What's on in the Maldon District
| Maldon's BIG Sing Monday 9th January 2012 to Monday 7th January 2013 7PM - 9PM Plume School, Fambridge Road, Maldon CM9 6AB The residents of Maldon are being put to the test to see if they really can sing! The challenge has been set by Gemma Rattenbury who was born and raised in Maldon and is now a professional singer. The Maldon community choir is open to everyone - young and old! No auditions and no experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm! Singing funky, modern pop, gospel and contemporary songs that will leave you feeling uplifted! Cost: £5 a week More details: 01376 512292 or www.big-sing.com |
| Ode to Nature Saturday 4th February 2012 to Saturday 25th February 2012 Saturdays 10am - 4pm Maeldune Heritage Centre, Market Hill, Maldon CM9 4PZ The Night and Day Textile Group present their latest exciting and colourful exhibition. Cost: Free More details: 01621 851628 |
| BOOKS GALORE FROM 10 TIL 4 Saturday 25th February 2012 10am - 4pm Church Hall, Summer Hill, Althorne CM36BY Masses of books for sale - to raise funds for St. Andrew's Church repairs. Tea, coffee, home made cakes, cheese toasties available all day. Extra parking at church and village hall. Any donations of books to hall on Friday 24th please. Come along an join in the fun. You are never alone with a good book ! More details: Lynda 01621 741244 or Mavourneed 016212 773162 |
| Presenting Hive Friday 2nd March 2012 to Saturday 31st March 2012 Thursdays and Fridays 1-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Maeldune Heritage Centre, Market Hill, Maldon CM9 4RL An exhibition of contemporary art by the Hive Artist Studios - a collective of professional artists. Featuring painting, printmaking, jewellery, sculpture, digital art, textile art, illustration, photography and more. Workshops will accompany the exhibition - see the Hive Artists website for more details: www.thehiveartiststudios.moonfruit.com. Cost: Free More details: Call Karen on 07941167092 or the Maeldune Centre on 01621 851628 |
| The Birth of the Bagpipe Saturday 10th March 2012 6.30pm - 9.30pm Langford Village Hall, Maldon Road, Langford CM9 4ST A talk, illustrated with screen shots and live music to celebrate International Bagpipe Day. The development, history, art, customs and music of various bagpipe. Proceeds towards the Bells of St. Giles Church, Langford where £24000 is needed to renew the supports Cost: £7.50. under 18yrs £4.00 and under 6yrs free including refreshments More details: Call Jock 01621 855447 |
| "A BIT OF A DO " Saturday 10th March 2012 11 am - 3 pm Church Hall, Summer Hill, Althorne CM3 6BY Each year St. Andrew's Church and St. Clares Hospice have "a bit of a do" together. There will be every craft known to man (or woman) from the St. Clare's Craft Circle, plus raffle, tombola, books, bric-a-brac, Mothering Sunday gifts and cards. All day refreshments include tea, coffee, cakes, soup and rolls - all home made. Come along and join us, help with the church repair funds and also the good work done at the day hospice. More details: Lynda 01621 741244 or Janice 01621 741022 |
| Science Sunday Sunday 11th March 2012 10am - 4pm Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford near Maldon CM9 6QA Fascinating displays on the theme of Power including a giant steam engine and a record breaking fuel economy car which achieved almost 4000mpg! Childrens activities and miniature steam train rides. Steam Pump tearoom open. Cost: Adults £4.50 seniors £4.00 children under 16 free More details: 01621 843183 |
| ABBA Forever Sunday 25th March 2012 7.45pm Civic Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG Part of the Mayor's Charity of the Year supporting Farleigh Hospice Abba tribute show. Tickets available from the Civic Theatre - £19, concessions £17. The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all six performers on stage. http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=20969 Cost: £19, concessions £17 More details: 01245 606505 |
| Steam Gala Sunday 8th April 2012 10am - 5pm Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford near Maldon CM9 6QA Dont miss this event when the giant pumping engine will be in steam. Display of traction engines and stationary engines. Rides on the miniature steam railway. Tearoom and riverside picnic area. Cost: Adults £6.00 seniors £5.00 chidren under 16 free More details: 01621 843183 |
| Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day Monday 9th April 2012 10.30am – 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm) Beeleigh Abbey, Maldon Three acres of gardens provide a fine setting for the picturesque and historic former abbey buildings dating from the 13th to 16th centuries. Light refreshments, parking. Cost: Adult £4.00, Children aged 5-16 £2.00, Children under 5 free, Annual ticket More details: 07779 223321 |
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