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I'm Matt. I spent years scrolling through Facebook groups, checking multiple websites, and still missing the best events happening in Essex. There wasn't a single place to get the full picture — it was exhausting.
So I built Essex Scoop. Starting with Chelmsford, every Thursday I curate the 8–10 best things happening that week — events, live music, new openings, hidden gems — and send it straight to your inbox. No endless scrolling. No FOMO. Just the good stuff, already found for you.
Free forever. Chelmsford first, then Colchester and Southend. Because everyone deserves their time back.
— Matt Dyer, Founder
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