Gaveston Hall (Residential)
Apr
11
to 12 Apr

Gaveston Hall (Residential)

We’re making a return visit to Gaveston Hall in Sussex for a one-night/two-day residential trip. We’re staying in chalet accommodation and have use of the house and grounds. Facilities include a self-catering kitchen, comfortable living and dining area, games room, indoor swimming pool and woodland walks. Outings include a visit to the Weald and Downland Living Museum and the Bluebell Railway. We’ll have an evening meal at the local White Horse pub. A full itinerary will be provided.

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: All meals are included except for a packed lunch on Day 1. Please bring money or payment card for additional drinks, snacks and souvenirs.

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible but regrettably there is no room on the minibus for wheelchairs


Swimming Pool at Gaveston Hall


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Pottery Painting at Barleylands
Apr
9
9:00 am09:00

Pottery Painting at Barleylands

Pottery Painting at the Peacock Pottery Barn, Barleylands

Paint your own ceramic items to take home after firing. No special artistic skills needed. After lunch in the cafe, we can potter around the artisan craft studios and boutiques.

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Lunch provided. Money or payment card for drinks/ snacks

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible but regrettably there is no room on the minibus for wheelchairs

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Stansted Raceway - CANCELLED
Apr
7
11:00 am11:00

Stansted Raceway - CANCELLED

IMPORTANT

Unfortunately, the banger racing trip to Stansted Raceway has been cancelled by the organisers due to poor weather conditions.

We will rearrange for 28th July as part of the summer programme. If you would prefer a refund, please let us know.

Have a great day at the races at this family friendly venue. Cheer on the Rookie Bangers and the Hot Rods as they go hell for leather around the dirt race track.

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Packed lunch or buy drinks/snacks from the kiosk

Wheelchair access: Regrettably there is no room on the minibus for wheelchairs

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Go Ape at Hylands Park
Apr
5
9:15 am09:15

Go Ape at Hylands Park

Go Ape features two levels of high ropes experiences, including high-speed zip lines, a Tarzan Swing, and a host of tricky tree-to-tree crossings. For a fun day out or a challenging adrenaline rush, come with us to experience the thrill of flying through the trees! We’ll meet at Go Ape in Hylands Park.

Meet at: Greenbury Way, Writtle CM2 8FS

Refreshments: Packed Lunch required. Money or payment card for drinks/snacks

Wheelchair access: Go Ape is accessible to those with limited mobility but do check suitability: https://goape.co.uk/accessibility

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Conjuring at the Court at the Drayton Court Hotel, West Ealing
Apr
4
3:30 pm15:30

Conjuring at the Court at the Drayton Court Hotel, West Ealing

A wonderful magic show awaits, full of colour, variety and humour! The show features four amazing magicians who have appeared on TV programmes such as Britain’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller and also performed in West End Shows and even Las Vegas! The magic and illusions are truly mind-boggling! We’ll enjoy a 2-course meal before the show begins.

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Dinner is provided. Money or payment card for drinks

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible

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Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation
Apr
2
9:00 am09:00

Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation

Eagle Heights is home to many birds and mammals including Meerkats, African Servals, Farm Animals, Huskies and more. They offer daily flying displays featuring different birds of prey and owls. Along with the flying displays and the public talks, we have booked a private workshop for our group.

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Packed Lunch required. Money or payment card for drinks/snacks

Wheelchair access: Regrettably there is no room on the minibus for wheelchairs

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Wizard of Oz
Feb
21
5:45 pm17:45

Wizard of Oz

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Southend.

Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star
The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch Of The West and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. 

Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.




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Blackmore Players' Panto - The Frog Price
Jan
17
7:30 pm19:30

Blackmore Players' Panto - The Frog Price

Written by: Allison Savory

Directed by: Alf Currey

January 2024

A pantomime full of thrills, laughter, romance, “it’s behind you” and lots of great music. That’s what you’ll enjoy when you come to see "The Frog Prince".

Set in the kingdom of Blackmore (of course), it’s the story of beautiful Princess Monica who has just come of age. Her father, the great and wise - but old - King Ned, wants her to find a husband to help out with royal duties. With this marriage will come great wealth, lands and power. On the eve of the celebration day, when suitors will be coming to show their suitability as a royal husband, Princess Monica meets handsome Prince Frederick and they fall in love.

But Tragedy! There’s an evil Baron who wants the Blackmore money, lands and power and he has seen Monica and Frederick meet. To stop their romance, he commands Sonia, the spiteful fairy, to turn Frederick into a frog. His only release will be a kiss from someone who truly loves him.

How can our Prince win his Princess? Does the Baron get his come-uppance? Does Edith, the castle cook ever get to bake a wedding cake? Does the king retire to watch his favourite TV programme? Do the goodies manage to save the day while the baddies put as many obstacles in their way as they can?

You’ll have to come along and see how the story unfolds.

Arrange collection or Meet at: Blackmore Village Hall, Nine Ashes Rd CM4 0QR

Refreshments: Bring money for drinks & snacks, raffle tickets

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible but regrettably there is no space on the minibus for wheelchairs.



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