Exning Community Church Hall ECCH

12/08/2026

Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun” August 19, 2026 “Songs with Girls’ Names”

Do you enjoy singing but feel you’re “not very good”? That’s exactly who Singing for Fun is for. The clue is in the name — it’s all about enjoyment, not perfection
The title of “songs which include girls’ names” may not seem interesting, but the selection has resulted in a mix of rock and pop, with a showtune, a children's song and a football anthem. The songs were recorded by Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Little Richard, Louis Armstrong, Mandy Miller, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles, CCR, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Edison Lighthouse, and the Rolling Stones.

🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
It’s a singalong, not a choir
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a small voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your wellbeing — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.

🎤 Join us in Exning on August 19 at 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall
You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.

📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!

❓ Questions?
Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]

⭐ Can’t make August 19th?
Join us on September 16 when we’ll be singing a selection of “Songs of the 1960s by British artists” with another great mix of artists and music, together with 4 of the traditional songs from “The Last Night of the Proms”

13/07/2026

MBC "Singing for Fun" will not take place on Wednesday July 15.

It will be postponed until August 19th -- 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall.

17/06/2026

12/06/2026

If you are planning to come to see “Hamnet” at Exning Village Cinema this evening, please be aware you may find road closure and diversion signs between Church Street and Ducks Lane which leads to Exning Community Village Hall. You can ignore those signs as the roads to ECCH are open.
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Exning Village Cinema presents “Hamnet” on June 12, 2026

“Hamnet”, which closes our 2025/6 season, features Jessie Buckley, who won the Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA for “Best Actress” for her role in this film.

“In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright. As their lives fracture, they are tested by distance, silence, and grief. The powerful story of love and loss of a son that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet”

Starring:
Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Misbehaviour, The Courier)
Paul Mescal: (Gladiator 2, Normal People, Aftersun)
Emily Watson: (War Horse, Testament of Youth, Gosford Park)
Nominated for 7 other Oscars
Won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film of the Year and nominated for 9 other BAFTAs.

For more information about the cast and crew and a trailer, see: http://exningvillagecinema.website/

Rating 12: For the reasons for this rating, see: BBFC | BBFC
FRIDAY June 12, 2026
EXNING COMMUNITY CHURCH HALL, CB8 7HF
Doors open 7 pm Performance starts 7.30 pm
Tickets (cash at the door): Adults: £5 Children (under 15): £4
Family ticket (2adults/2children): £14
Refreshments Available

11/06/2026

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Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun” June 17, 2026 • “Songs about Colours”

Do you enjoy singing but feel you’re “not very good”? That’s exactly who Singing for Fun is for. The clue is in the name — it’s all about enjoyment, not perfection
The selection of songs which include colours has resulted in a mix of rock, pop, and folk, with a showtune and a traditional song. The songs were recorded by Chris de Birgh, Dido, Elvis Presley, Jeff Beck, Peggy Lee, Pete Seeger, Tom Jones, Tommy Steele, and groups Beatles, Dubliners, Jefferson Airplane, Rolling Stones, Tremeloes.
These were hits between 1955 and 2003. In fact one song is so old we can claim to cover the 18th to 21st centuries!

🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
It’s a singalong not a choir
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a small voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your wellbeing — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.

🎤 Join us in Exning on June 17 at 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall
You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.

📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!

❓ Questions?
Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]

⭐ Can’t make June 17th?
Join us on July 15 when we’ll be singing a selection of “Songs with Girls Names” with another great mix of artists and music.

03/06/2026

Exning Village Cinema presents “Hamnet” on June 12, 2026

“Hamnet”, which closes our 2025/6 season, features Jessie Buckley, who won the Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA for “Best Actress” for her role in this film.

“In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright. As their lives fracture, they are tested by distance, silence, and grief. The powerful story of love and loss of a son that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet”

Starring:
Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Misbehaviour, The Courier)
Paul Mescal: (Gladiator 2, Normal People, Aftersun)
Emily Watson: (War Horse, Testament of Youth, Gosford Park)
Nominated for 7 other Oscars
Won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film of the Year and nominated for 9 other BAFTAs.

For more information about the cast and crew and a trailer, see: http://exningvillagecinema.website/

Rating 12: For the reasons for this rating, see: BBFC | BBFC
FRIDAY June 12, 2026
EXNING COMMUNITY CHURCH HALL, CB8 7HF
Doors open 7 pm Performance starts 7.30 pm
Tickets (cash at the door): Adults: £5 Children (under 15): £4
Family ticket (2adults/2children): £14
Refreshments Available

14/05/2026

Do you find yourself singing along to hits by ABBA, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Hermann's Hermits, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Highwaymen, Bernard Cribbens, Cilla Black, and Don Mclaen?

