What's on in Shrub End

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Community

Coffee & Chat

Pop along to the Mercury Theatre cafe to meet up for a coffee and chat with others from St Peter's. A particular favourite with our older members, but everyone is very welcome.

Wed 22 Jul10:15Mercury Theatre(1.4mi)

via Mercury Theatre

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(3.8mi)

via St John, Great HorkesleyCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Ladies Bible Study

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Thu 23 Jul12:00Artillery Street Evangelical Church(2.2mi)

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(2mi)

via Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase

Community

Summer Break

NO CLUB

Fri 24 Jul18:00Hythe Youth Club(2.5mi)

via Hythe Youth Club

Children & Family

Youth Leader Training (Manchester)

Youth Leader Training will enable participants to deliver the BB mission by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to work effectively with children...

Sat 25 JulThe Boys Brigade(2mi)

via The Boys BrigadeLocal gem

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(1.7mi)

via St Peter's Church

Festivals & Events

Piggy Fest 2026 - Guinea Pig Festival

Piggy Fest, Saturday 25th July 2026 Piggy Fest 2026 is coming to Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park and organised with HayPigs! – the UK’s first dedicated guinea pig festival, celebrating guinea pigs and the humans who adore them! Think a whole day of wheeks, squeaks and smiles: expert welfare talks, fun family activities and a maze of stands packed with small-pet goodies. Piggy Fest is is included in standard admission tickets for Saturday 25th July and FREE for Wild Pass members. Book Here

Sat 25 Jul10:30Macaques(1.7mi)

via Macaques

Community

Around Free

Ambassador for Peace

Do you have what it takes to be an Ambassador for Peace? Our speaker will take us behind this inspiring initiative, YAP – Young Ambassadors for Peace, and invite us to discover that being an ambassador for peace isn’t just a role for children—it’s an opportunity open to every one of us, every day. Guest…

Sun 26 JulInner Space Colchester(0.8mi)

via Inner Space Colchester

Food & Drink

Big Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea

Join Steve Scruton & Ian Wyatt for a very special day out on Layer Marney Tower’s wonderful Routemaster bus followed by Afternoon Tea. This is a brand new route taking in places they’ve talked about on BBC Essex for years! SOLD OUT The post Big Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea appeared first on Layer Marney Tower.

Sun 26 Jul10:00Layer Marney Tower(4.7mi)

via Layer Marney Tower

Community

SPK

SPK — brought to you by St Peter's Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sun 26 Jul10:15St Peter's Church(1.7mi)

via St Peter's Church

Community

Ambassador for Peace

Sun 26 Jul16:00Inner Space Colchester(0.8mi)

via Inner Space Colchester

Community

Summer Mondays

We are planning to open for Summer Mondays at church from 9.30 am to 12 noon during the summer holidays There will be refreshments, crafts, board games, toddler area and people to chat to.

Mon 27 JulPlume Avenue Church(0.2mi)

via Plume Avenue Church

Community

Summer Mondays

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Mon 27 Jul10:30Plume Avenue Church(0.2mi)

via Plume Avenue Church

Community

St Cedds Community Coffee Shop

Time: Monday, 27 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: St CeddsPostcode: CO2 9EH

Mon 27 Jul10:30All Saints Church(0.3mi)

via All Saints Church

Community

FiSH - Food in School Holidays

Join us on Mondays in St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt, for crafts, games, activities and a free two course meal, for the whole family.

Mon 27 Jul11:30St John, Great Horkesley(3.8mi)

via St John, Great HorkesleyCurated

Community

New Wine

New Wine takes place from Tuesday 28th July to Sunday 2nd August. We will be streaming the celebration sessions in church in the mornings and evenings. The morning session (10.30 am) will be led by Amy Orr-Ewing and the speakers for the evening sessions (7pm) are: Aaron Nayagam, Danielle Strickland, Ruth Bushyager, Pete Greig, Sam Ward & Rich Johnson.

Tue 28 JulPlume Avenue Church(0.2mi)

via Plume Avenue Church

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Venues with events near Shrub End

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

Plume Avenue Church0.2 miles away Inner Space Colchester0.8 miles away St Peter's Church1.7 miles away

More about 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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