Clacton Beach Huts
Credit Rich Cooper
Town Hall, Clacton. The home of Tendring District Council
Private Herbert Columbine, Simone Williams
Frinton-on-Sea sunrise, Simone Williams
Harwich low lighthouse. Photography credits to 'Visit Essex'
Dovercourt lighthouse - Paul Nixon Photography

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Special 80th anniversary VE Day service held at Clacton War Memorial

May 8, 2025
Veterans, residents and councillors joined together for a special service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Tendring to host groundbreaking Sports and Activity Conference later this month

May 7, 2025
Sport clubs, coaches and health and wellness champions are being invited to join a groundbreaking Sports and Activity Conference in Tendring later this month.

Joint Committee recommends Development Plan Document for adoption

May 2, 2025
Small changes to the masterplan for a new community in North Essex have been backed and recommended by a joint committee of councillors.
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Clacton Park Play

Start the day with Park Play! Who will be joining tomorrow? 11am - 1pm on the rec behind Coppins Hall Community Centre. Free fun and play for the whole family. Refreshments provided. Register here (https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/UaitTwzHIURxJccabi0u?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwemt0SzdKV1Y1UzU3RWtKRAEeNTv5MtiSnugCTW4vAoVyNEzRwbsmANOHpTbwMNHpCr_xlGji43osdSmiYqg_aem_B4C0lHaAvVRHv9PGpQLhqg). Share with neighbours and friends ! Reminder: Park Play is free, has free parking, and free refreshments at Coppins Hall Community Centre. #MeetMovePlay Coppins Hall Community Centre, Maldon way, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 7PA

St Mary's Church May Fair

Saturday, 17 May, 2025 - 12:00 to 16:00
Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8QG
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Our May Fair is fast approaching on Saturday 17th May, so save the date! Have a go at Archery or Tomahawk throwing, watch some aerial gymnastics & enjoy the Great Bentley School Choir singing! Stalls to include a raffle & tombola, plant stall, produce & home baking, as well as Children’s crafts. Refreshments and a BBQ available too. We hope to see you there

Table Top Sale

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 - Harwich

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

Tendring Show

Saturday, 13 July, 2024 - 08:00 to 18:00
Bromley Rd, Lawford Manningtree, CO11 2NE
info@tendringshow.co.uk
Livestock classes, heavy horses, Food and Drink Pavilion, Farming on the Move, over 200 tradestands, Art and Lifestyle Tent, Education Tent, Countryside area and a new apprenticeship area. The energetic theme Sport for All will encourage the public to don their trainers and dive into a variety of sporting experiences including cricket, football, rugby, archery and table tennis. For those seeking a thrill, a climbing wall will offer a chance to reach new heights, while a surfboard simulator will test balance and coordination. Displays include Pedal Power vs Parkour and JPL Shetland Pony Racing. https://www.tendringshow.co.uk/

Kite Festival

Saturday, 26 July, 2025 - 10:00 to Sunday, 27 July, 2025 - 16:00
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 Birds of Prey Evening - Owls

Saturday, 20 September, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:00
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.

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