Clacton Beach Huts
Credit Rich Cooper
Town Hall, Clacton. The home of Tendring District Council
Private Herbert Columbine, Simone Williams
Frinton-on-Sea sunrise, Simone Williams
Harwich low lighthouse. Photography credits to 'Visit Essex'
Dovercourt lighthouse - Paul Nixon Photography

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Council secures £1.2m grant to overhaul Clacton Leisure Centre swimming pool’s aging boilers

May 16, 2025
The swimming pool at the council-run facility, in Vista Road, is set to undergo the eco-friendly upgrade thanks to a successful bid for UK Government funding.

Seven beaches on the Essex Sunshine Coast to proudly fly Blue Flags and Seaside Awards this summer

May 15, 2025
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of the prestigious awards for 2025.

Freeport East open new Harwich Head Office and Innovation Hub

May 14, 2025
Freeport East has this week unveiled its new Head Office and Harwich Innovation Hub at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Scandinavia House in Harwich.
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Table Top Sale

Come to Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7JA on Sunday 25 May, 2025 from 11am to 3pm for a Table Top Sale. Lot's of things to see; Craft stalls, a Tombola Raffle and Refreshments available upon purchase. Tables are £10 each, with a limited amount of tables available. To book a table in advance email annie@dawnsupport.co.uk

Russells International Circus - Harwich

Russells International Circus is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary with a brand-new show for 2025. With breath taking acrobatics, jaw-dropping stunts and aerial displays, this two hour spectacular is suitable for all ages. Children under 2 can attend free. For more information, see Russells International Circus website. The circus will be at Lower Marine Parade Car Park, 2 Wick Lane, Dovercourt, CO12 3TA. It will be showing from Wednesday 2nd July 2025 to Sunday 6th July 2025

Tendring Show

Saturday, 13 July, 2024 - 08:00 to 18:00
Bromley Rd, Lawford Manningtree, CO11 2NE
info@tendringshow.co.uk
Livestock classes, heavy horses, Food and Drink Pavilion, Farming on the Move, over 200 tradestands, Art and Lifestyle Tent, Education Tent, Countryside area and a new apprenticeship area. The energetic theme Sport for All will encourage the public to don their trainers and dive into a variety of sporting experiences including cricket, football, rugby, archery and table tennis. For those seeking a thrill, a climbing wall will offer a chance to reach new heights, while a surfboard simulator will test balance and coordination. Displays include Pedal Power vs Parkour and JPL Shetland Pony Racing. https://www.tendringshow.co.uk/

Kite Festival

Saturday, 26 July, 2025 - 10:00 to Sunday, 27 July, 2025 - 16:00
Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE
Join us for a spectacular display of large kites from East Anglian Kite Flyers. https://www.eastangliankiteflyers.org.uk/gallery.shtml(link is external) The kite festival weekend will be held on Saturday 26/07/2025 and Sunday 27/07/2025. 10am- 4pm each day. Families, children, and adults are welcome. There is disabled access, toilets, baby changing, a shop, and a café/refreshments. The displays are free to attend. There will also be a chance to decorate your own kites to fly and keep for £8 per kite with our kite workshops which will be running both days. Timeslots will be: 10-10.45 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 12.45-1.30 1.30-2.15 2.15-3.00 3.00-3.45 Advance booking advised - we sold out last year.

Naze Birds of Prey Evening - Owls

Saturday, 20 September, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:00
Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE
Imperial Birds of Prey Academy bring their informative and fun show to The Naze, capturing your attention and imagination. Covering a wide range of topics that include conservation, habitat, diet, adaptations and biology and giving you the opportunity to be up close and personal with these magnificent birds. This is a 2 hour talk with a 15-minute Q and A/ tea break in the middle. The first half of the talk will be showcasing the animals- getting them close to visitors, and the second half is more 'action' related- birds flying over the top of peoples heads, mammals running on the floor etc.

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