Harwich Sea Shanty Festival

The 2025 programme is packed with a wide variety of exciting maritime events. An exciting line up of artists await alongside concerts, pubs and clubs, boats and trains, a Napoleonic Fort, Palmerston Fort, Victorian Pier, Edwardian Cinema, Georgian Church and the Harwich Museum where alternative entertainment will be taking place. For more information, see event page. Harwich Read more…

A free, fun and friendly weekly 4k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Clacton Seafront, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1NB Read more…

Weekly free 2 hour play sessions with no age or fitness limit where adults and children can play together. Register for Parkplay. Coppins Hall Recreation ground, Maldon Way, CO16 7PA Read more…

Every Monday. Free, have a cup of tea and a chat whilst the children play. Jaywick Community Resource Centre, Brooklands Gardens, 68 Brooklands, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2JG Read more…

For children aged 18 months to 3 years. A fun, friendly and inclusive group which introduces music, rhythm and movement to your little one. Event takes place every Monday from 10 am to 10.45 am at 1 Steele House, Dovercourt, CO12 3PN. For more information visit Swann School of Dance’s website or Facebook page. Read more…

Join in a friendly Litter Picking group. High Street Heroes – Mondays at 2pm from The Dovercourt and Harwich Hub Dovercourt Litter Pickers – Tuesdays at 2pm from Dovercourt Swimming Pool Ocean Heroes – Tuesdays at 3.30pm on the beach opposite Harwich Sailing Club For more information call 07707 282907 Read more…

Art Classes every Monday, only £12 per person! For more details or to book, call 07450 299659 Wix Village Hall, Harwich Road, Wix, Manningtree, CO11 2RY Read more…

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm A library of items that can be borrowed for a limited time period, free of charge. There are toys, games, gardening equipment and DIY tools. Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre, Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4AJ Read more…

Join in a friendly Litter Picking group. High Street Heroes – Mondays at 2pm from The Dovercourt and Harwich Hub Dovercourt Litter Pickers – Tuesdays at 2pm from Dovercourt Swimming Pool Ocean Heroes – Tuesdays at 3.30pm on the beach opposite Harwich Sailing Club For more information call 07707 282907 Read more…

Jaywick and District Energy Hub- is a one-stop-shop for all things energy. Free services include: – Benefit Checks – Food and Fuel vouchers – Pension Credit – Home Energy Visits from Green Doctors – Energy Grant Applications – Advice to Reduce Bills – And more! No appointment required just drop by and find out how the Energy Hub can help. Read more…