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The Haunting of Hill House , 4th October 2023 to 7th October 2023, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (12.8 miles)
Now a classic ghost story, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ is a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of “psychically receptive” people are brought together in a brooding, mid-Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and “contained ill will.” The show contains adult themes and scary moments. Suitable for ages 12+.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £15,£13 plus booking fee.
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Ronnie Buckingham, 9th October 2023, 19:30 to 21:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (12.8 miles)
If you're not already convinced about an afterlife, why not come along, listen to Ronnie and let him help you decide? He'll communicate with loved ones in the spirit world and pass on messages to members of the audience with information relevant only to the person concerned.
Tickets £20 plus booking fee.
Chris Fox and the Running Man, 11th October 2023, 19:30 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (12.8 miles)
A genre defying folk troubadour, award winning song writer and loop station alchemist teams up with legendary double bassist John Parker. Showcasing songs from Fox’s latest album ‘In Plain Sight’, the show features a unique blend of Folk, Americana, County and Blues. “If Chris plays anywhere near you go and see him!” (folking.com)
Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits , 13th October 2023 to 14th October 2023 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (12.8 miles)
Open sesame and discover a treasure-trove of fun and laughter as witty writer Craig Hawes gives the timeless tale a twist in this mystical musical comedy! So slip on your sandals for some sandy silliness as we take a thrilling carpet ride with Ali Baba and his crazy camel on an amazing Arabian adventure!
Fri 13th Oct 7.00 pm, & Sat 14th Oct 1.00pm & 5.00pm
Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show!, 19th October 2023 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (12.8 miles)
Dame Dolly arrives with her very own Halloween themed show, there's only one problem she needs everyone's help to put it on! With plenty of audience participation and loads of spooky fun, this Spooktacular show is for all of the family! And don’t forget there’s a prize for the best Halloween fancy dress costume! So come along for a Halloween treat this October half term!
Performances at 11am and 2pm.
Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
A Saucerful of Floyd , 27th October 2023 to 28th October 2023, 19:30 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (12.8 miles)
A Saucerful of Floyd are hosting a two-night event celebrating the complete musical journey of Pink Floyd. The first night 'Early Days' will take the audience back to the initial conception of 'The Pink Floyd sound' when the band was fronted and steered by the psychedelic genius of Syd Barrett. Travelling on, the audience will experience band's evolution following Barrett's departure all the way through to their commercial zenith, and worldwide sensation, The Dark Side of the Moon. The second night, Later Years, starts where night one ends. Following the global success of Dark Side of the Moon, the audience are led through the Waters driven era of Pink Floyd that peaked with the concept show, The Wall, before navigating the bands break -up and into the Pink Floyd pasture that is the Gilmour/Samson era. The celebration is broken into two consecutive nights, allowing A Saucerful of Floyd to take the audience on a truly epic journey. We hope you will join us for this unique event. Individual tickets are available for either night. We thank you for allowing us to keep the music of Pink Floyd alive through the years, and look forward to seeing you at the show. A Saucerful of Floyd
Ticket price is £14 for each night or £24 for both nights plus booking fee.
Are you retired? On your own, lonely and in need of fellowship? meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.5 miles)
Why not join us, a Christian based club for men and women that is open to non-Christians. Sing a hymn of your younger days, share memories and have someone to have a game of draughts, dominoes etc. There will always be someone to have a have a chat with or you could join in a singalong! Come have a tea or coffee and make new friends. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Buffalo Springs CMC meet at Tolleshunt Knights Village Hall, Top Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon (9.5 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01245 491252 or 01245 281488
Chelmsford Chess Club meet at North Springfield Community Association, Forsythia Close, Chelmsford (7.8 miles)
Chelmsford Chess Club is an established and sucessful chess club with over 30 full-time members, whose standards range from beginner through to county level. Affiliated to the British Chess Federation, the club competes in the North Essex Chess League (NECL) where, this year, it's highly successful 'A' team were crowned League Champions for the 3rd successive season. In all, the club fields 4 teams in the league, providing all members with the opportunity to experience competitive chess. It also hosts an annual Club Championship as well as a time-handicapped 'Summer Tournament'.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Chelmsford Ice Dance Club meet at Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford (9 miles)
Riverside Ice Dance Club is based at the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford and meet on Tuesday evenings 6.45 - 8 p.m. New members and visiting skaters are welcomed.
