enormously excited to be back at Storey’s Field again on Friday November 13th. The night starts at 7.30pm and the bill is completely brilliant.

Storeys Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge CB3 1AA

Fri 13 Nov

Weybread Craft, and Local Produce Fair

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This event is now cancelled

St Andrew’s Church & Weybread Hall Farm Barn, Church Road, Weybread, near Harleston Norfolk IP21 5TR

Sat 21 Nov and Sun 22 Nov

Becoming a Virtual Pregnancy Pal Volunteer with Parents 1st Essex

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About Parents 1st Essex We specialise in effective volunteering and peer support during the key life change of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.

Virtual Event

Mon 2 Nov, Mon 23 Nov

Christmas Craft Fair Weekend by Louise’s Events - Cancelled

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Louise’s Events is pleased to share that this Christmas Craft Fair at the Cliffs Pavilion will be returning for a 4th year!

Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, Essex SS0 7RA

Sat 21 Nov and Sun 22 Nov

Victorian Peg Angel Making Workshop

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Come along and make a selection of Victorian angels using a variety of techniques that will look great on the Christmas tree and will make great gifts.

EFDC training room 25 Hemnall street Epping Essex CM16 4LU

Tue 3 Nov

Wild Things at Halloween

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Esmerelda Raventree the good witch of Rye Meads needs your help! Did you know Halloween is the busiest time of the year for witches?

RSPB Rye Meads, Rye Rd, Hoddesdon, Ware SG12 8JS

Today to Fri 30 Oct, Sun 1 Nov

Christmas Market - Cancelled

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Hoddesdon Methodist Church will be holding a Christmas Market on Saturday 14 November from 10am - 2pm.

Hoddesdon Methodist Church Middlefield Road Hoddesdon Herts EN11 9ED

Sat 14 Nov

Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. At this sale in Harold Hill, Romford we will have 25 stalls of high quality, nearly new items and a small selection of businesses offering...

Harold Hill Community Centre, Gooshays Drive, Romford RM3 9LB

Sun 8 Nov

Venison Workshop - Butchery & Outdoor Cooking Class

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Try something different this autumn. Learn about our local deer populations and why they need to be managed. Discover how to skin, butcher and cook venison in a beautiful woodland setting.

Almost Wild Campsite, Lee Valley Park, Nazeing New Rd, Broxbourne EN10 6TD

Sat 7 Nov

Hertford Voices Autumn Zoom Singing Workshops

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

Virtual SG13 7WY

Mon 26 Oct, Mon 2 Nov, Mon 9 Nov

DANAD: Mavericks of Marden Hill

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At Hertford Museum 19th September – 9th January Discover DANAD, a groundbreaking group of artists and architects centred around a creative community at Marden Hill.

Hertford Museum 18 Bull Plain SG14 1DT

Tue 27 Oct to Sat 31 Oct, Tue 3 Nov to Sat 7 Nov, Tue 10 Nov to Sat 14 Nov, Tue 17 Nov to Fri 20 Nov

DANAD: Mavericks of Marden Hill

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At Hertford Museum 19th September – 9th January Discover DANAD, a groundbreaking group of artists and architects centred around a creative community at Marden Hill.

Hertford Museum 18 Bull Plain SG14 1DT

Sat 21 Nov

Hertford Play Day - Cancelled

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Hertford Town Centre will be filled with child friendly activities, games, promotions and events throughout the day, most of which are free of charge to enjoy.

Hertford Town Centre SG14 1EZ

Wed 28 Oct

Free online workshop 1: Roman pottery and salt dough making

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With the help of MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), the Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme is offering all budding archaeologists and historians a chance to learn from an expert, find

Virtual Event

Mon 26 Oct

Free online workshop 2: Norman Conquest and tithe barn moneyboxes

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With the help of MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), the Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme is offering all budding archaeologists and historians a chance to learn from an expert, find

Virtual Event

Thu 29 Oct

Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest)

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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 10 Nov, Tue 8 Dec

Halloween Fun and Games at Dunton Community Garden nr. Biggleswade

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Tea and treats, games and crafts for all ages. An afternoon of Halloween themed games and craft activities. Fancy dress encouraged.

