Forthcoming Events
Billericay Lions Ladies/Billericay Musical Theatre Group
Saturday 6th October at 7.30 pm in Christ Church, Perry Street. “Showstoppers on Tour” a musical review of popular songs. Tickets - Adults £10, children £6.50, must be purchased in advance – no ticket sales on the door. Proceeds in aid of Christ Church Atrium Fund. Refreshments will be served during the interval. Please contact Christ Church office for further details. Tel 01277 630144, e-mail - office@christchurch-billericay.co.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is urging the people of Essex to help create a huge stir by joining in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 28th September, to help people affected by cancer. You can hold your coffee morning whenever or wherever you like, so getting involved could not be easier.Whether you raise £10, £20 or £200, every cup really counts. We can all make coffee. We can all make a difference. For more information or to register for your free fundraising pack please call us on 0845 602 1246 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee.
Murder Mystery Evening
Saturday 22 September at 7.45pm in the Mayflower High School – “Murder Mystery Evening” with the Chigwell Row Players. Tickets £10. Adults and Years 12 & 13 students. For further details ring Linda on 01277 633359 0r Julie of 01277 659511
Billericay Archaeological & Historical Society
Monday 10 September at 8.00pm in The Fold, Laindon Road
Mr Ken Crowe will give a talk
entitled “History of Southend Kursaal”
Billericay Society
Wednesday 19 September in the Day Centre, Chantry Way, Helen Leonard will give a talk entitled “My Life as a Child in the Tower of London”.
Billericay (Afternoon) W.I.
Saturday 8 September at 2.00pm in
The W.I. Hall St Ediths Lane
the Institute will be holding a
Social Quiz
Wednesday 19 September at 8.00pm in The W.I. Hall Show Day
Wednesday 3 October at 8.00pm in The W.I. Hall
Mr Chris Winter will give a talk entitled “Where There’s a Will”
Billericay & District Philatelic Society
Thursday 6 September at 8.00pm in The
Fold, Laindon Road Mr
Arthur Ritchin will present a display of stamps “Russia – early to modern”.
Thursday 20 September at 8.00pm in The Fold, Laindon Road
there will be a “Philatelic Quiz” with Mastermind Claude Crowder.
Goodmayes Philatelic Society
will visit Billericay Society on Thursday 4 October at 8.00pm in The Fold
Hannakins Short Mat Bowls Club – An equal opportunities Sport
We play indoors at Hannakins Community Centre, which is situated on Rosebay Avenue and has ample car parking space. The Club meets every Monday afternoon from 1.30pm to 5.30pm and from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Beginners are always welcome and will be taught the rudiments of the game. For further details please contact Tom Clements on 01277 654558.
Billericay Ceramic Circle
On Monday September 10 at 7.30pm in the Day Centre, Chantry Way the chairman will give a talk about “Pickle Dishes” to members
Billericay No 1 Senior Citizens Club - Founded 1947
If you are 55 or over we offer a mixture of entertainment, dancing, speakers, film shows, raffles and bingo. We meet in the Day Centre, Chantry Way every Monday afternoon from 1.45pm to 5.45pm. Come and enjoy two hours of friendship and entertainment. For more information please contact Mrs Whitham on 01277 625315.
Charity Lunches at the Methodist Church, Western Road.
These snack lunches are served from
12.30 - 2pm. The cost is £3 and there is no need to book.
Saturday 15th September in
aid of the British Heart Foundation and CLIC Sargent, caring for children
and young people with cancer.
Saturday 13th October in
aid of research into Epidermolysis Bullosa, a genetic condition where the
skin blisters at the slightest knock.
Billericay Lions Ladies
Saturday 29th September from 9.00am to 12.00 noon in the Reading Rooms, High Street, the Lions Ladies are holding a fund raising coffee morning with sales tables, proceeds to support Macmillan Nurses.
St Luke’s Hospice
Saturday 13 October from 9.15am to 12.30pm in the W.I. Hall, St Edith’s Lane - “Bazaar”. Various stalls including New Goods, Cakes & Preserves, Tombola. For more information please contact Doreen Fisher on 01277 652774
Norsey Wood Open Day.
Sunday September 23 from 12 noon to 4pm at Norsey Wood. Craft demonstrations, sales tables, children’s activities and many other attractions. Free entry but please note that car parking is very limited.
Saturday September 15 at 8pm in the Women’s Institute Hall, St Edith’s Lane – “An Evening with Musicality” Doreen Potter, Fiona Whittaker, Mathew Butt, Wayne Carpenter. Tickets £7.00, including wine and light refreshments, please ring 01277 651866. All proceeds to Pioneer School Minibus Fund.
The Floral Art Club
For ladies who love flowers there is a bargain evening on Wednesday 3 October when Mrs Mary Griffithe will present a demonstration of flower arranging entitled “Kaleidoscope” in the W.I. Hall St Edith’s Lane at 7.30pm. On this occasion visitors are welcome for a fee of just £2 instead of the customary £5. Come and join us for this special event. Relax and enjoy watching an expert create wonders with flowers. For more details please ring 01277 624255.