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HELIX
Hadleigh Essex Local Information eXchange -
Founded Mar 2006
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WHAT’S ON IN HADLEIGH & nearby
Last updated on Sat 15 Mar 2025
Please send event details and posters to
Malcolm Brown at helixwebmail@yahoo.co.uk
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LOCAL
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MAR 2025
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Mon 17 Mar 2025
SMART MINDS DEMENTIA GROUP SESSION
A friendly club for those living with
dementia and their carers/families. We do a variety of art activities as well
as socialising with tea and biscuits.
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church, 1
Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.
From 1.00pm to 3.00pm, every Monday.
If interested in attending or volunteering
to help, please phone Sue Lesser on 07889 762172 or e-mail Sue at
lessersu@gmail.com.
Flyer available here.
Smart Minds FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Smart-Minds-143103859703386
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Mon 17 Mar 2025
HADLEIGH LIBRARY AFTERNOON TEA & CHAT
Aiming to help you feel more connected to
your local community and meet others in the safe and pleasant environment of
your local library. Refreshments provided.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London
Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PD.
From 2.30pm to 4.30pm, every Monday.
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Tue 18 Mar 2025
ST BARNABAS ‘KETTLE’S ON’ COFFEE MORNING
At St Barnabas Church, Church
Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh,
SS7 2EJ.
From 10.30am to 12 noon, every Tuesday.
All welcome.
St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk
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Tue 18 Mar 2025
HADLEIGH LIBRARY KNIT & NATTER GROUP MEETING
Come and join our knitting circle, with
friendly people and plenty of nattering.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London
Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PD.
From 1.00pm to 3.00pm, every Tuesday.
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
WESTWOOD ART GROUP MEETING – NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
The Westwood Art Group is seeking new members.
We are a friendly, sociable group from starters to improvers in all art and
craft mediums. Subscriptions are £20 for 3 months.
At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple
Hall, 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PF.
From 9.30am to 12 noon, every Wednesday.
For more info, contact Ian on 07768
871875.
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
At St Michael’s Church, St
Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7
2UW.
From 10.00am to 11.45am, every Wednesday.
Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
RAYLEIGH COUNTRY MARKET
With homemade cakes, bread, pies and savouries;
jams, chutneys and local honey; handcrafted cards, bags, gifts, knitwear and
jewellery; cut flowers, plants and seasonal produce. Refreshments available.
At The WI Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED.
New producers welcome.
From 10.00am to 11.45am, every Wednesday.
WI Country Markets web page: https://essexwi.org.uk/country-markets
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH VANESSA COZENS AND ANDEW WALTERS (MEZZO SOPRANO AND
TENOR)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
ORGAN RECITAL – ‘A MUSICAL MISCELLANY’
BY LOUISE CHESSHER
At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
Starts at 2.30pm – doors open at
2.00pm.
Tickets at the door £3.00.
Refreshments available – donations welcome.
For more information, phone 01702 556600 or 01268
771779.
Poster available here.
St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HADLEIGH LENT COURSE – SESSION 2 OF 5
Based on the York Course ‘Caring for
Creation’ by Brian Davis. In this 5 session course, Brian vividly
reminds us that the human race is facing its greatest challenge: global
warming, leading to climate change. This, along with the damage we have done,
and are still doing to the environment, God’s wonderful creation, means
that we all have to make radical changes to our whole way of life.
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church (URC), 1 Church Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2DQ.
Starts at 7.30pm with refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome.
Caring for Creation course info: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/caring-for-creation
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Thu 20 Mar 2025
THURSDAY DROP-IN
Feeling lonely? Need
advice? We invite you for a warm and friendly chat with free tea and toast or
coffee and cake.
At the Salvation Army Hadleigh
Temple, 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PN.
From 9.30am to
12.30pm, every
Thursday.
Everybody welcome.
