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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Liv (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy reading thrillers and mysteries but I am open to reading romance books I just need recommendations on finding that right one to start with. Please feel free to message me I would love to talk to people about books!!

Liv recommends:

The phantom child  by AJ WILLS
The phantom child
by AJ WILLS | Learn more and buy
Perfect thriller, page turner and keeps you guessing to the very end!
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Josie (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

32. Mostly read horror and some literary fiction. Love to meet other readers and make friends.

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Sarah (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

I love reading, and would love to chat with people about books. I like reading romance and fantasy plus a combination of these. But i will give anything a try as long as it has a good plot line

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Rachel (Wickford)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I'm Rachel, I'm 24 and looking to make some friends who love to read and maybe even start a book club :) I love fantasy & romantasy and romance, but I'll try pretty much any genre!

Rachel recommends:

Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Quicksilver
by Callie Hart | Learn more and buy
Quicksilver is about a mortal girl that finds herself caught up in a war between the Fae and the Vampires.
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DCA996 (Colchester)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi, I'm Glen and live in Colchester. I have been a Napoleonic wargamer for many years and and after a hiatus of 25 years have spent the last 18 months purchasing more scenery, figures etc, for the Waterloo period. If anyone is interested in one off battles, campaigns etc. let me know. I have 15mm and 20mm figures (around 5200 at the last c ount!). I use computer based rules to take a lot of the hard work out of the process but have discovered in recent months Warlord in Notingham and their rules.

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Courtney (Braintree)

Seeking a gaming group

24 year old whose played online for years and is dying to play an in person game!

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Myriam (Frinton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Good afternoon I am fairly flexible when it comes to genres although I do not enjoy 'Court Cases' books. I was recently widowed and was a full-time carer for my husband for the past 3 years which I found very isolating. I would welcome meeting like-minded people to discover and discuss a variety of books. I would like to meet once a week if possible I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Myriam Ayling

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Louie (Loughton)

Seeking a gaming group

Hi looking for a local group that plays 40K I’m working my way up to a fulls met and have played some smaller games but would be great to play a full game with Somme who knows what they’re doing and could give some pointers

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richard (Woodford Green)

Seeking a book club

Looking for new book recommendations and to meet new people

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Scott (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

34, avid book reader. Interested in both fiction and non-fiction, predominantly enjoy reading horror, dystopian, apocalyptic and sci-fi but will pretty much read anything other than romance. Interested in a like minded reader/club who can help recommend/exchange and chat about books

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Amber Jade (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

28 year old, mum of 3 girls! Looking at making some book friends around my area, I love fantasy/romance especially some SMUT! 🤫 currently reading tog! I have just made a booktok account @ambersworldofbooks 🥰📚

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Lulu (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

I am retired 68 and looking to join a book club in my area, I would like to meet new people with the same love of books, I like reading autobiographies and books with a lighthearted theme

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Jackie (Barking)

Seeking a book club

Hi, love to read (obviously) ...love Anne Tyler, Patrick Gale, Mick Herron, Kate Atkinson, Jonathan Coe, Tana French, Elizabeth Strout, Maggie K Farrell and lots more. Would like to join a monthly book club in the East London area.

Jackie recommends:

Facing The Tank by Patrick Gale
Facing The Tank
by Patrick Gale | Learn more and buy
Unique characters brought together and uniquely written.
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Recentlyretiered (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy reading and have recently retired and would like to join an online reading group

Recentlyretiered recommends:

10 minutes and 38 seconds
by Elif Shafak | Learn more and buy
Human bondage.
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Will (Buckhurst Hill)

Seeking a gaming group

TTRPGing regularly for 4-5 years, both as player and DM/GM. Passionate player willing to invest time and brain space to storytelling. Tend to lead with player led homebrew. Very familiar with 5e, Blades in the Dark, Call of Cthulhu, Monster of the Week, The Between, BRP, and happy to pick up new formats. Mid 30s Dad.

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Aris (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

Hi I am Aris. Im in my mid 30s and I enjoy reading non- fiction books, biographies, science related books and the occasional sci-fi or mystery/suspense fiction. Would love to meet new people, meet online/ f2f and join/start a monthly book club!

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Kirsty (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Kirsty, 30 years old. I love reading, mostly fantasy and sci-fi but also love a romance or something spicy! Looking for friends to meet up with in my local area and chat books, even maybe make a book club together

Kirsty recommends:

The adventures of Amina Al Sarifi
by Shannon chakraborty | Learn more and buy
Mother gets roped back into her old life when a mother of a former crewmate offers her a job of a lifetime
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Nalan x (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I like to read, but I find myself only reading during the holidays. I would like to change that. I tend to read rom coms as they are easy and I don’t need to think too much. I would love to chat through some books and receive as well as give some recommendations xx

Nalan x recommends:

Forever Amber  by Kathleen Winsor
Forever Amber
by Kathleen Winsor | Learn more and buy
Story about an incredible young woman born to nobility out of wedlock. Some lovely nods to history. I read it every few years.
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Jess (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Jess, I’m 31 and love a good book! I’d love to join a book club to meet new people and make some friends and to be able to share a hobby I love, with others who enjoy it to, would be truly wonderful!

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Alice Mazarot (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I’m 31, I like cats, Taylor Swift, and spicy books. I’m into romance, fantasy (any combination of the two), and the spicier the better! I’m looking to connect with other people with similar book tastes to me, make some friends, and maybe even start a monthly club?

Alice Mazarot recommends:

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Butcher & Blackbird
by Brynne Weaver | Learn more and buy
Funny, spicy, dark, what’s not to love.
Flock  by Kate Stewart
Flock
by Kate Stewart | Learn more and buy
I just love this series. As is often the case, the first one is the slowest, but the next two, oh my.
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