What’s On

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Tuesday February 20

BUGGY TIME

Join for Buggy Time at St Clement’s Church, Broadway, Leigh, on Tuesday mornings from 10.45-11.45am. Listen to a story from the Bible and have a sing and play, play, play

For all those not old enough to go to school and any adults they want to bring along

Contact: Jane 01702 712779

 

GOSPEL CHOIR

Enjoy singing? Why not join the Fishermen’s Chapel Gospel Choir, singing traditional gospel music at the Chapel? Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening, 7-8pm. Contact Heather if you’d like more information, 07879 232231.

 

THE HOY AT ANCHOR FOLK CLUB

Members meet at 7.45pm every Tuesday evening at The Estuary Club, 1386 London Road, Leigh on Sea.  New members are always welcome. Contact Tony Prior 07805 641797 for more details.

 

Wednesday February 21

 

COFFEE MORNING

New coffee mornings at the Fishermen’s Chapel, New Road, Leigh. 10.30am-12 noon, friendly community atmosphere. Every Wednesday – all welcome.

 

OVER 60’S SOCIAL CLUB

Over 60’s social club meets first and third Wednesday each month from 12pm to 1.30pm in the Donald Fraser Hall at Leigh Community Centre. Includes lunch and an activity at £5 per person. To book a space call the office on 01702 716288, or visit the reception.

 

TEA DANCE

Everybody welcome to a Tea Dance at Nevenden Centre Wickford, each Wednesday from 2-4 pm in the large hall. Good music and friendly atmosphere – catering for all ballroom, Latin and sequence dances. Contact John or Linda on 07880605105.

 

BLUES AT LEIGH COMMUNITY

Guitarist and singer Martin McNeill perform at the Leigh Community Centre on the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Cup of Leigh café in Leigh community Centre at 7.30 pm.

FESTIVAL CHORUS

Southend Festival Chorus meets every Wednesday during term-time at St. Peter’s Church, Eastbourne Grove, Westcliff, at 7.15 for a 7.30 start till 9.45 pm. Competent singers of all voice parts are always welcome.

 

THAMESIDE MUMMERS

Thameside Mummers perform traditional Mumming plays locally and nationally throughout the year. They meet and rehearse in Old Leigh on Wednesday evening. New members welcome. See them on Youtube and Facebook. Contact [email protected]

 

ROCHE ART GROUP

The group meets on Wednesdays from 7.15pm to 9.45pm at St Teresa’s Parish Centre, 109 Ashingdon Road, Rochford. Friendly club of all abilities that aims to promote art through drawing and painting in all media. Please contact Bernard Westerway 01702 301135.

 

THE CONCORD LADIES CLUB

The Concord Ladies Club in Rayleigh meet at Caley Hall at the U.R.C.Church Crown Hill Rayleigh, every Wednesday 1.30pm until 3.pm. Suitable for ladies over 55, we have interesting speakers, social afternoons and outings. Just come along, or for more information phone Eileen on 01268 784431.

LEIGH YOUTH CLUB

A free weekly youth club for young people aged 11 to 16 years old runs at the Leigh Community Centre every Thursday 5 to 8 pm. To book go to www.bookwhen.com/southendymca. For more information, contact Davey Hal on 07867226115.

Thursday February 22

 

LIKE SOME COMPANY?

How about joining a friendly get-together for coffee, cake and chat – every Thursday at 2pm at the WI Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh. Contact Di on 07952 148636 or Linda on 07504 114762.

 

KNIT AND NATTER

Members meet every Thursday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at St Clement’s Church, Broadway, Leigh. An informal weekly group for those who enjoy crafts such as knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, etc.

Bring along whatever you are working on or take part in a project to make articles for charities – or just relax and chat. Tea and coffee provided. Contact Margaret: 01702 711230

 

BELL PRACTICE

Bell Practice at St Clement’s Church, Broadway, Leigh. New members welcome, 7.30pm. Contact: Trevor 07920 580574 / [email protected]

 

CHOIR PRACTICE

New members always welcome to join, at St Clement’s Church, Broadway, Leigh, 7pm. New members Contact Roger on 01702 471799.

 

CHURCH FLOWERS

New people always welcome. St Clement’s Church, Leigh. 10.15am

Contact Margaret: 01702 711230

 

BUDDIES CLUB

This is a friendly social club for the 55-plus age group that meets every Thursday at the Anchor pub in Benfleet at 8 pm. Both male and female welcome. For more information call Alistair Fraser on 07729 762060.

 

Friday February 23

 

CHALKWELL BADMINTON

Chalkwell Badminton Centre, London Road SS9 3NQ, meet hold a session for intermediate players of and ages every Friday morning 10-11.30 am, first visit free to try then £4 a session. All welcome contact Jan 07980 762177,

FRIDAY LUNCH

After 12noon Mass at St Clement’s from 12.45 to 1.45pm.  Lovely fresh food in friendly company at very reasonable prices.  All are welcome.  All profits to go charity.  Contact Admin 07884 148148.

Saturday February 24

SOUTHEND JAZZ CO-OP

Learn to improvise in professionally-led Jazz workshops, open to all (any level, any instrument). Friendly, relaxed atmosphere & easy car-parking. The workshops run every Saturday, 10am-1pm, at HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station, Hadleigh SS7 2PB) Contact Richard Dray

[email protected] 01268 781700

 

COFFEE MORNINGS

Tea, Coffee and Home-Made Cake served most Saturdays 10.15am to noon. At St Clement’s Church, Leigh. Check website and church calendar for details.  Contact Admin 07884 148148.

Sunday February 25

Monday February 26

MAINSTREAM JAZZ

Jazz Every Monday at The Oakwood, Eastwood with Ron Spack’s Jazz Groups. Admission free. Guests welcome. Starts 7.30 pm.01702 512819

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