Great Close, Church Farm, Church Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 8RR

Sat 31 Oct

Dunton Community Garden Coffee Morning

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Come and enjoy a drink & fresh bake at our coffee morning. Chat, play or wander round the garden. The event will go ahead in all weathers, in the polytunnel or covered barn.

Dunton Community Garden, Great Close, Church Farm, Church Street, Dunton near Biggleswade SG18 8RR

Sat 21 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Cheshunt)

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Don Davies Entertains. Check with organiser for status before travelling. 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 9 Nov

Knebworth Christmas Fair - Cancelled

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Arguably the biggest and best Christmas Shopping event in the region, Knebworth Christmas Fair is confirmed to take place over three days in November.

Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX

Fri 13 Nov to Sun 15 Nov

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 4 Nov, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 2 Dec, Wed 16 Dec

Lunchtime Organ Music

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Part of a series of summer Wednesday lunchtime organ concerts. Programme of music lasting 50 minutes, played by Michael Emerson, Director of Music at Chingford Parish Church.

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

Wed 28 Oct

Lunchtime Organ Music

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Part of a series of summer Wednesday lunchtime organ concerts. Programme of music lasting 50 minutes, played by John Rippin. Refreshments available; packed lunches welcome.

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

Wed 4 Nov

Lunchtime Organ Music

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Part of a series of summer Wednesday lunchtime organ concerts. Programme of music lasting 50 minutes, played by David Cook. Refreshments available; packed lunches welcome.

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

Wed 11 Nov

Lunchtime Organ Music

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Part of a series of summer Wednesday lunchtime organ concerts. Programme of music lasting 50 minutes, played by Pavlos Triantaris, Organ Scholar at Chingford Parish Church.

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

Wed 18 Nov

Antiques & Vintage Fair

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We are delighted to welcome you back with over 45 stalls, ample parking and open from 10am until 4pm at The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds SG18 8JH.

The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds SG18 8JH

Sun 15 Nov

Lockdown Art Project (take part @ home). Prizes (vouchers) to be won!

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Prizes of £100 (winner) and two runners up prizes of £50 each to be won! Taking part is really easy and fun (and will keep the kids occupied for a little while so you’re a winner too!).

The Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City, (but you can take part at home!) AL8 6HA

Today to Sat 31 Oct

Relaxation Through Art with Brenda Coyle

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Join artist Brenda Coyle in one of her weekly meditative art classes. Relax and create beautiful art using basic materials in your home.

Virtual Event

Thu 29 Oct, Thu 5 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Leytonstone & Wanstead)

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Meeting details to be confirmed. Confirm status with organisers before travelling. Organised by Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society - Local contact: Richard Wood.

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

Mon 26 Oct, Mon 23 Nov

Stamp Club Meeting (Leytonstone & Wanstead)

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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 14 Nov, Sat 12 Dec

Farmboy’s country family boot sale Sundays

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Sunday sale, very very busy, 1000s bargains sellers in roped off areas, social distancing measures in place.

Fox hounds lane southfleet Southfleet DA13 9LH

Today, Sun 1 Nov, Sun 8 Nov, Sun 15 Nov

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

Sat 21 Nov, Mon 23 Nov, and more dates until Sat 9 Jan 2021

’Planet Craft’ - Southwold Makers Market

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Planet Craft - Southwold Makers Market held every Friday* between 27th March - 18th December 2020 (*except Good Friday when we’re open Thursday 9th April instead; and closed on Friday 31st

United Reformed Church Hall, off High Street, Southwold IP18 6DS

Fri 30 Oct

’Planet Craft’ - Southwold Makers Market

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Planet Craft - Southwold Makers Market held every Friday* between 27th March - 18th December 2020 (*except Good Friday when we’re open Thursday 9th April instead; and closed on Friday 31st

United Reformed Church Hall, off High Street, Southwold IP18 6DS

Fri 6 Nov, Fri 13 Nov, Fri 20 Nov, Fri 27 Nov

Dartford Farmers Market

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Dartford Farmers Market held on the 3rd Friday of the month offers a variety of local produce including meat, bread, seasonal fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves, eggs and much more

Dartford High Street, Dartford Kent Da1 1DR DA1 1DR

Fri 20 Nov, Fri 18 Dec

October Half Term Halloween Spooktacular!

