HELIX Hadleigh Essex Local Information eXchange WHAT’S ON IN HADLEIGH & nearby FEB . . . MAR . . . APR . . . MAY . . . JUN Last updated Sat 15 Feb 2020 Please send event details and posters to Malcolm Brown at helixwebmail@yahoo.co.uk
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FEB 2020
Thu 20 Feb 2020 COFFEE MORNING WITH BRIC-A-BRAC TABLE FOR CHRISTIAN AID At the United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ. (Opposite Iceland car park/behind Choice.) From 10.30am to 12 noon. Free re-fills. Refreshment profits donated to HARP homeless charity. Coffee morning held every Thursday but bric-a-brac table only held on 3^rd Thursday. Donations of saleable bric-a-brac welcomed. Church website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
Thu 20 Feb 2020 POETRY READING GROUP MEETING This month’s subject – Welsh poets. At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD. From 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Meetings usually held on the 3^rd Thursday of each month. For more information, phone 0345 603 7628.
Fri 21 Feb 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Sat 22 Feb 2020 ALL THINGS FUNERAL A free event with advice from local businesses – funeral directors, florists, caterers, venue hire, after-death pet care, will writing, memorials and burial of ashes, how to plan your funeral. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG. From 10.00am to 1.00pm. For more information, contact Jan Kersey on 07478 251738. Refreshments available. Poster available here. St Peter’s Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk/saint-peters
Sat 22 Feb 2020 BASILDON CHORAL SOCIETY CAFÉ CONCERTS 2020 [BASILDON] Two concerts – one on the afternoon and one in the evening – with traditional songs, songs from the shows and a Simon & Garfunkel selection. At Holy Trinity Church, Wickhay, Basildon, SS15 5AD. Afternoon concert at 4.30pm with afternoon tea. Evening concert at 7.30pm followed by a light supper. Tickets £12.00, U16s free. Tickets must be purchased in advance by phoning 01268 450421. BCS website: https://basildonchoral.org
Tue 25 Feb 2020 ‘THE KETTLE’S ON’ COFFEE MORNING Coffee, tea, biscuits and home-made cake (sometimes!). At St Barnabas Church, Church Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ. From 10.30am to 12.00 noon – EVERY TUESDAY. St Barnabas Church website: http://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk
Sat 29 Feb 2020 SOUTHEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT Conductor: Matthew Andrews - Leader: Richard Brittain. Programme: Korngold ~ The Sea Hawk Gershwin ~ Piano Concert in F (Soloist Jill Morton) Gershwin ~ An American in Paris At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PF. Starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £10.00, Concessions £9.00, Under 18s £1.00. Tickets available at the door or in advance (£1.00 discount) by phoning Mandy on 01268 454170 or online at www.wegottickets.com. Free parking available in Morrisons car park opposite the Temple. For more information, phone 01268 454170 or visit website (see below). SSO website: https://www.southendsymphony.com
MAR 2020
Mon 2 Mar 2020 BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK [BENFLEET] ‘WIMPOLE HALL BEFORE THE GREAT HOUSE’ BY GRAHAM SHUTTLEWOOD At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 5HA. Starts at 8.00pm. Membership of the Society is £10.00 per year but visitors are welcome at any of our meetings. The charge for non-members is £3.00 per meeting. BDHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
Tue 3 Mar 2020 CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT COURSE – SESSION 1 OF 5 BASED ON THE YORK COURSE ‘SUPERSTAR’ At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Starts at 7.30pm. Refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome. York Courses website: https://www.yorkcourses.co.uk/product/superstar
Wed 4 Mar 2020 THE HUB CAFÉ KNITTING GROUP MEETING Organised by Salvation Army Hadleigh Farm. Join our friendly knitting group that meets every week in this beautiful location. No materials or experience required. At The Hub Café, Hadleigh Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP. From 1.15pm to 2.45pm – EVERY WEDNESDAY All café hot drinks are £1.00 for this group. Poster available here. Hadleigh Farm website: https://www.hadleighfarm.org.uk Hadleigh Farm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe
