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April 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
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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
Daily
Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Date & Time
Library
Event
28/03/2015 - 11/04/2015
9am - 5pm
Billericay
Easter Egg Hunt
Join in with our Easter Egg hunt.
02/04/2015 & 09/04/2015
10 - 11am
Vange
Barnardo's Children's Easter Events
Easter themed activities and stories.
Basildon
Easter Event
Make an Easter bonnet. Quizzes and colouring, listen
to a story.
Suitable for ages 5-10 years.
08/04/2015
11am - 12noon
10/04/2015
12.45 - 2pm
Basildon
Dyslexia Awareness & Information Session
Dyslexia Action will be at Basildon Library providing
information and answering questions.
Drop-in session.
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
Frequency
Weekly
(term time only)
Time
11 - 11.30am
Little Pandas - Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Learn Mandarin through songs, stories and play.
Computer Coaching
Sessions must be booked in advance.
Please phone 01268 288533 for details.
Monday
Weekly
Wednesday
Weekly
Wednesday
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.
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Last Wednesday of month
(29/04/2015)
Weekly
9.30 - 11.00am
Event
Computer Coaching
9.30 - 11.00am 12 Sessions must be booked in advance.
1.30pm
Please phone 01268 288533 for details.
11.30am
11am - 1pm
Chess Club
Meet and play with other chess players.
Essex Savers
A financial co-operative for Essex people.
Basildon District
Day
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Frequency
Weekly
Weekly
Time
1 - 4pm
10am - 12noon
Saturday
Fortnightly
(04/04/2015 & 18/04/2015)
1 - 4pm
Saturday
First Saturday of the month
(04/04/2015)
10am - 12noon
Event
Signpost
Job Club to help with every aspect of job searching.
Work Club
Job seekers support & advice. No appointment
necessary.
Knot Just Knitting
Knitting club, all welcome.
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.
Basildon District
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Weekly
(term time only)
11 - 11.30am
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
Saturday
Weekly
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Times
Join in with stories and rhymes.
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
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.
Basildon District
Day
Frequency
Friday
Weekly
Friday
Fortnightly
Time
Event
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.
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.
Basildon District
Day
Thursday
Frequency
Weekly
(term time only)
Time
10 - 10.30am
Saturday
Monthly
10am - 12noon
Saturday
Weekly
11am - 1pm
Event
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.
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 – 12noon
Police Crime Surgery
Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention
advice.
Basildon District
Day
Wednesday
Wednesday
Frequency
Time
Event
Essex Savers
A financial co-operative for Essex people.
Weekly
11:00am - 1:00pm
1st Wednesday monthly
Community Agents Essex Information Desk
9:30am - 11:30am Information and support for older people to remain
independent in their own homes for longer.
Little Stars Music Group
Sing along and fun playing musical instruments for
under fives.
Provided by StartBright Children's Centre.
Wednesday
Weekly
9:30am - 12noon
Friday
Weekly
9am - 2pm
Citizens Advice Bureau Surgery
Appointment only
Friday
Weekly
10:00am - 5:00pm Heart of Pitsea Community Drop In
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
Tuesday
Weekly
10am - 4pm
Department for Work and Pensions
Job seeking support.
Thursday
Weekly
10am - 4pm
Department for Work and Pensions
Job seeking support.
Monday
Weekly
10am - 4pm
Computer IT Support
Check with Vange Library on how to book
appointments.
Thursday
Weekly
10 - 11am
Fortnightly
Saturday
Fortnightly
Fortnightly
(11/04/2015, 25/04/2015)
Time varies
1 - 3pm
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
Police Crime Surgery
Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention
advice. Check times with Vange Library.
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.
Basildon District
Day
Frequency
Time
Monday
Weekly
10am - 1pm
Monday
Weekly
2 - 4pm
Monday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Saturday
Thursday
Event
Adult Community Learning Champion
Information about courses
Time Bank Information Desk
Find out about local volunteering opportunities.
