New Beginner Class at Mundon

ETCA Admin2 | September 22, 2026 |

There will be a new Beginner Class at Victory Hall, Mundon CM9 6PD.

The classes will start on Wednesday 7th October 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Please contact Liz email, lizh.etca@gmail.com

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New Class at Danbury

ETCA Admin2 | September 4, 2026 |

Following the move of the Langford Beginner Class to Danbury it has been decided that we will continue to use the hall going forward as it is more suitable.

The Class will be on a Friday morning from 9.30 to 11.30. The new class will be for all, continuing students and beginners, and will be instructed by Barrie Senior. From Friday 2nd October the class will start running through the set from the beginning but you are welcome to attend the classes before then.

Please contact Barrie for further details barrie.etca@gmail.com mobile 07964 723615

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New Beginner Class in Boreham

ETCA Admin2 | August 19, 2026 |

There will be a new Beginner Class starting in Boreham Village Hall on 21st September 2026 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. This will be an Open Day to find out more about Essex Tai Chi Academy and try some Tai Chi.

Boreham Village Hall, Main Road, Boreham CM3 3JD

Please email Carole at carole.etca@gmail.com for further information.

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New Class in Colchester

ETCA Admin2 | August 7, 2026 |

There will be a new beginners and continuing class in Colchester starting Tuesday 18th August 2026.

The classes will be held at Lion Walk Church, Lion Walk Precinct, Colchester CO1 1LX.

Classes will run on Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 9.00pm.

Contacts for further information:

John, email johnj.etca@gmail.com or Malcolm, email malcolm.etca@gmail.com

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Langford change of venue

ETCA Admin2 | |

The Langford Beginners class will move to Danbury Village Hall on 7th August 2026 whilst the Langford Hall is having building works on it.

Please note the class will start at 9.30 am not 10.00 am.

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World Tai Chi Day 2026

ETCA Admin2 | May 12, 2026 |

World Tai Chi Day was celebrated with members of the Academy performing an 11 o’clock set at Maldon Prom Park, Holland-on-Sea seafront and Birchanger on a bright but slightly cool day.  Phil from Colchester managed a set even though he was away. All events were well attended as the pictures below show.

Birchanger

 

Clacton

 

Maldon

Phil from Clacton

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Great Baddow beginners class date change

ETCA Admin2 | April 22, 2026 |

Please note the new beginners class at Great Baddow will now start on 18th May at 7.00p.m. not 13th April as originally advertised.

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New Classes for the Spring

ETCA Admin2 | March 30, 2026 |

Clacton  –  Beginners Class starting 17th April 2026 at 12.30p.m. – 13.30p.m. at The Brotherhood Hall, 28 St. Osyth Road, Clacton-on Sea, CO15 3BW. For more information contact Cheryl McIntosh. Call 07483 210115 or Email:cherylm.etca@gmail.com

Colchester – Beginners Class starting Monday 13th April 2026, 2.30p.m. – 4.30p.m. at Acorn Hall, The Oak Tree Centre, 252 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 3DH. For further information contact Philip Lyons. Call: 07913 349086 or Email: philip.etca@gmail.com.

Little Clacton – 6 week Beginners Class starting Monday 13th April 2026, 2.45p.m. – 3.45p.m. followed by a Continuing Class until 5.15p.m. at Little Clacton Village Hall, 14 London Road, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 9RW. For further information contact Bob Duck. Call: 07591 671544 or Email: bob50.etca@gmail.com.

Great Baddow – Evening Beginners Class starting Monday 18th May 2026, 7.00p.m at The Parish Hall, Great Baddow, 19 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7DW. For further information contact Jean  Meadwell.  Email:Jeanm.etca@gmail.com.

Great Baddow – Evening Continuing Class starting Wednesday 15th April 2026, 7.00p.m at The Parish Hall, Great Baddow, 19 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7DW. For further information contact Pshemek Bak. Email:pshemek.etca@gmail.com.

Hatfield Peverel – Beginners Class starting Thursday 14th May 2026, 7.00p.m – 9.00p.m. at Hatfield Peverel Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield  Peverel, CM3 2HW. For further information contact Nick Boddington, Call 07702 176128 or Email: nick.etca@gmail.com.

