Forthcoming Events

Billericay Horticultural Society
Maike Windhorst will give a talk entitled “Growing Vegetables Outdoors” to members of the Society at 8pm on Monday 16 March in the Day Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay.

Billericay Archaeological & Historical Society
“Windmills and Watermills of Essex” is the title of a talk to be given to members of the Society by Mr Geoffrey Wood at 8pm on Monday 9March in The Fold, Laindon Road, Billericay.

University of the Third Age (U3A)
The U3A will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Friday 27 March at 2.30pm in the Pastoral Centre (behind the Catholic Church) Laindon Road, Billericay.

The Billericay Society
The Society meets in the Day Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay at 8pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome.
            Wednesday 18 March             Annual General Meeting

Billericay & District Philatelic Society
The Society meets at 8pm on the first and third Thursday of the month in the Fold Arts Centre, Laindon Road, Billericay. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
            Thursday 5 March                   Aspects of Rhodesia – display by Chris Cooksey
            Thursday 19 March                 Two & Eight – members entertain

Billericay Ceramic Circle
On Monday 9 March at 7.30pm in the Emmanuel Church Hall, Laindon Road, Billericay, Guest Speaker Mr Paul Atterbury will talk to members of the Circle about “Tiles, including Minton”

 Events at the Fold

Saturday 7 March at 7.30pm “Classics at the Fold” Another opportunity to enjoy the astounding talents of young people from the Royal College of Music. On this occasion the Zimri Piano Trio – Laurine Rochut (Violin), William Imbert (Cello) and Guy Davis (Piano) will enthral us with a varied programme which will include works by Faure, Hadyn and Schubert. Tickets £9.

Saturday 21 March at 7.30pm “Hoagy, Hornpipes, Handel and Hoedown. A witty and captivating mix of blues, folk, swing and classical showstoppers, spiced with a unique brand of off-beat humour and the gorgeous voice of Hillary James. Simon Mayor began as a guitarist and fiddler and is now one of the world’s foremost mandolinists; whilst Hilary is not only famed for her singing but her penchant for bass instruments including her giant mandobass. Tickets £9.

Saturday 4 April at 7.30pm. Monique “France and Beyond”. Another chance to enjoy the singing of Monique for an evening of sophisticated music and fun, accompanied by Nigel on piano. There will be a mixture of songs in French, English and Corsican, some well known and some their own compositions. As usual there will be a café layout so tickets are limited. Tickets £9. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.

The Belvedere Jazz Club
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.
 3 March          Phil Snacks with the Sam Edwards Trio. Jazz standards
10 March         MatchPlay – Dave Grant (Drums), John China (Piano), Ted Simpkins (Bass), Dominic Ashworth (Guitar), Sharon Scott (Vocals)
17 March         The Sandra Lambert Quintet with vocals by Steve Pert
24 March         The Belvedere All Stars. Lyle Jenkins and Marius Rudnick Quintet
31 March         The Mervyn Wright Orchestra with vocalists Paul Wood and Nikki Page.

Billericay United Reformed Church
The church is holding a Charities Table Sale on Saturday 28 March from 9.30am to 12 noon at the Mayflower Hall, Chapel Street, Billericay. All money raised will be for local and national charities. Items for sale will include cakes, jams, handicrafts, toiletries, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac and greetings cards. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome. Your support would be appreciated.

Hutton & Shenfield Choral Society
On Saturday 28th March 2009 at 7pm in the Chelmsford Cathedral the Choral Society will be singing St Mathew Passion by Bach. Tickets in the central block of the cathedral will cost £15, there will be no concessions. All other seats cost £13, senior citizens £12 and students and children £5. Tickets are available from Byron Davies 01277 810256 and Marielle Pender 01277 219916

Baby’s Needs
Is your baby tired or hungry?  Would he like some more?  Does she have a dirty nappy?  It is sometimes so hard to know before they can speak. Billericay Babysign run regular 6-weekly courses for children from 0 to pre-school age, based on teaching some basic British Sign Language signs using nursery rhymes and other songs to help you answer some of these questions.  People usually work in small groups of between 8 and 10 with the emphasis being on fun learning.  There is time for tea and a chat during the second half of the session.  If you would like some more information or to book a course (our next course starts 25th February) call Louise 07507 323439/Lisa 07759 824090 or email louiseandlisa.babysign@yahoo.co.uk.

