March 2015 Events All Events this Month Libraries by District Have a look for libraries near you, then click on the district (in colour) to see all events in that district Interested in joining a reading group? Find one near you. Brentwood Castle Point Braintree Basildon Basildon Billericay Fryerns Laindon Pitsea Vange Wickford Braintree Coggeshall Earls Colne Halstead Hatfield Peverel Kelvedon Sible Hedingham Silver End Witham Brentwood Ingatestone Shenfield Canvey Great Tarpots Hadleigh South Benfleet Chelmsford Colchester Harlow Loughton Broomfield Chelmsford Danbury Galleywood Great Baddow North Melbourne South Woodham Ferrers Springfield Stock Writtle Colchester Greenstead Prettygate Stanway Tiptree West Mersea Wivenhoe Great Parndon Harlow Mark Hall Old Harlow Tye Green Buckhurst Hill Chigwell Chipping Ongar Debden Epping Loughton North Weald Waltham Abbey Maldon Rochford Tendring Uttlesford Burnham-on-Crouch Maldon Southminster Wickham Bishops Great Wakering Hockley Hullbridge Rayleigh Rochford Brightlingsea Clacton Frinton Harwich Holland Manningtree Walton West Clacton Dunmow Saffron Walden Stansted Thaxted Basildon District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Event Friday 06/03/2015 7 - 8.15pm Wickford Essex Book Festival event - Robert Thorogood Daily 16/03/2015 -21/03/2015 Normal opening hours Billericay Getting in touch with Shakespeare Join in with fun art activities, a short film for children about Shakespeare as a young boy and a Shakespeare hunt. Saturday 21/03/2015 Normal opening hours Saturday 28/03/2015 10am - 2pm Billericay Health Event Drop in session for advice on how to keep your body and mind fit and healthy. Tuesday 31/03/2015 7.30 - 8.45pm Billericay Essex Book Festival event - Ben Fergusson Vange Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Basildon Library Monday Tuesday Thursday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Times Join in with stories and rhymes. Basildon District Day Friday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Frequency Weekly (term time only) Time 11 - 11.30am Event Little Pandas - Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Learn Mandarin through songs, stories and play. Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10.30am Creative Play and Coffee - with Cherrydown Children's Centre Join us for creative play. Free juice with every hot drink purchased at the Book Rest Café. Weekly 9.30am - 3pm Family Mosaic Here to give help and advice. Last Wednesday of month (25/03/2015) 11.30am Chess Club Meet and play with other chess players. Essex Savers A financial co-operative for Essex people. Thursday Weekly 11am - 1pm Thursday Friday Weekly 1 - 4pm Friday Weekly 10am - 12noon 11 Ten Careers Help with all aspects of job searching Friday Weekly 10am - 12noon Work Club Job seekers support & advice. No appointment necessary. Signpost Job Club to help with every aspect of job searching. Basildon District Day Saturday Frequency First Saturday of the month (07/03/2015) Time 10am - 12noon Event Councillor Mark Ellis Here to answer your questions. Billericay Library Monday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Computer Coaching Sessions must be booked in advance. Please phone 01277 624624 for details. Computer Coaching/CV Advice Sessions must be booked in advance. Please phone 01277 624624 for details. Tuesday Weekly 10am - 12noon Tuesday Weekly 11am - 2pm Essex Savers A financial co-operative for Essex people. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Times Join in with stories and rhymes. Thursday Weekly (term time only) 9.30am Creative Fun Sessions (Children's Centre) Join in with creative activities and a story. 10am - 12noon Vitality Stop Smoking Sessions Drop in session, no appointment necessary. Friday Weekly Basildon District Day Saturday Frequency Time Event Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Weekly 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhymetime Join in with stories and rhymes. Fryerns Library Tuesday Tuesday Fourth Tuesday of the month Friday Weekly Friday Fortnightly 2 - 3 pm Feel Better with a Book Group supported by volunteer. Relax with tea/coffee and biscuits and listen to stories and poems being read aloud. 10 - 11am Children's Centre Sessions Listen to stories from a popular picture book author and join in with activities. Suitable for children under 5 years of age. 10am - 12noon Ancestry Help accessing and using the Ancestry website and advice on how to research your family tree. Basildon District Day Frequency Time Event 9.30 - 10.30am Movers and Shakers (Children's Centre) For babies and toddlers - join in the fun with music and dancing for the very young. Feel Better with a Book Group supported by health care worker. Relax with tea/coffee and biscuits and listen to stories and poems being read aloud. Laindon Library Monday Weekly (term time only) Monday Weekly 2 - 3.30pm Tuesday Weekly 10am - 12noon Computer Support Help with using a computer, laptop or tablet. No booking required. Tuesday Weekly 10am - 12noon Essex Savers A financial co-operative for Essex people. Thursday Weekly (term time only) Saturday Monthly 10 - 10.30am 10am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Laindon and District Community Archive Memory Days Discuss and learn about the history of Laindon and Basildon. Basildon District Day Saturday Frequency Weekly Time 11am - 1pm Event Computer Support Help with using the computer, laptop or tablet. No booking required. Pitsea Library Tuesday Tuesday Weekly Weekly Take 2 A drop in group for parents/carers with children aged 2 9.30am - 12noon years, encouraging play, learning and language development. Provided by StartBright Children's Centre. 