10am - 12noon
Community Agents Essex Information Desk
Information and support for older people to remain
independent in their own homes for longer.
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
(11/04/2015, 23/04/2015)
10am - 12noon
Wickford Community Archive Memory Desk
Share your memories of Wickford.
Monthly
Weekly
Basildon District
Day
Frequency
Time
Wickford Police Street Meet
Discuss any policing issues with your local Police
Community Support Officer.
Friday
Weekly
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.
Saturday
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10.30 -11.30am
Event
Braintree District
Special events this month
Day
Date & Time
Thursday
09/04/2015
10 - 11am
Saturday
11/04/2015
10 - 11am
Saturday
11/04/2015
11:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday
16/04/2015
9.30am - 12noon
Library
Coggeshall
Event
Easter and Spring Storytime
Join in with our fun activities and quizzes!
Kelvedon
Dementia Friends
Vicki Watson. Information session to raise awareness of Dementia.
Drop in for information on Dementia and about becoming a Dementia
Friend.
Witham
Dementia Friends
Vicki Watson. Information session to raise awareness of Dementia.
Drop in for information on Dementia and about becoming a Dementia
Friend.
Coggeshall
Farleigh Information Support and Advice Session
Braintree District
Friday
Saturday
17/04/2015
12.45 - 2pm
18/04/2015
10am - 12noon
Braintree
Coggeshall
Dyslexia Awareness & Information Session
Dyslexia Action will be at Braintree Library providing information and
answering questions, alongside giving a short presentation at 1pm on
‘The strengths and challenges of Dyslexia’. The presentation will
include an overview of dyslexia, dyslexic identity and the importance
of positive thinking, skills and helpful coping strategies.
Knit and Coffee
Bring your own Knitting/Crochet Project.
Regular Events
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Braintree Library
Tuesday
Weekly
11am
Weekly
Appointments
from 9am
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
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
(15/04/2015)
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
(04/04/2015, 18/04/15)
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
(16/04/2015)
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
(02/04/2015)
11am
Knitting Group
Knitting in the library, come and share ideas.
Thursday
Friday and
occasional
Wednesdays
Saturday
Weekly
1st Saturday of month
(04/04/2015)
(term time only)
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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
Friday
Date & Time
24/04/2015
12.45 - 2pm
Library
Brentwood
Event
Dyslexia Awareness & Information Session
Dyslexia Action will be at Brentwood Library providing information
and answering questions, alongside giving a short presentation at
1pm on ‘The strengths and challenges of Dyslexia’. The
presentation will include an overview of dyslexia, dyslexic identity
and the importance of positive thinking, skills and helpful coping
strategies.
Regular Events
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Brentwood Library
Monday
2nd Monday of month
(13/04/2015)
10am - 1pm
Monday
2nd Monday of month
(13/04/2015)
1.30 - 2.30pm
Wednesday
Friday
Weekly
10.30 - 11am
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.
Brentwood District
Day
Saturday
Frequency
1st Saturday of month
(04/04/2015)
Time
10.30 - 11am
Event
Daddy Cool
Stories, songs and rhymes.
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.
2-3pm
Messy Play
A 'drop in' messy play session for parents/carers with children 0-5
years. This will be using craft materials, shaving foam and food.
Please bring wipes and wear old clothing.
Shenfield Library
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
3rd Monday of month
(20/04/2015)
(term time only)
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.
Brentwood District
Day
Thursday
Frequency
Weekly
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Time
Event
1 - 2.30pm
Bumps and Babies
Run by the Children's Centre for expectant mothers, and babies up
to 1 year.
Castle Point District
Special events this month
Day
Date & Time
Friday
10/04/2015
2 - 3pm
Friday
24/04/2015
1 - 2.30pm
Library
South Benfleet
Event
Easter Children's Stories and Activities
With Little Handprints Children Centre.
Hadleigh
Castle Crafters
Come and craft along with likeminded people and even learn
new crafts. This month's craft is calligraphy.
