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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 Thu 12 Jun 2025
Please send event details and posters to
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JUN 2025
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Fri 13 Jun 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 13 Jun 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 14 Jun 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 14 Jun 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 14 Jun 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 14 Jun 2025
CASTLE POINT BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY
Come and try lawn bowls. We are a well established mixed club of some
100 members who play a range of Individual, League, and Friendly Matches
throughout the summer months. The Club also provides Short Mat Bowling in the
Clubhouse throughout the winter months. Social events are held on a regular
basis throughout the year.
At Castle Point Bowling Club, Woodside Park, Manor Road, Thundersley, SS7 4PA.
From 10.00am to 4.00pm.
For more information, phone 01268 742523.
Castle Point Bowling Club website: www.castlepointbowlingclub.uk
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Sat 14 Jun 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH HADLEIGH CASTLE U3A UKULELE BAND
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 14 Jun 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 second Saturday of the month.
Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
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Sat 14 Jun 2025
BENFLEET ARTS & CRAFT CLUB 80th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PQ.
From 12 noon to 4.00pm.
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 14 Jun 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – SOUTHEND VOX
A free, live musical performance.
At the Bandstand, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB:
The venue is open air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets
for comfort. Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use
public transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice
in the event of bad weather or illness.
Music in the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sat 14 Jun 2025
THE ORPHEUS SINGERS & SOUTHEND WIND ORCHESTRA
PRESENT ‘THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT’
Featuring
Les Miserables, Silent Movies Suite, As Long As I Have Music and All That
Jazz.
At
the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PN.
Starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets £10.00 – to book, phone
07518 382390.
Poster available here.
The Orpheus Singers website: https://www.theorpheussingers.co.uk
Southend Wind Orchestra website: https://www.southendwinds.org
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Sat 14 Jun 2025
BOS SWINGS INTO SUMMERTIME ~ MUSIC FROM THE 30s AND 40s (Evening)
Unsure
what to buy your Dad this Fathers Day? Then treat yourself and the Dads,
Grandads in the family to a summer of Swing music with BOS (Benfleet Operatic
& Dramatic Society).
At
Benfleet Methodist Church, High Road, South Benfleet, SS7 5LH.
Starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets £10.00 – to book, phone
01268 751303 or 07910 723073.
BOS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BenfleetOperatic/
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Sun 15 Jun 2025
BOS SWINGS INTO SUMMERTIME ~ MUSIC FROM THE 30s AND 40s (Afternoon)
Unsure
what to buy your Dad this Fathers Day? Then treat yourself and the Dads,
Grandads in the family to a summer of Swing music with BOS (Benfleet Operatic
& Dramatic Society).
At
Benfleet Methodist Church, High Road, South Benfleet, SS7 5LH.
Starts at 3.00pm.
Tickets £10.00 – to book, phone
01268 751303 or 07910 723073.
BOS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BenfleetOperatic/
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Sun 15 Jun 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – THURROCK SPECTRUM BRASS
A free, live musical performance.
At the Bandstand, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and
blankets for comfort. Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible,
or use public transport. Performances can be cancelled at short
notice in the event of bad weather or illness.
Music in the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Mon 16 Jun 2025
CHAIR-BASED EXERCISE CLASS
A gentle, chair-based exercise class open to all.
At Thundersley Methodist Church, Kennington Avenue, Thundersley, SS7 4BS.
From 10.00am to 11.00am, every Monday.
Entry £2.00, includes refreshments.
For more information, phone Jeanette on 07956 290221.
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Mon 16 Jun 2025
THE ART MINISTRY – COMMUNITY ART & CRAFT SESSIONS
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based charity that runs art and craft
sessions for the local community to help improve their mental health and
wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7
2DQ (next to United Reformed Church).
From 11.00am to 1.00pm – for any
adult, every Monday during
term time.
From 5.00pm to 7.00pm – for junior
school children – every Monday.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163 or e-mail
contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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Mon 16 Jun 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/profile.php?id=61571552517215
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Mon 16 Jun 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 17 Jun 2025
ST BARNABAS ‘KETTLE’S ON’ COFFEE MORNING
Free cuppa and chat.
