purchase tickets please visit www. felicitas.org.uk Alternatively: email tickets@ felicitas.org.uk or (no later than two weeks before a concert) send a s.a.e. and cheque payable to Felicitas to: The Ticket Secretary, 87 Malford Grove, South Woodford, London E18 2DH WHERE: St John’s Church, St John’s Road, Epping
WHEN: Saturday 12th March, 10am-3pm WHAT: Willow Weaving Workshop - Construct and take home a willow obelisk support for climbing plants to enhance your garden. No experience necessary, materials provided. Cost £37 (plus £1 if not a BHCA member). For more details ring 020 8504 6668 or email office@bedfordhouse.org.uk WHERE: Buckhurst Hill Community Association, Bedford House, Buckhurst Hill
WHEN: Saturday 12th March, 2.30pm WHAT: National Jazz Archive Concert - With British Jazz Awardwinning pianist and vocalist Liane Carroll accompanied by Roger Carey on bass and Pete Cater on drums, (below). Tickets £15. For details and to book tickets, visit www. nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/events, email events@ nationaljazzarchive. org.uk or ring 020 8502 4701. WHERE: Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton
WHEN: Monday 14th March, 1.45pm WHAT: West Essex Flower Club Meeting - A demonstration by Annette Parshotam entitled “Hollywood meets Bollywood”. A warm welcome awaits all. Visitors pay £5.00 on the door. WHERE: Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood WHEN: Saturday 19th March, 10am-3pm WHAT: Watercolour Learning from the Artist, discover the techniques of Emil Nolde and how to use them in your own work. All levels. Cost £27 (plus £1 if not a BHCA member). For more details ring 020 8504 6668 or email office@bedfordhouse.org.uk WHERE: Buckhurst Hill Community Association, Bedford House, Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill WHEN: Saturday 19th March, 7.30pm WHAT: Rotary Club of Ongar Fundraising Event for St Clare Hospice - BBC gardening expert Christine Walkden will give a talk on Exotics for your Garden’, followed by a question and answer session. Tickets, priced £10 (£12 on the door) are available from Tony Moore on 01279 902452 or by emailing moorsie3@sky.com WHERE: Budworth Hall, High Street, Ongar WHEN: Sunday 20th March WHAT: Guided Tour of Copped Hall - Tours start at 10am and last about two-and-a-half to three hours and cover the gardens, a large part of the mansion, the cellars and stables. Gates open at 10am with last entry at 11am. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes available in the Racquets Court where there is a shop selling books about Copped Hall and a range of gifts. Secondhand books on sale in the mansion. There are also permanent exhibitions. Entry £8 per person. WHERE: Copped Hall, Epping
WHEN: Friday 25th March, 7.30pm WHAT: Epping Church Choirs Association Concert - Fauré’s Requiem, conducted by Simon Winters. Entry free. Retiring collection for charity. WHERE: St John’s Church, St John’s Road, Epping WHEN: Sunday 27th March, 2pm-6pm WHAT: Easter Egg Trail - An opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the garden, with activities for children, including an Easter egg trail. Refreshments in the Barn Tea Room. Adults £4, concessions £3. Accompanied children 5-16 £1. Free for under 5’s. WHERE: The Gibberd Garden, Marsh Lane, Harlow CM17 0NA WHEN: Sunday 27th March, 2pm-4pm WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt - Children can see the Easter bunny and join in an Easter egg hunt while adults enjoy the spring flowers. Tea/coffee and homemade cakes and gift shop available until 4pm. Entry £5 per person. Egg hunt: 50p per child taking part. Car park will be closed at 5pm and locked at 5.15pm. WHERE: Copped Hall, Epping WHEN: Monday 28th - Wednesday 30th March WHAT: Egg Hunt & Easter Crafts Follow the trail around the house and gardens to find the hidden eggs and bunnies and pick up your special treat when you complete it! £1 per child, 11am-2pm. On Bank holiday Monday join us to have some fun with Easter arts and crafts. We’ll be making masks, cards and some fantastic stands for your Easter eggs! £5 per child (age 3+), 11am-12.30pm. WHERE: Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA
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