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Tuesday July 16
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 July 17
COFFEE MORNING
New coffee mornings at the Fishermen’s Chapel, New Road, Leigh. 10.30am-12 noon, friendly community atmosphere. Every Wednesday – all welcome.
WESTWOOD ART CLUB
Meet every Wednesday from 9.30 am to 12 noon at Salvation Army Temple (opposite Morrisons Car Park) Hadleigh. Very friendly, sociable group painting in all mediums. Call Trish on 07702874647.
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.
SOUTHEND PENSIONER TALK
The next meeting of the Southend and District Pensioner campaign will feature a talk titled “Flames across Essex: agricultural unrest in eighteenth century England” delivered by Michael Holland, on Wednesday 17th July 2024from 2 to 4 pm at The Balmoral Centre, Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff. All welcome. Refreshments, toilet facilities, car park and disabled access available. Call 01702 341047.
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.
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.
CWRA TALK
THE next meeting of Chalkwell Ward Residents Association (CWRA) will open with a talk by Richard Layzell, Trading Standards Officer at Southend City Council. The meeting will take place at Westcliff Baptist Church, 560 London Road, at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 10th. Entry is free to members. Non-members may attend in at a cost of £1 per person.
Thursday July 18
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.
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.
SOUTHEND CHORAL SOCIETY
Come and sing with Southend Choral Society. The friendly choir meets every Thursday evening at Crowstone United Reformed church, King’s Road, Westcliff. Arrival from 7.45 pm for 8.15 pm start. The choir welcome members for all voice parts.
Friday July 19
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 July 20
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 July 21
Monday July 22
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
Tuesday July 23
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.
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