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SATURDAY 22 AUGUST

Saturday Pay & Play at The P.T Barn Kickstart your weekend at one of the UK's top OCR facilities! Play, train and test your skills on a huge variety of obstacles — welcoming to all abilities, with a qualified coach always on site. 📍 The P.T Barn, Between Langdon Hills & Corringham 🔗 Get directions Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm (arrive whenever suits you)

Pricing: Adults (16+): £20. Kids (under 16): FREE (1 free child per paying adult). Additional children: £20 each. ⚠️ All under-16s must be fully supervised by a paying adult at all times. 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Check live booking calendar for availability and to secure your slot here, Pay & Play | Obstacle | OCR Training | The P.T Barn | Essex | Basildon | British Obstacle Sports

Ni-sen Karate Classes @ Laindon Community Centre High Road, Laindon.

10:15am – 11:00am: Tots
11:00am – 12:00pm: Older kids & adults
Beginners welcome. Contact: 01268 546439 | [email protected] 

Glass Paste Etching / Glass Painting 11:00am - 12:30pm  Get creative with glass! Whether you try your hand at glass paste etching or glass painting, you'll leave with a beautiful handmade piece to take home. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike… all materials provided. 📍 The Craft Shed, Basildon. Book via Workshops | The Craft Shed

EHPPS August Tack Sale 2026 Bargain tack sale with turnout rugs from £10 and stable rugs from £5. Cash and cards accepted. 📍 Essex Horse & Pony Protection Society, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, SS16 4. Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Char Fest 2026  Following the successful launch last year, Char Fest is back — giving Basildon residents community spirit, great music and all-round family fun! 📍 Basildon Post Office Sports & Social Club, Basildon. Time: 12:00pm

The Flex Community Picnic  A fun-filled community picnic with bouncy castles, music, games and activities. Bring your own food and enjoy a great afternoon with the local community! 📍 Blues At Barleylands, Barleylands Road, Billericay, United Kingdom, CM11 2UF. No need to book - pay at the door

Blues at Barleylands 14:00 - 16:30 A Blues trio led by the astonishing guitar playing of Robin, who played in 1999 at the Albert Hall with BB King’s support band. 📍 Whitmore Park / The Flex Centre, 151 Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2TJ. Time:12:30pm – 1:00pm. Free

Sounds of Friends – Luther & Friends Tribute Night at 53 Fobbing  A night of live music, great food and entertainment including a live tribute show, delicious dinner, DJ and dancing! 📍 53 Fobbing, Waterworks Lane, Fobbing, Essex, SS17 9HX. Evening 💷 £29.95 per person 🌐 Book here: 53 Fobbing

Altered Eighties – Fryerns Social Club  An evening of the best Alternative & New Wave hits from the 80s. Please note this is a private members' club. 📍 Fryerns Social Club, 400 Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2NN. Time: 8:00pm

Rocking at The Castlemayne  Rock and Pop from a great band — a brilliant Saturday night out! 📍 The Castlemayne, The Knares, Basildon, Essex. Time: 9:30pm

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SUNDAY 23 AUGUST

Church service at Swanmead 🕤 1st service 10:00am - 11:30am | 🕚Second service (younger people) 12:30 - 2:00pm Join a welcoming service with children’s church, youth groups, and older age groups. A warm and uplifting environment for all ages.
📍 91 Church Rd, Basildon SS16 4AH

Church Service @ Laindon Elim Church 🕤10am – 12:30pm.
Join a welcoming and friendly church community where real people come together to connect, grow in faith and support one another. Whether you’re new to faith or looking for a church family, there’s a place for you here. Contact: 07477 675768
📍Laindon Elim Church, Aston Road, Laindon SS15 6UH.

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Sunday Service – Stanford le Hope
⛪ A welcoming church service with worship, prayer ministry and refreshments afterwards.
📍 The Green, Stanford le Hope, SS17 0EP | ⏰ 10:15am 🆓 Free — all welcome

St John's Church 📍11:00am Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, SS16 6RX. Every Sunday | Contemporary service with modern worship songs "St John's Kids" available for children All Age Service on the 1st Sunday of every month

Posh Boys Rising Stars – Final Summer Session

Don't miss the last Rising Stars session of the summer! An afternoon showcasing live performances from emerging local talent — relaxed vibes, great music and a proper Sunday afternoon out. Come along, grab a drink and support the next generation of Wickford and Essex's finest performers.

📍 Posh Boys Bar, 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8BB Time: 3:00pm 🌐 poshboysbar.co.uk

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That’s all, folks. Have a brilliant weekend, Basildon!