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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 Sat 31 Jan 2026
Please send event details and posters to
Malcolm Brown at helixwebmail@yahoo.co.uk
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JAN
2026
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Sat 31 Jan 2026
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 2026 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
H &
T Community Archive FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735524362781692
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Sat 31 Jan 2026
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE SLIDESHOW
‘RECOVERING OUR PAST IN 100 PICTURES’
Includes a ‘Then and Now’ presentation by Jon
Wennington.
At St Michael’s Church Hall. St Michael’s Road, Daws
Heath, Daws
Heath, SS7 2UW.
Start at 2.00pm – doors open 1.40pm.
Admission £4.00.
Refreshments available plus sales table for history books and
greeting cards.
H&TCA website: https://www.hadleighessex.info
H&TCA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735524362781692
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FEB 2026
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Mon 2 Feb 2026
CHAIR-BASED EXERCISE CLASS
A gentle, chair-based exercise class open
to all.
At Thundersley Methodist Church,
Kennington Avenue, Thundersley, SS7
4BS.
From 10.00am to 11.00am, every Monday.
Entry £2.00, includes refreshments.
For more information, phone Jeanette on
07956 290221.
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Mon 2 Feb 2026
THE ART MINISTRY – COMMUNITY ART & CRAFT SESSIONS
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based
charity that runs art and craft sessions for the local community to help improve
their mental health and wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ (next to United Reformed
Church).
From 11.00am to 1.00pm – for any adult, every
Monday during term time.
From 5.00pm to 7.00pm – for junior school children – every
Monday.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163
or e-mail contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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Mon 2 Feb 2026
SMART MINDS DEMENTIA GROUP SESSION
A friendly club for those living with
dementia and their carers/families. We do a variety of art activities as well
as socialising with tea and biscuits.
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church, 1
Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.
From 1.00pm to 3.00pm, every Monday.
If interested in attending or volunteering
to help, please phone Sue Lesser on 07889 762172 or e-mail Sue at
lessersu@gmail.com.
Flyer available here.
Smart Minds FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571552517215
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Mon 2 Feb 2026
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 3 Feb 2026
ST BARNABAS ‘KETTLE’S ON’ COFFEE MORNING
Free cuppa and chat.
At St Barnabas Church, Church
Road/Woodfield Road corner, Hadleigh,
SS7 2EJ.
From 10.30am to 12 noon, every Tuesday.
All welcome.
St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk
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Tue 3 Feb 2026
THE ART MINISTRY – COMMUNITY ART & CRAFT SESSIONS
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based
charity that runs art and craft sessions for the local community to help
improve their mental health and wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ (next to United Reformed
Church).
From 11.00am to 1.00pm – for adults with mixed needs, every Monday
during term time and the Whitsun and summer holidays.
From 6.00pm to 7.30pm – for senior school children and young people with SEN
– every Monday.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163
or e-mail contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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Tue 3 Feb 2026
HADLEIGH LIBRARY KNIT & NATTER GROUP MEETING
Come and join our knitting circle, with
friendly people and plenty of nattering.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London
Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PD.
From 1.00pm to 3.00pm, every Tuesday.
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Wed 4 Feb 2026
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
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Wed 4 Feb 2026
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 4 Feb 2026
THE ART MINISTRY – ART & CRAFT SESSION FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL
HEALTH ISSUES
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based
charity that runs art and craft sessions for the local community to help
improve their mental health and wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ (next to United Reformed
Church).
From 12.00 noon to 2.00pm.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163
or e-mail contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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Wed 4 Feb 2026
TOP OF THE HILL CLUB MEETING
Join us for friendship and fun. Just chat
or play games such as Rummikub, Scrabble, Uno, card games and more. Purchase
drinks at the bar.
At The White Hart pub, Hart Road, Thundersley, SS7 3PF.
From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Free to attend. Free parking and easy access with
accessible toilet.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of every month except August.
All are welcome.
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Thu 5 Feb 2026
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.
Hadleigh Temple Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HadleighTemple
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Thu 5 Feb 2026
COFFEE MORNING
At Hadleigh United Reformed Church, 1
Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.
From 10.30am to 12 noon.
Profits donated to HARP homeless charity.
All welcome.
Hadleigh URC website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk
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Thu 5 Feb 2026
THE ART MINISTRY – ART & CRAFT SESSION FOR ADULTS WITH MIXED NEEDS
The Art Ministry is a small Hadleigh-based
charity that runs art and craft sessions for the local community to help
improve their mental health and wellbeing.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ (next to United Reformed
Church).
From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Cost £5.00. (First session free.)
For more information, phone 07582 025163
or e-mail contact@theartministry.org.uk.