SA Hadleigh Temple FB page: https://www.facebook.com/HadleighTemple
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Thu 20 Mar 2025
THIS IS US EXHIBITION – PICTURE THIS! & TIMESCAPES (DAY 1 of 4)
Exhibition includes
Picture This! photography across the borough produced by local photographers;
newly commissioned films including a short documentary by George Morgan and
Timescapes by Liam Heatherson produced with youth and heritage groups across
the borough.
At Hadleigh Old Fire
Station (HOFS), High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Free entry.
All welcome
The exhibition
is part of the This Is Us! creative programme led by Metal and Estuary
Festival and commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council.
This Is Us project info: https://metalculture.com/projects/this-is-us
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Thu 20 Mar 2025
HADLEIGH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (URC) COFFEE MORNING
At Hadleigh URC, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.
From 10.30am to 12 noon, every Thursday.
Profits to HARP homeless charity.
Free refill. All welcome.
Hadleigh URC website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
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Fri 21 Mar 2025
THIS IS US EXHIBITION – PICTURE THIS! & TIMESCAPES (DAY 2 of 4)
Exhibition includes
Picture This! photography across the borough produced by local photographers;
newly commissioned films including a short documentary by George Morgan and
Timescapes by Liam Heatherson produced with youth and heritage groups across
the borough.
At Hadleigh Old Fire
Station (HOFS), High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Free entry.
All welcome
The exhibition
is part of the This Is Us! creative programme led by Metal and Estuary Festival
and commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council.
This Is Us project info: https://metalculture.com/projects/this-is-us
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Fri 21 Mar 2025
ADULT CRAFT & KNITTING CLUB
INCORPORATING ESSEX KNITTERS & STITCHERS
Join us to meet like-minded people who are
passionate about craft and enjoy a chat.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.
From 12.30pm to 2.30pm, every Friday.
For more information, phone Essex
Libraries on 0345 603 7628.
Essex Knitters & Stitchers website:
https://essex.knittersstitchers.org.uk
Essex Knitters & Stitchers FB page: https://www.facebook.com/essexknittersstitchers
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Fri 21 Mar 2025
BENFLEET ART & CRAFTS CLUB MEETING
Why not come and join us?
All crafts and skill levels welcome.
At Hadleigh Methodist
Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
From 1.00pm to 3.30pm, every Friday.
For more information, phone Keith on 07867 944238
or Terry on 01702 554358 or send an e-mail to benfleetart@outlook.com.
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Sat 22 Mar 2025
THIS IS US EXHIBITION – PICTURE THIS! & TIMESCAPES (DAY 3 of 4)
Exhibition includes
Picture This! photography across the borough produced by local photographers;
newly commissioned films including a short documentary by George Morgan and
Timescapes by Liam Heatherson produced with youth and heritage groups across
the borough.
At Hadleigh Old Fire
Station (HOFS), High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Free entry.
All welcome
The exhibition
is part of the This Is Us! creative programme led by Metal and Estuary
Festival and commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council.
This Is Us project info: https://metalculture.com/projects/this-is-us
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Sat 22 Mar 2025
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘THE WORK OF THE HADLEIGH COMMUNITY GROUP’ WITH DONNLA NIC
GEARAILT
At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.
Admission: £5.00 at the door, includes light refreshments before the
talk.
St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 22 Mar 2025
RUMMAGE SALE
At St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath,
SS7 2UW.
Starts at 1.00pm.
Admission 50p.
Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
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Sat 22 Mar 2025
QUIZ NIGHT
Organised by Rushbottom Lane Surgery Patient Participation Group
(PPG).
At St George’s Church Hall, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley,
SS7 4DN.
Starts at 7.30pm – doors open at 7.00pm.
Entry £5.00 – cash only, on the night.
Booking required – phone John Hall on 07768 607014 or e-mail rushbottomppg@gmail.com.
Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Come on your own or as a team. Max 8 per team. All welcome.
All proceeds go towards funding future PPG events.
