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Community

Baby Bank

United Reformed Church is being delightfully mysterious about Baby Bank. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(4.6mi)

via United Reformed Church

Community

Community Cafe WURC

United Reformed Church is putting on Community Cafe WURC and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 23 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(4.6mi)

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Community

Community Cafe WURC

Community Cafe WURC at United Reformed Church. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Fri 24 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(4.6mi)

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Community

Friday Community Lunch

Friday Community Lunch. United Reformed Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Fri 24 Jul12:30United Reformed Church(4.6mi)

via United Reformed 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(3mi)

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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(4.3mi)

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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(0.7mi)

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Community

Parish Communion, every 4th Sunday of the month

All are welcome to join us as we share the bread and wine, on the fourth Sunday of every month. You will have a warm welcome. Updated: 21st December 2022

Sun 26 Jul11:15All Saints Church, Messing(1.5mi)

via All Saints Church, MessingLocal gem

Community

Ambassador for Peace

Sun 26 Jul16:00Inner Space Colchester(4.3mi)

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(4.8mi)

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Community

Community Cafe WURC

We've tracked down Community Cafe WURC at United Reformed Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Mon 27 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(4.6mi)

via United Reformed 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(4.3mi)

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Community

Summer Mondays

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Mon 27 Jul10:30Plume Avenue Church(4.8mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Around Free

Tuesday Meditation

Step into serenity with our weekly Tuesday meditation class. For 30 minutes, immerse yourself in a tranquil oasis of calm. Our sessions blend guided meditation commentary with the soothing embrace of gentle music, cocooning you in peace. Whether you’re seeking a moment of silence or a deep meditative journey, this session is your sanctuary. Open…

Tue 28 JulInner Space Colchester(4.3mi)

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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(4.8mi)

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Community

Memories and More for Dementia Sufferers

Memories and More for Dementia Sufferers? At United Reformed Church? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Tue 28 Jul10:30United Reformed Church(4.6mi)

via United Reformed Church

Religion & Spirituality

Open Church (Jul)

Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

Tue 28 Jul11:00Aldham Church, Essex(4.7mi)

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Venues with events near Smythe's Green

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

Layer Marney Tower0.7 miles away All Saints Church, Messing1.5 miles away Macaques3.0 miles away

More about Smythe's Green

Essex, England

Smythe's Green 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 Smythe's Green 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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