The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
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Fri 6 Feb 2026
HADLEIGH LIBRARY BABY SENSORY SESSION
For babies aged 2 years and under. Meet
local parents.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London
Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PD.
From 9.30am to 11.00am, every Friday.
Essex Libraries Facebook page:
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Fri 6 Feb 2026
CASTLE POINT ART CLUB SESSION
We are a friendly, creative group of all
standards in painting and drawing. We cater for beginners and tuition is
available if wanted. We are connected with the Art Ministry and our fees are
used to support that charity’s activities. In return, we are able to
display work at their annual exhibition in HOFS.
At 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ (next to United Reformed
Church).
From 10.00am to 12 noon.
Cost £4.00 per session. (First session
free).
To attend, please contact Ted Rodway on
01702 555113 or email tedrodway@aol.com.
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Fri 6 Feb 2026
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 6 Feb 2026
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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Fri 6 Feb 2026
HADLEIGH LIBRARY YOUNG ADULT BOOK GROUP
An informal group for young people aged 13
to 19 to relax and chat about what you’ve been reading recently.
At Hadleigh Library, 180 London
Road, Hadleigh,
SS7 2PD.
From 5.00pm to 7.00pm, first Friday of
the month.
No need to book; just turn up. Refreshments provided.
Essex Libraries Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EssexLibraries
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Fri 6 Feb 2026
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – STILE ANTICO (VOCAL ENSEMBLE)
Programme: ‘Polyphonic
Postcards’ (music from Europe’s greatest Renaissance cities) plus
music by Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Palestrina, Guerrero, Lassus and more.
At The Plaza Centre (Southend Christian
Fellowship Centre), 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea,
SS1 2PT.
Starts at 8.00pm.
Tickets: £15.00, under-18s £5.00 –
may be booked online here.
Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be
available to purchase during the interval.
Council web page: https://www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series
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Sat 7 Feb 2026
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 and December but may change owing to extreme weather conditions
or unforeseen circumstances.
PIP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peoplesindependentparty
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Sat 14 Feb 2026
HADLEIGH METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Drinks, cakes, bacon rolls, conversation
and music by Jacqui.
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane,
Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
From 10.00am to 12 noon, every 2nd
Saturday of the month.
Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch
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Sat 14 Feb 2026
THUNDERSLEY METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
At Thundersley Methodist Church,
Kennington Avenue, Thundersley, SS7 4BS.
From 10.00am to 12 noon, every 2nd
Saturday of the month.
Proceeds to church funds.
Church website: https://www.thundersleymethodistchurch.org.uk
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Sat 14 Feb 2026
PEOPLE’S INDEPENDENT PARTY (PIP) COUNCILLORS’ THUNDERSLEY STREET
STALL
Come and meet local PIP councillors and
discuss matters of concern. We usually have a supply of pink sacks, kitchen
waste bins and glass recycling bins on our stall.
At Thundersley Village, Hart Road, Thundersley.
From 10.00am to 12 noon.
Held on the 2nd Saturday of
every month except August but may change owing to extreme weather conditions
or unforeseen circumstances.
PIP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peoplesindependentparty
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Sat 14 Feb 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH THE UMBRELLA FACTORY
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by The Umbrella Factory with coffee, tea and
snacks available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 14 Feb 2026
ST PETER’S CHURCH COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE
At St Peter’s Church Hall, Church
Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG.
From 10.30am to 12.30pm, every second
Saturday of the month.
Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
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Wed 18 Feb 2026
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH LOUISE O'CONNOR (HARP)
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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Wed 18 Feb 2026
TOP OF THE HILL CLUB MEETING
Join us for friendship and fun. Just chat
or play games such as Rummikub, Scrabble, Uno, card games and more. Purchase
drinks at the bar.
At The White Hart pub, Hart Road, Thundersley, SS7 3PF.
From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Free to attend. Free parking and easy access with
accessible toilet.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of every month except August.
All are welcome.
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Sat 21 Feb 2026
CASTLE POINT
ASTRONOMY CLUB OPEN EVENING
Castle Point Astronomy Club is holding a
public astronomy open evening where you can see some of the wonders of the
universe through powerful telescopes. We will be showing the craters on the
Moon, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, together with whichever planets
are on show, such as Mars, Jupiter and its moons, or Saturn with its rings.
At St Michael’s Church, St
Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7
2UW.
From 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Free entry.
The event will only go ahead if weather
permits – we need clear skies.
CPAC website: https://www.cpastro.club
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Sat 28 Feb 2026
SOUTHEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT
Conductor John Chillingworth, Leader
Richard Brittain.
Programme:
Brahms ~ Symphony No 3
Farrenc ~ Symphony No 3
Beethoven ~ Corolian Overture.
