The Beauvoir Arms:

Essex’s premier destination for great value food and entertainment!

If you’re looking for a great venue to eat, drink and be entertained this spring then look no further than The Beauvoir Arms British & Italian Kitchen in Downham, the family-friendly restaurant that also offers fantastic value and with new opening hours to suit everyone - whatever the occasion.

Originally a traditional pub, the creative owners at the Beauvoir Arms have developed the space to make it a great place to drink and dine with a spacious bar. Ashraf Ali and his talented team of chefs and friendly staff offer their own special take on Mediterranean favourites.

New opening hours and a great new menu means the venue is open all day from 12pm until late for early lunch, delicious afternoon tea, after school dinner with the kids or simply a beer. The venue offers a popular takeaway service too, with consistent 5-star rating on platforms including Just Eat.

The Cabaret nights launched this year and take place on the last Saturday of every month with some fantastic local talent to enjoy over dinner and drinks including soul and R & B vocalist Charlotte Inglis on February 25th and 80s star David Van Day on April 29th.

Book a romantic dinner for two on Valentine’s Day and enjoy a delicious meal starting from just £25 for 2-courses, with a glass of prosecco and treat the special mums in your family on Mothering

Sunday 19th March with a 3-course meal for just £30 and glass of prosecco for every mum on the table. The Easter Extravaganza includes a BBQ, face painter, bouncy castle and a mini spring fair. While on Sunday 7th May come and celebrate the Coronation with a fabulous great British Roast, live music and so much more.

The Front Room function room holds up to 50 people and is the perfect place to host a birthday, anniversary, wedding or celebration of life. It’s also a great space for corporate events with a spacious terrace and garden for break-out sessions and team building. There are various buffet and drink packages with no hire fee if food is ordered.

The Beauvoir Arms every popular Senior Lunch Set menu has one, two or three course menu options priced at £13.95 for one course, £17.95 for two and £20.95 for three with options including Gamberoni Alla Diavola, Chicken Milanese and Banana and Walnut cheesecake.

With a stunning decked terrace, large garden and spacious free car park –why not make The Beauvoir Arms your destination this spring!

For more information and to book, call 01268 711115 or visit www.beauvoirarms.co.uk

Serenitea Community Café

Tuesday 7th February, 10:00am – 12:00pm at St Laurence Church, Church St, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RN

Join AgeWell East at their community cafe in the church where you will receive a warm welcome. Serving bacon or sausage sandwiches on alternate weeks along with homemade cakes and a choice of delicious coffees and teas. Cheese toasties are also available as well as a selection of biscuits and fruit.

Strictly Singles Black Tie Ball

Saturday 11th February, 7:30pm at Stock Brook Country Club, Billericay, CM12 0SQ nursery rhymes, modern songs and also some Disney classics on guitar and ukelele. The sessions will be led by local musician Graham Newton, who under the pen name of Newton Park writes and illustrates his own children’s books. £3.50-£4.50 per child – includes a free tea/ coffee for accompanying adult (recommended for children under 5)

Ingatestone Community Cinema – LITTLE WOMEN

Thursday 16th February, 2:30pm at Ingatestone and Fryerning Community Club, 7 High St, Ingatestone CM4 9ED

Join over 200 other singles for this very special Valentine’s event hosted by Across The Room Introductions and Events. You will be personally met on arrival, enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner with wine, dancing until late.

Where else would you find 200 other single people in one evening?

Minimum age: 30, Ticket price: £67.30

Tickets are selling fast so if you want a date for Valentine’s then book NOW on 01449 722800

Rhyme Time at Brentwood Theatre

Monday 13th & 27th February, 10am at Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, CM15 8AG

Join Brentwood Theatre and Newton Park for unique, fun and friendly Song and Rhyme Time sessions mixing conventional

2019 American coming-of-age period drama film, the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name stars Meryl Streep and Emma Watson. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, the sisters Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are at home with their mother, a very outspoken woman for her time. The story tells of how the sisters grow up, find love, and find their place in the world. The doors open at 2pm with the film starting at 2.30pm. Tickets are £4.00 for IFCA members and £6.00 for non-members and can be purchased from the IFCA office or ordered by phone 01277 352064. Office opening hours are 10am to 1pm, Monday to Thursday.