Friday 3 September 2010 8pm
In the Audrey Longman Studio, local acoustic pop/rock group THE SKYLIGHT CROWD & SPECIAL GUESTS come to Brentwood Theatre for the first time
Tickets cost £5 and are available from 01277 200305
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Saturday 4 September 2010 8.00pm
Brentwood Comedy Club
Seaxe Bar, Essex Arms, Warley Hill, Brentwood
Simon Munnery, Steph Lane, Timmy Manners, Marc Safon, Jon Kudlick, Gerry Howell and Paul Sweeney (MC)
£10 / £8 concessions - mention Phoenix FM to get a concessionary rate
Tables are limited - to book call 07989 201573
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Saturday 4 September 2010 8.00pm
THE MELVIN BEDDOW BIG BAND and its singers perform from an extensive repertoire which includes numbers made famous by the great swing bands of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ted Heath and many more, right through to the present time.
Tickets cost £10 and are available from 01277 200305
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Sunday 5 September 2010, 9.30am-12.30pm
Ingrave Community Market
The market's first birthday celebrations will be taking place with stall holders new and old as well as facepainters, bouncy castles and a barbecue.
Items for sale include home made crafts, cards, home-grown produce, plants, cakes, jams, chutneys, eggs and knitwear.
For more information contact the organiser, Claire Mackaness, on 01277 230769.
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Sunday 5 September 2010, 10am-4pm
The Essex Vintage Fashion Fair - Vintage Vogue
Brentwood School Sports Hall, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood
The largest Vintage Fashion Fair covering East London, Essex and East Anglia.  Featuring over 60 of the most inspired and savvy dealers from around the country, with the widest selection of vintage and retro merchandise from the 1920's to the 1980's. Visit our very own "Vogue Tea Room" where you can take a break from all that shopping by drinking the finest teas from vintage china cups served with scrumptious homebaked cakes and sandwiches by our very own “Mr Lyons’ Nippy’s”. Entry to the Fair entitles you to use the Tea Room and also enter our competition on the day to win £200 worth of Vintage Clothing from a dealer of your choice. See website for further details:  www.essexvintagefashionfair.com
Entry: £4.50, Concessions: £3.50 (Students, Children under 5yrs, OAPs)
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Monday 6 September 2010
Big Stinky Dog Gigs presents Acoustic Night
The Chequers, High Street, Billericay
Featuring Charles Daborn, Stuart O'Connor
Open mike from 8pm to 9.30pm
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Wednesday 8 September 2010, 2.30pm
Tales From Wales
Hutton and Shenfield Union Church, Roundwood Avenue, Hutton
Fantastic stories, a cup of tea and some Welsh Cakes.  Tickets at £5 each are available from the Church Office on 01277 212607. Everybody is welcome and the church premises are accessible to people with disabilities. This event is in aid of Cord, the international peace building charity.
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Wednesday 8 September 2010, 8.15pm
Hutton Horticultural Society
St Peter’s Church Hall, Claughton Way, Hutton
A Year On The Allotment - A talk by Keith Price
Keith (Badger) Price will be delivering this Talk entitled “A Year on the Allotment”.
Keith has had at least one allotment for 57 years and will be sharing some of his wealth of experiences and anecdotes with his audience.  Guaranteed to entertain anyone interested in allotments, gardens, vegetables or flowers and there will also be a raffle.
Hutton Horticultural Society talks are open to everyone who would like to attend – so please do come and join us.  There is no admission charge to HHS Talks and there will be refreshments available at a nominal charge.
For further information please contact Mike Libby on 01277 657222
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Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 September 2010
7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm
The Brentwood Catholic Theatre Club present their ANNUAL DRAMA FESTIVAL. Three days, four sessions, ten plays. Hot competition. Great entertainment.
Tickets cost from £6 per night and are available from 01277 200305
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Saturday 11 September 2010, 7.30pm
Thundersley Brass Band Charity Concert
Trinity Church, 19 Coxtie Green Road, Brentwood
Listen to one of the top brass bands in the country playing some cracking tunes and a few tunes too. Great hosting by Roland Morris and guest vocals by Michelle Ward of Phoenix FM.  Tickets are £5.00 each and £15.00 for a family ticket.  Call 01277 372996 for more information.
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Saturday 11 September 2010
Hutton Horticultural Society 59th Autumn Show
St Peter’s Church Hall, Claughton Way, Hutton CM13 1JS.
