Sun 8 Dec | Ingatestone Christmas Market Ingatestone Community Centre, 9a High Street, Ingatestone CM4 9ED 12-6pm. Join Brentwood Connected for over 50 outdoor market stalls selling food, gifts and a wide selection of festive and handmade items; a community stage with live music performances throughout the day, indoor market with stalls from community groups and a Santa’s grotto. High Street businesses will also host activities and attractions. Free, with free parking at Anglo European School – Willow Green CM4 0DJ More details: https://www.brentwoodconnected.co.uk/christmas |
Mon 9 Dec | and every Monday Phoenix FM Open Mic Night Essex Arms, 10 Warley Hill, Warley, Brentwood CM14 5HA Hosted by Kev Piggott. From 8pm to 10pm. All tracks are recorded and a selection played on the Sunday Sessions show every Sunday from 10am. More details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/619180105323790 Mediaeval Baebes Concert Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford CM1 1TY Celebrating the festive season, Mediaeval Baebes will bring a remarkable evening of joyous music, dance and theatre. With harmonious vocals accompanied by a truly unique collection of exotic and period instruments. Carols, traditional folk songs, innovative settings of ancient romantic poetry will be revealed in beguiling choral music. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Adults £28, children £13. More details: https://www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events/event/mediaeval-baebes-concert |
Tue 10 Dec | Billericay Choral Society - Christmas Concert Emmanuel Church, 66-68 Laindon Rd, Billericay CM12 9LD “ Bethlehem” by Maunder, with audience carols. 8pm start. Tickets £10 in advance (£12 on the door). More details: https://www.billericaychoral.co.uk/ |
Thu 12 Dec | Christmas Social - Brentwood & Billericay Essex Wildlife Trust Shenfield Parish Hall, 60 Hutton Road, Shenfield CM15 8LB Buffet lunch. Mince pies and mulled wine. Short talks on Warley Place, past and future. Carols from live band Jenni's Jongleurs. Craft stall Free entry into prize raffle. 1pm-3pm. £5 entry. Contact 07817 834433 or email fabmgarbutt@gmail.com for more information. More details: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2024-12-12-christmas-brentwood-and-billericay-local-group |
Sat 14 Dec | Christmas Winter Wonderland Warley Park Golf Club, Magpie Lane, Little Warley CM13 3DX A scrumptious three course Christmas feast with free-flowing house wines and beers and bottomless bubbly. Bar open from 9.30pm to 11.30pm. Groove to live beats spun by the resident DJ and don't miss out on the thrill of their exhilarating fun casino tables. Call 01277 224891 for more details. More details: https://www.warleyparkgc.co.uk/ Hutton Parish Christmas Fayre St Peter's Church, Claughton Way, Hutton CM13 1JS Refreshments, hot lunches, tombola, kids activities, stalls ... and a special appearance from Santa. 12pm - 3pm. Free entry . More details: https://www.facebook.com/huttonparish |
Sat 28 Dec | Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford CM1 1TY A candlelit concert featuring music from Home Alone, Love Actually, Elf, Polar Express, White Christmas, A Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life. Tickets from £21 plus booking fee. Concert starts 3pm, ends 4.15pm. More details: https://londonconcertante.com/christmas-at-the-movies/28th-december-chelmsford-cathedral/ |
Mon 20 Jan | Working as a BBC gardening presenter - a talk by Ken Crowther The Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay CM11 2BB 8pm-10pm. Entry £3. Refreshments avilable. More details: http://www.billericay-horticultural-society.co.uk/ |
Mon 17 Feb | How to commit the perfect murder - a (humourous) talk by Guy Deakins The Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay CM11 2BB 8pm-10pm. Entry £3. Refreshments avilable. More details: http://www.billericay-horticultural-society.co.uk/ |
Fri 28 Feb | Wine Tasting Evening in aid of the Marillac Marco's New York Italian, Holiday Inn, Brook Street, Brentwood CM14 5NF 7pm-10pm. Wine and food pairings, presented by Accolade Wines, exciting auction with unique prizes. Each guest gets an exclusive Marco’s Goodie Bag on arrival. 100% of the proceeds go to the Marillac Centre in Warley. Available for groups of 2 to 10 guests. £40 per person. To book, email sr@phoenixfm.com. More details: https://www.phoenixfm.com |
Mon 17 Mar | What the judge looks for - a talk by Mike Jarvis The Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay CM11 2BB 8pm-10pm. Entry £3. Refreshments avilable. More details: http://www.billericay-horticultural-society.co.uk/ |