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What's on in Great Maplestead

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

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Children & Family

Toddler group

Right then — Toddler group at The Reading Room. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 Jul10:00The Reading Room(3.9mi)

via The Reading Room

Community

Brownies

Right then — Brownies at The Reading Room. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 Jul18:30The Reading Room(3.9mi)

via The Reading Room

Sports & Fitness

Table Tennis Club Night

We found this gem on The Reading Room's website. Table Tennis Club Night — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Wed 22 Jul20:00The Reading Room(3.9mi)

via The Reading Room

Community

Reading Room Management Committee

Something's afoot at The Reading Room and it goes by the name of Reading Room Management Committee. Their site has the particulars.

Thu 23 Jul20:00The Reading Room(3.9mi)

via The Reading Room

Community

Bhakti Marga Swami/rishi Satsangs

Jai Gurudev Everyone, Join us for our next BM Swami / Rishi satsang online via Zoom Every Thursday evening features a different Bhakti Marga Swami / Rishi coming along to speak about their path and pass on timely wisdom to all spiritual seekers. Time: 20:00 – 21:15/30 hrs UK time The zoom meeting link will be sent to you upon registering for this event via the email provided in the form below. If anyone would like to make donations for the satsangs here is the link: https://donorbox.org/swamisatsangs

Thu 23 Jul21:00Bhakti Marga UK(1.2mi)

via Bhakti Marga UK

Community

Stretch and strengthen

Spotted Stretch and strengthen on The Reading Room's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Fri 24 Jul18:30The Reading Room(3.9mi)

via The Reading Room

Sports & Fitness

Table Tennis Winter League

Table Tennis Winter League? At The Reading Room? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Fri 24 Jul20:00The Reading Room(3.9mi)

via The Reading Room

Community

Mobile Post Office/ Community Hub

Filed under: Mobile Post Office/ Community Hub at The Reading Room looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Mon 27 Jul11:00The Reading Room(3.9mi)

via The Reading Room

Community

Bhakti Marga Swami/rishi Satsangs

Thu 30 Jul21:00Bhakti Marga UK(1.2mi)

via Bhakti Marga UK

Community

Om Chanting - Sible Hedingham

DETAILS OM Chanting brings people together to share the positive vibrations of OM and their love for Mother Earth in local communities and nations around the world. God creates through vibration, OM is the seed vibration. Bathing in its resonance clears mental and physical blockages. The practice transforms: Transforms negativity into positive energy Helps purify the local environment, and Supports the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of participants. PROGRAM – A brief introduction / explanation – OM Chanting togethe – We will sit quietly for a few minutes and then you are welcome to share any experiences you had during the OM chanting session.

Fri 31 Jul20:00Sible Hedingham Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Sible Hedingham Village Hall

Children & Family

Holiday Club 2026

Operation Build : Mon 3rd to Fri 7th August, 9.30a m- 12 pm

Fri 7 AugHedingham Baptist Church(1.7mi)

via Hedingham Baptist ChurchCurated

Workshops & Classes

Buttons, birds and butterflies workshop

Hosted by: Dot Ronaldson

Fri 21 AugWonky Wheel Gallery(1.6mi)

via Wonky Wheel GalleryLocal gem

Summer Holiday Opening - August Bank Holiday Monday

Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Around £6

Summer Holiday Opening - August Bank Holiday Monday

The Colne Valley Railway will be open for a special day during the summer holidays on Bank Holiday Monday, August 24th, featuring unlimited train rides and other attractions.

Mon 24 Aug11:30Colne Valley Railway(2.4mi)

via Colne Valley RailwayLocal gem

Summer Holiday Opening (Bank Holiday Monday)

Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Around £6

Summer Holiday Opening (Bank Holiday Monday)

The Colne Valley Railway will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, August 24th, offering unlimited train rides and attractions.

Mon 24 Aug11:30Colne Valley Railway(2.4mi)

via Colne Valley RailwayLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £6

August Bank Holiday Monday Opening

The Colne Valley Railway will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, August 24th, offering the usual summer attractions.

Mon 24 Aug11:30Colne Valley Railway(2.4mi)

via Colne Valley RailwayLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Autumnal wreath workshop

Hosted by: Cannell’s Floristry

Thu 3 SeptWonky Wheel Gallery(1.6mi)

via Wonky Wheel GalleryLocal gem

Community

11am-4pm

11am-4pm. Molly's Wood Community Nature Reserve. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Mon 19 OctMolly's Wood Community Nature Reserve(1.5mi)

via Molly's Wood Community Nature ReserveLocal gem

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Venues with events near Great Maplestead

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

Colne Valley Railway2.4 miles away Bhakti Marga UK1.2 miles away Wonky Wheel Gallery1.6 miles away

More about Great Maplestead

Essex, England

Great Maplestead is in Essex, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Great Maplestead events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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