Families and residents are invited to enjoy a day of festive fun as the Sunspot Christmas Community Party returns to Jaywick Sands.

Organised by Tendring District Council (TDC) through its Tendring4Growth economic development programme, the celebrations will bring neighbours together for a community breakfast, Christmas market, live entertainment and activities for children.

The festivities will take place at the Sunspot business centre in Brooklands on Friday, 4 December, beginning with a community Christmas breakfast from 9am to 11am.

From 2pm, visitors can enjoy tea, coffee and refreshments while browsing a Christmas market featuring local businesses, crafts, gifts and festive treats.

The programme includes a Santa’s Grotto from 4pm alongside live music and performances, Christmas songs from the Jaywick Sands Singers, carol singing, a family Christmas reindeer hunt, face painting and glitter activities. A children’s Christmas party is also planned.

Sunspot tenants and partners are helping to fund the festive activities, with the event aimed at bringing together local residents and families.

Councillor Ivan Henderson, TDC’s Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “We’d love local families and neighbours to join us at Sunspot, whether that’s for breakfast, a look around the market or an afternoon of Christmas activities.

“Christmas can be an expensive time, and the support of our sponsors, partners and tenants means we can bring people together for some funded festive fun.

“A big thank you to everyone helping to make the day possible – we’re looking forward to welcoming the community.”

Organisers have thanked Active Essex Foundation, Tesco, Millers Barn Golf Course, Princes Theatre, The Rotary Club of Clacton-on-Sea, Rainy Bakes, Spotty Dotty and Friends, Salvation Army, Seconds Out Gym, The Army, Jaywick Sands Singers and local residents for their support.

Further details and programme updates will be shared on the Sunspot Christmas event webpage and the Facebook event page.