11am – 1pm Police Crime Surgery Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention advice. Wednesday Weekly 9:30am - 12noon Little Stars Music Group Sing along and fun playing musical instruments for under fives. Provided by StartBright Children's Centre. Friday Weekly 10 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Term time only. Join in with stories and rhymes. Basildon District Day Frequency Time Event Vange Library Thursday Fortnightly Saturday Weekly 10 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Fortnightly Varies Police Crime Surgery Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention advice. Check times with Vange Library. Fortnightly (14/03/2015, 28/03/2015) 1 - 3pm Knit and Nat - Knitting Club Knitting in the library, come and share ideas. Wickford Library Monday Weekly 11 - 11.30am & 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Monday Weekly 10am - 1pm Adult Community Learning Champion Information about courses Monday Weekly 2 - 4pm Monday Monthly 10am - 12noon Time Bank Information Desk Find out about local volunteering opportunities. Community Agents Essex Information Desk Information and support for older people to remain independent in their own homes for longer Basildon District Day Frequency Time Event 10am - 12noon Work Club Volunteers here to help jobseekers update CV, apply for jobs online and use computers . No appointment necessary. Weekly 10am - 12noon Read Aloud Group Part of the libraries' feel better with a book scheme, which helps to build confidence. We read short stories and Quick Reads, and discuss the stories as we go along. Come and listen, all welcome. 2nd Saturday & 4th Thursday of month (14/03/2015, 26/03/2015) 10am - 12noon Wickford Community Archive Memory Desk Share your memories of Wickford. Friday Weekly 10.30 -11.30am Wickford Police Street Meet Discuss any policing issues with your local Police Community Support Officer. Friday Weekly (term time only) 1.30 - 2.30pm Messy Play Fun activity session for pre-school age children. Provided by the Wickford Children's Centre. Weekly 10.30 - 11am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Thursday Saturday Weekly Back to main events page Braintree District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Saturday 05/03/2015 10am - 12noon Thursday 05/03/2015 7.45 - 9pm Witham Tuesday 24/03/2015 7 - 9.30pm Braintree Coggeshall Event Come and Knit Coffee Morning Bring your own knitting and learn how to knit. Essex Book Festival event - Dame Stella Rimmington Essex Book Festival event - Nikki Gerrard Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Braintree Library Tuesday Weekly 11am Monday Tuesday Thursday Weekly Appointments from 9am Toddler Time Stories and rhymes for the over 2s and under 5s. National Careers Service Help with careers advice and CV writing. Contact 0845 603 1059 to book your place, quoting 'Braintree Library.' Braintree District Day Frequency Wednesday Weekly Wednesday 3rd Wednesday monthly (18/03/2015) Time 9.30am & 10.30am 10am - 1pm Event Baby Rhyme Time Rhymes for under 2s. Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Thursday Weekly (term time only) 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. Saturday 1st & 3rd Saturday of month (07/03/2015, 21/03/15) 11am Daddy Cool Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. Friday 6th of every month Friday Weekly 9.30am - 4.30pm 12noon to 3pm Mid Essex Mind Support Time & Recovery IAPT Service Drop in session. WEA English classes Contact Sally Ridealgh 01245 325122 or 07919 144232 for details. Braintree District Day Frequency Time Event Coggeshall Library Thursday Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10.00am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. 2.15 - 2.45pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. Earls Colne Library Tuesday Weekly (term time only) Halstead Library Monday Thursday Weekly (term time only) 10.30 - 11am 2.15 - 2.45pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. Hatfield Peverel Library Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 9.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Rhymes for over 2s. 2pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Kelvedon Library Thursday Weekly (term time only) Braintree District Day Frequency Time Event Sible Hedingham Library Tuesday Weekly Thursday 3rd Thursday of month (19/03/2015) 1.30 - 2pm 5 - 7pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Hedingham Writers Group Silver End Library Tuesday Weekly 2.15 - 2.45pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Witham Library Monday to Saturday Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Daily Weekly by appointment Normal opening hours 9am - 4pm Braintree District Council Benefit Verifications National Careers Service Help with careers advice and CV writing. Contact 0845 603 1059 to book your place, quoting 'Witham” Library.' Braintree District Day Frequency Time Mondays and Wednesdays By appointment 4 - 6pm Tuesday Weekly (term time only) 11am Event Reconnect run by Sycamore Counselling Free, confidential counselling sessions for those aged 11-19. By appointment only; contact 01245 359353 or email [email protected] Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Tuesday and Thursday Weekly Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 1st Thursday of month (05/03/2015) 11am Knitting Group Knitting in the library, come and share ideas. Thursday Friday and occasional Wednesdays Saturday Weekly 1st Saturday of month (07/03/2015) (term time only) Back to main events page 9am - 4pm Braintree District Council Registrar By appointment only; please call 0845 603 7632. 2 - 4pm Fridays, 10am - 12noon Wednesdays Work Club Free support & advice for job seekers. Help with Universal Job Match, CV updating and applying for jobs online. To book an appointment, contact Witham Library on 01376 519625. 