Tuesday 9 February 2010 7pm-8pm
Neighbourhood Action Panel (NAP) Meeting
Ingatestone Parish Rooms, Stock Lane, Ingatestone
This is an open meeting for members of the public to discuss local issues and to set policing priorities.
Contact Daniel Smith from Essex Police on 07896 813524 for more information
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Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 February 2010, 8.00pm
Destiny of Theatre present JB Priestley's DANGEROUS CORNER, a cautionary tale about the damage caused by telling the unvarnished truth.
A radio play is the catalyst for a series of painful and potentially dangerous revelations. The upshot? The death of a party guest and the mysterious theft of a large sum of money.
But who? And why?
Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Friday 12th February 2010
Hermit Brentwood are holding a concert featuring The 54's and No Way Out.
Come along for the night, tickets cost just £2 and will be available from 7:00pm. Doors open at 8:00pm.
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Friday 12th February
Spirit Link invites you to an evening of mediumship with Christine Argent
Doors open at 7pm for healing at Brentwood Cricket Club, Shenfield Road
Entrance is £4
For more info call Ed on 01277 210 585 or 07771 862 088
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Friday 12th February
Phoenix FM friend Victoria Hart sings at the Woolpack, Fryerning.
Booking in advance is advised
For more info call 01277 352 189
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Saturday 13th February
The Black Dyke Mills Band perform at the Brentwood Centre
Starts at 7.30pm
Tickets are £13.50
For more info call 01277 215 151
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Saturday 13th February
Southend on Sea Farmers Markets is one of the most established markets based in Essex and offers a superb variety of delicious goodies. Succulent handmade sausages freshly baked breads and eaten along side gorgeous lush salads, Mediterranean olives and finished off with a yummy pastry.  There is something to tempt everyone. Treat yourself to the most mouth-watering foods at very reasonable prices, you won’t be disappointed.
For more info contact Ian Chisholm on 01277 362414 info@essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk www.essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk
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Sunday 14th February
Confirmation of Vows service at Hutton and Shenfield Union Church, Roundwood Ave, Hutton
Everyone is invited, who is or has been married, or indeed anyone who has not been married but is grateful for family life and would like to give thanks.
They are a very friendly and somewhat informal church, so that all who come can be sure of a warm welcome.
Starts at 4pm
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Monday 15th February 2010
Billericay Horticultural Society meet.
8.00pm at the Day Centre,Chantry Way,Billericay.
An Illustrated talk entitled " Preparing Veg for the Showbench" by Keith Price
Visitors always welcome.
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Wednesday 17th February
Have Fun and Let's Get Active at Brentwood Library
With Dan Magness, football freestyler and world record holder
Free activities and demonstrations
For more info call 01277 264 290
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Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 February 2009
"The Improbable Fiction" by Alan Ayckbourn performed by the Marlborough Dramatic Club
Brentwood School Memorial Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood
A writers'circle meet to discuss their latest work, of which there appears to be very little!  Their chairman suggests that they should all collaborate on one story, which is met with little enthusiasm.  Suddenly there is a thunderclap and strange things begin to happen.  This is a sharp comedy and affectionate satire characterises this zany, imaginative play.
Tickets from the club secretary on 01277 223710
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Thursday 18 February 2010
7.45pm, Gwendoline Lewis Room, Shenfield Parish Hall, Hutton Rd, Shenfield.
Admission £2 (Society members free)  The History of Coinage - Continuing the Story.
For more information call 01277 223 326 or 212 142
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Friday 19 - Saturday 20 February 2010, 8.00pm Saturday matinee 3.00pm
Acting Up Theatre Group present ALICE IN WONDERLAND - Lewis Carrol's masterpiece is brought to life in this enchanting tale! This is Acting Up's seventh production and they are pleased to be performing for the first time at Brentwood Theatre.
Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Friday 19th February
Live music at the Hermit, Brentwood
Performances from Archaen, SAIFA and Through the Thorns
Doors open at 7.30, £2 on the door
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Friday 19th February
Brentwood Guild of Gardeners meet for a talk on the River Crouch and It's Wildlife
New members always welcome
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Saturday 20th February
Old Harlow High Street is the place to be on the third Saturday of the month as Essex Farmers Markets set up shop to offer a tempting range of organic and ethical foods.
For more info contact Ian Chisholm on 01277 362414 info@essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk www.essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk
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Saturday 20th February
10 a.m. - noon
JUMBLE SALE
With nearly new rail, books, bric-a-brac
At Tipps Cross Remembrance Hall, Hook End on behalf of Friends of Wallace Kennels Reg.Charity 1019306
Contact Peter Jefferson 01277 821737
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Sunday 21 February 2010, 7.00PM
REMEMBERING JOHN DENVER - An evening celebrating Denver's music with Wes Cardy, Steve Cherelle and Jan Mellon
Tickets cost £12 and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Monday 22 February 2010, 7.00pm
Brentwood Fairtrade Campaign Group
in association with
Brentwood Borough Council and
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
A FAIRTRADE EVENING at Brentwood Theatre.
This will include a performance by Ursuline pupils The Mayor will be attending and there will be a speaker from the Fairtrade Foundation to talk about Fairtrade and how it benefits communities in the developing world. Brentwood Theatre is proud to supply Fairtrade tea and coffee in The Spotlight Bar.
Tickets cost £3 and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Wednesday 24th February 2010
Phoenix FM's Michelle Ward and Dee Hunter sing at the Woolpack, Fryerning.
Booking in advance is advised
For more info call 01277 352 189
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Thursday 25 February 2010
Brentwood Theatre is host once more to GUFFAW COMEDY CLUB. This month, acts include Terry Alderton and Tiernan Douieb. Yes. TERRY ALEDERTON. THE Terry Alderton
Tickets are a steal at £10 (£8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Friday 26 February 2010
Jazz Time with Paula Jackman's Jazzmen
Holly Trees Primary School, Vaughan Williams Way, Brentwood, 7.30pm until late
£12.50 per person including a fish and chip supper or vegetarian alternative.
This is a fundraiser for the Brentwood-Roth Twinning Association.
To book or for more details call Angela Bailey on 01277 221156.
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Friday 26 - Saturday 27 February 2010 8.00pm
Eastern Angles at Brentwood Theatre present THE LONG WAY HOME by Charles Way
Proabably the best touring company in the Eastern Region return to Brentwood Theatre for two nights of brilliant performances. The Long Way Home is a heart-warming story for the whole family about friendship through adversity, by the author of In The Bleak Mid Winter.
Tickets cost £11 (£10 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
A great night out with great local beer from Brentwood Brewing Company
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Friday 26th February 2010
The Candy Runts are performing at The Hermit in Brentwood
Come along for the night, tickets cost just £2 and will be available from 7:00pm. Doors open at 8:00pm.
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Saturday 27th February
Southend on Sea Farmers Markets is one of the most established markets based in Essex and offers a superb variety of delicious goodies. Succulent handmade sausages freshly baked breads and eaten along side gorgeous lush salads, Mediterranean olives and finished off with a yummy pastry.  There is something to tempt everyone. Treat yourself to the most mouth-watering foods at very reasonable prices, you won’t be disappointed.
For more info contact Ian Chisholm on 01277 362414 info@essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk www.essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk
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Sunday 28th February
The wonderful and historic building, Valentines Mansion, situated within Valentines Park is host to the Gants Hill Farmers Market of the fourth Sunday of the month. You will find a plethora of luscious and mouth watering delights to tempt every palate. The aromas of freshly baked breads mingled with Mediterranean Olives and nuts and organic cheeses fill the air.  If you are a Farmers Market novice this is the perfect venue to try all the tempting treats whilst enjoying a great day out in delightful surroundings.
For more info contact Ian Chisholm on 01277 362414 info@essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk www.essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk
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Monday 1st March
Mountnessing Garden Club meet in Mountnessing Village Hall
Charles Tatum will give advice on growing Fuschias.
7.45 for an 8pm start.
