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Hadleigh Essex Local Information eXchange (Founded Mar 2006)

 

WHAT’S ON IN HADLEIGH & nearby

MAR . . . APR . . . MAY . . . JUN
JUL . . . AUG onwards

Last updated on Mon 18 Mar 2024

Please send event details and posters to Malcolm Brown at helixwebmail@yahoo.co.uk

HADLEIGH COUNTRY PARK USER SURVEY 2024

Essex Country Parks is asking Hadleigh Country Park visitors and Essex residents to share their views on the park to help assess its current use and shape its future. The survey overview is here. The consultation ends on 1 Apr 2024.

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MAR 2024

Tue 19 Mar 2024
ST BARNABAS ‘KETTLE’S ON’ COFFEE MORNING

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

From 10.30am to 12 noon, every Tuesday.

All welcome.

St Barnabas Church website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6383

Tue 19 Mar 2024
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 20 Mar 2024
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 20 Mar 2024
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 20 Mar 2024
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL – CABINET MEETING

The meeting will be webcast on YouTube.

At Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Agenda available from https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/agendas-minutes-library

Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CastlePoint-BC/streams

Wed 20 Mar 2024
HADLEIGH VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSAL – NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Hadleigh Voices is a mixed, community choir, originally formed as part of Hadleigh’s Olympic legacy and simply designed to help its members feel good. The repertoire consists mostly of popular, light-hearted songs. Why not come along for a FREE trial (normal subscription £5). Be assured, we don’t hold auditions!

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

From 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

For more information, please visit the choir’s website (link below).

Hadleigh Voices website: https://www.hadleighvoicescommunitychoir.com

Wed 20 Mar 2024
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HADLEIGH LENT COURSE – SESSION 5 OF 5

Based on the York Course ‘The Gift of Christ’. The five-session course was produced by Olivia Amartey, executive director for the Elim Pentecostal Church, and draws on her skills learnt as a senior leader in the NHS. She invites us to embrace the adventure we are all on with Christ, as we look, in turn, at: ‘The generosity of God’; ‘Discovering our gift and responding’; ‘Being with Jesus and becoming fruitful’; ‘When things go wrong, and ways of staying on track’; and ‘It's all good - how God changes everything’. Olivia is joined in discussing the themes of The Gift of Christ by scriptwriter Paul Kerensa, and author and spiritual director Amy Boucher Pye.

At Hadleigh United Reformed Church (URC), 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.

Starts at 7.30pm with refreshments served from 7.15pm. All welcome.

Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex

Thu 21 Mar 2024
HADLEIGH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (URC) COFFEE MORNING

At Hadleigh URC, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.

From 10.30am to 12 noon, every Thursday.

Profits to HARP homeless charity.

All welcome.

Hadleigh URC website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk

Thu 21 Mar 2024
POETRY READING GROUP – EDWARD THOMAS

Philip Edward Thomas is sometimes considered a war poet, although few of his poems deal directly with his war experiences. He only started writing poetry at the age of 36, but by that time he had already been a prolific critic, biographer, nature writer and travel writer for two decades. In 1915, he enlisted in the British Army to fight in the First World War and was killed in action during the Battle of Arras in 1917, at the age of 39, soon after he arrived in France. (Wikipedia)

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

From 2.30pm to 3.30pm, every 3rd Thursday of the month.

All welcome.

Fri 22 Mar 2024
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 22 Mar 2024
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 22 Mar 2024
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES – EVGENY SOIFERTIS

Evgeny Soifertis was born in Kiev, where at the age of thirteen he won first prize in the Beethoven Competition.  He later continued his studies at the Moscow Conservatory before moving to Holland. More recently he has made his home in London. 

Programme:
Chopin: 24 Preludes op.28
Rachmaninov: Sonata 2 op. 35
Skryabin: 4 Studies op.8. 42,
Granados: 2 Spanish Dances
Liszt: Spanish Rhapsody

At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.

Starts at 8.00pm.

Tickets: £10.00 – booking online here or phone 01702 215011.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks available to purchase during the interval.

Sat 23 Mar 2024
CASTLE POINT CLEAN UP CREW LITTER PICK – HADLEIGH COUNTRY PARK

As part of the Great British Spring Clean Week, come and join Castle Point Clean Up Crew working with the Salvation Army picking up litter in Hadleigh Country Park. 

Meet at The Hub, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh.

From 10.30am to 11.30am.

All are welcome. Equipment will be provided for those who need it.

Castle Point Clean Up Crew Facebook page here

Sat 23 Mar 2024
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘RAYLEIGH’S RICH AND VARIED HISTORY’ BY MIKE DAVIES

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

Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.

Admission: £3.00 at the door.