If you'd like more information, you can visit thier website
Chelmsford Opera Group meet at Great Baddow United Reform Church, High Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford (9.9 miles)
We welcome singers of any ability to join us to have some fun. Monday nights at 8pm until 10pm at Great Baddow united reform church
We are rehearsing for July's performance of Carmen at Cramphorn theatre. We still need to fill some main roles...Don Jose,Escamillo,Morales, El Remendado and Frasquita
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Frank Midgley on 01376 511513 or email Frank Midgley
Chelmsford Riverside Ice Skating Club meet at Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford (9 miles)
Affiliated to NISA (National Ice Skating Association of UK) based at the Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre in Chelmsford. Our skaters meet at "Club Nights" each Friday where they get an hour of on-ice activity with 2 Professionals organising games, discos, stroking etc.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Dunmow air cadets meet at Drill Hall, High Street, Dunmow (7 miles)
We are recruiting now!
if youy are free on monday and thursday nights and aged between 13 and 18 then come to the drill hall on the high street
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Essex Acorn User Group meet at Great Baddow Village Hall (9.8 miles)
Each meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Futuristics Baton Twirlers meet at Broomfield Methodist Church (Hall), Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford (7.7 miles)
Open to girls and boys aged from 2 1/2 years to have FUN and make new friends and learn how to twirl a baton, use pom poms, have the chance to take part in competitions, carnivals and displays.
We meet Thursdays with different sessions based on age: Tiny Tots 'A' group - 2 1/2 years - 3 1/2 years - 4-4.30pm
Tiny Tots 'B' group - 3 1/2 years - 5 years - 4.30-5pm
Juvenile Beginners - 6-9 years - 5-6pm
Junior Beginners - 10-12 years - 5-7pm
Seniors - 13+ years - 5-7pm
Come along and have a try for FREE (Subject to availability).
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01245 444059 or visit thier website
Gap Youth Group meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.5 miles)
The vision of the Gap Youth Group is aimed at young people between the ages of 11-16. However, young people who are above this age range are welcome to take part. The name of the group the GAP means to bridge the gap with the young community in Heybridge and Maldon. It provides a youth orientated club with relevant bible teaching and worship. This is combined with plenty of fun, indoor and outdoor activities.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Grove Tennis Club meet at Grove Lawn Tennis Club, Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford (9.9 miles)
Grove Tennis Club welcome upcoming tennis stars of all ages
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Recoil Trampoline Club meet at Parsonage Downs, Parsonage Downs, Dunmow (7.3 miles)
Our club offers coaching to all who wish to enjoy the sport, including children and adults of all ages, abilities and needs. We have dedicated and integrated sessions for those members with special needs, members who bounce at a recreational level for fun and exercise, and for those who train at an advanced level to compete at regional, national and international competitions.
As a growing club, we have a good number of National grade competitors and in 2012 had a record number successfully qualify for the National Finals in Birmingham in July. We are a dedicated club with dedicated coaches giving their time for the benefit of a dynamic and challenging sport to enable every one of our members to participate to the best of their ability.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01277 500282, email the club or visit thier website
Silver Wings meet at Marconi Athletic & Social Club, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford (10 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Russell on 01245 601796
Sunbeams meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.5 miles)
Sunbeams is a new Toddler Group in Heybridge for all pre-school children. The group runs every term-time Tuesday from 9.30am-11.30am. Our group meets at the Christian Outreach Centre in Heybridge for a morning of fun, games, crafts, and singing! We hope to see you there
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
The Fun Factory meet at Christian Outreach Centre, Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham, Maldon (9.5 miles)
An evening club for children aged between 5 and 11. The Fun Factory is held every Tuesday evening between 5.30pm and 6.30pm during term time and features games, stories competitions and the now-legendary, joke contest!
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Tiptree United CMC meet at Tiptree Social Club, Chapel Road, Tiptree, Colchester (8.5 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Graham on 01245 491252