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Sun 23 Mar 2025
THIS IS US EXHIBITION – PICTURE THIS! & TIMESCAPES (DAY 4 of 4)
Exhibition includes
Picture This! photography across the borough produced by local photographers;
newly commissioned films including a short documentary by George Morgan and
Timescapes by Liam Heatherson produced with youth and heritage groups across
the borough.
At Hadleigh Old Fire
Station (HOFS), High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.00am to 1.00pm – note
shorter opening hours.
Free entry.
All welcome
The exhibition
is part of the This Is Us! creative programme led by Metal and Estuary
Festival and commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council.
This Is Us project info: https://metalculture.com/projects/this-is-us
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Mon 24 Mar 2025
SOUTH EAST & CENTRAL ESSEX MIND FREE DROP-IN INFORMATION SESSION
Come along to find out more
about the services we can provide to help, support, and improve mental health
in the local community.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London
Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PD.
From 11.00am to 1.00pm.
For more
information about these sessions and our charity, please contact Lorna at fundraising@secemind.org.uk or
visit our website (link below).
SECE MIND
website: http://www.secemind.org.uk
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Wed 26 Mar 2025
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HADLEIGH LENT COURSE – SESSION 3 OF 5
Based on the York Course ‘Caring for
Creation’ by Brian Davis. In this 5 session course, Brian vividly
reminds us that the human race is facing its greatest challenge: global
warming, leading to climate change. This, along with the damage we have done,
and are still doing to the environment, God’s wonderful creation, means
that we all have to make radical changes to our whole way of life.
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church (URC), 1 Church Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2DQ.
Starts at 7.30pm with refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome.
Caring for Creation course info: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/caring-for-creation
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Sat 29 Mar 2025
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN
An opportunity for local residents to share memories of Hadleigh and
Thundersley, bring photos and documents for scanning, view the H&TCA
website, and purchase local history books and greetings cards.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.
From 10.30am to 12 noon.
Drop-in sessions in 2025 will be held on the last Saturday of
odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to
contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk.
H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
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Wed 2 Apr 2025
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HADLEIGH LENT COURSE – SESSION 4 OF 5
Based on the York Course ‘Caring for
Creation’ by Brian Davis. In this 5 session course, Brian vividly
reminds us that the human race is facing its greatest challenge: global
warming, leading to climate change. This, along with the damage we have done,
and are still doing to the environment, God’s wonderful creation, means
that we all have to make radical changes to our whole way of life.
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church (URC), 1 Church Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2DQ.
Starts at 7.30pm with refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome.
Caring for Creation course info: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/caring-for-creation
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Sat 5 Apr 2025
PEOPLE’S INDEPENDENT PARTY (PIP) COUNCILLORS’ HADLEIGH STREET
STALL
Come and meet local PIP councillors and
discuss matters of concern. We usually have a supply of pink sacks, kitchen
waste bins and glass recycling bins on our stall.
Outside Iceland store, 2-10 Rectory Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2ND.
From 10.00am to 12 noon.
Held on the 1st Saturday of every month
except August but may change owing to extreme weather conditions or
unforeseen circumstances.
PIP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peoplesindependentparty
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Sat 5 Apr 2025
COFFEE MORNING & CAKE SALE
With crafts, games and Easter egg hunt plus Easter-themed
activities for children (activities £2.50).
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane,
Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
From 10.00am to 12.30pm.
Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch
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Sat 5 Apr 2025
RAYLEIGH BRASS PHANTOMS, FANTASIES, FAIRYTALES CONCERT
Whether your Phantoms, Fantasies or
Fairytales come in classic, contemporary or science fiction form, we've got
you covered in our first concert of the year! From 'Peter Pan' to 'Game of
Thrones' or 'Phantom of the Opera' to 'Shrek', we'll take you on an epic
adventure through the genres.
At The Mill Arts & Events Centre,
Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED.
Starts at 7.00pm - doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets: £10.00 (concessions £8.00),
accompanied under 16s free.
