What's on in Shrub End

Essex, England

Shrub End has a local Essex setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. Colchester Indoor Bowls Club, Plume Avenue Church, and Shrub End Parish Churches give the current listings a useful local shape. Near Here gathers Shrub End events so church dates 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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Community

Weeley

Weeley Village Hall

Thu 4 Juntiny toes ballet Colchester(1.8mi)

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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(2.9mi)

via Barnplants Garden Centre

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Rise Therapy Relaxation

Contact: Sophie

Thu 4 JunLangenhoe Village Hall(3.4mi)

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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(1.7mi)

via St Peter's Church

Community

Film Quiz

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

Thu 4 Jun20:00Other Monkey Brewing(1.8mi)

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(4.9mi)

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(2mi)

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Community

Colchester

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Fri 5 Juntiny toes ballet Colchester(1.8mi)

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Community

Around £10

Home Education Sessions

We support students who are being home educated, running a number of sessions each month. Suitable for those doing the Arts Award. Price: £10 per child per session, paid in advance.

Fri 5 Jun12:00Clayshape(4.1mi)

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Community

The Marriage of Figaro

Enjoy picnics in our beautiful gardens and sparkling opera performances in our atmospheric oak-timbered barn as Wild Arts brings the Essex Summer Opera Festival back to Layer Marney Tower for a fifth year. It's the perfect summer entertainment. The post The Marriage of Figaro appeared first on Layer Marney Tower.

Fri 5 Jun17:00Layer Marney Tower(4.7mi)

via Layer Marney Tower

Community

CLUB IS ON

CLUB IS ON at Hythe Community Centre. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Fri 5 Jun18:00Hythe Community Centre(2.5mi)

via Hythe Community Centre

Community

CLUB IS ON - Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

Fri 5 Jun18:00Hythe Community Centre(2.5mi)

via Hythe Community Centre

Community

The Edward Marke Social Evening

Licensed Bar, pub games and hot food.

Fri 5 Jun20:00Langenhoe Village Hall(3.4mi)

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Community

Highwoods

Highwoods Community Primary School

Sat 6 Juntiny toes ballet Colchester(1.8mi)

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Community

Dookie - UK Green Day Tribute

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(event) { TCWidget.createWidget({ iframeContainerId: 'tc-container-iframe-15427', iframeUrl: '//ticketscandy.com/e/15427/embed' }); }); TWM Live presents Dookie, the UK’s longest running tribute to Green Day, returning for a 90-minute set of pure hits at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester. Supporting is Blinked 182, playing all the classics. Date: 6 June Venue: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Tickets: £15 Doors: 7:30pm Ages: 18+ Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. Refund policy: We are unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.

Sat 6 Jun20:30Three Wise Monkeys(1.8mi)

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Community

Stanway

Stanway Lakelands Centre

Sun 7 Juntiny toes ballet Colchester(1.8mi)

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Community

The Value of Trials for Christian Maturity

Title: The Value of Trials for Christian Maturity James 1:1-18 10-11am Morning Worship (John Owen Barn) The All Saints Club will be running the Luke group (4-11 years). Matthew group (11-16 yeas) will remain in the main service for the focus on James. A play creche will be available with a livestream of the service... The post The Value of Trials for Christian Maturity appeared first on All Saints Fordham & Eight Ash Green.

Sun 7 Jun10:00All Saints Church(4.2mi)

via All Saints Church

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What's on in Shrub End

Weeley

Willow Weaving Workshop with Deb Hart

What's on near Shrub End, in your inbox

Rise Therapy Relaxation

Tiny Tots

Film Quiz

Open Farm Sunday at Rix Farms

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Amanda Jane

Colchester

Home Education Sessions

The Marriage of Figaro

CLUB IS ON

CLUB IS ON - Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

The Edward Marke Social Evening

Highwoods

Dookie - UK Green Day Tribute

Stanway

The Value of Trials for Christian Maturity

Weeley

Willow Weaving Workshop with Deb Hart

What's on near Shrub End, in your inbox

Rise Therapy Relaxation

Tiny Tots

Film Quiz

Open Farm Sunday at Rix Farms

Divine Service and evening of mediumship with Amanda Jane

Colchester

Home Education Sessions

The Marriage of Figaro

CLUB IS ON

CLUB IS ON - Essex Rebels Basketball Coaches

The Edward Marke Social Evening

Highwoods

Dookie - UK Green Day Tribute

Stanway

The Value of Trials for Christian Maturity