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Bradwell Festival Saturday 1st July 2017 to Sunday 2nd July 2017 Noon on Saturday to 20:00 on Sunday The Othona Community, Meadow Field and St Peter's Chapel , East End Road, Bradwell-on-sea   CM07PN Bradwell Festival | Gathering the Fragments | www.bradwellfestival.com Bradwell Festival 2017 is an opportunity to connect and celebrate with other Christians. The festival is taking place in Bradwell-on-Sea during the the first weekend in July and builds on the legacy of the Bradwell Pilgrimage, starting with the pilgrimage itself. Once at the festival site, which will incorporate St Peter’s Chapel as well as the home of the Othona Community, festival-goers will be able to enjoy a va Cost: Free More details: hello@bradwellfestival.com

Maldon Motor Show Sunday 2nd July 2017 Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon   CM9 5JQ Classics on the Promenade include Vintage , Classic , Sports, American Cars, Military & Commercial Vehicles Retro Cars & Motor Bikes, Auto Jumble, Auto Trade Stands, Vintage Fair & Craft Fair Cost: Free (Parking charges apply) More details: maldonmotorshow.co.uk

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters Thursday 6th July 2017 to Saturday 8th July 2017 19:45 Maldon Town Hallo, Market Hill, Maldon   CM9 4RL Maldon Drama Group present Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. A licensed bar will be available. Early booking prices - Stalls £8 and Balcony £9, valid until 19th May. Higher prices will apply after this date. More details: www.maldondrama.org.uk

Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day Friday 7th July 2017 10.30am – 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm) Beeleigh Abbey, Abbey Turning, Maldon   CM9 6LL Three acres of gardens provide a fine setting for the picturesque and historic former abbey buildings dating from the 13th to 16th centuries. Click here for full details Cost: Adult £6.00, Children aged 5-16 £2.50, Children under 5 free

Little Totham Fete Saturday 8th July 2017 12:30 The Plains, The Street, Little Totham   CM9 8NF Llive bands, beer tent, and a host of arena events which will make this traditional village event the place to be. You will have plenty of time to sample the varied foods on offer before browsing the many stalls. Inspect the impressive birds of prey and enter your pet in the popular dog show. There will be games and sideshows to amuse the children and a range of stalls including silver jewellery, cushions, gifts, an eclectic selection of nearly new books and the ever popular bric-a-brac. More details: 01621 891660

Last Night of the Althorne Proms Saturday 8th July 2017 7pm St. Andrew's Church, Fambridge Road, ALTHORNE   CM3 6BZ £7 for a wonderful evening of organ music and a sing-along. Pimms and nibbles included! Also, readings, poems and a raffe. Call 01621 744912 or 740481 for tickets today. Cost: £7 More details: 01621 744912

Heybridge Basin Regatta Saturday 8th July 2017 Heybridge Basil, Heybridge, Maldon   CM9 4RX Heybridge Basin Regatta has been running for over 150 years and is a great day out for all the family. This community event takes place during the summer months and offers activities for both sea and land lubbers! Free for spectators but some activities may be charged.

Spirit of the Corn Festival Saturday 15th July 2017 to Sunday 16th July 2017 Saturday 10am - 7pm / Sunday 10am - 4pm Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Nr. Maldon   CM9 6QA There will be craft stalls selling handmade wares, spiritual stalls selling esoteric wares and crystals, a healing area with holistic therapies, spiritual readers. Bringing in the folk side of Summer, we will have country crafts, folk music in the acoustic area and country craft demonstrations. There will be workshops and talks on a variety of subjects throughout the weekend. As usual our festivals can't be the same without the eclectic array of amazing live music in many genres throughou Cost: Entry: £5 per adult £2 per child age 5-15 Under 5's free Weekend ticket £8 More details: 01621 943183

Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day Friday 21st July 2017 10.30am – 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm) Beeleigh Abbey, Abbey Turning, Maldon   CM9 6LL Three acres of gardens provide a fine setting for the picturesque and historic former abbey buildings dating from the 13th to 16th centuries. Click here for full details Cost: Adult £6.00, Children aged 5-16 £2.50, Children under 5 free

Stow Maries @ War Saturday 22nd July 2017 to Sunday 23rd July 2017 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm) on both days Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh   CM3 6RJ A truly spectacular event recreating events at the Aerodrome from during the Great War. See history come alive with historic photographs taken from between 1916 and 1918 being recreated, witness 'The Great War Channel' in action filming scenes for its YouTube channel and take part in this unique and entertaining flying event. Cost: £15 per adult in advance, free admission for up to 3 under 16s with each paying adult More details: info@stowmaries.org.uk or http://www.stowmaries.org.uk/news/events

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All Information on these pages has been compiled from information from third parties and which may be subject to change or cancellation. As we cannot be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies you are advised to confirm details with the various organisers before embarking on a long journey