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Belsize Avenue, Jaywick sands, CO15 2DL

jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk

Place names. We see and use them every day, but how often do we stop and wonder what they mean? When we do , we normally find that they largely make no sense. This talk goes through their origins and meanings as well as the fascinating history behind them.”

Heckford's Rd, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8RS

Save the date for our Barn Dance & Harvest supper! Tickets include a ploughman's supper and live band. This will be held in Admirals Farm Barn, on 5th October, book your tickets now! Contact Lyn on 07719 719241, or lyncareysmith@gmail.com(link sends e-mail) All proceeds raised are in support of the Bell Restoration project for St Mary's Church Bell Ringers.

6 Golden Lion Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NG

info@harwichshantyfestival.co.uk

Welcome to Harwich International Shanty Festival. With a renewal of interest in Shanties and Sea songs, following a TikTok craze that overtook the internet during lockdown, the International Shanty Festival welcomed some new visitors to the website as well as new visitors who attended the festivals from 2021 to 2023. Over the weekend of the festival the entirety of the old seaport town within Harwich rang with the sound of shanties, music emanated from pubs, clubs, and many historic buildings. There will be street theatre sketches, maritime crafts, pirates, barge trips, walks, talks, and even workshops to offer. The town will be full of life and colour as visitors soak up the atmosphere created over this special weekend. Tickets Online advanced ticket sales close at 6:00pm on Wednesday the 11th of October. Event tickets from then will only be available from the Ha'Penny Pier Visitors Centre or at the door of the venue shortly before a ticketed event. It is important to note that a vast majority of events are free and not ticketed.

info@harwichshantyfestival.co.uk

On Friday 11th October to Sunday 13th October Harwich International Shanty Festival takes place. Over the Festival weekend the whole of the old seaport town of Harwich rang with the sound of lusty shanties, music emanating from pubs, boats, clubs and our many historic buildings. There are street theatre sketches, maritime crafts, pirates, barge trips, walks, talks and workshops on offer and the town fills with colour as visitors soak up the atmosphere created over this special weekend. https://harwichshantyfestival.co.uk/

Memorial Garden, top promenade by the pier

ribbonrun@sands.org.uk

Save the date! The 2024 Clacton on Sea Sands’ Ribbon Run/Walk is taking place at Clacton on Sea again this year on Saturday 12 October and you are invited to take part! Together take on 5km, and help Sands in their mission to save babies’ lives and support bereaved families. They are hoping that this years Ribbon Run can raise even more money than last year! The 5km route will start and finish at the Baby Loss Awareness Remembrance Ribbon Display at the Memorial Garden along Clacton Seafront. Sponsorship is also welcomed, to find out more about the route or sponsor options please click the link: https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/fundraisers/clactononsearibbonrunwalk?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2KW8RZpjNFYIDrBLKjeWQQZHgGHoR7rjGjNToeoHwwyoyNe0fweneqPKA_aem_fatUa2EEDMNJuy_6IxjR0w

Parsons Hill, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7JA

18 and over. Experience the unforgettable music of the Big O with this incredible six-piece tribute band. Led by the talented British vocalist Dave Collison, who perfectly captures Orbison's unique sound and appearance, this band is a must-see for any fan. Prepare to be amazed as The Orbison Project brings your favourite songs to life with an undeniable passion. With breathtaking performances of hits like "Crying," "In Dreams," "It's Over," "You Got It," and "I Drove All Night," you'll be transported back to the golden era of rock and roll. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of The Orbison Project. Book your tickets now and relive the music that has touched generations. To see the band performing, visit https://theorbisonproject.com/#/videos

Belsize Avenue, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2DL

jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk

JOIN ROGER HANCE For his talk on the wide range of wildflowers and orchids, that can be found in the British countryside. It covers the types of plants you will find growing in different habitats – woodland, wildflower meadows, roadside verges, coastal areas, as well as rivers and wetland areas

1-5 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1QB

hayley@charnallies.co.uk

Join us this half term for our Spooktackular Halloween Party for just £10 per child. The price includes a DJ disco with party games and prizes to be won, lunch and squash served direct to your table and a sweet cone to take home. Come dressed in your most scary outfit and you could win a prize! As always, it’s far too difficult to pick just one winner, so we will have three age categories. Get your tickets by calling 01255 688655 or pop in and speak to a member of the team. Disco is being provided by AndersonEnts. When purchasing tickets, please make our team member aware of any dietary requirements. Full payment is required at time of booking. For full T&Cs visit www.charnallies.co.uk/events

pubs@hertsale.org.uk

Come to the historic seaport of Harwich and witness the spectacle of sausage throwing, as grown men and women try to hurl seasoned pork projectiles as far as they can. Three local inns throw open their doors for the gathered masses to test the wares of the finest butchers of the Tendring Hundred and determine the public's favourite sausage, all washed down with the choicest real ales and ciders.

3 hour Danceathon in aid of Great Ormand Street Hospital (breaks allowed)

Connaught Ave, Frinton on Sea, CO13 9PW

frintoncrafts@gmail.com

This sale is a unique opportunity to stock up on crafting supplies without breaking the bank. This free entry event will feature tables brimming with pre-loved materials, from yarns, paper crafts, beads and fabric to tools and patterns, all at affordable prices. Additionally, the event fosters a sense of sustainability by encouraging the reuse and recycling of craft supplies.