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Hadleigh Essex Local Information eXchange - Founded Mar 2006

 

WHAT’S ON IN HADLEIGH & nearby

OCT   NOV   DEC onwards

Last updated on Mon 27 Oct 2025

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Tue 28 Oct 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ – AUTUMN SUNSCATCHERS

Free family activity for half-term.

At The Hub Café, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP.

From 10.00am to 12 noon.

The Hub Café web page: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/hadleighfarm/hubcafe
Hadleigh Farm Estate Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe

Tue 28 Oct 2025
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

Tue 28 Oct 2025
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

Tue 28 Oct 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.

Wed 29 Oct 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.

Website: http://westwoodartgroup.weebly.com

Wed 29 Oct 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

Wed 29 Oct 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ – FIR CONE BIRD FEEDERS

Free family activity for half-term.

At The Hub Café, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP.

From 10.00am to 12 noon.

The Hub Café web page: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/hadleighfarm/hubcafe
Hadleigh Farm Estate Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe

Wed 29 Oct 2025
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

Thu 30 Oct 2025
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.

SA Hadleigh Temple FB page: https://www.facebook.com/HadleighTemple

Thu 30 Oct 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ – LITTER PICK & GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BADGE CRAFT

Free family activity for half-term.

At The Hub Café, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP.

From 10.00am to 12 noon.

The Hub Café web page: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/hadleighfarm/hubcafe
Hadleigh Farm Estate Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe

Thu 30 Oct 2025
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

Thu 30 Oct 2025
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

Thu 30 Oct 2025
THE ART MINISTRY EXHIBITION OF WORKS

The Art Ministry is a local charity providing affordable arts and crafts activities for the whole community, so that people can maintain or improve their mental health and wellbeing. Come and see what we help the community to create. (See poster gallery for The Art Ministry weekly timetable.)

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

From 12 noon to 4.00pm.

Poster available here.

The Art Ministry website: https://www.theartministry.org.uk
The Art Ministry Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/theartministry

Fri 31 Oct 2025
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:

Fri 31 Oct 2025
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.

Fri 31 Oct 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

Fri 31 Oct 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.

Fri 31 Oct2025
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

NOV 2025

Sat 1 Nov 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

Sat 1 Nov 2025
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘THE STRUGGLE TO BUILD SOUTHEND’S FIRST PIER’ 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

Sat 1 Nov 2025
LEIGH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WINTER SHOW

At Leigh Road Baptist Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1NN.

From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Admission: Members free, Non-members £1.00.

LHS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/667083064741423

Sat 1 Nov 2025
SOUTHEND SEAFRONT FIREWORKS

Free firework display. The fireworks are set off from a barge out in the Estuary, east of Southend Pier, and last about ten minutes.

At Southend Seafront, east of Southend Pier.

Starts at 7.30pm.

Every Saturday until 15 November.  Sep and Oct displays start at 8.00pm. Nov displays start at 7.30pm.

Visit Southend website: https://www.visitsouthend.co.uk/guide/fireworks/

Mon 3 Nov 2025
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.

Mon 3 Nov 2025
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

Mon 3 Nov 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/profile.php?id=61571552517215

Mon 3 Nov 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.

Mon 3 Nov 2025
BENFLEET & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK
‘REMEMBERING THE LATE 50s’ BY NIGEL DAWSON

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

Wed 5 Nov 2025
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.

Fri 7 Nov 2025
QUIRKY QUIZ NIGHT

Organised by the Flourish Arts Network, based in HOFS. Join us for an evening of fun.
A quiz with a quirky twist…

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

Starts at 7.30pm.

Cost £5 per person. Maximum of 8 people per team.

To book a table, e-mail hello@flourish-arts-network.uk.

With a raffle and prizes.

Website: https://www.flourish-arts-network.uk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575493207906

Sat 8 Nov 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

Sat 8 Nov 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

Sat 8 Nov 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

Sat 8 Nov 2025
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ

Relax in historic surroundings and enjoy music 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.

Poster available here.

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

Sat 8 Nov 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 second Saturday of the month.

Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk

Sat 8 Nov 2025
FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE FEATURING ESSEX POLICE BAND

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

Starts at 7.00pm.

Tickets at the door (cash or card): Adults £10.00, Pensioners & Children £5.00.

Refreshments at the interval.

Supporting the British Legion.

St Peter’s Church website: http://stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
Essex Police Band FB page: https://www.facebook.com/essexpoliceband

Sat 8 Nov 2025
SOUTHEND SEAFRONT FIREWORKS

Free firework display. The fireworks are set off from a barge out in the Estuary, east of Southend Pier, and last about ten minutes.

At Southend Seafront, east of Southend Pier.

Starts at 7.30pm.

Every Saturday until 15 November.  Sep and Oct displays start at 8.00pm. Nov displays start at 7.30pm.

Visit Southend website: https://www.visitsouthend.co.uk/guide/fireworks/

Sat 15 Nov 2025
SOUTHEND SEAFRONT FIREWORKS

Free firework display. The fireworks are set off from a barge out in the Estuary, east of Southend Pier, and last about ten minutes.

At Southend Seafront, east of Southend Pier.

Starts at 7.30pm.

Every Saturday until 15 November.  Sep and Oct displays start at 8.00pm. Nov displays start at 7.30pm.

