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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 Wed 15 Jan 2025
Please send event details and posters to
Malcolm Brown at helixwebmail@yahoo.co.uk
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JAN 2025
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Thu 16 Jan 2025
HADLEIGH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (URC) COFFEE MORNING
At Hadleigh URC, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.
From 10.30am to 12 noon, every Thursday.
Profits to HARP homeless charity.
Free refill. All welcome.
Hadleigh URC website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
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Fri 17 Jan 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 17 Jan 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 18 Jan 2025
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY MEETING
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, 15 Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
Starts at 4.00pm.
Poster available here.
The meetings will be based on Churches Together in Britain &
Ireland’s ‘Go and do likewise’ resources available here.
Churches Together in Hadleigh FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Mon 20 Jan 2025
SMART MINDS DEMENTIA GROUP SESSION
A friendly club for those living with
dementia and their carers/families. We do a variety of art activities as well
as socialising with tea and biscuits.
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church, 1
Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.
From 1.00pm to 3.00pm, every Monday.
If interested in attending or volunteering
to help, please phone Sue Lesser on 07889 762172 or e-mail Sue at
lessersu@gmail.com.
Flyer available here.
Smart Minds FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Smart-Minds-143103859703386
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Mon 20 Jan 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 21 Jan 2025
ST BARNABAS ‘KETTLE’S ON’ COFFEE MORNING
At St Barnabas Church, Church
Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh,
SS7 2EJ.
From 10.30am to 12 noon, every Tuesday.
All welcome.
St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk
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Tue 21 Jan 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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Tue 21 Jan 2025
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY MEETING
At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro
Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE.
Starts at 7.30pm.
The meetings will be based on Churches Together in Britain &
Ireland’s ‘Go and do likewise’ resources available here.
Churches Together in Hadleigh FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Wed 22 Jan 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 22 Jan 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 22 Jan 2025
RAYLEIGH COUNTRY MARKET
With homemade cakes, bread, pies and
savouries; jams, chutneys and local honey; handcrafted cards, bags, gifts,
knitwear and jewellery; cut flowers, plants and seasonal produce.
Refreshments available.
At The WI Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED.
New producers welcome.
From 10.00am to 11.45am, every Wednesday.
WI Country Markets web page: https://essexwi.org.uk/country-markets
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Wed 22 Jan 2025
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY MEETING
At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
Starts at 10.30am.
The meetings will be based on Churches Together in Britain &
Ireland’s ‘Go and do likewise’ resources available here.
Churches Together in Hadleigh FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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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
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Thu 23 Jan 2025
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY MEETING
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, 15 Chapel
Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
Starts at 2.00pm.
The meetings will be based on Churches Together in Britain &
Ireland’s ‘Go and do likewise’ resources available here.
Churches Together in Hadleigh FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Fri 24 Jan 2025
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY MEETING
At St Michael’s Church, St
Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7
2UW.
Starts at 2.00pm.
The meetings will be based on Churches Together in Britain &
Ireland’s ‘Go and do likewise’ resources available here.
Churches Together in Hadleigh FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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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.
Poster available here.
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
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Wed 29 Jan 2025
LOCAL HISTORY TALK - ‘THE STORY THIS LAND TELLS – A HISTORY OF
HADLEIGH FARM ESTATE’ PRESENTED BY GRAHAM COOK
Join us at The Hub Café for a presentation on the history of
Hadleigh Farm Estate by Graham Cook, co-author of ‘Hadleigh Salvation
Army Farm – A Vision Re-born’.
At The Hub, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP.
Starts at 7.00pm.
Tickets must be booked in advance here. Tickets for the presentation are free, but
we suggest a donation of £2 per person to cover refreshments.
Poster available here.
Hadleigh Farm Estate Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe
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FEB 2025
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Sat 1 Feb 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 1 Feb 2025
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE LOCAL HISTORY TALK - REMEMBERING
BOB DELDERFIELD
To remember well-known local historian Bob
Delderfield, who died last year, we’re holding another local history
talk at St Michael’s in Daws Heath, where Bob gave many of his talks
about the local area. The afternoon will in fact comprise several mini-talks,
one of which is a reprise of one of Bob’s own talks.
At St Michael’s Church Hall, St
Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7
2UW.
Starts at 2.00pm – doors open
1.40pm.
Admission £4.00 at the door.
Refreshments available at the interval. History
books and greetings cards on sale.
Poster available here.
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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
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Sat 8 Feb 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 8 Feb 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 8 Feb 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 8 Feb 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH HADLEIGH VOICES SINGALONG GROUP
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 8 Feb 2025
ST PETER’S CHURCH COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE
At St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm, every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
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Wed 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
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Sat 8 Mar 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH HADLEIGH CASTLE U3A UKULELES
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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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
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Wed 19 Mar 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH VANESSA COZENS AND ANDEW WALTERS (MEZZO SOPRANO AND
TENOR)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Sat 22 Mar 2025
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘THE WORK OF THE HADLEIGH COMMUNITY GROUP’ WITH DONNLA NIC
GEARAILT
At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.
Admission: £5.00 at the door, includes light refreshments before the
talk.
St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 12 Apr 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH THE UMBRELLA FACTORY
Relax and enjoy music
with coffee, tea and snacks in historic surroundings.
At St James the Less
Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm,
every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Free
admission. Come and go as you please.
Beat and Beans
Café Facebook page here.
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Wed 16 Apr 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH RICHARD STOKKEREIT (GUITAR)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Fri 25 Apr 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – CRAIG OGDEN (SOLO GUITAR)
Programme to include works by Bach,
Vivaldi, Sally Beamish, William Lovelady, Scarlatti and Paula Child.
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
Starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets: £12.00, under-18s £5.00 –
may be booked online here.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available
to purchase during the interval.
Council web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series
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Wed 21 May 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH CATHERINE LEE AND SILVIO CAROLI (CELLO AND PIANO)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Fri 23 May 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – LONDON HANDEL PLAYERS DUO
Programme to include sonatas for violin
and harpsichord by JS Bach, Handel and Leclair.
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
Starts at 8.00pm.
Tickets: £12.00, under-18s £5.00 –
may be booked online here.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be
available to purchase during the interval.
Council web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series
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Sat 21* Jun 2025
HADLEIGH HERITAGE TALK – ‘THE SHOE BUSINESS IN HADLEIGH’
WITH DAVID GARSTON
*Note:
Date changed from Sat 14 Jun.
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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Wed 18 Jun 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH LAURA BURNS (SOPRANO)
At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
From 12.15pm to 1.00pm.
Free admission with retiring collection
for the musicians.
Full list of lunchtime concerts on
Southend City Council website:
https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre
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Fri 20 Jun 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – RED PRIEST (BAROQUE EXTRAVAGANZA)
Programme to include music by Handel,
Vivaldi, Telemann, Bach and more.
At The Plaza Centre (Southend Christian
Fellowship Centre), 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea,
SS1 2PT.
Starts at 8.00pm.
Tickets: £15.00, under-18s £5.00 –
may be booked online here.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be
available to purchase during the interval.
Council web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series
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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 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 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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