10.30 - 11am Daddy Cool Rhyme Time Special rhyme time for dads to join in with stories and rhymes. Brentwood District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Event Monday 16/03/2015 10.30am - 4pm Brentwood Action for Family Carers Wednesday 25/03/2015 10.30 - 11.30am Brentwood Community Police Surgery Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Brentwood Library Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/03/2015) 10am - 1pm Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/03/2015) 1.30 - 2.30pm Wednesday Weekly Friday Saturday 10.30 - 11am 10.30 - 11am 1st Saturday of month (07/03/2015) 10.30 - 11am Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Audio book group For blind and partially sighted people. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Brentwood District Day Frequency Time Event Ingatestone Library Monday Weekly 10.15 - 11.30am Monday Weekly 1.30 - 3.30pm Wednesday Weekly (term time only) Structured Stay and Play Run by the Sunshine Children's Centre for children 1 - 5 years old. Lets get Digital Basic computer skills course. 9.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Weekly (term time only) 1.30 - 2pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Weekly 1 - 2.30pm Bumps and Babies Run by the Children's Centre for expectant mothers, and babies up to 1 year. Shenfield Library Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Back to main events page Castle Point District Special events this month Day Wednesday Monday Friday Date & Time Library Event 18/03/52015 2 - 3.15pm Hadleigh Essex Book Festival event - Julie Wassmer 23/03/2015 7 - 9pm Canvey Essex Book Festival event - Simon Toyne Hadleigh Castle Crafters Come along and bring your favourite craft, chat to others and learn new crafts. Craft of the month - Tatting Time Event 27/03/2015 1 - 2.30pm Regular Events Day Frequency Canvey Library Monday Weekly 9.30am - 12.30pm Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Monday First Monday of the month (02/03/2015) 10.30am - 12.30pm Community Agents Essex Promoting Health and Indendence for older people Monday First Monday of month (02/03/2015) 12 - 2pm Castlepoint Association of Voluntary Services Helpdesk Castle Point District Day Frequency Tuesday Weekly Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month (03/03/2015, 17/03/2015) Tuesday Fortnightly (03/03/2015, 17/03/2015) Thursday Weekly Saturday Twice monthly Wednesday (07/03/2015, 27/03/2015) Time 9.30am - 12.30pm 10am - 12pm 2 - 4pm 10 - 10.30am 10 - 11am Event Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Citizens Advice Bureau showing how to use their Advice Line Website Writing Group Read and discuss your own work. Baby and Toddler RhymeTime Join in with stories and rhymes. Police Drop in surgery Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention advice. Weekly 10 - 10.45am Little Lions Children's Centre Books and rhymes. Saturday 1st and 3rd Saturday of month (07/02/2015, 21/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Castlepoint Councillors Drop in Surgery. Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/03/2015) 10am - 2pm Canvey Community Archive Canvey history. Saturday Fortnightly (14/02/2015, 28/02/2015) Friday 9.45 - 10.30am Stories, Rhymes and Activities Join in and have some fun! Castle Point District Day Saturday Frequency 3rd Saturday of month (21/03/2015) Time 10am - 12noon Event Essex County Councillors Drop in Surgery. Great Tarpots Library Thursday Weekly (term time only) Saturday 1st & 3rd Saturday of month (07/03/2015, 21/03/2015) 10.30 - 11am 10am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Castle Point Councillors Drop in surgery. Hadleigh Library Monday Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Monday First Monday of month (02/03/2015) 10am - 12pm Family Mosaic Helpdesk Monday 4th Monday of month (23/03/2015) Thursday 1st Thursday of month (05/03/2015) Monthly Help desk 10.30am - 12.30pm Contact the help desk for any Castle Point residents who may need signposting to any care needs. 12noon - 2pm Castlepoint Association of Voluntary Services Helpdesk Castle Point District Day Saturday Frequency 2nd Saturday - alternate months (14/03/2015) Time Event Hadleigh & Thundersley Archive 10.30am - 12noon Bring in your pictures, scan documents, discuss local history and memories. South Benfleet Library Wednesday Monthly (11/03/2015) Wednesday Weekly Friday Saturday Weekly Last Saturday of month (28/03/2015) Back to main events page 10 - 11am 10am - 12noon 2pm 10am - 12noon Police Drop in surgery Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Benfleet Community Archive Group Drop in surgery. Chelmsford District Special events this month Day Wednesday Date & Time 11/03/2015 7 - 8.15pm Library Event South Woodham Ferrers Essex Book Festival event - Sophie Hannah South Woodham Ferrers Getting in touch with Shakespeare Join in with fun art activities, a short film for children about Shakespeare as a young boy and a Shakespeare hunt. Saturday 17/03/2015 - 21/03/2015 normal opening hours Saturday 21/03/2015 Normal opening hours Chelmsford Getting in touch with Shakespeare Join in with fun art activities, a short film for children about Shakespeare as a young boy and a Shakespeare hunt. Thursday 26/03/2015 7.30pm Chelmsford Essex Book Festival event - Anne Morgan Saturday 28/03/2015 10.30am - 2.30pm Chelmsford Real Easter Free children's Easter-themed event with various activities, run by Pastor Dave Chuck and Chelmsford Boys Brigade. Chelmsford District Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Broomfield Library Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Chelmsford