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
CZcat (Witham (Essex))
Seeking a gaming group
I am a casual player looking for a less strict dnd 5e game (idealy 2015 not 2025 but either is good) with lots of flexibility in playstyle while still encouraging interaction and player prep. I have been stuck as a forever dm for a year or so now without getting to play dnd as a player in that time and just miss playing fun charicters. I am a furry and probably would play either tabaxi or a less common race from one of the dnd books I have such as delvers guide to beastworld or the dictionary of dinosaurs book so if your a dm who doesn't like players playing odd or diferent races I probably am not the best person to play with
Sign in to contactAj (Basildon)
Seeking a book club
24 alt love reading horror and splatter punk Kindle reader (don’t slate me 🤣)
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Patrick (Epping)
Seeking a book club
I enjoy all genres of literature from health and fitness to crime thrillers and beyond.
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Harrison (Southend-on-Sea)
Seeking a gaming group
Limited past experience but loved it, have recently moved so looking for a game in the area
Sign in to contactLucy (Colchester)
Seeking a gaming group
Down to meet new people that share my interests! It's been a couple of years since my last 5e campaign and have been feeling the itch recently lol:) Don't have much more TTPRG experience than DND other than a couple sessions of BOTCT, but open to branching out. I'm here to get super nerdy and high fantasy to counteract the corporate hellscape (please let me escape, oh God, oh please). If any groups are looking for an extra member, give me a shout! Swear I'm an excellent tag-along x
Sign in to contactJosh (Colchester)
Seeking a gaming group
On and off game master for ttrpgs, mainly 5e, would love to find a chilled out group of people to play in person with and have a good laugh. Looking to play 5e.
Sign in to contactLino (Chelmsford)
Seeking a gaming group
D&D 5e preferably. All levels of experience, I'm not fussed.
Sign in to contactLouise (Rochford)
Seeking a book club
I'd love to join a local group near Southend or Rochford. I'm currently reading John of John by Douglas Stewart who also wrote Shuggie Bain which was a 5* read for me. I like modern contemporary fiction but like to read a couple of classics a year. This year it was The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck and So Long, See you Tomorrow by William Maxwell. My current favourite authors are Elizabeth Strout, Donal Ryan, Helen Garner, Colm Toibin and Kevin Barry. I've got a bit of a block on the romantasy genre and anything formulaic. My controversial opinion is I don't like Lily King or other overhyped modern fiction. But I do read it, to be sure.
Sign in to contactDavida (Colchester)
Seeking a book club
I’m 19 and live in Colchester. I love love love reading anything fantasy, romance or a combination of them both! Also like the occasional mystery/thriller book :)
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What if... Reading Circle (Southend-on-Sea)
Book club
We are a speculative fiction reading circle. We meet once a month at a local cafe to discuss strange worlds, impossible futures and unforgettable ideas. www.whatifreadingcircle.com
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Mick RPH Branch Manager (Chelmsford)
Gaming group
Mick RPH I am the Essex Branch manager for Role Play Haven, a national not for profit company that provides safe TTRPG spaces. We have launched a branch in Chelmsford offering several open campaign tables using lots of different systems. We also have a One shot table running every week. We meet every Tuesday at 19.00 at The Ale House in Chelmsford, if you fancy coming along just pop in an say hello and join us for a game. Or you can use the link below. https://mailchi.mp/rphaven.co.uk/new-clubs Or go to the Role Play Have website https://www.rphaven.co.uk/ Look forward to seeing you on a Tuesday evening.
Sign in to contactSahana (Rayleigh)
Seeking a book club
I am 18. I love reading all types of books and I am hoping to make friends with others who also love reading.
Sign in to contactYamiye (Clacton-on-Sea)
Seeking a gaming group
I mainly play pokemon/yu-gi-oh, but I enjoy TCGs in general and am open to trying out other games. As for RPGs, I mainly play cyberpunk red, but I have dabbled into dnd a few times.
Sign in to contactAshyr (Basildon)
Seeking a gaming group
I have years of experience playing DND, and I am currently a DM for multiple games. I love both role-playing and combat-oriented games, and I prefer parties working together to achieve things. I'm looking to either DM an in-person group or play as a player. 21 Year old guy :p
Sign in to contactLynn (Basildon)
Seeking a book club
Love a good read, write poetry (have had some published) and the English language is a passion of mine. Would be good just to share thoughts, and talk to like minded people! At present, l am reading my 3rd book by Lawrence Anthony, the elephant whisperer, called The Last Rhinos
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Manningtree/Lawford reader (Colchester)
Seeking a book club
Anyone want to start a book club? Early 40s, love reading but do tend to fall asleep. Enjoy Maggie O'Farrel, Sally Rooney among many more
Sign in to contactPeter (Romford)
Seeking a book club
65 years old, married with two grown-up children. Read modern fiction, some non-fiction. All time favourite book: Catch 22. Recent books that had a big impact on me: All the Light we Cannot See; Glorious Exploits; Your are Here. Guilty pleasure/easy reads: Graham Norton, Richard Osman and every word ever written by Irvine Welsh. Have always liked the idea of a book discussion group
Sign in to contactGeorgia (Grays Thurrock)
Seeking a book club
Love fantasy and crime thrillers but open to reading pretty much anything.
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