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Hadleigh Essex Local Information eXchange - Founded Mar 2006

 

WHAT’S ON IN HADLEIGH & nearby

DEC ... JAN ... FEB onwards

Last updated on Tue 3 Dec 2024

Please send event details and posters to Malcolm Brown at helixwebmail@yahoo.co.uk

CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES

The main Christmas church services in Hadleigh, which appear on the Churches Together in Hadleigh Christmas card, are now all listed on HELIX. A pdf version of the card that prints two cards when printed duplex, can be downloaded from here.

CHRISTMAS FREE PARKING

There will be free parking in Hadleigh’s Rectory Road car park from Saturday 14 December to Friday 27 December.

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Wed 4 Dec 2024
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 4 Dec 2024
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 4 Dec 2024
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

Wed 4 Dec 2024
TOP OF THE HILL GROUP MEETING

Join us for tea/coffee, biscuits, friendship and fun with games such as Rummikub, Scrabble, card games, dominoes, Monopoly, Uno and more.

At St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG.

From 2.30pm to 4.30pm, every fortnight.

Small charge to cover refreshments and hall hire. Free parking, level access and accessible toilets.

All welcome.

Thu 5 Dec 2024
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

Fri 6 Dec 2024
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 6 Dec 2024
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 7 Dec 2024
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 7 Dec 2024
THE BEACON MEN’S SHED CRAFT SHOW

With a display of projects and demonstrations in the Green Shed.

At Thundersley Congregational Church, Kenneth Road, Thundersley, SS7 3AL.

From 10.00am to 3.00pm.

The Beacon Men’s Shed Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Thebeaconshed

Sat 7 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

With Santa’s Grotto, crafts and gift stalls, children’s activities, prize draw, festive music, and food and drink.

At St George’s Church, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, SS7 4DN.

From 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Free entry. Grotto donation £2.00.

St George’s Church website: https://www.stgeorges-church.org.uk
Facebook event page here.

Sat 7 Dec 2024
MESSY CHRISTINGLE

At St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7 2UW.

From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

St Michael’s Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk

Sat 7 Dec 2024
THUNDERSLEY BRASS BAND’S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

With special guests The Music Man Project.

At Runnymede Hall, off Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: Adults £10.00, Concessions £8.00 – book via Eventbrite or pay at the door.

Thundersley Brass Band - WebsiteFacebook
The Music Man Project - Website - Facebook

Sun 8 Dec 2024
CAROL SERVICE

At St Barnabas Church, Church Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ.

Starts at 9.30am.

St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk

Sun 8 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS OPEN DAY – MEET SANTA (FREE EVENT)

Castle Point Borough Council are hosting a Christmas Open Day at Runnymede Hall with bouncy castles, children’s entertainment, children’s party games, face painting, a handful of local stall holders plus Santa, who will be walking around to say hello to all the children and there to take photos. There’s also £1 swimming all day.

At Runnymede Hall, off Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

From 10.00am to 4.00pm.

CPBC web page:
https://castlepointleisure.co.uk/event/christmas-open-day-meet-santa

Sun 8 Dec 2024
CHRISTINGLE PARADE SERVICE

At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.

Starts at 11.00am.

Hadleigh Methodist Church Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch

Mon 9 Dec 2024
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

Mon 9 Dec 2024
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.

Mon 9 Dec 2024
MESSY CHURCH

At St Barnabas Church, corner of Church Road/Woodfield Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ.

Starts at 4.00pm.

St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk

Tue 10 Dec 2024
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

Tue 10 Dec 2024
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.

Thu 12 Dec 2024
WESTWOOD SINGERS COFFEE & CAROLS

With guests ‘The Old Chimers’.

At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.

Starts at 10.30am.

Tickets at the door £5.00, includes tea/coffee and mince pie.

Sat 14 Dec 2024
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 Dec 2024
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 Dec 2024
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

Sat 14 Dec 2024
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH LYNDA JIGGENS

Relax and enjoy music from Lynda Jiggens 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.