Hutton Horticultural Society is staging its 59th Autumn Show with members of all ages entering exhibits with a view to impressing the Judges enough to win the awards on offer.
Viewing of the exhibits – and the Judges decisions – is open to the public from 2.30pm onwards – with prize giving taking place at around 4:15pm.  Do come along and have a look at what has been produced in local gardens and allotments this year by gardeners of varying levels of experience – and perhaps be inspired to have a go yourself in the future!
There is a small admission charge of 20p, with proceeds from the Show being donated to local charities.  There will also be refreshments available at a nominal charge.
For further information, please contact Mike Libby on 01277 657222
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Sunday 12 September 2010
Abseil
In aid of St Francis Hospice
See Romford from a different angle and try abseiling 120ft down the side of the Romford YMCA building. Participants are asked to raise £100 in sponsorship, plus a registration fee of £30 payable in advance. To book your place please contact the fundraising office on 01708 723593
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Monday 13 September - Saturday 18 September 2010
Brentwood Cultural Festival of Music and Arts

* Breathtaking performances from International music acts, 14th-18th September at our wonderful Brentwood Theatre. Intense musical performances in an intimate space. Acts include the Claire Harper Jazz Trio with a tribute to Cole Porter; Diabel Cissokho and Ramon Goose with their African Blues Project; Fairport Convention’s Rick Sanders Group with their brilliant fusion Folk; The beautiful harmonies of Proclaim Gopsel Choir; and the hugely popular Sumaya with their passionate Flamenco with their classical Spanish guitar

* Complimentary Educational Programme for schools from 13th-17th September at Brentwood Theatre, with workshops in Lindy Hop and Jive with Jiveswing.com; some of the top dance teachers from this genre. Schools – there are 2 workshop spaces left with a subsidy for transport – contact ASAP to book.

* International Street Performance Day 18th September, from 11am-3.30pm in Brentwood High Street, Crown Street and St Thomas’ Rd – FREE- an array of weird and wacky international street artists; Teatro Pavana’s huge graceful Giraffes, Africa’s Black Eagles’ jaw dropping acrobatics, Mukka’s brilliantly entertaining world music band; Maharajah’s Banquet’s Punjabi Stilt Walkers and incredible performances from our very own Jiveswing.com.  The High Street will never be the same again!

Email lucy.gill@brentwood.gov.uk for more information
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Wednesday 15 September 2010
Big Stinky Dog Gigs presents Shot Thru
The New White Hart, High Street, Billericay
Featuring Stealing Signs, Joan's Immolation and Fallen Poets
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Saturday 18 September 2010
‘The Forget Me Not’ Ball.
In aid of St Francis Hospice
Dance the night away at Orsett Hall, Thurrock. There will be a drinks reception, delicious 3 course dinner, live entertainment, dancing and fabulous auction. Tickets from £60 per person with discounts for a table of 10. To book please call 01708 771431.
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Sunday 19 September 2010
Mayor's BBQ
Great Warley Place, Great Warley Street, Brentwood
Hosted by the Mayor of Brentwood, Cllr David Tee, and in aid of the Mayor's chosen charities - SNAP, Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and Brentwood and District Talking Newspaper
Tickets £12.50 adults, £5.00 under 12s
For more information call the Mayor's Assistant, Claire Hayden on 01277 312741
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Tuesday 21 September 2010 7.30pm
Phoenix FM's "Stage Door" presenter Roz Ure together with Jeffery Wilson perform a cabaret fusing Theatre Songs with Jazz Standards, SOUNDBITES FROM THE STAGE, in the Audrey Longman Studio
Tickets cost £8 and are available from 01277 200305
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Wednesday 22 September 2010 7.30pm
Brentwood Theatre hosts THE BRENTS 2010, a celebration of the performing arts in Brentwood in the presence of The Mayor and Mayoress of Brentwood, Cllr David Tee and Mrs Pam Tee. The event is kindly sponsored by Sherry Kramer. Phoenix FM will be there to to report on the award winners and the guest presenters.
For details please call 01277 200305.