Time
Event
Regular Events
Day
Frequency
Canvey Library
Monday
Weekly
9.30am - 12.30pm
Work Club
Job seekers support & advice.
Monday
First Monday of the month
(07/04/2015)
10.30am - 12.30pm
Community Agents Essex
Promoting Health and Independence for older people.
Monday
First Monday of month
(06/04/2015)
Tuesday
Weekly
12 - 2pm
9.30am - 12.30pm
Castlepoint Association of Voluntary Services Helpdesk
Work Club
Job seekers support & advice.
Castle Point District
Day
Frequency
Tuesday
1st & 3rd Tuesday of month
(07/04/2015, 21/04/2015)
Tuesday
Fortnightly
(07/04/2015, 21/04/2015)
Thursday
Weekly
Saturday
Wednesday
Twice monthly
(04/04/15, 11/04/15)
Time
Event
10am - 12pm
Citizens Advice Bureau showing how to use their Advice
Line Website
2 - 4pm
10 - 10.30am
10 - 11am
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
(04/04/2015, 18/04/2015)
10am - 1pm
Castlepoint Councillors
Drop in Surgery.
Saturday
2nd Saturday of month
(11/04/2015)
10am - 2pm
Canvey Community Archive
Canvey history.
Saturday
Fortnightly
(11/04/2015, 25/04/2015)
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
(18/04/2015)
Time
10am - 12noon
Event
Essex County Councillors
Drop in Surgery.
Great Tarpots Library
Thursday
Weekly
(term time only)
Saturday
1st & 3rd Saturday of month
(04/04/2015, 18/04/2015)
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
Monday
Monday
Weekly
(term time only)
First Monday of month
(06/04/2015)
4th Monday of month
(27/04/2015)
9.30 - 10am
10am - 12noon
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
Family Mosaic Helpdesk
Monthly Help desk
10.30am - 12.30pm Contact the help desk for any Castle Point residents who
may need signposting to any care needs.
Castle Point District
Day
Friday
Frequency
Last Friday of month
Thursday
1st Thursday of month
(02/04/2015)
Saturday
2nd Saturday - alternate months
(11/04/2015)
Time
1 - 2.30pm
12noon - 2pm
Event
Castle Crafters
Come along and bring your craft and chat with likeminded
people. Each month we feature a new craft to learn if you
want to join in.
Castlepoint Association of Voluntary Services Helpdesk
Hadleigh & Thundersley Archive
10.30am - 12noon Bring in your pictures, scan documents, discuss local history
and memories.
South Benfleet Library
Wednesday
Monthly
(08/04/2015)
Wednesday Weekly
Friday
Saturday
Weekly
Last Saturday of month
(25/04/2015)
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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
Wednesday
Date & Time
08/04/2015
10 -11am
08/04/2015
11.30am -12.30pm
Library
Chelmsford
Chelmsford
Event
Explore Learning Session - The Gruffalo
Develop Literacy Skills through rhyme and description. Suitable
for ages 5-6 years.
Explore Learning Session - George’s Marvellous Medicine
Design your own marvellous medicine, explore the characters and
become the author. Suitable for ages 8-9 years.
Chelmsford
Explore Learning Session - Strange Events and Peculiar
Happenings
Offering creative strategies to help tackle story writing. Suitable for
ages 7-10 years.
Wednesday
08/04/2015
2.30 -3.30pm
Chelmsford
Explore Learning Session - The Wimpy Kid
Here’s your chance to describe and draw your own diary entry.
Suitable for ages 7-11 years.
Wednesday
08/04/2015
12noon - 1pm
Chelmsford
Join in and play table tennis in the Gallery
Wednesday
08/04/2015
1 -2pm
Chelmsford District
Wednesday
8/4/2015
2pm
Danbury
Easter Bunnies
Storytime and craft activities.
