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Blood Donation Session, 24th May 2012, 14:00 to 19:15 at Wivenhoe, William Loveless Hall, High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester (24.9 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:15
Go Solo, 24th May 2012 to 26th May 2012, 20:30 to 22:30 at Clifftown Theatre, Nelson St, Southend, Essex, Nelson Street, Southend-On-Sea (5.1 miles)
After three years of exploring the world of theatre together, the Physical Theatre Company take their final bold steps onto the stage - each one on their own.
We invite you to re-live your first day of school, read the Bible under the shadow of a council estate, follow a clown backstage, meet a fashion guru, a preacher from overseas, a singing vampire, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins and… is that an elephant? 19 solos in one evening - a night to remember!
Devised by the company
Please note: Not suitable for younger audiences
01702 328335 / clifftown@essex.ac.uk / www.clifftowntheatre.co.uk
Thurs 24th – Sat 26th May
7:30pm / 2:30pm Saturday matinee
£8.00 / £5.00 concession
Girls wanna have Fun! , 25th May 2012, 19:00 to 23:55 at Chigwell, Essex (19.6 miles)
Join us for a girls night out – The best girlie nights in Essex!!
Start your evening with a glass of Chilled Pink Sparkling Wine followed by a 3 course choice menu served by our very own Essex Boys. Drag act entertainment, DJ till late.
Blood Donation Session, 28th May 2012, 14:00 to 19:45 at Leigh On Sea, St Peters Catholic Church, Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea (4.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:45
Blood Donation Session, 29th May 2012, 14:00 to 19:45 at Rayleigh, Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Rayleigh (4.5 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:45
Act Locally, 31st May 2012 to 2nd June 2012, 8:30 to 9:10 at Clifftown Theatre, Nelson Street, Southend, Essex, Nelson Street, Southend-On-Sea (5.1 miles)
Inspired by local people, performed by local people…
4 local communities, 3 nights, 1 theatrical extravaganza!
Act Locally is a collection of Community plays performed by graduating students from East 15 Acting School and members of the local community. Everyone has a story to tell and these are just a few…
The Pebble Project: Thurs 7:30pm & Sat 7:30pm
Imagining alternative futures that contain the dreams of our childhood
Big and Grey: Thurs 8:30pm & Sat 8:30pm
What carers can’t say about those they shelter
Message in a Bottle: Fri 7:30pm & Sat 2:30pm
Young people share stories of their grandparents’ lives and find common ground
Truth be Told: Fri 8:30pm & Sat 3:30pm
Sentencing young people to success
**Tickets are just £3 per show!**
01702 328335 / clifftown@essex.ac.uk / www.clifftowntheatre.co.uk
NB: ‘The Pebble Project’ & ‘Message in a Bottle’ are suitable for all ages, ‘Big & Grey’ & ‘Truth be Told’ are not suitable for younger audiences
Andy Abraham's History of the Big Bands Tour 2012, 31st May 2012, 20:00 to 23:30 at Cliffs Pavillion, Southend (4.5 miles)
ANDY ABRAHAM’S HISTORY OF THE BIG BANDS
The History of the Big Bands features a 13 piece big band and vocals from the incredible Andy Abraham. Audiences will be transported on a magical musical journey revisiting the very best of the swing era.
The History of the Big Bands promises an outstanding evening of high energy, virtuoso musi¬cianship and wonderful songs. A fantastic show it’s sure to appeal to every big band fan and more.
Andy Abraham has sold in excess of half a million records with 3 albums, 3 UK wide tours and a recent stint on stage in London’s West End. In 2008 Andy was chosen to represent England at the Eurovision Song Contest, singing to 600 million viewers worldwide.
Tickets: £23-£16
www.historyofthebigbands.com
Blood Donation Session, 5th June 2012, 9:30 to 12:30 at Hockley, Greensward Academy, Greensward Lane, Hockley (6.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 09:30 and 12:30
Blood Donation Session, 6th June 2012, 14:00 to 19:45 at South Woodham Ferrers, William De Ferrers High School, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford (7.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:45
Monsters, Myths & Mermaids, 8th June 2012, 15:00 to 17:00 at Harlow library, Cross Street, Harlow (23.5 miles)
Come along to Harlow Library between 2pm and 4pm on Friday 8th June. Create a dragon and mermaid with the artist. Fun family activities. Free prize draw - win tickets to the Sparks Will Fly Finale.
Blood Donation Session, 12th June 2012, 14:00 to 19:45 at Rayleigh, Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Rayleigh (4.5 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:45
Blood Donation Session, 13th June 2012, 14:00 to 19:45 at Southend, Belle Vue Baptist Church, Belle Vue Avenue, Southend-On-Sea (5.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:45
Blood Donation Session, 13th June 2012, 14:30 to 19:30 at Burnham On Crouch, Carnival Hall, Devonshire Road, Burnham-On-Crouch (11.2 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:30 and 16:00 or between 17:00 and 19:30
Ladies Glitz & Glamour Evening, 16th June 2012, 18:00 at The Arts Centre, Haslers Lane, Dunmow (22.6 miles)
We would like to invite you to take part in this wonderful event in which you can either sell your products or invite people to have a treatment done. Services include cupcakes, tarot card readings, handmade jewellery, massages, manicures/pedicures, indian head massage, chocolate, a raffle and lots more! Spaces are priced at £20 and 20% of your takings will be given to the Arts Centre if your takings are over £200. If you require a table, they are priced at £5 We will be holding a raffle and require all stall holders to donate a raffle prize or voucher. We are expecting around 300 people to this event, invitations will be sent out to various women's groups and all surrounding local stores.