Library Monday Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm Weekly (term time only) 10.30am - 12noon Friday 10.30am - 12noon Monday 3 - 5pm Tuesday 11am - 12noon Friday Weekly Saturday Sunday 3 - 5pm 1 - 3.30pm Basic Computer Coaching Weekly sessions to help you get to grips with the basics to get online. Booking essential. For more information, please contact Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758. Please note new times for 2015. Chelmsford Library Sensory Wall open sessions Open for public use, with different elements of the wall available during each session. Video interactive floor will not be in use during these sessions. Call Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758 for more details. Tuesday Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Tuesday Fortnightly (10/03/2015, 24/03/2015) 10am - 1pm Parents' Aid Drop-in session. Chelmsford District Day Frequency Tuesday Fortnightly (03/03/2015, 17/03/2015) Wednesday Fortnightly (04/03/2015, 18/03/2015) Friday Fortnightly (13/03/2015, 27/03/2015) Thursday Thursday Thursday Weekly (term time only) Weekly Weekly Time 10am - 1pm Event Chelmsford Volunteering Centre Drop-in session. 10am - 4.30pm 1:1 CV and job hunting advice - National Careers Service One-on-one CV advice sessions. Contact Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758 to reserve your place for a 1 hour session. 10am & 11am Baby & Toddler Tots' Tales Join in with stories and rhymes. 10am - 3pm Royal Association for Deaf People: Advice sessions and Job Club Deaf? Hard of hearing? Support for job searches, CV and letter writing, interview skills, giving talks and presentations and finding volunteering opportunities. 1:1 advice sessions by appointment; the job club is drop in. Contact Natalie Creevy for more information: email [email protected]; telephone 0845 688 2525; or textphone 0845 688 2527. 10am - 12noon Essex Savers Credit Union for people living or working in Essex. Secure place for savings and offering affordable loans. Advice available. Chelmsford District Day Friday Frequency Weekly Time 10am - 4pm Saturday Every 4 weeks (07/03/2015) 10.30am - 12noon Saturday Every 4 weeks (28/02/2015) 11am Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/03/2015) Sunday 1st & 3rd Sunday of month (01/03/2015, 15/03/2015) 1 - 5pm 2.30 - 3.30pm Event Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Chelmsford Library extra Sensory Wall open session Open for public use, with different elements of the wall available during each session. Video interactive floor will not be in use during these sessions. Call Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758 for more details. Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Writebulb Creative writing group. Knatty Knitters Help and advice on learning how to knit. Danbury Library Thursday Weekly 11am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 10.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. Galleywood Library Thursday Weekly (Term time only) Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Event Great Baddow Library Monday Weekly Wednesday Weekly Wednesday Weekly (term time only) Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/03/2015) 11am 10.00 - 11.30am 11 - 11.30am 10am - 12noon Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Basic Computer Coaching Weekly sessions to help you get to grips with the basics you need to get going online. Booking essential. Please contact Great Baddow Library on 01245 478032. Community Led Stay and Play Toys and crafts available for the youngsters and books and gossip for everyone else. Contact Great Baddow Library staff on 01245 478032 for details. Councillor Jenny Chandler Drop in surgery for local residents. North Melbourne Library Friday Weekly 11 - 11.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Event South Woodham Ferrers Library 10am - 12noon Work Club Need help with your CV? Looking for work or training? We can help - just come to our work club. Wednesday Weekly Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month (04/03/2015) 11am - 1pm One Support Drop in session. Housing, benefit and debt advice sessions. Thursday Weekly (term time only) 10.30 - 11am & 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Saturday Weekly (term time only) 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10am Childminder Rhyme Time A baby and toddler rhymetime session aimed at Childminders, in partnership with Chetwood Children's Centre. 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. On the first Thursday of the month this session is run in association with Le Petit Bonjour and includes rhymes and stories in French. Springfield Library Thursday Weekly Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Event Stock Library Tuesday 2nd Tuesday of month (10/03/2015) 3 - 4.30pm Village Agent Surgery Services and information to the rural community. Thursday Weekly (term time only) 9 - 9.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories, rhymes and songs for under 5s. Writtle Library Wednesday Thursday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page 10.30am 1.30pm Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Colchester District Special events this month Day Daily Wednesday Date & Time Library Event 04/03/2015 - 02/04/2015 Nomal opening hours Colchester Colchester Photographic Society 75th Anniversary Exhibition 04/03/2015 7 - 8.15pm Wivenhoe Essex Book Festival event - Alistair Carr Saturday 07/03/2015 10am - 6pm Monday & Tuesday 23/03/2015 & 24/03/2015 10am - 3.30pm West Mersea Hack Mersea Library All day event Morning - come along and make bee-friendly seed bombs Afternoon - sign writing with a local sign writer 5 - 6pm - bring an instrument and make music Colchester I-Want-To-Foster.com Raising awareness of the need for foster carers in the UK Colchester District Regular events Day Frequency Time Event Colchester Library Daily 10am - 1pm Citizens Advice Bureau Helpdesk offering general information, web chat for money & debt advice, referrals to Colchester Advice Network and signposting to other organisations. Monday Weekly 9 am - 4 pm Health Trainers Helping people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own local communities. Monday Weekly Monday Friday Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday Normally monthly (cancelled in March) Weekly 10.15am & 11.15am Baby and Toddler Rhymetime 10.15am & 11.15am Join in with stories and rhymes. 