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 17 Jun 2025
THE ART MINISTRY – COMMUNITY ART & CRAFT SESSIONS
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based charity that runs art and
craft sessions for the local community to help improve their mental health
and wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7
2DQ (next to United Reformed Church).
From 11.00am to 1.00pm – for adults
with mixed needs, every Monday during term time and the Whitsun
and summer holidays.
From 6.00pm to 7.30pm – for senior
school children and young people with SEN – every Monday.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163 or e-mail
contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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Tue 17 Jun 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 18 Jun 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 18 Jun 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 18 Jun 2025
THE ART MINISTRY – ART & CRAFT SESSION FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL
HEALTH ISSUES
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based charity that runs art and
craft sessions for the local community to help improve their mental health
and wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7
2DQ (next to United Reformed Church).
From 12.00 noon to 2.00pm.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163 or e-mail
contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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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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Thu 19 Jun 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 19 Jun 2025
COFFEE MORNING
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.
From 10.30am to 12 noon.
All welcome.
Hadleigh URC website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
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Thu 19 Jun 2025
THE ART MINISTRY – ART & CRAFT SESSION FOR ADULTS WITH MIXED NEEDS
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based charity that runs art and
craft sessions for the local community to help improve their mental health
and wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7
2DQ (next to United Reformed Church).
From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163 or e-mail
contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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Fri 20 Jun 2025
CASTLE POINT ART CLUB SESSION
We are a friendly, creative group of all standards in painting and drawing.
We cater for beginners and tuition is available if wanted. We are connected
with the Art Ministry and our fees are used to support that charity’s
activities. In return, we are able to display work at their annual exhibition
in HOFS.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7
2DQ (next to United Reformed Church).
From 10.00am to 12 noon.
Cost £4.00 per session. (First session free).
To attend, please contact Ted Rodway on 01702 555113 or email tedrodway@aol.com.
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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
HOFS ‘WITHOUT BOUNDARIES’ EXHIBITION (Day 1 of 2)
An exhibition of contemporary mixed media art, with evocative and
strong links to themes of memory, nature and the estuary. An Estuary 2025
event. For more information, please see the HOFS website (link below).
At Hadleigh
Old Fire Station, High Street, Hadleigh.
From 10.00am
to 4.00pm.
Free entry.
Poster
available here.
HOFS website
event info: https://www.hofs.org.uk/whats-on/without-boundaries
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Sat
21 Jun 2025
HADLEIGH HERITAGE TALK – ‘ANIMAL HEROES OF WW1 & WW2’
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
21 Jun 2025
LEIGH ORPHEUS MALE VOICE CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS STEVENAGE LADIES CHOIR
At
the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PN.
Starts at
7.30pm - doors open 7.00pm.
Tickets:
Adult £10.00, Under-18 £5.00, Family £25.00.
For tickets,
phone 07432 456281 or visit https://tinyurl.com/LOMVCconcert
LOMVC
website: https://lomvc.org
Stevenage Ladies Choir website: https://www.stevenageladieschoir.org.uk
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Sat
21 Jun 2025
RAYLEIGH BRASS & CANTARE PRESENT ‘MIDSUMMER MAGIC’
At Highlands
Methodist Church, Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3PT.
Starts at
7.30pm.
Tickets:
£10.00, Concessions £8.00, Accompanied Under-15s free.
For tickets, phone 07939 228052 (credit/debit card) or purchase at the door
subject to availability.
Rayleigh
Brass website: https://www.rayleighbrass.com
Cantare choir website: https://cantare.org.uk
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Sun 22 Jun 2025
HOFS ‘WITHOUT BOUNDARIES’ EXHIBITION (Day 2 of 2)
An exhibition of contemporary mixed media art, with evocative and
strong links to themes of memory, nature and the estuary. An Estuary 2025
event. For more information, please see the HOFS website (link below).
At Hadleigh
Old Fire Station, High Street, Hadleigh.
From 10.00am
to 4.00pm.
Free entry.
Poster
available here.