At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple,
146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7
2PF.
Starts at 7.30pm – doors open
7.00pm.
Tickets: £15.00, concessions £12.00, 18
and under £5.00, available via WeGotTickets
(with £1.50 booking fee) or at the door.
SSO website: https://www.southendsymphony.com
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MAR 2026
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Mon 2 Mar 2026
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘GALLEYWOOD RACES’ BY DAVID DUNFORD
At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 2EJ.
Starts
at 7.30pm.
Admission:
Visitors £3.00. New members welcome (£10.00 per annum).
Entry to car park is via
Richmond Avenue.
For more information, see website (link
below) or e-mail Mrs Jan Lane at billandjan.lane@btinternet.com.
B&DHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
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Wed 4 Mar 2026
TOP OF THE HILL CLUB MEETING
Join us for friendship and fun. Just chat or
play games such as Rummikub, Scrabble, Uno, card games and more. Purchase
drinks at the bar.
At The White Hart pub, Hart Road, Thundersley, SS7 3PF.
From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Free to attend. Free parking and easy access with
accessible toilet.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of every month except August.
All are welcome.
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Fri 13 Mar 2026
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – AGLICA TRIO (FLUTE, VIOLA & HARP)
Programme to include:
Debussy ~ Sonata for flute, viola and harp
Ibert ~ Deux Interludes
Ravel ~ Sonatine
plus music by Gershwin, Weinberg and more.
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 14 Mar 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH THURSDAY LIGHT CLASSICS
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by Thursday Light Classics with coffee, tea and
snacks available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Wed 18 Mar 2026
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH CATHERINE LEONARD (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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Wed 18 Mar 2026
TOP OF THE HILL CLUB MEETING
Join us for friendship and fun. Just chat or
play games such as Rummikub, Scrabble, Uno, card games and more. Purchase
drinks at the bar.
At The White Hart pub, Hart Road, Thundersley, SS7 3PF.
From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Free to attend. Free parking and easy access with
accessible toilet.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of every month except August.
All are welcome.
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Sat 28 Mar 2026
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 2026 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
H &
T Community Archive FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735524362781692
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APR 2026
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Fri 3 Apr 2026
GOOD FRIDAY UNITED SERVICE
Organised by Churches Together in
Hadleigh.
At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane,
Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.
Starts at 10.30am.
Followed by Walk of Witness around Hadleigh town centre.
Refreshments served afterwards.
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Sun 5 Apr 2026
EASTER DAY SUNRISE SERVICE
Organised by the Salvation Army Hadleigh
Temple on behalf of Churches Together in Hadleigh and to be led by Major Mark
Cozens.
At Hadleigh Castle, off Castle Lane, Hadleigh.
Start time to be advised (sunrise is at 6.24am).
Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex
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Sat 11 Apr 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH HADLEIGH VOICES
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by Hadleigh Voices Choir with coffee, tea and
snacks available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Wed 15 Apr 2026
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH FELICITY LATHAM AND TOM JACOB (FLUTE AND 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 17 Apr 2026
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – DUO DORADO (HARPSICHORD AND VIOLIN)
Programme to include music by Vivaldi and
friends.
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 18 Apr 2026
QUIZ NIGHT AT ST GEORGE’S CHURCH
In aid of Operation
Christmas Child. Do join us for an enjoyable evening of fellowship, fun and
fundraising. Please share within your churches and communities.
At St George’s
Church, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, SS7 4DN.
Starts at 7.30pm –
doors open 7.00pm.
Tables of 8 –
please feel free to form your own team, or we will be happy to allocate you
to a table
Entry £5.00 per person.
To book, or for more
information, please phone Jennifer on 07909 677018
St George’s Church website: https://www.stgeorges-church.org.uk
St George’s Church Facebook page: here
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Mon 20 Apr 2026
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘OUR STREET’ BY BRIAN CARLINE
At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 2EJ.
Starts
at 7.30pm.
Admission:
Visitors £3.00. New members welcome (£10.00 per annum).
Entry to car park is via
Richmond Avenue.
For more information, see website (link
below) or e-mail Mrs Jan Lane at billandjan.lane@btinternet.com.
B&DHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
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Sat 25 Apr 2026
SOUTHEND CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT & SOUTHEND FESTIVAL CHORUS
CONCERT
Programme:
Carl Orff ~ Carmina Burana
John Rutter ~ Gloria
Conductor:
Roger Humphrey, Organist: Stephen King.
At Kings Road United
Reformed Church, 91 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LH.
Starts at 7.30pm.
For tickets or more information, phone
01702 465460 or 01702 347983.
