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.

June/July

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

2 Hour Cream Tea Cruise Aboard Victoria

When: 19 June, 27 June, 08 July all 2pm to 4pm. See website for further dates.

Where: Essex Waterways Limited, Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, CM3 4BS

What is it: Enjoy a 2 hour cruise on board Victoria along the historic Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation from Paper Mill Lock, Little Baddow.

Cost: Visit website for contact numbers or email to request prices.

Find out more: essexwaterways.com

Burn The Floor Presents Dianne & Vito: Red Hot and Ready

When: 24 June to 25 June

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

What is it: 2024 Strictly winner Dianne Buswell and 2023 winner Vito Coppola light up the stage with their sizzling new show.

Cost: £44.50 upwards

Find out more: trafalgartickets.com

An Evening With Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour

When: 23 June

Where: Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Southend, SS0 9L

What is it: The stars of the talkSPORT morning show discuss all things sport! Also pose questions to the stars during the evening with an audience Q&A.

Cost: From £30

Find out more: trafalgartickets.com

Essex Retro Football Show

When: 28 June, 10:30am to 2pm

Where: New Writtle St, Essex, Chelmsford, CM2 0PG

What is it: A must-visit for all lovers of football nostalgia. Features everything from football shirts to programmes and cards to Corinthian figures. Plus special guest Steve Perryman.

Cost: Free

Find out more: www.greglansdowne.co.uk

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