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Join us for our Halloween week full of crafts, a ghost hunt and the indoor play frame during October half term, Monday 26th October to Saturday 31st October.

Lollipops Mezzanine Floor The Orchards Shopping Centre DA1 1DN

Mon 26 Oct to Sat 31 Oct

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 26 Oct to Fri 25 Dec

Fairy Tales

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Once upon a time there were three bears, and they owned a little Bed and Breakfast in the forest… Step into a fairy tale town and through into the woods to discover a world of giants, palaces,

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

Mon 26 Oct to Fri 25 Dec

Norwich Community Choir - Monday group

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Norwich Community Choir is the friendly local choir for anyone who loves singing! There are no auditions and you don’t need to read music.

Virtual Event

Mon 26 Oct, Mon 2 Nov, and more dates until Mon 30 Nov

Blood Donation Session

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We are holding a blood donation session on Friday 6th November 2020 at St Michaels Community Centre, Wrotham Road, Welling DA16 1LS and have appointments available between 13:45 - 20:00.

St Michaels Community Centre, Wrotham Road, Welling DA16 1LS

Fri 6 Nov

Digital Skills For Life

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App Workshops Deliver Creative, IT and Digital Skills Workshops to up-skill individuals to continue Further Education, return to Employment or become Self Employed.

South East Enterprise Royal Arsenal Gatehouse, Beresford Square, Beresford St, London SE18 6AR

Mon 26 Oct, Fri 30 Oct, Mon 2 Nov, and more dates until Thu 3 Dec

Bill Brandt / Henry Moore

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This exhibition explores the parallel and intersecting paths of these two great artists of the 20th century.

Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia, Norfolk Road, Norwich NR4 7TJ

Fri 20 Nov, Sun 22 Nov, Tue 24 Nov, and more dates until Sun 17 Jan 2021

Association of Bexley Charities ’78 Autumn Fair

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

United Reformed Church Geddes Place Bexleyheath DA6 7DJ

Sat 31 Oct

Open Mic UK Online Auditions

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The Biggest Online Search for UK Artists If you’ve ever dreamed of performing for thousands and winning big prizes, then Open Mic UK – the biggest online search for unsigned talent in the UK – is

Virtual Event

Thu 5 Nov

Visions in the Nunnery

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Visions is Bow Arts’ renowned biennial exhibition of moving image, digital and performance art, and this year presents work from 15 countries selected from a worldwide open call.

Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road E3 2SJ

Today, Tue 27 Oct, and more dates until Sun 22 Nov

Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley

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The Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley is held on the 1st Sunday of the month. The Farmers Market is open to the public between 10am and 2pm (ish) and is held in the Courtyard area.

Hall Place and Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1PQ

Sun 1 Nov

Norwich Community Choir - Thursday daytime group

Details

Norwich Community Choir is the friendly local choir for anyone who loves singing! There are no auditions and you don’t need to read music.

Virtual Event

Thu 29 Oct, Thu 5 Nov, Thu 12 Nov, Thu 19 Nov, Thu 26 Nov

Spook-tacular Halloween Zoom Pumpkin Carving Workshop

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This Halloween, London City Island, the Capital’s newest cultural destination is re-imagining Halloween (to fit current guidelines).

City Island E14 0GQ

Sat 31 Oct

Music from the Movies

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Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks.

Alexandra Palace Way London N22 7AY

Sat 21 Nov

Spook-tacular Halloween Ghost Tour Series at Goodluck Hope

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Trick or treat yo’ self to a walking ghost tour at Goodluck Hope! This Halloween, riverside development Goodluck Hope will offer the ultimate Walking Ghost Tour.

Goodluck Hope, London E14 0JU

Sat 31 Oct

Danson Park Fireworks 2020 #DPF2020 - Cancelled

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Annual Charity Firework Display from Round Table . We are pleased to host the largest Charity family display in the South East in beautiful Danson Park, London Borough of Bexley Enjoy a large...

Danson Park, Danson Rd , Bexleyheath DA6 8HL

Sat 7 Nov

Relax Restore Rejuvenate

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Pamper and Shopping event. Beauty, Aesthetic and Well-Being Treatments at affordable prices. Selection of stalls to browse. Cakes, Bakes and Refreshments.

