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Events in Heybridge Basin, Maldon and Essex or anything else I'm connected with or have an interest in!

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And do forget to use google maps to find the event

Road racing ?
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To be honest I don't know what it is ! It was at a vehicle show in Basildon. Road legal Formula styled racing car, looks fun especially being a 2 seater !!!

Feeding birds in Africa
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I think this is the biggest bird I've ever had a meal with, don't try this at home kids !!

The original Chitty
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After watching a Land Rover with a car trailer carefully trying to reverse back down my road, I wondered (as you do) what was on the trailer.
 Later that day I met Mr Pierre Picton, the owner since filming and stunt driver of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and a familiar looking Land Rover & trailor, "Did you get lost this morning in Heybridge Basin?" I inquired "Wrong post code in the GPS, took us the wrong way old chap, begger to reverse down a gravel road with a trailer" was the response.
I'll have to put a plaque in our road stating 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was in Harfred Avenue, 2007'
Pierre is a nice chap and good for a story or two about CCBB filming, Ian Flemming and the origination of the car.
 He and the car are available for hire, click below for full details & history.

http://chittygen11.com

Northey Island rowing race 2007
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2007 Round the Island rowing race (AKA Row 4 a reason) seemed to be a success, good weather, mild winds and plenty of boats taking part.

Back to School
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September, back to school, though I think Joe is a bit to excited about his first day at big school

Cool new Vs Old Muscle
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A new Ford Mustang next to an original Mach 1 Mustang at the American Car show in Ulting. I wouldn't say no to either!

Row 4 a reason
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Locals getting ready for the Row 4 a reason race start, if I'm lucky we may get third place again (from last!!)

Throwing a wet sponge!
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Side events, stalls and childrens activities are all part of the Row 4 a reason day. A perfect hit on Ian by his son with a wet sponge!

Tank Invasion
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A few tanks from the 2006 Museum of Power military show

Mustang Cobra
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The side badge from a new GT500 Cobra at an Ulting car show, I'm lucky enough to work with Roush and it is certainly impressive to see a selection of Mustang and GT40 on their shop floor in Essex

Camaro at Ulting 07
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Bumblebee, same Camaro as in the start of the Transformers film!
I had an early 70's Z28 Camero when I was a teenager, a 5.7 litres engine that did 6 to 8 miles per gallon! Makes the Scorpian tank MPG look good!

My Camero
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My old Camero, 5.7 ltr with dirty great big exhausts out each side meant you could hear me coming from Maldon heading back to the Basin.

Fireworks
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Heybridge Basin Bonfire & Fireworks organized each year by the Jolly Sailor and Old Ship

War and Peace 2009
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Eddy learning about Mortars!!!

2007 Mad Maldon Mud Race
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The return leg of the 2007 Maldon Mud race, I'm in the middle of this lot! Click the photo to go to the mud race page

ATS
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ATS opening in Heybridge.

Potters wheel
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During the Regatta & Round the Island race, other inshore events including arts and crafts occure. Why not let the kids investigate the stalls while you investigate the beer in the two Basin pubs!!!!

Basin Armoured Division Rally
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We hope the weather for the 2008 Basin Armoured Division Rally is as good as previous years as it looks like we will get a large turnout of vehicles.

Ant in Egypt
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Fancy a holiday with a difference? Why not try the Adventure holiday company. This picture of my son Anthony has been used on a lot of their adverts and brochures. They are well organized and have specialist trips to allow for children to safely go to more unusual destinations, click on the picture to go to their website.

Joe on the Basin Sea Wall
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Joe on the sea wall in Heybridge Basin with a Barge drifting past in the background

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Eddy on a 'Bloodrunners' bike used for delivering blood and organs on show at the Burnham 999 day.

Balloon over Basin
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Hot air Balloon drifting over the Basin, you don't realise how big these things are until you go in one.

Walking on the air (balloon!)
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See what I mean!!!

Nazi hardware
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German Mobile gun at the Essex MVT show 2007

East Mersey Island
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Most people go to the West of Mersea Island as there are shops and pubs there, but East Mersea has nice beaches and a park as well. Nice for a day out on the beach or a picnic.

Cradle of Filth
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Not an everyday occurrence in Essex, but Heavy metal band 'Cradle of Filth' fimed their video 'Foetus of a new day kicking' in the Dengie area using a few of the local armoured vehicles. 

Combined services museum hardware
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A chinese copy of a T60 series tank in the forground and a Chinese made personel carrier used as an Iraqi ambulance during the Gulf war. Both are on display at the Combined Services Museum in Maldon, Essex.

The day before the mud race!
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My youngest son Joseph took this photo, the sign in the background spells what my wife calls me when I go out with the lads!

Heybridge Basin entrance
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South side of the Basin lock during a Round the Island rowing race

Armed forces veterans
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Veterans at the 2007 Vintage military vehicle show in Ulting

Cool Cortina????
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Don't see many cortinas around these days, especially like this!

Ipswich dry slope
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Joe going down the Toboggan run at Ipswich Dry ski slope

Basin Armoured Division
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Winter B.A.D. Rally with fantastic winter sunshine.

999 Day in Maldon
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The 999 day in Maldon is a good free event. Meet members of all the Emergency services and see their vehicles, horses and equipment! Side stalls and events go on through the afternoon. The event is also held in Burnham on Crouch.

Basin Beach
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Giving Sarah a piggy back on an Autumn walk along the beach to Millbeach at low tide

Maldon Military show 2008
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WW2 Commando on guard at the Maldon Military and Veterans Show 2008. Weather was not to good for the show but plenty of people came out to see the displays including the IMPs display team.

2008 Heybridge Basin Regatta
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Rainy start before the events began, but cleared up for a very enjoyable day!

