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Essex Artists Past and Present
The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE
Saturday 30th September 2023 to Saturday 14th October 2023
“With the exciting news of the Minories re-opening, what better way to celebrate than with our exhibition there, illustrating the wealth of talented artists in the region. Included are some of the most noted artists from Twentieth Century right up to the current day.”
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Model Exhibition – Models Throughout Britain
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Sunday 1st October 2023 10am-3pm
“Come and see the world in miniature with Model Railway layouts, model boats and other exhibits.”
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Music in the Park
Priory Park, Southend
Sunday 1st October 2023
Alumnae.
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Southend Jazz Festival
Various locations
Monday 2nd October 2023 to Sunday 8th October 2023
A week-long celebration of jazz, in all it’s forms, across Southend-on-sea. #nice
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ERO Presents: Rosemary Rutherford – stained glass, frescos and war artistry
Essex Record Office, Wharf Road, Chelmsford
Tuesday 3rd October 2023, 10:30am to midday
Dr. Catherine Pearson looks at this little known, mid-twentieth century artist working in glass, paint and a one-off unique fresco.
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St. Clare Firewalk
St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood CM17 9JX
Thursday 5th October 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
“Calling all courageous soles…are you brave enough?”
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National Garden Scheme : Feeringbury Manor
Coggeshall Road, Feering CO5 9RB
Thursday 5th October 2023 and Friday 6th October 2023, 10am to 4pm
“There is always plenty to see in this peaceful 10 acre garden with 2 ponds and River Blackwater.” It’s their last open day of the year!
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Astaria Candlelight Evenings
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Friday 6th October 2023, 6pm-8pm
“Magical evenings in our Model Village for children and adults alike with over 400 candlelit lanterns with Fairies and Elves.”
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Seafront Fireworks
Southend Seafront
Saturday 7th October 2023, 8.00 pm to 8.15 pm
“Embrace the exciting atmosphere, the smell of chips, the sounds of Adventure Island, the buzz of the seafront arcade machines.”
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Family Apple Day
Copped Hall, Crown Hill, Epping, CM16 5HS
Sunday 8th October 2023, 11am to 4pm
Apples, refreshments, bbq, stalls, exhibitions, home made produce and gardens and part of the mansion open.
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Health Living Festival
Writtle University College Campus
Saturday 7th October 2023, 10am -3pm
“A family-friendly festival focusing on health and wellbeing. Live music, delicious food, games, crafts, talks and demonstrations. Visitors can explore the University College’s beautiful gardens and enjoy tours of the specialist Animal Centre.”
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Spinning Weekend
Paycocke’s House and Gardens, Coggeshall
Saturday 7th October 2023 and Sunday 8th October 2023
“Demonstrations and cheerful chat with the Mid-Essex Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. Learn about the fascinating history and processes of woolen cloth making, and have a go at spinning and weaving.”
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Small Trains Day
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester CO6 2DS
Sunday 8th October 2023
“Our popular Small Trains Day is back for 2023 – but it’s not just small trains – one of our full sized steam locomotives will also be in action with the Freight Train giving unlimited rides all day.
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Apple Day
Cressing Temple Barns nr Braintree
Sunday 8th October 2023, 11am to 4pm
Buy some heritage apples, have a go at apple juicing with a traditional press, learn from apple experts and identify your own apple varieties. You can also learn more about the orchards at Cressing and how to care for your fruit trees.
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Astaria Candlelight Evenings
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Friday 13th October 2023, 6pm-8pm
“Magical evenings in our Model Village for children and adults alike with over 400 candlelit lanterns with Fairies and Elves.”
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Flying Finale
IWM Duxford
Saturday 14th October 2023 10am-6pm
“The final event in our special flying season takes place on the same day that the first Duxford Air Show took place 50 years ago.”
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Essex Craft Guild Early Bird Christmas Fair
Village Hall, 23 Stoneham St, Coggeshall CO6 1UH
Saturday 14th October 2023
“An early bird Christmas Craft Fair with in the region of 30 makers in the beautiful and quaint market town of Coggeshall.”
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ERO Presents: The Battle of Assandun 1016
Essex Record Office, Wharf Road, Chelmsford
Saturday 14th October 2023, 10.30am to 12.30pm
The Battle of Assandun took place on 18th October 1016 in Essex.
A look at this important but little known battle in Essex, and attempts to identify exactly where it took place.
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Seafront Fireworks
Southend Seafront
Saturday 14th October 2023, 8.00 pm to 8.15 pm
“Embrace the exciting atmosphere, the smell of chips, the sounds of Adventure Island, the buzz of the seafront arcade machines.”
