Thursday, May 24 Ballroom Dancing. Newcomers welcome, particularly single people looking for company. Music and dancing to suit everyone. 8-10.30pm. Lourdes Hall, Marguerite Drive, Leigh. 01702 475452 Four-mile walk. Pub lunch. Friends Group Ramblers. Meet 10.30am. White Hart pub, Margaretting Tye. 01245 256756 Basildon Retirement Fellowship. Pitsea Meeting. Comic songs and singers, Martyn Harrison. Visitors welcome for two meetings, admission 80p. Pitsea Leisure Centre, Maydells, Pitsea. 01268 553902 Five and half-mile evening walk. Sutton and Shopland area. South East Essex Ramblers. Meet 7pm. Southend Leisure Centre, Garons Park, Southend. 01702 526079 Over-50s Leisure Facility Sessions. Include badminton, short mat bowls and table tennis. £3.30 includes refreshments and use of equipment. 2-4pm. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01268 779100 Ladies Fitness Walking. 7.15-8.15pm. Leigh Tennis Club, Highlands Estate, Leigh. 01702 715509 Kung Fu martial arts. Self-defence and health and fitness. 8.40-9.40pm. Dynamic Martial Arts Centre, 39 Websters Way, Rayleigh. 01268 777721 Table in aid of StrokeBusters. Bric-a-brac, books, videos, toys and lots more. 7.30am-3.30pm. Outpatients Department, Southend Hospital. 01702 586697 Beginners Hatha Yoga. Shambhala studios 1112.30. 11 Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh. 01702 478924 Nearly New Sale. 9.30-noon. St Mary's Hall, Victoria Avenue, Southend. All sorts of bargains and refreshments, admission free. In aid of St Mary's Church, Prittlewell.Grand Jumble Sale. Refreshments available. Free entry. 1pm. Club 60, 3rd Floor, Queensway House, Essex Street, Southend. 01702 613562

Thursday, May 24
Girls Football Trials. For Years 9 and 10 girls from the Basildon area to strengthen squads for next season's 2007/08 under 14 and under 16 teams. Basildon Town Ladies and Girls FC. 7-8pm. Barstable School, Timberlog Lane, Basildon. 07882 456558 Pastels and Portraits Class. Professional tuition. £6 a session. 10am-noon. Westcliff United Reform Church, Kings Road, Westcliff. 01702 615475 Wheelchair Dancing. Weekly. Therapeutic class for all disabilities. 1.30-3.30pm. St Cedd's Church, Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff. 01702 477697 or 01268 545988

Friday, May 25
Kickboxing class. Weekly. Keep fit/self-defence. Class for all abilities. 7-8.15pm. Freestyle, 457 London Road, Westcliff. 07742 727931 Social Tea Dance with instruction. Weekly. Sequence, Latin, Ballroom. 2-4pm. Memorial Hall (opp post office), Ashingdon Road, Ashingdon. 01702 230480 Monthly Meeting of University of the Third Age Basildon Billericay. Account of projects past and planned for development of East London's river system. Visitors welcome, £1 donation. 2.30pm. Pastoral Centre (behind Catholic Church, formerly Canon Roche Hall), Laindon Road, Billericay Evening of meditation. Shambhala Studios, 8-9.30pm, 11 Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh. 01702 478924.Modern Sequence Dancing for beginners. Basic popular dances taught. Noon-1pm. St Cedd's Church, Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff. 01268 545988 Quiz. In aid of church funds. 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Westcliff United Reformed Church, corner of Leigh Road/Mount Avenue, Westcliff Tai Chi at Shambhala Studios 9.3011. 11 Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh. 01702 478 924 An evening of meditation. Shambhala Studios, 8-9.30, 11 Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh. 01702 478924.Flower Arranging Demonstration by Shirley Perkins. All visitors welcome. £4 admission. Leigh Floral Arrangement Group. 7.30pm. Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh Friday Lunches. All welcome to join us for lunch in the beautiful setting of this ancient church. 12.30-1.30pm. St Clement's Church, Broadway, Leigh Watercolour Classes. Lady artist. Local scenes - beginners. Book in advance. 1.30-3.30pm. Leigh Sailing Club, Leigh Old Town. 01702 307173 Sequence Dancing for beginners. All the popular dances taught. Noon-1pm. St Cedd's Church, Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff. 01268 545988 Rocket Soccer Academy. Under 14 girls football. EUFA qualified coach. Basildon Town Ladies Football Club. 6-7pm. Barstable School, Timberlog Lane, Basildon. 07882 456558

