Forthcoming events in and around the area
Use the calendar to view events during a month or on a particular date
For all information about the Princes Theatre, Station Road, Clacton including forthcoming shows please visit https://www.princestheatre.co.uk
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Wivenhoe Pub Lunch River Cruise Mon, 02/04/2018 - 11:00 to Wed, 31/10/2018 - 17:00 East Mersea - Brightlingsea Starting from Brightlingsea Harbour, the ferry journey along the picturesque River Colne to Wivenhoe is very rewarding, so sit back and enjoy the stunning panoramic scenery on your way to the quaint riverside villege of Wivenhoe. Included in the price is a main meal for FOUR persons at the Black Buoy Inn, which is steeped in martime history. Originally named the Black Boy (after the 17th Century king, Charles II) The pub dates from at lease 1712 when it was one of fifteen public houses in Wivenhoe. |
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Dip Pen & Ink - Calligraphy Classes Sat, 22/09/2018 - 10:00 to Sat, 09/03/2019 - 13:00 Mistley Quay Workshops Ever wanted to try your hand at Calligraphy? Or would you like to improve your skills? Join our small friendly Saturday morning classes to learn how to form beautiful letters using traditional dip pen and ink. |
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Dip Pen & Ink - Calligraphy Classes Wed, 26/09/2018 - 10:00 to Wed, 13/03/2019 - 16:00 Mistley Quay Workshops Ever wanted to try your hand at Calligraphy? Or would you like to improve your skills? Join our small friendly Wednesday classes to learn how to form beautiful letters using traditional dip pen and ink. |
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Autumn Talks: Sic Est Faciendum (That's the way to do it) Fri, 05/10/2018 - 11:00 Jaywick Martello Tower Addrian Hutson will be giving a brief account of the History of Mr Punch and a few amusing reminiscences. All talks start at 11am and are £2 for entry. Free parking and refreshments provided. Finish at 1pm Autumn Talks series 2018 Friday 28th Sept - The Mercury Voices Project Friday 12th Oct - Clacton Theatres and Memories Friday 19th Oct - Changing Times - Clacton's Band Pavilion Friday 26th Oct - Suffragettes on Stage |
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School Holiday Activities Sat, 20/10/2018 - 09:00 to Fri, 26/10/2018 - 16:00 Various Leisure Sites A whole programme of indoor and outdoor sessions have been organised by Tendring District Council in Brightlingsea, Clacton, Dovercourt, Harwich, Manningtree and Walton. |
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The Lullaby Concerts - The Musical Puzzle Wed, 24/10/2018 - 10:30 Tendring Education Centre The young audiences are at the heart of the musical puzzle, as they are joined by musicians from City of London Sinfonia in an exploration of shapes, puzzles and amazing music. Presenter Claire Henry works as a team with the children to complete their challenges and celebrate the success of their musical quest. After the concert, the children can become musicians and have a go on some orchestral instruments. Please bring a cushion. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. Concerts at 10.30am and 2pm (approx 60 mins) Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton on Sea CO15 1SE 01255 68 66 33 |
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Be Safe: Winter Ready Wed, 24/10/2018 - 12:15 to 16:15 Golf Green Hall A Be Safe: Winter Ready event is being held in Tendring to encourage people to get ready for winter. |
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Autumn Talks: Suffragettes on Stage Fri, 26/10/2018 - 11:00 Jaywick Martello Tower Professor Katharine Cockin from the University of Essex, author of Edith Craig and the Theatres of Art, will be exploring the use of drama and performance, including street pageantry and newspaper-selling, in the women's suffrage movement, focusing on the leading director of women's suffrage drama - Edith Craig. |
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Wedded Blitz - Pre-Loved Events Sat, 27/10/2018 - 11:00 Great Bromley Village Hall The pre-loved wedding event for all your old, new, borrowed and blue items. We understand how expensive it is planning a wedding and hope that you’ll be able to find a few things at our sale to lighten the money worries. Anything from tea lights to wedding attire can be found at our sale as well as local wedding services. This is a mother and daughter venture in the Colchester, Essex area and we really want people to feel relaxed when they come to our sales. Mums homemade cakes are sold along with tea and coffee and gives you a chance to chat to other couples and exchange hints and tips with them. The 1st 25 adults (over 18) through the door will receive a glass of bubbly, entrance is £1.50 Children are more than welcome and are free. If you’re looking to sell your items it is £15 for a 6ft table and the profit is all yours! Finish at 1pm |
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Harwich Guy Carnival Sat, 27/10/2018 - 18:00 Starts from top of Ainger Road Fancy dress torchlight procession around Harwich. |
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Hook of Holland Accordion Orchestra Sun, 28/10/2018 - 14:30 St Nicholas' Church The return of The Hook of Holland Accordion Orchestra, conducted by Paul van Wanrooy. Retiring collection. Further information contact Anna. Finish at 5.30pm |
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Halloween at The Witches Tower Wed, 31/10/2018 - 17:00 Jaywick Martello Tower Enter the Tower - If you dare! A FREE drop-in Halloween event, full of spooky fun. |
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Creative Net - with Lisa Temple-Cox Wed, 07/11/2018 - 11:00 Jaywick Martello Tower Create a lantern using black card. Then design your own illuminated panes, using vellum, tissue and ink. With artist Lisa Temple-Cox! Free workshops on the first Wednesday of every month. Everybody welcome! Materials,coffee, biscuits and great creative conversations provided. Finish at 1pm |
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Bradfield Christmas Market Sat, 24/11/2018 - 10:00 Bradfield Community Centre A Christmas craft market. Craft and food stalls, refreshments, raffle, tombola, plus Father Christmas Finish at 4pm |
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Christmas Tree and Crib Festival Sat, 01/12/2018 - 10:00 to Sun, 02/12/2018 - 16:00 St Mary's Church Christmas Trees and Cribs on display with the theme 'Capital Cities'. Food, stalls, gifts, tombola, raffle, light lunches and refreshments. Finish at 4pm |
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Creative Net: Close and Remote 'Days Like These' Art Project Wed, 05/12/2018 - 11:00 Jaywick Martello Tower Come and meet Simon and Sophie from Close and Remote, who are the artists behind the 'Days Like These' art project in Jaywick. The project will celebrate the beauty of Jaywick in a series of 360° watercolours and this workshop is your chance to assist the project by making a watercolour that will be displayed as part of the exhibition here at the tower. Finish at 1pm |
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Amateur Boxing Show Sat, 08/12/2018 - 14:00 to 18:00 Park Pavilion Approximately 15 amateur boxing contests held under the rules of the national governing body of amateur boxing (England Boxing) |
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Winter Jumble Sale Sat, 09/02/2019 - 14:00 PLOUGH CORNER COMMUNITY CENTRE We wil be having cakes and refreshments. Raffle helpers are very welcome to come along, all helpers get free food and refreshments. Proceeds going to The Forever Donkey Care Home, which is in Colchester, Essex offering 24/7 care for these donkeys (details are on line). Proceeds going to the next charity talk 2019 Haunted Airfields, Essex, Suffolk, Kent and many more. Look out for details. Finish at 4pm PLEASE LEAVE JUMBLE AT PLOUGH CORNER COMMUNITY CENTRE ON THE DAY OF THE SALE - Thank you
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Harwich Sea Festival and Lifeboat Day Sun, 28/07/2019 - 11:00 Harwich Quay A fun day of events both on and off the water for all the family to enjoy. |