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Witham and District Events Diary

Witham and District Events Diary 2013 

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2013 

Sat 25^th May             Love Witham Market - New Sights, New Sounds, New Stalls.  From 11am demonstrations from Clog dancers, Morris dancers and Samba Band.  Join the joint ensemble at 3pm with the Town Mayor.  For further information please contact secretary@withamportal.org.uk

Sat 25^th May                         A Servant to Two Masters presented by Kelvedon Players in the Institute Kelvedon at 8pm.  Tickets adults £7, concessions £5.50.  Tickets available from The Masters Butchers High Street Kelvedon, 07742 532192 or on line at http://www.kelvedonplayers.co.uk/

Mon 27^th May           A Servant to Two Masters performed by Stageability Actors School in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Goldoni's eighteenth-century masterpiece is an enduring story of love, passion and mistaken identity.  Complications arise when a servant greedily seeks employment with two masters and spends the rest of the play trying to serve them both while keeping the two unaware of the other's presence.  In this new, rapid-fire adaptation by award winning dramatist Lee Hall, the language has been updated to give the action the fast paced feeling of a Christmas pantomime.  Tickets £8, available from http://www.tickets2c.co.uk/ or 01376 567677.

Tues 27^th May          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Morrison's car park, Braintree Road, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Thurs 30^th May        Dot Productions present Finding Alice by Ben Harrison at the Museum of Power Hatfield Road Langford at 3pm.  A fun packed family show with music, singing and the characters that we all know and love.  Join a girl on her search for Alice, and have your own adventure in Wonderland!  Suitable for ages 4+ show lasts approximately 1 hour.  Tickets £7 adult, £5 child, £20 family (2 adults and 2 children, available from 0843 2080628.  For further information please visit http://www.dot-productions.co.uk/

Thurs 30^th May        Witham and Countryside Society meet in the Function Room Town Hall Newland Street Witham at 8pm.  Jennifer Ward will give a talk entitled Medieval Town Life in the Eastern Counties.

Fri 31^st May              Film Night showing Les Miserables in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Tickets £5 adult, under 16s £4, available in advance from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham.

Fri 31^st May               A Servant to Two Masters presented by Kelvedon Players in the Institute Kelvedon at 8pm.  Tickets adults £7, concessions £5.50.  Tickets available from The Masters Butchers High Street Kelvedon, 07742 532192 or on line at http://www.kelvedonplayers.co.uk/

Sat 01^st June            Blackwater Sailing Barge Match Association annual Barge Match and Smack Race starts from Osea Island at 8.30am.  Barges and Smacks arrival at Maldon Quay approx. 5.30pm.  Prize giving at Queen's Head Quay at approx 8.30pm.  For further information please visit http://www.bsbma.com/ 

Sat 01^st June            Witham Single Parent Support Group at Rickstones Church Rickstones Road Witham from 10.30am - 12 noon.  Hosted by Harlequin Children's Centre 01376 535270.

Sat 01^st June            Club of Jazz in the Village Hall Wickham Bishops at 7.30pm.  Traditional jazz at its finest played by Pete Allen and our selection of Britain's finest.  No bar, bring your own drinks and glasses.  Admission £12.50.  For further information and to book please contact Derek on 01621 853626 or Gordon on 01621 891717.

Sat 01^st June            A Servant to Two Masters presented by Kelvedon Players in the Institute Kelvedon at 8pm.  Tickets adults £7.  Tickets available from The Masters Butchers High Street Kelvedon, 07742 532192 or on line at http://www.kelvedonplayers.co.uk/

Sun 02^nd June         NGS garden open for charity at Miraflores 5 Rowan Way Witham from 11am - 5pm.  Admission £3 per person.  For further information please contact 01376 515187 or email danny@dannyowen.co.uk

Mon 03^rd June         Witham History Group meets in Spring Lodge Community Centre Powers Hall End Witham at 8pm.  N P Wickenden of Chelmsford Museum will give a talk entitled ‘Roman Chelmsford'.  For further information please contact Sheila Bates on 01621 840956.

Tues 04^th June        Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Tesco's car park, The Grove, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Tues 04^th June        Kid Tidiman's All Stars Jazz Band performs in the Royal British Legion Hall Newland Street Witham from 12noon - 3pm.  Bring your own drinks and food, tea and cakes available.  Entrance £5.

Tues 04^th June        Braintree Musical Society presents Salad Days in Braintree Arts Theatre Notley Road Braintree at 7.30pm.  Tickets £11 - £9, available from Puddleducks 7 New Street Braintree 07903 010629 and Braintree Arts Theatre 01376 556354 http://www.braintreeartstheatre.com/  Subject to availability tickets will be available on the door £12 - £10.

Tues 04^th June        Witham Diamonds WI meets in Dengie Community Hall Dengie Close Witham at 7.45pm.  How to make a hanging basket and other container planting by Andrea Hatfield.  Competition - posy of flowers or button hole.  New members welcome.  For further information including sub groups please contact 01376 515767.

Wed 05^th June         Lunchtime Concert in the United Reformed Church Newland Street Witham with Martin Dobson Jazz Quartet ‘Laid Back Jazz from the 50s, 60s & 70s from 1pm - 2pm.  Admission free, suggested retiring donation £3.  Tea, coffee and light refreshments on sale in the Church Coffee Bar until 12.30pm.  For further information please contact Betty Beal on 01376 517678.

Wed 05^th June         Braintree Musical Society presents Salad Days in Braintree Arts Theatre Notley Road Braintree at 7.30pm.  Tickets £11 - £9, available from Puddleducks 7 New Street Braintree 07903 010629 and Braintree Arts Theatre 01376 556354 http://www.braintreeartstheatre.com/  Subject to availability tickets will be available on the door £12 - £10.

