Dream 107.7 - What's On in the Mid Essex area

Civic and Cramphorn Theatres Summer Season 2008
Loads of Drama, Comedy, Music, Dance , Family, Entertainment andn Film this summer at the Civic Theatre.

If you like comedy you can check out Joe Brand and the ever popular Jongleurs on the Road with loads of the UK's best comedians!

If music is your bag then you can book to see the Wayne Martin band, Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra and a Portrait of Stephane Grappelli featuring Angela Rippon!

Youger audiences can see The elves and the shoemaker, Potted Potter and How the Giraffe got his neck!

Chelmsford Museums What's On
The Longest Journey: From Slavery to Abolition
28 June – 25 Aug
How were Essex people and places involved with the slave trade and the abolition movement? This touring exhibition brings together clues in the collections of Essex museums and the Essex Record Office.

For more information about forthcoming exhibitions and events at Chelmsford Museums, visit the Council's website at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums or call 01245 605700.

Shows at the Cliffs Pavilion in July, 2008
Tue 1st Jul 2008 - Thu 31st Jul 2008
1st-6th July - South Pacific
10th July - An evening with Ricky Hatton & Frank Bruno
12th July - Grimethorpe Colliery
14th-19th- Hello Dolly
20th July - They will rock you
23rd July - One man Star Wars Trilogy
24th July - That'll be the day
26th July - Lazy town live!
28th-29th - Barney Live
30th-1st - Magic of the dance

For more details or to book call thr box office on 01702 351135

Ladies only night at Maldon Town Football Club
Fri 4th Jul 2008
If you are 18years old plus then there is a ladies night only at Maldon Town Football Club with 2 very handsome men, a drag queen disco, and a bar ! Tickets cost only £5.00 in advance telephone 01621 853762 for more details!!

St Francis School in Maldon Summer Fayre
Fri 4th Jul 2008
St Francis School in Maldon - Summer Fayre 2008.
2.30pm - 5.00pm
Theme is 'Stars & Stripes' Loads of fun guaranteed!

CHIPPING HILL INFANT SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, WITHAM
Sat 5th Jul 2008
The Friends of Chipping Hill Infant School invite you to come and
enjoy the fun at their Summer Fayre on Saturday 5th July from 2 till 4 p.m.
Attractions include Bouncy Castle, country dancing, tombola, raffle, book
stall, beat the goalie, hook the duck and many more! We look forward to
seeing you there.

The Woodham Mortimer Summer Fete
Sat 5th Jul 2008
Woodham Mortimer Pre-School are hosting The Woodham Mortimer Summer Fete

Being held 1.30-4.30pm at Woodham Mortimer Village Hall and Field, Post Office Road, Woodham Mortimer.

Bouncy castle, craft stalls, rides, games, tombola, raffle, snacks,
fancy dress competition and other entertainment.

Woodham Mortimer Pre-School is a registered charity no 1060526

Family Fun Day to raise money for Maldon Carers Centre
Sat 5th Jul 2008
A Family Fun Day to raise money for Maldon Carers Centre is being held at Brickhouse Farm, Poulton ,Close in Maldon. There will be stalls, games and activities for the whole
family. Also a racing car, fire engine and police car for kids to see and sit in. BBQ, cream teas and refreshments available, plant and cake stalls as well. Its all happening 12 till 3.30 p.m.

Nonnie's Cream Teas
Sat 5th Jul 2008
Nonnie's Cream Teas on the Lawn between 2pm and 4pm
Nev's culinary delights on the BBQ, raffle, tombolas, Soak the Bloke & Drench the Wench game, lots of games for all ages, face painting and best of all lovely cream teas!
All proceeds for Christ Church funds. If you want to know more, please contact Nonnie on 01621 741771

Scarecrow Sunday
Sun 6th Jul 2008
Come and see over 50 Scarecrows and choose your favourite at Little Baddow Fete, Chapel Field, Church Road from 12-5pm

The show will be opened by Jimmy Greaves!!!

Also side shows, games, crafts, hog roast, beer tent, teas,roundabout,donkey rides, fairground organ, vintage cars, and lots more.

Music on the day from The Essex Rhythm Boys!

Queen Victoria Classic car show
Sun 6th Jul 2008
Lots of fun on the day at the Common, London Road, Billericay and join the Dream 107.7 Roadrunners and Top Dog for lots of goodies on the day!
This very popular event is in association with the Rotary Club in Billericay and is sponsored by Peter Best Insurance!

Get more info by going to www.mgccangliacentre.org.uk

CAMRA Chelmsford Summer Beer Festival
Tue 8th Jul 2008 - Sat 12th Jul 2008
Summer Beer Festival Tuesday 8th July to Saturday 12th July, 12 noon to 11pm each day, at Admirals Park Rainsford Road.