Saturday, May 26
Craft Market. Variety of art/craft stalls. Free admission. 10am-1pm. Hullbridge Community Centre, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge. 01702 233441 Book Fair. Meet writers and readers at a family day out. Refreshments. Free entrance. Noon-4pm. Village Studios, behind 781 Southchurch Road, Southchurch. 01702 220539

Saturday, May 26
Rayleigh Guided History Walk. Every Saturday. £2, National Trust members £1. Meet 3pm. Rayleigh Windmill, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh. 01268 775328 or 781358 11-mile walk. Dryhill, Sevenoaks Weald. Pub lunch. South East Essex Ramblers. Meet 8.45am. John Burrows Recreation Ground car park, Rectory Road opp Poors Lane, Hadleigh. 01702 322590 Edible Worlds Art Workshop. If all the world was food and the sea was drink, how would we live there? Work with artist Heidi Wigmore to picture your own edible world. £6. Age 8-12 at 10am-12.30pm. Age 11-16 at 1.30-4pm. Focal Point Gallery, Southend Central Library, Victoria Avenue, Southend. 01702 534108 Yogalates. Bring a mat. Yoga 10-10.30am. Pilates 10.30-11am. St Mary's Church Hall, (next to Asda), Shoebury. 01702 580446 Archery. Two sessions, 12.45-2.30pm for adults and older teenagers. 2.45-4.30pm for children and accompanying parents (minimum age 8). All equipment provided. £5 a session in advance, £6 on day. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01268 779100 Dad's and Kid's Club. Games, activities, arts and crafts. Boys/girls aged 5-plus with fathers and father figures. Free admission. 10.30-1.30pm. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01268 779999 Coffee Morning. Bric-a-brac, books, jigsaws and much more. In aid of church redevelopment fund. 10am-noon. Benfleet Methodist Church, High Road, Benfleet. 01268 757467 Plant Fayre. Bedding plants, perennials, shrubs and house plants. Refreshments available. In aid of Cats Protection Southend and District. 10.30am-12.30pm. Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road, Leigh. 01702 584333 Plant Sale and Coffee Morning. Proceeds to church funds. Wheelchair facilities. 10.30am-12.30pm. St Thomas' Church Hall, Thorpedene Avenue, Hullbridge. 01702 230666 Whitsun Coffee Morning Plus. Highlands Methodist Church, Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh.10am-1.30pm. Attractions include plant and cake sale, wall of coins, card making and jewellery. Lunches.Kung Fu martial arts. Self-defence and health and fitness. 9.45-10.45am. Dynamic Martial Arts Centre, 39 Websters Way, Rayleigh. 01268 777721 Adult Tap, 9.15am-10.15am. St Luke's Church Hall, St Luke's Road, Southend. Beginners welcome. £4 a class. Come and make some noise and have some fun! 07948 409459 Craft Market. Variety of art/craft stalls. Free admission and car park. 10am-1pm. Hullbridge Community Centre, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge. 01702 233441 11-mile walk. Rochford and Castle Point Rambers. Starts at 10am opposite the village hall at Terling for walk via Cressing Temple Barns. Bring a packed lunch.Sunday, May 27 Ron Spack's Dinner Jazz. 1pm. Westcliff Hotel, Westcliff. 01702 345247 Ron Spack's Swing Band. Featuring John Sharpe on saxophone. 8.30pm. Anchor Inn, Hullbridge. 01702 230205 Miniature Steam Train - Sutton Hall Railway. Suitable for children and adults. Travel past woodland and fields. £2, child £1.50. Noon-6pm. Tabors Farm, Sutton Hall, Shopland Road (off Sutton Road), nr Rochford. 01702 334337 Eight-mile walk along the River Roach to Hampton Barns and Gt Stambridge. Pub stop. South East Essex Ramblers. Meet 10am. Rochford Station (free car park). 01702 335501 12-mile walk. Possible pub stop. Basildon Greenway Ramblers. Meet 10am. King George Recreation Ground car park, off Ingrave Road (A128), Brentwood. 01277 654626

Monday, May 28
Ron Spack's Swing Band. Featuring Eric Hoodless on saxophone and Pat English vocals. 2pm. Anchor Inn, Hullbridge. 01702 230205 Coffee Morning. Refreshments, cake, greeting cards, games and raffle. In aid of Little Havens Hospice. 10am-1pm. 79 Ronald Park Avenue, Westcliff. 01702 343410 May Fair. Traditional family fun day with Punch and Judy, bouncy castle, crafts and much more. In aid of St Clement's Church. 10am-4pm. Library Gardens, Broadway West, Leigh. 01702 479496 Yoga. 10am-11.30am and 7.30pm-9pm. All ages and abilities welcome.