Thurs 06^th June      Talks at Essex Police Museum Sandford Road Chelmsford from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.  Roger Johnson will give a talk entitled Getting Rid of the Body.  £3 entry, which includes light refreshments.  To book please contact Becky Wash on 01245 457150 or email museum@essex.pnn.police,uk

Thurs 06^th June      Braintree Musical Society presents Salad Days in Braintree Arts Theatre Notley Road Braintree at 7.30pm.  Tickets £11 - £9, available from Puddleducks 7 New Street Braintree 07903 010629 and Braintree Arts Theatre 01376 556354 http://www.braintreeartstheatre.com/  Subject to availability tickets will be available on the door £12 - £10.

Fri 07^th June             Mobile Library will be at Holst Avenue/Gershwin Boulevard from 10am - 10.30, Moorfield Court from 11am - 11.30am and Rickstones School/Puddleducks Witham from 11.40am - 12.10pm.

Fri 07^th June             Braintree Musical Society presents Salad Days in Braintree Arts Theatre Notley Road Braintree at 7.30pm.  Tickets £11 - £9, available from Puddleducks 7 New Street Braintree 07903 010629 and Braintree Arts Theatre 01376 556354 http://www.braintreeartstheatre.com/  Subject to availability tickets will be available on the door £12 - £10.

Sat 08^th June            Braintree Musical Society presents Salad Days in Braintree Arts Theatre Notley Road Braintree at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.  Tickets £11 - £9, available from Puddleducks 7 New Street Braintree 07903 010629 and Braintree Arts Theatre 01376 556354 http://www.braintreeartstheatre.com/  Subject to availability tickets will be available on the door £12 - £10.

Sat 08^th June            NGS garden open for charity at Barnardiston House 35 Chipping Hill Witham from 2.30pm - 9pm.  Admission £3 per person.  For further information please contact 01376 502266 or email ruthteverson@yahoo.co.uk

Sat 08^th June            Coronation Jubilee Concert in St Nicolas Church Chipping Hill Witham at 7.30pm.  Retiring collection.  For further information please contact David Martin, director of music, on 01376 515827.

Sat 08^th June            The Comedy Club Stand-Up Comedy Night in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham, doors open 7.30pm.  The show will feature three top comedians, acts are subject to change.  Over 18s only.  Tickets £12.50 in advance available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall Witham, £15.00 on the door.  Group discounts available for parties of 10+ by ringing 0845 4595656 or at http://www.thecomedyclub.co.uk/ 

Sat 08^th June            Essex Police Band and The Hedingham Singers present a wonderful evening of Voice and Brass in St Peter ad Vincula Church Coggeshall at 7.30pm.  Tickets £8 including refreshments, available on the door or by contacting 01787 477883 or 07790 573435.  For further information please visit http://www.essexpoliceband.org.uk/ or http://www.thehedinghamsingers.com/

Sun 09^th June          Witham in Bloom Conservation Group Open Gardens Day in Witham from 11am - 6pm.  A selection of gardens open for viewing throughout Witham, some selling refreshments and plants.  Admission by programme giving entrance to all gardens £5 per person.  Programmes available in advance from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham, Fenn Wright Estate Agent Newland Street Witham and by contacting Annie Northfield on 01376 517527.

Mon 10^th June          Witham Horticultural Society meets in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm for their monthly meeting.

Tues 11^th June        Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Tesco's car park, The Grove, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Thurs 13^th June      ArtMix Exhibition in the Blue Room Coggeshall Conservative Club Church Street Coggeshall from 10am until 5pm.  Featuring work in a variety of 2 and 3D media by a group of Coggeshall artists: Louise Cowlin - textiles, Sue Fraser - mixed media fine art, Dorothea King - illustrations, Rose Langford - creative glass and Liz Pottinger - applied arts.  Admission free.  For further information please contact Sue Fraser on 01376 563518 or Liz Pottinger on 01376 561307.

Thurs 13^th June      Discover: Family history for beginners in the Library Newland Street Witham form 10.30am until 12.30pm.  Get to grips with the basics of family history in a session for beginners, led by expert staff from the Essex Record Office.  Discover what civil registration and the census can reveal about your ancestors.  Internet sources will also be looked at.  For further information please contact Hannah Salisbury on 01245 244613 ext 23613, hannahjane.salisbury@essex.gov.uk or www.essex.gov.uk/EROevents

Thurs 13^th June      Blood Donor Session in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham 1400 to 1545 and 1700 to 1915.  To make an appointment please contact 0300 1232323 or visit http://www.blood.co.uk/

Thurs 13^th June      Witham Sing and Play Arounds in the Saddlery at the White Horse Church Street Witham 7.30pm for 8pm.  Any sort of music, any level of skill, like an open mike session without the mike.  Just turn up on the evening or contact Janet Gyford on 01376 513238 or 07941 354685 email janet@gyford.com  

Fri 14^th June             ArtMix Exhibition in the Blue Room Coggeshall Conservative Club Church Street Coggeshall from 10am until 5pm.  Featuring work in a variety of 2 and 3D media by a group of Coggeshall artists: Louise Cowlin - textiles, Sue Fraser - mixed media fine art, Dorothea King - illustrations, Rose Langford - creative glass and Liz Pottinger - applied arts.  Admission free.  For further information please contact Sue Fraser on 01376 563518 or Liz Pottinger on 01376 561307.

Fri 14^th June             Film Night - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Tickets £5 adult and under 16 years £4, available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham.  For further information please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Sat 15^th June            Open House - The Farleigh Hospice Craft Group is holding an Open House at 11 Christina Road Witham from 10am - 4pm.  Enjoy arts and crafts, photographs, homemade cakes and teas.  Entry by donation.

