What's on in Bures

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Community

Steam Day

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Sun 2 Aug11:00East Anglian Railway Museum(3.2mi)

via East Anglian Railway Museum

Food & Drink

SOLOS on Sunday LUNCH

Sunday lunch at the 8 Bells for those on their own, from 12.00pm. Please sign up if you wish to come, with your choice of roast, and check with the list as occasionally the date is changed (the list is in church on the welcome table by the door).

Sun 2 Aug12:00St Mary's, Bures(0.1mi)

via St Mary's, BuresLocal gem

Community

P – Gospel Oak

Holy Communion Common Worship

Sun 2 Aug12:15Stoke-by-Nayland Area Churches(4mi)

via Stoke-by-Nayland Area ChurchesCurated

Community

S – Ep Bcp

Evening Payer Book of Common Prayer

Sun 2 Aug19:30Stoke-by-Nayland Area Churches(4mi)

via Stoke-by-Nayland Area ChurchesCurated

Community

Diesel Day

Wed 5 Aug11:00East Anglian Railway Museum(3.2mi)

via East Anglian Railway Museum

Likely freeCommunity

Coracle Regatta

Saturday 8 August 2026 This event is held annually usually on the second Saturday in August on the river (12pm-3pm) besides Bures Recreation Ground (https://w3w.co/mainly.efficient.dynamic). This event has a fancy name but is in fact a FREE, low-key, laid back, fun afternoon. Organised by coracle owners with support from the River Stour Trust to offer …

Sat 8 AugThe River Stour Trust(4.7mi)

via The River Stour TrustLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Coracle Regatta

Sat 8 Aug13:00The River Stour Trust(4.7mi)

via The River Stour TrustLocal gem

Live Music

Around £25

Chris Ingham’s “Steely Jazz” Quintet

A reinterpretation of the Steely Dan songbook through the lens of jazz, featuring notable UK jazz musicians.

Wed 12 AugFleece Jazz(4.3mi)

via Fleece JazzLocal gem

Arts & CultureLive Music

Around £25

Chris Ingham’s “Steely Jazz” Quintet

A quintet reimagining the classic songs of Steely Dan with a fresh jazz perspective.

Wed 12 Aug20:30Fleece Jazz(4.3mi)

via Fleece JazzLocal gem

Community

Fun Morning

Fun Morning Occurring for 1 hour, 30 mins Venue Great Horkesley: St. John's Address Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom Join us for a fun morning, with crafts, games and refreshments, suitable for toddlers and primary aged children, accompanied by an adult. View attachment Event held in a Church Crafts Refreshments

Wed 19 Aug10:00Wormingford Church(2.1mi)

via Wormingford ChurchCurated

Live Music

Around £20

The Jon Lloyd Quartet

A performance of vibrant, melodic, and emotionally direct European contemporary jazz by the Jon Lloyd Quartet.

Wed 26 AugFleece Jazz(4.3mi)

via Fleece JazzLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Life Drawing Class-Sudbury

These classes are tutored and your tutor will be Suffolk...

Wed 26 AugVoluptas art(4.9mi)

via Voluptas artLocal gem

Life Drawing Class in Sudbury with Penny Nichol (April 29th)

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £25.00

Life Drawing Class in Sudbury with Penny Nichol (April 29th)

Develop your drawing skills! Join Penny Nichol's Life Drawing Class in Sudbury on April 29th. Limited spots!

Wed 26 Aug19:30Voluptas art(4.9mi)

via Voluptas artLocal gem

Arts & CultureLive Music

Around £20

The Jon Lloyd Quartet

A quartet presenting vibrant European contemporary jazz with original compositions.

Wed 26 Aug20:30Fleece Jazz(4.3mi)

via Fleece JazzLocal gem

Community

South Of Polaris

South of Polaris are an emerging acoustic folk duo based in the UK, noted for blending traditional folk storytelling with influences from southern Spanish flamenco and rock. Danii Reales (vocals, violin) and Saúl Díaz (electro-classical guitar), offer an intoxicating blend of heartfelt, relatable lyrics, laced with brilliantly evocative violin, and Spanish inspired classic guitar.

Fri 28 Augsudburysessions(4.9mi)

via sudburysessionsLocal gem

Community

End of Summer BBQ

End of Summer BBQ Occurring for 2 hours, 30 mins Venue The Rectory Address The Rectory, 1 Church Close West Bergholt Colchester, co6 3JZ, United Kingdom Come and join us at the rectory for an end of summer BBQ and social evening View attachment Event held in a Vicarage

Sun 30 Aug17:00Wormingford Church(2.1mi)

via Wormingford ChurchCurated

Community

End of Summer BBQ

Sun 30 Aug17:00Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church(4.2mi)

via Great Horkesley: All Saints' ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Bures

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Wormingford Church2.1 miles away St Mary's, Bures0.1 miles away

More about Bures

Essex, England

Bures sits quietly in Essex with a charm that grows rather than shouts about itself. We keep an eye on local gatherings and school plays so you don't have to hunt for them yourself. Pub nights and community fairs roll through the seasons without needing a grand announcement. Near Here makes sure you know what's on before you've even finished your morning coffee.

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