Southend Choral Society website: http://www.southendchoral.org
Southend Festival Chorus website: https://southendfestivalchorus.org.uk
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MAY 2026
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Sat 9 May 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH LYNDA JIGGENS & FRIENDS
Relax in historic surroundings
and enjoy music by Lynda Jiggens & Friends with coffee, tea and snacks
available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Fri 15 May 2026
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – BUTE WIND QUINTET
Programme to include music by Sullivan,
Vaughan Williams, Frank Fridge, Malcolm Arnold and more.
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 16 May 2026
SOUTHEND BAND WITH ALUMNAE PRESENT ‘BELLES AND BRASS’
Alumnae are St
Bernard’s Old School Girls Choir.
At Wesley Methodist
Church, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SJ.
More details to come.
Southend Band
website: https://southendband.com
Alumnae Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179914193422141
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Wed 20 May 2026
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH AILSA HUNTER (VIOLIN)
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 30 May 2026
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 2026 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
H &
T Community Archive FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735524362781692
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JUN 2026
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Sat 13 Jun 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH VOCAL EASE
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by Vocal Ease with coffee, tea and snacks
available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Wed 17 Jun 2026
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH TALIA LIEBERMAN (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 19 Jun 2026
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – THE LONDON CHAMBER ENSEMBLE PIANO TRIO
Programme to include music by Brahms and
Dvorak.
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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JUL 2026
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Sat 11 Jul 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH ANY GOOD THING
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by Any Good Thing with coffee, tea and snacks
available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 11 Jul 2026
SOUTHEND CHORAL SOCIETY SUMMER 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
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Wed 15 Jul 2026
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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Sat 25 Jul 2026
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 2026 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
H &
T Community Archive FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735524362781692
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AUG 2026
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Sat 8 Aug 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ MUSIC DAY
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music with coffee, tea and snacks available. With
bric-a-brac stall, plant stall and more.
Running order:
10.30: Yardarm Folk Orchestra
11.30: TLC Light Thursday Classics
12.30: Mainstay Shanty Crew
13.30: Pete Hillman
At St James the Less
Church, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.
From 10.30am to 3.00pm.
Free
admission. Come and go as you please.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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SEP 2026
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Sat 12 Sep 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH YARDARM FOLK ORCHESTRA
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by Yardarm Folk Orchestra with coffee, tea and
snacks available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 26 Sep 2026
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 2026 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
H &
T Community Archive FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735524362781692
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OCT 2026
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Mon 5 Oct 2026
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘HISTORY THROUGH ESSEX TOWN AND VILLAGE SIGNS’ BY DAVID KEITH
LOVELL
At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 2EJ.
Starts
at 7.30pm.
Admission:
Visitors £3.00. New members welcome (£10.00 per annum).
Entry to car park is via
Richmond Avenue.
For more information, see website (link
below) or e-mail Mrs Jan Lane at billandjan.lane@btinternet.com.
B&DHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
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Sat 10 Oct 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH MONDAY FOLK
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by Monday Folk with coffee, tea and snacks
available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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NOV 2026 onwards
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Mon 2 Nov 2026
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘THE HISTORY OF ESSEX WITCHES’ BY ELINOR PRIZEMAN
At Richmond Hall, off Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 2EJ.
Starts
at 7.30pm.
Admission:
Visitors £3.00. New members welcome (£10.00 per annum).
Entry to car park is via
Richmond Avenue.
For more information, see website (link
below) or e-mail Mrs Jan Lane at billandjan.lane@btinternet.com.
B&DHS website: http://www.benfleethistorical.org
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Sun 8 Nov 2026
SOUTHEND CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT – HANDEL’S MESSIAH
At Kings Road
United Reformed Church, 91 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LH.
Starts at 3.30pm.
More details to come.
Southend Choral Society website: http://www.southendchoral.org
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Sat 14 Nov 2026
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ
Relax in historic
surroundings and enjoy music by (to be advised) with coffee, tea and snacks
available.
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.
St James the
Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
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Sat 28 Nov 2026
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 2026 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
H &
T Community Archive FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735524362781692
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Join the Mayor, councillors and Santa Claus for
this festive occasion.
By the Christmas tree in Hadleigh town centre.
Community carol singing from 4.15pm.
Christmas Lights switch-on at 4.30pm.
Refreshments served afterwards in St James the
Less Church.
Organised by the Friends of Hadleigh Church and
Hadleigh Community Group.
Friends of Hadleigh Church web page
Hadleigh Community Group: Website – Facebook page
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Sat 12 Dec 2026
SOUTHEND CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
At Kings Road
United Reformed Church, 91 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LH.
Starts at 7.00pm.
More details to come.
Southend Choral Society website: http://www.southendchoral.org
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