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Ages 8-19 come along to learn bush craft, forest school and outdoor activities.

Meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except August, at 1.30.p.m. at The Methodist Church Hall, Hathaway Road, Grays. New members very welcome.

The EROS Club is for early retired and over 60s and meets the third Tuesday of each month at Chadwell-St-Mary Village Hall, 3pm to 5pm. Meet new friends and enjoy quizzes, speakers, raffles etc. For more info ring June Glover on 01268 520906.

Hosts various clubs & activities such as TA LIA school of performing arts, Thurrock Chess Club, OAP bingo, keep fit and more. New clubs welcome. Call 01375400030.

Chadwell St Mary Village Hall, Waterson Road. Thursdays Evenings 7pm till 9.30pm. First hour for beginners, contact Ann or Dave on 01375386679 or 07803081902

We are a friendly group who share all types of handicrafts, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, patchwork, beading etc. We have been in existence over 20 years and shared many moments of laughter and sadness but our love of crafting is at the heart of our club.

We meet every Thursday afternoons 1.30 to 4pm in Chadwell St Mary Village Hall, Waterson Road, RM16 4NX. Beginners welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday of every calendar month. Call Pat on 07751827068

Meetings held every Thursday 10 to 12 noon in Chadwell St Mary Village Hall, Waterson Road, RM16 4NX. Beginners welcome. Tel: Pat on 07751827068.

meet at Bulphan Village Hall RM14 3RU 7.30pm to 10pm every secnd Wednesday of the month.

Meet at Linford Village Hall, Lower Crescent, Linford, Essex, SS17 0QJ, from 1.30pm to 4pm on the second Saturday of each month. There is an annual subscription of £32 to the Guild and an entrance fee of £2.50 for branch members (£4 for other visitors) at each meeting. Anyone who is interested in icing techniques is very welcome; the venue is friendly with disabled access and toilet. Demonstrations on a wide range of cake decorating techniques. Branch Chairperson: Katy Ballanger. www.bsguk.org.