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Thursday 23 September 2010, 7.30pm
Charity Dinner in aid of Brainwave - a charity that works with families to help children with disabilities
Stockbrook Manor, Queens Park Avenue, Billericay
Guest speaker - 1966 World Cup winner Martin Peters MBE
Tickets £35, for more details or to book call David Owen on 07956 352648
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Saturday 25 September 2010 8.00pm
Harvest Supper and Quiz Night
Hutton and Shenfield Union Church, Roundwood Avenue, Hutton
Tickets at £10 each are available from the Church Office on 01277 212607; advance booking is essential. The church premises are accessible to people with disabilities. This event is in aid of Cord, the international peace building charity.
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Saturday 25 September 2010 8.00pm
Outloud Productions present a new play - Dead Reckoning, by Eric Chappell, a chilling thriller which finds a successful artist caught up in a night of mind games and murder. DEAD RECKONING is a tense thriller which will be performed in the Audrey Longman Studio
Tickets cost £8.50 and are available from 01277 200305
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Sunday 26 September 2010
Hutton Horticultural Society Trip : Woburn Abbey Gardens
Coach pickup at 9.15am at Chequers, Hutton or 9.30am at Shenfield – travelling time approx 1 hour 30 mins traffic permitting.
Tickets £15 per person (guided tour of gardens extra £3).  Hutton Horticultural Society Trips are open to members and their guests.
For further information, please contact Alan Cass on 01277 219852
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Sunday 26 September 2010
Boogie Night
Dance to the soul sounds of the 70s and 80s at a disco in aid of Saint Francis Hospice. The event is being held at the Royal British Legion club in High Street, Hornchurch, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £7.00 and available by calling the fundraising office on 01708 771407.
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Sunday 26 September 2010 8.00pm
Harvest Festival and Back to Church Sunday
Hutton and Shenfield Union Church, Roundwood Avenue, Hutton
Hutton and Shenfield Union Church would like to invite everybody to their Harvest Festival Service. Not been to church for a long time? Never been to church? We would love you to join us at this service of celebration. The church premises are accessible to people with disabilities, we have a hearing induction loop and large print copies of the hymns will be available.
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Sunday 26 September 2010, 7pm
GT Promotions hits the Brentwood Theatre with COUNTRY COMPANY, plus Kevin Barry and Dave Paisley. Two and a half hour of top country music
Tickets cost £10 in advance and are available from 01277 200305. Alternatively tickets are £11 on the door
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Wednesday 29 September 2010, 7pm-10.30pm
Shopping and Papmer Night in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
Knights Way Community Centre, Knights Way, Brentwood
Come along for an evening of shopping and pampering with some of Essex’s best Beauty Therapists and traders of luxury products and gifts.
Stalls include: Jewellery, cards, vintage inspired gifts, cupcakes, teacup candles, pashminas, shoes, bags, clothes and lots more…
Treatments include: Hot stone massage, pedicures, manicures, spray tan, minx nails & shellac, reflexology, paraffin wax, indian head massage, waxing, reiki and lots more…
Entry is £2.00 including a free glass of wine, payable on the door.
Booking is not essential; treatments will be available to book on the night, although we are taking advance bookings for those who wish to book specific times.
For more information or to book a treatment please call Val on: 01277 220510
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Sunday 3 October 2010
The Royal British Legion Band Brentwood and The Band of The Grenadier Guards
Will be performing in concert at the Brentwood Centre to celebrate the bands 20th birthday.
All Proceeds to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, Help For Heroes and The ABF Soldiers Charity.
£10, doors 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, unreserved Seating
For tickets contact telephone 01277 221967 or email johnwyndham@brentwoodlegionband.co.uk
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Monday 4 October 2010
Autumnal Golf Challenge
Golfers are invited to tee off and support the Saint Francis Hospice Annual Golf Day, sponsored by Matchroom Sport, at Crondon Park.  Teams of four and individuals are welcome with places costing £80 per player.  This includes a round of golf, putting competition and presentation dinner. Early booking is advisable, please call 01708 771407 to find out more.
