Clacton Beach Huts
The Red Arrows perform at Clacton Air Show
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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TRAIN FERRY ANNIVERSARY

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00
Harwich Museum Anglia House, Main Road Harwich, Essex CO12 3FN
groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk
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. Seats are limited so please book by emailing groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk(link sends e-mail)

Train Ferry Anniversary Talk by David Whittle

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00
Harwich Museum Anglia House, Main Road Harwich, Essex, CO12 3FN
groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk
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. Seats are limited so please book by emailing groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk(link sends e-mail)

London Oriana Choir : 50 Years of Song - Live in Harwich

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 - 19:00 to 21:15
67 Church St, Harwich, CO12 3DR
dompeckham@me.com
In celebration of its 50th anniversary year, critically acclaimed London Oriana Choir and renown Conductor - Dominic Ellis-Peckham joins Harwich Sing Tendring Voices, bringing together the best of its concert repertoire spanning five decades and seven centuries with works ranging from the Renaissance via the 19th century to contemporary writers, including a world premier commission from Cecilia McDowall. londonoriana.com

Craft and collectable fair

Saturday, 27 April, 2024 - 10:00
Pier Avenue Clacton on sea
ozarue@icloud.com
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

Train Ferry Anniversary Talk by David Whittle

Saturday, 27 April, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00
Harwich Museum Anglia House, Main Road Harwich, Essex, CO12 3FN
groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk
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.

Spring Fair

info@clactonartscentre.org
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

Jaywick Martello Tower - New Exhibition - Natural Surroundings

Thursday, 2 May, 2024 - 10:00 to 16:00
The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2LF
JaywickMartelloTower@essex.gov.uk
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.

Harwich Ale Trail

Thursday, 2 May, 2024 - 11:00 to Monday, 6 May, 2024 - 23:00 Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
info@harwichaletrail.co.uk
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.

Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society PLANT & CAKE SALE

Saturday, 18 May, 2024 - 09:30
Station Road Ardleigh CO7 7RS
ardleighhorticultural@gmail.com
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/

May Fair

Saturday, 18 May, 2024 - 12:00 to 16:00
Great Bentley Colchester CO7 8QG
nicolajanejustice@gmail.com
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.

Essex Estuaries - The Stour from Manningtree to Mistley

Saturday, 18 May, 2024 - 13:00
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.

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