Reserve tickets by phoning 07939 228052 or
pay at the door.
Rayleigh Brass website: https://www.rayleighbrass.com
Rayleigh Brass Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rayleighbrass
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Sun 6 Apr 2025
HADLEIGH METHODIST CHURCH - SUNDAY SOCIAL
Come and join us at Hadleigh Methodist Church for our Sunday Social with
board games, quizzes, conversation plus tea, coffee, sandwiches and cake.
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane,
Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
From 12 noon to 2.00pm, first Sunday of every month.
Cost: £2.50 (TBC).
You are also welcome to join us at 11.00am for our regular church
service.
Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch
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Mon 7 Apr 2025
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘HISTORY OF THE LOBSTER SMACK’ BY JANET WALDEN
At
Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South
Benfleet, SS7 2EJ.
Starts
at 7.30pm.
Admission:
Visitors £3.00. New members welcome (£10.00 per annum).
Entry
to car park is via Richmond Avenue.
For
more infomation, see website (link below) or e-mail Mrs Jan Lane at
billandjan.lane@btinternet.com.
B&DHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
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Wed 9 Apr 2025
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HADLEIGH LENT COURSE – SESSION 5 OF 5
Based on the York Course ‘Caring for
Creation’ by Brian Davis. In this 5 session course, Brian vividly
reminds us that the human race is facing its greatest challenge: global
warming, leading to climate change. This, along with the damage we have done,
and are still doing to the environment, God’s wonderful creation, means
that we all have to make radical changes to our whole way of life.
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church (URC), 1 Church Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2DQ.
Starts at 7.30pm with refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome.
Caring for Creation course info: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/caring-for-creation
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Sat 12 Apr 2025
HADLEIGH METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Drinks, cakes, bacon rolls, conversation
and music by Jacqui.
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane,
Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
From 10.00am to 12 noon, every 2nd
Saturday of the month.
Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch
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Sat 12 Apr 2025
THUNDERSLEY METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
At Thundersley Methodist Church,
Kennington Avenue, Thundersley, SS7 4BS.
From 10.00am to 12 noon, every 2nd
Saturday of the month.
Proceeds to church funds.
Church website: https://www.thundersleymethodistchurch.org.uk
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Sat 12 Apr 2025
PEOPLE’S INDEPENDENT PARTY (PIP) COUNCILLORS’ THUNDERSLEY STREET
STALL
Come and meet local PIP councillors and discuss
matters of concern. We usually have a supply of pink sacks, kitchen waste
bins and glass recycling bins on our stall.
At Thundersley Village, Hart Road, Thundersley.
From 10.00am to 12 noon.
Held on the 2nd Saturday of
every month except August but may change owing to extreme weather conditions
or unforeseen circumstances.
PIP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peoplesindependentparty
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Sat 12 Apr 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH THE UMBRELLA FACTORY
Relax and enjoy music
with coffee, tea and snacks in historic surroundings.
At St James the Less
Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm,
every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Free admission.
Come and go as you please.
Beat and Beans
Café Facebook page here.
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Sat 12 Apr 2025
ST PETER’S CHURCH COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE
At St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm, every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
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Wed 16 Apr 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH RICHARD STOKKEREIT (GUITAR)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Fri 18 Apr 2025
GOOD FRIDAY UNITED SERVICE
Organised
by Churches Together in Hadleigh and to be led by Major Mark Cozens.
At
Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PQ.
Starts at
10.30am.
Followed by Walk of
Witness around Hadleigh town centre.
Refreshments served
afterwards.
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Sun 20 Apr 2025
EASTER DAY SUNRISE SERVICE
Organised
by the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple on behalf of Churches Together in
Hadleigh and to be led by Major Mark Cozens.
At
Hadleigh Castle, off Castle Lane, Hadleigh.
Starts at
5.50am.
