Dream 100 - What's On in the Essex area

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Signpost is a Youth Development project for 14-19 year olds in Jaywick - the organisation provides help for young people with CV's, application forms, interview techniques, short courses and information on apprenticeships, and they have a drop-in service every Tuesday afternoon between 12-30pm and 3-30pm at Unit 5, Lotus Way, Jaywick

JUBILEE
Headway Essex , the charity that works to improve life after brain injury, is giving ideas to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, and at the same time raise money for them:
- ask children to create and decorate their own crowns, the winner getting a small prize or certificate
- make your own jewellery and sell to friends and family
- hold a street party and organise a raffle with prizes

To find out more about Headway, call 01206 547616

DANCE
Smooth Grooves dance school is now running boys Street Dance classes at the Columbine Centre, Walton on the Naze - this is for ages 4 to 16 and more information is available on smoothgroovesdanceschool.co.uk

CLACTON-ON-SEA BOWLING CLUB
Fri 4th May 2012 - Fri 18th May 2012
An invitation to try Bowls - 2 free coaching sessions (all you need is flat shoes). 6pm Friday 4th May, 10am Sunday 6th May, 10am Saturday 12th May or 6pm Friday 18th May. Just turn up at the session or ring Ann on 01255 476394 or visit the website www.clactononseabowlingclub.com

ELVIS TRIBUTE
Fri 18th May 2012
The Mersea Island Community Association invites you to see Fisher Stevens in his tribute show to Elvis Presley. Doors will open at 8pm and tickets are only £9. Taking place at the Main Hall at the Mersea Centre on the High Street. For more information call 01206 384656.

CELEBRITY FOOTBALL
Sat 19th May 2012
The Hollyoaks boys are coming to Clacton on Sat 19 May to play a charity football match at FC Clacton's ground in Rush Green Road, Clacton - gates open for the match from 2pm with the kick-off at 3pm - tickets are available from Brian Birt Carpets, 16 High St, Clacton at £4 for adults and £2 for children and a family ticket is just £10 - tickets will be dearer on the day - the Hollyoak boys will be making a guest appearance at Wahoo nightclub later in the evening

TAKING THE TOWER
Sat 19th May 2012 - Sun 20th May 2012
The scene is set to take Jaywick back to 1809 as the 95th rifles and associated regiments set up an authentic Napoleonic camp around the Martello Tower on Sat 19 May between 10 and 5pm and on Sun 20 May from 10 and 4pm - come along and find out how to fire a musket, cook from fire and many other skills needed to be a soldier in 1809 - the event is free

SPRING FAYRE
Sat 19th May 2012
A grand spring fayre will be held on Sat 19 May from 10-30am till 2-30pm at The Railway Crossing Cottage, Frinton - there will be live music, tombola, BBQ, refreshments and much more - information available on 01255 852914

SUMMER FETE
Sat 19th May 2012
St Helena Hospice will be holding its annual summer fete on Sat 19 May from 11am till 3pm in the beautiful grounds of th hospice at Barncroft Close, Highwoods, Colchester - loads of events for all the family to come and enjoy, aswell as gift items, plants, toys, jewellery, and activities for children - there will be entertainment from the Colchester Morris Men and Colchester Pipe Band amongst others - and their will also be a special Rainbow of Ribbons stall, where you can dedicate a ribbon and write a message to somebody special for a display on the Rainbow of Ribbons archway - more information on 01206 791740

LIVE MUSIC
Sat 19th May 2012
Come and see live music from 'The J Bryds' at the Foxash Social & Sports Club, Harwich Road, Lawford on Sat 19 May - doors open from 7-30pm and tickets £5 for members, and £7 for non-members - for more information call Sharon on 07542 036527

MAY FAIR
Sat 19th May 2012
St Mary's Church, Gt Bentley have their May Fair on Sat 19 May starting from 2pm - admission is 50p for adults and children under 11 are free of charge - all sorts of stalls including plants, crafts, home made cakes, books, tomobola, face painting and much more - there are disabled facilities available and ample car parking

CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sun 20th May 2012
The Little Clacton Classic Car Show returns to Plough Corner, Little Clacton on Sun 20 May - over 300 cars and motorcycles will be there, and there will be family entertainment and good food - the event is hosted by Clacton Classic Car Club, assisting local charities - for more information contact Colin McLean on 01255 423978 or email colmacclassic@yahoo.co.uk