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

Sat 23 Mar 2024
MAYOR’S CHARITY BALL

The Mayor, Cllr Lynsey McCarthy-Calvert, invites you  to attend The Mayor’s Civic Charity Ball. Welcome drinks, 3 course meal at 7.30pm, followed by coffee and mints. Entertainment provided throughout the meal with Su Harrison (Radio Essex Presenter) hosting. There will be a raffle and the proceeds from funds raised will be donated to the Mayor’s Charities:  Little Havens Hospice, Benno’s Boobs Foundation & Bobby’s Big Heart.

At Runnymede Hall (rear of Council Offices), Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Tickets £55.00 per person.

Parking available at the venue.

More information and link for booking available here.

Mon 25 Mar 2024
THE ART MINISTRY - COSY CRAFTS SESSION (FOR ADULTS)

The Art Ministry has joined the national Warm Welcome Spaces initiative thanks to funding from the Government's Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund, delivered by the National Lottery Community Fund. Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors to local communities across the country, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. The Art Ministry's Warm Welcome Space is a great place to connect with your community, to make new friends, while spending a couple of hours doing art and craft activities, getting creative and keeping warm. For adults of any age or ability.

At 1 Church Road (next to United Reformed Church), Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.

From 11.00am to 1.00pm, every Monday until end of Mar 2024.

Sessions also held on Tuesdays 11.00am to 1.00pm and Thursdays 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

The sessions are free to attend and we provide a hot drink and materials. Stay the whole two hours or just drop in. Do our set craft project or do your own thing.

To book, please call 07582 025163 or email contact@theartministry.org.uk

Flyer available here.

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

Mon 25 Mar 2024
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, please phone Sue Lesser on 07889 762172 or e-mail Sue at lessersu@gmail.com.

Flyer available here.

Smart Minds FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Smart-Minds-143103859703386

Mon 25 Mar 2024
HADLEIGH LIBRARY AFTERNOON CHAT & TEA

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 25 Mar 2024
THE ART MINISTRY - COSY CRAFTS SESSION FOR CHILDREN

A free session for children to spend a couple of hours doing art and craft activities in our Warm Welcome Space. (See above for more details of this initiative.)

At 1 Church Road (next to United Reformed Church), Hadleigh, SS7 2DQ.

From 5.00pm to 7.00pm, every Monday until end of Mar 2024.

The sessions are free to attend and we provide a hot drink and materials.

To book, please call 07582 025163 or email contact@theartministry.org.uk

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

Wed 27 Mar 2024
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT SOUTHEND CIVIC CENTRE WITH ELIZA NAGLE (VIOLIN)

At the 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 concerts on Southend Council website: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre

Wed 27 Mar 2024
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL – ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

The meeting will be webcast on YouTube.

At Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Agenda available from https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/agendas-minutes-library

Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CastlePoint-BC/streams

Fri 29 Mar 2024
CASTLE POINT CLEAN UP CREW LITTER PICK – COOMBE WOOD

As part of the Great British Spring Clean Week, join us for a litter pick at Coombe Wood, Thundersley.

Meet at Coombe Wood, Rhoda Road North entrance, Thundersley.

From 10.00am to 11.30am.

All are welcome. Equipment will be provided for those who need it.

Castle Point Clean Up Crew Facebook page here - Facebook event page here.

Fri 29 Mar 2024
GOOD FRIDAY UNITED SERVICE

Organised by Churches Together in Hadleigh and led by Tom Pender, Student Minister at Hadleigh Baptist Church.

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

Sat 30 Mar 2024
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 2024 will be held on the last Saturday of odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk or phone Malcolm Brown on 01702 557678.

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

Sun 31 Mar 2024
EASTER DAY SUNRISE SERVICE

Organised by the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple on behalf of Churches Together in Hadleigh.

At Hadleigh Castle, off Castle Lane, Hadleigh.

Starts at 6.15am.

Churches Together in Hadleigh Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ctihessex

APR 2024

Mon 1 Apr 2024
CARERS CHOICES EASTER FUN DAY

Easter Egg Hunt, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Colouring competition, Easter activities, Face painting and Easter Youth Market.

At the White House, Kiln Road (behind council offices), Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

From 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Tickets: £5.00 per child, Under 3s free – to book, visit Ticket Source here.

Carers Choices website: https://carerschoices.org

Tue 2 Apr 2024
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL – DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting will be webcast on YouTube.

At Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Agenda available from https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/agendas-minutes-library

Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CastlePoint-BC/streams

Sat 6 Apr 2024
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 but may change owing to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

PIP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peoplesindependentparty

Sat 6 Apr 2024
THAMES ESTUARY LACEMAKERS LACE DAY

We are a group of enthusiastic lacemakers in the South East Essex area. 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, visit 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.

