Dream 100 - What's On in the Essex area

NATURE WALK
Thu 15th May 2008
The RSPB hold a circular guided walk from Manningtree to Flatford & the Stour Valley on Thurs 15 May from 9-30am till 12-30pm - booking essential on 01473 328 006

MUSIC
Thu 15th May 2008
Come and hear Andy Juan (singer-songwriter) at The Park Hotel, Wivenhoe on Thurs 15 May from 8pm - it will also be an open mic night

THEATRE
Fri 16th May 2008 - Sat 17th May 2008
The Mersea Island Players invite you to 'Clue' - a musical being staged at the Mersea Centre, High Street, West Mersea on Fri 16th & Sat 17th May - tickets are available on 01206 382 656

REVIEW
Fri 16th May 2008 - Sat 17th May 2008
'The Lexden Chronicle' is a review to be performed in Lexden Church Hall on Fri 16th & Sat 17th May at 7-45pm (matinee on Saturday at 2-30pm) - tickets are £6 for adults and £4 for under 16's available on 01206 734 246 or 01206 579 044 or on the door - all profits will go to Christian Aid and The Children's Society

SUMMER FETE
Sat 17th May 2008
St Philomena's School, Hadleigh Road, Frinton hold their summer fete on Sat 17 May from 11am till 1-30pm - there will be a bbq, bouncy castle, face painting, sumo wrestling suits, and much more!

SPRING FAYRE
Sat 17th May 2008
Clacton & District Stroke Association hold a spring fayre on Sat May 17th from 10 till noon
at 85 Frinton Road, Holland on Sea - loads of bargains from home made produce to plants, books and nearly new clothes and household items - more information on 01255 815 905

MAY FAYRE
Sat 17th May 2008
St Pauls Church, Church Rd, Clacton hold their May Fayre on Sat 17 May from 10am - various stalls, white elephant, cakes plus a bumper raffle - also the parish May Queen will be crowned!

POETRY
Sat 17th May 2008
'Poets in the Shed' will be held at Wivenhoe Bookshop on Sat 17 May from 2-5pm - the Poets Laureate of Essex will be there - including Mike Harwood, Joan Taylor, Adrian May, Pam Jobe, Peter Kennedy and Martin Newell - it's free entry with donations going charity

SCHOOL REUNION
Sat 17th May 2008
Did you attend Felixstowe Middle School (now Orwell High) or Felixstowe High School (now Deben High) and are 51 this year?! If the answer is yes, then there is a school reunion for you at Felixstowe Golf Club on Sat 17 May from 7-30pm onwards - tickets £5 and more information on 01394 275 406 or 01206 546 455

MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sat 17th May 2008
The Crown Inn, High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken hold a Mid-May music festival on Sat 17 May from 1pm till late.......come and hear music from 'Anonymous', 'Beat Working' and many other bands - all monies raised will be for Little Havens Children's Hospice - there will also be a Pork Roast and childrens play area

MEDIEVAL FAYRE
Sat 17th May 2008
A Grand Medieval Fayre will be held on Sat 17 May from 2pm till 4-30pm at St Mary's Church, Gt Bentley - archery, country dancing, corn dollies, candle making, tombola, refreshments and much more....all proceeds will go to the Church Fabric Fund - more information on 01255 821 334 or 01206 250 280

CRAZY AUCTION
Sat 17th May 2008
4th Dovercourt Sea Scouts hold a Crazy Auction on Sat 17 May at The Navigator, Barrack Lane, Dovercourt - viewing starts from 3pm till 5pm - the auction gets underway from 6pm - all proceeds will go to Scout Funds - if you have items for the auction, bring them on the day before noon to The Navigator - or call 01206 395 808 and they can be collected

MUSIC
Sat 17th May 2008
The Guzzards will be playing at The Pier, Clacton on Sat 17 May - get along for a great night of live music - more information on the band at www.myspace.com/theguzzards

MUSIC
Sun 18th May 2008
Frinton Rotary Club present 'Rotary Swing to Rock' on Sun 18 May - a musical fun day for all the family featuring the TMS Concert Band, Nostalgia - a swing/dance band, and local rock band 'The Curves' - it all gets under way from 1pm at Tendring Technology College, Rochford Way, Frinton - for tickets and more information call 01255 679 262 or 01255 675 907

CAR BOOT SALE
Sun 18th May 2008
Holland Haven Primary School, Primrose Road, Holland on Sea hold a car boot sale on Sun 18th May from 9-30am (9am for sellers) - £6 for cars and £7-50 for vans & trailers - refreshments and BBQ available