Sat 15^th June            ArtMix Exhibition in the Blue Room Coggeshall Conservative Club Church Street Coggeshall from 10am until 5pm.  Featuring work in a variety of 2 and 3D media by a group of Coggeshall artists: Louise Cowlin - textiles, Sue Fraser - mixed media fine art, Dorothea King - illustrations, Rose Langford - creative glass and Liz Pottinger - applied arts.  Admission free.  For further information please contact Sue Fraser on 01376 563518 or Liz Pottinger on 01376 561307.

Sun 16^th June          Vintage Fayre in aid of Helen Rollason Cancer Charity in Cressing Temple Barns Witham Road Cressing from 10am - 5pm.  Attractions include Vintage & Retro Clothing, Hats & Scarves, Bags & Shoes, Party ware, Home ware & Linen, Jewellery, Pewter Collectables, Donkey Rides, Garden Accessories & Plants, Vintage Vehicles and Refreshments.  Admission adults £5, £2.50 under 16's and under 5's free, family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £12.  For further information please visit http://www.helenrollason.org.uk/

Sun 16^th June          ArtMix Exhibition in the Blue Room Coggeshall Conservative Club Church Street Coggeshall from 10am until 5pm.  Featuring work in a variety of 2 and 3D media by a group of Coggeshall artists: Louise Cowlin - textiles, Sue Fraser - mixed media fine art, Dorothea King - illustrations, Rose Langford - creative glass and Liz Pottinger - applied arts.  Admission free.  For further information please contact Sue Fraser on 01376 563518 or Liz Pottinger on 01376 561307.

Sun 16^th June          NGS gardens open for charity at Miraflores 5 Rowan Way Witham and Barnardiston House 35 Chipping Hill Witham from 11am - 5pm.  Admission £3 per person per garden or £5 per person for both gardens.  For further information please contact 01376 515187 or 01376 502266, email danny@dannyowen.co.uk or ruthteverson@yahoo.co.uk

Tues 18^th June        Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Tesco's car park, The Grove, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Wed 19^th June         Grand Tea Party at the RAFA Club Howbridge Road Witham from 2pm - 4pm in aid of Farleigh Hospice.  Delicious sandwiches and cakes.  Competition: Ladies Corsage Spray.  Tickets £6.  For further information and to purchase tickets please contact Patsy Adams on 01376 517846.

Thurs 20^th June      Witham Dramatic Club presents Mindgame by Anthony Horowitz in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.45pm (doors open 7.15pm).  When Mark Styler, a write of glossy ‘true crime' paperbacks, tries to get an interview with Easterman, a notorious serial killer, he has no idea what he's walking into.  First he has to get past Dr Farquhar the quixotic head of Fairfields - the asylum where Easterman is kept.  But he soon discovers that nothing is what it seems.  Who is the mysterious Borson?  Where did he get the meat in the fridge?  And why isn't the skeleton in the closet?  Mindgame is a puzzle-box of a play.  A dazzling thriller and a jet black comedy that twists its way towards a shocking conclusion.  Tickets £8 in advance £9 on the door (concessions £6.50 in advance £7.50 on the door).  For further information and to book please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Fri 21^st June             Festival of Flowers at St Augustine's Church Birdbrook.

Fri 21^st June             Mobile Library will be at Holst Avenue/Gershwin Boulevard from 10am - 10.30, Moorfield Court from 11am - 11.30am and Rickstones School/Puddleducks Witham from 11.40am - 12.10pm.

Fri 21^st June             Witham Dramatic Club presents Mindgame by Anthony Horowitz in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.45pm (doors open 7.15pm).  When Mark Styler, a write of glossy ‘true crime' paperbacks, tries to get an interview with Easterman, a notorious serial killer, he has no idea what he's walking into.  First he has to get past Dr Farquhar the quixotic head of Fairfields - the asylum where Easterman is kept.  But he soon discovers that nothing is what it seems.  Who is the mysterious Borson?  Where did he get the meat in the fridge?  And why isn't the skeleton in the closet?  Mindgame is a puzzle-box of a play.  A dazzling thriller and a jet black comedy that twists its way towards a shocking conclusion.  Tickets £8 in advance £9 on the door.  For further information and to book please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Sat 22^nd June           Festival of Flowers at St Augustine's Church Birdbrook.

Sat 22^nd June           Jenny's Plant Sale in aid of Farleigh Hospice at 62 Bryony Close Witham from 10am - 4pm.  A variety of plants available, refreshments and homemade crafts.  Entry by donation.

Sat 22^nd June           Fete at Chipping Hill School Owers Road Witham.

Sat 22^nd June           Open Gardens in Cavendish Village from 2pm - 6pm.  Adults £4, accompanied children free.  Tickets available from St Nicholas Hospice Care, Cavendish village shop, The Green or at the gardens on the day.  For further information please contact Judy Kemp on 01787 282145.  Proceeds to St Nicholas Hospice Care and Cavendish Community Council.

Sat 22^nd June           NGS garden open for charity at Barnardiston House 35 Chipping Hill Witham from 2.30pm - 9pm.  Admission £3 per person.  For further information please contact 01376 502266 or email ruthteverson@yahoo.co.uk

Sat 22^nd June           Witham Dramatic Club presents Mindgame by Anthony Horowitz in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.45pm (doors open 7.15pm).  When Mark Styler, a write of glossy ‘true crime' paperbacks, tries to get an interview with Easterman, a notorious serial killer, he has no idea what he's walking into.  First he has to get past Dr Farquhar the quixotic head of Fairfields - the asylum where Easterman is kept.  But he soon discovers that nothing is what it seems.  Who is the mysterious Borson?  Where did he get the meat in the fridge?  And why isn't the skeleton in the closet?  Mindgame is a puzzle-box of a play.  A dazzling thriller and a jet black comedy that twists its way towards a shocking conclusion.  Tickets £8 in advance £9 on the door.  For further information and to book please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Sun 23^rd June          Festival of Flowers at St Augustine's Church Birdbrook.