Sun 7 Apr 24
HADLEIGH METHODIST CHURCH - SUNDAY SOCIAL

Come and join us at Hadleigh Methodist Church for our Sunday Social with board games, quizzes, conversation plus tea, coffee, sandwiches and cake.

At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ.

From 12 noon to 2.00pm, first Sunday of every month.

Cost: £2.50.

Poster available here.

You are also welcome to join us at 11.00am for our regular church service.

Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hadleighmethodistchurch

Wed 10 Apr 2024
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL – AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting will be webcast on YouTube.

At Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Agenda available from https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/agendas-minutes-library

Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CastlePoint-BC/streams

Sat 13 Apr 2024
HADLEIGH METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING

Drinks, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac and good company!

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 13 Apr 2024
THUNDERSLEY METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING

Cakes available to eat in or take away.

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 13 Apr 2024
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 but may change owing to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

PIP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peoplesindependentparty

Sat 13 Apr 2024
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH THE UMBRELLA FACTORY

Relax and enjoy music with coffee, tea and snacks in historic surroundings.

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

From 10.30am to 12.30pm, every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Free admission. Come and go as you please.

Poster with performers up to Jun 2024 available here.

Beat and Beans Café Facebook page here

Sat 13 Apr 2024
ST PETER’S CHURCH COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE

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

From 10.30am to 12.30pm, every 2nd Saturday of the month.

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

Wed 17 Apr 2024
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT SOUTHEND CIVIC CENTRE WITH JOSH WINIBERG (PIANO)

At the 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 concerts on Southend Council website: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre

Wed 17 Apr 2024
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL – CABINET MEETING

The meeting will be webcast on YouTube.

At Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Agenda available from https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/agendas-minutes-library

Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CastlePoint-BC/streams

Fri 19 Apr 2024
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES – VOCES8

Voces8, styled VOCES8, is an a cappella octet. They have appeared internationally and made recordings of classical music, jazz, pop, and their own arrangements. The ensemble has a diverse repertoire including early English and European Renaissance music, traditional folk song, classic jazz, pop and their own arrangements.

At The Plaza Centre (Southend Christian Fellowship), 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PT.

Starts at 8.00pm.

Tickets: £10.00 – booking online here or phone 01702 215011.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks available to purchase during the interval.

VOCES8 website: https://voces8.com

Fri 19 Apr 2024
THE BEACON SHED CRAFT & OPEN DAY

Crafts for sale, refreshments and introducing our ‘50 Homes for Nature project’.

At the Beacon Shed, Thundersley Congregation Church Kenneth Road, Thundersley.

From 10.0am to 3.00pm.

The Beacon Shed Facebook page:

Sat 27 Apr 2024
TABLE TOP SALE

Also see the bluebells in Pound Wood whilst you’re there.

At St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7 2UW.

From 11.00am to 2.00pm.

To book a table, phone 07784 687891.

Refreshments available. Car parking 50p (10.00am to 3.00pm).

Raising funds for St Michael’s and St Peter’s Churches.

Poster available here.

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

MAY 2024

Sat 4 May 2024
AN EVENING OF MAGIC

Close-up magic & stage show.

At St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7 2UW.

From 7.00pm to 9.30pm.

Tickets: Adults £7.00, U16s £5.00 – to book, phone 07784 687891

Raising funds for St Michael’s and St Peter’s Churches.

Poster available here.

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

Tue 7 May 2024
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL – DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting will be webcast on YouTube.

At Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Agenda available from https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/agendas-minutes-library

Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CastlePoint-BC/streams

Sat 11 May 2024
ST JAMES’ BEAT AND BEANS CAFÉ WITH LYNDA JIGGENS & BLUE

Relax and enjoy music with coffee, tea and snacks in historic surroundings.

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

From 10.30am to 12.30pm, every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Free admission. Come and go as you please.

Poster with performers up to Jun 2024 available here.

Beat and Beans Café Facebook page here.

Wed 15 May 2024
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL – ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH MAYOR MAKING

The meeting will be webcast on YouTube.

At Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, SS7 1TF.

Starts at 7.00pm.

Agenda available from https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/agendas-minutes-library

Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CastlePoint-BC/streams

Fri 17 May 2024
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES – GARY RYAN (GUITAR)

Programme to include works by JS Bach, Albeniz, Dowland, Villa Lobos.

At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.

Starts at 8.00pm.

Tickets: £10.00 – booking online here or phone 01702 215011.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks available to purchase during the interval.

Gary Ryan website: https://garyryan.co.uk

Wed 22 May 2024
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT SOUTHEND CIVIC CENTRE WITH WHIRLWIND

At the 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 concerts on Southend Council website: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre

Sat 25 May 2024
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 2024 will be held on the last Saturday of odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk or phone Malcolm Brown on 01702 557678.

