Clacton Beach Huts
The Red Arrows perform at Clacton Air Show
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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Creative Bereavement, Roadshow and Q & A

Tuesday, 12 December, 2023 - 10:00
Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0LG
Create a memorial bauble, LIBITINA roadshow (a whistle stop tour of what a personalised funeral could look like), Q & A with a lawyer who specialises in end-of-life admin. LIBITINA is a cross between a Coffin Club, a Death Cafe and a Bereavement group, opening up the taboo subject of death, dying and end-of-life admin in a supportive environment whilst creating a memorial bauble to hang on your Christmas tree. To book email: info@libitina.org.uk(link sends e-mail) or via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/754108046467/details

Sleighed To Death by Peter Gordon

Wednesday, 13 December, 2023 - 19:30 to Saturday, 16 December, 2023 - 22:00
off Manor Lane, Dovercourt
Murder mystery spoof, prequel to the Inspector Pratt series. Christmas, mid-1930s. Incompetent Sergeant Pratt calls on the wealthy Gates family, looking for donations to a police charity in return for his awful magic act, but becomes a pawn in the schemes of someone with murderous intentions. Please reserve your tickets by contacting Margaret on 07421 056814. Note: reservations are not confirmed as bookings until they are paid for. Further details at www.dovercourttheatregroup.co.uk

Essex Pedal Power Harwich & Dovercourt Cycle In Cinema - Festive Movie

Saturday, 16 December, 2023 - 13:30
carina.nea@theaws.org
Join us for the first ever EPP Cycle in Movie. Cycle along, enjoy a festive favourite movie in the warm and what's more, it's a festive movie in time for the Christmas season. To top it all off, you can also enjoy some warm drinks and snacks! • Saturday 16th December • Timings: Arrive from 1.30pm - Film will start at 2pm • Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre (next to Mayflower School) • Completely free event! Please use the link to book onto this - there is a limited number of spaces available so book quick!! https://bookwhen.com/harwichdovercourtepp

Afternoon Tea with Santa

Sunday, 17 December, 2023 - 15:00 to 17:00
1-5 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1QB
On arrival at 3pm, you will be guided to your table by Santa’s Helpers and presented with our delicious Afternoon Tea – a selection of sweet and savoury treats. At approximately 5pm Santa will arrive and make his way around all our guests, talking to everyone and giving each (paying) child a gift, he will even stop for a few photos! Ticket prices: £13 per child – this includes our Children’s Afternoon Tea, unlimited squash and a personalised gift from Santa £13 per adult – this includes our Traditional Afternoon Tea and unlimited tea and coffee. Additional drinks can be purchased and charged separately. To get tickets for one of our Santa events, either give us a call on 01255 688655 or pop in and speak to a member of the team. Please note when purchasing tickets we will require the names and ages of children attending. Please also make us aware of any dietary requirements when booking.

Breakfast with Santa

Thursday, 21 December, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
1-5 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1QB
On arrival at 10am, you will be guided to your table by Santa’s Helpers and presented with our famous Breakfast Platter – a selection of your breakfast favourites, including bacon, sausages, fried egg, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, grilled tomato and toast. The Children’s platter comes with bacon, sausage, fried egg, baked beans and toast. At approximately 11am Santa will arrive and make his way around all our guests, talking to everyone and giving each (paying) child a gift, he will even stop for a few photos! Ticket prices: £12 per child – this includes our Children’s Breakfast Platter, unlimited squash and a personalised gift from Santa £6 per adult – this includes our Breakfast Platter. Drinks are not included and can be purchased separately. To get tickets for one of our Santa events, either give us a call on 01255 688655 or pop in and speak to a member of the team. Please note when purchasing tickets we will require the names and ages of children attending. Please also make us aware of any dietary requirements when booking. For more details, including the set menu choices and T&Cs - https://charnallies.co.uk/christmas/santa-at-charnallies/

Breakfast with Santa 23rd December

Saturday, 23 December, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
1-5 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1QB
On arrival at 10am, you will be guided to your table by Santa’s Helpers and presented with our famous Breakfast Platter – a selection of your breakfast favourites, including bacon, sausages, fried egg, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, grilled tomato and toast. The Children’s platter comes with bacon, sausage, fried egg, baked beans and toast. At approximately 11am Santa will arrive and make his way around all our guests, talking to everyone and giving each (paying) child a gift, he will even stop for a few photos! Ticket prices: £12 per child – this includes our Children’s Breakfast Platter, unlimited squash and a personalised gift from Santa £6 per adult – this includes our Breakfast Platter. Drinks are not included and can be purchased separately. To get tickets for one of our Santa events, either give us a call on 01255 688655 or pop in and speak to a member of the team. Please note when purchasing tickets we will require the names and ages of children attending. Please also make us aware of any dietary requirements when booking. For more details, including the set menu choices and T&Cs - https://charnallies.co.uk/christmas/santa-at-charnallies/

'Bells Across Cardigan Bay’ - Spoken by Jan Williams

Tuesday, 26 December, 2023 - 19:30
Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NP
Bells Across Cardigan Bay’ – spoken by Jan Williams! Taking place at: The Navigator Hall, Barrack Lane, Harwich. CO12 3NP at 7:30PM – 9PM. For more information please contact The Harwich Society.

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