Sun 23^rd June          NGS gardens open for charity at Miraflores 5 Rowan Way Witham and Barnardiston House 35 Chipping Hill Witham from 11am - 5pm.  Admission £3 per person per garden or £5 per person for both gardens.  For further information please contact 01376 515187 or 01376 502266, email danny@dannyowen.co.uk or ruthteverson@yahoo.co.uk

Sun 23^rd June          Open Gardens in Cavendish Village from 2pm - 6pm.  Adults £4, accompanied children free.  Tickets available from St Nicholas Hospice Care, Cavendish village shop, The Green or at the gardens on the day.  For further information please contact Judy Kemp on 01787 282145.  Proceeds to St Nicholas Hospice Care and Cavendish Community Council.

Tues 25^th June        Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Tesco's car park, The Grove, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Sat 29^th June            Richard III Medieval Fayre at St Nicolas Church Chipping Hill Witham from 2pm - 5pm.  Stalls, jazz band, Morris dancers, archery, falcons, strawberry teas and much more.  Inside the church there will be an exhibition, and performances by the Big Sing and some of the local school choirs.  Admission by programme £2 adults, £1 concessions, accompanied children free.

Sat 29^th June            Beach Party with the British Beach Boys in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm.  Tickets £12.00 available in advance from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham.  For further information please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Sun 30^th June          NGS garden open for charity at Miraflores 5 Rowan Way Witham from 11am - 5pm.  Admission £3 per person.  For further information please contact 01376 515187 or email danny@dannyowen.co.uk

Mon 01^st July           Witham History Group meets in Spring Lodge Community Centre Powers Hall End Witham at 8pm.  William Tyler will speak on 1913, The Last Year before War.  For further information please contact Sheila Bates on 01621 840956.

Tues 02^nd July         Heart and Sole Health Walk meet at Bramston Sports Centre, Bridge Street, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Tues 02^nd July         Kid Tidiman's All Stars Jazz Band performs in the Royal British Legion Hall Newland Street Witham from 12noon - 3pm.  Bring your own drinks and food, tea and cakes available.  Entrance £5.

Tues 02^nd July         Witham Diamonds WI meets in Dengie Community Hall Dengie Close Witham at 7.45pm.  The Bag Lady by Sheila Gunson.  New members welcome.  For further information and details about sub groups please contact 01376 515767.

Wed 03^rd July           Lunchtime Concert in the United Reformed Church Newland Street Witham with Four Voices, Gary Griffiths (baritone) and friends, from 1pm - 2pm.  Admission free, suggested retiring donation £3.  Tea, coffee and light refreshments on sale in the Church Coffee Bar until 12.30pm.  For further information please contact Betty Beal on 01376 517678.

Fri 05^th July              Around Britten with Matthew Barley in the Grange Barn Coggeshall at 7.30pm.  Celebrating the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth in 2013, Matthew Barley brings his tour to the Grange Barn, the only performance in Essex.  The programme will be built around Britten's Third Suite for solo cello, and will also include a suite by J S Bach, a work by Tavener, and new commissions from James MacMillan, Dai Fujikura and Norwegian DJ/composer Jan Bang.  Ticket price includes a sparkling wine and canapé reception a pre concert talk, and an opportunity to meet the artist after the concert.  For further information and to purchase tickets please contact 0844 2491895.

Sat 06^th July             Witham Single Parent Support Group at Rickstones Church Rickstones Road Witham from 10.30am - 12 noon.  Hosted by Harlequin Children's Centre 01376 535270.

Sat 06^th July             Village Fete at Little Totham at 1pm.       

Sat 06^th July             Fete at Howbridge Junior School Witham.

Sat 06^th July             Richard The Third - A Bloody Tyrant?  A talk in St Nicolas Church Chipping Hill Witham at 7.30pm.  Tickets £8 including free draw, advance tickets available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall Newland Street Witham.

Sat 06^th July             Make A Difference in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).  Since being diagnosed with cancer aged just 15, Emma Turner has raised over £6,000 for Cancer Research, the proceeds of this show will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust.  Expect an evening of comedy, music and dance - all in a very good cause.  Tickets £10, children 12 and under £6.  For further information and to book please visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/ or contact 0845 0178717.

Mon 08^th July           Witham Horticultural Society meets in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm for their monthly meeting.

Tues 09^th July          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet at Bramston Sports Centre, Bridge Street, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Thurs 11^th July        Witham Sing and Play Arounds in the Saddlery at the White Horse Church Street Witham 7.30pm for 8pm.  Any sort of music, any level of skill, like an open mike session without the mike.  Just turn up on the evening or contact Janet Gyford on 01376 513238 or 07941 354685 email janet@gyford.com 

Thurs 11^th July        The Festival Players Theatre Company presents Romeo and Juliet at Cressing Temple Barns Witham Road Cressing at 7.30pm (grounds open from 10am).  A vibrant ensemble in a fast-paced telling of the World's Greatest Love Story.  Renaissance, Romance and Revenge.  Directed by Michael Dyer, music by Johnny Coppin.  The performance will take place in one of the medieval barns.  Tickets £10, concessions £8.  For further information and to book please contact 01376 584903.