NOSTALGIA QUIZ
Fri 23rd May 2008
Clacton Lions hold their infamous nostalgia quiz at St James's Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton on Fri 23 May starting at 8pm - teams can enter by calling 01255 426 262 - teams can be for 4 to 6 people and you should bring your own refreshments - all monies raised on the evening will be for local charities

ROADSHOW
Fri 23rd May 2008
Essex Police hold their 2 Smart 4....drugs, alcohol, knives, & bullying roadshow at Charter Hall, Colchester on Fri 23 May - this is for young people to come along and get free advice & information

MUSIC
Fri 23rd May 2008
'The Vale' will be playing at The Hogs, Braintree on Fri 23 May from 10pm - tickets on the door are £3 - come along for some great live music

MUSICAL COMEDY
Sat 24th May 2008
' No ifs or Butlins' is a musical comedy of life at Butlins Clacton being performed by Mad about Theatre Company at the Westcliff Theatre, Clacton on Sat 24 May at 2-30pm and 7-30pm - adults £5 and children £3 with special matinee rate available - get your tickets on 01255 433 344 - proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support

RNLI
Sat 24th May 2008 - Sun 25th May 2008
Clacton RNLI are holding 5 open days at the boathouse in Hastings Avenue, Clacton this year......the first 2 days will be on Sat & Sun 24th & 25th May - you can visit from 10am until 4pm - and members of the crew will be on hand to talk about the lifeboats and the work of the station - this is a chance for the public to come along and see the new boathouse and meet some of the people involved

SUMMER FAIR
Sat 24th May 2008
St Nicholas Church fair will be held on Sat 24 May from 1-30pm till 4pm behind The Bell Pub, Tolleshunt Major - there will be a bouncy castle, plants, books, coconut shy, tombola and much more

CHARITY CRAFT FAIR
Sun 25th May 2008
Little Havens Children's Hospice hold an indoor craft fair at the Martello Caravan Park, Kirby Rd, Walton on Sun 25 May from 10 till 4pm - loads of bargains!

RNLI
Sun 25th May 2008
James Allen is 11 - and comes from Bradfield.....he is looking for sponsors to help him raise money for the Harwich Lifeboat Station - on Sun 25 May he is cycling from the RNLI station round the scenic route to Shotley Marina, finishing off with a trip on the foot ferry back to Harwich - the distance is approximately 20 miles - if you can sponsor him please call 07958 755448

HEALTH
Sun 25th May 2008
The Clacton Branch of the British Red Cross hold a health, fitness and leisure exhibition at Clacton Shopping Village on Sun May 25 from 11am till 4-30pm - if you would like to have a stall at the event for your charity or organisation please call 01255 422 018 - monies raised will go towards the British Red Cross

TROLLEY WALK
Mon 26th May 2008
Morrsions at Waterglade Retail Park, Clacton are holding a sponsored trolley walk on Sun 26 May -6 members of staff will be pushing a trolley from Waterglade to Morrisons at Centenary Way, Little Clacton - and then back again.....monies raised will be for Help the Aged and Childline - they will be collecting money along the route, and in store aswell on the day - for further information call 01255 221 127

FUNDAY
Mon 26th May 2008
Hospital Radio Colchester hold the annual fun day on Mon 26 May from 11 till 4-30pm at Lower Castle Park, Colchester - not only live music, but also Tendring Dog Agility Display, Colchester Gladiators & Cheerleaders, Egyptian dancing and a children's fun fair - and there will be loads of charity & craft stalls aswell - admission £1-50 for adults and accompanied children free - plus there will be a large free carpark

SHOWTIME!
Fri 30th May 2008
The Panto Company at Kingsway Hall Theatre, Harwich stage their next production - 'Jack & Jill in the return to the forgotten nursery' on Fri 30 May at 2-30pm - tickets are £5 on the door - more information on www.thepantocompany.com

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Fri 30th May 2008
Come & see Bruce Springsteen performing at the Emirates Stadium on Fri 30 May - packages are available on our website via the Travel Shop link - to book call 0870 840 6040

PARTY ON THE PITCH
Sat 31st May 2008
FC Clacton present Party on the Pitch 2008 on Sat 31 May starting from 1pm at the Rush Green Bowl, Rush Green Road, Clacton - 7 great local bands, plus 3 amazing tribute acts - and Dream 100 will be there aswell! Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for under 16's, and children under 5 are free - a family ticket is £25 - for more information and tickets call 07771 520 157

DUFFY
Wed 4th Jun 2008
Come & see Duffy performing at the Shepherds Bush Empire on Weds 4 Jun - packages are available on our website via the Travel Shop link - to book call 0870 840 6040

MUSIC
Fri 6th Jun 2008 - Sun 8th Jun 2008
The Stangers Home Public House at Bradfield, Manningtree are holding a weekend of blues and jazz music from Fri 6th to Sun 8th Jun - for more information call 01255 870 304

