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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(1.2mi)

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(4.3mi)

via St John, Great HorkesleyCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Ladies Bible Study

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Thu 23 Jul12:00Artillery Street Evangelical Church(0.8mi)

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(1.2mi)

via Colchester Spiritualist Centre SNU Fennings Chase

Community

Summer Break

NO CLUB

Fri 24 Jul18:00Hythe Youth Club(0.6mi)

via Hythe Youth Club

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(3.8mi)

via Skylark

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(1.5mi)

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

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(3.8mi)

via Skylark

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(4.2mi)

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(3.4mi)

via Inner Space Colchester

Community

Brunch

Sun 26 Jul10:00Skylark(3.8mi)

via Skylark

Community

SPK

St Peter's Church has got SPK pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

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

via St Peter's Church

Community

Ambassador for Peace

Sun 26 Jul16:00Inner Space Colchester(3.4mi)

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(2.6mi)

via Plume Avenue Church

Community

Summer Mondays

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Mon 27 Jul10:30Plume Avenue Church(2.6mi)

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(2.9mi)

via All Saints Church

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Venues with events near Whitehall Road

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

St Peter's Church1.7 miles away Plume Avenue Church2.6 miles away Hythe Youth Club0.6 miles away

More about Whitehall Road

Essex, England

Whitehall Road sits right in the heart of Essex where the local character is as friendly as a neighbour who lends you sugar without asking. There are plenty of places to grab a drink or catch a show nearby, and the community spirit keeps things lively without needing a single marketing campaign. We like to think of this spot as that reliable friend who knows exactly where the best food stalls set up shop on a Saturday. The town has a way of turning ordinary afternoons into something special just by being itself.

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