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The Martello Lounge, Atlanta Building, Pier Gap, Kings Promenade, Clacton on Sea CO15 1FS. :Clacton Arts Centre presents Live at the Lounge. A FREE live music evening at The Martello Lounge, showcasing the best of local talent in acoustic sessions, performing a mixture of covers and original music covering many different music styles and genres. From solo singer songwriters to duos and bands, different artists performing every 3rd Thursday of the month. If you love live music in a relaxed atmosphere then come along and listen to the amazing talent our area has to offer. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090310277253

There's a big easter event happening at Sunspot, Jaywick, CO15 2JG! On Sunday 20th April 2025 from 12pm to 4pm enjoy an easter event for the whole family. It's free, with no booking required! There will be a range of different activities like an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, games, sweets and treats, live music and even a chance to meet the Easter bunnies!

Wednesday, 30 April, 2025 – 11am to 1pm Clacton Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SE. If your business is based in Tendring or your staff are residing here and aged over 16 years, the Tendring 100 project could benefit your business. You could expand your team or upskill existing staff with fully funded training and an additional £2,000 to off-set apprenticeship costs. Come and talk directly to representatives from the training providers Career Track and Colchester Institute, Tendring’s Economic Growth Team, and East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. To book your free ticket to this event, search 'Eventbrite Tendring 100'.

The Loft, Above Tom Peppers, 2 Marine Parade West, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1RH. Clacton Arts Centre and Love Music Hate Racism presents PET NEEDS a High-energy punk rock band known for their sharp, poetic lyrics, explosive live shows, and a blend of raw intensity with catchy, anthemic melodies. Come join us for a fantastic night of live music with PET NEEDS at The Loft PET NEEDS is a punk-fuelled melodic rock band from Colchester, formed by brothers George and Johnny Marriott, whose music blends spiky pop-punk with wry, sardonic lyrics, and has garnered a fanbase with albums like Fractured Party Music and Primetime Entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some great tunes and support local artists. OVER 18's ONLY Tickets available from Eventbrite - just search for PET NEEDS

Come to Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7JA on Sunday 25 May, 2025 from 11am to 3pm for a Table Top Sale. Lot's of things to see; Craft stalls, a Tombola Raffle and Refreshments available upon purchase. Tables are £10 each, with a limited amount of tables available. To book a table in advance email annie@dawnsupport.co.uk

Russells International Circus is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary with a brand-new show for 2025. With breath taking acrobatics, jaw-dropping stunts and aerial displays, this two hour spectacular is suitable for all ages. Children under 2 can attend free. For more information, see Russells International Circus website. The circus will be at Lower Marine Parade Car Park, 2 Wick Lane, Dovercourt, CO12 3TA. It will be showing from Wednesday 2nd July 2025 to Sunday 6th July 2025

Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE

Join us for a spectacular display of large kites from East Anglian Kite Flyers. https://www.eastangliankiteflyers.org.uk/gallery.shtml(link is external) The kite festival weekend will be held on Saturday 26/07/2025 and Sunday 27/07/2025. 10am- 4pm each day. Families, children, and adults are welcome. There is disabled access, toilets, baby changing, a shop, and a café/refreshments. The displays are free to attend. There will also be a chance to decorate your own kites to fly and keep for £8 per kite with our kite workshops which will be running both days. Timeslots will be: 10-10.45 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 12.45-1.30 1.30-2.15 2.15-3.00 3.00-3.45 Advance booking advised - we sold out last year.

Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE

Imperial Birds of Prey Academy bring their informative and fun show to The Naze, capturing your attention and imagination. Covering a wide range of topics that include conservation, habitat, diet, adaptations and biology and giving you the opportunity to be up close and personal with these magnificent birds. This is a 2 hour talk with a 15-minute Q and A/ tea break in the middle. The first half of the talk will be showcasing the animals- getting them close to visitors, and the second half is more 'action' related- birds flying over the top of peoples heads, mammals running on the floor etc.