350+ Real Ales, 30+ Real Ciders and Perries, a wide selection of Belgian Beers, Food available all day.

Live entertainment every evening, Saturday afternoon Family Day with Children’s activities and entertainment.

Dream 107.7 will also be in attendance so see you there!!!

Maldon Flower Arrangement Club, Maldon, Essex
Fri 11th Jul 2008
The club are getting together for a demonstration by Sandra Price called "Clearly it's glass". Also on the night a members competition called "On the shore" and a flower of the month comp, trading stalls, bring & buy, and refreshments!

New members are always welcome or you can come as a visitor for the evening at just £4.50 each!

Any queastions please call Marie on 01621 856354

Woodham Walter Church Flower Festival
Fri 11th Jul 2008 - Mon 14th Jul 2008
The annual Flower Festival will be held at St Michaels Church, Woodham Walter.
The church has recently been identified as probably the first purpose built protestant church in England (following the Elizabethan Treaty).

The theme of the flower festival is Elizabethan England!

Kelvedon Free Music Festival
Sat 12th Jul 2008
Loads of great bands playing on the day with Headliners Eddie & The Hot Rods, Saltdog, Absent Kid, Expose.
Also playing on the day The Committed, Songs from the blue house, Karilla, Drummer hates Jazz, Curly Circus, Relay and loads more!

Join in the fun at the Keledon Recreation Ground, The Chase, Keledon High Street.

Find out more by going to www.kelvedonfreemusicfestival.co.uk

Open Garden Afternoon
Sat 12th Jul 2008
St. Mary's Church Burnham on Crouch will be holding their Open Garden Afternoon from 2pm-6pm. Programs will be available from the Church Car Park or any participating garden on the day, priced at £3, accompanied children free. There will be refreshments, plants for sale & stalls with books, handmade greetings cards & Home made Preserves. Do join us for an enjoyable afternoon. Sorry No Dogs.

For more details call Linda Green on 01621 783114

Woodham Walter Summer Fete
Sun 13th Jul 2008
The school PTA hold their Summer fete between 1 and 4 with the DR Nick West from the BBC's "Doctors" who will be opening the proceedings! Also on the day, Maypole Dancing, Karate, Gymnastics! A quaint & traditional family day out!

Events at Maldon Scout Headquarters Building, Poulton Close, Maldon
Sun 13th Jul 2008 - Sat 22nd Nov 2008
Sun 13th July - Summer Fete - . Open to the public 10.00 am till 2.00pm.. Refreshments, stalls, raffle and games, disco roadshow

Sun 21st Sept - Treasure Hunt - Cream Tea - £2.50, Hunt. Adults £2.50, Children £1.50 Start at 2.00pm.

Sat 22nd Nov - Christmas Bazaar – Saturday doors open 10.00 till 12.00 noon. Refreshments, raffle , games and stalls.

The East Coast Piers Race
Sun 13th Jul 2008
This is a major charitable event to raise money for the Cirdan Trust. Probably the longest established long distance race in the country, for seventeen years the East Coast Piers Race has attracted top continental sailors, and development classes, along with the cream of big cat sailors. The Marconi team have the organisation down to a fine art - with a spacious marquee, a huge grassy boat park in which to camp and park, intimate little bar, and excellent race organisation.

The race is from the start of Osea Pier, down the Blackwater Estuary to Bradwell, across the Estuary, and then along the coast passing Clacton Pier and turning at Walton Pier.


You can find more info at:- www.marconi-sc.org.uk

Village Market in Galleywood
Fri 18th Jul 2008
Free admission to this local Village Market at Keene Hall, Watchhouse Road, Galleywood, Essex, from 10 til 12.

Come and check out the stalls selling, Cards, Honey and preserves, Jewellery, Cakes, Organic Vegetable, Fresh meat, Knitted goods, Earth Friendly products , Art & Crafts, Painted Glass, Trade Craft Gift items, Garden Plants, Animal Feed, Ready meals and loads more!

Tables still available so call:- 01245 471358

Western Phoenix Polocrosse Club annual tournament
Sat 19th Jul 2008 - Sun 20th Jul 2008
Western Phoenix Polocrosse Club are hosting their annual tournament at Ashfields Polo & Carriage Driving Club, Great Canfield, Nr Great Dunmow.

If you’ve never heard of it before, Polocrosse is an exciting sport team sport - like lacrosse on horseback. Play at all grades is from 10am – 4pm, including Test Matches between England and Australia (Winners of the 2007 World Cup), at 2pm both days.


With trade stands and a Bar-B-Q on the Saturday Evening, it promises to be an action packed weekend. Come along and enjoy the excitement and support the teams, and for any horse riders out there, Western Phoenix welcome new members at any level, so come and talk to us about having a go!


