Local Events
From time to time the Society will become aware of local events run by other organisations which we think may be of interest to our members and the details will be posted here.
Friends of St Mary’s Church Talk – The True Story of the Naughty WAAF – Saturday 18th April 2026 at 7pm
Hear how a woman stowed away to take part in Op Varsity in WW11. This is a fascinating local story of one woman’s determined efforts to take part in the Op Varsity from our local airfields. The event is being held by The Friends of St Mary’s Church Fundraising Group. Tickets are £20 to include drinks and canapes. It takes place in St Mary’s Church Kelvedon. To reserve a place email: Friendsofstmaryskelvedon@gmail.com.uk
Braintree Museum – Events & Exhibitions during 2026 / 27
For more details of the museum opening times, admission details and how to book events shown below go to www.braintreemuseum.co.uk
Exhibitions
Art Deco & Beyond – Innovation and design in Braintree 1925-35. Exhibition runs from 17th January – 27th June 2026.
Football – A history of the beautiful game – July 2026-December 2026. Exhibition covering local history of the game.
John Ray 400! – The Naturalist from Black Notley – Exhibition will run form January 2027-June 2027
Events
Art Deco and Beyond – Free Museum On-line talk Thursday 26 March 2026
Art Deco and Beyond – a Behind The Scenes Tour Friday 17 April 2026 and also Saturday 6 June
Braintree History Town Tours 1925-1935 = Saturday 25 April 2026
Textile Talks Online – Joyce Clissold & Footprints Studio with Mary Schoeser – On line Thursday 21 May 2026
Behind The Scenes Tours – Patchwork & Quilts at the Warner Textile Archive Friday 16 October 2026
Behind The Scenes Tours – Royal Celebrations and Palace Decoration – Friday 27 November 2026
National Garden Scheme – local gardens opening during 2026
There are numerous gardens around Essex opening for the NGS during 2026. The most local ones are shown below. Do check the National Garden Scheme website for the latest details before visiting in case there are any changes and for any new gardens added.
Feeringbury Manor Gardens – Coggeshall Road Feering, CO5 9RB
Open 9am-4pm Thurs/Friday during April, May, June, July and September – mid October. Admission £6