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Forthcoming events in and around the area
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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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Harwich and Dovercourt Camera Club Repeats every week every Monday 15 times. Mon, 04/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 11/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 18/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 25/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 01/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 08/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 15/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 22/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 29/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 06/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 13/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 20/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 27/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 03/06/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 10/06/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00 We welcome anyone interested in photography and all skill levels are welcome. Several of our members are highly skilled and willing to share their knowlege and assist members with any queries they may have, be it about camera processing skills or any other aspect of photography. Our programme is aimed at enhancing your understanding and enjoyment of photography, our evenings are friendly affairs with competitions, workshops, outings and guest speakers. If any of this appeals to you then come along and recieve a warm welcome! |
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AUTHOR NANCY STEVENSON FREE EVENT Thu, 06/06/2024 - 14:00 to 15:00 HARWICH LIBRARY, Nancy Stevenson will be discussing her book |
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Coastal Plants Botanical Drawing Workshop - How We live in Essex Sat, 08/06/2024 - 12:00 Jaywick Martello Tower Learn about the plants that live on the Essex coast and have a go at drawing them yourself, with the exhibition illustrator Louisa Charrington. 12 noon - 2pm |
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Harwich and Dovercourt Camera Club Mon, 04/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 11/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 18/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 25/03/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 01/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 08/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 15/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 22/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 29/04/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 06/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 13/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 20/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 27/05/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 03/06/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00, Mon, 10/06/2024 - 19:00 to 22:00 We welcome anyone interested in photography and all skill levels are welcome. Several of our members are highly skilled and willing to share their knowlege and assist members with any queries they may have, be it about camera processing skills or any other aspect of photography. Our programme is aimed at enhancing your understanding and enjoyment of photography, our evenings are friendly affairs with competitions, workshops, outings and guest speakers. If any of this appeals to you then come along and recieve a warm welcome! |
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Harwich Pubs Talk by David Whittle. Thu, 13/06/2024 - 11:00 to 12:00 Harwich Museum Harwich is well known for its history, but there’s something else which the town is equally famous for, it’s Public Houses and Hotels. With the presence of so many varied occupations and visitors to the town, it was understandable that the number of Public Houses grew. Illustrated Talk by David Whittle
Seats are limited so please book by emailing groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk |
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Free Spirits Dance Repeats every 2 weeks every Monday 10 times. Mon, 26/02/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 11/03/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 25/03/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 08/04/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 22/04/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 06/05/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 20/05/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 03/06/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 17/06/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 01/07/2024 - 19:00 Bradfield Village Hall (arrive from 6.45pm) FREE SPIRITS DANCE! Come and join us for a night of letting go of the baggage we hold, to fall deeply into our own bodies and experience the joy of movement to an eclectic playlist. |
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Free Spirits Dance Mon, 26/02/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 11/03/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 25/03/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 08/04/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 22/04/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 06/05/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 20/05/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 03/06/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 17/06/2024 - 19:00, Mon, 01/07/2024 - 19:00 Bradfield Village Hall (arrive from 6.45pm) FREE SPIRITS DANCE! Come and join us for a night of letting go of the baggage we hold, to fall deeply into our own bodies and experience the joy of movement to an eclectic playlist. |
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Craft & Gift Fair Repeats every month on March, April, July, October, November, December on the first Saturday until Sat Dec 07 2024. Sat, 03/02/2024 - 10:00 to 14:00, Sat, 02/03/2024 - 10:00 to 14:00, Sat, 06/04/2024 - 10:00 to 14:00, Sat, 06/07/2024 - 10:00 to 14:00, Sat, 05/10/2024 - 10:00 to 14:00, Sat, 02/11/2024 - 10:00 to 14:00, Sat, 07/12/2024 - 10:00 to 14:00 Tendring District Scout Centre, Craft and Gift Fair. FREE entry and FREE car parking. Our regular stallholders will be there as well as some very interesting new stalls. We would love to see you there |
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Tendring Show. Sat, 13/07/2024 - 08:00 to 18:00 Essex County’s Premier Agricultural Event. Attracting in the region of 20,000 visitors the Show welcomes people of all ages and interests, so come and join the fun! The Show is organised by Tendring Hundred Farmers’ Club with a hard working committee of 20 volunteers building to over 250 volunteer stewards on Show day. Established in 1899, this year will be the 107th Tendring Show! Set in beautiful parkland setting of Lawford House Park, the Tendring Show combines top class entertainment, 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.