War & Peace 2008
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One of the more unusual beasts at the War and Peace show 2008, I understand the engine still works and it can move!
Really worth a visit to this show, for further details go to:

www.warandpeaceshow.com

What Police helicopter Dad?
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Joe doing a bit of rock climbing at the Maldon 999 day.
You can see the Police helicopter in the background which arrived along with the Air ambulance to meet the public, some of whom owe their lives to the rapid response of these vehicles.

Row for a reason 2008
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Eddy, me and my brother-in-law Daniel Lee almost at the finish line of the round the Island race, lost a rollock on the way which didn't help our race time but a bit of good fun on a sunny day. 

Maldon Military & Veterans show 2008
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One of the military stalls at the 2008 Maldon Military show

Starwars Stormtroopers
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My boys running into a stormtrooper patrol at legoland! They host a starwars firework display in the park.

Sarah somewhere in Time
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Sarah wondering how the Dalek got up there, must be a new one

Lancaster Bomber
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Low level Lancaster fly past at the 2009 War and Peace show in Kent, UK

Modified WW2 DUKW
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Anthony about to go on a Duck tour along the River Thames

Millbeach pub
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Early evening view from Blackwater Sailing club (Heybridge Basin) to Millbeach pub

Cooling down in Africa
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How to cool down in Africa, but check for crocs first !!!!

EVENTS (Scroll down for 2011)
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 
 Want something to eat before you go? Why not try Izumi at Maddison Heights (next to Maldon Football club) in Maldon. Good food, staff and Chefs at a sensible price for all you can eat. Ring 01621 879952 or click on http://domain1913911.sites.fasthosts.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=28
Why not try the all you can eat midweek lunch special for £6.50!

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)

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 Carnival
Saturday 7th August 2010
Fun filled day in Maldon, Essex, for further details;
http://maldon-carnival.co.uk/

Row 4 a Reason
Saturday 28th August 2010
http://www.row4areason.org/

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
S
pecial 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

The British Military Tournament (Formally The Royal Tournament)
4th and 5th December, Earls Court, London
It back, bigger and better covering British Military through the ages, including the field gun run, marching bands and much more. For further details:
http://www.britishmilitarytournament.com/

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.

2011 Events

Basin Armoured Division Winter Rally
Sunday 16th January 2011
11.00am onwards
Military vehicles, clubs, stands, displays, music, food, Jive dancing and fun for all the family, see BAD Rally photos for previous events

25th April 2011
The Mad Maldon Mud Race

Come along and see the mud race in warm sunshine instead of freezing weather !!
Have a look at the mudrace page to see what its normally 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.

Monday 2nd May 2011
May Fayre

Osea Leisure Park are holding a May Fayre at their site on Goldhanger rd, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4SA
Events include a Farmers Market, Bouncy Castle, Pony Rides, Quad Bikes, Camper Van Hire and other stalls and events.
For further details visit www.osealeisure.com or call 01621 854695

14th and 15th May 2011
British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) Show

Thousands of bikes, loads of stands and side shows along with Arena events, stunts and tricks
For further details and entry fees / times : www.bmf.co.uk

Saturday 2nd July 2011
Heybridge Basin Regatta

A day of fun on and off shore, visit www.heybridgebasinregatta.co.uk for further details

Sunday 17th July 2011
Maldon 999 Day
 
Come and meet the people who work in the emergency services around Essex. Stalls, vehicles, events and plenty of things to see at Maldon Promonade. Entry is free and the fun starts at 12.30pm and runs through to 4.30pm.
http://www.maldon.gov.uk/events/event/25/999_emergency_services_day

20th to 24th July 2011
The War and Peace Show
The Largest Military Vehicle Spectacular in the World !
To much going on to explain, just visit:
www.thewarandpeaceshow.com

6th and 7th August at Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster ( RM14 2TN )
Essex MVT Military and Flying Machines
Vehicles, planes, re-enactors, live music and much much more at this annual military show, for further details:
http://www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk/

11th and 12th August 2011

Combined Ops - IMPS Military Show and Classic Aircraft Week-end
The Invicta Military-Vehicle Preservation Society and Headcorn Aerodrome present another great military and flying week-end at Headcorn Aerodrome, near Maidstone, Kent. Including: A ‘fly-in’ of classic Military and Civilian aircraft, operating continuously throughout the whole week-end, and featuring displays by a famous WW2 Battle of Britain Hurricane, and a classic US Mustang, fighters. Military vehicle displays - Live Arena Battle-action. - Tank and armoured vehicle demonstrations. - Living History and Re-enactment Groups - Militaria and Trade stalls - Bars/refreshments. A real action packed week-end, on the ground and in the air. Entry for visitors: £7 per adult, £5 for seniors and children, and £20 for families (2+2). Up to 25% discounts can be obtained with pre-booking.
For vehicle entry forms and further details contact: Malcolm Dunlop 01303 267271 or visit http://www.combinedops.co.uk/

9th, 10th and 11th September 2011
Row 4 a reason at Heybridge Basin
The annual round the Island rowing race starts at 11.45 on saturday 10th September, see link for details of other events through the weekend: www.row4areason.org

Sunday 8th January 2012
Basin Armoured Division Rally
The Annual Winter Vintage Military Rally at the Millbeach pub ( Goldhanger Rd, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RA (Phone 01621 852650) near Heybridge Basin. A mixture of army vehicles and equipment from different ages complimented by stalls, live music (on the inside and outside stages) and hot food. Previous rallies have seen everything from Jeeps and half track to tanks and Troop trucks turning up, have a look on:
http://www.mvt-essex.org.uk/winter.htm
and
http://www.seylec.com/id5.html
for a bit of backgraound !
Also look on Youtube for my sons quick walkabout near the end of the show on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQipmKgSphk
Free admission, open to public from 11.00am

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