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Guided Tour Day
Copped Hall, Crown Hill, Epping, CM16 5HS
Sunday 15th October 2023, 10am to 11am starting times
“Visitors are accompanied by an experienced guide throughout who will explain the rich history of Copped Hall, covering the whole of the Gardens, including the sites of the earlier houses, the Walled Garden and a large part of the existing Mansion.”
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Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Sunday 15th October 2023, 8am to 3pm
“Expect to find stalls selling antique and vintage items including, jewellery, silver, coins, vintage fashion, handbags, furniture, sculpture, garden ornaments, household effects, curios, art, collectables, ceramics and much more…”
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Open Day and Dog Show
The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow CM6 2BD
Sunday 15th October 2023, 11am to 5pm
“Our last Sunday open day of the season and an opportunity for visitors’ dogs to take centre stage, organised with Wendy’s Petcare Services of Great Dunmow.”
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Hylands House and Estate Open Day
Hylands Estate, Chelmsford CM2 8WQ
Sunday 15th October 2023
“Hylands Estate is fully open for you to explore and enjoy at your leisure. Discover more about the history of Hylands House at the monthly exhibition in the library. Fee entry.”
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Chelmsford Marathon and Half Marathon
Shire Hall, City Centre, Chelmsford CM1 1EH
Sunday 15th October 2023, 9am until…..
“Now in it’s 9th year, full and half marathon options on road and tarmac paths starting in the city centre and finishing in Central Park. ”
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Classic Cars on the Beach
City Beach, Southend
Sunday 15th October 2023 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
A stunning display of classic cars on City Beach presented by Southend and District Classic Car Club.
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Colchester Mind Body Spirit Festival
Parish Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1EJ
Saturday 21st October 2023 and Sunday 22nd October 2023, 10am to 4pm
“Life Arts is again providing a weekend packed with complementary therapies, spiritual guidance, health advice, meditation space, workshops and healing music.”
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Seafront Fireworks
Southend Seafront
Saturday 21st October 2023, 8.00 pm to 8.15 pm
“Embrace the exciting atmosphere, the smell of chips, the sounds of Adventure Island, the buzz of the seafront arcade machines.”
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Antiques and Vintage Fair
North Weald Bassett Village Hall, High Rd, North Weald Bassett, Epping CM16 6BU
Saturday 21st October 2023, 9.30am – 3.00pm
“There will be up to 30 tables with nostalgic, retro and vintage items such as glass, pottery, china, postcards, stamps and coins. Also die-cast vehicles, records, kitchenalia, jewellery (gold, silver and bling), wood treen, ephemera and lots more. ”
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Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair
The Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden CB10 1NS
Sunday 22nd October 2023. 10am to 4pm
“Our artisan makers will be exhibiting fine jewellery in all medias together with antique, art deco and vintage jewellery across all periods.”
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Steam Day
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester CO6 2DS
Sunday 22nd October 2023
Unlimited rides on steam trains, the museum and restoration shed are open, and lots more to see.”
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Night at the Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester CO6 2DS
Sunday 22nd October 2023, 4pm opening, 6pm quiz, 8.30 close.
A late night opening, with a quiz and world food and more!
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Astaria Candlelight Evenings
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Friday 27th October 2023, 6pm-8pm
“Magical evenings in our Model Village for children and adults alike with over 400 candlelit lanterns with Fairies and Elves.”
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Seafront Fireworks
Southend Seafront
Saturday 28th October 2023, 8.00 pm to 8.15 pm
“Embrace the exciting atmosphere, the smell of chips, the sounds of Adventure Island, the buzz of the seafront arcade machines.”
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Haydn: Nelson Mass
Chelmsford Cathedral
Saturday 28th October, 7.00pm
Join the Royal Choral Society, the London Mozart Players, four superb soloists and conductor Richard Cooke for Haydn’s magnificent Nelson Mass, two coronation anthems and a symphony.
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NSPCC Book Fair
Stanway School, Winstree Road, Colchester CO3 0QA
Saturday 28th October 2023 and Sunday 29th October 2023
“The Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books, jigsaws, games CDs and DVDs.”
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Day Out with Thomas
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester CO6 2DS
Saturday 28th October 2023 and Sunday 29th October 2023
“Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement.”
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A Dragon’s Tale Puppet Show
Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham
Sunday 29th October 2023, 11.30 and 2.00pm performances.
“Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts performs this magical story based on the legend of the Lambton Worm through puppets, changing scenery, music and sound effects.”
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ERO Presents: Dick Turpin – Fact and Fiction
Essex Record Office, Wharf Road, Chelmsford
Tuesday 31st October 2023, 10.30am to midday.
This talk attempts to separate history from myth.
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