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Hylands Estate Christmas Frost Fayre
Hylands Estate, Chelmsford
Friday 30th November 2018 to Sunday 2nd December 2018, 10am to 5pm
“Over 120 exhibitors showing original crafts and gifts, and much more.”
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St Clare Light Up A Life
Methodist Church, 260 High Road Loughton, IG10 1RB
Saturday 1st December 2018, 4.30pm to 6:30pm
“We appreciate Christmas can be a really emotional time for those who have lost loved ones. Our Light up a Life events are here to help celebrate lives that have been lost.”
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AJ Antiques & Collectables Fair
Sunday 2nd December 2018
Ingatestone Community Centre, 7 High St, Ingatestone CM4 9ED.
“We hope to have Collectables, Vintage, Retro items such as Stamps, Coins, Postcards, Glass, China, Ephemera, Die-cast Vehicles, Jewellery, Pottery, Treen and lots of items from bygone days.
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Run Santa Run
Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex SS16 4UH
Sunday 2nd December 2018
Choose between a 4.5k Santa Run or a 2k Reindeer Run, with a variety of other attractions including: Santa’s Grotto, live music and choirs, a toy sale and much more!
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Audley End Carol Concert
Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden
Tuesday 4th December 2018, 6:30pm and 8:30pm
“Join in the Christmas celebrations at Audley End with carols sung by Christ’s College, Cambridge choir, in the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall.”
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Festive floristry workshop: Deck the halls
Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH
Wednesday 5th December 2018
A floristry workshop (two sessions) with a Tudor festive feel.
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Yuletide Stride 2018
Lord Ashcroft Building, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford
Thursday 6th December 2018
“Our walk leaders will guide you along the river Chelmer before hitting the twinkly lights of Chelmsford High Street and Moulsham Street.”
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Enchanted Audley End
Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden
Thursday 6th December 2018 to Sunday 9th December 2018, 4:30pm to 9pm
“Make the most of the winter evenings this December with an enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as Audley End is transformed into an illuminated world.”
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St Clare Hospice Light Up A Life Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey Church , Abbey Farmhouse, Abbey Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ
Thursday 6th December 2018, 7-9pm
“A chance to pause and remember the lives of our loved ones, in the company of others who understand.”
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A Christmas Soiree – A Pickwick Christmas
Hylands House, Chelmsford
Tuesday 11th December 2018, Wednesday 12th December 2018 & Thursday 13th December 2018
“The Cameo Player bring their unique blend of music, drama and joviality to Hylands House with their new Christmas Show. The Victorians certainly knew how to enjoy the festivities – and who could be a more genial host than Mr. Pickwick himself?”
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Enchanted Audley End
Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden
Thursday 13th December 2018 to Sunday 16th December 2018, 4:30pm to 9pm
“Make the most of the winter evenings this December with an enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as Audley End is transformed into an illuminated world.”
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Farmers and Crafts Market
Hylands House, Chelmsford
Sunday 16th December 2018, 10am to 4pm
“Based in the beautiful surroundings of The Stables. The market features many craft stalls and local producers who are passionate about food.”
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Coffee and Cars at the Museum of Power
Museum of Power, Langford Road, nr Maldon
Sunday 16th December 2018, 9am to 1pm
“Come along and join our monthly enthusiasts meet. Bring along your classic or modern vehicles together with anything of interest. Steam Pump Tea Room OPEN serving breakfasts, hot/cold food, home make cakes and refreshments.”
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Enchanted Audley End
Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden
Thursday 20th December 2018 to Sunday 23rd December 2018, 4:30pm to 9pm
“Make the most of the winter evenings this December with an enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as Audley End is transformed into an illuminated world.”
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Barleylands’ Farmers Markets
Barleylands, Barleylands Road, Billericay, CM11 2UD
Saturday 22nd December 2018, 8:30am to 12:30pm
“Enjoy picking up delicious food and handmade treats for the weekend from our Farmers’ Market. Free entry and car parking.
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Enchanted Audley End
Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden
Thursday 27th December 2018 to Sunday 30th December 2018, 4:30pm to 9pm
“Make the most of the winter evenings this December with an enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as Audley End is transformed into an illuminated world.”
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