Relaxation
Beginners Indian Head Massage Saturday Workshop: A non pressurised day looking at history, theory and benefits of Indian Head, with practical instruction so you can safely carry out what you learn on your family and friends.  Saturday 25^th April, Billericay, 10am – 4pm, £35.  For more info or to book a place call Julie on 01277 652073 or visit www.learning-chrysalis.co.uk  
Beginners 2 week Indian Head Massage Course: 10 hours of tuition in Indian Head for beginners – de-stress while you learn a new skill!  Small class size – maximum 6 students.  Monday 2^nd and 9^th March 2009, Billericay, 9.30 – 3pm (1/2 hour lunch break).  For more info or to book a place call Julie on 01277 652073 or visit www.learning-chrysalis.co.uk

 Ingatestone Choral Society
On Sunday 15^th March 2009 at 6.00.pm in All Saints’ Church, Stock. The choir will be performing the Mozart Requiem Mass. No tickets will be required. A retiring collection will be taken for a local charity.

Norsey Wood Society
Open meeting to be held at 7.45pm on Monday 30 March in the Day Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay.  Jim Buttress, for many years a judge for the Royal Horticultural Society and, in particular, involved with “Britain in Bloom” will talk about his experiences. All are welcome. For more details please ring 01277 653852.

Arthritis Care
The Billericay branch meets on the 2nd Friday each month at 7.30pm in the Day Centre, Chantry Way.
13th February        Remus Horse Sanctuary
13th March            Slide Show of Australia
For more information, please contact 01277 657658

Table Top Sale
Will be held from 10am - 12.30 pm. in The Reading Rooms, Billericay High Street (Opposite St. Mary Magdalen Church) on Saturday 14 March; in aid of Billericay Air Cadets’ funds. Good clothes, books, toys, games, bric - a – brac. Raffle & refreshments. Admission free. Ring 01277 623013 for more details.

Billericay Twinning Association “St George’s Quiz Night & Raffle”
Saturday 25 April 2009 at 7.15pm in the Canon Roche Centre, Laindon Road. Tables of 6 or we can add you to a table. £5 per entrant. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets – telephone 01277 622125 0r 01277 626321. E-mail: rod@oaktreeservices.co.uk or marion.wilson@tiscali.co.uk.

 Billericay Choral Society presents The Creation by Haydn
Saturday 28th March 2009 at 7.45pm in the United Reformed Church, Chapel Street, Billericay.
This oratorio expresses Haydn's vision of the creation, as told in the Bible and John Milton's poem Paradise Lost. The Creation is considered Joseph Haydn's greatest work. Tickets are available from the Storyteller Bookshop, High Street, Billericay, members of the choir or phone Doug Newlyn on 01277 624524.

Fancy joining in? Billericay Choral Society rehearses every Tuesday evening during term time at 8pm at the Mayflower Hall (on the corner of Chapel Street and Hillside Road) in Billericay. We don't hold auditions and new members are always welcome.  Please contact Doug Newlyn for more details on 01277 624524 or check out our website at www.billericaychoral.org.uk

FRENCH or SPANISH person/s required to teach languages to children (aged 2 to 5 years) at Oakdin Montessori Kindergarten Ltd.  Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm (more hours are available if required). Telephone 01277 633055. 67 Perry Street Billericay. 

Easter Parade
A selection of beautiful music for Easter, from traditional spirituals to choral classics presented by The Howard Wallace Chorale. Plus arrangements of “Easter Parade” and highlights from “Mamma Mia”. The event will take place in Bishops Hill Education Centre, Rayleigh Road, Hutton at 7.30pm on Saturday 4 April 2009. Tickets priced at £8 (£2.50 – 14 and under) including refreshments can be obtained from Mrs E. Williams, 45 Ayr Way, Romford RM1 4UH. Please enclose s.a.e. or ring 01708 767961

Air Cadets
Table Top Sale on Saturday 14 March 2009 from 10.00am to 12.30pm in the Reading Rooms, High Street, Billericay. Good clothes, books, toys, games Bric-a-Brac. Raffle and Refreshments.