Fri 6 Mar 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Fri 6 Mar 2020 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE An annual, world-wide event celebrated with services using material produced by the women from a different country each year. The material for 2020 has been produced by women from Zimbabwe. At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. Starts at 2.00pm. Refreshments served afterwards. WDP website: https://www.wwdp.org.uk
Tue 10 Mar 2020 CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT COURSE – SESSION 2 OF 5 BASED ON THE YORK COURSE ‘SUPERSTAR’ At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Starts at 7.30pm. Refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome. York Courses website: https://www.yorkcourses.co.uk/product/superstar
Wed 11 Mar 2020 KINGSWAY COMMUNITY CINEMA PRESENTS ‘MRS LOWRY & SON’ (CERT PG) A portrait of the artist L.S. Lowry and the relationship with his mother, who tries to dissuade him from pursuing his passion. “If often sad and unsettling, the film is also livelier and less oppressive than it may sound thanks to the fine writing, deft direction by Adrian Noble, and the superb, if painful interplay between Redgrave and Spall.” GARY GOLDSTEIN — LOS ANGELES TIMES Official trailer on YouTube – here. At Hadleigh Old Fire Station, 20 High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PB. Doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. Tickets £5.00 in advance via Eventbrite or pay at the door if seats available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free parking. Refreshments available. KC Cinema website: http://www.arterialculture.com/cinema.html KC Cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingswaycommunitycinema
Wed 11 Mar 2020 ESSEX HANDICRAFT ASSOCIATION (SE ESSEX BRANCH) TALK ‘TEXTILE ART’ BY SHARON BLACKMAN At St Barnabas Church Hall, Church Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh, SS7 2JE. From 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Poster available here. New members welcome. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month except August. For more information about the local branch, phone Rosie Bartley-Crozier on 01702 479862.
Sat 14 Mar 2020 COFFEE MORNING At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. From 10.00am to 12 noon. Coffee mornings held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. Church Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Methodist-Church-108188925866961
Sat 14 Mar 2020 BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ Music from the Salvation Army Singers with coffee, tea and snacks in an informal café style. Relax and enjoy the music in historic surroundings. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. From 10.30am to 12.30pm. Free admission. Come and go as you please. Poster available here. Café held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sat 14 Mar 2020 HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN Bring along old photos and documents for scanning or chat about your memories of the area. If you’re not an Internet user, we can show you our website. Our books also available to purchase including, Hadleigh Postcard Memories, Thundersley Postcard Memories, Thundersley & Daws Heath – A History, The Choppens of Hadleigh and Hadleigh Salvation Army Colony Railway. At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD. From 10.30am to 12 noon. Drop-in sessions held on the 2^nd Saturday of odd-numbered months in 2020. We can also arrange to see you at our office in Hadleigh Old Fire Station if a longer session is required. Contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk. H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
Tue 17 Mar 2020 CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT COURSE – SESSION 3 OF 5 BASED ON THE YORK COURSE ‘SUPERSTAR’ At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Starts at 7.30pm. Refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome. York Courses website: https://www.yorkcourses.co.uk/product/superstar
Thu 19 Mar 2020 COFFEE MORNING WITH BRIC-A-BRAC TABLE FOR CHRISTIAN AID At the United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ. (Opposite Iceland car park/behind Choice.) From 10.30am to 12 noon. Free re-fills. Profits donated to HARP homeless charity. Coffee morning held every Thursday but bric-a-brac table only held on 3^rd Thursday. Donations of saleable bric-a-brac welcomed. Church website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