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Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 March 2010 8.00pm Saturday matinee 3.00pm
Billericay Operatic Society present WE'LL MEET AGAIN, A nostalgic journey through music and memories of World War II at Brentwood Theatre.
Tickets cost £10 - £12 and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th March
1st Shenfield Beer Festival
A feast of entertainment, including; play pool against Phoenix FMs Steve Davis, Old Skool Disco, The Great Sausage Showdown, Live music from Double Trouble and Old Brentwood RFC take on Brentwood RFC in a Tug Of War
Organised by the Brentwood Brewing Company at the Eagle and Child, Chelmsford Road, Shenfield
Fpr more info call 01277 210 155
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Saturday 6th March 2010
BRENTWOOD NCT NEARLY NEW SALE
9:30am to 11:00am
St Martin's School, Hanging Hill Lane CM13 2HG
£1.50 admission in aid of NCT charity
High quality, used children's clothing; toys; nursery equipment; books; DVDs; maternity essentials; and more for sale...
Visit their website for more details: http://www.nct.org.uk/brentwood
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Sunday 7th March
Join the Open House Club, a social club for the elderly
At the Old House, Shenfield Road on the 1st Sunday of each month from 1.45-4.45pm
There will be Bingo, Entertainment and Tea's
Transport can be provided for free if required
For more info call Reg on 01277 373 707 or Maurice on 01277 211856
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Thursday 11th March
Frontline presents Starburst Yellow and Green Ball, a night of club music for those with and without a disability
Age 16+, from 7-10pm, tickets are £2
At Ashwells Country Club
For more info call Doug on 01277 218 902 or 07971 837 652
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Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 March 2010 8.00pm
The New Venture Players present TESS OF THE D'URBEVILLES, by Michael Fry, based on the novel by Thomas Hardy. An imaginative and exciting retelling of the classic tale.
Tickets cost £10.50 (£8.50 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Friday 12th March  2010
Hermit Brentwood are holding a concert featuring Artisian, Infernal King, and Zebadiah crowe.
Come along for the night, tickets cost just £2 and will be available from 7:00pm. Doors open at 8:00pm.
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Saturday 13th March
St. Thomas' Church, Brentwood - 7.30pm.
Rotary Club of Brentwood "A Spring Concert"
with Brentwood Phoenix Youth Orchestra
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Tuesday 16th March
Essex Book Festival presents city-lit Dublin, a celebration of the very best Dublin writing with local publishers Heather Reyes, Malcolm Burgess and Orna Ross
At Brentwood Library
Tickets £4, £3 for concessions
For more info call 01206 573 948 or visit www.essexbookfestival.org.uk
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Thursday 18th March 2010
7.45pm, Gwendoline Lewis Room, Shenfield Parish Hall, Hutton Rd, Shenfield.
Admission £2 (Society members free)  The Formation of Glynbourne.  For more
information call 01277 223 326 or 212 142
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Friday 19th March 2010
Hermit Brentwood are holding a concert featuring Fooled By Chance, Hear The Echo, and For Everything A Reason.
Come along for the night, tickets cost just £2 and will be available from 7:00pm. Doors open at 8:00pm.
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Sunday 21 March 2010, 7.00pm
AN EVENING OF COUNTRY MUSIC at Brentwood Theatre. Two and a half hours of entertainment with top acts on the Country Music scene. This month includes performances from Garry Blackmore Band, Luke & Jody and Ed Pearson
Tickets cost £10 in advance, £11 on door and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 March 2010, 8.00pm
The Hutton Players present TARTUFFE by Moliere, translated by Ranjit Bolt
Moliere's classic satire was denounced on its first performance as a sacrilegious outrage and banned from further public view. Only after petition to Louis XIV was the ban lifted, and the play's trenchant mockery of human frailties has ensured its popularity ever since. This new translation by Ranjit Bolt enjoyed its premiere in a major new production at the Royal National Theatre, with Martin Clunes in the title role.