Sat 13^th July             Witham Carnival Day - the theme this year is ‘Enchanted Garden'.  The procession will start from the Football Club Spa Road Witham at 1.30-1.45pm and make its way via Spinks Lane, Newland Street and The Grove to Maldon Road Park.  For further information please visit http://www.withamcarnival.org.uk/

Sat 13^th July             The Stargazers and The Piccadilly Bullfrogs in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham doors open at 7.30pm.  Dance the night away at the 2013 Jump Back Boogie Summer Ball with two of the finest bands that re-create the sounds of the 1950's.  Be transported back to the time of jive, skiffle & good old-fashioned rock'n'roll.  Advance tickets £10 available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham, £12.50 on the door.  For further information please contact 0845 017 8717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Sat 13^th July             Concert in St Nicolas Church Chipping Hill Witham with Robin Ward on Harp at 7.30pm.  Retiring collection.  For further information please contact David Martin, director of music, on 01376 515827.

Mon 15^th July           Blood Donor Session in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham 1400 to 1545 and 1700 to 1915.  To make an appointment please contact 0300 1232323 or visit http://www.blood.co.uk/

Tues 16^th July          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet at Bramston Sports Centre, Bridge Street, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Wed 17^th July           Talks at Essex Police Museum Sandford Road Chelmsford from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.  Martyn Lockwood will give a talk entitled William Calcraft & Executions in Essex.  £3 entry, which includes light refreshments.  To book please contact Becky Wash on 01245 457150 or email museum@essex.pnn.police,uk

Fri 19^th July             Film Night showing Men In Black 3 at the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  The Men In black are back and this time things are really serious.  The past has been re-written and Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) is a casualty - he's been dead for the last 40 years.  Will Smith's Agent J is transported back in time to put things right, with the help of a young Agent K (Josh Brolin).  Men In Black meets Back To The Future with fun and laughs in this brilliant third instalment of the MIB series.  Tickets £5, children under 16 £4.  Advance tickets available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham.  For further information please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Sat 20^th July             Open Day at the Monastery of St John the Baptist Tolleshunt Knights 2pm.  All welcome.

Sat 20^th July             Brighter Lights, Bigger Nights, All Stars presented by The Taylor Crew in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm).  A dance show of many different styles and performers for your enjoyment.  Tickets £8 in advance, £9 on the door, concessions £6.  For further information and to book tickets please email taylorcrewdancing@gmail.co.uk

Tues 23^rd July         Heart and Sole Health Walk meet at Bramston Sports Centre, Bridge Street, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Tues 23^rd July         The Full Monty presented by The Essex Group in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales.  One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they'll go "the full monty" - strip all the way.  This hilarious rock/country musical is a great night out for everyone.  Tickets £12.50 - £13.50, concessions £10.50 - £11.50.  For further information and to book tickets please contact 01376 567677 or visit http://www.tickets2c.co.uk/

Wed 24^th July           The Full Monty presented by The Essex Group in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales.  One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they'll go "the full monty" - strip all the way.  This hilarious rock/country musical is a great night out for everyone.  Tickets £12.50 - £13.50, concessions £10.50 - £11.50.  For further information and to book tickets please contact 01376 567677 or visit http://www.tickets2c.co.uk/

Thurs 25^th July        Witham and Braintree District U3A meet in Spring Lodge Community Centre Powers Hall End Witham at 2pm.  Peter Parker will give a talk entitled ‘My Stroke - from Wheelchair to Windsurfer'.  For further information please visit www.u3asites.org.uk/witham or contact the membership secretary on 01376 339498.

Thurs 25^th July        The Full Monty presented by The Essex Group in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales.  One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they'll go "the full monty" - strip all the way.  This hilarious rock/country musical is a great night out for everyone.  Tickets £12.50 - £13.50, concessions £10.50 - £11.50.  For further information and to book tickets please contact 01376 567677 or visit http://www.tickets2c.co.uk/

Fri 26^th July The Full Monty presented by The Essex Group in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales.  One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they'll go "the full monty" - strip all the way.  This hilarious rock/country musical is a great night out for everyone.  Tickets £12.50 - £13.50, concessions £10.50 - £11.50.  For further information and to book tickets please contact 01376 567677 or visit http://www.tickets2c.co.uk/

Sat 27^th July             The Full Monty presented by The Essex Group in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 2.30pm (doors open 2pm) and 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales.  One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they'll go "the full monty" - strip all the way.  This hilarious rock/country musical is a great night out for everyone.  Tickets £12.50 - £13.50, concessions £10.50 - £11.50.  For further information and to book tickets please contact 01376 567677 or visit http://www.tickets2c.co.uk/

Sun 28^th July            South Anglia Savoy Players perform The Sorcerer by Gilbert & Sullivan in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Alexis Pointdextre is an idealistic young aristocrat who believes in the nobility of the different working classes and that people from different classes can love and marry happily together.  To prove his theory he engages the services of Mr Wells, an old established family sorcerer to administer a love potion to the entire village of Ploverleigh.  Unfortunately as the villagers recover from their drug induced sleep, they fall in love with the "wrong" people.  To return this situation to normal a drastic sacrifice is called for.  Tickets £11, concessions £10.  For further information and to book tickets please contact 01376 583223.

Mon 29^th July           South Anglia Savoy Players perform The Sorcerer by Gilbert & Sullivan in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).  Alexis Pointdextre is an idealistic young aristocrat who believes in the nobility of the different working classes and that people from different classes can love and marry happily together.  To prove his theory he engages the services of Mr Wells, an old established family sorcerer to administer a love potion to the entire village of Ploverleigh.  Unfortunately as the villagers recover from their drug induced sleep, they fall in love with the "wrong" people.  To return this situation to normal a drastic sacrifice is called for.  Tickets £11, concessions £10.  For further information and to book tickets please contact 01376 583223.