10am - 2pm 10.30am - 2pm The Trinity Centre Information on natural health and healing. The Open University Adviser available to answer your questions on all aspects of learning with The Open University. Further information available from The Open University on 0758 2096738, email [email protected] or visit www.opennearyou.co.uk Colchester District Day Frequency Wednesday Weekly Wednesday Weekly Wednesday Weekly Thursday Fortnightly (05/03/2015, 19/03/2015) Thursday Monthly (12/03/2015) Thursday Weekly Thursday Weekly Time 9 am - 12 pm Event Health Trainers Helping people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own local communities. 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm Stop Smoking Clinic 1pm - 3pm 10am - 12noon 10am - 2pm 12.30 - 1.30pm & 5 - 6pm 5 - 6.25pm The Royal Mencap Society Craft sessions with a small group of adults with a learning disability, supported by members of Mencap Me Time staff. Police Beat Surgery Discuss any policing issues with your local Police Community Support Officer. Informal fortnightly drop-in session. Age UK Essex Information about the Dementia Connections service. Stop Smoking Clinic Scribbles If you are a writer looking to share ideas and practical advice, come along to Scribbles writing group’s regular meetings at Colchester Library. Further information available from Scribbles by emailing [email protected] or follow Scribbles on Twitter @ScribblesWG Colchester District Day Frequency Time Event Friday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.45am Tots' Tales An interactive story time for children aged 3 - 5 and their parents/carers. Further information available from Colchester Children's Centres on 01206 865555 or 01206 619318, or visit www.colchester.surestart.org In partnership with Colchester Children's Centres. Friday Fortnightly (11/02/2015, 25/02/2015) 11am - 1pm U3A Needlework & Knitting Club Saturday Fortnightly (07/03/2015, 21/03/2015) Friday Health Trainers 10.30am - 12.30pm Helping people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own local communities. 9am - 1 pm Weekly Saturday Saturday Stop Smoking Clinic 11.15am - 12.15pm Weekly 11.15am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Colchester District Day Frequency Time Event Stanway Library Monday Weekly (term time only) 10.15am & 11.15am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Tiptree Library Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Weekly Weekly 3rd Thursday of month (19/03/2015) 2.30 - 4pm Basic Computer Coaching Six free weekly sessions to help you get to grips with the basics you need to get going online. Booking essential. Please contact Tiptree Library on 01621 816458. 10am - 12noon Village Agents The Village Agent sessions will include a face to face signposting service for people living in rural and isolated communities. It aims to put people in touch with organisations that provide services, promote health and independence and provide high quality information and advice to local residents. Colchester District Day Frequency Time Event West Mersea Library Saturday Friday 2nd Saturday of month (14/03/2015) Weekly 10.30 - 11.30am Family story time Join in with storytime. 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Wivenhoe Library Friday Weekly Back to main events page Harlow District Special events this month Day Date & Time Monday 16/03/2015 4 - 6pm Saturday 21/03/2015 10.30am - 3.30pm Library Event Great Parndon Essex Book Festival event - Richard O’Neill Old Harlow Family History Event Help and advice on tracing your ancestors. Regular events Day Date & Time Library Event Great Parndon Library Monday Wednesday 2nd Monday of month (09/03/2015) Last Wednesday of month (25/03/2015) Thursday Weekly Saturday 3rd Saturday of month (21/03/2015) 10am - 12noon U3A Chess Club Charge for non members: £2 10.30am - 12.30pm U3A Cross Stitch club Charge for non members: £2 10.30 - 11.00am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 10.30am - 12noon Local Councillors' Surgery Harlow District Day Date & Time Library Event Harlow Library Tuesday Weekly 10am - 2pm Harlow Volunteer Centre Recruiting and placing volunteers. Friday Weekly 10am - 4pm National Careers Service Providing information, advice and guidance. Appointments made via 0800 100900. Friday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Last Friday of month (27/03/2015) 10.30-11am Spurgeons Crafts and Stories Friday 3rd Friday of month (20/03/2015) 10am - 1pm Support for Sight Advice and support. Mark Hall Library Wednesday Weekly 9.45 - 10.15am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Harlow District Day Date & Time Library Event Old Harlow Library Monday Weekly Saturday 3rd Saturday of month (21/03/2015) 10 - 10.30am 10.30am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and rhymes for pre-school children. Police Beat Surgery Meet Chrissie our Police Community Support Officer for this area. Tye Green Library Friday Weekly Back to main events page 1.30 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. With spurgeons of Potter street. Loughton District Special events this month Day Saturday Friday Date & Time 21/03/2015 2.30 - 4.30pm 27/03/2015 2 - 4pm Library Loughton Epping Event Essex Book Festival event - Jennifer Nadel Essex Book Festival event - Alix Christie Regular events Day Frequency Time Event Buckhurst Hill Library Thursday Weekly 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 1.45 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Run by Spurgeon's Children Centres. Chigwell Library Tuesday Weekly Loughton District Day Frequency Time Event 10am - 12noon Computer Help Sessions Informal computer lessons, with our Computer Support Volunteer, tailored to meet your needs. Please ask in the library for details. 