TOUR DE TENDRING
Sun 20th May 2012
This year's Tour de Tendring promises to be the most spectacular ever, and takes place on Sun 20 May , starting and finishing at Dovercourt Swimming Pool, and will be staged on the same day as a major celebration in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games - the 'Sparks will Fly' event for Harwich will be held on the same day in conjunction with the cycling - to register for Tour De Tendring visit bike-events.com and to find out more about 'Sparks will Fly' visit sparkswillfly.org.uk - monies raised from the Tour De Tendring will be for the RNLI

SPRING FAYRE
Sat 26th May 2012
The Little Clacton Village Hall and Harold Lilley Playing Field Trust hold their Spring Fayre on Sat 26 May from 2pm till 4pm with free entry at 14 London Road, Little Clacton - loads of attractions, bargains and stalls plus various tombola's

THEATRE
Sat 26th May 2012
Mad About Theatre present 'Olympimad' - the musical that celebrates the 2012 Olympic games - this is a hysterical but historical adventure for all the family and performances are on Sat 26 May at 2-30pm and 7-30pm at the West Cliff Theatre - for tickets and more information contact the Theatre on 01255 474000

OPEN DAY
Sat 26th May 2012
On Sat 26 May the Tendring Furniture Scheme will be holding a 'pre-jubilee party' open day from 10am till 4pm at Rocket House, 43 Stephenson Road, Clacton - this charity helps local people in need to obtain furniture, so come and have a look around and see the work the charity does - there will be a chance to buy tables and chairs for jubilee parties - for more information call 01255 476068 or visit tendring.furniturescheme@virgin.net

FOOTBALL
Sat 26th May 2012
A charity football match raising funds for Cancer Research UK will be held on Sat 26 May at Weston Homes Community Stadium with the kick-off at 12 noon - entrance fee is £2

BAZAAR
Sat 26th May 2012
The Cats Protections Summer Bazaar will be held on Sat 26 May at McGrigor Hall, Fourth Avenue, Frinton from 10am till 1pm - there will be plants, a tombola, bric-a-brac, jewellery, refreshments and much for!

FOOTBALL
Sun 27th May 2012
A 6-a-side football competition will be held at Clacton Leisure Centre on Sun 27 May from 10am till 2pm in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support - if you would like to enter a team, the cost is £45 for the team, and you should contact Greg Plant on 01255 479717

DOG SHOW
Sun 27th May 2012
A dog show will be held on Sun 27 May in aid of the charity 'Spirit of the Dog' at Hawk Farm, Weeley between 10am and 4pm

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Sun 27th May 2012
FC Clacton are holding their annual Help for Heroes 6-a-side football tournament on Sat 27 May from 10am at the ground at Rush Green Road - this is a family fun day with bouncy castles, various stalls, raffle, burger bar and bands - each team will pay £25 which goes to Help for Heroes - entrance fee for gthe day is £1, and to find out more and to enter a team, call David on 07771 898868 or Paul on 07799 576748

CRAFT EVENT
Sun 27th May 2012
Tendring District Scouts are holding a craft event at The Martello Caravan Park, Walton on Sun 27 May between 10am and 4pm - come along for all sorts of bargains!

THEATRE OPEN EVENING
Thu 31st May 2012
The West Cliff Theatre have an open evening on Thurs 31 May from 7-30pm - it's free entry and everybody is welcome to come along and see how the theatre is run - meet the trustees, find out about the history of the theatre, and how much it costs to run

JUBILEE FETE
Fri 1st Jun 2012
St Josephs Primary School, The Drive, Dovercourt hold a diamond jubilee street party-style fete on Fri 1 Jun from 3pm - there will be a bbq, megaslide, side shows, and much more!