OPEN GARDENS
Sat 7th Jun 2008
Walton on the Naze are holding their first open gardens event on Sat 7th Jun from 10 till 4pm - the event is organised by Walton in Bloom, the voluntary group that provides summer planting and public seating in the town - if you would like your garden to be included in this event, please call Greg Lashmar on 01255 679 957 - monies raised on the day will go to Walton in Bloom

AMBULANCE
Sat 7th Jun 2008 - Sun 8th Jun 2008
Clacton St John Ambulance are having an open weekend on Sat 7th and Sun 8th Jun from 10 till 4pm each day at 6 Brunel Road, Gorse Lane Industrial Estate, Clacton - come along and see the new modern HQ and take a look at the new vehicles and meet the volunteers - plus there will be demonstrations, displays and refreshments available

SUMMER FAYRE
Sat 7th Jun 2008
Gt Bentley Primary School hold their Summer Fayre on sat 7th Jun from 12noon till 4pm - lots of fun, stalls, and entertainment with refreshments available -for more information call 01206 250 331

MUSIC
Sat 14th Jun 2008
Queen tribute band 'The Bohemians' are playing at the Parkeston Railway Club in Harwich on Sat 14 Jun - it all gets underway from 8pm - and there will also be an 80's disco - tickets are £10 each available from Marcus on 07984 717 032

ART EXHIBITION
Sat 14th Jun 2008
The Friends of Elmstead Church hold an art exhibition on Sat 14th & Sun 15th Jun in Elmstead Church - open from 10-30 on the Saturday and from 12noon on the Sunday - pictures for sale at reasonable prices by Essex artists - and refreshments and home made cakes will be on sale aswell - all monies raised will go to the restoration and repair of the Parish Church - more information on 01206 826 843

GARAGE SALE
Sat 21st Jun 2008
This years annual Brantham garage sale takes place on Sat 21 Jun from 9-30am till 4-30pm - a minimum donation of £5 is required for you to sell items from your garage - monies raised will be for St Elizabeth Hospice, The Carla Dawson Tribute Fund and the Arthritis Research Campaign - there will also be an all-day indoor table top sale on the day at the Village Hall - for bookings for both events call 01206 395 557 or 01206 392 296

MUSIC
Sat 21st Jun 2008
Come and hear 'Sonycycle (an all singing, all cycling male voice quartet!) at Kirby-le-Soken Church on Saturday 21 Jun from 7-30pm - tickets are £8 - more information on 01206 255 302

MUSIC
Sat 28th Jun 2008
4-piece indie rock band '8 days still summer' will be playing at The Pier, Clacton on Sat 28 Jun - come along for a great night of live music - find out more about the band at myspce.com/8daystillsummer

BON JOVI
Sat 28th Jun 2008
Come & see Bon Jovi performing on Sat 28 Jun at Twickenham - packages are available on our website via the Travel Shop link - to book call 0870 8940 6040

SUMMER FAYRE
Sat 28th Jun 2008
Abberton Manor Nursing Home at Abberton hold their summer fayre on Sat 28 Jun at 2-15pm - the event will be opened by Dave Rowntree (former drummer with Blur) - loads of events and fun all afternoon and monies raised will be for the East Anglian Children's Hospice and the resident's entertainment - more information on 01206 735 590

DRIVING CHALLENGE
Sun 29th Jun 2008
Headway Essex, the local charity that provides brain injury care and support, has 10 places for this years' Ladies Driving Challenge which takes places on Sun 29 Jun - over 700 ladies take part each year - participants get to drive at least 6 vehicles and these are likely to include HGV lorries, buses, sports cars, fire engines, quad bikes, mini-diggers, fork lift trucks, 4 x 4 off road, heavy & light plant and golf buggies - for more information call 01206 547 616 or email town.office@headwayessex.org.uk

SCHOOL FETE
Sat 5th Jul 2008
Frinton Primary School hold their summer fete on Sat 5 July from 12 noon till 3pm at Fifth Avenue, Frinton - bouncy castles, Go karts, belly dancers, cheerleaders, BBQ and much more! Entrance is 50p for adults and children will get in free of charge

MICHAEL BUBLE
Wed 23rd Jul 2008
Come & see Michael Buble performing at the 02 Arena on Wed 23 July - packages are available on our website via the Travel Shop link - to book please call 0870 840 6040

MUSIC
Fri 25th Jul 2008 - Sun 27th Jul 2008
The Strangers Home Public House, Bradfield, Manningtree are holding the Fulo Summer Music Festival from Fri 25th Jul to Sun 27th Jul - international bands, plus acousitc sets and late night jam sessions - also childrens entertainers, a hog roast and craft stalls - for more information call 01255 870 304