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Fairport Convention Winter tour 2024
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Fairport Convention return to Palace Theatre, Southend – 7th February 2024

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 - by EssexPortal - 1 Comment

Legendary British folk-rockers Fairport Convention are coming to Southend for their Winter 2024 tour. They’ll be playing on Wednesday, 7th February 2024.

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Martin Carthy MBE
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Essex Folk Music – Information, Gigs and Venues in Essex

October 11, 2019April 24, 2024 - by EssexPortal - 25 Comments.

Essex has quite a vibrant folk scene. There are many small folk clubs tucked away in Essex, find them here.

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Essex Car Boot Sales

May 28, 2019May 31, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 109 Comments.

Here we list some of the most popular car boot sales around Essex.

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Essex Fireworks Displays – Bonfire Night – 2017

October 18, 2017April 24, 2024 - by EssexPortal - 9 Comments.

When are the best Essex firework displays in 2017 Find out here! Bonfire times, firework displays, ticket prices. More soon.

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Ask Ant from SAS Anything!

January 31, 2017May 31, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

Fans of hit Channel 4 show ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ will get the chance to meet Chief Instructor Ant Middleton at an evening fundraiser on Wednesday 22 February.

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John Seeley’s Christmas Concert – Jazz, Popular and Christmas Tunes on Thursday 8th December 2016

November 10, 2016March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes in Leigh-on-Sea on Thursday 8th December 2016.

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Christmas Lights Switch On Around Essex – 2016

November 8, 2016May 31, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 3 Comments.

Soon High Streets across Essex will be switching on their Christmas Lights to mark the official start to the Christmas shopping season. Many of the events include celebrities and music and have a real carnival atmosphere.

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Halloween Events in Essex for Children

October 13, 2016April 24, 2024 - by EssexPortal - 3 Comments.

There are many fun activities for children of all ages this Halloween. This year Halloween falls on Wednesday 31st October and most events for children start during the half term break from 29 October to Friday 2 November 2011

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Essex Comedy Clubs and Venues

September 23, 2016July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

If you enjoy a good laugh then get along to one of Essex’s comedy venues! This list is “work in progress” so more venues will be added shortly. Always contact that venue first to …

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Castle Point Show – Sunday 24th July 2016

April 28, 2016March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 1 Comment

The Castle Ponit Show is a fun filled family day out, for only £1 entry for adults and under 16’s are free!

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National Flower Show Returns To Hylands House, Chelmsford on 20, 21, 22 May 2016

February 3, 2016March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 2 Comments.

This year’s National Flower Show is being held in Essex at at Hylands House and Estate on the 20, 21, 22 May 2016. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Tickets to the show …

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Essex Family Medieval Festival 2016 At Cressing Temple – Early May Bank Holiday

December 8, 2015March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

Book tickets now for a fun-filled family festival in North Essex. The Medieval style event includes jesters and minstrels, falconry and sword-fighting.

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Haven House Christmas Concert

November 26, 2015May 31, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

A lovely afternoon of Christmas Carols and lots of festivity in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice. There will be beautiful Carol singing, festive refreshments and the chance to meet Santa in his grotto.

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KidsFest 2015 – Marsh Farm Summer Events

July 18, 2015March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

A festival for the family at Marsh Farm in Essex. See CBeebies’ Mr Bloom and Lloyd from Art Attack, then take part in the Shaun the Sheep championships.

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New Hall School Continues to Impress in Essex

April 24, 2015July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

Students at historic New Hall School have kick-started 2015 with a range of impressive achievements and events. Join them for a series of concerts this summer.

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Have You Signed Up To The Essex Outdoor Cinema?

April 17, 2015April 19, 2015 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

If you are on Faceook you have probably seen a post about an outdoor cinema that is being held in town – although as yet, full details not announced. According …

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Cooksmill Green Church & Garden Open Day – 25th May 2015

April 16, 2015March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

Visit a beautiful English country garden in the Essex countryside.

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Oxjam Festival in Colchester – 18th October 2014

October 8, 2014March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

The Oxjam Colchester Takeover is back and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! 18th October 2014 from 7pm.

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What’s On This Weekend In Essex?

May 3, 2013March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

There is always so much on over the weekend in Essex. Here are the events and activities which have been listed on Essex Portal for this weekend, and below for next weekend too.

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May Half Term Activities and Events

May 3, 2013March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

The May / Spring half-term week is from to Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May 2013. There are many things to do in Essex during the May half term …

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Maldon Mud Race – Sunday 5th May at 3pm

May 3, 2013March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

The Maldon Mud Race really needs no introduction. Every year the bravest (and probably maddest) people of Essex race across a 400m stretch of the River Blackwater mud flats in …

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The 3foot People Festival – Chelmsford

May 1, 2013July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - 5 Comments.

The 3foot People Festival is Three Days of Wonder for Under 5s. After last years success it is being held in Chelmsford’s Central Park again in Central Park, Chelmsford. The popular …

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Easter Holiday Activities For Kids

April 1, 2013July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

As usual there are many excellent activities for children over the Easter Holiday. Always call to check availability. This year the Easter holidays are from Saturday 30th March 2013 until Sunday …

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Celebrate St. Patricks Night in Essex

March 8, 2013May 31, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 2 Comments.

St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, 17 March 2013. Many pubs and clubs around Essex are celebrating Paddy’s Day on Friday and Saturday with food, drink and music.

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Snog, Marry Avoid Are In Chelmsford On Saturday

March 1, 2013March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 3 Comments.

If you want to appear on the BBC3 TV show Snog, Marry Avoid then get yourself along to Chelmsford this Saturday. The producers of the show are in town seeking …

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Fairport Convention often visit Southend on their tours, and I had the pleasure to see them there for the first…

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Thanks for the notice, I've update the page.

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Perhaps you could mention please a big one-off folk music concert being organised at Danbury Mission CM3 4QL on Saturday…

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Please could you remove reference to the Running Well Acoustic Music Club under Folk on Fridays. Sadly the club closed…

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