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.
Week beginning Monday 9th June
Thaxted Festival 2025
When:
Over four weekends. 20 June to 13 July. Opening concert Friday 20th June.
Where:
Town of Thaxted, Essex.
What happens:
A variety of music from some amazing artists. Classical, jazz, folk, choirs and opera,
Cost:
Quote FOREST2025 to get 10% off tickets, just for being a Forest Radio listener.
Further details:
thaxtedfestival.co.uk
Pipes In The Park
When:
15 June, 8am to 7pm
Where:
Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ
What happens:
Colchester's Lower Castle park turns into a mini Highland gathering. Pipes and drums from the south of England perform amazing Scottish medleys.
Cost:
Free
Further details:
colchester-events.co.uk
Busk Fest - A Day of Music, Dance and Urban Art
When:
Saturday 14 June.11am to 4pm
Where:
The Harvey Centre, Ground Floor, Harlow.
What happens:
A vibrant mix of live musical performances, breakdancing, street entertainment, and a
hands-on spray pen art workshop (suitable for age 6+).
Cost:
Free.
Further details:
theharveycentre.com
Art Exhibition The 2WW Home Front
When:
05 April to 06 Sept., Mon. to Sun.10am to 4pm
Where:
Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
What happens:
Exhibition tells story of the Home Front in the Epping Forest District through themes of War at Home, War Work, Defending the District, Service and the War's End.
Cost:
Free.
Further details:
efdmuseum.org.uk
Scene By The Sea
When:
24 May to 26 October, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm (Closed Mon. & Tues.) Where:
Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6EX
What happens:
Southend's music and culture legacy is in the spotlight with a new map and exhibition at the Beecroft Gallery in Southend featuring special guest artists.
Cost:
Free
Further details:
thamesgroupartists.co.uk
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
When:
17 June to 22 June
Where:
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, SS0 7RA
What happens:
X-Factor winner Joe McElderry stars as the roof-raising Pharaoh,
Cost:
£20 to £ 75
Further details:
trafalgartickets.com
Brentwood Art Trail with Brentwood Connected
When:
Sat. 14 June
Where: Brentwood Art Trail Pop-Up Gallery, 10 Baytree Shopping Centre, Brentwood CM14 4BX
What happens: Guided tours and live creative activities with artists on above days .Enjoy art from talented local artists in pop-up galleries and take part in creative activities.
Cost: Free
Further details:
visitessex.com/whats-on/d
Father’s Day Weekend
When:
14 June - 15 June, 9am to 5pm. Last train leaves 2:30pm but check times for day chosen.
Where:
Audley End, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JB
What happens:
Hop aboard our enchanting train and journey through magical forest scenes, with surprises around every corner.
Cost:
Free for Dads and Grandads. Adults £14.25. Children over 92cm £14.25, under 92cm £7.15, children under 1 year and carers are free.
Further details:
audley-end-railway.co.uk
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