HELIX Hadleigh Essex Local Information eXchange - Founded Mar 2006
WHAT’S ON IN HADLEIGH & nearby JUN .. JUL .. AUG .. SEP .. OCT onwards Last updated on Thu 12 Jun 2025 Please send event details and posters to Malcolm Brown at helixwebmail@yahoo.co.uk
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JUN 2025
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
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.
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
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
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 2^nd 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
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
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 2^nd Saturday of the month. Free admission. Come and go as you please. Beat and Beans Café Facebook page here.
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
Sat 14 Jun 2025 BENFLEET ARTS & CRAFT CLUB 80^th 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.
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
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
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/
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/
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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. Website: http://westwoodartgroup.weebly.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
JUL 2025
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
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
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
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
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 2^nd Saturday of the month. Free admission. Come and go as you please. Beat and Beans Café Facebook page here.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AUG 2025
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
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
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. 1^st innings starts at 3.30pm HTCC website: https://hadleighandthundersleycricketclub.co.uk PCA England Legends website: https://www.thepca.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SEP 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OCT 2025 onwards
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
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
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
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
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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