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Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF

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Join Vijay Patel and his brother Jayden for a screening of their show, Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly - a neurodivergent pop concert. Free popcorn to give the feel of a cinema style event. There will be a Q+A with the artists afterwards

9 Rush Green Road, Clacton on Sea, CO16 7AD

Free Health Screening: Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Carbon Monoxide Tests, Peak Flow, BMI, Health Age Assessment, Fitness Test, Nutrition Information.

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.

Tour de Tendring 2024 – Sunday, May 19th. Timings: 8.00am-9.00am. Routes: 60 or 20 mile circular routes. DOVERCOURT (HARWICH) START/FINISH: Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, Wick Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS Starting and finishing at Dovercourt, Harwich, the 60 or 20 mile circular routes, cycle through the picturesque district of Tendring - perfect cycling country with quiet roads, low hills and views to the sea. Unwind at the finish where your supporters, colleagues, nearest & dearest, friends etc. can give you a warm welcome and enjoy refreshments and food, community exhibitors, the pool open day and a Skate Jam which all takes place on site. To sign up, route details and more ride information visit www.bike-events.co.uk Charity sign up: www.bike-events.co.uk/Charities.aspx Local information: • Cycle Tendring Facebook www.facebook.com/cycletendring • Cycling in Tendring www.tendringdc.gov.uk/content/cycling-in-tendring • Historic Harwich www.historicharwich.co.uk • Essex Sunshine Coast www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk/

Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF

jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk

Sweet Beef are a queer theatre collective who have made a show called 'I Hate it Here' which is about zero hours contract work and instability. Join them at Jaywick Martello Tower for a creative writing workshop exploring the theme of work. The workshop will take you through some drama and writing exercises which will then be used to make theatre. No experience required, come along and have a FREE ticket to see the show at Colchester Arts Centre on Wednesday 22 May! https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173654026

Church Lane, Gt Holland, CO13 0JS

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Mathilde Milwidsky and Hana Mizuta-Spencer (violins), Adam Newman and Hugo Max (violas), Robert Max (cello) play Mozart String Quartet in F, K.590 Fauré String Quartet Mendelssohn String Quintet in A, op.18 Enjoy a glass of wine in the interval sponsored by Mr. Wheeler Doors open at 6.40pm

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

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Railway ships that were requisitioned in World War I and II. These ships were required to act as minesweepers, troop transports, landing ships and casualty evacuation ships. Illustrated Talk by David Whittle David has a well-earned reputation as a speaker and has built up a wide ranging catalogue of talks on local subjects; check this page for details of future events.

Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF

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Step into an interdisciplinary world of poetry, sustainable textiles, illustrations, photography, performance, community collaborations, and workshops. University of Essex PhD candidate Lelia Ferro has been researching How We Live in Essex Through the Seasons since 2018 through residencies, volunteering, interviews, and community projects. This exhibition is multi-voiced and three dimensional, featuring Lelia's poems, and writing collaborations with Tendring Community Writers, Jaywick Writers, Poetry Plus Manningtree, The Writers’ Company, and local school children. The poems have been responded to by up and coming local talent including photographer Dan Sceats, illustrator Louisa Charrington, textiles artist Clare Sams, and theatre director Sofia Bagge. The exhibition explores themes of heritage, locality, nature, and climate change. A programme of free events and workshops is open to all throughout the duration of the exhibition. They include, performances, a spoken word workshop with professional performers, an open mic evening, a coastal botanical illustrations workshop with Louisa, a sea and sky photography workshop with Dan, a netting and knotting plant fibres workshop with Clare, and local seasonal poetry workshops with Lelia. Keep an eye out on the Essex Book Festival Website and social media for workshop dates and times.

Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF

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Learn about the plants that live on the Essex coast and have a go at drawing them yourself, with the exhibition illustrator Louisa Charrington.