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SATURDAY 29 AUGUST

Blues at Barleylands 14:00 - 16:30 The Electric Experience are a power trio fronted by the great vocal and guitar talents of Pete Orr, (also of @Voodoo Room) with Pete Turtle, Drums, Dom Ladd, Bass and guesting Rob Hendry, Guitar. 📍 Blues at Barleylands
Barleylands Sports & Social Club, Billericay, CM11 2UF Time: 14:00pm – 16:30pm. Free

Essex Country & Western Events Hoedown Yeehaw! Country & Western Events roll into The Jolly Friar for a day of live country music and fun line dancing! 📍 The Jolly Friar, Whitmore Way, Basildon. | ⏰ 3:00pm

Over 30s Club – Daytime Disco Sensation The UK and Australia's premium Over 30s Club comes to The Loft Basildon — confetti, great music and a proper party atmosphere! 📍 The Loft, Basildon. ⏰ 5:00pm - 9:00pm 🎟️ Tickets on sale

Langdon Linocut Workshop Artist printmaker Natasha Davis returns to Langdon with her fantastic introduction to linocut printmaking. Learn how to transfer your designs and create beautiful prints in this relaxing workshop. 📍 3rd Avenue, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EJ. ⏰ 10:30am. Book here: Langdon linocut workshop | Essex Wildlife Trust

Live Gig at Castlemayne They're back at The Castlemayne — come along for a great Saturday night out! 📍 The Castlemayne, The Knares, Basildon, Essex. ⏰ 9:00pm

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SUNDAY 30 AUGUST (Bank Holiday Sunday)

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.

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

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: 12:00pm – 11:00pm 🌐 poshboysbar.co.uk

Dedicated to Dance – Alldayer Celebrating Steve's 29 years anniversary! A full day of dance workshops from 12:30pm–5pm followed by an evening session. Registration at 12:00pm — don't be late! 📍 Laindon Community Centre, Basildon, SS15 6NX 📅 Sunday 30th August | ⏰ Registration 12:00pm | Workshops 12:30pm – 5:00pm

ABBA and 70s Fun Day Vange & Pitsea Working Men's Club host an ABBA and 70s fun day — lots of fun and laughs! 📍 Vange & Pitsea Working Men's Club, High Road Vange, Basildon, Essex 📅 Sunday 30th August | ⏰ 12:00pm

EHPPS Open Day 2026 Visit the horses, goats, pigs and cats! Pick up snacks, refreshments and merchandise from the Visitor Centre, and grab a bargain in Aladdin's Cave charity shop. No pre-booking required. 📍 Essex Horse & Pony Protection Society, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, SS16 4 📅 Sunday 30th August | ⏰ 10:00am 💷 £2 adults | £1 children

Sunday Service – Pound Lane Mission All are welcome to join the Sunday service at Pound Lane Mission. 📍 257 Pound Lane, Basildon, SS13 2 📅 Sunday 30th August | ⏰ 10:30am – 12:00pm 🆓 Free… all welcome

CRAFT SHED ESSEX – UPCOMING WORKSHOP

Turkish Lantern Workshop Create your very own beautiful Turkish lantern in this hands-on creative workshop — a stunning keepsake to take home! 📍 The Craft Shed, Basildon 📅 Sunday 30th August 🌐 thecraftshedessex.com

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