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Events this Month

A Man Of No Importance , 27th March 2024 to 30th March 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (19.7 miles)
Alfie Byrne is a man of no importance. A theatre-loving bus conductor in 1960’s Dublin, his world is suddenly thrown upside down when the local church is angered by his amateur troupe’s production of Oscar Wilde’s racy play, “Salome”. Alfie must fight for his cause, whilst also facing some difficult truths about himself. Filled with heart, humour, and incredibly beautiful music, “A Man of No Importance” is a moving musical that is not to be missed. Contains mild to strong homophobic language.

Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.

Tickets £18 plus booking fee.


Saddle Sore , 3rd April 2024 to 5th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (19.7 miles)
Saddle Sore is back! After a sell-out run at the Colchester Fringe 2022 it returns as a full length play with more laughs, more tears but for the same great cause. Kev and Joe embark on a sponsored bike ride to raise money in memory of their friend Dave who has died.

“A truly brilliant production. A must see!”
“...we were laughing one minute and crying the next”.
“Saddle Sore was lovely, poignant and inspiring”.
BritishTheatre.com ★★ ★ ★ ★

Profits go to Prostate Cancer UK.

Tickets £12,£10 plus booking fee.


Liz Simcock , 14th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (19.7 miles)
Liz Simcock is one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters. Her songs - often autobiographical and highly personal - are immediately accessible to audiences and injected with poetry, emotion and splashes of humour. Put simply, Liz Simcock is a class act.

Tickets £12,£10 plus booking fee.


The Silhouettes , 20th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (19.7 miles)
The Silhouettes are unique amongst tribute bands in providing an authentic Shadows show which includes acoustic renditions of hits such as Guitar Tango and Nivram. The show includes all the group’s number one hits (Apache, Kon Tiki, Wonderful Land, Dance On and Foot Tapper) and 14 other top twenty hits.

Tickets £13 plus booking fee.


Ghosts , 24th April 2024 to 27th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (19.7 miles)
In Richard Eyre’s new adaption of Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking masterpiece, long held secrets are revealed, uncomfortable truths are faced, and a troubled family meets a cruel and unavoidable fate. Set on Helene Alving’s rural estate in 19th century Norway, “Ghosts” is hardhitting, emotionally gripping and full of moral questions. Contains some mild homophobic language.

Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.

Tickets £15 plus booking fee.


Local Clubs

Are you retired? On your own, lonely and in need of fellowship? meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.2 miles)
Why not join us, a Christian based club for men and women that is open to non-Christians. Sing a hymn of your younger days, share memories and have someone to have a game of draughts, dominoes etc. There will always be someone to have a have a chat with or you could join in a singalong! Come have a tea or coffee and make new friends. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website


Chelmsford Gym Club meet at Chelmsford, Rodney Way, Chelmsford (10 miles)
The club started about 30 years ago and has always been based at Dovedale Sports Centre, Vicarage Road, Chelmsford. Julie Belemore, the current Head Coach, took over the club in 1992. When Julie took over the club had 20 girls, training on two badminton courts on a Saturday. We now have over 300 gymnasts training throughout the week at our purpose built centre which opened in April 2012.
We currently have 3 Essex champions: 2 silver medalists and a regional finalist and the British 2011 Veterans Champion
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01245 290990, email the club or visit thier website


Chelmsford Ice Dance Club meet at Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford (10 miles)
Riverside Ice Dance Club is based at the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford and meet on Tuesday evenings 6.45 - 8 p.m. New members and visiting skaters are welcomed.
If you'd like more information, you can visit thier website


Chelmsford Opera Group meet at Great Baddow United Reform Church, High Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford (8.5 miles)
We welcome singers of any ability to join us to have some fun. Monday nights at 8pm until 10pm at Great Baddow united reform church
We are rehearsing for July's performance of Carmen at Cramphorn theatre. We still need to fill some main roles...Don Jose,Escamillo,Morales, El Remendado and Frasquita
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Frank Midgley on 01376 511513 or email Frank Midgley


Dreamcatchers WDC meet at Keene Hall, Galleywood, Watchouse Road, Chelmsford (8.5 miles)
As from Saturday November 27th 2004, Dreamcatchers WDC are moving to a new venue - Keene Hall, Galleywood Although we are still using Marconi's Sports and Athletic Club for certain nights in 2005.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sam/Ruth on 01245 252995 or 07740 302795, email Sam/Ruth or visit thier website