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New Beginners Class at Langford, Maldon

ETCA Admin2 | February 12, 2026 |

A new beginners class will be held  at

Langford & Ulting Village Hall
Hatfield Road, Langford
Maldon
Essex
CM9 6QA

The class will start on Friday 20th February 2026  from 10.00 to 12.00 and run weekly until 31st July 2026.

Please contact either of the following for more information:

Barrie Senior,
Email: barrie.etca@gmail.com
Mob: 07964 723615
or
Liz Hibbert
Email: lizh.etca@gmail.com
Mob: 07719 640504
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World Tai Chi Day 2025

ETCA Admin2 | May 3, 2025 |

Clacton

It was mostly clear bright sunny day  with a distant haze out at sea which dissipated slowly to reveal the Majestic Wind Farm out in the Estuary.

Upon meeting on the promenade and for car owners free parking along the promenade, we descended the steep steps to the beach.
The sand was soft and a little bumpy in places. So I knew we were in for a bit of a bumpy ride.
A little early for the 10 o’clock start, so we proceed to practise our foundation movements led by Cheryl McIntosah
Then as ten approached Lisa counted us down and we all bowed on the first  stroke of 10.
A few wobbles as the variable nature of sand had surprises for us, now and then, leading to some unusual angles. Laughter, then carrying on, ending  with a round of applause from us and from some passers by/watchers.
Decided we would walk up the beach to a concrete area in front of the cafe for our second set, plus our planned coffee break. On arrival, a board outside the cafe apologising for the sudden closure due to the account of the owner having an operation..
But being stalwarts we lined our sleeves up on the concrete base and performed our second set.
After which some  discussion about the next move led to  some going to a cafe in Clacton. Some, to known cafes on the journey home. Some just sat on the benches admiring the beautiful view.
About 30 members attended and a very enjoyable time was had by all. So lucky with the amazing weather.
Judy
Danbury
This year while the main event was held in Clacton there were additional meetings and one was in Danbury.
It’s a great feeling starting a set with fellow members of our Academy when you know that around the world millions of others are sharing the day either just ahead of us or waiting until 10.00 in their time zone. It’s also good to practice outside, the weather being great, warm and sunny, unlike last year where practice required rain coats and thermals and ‘creep low like snake’ could have been considered a ‘dangerous sport’
Following our countdown we started punctually at 10.00 completing two sets followed by a general informal tea, coffee and cake meeting.
A lot of us commented that they felt there was something very special about taking part in this day, of being part of a global community of Tai Chi players putting ring of tai chi around the world.
Nick
Photos by Shirley
Birchanger
In recent years World Tai Chi Day has been celebrated by the Birchanger class on the Petanque pitch at the Social Club because Maldon and Clacton are too far to drive for this western outpost of ETCA. A Baker’s Dozen of us turned up on a grey and slightly chilly morning – at least is didn’t rain like last year. We were joined by our much missed Class Assistant John who has been on Carer’s Duty recently.

The first set was mildly marred by my attempt at a short cut, terminated by a voice from the back reminding us ‘don’t forget the Cock’ which caused a ripple of amusement. Refreshed by coffee and home made bread pudding the second set went smoothly until I forgot the closing bow. Oh, the Joys of Tai Chi, relaxing, calming and forgiving.

Cait Goddard

Class Instructor

Phil was unable to join in with one of our organised sets as he and Linda were organising a weekend of French dance in Suffolk. However, he managed to fit in the first 17 moves whilst setting up his event.
As I was hors de combat I was only able to do a few of the foundation exercises for ten minutes but I was thinking how nice it would have been to do a full set outside. Barrie

Received from a member

WORLD TAI CHI DAY

I joined the Academy six months ago, and what a privilege it has been. In Clacton we are very fortunate that there are three classes close by, Clacton, Little Clacton and Colchester, with wonderful Instructors namely, Cheryl, Bob and Phil, not forgetting Shirley and Frank, who give us corrections so politely.

The icing on the cake was taking part at Holland-On-Sea last Saturday, celebrating with Tai Chi Members, all over the world at 10am. The group gathered at 9.30am on the beach, ‘limbered up’ with some foundation exercises, in readiness for the event on a beautiful sunny morning. Thank you Lisa, and everyone involved in running The Academy, for all your hard work, the Club is amazing.

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