Thursday
09/04/2015
10.30am - 12noon
Thursday
09/04/2015
2pm
Broomfield
Easter Puppet Show
Wednesday
29/04/2015
10am - 4pm
Chelmsford
STaR IAPT self-referral support and information sessions Mid Essex MIND
Tuesday
21/04/2015
10am - 1pm
South Woodham Ferrers
Essex Sight
Drop in session for advice and information. Information on eye
conditions and how to access services and benefits, signposting
to clubs, activities etc and demonstration of equipment.
South Woodham Ferrers
Pirate Training
Join in with this fun pirate themed event.
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 District
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Chelmsford Library
Monday
Wednesday
2.30 - 4.00pm
Weekly (term time only)
10.30am - 12noon
Friday
10.30am - 12noon
Monday
3 - 5pm
Tuesday
Friday
11am - 12noon
Weekly
3 - 5pm
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
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.
1 - 3.30pm
Weekly
(term time only)
10.15 - 10.45am
Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
Chelmsford District
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Tuesday
Fortnightly
(07/04/2015, 21/04/2015)
10am - 1pm
Parents' Aid
Drop-in session.
Tuesday
Fortnightly
(14/04/2015, 28/04/2015)
10am - 1pm
Chelmsford Volunteering Centre
Drop-in session.
Thursday
Weekly
(term time only)
Thursday
Thursday
Weekly
Weekly
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 - 2pm
Saturday
Every 4 weeks
(04/04/2015)
10.30am - 12noon
Saturday
Every 4 weeks
(25/04/2015)
11am
Saturday
2nd Saturday of month
(11/04/2015)
Sunday
1st & 3rd Sunday of month
(05/04/2015, 19/04/2015)
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.
Chelmsford District
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
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)
Great Baddow Library
Monday
Wednesday
Weekly
Weekly
11am
10.00 - 11.30am
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.
Chelmsford District
Day
Wednesday
Saturday
Frequency
Weekly
(term time only)
2nd Saturday of month
(11/04/2015)
Time
11 - 11.30am
10am - 12noon
Event
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.
South Woodham Ferrers Library
Wednesday
Weekly
Wednesday
1st Wednesday of month
(01/04/2015)
10am - 12noon
11am - 1pm
Work Club
Need help with your CV? Looking for work or training? We can
help - just come to our work club.
One Support
Drop in session. Housing, benefit and debt advice sessions.
Chelmsford District
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
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.
Springfield Library
Thursday
Weekly
Chelmsford District
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Stock Library
Tuesday
2nd Tuesday of month
(14/04/2015)
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
Date & Time
Day
Daily
Daily
04/03/2015 - 02/04/2015
Normal opening hours
31/03/2015 - 08/04/2015
Normal opening hours
Library
Event
Colchester
Colchester Photographic Society
75th Anniversary Exhibition.
Prettygate
Easter Bunny Hunt
Follow the trail and find out the title of the book or character’s
name. Plus other fun activities.
Regular events
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Colchester Library
Monday Friday
Daily
Monday
Weekly
Monday
Weekly
Wednesday
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.
9am - 4pm
Health Trainers
Helping people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their
own local communities. (Appointments only).
10.15am & 11.15am Baby and Toddler Rhymetime
10.15am & 11.15am Join in with stories and rhymes.
Colchester District
Day
Tuesday
Frequency
Monthly
(07/04/2015)
Time
10am - 2pm
Event
The Trinity Centre
Information on natural health and healing.
Tuesday
Weekly
10.30am - 2pm
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
Wednesday
Weekly
9am - 12noon
Health Trainers
Helping people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their
own local communities. (Appointments only).
Wednesday
Weekly
12.30 - 2.30pm
Stop Smoking Clinic (Appointments only)
Wednesday
Weekly
1pm - 3pm
Thursday
Fortnightly
(09/04/2015, 23/04/2015)
10am - 12noon
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.
Colchester District
Day
Frequency
Thursday
Monthly
(09/04/2015)
Thursday
Weekly
Thursday
Weekly
Time
10am - 2pm
12.30 - 1.30pm &
5 - 6pm
5 - 6.25pm
Event
Age UK Essex
Information about the Dementia Connections service.
