TweetTwo amazing local bands are set to play a one off charity gig on the 9th October at The Barhouse, Victoria Street, Chelmsford. Oxjam is a music festival taking place throughout the UK this October to raise money for the charity Oxfam. Oxjam Event organiser Claire Whatley has arranged the show in conjunction with...
TweetThe local NCT Nearly New Sale is held every six months (Autumn and Spring), offering good quality second hand children’s and maternity clothes, toys, books, videos and nursery equipments at affordable prices. St Nicholas Church Hall – Long Road – Canvey Island. Early entry for NCT members from 9.30am. General admission 10.00am to 12.00pm....
TweetThe local NCT Nearly New Sale offers good quality second hand children’s and maternity clothes, toys, books, videos and nursery equipments at affordable prices. Starts at 1pm for members and 1.30pm for non-members Adult fee is £1, children over 5 pays 50p. Tweet
TweetThe Maldon Mud Race really needs no introduction. Every year the bravest (and probably maddest) people of Essex race across the freezing cold mud flats in Maldon. A lot of money is raised for various charities each year. A lot of people have a lot of fun. This year money is being raised for:...
TweetIf you want to see and buy some vintage fashion items then this is the event for you. Fashion from 1920′s to 1980′s. “Vintage Vogue” is the only Fashion Event of its kind in Essex. Featuring top dealers selling the best selection of vintage and retro clothing, including fashion-related items from 1920-1980. Whether you...
TweetResearch carried out by Loughborough University, Britain’s leading sports science academy, has shown that cricket is one of the best ways to teach children about the three F’s – Fitness, Friendship and Fair play. Studies have shown that children that have been involved in the Chance to Shine initiative, which encourages cricket to be...
TweetNCT sales are a great place to pick up some good quality second hand toys, nursery furniture or clothes. Usually cheaper than eBay and you get to try it first! The doors open at 12.30pm for NCT members and 1pm for non-members (members get the best pickings!). Entrance is £1.50 and includes a cup...
TweetMorrissey’s music career started with punk rockers – The Nosebleeds in the late 1970s, but it was with The Smiths that his music career took off. The Smiths split in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, but continued with the same pop sound of The Smiths. He is playing at the Brentwood Centre...
TweetBrentwood is in for a big treat this December, as Jools Holland will be playing a set at the Brentwood Centre with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. This will possibly be the music highlight of the year for the Brentwood Centre. Expect tickets to sell fast! Jools Holland is a composer, pianist, bandleader and...
TweetDavid Essex starts and finishes his 2009 tour in Essex. The Southend Cliffs Pavilion is the final show on the tour and should be the highlight. The first show is in Brentwood on the 16th October. Tweet
TweetDavid Essex is playing at the Brentwood Centre for one night only as part of his 30-date tour. This is the first show of his 2009 tour. He will play all his old classic songs. His tour finishes in Southend on 27th November. Buy David Essex tickets here Tweet
TweetMaxCleavage is a mail order / Internet company that sells bras. This week they are providing a free bra fitting service at their Southend offices. They will measure you and suggest bras that will boost the appearance, size and shape of your bust. “The many products we sell offer the same benefits as surgery...
TweetEssex has some excellent beaches, which are very family orientated. One stretch of Essex coastline is referred to as The Essex Sunshine Coast. This is the area that covers Clacton, Frinton, Walton, Brightlingsea, Manningtree, Harwich, Jaywick, St. Osyth, Dovercourt and Mistley. The area falls under the management of Tendring District Council, and its beaches...
TweetAutumn 2009 Events For the latest events contact Hyde Hall on 0845 612 1253. Hyde Hall Gardens is in the centre of Essex, just south of Chelmsford. It is an excellent place for families to visit. There are plenty of activities for children this autumn, including pumpkin carving and Christmas decoration workshops, plus “welly walks”...
TweetThe British Trust for Conservation Volunteers has awarded Essex County Council with two Green Hero regional awards. BTCV awarded Essex County Council after 15 years of dedicated support to green and environmental improvements in the county. Essex County Council was also awarded for best green project in the East of England, London and the...
TweetThis weekend Hylands House is hosting a Mind, Body and Soul Festival, on Sunday 27th September. The festival starts at 10am and goes on until 5pm. There is no admission fee to the festival. However, the standard fee for entering Hylands House applies, which is £3.60, £2.60 concessions, accompanied under 16s free. Stressed out,...
TweetTomorrow a troop of outdoor street performers will be descending on Chelmsford to put on displays, shows and generally lark about for the enjoyment of the locals. This is the 7th year that the festival has been running. Events will take place throughout Chelmsford town centre from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The Coneheads will be...
TweetThe circus is in town, but it seems that there are now more people than ever boycotting circuses. This circus is the one at the centre of the elephant abuse story when footage of one of the handlers beating the elephants was posted to the Internet. The managers have stated that the trainer that...
TweetHanningfield Reservoir lies between South and West Hanningfield. It is a man-made reservoir, which lies on what was Sandon Valley. Much of the area around the reservoir has been developed as a nature reserve by Essex Wildlife Trust, and is home to many fresh water birds, with a wide variety of seasonal visitors. Several...
TweetPeter Andre will be in Essex twice during his Revelation Tour, first on 19th February 2010 in Clacton at The Venue and then again on 17th March 2010 at the Brentwood Centre. Pete Andre was born in London, but made his fame in Australia. He had a string of hits in the 1990s, including...
TweetFormer heavyweight champion of the World, Mike Tyson, is appearing at a charity cabaret show at Five Lakes Golf Course on the 7th November 2009. The evening will also feature music from 4th Street Traffic. Tickets are currently on sale at £25 each through the ticketmaster website, with VIP options available. “I think there...
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