Fri 20 Mar 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Sat 21 Mar 2020 HADLEIGH HERITAGE COFFEE MORNING & NEIL HAMPER MEMORIAL TALK ‘INVESTIGATING THE PRITTLEWELL PRINCELY BURIAL’ BY ELIZABETH BARHAM Elizabeth is a Senior Conservator at the Museum of London Archaeology and carried out investigative conservation and coordination of analytical specialists working on the internationally significant Anglo-Saxon princely chamber grave at Prittlewell. The talk is in memory of Neil Hamper, the former chairman of Hadleigh Heritage, who died in June 2019. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Coffee served from 10.00am – the talk starts at 11.00am. Admission £2.00, includes light refreshments. Hadleigh Heritage online – see H&TCA St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Tue 24 Mar 2020 ‘THE KETTLE’S ON’ COFFEE MORNING Coffee, tea, biscuits and home-made cake (sometimes!). At St Barnabas Church, Church Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh, SS7 2EJ. From 10.30am to 12.00 noon – EVERY TUESDAY. St Barnabas Church website: http://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk
Tue 24 Mar 2020 CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT COURSE – SESSION 4 OF 5 BASED ON THE YORK COURSE ‘SUPERSTAR’ At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Starts at 7.30pm. Refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome. York Courses website: https://www.yorkcourses.co.uk/product/superstar
Tue 31 Mar 2020 CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT COURSE – SESSION 5 OF 5 BASED ON THE YORK COURSE ‘SUPERSTAR’ At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Starts at 7.30pm. Refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome. York Courses website: https://www.yorkcourses.co.uk/product/superstar
APR 2020
Fri 3 Apr 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Sat 4 Apr 2020 HADLEIGH GARDENING ASSOCIATION SPRING SHOW With classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables, homecrafts and photography. At Hadleigh Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. Viewing from 2.00pm to about 4.00pm followed by the raffle draw. Admission £1.00. Refreshments & raffle. HGA website: http://www.hadleighgardening.co.uk
Mon 6 Apr 2020 BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK [BENFLEET] ‘ESSEX MISHAPS’ BY BOB DALGANO At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 5HA. Starts at 8.00pm. Membership of the Society is £10.00 per year but visitors are welcome at any of our meetings. The charge for non-members is £3.00 per meeting. BDHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
Wed 8 Apr 2020 KINGSWAY COMMUNITY CINEMA PRESENTS ‘JUDY’ (CERT 12A) Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Official trailer on YouTube – here. At Hadleigh Old Fire Station, 20 High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PB. Doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. Tickets £5.00 in advance via Eventbrite or pay at the door if seats available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free parking. Refreshments available. KC Cinema website: http://www.arterialculture.com/cinema.html KC Cinema Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingswaycommunitycinema
Fri 10 Apr 2020 CHURCHES TOGETHER GOOD FRIDAY UNITED SERVICE To be led by Rev. Steve Mayo, the minister of Hadleigh Methodist Church. At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. Starts at 10.15am. Followed at 11.00am by a silent Walk of Witness along London Road to the United Reformed Church in Church Road where refreshments, including hot cross buns, will be served.
Sat 11 Apr 2020 COFFEE MORNING At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. From 10.00am to 12 noon. Coffee mornings held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. Church Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Methodist-Church-108188925866961
Sat 11 Apr 2020 LACE DAY Organised by Thames Estuary Lacemakers. The aim of the group is to promote the craft of lacemaking (and other crafts) in this area. If you are a lacemaker or would like to see how it is done, come to our lace day. At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE. From 10.00am to 3.30pm. For more information, phone Sheila on 01702 348863. Poster available here.
Sat 11 Apr 2020 BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ Music from the Yardarm Folk Orchestra with coffee, tea and snacks in an informal café style. Relax and enjoy the music in historic surroundings. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. From 10.30am to 12.30pm. Free admission. Come and go as you please. Café held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sun 12 Apr 2020 CHURCHES TOGETHER EASTER DAY SUNRISE SERVICE Celebrate the Risen Lord! To be led by Rev. Ruth Cartwright, Priest-in-Charge of St James the Less & St Barnabas churches. At Hadleigh Castle, a short walk from the bottom of Castle Lane. Starts at 6.00am. All welcome.