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Fri 25 Apr 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – CRAIG OGDEN (SOLO GUITAR)
Programme to include works by Bach,
Vivaldi, Sally Beamish, William Lovelady, Scarlatti and Paula Child.
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
Starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets: £12.00, under-18s £5.00 –
may be booked online here.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be
available to purchase during the interval.
Council web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series
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Sat 26 Apr 2025
SOUTHEND FESTIVAL CHORUS WITH SOUTHEND CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENT
‘THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS’ BY EDWARD ELGAR
Concert dedicated to the memory of Michael
Crabb MBE.
With Roger Humphrey (Conductor), Ruby Bak
(Mezzo Soprano), Tom Raskin (Tenor), David Townend (Bass) and Jo Stephens
(Southend Concert Orchestra Leader).
At Kings Road United Reformed Church,
Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0
8LH.
Starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets: Adult £12.00, Student/child
concession £5.00 – to book, phone 07956 799989 or visit brownpapertickets.com.
Southend Festival Chorus website: https://southendfestivalchorus.org.uk
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Sat 10 May 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH LYNDA JIGGENS AND FRIENDS
Relax and enjoy music
with coffee, tea and snacks in historic surroundings.
At St James the Less
Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm,
every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Free
admission. Come and go as you please.
Beat and Beans
Café Facebook page here.
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Sat 10 May 2025
EASTWOOD SINGERS SPRING CONCERT – ‘A BRIT OF THIS & A BRIT OF
THAT’
Eastwood Singers (formerly Eastwood
Chorale), Eastwood Ensemble and Soprano soloist performing a selection of
classical and light music from the 20th century. Featuring John
Rutter Requiem and popular British music commemorating the 80th
anniversary of Victory in Europe.
At Rayleigh Baptist Church, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7QA.
Starts at 7.45pm.
Tickets: £10.00 – to book, phone
01702 527456.
Website: https://eastwoodchorale.wixsite.com/sing
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Wed 21 May 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH CATHERINE LEE AND SILVIO CAROLI (CELLO AND PIANO)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Fri 23 May 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – LONDON HANDEL PLAYERS DUO
Programme to include sonatas for violin
and harpsichord by JS Bach, Handel and Leclair.
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
Starts at 8.00pm.
Tickets: £12.00, under-18s £5.00 –
may be booked online here.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be
available to purchase during the interval.
Council web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series
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Sat 31 May 2025
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN
An opportunity for local residents to share memories of Hadleigh and
Thundersley, bring photos and documents for scanning, view the H&TCA
website, and purchase local history books and greetings cards.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.
From 10.30am to 12 noon.
Drop-in sessions in 2025 will be held on the last Saturday of
odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to
contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk.
H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
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Sun 1 Jun 2025
BENFLEET COMMUNITY FAYRE
With charity and support groups, food stalls
and picnic area, live music and bar, local crafts and businesses, yoga
festival, raffle and tombola, activity demos, youth market and much more!
At Woodside Park, off Manor Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4PA.
From 12 noon to 5.00pm.
Entry: £1.00.
A community fundraising event for Yellow
Door and Headway Essex. Sponsored by Mashford’s Gardening & General
Maintenance and Stacey's Auctioneers And Valuers
Web page: https://castlepointcommunityallotment.org/benfleet-community-fayre
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/benfleetcommunityfayre
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Sat 14 Jun 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH CELTIC SPRING
Relax and enjoy music
with coffee, tea and snacks in historic surroundings.
At St James the Less
Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm,
every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Free admission.
Come and go as you please.
Beat and Beans
Café Facebook page here.
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Wed 18 Jun 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH LAURA BURNS (SOPRANO)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Fri 20 Jun 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – RED PRIEST (BAROQUE EXTRAVAGANZA)
Programme to include music by Handel, Vivaldi,
Telemann, Bach and more.
At The Plaza Centre (Southend Christian
Fellowship Centre), 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea,
SS1 2PT.
Starts at 8.00pm.