Head for Stansted airport & follow the signs. Check www.westernphoenixpolocrosseclub.co.uk for details and directions.

Chelmsford Museum Events

Children’s Events:


National Archaeology Day
Saturday 19 July, 10am – 5pm
Find out about archaeology at this family event. Sort through finds, make mosaics and candles.

Science Discovery Day at Sandford Mill
Sunday 28 September, 10am -5pm
Hands-on science activities for the whole family, including a visiting science show.

Postcard Challenge
Throughout August, pick up a set of postcards and answer the question on the back each week. Complete all four postcards and collect a reward. £1 per set of cards.

Every Tuesday (except 5 August) is Activity Day. Drop in to see what free activity is happening in the Activity Room.

For more information about forthcoming exhibitions and events at Chelmsford Museums, visit the Council's website at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums or call 01245

Chelmsford Raft Race
Sun 20th Jul 2008
Following the success of previous years events the Chelmsford lions Club and the Inland Waterways association will again be holding a raft race!

Why not get your club, organisation or group of friends to build a raft and enter!

For entry forms, rules and info please contact David on 01245 354755 or Roy on 01245 223732

The Drifters in Concert
Tue 22nd Jul 2008
The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is very excited to be hosting the Drifters!

The legendary group has now been going for more than 50 years and all band members – Steve King, Maurice Cannon, Michael Williams and Christophe Richards!

For more info please call the box office: 01708 443333
Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

Hawkwell Athletic Ladies
Why not come along to Hawkwell Athletic Ladies new coaching sessions for
ladies aged 16 or above and any ability on thursday evenings in eastwood,
all coaches are fa qualified, its an ideal opportunity to make new friends
and also keep fit, telephone Theresa Waldney on 01702 474264 for more details.

Military & Flying Machines Show
Sat 9th Aug 2008 - Sun 10th Aug 2008
Come and check out Military & Flying Machines at Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex.

Admission: Adults £7, Children £3, Concessions £5


A military vehicle and flying show recreating past times with two hundred plus historical military vehicles combined with a fly in of sixty plus vintage and modern aircraft. Flying displays including a Spitfire, Yak 52 Mash helicopter, Stearmann etc. On the ground tank running, thirty living history displays, historic equipment, arena events, militaria and family stalls, refreshments, forties entertainer as well as helicopter and aircraft rides creating a unique atmosphere at this stunning site.


Put on by the Military Vehicle Trust - Essex Area. Registered Charity No.327768

General Enquiries: Colin Tebb 01245 476249 email or Nigel Hubert 01702 523457 email

Chelmsford Women’s Aid Charity Events
Sun 14th Sep 2008 - Fri 21st Nov 2008
Chelmsford Women’s Aid provides refuge and support for women and their
children who are subjected to domestic abuse. We are a registered charity
and are almost entirely reliant on the good will of local businesses,
individuals and groups in the community for the resources to deliver our
vital service to local families.

As part of 2008’s community-based activities, we have planned the following events;

Sponsored Walk on 14th September
A Charity Ball on 21st November.

For further details please email:- caroline@chelmsfordwa.co.uk
or ring:- 01245 493114

Guided Tours of the Moot Hall, Maldon
This historic building dates from the 15th Century and features a unique brick spiral staircase. It has seen use as a Police Station , a jail and a Courthouse. The bell tower offers extensive views of the town and estuary. Donations Suggested

Get more information by calling 01621 857373

Party at Paradis at the Benbridge Hotel in Maldon
Join Dream 107's Jeremy Durrant for a huge Party every Friday night at Paradis at the Benbridge Hotel in Maldon. Playing party classics and the big tunes of the moment from 8 till late!

Elements Bar, Witham, Ultimate Party night
Join Dream 107.7's Jeremy Durrant every Thursday night at Elements Bar in Witham for "My tunes" Essex's ultimate request party night! Party from 9 till 2am with all drinks just £2.00 all night!

Start You Own Business Workshops
This workshop is designed for anyone considering starting a business or becoming self-employed and needs to know the basics. It provides an introduction to what it means to start a business, including being honest about your prospects as well as walking through just about everything you will need to do to set up your own business. These workshops are run by Business Link - a government funded organisation and the single biggest supplier of start up support in the East of England.

For further information please click on the Buisness link logo on the Dream 107.7 website!

Business Planning Workshops
This workshop is designed for new or potential businesses with little or no experience of preparing a business plan. The workshop introduces the concept of business planning and what's involved in writing a business plan providing you with the opportunity to prepare your own plan. A well thought-out business plan enables you to see if your business is viable, obtain finance and helps you to measure your progress.

For more details or to book please click on the Business link logo on our website Dream 107.7.