Essex Estuaries – From Dovercourt to Harwich Pier.

Dovercourt Railway Station Kingsway Harwich CO12 3AG

On this tour along the Essex coast at the mouth of the River Stour, we will walk from the seaside town of Dovercourt to the pier at Harwich, a traditional point of arrivals and departures.

Rob will be talking about lighthouses, of which there are some nice examples on the walk, and will be also walking past the repair yard belonging to Trinity House, who look after navigational aids around the UK. Rob will also talk about shipbuilding and will walk past the wonderful treadwheel crane built in 1667. Rob will talk about some of the ships built in Harwich, the most famous being the Mayflower, which is believed to have been built in the towns shipyards. Thames barges were also constructed here.

Laura will talk about able seamen in the Age of Sail, whose jobs involved running up rigging during storms, manning guns during battles and dealing with boredom in the doldrums. Men (and some cross-dressed women) volunteered for a life at sea in large numbers, and some were forced through impressment when the navy needed them.

Laura will also mention Arthur Ransome’s intrepid Swallows who ‘Didn’t mean to go to sea’ and Harwich’s connections to colonies across the Atlantic.

You will take in views across the estuary to the container port at Felixstowe, while the town of Harwich has some fine Georgian architecture and some good pubs to explore after the walk.

The walk is about two miles and finishes at Harwich Pier which is a short walk from Harwich Town Station.

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 17 February, 2024 – 13:00 to 16:00

Venue address: 

Dovercourt Railway Station, Kingsway
Harwich
CO12 3AG

Cost: 

£15

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Yoga for Beginners

 Calibrating You

This is a beginners class for yoga. No experience is necessary,.

Event date & time: 

Thursday, 11 January, 2024 – 11:30 to 12:30
Thursday

Venue Name: 

McGregor hall

Venue address: 

, Frinton on Sea

Contact Name: 

Angela

Contact email: 

Cost: 

£10

Induction loop: 

Yes

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Taster Session Chakra Dancing

 Calibrating You CIC

This is a taster session of chakra dancing. Chakra dancing is free-form dancing , meaning that there is no choreography, and is all about self expression. We dance to upbeat jazzy type music, tribal beats and slow spiritual meditative music. regular chakra dancing can help with increasing the range of movement , helps with self esteem issues and also boosts confidence. It’s fun, easy and no experience is needed.

Event date & time: 

Thursday, 11 January, 2024 – 10:30 to 11:30
Thursday

Venue Name: 

McGregor Hall,

Venue address: 

Frinton on Sea

Contact Name: 

Angela

Contact email: 

Cost: 

£10

Induction loop: 

Yes

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Health, Wellness & Spiritual Event

 Angela Ward Consultancy Ltd

Craft Traders, Crystals, skin care and other self care products, like Neals yard, Mediumship and 1:2:1 readings, massage and therapy taster sessions.

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 4 February, 2024 – 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday

Venue Name: 

Frinton Community Association

Venue address: 

Soken House
Frinton
CO13 0AU

Contact Name: 

Angela

Contact email: 

Cost: 

: £2.50 per adult, children under 16 go Free

Induction loop: 

Yes

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Digital Harwich Live

Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre

Join us Saturday 20th January 2024 for a jam packed day of FREE interactive fun at Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre. Digital Harwich is a family friendly event celebrating digital creativity, with video games from local game developers, music from local electronic artists and animation and video game making workshop from Signals. All for FREE! 

 

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 20 January, 2024 – 10:00

Venue Name: 

Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre

Venue address: 

Main Road
Harwich
CO12 4AJ

Contact Name: 

Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre

Contact landline: 

01255507131

Cost: 

FREE

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Chinese new Year with Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre

Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre

Join us for an unforgettable celebration as we welcome the auspicious Year of the Dragon at our Chinese New Year extravaganza! Now is your chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Chinese culture with a night filled with traditional performances and the dazzling colours of a lion dance. Tickets are free but limited to 4 per booking at each time.

This event is in conjunction with the Colchester Chinese Culture Society and has been funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, kindly administered by Tendring District Council.

