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EVENTS (Scroll down for 2010) Need something to do in the Maldon and Burnham area?
A quick plug here for the 1920's built Rio Cinema (next to the new Tesco's) in Burnham on Crouch. All the new releases
are shown here, its quicker to get to than Chelmsford or Braintree and it only costs £3.00 to get in! Why
not phone now to see whats on: 01621 782027
In Heybridge and fancy a walk to some live music? why not wonder down to the Mill beach pub, for gigs and events click here
Other places for local live music are the Blue Boar in Maldon (call 01621 855888 for details) and the Bewick suite behind the Swan Hotel (further details below, but
you can call 01621 853170 for gig details)
The Maldon Mud Race 2009
11:30am start on
Sunday 4th January
Have a look at the mudrace page to see what its like!!!!
£1.00 entry for spectators near the start and finish, there is parking at Maldon Prom where the event happens, but I
would suggest you park in one of the carparks off Maldon High street and walk down as it does get very busy.
Good Luck to Dominic Finn from the Basin!!
Basin Armoured Division Winter Rally
Sunday January 11th
10.30 am start
(vehicles in by 10.00am please) Hopefully another big one, even the Defender moored
in the Basin will be joining in!
We hope to see a good selection of Ferrets, tanks, trucks, jeeps and anything else that is large, mean and green.
The Essex MVT will hopefully be out in force and the Basin pubs + Tea room will be open and serving hot food and drink.
We've got more space this year as squeezing 42 vehicles between the pubs was a bit hard!
All military collector clubs welcome, but please contact us if you are bringing larger vehicles (ie Tanks, Diamond
T's, Antars etc) so that we can make more space. Have a look on the Military vehicle page for photos of previous BAD Rallies,
for further details and contact numbers email shaun@seylec.com Entry is free for Military vehicles and the public.
Tashkent Rally
Whats the Tashkent Rally you ask, its a charity run to Kazahkstan that Local guys Alex and Simon are getting
ready for as their next Mad Mission. Their last rally was the Banjul Challenge in 2007 and raised £6500 for charity
(Macmillan, MS Society & Gambian children's charities) by driving a naff old motor to Africa as team NOMAD RUSH.
In May 2009 they will be going on the London to Tashkent Rally (6000 odd miles through Kazahkstan & out the other
side) & hope to raise even more cash leaving their wives at the UK HQ (ie home) to keep communication and update us all of
their adventure to Borat land.
There website is www.nomadrush.eu and are keen for sponsers and general support for the new challenge, especially if you have an old black cab they can use!
Witham Army Cadets Help for Hero's day
Saturday 14th February 2009
11am - 4pm
Witham detachment of Essex Army Cadet Force
(opposite the labour hall in Witham near the station)
The Army cadets of Witham are raising money for the well known Charity Help for Hero's.
They will have Military displays and events throughout the day including:
WWI, WWII, modern warfare stalls, 3 mile sponsored squad run competition, cadet kit stands, Camouflage
face painting, a Scorpion Tank and why not come and hug a hero
(a pound a kiss!) with plenty of uniformed personnel to come and chat to and have pictures taken with.
For further details call: 01245 462302 or 01376 510788
7th June at the Combined Military Services Museum, Station Rd, Maldon.
3.00PM onwards : The Battle of Waterloo and an overview of the Uniforms of that era (1815), call 01621 856503 for more
details
7th June 2009, 12.30 to 4.30pm Riverside Park, Burnham on Crouch
999 Day
Family day out with demonstrations from the Fire Brigade, Police, Ambulance and other Emergency/community groups
along with rock climbing, BMX display, funfair, crafts, treasure hunt and much more.
For more details call:01621 875879
Sunday 14th June 2009 The Blackwater Country Show
In its 4th year, this show is becoming a leading annual attraction in the area and includes home gifts, craft and
food stalls, activities, demonstrations, dinghy sailing, canoeing, cycling club activities, fun dog and agility show, fly
and coarse fishing with demonstrations and lessons, two members of the British Para Show Jumping Association demonstrating
jumping in the main ring, interact with the falconry display, sheep dog and gun dog demonstrations, heavy horses in traditional
harness, archery and clay shooting with vintage tractors and classic cars on parade as well. Also there are children's
activities including Punch and Judy shows.
You could also have fun following their Countryside Trail around the showground and receive a FREE goodie bag to
the first 100 correct entries. All entries will be entered into a FREE Prize Draw.
27th and 28th June 2009
Bigginhill International Air Fair
25th July 2009
Heybridge Basin Regatta
22nd to 26th July 2009
The War and Peace show, Hop Farm, Paddock wood, Kent
THE MILITARY SHOW for collectors or just a great day out with the kids! Tanks, planes, soldiers, everything to do with
green things. Have a look on the website as there is just to much to list
Wednesday 19th August, 2.00pm
Top Secret Spy Workshop at the Combined Military services Museum
Calling all budding spies
come along and find out what it was like to be a real spy. Listen to true stories about real spies and look at their special
gadgets Plus James Bond Activities.