Freemantle Hall, Bexley High Street (Next to King’s Head) DA51AA DA5 1AA

Sat 31 Oct

pebble Future Fest

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Let’s imagine our world as a carbon neutral one. What do our homes, cities and lives look like? Join us as we celebrate and explore the solutions that will shape our future.

Virtual Event

Sat 7 Nov and Sun 8 Nov

The O2 Half Term Trail

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The O2 will be offering guests the opportunity to participate in a Half Term Trail, leading guests on a merry route around the venue’s attractions, with the chance to win exciting prizes once the

Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0DX

Mon 26 Oct to Sun 1 Nov

Trestle M-ask Drama Wellbeing Programme

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DATES:26th, 27th, 28th October, 10 am-4 pm Napsbury Pavillion London Colney, St Albans AL2 1GE 29th October, 10 am-4 pm Performance day with show at 4pm Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans

Trestle Arts Base Trestle Arts Base Russet Drive St Albans AL4 0JQ

Mon 26 Oct to Thu 29 Oct

Bug Hunt

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A treasure hunt to find smiley wooden bugs hidden in the park, with a prize at the end. Follow our bug trail to find out more about the insects and other creatures who live in Highfield Park.

Highfield Park Visitor Centre, Hill End Lane, St Albans AL4 0RA

Wed 28 Oct

Highfield Park History Talk

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For all those interested in the history of the Highfield Park area. This year there will be a talk on the history of the ’Cell Barnes’ area of the park.

Highfield Park Visitor Centre AL4 0RA

Fri 13 Nov

Mum2mum Nearly New Market BEXLEY 7th November 2020

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*BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market* BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment at our Award Winning pop up market. WHEN?

Falconwood Community Centre 31 – 39 Falconwood Parade Welling DA16 2PG

Sat 7 Nov

Norwich: A Black History Guided Tour

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This new guided walking tour, with Norwich tour guide Paul Dickson, marking Norfolk Black History Month 2020, celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and

Outside The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1BH

Today, Sat 31 Oct

The very Hungry Caterpillar

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Live theatre returns! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show wriggles, wiggles, and flutters its way to artsdepot this October Half Term in a socially distanced performance for the whole...

artsdepot 5 Nether St Tally Ho Corner London N12 0GA

Mon 26 Oct and Tue 27 Oct

Secret 7 at NOW Gallery on Greenwich Peninsula

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NOW Gallery will be hosting the seventh and final Secret 7” exhibition, with leading names from the worlds of music and art collaborating to produce 700 one-of-a-kind 7” singles to benefit Help

The Gateway Pavilions, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ

Today to Sun 1 Nov

Stay-in-your-car Treasure Hunt

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A Covid-free fun event for the family, organised by Rotary in Harpenden. Follow written instructions for 15 miles along country lanes in the Kimpton and Codicote areas, looking for answers to 45...

Bowers Way East Car Park AL5 4EQ

Sun 1 Nov

Norwich On The Darkside Guided Tour

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This 1 hour 45 minutes guided walking tour with tour guide, Paul Dickson looks at the darker side of Norwich, crime, punishment, filth and misery!

The Erpingham Gate, Tombland, Norwich NR3 1HF

Fri 30 Oct

Norwich On The Darkside Guided Tour

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This 1 hour 45 minutes guided walking tour with tour guide, Paul Dickson looks at the darker side of Norwich, crime, punishment, filth and misery!

The Erpingham Gate, Tombland, Norwich NR3 1HF

Sat 31 Oct

Historic Pubs of Norwich guided tour

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Get a taste for the history of Norwich pubs on this guided walking tour with Norwich tour guide, Paul Dickson. The tour starts outside the Maids Head Hotel in Tombland and lasts just under 2 hours.

The Maids Head Hotel 20 Tombland, Norwich NR3 1LB

Tue 27 Oct

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

The Art Hunt

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Another Sweet ‘Art first, as we are taking our art exhibition out-of-doors this Autumn and bring you our first self-led contemporary art hunt in and around the Shoreditch area of East London, running

Shoreditch N1 6EJ

Today to Sat 31 Oct

Discover Sundays: Black History Month

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Each Sunday come and explore the Museum’s collection through hands on creative activities. Each week a different artist will take your family on a journey into the Museum’s collection.