St.Barnabas Church Hall, Woodfield Road, Hadleigh. 01702 389101

Tuesday, May 29 Table Top Sale. Every Tuesday. Books, videos, bric-a-brac etc. In support of Breath Easy, helping to support people with lung problems. 8.30am-4pm. Outpatients Foyer, Southend Hospital. 01702 465978 Four-mile walk. Pub lunch. Friends Group Ramblers. Meet 10.30am. White Hart pub, Small car park plus road. Little Waltham. 01268 559246 or 07780 845206 Lunchtime Recorded Music. Ivor's Choice No 26 presented by Ivor Blankfield. 12.45pm. Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend. 01268 753487 Five-mile walk. Basildon Greenway Ramblers. Meet 10am. Canewdon Village Hall car park, Lambourne Hall Road, Canewdon. 50p car parking charge. 01268 767231 Cover Up Workshop. Become a book jacket designer for the day. Using photography, jump into your own imaginary world and create a cover for your favourite book with artist Judy Payne. £6. Age 8-12 at 10am-12pm. Age 11-16 at 1-4pm. Focal Point Gallery, Southend Central Library, Victoria Avenue, Southend. 01702 534108 Pardners Country Music Club with Double Whiskey. Dance or just sit and listen. 7.30-11pm. Clarence Rooms, above The Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Southend. 01702 232114 Kickboxing Class. Weekly. Keep fit/self-defence. Class for all abilities. 7-8.15pm. Freestyle, 457 London Road, Westcliff. 07742 727931 Five-mile walk. South East Essex Ramblers. Meet 10am. Thorndon Country Park south car park. 01702 544087 Nine and half-mile walk. Mill Green, Thains Green, High Wood. Pub lunch. South East Essex Ramblers. Meet 9.15am. Sainsbury's Rayleigh Weir car park, Rayleigh. 01268 747515 Activity Sessions for children and young adults with special needs. Every Wednesday. Includes table tennis, football, short mat bowls, karaoke/music, badminton, basketball and more. Must be supervised by parent/carer. 4.30-6pm. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01702 318121 Table Tennis. All welcome. £3.50 a session. 7.30-10.30pm. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01268 779999 New Modern Line Dancing. Fun way to exercise and socialise. All types of music. All welcome. Starlight Line Dance Club. Beginners 7-8pm. Intermediates 8-11pm. Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey. 07931 370544 Beginners 8-week course in Modern Line Dancing. £5 admission. Starlight Line Dance Club. 7-8pm. Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey. 07931 370544 Puzzle Challenge Day. Northwick Park Primary School, Third Avenue, Canvey. 10-11.30am age 4-7; 12-1.30pm age 7-11.£3 per child - parents /carers invited to stay and enjoy the fun. 01268 682157 Buggy Time. For pre-school children and their parents/carers. Time for play, stories, songs and refreshments. All welcome. 10.45-11.45am. St Clement's Church, Broadway, Leigh Watercolour Classes. Lady artist. Learn how to paint. Book in advance. 1.30-3.30pm. Leigh Sailing Club, Old Leigh Town. 01702 307173 Line Dancing Classes for Beginners. Friendly classes teaching basic dances. 11am-noon and 1-2pm. Salvation Army Hall, Hadleigh. 01268 458364 Aerobic Fusion Class. Combining aerobics and pilates for a complete workout. 9.30-10.30am. Salvation Army Hall, Hadleigh. 01268 458364 Southend Area Carers Group. For families and friends of people with mental health problems. Free to all. In support of Rethink (National Schizophrenia Fellowship). 8pm. 1 Queens Road, Southend. 01268 772039 Bouncy Castles. Until Friday. In aid of StrokeBusters one million pound appeal. Priory Park, Southend. 01702 385337 Pregnancy Yoga Shambhala Studios 6-7.15, 11 Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh. 01702 478924 7-mile walk. Rochford and Castle Point Rambers. Explore the villages of Highgate and Hampstead, London, plus a walk on Hampstead Heath with fantastic views. Option of picnic or buying snack lunch. Catch 10am train from Rayleigh rail station.

Essential to call Gordon on 01268 745825 for more details and arrange alternative meeting point.

