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Zombie Walk

Tendring Coastal Community Group

This is a Halloween Walk along the Lower Promenade. Dress as Zombies or Halloween Characters. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1st-clacton-on-sea-zombie-walk registration –  721142666127

6pm – 7.30pm  

Open to all, adults and children

 

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 28 October, 2023 – 18:00

Venue Name: 

Meet at Martello Tower E, Hastings Avenue, Clacton. Walk to Martello Lounge, Clacton

Venue address: 

Contact Name: 

Marie-Ann Capps

Contact mobile: 

07725879251

Cost: 

£5 for adults, first child £2, remaining children free.

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Beth Chatto wins VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolade – Best Told Story 2022-2023

VisitEngland has announced the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2022-2023, recognising the high quality visitor experiences on offer across England.

The accolades, awarded to 91 attractions across England, recognise all aspects of the visitor experience and are awarded in five categories including ‘Hidden Gem,’ ‘Best Told Story,’ ‘Quality Food and Drink,’ ‘Welcome,’ as well as ‘Gold’ for all round top scoring attractions.

Attractions have received accolades based on the scores they obtained following their annual VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme assessment.

Now in their ninth year VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades are available to participants of the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme across a range of tourism attractions from historic houses, gardens, country parks and farm attractions to galleries, museums, churches and cathedrals. Participating attractions are supported by a network of highly trained and experienced assessors who advise them on improving and promoting the quality, accessibility and sustainability of their offer.  Winning attractions can display the accolade logo at their attraction, online and in their marketing materials.  

A full list of attractions to receive VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Accolades can be found here: https://www.visitbritain.org/sites/default/files/vb-corporate/business-hub/resources/visitengland_visitor_attraction_accolade_winners_2022-2023_1.pdf

Find out more about the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme here: https://www.visitbritain.org/business-advice/get-quality-assessed

Find out more about Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens at www.bethchatto.co.uk

Photo Credit – Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens.

Children’s Author Event

Suitable for children age 3+

Children’s Author Event! – Clacton Library Tuesday 24 October 11am- 12 noon Meet author and illustrator Kate Read and listen to her read her book ‘One Fox’. A hungry fox is on the prowl in the moonlit farmyard, but will he get all the chickens? With something to count on each page, numbers have never been so fun! There will be a counting and art activity afterwards. This event is free but booking is necessary. Please only book a place for your child – accompanying adults do not need a ticket. book a space using the QR code or by following the link https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/tendring/96 

Event date & time: 

Tuesday, 24 October, 2023 – 11:00 to 12:00
Tuesday

Venue Name: 

Clacton Library

Venue address: 

Station Road
Clacton on Sea
CO15 1SF

Contact Name: 

Clacton Library

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Jaywick Martello Tower Coastal Open 2023

Annual Exhibition

An annual Exhibition showcasing the work of local Artists in the theme of heritage ,community and environment.

Opening times Thursday -Sunday 10am-4pm until end of September
From October Saturday -Sunday 10am-4pm

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 17 September, 2023 – 10:00 to Sunday, 29 October, 2023 – 16:00

Venue Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Venue address: 

Belsize Avenue
Jaywick
CO15 2LF

Contact Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Contact email: 

Cost: 

£1 per adult

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Jaywick Martello Tower Autumn Talks 2023

 Jaywick Martello Tower

A series of five talks Friday October 6 – Adrian Wright By Train to the Seaside (Pt 1) Friday October 13 – Adrian Wright By Train to the Seaside (Pt 2) Friday October 20 – Charlie Haylock The History of Surnames Friday October 27 – Mark Roberts St. Osyth Church Friday November 3 – Andrew Watson Vintage Bicycles All talks start at 11am and finish at noon Talks are £2 each Book all in advance and receive the finally talk free Refreshments provided

Event date & time: 

Friday, 6 October, 2023 – 11:00 to Friday, 3 November, 2023 – 12:00
Friday

Venue Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Venue address: 

Belsize Avenue
Jaywick Sands
CO15 2LF

Contact Name: 

Jaywick Martello Tower

Cost: 

Talks are £2 each Book all in advance and get the last talk for free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

RNLI CLACTON LIFEBOAT COFFEE MORNING

In aid of Clacton Lifeboat

Coffee morning in aid of Clacton Lifeboat.

