Great Bentley Village Show

Heritage Village Marquee Fun and entertainment for the whole family. Dog Show, Live Music, Heavy Horses, Vintage Tractors, Raffle, Tombola, Gin Tent, Games, Local Crafts, Food & Refreshments, Ice Cream. Free parking. Entry into the Village Marquee: Adults £1, Children free. For more information please visit the Great Bentley Village Show website. Great Bentley Village Green, CO7 8LY Read more…

Featuring songs from Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Finding Neverland and more! With special guests Fever Pitch Quartet, Magician Danny Lee Grew as well as performers CMTS Youth Performer and Bright Stars Youth Theatre. To book email gtproductions2019@gmail.com or call 07948 485338 Brightlingsea Community Centre, Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0LG Read more…

Exhibition: In Defence of the Realm – The Friends of Jaywick Martello Tower This special exhibition by the Friends of Jaywick Martello Tower shines a spotlight on the early history of ‘Martello Tower C’, our very own Jaywick Martello Tower! Learn about key coastal Essex defences built during the Napoleonic Wars. Discover the story behind the Tower’s construction—who built it, Read more…

Hamford Studio are hosting an Open Day on Sunday 31st August! Come down and network, socialise or just view the space! Create working partnerships or even collaborate with other artists. Hamford View, Little Oakley, Harwich 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…

Clacton on Sea’s Salvation Army has a Foodbank which you can access via referral voucher.   It’s open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 am to 11 am as well as Fridays from 2 pm to 3.30 pm.   For information on how to donate or where to get a referral please see the website or call 01255 423328 or Read more…