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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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| FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 7 |
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Epping Christmas Market, organised by Epping
Town Council, High Street, Epping (noon-8pm).
Free parking in the Cottis Lane car park from
noon. Entertainment and some 70 stalls, and the
switching on of the town's Christmas tree
lights. Christmas Tree Festival at St John's
Church, St John's Road, Epping, from 1pm with
official opening by Town Mayor councillor Nigel
Avey..
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DECEMBER 8 |
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Christmas Wreaths Workshop, Bedford House,
Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill. Make a
traditional Christmas wreath. Basic materials
provided (fir cones, dogwood base, foliage
covering) - students should take their own
decorative materials, though some can be bought
on the day. (10am-12.30pm). Cost £17 (plus £1
if not a BHCA member). For more details contact
Bedford House Community Association Office on
020 8504 6668 or email enquiries@bedfordhouse.org.uk
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| SUNDAY,
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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| SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 9 |
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De Merc Chamber Choir traditional family carols
concert, directed by Alison Fisher, Harlowbury
Chapel, Harlow (3pm). Mulled wine and mince pies
available. For more details, ring Gillian
Thompson on 01279 655483 or email gillianpthompson@btinternet.com
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| WEDNESDAY,
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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| WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 12 |
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Informal carol singing on a German theme, the
Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach (7pm)
with seasonal refreshments. Retiring collection.
For further details ring Jane Begley 07572
111387 or email jane.begley@irwinmitchell.com
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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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| THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 13 |
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Epping Forest District Council and Waltham Abbey
Town Council carol service, the Abbey Church,
Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey (7.30pm)
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| FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 14 |
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Enfield Brass Band concert, St Lawrence Church (Hillhouse
School), Ninefields (8pm).
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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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DECEMBER 15 |
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Book Folding Workshop, Bedford House, Westbury
Road, Buckhurst Hill. The art of folding book
pages to make striking and creative images and
Sculpture. Turn those old books into art. No
experience necessary. Materials available at
cost from tutor (10am-3pm). Cost £31.90 (plus
£1 if not a BHCA member). For more details
contact Bedford House Community Association
Office on 020 8504 6668 or email enquiries@bedfordhouse.org.uk
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| SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 15 |
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Waltham Abbey Choir Christmas Concert, the Abbey
Church, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey
(12.30pm). Admission free.
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| SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 15 |
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Epping Forest Singers and Loughton Youth Choir
Christmas concert, 'Sing Noel', St John’s
Church, Church Lane, Loughton (7pm). Directed by
Fru Chilvers, accompanist Paul Chilvers.
Tickets, priced £10, available in advance or
£12 on the door (including drinks and mince
pies). Ring Chris on 01992 714227.
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| SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 16 |
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Christmas Concert (with audience participation)
by The Woodford Singers, the Church of the Holy
Innocents,. High Beach (2pm). A free concert
with retiring collection and seasonal
refreshments.
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| SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 23 |
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Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, the Abbey
Church, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey
(6.30pm).
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| MONDAY,
DECEMBER 24 |
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Crib Service, the Abbey Church, Highbridge
Street, Waltham Abbey (3pm); Midnight Mass
(11pm).
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| TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 25 |
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Parish Eucharist for Christmas Day, the Abbey
Church, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey
(10.30am).
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| MONDAY,
DECEMBER 31 |
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Watchnight Service, St Lawrence Church (Hillhouse
School), Ninefields, Waltham Abbey (11.30pm).
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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 3 |
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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 from
Mark Lewis entitled 'Medieval Art and
Experience'. Admission £4 including tea/coffee.
For more details ring 020 8505 9001 or 01992
812454.
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| TUESDAY,
JANUARY 8 |
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South West Essex Choir 'Come and Sing' evening,
Loughton Methodist Church, High Road, Loughton.
The choir will be rehearsing Rossini’s Petite
Messe Solennelle in preparation for its next
concert on April 6. Music and refreshments
provided free. No need to book. More information
from Mary McElarney on 01992 812606 or email m.mcelarney@outlook.com
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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 10 to SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 |
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Theydon Bois Drama Society performing 'The 39
Steps', by John Buchan, Theydon Bois Village
Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois (8pm with a
2.30pm Saturday matinee). Tickets, priced £10,
available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/theydonboisdramasociety
or by ringing 01992 919038.
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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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| THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 7 |
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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 from
Megan Mitchell on the Churches Conservation
Trust. Admission £4 including tea/coffee. For
more details ring 020 8505 9001 or 01992 812454.
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| SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 24 |
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St Clare Hospice 5km Winter Walkies, St Clare
Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood.
Registration costs £10 for adults (£5 for
children) which includes free soup, dog rosette
and certificates for children. Walkers can also
sign up on the day. The route is not suitable
for pushchairs and wheelchairs. For more
information and to register, ring Emma Broadbent
on 01279 773754, email emma.broadbent@stclarehospice.org.uk
or visit https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/winter-walkies/
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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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| THURSDAY,
MARCH 7 |
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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 from
Joan Ward on 'Living with Arabs'. Admission £4
including tea/coffee. For more details ring 020
8505 9001 or 01992 812454.
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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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