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Pier Avenue Clacton on sea

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Monthly craft and collectables fair lots of lovely, unique crafts so do come along and show your support for the makers as well as your local Carnival association. Free entry. Open to all Finish at 2pm

Harwich Museum Anglia House, Main Road Harwich, Essex, CO12 3FN

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The Train Ferry service between Harwich and Zeebrugge was officially opened on 24 April 1924 by His Royal Highness Prince George. Crowds gathered along with school parties and the Harwich Town Silver Band Played. After the official opening ceremony Captain Grigor gave the party a guided tour of the new ferry before setting sail on the inaugural voyage.

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A family friendly Spring Fair with live music throughout the day, free activities for children including Junk orchestra, circus skills, story corner, Seaside explorers - along with food, craft, charity and community info stalls. Open to all 10am - 5pm

The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2LF

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This exhibition by artist Duffy Tomei is inspired and focusses on the beauty of our natural surroundings. We live such busy lives today. It’s all too easy to live in an area and not notice it, enjoy it or even be a part of it. In this exhibition Duffy hopes to inspire folk to see the beauty of the natural surroundings in Essex through her paintings visitors will be inspired to go in search of the places they have seen on the canvases. Experiencing the fresh air, variety of sounds and touch the natural world, and perhaps appreciate the need to protect it and make sure it is preserved for future generations.

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Harwich Ale Trail exists to bring visitors to Historic Harwich. Harwich is blessed with a large number, considering the small area, of ancient independent pubs most of which sell real ale and real cider from local providers all year around.

For tickets go to https://antonydoveton.co.uk/events-and-classes/(link is external) A Night of Mediumship with the respected and renowned Antony Doveton 18+ Only

Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton on Sea

Mediumship, holistic therapies, alternative health , arts & crafts, talks on health and wellbeing

Brooklands, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2JG

Venture across the Irish Sea to County Kerry this Spring as Eastern Angles Theatre Company present Stones In His Pockets! Local lads Jake and Charlie are working as extras on a Hollywood epic movie that has taken over their small village in rural Ireland. Switching from plucky Irish extra to know-it-all American movie star with a flick of the wrist, the pair take on all 15 characters to tell the story of the impact this movie has on their local community. The result is a sad, hilarious and irresistible play that pushes the boundaries of storytelling. Inspired by the cinematic stylings of Wes Anderson, we are also adding newly composed music and video projection to the multi-award winning play. A hit in Dublin, Edinburgh and London’s West End, Stones In His Pockets is a chance for audiences to laugh, cry and revel in the power of theatricality. Find out more and book tickets at https://easternangles.co.uk/event/stones-in-his-pockets

Station Road Ardleigh CO7 7RS

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PLANT AND CAKE Sale on Saturday 18th May 2024, at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh (CO7 7RS). From 9:30 until 11:30. Lots of plants and cakes for sale. Free Entry. Cash Sales only (no cards accepted). Website https://e-voice.org.uk/ardleigh-horticultural-society/

Great Bentley Colchester CO7 8QG

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Come along with your family to enjoy our traditional Church fete. To include a variety of stalls, large BBQ and refreshments (including a chocolate fountain!). Have a go at archery, bell ringing, tomahawk throwing and meet a viking! Lots of other children's activities available, including crafts, face-painting and hooka- duck. We look forward to welcoming you.

Manningtree Station, Station Approach, off A137 Manningtree, CO11 2LH

On this walk along part of the Stour Estuary Laura will tell the story of women accused of witchcraft during a 17th-century craze that played out in the three villages of Lawford, Manningtree and Mistley. She'll reveal exactly what kinds of women were targeted and talk about why, including the opportunism of local men like Matthew Hopkins. Rob will talk about Mistley Quay , a port where ships were built in the 18th century and now site of Britain's largest malt factory. The walk also passes Mistley Towers a surviving part of a church designed by Robert Adam. The walk is about 3 miles long and includes some country paths as well as town walking. We end at Mistley, and there will be a short pub stop at the half-way point. The walk crosses some open fields, so may be muddy, so boots or high trainers with good soles are needed.