Thursday, 8th January 2026 — 7.30pm // Essex Wildlife Trust (Braintree group) presents "Rewilding in East Anglia" — an illustrated talk by Tim Gardiner on the efforts to rewild East Anglian farmland including the beaver re-introduction at Spains Hall. Braintree Local Group: Rewilding in East Anglia — an illustrated talk by Tim Gardiner on the efforts to rewild East Anglia...

Sunday, 7th December 2025 — 3pm // Join us for Christmas Carols at Stambourne Church. Delicious mince pies and mulled wine will be enjoyed after the service. "A Christmas carol is a carol (a song or hymn) on the theme of Christmas, traditionally sung at Christmas itself or during the surrounding Christmas holiday season. The term Noel...

Saturday, 29th November 2025 — 5pm - 7pm // ✨ Lighting of the Stambourne Christmas Tree! ✨ Come and celebrate with us at the very first Stambourne Christmas Lights Switch-On at the Village Hall from 5pm! Bring your family, friends, and festive cheer—there’ll be plenty to enjoy, including: 🎄 Christmas carols 🥧 Mince pies & sausage rolls 🍷 Mulled wine, hot chocolate, tea &am...

Saturday, 25th October 2025 — 7pm for 7.30pm // Join us at the Stambourne Village Hall for a fun Halloween Quiz night. There will be a children's pumpkin carving competition in the afternoon, and the Halloween Grand Raffle Draw will also be held on the night. Join us at the Stambourne Village Hall for a fun Halloween quiz night and a Grand Halloween Raffle! Dress up op...

Sunday, 19th October 2025 — 4pm // Join us for this year's Harvest Festival at Stambourne Church on 19th October. A harvest festival is an annual celebration that occurs around the time of the main harvest of a given region. Given the differences in climate and crops around the world, harvest festivals can be found at various times at different places. Harvest festivals typica...

Thursday, 25th September 2025 — 9.30am - 6.30pm // Spring Croft Community Hub is hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.  Spring Croft Community Hub is hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support "We are proud to be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning in loving memory of our friend and very much loved colleague, Tracy, whose kin...

Every Monday from 22nd September 2025 — 3pm - 4.30pm // Come together for a friendly game of bingo and community fun. Join us for fun-filled bingo sessions where laughter, friendly competition, and great prizes are guaranteed. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying it for the first time, everyone is welcome — come along, grab your cards, and enjoy a lively social evening w...

Saturday, 13th September 2025 — 2pm // Toppesfield and Gainsford End Village Show – an afternoon of family fun, tasty treats, and exciting competitions. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for all the family! Enjoy a variety of stalls, competitions, delicious refreshments, and don’t miss our exciting raffle. There’s something for everyone, from young to old, making it a perfect...