ANNUAL FETE
Sat 2nd Jun 2012
Wix Village celebrate the 50th anniversary of its annual fete on Sat 2 Jun on the Wix Playing fields at 2pm - the fete will be opened by MP Bernard Jenkin - all sorts of events and attractions including bowling for pork and smashing crockery, dog agility displays, and music from the Colnbe Endeavour Band which is an inclusive band made up of professional musicians and disabled people - and there will be bingo in the evening - plus on Sunday 3 Jun, Morris dancing troupe 'Leading Lights' from Harwich will be performing outside The Waggon public house in Wix

TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC
Sat 2nd Jun 2012
A Teddy Bear's Picnic will be held on Sat 2 Jun between 2-30pm and 4-30pm at the Millennium Square, Walton to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - loads of entertainment and fun including the disoc, bouncy castle, kids' fancy dress and much more - please bring your own picnic (a marquee is provided in case of inclement weather!)

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Sat 2nd Jun 2012
Frinton Community Association are holding a night of musical entertainment with Marcel on Sat 2 Jun starting at 7-30pm at the Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton - come along for a sing-a-long & dancing to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee - members will be free of charge and non-members charged £2 - there will be a bar & bring your own nibbles

MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL
Sat 2nd Jun 2012
Colchester Medieval Festival takes place at Lower Castle Park on Sat 2 Jun from 10-30am till 5pm and will feature The Oyster Fayre Market, along with a huge medieval merchants market, falconry, archery, theatre, puppetry and much more

GIANT FAMILY PICNIC
Sat 2nd Jun 2012
A giant family picnic will be held on Sat 2 Jun at School Lane, Lawford - there will be a 5-a-side football tournament from 10am till 2pm followed by the picnic - there will also be 11 inflatable activities for the children - its free entry and will run until 6pm - a collection will be made for the RNLI, St John Ambulance and Gt Ormond St Hospital - and the Essex Air Ambulance will also be making a collection

MAGIC EYE WORKSHOP
Sat 2nd Jun 2012
Come along to the Jaywick Martello Tower on Sat 2 Jun for the Magic Eye Workshop - this is a free event - experience a walk in Camera Obscura, as well as other historical optical instruments - in addition there will also be a free 'Make a Thaumatrope' workshop - Thaumatropes were the first of many optical toys - colour and string up and play with the Thaumatrope and take your own away to keep

PLAY
Sun 3rd Jun 2012
The Priory Players will be performing 'Richard the Third' at Harwich Redoubt on Sun 3 Jun at 6-30pm - more information on 01206 573194

DIAMOND JUBILEE
Sun 3rd Jun 2012
On Sun Jun 3rd a joint Church Service will be held in the Parish church at Thorpe to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - it starts at 6-30pm and everyone is welcome to attend

BUS RALLY
Sun 3rd Jun 2012
The Clacton Bus Rally will be held at Clacton Factory Outlet on Sun 3 Jun featuring vintage bus rides, displays of vintage and modern buses, enthusiast stalls and much more - it gets underway from 10am and is completely free - more information on clactonbusrally.com

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Mon 4th Jun 2012
Come along to Ardleigh on Mon 4 Jun for lots of activities for families and children including bouncy castles, dancing, fun races, welly throwing, sideshows, hogroast and much more - the event runs from 4pm till 9pm and its free entry - and has been organised by Ardleigh Millennium Green Trust and Ardleigh Parish Council

DOG SHOW
Mon 4th Jun 2012
A fun dog show run in conjunction with the Stoke by Nayland Spring Fair in aid of St Mary's Church will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 4 Jun - registrations from 11am and judging starts at 12 noon - loads of other attractions including an art show,craft fair, raffle, and much more - information available on 01206 262293

DIAMOND JUBILEE
Mon 4th Jun 2012
To help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, come along to the Jubilee Picnic in the Park at the Lady Nelson Park, Thorpe on Mon 4 Jun between 3pm and 5pm - there will be children's entertainers, stalls, and much more for all the family - for more information call 01255 861116

JUBILEE BEACON
Mon 4th Jun 2012
Be part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations when the Jubilee Beacon is lit on Mon 4 Jun in Jaywick on the beach between Sea Holly Way and Sea Pink Way at 10-15pm - this has been organised by the Jaywick Community Forum

STREET PARTY
Tue 5th Jun 2012
Come along to the Beaconway, Point Clear street party on Tues 5 Jun starting from 11-30am and continuing until approximately 10-30pm - loads of live music with local bands performing, and monies raised will be for Help for Heroes and St Helena's Hospice - there will be games for children, a beer tent, bbq, and fun for the whole family

JUBILEE PARTY
Tue 5th Jun 2012
FC Clacton, Rush Green, Clacton are holding a kids jubilee party on Tues 5 Jun at a cost of £3 per child - for full information and to get your tickets call Rebecca Green on 07958 314217

ALE AND CIDER FESTIVAL
Tue 5th Jun 2012 - Sat 9th Jun 2012
Come along to the Real Ale and Cider Festival at the Colchester Arts Centre from 12noon-11pm. Admission free until 3pm, £3 thereafter. Live music on Saturday night with The Scoobs.

