Events Calendar
Mainly local events:
Please click on: Hawkwell Parish Council Events Page
Please click on: Hockley Parish Council Events Page
August 2018 - No HRA Meeting - Next Meeting 11 September 2018
August 2018 - No AGRO Meeting - Next Meeting 13 September 2018
11/09/2018 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
13/09/2018 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
09/10/2018 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
11/10/2018 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
13/11/2018 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
15/11/2018 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
11/12/2018 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
13/12/2018 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
08/01/2019 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
10/01/2019 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
12/02/2019 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
14/02/2019 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
12/03/2019 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
14/03/2019 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
02/04/2019 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
04/04/2019 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
07/05/2019 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
09/05/2019 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
11/06/2019 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
13/06/2019 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
09/07/2019 – Hockley Residents Association meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Alan James (07741 410829 / 01702 207297 / alan.james145@talktalk.net). All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss current issues effecting Hockley. We cannot guarantee we will resolve your issues but we may be able to point you in the right direction towards resolution.
11/07/2019 – AGRO (Action Groups Resisting Overdevelopment) meeting at 7.30 pm at Greensward Academy. Our meetings are held in Room GG27 in the Creative Arts Block next to the main car park. The meetings will normally be chaired by Jim Hall. All are welcome to attend our Monthly Meetings to discuss Rochford District Council's Local Plan.
Organisations with local events:
South East Essex Organic Gardeners
We formed South East Essex Organic Gardeners (SEEOG) in 1994 to promote the principles of organic gardening, which include the composting of organic waste, the protection of wildlife, the reduction of pollution and the encouragement of species diversity. We hold regular public meetings, attend two local farmers’ markets in Rochford and Leigh-on-Sea and exhibit at shows and open days such as the Southend Apple Day at St. Laurence Orchard in Eastwood. In addition, we also organise outings and give talks. We organise six meetings a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November on a Monday evening, starting in January, at Growing Together Westcliff. Please use the entrance in Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9AG (corner of Fairfax Drive and Prittlewell Chase). SE Essex Seed Potato Day in February is our main attraction, in partnership with Trust Links, details of which can be found elsewhere on our website. Our speakers start at 8.00pm, but Growing Together will be open from 7.00pm to allow members to browse our Library, etc. etc. Please see our Newsletter for dates and details. Non-members can attend for a small charge. New members are always welcome, whether or not they have a garden or allotment. To join SEEOG or for any other enquiries contact our Secretary, Carole Shorney on: 01702 201914.
WOULD YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER LIKE TO TRY RUGBY?
We are celebrating over 25 years of youth rugby and looking for girls and boys of all ages and abilities to continue into the next 25 years.
3 WEEKS FREE TRAINING TASTER PERIODS FOR ALL TEAMS.
Year I to Year 7 is Saturday mornings lOam - 12pm
Year 8 to Year I I and all Girls is Wednesday evenings 7pm - 8:30pm
Year 12 and Year 13 is Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm
COME AlONG AND HAVE A GO - THEY'LL LOVE IT!
Want to be a Retained Firefighter ? Go along to Hawkwell Fire Station Monday Evenings between 7pm-10pm or call 01376 576121 to find out more.
Mushroom Theatre Company is a fully inclusive dance and drama group based in Rayleigh Essex. We offer a range of drama and dance classes for children and young adults. There are also a selection of adult dance classes to choose from. As a fully inclusive theatre company, MTC integrates able bodied performers alongside disabled children, or those with special needs.
Belchamps Scout Activity Centre . Belchamps Scout Activity Centre offers 30 acres of fantastic camping fields set in beautiful Essex countryside. We also have five high quality indoor accommodations and a large range of activities for young people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a full residential experience or just a day visit, all of our staff will ensure that your event is safe, excellent value for money and full of fun.
Activities
There are over 50 on site activities so there’s always something to do at Belchamps. We have something for all ages and abilities and we endeavour to make sure that no one is left out of the fun – from an adrenaline fuelled Leap of Faith to a fascinating session of Pond Dipping. Click here to view our activities.
