Community Bulletin Board

On our community bulletin board you can find details of events, exhibitions and things to do in the Epping area.

If you'd like to tell us about your event, look out for contact details at the foot of this page.

House Of Fun

When: 14 August, 7:30pm

Where: Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RA

What is it: The Ultimate 2Tone & Ska Revival Show with hits from Madness, Bad Manners, The Beat, The Specials and more. A lively, and fun night’s entertainment..

Cost: From £37

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Open-air Theatre: Romeo & Juliet

When: 23 August, 4pm to 6pm

Where: Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJ

What is it: Two people, one fate and a timeless love reborn. A bold interpretation of the iconic tragedy. 

Cost: Visit website for details. 

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Summer Steam Days 

When: 16 August, 11am to 3pm. The Museum opens 10am to5pm.

Where: East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO6 2DS.

What is it: A family favourite. An opportunity to visit the Museum, look at various buildings, trains, displays, exhibits and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.

Cost: Adult ticket £11.50, Children 4yrs -15yrs, £8.50. Under 4yrs free.

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Brick Explorers

When: 18 July to 31 August, See website for times.

Where: RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

What is it: A celebration of wildlife, creativity and discovery. Explore the garden and uncover brick-built wildlife sculptures inspired by plants, animals and fungi. Also enjoy an interactive storytelling walk, bringing the natural world to life through engaging tales and adventure. 

Cost: See website for prices and booking details.

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Jazz in the Vines at Tuffon Hall

When: 23 August, 3pm to 7pm

Where: Tuffon Hall, Graves Hall Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3LL

What is it: A family afternoon of live music from The Trevor Newman Jazz Quartet, with award-winning wines and some of the regions most delicious food trucks such as: Saffron Fish Co, and The Sundae Cycle (ice cream). Bring a deck chair.

Cost: Adult ticket £17 inc. glass of wine on entry, Child ticket £5 inc free face paint, 0 to 3yrs free

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Billy Ocean 

When: 20 August, 4pm to 10:30pm

Where: Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ 

What is it: Listen to all the hits, spanning five decades, from the musical icon Billy Ocean along with more hits from a very special guest, Marti Pellow, from Wet Wet Wet.

Cost: Tickets from £49.50 

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Harlow Recovery Cafe 

When: Weekly, every Wednesday at 10:30am

Where: The Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1LS

What is it: A clean and sober place for people 'in recovery' to meet and have a chat.

Cost: Free

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The Wednesday Health Walk 

When: Weekly, every Wednesday at 12:00pm

Where: The Herts and Essex Community Hospital, Cavell Drive/Haymeads Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH.

What is it: A gentle walk aimed at most abilities lasting 20 to 30 mins. Meet at Reception at midday. New joiners to arrive 15 minutes earlier to register.

Cost: Free

Find out more: Phone: 01279 655191


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