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Jun
29
Wed
2022
Jeffery Wilson – Saxophones and Clarinet
Christopher Weston – Piano
Where classical meets jazz.
Music by Gershwin, Francaix, Richard Rodney Bennett, Rudy Wiedoeft and world premieres from Weston and Wilson.
Jun
30
Thu
2022
We are excited to bring Nigel Clark (singer of Indie band Dodgy) to Harwich as part of this years annual festival.
Although Established in his own right as a successful solo artist, you may know him from his work with 90s Indie band Dodgy. The band had many chart hits including ‘Good Enough’, ‘Staying Out for the Summer’ and ‘In a Room’ to name a few.
Support comes from Colchester Singer Songwriter Rosalind Harniess.
Jul
1
Fri
2022
Vicki and Jonny are two of the most versatile musicians of the folk circuit today, a on stage – and now online, the duo are recognised for the high quality of their polished concerts; not only by their charismatic singing and playing but also by their involving, winning presence and easy rapport, their polished delivery that genuinely respects their listeners, and their lively, informed backstories. The whole package.
Join us for a fantastic night of live music from Zoe Gilby & her band.
Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2019, Zoe Gilby’s “Aurora” album is out now.
Inspired by the instrumental compositions of award winning, Grammy nominated U.S trumpeter Tom Harrell.
Jul
2
Sat
2022
Harwich Secret Gardens 2022 will take place over the usual 2-days of the weekend, Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd July 2022.
Hidden gardens and courtyards open. All the gardens are easily reachable on foot.
Teas and coffee will be provided at St Nicholas church, and there are plenty of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants for refreshment.
Profits shared between local good causes.
Cost
Tickets £5.00 will gain entry into all of the gardens – accompanied children free. Brochures have full garden details and a map showing places to eat.
How to get event passports:
Entry brochures will be available from the Halfpenny Pier visitors centre, St. Nicholas church and Deli 141 in Dovercourt High Street on the day and will be available a few weeks before the event.
Contact Frances Vincent
Phone: 07766 707379
Email: [email protected]
Reg’s clever and imaginative lyrics have earned him the title of “Master Storyteller” (PennyBlack Music) and led Mike Harding (Mike Harding Folk Show) to introduce him onto the stage of The Royal Albert Hall as “one of the finest singer-songwriters this country has produced”.
Jul
3
Sun
2022
Identical twins Fabiana and Paula Chávez, known as the “Chavez twins”, have achieved extraordinary success by performing as a piano duo and grabbing their audience’s attention combining their tremendous charisma with their powerful performances.
Jul
10
Sun
2022
Harwich International Shanty Festival is pleased to be able to resume its series of Shanty Sundays on the Pier, which takes place once a month throughout the Summer months.
Today Hoolies from Wivenhoe will be performing.
Jul
14
Thu
2022
Join us on Thursday 14 July 2022 – from 6pm – for our first hybrid Annual Public Meeting…
> In person at The Waterfront, Harwich
> Online via Zoom – Register your place to receive the webinar link.
> We’ll also be streaming the event live on Facebook @HarwichHaven
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We will be reviewing our Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021 and walking you through our exciting plans to create a more sustainable future for both our organisation and the Haven.
The meeting will be chaired for the final time by our Chief Executive Neil Glendinning who retires at the end of 2022.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the meeting and we’ll do our best to answer as many as we can on the night.
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Everyone welcome.
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Jul
16
Sat
2022
The Harwich Festival is proud to present our Unsigned Bands Night featuring local grassroots bands.
Jul
23
Sat
2022
How to get involved…
- Create a 2D or 3D artwork along the Essex and Suffolk coastline and estuaries
- Use materials that you find on the beach
- Take a photo of your artwork and tag us using #HavenLife. Don’t forget to share your location.
- Everyone welcome to take part.
- Winner will be announced on Wednesday 31 August.
Aug
11
Thu
2022
Bring the family down to Ha’penny Pier, Harwich on Thursday 11 August, between 11am – 1pm for a morning of eco-crabbing…
We’ll be sharing lots of clawsome tips for responsible crabbing and unveiling our new crabby signage.
The first 100 children (under 16 years old) to come and see us on the Pier will be given an eco-friendly plastic free crab line.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Don’t forget to bring a crabbing bucket and bait.
How many crabs can you catch?
Aug
13
Sat
2022
The Harwich Festival is proud to present our Unsigned Bands Night featuring local grassroots bands.
Aug
14
Sun
2022
Harwich International Shanty Festival is pleased to be able to resume its series of Shanty Sundays on the Pier, which takes place once a month throughout the Summer months.
Today Shantyfolk from Lavenham will be performing.
Aug
25
Thu
2022
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.
Sep
1
Thu
2022
Join us at the HAHC for more amazing free exhibitions.
The Harwich Kindertransport Memorial and Learning Appeal is working to create and place a memorial statue and education programme for learning about the Kindertransport and the crucial role played by Harwich and Dovercourt.
The Safe Haven statue will be unveiled on the Harwich Quayside on September 1st 2022.
Sep
10
Sat
2022
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
Folk Singer of the Year & Best Original Track ‘Hollow Point’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2011.
The Harwich Festival is proud to present Folk Legend Chris Wood Live at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre.
“Folk Singer of the Year and Best Album BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009”
“The finest and most original singer-songwriter to have emerged from the British folk scene since Richard Thompson” – The Guardian
‘Albion’ nominated as ‘Best Compilation/ Reissue’ in fRoots album awards 2009
chriswoodmusic.co.uk
Sep
11
Sun
2022
Harwich International Shanty Festival is pleased to be able to resume its series of Shanty Sundays on the Pier, which takes place once a month throughout the Summer months.
Today Felix Stowaways from Felixstowe will be performing.
Sep
18
Sun
2022
MCR Harwich returns this Autumn on Sunday 18th September.
More information to follow and pre-registration will open in Mid-May.
Sep
29
Thu
2022
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.
These are not Harwich Haven Authority events. Please contact the event organiser directly with any queries.
