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Witham Amateur Operatic Society put on brilliant Calendar Girls musical
Drama group raises thousands for charity as it gears up for next big production
Scout group head to the Tatra Mountains for unforgettable ski trip
Girl Guide Leaders urgently needed in Witham and Braintree
Urgent appeal launched for Girl Guide leaders in Witham and Braintree - find out more
Scout group heads to Netherlands in first international summer camp for three years
Croquet club finds 'ideal' new home at Memorial Ground
Scout group enjoys special five-day camping trip filled with fun activities
Youth club secures over £10k in grants to keep services running for next 2 years
Scouts enjoy special trip and sleepover inside Essex Cold War nuclear bunker
New Scout group set up for 14 to 18 year olds - all you need to know
Artist leading four-week portrait workshops for budding artists
REVIEW: Witham Dramatic Society's latest play an 'excellent production'
Inspirational pensioner awarded for being part of Woman's Institute for 63 years
How you can join scouts as group travel to Wales in latest round of adventures
Amateur theatre group excited to be back on stage for first show after Covid
Choir returning to popular theatre for rock concert fundraiser
REVIEW: Operatic society's youngsters' latest show 'full of energy and colour'
Songs to be brought to life as singing group prepares latest concert
Drama group prepares for latest production as they return to stage after 2 years
Art group set to put on first exhibition after three-year absence
Conductor's final hurrah as he prepares to bow out after decades of performances
Operatic society putting on musical comedy starring... a pig
Special set of dance classes to return after two-year hiatus
Golf club raises more than £1,000 for charity at special event evening
Astronomical society hope to put on first public stargazing event of the year
Dancers to put on first performance in almost two years at Alton Towers
Air Scouts launch appeal after tents stolen in second raid in a year
LETTER: Loss of arts theatre is a massive blow for town
Eight incredible independent bookshops in Essex which deserve a visit