Many stalls including RNLI Christmas cards, calendars, gifts and souvenirs; bric-a-brac; books; cakes; raffle; etc.

Finish at 12 noon

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 14 October, 2023 – 10:00

Venue Name: 

St Bartholomew’s Church Hall

Venue address: 

Frinton Road
Holland on Sea
CO15 5UH

Contact Name: 

Wendy Lockyear

Contact landline: 

01255 425469

Cost: 

Admission £1 to include a cup of coffee or tea and biscuit

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Autumn Jumble Sale

Charity Events

Proceeds going to Plough Corner Community
Centre

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 14 October, 2023 – 13:00 to 15:30
Saturday

Venue Name: 

Plough Corner Community Centre

Venue address: 

Harwich Road
Lt Clacton
Clacton
CO16 9ND

Contact Name: 

Susan Vousden

Contact landline: 

01255 813511

Contact mobile: 

07969637705

Cost: 

30p Admission Children Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Children’s Author Event

Suitable for children age 3+

Children’s Author Event! – Clacton Library Tuesday 24 October 11am- 12 noon Meet author and illustrator Kate Read and listen to her read her book ‘One Fox’. A hungry fox is on the prowl in the moonlit farmyard, but will he get all the chickens? With something to count on each page, numbers have never been so fun! There will be a counting and art activity afterwards. This event is free but booking is necessary. Please only book a place for your child – accompanying adults do not need a ticket. book a space using the QR code or by following the link

Event date & time: 

Tuesday, 24 October, 2023 – 11:00 to 12:00
Tuesday

Venue Name: 

Clacton Library

Venue address: 

Station Road
Clacton on Sea
CO15 1SF

Contact Name: 

Clacton Library

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Halloween Inflatable Soft Play Fun Day

 Clacton Carnival Association

Free soft play and inflatable event. Uniform bank Carnival raffle and games Craft stalls Childrens activities and face painting entertainment by local groups Costume competition and safe trick or treating

10am – 5pm

Families. Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. 

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 29 October, 2023 – 10:00

Venue Name: 

Clacton Leisure Centre

Venue address: 

Vista Road
Clacton on Sea
CO15 6DN

Cost: 

Free event

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Young actors needed for Les Misérables show in Clacton

Anyone but anyone auditioning is ages 7 – 18

Are you 7 to 18 and want to get a taste of performing? Are you a huge fan of Les Mis and want to have a chance performing it? Or maybe you want to start doing musical theatre? Well this is for you! After performing ’High School Musical’ and ‘100 Years Of Disney’ The Award Winning Clacton Musical Theatre Society Youth Performers next production will be Les Miserables School Edition, performed entirely by students! Pre auditions dates are: 17th and 24th November 2023 @ 6:30pm until 9pm. Audition Date: 26th November 2023 @ 10am until 4pm. Pre audition and audition location: CMTS HQ, 14 Brunel Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 4QW Show Dates: 5th and 6th April 2024 We hope to see some of you there!! For any questions or to register interest, please contact cmtsyouthperformers@gmail.com! TO AUDITION YOU MUST BE EIGHTEEN OR UNDER ON THE SHOW DAY! DUE TO INSURNACE THE YOUNGEST YOU CAN BE TO AUDITION IS 7!

Event date & time: 

Friday, 17 November, 2023 – 18:30 to Friday, 24 November, 2023 – 21:00
Friday

Venue address: 

14 Brunel Road
Clacton on Sea
CO15 4QW

Contact Name: 

Chelsea MacGregor

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Free to attend

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes