Events and Meetings

An Exhibition by Richard Manning – Saturday 30th August

Richard Manning exhibition

Local artist Richard Manning will be displaying his oil paintings, prints, handmade mirrors and cupboards. The exhibition will be held at the Village Hall on Maldon Road from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 30th August. Free admission. This is a great opportunity to view and purchase some art from a local artist. Richard Manning spent 23…

Play in the Park – Great Baddow

Play in the Park is coming back to Great Baddow this summer. This is an activity session that is run by the council for children between 0 and 11 years. Children aged over 6 can stay by themselves, younger children must be supervised by their carer. The day involves two hours of sports games, activities and…

Electronic 80’s Night – Saturday 12th July

Baddow Hall PSA is hosting an Electronic 80*s night with a live cover band at Baddow Hall School. Time: 7:30 pm Tickets £10 each in advance Over 18’s only Bring your own drinks and snacks This as an end of term party and all are welcome to come along whether past, present or future. The 80s…

THE BIG PICTURE – Art Exhibition at St Mary’s

St Mary’s Church in Great Baddow is holding an exhibition of photos and artwork.The exhibition is reflecting on how we see God and faith and the world around us. Local artists, photographers and school children have created a series of images for the exhibition. There will be opportunities to find out more about the Christian…

Larkrise Summer Fete – Sunday 29th June

Larkrise summer fete

Larkrise Primary School is hosting its Summer Fete on Sunday 29th June, from 12pm until 4pm. The fete will include an inter-school 5-a-side football tournament, live performances from Essex Dance Studio, Dance 21, Larkrise dancers and the Larkrise school choir, plus some talented young singers. The fete will include inflatables, Go Kartz and a variety of stalls…

Baddow Hall Summer Fayre – Saturday 14th June

The Baddow Hall Summer Fayre & Inflatables Day starts at 12pm on Saturday 14th June and will run until 3.30pm. There will be inflatables, barbeque, tombola’s and plenty of games to win prizes, such as Hook a Duck and Roll a Teddy. The Arena Programme 12:15 – 5 a side football kick off (back of the playing…

Fire Station Open Day – 12th July 2014

The next Great Baddow Fire Station open day is on 12th July 2014. Open from 10am to 4pm. The open days provide a chance to get inside fire engines, use the hoses and chat to the fire crew. There is usually a stall and sometimes an ice cream van too! The day helps to raise money…

Waders and Raptors – Talk by Alan Shearring

Waders and Raptors - Talk by Alan Shearring

Alan Shearring will be giving a talk on Waders and Raptors on Thursday 17th April 2014 at the United Reformed Church. The talk will start at 8.15pm and finish at 10pm. Alan will be sharing photographs from some of the top wildlife photographers and be talking about plumages, migration patterns of various birds and also discuss…

The Dormouse in Essex & Essex Bats – A Talk by Robin Cottrill

The Dormouse in Essex and Essex bats

The Essex Wildlife Trust are holding a talk called The Dormouse in Essex & Essex Bats at the United Reform Church on 20 March 2014 from 8:15pm until 10:00pm. Robin Cottrill will be talking about the life history and conservation issues surrounding the adorable Dormouse. He will also give a brief description of bat lifestyle, common conservation problems…