Forthcoming Events
Summer Fete
Step by Step Pre School (Billericay) is holding it's annual Summer Fete on
Saturday 11th July from 1-3pm at Christchurch, Perry Street, Billericay. Fun
for all the family including face painting, tombolas, bouncy castle, raffle,
refreshments and much more. Children and OAPs free, adults £1.
Family Day
Noahs Ark Pre-school Family Day on Sat 11 July From 2pm - 4.30pm in the
grounds of Buttsbury Junior School Admission £1 adults, children free.
Tombolas, Facepainting, Crafts, Penalty Shootout etc etc
All stalls at last years prices
QUEST SEEKERS
THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE, SATURDAY 18th JULY TO SATURDAY 5th
SEPTEMBER. Go on a quest at Billericay Library this summer. The adventure
will start at Billericay Library on the 18th July. Children can
complete the quest by reading books and collecting stickers – including some
which are scratch and sniff to discover the Golden Book. On the way they
will have to find the firebird and creep past a dragon’s lair All those
adventurers who complete the challenge will receive a Quest seekers medal.
Children of any age can take part. Just bring your library card, haven’t got
one? Why not join, it’s free and it’s fun. Children can join Quest Seekers
any time the library is open between the above dates. For older children
aged 10 and above, there is a separate activity called Fantasy Worlds,
participants can read books and find information to solve puzzles and be
rewarded with a special prize. Going on holiday? Then why not join early on
Saturday 11th July. When there will be special Quest Seekers
activities. For more information phone 01277 624624.
Music in the Cathedral
On Saturday 11 July, 2009 at 7.30pm in
the Brentwood Cathedral the Hutton & Shenfield Choral Society will sing
Chichester Psalms by Bernstein and Requiem by Durufle.Tickets cost £13 for
adults, £12 for senior citizens, £5 for children and can be obtained from
Byron Davies, 01277 810256 and Marielle Pender, 01277 219916
Romantic Music
Billericay Choral Society Presents An Evening of Romantic Music at
7.45pm on Saturday 18th July 2009
In the United Reformed Church, Chapel Street, Billericay. This concert will
feature music inspired by love throughout the centuries. Come along and feel
the glow of romance with us. The programme features folk songs, madrigals
and music from Purcell, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Simon & Garfunkel
.
Tickets are available from:
The Emporium, 38 High Street, Billericay.
Doug Newlyn 01277 624524
Fancy joining? We rehearse every Tuesday in term time at 8pm at the
Mayflower Hall on the corner of Chapel Street and Hillside Road. All are
welcome and we don’t insist on Simon Cowell-style auditions. Visit our
website at www.billericaychoral.org.uk
for more information.
The Belvedere Music Bar
Every Tuesday at The Belvedere in Harding Elms Road, Crays Hill, Billericay,
Professional Musicians perform for your entertainment. It could be a quartet
or larger, very often with a singer, or a 19 piece band with singers. The
musical standard is very high and we occasionally have a nationally known
artiste perform. Entrance fee is £7 per person. It is run by musicians, one
being a local resident, Mervyn Wright, and Lyle and Kim Jenkins. Why not
leave the television behind and come and hear some live entertainment on
Tuesdays. It is a well appointed suite and the music is not
“way
out”
stuff that nobody understands.
Feel free to ring Mervyn for more information on 01277 657219 or find
details on our web site :-
www.belvederejazz.co.uk
7th July - The Sandra Lambert Quintet
with vocals by Steve Pert
14th July – Matchplay. Dave Grant - drums, John China – piano,
Ted Simkins – bass, Mike Sagrott – guitar, Sharon Scott - vocals
21st July – Kelly Warden and Friends. John China – piano, John
Paminter – bass, Sid Thompson – drums, Marius Rudnick –
tenor/flute/clarinet, Kelly – vocals.
28th July – Party Night from 8.00pm to 11.30pm with the Mervyn
Wright 19 piece big band with 5 singers also Matchplay with Sharon Scott.
