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Forthcoming events in and around the area
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If your event is cancelled, please email onlineteam@tendringdc.gov.uk so that we can update the list of events below.
All events details were correct at the time of publication - please contact the event organiser direct if you have a question.
Local Theatres
We are lucky enough to have three local theatres within the Tendring district. For further information about what's on at each theatre please follow the links belowPrinces Theatre, Clacton
West Cliff Theatre, Clacton
Electric Palace, Harwich
Frinton Summer Theatre, Frinton
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Scrabble Club Tue, 04/04/2023 - 14:00 to Sun, 04/06/2023 - 16:00 Clacton Library Do you enjoy word games? like to meet new |
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The Bookworm Presents - Telling Tales Tue, 30/05/2023 - 10:30 to 14:00 Frinton Library, A magical and enchanting children's storytelling |
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Coralina Cattrell Memorial Exhibition Thu, 01/06/2023 - 10:00 to Sun, 04/06/2023 - 16:00 Jaywick Martello Tower, A Memorial Exhibition of local artist, the late |
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Chakra Dancing & Sound Bath Sat, 03/06/2023 - 09:15 to 12:30 Frinton Community Association, Healing through dance & movement - Chakra |
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Frinton Open Gardens 2023 Sat, 17/06/2023 - 09:00 to 17:00 Frinton on Sea various 2023 will see the continuation of the nationally co-ordinated Royal National Lifeboat Institution Open Gardens initiative; the RNLI is entirely funded via voluntary contributions. Frinton On Sea’s next biennial event will take place on Saturday 17th June 2023 and will assume a lead role in this fine initiative with our event directly benefitting the Walton / Frinton Lifeboat Station.Thirteen diverse Frinton gardens will participate and be open to the paying public from 9am to 5pm on the day. This is always an excellent opportunity to bring our community and visitors together to witness the wonderful results of the hard work and dedication carried out to make our Frinton gardens look beautiful. A proven, real tonic for all fortunate visitors to enjoy at a time when we all still need that therapeutic mindfulness and much needed mental stimulation! All gardens are within easy walking distance of each other and close to our fine shops, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops that our lovely seaside town has to offer. There will be the opportunity to partake of simple refreshments in a couple of the gardens. In addition to this there will be the chance to purchase plants, local distillery products, local artisan creations, learn about the RNLI’s wonderful legacy .There will be a wide array of plants, shrubs, trees in our diverse gardens, even including some prehistoric varieties, at least two of which are classed as living fossils; we hope you get to see them! A ticket to view all gardens remains a reasonable £5 per adult (children under 16 accompanied by an adult visit free). These will be on sale shortly at Fleurette, 90 Connaught, G & Ts, 19 Connaught, Caxton bookshop, 55 Connaught Frinton on Sea and other outlets to be confirmed. Buy tickets on the door, at the RNLI shop in Walton and from our stall on Connaught Avenue during the Frinton Coronation Street Party day, Sunday 7th May!!! To Pre order tickets email Paul or Michelle at Frinton.gardens@gmail.com All gardens will be wheelchair friendly unless otherwise advised. More information will be provided in our soon to be published brochure. Regrettably, dogs are not permitted. If you are a budding gardener who would like to ‘open’ your garden for future events then please contact Paul; we would be delighted you have you on board in the future! Our website https://frintongardens.wixsite.com/open is updated regularly with the event news and we have already socialised the event on Facebook. This will also be well publicised in the local press and in many focused county and country magazines. |
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Health , Wellbeing & Spiritual Event Sat, 17/06/2023 - 10:00 to 16:00 Frinton Community Association Retail, Healing, therapies and readings |
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Waterside Artists Summer Exhibition Wed, 28/06/2023 - 14:00 to Sun, 23/07/2023 - 17:00 Brightlingsea Museum Following the success of their inaugural show at Brightlingsea Museum last year, we are delighted to welcome the Waterside Artists back to exhibit at the Museum this summer. Artists and makers from the former Waterside pop-up gallery are pleased to announce their exciting mixed media show. Shining a light on some of the talent, skill and craftsmanship that is integral to the local community, the exhibition will feature ceramics, sculpture, paintings, mixed media artwork, glass, jewellery and textiles. Visitors can also explore Brightlingsea Museum when they visit the exhibition. The exhibition is open according to Brightlingsea Museum opening times which are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 2-5pm then Saturday's 11am to 5pm. Families; children should be accompanied by an adult.
