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Events this Month

A Man Of No Importance , 27th March 2024 to 30th March 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (23.1 miles)
Alfie Byrne is a man of no importance. A theatre-loving bus conductor in 1960’s Dublin, his world is suddenly thrown upside down when the local church is angered by his amateur troupe’s production of Oscar Wilde’s racy play, “Salome”. Alfie must fight for his cause, whilst also facing some difficult truths about himself. Filled with heart, humour, and incredibly beautiful music, “A Man of No Importance” is a moving musical that is not to be missed. Contains mild to strong homophobic language.

Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.

Tickets £18 plus booking fee.


Saddle Sore , 3rd April 2024 to 5th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (23.1 miles)
Saddle Sore is back! After a sell-out run at the Colchester Fringe 2022 it returns as a full length play with more laughs, more tears but for the same great cause. Kev and Joe embark on a sponsored bike ride to raise money in memory of their friend Dave who has died.

“A truly brilliant production. A must see!”
“...we were laughing one minute and crying the next”.
“Saddle Sore was lovely, poignant and inspiring”.
BritishTheatre.com ★★ ★ ★ ★

Profits go to Prostate Cancer UK.

Tickets £12,£10 plus booking fee.


Liz Simcock , 14th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (23.1 miles)
Liz Simcock is one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters. Her songs - often autobiographical and highly personal - are immediately accessible to audiences and injected with poetry, emotion and splashes of humour. Put simply, Liz Simcock is a class act.

Tickets £12,£10 plus booking fee.


The Silhouettes , 20th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (23.1 miles)
The Silhouettes are unique amongst tribute bands in providing an authentic Shadows show which includes acoustic renditions of hits such as Guitar Tango and Nivram. The show includes all the group’s number one hits (Apache, Kon Tiki, Wonderful Land, Dance On and Foot Tapper) and 14 other top twenty hits.

Tickets £13 plus booking fee.


Ghosts , 24th April 2024 to 27th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (23.1 miles)
In Richard Eyre’s new adaption of Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking masterpiece, long held secrets are revealed, uncomfortable truths are faced, and a troubled family meets a cruel and unavoidable fate. Set on Helene Alving’s rural estate in 19th century Norway, “Ghosts” is hardhitting, emotionally gripping and full of moral questions. Contains some mild homophobic language.

Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.

Tickets £15 plus booking fee.


Local Clubs

Chelmsford Chess Club meet at North Springfield Community Association, Forsythia Close, Chelmsford (6.5 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 Gym Club meet at Chelmsford, Rodney Way, Chelmsford (3.9 miles)
The club started about 30 years ago and has always been based at Dovedale Sports Centre, Vicarage Road, Chelmsford. Julie Belemore, the current Head Coach, took over the club in 1992. When Julie took over the club had 20 girls, training on two badminton courts on a Saturday. We now have over 300 gymnasts training throughout the week at our purpose built centre which opened in April 2012.
We currently have 3 Essex champions: 2 silver medalists and a regional finalist and the British 2011 Veterans Champion
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01245 290990, email the club or visit thier website


Chelmsford Ice Dance Club meet at Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford (5.3 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 (5.2 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 (5.1 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


Double H CMC meet at Collier Row Lane Catholic Club, Lowshoe Lane, Romford (9.4 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01708 373144


Dreamcatchers WDC meet at Keene Hall, Galleywood, Watchouse Road, Chelmsford (3.6 miles)
As from Saturday November 27th 2004, Dreamcatchers WDC are moving to a new venue - Keene Hall, Galleywood Although we are still using Marconi's Sports and Athletic Club for certain nights in 2005.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sam/Ruth on 01245 252995 or 07740 302795, email Sam/Ruth or visit thier website


Essex Acorn User Group meet at Great Baddow Village Hall (5.3 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 (6.4 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


Grove Tennis Club meet at Grove Lawn Tennis Club, Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford (4.5 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


Horseshoe CMC meet at Barstable Community Centre, South Riding, Basildon (7.1 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


Nashville CWMC meet at Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Basildon (6.1 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


Rancho Grande meet at Orsett Cock, Stanford Road, Orsett, Grays (9.9 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


Silver Wings meet at Marconi Athletic & Social Club, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford (4.8 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


Silverado CWMC meet at BAE Systems Hall, Gardiners Lane South, Basildon (6.2 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 (6.2 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, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon (6 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


Waco's CWC meet at South Hanningfield Village Hall, South Hanningfield Road, Wickford (4.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01268 726270


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