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Family fun with Shaun the Sheep and Braintree Village this May
  • Thursday 7th May
    Until Sunday 31st May
Braintree Village, Chapel Hill, Braintree, CM778YH
A new Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail will visit Braintree Village this month, alongside a line-up of fun half-term activities. View event
Loughton Voluntary Care - Coffee Time Walking Group
c/o Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex, , IG10 1RB
A relaxed, social walking group with a built-in coffee break. A great way to stay active and meet others in the community. View event
3Food4U Food Hub - Waltham Abbey
13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, , EN9 1ER
FREE FOOD FOR YOU! Every Monday & Friday in Waltham Abbey View event
3Food4U Food Hub - Loughton Club
Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX
FREE FOOD FOR YOU! Every Tuesday at Loughton Club View event
Loughton Voluntary Care - Keep Well Club
c/o Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex, , IG10 1RB
A friendly, 4-week rotating programme designed to support wellbeing through sing-alongs, seated keep-fit, gentle games, and brain-stimulating activities. Includes refreshments. View event
Music Binglow
  • Friday 22nd May, 6:30pm
    Until Saturday 23rd May, 12:00am
The Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP
Join us Friday 22nd May for Music Binglow! A neon-fuelled music bingo night filled with singalongs, dancing, glowing energy, and great prizes. View event
Loughton Voluntary Care - IT Clinic
c/o Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex, , IG10 1RB
One-to-one help with using your smartphone or tablet. Bring your questions and get friendly support from experienced volunteers. View event
Board Games Night @The Bootmaker!
Bootmaker Bar, 3-4 Moulsham Street, CM2 0HR
Have fun with our Board Games night @The Bootmaker Bar! View event
Girl on  a Train
Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7ER
Girl on a Train is based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins, and adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel View event
ABBA Tribute Night
  • Saturday 6th June, 7:30pm
    Until Sunday 7th June, 12:00am
The Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP
Bjorn Illusion returns in 2026 with ABBA’s greatest hits! Doors 7:30pm, show 9pm. Over 16s only.... View event
Great Chesterford Antiques and Collectables Fair
  • Sunday 7th June 9:00am until 3:00pm
The Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, , CB10 1NS
Rural Magpie is delighted to host this established and very well attended antiques and collectors fair alongside its dedicated stallholders who will give you a warm welcome. View event
Abigail's Party
  • Wednesday 10th June, 7:30pm
    Until Friday 12th June, 10:00pm
Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5DX
Middle-class suburbia gets to reveal its darker side over the course of an increasingly uncomfortable drinks party in this production of Mike Leigh’s most famous title. View event
Elvis Tribute Night
  • Friday 26th June, 7:30pm
    Until Saturday 27th June, 12:00am
The Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP
Mark Summers returns to Colchester United with his legendary Elvis Legacy act! Doors 7.30pm, show 8.30pm. Over 16s only. View event
The Tower Princesses' Ball
  • Saturday 27th June 11:00am until 2:30pm
The JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP, CO4 5UP
A magical 90-minute princess party with The Tower Princess and her fabulous friends - The Sleeping Princess, The Mermaid Princess, The Fashion Doll and The Good Witch. View event
Music Bingo
  • Thursday 23rd July 6:30pm until 11:00pm
The Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP
Sing, dance, and play Music Bingo! Enjoy five fun games, prizes, and great tunes. View event
Lions Gate Portal Mystical Fair
  • Saturday 8th August 11:00am until 4:00pm
Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, CM11 2AP
MIND, BODY, SPIRIT & WELLBEING Crafty Cow Markets are excited to invite you to our Mystical Fair on the day of the Lionsgate Portal on Saturday 8th August in the Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay.... View event
Great Chesterford Antiques and Collectables Fair
  • Sunday 6th September 9:00am until 3:00pm
2 Orchard Pightle, Hadstock, CB21 4PQ
Rural Magpie is delighted to host this established and very well attended antiques fair alongside its dedicated stallholders who will give you a warm welcome. View event
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
  • Saturday 3rd October 8:00pm until 10:00pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF
What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!!... View event
Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair
  • Sunday 15th November 10:00am until 4:00pm
2 Orchard Pightle, Hadstock, CB21 4PQ
Rural Magpie is delighted to host this fabulous jewellery fair. This exciting event is a unique opportunity for talented jewellery makers to showcase their handcrafted collections, allowing them to shine... View event