Finish at 8.30pm

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 17 February, 2024 – 19:00

Venue Name: 

Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre

Venue address: 

Main Road
Harwich
CO12 4AJ

Contact Name: 

Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre

Contact landline: 

01255 507131

Cost: 

Tickets are free but limited to 4 per booking at each time.

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

New Years Party at Big fat Greek Taverna!

Big fat Greek Taverna

 

Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration!  Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of our live singer from 8pm to 10pm, setting the perfect vibe for the night! Dance the night away from 10pm to 1am with our fantastic DJs, Birdy and Roger Stinton, spinning the best soul and R&B tunes to welcome the New Year in style! 
Indulge in a culinary experience with our special New Year’s Eve offer! Secure your spot with a £10.00 table and ticket from 7pm, or grab your tickets at the door for £15.00.
Elevate your evening with a Fillet and T-bone Steaks special offer for just £24.00! 
Don’t miss out on this incredible night of music, dancing, and delicious food. Gather your friends, book your tickets, and let’s ring in the New Year together! 

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 31 December, 2023 – 22:00

Venue address: 

1 Marine Parade E
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1PU

Contact Name: 

My Big Fat Greek Taverna

Contact email: 

Contact landline: 

01255 448844

Contact website: 

https://theroyalclacton.co.uk/my-big-fat-greek-taverna

Cost: 

£10

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Night Skies Over Jaywick

Golf Green Hall, Golf Green Road, Jaywick, CO15 2RH

Join Jaywick Local History Society with their talk by Davie Pugh – ‘Night Skies Over Jaywick’ 

Please note – Jaywick Local History Society’s large collection of photograph albums containing early pictures of Jaywick will be available to browse through from 6pm to 7pm. Tea/Coffee and biscuits are available. Talk starts at 7pm.

Event date & time: 

Tuesday, 9 January, 2024 – 18:00

Venue Name: 

Golf Green Hall

Venue address: 

Gold Green Road
Jaywick
CO15 2RH

St Helena Hospice in conjunction with TDC Tree-Cycle Event 6th & 7th January 2024

If you’re going for a real Christmas tree this year, let St Helena Hospice take care of the post-festive clear up, so you can sit back and enjoy the new year hassle-free!

On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th January, volunteers will be out in force, collecting and recycling real used Christmas trees, so you don’t have to!

We’ll be collecting in the postcode areas of CO7, CO11, CO13, CO14, CO15 and CO16.

St Helena Hospice is asking for a donation to help it to continue to support local people facing incurable illness and bereavement, not only through The Hospice, but through its Hospice in the Home service and 24/7 advice line which supports patients and families all across North East Essex.

By taking part in Tree-cycle you are making a real difference to the lives of local people facing incurable illness and bereavement.

To register your tree online, visit St Helena Hospice website at www.sthelena.org.uk  The closing date for registration is Monday 2nd January.

If you can volunteer your time for the collection or have a van you could donate for use on the day, please contact a member of the fundraising team on 01206 931468 or email fundraising@sthelena.org.uk

Sat, 01/06/2024 – 12:00 to Mon, 01/08/2024 – 18:00

Venue Name: 

CO7, CO11, CO13, CO14, CO15 and CO16.

Venue Address: 

We’ll be collecting in the postcode areas of CO7, CO11, CO13, CO14, CO15 and CO16.

Cost: 

FREE

Creative Bereavement, Roadshow and Q & A

LIBITINA CIC

Create a memorial bauble, LIBITINA roadshow (a whistle stop tour of what a personalised funeral could look like), Q & A with a lawyer who specialises in end-of-life admin. LIBITINA is a cross between a Coffin Club, a Death Cafe and a Bereavement group, opening up the taboo subject of death, dying and end-of-life admin in a supportive environment whilst creating a memorial bauble to hang on your Christmas tree.

To book email: info@libitina.org.uk or via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/754108046467/details 

10am – 1pm

Event date & time: 

Tuesday, 12 December, 2023 – 10:00

Venue Name: 

Brightlingsea Community Association

Venue address: 

Lower Park Road
Brightlingsea
CO7 0LG

Contact Name: 

Jenny Edwards

Contact mobile: 

07840 117242

Cost: 

Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes