The Reading Rooms, Billericay

01/01/2025

26/12/2024

We were honoured to support
Churches Together in Billericay
Christmas Meal.

🎄CHURCHES TOGETHER IN BILLERICAY 🎅
Christmas Day meal

Well, what can I say? The day went amazingly well! All the guests had a great time thanks to the wonderful 49 volunteers on the day who helped transport them to and from the event, the kitchen staff who worked so hard and the amazing volunteers who helped to make the event run so smoothly to bring cheer and joy to christmas day. Aswell as the wonderful musicians, including a Violinist and a live singer which made the day magical. As well as the Christmas Eve and boxing day volunteers who helped set up and now clean up the event.

And, a massive thank you to the kind local businesses and people who donated so much for this event. A huge shout out to our wonderful community who include:

⭐️ The Shepherd and Dog Rebecca Jones Bailey and The Burstead Golf Club The Burstead Golf Club who cooked and donated the majority of meals. The generosity you gave to this event was outstanding
⭐️ Cardinal Global Logisitics for their large monetary donation Lynsey Heaton
⭐️ Billericay Round-Table for coming along on the day to provide each guest a wonderful gift
⭐️ Steve Nightingale on behalf of Britvic donating all the drinks for the event
⭐️ Cook Billericay for donating a large selection of frozen food.
⭐️ Flourishing Flowers for the beautiful centre pieces donated as gifts.
⭐️ JBs Florist for the beautiful centre pieces donated as gifts
⭐️ Mini Athletics South West Essex for donating gifts Catherine Buckley
⭐️ Waitrose & Partners who donated desserts
⭐️ Cellars Wine Billericay for providing the Prosecco welcome drinks
⭐️ The Reading Rooms, Billericay for their kind monetary donation
⭐️ Billericay District Residents Assocation for their kind monetary donation
⭐️ Co-op for their kind monetary donation
⭐️ The Woodman, Ongar for donating food Ellis Charalambous
⭐️ Billericay Food Bank for helping us to store food
⭐️ and all the wonderful people of Billericay who saw my posts and came to drop off items

07/12/2024

🎄 Minecraft Holiday Quest: Create Your Own Adventure! 🎮 2 Day coding camp!

Hosted by Impact A&C, join us for an unforgettable Minecraft Coding Camp this festive season! The best gift idea for young Minecraft fans!
📅 Dates & Times:
• 27th & 28th December
• 13:30 – 17:30

Location: The Reading Rooms, 73 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AS
👾 Ages: 6+

About Impact A&C :
At Impact A&C, we’ve been delivering exciting and successful coding camps and coding courses on popular themes, inspiring young minds to explore technology and creativity.

What’s in store for this camp?
• Learn coding basics in Minecraft while creating an epic, holiday-themed adventure.
• Design, build, and solve puzzles in a custom-made Christmas world.
• Work together with other young creators and bring imaginative ideas to life.
• Enjoy festive fun while building skills in problem-solving, creativity, and tech!

Outcomes:
• A unique Minecraft adventure world created by your child.
• Boosted coding skills and confidence.
• Holiday memories filled with fun, learning, and new friendships.

💻 Interested in more? Check out our other courses and discover how Impact A&C can help your child grow their coding expertise all year round!

🎅 BOOK NOW to secure your child’s spot in this magical festive journey!
Limited spots available https://impactacademies.co.uk/basildon/wintercamp

📧[email protected]
📞07482054260

07/11/2024

November's Newsletter has been released!!! Details on a Fizz 'n' Chips night (bookable soon) together with another 'Intro to Wine & BWC' session which would make an ideal Xmas pressie for friends family or even someone you don't like!!! New tastings have been released for 2025 https://bookaby.me/billericay-wine-club

06/11/2024

Are you curious about mindfulness and how it could benefit you? Come along to our taster workshop at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th November in The Reading Rooms, Billericay High street and find out more.

The way we teach mindfulness makes it simple and easily accessible. You will leave the session with some helpful tools in your back pocket which you can begin to use straightaway. We will have lots of discussions, share some simple practices, refreshments and often some good laughs. Come and join us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1006358614707?aff=ebdsshios

06/11/2024

Wreath Making Workshops in aid of Remus Horse Sanctuary
Date: Thursday 5th December
Times: 10am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 4pm
Venue: The Reading Rooms, 73 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AS
Cost: £45
Create your own bespoke wreath this Christmas and make your neighbours green with envy!
Award winning florist, Emma, from Blooming Occasions, has been running workshops for many years and will show you how to create your own stylish and truly unique seasonal door wreath.
From natural pine-cones, cinnamon and dried fruit, to baubles, glitter and ribbons - design your wreath to your style.
There are 20 spaces available at each workshop. To book your place please book online at www.remussanctuary.org/events/wreath-making-workshop/
If you have any questions about the workshops, please email Dee at [email protected] or call 01277 356191.

In aid of Remus Horse Sanctuary which provides a lifetime of help and care for horses, ponies, goats, sheep, & cows, who are victims of physical and mental abuse, be it as a result or ignorance or malicious intent. The animals are our prime concern and are treated with the utmost respect. Animals are never euthanised for reasons of age or infirmity alone. Nothing is spared to give them every chance to thrive into old age.

The Reading Rooms, 73 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AS. Times: 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm Create your own bespoke wreath this Christmas and make your neighbours green with envy! Award winning florist, Emma, from Blooming Occasions (www.blooming-occasions.co.uk), has been running workshops fo...

31/10/2024

Looking for a bit more space?
A bit of house remodelling?
RIBA/ARB qualified architect Askin Ozerin will be holding free consultations at The Reading Rooms, Billericay.
Call her on 07775 737356 to arrange an appointment.

25/10/2024

Wow, so much going on in the Reading Rooms in November
Specsavers Ear Wax Removal
Bud Florist selling beautiful flowers
WEA start their new course The Role of political cartoons in the 20th Century
Mindfulness Work Shop with The Conscious Kitchen
Billericay Wine Club try out winter warmers
Fundraising Fayre for Remus Horse Sanctuary
Creative and Mind fullness class with Create Yourself Calm
Calligraphy Course with The Nib & Ink Project - sold out in days
Fundraising Cocktail Making Class - supporting Friends of Billericay

Plus all our regulars:- Basis (Blind and Sight Impaired Society), Christadelphians, Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre

25/10/2024

16/10/2024

Good morning all,
For those of you who are attending the Cheese & Wine tasting event tomorrow & next week, it is a 7.15pm for a 7.30 start. All tastings going forward (unless stated) will be the same. Please note two tickets have become available for tomorrow should you still wish to book! https://bookaby.me/billericay-wine-club

24th is SOLD OUT

11/10/2024

Don't forget to book your place!

🍹🍸🥂 Join us for a night of fun, friends, and fabulous cocktails on FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER .

Friends of Billericay School (FOBS) is hosting 2 Cocktail Making Master Classes. Come learn new Mixology techniques, sip on delicious drinks, and have a pre-Christmas catch up with friends - all details below!

Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Lynn on 07795 381267.
See you there!

02/10/2024

Now my focus moves onto October's tasting being the 'Wine & Cheese Pairing' evening. For those white wine drinkers who feel this is not one for them you'll be pleased to hear that white wine goes better with cheese than red! Don't worry red drinkers there will be plenty for you to get stuck into too with some amazing cheese & wine combos!!! Please book here https://bookaby.me/billericay-wine-club

Also look out for October's Newsletter in your inbox. Details of further events & maybe an additional date for the Xmas tasting!!