Tickets cost £10 (£9 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Sunday 4th April
Join the Open House Club, a social club for the elderly
At the Old House, Shenfield Road on the 1st Sunday of each month from 1.45-4.45pm
There will be Bingo, Entertainment and Tea's
Transport can be provided for free if required
For more info call Reg on 01277 373 707 or Maurice on 01277 211856
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Friday 9 April 2010, 7.00pm
As part of the Brentwood Chillout Holiday Scheme, Brentwood Theatre presents THE MADE SCIENCE DANGEROUS FAMILY FUN SHOW
Come and join the Mad Science team for a fun filled evening of science, laughter and questionable exploding experiments. In an all new live science show Professor Kaos and Dr Dude aim to prove once and for all that cool science can be educational as well as highly dangerous. This is an interactive show with audience participation. Be prepared for fun, jokes, risky science and cake.
Adults must be accompanied by children at all times. This show may contain nuts!
Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions) with reductions for families and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 April 2010, 8.00pm
Brentwood Shakespeare Company present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Shakespeare's bitter-sweet comedy of Beatrice and Benedick - a warring couple who must be fooled into love ; a maid dishonoured at her wedding by an evil plot ; and a bumbling constable who nearly wrecks the whole proceedings.
Tickets cost £11 (£9 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Thursday 15th April 2010
7.45pm, Gwendoline Lewis Room, Shenfield Parish Hall, Hutton Rd, Shenfield.
Admission £2 (Society members free)  Annual General Meeting: Essex in the Mid 12th
Century - When God and His Saints Slept?  For more information call 01277 223 326 or 212 142
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Wednesday 21 April 2010, 8.00pm
The Artisans present DNA by Dennis Kelly
An accidental death and a cover up; humorous and shocking.
Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Sunday 25 April 2010, 7.00pm
Brentwood Theatre presents AN EVENING OF COUNTRY MUSIC. Two and a half hours of entertainment with top acts on the Country Music scene, with performances from Country Law, Dane Stevens and Hayley Oliver
Tickets cost £10 in advance, £11 on door and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Fri 30 April 2010 8.00pm
JJ ZARBO'S KNEEJERK REACTION plus support.
Contemporary urban acoustic music delivered with power, passion and precision. JJ Zarbo and the Knee Jerk Reaction are a 5-piece band with a unique and original sound combining rock and pop with elements of folk, flamenco and gipsy music thrown in just to mix things up a bit.
Brentwood songwriter and vocalist JJ is joined by Lindsay Starlight on drums and percussion, Darryl Bass on bass, Becky Luck on violin and Paul Hollingsworth on trumpet and melodica.
This is a rare opportunity to catch the band in Brentwood's best live venue.
Tickets cost £6 in advance, £7 on door and are available from 01277 200305
Brentwood Theatre - a great night out
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Sunday 2nd May
Join the Open House Club, a social club for the elderly
At the Old House, Shenfield Road on the 1st Sunday of each month from 1.45-4.45pm
There will be Bingo, Entertainment and Tea's
Transport can be provided for free if required
For more info call Reg on 01277 373 707 or Maurice on 01277 211856
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Saturday 15 May and Sunday 16 May 2010
SX FESTIVAL
Tabors Farm, Rochford, Essex
A brand new festival featuring many local bands that appear regularly on Phoenix FM!
Five stages of live music and comedy, a craft market,
Loads for kids to do as well - bouncy castles, steam train rides, painting, music and dance workshops.
Advance tickets are only £20 for one day or £35 for the weekend
For more details see http://www.sxfetival.co.uk
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Sunday 16th May
The 3rd Basildon and Brentwood 40 Mile Mountain Bike Ride and Family Fun Ride
It's £15 to enter and starts at Basildon Town Centre at 10.30am
It's in aid of Little Havens and other Rotary Charities
For more info visit www.rotarybikeride.co.uk or call 07970 379 985
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Thursday 20th May 2010
7.45pm, Gwendoline Lewis Room, Shenfield Parish Hall, Hutton Rd, Shenfield.
Admission £2 (Society members free)  The Crown Jewels.  For more information call
01277 223326 or 212142