Visit Southend website: https://www.visitsouthend.co.uk/guide/fireworks/

Wed 19 Nov 2025
LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH KONG WONG AND WENG SONG TEE (FLUTE 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

Wed 19 Nov 2025
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.

Fri 28 Nov 2025
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – VOCES8

Programme: Give me you Stars.

‘Give me your Stars’ spans centuries of choral music, from the luminous polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Regina Caeli to timeless jazz standards.

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

Sat 29 Nov 2025
HADLEIGH & THUNDERSLEY COMMUNITY ARCHIVE DROP-IN

An opportunity for local residents to share memories of Hadleigh and Thundersley, bring photos and documents for scanning, view the H&TCA website, and purchase local history books and greetings cards.

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

From 10.30am to 12 noon.

Drop-in sessions in 2025 will be held on the last Saturday of odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk.

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

Sat 29 Nov 2025
HADLEIGH CHRISTMAS FAIR

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

More details to come.

Organised by Hadleigh Community Group.

Hadleigh Community Group: WebsiteFacebook page

Sat 29 Nov 2025
THE HUB CAFÉ CHRISTMAS MARKET

Our fabulously festive Christmas Market returns. 30 stalls selling artisan crafts and gifts, from bespoke dog coats to locally made cheese plus:
• Bratwurst, Crimble Crumble, & Decadent Hot Chocolates
• Free Family Activities & Nativity Trail
• Animals from Hadleigh Rare Breeds Centre
• Santa's Double Decker Grotto
• Festive Sing-along with the Hadleigh Temple Salvation Army Band

At The Hub Café, Hadleigh Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PP.

From 12 noon to 4.00pm.

The Hub Café web page: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/hadleighfarm/hubcafe
Hadleigh Farm Estate Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/salarmyhfe

Sat 29 Nov 2025
HADLEIGH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

By the Christmas tree in Hadleigh town centre.

More details to come.

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:
WebsiteFacebook page

Sat 29 Nov 2025
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 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Free entry.

The event will only go ahead if weather permits – we need clear skies.

CPAC website: https://www.cpastro.club

Sun 30 Nov 2025
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

Organised by Flourish Arts Network (a not-for-profit CIC based in Hadleigh). Join us for a festive-filled afternoon of crafting. Create your own beautiful wreath to proudly hang in your home. Festive refreshments provided. Hope to see you there!!

At Hadleigh Old Fire Station, High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA.

From 1.00pm to 3.00pm.

Cost: £25.40 per person.

Booking essential – visit https://www.flourish-arts-network.uk/wreath-making

Website: https://www.flourish-arts-network.uk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575493207906

DEC 2025 onwards

Sun 7 Dec 2025
ECO DECORATIONS WORKSHOP

Organised by the Flourish Arts Network, based at HOFS. Join us for an afternoon of festive decoration making. We’ll focus on creating handcrafted decorations that are kind to the environment and beautiful to display. No plastic will be used.

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

From 1.00pm to 3.00pm.

Cost: Adults £10.00, Children £5.00.

To book, visit https://www.flourish-arts-network.uk/eco-decorations.

Website: https://www.flourish-arts-network.uk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575493207906

Thu 11 Dec 2025
THUNDERSLEY BRASS BAND CONCERT

All your Christmas favourites and more.

At Richmond Hall, Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, SS7 5HA.

Starts at 8.00pm.

FREE admission with opportunity for retiring donation.

Bar available.

TBB website: http://thundersleybrassband.co.uk
TBB Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/275351495843384

Sun 14 Dec 2025
GAUDEAMUS CHOIR PRESENTS ‘SING CHOIRS OF ANGELS’

Traditional carols and Christmas music in a historic setting with seasonal refreshments.

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

Starts at 3.00pm.

Tickets £10.00 (children free) – pay at the door or purchase in advance by phoning 01702 556600 or 01268 771779.

In aid of Friends of Hadleigh Church, who raise funds to maintain the Grade 1-listed church.

St James the Less Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6384
Allegro Choir Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Allegrochoiressex

Sun 14 Dec 2025
ALLEGRO CHOIR PRESENTS ‘AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC’

A mixture of traditional and modern carols and songs together with several well-known carols for the audience to join in singing.

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

Starts at 3.00pm.

Admission £10.00, children free.

St Barnabas Church website: https://www.stbarnabas-hadleigh.org.uk
Allegro Choir Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Allegrochoiressex

Sun 21 Dec 2025
ALLEGRO CHOIR PRESENTS ‘AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC’

A mixture of traditional and modern carols and songs together with several well-known carols for the audience to join in singing.

At Benfleet Methodist Church, High Road, South Benfleet, SS7 5LH

Starts at 2.00pm.

Admission £10.00, children free.

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

2026

Fri 16 Jan 2026
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL CONCERT – NEIL CROSLAND (PIANO)

Programme:
Vivaldi ~ Cum Dederit from Nisi Nominus
Clementi ~ Sonata in B flat Major (Cadenza by Neil Crosland)
Haydn ~ Sonata in F Major
Beethoven ~ Sonata No 14 op 27 No 2 (Moonlight)
Schubert ~ Allegretto
Rachmaninoff Songs arr. Neil Crosland

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

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

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

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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