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

JUN 2024

Sun 2 Jun 2024
BENFLEET COMMUNITY FAYRE

With charity and support groups, local crafts and businesses, youth market, ladies cricket festival, physical activities and demos, live music and bar, health and wellbeing area, raffle and tombola, hot and cold food and drink, and much more!

At Woodside Park, off Manor Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4PA.

From 12 noon to 5.00pm.

Entry: 50p.

A community fundraising event for Havens Hospices and Headway Essex. Sponsored by Mashford’s Gardening.

For more information, e-mail tracy.bliss@ceessex.org.uk.

Poster available here.

Web page: https://castlepointcommunityallotment.org/benfleet-community-fayre
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/benfleetcommunityfayre

Sat 8 Jun 2024
SOUTHEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Conductor: John Chillingworth
Leader: Richard Brittain
Soloist: Sam Willsmore

Programme:
Dvorak - Carnival Overture
Smetana – Vltava
R. Strauss ~ Oboe Concerto
Morricone – Gabriel’s Oboe
Beethoven – 5th Symphony

At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PF.

More details to come.

SSO website: https://www.southendsymphony.com

Sat 15 Jun 2024
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘CANVEY DUTCH COTTAGE MUSEUM’ BY ALISON HARRIS

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

Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.

Admission: £3.00 at the door.

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

Wed 19 Jun 2024
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT SOUTHEND CIVIC CENTRE
WITH ELODIE CHOUSMER-HOWELLES (VIOLIN) & STELLA MARIE LORENZ (PIANO)

At the 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 concerts on Southend Council website: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre

Fri 21 Jun 2024
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL CONCERT SERIES – KORROS ENSEMBLE

Korros Ensemble was formed in 2001, an unusual combination of flute, clarinet and harp. Programme to include works by Scarlatti, Debussy, Poston, Khachaturian and Bizet.

At Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.

Starts at 8.00pm.

Tickets: £10.00 – booking online here or phone 01702 215011.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks available to purchase during the interval.

JUL 2024

Sat 6 Jul & Sun 7 Jul 2024
BOS AT THE MOVIES

A concert by Benfleet Operatic & Dramatic Society (BOS) featuring a variety of songs from the big screen including films such as Mary Poppins, Beaches, Aladdin, Frozen and many more.

At Benfleet Methodist Church, 67 High Road, South Benfleet, SS7 5LH.

Sat 6 Jul – Starts at 7.30pm.
Sun 7 Jul starts at 3.00pm.

Tickets £10.00 – to book, call or text 07921 468761.

BOS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BenfleetOperatic

Wed 17 Jul 2024
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT SOUTHEND CIVIC CENTRE WITH THE SUMMERS PIANO TRIO

At the 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 concerts on Southend Council website: https://www.southend.gov.uk/art-music/lunchtime-recitals-civic-centre

Sat 20 Jul 2024
THAMES ESTUARY LACEMAKERS LACE DAY

We are a group of enthusiastic lacemakers in the South East Essex area. 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, visit 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.

Sat 27 Jul 2024
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 2024 will be held on the last Saturday of odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk or phone Malcolm Brown on 01702 557678.

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

AUG 2024 onwards

Sat 14 Sep 2024
THAMES ESTUARY LACEMAKERS LACE DAY

We are a group of enthusiastic lacemakers in the South East Essex area. 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, visit 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.

Sat 21 Sep 2024
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘HADLEIGH – AN ESSEX VILLAGE’ BY SANDRA HARVEY

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

Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.

Admission: £3.00 at the door.

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

Sat 28 Sep 2024
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 2024 will be held on the last Saturday of odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk or phone Malcolm Brown on 01702 557678.

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

Sat 12 Oct 2024
SOUTHEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT

At the Salvation Army Hadleigh Temple, 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2PF.

More details to come.

SSO website: https://www.southendsymphony.com

Sat 2 Nov 2024
HADLEIGH HERITAGE ILLUSTRATED TALK
‘THE BUILDING AND DESTRUCTION OF HADLEIGH CASTLE’ BY BOB DELDERFIELD

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

Starts at 11.00am - refreshments served from 10.30am.

Admission: £3.00 at the door.

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

Sat 16 Nov 2024
THAMES ESTUARY LACEMAKERS LACE DAY

We are a group of enthusiastic lacemakers in the South East Essex area. 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, visit 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.

Sat 30 Nov 2024
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 2024 will be held on the last Saturday of odd-numbered months. If you can’t make the drop-in, feel free to contact us by e-mail at admin@hadleighhistory.org.uk or phone Malcolm Brown on 01702 557678.

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

 

 

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