10.30 - 11.30am Police Surgery Please call in and speak with Police Community Support Officer Jacqueline Middleton if you have any concerns. Chipping Ongar Library Tuesday Weekly Tuesday Weekly Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month (10/03/2015 & 24/03/2015) 2 - 3.15pm Ongar Library Writers' Group Help and advice for people interested in writing. Wednesday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Weekly 1.30 - 2.30pm Brilliant Books Come and explore the wonderful world of books with a different book each week and matching activities for 0-5 years. Saturday Weekly 10am - 12noon Computer Help Sessions Informal computer lessons, with our Computer Support Volunteer, tailored to meet your needs. Please ask in the library for details. Loughton District Day Frequency Time Event Debden Library Thursday Friday 2nd Thursday of month (12/03/2015) Weekly 1 - 3pm Essex Savers Advice available on money matters for people working or living in Essex. 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes followed by Brilliant Books (fortnightly 2nd and 4th Friday of the month). Run by Spurgeon's Children Centres. 10am - 12noon Essex Savers Advice available on money matters for people working or living in Essex. Epping Library Monday Weekly Monday Weekly (term time only) Tuesday Tuesday Weekly Weekly 2 - 2.30pm 15.30 - 16.30 10.30am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Brilliant Books. Come and explore the wonderful world of books with matching activities. Run by Brambles Children Centre. For ages 0-5yrs. Learn My Way Get started on computers. Loughton District Day Frequency Thursday Weekly Thursday Weekly Saturday Fortnightly (14/03/2015, 28/03/2015) Saturday 1st and 3rd Saturday of month (07/03/2015 and 21/03/2015) Time 10am - 12noon Event Family Mosaic Advice on debt, benefits & housing advice. Information Advice and Guidance session By appointment only Information and advice about CVs and getting back to work. Bookable appointments on 01992 573504 2 - 4pm 10 - 11.30am Creative Buddies Inspiration bookgroup based on creative activities. Daddy Cool Join in with stories and rhymes for under fives. In partnership with Brambles Children Centre. Loughton Library Monday & Friday Tuesday & Thursday Weekly Weekly 10.15 – 11.45am Basic Computing Courses Free 6 week course for beginners who want to learn how to use internet and email. Booking is essential via staff. By appointment National Careers service Information, Advice and Guidance for job seekers. Appointments available. Please ask staff for details. Loughton District Day Frequency Time Event Tuesday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes followed by Brilliant Book session delivered in partnership with Spurgeons children's centre Thursday Weekly 2.20 - 2.50pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Saturday 1st Saturday of month (07/03/2015) 11 - 11.30am Daddy Cool Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Saturday Every 4 weeks (07/03/2015) 2 - 4pm Yarns and Tales Knitting and Reading group Do you like to knit? Do you like to read? Bring your knitting along and join our reading group. North Weald Library Thursday Weekly 10.30 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Loughton District Day Frequency Time Event Waltham Abbey Library Tuesday Wednesday Weekly Weekly Back to main events page 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 9.30 - 11am ABC Activities Books and Crafts, where books come alive! Four week course to encourage children’s literacy skills through stories, crafts and fun. 2-5 year olds. Booking essential, Abbeywood Children’s centre 01992 763152. Maldon District Special events this month Day Saturday Date & Time 21/03/2015 2.30 - 4.30pm Library Loughton Event Essex Book Festival event - SJ Watson Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Burnham Library Thursday Weekly 10am - 4pm Computer Coaching Learn computer basics on a one to one basis. £5 per hour. Bookable sessions available from One Place on 01621 774532. In partnership with One Place. Friday Weekly 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Maldon District Day Frequency Time Event 10am - 1pm Essex Sight Drop in session for advice and information. Information on eye conditions and how to access services and benefits. Signposting to clubs, activates etc. Demonstration of equipment. Maldon Library Tuesday Tuesday Friday Thursday Thursday Tuesday 1st Tuesday of month (03/03/2015) Weekly (term time only) 1st Thursday of month (05/03/2015) Weekly Weekly 2pm 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. 10am - 12noon Community Agents The Village Agent sessions will include a face to face signposting service for people living in rural and isolated communities. It aims to put people in touch with organisations that provide services, promote health and independence and provide high quality information and advice to local residents. 10am - 12noon Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Further information available on 01621 853556. 