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the details to
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Carol Chesher art exhibition, Lopping Hall
Gallery, 187B High Road, Loughton - ‘Nature in
Paint and Stained Glass’. Open 10am-4pm Monday
to Saturday. Meet the Artist on Saturday,
October 20 (noon-2pm). Having grown up in
Loughton, Essex artist Carol Chesher is
returning to her roots with a solo exhibition of
paintings and stained glass inspired by her love
of nature. Carol was shortlisted for the Artists
and Illustrators Magazine Artist of the Year in
2018 at the Mall Galleries, London. Carol paints
in watercolour, oil and acrylic using personal
encounters as inspiration to bring the texture,
movement, hues and beauty of wildlife to
canvas. Her stained glass suncatchers and
panels demonstrate her love of colour, using
traditional copper foiling, lead and applique
techniques. She is always striving to design new
ways to enhance the modern home with this
medium. Carol is a long-term member of
Chelmsford Art Society having exhibited locally
for many years and has her work in galleries in
Maldon and Danbury.
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OCTOBER 18 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois with Michael Foulkes:
Uranus. Guests welcome. Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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OCTOBER 20 |
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Matching Farmers Market, Matching Village Hall
(10am-noon). Admission free. Refreshments
available.
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OCTOBER 20 |
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Music for Lunch, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (12.30pm). Admission free.
Retiring collection. Refreshments served
noon-12.30pm. For more information, ring the
parish office on 01992 767897..
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OCTOBER 20 |
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Quiz Night, St Lawrence Church, Ninefields,
Waltham Abbey (6.30pm for 7pm). Teams of six to
eight people. Tickets, £10, include
fish/chicken and chips or vegetarian option.
Soft drinks available. Ring Valerie on 01992
713996 by Thursday, October 18 for tickets.
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| SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 21 |
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Cancer Research UK Tough 10 off-road 10km race.
Starts off Bury Road, Chingford (10am). £10 per
participant. For more details click
here
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| WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 24 |
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Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club, Abridge Village
Hall, Ongar Road, Abridge. The club meets on the
second and fourth Wednesday of every month to
listen and/or dance to live traditional jazz
bands (different each session). Non-members
welcome. Membership available. Members' children
under 12 free. Bar, tea and coffee. Good
seating, friendly atmosphere, free parking,
disabled facilities.
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OCTOBER 25 to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 |
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Theydon Bois Drama Society performing A Bunch of
Amateurs, by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, Theydon
Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois
(8pm), Tickets, £9.50, available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theydonboisdramasociety
or by ringing 01992 919038.
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| FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 26 |
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Half-term kids Halloween Disco and fancy dress
party, Chingford Assembly Hall, Station Road,
North Chingford (Disco 1: 3pm–5.30pm or Disco
2: 6.30pm–9pm). Tickets: children £7.50
(adults £6.50). The event is primarily aimed at
children aged four to 11 (under-4s welcome but
need a children’s ticket). All children or
group of children must be with an adult and
remain their sole responsibility at event.
Sandwiches, cakes etc will be on sale. Face
Painting, licensed bar, kids drinks, kids
tombola, lucky dip, pocket money toys. Tickets
can be booked in advance. For more details
contact Irene Bull. Tel: 020 8559 4500; email irenebull@hotmail.co.uk
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OCTOBER 27 |
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GBCON, a quarterly tabletop games day, Lopping
Hall, 189 High Road, Loughton (10am-10pm).
Experience the new wave of modern board, card
and role-playing games in a friendly, inclusive
environment. Admission £10 for the day (minimum
age of 16). More information at www.facebook.com/gbconuk
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OCTOBER 27 |
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Music for Lunch, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (12.30pm). Admission free.
Retiring collection. Refreshments served
noon-12.30pm. For more information, ring the
parish office on 01992 767897.
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| SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 28 |
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Autumn Firewalk, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood
Road, Hastingwood (3.30pm-6pm). A chance to take
on a barefoot walk over red hot wood embers,
smouldering at over 800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Places are limited to 40. Registration is
£25 per person with participants asked to
pledge to raise a minimum of £150 in
sponsorship. Under-18s must have signed guardian
permission to walk. For more information, ring
events fundraiser Emma Broadbent on 01279 773754
or email emma.broadbent@stclarehospice.org.uk
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OCTOBER 28 |
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De Merc Chamber Choir concert with Harlow Ballet
at Harlow Ballet's Annual Showcase, The
Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow (3pm).
Tickets from The Playhouse. For more details
email Alison Smart Fisher by emailing alison.smart@ntlworld.com
or ringing 07973 350396.
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OCTOBER 30 |
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Volunteer Day, GreenAcres Epping, Kiln Road,
North Weald (10am-3pm). Do you enjoy working
outdoors? Do you fancy getting some exercise
while helping to improve wildlife habitats and
maintain the local landscape? Volunteer Days run
on the last Tuesday of the month with all
training and tools provided. Wear
weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy boots.
Take your own food and drink. Ring Julia Rolf on
01992 523863 for further details or email julia.rolf@greenacresgroup.co.uk
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NOVEMBER 1 |
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The English-Speaking Union (Epping Forest
branch) monthly meeting, The Murray Hall,
Borders Lane, Loughton (10.15am for 10.45am)
with a talk by Andrew Wiltshire about Beatrix
Potter’s secret Code Breaker, the Essex
Businessman, Leslie Linder, who devoted many
years to this task. His success in deciphering
her notes helped extend her reputation beyond
that of a writer of 'Rabbit' stories. Admission
£4, includes tea/coffee. For more details ring
020 8505 9001 or 01992 812454.
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NOVEMBER 1 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois. LAS members and
guests: Observing in a Dark Sky. Guests welcome.
Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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NOVEMBER 2 |
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Requiem Mass for All Souls, the Abbey Church,
Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey (1pm).
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NOVEMBER 3 |
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Abridge Fireworks event, Abridge Village Hall
field, Ongar Road, Abridge. Gates and funfair
open at 4pm; fireworks at 8pm. All profits go to
local charities and organisations. Guy Fawkes
competition and ceremonial burning of the guys
on the bonfire. Funfair, bar and various food
and drinks stalls with ‘The Issues’ playing
after the fireworks. Admission by ticket only
(adults £7; children £4), available from the
Shell Garage, London Road, Abridge, or by
ringing 07719 005928.
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NOVEMBER 3 |
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De Merc Chamber Choir concert, St Michael’s
Church, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford (7pm)
including Copland’s Old American Songs danced
by Harlow Ballet. Entry free with retiring
collection. Other items will include Madrigals,
part-songs and Paul Mealor’s Now Sleeps the
Crimson Petal (Four Rose songs). For more
details email Alison Smart Fisher by emailing alison.smart@ntlworld.com
or ringing 07973 350396.
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NOVEMBER 3 |
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Coffee Morning with Abbey Church Mothers’
Union, Abbey Church Centre, Abbey Gardens,
Waltham Abbey (10.30am-12.30pm)...
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NOVEMBER 3 |
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Music for Lunch, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (12.30pm) with Luca
Luciano (clarinet). Admission free. Retiring
collection. Refreshments served noon-12.30pm.
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NOVEMBER 4 |
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Choral Communion, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (6.30pm) - Brahms Requiem
sung by the Abbey Choir.
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NOVEMBER 5 |
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The Lavers and District Horticultural Society,
Moreton Village Hall (7pm) for a talk on The
National Memorial Arboretum by Maggie Piper.
Yearly membership £10 for a single or £18 for
a double. Guests/taster visits £3. Parking
available in Moreton Primary School car park.
For more details, email lavershorticultural@gmail.com
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NOVEMBER 5 |
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Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society winter
talk, St James' United Reformed Church,
Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill (7.30pm) with a
talk from Anne Luder entitled 'Gardening in the
third age – Gizmos and Gadgets'. Free entry
for members, £1 non-members. Refreshments. For
more information, ring chairman Maureen Briggs
on 020 8504 8436 or email mbriggs@uwclub.net
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NOVEMBER 8 |
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Ongar Art Society, High Ongar Village Hall, Mill
Lane, High Ongar (8pm) for a talk entitled 'Art
History and Design in Bologna' by Jacqui
Eyklebosch. For more details, ring Lynne Harris
on 01277 372123 or Beverly Hughes on 01708
688554.
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NOVEMBER 10 |
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Ongar Art Society winter art sale, Budworth
Hall, High Street, Ongar (9.30am-4.30pm). For
more details, ring Lynne Harris on 01277 372123
or Beverly Hughes on 01708 688554.
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NOVEMBER 10 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society 50th Anniversary
Astrofest day, Theydon Bois Village Hall,
Coppice Row, Theydon Bois. The morning features
displays and trade stands, advice on astronomy
apps, telescopes and a scope doctor clinic.
Entrance is free. There will also be an indoor
Planetarium (purchase tickets in advance). The
afternoon features top guest speakers from the
world of Astronomy. Entrance £15 including tea
and refreshments. Purchase tickets in advance,
Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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NOVEMBER 10 |
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Music for Lunch, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (12.30pm) with the Montagu
Singers, a programme to mark the Centenary of
the Armistice in 1918. Admission free. Retiring
collection. Refreshments served noon–12.30pm.
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NOVEMBER 11 |
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Loughton Residents' Association Farmers Market,
Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton (9am-3pm).