Thu 16 Apr 2020 COFFEE MORNING WITH BRIC-A-BRAC TABLE FOR CHRISTIAN AID At the United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ. (Opposite Iceland car park/behind Choice.) From 10.30am to 12 noon. Free re-fills. Profits donated to HARP homeless charity. Coffee morning held every Thursday but bric-a-brac table only held on 3^rd Thursday. Donations of saleable bric-a-brac welcomed. Church website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
Fri 17 Apr 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
MAY 2020
Fri 1 May 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Sat 9 May 2020 COFFEE MORNING At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. From 10.00am to 12 noon. Coffee mornings held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. Church Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Methodist-Church-108188925866961
Sat 9 May 2020 BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ Music with coffee, tea and snacks in an informal café style. Relax and enjoy the music in historic surroundings. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. From 10.30am to 12.30pm. Free admission. Come and go as you please. Café held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sat 9 May 2020 HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN Bring along old photos and documents for scanning or chat about your memories of the area. If you’re not an Internet user, we can show you our website. Our books also available to purchase including, Hadleigh Postcard Memories, Thundersley Postcard Memories, Thundersley & Daws Heath – A History, The Choppens of Hadleigh and Hadleigh Salvation Army Colony Railway. At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD. From 10.30am to 12 noon. Drop-in sessions held on the 2^nd Saturday of odd-numbered months in 2020. We can also arrange to see you at our office in Hadleigh Old Fire Station if a longer session is required. Contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk. H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
Fri 15 May 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Thu 21 May 2020 COFFEE MORNING WITH BRIC-A-BRAC TABLE FOR CHRISTIAN AID At the United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ. (Opposite Iceland car park/behind Choice.) From 10.30am to 12 noon. Free re-fills. Profits donated to HARP homeless charity. Coffee morning held every Thursday but bric-a-brac table only held on 3^rd Thursday. Donations of saleable bric-a-brac welcomed. Church website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
JUN 2020
Fri 5 Jun 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Sat 6 Jun 2020 HADLEIGH HERITAGE COFFEE MORNING & ILLUSTRATED TALK ‘A PADGETT POSTCARD LOCAL TOUR’ BY MALCOLM BROWN Malcolm is a member of the Hadleigh & Thundersley Community Archive group. The talk will feature images from old postcards of Benfleet, Thundersley and Hadleigh produced by Alfred John Padgett, a Leigh photographer. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Coffee served from 10.30am – the talk starts at 11.00am. Admission £2.00, includes light refreshments. Hadleigh Heritage online – see H&TCA St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sat 13 Jun 2020 COFFEE MORNING At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. From 10.00am to 12 noon. Coffee mornings held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. Church Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Methodist-Church-108188925866961
Sat 13 Jun 2020 BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ Music from Peter Dunhill and Mike Blant with coffee, tea and snacks in an informal café style. Relax and enjoy the music in historic surroundings. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. From 10.30am to 12.30pm. Free admission. Come and go as you please. Café held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sat 13 Jun 2020 HADLEIGH GARDENING ASSOCIATION SUMMER SHOW With classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables, homecrafts and photography. At Hadleigh Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. Viewing from 2.00pm to about 4.00pm followed by the raffle draw. Admission £1.00. Refreshments & raffle. HGA website: http://www.hadleighgardening.co.uk
Thu 18 Jun 2020 COFFEE MORNING WITH BRIC-A-BRAC TABLE FOR CHRISTIAN AID At the United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ. (Opposite Iceland car park/behind Choice.) From 10.30am to 12 noon. Free re-fills. Profits donated to HARP homeless charity. Coffee morning held every Thursday but bric-a-brac table only held on 3^rd Thursday. Donations of saleable bric-a-brac welcomed. Church website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
Fri 19 Jun 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
JUL 2020
Fri 3 Jul 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
Sat 11 Jul 2020 COFFEE MORNING At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. From 10.00am to 12 noon. Coffee mornings held on the 2^nd Saturday of each month. Church Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/Hadleigh-Methodist-Church-108188925866961
Sat 11 Jul 2020 HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN Bring along old photos and documents for scanning or chat about your memories of the area. If you’re not an Internet user, we can show you our website. Our books also available to purchase including, Hadleigh Postcard Memories, Thundersley & Daws Heath – A History, The Choppens of Hadleigh and Hadleigh Salvation Army Colony Railway. At Hadleigh Library, 180 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PD. From 10.30am to 12 noon. Drop-in sessions held on the 2^nd Saturday of odd-numbered months in 2020. We can also arrange to see you at our office in Hadleigh Old Fire Station if a longer session is required. Contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk. H & T Community Archive website: http://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk
Thu 16 Jul 2020 COFFEE MORNING WITH BRIC-A-BRAC TABLE FOR CHRISTIAN AID At the United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ. (Opposite Iceland car park/behind Choice.) From 10.30am to 12 noon. Free re-fills. Profits donated to HARP homeless charity. Coffee morning held every Thursday but bric-a-brac table only held on 3^rd Thursday. Donations of saleable bric-a-brac welcomed. Church website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
Fri 17 Jul 2020 HEALTH WALK A four-mile health walk organised by Rochford District Council. Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Castle Lane, Hadleigh. (NOT IN THE COUNCIL CAR PARK AT THE TOP OF CASTLE LANE.) Meet from 10.15am for 10.30am start. All welcome. Walks take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays of each month. Poster available here – covers walks in Rochford District and Castle Point. For more information, phone Rochford District Council on 01702 318121.