Doors open at 6pm, stall holders can set up from 4pm. Entry is only £2 each. For more information, or if you’d like to participate, email Mikki on romeasycasting@aol.com or call 01371878020
Fathers Day Lunch , 17th June 2012 at Chigwell, Essex (19.6 miles)
Join us for Father’s Day Lunch with 3 course menu, Live entertainment & a present for Dad!!
0208 559 8714
info@mooros.co.uk
www.mooros.co.uk
Blood Donation Session, 21st June 2012, 14:00 to 19:45 at Rochford, Congregational Church, Weir Pond Road, Rochford (6.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:45
Blood Donation Session, 22nd June 2012, 14:00 to 19:15 at Maldon, Maldon Sports &Amp;Amp; Social Club, Park Drive, Maldon (13 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:00 and 19:15
Ash River CWMC meet at Tilbury F.C, St Chads Road, Tilbury (8.5 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Bert/Rita on 01268 685335
El Paso meet at Sheerness East WMC, Queenborough Road, Minster on Sea, Sheerness (9.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01795 510768
Horseshoe CMC meet at Barstable Community Centre, South Riding, Basildon (4.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Roy and Jen on 01268 728738 or 07837 063080
Milton CMC meet at Gravesend Rugby Club, Milton Road, Gravesend (8.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01474 823283
Nashville CWMC meet at Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Basildon (6.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Jean on 01268 280239
Pardners CMC meet at The Clarence Rooms, Southend Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (5.1 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01702 232114
Pardners Country Music Club meet at The Clarence Rooms, Southend Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (5.1 miles)
Every Wednesday evening 8pm to 11pm - Admission £4.00
Live Bands, Great Atmosphere, Dancing, Bar, Food, Raffle and Large Car Park
This is a traditional Country Music Club with no Line Dancing.
Unfortunately we cannot allow children at this venue
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Colin on 01702 232114, email Colin or visit thier website
Rancho Grande meet at Orsett Cock, Stanford Road, Orsett, Grays (7.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Dave on 01375 841207
Rawhide CMC meet at St. John's Church Hall, Dock Road, Tilbury (8.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01375 844099 or 01375 843843
Rotaract Club of Southend meet at TEAC Wheelbase Club, Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea (5.9 miles)
Roteract is a club for 18 to 30 year olds meeting every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. We do fundraising and community projects around Southend. Last year we raised £1250 for Bosom Pals, £500 for the Southend Night Shelter and £200 for Mcmillan Nurses.
We also have a very full social calendar. We go to the cinema, have pub/club nights, pool competitions, bowling, dvd nights, poker nights (for fun), meals out, melas in cooked by one of the members.
If you'd like more information, you can email Katy Clarke or visit thier website
Silverado CWMC meet at BAE Systems Hall, Gardiners Lane South, Basildon (5.6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Allen/Jean on 01708 472537
Smokey Mountain CWC meet at Blue House Community Centre, Laindon Link, Basildon (6.4 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Jackie on 01268 413159
South Essex Gymnastics Club meet at Basildon Sporting Village (5.5 miles)
We offer parent and toddler classes that are open for anybody to come with their children and structured Pre-school classes for children from the age of 2 years.
We offer one hour Gymschool classes for children who are at full time school and are beginners. We also offer a slightly more advanced class that lasts for two hours.
We have squad groups in all three of our disciplines; Men’s and Women’s Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics. They train from one day a week to six days a week depending on their level of ability.
We have classes for adult gymnastics, freestyle and disability gymnastics. We also run fun sessions in the holidays and the gym is available at the weekends to host parties.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01268 722479 or visit thier website
T.E.A.C. Social Club meet at 111 Eastern Esplanade, Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea (5.9 miles)
The Southend-on-Sea T.E.A.C. is a Social club for all ages, Families with or without children, singles and couples. The Club is now currently inviting new memberships for enrolment to a club with class and great entertainment venues throughout the year, both for adults and families with children. The club is open 7 days a week from 12 noon till 11pm. The club also offers a great food menu at lunchtimes, which start from £1.50 & are available every week on Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fridays. Plus bar Snakes and Sandwiches/Rolls every day. Enjoy a drink looking over the Thames Estuary through our panoramic windows.
“The T.E.A.C. look forward to seeing and meeting you as a new member"
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01702 463331
Texas Moon meet at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Maidstone Road, Rochester (9.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01634 669830 or 07966 489909
The Alamo meet at Conservative Hall, Broadway, Sheerness (8.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01785 510768
Waco's CWC meet at South Hanningfield Village Hall, South Hanningfield Road, Wickford (8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01268 726270
Warren Wood CMC meet at Warren Wood Social Club, Warren Wood Road, Rochester (9.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01634 402353 or 01474 352615
Western Moonshiners meet at Lloyds Social Club, Featherby Road, Gillingham (8.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Ann on 01634 360274 or Chris on 01634 317911