What do they have in common?
They all recorded songs with a man’s name in the title, respectively: Fernando, Jude, Jack, Daniel, Henry, Joe, Jack, Johnny, Michael, Fred, Alfie and Vincent.

Do you enjoy singing but feel you’re “not very good”? That’s exactly who Singing for Fun is for. The clue is in the name — it’s all about enjoyment, not perfection.
Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun” May 20, 2026 • “Songs with Men’s Names”
It’s a mix of rock, pop, comedy, folk and a couple of showtunes.

🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a small voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your wellbeing — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.

🎤 Join us in Exning on May 20 at 8pm in Exning Community Church Hall
You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.

📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!
❓ Questions?
Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]
⭐ Can’t make May 20?
Join us on June 17 when we’ll be singing a selection of Songs about Colours with another mix of artists and music.

01/05/2026

Exning Village Cinema presents “The Ballad Of Wallis Island” on May 8, 2026

Charles, an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer, back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Starring:
Carey Mulligan (3 Oscar nominations, 1 BAFTA win)
Tom Basden (4 BAFTA nominations)
Tim Key (4 BAFTA nominations)

For more information about the cast and crew and a trailer, see: http://exningvillagecinema.website/

Rating 12: For the reasons for this rating, see: https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/the-ballad-of-wallis-island-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi4mjew

FRIDAY May 8, 2026
EXNING COMMUNITY CHURCH HALL, CB8 7HF
Doors open 7 pm Performance starts 7.30 pm
Tickets (cash at the door): Adults: £5 Children (under 15): £4
Family ticket (2adults/2children): £14
Refreshments Available
Next showing: Friday June 12 Hamnet with 2026 Oscar winner for Best Actress Jessie Buckley

25/04/2026

“Soundbites” – Sunday 3 May
Soundbites is a relaxed, family friendly style of worship held on the first Sunday of every month in Exning. It’s designed for people of all ages — whether you’re a regular churchgoer or just curious.
What to Expect
• Breakfast first (9:30 am) Enjoy bacon rolls, croissants, fresh fruit, Fairtrade tea and coffee, plus gluten free and lactose free options.
• Worship begins at 10:00 am A lively, informal service with activities for children and adults.
How Soundbites is Different
• Venue: Held in Exning Community Church Hall (next to St Martin’s Church), not the old church building. CB8 7HF
• Seating: Sit around tables, café style (not rows of pews)
• Music: Modern worship songs with lyrics on a screen, accompanied by keyboard and sometimes other instruments.
• Format: Instead of a traditional sermon, expect a talk, interactive activities, maybe a short play, and hands on involvement for all ages.
More details: https://www.exning.net/soundbites.html

07/04/2026

Music Builds Communities – “Singing for Fun”
April 15, 2026 • Beatles Songs
Do you like Beatles songs? Do you enjoy singing but feel you’re “not very good”? That’s exactly who Singing for Fun is for. The clue is in the name — it’s all about enjoyment, not perfection.
🎶 What makes Singing for Fun different?
• No auditions — come simply because you like singing.
• No voice parts — no need to know whether you’re an alto, tenor, or anything else.
• No reading of music needed — lyrics are projected on a large screen.
• No rehearsals — we sing the songs on the night; if it goes wrong, that’s part of the fun.
• No regular commitment — come when you can, for the songs you love.
• No up front cost — just a voluntary donation on the evenings you attend.
You’ll be singing alongside others — something proven to be good for your wellbeing — accompanied by our friendly group of acoustic guitarists.
🎤 Love Beatles Songs? Join us in Exning on April 15 at 8pm
We’ll be singing a whole selection of Beatles favourites -- around 15 of the 49 we’ve sung over the fourteen years that Singing for Fun has been running. You can see the song list at: http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html
That page also explains what the evenings are like and why group singing is so good for your health.
📍 Event details
• Venue: Exning Community Church Hall (CB8 7HF)
• Time: 8:00 pm (about 90 minutes, including a refreshment break)
• Donation: £2.50 voluntary contribution at the door
• Booking: Not required — just turn up and sing!
❓ Questions?
Call John on 07968 912046 or email [email protected]
⭐ Can’t make April 15?
Join us on May 20, when we’ll be singing a selection of Songs with Men’s Names