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Copped Hall Guided Tours
Sunday 19th February 2012
The tours last about 2 hours 30 min – 3 hours and cover the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables.
Tours start from 10.00am and entry gates close at 11.00am. Cost £7.00. (The reason the gates are only open for one hour is that we have to get the tours started within this hour as the tours can last up to 3 hours including the refreshments – there is more to see than people realise !)
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Hike Essex : Beginners’ Walk – Kelvedon
Kelvedon
Sunday 19th February 2012, 2:00pm
“A 4m circular walk from the historic town of Kelvedon, taking in the River Blackwater.” The 20s-30s section of the Ramblers are happy for potential members to come along to try one of their walks.
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Meet the Author : So you want to be an historical writer with James Burge
Audley End House and Gardens
Tuesday 21st February 2012, 11:00am – 2:00pm £60 (includes lunch, and signed copy of his latest book!)
“James Burge is a maker of factual television programmes and a writer. His latest book, DANTE’S INVENTION, is a narrative biography which explores the life of the poet and how it relates to his great work of fantasy-fiction, the Divine Comedy. It is designed to appeal to those who are not familiar with Dante’s work as much as to those who are.”
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Brentwood Farmers Market
Brentwood High St/Baytree Shopping Centre
Saturday 25th February 2012, 9:00am – 4:00pm
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Southend Farmers Market
Southend High Street
Saturday 25th February 2012, 9:00am – 4:30pm
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Lambing Nightwatch
Marsh Farm Country Park
Saturday 25th February 2012, 8:00pm-10:00pm. Adults £25, Children (8-15) £15 (Not recommended for children under 8).
“Be lucky enough to join our shepherd for this rare opportunity to help out in the lambing shed at night. Get close to the sheep and lambs, help bottle feed orphan lambs and learn how to look for the signs of a ewe lambing. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets will be available on a first come first served basis.”
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History’s Hard Times
Colchester Castle Museum
Saturday 25th February 2012, free after normal admission
“Journey through time and meet some unhappy characters from the past and hear their stories. Meet characters that include a witch, plague victim, Celt and an air raid warden. You may even bump into the gaoler, watch out…he may invite you to stay for a while!”
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Spring Bulbs and Lambing
Kentwell Hall
Saturday 25th February 2012 – Sunday 26th February 2012
“Kentwell’s Gardens & Farm (but not the House) are Open for Spring Bulbs (Snowdrops & Aconites followed by Daffodils & Narcissi). Lambing should commence in mid-March and you will be able to visit expectant ewes and nursing ewes and lambs and maybe even see a lamb being born!”
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Brentwood Spring Craft & Gift Show 2012
Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NN
Saturday 25th February 2012 – Sunday 26th February 2012
“Returning after 11 successful years, The Brentwood Spring Craft & Gift Show will be packed full of amazing items for you to purchase. With so many products on offer and fantastic special show offers, there really is something for everyone. Over 150 stand all under one roof!!”
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Farmers Market
Barleylands
Saturday 25th February 2012, 08:30am – 12:30pm
“Enjoy a morning out wandering round and picking up delicious food for the weekend from our undercover Farmers’ Market. This is a great opportunity for you to buy all of your fresh, local produce from farmers and growers. Every second and last Saturday of the month, throughout the year from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Free entry and Free Car Park. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!”
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Hike Essex : Langdon Hills Country Park
Basildon
Sunday 26 February 2012, 11am
“A wander through the woodlands of Langdon hills country park and the surrounding area. Lots of variety makes this an old firm favourite with views across the Thames into Kent and views into London. Come prepared for a bit of excercise as for Essex it is deceptively up and down. Bring a packed lunch, there will be a pub at the end.” The 20s-30s section of the Ramblers are happy for potential members to come along to try one of their walks.
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