What's on in Chitts Hills

Essex, England

Chitts Hills has a local Essex setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. Lexden Squash & Fitness Club gives the current listings a useful local hint. Near Here gathers Chitts Hills events so local sport and nearby plans are easier to find. Check individual listings for times, booking details, directions, and organiser notes before heading out.

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Workshops & Classes

Around £95

Willow Weaving Workshop with Deb Hart

Join Deb Hart, a locally renowned artist, to learn the traditional craft of willow weaving! Deb has been running willow and basket weaving workshops across the UK and Canada for the past 20 years. She has worked with the National Trust, English Heritage, Royal Horticultural Society, and numerous charities, and schools. Her willow creations have featured at Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows. Notably, locally – Deb led the willow “German U-boat” and “Willow Whale” on Harwich Beach. Workshop 1: 9.30am – 12.30pm When: Thursday, 4th June 2026 Make a Herbaceous Plant Support : £95pp Learn the traditional craft of making natural plant supports for the garden. The workshop will focus on making a large versatile herbaceous support, suitable for a range of perennials and made from natural willow. A three hour workshop. Learn to create a large natural herbaceous plant support for your garden. Practice crafting techniques and take home your own handmade support. Drinks included (hot or cold). Workshop 2: 1.30pm – 3.30pm (SOLD OUT) When: Thursday, 4th June 2026 Make a Dragonfly Garden Sculpture : £45pp The workshop will focus on making a natural and unique garden sculpture from natural willow. You will practice how to craft the willow and make your own dragonfly sculpture.

Thu 4 JunBarnplants Garden Centre(1.7mi)

via Barnplants Garden Centre

Community

Weeley

Weeley Village Hall

Thu 4 Juntiny toes ballet Colchester(2.7mi)

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Community

Around £2

Tiny Tots

A friendly playgroup for under 5s every Thursday in Term Time Great coffee, snacks, and friendship! Playtime - Craft - Bible story - Singing£2 per family

Thu 4 Jun10:00St Peter's Church(2.3mi)

via St Peter's Church

Community

Great Tey Pre-School (term time only)

We keep tabs on Great Tey Village Hall so you don't have to. Great Tey Pre-School (term time only) caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Thu 4 Jun10:00Great Tey Village Hall(4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Adult Beginners Latin Class

We've tracked down Adult Beginners Latin Class at Great Tey Village Hall. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 4 Jun19:00Great Tey Village Hall(4mi)

via Great Tey Village HallCurated

Community

Film Quiz

June 4, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thu 4 Jun20:00Other Monkey Brewing(2.6mi)

via Other Monkey Brewing

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Children & FamilyFestivals & EventsNature & Outdoors

Open Farm Sunday at Rix Farms

Come and discover what really happens on the farm during harvest! We’re opening up our farmyard and inviting you to join us for a guided farm tour on the evenings of Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June 2026. During the tour, we’ll take you around the yard and show you inside buildings where crops are stored, as well as the machinery and tools we use every day. We’ll also visit some of our crop fields so you can see the work that’s currently taking place during harvest and learn more about how the farm operates. This tour is designed for anyone aged 16 and over who would like to gain a deeper understanding of farming and see behind the scenes of a working farm. We’ll finish the evening with refreshments, giving you the chance to ask questions and chat with us about the farm and the harvest season. Places are limited, so please sign up in advance to secure your spot. About this farm: An arable farm covering Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Focusing on onions, potatoes, sugar beet and cereals. Highlights: Cereal crops (eg. barley, wheat); Potatoes; Vegetables; Environmental stewardship Booking details: Link to follow

Thu 4 Jun20:00Rix Farms(3.6mi)

via Rix Farms

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Amanda Jane

Community

Around £5

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Amanda Jane

Welcome to our divine service and evening of mediumship with Amanda Jane. 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 4 Jun20:30Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase(2.8mi)

via Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase

Community

Colchester

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Fri 5 Juntiny toes ballet Colchester(2.7mi)

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Community

Great Tey Pre-School / lunch club (term time only)

Another belter from Great Tey Village Hall. Great Tey Pre-School / lunch club (term time only) — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Fri 5 Jun10:00Great Tey Village Hall(4mi)

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Community

Post Office

Something's afoot at Great Tey Village Hall and it goes by the name of Post Office. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 5 Jun15:30Great Tey Village Hall(4mi)

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Community

CLUB IS ON

We keep tabs on Hythe Community Centre so you don't have to. CLUB IS ON caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Fri 5 Jun18:00Hythe Community Centre(3.6mi)

via Hythe Community Centre

Community

CLUB IS ON - Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

Fri 5 Jun18:00Hythe Community Centre(3.6mi)

via Hythe Community Centre

Community

Youth Activity Club(age 11 – 17 years) (alternate Fridays) Catchment area: Great Tey, Little Tey,Chappel, Wakes Colne

We found this gem on Great Tey Village Hall's website. Youth Activity Club(age 11 – 17 years) (alternate Fridays) Catchment area: Great Tey, Little Tey,Chappel, Wakes Colne — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 5 Jun20:30Great Tey Village Hall(4mi)

via Great Tey Village HallCurated

Community

Winter Bowls (November to March)

Winter Bowls (November to March) at Great Tey Village Hall. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Fri 5 Jun20:30Great Tey Village Hall(4mi)

via Great Tey Village HallCurated

Community

Highwoods

Highwoods Community Primary School

Sat 6 Juntiny toes ballet Colchester(2.7mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Karate

Karate at Great Tey Village Hall. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sat 6 Jun10:00Great Tey Village Hall(4mi)

via Great Tey Village HallCurated

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What's on in Chitts Hills

Willow Weaving Workshop with Deb Hart

Weeley

What's on near Chitts Hills, in your inbox

Tiny Tots

Great Tey Pre-School (term time only)

Adult Beginners Latin Class

Film Quiz

Open Farm Sunday at Rix Farms

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Amanda Jane

Colchester

Great Tey Pre-School / lunch club (term time only)

Post Office

CLUB IS ON

CLUB IS ON - Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

Youth Activity Club(age 11 – 17 years) (alternate Fridays) Catchment area: Great Tey, Little Tey,Chappel, Wakes Colne

Winter Bowls (November to March)

Highwoods

Karate

Willow Weaving Workshop with Deb Hart

Weeley

What's on near Chitts Hills, in your inbox

Tiny Tots

Great Tey Pre-School (term time only)

Adult Beginners Latin Class

Film Quiz

Open Farm Sunday at Rix Farms

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Amanda Jane

Colchester

Great Tey Pre-School / lunch club (term time only)

Post Office

CLUB IS ON

CLUB IS ON - Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

Youth Activity Club(age 11 – 17 years) (alternate Fridays) Catchment area: Great Tey, Little Tey,Chappel, Wakes Colne

Winter Bowls (November to March)

Highwoods

Karate