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Community

The Siege of Colchester

Wed. 22nd July - 11am Walking tour with Blue Badge Guide

Wed 22 JulManningtree Museum(4.1mi)

via Manningtree MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Life Drawing Classes

Have you waned to take up drawing or perhaps brush up on your already established skills? Sharon will be taking classes drawing models, she’ll help you with techniques and help beginners give it a try or experienced artists practice and join in with others. For more information or to book please contact Twice monthly classes

Wed 22 Jul20:00The Red Lion(4.1mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

St. John's Community Café

Every Thursday - ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY CAFÉ - 10am – 11.30am at St. John’s Church, A warm welcome awaits you! Come and meet old friends and make new ones. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pastries, toasted tea cakes. Toys, drinks and snacks for children. Give and take library. Recycling collection point. All ages welcome!

Thu 23 Jul10:00St John, Great Horkesley(4mi)

via St John, Great HorkesleyCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Ladies Bible Study

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Thu 23 Jul12:00Artillery Street Evangelical Church(4.9mi)

via Artillery Street Evangelical ChurchCurated

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Elaine Grout

Community

Around £5

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Elaine Grout

Welcome to our divine service and evening of mediumship with Elaine Grout. 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 23 Jul20:30Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase(4.8mi)

via Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Floral medieval lettering using gold leaf

A one-day workshop teaching the art of medieval illuminated lettering intertwined with botanical elements using real gold leaf.

Fri 24 JulJanie Pirie(3.6mi)

via Janie PirieLocal gem

Community

Ardleigh Little Steps

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: St. Mary the Virgin, ArdleighPostcode: CO7 7LD

Fri 24 Jul10:30Duchy Barn(1.3mi)

via Duchy Barn

Live Music

Cocktails & Pizza plus LIVE MUSIC

Join us for wood-fired pizza, Skylark cocktails (full bar menu is available), with live jazz (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 24 Jul18:00Skylark(1.6mi)

via Skylark

Community

Summer Break

NO CLUB

Fri 24 Jul18:00Hythe Youth Club(4.8mi)

via Hythe Youth Club

Community

Church and Churchyard Working Party

Help keep our church and grounds tidy and welcoming! Come along and help with some straightforward practical jobs in the church / church hall / church garden. No experience or particular skill required! https://stpeterscolchester.churchsuite.com/events/h8fxdwgs

Sat 25 Jul09:30St Peter's Church(5mi)

via St Peter's Church

Community

Brunch

Join us for Brunch on our terrace, surround by the vines. Produced in our Vineyard Kitchen our brunch menu offers the best in local produce. You can find fully loaded breakfast muffins, steak and eggs, eggs royale/benedict/florentine and of course a Skylark version of a traditional breakfast. Pastries, great coffee and our full bar menu is also available. Booking is recommended.

Sat 25 Jul10:00Skylark(1.6mi)

via Skylark

Community

Mission Bake Sale

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: St. Mary the Virgin, DedhamPostcode: CO7 6DE

Sat 25 Jul11:00Duchy Barn(1.3mi)

via Duchy Barn

Community

Shades of Simon - a tribute to Paul Simon

Back by popular demand! The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the National Trust's Flatford Mill for the 4th year running in July 2026. The show has an engaging narration telling the story of Paul Simon as one of the best songwriters of his generation, with the outstanding 5-piece band performing authentic renditions of the best of his songs from his time in Simon & Garfunkel in the 60’s (Homeward Bound, Sound of Silence, Bridge over troubled water etc.) through to his South African inspired Graceland tour in the 80’s (You can call me Al.) As well as listening to the lovely music, you will also be able to enjoy snacks and drinks from the National Trust catering team in the interval.

Sat 25 Jul20:00Flatford Mill(2.6mi)

via Flatford Mill

Community

Around £16 plus Eventbrite booking fee.

Cold War Bunker Tour

An opportunity to tour a Second World War German communications bunker transformed into a Cold War nuclear fallout communications centre

Sun 26 JulJersey Museum(3.7mi)

via Jersey MuseumLocal gem

Community

Brunch

Sun 26 Jul10:00Skylark(1.6mi)

via Skylark

Community

SPK

We keep tabs on St Peter's Church so you don't have to. SPK caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sun 26 Jul10:15St Peter's Church(5mi)

via St Peter's Church

Community

S – Mp Cw

Morning Prayer Common Worship

Sun 26 Jul10:30Stoke-by-Nayland Area Churches(4.6mi)

via Stoke-by-Nayland Area ChurchesCurated

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Venues with events near Parney Heath

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

Skylark1.6 miles away Duchy Barn1.3 miles away Flatford Mill2.6 miles away

More about Parney Heath

Essex, England

Parney Heath sits quietly in Essex where the pace is gentle and the local spirit is just as steady. We've got plenty of places to catch a show or grab a drink without needing to drive all the way into London for it. The town hall usually hosts some decent talks while community groups keep things moving along nicely. Near Here keeps an eye on what's coming up so you can plan your Sunday afternoon without checking a dozen different websites.

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