Sleighed To Death by Peter Gordon

Dovercourt Theatre Group 

Murder mystery spoof, prequel to the Inspector Pratt series. Christmas, mid-1930s. Incompetent Sergeant Pratt calls on the wealthy Gates family, looking for donations to a police charity in return for his awful magic act, but becomes a pawn in the schemes of someone with murderous intentions.

Please reserve your tickets by contacting Margaret on 07421 056814. Note: reservations are not confirmed as bookings until they are paid for. Further details at www.dovercourttheatregroup.co.uk 

7.30pm – 10pm 

Event date & time: 

Wednesday, 13 December, 2023 – 19:30 to Saturday, 16 December, 2023 – 22:00

Venue Name: 

DTG Studio (Former Hill School site) Directions available at www.dovercourttheatregroup.co.uk

Venue address: 

off Manor Lane
Dovercourt

Contact Name: 

Margaret Coleman

Contact mobile: 

07421 056814

Cost: 

Tickets £8 each

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

CHRISTMAS FAYRE AT KINGSWAY HALL

Harwich museum

Take the kids along to Kingsway Hall on Saturday 9th December to see Santa and Mrs Claus. It’s £3.50 per child and they will each receive a gift.

To book please email groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk

Local stallholders

Sweets

Santa’s grotto with Santa and Mrs Christmas

Face painting

Raffle/Tombola

Cakes

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 9 December, 2023 – 10:00

Venue Name: 

KINGSWAY HALL.

Venue address: 

54 Kingsway
Harwich
CO12 3JR

Contact Name: 

Harwich Museum

Contact email: 

Cost: 

£3.50 per child and they will receive a gift from Santa

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Essex Pedal Power Harwich & Dovercourt Cycle In Cinema – Festive Movie

Essex Pedal Power Harwich & Dovercourt

Join us for the first ever EPP Cycle in Movie. Cycle along, enjoy a festive favourite movie in the warm and what’s more, it’s a festive movie in time for the Christmas season. To top it all off, you can also enjoy some warm drinks and snacks!

• Saturday 16th December

• Timings: Arrive from 1.30pm – Film will start at 2pm

• Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre (next to Mayflower School)

• Completely free event!

Please use the link to book onto this – there is a limited number of spaces available so book quick!! https://bookwhen.com/harwichdovercourtepp

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 16 December, 2023 – 13:30

Venue Name: 

Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre (next to Mayflower School)

Venue address: 

Contact Name: 

Carina Nea

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Completely free!

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

‘Bells Across Cardigan Bay’ – Spoken by Jan Williams

The Harwich Society 

Bells Across Cardigan Bay’ – spoken by Jan Williams! Taking place at: The Navigator Hall, Barrack Lane, Harwich. CO12 3NP at 7:30PM – 9PM.

For more information please contact The Harwich Society.

 

Event date & time: 

Tuesday, 26 December, 2023 – 19:30

Venue Name: 

The Navigator Hall

Venue address: 

Barrack Lane
Harwich
CO12 3NP

Contact Name: 

The Harwich Society

Contact landline: 

01255 502872

Cost: 

Free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Children’s Christmas Party With Thorpe Sports & Social Club

All Children welcome

Sunday 10th December 2PM – 5PM Disco, Games,
Food and children get to meet Santa in his Grotto. Booking in advance is advisable to avoid
disappointment.

Event date & time: 

Sunday, 10 December, 2023 – 14:00 to 17:00
Sunday

Venue Name: 

Thorpe Sports & Social Club

Venue address: 

Station Road
Thorpe
CO16 OHD

Contact Name: 

Thorpe Sports & Social Club

Contact landline: 

01255 861259

Cost: 

£7.50

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Schubert Mass in G

Anyone can attend

All welcome at Stour Choral Society’s Winter
Concert. Schubert Mass in G, followed by seasonal carols, readings, and audience
participation carols.
Music directed by Susanna Rose, Accompanist, Stephen Smith, Soloists Anna Maria Rose,
(Soprano) Nick Rayner, (Tenor) and Gary Griffiths (Bass)
Ample parking opposite church at Mistley Park Place. Interval drinks available.
Tickets on sale from Howell’s Hardware Store in Manningtree, by emailing
info@stourchoralsociety.co.uk or by telephone 07511908213, or cash on the door.

