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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Swimmers make a big splash for charity at pools in Tendring

May 3, 2024
Swimmers made a big splash for charity as they took to Tendring’s pools for Swimathon 2024.

Microchipping your cat

May 2, 2024
From 10th June 2024 all pet cats in England must be microchipped

VE Day service to be held in Clacton

May 2, 2024
Residents are invited to join war veterans and organisations to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe.
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Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly – Access Rider Workshop – an introduction

Friday, 10 May, 2024 - 10:00
Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF
jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk
To support his show ‘Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly, Vijay Patel will be at Jaywick Martello Tower to lead this workshop on creating access riders (a transformative document that communicates your access needs to others). This session is open to all, including d/Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, autistic people: anyone who needs adjustments in the workplace (or life!), including for autism, Long COVID, period pain, perimenopause/menopause symptoms and more. Vijay will cover a range of areas including how to identify your access requirements and how to design an access rider that fits you.

A Night of Mediumship with Antony Doveton

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

Health, Wellness & Spiritual Event

Saturday, 11 May, 2024 - 00:00 to 16:00
Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton on Sea
Mediumship, holistic therapies, alternative health , arts & crafts, talks on health and wellbeing

Gardening Guardians: Volunteer events @ JMT

Saturday, 11 May, 2024 - 10:30
Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF
jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk
Got a few minutes to spare to help Jaywick Martello Tower? Come help us remove weeds and plant a legacy. Join our work party to remove weeds from around the tower and replant the area with flowering ground cover to protect the Tower, help support wildlife, and improve the visitor experience. The work party will be held by Tower Assistant, Lelia Ferro who is passionate about local wildlife and plants, and worked as a volunteer at Fingringhoe Nature Reserve. We have some tools for you to use but feel free to bring your own, refreshments provided!

Stones In His Pockets

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

Health Expo

Sunday, 12 May, 2024 - 10:00
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.

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.

Tour de Tendring 2024

Sunday, 19 May, 2024 - 08:00
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/

Railway Ships at War Talk by David Whittle

Saturday, 25 May, 2024 - 11:00 to 12:00
Harwich Museum Anglia House, Main Road Harwich, Essex, CO12 3FN
groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk
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.

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