Stop Smoking Clinic (Drop-in)
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
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 (term time only)
(22/04/2015)
11am - 1pm
U3A Needlework & Knitting Club
Saturday
Fortnightly
(04/04/2015, 18/04/2015)
Health Trainers
10.30am - 12.30pm Helping people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their
own local communities. (Appointments only).
Colchester District
Day
Frequency
Friday
Time
9am - 1 pm
Weekly
Saturday
Saturday
Event
Stop Smoking Clinic (Appointments only)
11.15am - 12.15pm
Weekly
11.15am
Daddy Cool
Stories, songs and rhymes.
Prettygate Library
Tuesday
Weekly
(term time only)
9.30am & 10.15am
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
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.
Stanway Library
Monday
Weekly
(term time only)
Tiptree Library
Tuesday
Weekly
Colchester District
Day
Tuesday
Thursday
Frequency
Weekly
3rd Thursday of month
(16/04/2015)
Time
Event
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.
West Mersea Library
Saturday
Friday
2nd Saturday of month
(11/04/2015)
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
Daily
Date & Time
31/03/2015 - 10/04/2015
Normal opening hours
Library
Tye Green
Event
Easter Event
Find the chicks and other activities.
Regular events
Day
Date & Time
Library
Event
Great Parndon Library
Monday
Wednesday
2nd Monday of month
(13/04/2015)
Last Wednesday of month
(29/04/2015)
Thursday
Weekly
Saturday
3rd Saturday of month
(18/04/2015)
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
(24/04/2015)
10.30-11am
Spurgeons Crafts and Stories
Friday
3rd Friday of month
(17/04/2015)
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
(18/04/2015)
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
Daily
Thursday
Saturday
Thursday
Date & Time
31/03/2015 - 11/04/2015
Normal opening hours
02/04/2015
2.20 -2.50pm
Library
Event
Chipping Ongar
Easter Event
Pop in to the library with the children during the Easter Holidays to
see if they can find the hidden Easter Bunny! There are colouring
and activity sheets available, the children’s work will be displayed
in the library. Can you guess how many chicks in the jar? Correct
entries will go into a prize draw to be drawn on Saturday 11th
April.
Loughton
Easter Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
04/04/2015
11 -11.30am
09/04/2015
10am - 12noon
Epping
Health & Wellbeing event
Come and have a free taster session.
Loughton District
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
Chipping Ongar Library
Tuesday
Weekly
Tuesday
Weekly
Tuesday
2nd & 4th Tuesday of month
(14/04/2015 & 28/04/2015)
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.
2 - 3.15pm
Ongar Library Writers' Group
Help and advice for people interested in writing.
Loughton District
Frequency
Day
Wednesday
Weekly
Time
Event
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.
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.
Debden Library
Thursday
Friday
2nd Thursday of month
(9/04/2015)
Weekly
Loughton District
Frequency
Day
Time
Event
Epping Library
Monday
Weekly
Monday
Weekly
(term time only)
Tuesday
Weekly
Thursday
Weekly
Saturday
Fortnightly
(11/04/2015, 25/04/2015)
Saturday
1st and 3rd Saturday of month
(04/04/2015 and 18/04/2015)
10am - 12noon
2 - 2.30pm
Essex Savers
Advice available on money matters for people working or living in
Essex.
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
3.30 - 4.30pm
Brilliant Books. Come and explore the wonderful world of books
with matching activities. Run by Brambles Children Centre. For
ages 0-5yrs.
10am - 12noon
Family Mosaic
Advice on debt, benefits & housing advice.
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 District
Frequency
Day
Time
Event
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.
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
(04/04/2015)
11 - 11.30am
Daddy Cool Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
Saturday
Every 4 weeks
(04/04/2015)
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.
Loughton District
Frequency
Day
Time
Event
North Weald Library
Wednesday
Weekly
9.30 - 10.30am
Treasure Baskets. For under 1s. Baskets filled with treasures
which encourage exploration. Safe, natural items to play with. In
partnership with Brambles Children’s centre.