Tickets cost £10.
Talks
The Billericay branch of Arthritis Care meets at The Day Centre on the 2nd
Friday of each month at 7.30pm for an informal/friendly evening. The talk
for July 10th is entitled "Where There's a Will there's a Relative" and for
August 14th, "More from the Tower of London". Please consider popping along
- a warm welcome is assured.
Showstoppers
The Howard Wallace Chorale presents an evening of highlights from Broadway
and West End musicals including “Phantom of the Opera”, “Miss Saigon”, plus
a new arrangement of “The Sound of Music” by Howard Wallace. The event will
take place at 7.30pm on Saturday 11 July in the Bishops Hill Education
Centre, Rayleigh Road, Hutton. Tickets priced £8 (£2.50 – 14 and under),
includes refreshments, can be obtained from Mrs. E. Williams, 45 Ayr Way,
Romford, RM1 4UH. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or ring 01708
767961.
Billericay Ceramic Circle
The Circle meets on the second Monday of each month at 7.30 p. m. in the
committee room of Emmanuel Church Hall, Laindon Road, Billericay.
On 13 July we have a visiting speaker when JONATHAN DUTTON makes a welcome
return visit. Jonathan's talks are always interesting and informative.
This one is entitled "Patriotic Pots".
Trevor Kentish will talk on the subject of" English Blue and White Landscape
Scenes" on 10 August
New members and guests are always welcome, and are encouraged to bring
pieces from their own collections for discussion.
Tiny Models
The Billericay Miniatures Club is presenting a display of models, which
will include some from the Cater Museum’s collection, entitled “The World in
Miniature” in the Cater Museum, 74 High Street, Billericay from 1st
July to 19th July. Opening times 2.00pm to 5.00pm Monday to
Saturday. For more information ring 01277 622023.
Billericay Music Study Group
Led by composer and Oxford lecturer Mark Taylor, we meet on Mondays from
1.45pm to 3.45pm at the Kathleen Martin Room, United Reform Church, Chapel
Street, Billericay. The Autumn term begins on 28 Sptember. The course “The
Land with Music” will study anniversary composers, Purcell, Handel,
Hatden and Mendelssohn. Further information from John on 01277 651740.
University of the Third Age. U3A
Mr Michael Thorp will give a talk entitled “The Brigade of Gurkhas and the
Gurkha Trust” on Friday, 24 July at 2.30pm in the Pastoral Centre (behind
the Catholic Church) Laindon Road, Billericay.
Billericay Archaeological & Historical Society.
“History of the Gardens of Easton Lodge” is the title of a talk which
will be presented to members of the society at 8.00pm on Monday 13 July in
The Fold, Laindon Road, Billericay.
The Billericay Society
The society meets in The Day Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay at 8.00pm
on the third Wednesday of the month. On Wednesday 15 July Pam McCarthy will
give a talk entitled “AT IRE” Millinery for all Occasions”
British Heart Foundation.
The Fund Raising Quiz Evening held on May 16 raised £1107 for the Heart
Foundation. Organisers of the event are extremely grateful for the
tremendous support and thank the players, over 200, for their generosity.
Relaxation
Beginners Indian Head Massage 2 day course in Billericay Thursday
17th and Thursday 24th September from 9.30am to 3pm.
Cost £50. Fun and enjoyable learning, de-stress while you learn a new skill
to use on your friends and family.
6 Week Beginners Foot Reflexology Course in Billericay
starts Thursday 1st October from 9.30am to 11.45am. Cost £60.
Learn how to apply pressure to reflex areas on the feet to affect the health
and well-being of your family and friends.
Small friendly classes, no examination pressure or lots of paperwork to fill
in!!! Fully qualified Tutor/Therapist trainer. Please visit
www.learning-chrysalis.co.uk or call Julie Munnings on 01277 652073 for
more information and to enrol.