Kids Yoga. 5.30-6.15pm. War Memorial Hall, Canvey. 01268 466641 Hatha Yoga. 6.25-7.25pm. War Memorial Hall, Canvey. 01268 466641

Wednesday, May 30
Pardners Country Music Club. Featuring Double Whisky. Dance or just sit and listen. 7.30-11pm. Clarence Rooms, above the Conservative Club, Clarence Street, Southend. 01702 232114 Over-50s Leisure Facility Sessions. Include badminton, short mat bowls and table tennis. £3.30 includes refreshments and use of equipment. 2-4pm. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01268 779100 Open healing session. Weekly. No charge. Essex Healers Association. 4-7pm. Temple of Light, Bedford Road, Laindon. 01277 658388 Artfull Splodgers Arts and Crafts. Karslake Centre, Cornelius Vermuyden School, Dinant Avenue, Canvey. 10-noon. Age 5-11. £7 per child. 01268 682157 Archery. Karslake Centre, Cornelius Vermuyden School, Dinant Avenue, Canvey. 10-noon. Age 8-plus. £5 per person. Beginners welcome. 01268 682157 Salsa Lessons and Club. From 18 years to grandparents. £7.50 guests, £7 members. Salsa Chillout. 8.30pm. Belvedere, Hardings Elms Road, Billericay. 07974 123567 Pilates. Weekly. Fun class designed for back care. Bring a mat/towel. £4. 8-9pm. St Davids Church Hall, Rayleigh Road, Eastwood. 01702 521673 Aerobics/Body Conditioning. Qualified instructor. Mats and handweight provided. £4. 7-8pm. Edwards Hall School (Bosworth Hall), Bosworth Road, Eastwood. 01702 512510 Barn Dance. Live music from Garlic Spread. Members and guests only. Call 01702 203695 for a free trial visit. 8.30pm. Grand Ceilidh Club at Southend Rugby Club, Sumpters Way, Southend.Line Dancing Class - Intermediate. Friendly class. Come along for a bit of exercise and a giggle. 9.30-10.30am. Salvation Army Hall, Hadleigh. 01268 458364 Aerobics/Body Conditioning. Qualified instructor. Mats provided. £4. 7-8pm. Edwards Hall School (Bosworth Hall), Bosworth Road, Eastwood. 01702 512510 Disabled Bowls (long mat). We are looking for ambulant people with own transport to play bowls. No experience necessary. 11am-1pm. Stoneyhill Bowls Club, Brentwood Road, Herongate (just off A127). 01268 554449 Yoga for teenagers. Shambhala Studios 6-7.30 11 Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh. 01702 478 924 Free Activity Session. For children with special needs aged 7-18. Table tennis, football, short mat bowls, karaoke/music, badminton, basketball and much more. Must be accompanied by carer. 10am-noon. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01268 779999 Relaxing Yoga. 2-3.30pm. St Martin's Church Hall, St Martins Square, Basildon Town Centre. 01268 466641

Thursday, May 31
Ballroom Dancing. Newcomers welcome, particularly single people looking for company. Music and dancing to suit everyone. 8-10.30pm. Lourdes Hall, Marguerite Drive, Leigh. 01702 475452 Four-mile walk. Pub lunch. Friends Group Ramblers. Meet 10.30am. Jobbers Rest pub, Cranham. 01708 223123 or 07773 708035 Five-mile evening walk. Via Churchill Gardens and seafront. South East Essex Ramblers. Meet 6.30pm. Priory Park car park. 01702 619132 Over-50s Leisure Facility Sessions. Include badminton, short mat bowls and table tennis. £3.30 includes refreshments and use of equipment. 2-4pm. Warehouse Centre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh. 01268 779100 Ladies Fitness Walking. 7.15-8.15pm. Leigh Tennis Club, Highlands Estate, Leigh. 01702 715509 Knex Grand Prix. Lake View Hall, Winter Gardens School, Hilton Road, Canvey. 10-noon. (2 x 1 hour sessions). £3 per family. 01268 682157 Kung Fu martial arts. Self-defence and health and fitness. 8.40-9.40pm. Dynamic Martial Arts Centre, 39 Websters Way, Rayleigh. 01268 777721 Table in aid of StrokeBusters. Bric-a-brac, books, videos, toys and lots more. 7.30am-3.30pm. Outpatients Department, Southend Hospital. 01702 586697 Belly Dancing. Non-members welcome. 1.30-3pm. Club 60, Queensway House, Essex Street, Southend. 01702 613562 Beginners Hatha Yoga. Shambhala Studios 11-12.30. 11 Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh. 01702 478924 Wheelchair Dancing. Weekly. therapeutic class for all disabilities. Come and join us. 1.30-3.30pm. St Cedd's Church, Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff. 01702 477697 or 01268 545988 Yoga. 7-8pm. Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon. 01268 466641