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What's on in Great Holland Common

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Great Holland Common.

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Religion & Spirituality

Mass - St. James's

Mass - St. James's — brought to you by St Christophers Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul09:30St Christophers Church(4.7mi)

via St Christophers Church

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Reformer - Foundation Reformer

Foundation Reformer Class £22 per class, maximum 6 people per class, (discounts available with a package or membership) Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their Pilates basics, this class focuses on proper technique, alignment, and breath while using the reformer machine. You’ll learn how to move with control and precision, build strength, improve flexibility, and increase body awareness—all in a supportive, steady-paced environment. Suitable for all levels Please bring your own grip socks, if you don't have any we can lend you a pair or you can buy a pair for £3 Cancellation Policy At our Pilates studio, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all our clients. To ensure that we can accommodate everyone and maintain the quality of our classes, we have instituted a no credit refund policy for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to a class or 12 hours for members. The main reason for this policy is to prevent no-shows, which can block other clients who would like to join our classes. We have found many individuals are not comfortable being placed on a waitlist, so we want to ensure that all spots are available to those who are eager to participate. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but by adhering to this policy, we can better serve our community and make Pilates accessible for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Wed 22 Jul17:30GEM Health Ltd(1.7mi)

via GEM Health LtdCurated

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Reformer - Flex & Flow

Dynamic Reformer Class £22 per class, maximum 6 people per class, (discounts available with a package or membership) This energising class is designed to challenge your strength, stamina, and coordination. Flowing through continuous movement, you’ll experience a dynamic flow that builds heat, tones muscles, and improves endurance. Expect to leave feeling strong, empowered, and recharged. Please bring you own grip socks, if you don't have any we can lend you a pair or you can buy a pair for £3 Cancellation Policy At our Pilates studio, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all our clients. To ensure that we can accommodate everyone and maintain the quality of our classes, we have instituted a no credit refund policy for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to a class or 12 hours for members. The main reason for this policy is to prevent no-shows, which can block other clients who would like to join our classes. We have found many individuals are not comfortable being placed on a waitlist, so we want to ensure that all spots are available to those who are eager to participate. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but by adhering to this policy, we can better serve our community and make Pilates accessible for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Wed 22 Jul18:35GEM Health Ltd(1.7mi)

via GEM Health LtdCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Mass - St Christopher's

We've tracked down Mass - St Christopher's at St Christophers Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 23 Jul09:00St Christophers Church(4.7mi)

via St Christophers Church

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Reformer - Flex & Flow with Natalia

FLEX & FLOW Class £22 per class, maximum 6 people per class, (discounts available with a package or membership) Lengthen, release, and move with intention. Flex & Flow is a gentle yet powerful reformer class designed to restore mobility, improve flexibility, and reconnect you with your natural rhythm of movement. Through fluid sequences, deep stretches, and breath-led transitions, this class invites you to soften tension, enhance joint mobility, and improve posture. With an emphasis on control and mindfulness, Flex & Flow helps create space in both body and mind—leaving you feeling grounded, open, and rebalanced. Level: Suitable for all levels. Perfect as an active recovery or complement to more strength-focused sessions. Please bring your own grip socks, if you don't have any we can lend you a pair or you can buy a pair for £4 Cancellation Policy At our Pilates studio, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all our clients. To ensure that we can accommodate everyone and maintain the quality of our classes, we have instituted a no credit refund policy for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to a class or 12 hours for members. The main reason for this policy is to prevent no-shows, which can block other clients who would like to join our classes. We have found many individuals are not comfortable being placed on a waitlist, so we want to ensure that all spots are available to those who are eager to participate.

Thu 23 Jul09:30GEM Health Ltd(1.7mi)

via GEM Health LtdCurated

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Reformer - Foundation Reformer

Thu 23 Jul13:10GEM Health Ltd(1.7mi)

via GEM Health LtdCurated

Sports & Fitness

Thursday Night Social Tennis

Join us every Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.30pm for an extra social session to add to your weekly hit. Whether you’re looking for some friendly competition, a great workout, or simply a fun evening at the club, this is the perfect way to enjoy more time on court.

Thu 23 Jul18:00Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club(2.1mi)

via Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club

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Pizza Night

Summer Pizza Nights are back!

Thu 23 Jul18:00Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club(2.1mi)

via Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club

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St James's Edward Bear Playgroup

St James's Edward Bear Playgroup at St Christophers Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Christophers Church(4.7mi)

via St Christophers Church

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Manage your events

Promote an event, sell tickets online and manage access via a guest list. Run one-off events (festivals) or repeat events (monthly quiz). Set up multiple ticket types, sessions, capacity limits, the lot. Track your online ticket sales in real-time.

Sat 25 JulPDUKStudios - venue hire(0.9mi)

via PDUKStudios - venue hireCurated

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Promote your event

The system will automatically generate a web page for each event. Share it straight to Facebook, X and WhatsApp — one click, no copy-paste needed.

Sat 25 JulPDUKStudios - venue hire(0.9mi)

via PDUKStudios - venue hireCurated

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democommunitycentre.org/events/autumn-quiz

Auto-generated page democommunitycentre.org/events/autumn-quiz The system will automatically generate a web page for each event. Share it straight to Facebook, X and WhatsApp — one click, no copy-paste needed. Share on Facebook Share on X Share on WhatsApp Autumn Quiz Night Sat 25 Jul · 7.30pm Promote your event. When you save an event, LemonBooking publishes a public web page automatically. Display it on your website , share it on social media, paste the link in your newsletter — it all points to the same place. Mobile-first, SEO-friendly out of the box. No separate landing-page tool needed.

Sat 25 JulPDUKStudios - venue hire(0.9mi)

via PDUKStudios - venue hireCurated

Children & Family

Family fun day

Family fun day? At The Blacksmith's Arms? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sat 25 Jul13:00The Blacksmith's Arms(2mi)

via The Blacksmith's ArmsCurated

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Around £47.00

Mamma Mia Greek Night

80& Tickets Sold! Get ready for a night of Greek island vibes, feel-good music, and plenty of dancing at our Mamma Mia Greek Themed Night!

Sat 25 Jul18:30Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club(2.1mi)

via Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club

Religion & Spirituality

Mass - St Christopher's

Right then — Mass - St Christopher's at St Christophers Church. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sun 26 Jul09:00St Christophers Church(4.7mi)

via St Christophers Church

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