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Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 October 2010,
8pm with a Saturday Matinee at 3pm
Billericay Operatic Society present PIRATES OF PENZANCE 2010, an updated version of the classic G&S romp and includes the well-known ‘I Am The Very Model of a Modern Major General’
Tickets cost £12 and are available from 01277 200305
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Friday 8 October 2010 8.00pm
Brentwood Comedy Club
Seaxe Bar, Essex Arms, Warley Hill, Brentwood
John Gordillo, Tania Edwards, Maureen Younger (MC) - more acts TBA
£10 / £8 concessions - mention Phoenix FM to get a concessionary rate
Tables are limited - to book call 07989 201573
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Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 October 2010, 8pm
STEVIE, a dramatic enactment of the life and work of the poet Stevie Smith will performed by Heads First Theatre Company
Tickets cost £10 (or £8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Sunday 17 October 2010, 3pm
Creative Blast Singers and Thurrock Golden Voices take to the stage to bring you a collection of songs from their repertoire, in CREATIVE BLAST IN CONCERT
Tickets cost £7.50 (or £7 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Wednesday 20 - Saturday 23 October 2010, 8pm
The Artisans Drama Society bring George Orwell’s ANIMAL FARM to Brentwood Theatre. A fairy tale, a satire or a parable?
Tickets cost £10 (or £8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Sunday 24 October 2010, 7pm
Back by popular demand : an evening of country, nostalgia and sing along,
GT Promotions presents AN EVENING WITH CARDY AND COKE the popular duo who are a Brentwood favourite.
Tickets cost £10 and are available from 01277 200305. Alternatively tickets are £11 on the door
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Friday 29 October 2010
Mayor's Karaoke Night
Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood
Hosted by the Mayor of Brentwood, Cllr David Tee, and in aid of the Mayor's chosen charities - SNAP, Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and Brentwood and District Talking Newspaper
Tickets £7.50
For more information call the Mayor's Assistant, Claire Hayden on 01277 312741
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Saturday 30 October 2010, 2pm and 7.30pm
‘MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS!’ is Phoenix Dance Academy's debut performance and awards presentation, a night to remember
Tickets cost £9 (or £8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Sunday 31 October 2010, 8pm
A musical and poetic celebration of life, spirituality, beauty and wonder in the Audrey Longman Studio. Don’t miss an evening with STEVE O’KANE & FIONA MCBAIN, a mixture of Steve's songs and poems, as well as a selection by other writers, all enhanced by the beautiful voice of Fiona McBain
Tickets cost £9 (or £8 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Thursday 4 - Saturday 6 November 2010, 8pm
Kytes Theatre Group is back with TIS PITY. Romeo and Juliet meets Quentin Tarantino. An absolute 'must see'.  Adult themes.
Tickets cost £10 (or £9 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Friday 12 November 2010 8.00pm
Brentwood Comedy Club
Seaxe Bar, Essex Arms, Warley Hill, Brentwood
Steve Hall, Tom McDonnell, Gavin Inskip, Nick Ewans, Dave Smith, Hannah Warman
£10 / £8 concessions - mention Phoenix FM to get a concessionary rate
Tables are limited - to book call 07989 201573
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Friday 12 November 2010
Mayor's Quiz Night
Little Warley Village Hall, Magpie Lane, Little Warley, Brentwood
Hosted by the Mayor of Brentwood, Cllr David Tee, and in aid of the Mayor's chosen charities - SNAP, Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and Brentwood and District Talking Newspaper
Tickets £10.00 including a ploughman's meal - bring your own drinks
For more information call the Mayor's Assistant, Claire Hayden on 01277 312741
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Sunday 14 November 2010, 7pm
GT Promotions presents THE ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO DON WILLIAMS plus Kings & Queens of country music sung by Steve Cherelle and Nula
Tickets cost £10 and are available from 01277 200305. Alternatively tickets are £11 on the door
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Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 November 2010, 8pm
The Hutton Players perform 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, a warm and compassionate play that chronicles the changing face of the world throughout the fifties and sixties.
Tickets cost £10 (or £9 concession) and are available from 01277 200305
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Monday 22 November 2010, 8pm
Come and enjoy a floral extravaganza by NAFAS national demonstrator Tony Brown with Shenfield Floral Art Club’s FESTIVE DELIGHT.
Tickets cost £12 and are available from 01277 200305
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Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 November 2010, 8pm
The New Venture Players presents SITTING PRETTY which is the story of a young lady who offers to model, not realising it is life modelling classes.
Tickets cost £10.50 (or £8.50 concessions) and are available from 01277 200305
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Saturday 4 December 2010 8.00pm
Brentwood Comedy Club
Seaxe Bar, Essex Arms, Warley Hill, Brentwood
Gerry K, Anthony Dewson, Tim Shishodia, Phil Higgins, Mark Stephenson, Ronnie Rigsby (MC)
£10 / £8 concessions - mention Phoenix FM to get a concessionary rate
Tables are limited - to book call 07989 201573
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