Thursday
Weekly
10.30 - 11.30am
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.
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.
Waltham Abbey Library
Tuesday
Wednesday
Weekly
Weekly
Back to main events page
Maldon District
Special events this month
Date & Time
Day
Wednesday
Tuesday
08/04/2015
14/4/2015
12.45 - 2pm
Library
Southminster
Event
All about Dogs
Join in with stories and activities. Learn about dogs.
Supported by AA Dog Rescue.
Maldon
Dyslexia Awareness & Information Session
Dyslexia Action will be at Maldon Library providing information
and answering questions, alongside giving a short presentation at
1pm on ‘The strengths and challenges of Dyslexia’. The
presentation will include an overview of dyslexia, dyslexic identity
and the importance of positive thinking, skills and helpful coping
strategies.
Time
Event
Regular Events
Day
Frequency
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.
Maldon District
Day
Friday
Frequency
Weekly
Time
Event
11 - 11.30am
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Stories and rhymes for under 5s.
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
1st Tuesday of month
(07/04/2015)
Weekly
(term time only)
1st Thursday of month
(02/04/2015)
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.
Maldon District
Frequency
Day
Tuesday
Friday
Time
Event
Weekly
10am - 12noon
Computer Coaching
Learn computer basics on this free 4 week course.
Bookable sessions available on 01621 853556.
Last Friday every month
10am - 12noon
Moat IT Drop in session
Support and advice on PCs, Laptops, iPads, phones etc.
Southminster Library
Monday
Weekly
(term time only)
Tuesday
Weekly
Wednesday
2nd Wednesday of month
(08/04/2015)
11 - 11.30am
9.30am - 12noon
1.30 - 3pm
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Come along and join in the fun with singing, dancing and stories.
Suitable for 0 - 5 years.
Citizen Advice Bureau
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.
Maldon District
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
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.
Wickham Bishops Library
Monday
2nd Monday of month
(13/04/2015)
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
Thursday
02/04/2015
10 - 11am
Hockley
Thursday
09/04/2015
10 - 11am
Rochford
Thursday
09/04/2015
2 - 4pm
Wakering
Event
Dogs Trust Event
Learn how to look after you animals and join the craft event. Suitable
for ages 5-11 years. Please contact the library to book this free event
as spaces are limited.
A Very Hungry Caterpillar
Listen to the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Enjoy a munch trail and help make a huge caterpillar collage and
more.
Spring event
For all the family hosted by the Seashells Children's Centre
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
Frequency
Day
Friday
3rd Friday of month
(17/04/2015)
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.
Tuesday
Weekly
11am - 12noon
Ancestry Taster Sessions
Help to start using the Ancestry website.
Friday
Monthly
(24/04/2015)
2 - 3pm
Knit and Natter
Come along to our new monthly crafty group, enjoy tea, chat and craft
among friends.
Rochford District
Frequency
Day
Saturday
1st Saturday of month
(04/04/2015)
Saturday
3rd Saturday of the month
(18/04/2015)
Saturday
3rd Saturday of the month
(18/04/2015)
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
(21/04/2015)
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
Frequency
Day
Saturday
2nd Saturday of month
(11/04/2015)
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
(14/04/2015)
Tuesday
3rd Tuesday of month
(21/04/2015)
Wednesday
4th Wednesday of month
(22/04/2015)
Wednesday
Monthly
(01/04/2015)
Wednesday
3rd Wednesday of month
(15/04/2015)
2 - 3.30pm
3 - 5pm
10am - 12pm
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.
Councillor Keith Gibson surgery
Drop in session.
11.15am - 12.45pm
Knit & Natter
Help and advice on learning how to knit.
12 - 1pm
Rayleigh Town Council
Drop in and discuss your local concerns.
