Forthcoming Events
Talk to Me!
As early words start to break through the barrage of baby babble, what can
we do to help our children’s speech and language development?
How do we know what is normal and when should we be concerned?
With nearly 10% of children entering school in the UK with speech and
language difficulties, it is vital that we recognise the signs and know when
and how to get help.
The Billericay Parents Forum is hosting an open meeting on this
subject and the brilliant speaker for the evening is Jon Gilmartin
from I CAN.
I CAN is the national charity that works to support the development
of speech, language and communication skills in all children.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 17th June at 7.45pm at
Queens Park Community Church, Queens Park Ave Billericay and is free of
charge. All parents, carers and professionals are welcome to come along.
Ensure your place by calling Billericay Parents Forum on
01277 633910 or or
email:
info@billericayparents.com .
www.billericayparents.com
Praise in the Park.
An ecumenical open air service in Lake Meadows on Sunday 28th June at
11am. Many of those attending will be gathering at Emmanuel Church in
Laindon Road at 10am to proceed joyfully through the High Street and into
the park. Worship will be led by the Methodist band AD 33, renowned for
their rousing renditions of modern Christian songs. All welcome. Come and
join us and bring a picnic if you wish. Organised by Churches Together in
Billericay. For more information ring 01277 622297
Karate Lessons in St Mary Magdalene church hall, Church Street, Great
Burstead, Billericay every Tuesday evening from 6.30-7.30pm. Track bottoms
and t-shirt. For more information ring 07836-288287 or visit the website
www.rodingkarate.co.uk
Quilt Display
The Multiple Sclerosis Society Quilt (with signatures of 40 celebrities)
will be on display in the Cater Museum, 74 High Street, Billericay from
2.00pm to 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday June 8 to 13. There will also be
demonstrations of quilting, beading and modern blackwork by local
craftspeople. Admission free. For more information ring 01277 622023
Stepping Forward.
Stepping Forward is a social group aimed to give support to families in the
community who have suffered a bereavement and who feel they would like to
start taking up their life again and join in social events.
The Group meets on the first Saturday of each month The Village Bar & Grill,
120 High Street, Billericay (next to Waitrose) between 10.00 a.m.-12.00
noon. This is a very informal meeting with the opportunity to introduce
ourselves and advise of different events taking place, including Quiz
Nights, BBQ's, Ten Pin Bowling, Jazz nights.
The group is open to both men and women of all ages. For further details,
please give Linda a call on 07899 818115.
Charity Lunches at the Billericay
Methodist Church
On Saturday 13th June. Proceeds in aid of Multiple Sclerosis and Batten
Disease a fatal inherited disorder of the nervous system that begins in
childhood.
On Saturday 11th July. Proceeds in aid of the Schools Ministry in
Billericay.
A Snack Lunch and drink for £3.50. From 12.30 - 2pm. No need to book.
Open Meeting - Norsey Wood Society
Olive Baldwin and Thelma Wilson will give an illustrated talk entitled
“Warley Place, Past, Present and Future” on Monday 20 June, commencing at
7.45pm, in the Information Centre, Norsey Wood. All are welcome. For further
information please ring 01277 653852.
Belvedere Jazz Band
Enjoy good music every Tuesday in the Belvedere, Harding Elms Lane,
Billericay. Doors open 7.45pm. Admission £6 at the door. Contact Mervyn
Wright on 01277 657219 for more information.
9th JUNE - THE SANDRA LAMBERT QUINTET
with vocals by Steve Pert
16th JUNE - JOHN WITHERS
AND FRIENDS
– easy listening jazz standards
23rd JUNE - JOE GIBBONS AND HIS QUINTET
– with Joe Gibbons – vocals, Chris
Neill – keyboard, Josh Law – drums, Bob Gibbons – guitar, Scott Brooker –
tenor.
30th JUNE - PAUL WOOD
AND FRIENDS
– with Brian Dee – piano, Bruce
Adams – trumpet, Andy Macintosh – alto sax, Simon Thorpe – Bass, John
Withers – Drum, Paul Wood - vocals
7th JULY - THE SANDRA LAMBERT QUINTET with vocals by Steve
Pert.
The Billericay Society
On Wednesday 17 June at 8pm, in the Day Centre, Chantry Way, Anne Hardy
will give a talk entitled “The Theatrical Costumier” (includes gossip –
dressing the stars).
Billericay Horticultural Society
On Monday 15 June members will be paying a visit to Wickham Place Farm.
Entry is by ticket only which are available from the society at prior
meetings.
A plant sale will be held in the Reading Rooms, High Street, Billericay from
8.30am to 12.30pm on Monday 20 June.
Billericay Archaeological & Historical Society
On Monday 8 June at 8pm in The Fold, Laindon Road, Billericay Mr Doug
Newlyn (Essex Police Museum) will give a talk entitled “The Aspects of
Policing”.
Billericay & District Philatelic Society.
The Society meets at 8pm in The Fold, Laindon Road, Billericay on the
first and third Thursday of the month.
On Thursday June 4 John Cowlin will present a display entitled “Military
Postal History – Wars & Rebellions.
On Thursday June 18 Members entertain.
University of The Third Age U3A
Mr Tony Gunton will present an “Overview of Essex Wildlife” on Friday
June 26 at 2.30pm in the Pastoral Centre, ( behind the Catholic Church)
Laindon Road, Billericay
Annual Exhibition
The Octopus Textile Group will present its Annual Exhibition “Through the
Garden Gate” in St Mary Magdalen Church, High Street, Billericay on the
following days:
Thursday 2 July from 10am to 7pm
Friday 3 July from 10am to 4pm
Saturday 4 July from 10am to 4pm
Show Stoppers
The Howard Wallace Chorale proudly presents “Show Stoppers” on Saturday
11 July at 7.30pm in the Bishops Hill Centre, Hutton, Brentwood. Tickets
costing £8.00, (£2.50 – 14 years and under) which includes refreshments, are
available from Mrs E Williams Tel 01708 767961