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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Tendring District Council shortlisted for two prestigious prizes at the 2025 LGC Awards

March 12, 2025
The council has been nominated for its Sunspot project in Jaywick Sands and the redevelopment of outdated sheltered housing in Walton-on-the-Naze and Lawford.

Recycled metal from council-run crematorium to help support bereaved families in Tendring

March 11, 2025
A generous donation of £12,500 has been made to Sands thanks to the Recycling of Metals Scheme.

Commonwealth Flag flies at Clacton Town Hall

March 10, 2025
Commonwealth Day 2025 is being marked at Clacton Town Hall today.
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Basic Astronomy

Friday, 14 March, 2025 - 11:00 to 12:00
Belsize Avenue, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2LF
jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk
Join Andrew Mowbrey for his talk on Basic Astronomy. An introduction to this fascinating topic of astronomy for those that know nothing about it, but would like to !

RNLI Clacton lifeboat coffee morning

Saturday, 15 March, 2025 - 10:00 until 12noon
St Bartholomew's Church Hall, Frinton Road, Holland on Sea, CO15 5UH
Coffee morning in aid of Clacton Lifeboat at St Bartholomew's Church Hall, Frinton Road, Holland on Sea, on Saturday 15 March 2025 from 10am to 12noon. Admission £1 to include a coffee or tea and biscuit. Stalls include RNLI gifts, bric-a-brac, books, cakes, raffle, etc.

NaviStitch Spring Exhibition

NaviStitch Spring Exhibition! The gallery and exhibition space is on Manningtree High Street, 28 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AJ. The exhibition will run from Saturday 15th March to Saturday 12th April with a preview night on Friday 14th March. The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm on Wednesdays and Sundays during the time that it's open. The Preview Night (Friday 14th March) will be open from 5pm to 8pm. Currently applications are open to submit work into the NaviStitch Sail Loft Spring mixed exhibition, any medium will be considered from professional or amateur artists. The information and application form can be found on the NaviStitch website. The closing date for these applications is Saturday 22nd February.

Music Bingo!

Sunday, 16 March, 2025 - 17:30 to 21:00
1-5 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1QB
We have teamed up with Bells and Beats to bring you another evening of Music Bingo! Join us for music, food, cocktails, prizes and lots of fun! Rounds this time will include Abba vs Spice Girls, Disney and more! Basket meals & main menu available on the night. This event is pre-booking only, however payment will be taken on the night. To book please either call us on 01255 688655, email reservations@charnallies.co.uk(link sends e-mail) or of course pop in and speak to a member of the team. Ticket prices: £10 per person for five games of bingo, each with an amazing prize to be won! Payment covers cost of bingo games only, food and drinks to be purchased separately

Wild Flowers & Orchids Pt2 a talk by Roger Hance

Friday, 21 March, 2025 - 11:00 to 12:00
Belsize Avenue, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2LF
jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk
In this talk we look at more wildflowers along with plants that can be found in the countryside that would make you ill or even kill you. We also look at several plants that have medicinal properties and were used in olden times to cure illness. It also shows a further selection of wild orchids.

Talent in Tendring

Sunday, 23 March, 2025 - 16:00
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Clacton Concert Orchestra present an afternoon of music from classical to pop including Haydn's Trumpet Concerto. The concert will feature vocal soloists accompanied by an orchestra in an afternoon of live music.

The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter - Presented by Dramatic Pause Productions

hree showings are taking place at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre, Annexed onto the Mayflower School, Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4AJ. The three showings are Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of March at 7.30 pm with doors opening at 7 pm. To book, tickets are available from the Dramatic Pause Facebook page or on the Harwich Festival website.

Naze Birds of Prey Evening

Wednesday, 9 April, 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. Booking essential by ringing 01255 679379 or email naze@essexwt.org.uk

Easter Event!

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!

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

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