Rochford District
Frequency
Day
Wednesday
Thursday
1st Wednesday of month
(01/04/2015)
Monthly
(16/04/2015)
Time
10 - 11am
10am - 12noon
Event
Police Beat Surgeries
Drop in session.
Family Mosaic free Benefits, Debt and Housing advice
Thursday
2nd Thursday of Month
(09/04/2015)
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
(17/04/2015)
2 - 3pm
Family History Club
Drop in and share you hints and tips on family research.
Friday
Saturday
Monthly
(25/04/2015)
Saturday
2nd Saturday of month
(11/04/2015)
3.30 - 5pm
10am - 12pm
Ancestry Taster Sessions
Suitable for beginners. Help to start using the Ancestry website.
County Councillor Maddocks
Surgery drop in session.
Rochford Library
Tuesday
Monthly
07/04/2015
10am
Knit and Natter
From beginner to advanced welcome. Bring along your projects and
share your skills and ideas.
Rochford District
Frequency
Day
Time
Event
Tuesday
Last Tuesday of month
(28/04/2015)
10.30am - 1.30pm
Tuesday
Last Tuesday of month
(28/04/2015)
10am - 12noon
Community Tea Time
Join us for tea and find out about your library and local organisations.
Tuesday
Weekly
9.45 - 10.15am
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
In partnership with Wishing Well Centre.
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
(03/04/2015)
Back to main events page
2.30 - 4.30pm
Dial
See a representative for disability information and advice.
Work Club
Job seekers support & advice.
Ancestry Taster Sessions
Free ½ hour introduction to using ancestry online.
Tendring District
Special events this month
Day
Thursday
Date & Time
09/04/2015
11 - 11.30am
Library
Brightlingsea
Event
Easter Storytime
Listen to Easter stories and join in with Easter songs.
Come dressed up!
Regular Events
Day
Frequency
Time
Event
Brightlingsea Library
Wednesday
3rd Wednesday of month
(15/04/2015)
10am - 12.30pm
Wednesday
3rd Wednesday of month
(15/04/2015)
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 support on NHS hearing aids.
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
Tendring District
Frequency
Day
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.
Monday
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
(20/04/2015)
10am - 12noon
Hear to Help (NHS Action on hearing loss, hearing aid support)
4th Saturday in month
(25/04/2015)
9am - 12noon
Local Councillor Surgery
Frinton Library
Saturday
Tendring District
Frequency
Day
Time
Event
Tuesday
Weekly
10.30 - 11.30am
Police Street Meets
Meet the local Police Community Support Officer.
Thursday
Weekly
(term time only)
11 - 11.30am
& 1.45 - 2.15pm
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
Friday
1st Tuesday of month
(07/04/2015)
Weekly
(term time only)
2 - 4pm
10 - 10.30am
& 11 - 11.30am
Tendring Volunteer Centre
Find out about volunteering opportunities in the area.
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with for stories and rhymes.
Tendring District
Frequency
Day
Time
Event
Walton Library
Monday
Weekly
(term time only)
Monday
2nd Monday of month
(13/04/2015)
2 - 2.30pm
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
(06/04/2015)
Monday
Weekly
(term time only)
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Day
Date & Time
Uttlesford District
Library
Event
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
(01/04/2015)
10am - 1pm
Housing Issues
Family Mosaic drop in advice desk.
10am - 2pm
Uttlesford Credit Union Desk
9.30 - 10am
Storytime
Stories, songs & rhymes for pre-school children 2 years and
above.
Saffron Walden Library
Tuesdays
Tuesday
Weekly
(Tuesday 14/04/15 session to
be held on Friday 17/04/2015)
Weekly
(term time only)
Wednesday and Fortnightly
Friday
(08/04/2015 & 10/04/2015 )
10 - 11am
Police 'Street Meet' with Kelly
Uttlesford District
Frequency
Day
Time
Event
2nd Tuesday of month
(14/04/15)
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.
11 - 11.30am
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Join in with stories and rhymes.
Tuesday
Stansted Library
Tuesday
Weekly
(term time only)
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