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Craft & Gift Fair Sat, 01/07/2023 - 10:00 Tendring District Scouts Centre Lots of stalls with wonderful gifts and presents to suit everyone from babies to grandparents. Family Friendly. Disabled access. Free parking. Refreshments available. Not only will you be supporting an amazing event, but when you buy from our stall holders, you get to meet the people that made the product with love, care and passion. Free admission. 10am - 2pm |
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Tendring Show Sat, 08/07/2023 - 09:00 Lawford House Park Set in beautiful parkland setting of Lawford House Park, the Tendring Show combines top class entertainment with animals. From Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Goats to Rabbits, Pigeons, Poultry, Guinea Pigs and Fancy Rats! We have over 250 trade stands and exhibits, including a large undercover Shoppers Market, beautiful Art & Lifestyle Marquee, huge Food Pavilion championing local produce, Education Area and Countryside area with its own man-made pond. www.tendringshow.co.uk Open to all 9am - 6pm Free child ticket with online purchase of an adult ticket up until 7th July |
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Frinton Summer Theatre Tue, 11/07/2023 - 19:30 to Sat, 19/08/2023 - 22:30 The McGrigor Hall From thespian rivalry to riotous comedy, Frinton Summer Theatre’s 2023 McGrigor Hall provides a festival of the arts for Essex theatre lovers this summer.
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Brightlingsea Regatta, Carnival and Fun Fair Sat, 22/07/2023 - 08:00 to Sun, 23/07/2023 - 22:00 Brightlingsea Sea Front to the High Street Join us for the Brightlingsea Regatta, Carnival |
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JMT Summer Workshops Sun, 23/07/2023 - 11:00 to Sat, 26/08/2023 - 15:00 Jaywick Martello Tower, Join us at Jaywick Martello Tower for a summer Sunday 23rd July Saturday 29th July Sunday 6th August Saturday 12th August Sunday 20th August Saturday 26th August |
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Clacton RNLI Talk Tue, 25/07/2023 - 19:00 to 20:00 Jaywick Martello Tower Join Dennis Hoad from the Clacton RNLI who will |
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The Beauty of the August Sky Talk Tue, 22/08/2023 - 19:00 to 20:00 Jaywick Martello Tower The Beauty of the August sky. |
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Craft & Gift Fair Sat, 07/10/2023 - 10:00 Tendring District Scouts Centre Lots of stalls with wonderful gifts and presents to suit everyone from babies to grandparents. Family Friendly. Disabled access. Free parking. Refreshments available. Not only will you be supporting an amazing event, but when you buy from our stall holders, you get to meet the people that made the product with love, care and passion. Free admission. 10am - 2pm |
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Harwich International Shanty Festival Fri, 13/10/2023 - 11:00 to Sun, 15/10/2023 - 23:45 Venues throughout the old town of Harwich The small historic Essex town of Harwich is home to the U.K's Premier Shanty Festival, attracting artists and audience from all over the world. Now in its 18th year, the second weekend in October sees this ancient seaport town fill with a colourful array of singers, musicians, pirates, street theatre actors, maritime craftspeople and more. Rousing sea shanties can be heard emanating from the many real ale pubs in town and the entertainment continues along the quayside, onboard historic ships and at some of the historic sites within the old town, including the fabulous Redoubt Fort. There are shanty trains, workshops, demonstrations, concerts, barge trips and historical reenactment to add to the mix, suitable for all ages and much of it free of charge. For further details subscribe to the monthly newsletter on www.harwichshantyfestival.co.uk or follow on Facebook, @harwichshanty or Instagram. Dates for 2023 are 13-15th October with a full three day programme of events. 11am - 11.45pm
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Craft & Gift Fair Sat, 04/11/2023 - 10:00 Tendring District Scouts Centre Lots of stalls with wonderful gifts and presents to suit everyone from babies to grandparents. Family Friendly. Disabled access. Free parking. Refreshments available. Not only will you be supporting an amazing event, but when you buy from our stall holders, you get to meet the people that made the product with love, care and passion. Free admission. 10am - 2pm |
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Craft & Gift Fair Sat, 09/12/2023 - 10:00 Tendring District Scouts Centre Lots of stalls with wonderful gifts and presents to suit everyone from babies to grandparents. Family Friendly. Disabled access. Free parking. Refreshments available. Not only will you be supporting an amazing event, but when you buy from our stall holders, you get to meet the people that made the product with love, care and passion. Free admission. 10am - 2pm |