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What's On

Have fun meeting new people enjoying the same interests as you. From knitting clubs to wildlife groups there's something for everyone. Find an event near you! Or why not add your own?

Waterside Artists Summer Exhibition At Brightlingsea Museum

31st July - 6:00 PM

Open Evening 6-8pm for this exciting show at Brightlingsea Museum. Beautiful & unique ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, prints, artworks & metalwork : made for homes & gardens, by talented local artists. Open: Sat 1030-430 & Sun,Wed,Thu,Fri 130-430 until 23rd Aug Dove House, Station Rd CO7 0DT

Nicky Sheales

Alresford Craft & Farmers Market

1st August - 9:00 AM

Local food, meat, honey, bread and pastries, jam and cakes. Crafts, cards, knitted and sewn items, glass art, wood craft, artisan soaps, jewellery, 3d printing, plants and gifts, Cafe serving drinks and breakfast baps. Free entry, car park and disabled facilities. 9 am-Midday. Ford Lane, CO7 8AT.

Alresford Craft And Farmers Market

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

1st August - 10:00 AM

Museum and Heritage Centre - everyone is invited to come along to see the new displays and artefacts at the Heritage Centre, 120 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton CO13 9JT. New Exhibition. 10.00-16.00hrs. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust

Waterside Artists Summer Exhibition At Brightlingsea Museum

1st August - 10:30 AM

Showcasing locally based artists & makers, this show runs from Wed 29th July-Sun 23rd Aug at Brightlingsea Museum. Beautiful & unique ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, prints, artworks & metalwork for homes & gardens Open Sat 1030-430 & Sun,Wed,Thu,Fri 130-430 Dove House, Station Rd CO7 0DT

Nicky Sheales

Centenary Summer Fete

1st August - 12:16 PM

Holland Residents Association invites all to their centenary celebration. Free funfair, dog show, classic cars, food vendors plus beer tent. Music, charity and other stall holders. Brighton Road Village green. CO15 5TB. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Holland Residents Association

Great Holland Church Fete

1st August - 2:00 PM

The fete will take place at The Old Rectory in Great Holland from 2pm. Pedestrian access is in Rectory Road CO13 0JP, car access and parking is in Church Lane CO13 0JS. Come and enjoy games for children and adults, stalls, refreshments and entertainment. Adults £1, children free. Gates open 1.45pm.

Great Holland Church Fete

Music Concert

1st August - 4:00 PM

" AN AFTERNOON OF OPERA" 3 SOLOISTS & A LIVE CHOIR AT ST PETER AD VINCULA CHURCH, COGGESHALL, CO6 1UD. 4PM. TICKETS ON DOOR £15 INC. TEA/COFFEE BISCUITS. CASH PREFERRED PLEASE. DOORS OPEN 3.30PM. SEE CHURCH WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

St. Peter Ad Vincula Church, Coggeshall, Co6 1 Ud

Race Night

1st August - 7:30 PM

Come and join us for a fun night at the Races. We're raising money for the Coggeshall Carnival. Non members are welcome. Come and have a flutter. Address: 32 Church Street, Coggeshall CO6 1TX

Coggeshall Conservative Club

Veterans And Services Day

2nd August - 10:00 AM

A charity event with stalls and displays With Military Reenactors, Star Wars Reenactors , Radio controlled Tanks, Model Aircraft, Clacton Classic Car Club and many stalls from other charities Being held on Clacton West Greensward between the Mini Golf course and the Children's Play Area

Clacton Veterans Breakfast Club

Veterans And Services Day

2nd August - 10:00 AM

A charity event with stalls and displays With Military Reenactors, Star Wars Reenactors , Radio controlled Tanks, Model Aircraft, Clacton Classic Car Club and many stalls from other charities Being held on Clacton West Greensward between the Mini Golf course and the Children's Play Area

Clacton Veterans Breakfast Club

90th Annual 5 Parishes Show

2nd August - 11:00 AM

A really great day out for all the family held at Peldon, near Colchester. Entertainment includes: a BMX display, Birds of Prey, Romford Drum & Trumpet Corp, Tendring Dog Agility and much more. Many stalls, catering village, competition marquee. Information and tickets at 5parishesshow.org.uk

5 Parishes Show

Crafting Connections At Bird And Bean, Frinton

4th August - 6:00 PM

Join us at Bird and Bean, Frinton on the first Tuesday of each month, 6-7.30pm for some friendly crafting. Bring whatever crafty project you are working on, grab a drink and meet new friends. £5 per session which includes a hot drink of your choice.

Crafting Connections

Summer Talks Jaywick Martello Tower

4th August - 6:30 PM

British Prehistory. Join us for a fascinating journey into the earliest chapters of human history, led by one of the UK’s foremost prehistoric archaeologists, Professor Nick Ashton. £3 per talk, must be booked in advance. Doors open at 6.00pm, free refreshments provided.

Jaywick Martello Tower

Jmt Summer Talk: British Prehistory

4th August - 6:30 PM

Summer Talks at Jaywick Martello Tower. Join us for a fascinating journey into the earliest chapters of human history, led by one of the UK’s foremost prehistoric archaeologists Professor Nick Ashton. £3 per talk, must be booked in advance. Doors open at 6.00pm, free refreshments provided.

Jaywick Martello Tower

Clacton Philatelic Society

5th August - 7:00 PM

We meet the first Wednesday monthly at Clacton Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton. Aug 5 will be a Bourse and members' displays. New members welcome £5 pa. For details contact David Pugh tel: 01255 429849

Clacton Philatelic Society

Bethany Again

6th August - 10:30 AM

We normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am – 12noon. Come and join us for all or part of the time to talk with others who have recently been bereaved. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Bethany Again

6th August - 10:30 AM

We normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am – 12noon. Come and join us for all or part of the time to talk with others who have recently been bereaved. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Bethany Again

6th August - 10:30 AM

We normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am – 12noon. Come and join us for all or part of the time to talk with others who have recently been bereaved. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Music Concert

6th August - 12:30 PM

FREE CONCERT THURSDAY 6th AUGUST WITH CHRISTINE STEVENSON - PIANO. 12.30PM - 1.30PM . LIGHT LUNCHES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FROM 12 MIDDAY. EVERYONE WELCOME. DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.

Val

Beginners Bridge

6th August - 1:15 PM

Colchester Castle Bridge Club is holding a social bridge session for beginners who want to play bridge in a relaxed setting. Play bridge and learn a few tips as well (no formal teaching). No partner required. Where: Colchester Quaker House (behind the Odeon) Time: 1.15 pm

Colchester Castle Bridge Club