For ticket information please visit: https://tendringshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/ |
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Naze Nature in Watercolours - Paint 'The Sea Shore' Sat, 13/07/2024 - 10:00 to 13:30 The Naze Nature Discovery Centre Join Watercolour Artist, Vivien McGuinness, for a relaxed, friendly, fun-filled morning. Learn to use watercolour in an exciting, experimental way. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary. However, if you want to add to existing skills you are most welcome. Vivien will guide you through painting techniques, giving colour and composition tips that can be used to create your own painting of the sea shore. Watercolour paper, paint and all other equipment will be provided. The session costs £24 and runs for 3 hours with a 30 minute break for refreshments. Booking essential via eventbrite. |
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Fryatt Day. Sat, 27/07/2024 - 11:00 to 12:00 Harwich Museum In 2016, the centenary of the execution of Captain Charles Algernon Fryatt, the Harwich Society wrote to Harwich Town Council to request that the council unofficially made 27th July, the date of the execution, ‘Fryatt Day’ on the Harwich Peninsula and asked that all flags on local buildings be flown at half-mast. Harwich Town Council unanimously agreed to unofficially recognise 27th July each year as ‘Fryatt Day’ and so the flag above the Guildhall will be flown at half-mast alongside the flags flown at Harwich Society visitor attractions on Tuesday 27th July. Chairman of the Harwich Society, Colin Farnell, says, “Flying our flags at half-mast on 27th July each year is simply a small mark of respect, and we would ask any organisations on the Harwich Peninsula whose buildings fly flags to join us in paying tribute to the memory of Captain Fryatt by flying them at half-mast on ‘Fryatt Day’.” Cllr Garry Calver, who oversaw the project to refurbish Captain Fryatt’s grave in All Saints Churchyard, says, “I was with the Fryatt family at the centenary commemorations, and they were pleased and moved when I explained about ‘Fryatt Day’. They are incredibly grateful to the people of Harwich for keeping Captain Fryatt’s memory alive and this is an annual show of respect for a local and national hero.” For further information please contact Press Officer, Garry Calver on 01255 551940
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Brightlingsea Free Music Festival. Sat, 03/08/2024 - 12:30 to Sun, 04/08/2024 - 18:00 There are some unique features about the BFMF that sets the event apart from other festivals: We promote musicians who wish to develop their original song writing ability by performing their songs in front of a live audience. We provide a platform for new musicians to demonstate their musicianship and musical delivery live on stage. We produce an eclectic mix of music, which is hard to match anywhere. and finally..... The festival is FREE at the point of entry (just about) |
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Bobbit’s Hole Open Day & Charity Stroll 2024 Sun, 04/08/2024 - 10:00 to 15:00 Come and stroll around Bobbit’s Hole! For further information contact: |
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Bobbit’s Hole Open Day & Charity Stroll 2024 Sun, 04/08/2024 - 10:00 to 15:00 Come and stroll around Bobbit’s Hole! For further information contact: |
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Ardleigh Annual Flower & Produce Show Sat, 17/08/2024 - 14:00 Ardleigh Village Hall Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society are hosting the Ardleigh Annual Flower & Produce Show on Saturday 17th August 2024, at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh (CO7 7RS). Open to the public from 14:00, with prizes presented at 16:15. There are classes for Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Dahlias, Flower Arranging, Homemade Wine, Cookery, Handicraft, Photographs and Children’s Craft exhibits. Refreshments are available. Members and under 16s free, non-members £1 More details: - https://e-voice.org.uk/ardleigh-horticultural-society/2024-annual-show/ Open to everyone |
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Martello Madness - A night of retro holiday camp fun! Sat, 17/08/2024 - 18:00 The Blue Room (Upstairs at the Albion) Do you remember holidaying in a caravan in either the 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s? Take a trip back in time, returning to the 'Martello Caravan Park', for a night of retro holiday camp fun, comedy, and a chance to relive some of the music and memories of the good old days of the Great British holiday camp. Don't forget to dust off your dancing shoes - as well as the popular music of those eras, we'll also be playing some classic Robin Garton and Bryan and Charlie during the evening, Brought to you by your Entertainments Team: Oh My Naze! and the Soul on the Naze team. Numbers are strictly limited, so make sure to buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-xmxzknj For Ex-caravan owners, tourists or locals who used to frequent the Martello Caravan Park. Finish at 11pm |
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Clacton Carnival Half Marathon. Sun, 18/08/2024 - 09:15 Clacton Carnival is holding the Half Marathon, 10k and Fun Runs in association with Nice Work. Starting from the Eastcliff Greensward there is a race for everyone, with a Half Marathon, a 10k run and a Carnival Fun Run for families to take part in, even in fancy dress if they wish.
Tickets range from £7 - £35. For ticket information visit: https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/clacton-half-marathon-and-10k-9450 |
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Clacton Airshow August 22nd & 23rd Thu, 22/08/2024 - 13:00 Clacton Airshow Our glorious seafront plays host to dynamic aerial displays, land based entertainment & attractions. In addition to the day time displays on Thursday (22nd), twilight flights will be once again lighting up the evening sky with smoke, lights, lasers and pyrotechnics.
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Revitalise Festival Sat, 24/08/2024 - 10:00 to Mon, 26/08/2024 - 18:00 West Greensward, The festival will be dedicated to health and |
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