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Oct
1
Sat
2022
Exhibitions at the HAHC
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm

Join us at the HAHC for more amazing free exhibitions.

Oct
7
Fri
2022
Shanty Festival
Oct 7 – Oct 9 all-day

Now in its 16th year, Harwich International Shanty Festival has become the UKs Premier Shanty Festival, attracting Artists and audiences from around the world. The streets of the old town ring with the sound of  rousing shanties, with music and singing emanating from pubs, clubs and many of the towns historic landmarks. The rich maritime history of the old town makes Harwich the perfect place for this annual celebration of its relationship with the sea.

Traditional shanties mix with colourful costumed actors, pirates and maritime craftspeople, all adding to the atmosphere. There are shanty trains running between Manningtree and Harwich Town, regular trips onboard a traditional Thames Sailing Barge, walks, talks, workshops, concerts and open air entertainment, much of it free of charge. In 2022 the Festival takes place over the weekend of 7-9th October and offers a full three days of entertainment. A detailed programme plus tickets for all concerts are available at the end of August, meanwhile follow our Social Media channels and website: https://harwichshantyfestival.co.uk/

The Time and Tide Bell
Oct 7 all-day

The Time and Tide Bell is being installed over the Shanty Festival weekend (exact time and date  to be confirmed). There will be a specially commissioned Shanty written for the occasion and some shanties will be sung.

Oct
8
Sat
2022
Launch of the Harwich Time and Tide Bell
Oct 8 all-day
Oct
15
Sat
2022
Unsigned Bands Night ft Armoured Man
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

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

Oct
27
Thu
2022
Open Mic Night
Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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.

Oct
29
Sat
2022
Harwich Guy Festival
Oct 29 all-day
The Harwich Society History Fair 2022
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm

After a two year absence the Harwich Society is pleased to announce the return of this popular event.

Find out about the attractions and events, run by Harwich Society volunteers.
Browse the Society’s ever-popular albums, covering buildings, events, personalities and memories.
Bring your own photos, maps, memories and artefacts to discuss with our researchers.
For further information contact Linda Morgan email [email protected]

Nov
1
Tue
2022
Exhibitions at the HAHC
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – Nov 30 @ 4:00 pm

Join us at the HAHC for more amazing free exhibitions.

Nov
3
Thu
2022
Alden & Patterson + Armoured Man
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Christina Alden and Alex Patterson are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists from Norwich. They have been playing and singing together for the last seven years and have toured extensively in the UK and Europe – including a twenty three date tour with Show Of Hands, a show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Celtic Connections and main stage performances at some of the UK’s most prestigious folk festivals.

‘A bright, lively collection of songs that plays so sweetly it evokes the sensation of a summer folk festival’ – The Guardian
**** – The Morning Star
**** ‘Among the roots-world cognoscenti’ – RnR Magazine
‘Beautifully realised collection of songs and tunes’ – Folk Radio UK
‘Immensely talented musicians’ – fRoots

Support from local duo Armoured Man

Nov
5
Sat
2022
Sausage Festival
Nov 5 @ 11:00 am

Tendring CAMRA – Harwich Sausage Festival

Saturday 5th November 2022

 

  • The festival starts with the pre-meat at 11:00am at The Stingray.
  • The sausage throwing takes place on Harwich Green from 11:30am to midday.
  • Competition tasting at the Alma, New Bell and Stingray from midday to 14:30pm.
  • Meanwhile the Sausage Fringe takes place in Samuel Pepys, the Globe and the Crown Post.

Come hither to the historic seaport of Harwich and witness the medieval* spectacle of sausage throwing, as grown men and women try to hurl seasoned pork projectiles as far as they can. Following on from this fabulous frivolity, three fantastic local inns throw open their doors for the gathered masses to test the wares of the finest butchers of the Tendring Hundred and determine the public’s favourite sausage, all washed down with the choicest real ales and ciders.

* might not actually be true

Nov
12
Sat
2022
Unsigned Bands Night
Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

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

Nov
16
Wed
2022
Winter Ale Festival
Nov 16 – Nov 19 all-day

Tendring CAMRA – Harwich & Dovercourt Bay Winter Ale Festival 2022

 

The festival is located in the Kingsway Hall in Dovercourt Town Centre.

Takes place 17:00 to 23:00 on the Wednesday, and 11:00 to 23:00 Thursday – Saturday.

Nov
27
Sun
2022
Kings Head Street Christmas Market
Nov 27 all-day
Nov
30
Wed
2022
Open Mic Night
Nov 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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.

Dec
1
Thu
2022
Exhibitions at the HAHC
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – Dec 31 @ 4:00 pm

Join us at the HAHC for more amazing free exhibitions.

Dec
3
Sat
2022
Dovercourt Christmas Lights Switch On and Late Night Shopping
Dec 3 all-day
St Nicholas visits Harwich
Dec 3 all-day
Dec
16
Fri
2022
Community Carol Service
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Community Carol Service, Town Square 6 to 8 pm

Dec
31
Sat
2022
New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Quay
Dec 31 all-day
Jan
16
Mon
2023
Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club
Jan 16 @ 7:30 pm
Every Monday from 7.30pm – new members welcome – all skill levels suitable.  £3 plus membership.
Visit www.harwichcameraclub.co.uk to find out more.
Jan
19
Thu
2023
Community Health & Wellbeing Fayre
Jan 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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.

Jan
20
Fri
2023
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A celebration of the Chinese New Year on Friday 20th January (7pm) at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre.

Chinese New Year Celebrations
Expect an evening with colourful dance and music from the Colchester Chinese Culture Society.
This is a FREE event but please reserve your seats via the ticket link at www.harwichfestival.com
Jan
23
Mon
2023
Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club
Jan 23 @ 7:30 pm
Every Monday from 7.30pm – new members welcome – all skill levels suitable.  £3 plus membership.
Visit www.harwichcameraclub.co.uk to find out more.
Jan
24
Tue
2023
Ballet Barre Class (Adults)
Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Adult Ballet Barre Class Tuesday mornings at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre.
Barre Class Harwich
10am to 11am.
Get fit for FREE. No experience necessary.  Everyone welcome!
Call 01255 507131
Jan
30
Mon
2023
Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club
Jan 30 @ 7:30 pm
Every Monday from 7.30pm – new members welcome – all skill levels suitable.  £3 plus membership.
Visit www.harwichcameraclub.co.uk to find out more.
Jan
31
Tue
2023
Ballet Barre Class (Adults)
Jan 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Adult Ballet Barre Class Tuesday mornings at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre.
Barre Class Harwich
10am to 11am.
Get fit for FREE. No experience necessary.  Everyone welcome!
Call 01255 507131
Feb
1
Wed
2023
Flood Memorial Garden Rededication Ceremony
Feb 1 @ 11:00 am

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.

Harwich Flood Memorial – Photo © Maria Fowler 2022
Harwich Flood Memorial – Photo © Maria Fowler 2022

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]

Feb
3
Fri
2023
Puss in Boots (Dramatic Pause Productions)
Feb 3 – Feb 4 all-day

Dramatic Pause Productions presents, in association with Ben Crocker Pantomime Ltd, Puss in Boots.

 

Puss in Boots HARWICH

For further details and ticket information message the Dramatic Pause Facebook page.

Feb
6
Mon
2023
Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club
Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm
Every Monday from 7.30pm – new members welcome – all skill levels suitable.  £3 plus membership.
Visit www.harwichcameraclub.co.uk to find out more.

These are not Harwich Haven Authority events. Please contact the event organiser directly with any queries.