Tues 30^th July          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet at Bramston Sports Centre, Bridge Street, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Sat 03^rd Aug             Witham Single Parent Support Group at Rickstones Church Rickstones Road Witham from 10.30am - 12 noon.  Hosted by Harlequin Children's Centre 01376 535270.

Sat 03^rd Aug             Concert in St Nicolas Church Chipping Hill Witham with Peter Lea Cox on Organ and Angela Kilmartin (soprano) at 6.30pm.  Bring your own picnic for interval fun in the churchyard.  Retiring collection.  For further information please contact David Martin, director of music, on 01376 515827.

Mon 05^th Aug           Summer Special Holiday Club at the Kings Centre Hatfield Road Witham.

Tues 06^th Aug          Holiday Club at Rickstones Evangelical Church Rickstones Road Witham 10am - 12.30pm.

Tues 06^th Aug          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Morrison's car park, Braintree Road, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Tues 06^th Aug          Summer Special Holiday Club at the Kings Centre Hatfield Road Witham.

Tues 06^th Aug          Kid Tidiman's All Stars Jazz Band performs in the Royal British Legion Hall Newland Street Witham from 12noon - 3pm.  Bring your own drinks and food, tea and cakes available.  Entrance £5.

Wed 07^th Aug           Summer Special Holiday Club at the Kings Centre Hatfield Road Witham.

Wed 07^th  Aug          Holiday Club at Rickstones Evangelical Church Rickstones Road Witham 10am - 12.30pm.

Thurs 08^th Aug        Summer Special Holiday Club at the Kings Centre Hatfield Road Witham.

Thurs 08^th Aug        Holiday Club at Rickstones Evangelical Church Rickstones Road Witham 10am - 12.30pm.

Thurs 08^th Aug        Witham Sing and Play Arounds in the Saddlery at the White Horse Church Street Witham 7.30pm for 8pm.  Any sort of music, any level of skill, like an open mike session without the mike.  Just turn up on the evening or contact Janet Gyford on 01376 513238 or 07941 354685 email janet@gyford.com 

Fri 09^th Aug               Summer Special Holiday Club at the Kings Centre Hatfield Road Witham.

Fri 09^th Aug   Holiday Club at Rickstones Evangelical Church Rickstones Road Witham 10am - 12.30pm.

Sat 10^th Aug             Summer Special Holiday Club at the Kings Centre Hatfield Road Witham.

Mon 12^th Aug           Witham Horticultural Society meets in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm for their monthly meeting.

Tues 13^th Aug          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Morrison's car park, Braintree Road, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Sat 17^th Aug             Film Day at the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham.  Two films in one day; in the afternoon Dr Seuss's The Lorax will be shown at 2.30pm (doors open 1.30pm).  From the creators of Despicable Me and with the voices of Zac Efron and Taylor Swift, this enchanting animation is bound to be a hit with the younger members of the family.  In the evening Martin Scorsese's highly acclaimed Hugo, with a cast that boasts Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone and Christopher Lee will be shown at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  Tickets £5, children under 16 £4, book both shows for £8, children £6.40.  Advance tickets available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham.  For further information please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/

Tues 20^th Aug          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Morrison's car park, Braintree Road, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/  

Mon 26^th Aug           Blood Donor Session in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham 1400 to 1545 and 1700 to 1915.  To make an appointment please contact 0300 1232323 or visit http://www.blood.co.uk/

Mon 26^th Aug           Club of Jazz Charity Night in the Village Hall Wickham Bishops at 7.30pm.  Traditional jazz at its finest played by The Joe Loss Orchestra and Singers.  No bar, bring your own drinks and glasses.  Admission £12.50.  For further information and to book please contact Derek on 01621 853626 or Gordon on 01621 891717.

Tues 27^th Aug          Heart and Sole Health Walk meet in Morrison's car park, Braintree Road, Witham at 10am.  Heart and Sole is a free health walk programme run by the Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency and provides safe walking routes led by trained volunteers.  Each walks last approximately 30-60 minutes.  Afterwards you can relax, unwind and meet new people while getting healthier.  For further information please contact Dan Bates on 01376 550507, email walks@bdvsa.org or visit http://www.bdvsa.org.uk/

Tues 03^rd Sept         Kid Tidiman's All Stars Jazz Band performs in the Royal British Legion Hall Newland Street Witham from 12noon - 3pm.  Bring your own drinks and food, tea and cakes available.  Entrance £5.

Tues 03^rd Sept         Witham Diamonds WI meets in Dengie Community Hall Dengie Close Witham at 7.45pm.  A talk and demonstration by Canine Partners.  Competition - A holiday souvenir.  New members welcome.  For further information and details about sub groups please contact 01376 515767.

Thurs 05^th Sept       Talks at Essex Police Museum Sandford Road Chelmsford from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.  Linda Rhodes and Kathy Abnett will give a talk entitled Journeys Through the Victorian Convict System.  £3 entry, which includes light refreshments.  To book please contact Becky Wash on 01245 457150 or email museum@essex.pnn.police,uk

Sat 07^th Sept            Witham Single Parent Support Group at Rickstones Church Rickstones Road Witham from 10.30am - 12 noon.  Hosted by Harlequin Children's Centre 01376 535270.

Sat 07^th Sept            Film Night showing Breakfast at Tiffany's in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm).  A rare chance to see one of the best films to come out of the 1960s, Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn as the charming socialite, Holly Golightly.  Maintaining a childlike innocence yet wearing the most perfect designer clothes and accessories from Givenchy, she spends her time on expensive dates and at high class parties.  When she meets aspiring writer (George Peppard) her life takes a romantic turn, but will her past catch up with her?  Tickets £5, children under 16 £4.  Advance tickets available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham.  For further information please contact 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/        

Sat 07^th Sept            Concert in St Nicolas Church Chipping Hill Witham with Drew Cantrill on Organ at 7.30pm.  Retiring collection.  For further information please contact David Martin, director of music, on 01376 515827.