Sat 14 Dec 2024
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

Sat 14 Dec 2024
‘CHRISTMAS JOY’ – A FESTIVE CONCERT WITH THE SOUTHEND BAND & ALUMNAE

At Leigh Wesley Church, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1 SJ.

Starts at 5.30pm.

Tickets £10.00 (children under 11 free) – to book, phone 01702 552668.

Refreshments served after the concert.

Southend Band website: https://southendband.com
Southend Band Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthendBand

Sat 14 Dec 2024
ALLEGRO PRESENT AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC

All our concerts raise funds for local community groups and charities.

At St Barnabas Church, Church Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ.

Starts at 3.00pm.

Tickets: Adults £10.00, Children free – to book, phone 01268 751303.

Allegro Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Allegrochoiressex 

Sat 14 Dec 2024
SOUTHEND CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

At Kings Road United Reformed Church, 91 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LH.

Starts at 7.30pm.

More details to come.

Southend Choral Society website: http://www.southendchoral.org

Sun 15 Dec 2024
LESSONS, CAROLS & COMMUNION

At Hadleigh United Reformed Church (URC), 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.

Starts at 10.30am.

Hadleigh URC website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk

Sun 15 Dec 2024
NATIVITY SERVICE

At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE.

Starts at 10.30am.

Hadleigh Baptist Church website: https://www.hadleighbaptist.com

Sun 15 Dec 2024
NATIVITY & CAROLS (led by the Guides)

At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.

Starts at 11.00am.

Hadleigh Methodist Church Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch

Sun 15 Dec 2024
CAROL SERVICE

At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.

Starts at 11.00am.

St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384

Sun 15 Dec 2024
MESSY CHRISTINGLE

At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PF.

Starts at 3.30pm.

Hadleigh Temple Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HadleighTemple

Wed 18 Dec 2024
TOP OF THE HILL GROUP MEETING

Join us for tea/coffee, biscuits, friendship and fun with games such as Rummikub, Scrabble, card games, dominoes, Monopoly, Uno and more.

At St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG.

From 2.30pm to 4.30pm, every fortnight.

Small charge to cover refreshments and hall hire. Free parking, level access and accessible toilets.

All welcome.

Fri 20 Dec 2024
SANTA’S GROTTO AT HADLEIGH LIBRARY

Meet Santa and his elves and enjoy some holiday crafts, games and treats. Appropriate for children of all ages.

At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.

From 2.30pm to 4.00pm.

Free event but booking is essential – visit https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events  

All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Fri 20 Dec 2024
FESTIVE POETRY & WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

Join us for an evening of festive poetry and prose. Bring a poem or reading or just sit and listen.

At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD.

From 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Seasonal refreshments provided.

All welcome.

Sat 21 Dec 2024
SALVATION ARMY HADLEIGH TEMPLE CHRISTMAS MUSIC AT MORRISONS

At Morrisons store, 175 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2RB.

In the morning.

Hadleigh Temple Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HadleighTemple

Sun 22 Dec 2024
ADVENT SERVICE

At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE.

Starts at 10.30am.

Hadleigh Baptist Church website: https://www.hadleighbaptist.com

Sun 22 Dec 2024
CAROL SERVICE

At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.

Starts at 11.00am.

Hadleigh Methodist Church Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch

Sun 22 Dec 2024
‘CAROLS IN THE PARK’ WITH THE SOUTHEND BAND

Year in year out, whatever the weather, Christmas revellers muffle up and, with hot flasks, woolly hats and blankets, rock up ready to participate in the magical atmosphere conjured up by the town brass band. Santa usually puts in an appearance, armed with a sackful of goodies to reward the ad-hoc children's choir and the Band enters into the spirit by dressing up as Dickensian characters.

At the Bandstand, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB.

From 2.00pm to 3.00pm.

Free admission. Song sheets provided. You may wish to bring your own chair.

Limited parking – it is recommended to walk to the park.

Southend Band website: https://southendband.com
Southend Band Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthendBand

Sun 22 Dec 2024
CAROLS & CHRISTINGLES

At Hadleigh United Reformed Church (URC), 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.

Starts at 4.00pm.

Hadleigh URC website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk

Sat 22 Dec 2024
CAROL SERVICE

At St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7 2UW.