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 2 December, 2023 – 14:30 to 16:10
Saturday

Venue Name: 

St Mary & St Michael Church

Venue address: 

New Rd,
Mistley
CO11 1UF

Contact Name: 

Stour Choral Society

Contact email: 

Contact mobile: 

07511908213

Cost: 

Adults £15, under 18s free

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Naze Santa’s Grotto Family Fun

Essex Wildlife Trust

Get excited for Christmas with a visit to Santa at
the Naze. Enjoy a story with Santa in our story tent and receive a gift to take home. You can
also visit our Christmas craft station and make your own wooden reindeer before setting off
on our Christmas trail around The Naze.

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 9 December, 2023 – 10:00 to Sunday, 10 December, 2023 – 16:00
Saturday
Sunday

Venue Name: 

Naze Nature Discovery Centre

Venue address: 

Old Hall Lane
Walton on the Naze
CO14 8LE

Contact Name: 

Helen Daw

Contact email: 

Contact landline: 

01255 679379

Cost: 

Families – booking online via eventbrite essential PRICE £12

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

A Christmas Carol

Clacton Arts Centre

A recital of the classic Christmas tale, at the historical; atmospheric and eerily unique Martello Tower – you don’t want to miss it! Colchester Arts Centre Director Anthony Roberts’ traditional rendition of the Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’, with musical accompaniment by Jamie Cunliffe. Hear this wonderful timeless tale in the atmospheric surroundings of the grade II listed Martello Tower. Guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.

A fundraising event for Clacton Arts Centre Door open at 18:30 for 19:00 start Running time approx 2hrs including 15min interval

Tickets available from UnSealed Eco Refill Store 2a The Grove Clacton CO15 1TJ or booking through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/753433007407?aff=oddtdtcreator

Event date & time: 

Thursday, 7 December, 2023 – 19:00

Venue Name: 

Tea at the Tower

Venue address: 

Martello Tower F
Marine Parade West
Clacton on SEa
CO15 1LS

Contact Name: 

Zoe Tipple

Contact email: 

Cost: 

£6 + booking fee = £7.21 via Eventbrite or £6 booking in person at UnSealed Eco Refill Store CO15 1TJ

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

No

Frinton Christmas Fair Gift & Craft Indoor Market

EOE Fairs & Events

FREE ENTRY INDOOR EVENT

Come join us & support local makers & businesses. Charity bucket donations all in aid of Walton food bank. To book a stall please message via the website. Get Christmas all wrapped up at the East of England Events indoor Christmas market, taking place at the charming McGrigor Hall. With over 20 stalls featuring wonderful handcrafted items, unique gift ideas. Live music 

10am – 2pm

Event date & time: 

Saturday, 25 November, 2023 – 10:00

Venue Name: 

McGrigor Hall

Venue address: 

Frinton on Sea

Contact Name: 

EOE Fairs & Events

Contact email: 

Cost: 

Free but charity donations will be appreciated

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

Yes

Christmas rag wreath workshop

UnSealed Eco Refill Store

Create your own unique wreath using a wire wreath frame and upcycled fabric. Cost includes full tuition, mulled wine or hot chocolate and mince pie.

Finish at 8.30pm 

Event date & time: 

Monday, 4 December, 2023 – 19:00

Venue Name: 

UnSealed Eco Refill Store

Venue address: 

2A The Grove
Clacton on Sea
CO15 1TJ

Contact Name: 

Zoe Tipple

Contact email: 

Cost: 

£20

Induction loop: 

No

Wheelchair access: 

No