Accommodation
We have 5 high quality buildings, each providing a fully equipped kitchen. Also available are Camp Fox and Camp Squirrel, our two tented villages. Click here to view our accommodation.
Camping
We have room for up to 2000 people camping across the 20 different camping fields. If you have a large enough event, exclusive use of the site can be booked. Click here to view a map of Belchamps.
Stepping Stones Support for the Bereaved at Saint Mary's Church
Saint Mary's Church have recently started running Stepping Stones Support for the Bereaved will be held at Saint Mary's Church Rectory Road, Hawkwell SS5 4LL on Monday, 7th April and 12th May 2014 at 1.30pm - 3.30pm and the first Monday of each month thereafter. For more information please contact The Church Office 01702 543514 or email pcchawkwell@btconnect.com .
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (I.A.M.)
Will Meet at Hockley Community Centre Every 2nd Month. As a charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (the IAM) supports the raising of driving and riding standards and campaigns for increased on-road skills. We support and represent motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists through practical driving and riding programmes and urge all road users to act more responsibly and safely. We also aim to inform and influence government and decision makers to ensure that road safety remains a relevant topic and receives the focus and investment that it requires. Our commercial business subsidiary, IAM Drive and Survive, promotes occupational driver improvement throughout the fleet/business community. This helps employers achieve their duty of care to employees and also help to reduce road accidents whilst driving on business. We also offer Drink Drive Rehabilitation courses throughout parts of England and Wales, delivered by the IAM Driver Retraining Academy (IAMDRA). The South Essex group of the I.A.M. will meet at 8pm on the first Wednesday of the second month commencing in February 2014 at Hockley Community Centre and thereafter ... April, June etc. Anyone interested in improving or assessing their driving is welcome to come along. For more information please contact I.A.M. South Essex Group Secretary Jean Mansell on Tel: 01268 754922 or Colin Gammon on Tel: 01702 204706.
The Recycled Teenagers Club
A non-profit making club providing different activities. Are you aged 40+? Do you like having fun & meeting new friends? Or fancy travelling around the country on exciting day trips. Do you like playing Bingo, 10 pin bowling or Quiz's? Or maybe you fancy getting active in the Aerobics Class every Friday in the W.I. Hall in Rochford at 11am? If so, the "Recycled Teenagers" Club would like to welcome you! The Club is non-profit making. It was started in 2006 to provide different activities at affordable prices. Please contact 01702 616619 or 07792 207724 or email recycledteenagers@live.co.uk or click on the link to visit the website at: www.recycledteenagers.org.uk .
ROCHFORD HUNDRED HISTORICAL SOCIETY Need You!
Meetings are held in the W.I. Hall, Rochford Square at 7.45pm every 3rd Friday of the month except December. Visitors £2.00. Please click on the link below to view the Rochford Hundred Historical Society Programme of Events for 2014:
www.hawkwellparishcouncil.gov.uk/article.asp?id=286
Local Farmers Markets
Hawkwell Farmers Market - Hawkwell monthly farmers market are held on the forth Sunday of each month from March to November 10.00am-12.30pm at the Hawkwell Village Hall all in Main Road.
Hockley Farmers Market - Hockley monthly farmers market are held on the second Saturday of each month from March to November 9.00am-12.00pm at the at the Old Fire Station in Southend Road.
Rochford Farmers Market - Rochford monthly farmers market are held on the first Saturday of each month from March to November 9.30am-12.30pm at the WI Hall in West Street.
Quiz Night every 3rd Wednesday of the Month. Everyone welcome, bring your own food & drink, all proceeds donated to Hall Roof Fund. Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall, Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3HF. Phone: 01702 545547.
Hockley Library - You can sign up to Essex Libraries' Virtual Reader Group. They recommend books that everyone is talking about. Just visit the website and sign up www.free-library-news.net . If you have a friend or family member who can't get into the library we can bring books to them. Ask a member of staff for details about the Home Library Service. You can follow us online @EssexLibraries on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Phone: 01702 203558.
09.45 to 12 noon Every Friday Hockley Library - Willows Children's Centre Outreach. See staff to book phone: 01702 203558.