10am - 12 noon Computer Coaching Learn computer basics on this free 4 week course. Bookable sessions available on 01621 853556. Maldon District Day Frequency Time Event 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Come along and join in the fun with singing, dancing and stories. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. 1.30 - 3pm Knit & Natter Bring your craft project along to this informal craft session. Chat with other crafters, get inspiration from our craft books and enjoy a biscuit or two. 2 - 4pm Village Agents The Village Agent sessions will include a face to face signposting service for people living in rural and isolated communities. It aims to put people in touch with organisations that provide services, promote health and independence and provide high quality information and advice to local residents. Southminster Library Monday Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 2nd Wednesday of month (11/03/2015) Wickham Bishops Library Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/03/2015) Monday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page 2.30 - 3pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Rochford District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Monday Saturday 16/03/2015 - 21/03/2015 normal opening hours Rayleigh Tuesday Saturday 17/03/2015 - 21/03/2015 normal opening hours Rochford Thursday 26/03/2015 7 - 9pm Rayleigh Event Getting in touch with Shakespeare Join in with fun art activities, a short film for children about Shakespeare as a young boy and a Shakespeare hunt. Essex Book Festival event - Derek Wilson Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Great Wakering Library Thursday Weekly 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time - hosted by Seashells Children's Centre Join in with stories and rhymes with Seashells Children’s Centre. Friday Weekly 2 -2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes Rochford District Day Friday Frequency 3rd Friday of month (20/03/2015) Time 2 - 3pm Event Ancestry Taster Sessions Help using the Ancestry website. Hockley Library Tuesday Weekly 1 - 4pm Thursday Weekly 10 - 11.30am Thursday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Lets Get Digital Want to know about computers but are too afraid to ask? Come and enquire about our new free friendly basic computer course which you learn at your own pace. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Weekly 10.30 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time - hosted by Willows Children's Centre Join in with stories and rhymes and meet your local Children's Centre for help and advice. Friday Fortnightly (13/03/2015, 27/03/2015) 11am - 12noon Ancestry Taster Sessions Help to start using the Ancestry website. Friday Monthly (27/03/2015) 2 - 3pm Knit and Natter Come along to our new monthly crafty group, enjoy tea, chat and craft among friends. Rochford District Day Saturday Frequency 1st Saturday of month (07/03/2015) Saturday 3rd Saturday of the month (21/03/2015) Saturday 3rd Saturday of the month (21/03/2015) Time Event 10am - 12noon Essex County Councillor & Rochford District Councillor Malcolm Maddox Drop in advice surgery in relation to Hockley Ward West and Rochford District Council. 10 - 11am 11am - 12noon Essex County Councillor & Rochford District Councillor Michael Hoy Drop in advice surgery in relation to Rochford West Ward and Essex County Council. Rochford District Councillors Christine and John Mason Drop in advice surgery in relation to Hawkwell West Ward and Rochford District Council. Hullbridge Library Tuesday 3rd Tuesday of month (17/03/2015) 9am - 1pm Tuesday Weekly 9.45 - 10.15am Thursday Weekly 2 - 2.30pm Ancestry Taster Sessions Suitable for beginners. Help to start using the Ancestry website. Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time hosted by Willows Children's Centre Join in with stories and rhymes and meet your local Children's Centre for help and advice. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Rochford District Day Saturday Frequency 2nd Saturday of month (14/03/2015) Time 10.30am - 12.30pm Event Drop in session with your local Councillor Come and discuss any issues with Councillor Michael Hoy. Rayleigh Library Tuesday Weekly Thursday 9.30 - 10am & 10.15 - 10.45am 10 - 10.30am Tuesday Monthly (17/03/2015) Tuesday 3rd Tuesday of month (17/03/2015) 2 - 3.30pm 3 - 5pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Craft club Card making for all occasions . Rayleigh Writers Group This group meet to encourage each other, to discuss writing and to read out current work. Wednesday 4th Wednesday of month (25/03/2015) 10am - 12pm Wednesday Monthly (04/03/2015, 01/04/2015) 11.15am - 12.45pm Knit & Natter Help and advice on learning how to knit. Wednesday 3rd Wednesday of month (18/02/2015) 12 - 1pm Rayleigh Town Council Drop in and discuss your local concerns. Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month (04/02/2015) 10 - 11am Police Beat Surgeries Drop in session. Councillor Keith Gibson surgery Drop in session. Rochford District Day Frequency Time Event Thursday Monthly (19/02/2015,19/03/2015) Thursday 2nd Thursday of Month (12/02/2015) 3 - 5pm Rayleigh Writers Anthology Group This group meets with a view to having their work published. Thursday Weekly 1 - 4pm 11ten workclub Appointment necessary. 