Call 01621 841826 for more details
31st August 2009
'Open Tank' day at the Combined Services Museum, Maldon
Fancy climbing in an original Iraqi armoured vehicle? For more details call 01621 841826
Saturday 5th September
Row 4 A Reason, Heybridge Basin
The annual round the Island rowing race: from Heybridge Basin, round Northey Island and back to the Basin.
Faster
teams do it in about 30 minutes, slower boats (like mine!!) can take up to an hour. You don't have to be a pro oars person
to join in, I only row once a year and thats for this race just because its a fun charity event. Onshore stalls, events
and competitions.
Sunday 6th September 6.00pm at the Combined Services Museum, Maldon
"Last of the Red Coates'
The incredible story of the Regular British Army from August to November 1914. From the Battle of Mons to the First Battle
of Ypres we tell an unfolding story of heroism and battles against incredible
odds. Culminating in the amazing destruction of the illustrious Prussian Guard by a handful of remnants of our wonderful regiments.
Thursday 19th November
Neighbourhood Action Panel (MALDON
N.A.P.)
Public meeting at Maldon Town Hall, 7.00pm with PC Alison King
For further details: 01621 852255
Thursday 3rd and 10th December
Maldon Victorian Evening
Maldon High street
is closed to traffic while the shops, owners and additional stalls/events are dressed in a Victorian style.
The events
start at 6.00pm and the shops are open until 9.30pm
Stalls include Chestnut roasting, Barrel organs, steam engines,
Morris dancing etc along with Ghost stories and a visit from Queen Victoria!
Jack and Myself will be up there in Uniform
collecting for 'Help for Heroes' if you want to come and say Hello.
For further details contact Rob Hawkins on
07790 815392
Saturday 12th December
Junior Rangers Club
Walk from Elms Farm Park to the Prom in Maldon, 10.00am to Noon for children 7 to 12 years old. Followed by games, mince
pies and making Christmas cards.
Contact Louise Flavell on 07931 594785
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December
New Hall Vineyards
Christmas Wine Sale
at the Vineyard in Purleigh (just outside Maldon) Call 01621 828343 for further details
or visit: http://www.newhallwines.co.uk/
13th December 2009
Combined Services Museum
Wondered what Christmas was like during WW2?
Why not sample some of the recipes used at that time and
try your hand at making Christmas decorations.
You will be able to view rationing samples and other Home Front items.
1940's dress optional.
£4.75 adults, £3 children, £3.75 concessions, £15.50 family (2 +
3).
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Enquiries: 01621 841826
Sunday 27th December 2010
The Mad Maldon Mudrace
You've
got to see this or be in it! Race starts at 1.00pm but get there early to get a good view and parking in town as it does attract
thousands of people, see my mud race page from when I did it.
Application forms from Maldon Tourist office on Phone no.:
01621 856503
2010 Events
In Heybridge and fancy a walk to some live music? why not wonder down to the Mill beach pub, for gigs and events click here
17th January 2010
Basin Armed Division Winter Gathering
NEW VENUE
The annual Military vehicle rally is changing this year! Due to the expanding numbers
at the show for the last couple of years, we are moving the event half mile down the road/seawall to the Millbeach pub (Postcode
CM9 4RA) which has more space but is still on the seawall looking over the Blackwater Estuary, Millbeach is just a bit
further on towards Goldhanger past the Basin rd turning along Goldhanger rd (less than 2 minutes further!!).
Weather
permitting, we hope for over 50 vehicles this year including Tanks, armoured cars, Ferrets, Jeeps etc along with the usual
characters in bygone army uniforms and background 40s/50s music supplied by the Millbeach.
The event is free to
the public and the owners of the vehicle are pleased to discuss the history of their vehicles and often let you have
a look inside.
Event starts at 10am through till lunchtime, hot food and refreshment available from the pub.
Vehicle owners/drivers or anybody else with interesting military kit, please contact myself (shaun@seylec.com), Jack Scott on 07798 518662 or contact the Essex MVT.
Vintage Fayre
Saturday 26th June 2010 (10.30 to 5.00pm)
Cressing Temple Nr Braintree, Essex (CM77 8PD)
Vintage cars, Bikes, Military Vehicles, Harry Potter Owls, archery
and lots of Stalls.
For further details contact Anne Brown of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity on 01245 514325 or email
anne.brown@helenrollason.org.uk
Heybridge Basin Regatta
Saturday 26th June 2010
http://www.heybridgebasinregatta.co.uk
Summer Concert
Thursday
1st July 2010 7pm
Plume School Stage Hall, Fambridge Rd, Maldon
Come
and see the Plume students perform in a wide range of musical styles highlighting what the school's music department
can offer.
