Join us at the HAHC for more amazing free exhibitions.

The Harwich Festival is proud to present our Unsigned Bands Night featuring local grassroots bands.

The Monthly Open Night is on!

Singers, Song Writers, Poets, Comedians, Performers…. Join us at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for the best free show in town.

Bring your own instruments (we have a house guitar if needed) and meet other local artists.

Don’t fancy getting on stage? Don’t worry, come along and watch.

Hosted by Professional Musician Rosalind Harniess.

Join us at the HAHC for more amazing free exhibitions.

Community Carol Service, Town Square 6 to 8 pm

Join the Harwich Library for a Community Health & Wellbeing Fayre. An opportunity to talk to health professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and to make changes to your lifestyle.

An opportunity to come along to speak to Organisations and receive support and advice on:

• Early detection and prevention of Diabetes, Heart & Kidney Disease, Stroke and Dementia advice.
• Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Weight & Height checks and Lifestyle advice.
• Help with online forms – Blue Badge applications etc.
• Support for Carers experiencing Social Isolation. Information on Befriending groups, clubs and much more.
• Experience a 10-Minute Meditation Taster session – Learn to relax and reduce stress and aches and pains.
• Early detection of Breast Cancer through advice, awareness and education. A chance to recycle your old bras for the Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust.
• Essex Community Policing Team – Prevention of Frauds and Scams and an opportunity to voice your concerns on Community issues.
• Essex Fire & Rescue Service – Home Safety and Fire Alarm advice.
• Need assistance with your own Digital device – phone, tablet, laptop? Help and support will be on hand.
• Does your child or young person have any of the following issues that worry you? –Sleep Disturbance, Distressed behaviour, Meltdowns, Fussy Eater, Communication, Sensory issues, Social anxiety, Speech delay, Struggles in school?
• Come along and experience a friendly, Baby Beginnings session for advice and support and to meet other new families.

Visit the library or email [email protected] for full details of organisations attending the event.

Light refreshments will be available.

Relatives of victims and survivors are hoped to join town officials, funders, and members of the public for the ceremony at 11AM on Wednesday 1st February, St. Nicholas Church, Harwich.

A reception will follow in the 1912 Centre, where an exhibition will be presented by Harwich Town Council’s volunteer archivists, Ray Plummer and Anne Kemp-Luck.

For further information contact:
Marie Snell, Assistant Clerk, Harwich Town Council
Tel 01255 507211 Email [email protected]

Cllr. Maria Fowler, Harwich Town Council
Tel 07761 343771 Email [email protected]

Will Lodge, Communications Manager, Tendring District Council
Tel 01255 686338 Email [email protected]

A series of Wet Felting Workshops with resident artist Monique at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre.

£25 per workshop including all materials & a Free Hot Drink.  Place are limited.

You can book for all three Workshops by hitting the button below or you can book individually. No Booking Fees! Or contact the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre in person or by phone 01255 507131 to book your place.

The Harwich Society runs a monthly quiz night on the 1st Monday of each month. The quiz begins at 8PM and is £2 per head with up to 8 in a team.

These quiz nights are run to raise funds for the Harwich Society and are open to anyone. We are always delighted to see new teams or familiar faces who haven’t been able to be with us for a while.

The quizzes take place in the Acorn Suite at the rear of the Royal Oak public house.

If anyone requires any information about our quiz nights then please contact:

GARRY CALVER on 01255 551940 or at [email protected].

Please also contact Garry if you wish to be added to the list of those receiving Emailed quiz updates.