Website: www.colchestercamra.org.uk

OPEN EVENING
Wed 6th Jun 2012
Clacton Utd Youth Football Club hold an open evening for young boys & girls in current year 2 (6-7 yrs) on Weds 6 Jun on the field at Clacton Leisure Centre - this is a free event carried out by qualified coaches

JUBILEE BIG BAND PARTY/FIREWORKS
Wed 6th Jun 2012
To celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, come along to the Lady Nelson Park at Thorpe for a Big Band night to remember on Weds 6 Jun between 7pm and 11pm - Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra will be playing all your favourites followed by a grand fireworks display - for more information call 01255 861116

CRIME PREVENTION
Thu 7th Jun 2012
Clacton Area Crime Prevention Panel are holding a Crime reduction event on Thurs 7 Jun at the town square and Pier Avenue from 10am till 3pm - come along for all sorts of advice and information

MUSIC
Fri 8th Jun 2012
Traxz will be performing live at the Jaywick Martello Tower on Fri 8 Jun starting at 7-45pm - an evening of contemporary classics- tickets are £3-50 available on 01255 822783

MIDNIGHT WALK
Sat 9th Jun 2012
St Helena Hospice are holding their 4th midnight walk on Sat 9 Jun - this ladies only event sees 2000 ladies walking through Colchester - the start and finish being Weston Homes Community Stadium - registration is just £15 - men can play their part by coming along to support and help out in many ways - for more information please call 01206 791740 or email midnightwalk@sthelenahospice.org.uk - and check the website colchestermidnightwalk.co.uk

COFFEE MORNING
Sat 9th Jun 2012
A coffee morning will be held by the MS Society at The McGrigor Hall, Frinton from 10am till 1pm on Sat 9 Jun - admission 50p which includes free tea/coffee - there will also be cakes, jewellery, cards and bric-a-brac

PLAY
Mon 11th Jun 2012 - Sat 16th Jun 2012
The Priory Players perform 'Richard the Third' in Colchester Castle Bailey from Mon 11 Jun to Sat 16 Jun nightly at 7-30pm - tickets are available from the Visitors Information Centre on 01206 282920 - the audience should bring their own chairs/rugs and picnic and suitable clothing for the weather!

SHOWTIME
Wed 13th Jun 2012 - Fri 15th Jun 2012
The National Dipoloma for musical theatre students (year 2) at Colchester Institute are staging 'Gypsy' from Weds 13 Jun to Fri 15 Jun nightly at 7-30pm with a matinee at 2pm on Fri 15 Jun aswell.....tickets are £12 (£8 concessions) and are available along with more information on 01206 712999

QUIZ NIGHT
Fri 15th Jun 2012
1st Clacton Guides are hosting a quiz night on Fri 15 Jun at St Paul's Church, Clacton to raise funds for their unit - the event starts at 7-30pm with team registration and the quiz gets underway at 8pm - cost is £2 pp and teams of between 4 & 6 people are allowed - for more information call 01255 426680

ARTIST TALK
Sat 16th Jun 2012
Acclaimed artist Gina Glover gives a talk at Jaywick Martello Tower on Sat 16 Jun starting from 2pm on her own photographic practice and experiences as a Director of Photofusion Photography Centre, which she co-founded in the early 1980's - this is a free event - more information on 01255 822783

NATIONAL 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE
Sat 16th Jun 2012 - Sun 17th Jun 2012
Sue Beeson from Kelvedon is undertaking the National 3 Peaks challenge with friends starting on 16 June and completing on Fathers Day - 17 June - in memory of her father who passed away from a brain tumour earlier this year. The money raised will be for The Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust - the UK's leading Brain Tumour charity - for full information on this challenge, and how you can support Sue, visit http://www.justgiving.com/teamjimbeeson