Tickets: £15.00, under-18s £5.00 –
may be booked online here.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be
available to purchase during the interval.
Council web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series
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Sat 21 Jun 2025
(moved from Sat 14 Jun)
HADLEIGH HERITAGE TALK – ‘THE SHOE BUSINESS IN HADLEIGH’
WITH DAVID GARSTON
At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.
Admission: £5.00 at the door, includes light refreshments before the
talk.
St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 12 Jul 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH ANY GOOD THING
Relax and enjoy music with
coffee, tea and snacks in historic surroundings.
At St James the Less
Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm,
every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Free
admission. Come and go as you please.
Beat and Beans
Café Facebook page here.
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Sat 12 Jul 2025
DAWS HEATH VILLAGE FAYRE
With community stalls, bouncy castles, tombola,
crockery smash, handicrafts, local history, astronomy display, tug-of-war,
arena displays, ice creams, refreshments and more.
At St Michael’s Church Field, St
Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7
2UW.
From 12.30pm to 4.00pm.
Parking on the field.
St Michael’s Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
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Wed 16 Jul 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH KEEPSAKE (RECORDERS AND PIANO)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Sat 26 Jul 2025
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN
An opportunity for local residents to share memories of Hadleigh and
Thundersley, bring photos and documents for scanning, view the H&TCA
website, and purchase local history books and greetings cards.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.
From 10.30am to 12 noon.
Drop-in sessions in 2025 will be held on the last Saturday of
odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to
contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk.
H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
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Sun 31 Aug 20245
HADLEIGH COMMUNITY FAYRE
Organised by Hadleigh Community Group.
At John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road, Hadleigh.
From 11.00am to 5.00pm (TBC).
More details to come.
HCG website: http://www.hadleighcommunitygroup.co.uk/home-page.html
HCG FB page: https://www.facebook.com/hadleighcommunitygroup
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Sat 20 Sep 2025
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘NO EMPTY VASSALLS – AN INTERNATIONAL, LOCAL FAMILY’ WITH
CAROLE MULRONEY
At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.
Admission: £5.00 at the door, includes light refreshments before the
talk.
St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 27 Sep 2025
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN
An opportunity for local residents to share memories of Hadleigh and
Thundersley, bring photos and documents for scanning, view the H&TCA
website, and purchase local history books and greetings cards.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.
From 10.30am to 12 noon.
Drop-in sessions in 2025 will be held on the last Saturday of
odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to
contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk.
H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
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Mon 6 Oct 2025
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘ONE MAN’S MEAT’ BY MIKE WABE
At
Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet,
SS7 2EJ.
Starts
at 7.30pm.
Admission:
Visitors £3.00. New members welcome (£10.00 per annum).
Entry
to car park is via Richmond Avenue.
For
more infomation, see website (link below) or e-mail Mrs Jan Lane at
billandjan.lane@btinternet.com.
B&DHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
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Sat 1 Nov 2025
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘FRED NAUGHTEN’S 1930s CARTOONS OF SOUTHEND’ WITH ANDREW
SUMMERS
At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.
Admission: £5.00 at the door, includes light refreshments before the
talk.
St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Mon 3 Nov 2025
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘REMEMBERING THE LATE 50s’ BY NIGEL DAWSON
At
Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South
Benfleet, SS7 2EJ.
Starts
at 7.30pm.
Admission:
Visitors £3.00. New members welcome (£10.00 per annum).
Entry
to car park is via Richmond Avenue.
For
more infomation, see website (link below) or e-mail Mrs Jan Lane at
billandjan.lane@btinternet.com.
B&DHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
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Sat 29 Nov 2025
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN
An opportunity for local residents to share memories of Hadleigh and
Thundersley, bring photos and documents for scanning, view the H&TCA
website, and purchase local history books and greetings cards.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.
From 10.30am to 12 noon.
Drop-in sessions in 2025 will be held on the last Saturday of
odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to
contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk.
H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
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