"No techy talk" computer lessons available. Find out about Computers and the lnternet, £5 per hour in partnership with 'One Place, Dengie Project Trust' Phone ask staff for details: 01702 203558.
Free GO-ON Beginners Computer Course Sessions. Guided learning at your own pace. Saturdays at 10 am. Limited places. See staff to book: 01702 203558.
Clements Hall Leisure Centre Activities
Rayleigh Leisure Centre Activities
RODS (Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society) was formed in 1949 and our aim is to promote the performance of live theatre. Our productions range from Wilde and Ibsen to Rogers & Hammerstein and Pantomime. We have a wide age range and a very active youth section. We are a friendly and diverse group who are always pleased to welcome new members who wish to participate onstage, backstage, directing or in any administrative role.
Please support this local amateur dramatic society.
East Essex Players , c/o 27 Burnham Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6BG. Advance Bookings: 01702 232683. Box Office: 01702 351135.
Please support this local amateur dramatic society.
Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society SODS at the Cliffs Pavilion Southend-on-Sea.
Please support this local amateur dramatic society.
Leigh Operatic & Dramatic Society LODS at the Palace Theatre Westcliff-on-Sea.
Please support this local amateur dramatic society.
Rochford Running Club - 2013 Events . Rochford Running Club (RRC) was formed in the summer of 2012 following the success of a number of beginners groups aimed at helping local people to get fitter by running. Since then the Club has grown steadily and has gained affiliation with the sport's governing body, England Athletics, and now has a growing list of members, nine of who have qualified as either 'leaders' or 'coaches' in running fitness training. The Club prides itself on being welcoming to runners of all standards, from absolute beginners through to seasoned ultra-marathoners! The regular groups for beginners have continued as have a group of 'improvers' that aim to bridge the gap to the main running groups. The main Club Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday evening, gathering at 7.15pm to start at 7.30pm. Anyone that can comfortably run three miles without stopping is welcome to join the main group; those that are not quite at that level are encouraged to progress through the other groups initially. The Club Nights consist of various sessions, including intervals, hills and tempo runs. The diversity of the Rochford district is utilised to its full extent, especially during the summer months, with off-road sessions in places such as Hockley Woods, Jubilee Country Park and the Roach sea wall. Anyone who would like to find out more information about RRC should log onto the Club website at www.rochfordrunningclub.org.uk .
Monthly gift & craft markets. They are taking place on the 1st Saturday of the month commencing Saturday 7th September. The markets will be supporting Parkinson’s UK (percentage of the stall hire + 50p entrance fee will be going towards the charity). The events will take place at the Hawkwell Village Hall, Main Road, SS5 4EH. Light lunches, coffee & cake, fabulous gift and craft stall and pamper corner – ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. They will take place on Sat 7th Sept 10am – 3pm, Sat 5th Oct 10am – 3pm and Sat 2nd Nov 10am – 3pm. Entrance fee 50p per adult which will be going directly to Parkinson’s UK. More info: www.facebook.com/munroevents .
Hockley & Hawkwell Methodist Church
Coffee Morning for Carers at Hockley & Hawkwell Methodist Church Main Road, Hockley SS5 4QY on the 1st Thursday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm. If you look after a friend or family member and need a break from the daily routine drop in for a coffee and a chat - all carers welcome (including parent carers). For more information contact Tina on 01268 881130. Please see Carers Trust .
Hawkwell Parish Council Events
Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall
Ashingdon & Hawkwell Elim Pentecostal Chuch
Clements Hall Leisure Centre Activities
Cliffs Pavilion & Palace Theatre Southend
Foulness Island Parish Council
Hockley & Hawkwell Methodist Church Hockley
Hockley & Hawkwell Scout Groups
Leigh Operatic & Dramatic Society (LODS)
Palace Theatre & Cliffs Pavilion Southend
Rayleigh Leisure Centre Activities
Rochford Congregational Church
Rochford & District Swimming Club
Rochford District Council Local Events Page
Staint Andrew Church Ashingdon
Saint Peter & Saint Paul Church Hockley
Saint Pius X Church Hockley
Saint Mary's Church Hawkwell
Saint Teresa Church Rochford
South East Essex Organic Gardeners