Produce stalls and local organisations. Loughton
Residents' Association councillors on hand to
respond to residents’ questions and problems.
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NOVEMBER 11 |
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Armistice Sunday - service at the Abbey Church,
Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, to commemorate
the end the First World War (6pm), followed by
lighting of beacon in cloisters and ringing of
the bells.
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NOVEMBER 14 |
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Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club, Abridge Village
Hall, Ongar Road, Abridge. The club meets on the
second and fourth Wednesday of every month to
listen and/or dance to live traditional jazz
bands (different each session). Non-members
welcome. Membership available. Members' children
under 12 free. Bar, tea and coffee. Good
seating, friendly atmosphere, free parking,
disabled facilities.
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| THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 15 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois. LAS members and
Guests: Observing: 1st Quarter moon near Mars.
Guests welcome. Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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| SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 17 |
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Matching Farmers Market, Matching Village Hall
(10am-noon). Admission free. Refreshments
available.
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NOVEMBER 17 |
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London Festival Choir and South West Essex Choir
performing Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem,
Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Forest Road E17 4JF
(7.30pm). London Festival Choir and South West
Essex choir will be joined by children from
Chingford Parish Church and Waltham Forest
schools to sing this anti-war piece, accompanied
by Forest Philharmonic Orchestra and
professional soloists. The event, in
commemoration of 100 years since the end of
World War One, will also feature an exhibition
and talk on the effects of conflict on children.
Tickets £14-£18 in advance, £16-£20 on the
door, students and benefit recipients £8-£10,
children £3. Available online
or by ringing 07845 156494. More information on www.londonforestchoir.org
and www.southwestessexchoir.org.uk
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NOVEMBER 17 |
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'A Warm Up to Christmas, - Christmas Bazaar,
Abbey Church Centre, Abbey Gardens, Waltham
Abbey (11.30am-3pm).
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NOVEMBER 17 |
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Music for Lunch, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (12.30pm) with Ian
Kelleher (guitar). Admission free. Retiring
collection. Refreshments served noon–12.30pm.
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| SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 18 |
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De Merc Chamber Choir concert, St John the
Baptist Church, St John's Road, Epping (6pm)
with Harlow Ballet, performing Copland’s Old
American Songs as part of St John’s Sundays at
Six series. For more details email Alison Smart
Fisher by emailing alison.smart@ntlworld.com
or ringing 07973 350396.
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NOVEMBER 22 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, with Professor Paul
Hardaker: Thunderstorms. Guests welcome.
Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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NOVEMBER 24 |
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Murder at the Manor murder mystery evening
hosted by Epping Forest U3A, Theydon Bois
Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois
(7pm-11pm). Tickets £35 each including a three
course meal. Take your own drink and glasses.
For more details email Christine Baker at christinebakerEFU3Aevents@btinternet.com
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NOVEMBER 24 |
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Music for Lunch, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (12.30pm) with Diversions
– soprano, flute and piano. Admission free.
Retiring collection. Refreshments served noon–12.30pm.
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NOVEMBER 27 |
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Volunteer Day, GreenAcres Epping, Kiln Road,
North Weald (10am-3pm). Do you enjoy working
outdoors? Do you fancy getting some exercise
while helping to improve wildlife habitats and
maintain the local landscape? Volunteer Days run
on the last Tuesday of the month with all
training and tools provided. Wear
weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy boots.
Take your own food and drink. Ring Julia Rolf on
01992 523863 for further details or email julia.rolf@greenacresgroup.co.uk
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| WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 28 |
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Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club, Abridge Village
Hall, Ongar Road, Abridge. The club meets on the
second and fourth Wednesday of every month to
listen and/or dance to live traditional jazz
bands (different each session). Non-members
welcome. Membership available. Members' children
under 12 free. Bar, tea and coffee. Good
seating, friendly atmosphere, free parking,
disabled facilities.
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NOVEMBER 30 |
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Cavalcade of Light, Waltham Abbey. The Abbey
Church open, 6pm, with mulled wine, mince pies,
tea/coffee.
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DECEMBER 1 |
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Felicitas Chamber Choir performs 'Songs of the
Nativity', The Abbey Church, Highbridge Street,
Waltham Abbey (7.30pm). Programme features
Victoria: Missa 'O magnum mysterium'; Schutz:
Hodie Christus natus est; Howells: 3 Carol
Anthems: 'A spotless rose', 'Sing lullaby' &
'Here is the little door'; Will Todd: My Lord
has come; Bob Chilcott: Twelve days of
Christmas; John Rutter: Candlelight Carol and
other recent carol settings by Cecilia McDowall,
Pam Slatter, Gabriel Jackson & Carl Rutti.
Accompanist: Roger Bluff. Tickets £15 (£12 if
purchased in advance), free for children and
full-time students aged under 25. This event has
unreserved seating and a few seats have
restricted view. Tickets available via www.ticketsource.co.uk
or by ringing 07931 972204.