Essex Acorn User Group meet at Great Baddow Village Hall (8.6 miles)
Each meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club


Gap Youth Group meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.2 miles)
The vision of the Gap Youth Group is aimed at young people between the ages of 11-16. However, young people who are above this age range are welcome to take part. The name of the group the GAP means to bridge the gap with the young community in Heybridge and Maldon. It provides a youth orientated club with relevant bible teaching and worship. This is combined with plenty of fun, indoor and outdoor activities.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website


Grove Tennis Club meet at Grove Lawn Tennis Club, Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford (9.6 miles)
Grove Tennis Club welcome upcoming tennis stars of all ages
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website


Horseshoe CMC meet at Barstable Community Centre, South Riding, Basildon (6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Roy and Jen on 01268 728738 or 07837 063080


Latchingdon Corral CMC meet at Parish hall, Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Chelmsford (5.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Linda & Brian on 01621 741898


Nashville CWMC meet at Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Basildon (8.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Jean on 01268 280239


Pardners CMC meet at The Clarence Rooms, Southend Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (4.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01702 232114


Pardners Country Music Club meet at The Clarence Rooms, Southend Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (4.9 miles)
Every Wednesday evening 8pm to 11pm - Admission £4.00
Live Bands, Great Atmosphere, Dancing, Bar, Food, Raffle and Large Car Park
This is a traditional Country Music Club with no Line Dancing.
Unfortunately we cannot allow children at this venue
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Colin on 01702 232114, email Colin or visit thier website


Rotaract Club of Southend meet at TEAC Wheelbase Club, Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea (5.6 miles)
Roteract is a club for 18 to 30 year olds meeting every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. We do fundraising and community projects around Southend. Last year we raised £1250 for Bosom Pals, £500 for the Southend Night Shelter and £200 for Mcmillan Nurses.
We also have a very full social calendar. We go to the cinema, have pub/club nights, pool competitions, bowling, dvd nights, poker nights (for fun), meals out, melas in cooked by one of the members.
If you'd like more information, you can email Katy Clarke or visit thier website


Silver Wings meet at Marconi Athletic & Social Club, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford (8.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Russell on 01245 601796


Silverado CWMC meet at BAE Systems Hall, Gardiners Lane South, Basildon (5.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Allen/Jean on 01708 472537


Smokey Mountain CWC meet at Blue House Community Centre, Laindon Link, Basildon (7.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Jackie on 01268 413159


South Essex Gymnastics Club meet at Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon (7.1 miles)
We offer parent and toddler classes that are open for anybody to come with their children and structured Pre-school classes for children from the age of 2 years. We offer one hour Gymschool classes for children who are at full time school and are beginners. We also offer a slightly more advanced class that lasts for two hours. We have squad groups in all three of our disciplines; Men’s and Women’s Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics. They train from one day a week to six days a week depending on their level of ability. We have classes for adult gymnastics, freestyle and disability gymnastics. We also run fun sessions in the holidays and the gym is available at the weekends to host parties.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01268 722479 or visit thier website


Sunbeams meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.2 miles)
Sunbeams is a new Toddler Group in Heybridge for all pre-school children. The group runs every term-time Tuesday from 9.30am-11.30am. Our group meets at the Christian Outreach Centre in Heybridge for a morning of fun, games, crafts, and singing! We hope to see you there
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website


T.E.A.C. Social Club meet at 111 Eastern Esplanade, Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea (5.6 miles)
The Southend-on-Sea T.E.A.C. is a Social club for all ages, Families with or without children, singles and couples. The Club is now currently inviting new memberships for enrolment to a club with class and great entertainment venues throughout the year, both for adults and families with children. The club is open 7 days a week from 12 noon till 11pm. The club also offers a great food menu at lunchtimes, which start from £1.50 & are available every week on Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fridays. Plus bar Snakes and Sandwiches/Rolls every day. Enjoy a drink looking over the Thames Estuary through our panoramic windows.
“The T.E.A.C. look forward to seeing and meeting you as a new member"
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01702 463331


The Fun Factory meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.2 miles)
An evening club for children aged between 5 and 11. The Fun Factory is held every Tuesday evening between 5.30pm and 6.30pm during term time and features games, stories competitions and the now-legendary, joke contest!
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website


Waco's CWC meet at South Hanningfield Village Hall, South Hanningfield Road, Wickford (5.4 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01268 726270


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