Hobby groups in Essex

Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Essex, as well as people looking to join one.

All listings in Essex

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Em (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

Hi πŸ‘‹πŸ» I’m 25 and new to the area (Benfleet/Rayleigh), I’m looking to meet other girls with similar interests like reading! I mostly read fantasy & romance, but I can also dig a philosophy, personal development, or science book. Or a language book (beginner Spanish & I’m learning Irish) :) I’d love to grab a coffee/tea and chat about a book!

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Federica (Epping)

Seeking a book club

I am a language teacher and books have been great companions all my life

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allyreads18 (Romford)

Seeking a book club

Interested in all genres!

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Jen (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

Ive just started getting back into reading. I love a Romantasy series, as well as mysteries and thrillers! I would love a group to keep me motivated to read and also have a laugh

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Mikeh1298 (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

I've played DnD 5E before, read a lot of other RPG books (DnD, Call of Chulhu, Cyberpunk Red). Looking for DnD or Call of Chulhu group to join.

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Sophie Freeman (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Lover of fantasy and fantasy romance, magical realism and a little bit of mystery thriller πŸ₯° My favourite authors are Robin Hobb, VE Schwab and Sarah J Maas. I would love to make more local bookish friends! I’m a 30 year old mum and have a two year old daughter at home πŸ₯° Reading is favourite thing to do whenever I have a free minute!

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Al (Wickford)

Seeking a gaming group

A lifelong gamer who is passionate about gaming for fun and as a social tool to help people meet and enjoy a common pastime. I run Wickford Board Game club and roleplay weekly.

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MRSH (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

Love reading but rarely get the time. Would love to get back into it. 48, living in Brentwood and would like to meet like minded people. Currently reading the Booker Prize winning Flesh by David Szalay.

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Emma (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm Emma, 19 years old. I moved to the area about a year ago and have done nothing but work, so I'm looking for a few friendly faces to talk about books with :) I usually read fantasy, historical fiction and magical realism, but honestly as long as the writing is to my taste I don't mind genres. I've been loving queer and religious themes recently

Emma recommends:

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen
Crossroads
by Jonathan Franzen | Learn more and buy
it's sooo long, but really dives into the lives and changing views of each of the characters, something i often miss in contemporary fiction. The author explores the different mindsets of the siblings and parents of an american family, where the dad is a parish leader. obviously they all have a strong connection with religion and eachother. We follow them for a good few years, and i loved reading this because it really shows how people change. Even though they are siblings, growing up in the same house, they lead such different lives.
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Louis (Wickford)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi I'm 33, looking to get into Dnd after loving BG3, I've tried a couple sessions before however looking to join a group that goes a bit longer. Willing to travel for in person meets

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RJ (Chelmsford)

Seeking a gaming group

Hey, I'm 25 who's played D&D before but it's been a while. I love fantasy, RPG's, JRPG's etc. I'm looking for a beginner friendly group to play with

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Jade (Wickford)

Seeking a book club

Hi my name is Jade I'm 24 years old from Wickford. I love to read crime, romance, fantasy and action. Love to find a good thriller. I enjoy writing poetry and little stories and beyond great to meet people with similar interests.

Jade recommends:

Dead tracks  by Tim Weaver
Dead tracks
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What I find most amazing about this book is the way the writer writes in first person, and goes in-between two characters. I enjoy how he makes them so different yet so similar. And how he shows their separate lives to them meeting during a crime scene. It's so heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. The writer really thought hard how to put this story together and wanted it to me something people would remember.
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ReaderLou90 (Stanford-le-Hope)

Seeking a book club

Im a 30 (something) year old woman who is a proud book worm! I'm an absolute romance girl....give me ice hockey, actually any other sports (ha), cowboy books etc! Love them! Nothing better than a cuppa & a good book!

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Lily (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

Hi I’m Lily 22, I’ve always been an avid book reader, however trying to find the time is a mission in itself! I must admit I do stick to crime thrillers. I am starting to open myself up to some other genres.

Lily recommends:

The Silent patient  by Alex Michaelides
The Silent patient
by Alex Michaelides | Learn more and buy
Such a gripping book, major plot twist
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Samantha (Halstead)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi - we’re Sam and Mark, a couple interested in joining a local group to have fun and play D&D. Age 54m and 35f. Mark has played on and off for a long time (more in his teens and 20s), Sam has dabbled but never played a full campaign (but read all the lorebooks as a lonely rural teen, ha). We live near Clare Suffolk and are looking for a friendly group around Sudbury/Haverhill/Bury St Ed’s area

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Paul (Basildon)

Seeking a gaming group

D&D enjoyer. Over 10 years playing, spent the last 5 or so DMing and am looking for a regular group to play alongside

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Steph (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

30-something mum escaping toddler tantrums by hiding in books. Mainly into twisty psychological thrillers, with a side of romance. Not a fantasy girlie β€” please don’t come for me πŸ˜…

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Kaimic.42 (Harlow)

Seeking a gaming group

Looking to play been playing dnd and other ttrpg for 3/4 years

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Rich (Epping)

Seeking a gaming group

fresh tabletop player with limited experience, me and my far more experienced friend (both 19m) are looking to find a consistent dnd group to play with i.e weekly or fortnightly sessions. preferred in person but are okay with online if travel is an issue, we have found an establishment in Epping high st that accommodates table top gaming. (ideally looking for a dm)

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Ash & Ink (Hornchurch)

Book club

A friendly, mixed group of readers who enjoy good stories and great conversation. We read across genres β€” literary fiction, crime, historical, and the occasional classic β€” with a focus on books that make you think and feel.

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