Mon 09^th Sept          Witham Horticultural Society meets in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm for their monthly meeting.

Thurs 12^th Sept       Witham Sing and Play Arounds in the Saddlery at the White Horse Church Street Witham 7.30pm for 8pm.  Any sort of music, any level of skill, like an open mike session without the mike.  Just turn up on the evening or contact Janet Gyford on 01376 513238 or 07941 354685 email janet@gyford.com  

Thurs 12^th Sept       Witham Community Music performs Closer Than Ever in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm).  This revue musical, with over twenty sophisticated, beautiful and funky jazz-rock songs, sound bites the lives of many different people who each need, somehow, to end up with someone, closer than ever.  Each song in Closer Than Ever is a story: an intimate, insightful tale about love, security, happiness - and holding onto them in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions at once.  Tickets £8 - £10, concessions £6 - £8, available in advance from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham 01376 502674.

Fri 13^th Sept Witham Community Music performs Closer Than Ever in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm).  This revue musical, with over twenty sophisticated, beautiful and funky jazz-rock songs, sound bites the lives of many different people who each need, somehow, to end up with someone, closer than ever.  Each song in Closer Than Ever is a story: an intimate, insightful tale about love, security, happiness - and holding onto them in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions at once.  Tickets £8 - £10, available in advance from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham 01376 502674.

Sat 14^th Sept            Witham Community Music performs Closer Than Ever in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm).  This revue musical, with over twenty sophisticated, beautiful and funky jazz-rock songs, sound bites the lives of many different people who each need, somehow, to end up with someone, closer than ever.  Each song in Closer Than Ever is a story: an intimate, insightful tale about love, security, happiness - and holding onto them in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions at once.  Tickets £8 - £10, available in advance from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham 01376 502674.

Sat 14^th Sept            Club of Jazz in the Village Hall Wickham Bishops at 7.30pm.  Traditional jazz at its finest played by Hugh Rainey with a Group of our Choice.  No bar, bring your own drinks and glasses.  Admission £12.50.  For further information and to book please contact Derek on 01621 853626 or Gordon on 01621 891717.

Sun 15^th Sept           Witham Community Music performs Closer Than Ever in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 3pm (doors open 2.30pm).  This revue musical, with over twenty sophisticated, beautiful and funky jazz-rock songs, sound bites the lives of many different people who each need, somehow, to end up with someone, closer than ever.  Each song in Closer Than Ever is a story: an intimate, insightful tale about love, security, happiness - and holding onto them in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions at once.  Tickets £8 - £10, concessions £6 - £8, available in advance from Witham Information Centre Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham 01376 502674.

Thurs 19^th Sept       An Evening of Clairvoyance with Ronnie Buckingham in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham at 7.30pm, (doors open 6.45pm).  Tickets £10 available on the door only.

Sat 21^st Sept            Witham Puppet Festival Day.  A selection of walkabout and static puppet shows take place in the Grove and Newlands Shopping Centres and Newland Street from 10.30am until 4pm.  A free day of entertainment for all the family.

Sat 21^st Sept            Lost in His Presence 2013 in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham 4pm - 9pm (doors open 3pm).  A free gospel music concert sponsored by Worship Time Events.  An evening with Godfrey Birtill and guests The Big Sing, Rob Buckingham, Ipswich Community Gospel Choir and more.  Free event, but please contact to confirm attendance on 07800 752219 or email info@worshiptimeevents.co.uk

Tues 24^th Sept         Blood Donor Session in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham 1400 to 1545 and 1700 to 1915.  To make an appointment please contact 0300 1232323 or visit http://www.blood.co.uk/

Fri 27^th Sept Beer Festival Witham Public Hall Trust in association with CAMRA in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham from 12noon until 11pm.  Real ales, ciders and local wines.  Excellent food from local suppliers.  Live entertainment.  Pre register and have your first drink included in the ticket price.  Tickets £3 on the door or by pre registering on 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/   

Sat 28^th Sept            Beer Festival Witham Public Hall Trust in association with CAMRA in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham from 12noon until 11pm.  Real ales, ciders and local wines.  Excellent food from local suppliers.  Live entertainment.  Pre register and have your first drink included in the ticket price.  Tickets £3 on the door or by pre registering on 0845 0178717 or visit http://www.withampublichall.co.uk/  

Tues 01^st Oct           Kid Tidiman's All Stars Jazz Band performs in the Royal British Legion Hall Newland Street Witham from 12noon - 3pm.  Bring your own drinks and food, tea and cakes available.  Entrance £5.

Tues 01^st Oct           Witham Diamonds WI meets in Dengie Community Hall Dengie Close Witham at 7.45pm.  Whole food cookery demonstration by Frances Harper.  Competition - A decorated cupcake.  New members welcome.  For further information and details about sub groups please contact 01376 515767.

Thurs 03^rd Oct         Talks at Essex Police Museum Sandford Road Chelmsford from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.  Maureen Scollan will give a talk entitled Nice girls Don't Do That.  £3 entry, which includes light refreshments.  To book please contact Becky Wash on 01245 457150 or email museum@essex.pnn.police,uk

Sat 05^th Oct   Witham Single Parent Support Group at Rickstones Church Rickstones Road Witham from 10.30am - 12 noon.  Hosted by Harlequin Children's Centre 01376 535270.