3rd Friday of the month (20/03/2015) 2 - 3pm Family History Club Drop in and share you hints and tips on family research. Friday Saturday Monthly (28/03/2015) Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/03/2015) 10am - 12noon 3.30 - 5pm 10am - 12pm Family Mosaic free Benefits,Debt and Housing advice Ancestry Taster Sessions Suitable for beginners. Help to start using the Ancestry website. County Councillor Maddocks Surgery drop in session. Rochford Library Tuesday Last Tuesday of month (24/03/2015) 10.30am - 1.30pm Tuesday Last Tuesday of month (24/03/2015) 10am - 12pm Dial See a representative for disability information and advice. Community Tea Time Join us for tea and find out about your library and local organisations. Rochford District Day Frequency Time Event Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. In partnership with Wishing Well Centre. Tuesday Weekly 9.45 - 10.15am Thursday Weekly 2 - 4pm Thursday Saturday Weekly 10 -11.30am Learn My Way Beginner courses using a computer, booking required. Friday Weekly 9.30 - 10am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday First Friday of month (06/03/2015) Back to main events page 2.30 - 4.30pm Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Ancestry Taster Sessions Free ½ hour introduction to using ancestry online. Tendring District Special events this month Day Monday Friday Date & Time 02/03/2015 7.00 - 8.15pm 13/3/2015 2 - 3.15pm Library Manningtree Walton Event Essex Book Festival event - Kate Hamer Essex Book Festival event - Kimberley Chambers Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Brightlingsea Library Wednesday 3rd Wednesday of month (18/03/2015) 10am - 12.30pm Wednesday 3rd Wednesday of month 2 - 3pm Thursday Weekly 11am Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Action on Hearing Loss Drop in session offering advice and suppolrt on NHS hearing aids. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Tendring District Day Frequency Time Event Clacton Library Tuesday & Thursday Weekly 1.45 - 4.45pm Tuesday Saturday Weekly 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday Weekly 11 - 11.30am & 2 - 2.30pm Thursday Weekly 2 - 4.30pm Clacton Volunteer Centre Find out about volunteering opportunities in the area. Wednesday Thursday Weekly All day National Careers Service Access to information, careers advice and resources. Teen Talk Drop in for free confidential information and support on any issue. Clacton and District Local History Society Photos and information from the Local History Society. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. 3rd Monday of month (16/03/2015) 10am - 12noon Saturday 4th Saturday in month 9.00-12.00 Local Councillor Surgery Tuesday Weekly 10.30-11.30 Police Street Meets meet the local PCSO's Monday Hear to Help (NHS Action on hearing loss, hearing aid support) Frinton Library Tendring District Day Thursday Frequency Weekly (term time only) Time 11 - 11.30am & 1.45 - 2.15pm Event Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. Harwich Library Tuesday Weekly 10am – 1pm Tendring Volunteers Advice on how to get into volunteering. Tuesday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Holland Library Wednesday Weekly (term time only) Manningtree Library Tuesday 1st Tuesday of month (03/03/2015) Tuesday 4th Tuesday every two months (24/03/2015) 2 - 4pm 9.30 - 12.30pm Tendring Volunteer Centre Find out about volunteering opportunities in the area. Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Tendring District Day Frequency Time Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am & 11 - 11.30am Monday Weekly (term time only) 2 - 2.30pm Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/03/2015) Friday Event Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with for stories and rhymes. Walton Library 2 - 4pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Local Family History Group The Family History Group is run by volunteers and is a self help group that uses the Ancestry website. Thursday Weekly 10am - 12noon Community Coffee Morning Join us for our community coffee morning. Thursday Weekly 10am - 12noon Work Club Job seekers support & advice. 10am - 12noon Family History Group Find out about your family history. 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. West Clacton Library Monday 1st Monday of month (02/03/2015) Monday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page Uttlesford District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Event 01/03/2015 2pm Saffron Walden Saffron Walden Food Riots A seminar by Kelly Cole. 03/03/2015 - 30/03/2015 Normal opening hours Saffron Walden Photographic Exhibition Architecture, Landscape and Portrait by John Ready. Sunday 08/03/2015 2pm Saffron Walden Living in Saffron Walden in the 18th century A seminar by Hilary Walker. Wednesday 11/03/2015 8pm Saffron Walden William Harrison of Radwinter A lecture by William Tyler. Sunday Daily Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Dunmow Library Tuesday Wednesday Weekly 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month (04/03/2015) 10am - 1pm Housing Issues Family Mosaic drop in advice desk. Uttlesford District Day Frequency Time Event Saffron Walden Library Tuesdays, except 13/03/2015 (Friday) Tuesday Weekly Normally Tuesdays, except 13/03/2015 when it is on Friday 10am - 2pm Uttlesford Credit Union Desk Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10am Storytime Stories, songs & rhymes for pre-school children 2 years and above. Fortnightly Wednesday and (11/03/2015 10am, 1 hour Friday & 27/03/2015 10am, 1 hour) Police 'Street Meet' with Kelly 3rd Tuesday of month (17/03/2015) 10am - 1pm North Essex Partnership Foundation Trust (NEPFT) Mental Health support desk. Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10am Babytime Rhymes and stories for children under 2 years of age. Saturday Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Tuesday Uttlesford District Day Frequency Time Event Stansted Library Tuesday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes.
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