HOFS website
event info: https://www.hofs.org.uk/whats-on/without-boundaries
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Sun 22 Jun 2025
WILDLIFE WALK IN HADLEIGH GREAT WOOD
Organised by Essex Wildlife Trust Southend and Rochford Local Group.
Starts at 10.00am.
More details to come.
Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1196595315468570
EWT
Local Group FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558392884642
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Thu 26 Jun 2025
CASTLE POINT ARMED FORCE DAY SERVICE
Join us as we celebrate and commemorate all those that make up the
Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel and veterans to service
families and cadets. Uniforms, chains, badges, decorations and robes may be
worn.
Weather
permitting, the Mayor will then lead a procession outside to the flagpole,
with the service being led by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Revd. Marion
Walford. Following the service, the Armed Forces Day flag will be raised and
light refreshments will be provided.
At Castle
Point Borough Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.
Starts at
10.00am (arrive from 9.30am).
CPBC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/castlepoint.broughcouncil
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Sat 28 Jun & Sun 29
Jun 2025
LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL
From hours of free music across two stages and children’s
activities in Leigh Library Gardens to our ticketed concert in St
Clement’s Church, plus dance sides, a makers market, independent food
traders, an open mic competition, storytelling, spoken word, comedy and
singarounds…
More details to come.
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Sat 28 Jun 2025
SUMMER FAYRE
With stalls, sideshows, art display, dance display (at 2.00pm), raffle
and refreshments.
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PQ.
From
10.30am to 3.30pm.
Poster
available here.
Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch
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Sat 28 Jun 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – JOHN SEELEY SAXOPHONE GROUP
A free, live musical performance.
At the Bandstand, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and
blankets for comfort. Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible,
or use public transport. Performances can be cancelled at short
notice in the event of bad weather or illness.
Music in the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun 29 Jun 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – ESSEX YEOMANRY BAND
A free, live musical performance.
At the Bandstand, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and
blankets for comfort. Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible,
or use public transport. Performances can be cancelled at short
notice in the event of bad weather or illness.
Music in the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sat
5 Jul 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 Jul 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – HOCKLEY YOUTH WIND BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
6 Jul 2025
ALLEGRO SINGS THE ALPHABET
The Allegro choir find
songs for every letter of the alphabet with some wonderful solos, duets, and quartets
and traditional and new choral arrangements.
At Benfleet Methodist
Church, High Road, South Benfleet, SS7 5LH.
Starts at
3.00pm.
Tickets:
£10.00 – available from Rob Gray on 01268 751303.
Children
are welcome to attend for free but require a ticket.
Allegro choir
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Allegrochoiressex
Benfleet Methodist Church website: https://benfleetmethodist.org.uk
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Sun
6 Jul 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – TILBURY BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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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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Sat
12 Jul 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – ANITA CARMICHAEL AND FRIENDS
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
13 Jul 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ AT HADLEIGH PARK PRESENTS
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 – HUB TROPICANA
A live DJ set of hits
from the 1980s.
At The Hub Café,
Hadleigh Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PP.
From 2.00pm to 6.00pm.
No need to book. We
ask for just a £2 donation on entry to support our summer events.
These are family
events and everyone is welcome, but please remember to treat our site with
respect.
Hadleigh Farm Estate Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe
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Sun
13 Jul 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – HARMONIE CONCERT BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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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
19 Jul 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – CHELMSFORD SILVER BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
20 Jul 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – LEIGH ORPHEUS MALE VOICE CHOIR
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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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
27 Jul 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ AT HADLEIGH PARK PRESENTS
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 – A FAMILY AFFAIR
A live DJ set
showcasing the very best of Soul.
At The Hub Café, Hadleigh
Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP.
From 2.00pm to 6.00pm.
No need to book. We
ask for just a £2 donation on entry to support our summer events.
These are family
events and everyone is welcome, but please remember to treat our site with
respect.
Hadleigh Farm Estate
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe
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AUG 2025
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Sat
2 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – HIGH VOLTAGE BIG BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
3 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – FRIENDS OF THE SHADOWS
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Fri
8 Aug 2025
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET – HTCC v. PCA ENGLAND LEGENDS
A team from Hadleigh
& Thundersley Cricket Club take on a PCA England Legends team, with ex-England
international players such as Ian Bell, Jade Dernach and Alex Tudor.