Starts at 6.00pm.

St Michael’s Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk

Sun 22 Dec 2024
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE.

Starts at 6.30pm.

Hadleigh Baptist Church website: https://www.hadleighbaptist.com

Sun 22 Dec 2024
CAROL SERVICE

At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.

Starts at 11.00am.

Hadleigh Methodist Church Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch

Thu 24 Dec 2024
CHRISTINGLE FAMILY SERVICE

At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.

Starts at 3.30pm.

St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384

Tue 24 Dec 2024
CRIB SERVICE

At St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7 2UW.

Starts at 4.00pm.

St Michael’s Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk

Tue 24 Dec 2024
CHRISTINGLE

At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE.

Starts at 4.30pm.

Hadleigh Baptist Church website: https://www.hadleighbaptist.com

Tue 24 Dec 2024
CHRISTINGLE FAMILY SERVICE

At St Barnabas Church, Church Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ.

Starts at 5.00pm.

St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk

Tue 24 Dec 2024
CAROLS & MASS

At St Thomas More Church, 14-18 High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PB.

Starts at 5.30pm with Carols and then Mass at 6.00pm.

Holy Family & St Thomas More Church website: https://www.holyfamily-church.uk

Tue 24 Dec 2024
MIDNIGHT COMMUNION

At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE.

Starts at 11.30pm.

Hadleigh Baptist Church website: https://www.hadleighbaptist.com

Thu 24 Dec 2024
MIDNIGHT COMMUNION LED BY BISHOP ADAM

At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.

Starts at 11.30pm.

St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384

Wed 25 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS MORNING COMUNION

At St Barnabas Church, Church Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ.

Starts at 9.30am.

St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk

Wed 25 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS DAY COMMUNION

At St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7 2UW.

Starts at 9.30am.

St Michael’s Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk

Wed 25 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY SERVICE

At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.

Starts at 10.00am.

Hadleigh Methodist Church Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch

Wed 25 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS

At St Thomas More Church, 14-18 High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PB.

Starts at 10.00am.

Holy Family & St Thomas More Church website: https://www.holyfamily-church.uk

Wed 25 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS MORNING MEETING

At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PF.

Starts at 10.30am.

Hadleigh Temple Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HadleighTemple

JAN 2025

Fri 3 Jan 2025
SHOW UP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ‘CINDERELLA’ (PANTOMIME)

It's Panto Time! Cinderella can't wait to meet you all. Cinderella loves working in Mr Buttons Sewing Emporium but her world is about to be turned upside down by the arrival of a prince. The news of the royal visit sends excitement buzzing through the village - much to the annoyance of Cinderella's mean old Aunt who hatches a plan to shroud the village in darkness forever! With the help of the Fairy Godmother, Cinderella will meet her prince but can you help her save the village?

Our cast of six will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines. Filled with beautiful friendships, plenty of disguises and lots of laughter- this is a wholesome panto you’ll remember for years to come!

At Hadleigh Old Fire Station, 20 High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PB.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Tickets: £17.00 up to 10 Dec then £19.00, or 4 for £65.00, plus there will be a portion of PayWhatYouCan tickets available at every performance.

To book tickets, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/showupproductions

For group bookings please email info@showupproductions.co.uk. For youth groups we can offer discounted ticket price. For more information visit our website – link below.

Sponsored by The Arts Biz, Human Kind and VDUB Tavern.

Show Up Productions website:  https://www.showupproductions.co.uk

Wed 22 Jan 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH CHELMSFORD GUITAR ORCHESTRA

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 25 Jan 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 or phone Malcolm Brown on 01702 557678.

H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk

FEB 2025 onwards

Fri 7 Feb 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – THE METIS COLLECTIVE (HARP DUO)

Programme to include music by Debussy, Rota, Massenet and Mozart.

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

Wed 19 Feb 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH RICHARD EVANS AND NAOKO INOUE (PIANO DUET)

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

Fri 14 Mar 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – THE CHOIR OF KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Programme to include works by Allegri, Tallis and Byrd.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat 14 Jun 2025
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

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

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

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 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 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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