GARDENS
Sat 16th Jun 2012 - Sun 17th Jun 2012
St Osyth Open Gardens & Sunday Farm day with the RSPB will be held on Sat 16th & Sun 17th Jun from 11am till 5pm each day - there willl be 20 gardens open including St Osyth Priory Topiary & rose garden - there will also be model railway layouts, art exhibitions, spinning demonstrations and much more - £3 garden guides available from the Village Church with all proceeds going to the Friends of St Osyth Church

CHARITY EVENT
Sat 23rd Jun 2012
A charity event will be held at Romeo Marquee, Mardens Farm, Stones Green Road, Gt Oakley on Sat 23 Jun in aid of Ovarian cancer & support group - there will be a hog roast, disco and live music - tickets are £15 available from The Ship, Harwich or call 07595 941438 or 07951 402832

SUMMER BALL
Fri 29th Jun 2012
Stepping Stones Play & Learn Group have their grand summer ball on Fri 29 Jun at the Stoke by Nayland Hotel - tickets are £45 including a 4 course dinner,w ine and dance to The Beavers - call 01206 860467 for more informaiton

VINTAGE FAYRE
Sun 1st Jul 2012
Lawford Vintage Fayre is being held on Sun Jul 1 from 10am till 4pm at the Venture Centre, Lawford - for more information and to book a stall, call Linda on 01206 323969 or email Lindaafinch@aol.com

VINTAGE FAYRE
Sun 1st Jul 2012
A summer vintage fayre will be held at the Venture Centre 2000, Lawford on Sun Jul 1st from 10am till 4pm - come along and enjoy a blast from the past with lots of vintage fashions and memorabilia - treat yourself to a vintage hairstyle while you wait and experience the delicious delights in our vintage tearoom - entrance is £1 with children under 16 free of charge - for more information call Linda on 01206 323969

BRIGHTLINGSEA BOAT SHOW
Sat 7th Jul 2012 - Sun 8th Jul 2012
Brightlingsea Boat Show and Town Regatta takes place on Sat 7th and Sun 8th July from 10am till 5pm each day - this will be a fun filled event for the whole family with diverse attractions along a 1 mile long walk way where visitors will be treated to events on the water alongside great views and many caried static displays. There will be free parking and entrance, and donations will be for the RNLI and Brightlingsea 4Youth - more information on 01206 302003 or info@brightlingseaboatshow.com

MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sat 7th Jul 2012
Rolph School Assocation hold a music festival in the school grounds on Sat Jul 7 starting from 12 noon until 6pm - local cover band 'Something for the Weekend' will be playing along with a folk band travelling from Austria to perform - and Coverstation will also be on stage - other acts to are to be confirmed - there will also be a bouncy castle, a bbq and much more - for more information please call Anna Plummer on 01255 862494

MUSIC & ARTS
Sat 28th Jul 2012
'HIYA' - Harwich Inspired Youth Action, are running the second annual 'Hoody Festival' of music and the arts on Sat 28 July from 11am at Cliff Road Dovercourt - the event will host many of the top music artists from the area, as well as acts from many other different arts - come along and join in this community event

CLACTON CARNIVAL
Sat 18th Aug 2012
Clacton Carnival Committee has chosen the theme 'Going for Gold' for this years Carnival - and they have chose 2 local organisations to be the main beneficiaries from the monies collected at the Carnival procession on Saturday 18 Aug - they are Tendring District Scouts and the Friends of the Westcliff Theatre - both are seeking money for major projects - anyone wishing to take part in the carnival procession can find full details and entry forms on the carnival wesbite - clactoncarnival.org.uk - or you can phone Alun Primmer on 01255 425004

MEGA INFLATABLES
Sun 16th Sep 2012
Prettygate Infant School, Plume Avenue, Colchester have a Mega Inflatables Day on Sun 16 Sep from 12 noon till 4pm - this is suitable for toddlers and children up to the age of 11yrs - cost is £4 for under 4's, and £6 for over 4yrs - there will be a bbq and licensed bar for adults

COFFEE MORNING
Sat 29th Sep 2012
A Macmillan Coffee afternoon will be held on Sat Sep 29 from 1pm till 4pm at Myland Parish Halls, Mile End, Colchester - plenty of stalls along with face painting, tombola, raffle and refreshments