AUG 2020 ONWARDS
Sat 1 Aug 2020 HADLEIGH HERITAGE COFFEE MORNING & ILLUSTRATED TALK ‘WOODS & FARMS OF HADLEIGH’ BY BOB DELDERFIELD Bob is a local historian and author and a member of the Hadleigh & Thundersley Community Archive group. He has been giving historical talks on Hadleigh and Thundersley for many years. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Coffee served from 10.30am – the talk starts at 11.00am. Admission £2.00, includes light refreshments. Hadleigh Heritage online – see H&TCA St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sat 12 Sep 2020 HADLEIGH GARDENING ASSOCIATION HARVEST SHOW With classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables, homecrafts and photography. At Hadleigh Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ. Viewing from 2.00pm to about 4.00pm followed by the raffle draw. Admission £1.00. Refreshments & raffle. HGA website: http://www.hadleighgardening.co.uk
Sat 19 Sep 2020 ST JAMES THE LESS CHURCH HERITAGE OPEN DAY The church will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm with displays of old photographs and other memorabilia. At 11.00am, Andrew Summers will give an illustrated talk on ‘The Rogue Clerics of Essex’. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Free admission. Refreshments available all day. St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sat 19 Sep 2020 LACE DAY Organised by Thames Estuary Lacemakers. The aim of the group is to promote the craft of lacemaking (and other crafts) in this area. If you are a lacemaker or would like to see how it is done, come to our lace day. At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE. From 10.00am to 3.30pm. For more information, phone Sheila on 01702 348863. Poster available here.
Mon 5 Oct 2020 BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK [BENFLEET] ‘POUNDS, SHILLINGS AND POVERTY’ BY DAVID WILLIAMS At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 5HA. Starts at 8.00pm. Membership of the Society is £10.00 per year but visitors are welcome at any of our meetings. The charge for non-members is £3.00 per meeting. BDHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
Mon 2 Nov 2020 BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK [BENFLEET] ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ BY MIKE WABE At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 5HA. Starts at 8.00pm. Membership of the Society is £10.00 per year but visitors are welcome at any of our meetings. The charge for non-members is £3.00 per meeting. BDHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
Sat 7 Nov 2020 HADLEIGH HERITAGE COFFEE MORNING & ILLUSTRATED TALK ‘MEMORIES OF THE LOCAL FIRE SERVICE’ BY TERRY BARCLAY Terry is a member of the Hadleigh & Thundersley Community Archive group and Secretary of the AGES Archaeological & Historical Association. At St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA. Coffee served from 10.30am – the talk starts at 11.00am. Admission £2.00, includes light refreshments. Hadleigh Heritage online – see H&TCA St James the Less Church website: http://hadleighchurch.org.uk
Sat 21 Nov 2020 LACE DAY Organised by Thames Estuary Lacemakers. The aim of the group is to promote the craft of lacemaking (and other crafts) in this area. If you are a lacemaker or would like to see how it is done, come to our lace day. At Hadleigh Baptist Church, Falbro Crescent, Hadleigh, SS7 2SE. From 10.00am to 3.30pm. For more information, phone Sheila on 01702 348863. Poster available here.
Thank you for browsing this far. I hope you find the site useful. The HELIX website was launched in March 2006 and until October 2011 was hosted on a free platform known as Beehive, provided by the owners of the Echo newspaper. If you’d like to see what the site looked like in October 2011, when the Beehive platform was withdrawn, then click here. After the Beehive platform was withdrawn, the site was hosted for eighteen months on Dropbox but from April 2013 it has been hosted in the conventional way (currently with Tsohost). If I had the time, I would create an updated version of the old site but involvement in other projects, such as the Hadleigh & Thundersley Community Archive, currently precludes that happening.
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