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Thursday August 21

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 single people in 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 August 22

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 August 23

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 August 24

Monday August 25

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

LEIGH ON SEA CALEDONIAN DANCERS

The group meets on Monday evenings for Scottish Country Dancing. They are a friendly group and welcome new members with or without partners. No previous experience required. All dances are walked through and called by one of the instructors. They meet at St James Church Hall, Elmsleigh Drive SS9 3DP. For more details, contact Rob on 01245 225159 or [email protected]

OVER 50S CRAFT GROUP

New members are welcome to join our friendly craft group for knitting, cross stitch, quilting, crochet and other art activities. Bring your own projects or try something new – our members are always willing to share their skills with others – or just relax in a sociable atmosphere over a cuppa. We meet at the Cedar Centre, 90 Castle Road, Rayleigh, SS67QF on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm till 3.30pm. Subs are £24 paid quarterly with the first session free. Phone 07764 850522 or check out our website [email protected]

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