Sat 05^th Oct   The Comedy Club Stand-Up Comedy Night in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham, doors open 7.30pm.  The show will feature three top comedians, acts are subject to change.  Over 18s only.  Tickets £12.50 in advance available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall Witham, £15.00 on the door.  Group discounts available for parties of 10+ by ringing 0845 4595656 or at http://www.thecomedyclub.co.uk/ 

Thurs 10^th Oct         Witham Sing and Play Arounds in the Saddlery at the White Horse Church Street Witham 7.30pm for 8pm.  Any sort of music, any level of skill, like an open mike session without the mike.  Just turn up on the evening or contact Janet Gyford on 01376 513238 or 07941 354685 email janet@gyford.com  

Sat 12^th Oct   Club of Jazz in the Village Hall Wickham Bishops at 7.30pm.  Traditional jazz at its finest played by Alan Gresty and Friends "Remembering Monty".  No bar, bring your own drinks and glasses.  Admission £12.50.  For further information and to book please contact Derek on 01621 853626 or Gordon on 01621 891717.

Sat 02^nd Nov Witham in Bloom Litter Pick along the Blackwater Rail Trail.  Meet at the entrance of Pasture Road off Tesco roundabout 9.45am for 10am, finishes 12noon.  Wear suitable footwear.

Sat 02^nd Nov             Witham Single Parent Support Group at Rickstones Church Rickstones Road Witham from 10.30am - 12 noon.  Hosted by Harlequin Children's Centre 01376 535270.

Tues 05^th Nov          Kid Tidiman's All Stars Jazz Band performs in the Royal British Legion Hall Newland Street Witham from 12noon - 3pm.  Bring your own drinks and food, tea and cakes available.  Entrance £5.

Tues 05^th Nov          Witham Diamonds WI meets in Dengie Community Hall Dengie Close Witham at 7.45pm.  Flatford and Constable Country by Simon Gallup.  Competition - Your picture of a landscape.  New members welcome.  For further information and details about sub groups please contact 01376 515767.

Wed 06^th Nov           Talks at Essex Police Museum Sandford Road Chelmsford from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.  Martyn Lockwood will give a talk entitled Murder & Mayhem in Essex.  £3 entry, which includes light refreshments.  To book please contact Becky Wash on 01245 457150 or email museum@essex.pnn.police,uk

Sat 09^th Nov             The Comedy Club Stand-Up Comedy Night in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham, doors open 7.30pm.  The show will feature three top comedians, acts are subject to change.  Over 18s only.  Tickets £12.50 in advance available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall Witham, £15.00 on the door.  Group discounts available for parties of 10+ by ringing 0845 4595656 or at http://www.thecomedyclub.co.uk/ 

Sat 09^th Nov            Club of Jazz in the Village Hall Wickham Bishops at 7.30pm.  Traditional jazz at its finest played by Richard Leach's 7 Stars of Jazz.  No bar, bring your own drinks and glasses.  Admission £12.50.  For further information and to book please contact Derek on 01621 853626 or Gordon on 01621 891717.

Thurs 14^th Nov        Witham Sing and Play Arounds in the Saddlery at the White Horse Church Street Witham 7.30pm for 8pm.  Any sort of music, any level of skill, like an open mike session without the mike.  Just turn up on the evening or contact Janet Gyford on 01376 513238 or 07941 354685 email janet@gyford.com  

Sat 16^th Nov             Witham in Bloom Quiz Night in the Royal British Legion Memorial Hall Newland Street Witham, 7.30pm for an 8pm start.  £5 per person, in teams of up to six.  Bring your own refreshments.

Tues 03^rd Dec          Kid Tidiman's All Stars Jazz Band performs in the Royal British Legion Hall Newland Street Witham from 12noon - 3pm.  Bring your own drinks and food, tea and cakes available.  Entrance £5.

Tues 03^rd Dec          Witham Diamonds WI meets in Dengie Community Hall Dengie Close Witham at 7.45pm.  The History of Pantomime by Anita Marie Sackett.  New members welcome.  For further information and details about sub groups please contact 01376 515767.

Sat 07^th Dec Witham Single Parent Support Group at Rickstones Church Rickstones Road Witham from 10.30am - 12 noon.  Hosted by Harlequin Children's Centre 01376 535270.

Thurs 12^th Dec        Witham Sing and Play Arounds in the Saddlery at the White Horse Church Street Witham 7.30pm for 8pm.  Any sort of music, any level of skill, like an open mike session without the mike.  Just turn up on the evening or contact Janet Gyford on 01376 513238 or 07941 354685 email janet@gyford.com  

Fri 13^th Dec   The Comedy Club Stand-Up Comedy Christmas Party Night in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham, doors open 7.30pm.  The show will feature three top comedians, acts are subject to change.  Over 18s only.  Tickets £15.00 in advance available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall Witham.  Group discounts available for parties of 10+ by ringing 0845 4595656 or at http://www.thecomedyclub.co.uk/ 

Sat 14^th Dec The Comedy Club Stand-Up Comedy Christmas Party Night in the Public Hall Collingwood Road Witham, doors open 7.30pm.  The show will feature three top comedians, acts are subject to change.  Over 18s only.  Tickets £15.00 in advance available from Witham Information Centre Town Hall Witham.  Group discounts available for parties of 10+ by ringing 0845 4595656 or at http://www.thecomedyclub.co.uk/ 

Sat 14^th Dec  Club of Jazz in the Village Hall Wickham Bishops at 7.30pm.  Traditional jazz at its finest played by Keith Nichols and the Allstars.  No bar, bring your own drinks and glasses.  Admission £12.50.  For further information and to book please contact Derek on 01621 853626 or Gordon on 01621 891717.

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