What's on in Ardleigh

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SPK

St Peter's Church hasn't given us the full script, but SPK has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sun 26 Jul10:15St Peter's Church(4.5mi)

via St Peter's Church

Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Mistley Pop-Up Market

Indoor Pop-up Market for crafts, gifts and pre-loved items.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Mistley Village Hall(4.4mi)

via Mistley Village HallCurated

Community

Around £40

Pub Quiz

This is a good way to rejuvenate your grey matter and exercise your brain ready to start the week! In teams of 2-6 come and show us how smart you really are! Winning team gets a £40 bar voucher To book your team in, give us a call or pop in to see us.

Sun 26 Jul19:00The Red Lion(3.6mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

FiSH - Food in School Holidays

Join us on Mondays in St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt, for crafts, games, activities and a free two course meal, for the whole family.

Mon 27 Jul11:30St John, Great Horkesley(4.6mi)

via St John, Great HorkesleyCurated

Children & Family

Around Free

School holiday fun

Tuesdays during the School Holidays. Free event June 28th - August 25th 2026 A free event for parent/carers with their children. Writing club from 2pm, Storytime from 2.30pm

Tue 28 JulRed Lion Books(4.3mi)

via Red Lion BooksLocal gem

Community

Drink, Draw, Write

A relaxed creative evening. Draw and/or write, and socialise, no experience needed. We have been trying something new for a few months. If you like the idea of what we are trying to do, please become part of it and help get it off the ground. Drink, Draw, Write is a relaxed monthly creative social meet up. Bring your sketchbook (or just yourself), have a drink, and spend a couple of hours drawing, writing, and unwinding in good company. This is not a class as such, but an opportunity to mark some time in your diary to be creative. Each session includes: – A theme and prompts to get you going creatively (unless you already have your own project on the way, we will not hold you back) – Inspirational reference material – Pens, paper, and some other art supplies to borrow, but we encourage you to bring your own favorites. (yes, digital is fine too) – An opportunity to share your work (only if you want to) You will also be able to join the associated WhatsApp group, allowing you to communicate with other creatives. Please prebook tickets; it really helps us plan and make sure we can run these events. We understand decisions can sometimes be made at the last minute, and we will do our best to accommodate you at the door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drink-draw-write-tickets-1985268896712?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tue 28 Jul20:00The Red Lion(3.6mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

Coffee & Chat

Pop along to the Mercury Theatre cafe to meet up for a coffee and chat with others from St Peter's. A particular favourite with our older members, but everyone is very welcome.

Wed 29 Jul10:15Mercury Theatre(4.8mi)

via Mercury Theatre

Community

Around £16.99

Author Event: Robert Ashton

Ticketing options are available with or without one or both books. Pre ordering books offers a saving otherwise books will be available on the evening at RRP

Thu 30 JulRed Lion Books(4.3mi)

via Red Lion BooksLocal gem

Author Event: Robert Ashton in conversation with Prof. Colin Samson

Talks & Lectures

Around £5.00

Author Event: Robert Ashton in conversation with Prof. Colin Samson

Thursday, 6pm, 30th July In person event at Colchester Crematorium Chapel (finished by 7.30pm) Ticketing options are available with or without one or both books. Pre ordering books offers a saving otherwise books will be available on the evening at RRP The final chapter in Robert Ashton’s latest book Down to Earth sees him visit Colchester cemetery in search of his great-grandparents’ graves, so the cemetery and crematorium chapel is a fitting setting for what promises to be an intriguing talk about two of his books. Discover how almost forgotten ways are returning in rural East Anglia, and why it is vital that we relearn to respect the ground beneath our feet. Down To Earth, published in Hardback on 2nd July, RRP £16.99 We rely on the soil and its rich biodiversity for our food, traditions and folklore, but are we guilty of taking it for granted? In Down to Earth, Robert Ashton traces five centuries of human relationships with the soil, from farming and folklore to the modern environmental crisis. In so doing he reveals the wisdom of the gardeners, farmers, gravediggers, archaeologists and naturalists who work with it every day.

Thu 30 JulRed Lion Books(4.3mi)

via Red Lion BooksLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Ladies Bible Study

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Thu 30 Jul12:00Artillery Street Evangelical Church(4mi)

via Artillery Street Evangelical ChurchCurated

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Pammi Passotti

Community

Around £5

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Pammi Passotti

Welcome to our divine service and evening of mediumship with Pammi Passotti. We hope for personal messages for you from your loved ones in the spirit world. Everyone welcome, whether you have been before or not at the centre (formerly the Church) at Fennings Chase. Entrance Donation: £5 for Non-members, £4 for Centre Members. Donations can be made: Via PayPal at (please list as family and friends) please note donations must be paid prior to attending. Bank Transfer to Colchester National Spiritualist Church sort code 600606, Account number 01609025 By debit or credit card via our Sum-Up card machine at the door. Cash at the door.

Thu 30 Jul20:30Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase(4.1mi)

via Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase

Arts & Culture

Around £5.00

Cosy Crochet Club

Come and join Loui at the Cosy Crochet Club Suitable for all levels (once you know the basics) we are offering a safe place to crochet together, with Loui on hand to offer help and inspiration. Bring your own project Check in for again for future dates (usually last Friday) INTRODUCTORY PRICE: £5 Loui also runs structured workshops Limited to 8 places

Fri 31 JulRed Lion Books(4.3mi)

via Red Lion BooksLocal gem

Live Music

Cocktails & Pizza plus LIVE MUSIC

Join us for wood-fired pizza, Skylark cocktails (full bar menu is available), with live music from Game On (starts approx 7.30pm). Enjoy an evening sipping on some fantastic British beverages surrounded by vines. Sharing boards and other sides are available from the food menu. Booking is recommended.

Fri 31 Jul18:00Skylark(0.6mi)

via Skylark

Community

Summer Break

NO CLUB

Fri 31 Jul18:00Hythe Youth Club(3.8mi)

via Hythe Youth Club

Community

World Food Expo (WOFEX) Manila 2026

WOFEX Manila returns on July 29-August 1, 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, suppliers, and hospitality professionals for one of the country’s largest F&B trade shows.

Sat 1 AugBagong Lipunan Trade Center(3.7mi)

via Bagong Lipunan Trade CenterLocal gem

Community

Calendar of Activities

Stay updated with upcoming events at World Trade Center Metro Manila. View our Calendar of Activities for exhibitions, trade shows, and more.

Sat 1 AugBagong Lipunan Trade Center(3.7mi)

via Bagong Lipunan Trade CenterLocal gem

Community

Hadleigh - Sudbury 1st Aug

Three Clubs Bowling Club is putting on Hadleigh - Sudbury 1st Aug and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sat 1 AugThree Clubs Bowling Club(4.3mi)

via Three Clubs Bowling ClubLocal gem

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Venues with events near Ardleigh

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Skylark0.6 miles away

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Essex, England

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