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DECEMBER 3 |
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The Lavers and District Horticultural Society,
Moreton Village Hall (7pm). A festive evening.
Parking available in Moreton Primary School car
park. For more details, email lavershorticultural@gmail.com
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DECEMBER 6 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois. LAS members and
guests: Observing in a Dark Sky. Guests welcome.
Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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| THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 6 |
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The English-Speaking Union (Epping Forest
branch) monthly meeting, The Murray Hall,
Borders Lane, Loughton (10.15am for 10.45am)
with a talk by Bob Johnson, an Associate of the
Royal Photographic Society in the nature
category and a semi-professional wildlife
photographer, on 'Big Cats of Africa and India'.
Admission £4, includes tea/coffee. For more
details ring 020 8505 9001 or 01992 812454.
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DECEMBER 9 |
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Loughton Residents' Association Farmers Market,
Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton (9am-3pm).
Produce stalls and local organisations. Loughton
Residents' Association councillors on hand to
respond to residents’ questions and problems.
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DECEMBER 12 |
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Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club, Abridge Village
Hall, Ongar Road, Abridge. The club meets on the
second and fourth Wednesday of every month to
listen and/or dance to live traditional jazz
bands (different each session). Non-members
welcome. Membership available. Members' children
under 12 free. Bar, tea and coffee. Good
seating, friendly atmosphere, free parking,
disabled facilities.
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| THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 13 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois. Ken Harrison: The
2018 Christmas Quiz (and festive fare). Guests
welcome. Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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| SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 15 |
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Matching Farmers Market, Matching Village Hall
(9.30am-12.30pm). Admission free. Refreshments
available.
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| THURSDAY,
JANUARY 3 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois. LAS members and
guests: Observing. Uranus/Mars in a Dark sky.
Guests welcome. Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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| THURSDAY,
JANUARY 10 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois. Guests welcome.
Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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| THURSDAY,
JANUARY 17 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, with Richard and
Jonathan: Winter Skies. Guests welcome. Website:
www.las-astro.org.uk
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| SUNDAY,
JANUARY 20 |
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Waltham Abbey Wool Show, Waltham Abbey Marriott
Hotel Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey (10am-4pm).
Hand-dyed yarns handmade wool and
felt items, unique knit and crochet kits,
accessories from buttons to crochet hooks for
sale, demonstrations of spinning, weaving, rag-rugging
and Big Knitting plus a selection of craft
workshops. Best Funky Hat competition (no
pre-registration required) judged by VIP guest
designer Louise Tilbrook at 12.30pm. Free skein
winding service and free parking for show
visitors. For more information, ring 01992
651066 or email info@walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk
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| THURSDAY,
JANUARY 24 |
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Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall,
Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois. LAS members and
guests: Observing in a Dark Sky. Guests welcome.
Website: www.las-astro.org.uk
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| MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 4 |
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Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society winter
talk, St James' United Reformed Church,
Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill (7.30pm) with a
talk from Brian Carline on Pelargoniums. Free
entry for members, £1 non-members.
Refreshments. For more information, ring
chairman Maureen Briggs on 020 8504 8436 or
email mbriggs@uwclub.net
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| MONDAY,
MARCH 4 |
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Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society AGM, St
James' United Reformed Church, Palmerston Road,
Buckhurst Hill (7.30pm) followed by a talk from
Mike Abel on 'Growing vegetables'. Free entry
for members, £1 non-members. Refreshments. For
more information, ring chairman Maureen Briggs
on 020 8504 8436 or email mbriggs@uwclub.net
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| SATURDAY,
APRIL 13 |
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Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society spring
flower show, The Centenary Hall, St. John’s
Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill (2pm) with
spring flowers, cookery section, photography and
junior entries, Plants for sale, teas and
homemade cakes. Admission free for members (£1
for non-members). For more information contact
show secretary Jill Jones. Email jill998@btinternet.com
or ring 020 8257 8996.
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| SATURDAY,
JULY 13 |
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Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society summer
flower show, The Centenary Hall, St. John’s
Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill (2pm) with
floral art, cookery section and junior entries,
plants for sale, teas and homemade cakes.
Admission free for members (£1 for
non-members). For more information contact show
secretary Jill Jones. Email jill998@btinternet.com
or ring 020 8257 8996.
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| SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14 |
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Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society autumn
flower show, The Centenary Hall, St. John’s
Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill (2pm) with
flower arranging, cookery section, vegetables
and junior entries, plants for sale and garden
sundries, teas and homemade cakes. Admission
free for members (£1 for non-members). For more
information contact show secretary Jill Jones.
Email jill998@btinternet.com
or ring 020 8257 8996.
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