Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Art and Craft Workshop

Held at the Princes Theatre in Clacton this hilarious new Easter Pantomime has no strings attached! Join Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfill his dreams of becoming a real boy. But will he follow his conscience or will the wicked Stromboli have other plans?

Starring Katie Price, Bobby Davro and Zippy & George!

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

Chelmsford’s trampoline park has an awesome main court arena, Slam dunk, two Big Bags, two Dodge ball courts and two Wall trampolines within our performance area. Test yourself on our one and only Toxic Wipeout. 

 Clip’n Climb climbing centre where adults can enjoy some healthy, action-packed fun. 32 individual and unique multi climbing challenges varying in design and difficulty, testing agility and courage in different ways.

Meet at: Dukes Park Industrial Estate, 12 Richmond Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6UA

Refreshments: Not provided. Money or payment card required.

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible

Geek out at Geek Retreat…. Play board games, Pokemon, Doctor Who, Star Wars, jigsaw puzzles.

Lunch provided.

Meet at: Geek Retreat, 48 Cunard Square, Townfield St, Chelmsford CM1 1AQ

Refreshments: Lunch provided, money for drinks and merchandise

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible

Hackers is an interactive entertainment experience offering

• AR Darts: A modern twist on traditional darts with interactive games and digital scoring.

• Golf Simulator: Offers different courses and challenges.

• Escape Rooms: Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in a themed escape room.

  • The Tomb of the Wandering King

  • Blood Over Baker Street

Choose 2 activities to play…

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Lunch provided. Money or payment card for drinks

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

Unleash your creativity at Pardon Mill Pottery! This hands-on class will help you craft beautiful pottery pieces. From bowls to decorative items, you’ll be guided by a skilled instructor to shape, mould, and glaze your creation.

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Not provided.

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

Explore the wonders of science at the Science Museum! Dive into fascinating exhibits, interactive displays, and fun learning opportunities that make science exciting for all ages. From space exploration to cutting-edge technology, there's plenty to discover.

Coach transport

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

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

Wheelchair access: Fully accessible

Live greyhound racing with a great atmosphere; indoor and outdoor viewing areas. Maximum £2 bet per race please!

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Snack meal provided. Cash or payment card for drinks & bets

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

Join us on a guided tour of Constable Country with a Blue Badge Guide, where the famous artist John Constable lived and worked. We will see the locations where the paintings were set as well visiting his birthplace at East Bergholt and enjoying a walking tour around Flatford. Our tour ends in Dedham where we’ll stop for a pub lunch.

Minibus transport

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

Refreshments: Lunch provided. Cash or payment card for drinks

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

Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale on Ice

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Reptiles Etc are coming to show us some animals and reptiles.

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Held at Club Grapevine based in Moulsham School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES

Bingo - led by volunteers

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Email Vanessa to get tickets

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Email Vanessa to get tickets

With live music from the St George Barn Dance Band

Held at Chelmsford Social Club

ADULTS £16 / FAMILY £48 (2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN)

Includes Fish and Chip supper (children’s meals and veggie options available)

Contact Vanessa Hellier to book 07976 578868

All proceeds in aid of Grapevine Essex.

Held at Club Grapevine based in Moulsham School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Disco with DJ JO JO and the crew

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Two games of bowling and supper

Meet at: Rivermead Industrial Estate, North Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1PD

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

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Held at Club Grapevine based in Moulsham School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES

Big Sing

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Held at Club Grapevine based in Moulsham School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES

Disco with DJ JoJo

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Held at Club Grapevine based in Moulsham School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES

Dance Workshop from Zest.

The death of a much loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute to do an extraordinary thing. Blasting away all preconceptions of what it is to be in a Women’s Institute, they decide to do an artistic topless calendar to raise money for charity.

Upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and none of them expect the emotional and personal ramifications, but gradually the making of the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into flower.

The true story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon, a million copycat calendars, a record breaking movie, stage play and musical written by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow which coined the term ” craughing ” the act of crying and laughing at the same time.

With unforgettable songs, every performance continues to add to the millions already raised for charity and also prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.

This very uplifting and life affirming show contains a slight amount of very discreet nudity, together with lots of humour and some fabulous songs.

Minibus transport

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.

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Two games of bowling and supper

Meet at: Rivermead Industrial Estate, North Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1PD

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

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Held at Club Grapevine based in Moulsham School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES

Bingo - led by volunteers

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Email Vanessa to get tickets

Held at The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Email Vanessa to get tickets

Wicked is the enchanting musical by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz that has been capturing the hearts of audiences young and old. A magical prequel to Frank L. Baum’s classic novel, the Wicked musical tells the story of The Wizard of Oz as you have never seen – or heard – it before. Since opening on Broadway in 2003, the musical has travelled around the world, and has bewitched audiences in the West End for over 15 years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Following Elphaba, an aspiring young witch who stands out because of her vibrant green skin, Wicked is the ultimate tale of friendship, love and acceptance. Inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel of the same name, the musical follows Elphaba as she begins school and meets fellow aspiring witch Galinda. Struggling to fit in because of her peculiar appearance, Elphaba’s powers soon begin to spiral out of control. As Elphaba and Galinda (who renames herself Glinda) join together, they soon begin to learn that everything in the land of Oz may not be as it seems. When the animals begin to lose their voice, Elphaba decides that she must take action.

The Wicked musical first premiered in New York in 2003, with Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoworth as Glinda. It has played at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway ever since. In 2006, the show transferred to the West End and has now celebrated over 15 years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. With its stunning sets, bold costumes and exciting story of friendship, it is a global success with large-scale productions staged most notably in Germany and Australia. A film adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is also in development – although nothing can quite beat the exhilarating thrill of seeing the story live on stage!

Wicked is adapted from Maguire’s book by Winnie Holzmann (My So-called Life) with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Schwartz is a hugely acclaimed lyricist and composer who has worked on Disney films including Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Prince of Egypt; and musicals including Pippin and Godspell. He has won three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and been nominated for six Tony Awards. His Wicked musical score is as soaring, quirky and magical as the characters themselves, ,with songs such as “The Wizard and I”, “Popular”, “No Good Deed” and the show-stopping “Defying Gravity” bringing this fantastical story to life. 

Two-time Tony Award winning director Joe Mantello (The Boys in the Band) directs, with glowing, inventive choreography by Wayne Cilento, and striking set design by Eugene Lee and Susan Hilferty. The creative team also includes designer Kenneth Posner and sound designer Tony Meola.

Wicked has won a huge number of awards including Tonys and Oliviers and has featured countless stars in the lead roles, including Kerry Ellis, Rachel Tucker, Louise Dearman, Emma Hatton and Willemijn Verkaik. 

Wicked’s current cast includes Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, Lucy St. Louis as Glinda, Ryan Reid as Fiyero, Sophie-Louise Dann as Madame Morrible, Michael Fenton Stevens as the Wizard, Caitlin Anderson as Nessarose, Joe Thompson-Oubari as Boq and Graham Kent as Doctor Dillamond. Laura Harrison is the standby Elphaba and Lisa-Anne Wood is the standby Glinda.

Still as “Popular” as it was when it first opened, the Wicked musical is a magical West End show that’s not flying away any time soon!

Coach transport

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

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

Wheelchair access: Accessible but would have to be able to transfer to seat

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Southend following its previous sold out run! Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Think you know the rhyme, think again... Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!

Coach transport

Pick up: Chelmsford College CM2 9DE

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

Wheelchair access: Accessible but would have to be able to transfer to seat

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather! Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.  Book your tickets before the clock strikes midnight!  

Relaxed Performance

Coach transport