At John Burrows
Recreation Ground, Rectory Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2NQ.
1st
innings starts at 3.30pm
HTCC website: https://hadleighandthundersleycricketclub.co.uk
PCA England Legends website: https://www.thepca.co.uk
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Fri
8 Aug 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ AT HADLEIGH PARK PRESENTS
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 – THE SWIFTBEATS
A young, fresh and
authentic 60’s tribute band – back by popular demand!
At The Hub Café,
Hadleigh Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PP.
From 7.00pm to
10.00pm.
No need to book. We
ask for just a £2 donation on entry to support our summer events.
These are family
events and everyone is welcome, but please remember to treat our site with
respect.
Hadleigh Farm Estate
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe
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Sat
9 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – SOFRITO
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
10 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – DG QUARTET
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sat
16 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – INTERPLAY
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand, Priory
Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
17 Aug 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ AT HADLEIGH PARK PRESENTS
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 – THE REUNION ~ 90’S CLUB CLASSICS
A live DJ set of
nostalgic club classics from the 90s and 00s.
At The Hub Café,
Hadleigh Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PP.
From 2.00pm to 6.00pm.
No need to book. We
ask for just a £2 donation on entry to support our summer events.
These are family
events and everyone is welcome, but please remember to treat our site with
respect.
Hadleigh Farm Estate
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe
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Sun
17 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – SHADES OF GREY
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sat
23 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – DA MANAGEMENT
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
24 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – WHITE GUITAR DUO
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Mon
25 Aug 2025 (Bank Holiday)
MUSIC IN THE PARK – PAT ENGLISH BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sat
30 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – SOUTHEND OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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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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Sun
31 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – 60s JUKEBOX
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort. Parking
is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public transport.
Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the event of bad weather or
illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
31 Aug 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – 60s JUKEBOX
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in the
Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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SEP 2025
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Sun
7 Sep 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – ESSEX POLICE BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sat
13 Sep 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – SWAN SAXOPHONE QUARTET
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
14 Sep 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – SALVATION ARMY BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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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
20 Sep 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – ESSEX CONCERT BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sat
20 Sep 2025
GLOW FOR HAVENS
This family-friendly fundraising
event invites participants to take on either a 5K or 10K walk, all while
dressed in their brightest neon and glow-in-the-dark gear to light up the
night and make an evening to remember.
At Little Havens
Hospice, Daws Heath Road, Daws Heath,
SS7 2LH.
The event village
opens at 4.45pm for registration on the day, purchasing glow in the dark
merchandise, food and drink vendors, glow/glitter face paint, and more!
10k walk starts at
6.00pm. 5k walk starts at 6.30pm.
Tickets: Adult £18,
Child (16 and under) £12, Under 5s free, Family ticket £48 (2 adults & 2
children).
To book tickets or
for more info, visit here.
Note: The walks take
you through woodland and across uneven paths so are not buggy/wheelchair
friendly unless you are prepared for all terrains and up for a challenge!
Havens Hospices
website: https://www.havenshospices.org.uk
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Sun
21 Sep 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – FAKENHAM TOWN BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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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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Sat
27 Sep 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – THE REVIVAL BAND
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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Sun
28 Sep 2025
MUSIC IN THE PARK – JACKIE WILSON SAYS
A free, live musical
performance.
At the Bandstand,
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6NB.
From 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
NB: The venue is open
air and no seats are provided so bring chairs and blankets for comfort.
Parking is limited so please walk or cycle if possible, or use public
transport. Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the
event of bad weather or illness.
Music in
the Park web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/music-park
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OCT 2025 onwards
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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 information,
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
11 Oct 2025
SOUTHEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Programme:
Humperdinck ~ Hansel and Gretel Overture
Haydn ~ Cello concerto in C (Soloist: John Chillingworth)
Saint-Saens ~ Symphony No 3 (The Organ Symphony)
At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, 146-148
London Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PN.
More details to come.
Southend Symphony
Orchestra website: https://www.southendsymphony.com
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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 information,
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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