Cost: £3.20 adults, £2 concessions
More details: 01621 854681
www.plume.essex.sch.uk
Little Totham Village Fete
Saturday
3rd July 2010 2pm to 5pm
Little Common, The Street, Little Totham
Traditional
Village fete with stalls, sideshows, tombola, pony rides, mini steam train and afternoon teas
More details: Vivienne Smith 01621 891660
Maldon 'War talk walk Tour'
Sunday 4th July 2010 10am
Meet at West Square, Maldon
A
two hour guided walk with local historian and Author; Stephen Nunn
Cost:
Tickets £2.50/£2 from Maldon District Tourist Information Centre
More details:
01621 856503 www.fitsteps.org.uk
Vintage Vehicle Rally
Sunday 4th July 2010
Promenade Park, Maldon
In
conjunction with the Bikes and Barges Event at Promenade Park. The event is free to enter for all cars made in 1985.
Application forms to enter a car or at the Maldon Tourist Information Centre.
Enquiries: Maldon District Council
01621 854477.
East London Cabbies Day.
Wednesday
7th July 2010
Annual visit to Maldon for children brought by
London Taxi cabs for lunch and entertainment.
Local
shops are decorated for the cabs to
proceed down the High Street.
Guided Tours of Moot Hall
Saturday 10th
July 2010 2pm & 3.30pm
Moot Hall, High Street , Maldon
Why
not take a guided tour of this historic grade 1 listed building formerly owned by the D’Arcy family? The centre
of local government since 1576, it has a jail, courtroom and prisoners’ exercise yard. Other features include the brick
spiral staircase and magnificent views from the bell tower across Maldon
Cost:
Admission £2.50 (reduced price for concessions)
More details: Friends of the Moot
Hall 07711 985 540
Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open
19th July 2010
10.30am - 4.30pm (last admission
3.30pm).
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.
£4 adults, £3.50 concessions, £2
under 16's, under 5's and carers free.
Season ticket £24 adults, £21 concessions.
Enquiries:
07779 223321.
1940s Big Band Dance at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
in Upminster
Saturday 24th July 2010 7:30pm - 11:30pm
Live 16 piece band (the Jeff Short Band) playing
all the well known 40s classics including Glenn Miller. We are encouraging people to dress in 1940s style or black tie and
hope to have lookalikes/re-enactors there.
Tickets are £22:50 which includes a Fish 'n' Chips supper.
People can bring their own drinks.
It looks to be a fantastic evening!! Tickets are available from Gill Hagan
on 01708 475103.
The War and Peace Show
21st to the 25th July 2010
At The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY
The
largest Military Vehicle spectacular in the World! Allsorts of vehicles, aircraft, WW2 scenes and battles going on. Plenty
of stalls selling every thing from uniforms to Tanks!!!!
http://www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk/
Want to know what it is like to be a soldier?
The Combined Military Services Museum will be holding a
series of courses this being the first to learn how to be
become a
soldier during the school holidays.
Wednesday, 28th July 2010
11am until 12-12.30pm
Induction &
Drill, Camouflage and Concealment.
Map reading, How to be comfortable in a tent.
Passing out parade and best recruit.
Parents can be involved in the last session.
Children must be accompanied.
Suitable for 7year olds and above.
Normal admission prices apply + an extra 50p per chid to cover materials.
Enquiries: 01621 841826
Motorcycle Show.
Sunday,
1st August 2010
at the Museum of Power, Langford, near Maldon
Enquiries: 01621 843183
LDN Wrestling.
Wednesday,
4th August
Maldon Town Hall.
7.30pm, doors open 7pm.
Two hour show. Licensed bar.
Tickets £10 adults,
£8 concessions.
Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503.
Maldon Oyster Festival.
Wednesday 1st to Thursday 2nd September 2010
Enquiries: John Bunkell 01621 855134
Saturday 4th September
Charity Match in aid of Help for Heroes
3.00
pm kick off
Southend United vs Torquay United
Played at Roots Hall Stadium, Southend
on Sea, Essex, SS2 6NQ
Special offer of just £20 for two adults and two children.
Tickets can be purchased from the
Box Office in person or by calling 08444 770077
English Wine Festival.
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September
New Hall Vineyards, Purleigh.10am - 5pm.
Wine tasting, tours of winery and vineyards,
art show, food hall,
live music, fire-eater, craft fair.
Scavenger hunt, trailer rides.
Adults £5, children £1.
Enquiries:
01621 828343
American Car Show.
Sunday 5th September at the
Museum of Power, Langford.
Enquiries: 01621 843183
Maldon Victorian Evening
Thursdays 2nd and 9th December 2010
The High Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6pm and the
shops will
be open until 9.30pm.
Come dressed in Victorian costume or just
visit a bygone era at Maldon’s annual late-night
shopping extravaganza.
Entertainment includes stalls, Roast chestnuts,
a variety of music, barrel organs steam engines,
Morris dancing etc, ghost stories in the crypt, and a visit from
Queen Victoria and her Court make this an evening
not to be missed.
Park & ride system in operation from
Tesco and Morrison car parks.
For further information,
please contact
Rob Hawkins 07790 815392.
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